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News: Local Couple Switched Careers to Become More Involved with Community | CitizenWire

AVE MARIA, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Nick and Joan Cerami announce their growing presence in Southwest Florida as owners of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors – the Cerami Team, marking the next chapter in a professional journey that has spanned four decades and two industries. After more than 30 years each in marketing and advertising – […]

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News: Optimal Blue report: October lock volume holds second-highest level in three years | CitizenWire

PLANO, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Optimal Blue today released its October 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showing that rate-lock activity remained strong despite seasonal cooling and continued to outpace last year’s levels. Total lock volume fell 4.2% month over month (MoM) from September’s peak but was still up 18% year over year (YoY) as borrowers […]

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News: Class Valuation and Land Gorilla Automate 1004D Final Appraisal Inspections | CitizenWire

TROY, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company, and Land Gorilla, a leading provider of construction lending software, today announced a joint integration that adds a new Appraisal Management Company category to Land Gorilla’s inspection marketplace. This enables lenders to order or automate final inspections and appraisal updates directly within […]

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News: Down Payment Resource Reports a New Record of 2,624 Homebuyer Assistance Programs Nationwide in Q3 2025 | CitizenWire

ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q3 2025 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. The report identifies 70 new programs launched in Q3, bringing the total number of available programs nationwide to a record 2,624. Additionally, 20 new program providers […]

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News: New fund taps into generational investment opportunity in California property | CitizenWire

DANVILLE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — A new mortgage income fund has been launched with a target of $50 million in capital commitments to address California’s unique housing and lending gap. Central Mortgage Income Fund (Central) has been founded by Bay Area property veterans Dan and Ben Dianda to invest in short-term, real estate-backed loans across California.

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News: AI Meets Demolition: Apex Abatement and Demolition LLC Releases Instant Budget Calculator for Property Owners | CitizenWire

AMESBURY, Mass. /CitizenWire/ — Apex Abatement and Demolition LLC today announced the release of an AI-powered Instant Demolition Budget Calculator. The free online tool provides fast, rough cost estimates for commercial and residential demolition projects, helping contractors, property owners, and developers plan more efficiently.

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News: 45 new assistance programs launched during Q2 2025, bringing the total number of nationwide programs to a record-breaking 2,554 | CitizenWire

ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q2 2025 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. The report finds 45 new programs launched in Q2, traditionally the busiest homebuying season, bringing the total number of available programs to 2,554 – a new […]

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News: Class Valuation’s Elite Appraiser Panel opens new business opportunities for the nation’s top appraisers | CitizenWire

TROY, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that its Elite Appraiser Panel, a groundbreaking program, has doubled in size during the past 12 months and is setting new standards for professional excellence. Class Valuation’s exclusive, invitation-only Elite Panel now comprises hundreds of high-performing appraisers nationwide.

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News: Arcasa introduces nationwide Energy-Smart DPA Program to Down Payment Resource platform | CitizenWire

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah and ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Arcasa, a provider of solar-integrated mortgage solutions, and Down Payment Resource, the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that Arcasa’s Energy-Smart DPA program is now listed nationwide in Down Payment Resource’s DPA Directory. Energy-Smart DPA combines a market-rate home […]

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News: Class Valuation launches next-generation appraisal review solution designed to enhance compliance and reduce repurchase risk | CitizenWire

TROY, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today the launch of Class Valuation Analysis (CVA), a next-generation appraisal review solution engineered to bring greater transparency, compliance and confidence to residential property valuations.

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News: Bankruptcy Auction Set for Hollywood 33-Unit Apartment Complex | CitizenWire

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — ThreeSixty Asset Advisors and Tranzon Asset Strategies have been appointed by the United States Bankruptcy Court to auction a 33-unit apartment complex located in the heart of Hollywood. The sale process is overseen by Chapter 7 Trustee Sam Leslie for the bankruptcy estate of Marisela Montejo (Case No. 2:24-bk-17786-NB). The auction […]

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News: At Commencement, The Woodlands at Furman Graduates to ‘Certified University Based Retirement Community (UBRC)’ Status | CitizenWire

GREENVILLE, S.C. /CitizenWire/ — The Woodlands at Furman, a 350+ resident senior living community in partnership with Furman University, has met criteria to be recognized as a “Certified University Based Retirement Community (UBRC),” the highest category among more than 85 University Retirement Communities (URCs) nationwide.

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News: Alair Decatur Wins Three 2025 NARI National Remodeler of the Year Awards | CitizenWire

DECATUR, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Alair Homes Decatur is proud to announce that it has received three prestigious honors as a 2025 National Remodeler of the Year (RotY) from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). These national awards follow the team’s recognition as a Southeast Regional RotY winner across five categories and seven Atlanta […]

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News: Beycome Launches in Ohio – Making Housing More Affordable, for Us the People | CitizenWire

COLUMBUS, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — Beycome (Beycome.com), the leading direct-to-consumer residential real estate platform-closing a home every 30 minutes without in-house agents, middlemen, or hefty commissions, and saving users an average of $12,400 per sale, is proud to announce its official expansion into Ohio.

