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BEREA, Ky. /CitizenWire/ — Fahe, a regional nonprofit network and Community Development Financial Institution dedicated to building thriving communities across Appalachia, today announced the launch of a digital advertising campaign introducing Housing Can’t Wait(r) to donors, investors, philanthropic advisors, donor-advised fund professionals, and private wealth advisors seeking measurable, place-based impact.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. /CitizenWire/ — OptiFunder, the mortgage industry pioneer in warehouse management automation, has partnered with Vesta, the AI-native loan origination system and agent platform, to connect loan origination and warehouse funding workflows. The integration links origination, funding, and sale to the capital markets, eliminating fragmented systems and manual handoffs that have historically slowed […]
AUGUSTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Pillar To Post® Home Inspectors has named Jeremiah Adell Jr., owner of Pillar To Post of Greater Augusta, its 2025 Rookie of the Year, an award presented recently in 2026 to recognize outstanding overall performance based on sales, market growth and contribution to the brand.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Secured Signing, a global leader in Digital Signature and Remote Online Notarization (RON) technology, recently sat down with industry innovators Tall Poppy Real Estate to discuss the successful, large-scale integration of the Secured Signing API into their core proprietary platform. By embedding high-security digital signatures directly into its internal workflows, […]
TROY, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), today announced the official launch of Class Valuation Underwriting Engine (CVUE), an underwriting and appraisal assurance program designed to reduce lender risk, lower operational costs and accelerate loan closings.
HOUSTON, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Hann Builders and Collaborative Design Group Architecture and Interiors will open the doors of the Ivanhoe Modern Home, located in Houston’s Afton Oaks neighborhood, on March 28 as part of the 2026 Houston Modern Home Tour, a self-guided showcase of five of the city’s most compelling contemporary residences.
AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — The Texas Bankers Association (TBA), the nation’s largest state-based banking trade organization, today announced its endorsement of Ascribe, a leading national provider of valuation, evaluation, property inspection, and REO (real estate owned) services. Approved by the TBA Services Company, Inc. (TBASCO) Board of Directors, the endorsement gives Texas banks access to […]
GILBERT, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — Evergreen Development has construction well underway on Parkview at Morrison Ranch, a Mountainside Fitness-anchored neighborhood center at the northeast corner of Higley Road and Warner Road in Gilbert, Arizona. Completion of the approximately 15-acre development is targeted for Fall 2026. Sitework began in November, with vertical construction starting in February 2026.
TROY, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced that it is one of the first AMCs to receive access to Collateral Underwriter® (CU®), Fannie Mae’s proprietary appraisal risk assessment tool, marking a significant milestone for appraisal review and risk management.
LAS VEGAS, Nev. /CitizenWire/ — In recent years, Las Vegas has undergone a significant transformation in its real estate landscape, emerging as an attractive market for first-time home buyers, eXp Realty announced today. Historically known for its vibrant entertainment scene and rapid development, the city has experienced shifts in affordability, inventory, and economic stability that […]
BEREA, Ky. /CitizenWire/ — Fahe today announced the expansion of its Housing Can’t Wait® initiative through a coordinated, multi-state advocacy campaign designed to elevate housing as a central economic and workforce priority across Appalachia. Across Appalachia, housing shortages are not accidental.
WEST GROVE, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — Jenner’s Pond in Chester County, one of Simpson’s Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), offers spacious cottages with new finishes, designed for today’s active, modern elders looking for alternatives or to upsize to a forever home. With up to 3,600 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, the cottages provide an […]
NAPA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Staging Collective, a growing organization of more than 45 leading staging companies in North America, sees the challenges that virtual staging creates for consumers in purchasing homes every day. Though there is growing investment in virtual and AI design tools, particularly at Zillow, this group of business owners know that […]
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homeownership program data and solutions, today released its Q4 2025 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report, identifying 2,619 programs. While the total count is five programs fewer than the prior quarter, it marked a 6% increase from a year earlier, rising from 2,466 […]
TAMPA, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Here is a shocking fact. The second leading cause of lung cancer is Radon, says Pillar To Post Home Inspectors. In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that about 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year are radon related and in Canada that number stands at approximately 3,000.
MANCHESTER, N.H. /CitizenWire/ — CP Management is thrilled to announce the upcoming debut of Grand Central Suites, a state-of-the-art luxury apartment community located at 21 Central Street in downtown Manchester. Set to begin leasing in February 2026, this meticulously designed residence will redefine upscale urban living with its unmatched combination of modern elegance, premium safety […]
TROY, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Daniel A. Busch has joined the company as its chief financial officer (CFO). Busch brings more than two decades of financial leadership experience to the role, including extensive work in private equity environments, business transformation and data-driven operational […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CHICAGO, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Ascribe, a leading provider of real estate valuation and inspection services, has been approved as an Associate Member by the Community Bankers Association of Ohio (CBAO).
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NEPTUNE, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — Cartus, a relocation service company offering cutting-edge mobility and real estate solutions, technology, and industry expertise, has partnered with Move For Hunger, a national nonprofit dedicated to reducing food waste and fighting hunger nationwide.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
