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Don’t Get Scammed: Tips for Avoiding Fraud After a Natural Disaster

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Click to view video accompanying this release: https://youtu.be/YCGvYBaBZes With hurricane and wildfire seasons on the horizon in many parts of the country, damage and loss to homes from these natural disasters can be unavoidable. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is warning those living in areas that could suffer from a natural catastrophe to not only be prepared for the disaster, but to be on guard for fraudulent contractors and vendors who take advantage of victims in the aftermath. Oftentimes, dishonest contractors target neighborhoods affected by disasters and make unsolicited stops at residential properties. They will take homeowners’ money, often overcharge them, and do shoddy or no work at all, promising that the insurance company will pay for it all. Insurance fraud related to natural disasters costs billions of dollars every year, which results in higher premiums for policyholders. In some cases, individual homeowners are on the hook for up to tens of thousands of dollars they may not be able to recover. On Tuesday, May 23rd, NICB President & CEO David J. Glawe conducted a nationwide media tour with TV stations across the country to discuss how to avoid home repair fraud after a natural disaster and many other consumer-friendly topics, as part of the organization’s third annual Contractor Fraud Awareness Week. During the media tour interviews, Glawe discussed: The steps homeowners can and should take prior to a natural disaster and how preparation can help reduce chances of becoming a victim of fraud; The kind of fraud that takes place following disasters while victims are trying to put their homes and lives back together; The best practices for disaster victims when hiring contractors or vendors and tips for avoiding dishonest contractors; The most common methods fraudulent contractors try to scam disaster victims; and The resources available to help homeowners and other disaster victims dishonest contractors or report fraud when they encounter it. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

June 01, 2023 03:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Ohmyhome revolutionizing property transactions from selling to renting on seamless application

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Ohmyhome CEO and co-founder Rhonda Wong joins Natalie Stoberman from the Proactive newsroom to share the company's journey from the creation of the property technology platform primarily based in Asia to its recent listing on the NASDAQ. Wong says the company was started with her sister in an effort to create a platform that makes property transactions seamless and hassle-free for users by providing services such as buying, selling, renting, mortgages, legal assistance, and renovations. She adds Ohmyhome's data-driven approach allows sellers to quickly find qualified buyers and receive offers within the first viewing, resulting in faster sales and higher prices. Contact Details Proactive Investors +1 347-449-0879 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

May 31, 2023 01:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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HomeSphere and Kidde Help Builders Save on Safety

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HomeSphere, the only platform connecting building product manufacturers to regional homebuilders who collectively construct more homes than the top five public homebuilders combined, today announced a strategic partnership with Kidde, the most-installed fire safety brand in the U.S. with over 400 million total household installations. Through the partnership, HomeSphere’s 2,700-plus single and multifamily builders will have access to exclusive rebates on select smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. “Many technologies make a home smarter. Our technology makes it safer,” said Isis Wu, President, Kidde, Safe & Healthy Homes. “By partnering with HomeSphere for the launch of our HomeSafe-enabled devices, we can help more builders with monitoring technology that gives buyers greater control, confidence and peace of mind.” “Kidde has a long-standing commitment to safety, quality and innovation,” said HomeSphere President and CEO Greg Schwarzer. “Buyers are looking for products that improve safety, and Kidde’s commitment to the builders on our program means builders can save time and costs and improve the value of their for-sale homes.” HomeSphere’s partnerships with well-respected brands like Kidde give its growing user base access to an unprecedented catalog of products and technologies while also building relationships that foster innovation and ease nagging supply chain burdens. Kidde HomeSafe-enabled products with Smart Detection technology provide homeowners with a suite of Wi-Fi-enabled devices connected through the Kidde app, including an industry-first device that enables whole-home detection of smoke, carbon monoxide and indoor air quality issues, as well as a water leak and freeze detector. About HomeSphere Established in 1999, HomeSphere connects local and regional homebuilders to exclusive rebate offerings. HomeSphere’s builder network constructs and closes more than 250,000 new homes and units per year, making it the largest homebuilding group in the country by volume. Using My HomeSphere®, HomeSphere’s award-winning rebate management platform, builders capture incentives on completed homes, discover new products for their future projects and develop key relationships with the 80-plus manufacturers in HomeSphere’s preferred partner network. For more information about HomeSphere’s products and solutions for homebuilders and manufacturers, visit www.homesphere.com. Contact Details Tracy Henderson +1 720-989-3530 tracy@centerreachcommunication.com Company Website https://www.homesphere.com/