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News: LenderLogix Q1 2025 Homebuyer Intelligence Report Shows Early 2025 Mortgage Market Momentum, Stronger Loan Engagement | CitizenWire

BUFFALO, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced the release of the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home-buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix suite of tools. The […]

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News: 43 new assistance programs were added during the first quarter of 2025, expanding support for more homebuyers | CitizenWire

ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q1 2025 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. The report saw the number of entities offering homebuyer assistance programs increase by 55 year-over-year (YoY). The number of programs increased by 43 during the first […]

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News: 43 new assistance programs were added during the first quarter of 2025, expanding support for more homebuyers | CitizenWire

ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q1 2025 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. The report saw the number of entities offering homebuyer assistance programs increase by 55 year-over-year (YoY). The number of programs increased by 43 during the first […]

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News: Class Valuation appoints Chris Flynn as chief data officer to accelerate innovation and data strategy | CitizenWire

TROY, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Chris Flynn has joined its leadership team as chief data officer effective April 1. In his new role, Flynn will lead Class Valuation’s enterprise data strategy, overseeing the development of scalable analytics, AI capabilities and automation to improve […]

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News: Class Valuation expands private lending capabilities with acquisition of Appraisal Nation | CitizenWire

TROY, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Class Valuation, a leading national real estate appraisal management company (AMC), today announced the strategic acquisition of Appraisal Nation, a Cary, North Carolina-based AMC specializing in comprehensive valuation solutions for the private lending market.

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News: Digital-First Self-Storage Platform Annexx Transforms French Market with Tech-Driven Expansion | CitizenWire

TOULOUSE, France /CitizenWire/ — Annexx is pioneering a digital revolution that’s redefining France’s rapidly growing self-storage sector in a market traditionally dominated by padlocks and metal doors. Based in Toulouse, the company has implemented an AI-powered platform that has reduced customer service response times by 40% and generated a significant 35% increase in mobile bookings […]

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News: StallPlus+ Restroom Privacy Gap Guards Eliminate Sizable Gaps at Stall Doors and Corners | CitizenWire

ST. LOUIS, Mo. /CitizenWire/ — The “Return to Office” movement means more employees are reporting to work. This means businesses and workplaces are addressing common restroom concerns, such as restroom privacy, which is an issue that 70% of restroom users view as important. And since 83% of employees view workplace restrooms as an indicator of […]

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News: The Woodlands at Furman Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony Set for April 4 to Launch 22 New Luxury Apartments and Enhanced Amenities | CitizenWire

GREENVILLE, S.C. /CitizenWire/ — The Woodlands at Furman, Greenville’s premier Life Plan Community, is proud to announce a transformative expansion project that will further elevate its residents’ living experience. The highly anticipated development, set to begin construction in April 2025, includes 22 brand-new apartments, a modern library and expanded dining facilities. This expansion underscores The […]

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News: 172 new homebuyer assistance programs and 75 new program providers emerged in 2024 to tackle homeownership affordability | CitizenWire

ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q4 2024 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. The report saw the number of homebuyer assistance programs increase by 172 and the number of entities offering them increase by 75 year-over-year (YoY), bringing the […]

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News: Tidemark Talks Launches Podcast Showcasing the Stories of Orange County’s Legendary Business Leaders | CitizenWire

COSTA MESA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Tidemark Talks, a new podcast dedicated to telling the stories behind Orange County’s most iconic business leaders, officially launched this week. The podcast features authentic, compelling interviews with some of the region’s most notable entrepreneurs, innovators, and visionaries. The podcast is hosted by Jim Snyder, CEO of Tidemark Real Estate […]

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News: DrBalcony App Redefines Balcony Inspections with Unparalleled Efficiency | CitizenWire

SANTA ANA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — In a groundbreaking move for the property management and inspection industry, DrBalcony (drbalcony.com) introduces its cutting-edge app, a pioneering digital platform designed to revolutionize the balcony inspection process. This innovative tool empowers homeowners, property managers, and Homeowner Associations (HOAs) with a streamlined, intuitive experience, eliminating inefficiencies and redefining how inspections […]

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News: Real Estate Staging Association® Announces RESA Connect 2025 in Atlanta: A Day of Education and Influencer Celebration Featuring Local Talent | CitizenWire

ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — The Real Estate Staging Association® (RESA®), the leading authority in professional real estate staging, is excited to announce RESA Connect 2025, taking place at the Americas Mart in Atlanta on January 14, 2025. This special one-day event offers a full day of high-impact educational sessions open to all ticket holders, followed […]

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National Collective of Home Stagers Meet REALTORS at National Association of REALTORS’ NAR NXT Event in Boston : National News

