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Tabitha Berg

Tabitha Berg
Tabitha Angel Berg is an aspiring author and musician and joined eNewsChannels in Nov. 2006 as an editor and mistress of the WP-based content management system (CMS). She likes ferrets better than cats and tea better than coffee, and is a devout iPad evangelist. Nobody pays her to like Dr. Pepper, but wouldn't you like to be a pepper, too?

Black Chamber of Arizona Launches 2026 Black History Month Business Series

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Black Chamber of Arizona announced today the launch of Black History in Business: Fireside Chats Across Arizona, a four-part, in-person Black History Month business series held every Thursday in February from 7-9 p.m. The weekly events will spotlight Black-owned businesses and employer firms, highlighting their role in job creation, economic growth and community legacy across the state.

Friday Harbor named to 2026 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage list for advancing AI pre-underwriting

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Friday Harbor has been named to HousingWire's 2026 Tech100 Mortgage list, an award that recognizes the most innovative technology companies shaping the future of mortgage lending. Friday Harbor was selected for advancing the use of artificial intelligence to bring underwriting insight earlier in the loan lifecycle, helping lenders surface and resolve potential issues before files reach final underwriting. Friday Harbor's approach has been adopted by approximately 25 lenders, including two of the top 10 independent mortgage banks.

Informative Research earns HousingWire Mortgage Tech100 2026 recognition for simplifying credit and verification workflows

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that it has been honored on the annual HousingWire Mortgage Tech100 list. The award honors the technology providers driving meaningful change in the mortgage industry.

NotaryCam receives 2026 HousingWire Mortgage Tech100 award – 8th consecutive year

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced it has been recognized among the 2026 HousingWire Mortgage Tech100. The award spotlights the fintech organizations impactfully innovating mortgage operations and processes.

Class Valuation named to the HousingWire 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list for advancing appraisal technology

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), has been named to HousingWire's 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list, recognizing the most innovative and impactful technology organizations serving the mortgage industry. Class Valuation has earned multiple Tech100 honors over the years, reflecting its sustained leadership in appraisal modernization through advanced technology, scale and data-driven workflows.

FirstClose Named to the 2026 HousingWire TECH100 List

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, has been named a 2026 HousingWire TECH100 winner. HousingWire selected FirstClose for its end-to-end lending platform that combines real-time property intelligence with automated workflows to help lenders accelerate decisioning, reduce operational friction and close loans faster.

Floify named to the 2026 HousingWire Mortgage Tech100 list for AI-powered point-of-sale innovation

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, has been named to HousingWire's 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list, which recognizes the most innovative and impactful technology organizations serving the mortgage and housing finance ecosystem.

Vertyx caps 2025 as a year of accelerated growth and mortgage servicing technology market expansion

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Vertyx, a provider of intelligent mortgage servicing technology built for enhanced portfolio performance, today announced the completion of a milestone year marked by significant market expansion, increased platform adoption and continued innovation across compliance, security and community engagement.

Throughout 2025, Dovenmuehle maintains FHA Tier 1 rating from HUD’s Tier Ranking System (TRS) II Scorecard

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that it maintained a Tier 1 Rating from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) throughout 2025. This quarterly rating was awarded for Dovenmuehle's Federal Housing Administration (FHA) servicing performance under HUD's Tier Ranking System II (TRS II).

Sharon Reichhardt of ACES Selected to Moderate Session at 2026 MBA Servicing Solutions Conference

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced that Sharon Reichhardt, executive vice president of operations, has been selected to speak at the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Servicing Solutions Conference, taking place Feb. 16-19, 2026, in Dallas.

Coolmuster Android Assistant V6.0.111 Launched: Unveiling Major Update with Enhanced Data Management and Connectivity

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Coolmuster, a leading data management software and solution provider for over 20 years, today announced a significant update to its flagship software, Coolmuster Android Assistant V6.0.111.. This release delivers substantial improvements in data handling, cross-platform compatibility, and connection stability, reinforcing its role as a one-stop PC solution for Android data management,

Jonathan J. Woolverton’s New Book ‘Self-Worth: The Path to Happiness’ Explores How Reconnecting with Yourself Leads to a More Fulfilling Life

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- In an era marked by rising stress, disconnection, and declining happiness, author and former investment management chairman Jonathan J. Woolverton offers a timely and practical guide to reclaiming joy and purpose in his new book, "Self-Worth: The Path to Happiness" (ISBN: 9781834181714 released November 7, 2025 by Tellwell Publishing).