May 31, 2023 07:15 AM Mountain Daylight Time

NAVEX Announces AI-Powered Compliance Assistant

NAVEX Global

NAVEX, the leader in integrated risk and compliance management software, today announced NAVEX Compliance Assistant. The initial release of this new AI-powered functionality will offer instant answers to employee questions regarding company policies and procedures delivered in natural language. This functionality makes an organization’s compliance program more accessible and personal for all employees. As part of the NAVEX One GRC Information System, employees interact with NAVEX Compliance Assistant by asking it questions in their own words. The AI-powered Compliance Assistant then searches through a company’s policies and procedures to present a comprehensive answer to the employee’s inquiry. Compliance Assistant applies Large Language Model (LLM) technology to customer-controlled document sets for maximum relevance and accuracy. NAVEX’s secure cloud infrastructure protects document and data privacy. Rich NAVEX Integration Ensures Ease of Use and Data Security The AI-powered NAVEX Compliance Assistant is seamlessly integrated into NAVEX One People Hub, a unified, simplified way for employees to engage with the compliance program. Through People Hub, employees can conveniently report incidents, confirm policy adherence, complete training and disclose information within a user-friendly interface accessible on mobile devices. With the addition of Compliance Assistant, employees, and other authorized parties, can quickly clarify how to follow specific procedures and policies that apply to them. NAVEX Compliance Assistant offers a range of features tailored to meet the needs of organizations of all sizes, including: Intuitive chat interface: Employees can query the system with natural language questions about a policy or procedure of interest and receive prompt, accurate responses. Multilingual access: Users can ask questions and receive answers in 70 languages. Find relevant policies: Employees can easily search for and access relevant, verified policies and procedures, eliminating time-consuming manual searches or the need to reach out across departments to source an answer. Responsive access anywhere: NAVEX Compliance Assistant is accessible via the web and mobile devices, helping employees access critical compliance information from anywhere. Uncompromising privacy and security: NAVEX is committed to safeguarding all data within the systems it manages, including policy and procedure information and employee queries through Compliance Assistant. “Successful organizations turn governance, risk and compliance management into a competitive advantage. It helps prevent mistakes, motivate employees, and promotes confident decision-making,” said Sean Thompson, Chief Executive Officer at NAVEX. “In my years of experience with natural language user interface technology, incorporating it into a GRC program is one of the most exciting applications. Our new AI-enabled Compliance Assistant makes engaging with the compliance program simpler and more intuitive, which in turn makes employees more confident users of the system.” Expert point of view The adoption of AI-powered technologies to facilitate access to compliance-related information can bring great benefits. “Giving employees the ability to quickly and accurately access company policies and procedures fosters a culture of trust and safety with regards to risk mitigation. It also makes the whole process more efficient," said Darren Bradshaw, Chief Audit and Compliance Officer of Stellantis, a multinational automotive company on a journey of transformation into a sustainable mobility tech organization. Stellantis, as a customer of some NAVEX applications, plans to partner with the company to test the usability of this new application. To learn more about the AI-powered NAVEX Compliance Assistant, visit https://www.navex.com/en-us/products/navex-ethics-compliance/ai-employee-compliance-assistant/. Or, read our blog, “ Artificial Intelligence – The Next Frontier of GRC Management ” on Risk & Compliance Matters. NAVEX is trusted by thousands of customers worldwide to help them achieve the business outcomes that matter most. As the global leader in integrated risk and compliance management software and services, we deliver solutions through the NAVEX One platform, the industry’s most comprehensive governance, risk and compliance (GRC) information system. For more information, visit NAVEX.com and our blog. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. Contact Details Scott Levesque +1 617-388-5773 scott.levesque@navex.com Company Website https://www.navex.com

May 30, 2023 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Atrato Capital believes food price inflation "may well have peaked"

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Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

May 26, 2023 07:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Ballast Rock Group Announces Formation of Ballast Rock Capital, its SEC Registered Broker-Dealer