BOSTON, Mass., Nov. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The value of home staging in today’s real estate market will be emphasized by founders of The Staging Collective at NAR NXT 24 this week in Boston. Melinda Christman, Olive & Opal Interiors, St. Louis, Missouri; Patrick Furlow, Step By Stage Interiors, Lakeland, Florida; and Liz Pensiero, […]

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News: National Collective of Home Stagers Meet REALTORS at National Association of REALTORS’ NAR NXT Event in Boston | CitizenWire

BOSTON, Mass. /CitizenWire/ — The value of home staging in today’s real estate market will be emphasized by founders of The Staging Collective at NAR NXT 24 this week in Boston. Melinda Christman, Olive & Opal Interiors, St. Louis, Missouri; Patrick Furlow, Step By Stage Interiors, Lakeland, Florida; and Liz Pensiero, Liz Pensiero Staging, Stamford, […]

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Beycome Expands Its Game-Changing Real Estate Services to Tennessee – Empowering Homeowners and Buyers to Take Control of Their Journey : National News

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Beycome (Beycome.com), the leading online platform for buying and selling homes, is excited to announce its expansion into Tennessee. Building on the success of the Indiana launch four months ago, this move furthers Beycome’s mission to empower American homeowners and buyers to take full control of their […]

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LenderLogix Q3 2024 Homebuyer Intelligence Report Data: Homebuyers Hold Steady and ‘Wait for the Rate’

BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced the release of the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home-buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix […]

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News: Step into Modern Living: Exclusive Sneak Peek of Innovative Smart Home Cottages Coming to Chicagoland | CitizenWire

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Lutheran Life Communities, a non-profit senior living and services organization, announces the expansion of two of its 62+ senior living campuses with the planned development of up to 24 new cottage homes. The new cottages will be built at Pleasant View in Ottawa, Illinois and Wittenberg Village in Crown Point, […]

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News: Eighteen homebuyer assistance programs offering up to $117,000 are available to help people with disabilities and family caregivers purchase or modify a home | CitizenWire

ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — In celebration of Disability Pride Month in July, Down Payment Resource (DPR) is highlighting 18 U.S. homebuyer assistance programs that are specifically designed to support people with disabilities and their family caregivers on their journey toward homeownership. While people with disabilities may be eligible for any of the 2,300-plus U.S. homebuyer […]

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News: Avenu Insights & Analytics Unveils Groundbreaking Short-Term Rental Compliance Solution: Avenu | STR | CitizenWire

CENTREVILLE, Va. /CitizenWire/ — Avenu Insights & Analytics, a leading provider of revenue recovery and software solutions for state and local governments, proudly announces the launch of Avenu | STR, an innovative SaaS solution designed to streamline short-term rental (STR) compliance and enhance local government revenue management.

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News: Change.org Petition Launched for Harlem Grandmother, Sherri Culpepper, in 12 Year Battle with NYC Over Squatters | CitizenWire

HARLEM, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — A fourth generation Harlemite, Sherri Culpepper took over her family’s brownstones in 2012 and has been in a twelve-year wrangle with varying New York City agencies to maintain ownership of her two properties. In the process, numerous freeloading individuals are now “legally” housed in one of her brownstones and have been […]

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News: Osceola, Iowa’s Housing Boom: Working to Meet All Levels of Housing Needs | CitizenWire

OSCEOLA, Iowa /CitizenWire/ — At the beginning of the year, another call into the Clarke County Development Corporation’s (CCDC) offices rang, telling Executive Director, Bill Trickey, the Osceola Building Incentive Program is still connecting with home builders and developers. Since its inception in early 2019, the lot program, originally referred to as the “Free Land […]

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News: Realfinity and OnCourse Learning to Make Dual-Licensing a Reality for Real Estate Professionals | CitizenWire

MIAMI, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Realfinity, a platform that facilitates dual-licensing for real estate agents, and OnCourse Learning, a comprehensive financial services education provider, are excited to unveil a strategic partnership to redefine mortgage education, training, and testing. This alliance presents a career opportunity for real estate agents to become dual-licensed mortgage loan originators. The combination […]

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News: Click n’ Close Expands DPA Mortgage Product Suite to Include Option for Shared Appreciation | CitizenWire

ADDISON, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, announced it has expanded its suite of down payment assistance (DPA) loan products to include a shared appreciation option to help address the affordability challenges facing homebuyers.

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News: beycome.com expands Its R/EVOLUTIONARY Real Estate Services to Michigan, Empowering Homeowners and Buyers | CitizenWire

DETROIT, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — In a groundbreaking move that’s set to change the Michigan real estate landscape forever, beycome (beycome.com), the innovative platform that’s already redefined real estate in 9 states, announces its arrival in Michigan. This expansion is more than just a new market; it’s a new dawn for Michigan homeowners and buyers, offering […]

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