This week, Safeguard Properties is once again hosting its annual National Property Preservation Conference. A tradition since 2004, the event—this year fully virtual due to COVID-19—provides an “outlet for industry leaders to collaborate and innovate,” according to organizers. ...
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Despite a Q3 decrease, experts warn, "we still see elevated levels of risk in purchase transactions," and add that "it’s imperative risk managers remain vigilant in searching out potential fraud.”
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New data explores how the health crisis is causing many Americans to hesitate when it comes time to sell their homes.
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A new report examines USPS data to explore what areas of the U.S. are getting an influx of new residents and which areas people are leaving behind in the age of COVID-19.
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Working remotely is becoming mainstream, but who is most likely to have a dedicated office space in their home? And how do remote-working homeowners compare to renters?
Read More »When It Comes to Compliance, Tech Isn’t Always Enough
Editor’s note: this piece originally appeared in the October edition of MReport. The collective attention of the mortgage industry has been focused on sales and revenue for the ...
Read More »These Cities Have the Most Economic Struggles During COVID-19
Out of America’s 100 largest cities, these are the top 10 facing the most financial hardships such as distressed accounts and decreased credit scores.
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