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Ballast Rock Group, the diversified investment management firm, today announced the formation of Ballast Rock Capital (BRC), its broker-dealer. BRC is a member of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). BRC was approved by FINRA in April and began operations this month. The broker-dealer will initially handle transactions for Ballast Rock Asset Management. “The creation of our broker-dealer is yet another step in the growth and development of Ballast Rock”, said Thomas Carroll, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ballast Rock Group. “Our evolution compelled us to seek approval for our own broker-dealer to best support our clients.” Mr. Carroll, who held various leadership positions at Goldman Sachs and HSBC, will serve as CEO and Chief Compliance Officer of Ballast Rock Capital. Ballast Rock Group launched in 2018, with a focus on the workforce multifamily housing market throughout the Southeast, creating income-generating, tax-shielded, diversified real estate funds with a positive social impact. The company later expanded into direct investment in clean energy, as well as venture capital. Last year, Ballast Rock Group also launched Ballast Rock Private Wealth, an independent registered investment advisor with a focus on private-market investments. “We have seen tremendous interest and attention to private market opportunities, and our broker-dealer allows us to have more flexibility to present attractive opportunities to investors and financial advisors on behalf of their own clients.” added Dirk Hall, Chief Operating Officer for Ballast Rock Group. About Ballast Rock Group Ballast Rock Group is an integrated investment management company specializing in delivering risk-adjusted returns, accurate, and timely advice, high quality frequent reporting, and direct access to management. Ballast Rock Group operates Ballast Rock Asset Management, Ballast Rock Private Wealth, and Ballast Rock Capital. Ballast Rock Asset Management comprises Ballast Rock Real Estate, which includes the firm’s Sunbelt multifamily real estate funds, and Ballast Rock Ventures, comprising venture capital and private equity teams. Ballast Rock Private Wealth is a registered investment advisor, with a focus on alternative strategies. Ballast Rock Capital is awaiting approval to become a FINRA-registered broker-dealer. Ballast Rock is committed to being a driver of positive change. The diversity of our team members brings valuable new perspectives to our industry for the benefit of our stakeholders and the broader community. Investment Disclosure The information contained in this press release has been prepared by Ballast Rock Holdings LLC (“Ballast Rock”) without reference to any particular reader’s investment requirements or financial situation. Potential investors are encouraged to consult with professional tax, legal, and financial advisors before making any investment into a private offering of securities. An investment in private securities would be speculative and would involve a high degree of risk. Investors must be prepared to bear the economic risk of such an investment for an indefinite period of time and be able to withstand a total loss of their investment. Please consider carefully the investment objectives, risks, transaction costs, and other expenses related to an investment prior to deciding to invest. Ballast Rock Capital LLC (“BRC”), MEMBER: FINRA / SIPC. BRC’s registered head office is 460 King Street, Suite 200, Charleston, SC, 29403. Tel: 800-204-2513. To check background information about BRC and its representatives, visit FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Please see important disclosure information in our Form CRS. Contact Details For Ballast Rock press@ballastrock.com Company Website https://www.ballastrock.com/

May 25, 2023 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Home "SMART" Home

News Media Group, Inc.

Contact Details Karl Wayne +1 334-440-6397 karl@newsmg.com Company Website https://newsmg.com/

May 25, 2023 06:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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National Association of REALTORS® Housing Market Update: Spring Homebuying Season Shows Steady Demand

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A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/ISQQ6BDbGW0 With the spring buying season in full swing, many Americans are contemplating whether it’s a good time to buy or sell a home. Higher mortgage rates and relentless competition for the few houses on the market are some of the many reasons sellers and buyers should work with an agent who is a REALTOR® to find the right home and negotiate the terms of sale. In fact, according to NAR: Overall, home sales are trying to recover, but they’re heavily influenced by interest rates. Existing-home sales will drop 9.3% this year compared to 2022 but will increase by 15.4% next year. The typical seller receives 3.1 offers on their home, and 33% of homes are selling above list price. NAR expects prices will stabilize, dropping 1.8% this year before improving 2.8% in 2024. Median existing-home prices will mostly stabilize – with the national median existing-home price decreasing by 1.8% in 2023, to around $380,000. Sales in the second half of the year should be notably better than the first half as job gains continue and more favorable mortgage rates are expected. Housing inventory is also expected to remain tight in 2023, with housing starts below historical averages. However, housing starts will increase by 6.9% in 2024. As the market continues to shift, it is important to consult an expert real estate agent who can provide essential guidance to help consumers navigate the homebuying and selling process. In fact, 91% of homebuyers say they would engage their agent again or recommend them to others. Agents who are REALTORS® not only help people achieve the dream of homeownership but also help them create long-term wealth and financial stability for their family. Over the past decade, the median-priced home in the U.S. gained nearly $200,000 in value, making the typical homeowner 40 times wealthier than if they had remained a renter. Additionally, homeowners who benefited from home price appreciation in the last decade saw their debt decrease by 21%. If you’re looking for a REALTOR ® in your area, visit REALTOR.com. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

May 24, 2023 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Belvoir Group benefiting from rising home rental prices

Belvoir Group PLC

Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

May 24, 2023 05:49 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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