DocMagic Inc. recognized on HousingWire’s 2026 Tech100 Mortgage list

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- DocMagic, Inc. announced today that it has once again been named to HousingWire's Tech100 Mortgage list, earning recognition every year since the program's inception. The annual award recognizes the most innovative technology companies transforming the mortgage industry.

iToolab RecoverGo Windows Data Recovery V1.3.0 Recover Deleted Files with 99% Recovery Rate

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Are permanently deleted files really gone? Is there any way to recover permanently deleted files? It's now possible thanks to iToolab's breakthrough in data scanning and recovery. iToolab RecoverGo Windows Data Recovery V1.3.0 optimizes the scanning modes, offering a high success rate up to 99% for severe data loss scenarios.

Edimakor V4.6.0 Update Boosts Creativity Through AI Motion Tracking with Image Enhancer

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- HitPaw Edimakor officially releases version 4.6.0 - bringing powerful new AI-driven upgrades to video and image editing. This major update focuses on smarter automation, smoother workflows, and higher-quality results - helping content creators, businesses, and everyday users produce professional visuals with far less effort.

Dark Matter Technologies’ ELEVATE servicing platform gains momentum with new signings and technology enhancements

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced continued client momentum that includes a multi-year renewal with Arbor Bank and a new client signing with Covey Financial, as well as tighter integration of its Elevate℠ Loan Servicing Solution (Elevate) and the Empower® loan origination system (LOS).

TextaVoice is a New Truly Free Text-to-Speech Solution Challenging Expensive TTS Apps

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- PDFgear announces the launch of TextaVoice (TextaVoice.com), a completely free text-to-speech tool that turns text into natural-sounding audio in seconds. It provides online text to speech services with no sign-up, no ads, and no usage limits. TextaVoice is built by the team behind PDFgear, a widely recognized free alternative to Adobe Acrobat.

Keystone Place at Newbury Brook in Connecticut Hosts Breakfast to Honor Torrington Police Officers

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Keystone Place at Newbury Brook recently welcomed Chief Bill Baldwin and members of the Torrington Police Department for a special breakfast honoring local police officers and recognizing their continued service to the community.

Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn Named One of America’s Five Most Iconic Buffets in 2025

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn has been recognized as one of America's five most iconic buffets in a recent Fox News feature highlighting the nation's premier all-you-can-eat dining destinations. The family-owned restaurant joins an elite group that includes renowned establishments from Las Vegas, Pennsylvania, Louisiana and Rhode Island.

ViewTech Borescopes Brings VJ-4 Video Borescope to the Welding Industry at 2026 Inspection Expo

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- ViewTech Borescopes will return as an exhibitor at the annual Inspection Expo & Conference, the premier event dedicated to the welding inspection community. The event brings together leading welding inspectors, engineers, and industry professionals for two days of education, networking, and hands-on technology demonstrations.

12th Annual Cursive Is Cool® Contest for 2026 Launches Nationwide for Students in Grades K-7

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation (AHAF) announced today that its annual Cursive Is Cool® handwriting contest is now open to students in Kindergarten through Grade 7, encouraging young writers to express themselves creatively through cursive handwriting.

The Mortgage Collaborative releases Final 2025 Pulse of the Network survey results and analysis

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's leading independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, today released results from the latest Pulse of the Network survey, along with an analysis examining how mortgage lenders are prioritizing technology, operational efficiency, and growth strategies amid continued market pressure.

Stewart-owned NotaryCam surpasses 2 million lifetime notarizations, doubles card transaction volume in 2025

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, announced a standout year in 2025, having reached more than 2 million successful notarizations to date, including more than 238,000 notarizations completed this year. The company also doubled both its credit card transaction volume and the number of servicers using loss mitigation-related RON transactions through its real estate vertical, exemplifying growing industry adoption of digital solutions.

Nashville Expert, Comfort Appliance Repair, Warns ‘Dripping Faucets’ Won’t Save Washing Machines from Storm Fern Damage

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Comfort Appliance Repair Tennessee today warned Nashville homeowners that the standard advice to "drip faucets" during freezing weather is leaving one critical appliance vulnerable: the washing machine. As the city thaws from Storm Fern, owner Dennis Godynuk reports a surge in flooded laundry rooms caused by frozen intake valves that homeowners assumed were safe.

Fineshare FineVoice Launches 3.0 Update: Introducing More Expressive and Customizable AI Voices

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- FineVoice, a leading AI voice generation platform, today officially announced the launch of FineVoice 3.0. Moving beyond standard functional iterations, this major upgrade delivers comprehensive enhancements in vocal expressiveness, emotional nuance, and creative flexibility. With FineVoice 3.0, users benefit from refined customization of tone, pacing, and delivery, empowering users to synthesize professional audio that resonates with the specific stylistic demands of all-encompassing content types