ENCINITAS, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — When they first sign up, a timeshare can feel like a dream to the person putting pen to paper. But as the reality of the cost sets in, it can start to look more like a nightmare. Fortunately, there’s help. Seaside Consultants Group supports people in exploring their timeshare contract termination […]
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News: LenderLogix Q2 2023 Homebuyer Intelligence Report Data Shows Slight Increase in Homebuying Activity Despite Affordability and Inventory Challenges | 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 latest 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 […]
News: Down Payment Resource Reports on Homebuyer Assistance Programs for People with Disabilities for Disability Pride Month | CitizenWire
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — In celebration of Disability Pride Month, Down Payment Resource (DPR) has issued a report on the 23 U.S. homebuyer assistance programs that are specifically designed to support people with disabilities and their family caregivers on their journey towards homeownership. While people with disabilities may be eligible for any of the 2,300-plus […]
News: Sequoia Real Estate Launches Partnership Program to Support Agent Growth | CitizenWire
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Sequoia Real Estate just launched a new partnership program and KeyOpp Real Estate is its first affiliate partner. The program happened somewhat organically as it was in response to one of their agents looking to leverage her experience to grow a company.
News: Marie Antonette Waite Ignites the 6th Annual Fire-Up Live: Unleashing Powerful Business Connections at Mastermind Event | CitizenWire
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Renowned personal branding marketing expert, executive film and TV producer, and CEO at Finest Women in Real Estate, Marie Waite, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 6th annual Fire Up Live business networking mastermind event. The three-day event, taking place in San Diego, California, is a remarkable experience for […]
News: Houston Association of Realtors implements Down Payment Resource to engage homebuyers with affordable pathways to homeownership | CitizenWire
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — The Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) has implemented Down Payment Resource (DPR) to bring Greater Houston area homebuyers’ attention to homebuyer assistance programs in the wake of declining housing affordability. Data indicates that homebuyer assistance programs can be especially impactful in the Greater Houston area, where 89% of listings are eligible […]
News: Beycome Roars Past the $100 Million Mark in Commission Savings, Thanks to Our Loyal and Smarter-than-Average Customers! | CitizenWire
MIAMI, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — It’s time to pop the champagne, folks! beycome, the innovative and customer-centric real estate platform, is absolutely thrilled to announce a significant milestone in its journey – helping our savvy users save a staggering $100 million in commissions on their real estate transactions since the company’s inception.
News: Aldy Damian the CEO of Accredas Investments announces the sale of its latest commercial transaction, Walgreens – Denver, CO MSA | CitizenWire
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Aldy Damian, CEO of Accredas Investments, announces sale and close of its latest marketed commercial property. The sale of Walgreens in Denver, CO MSA adds to the previous twelve month running gross sales proceeds totaling $71 Million dollars for the last fiscal year attributed to Accredas Investments.
News: Brick and Mortar to Online: 580 Realty Adapts to Customer Needs | CitizenWire
DURANT, Okla. /CitizenWire/ — In today’s digital age, businesses must adapt to meet customers where they are in real time. The real estate industry is no exception and the 580 Realty Team is successfully making the transition from brick and mortar to online.
News: Richmond SPCA to Benefit from Auction of Landmark Virginia Manor House on Nearly 400 Acres | CitizenWire
ST. STEPHENS CHURCH, Va. /CitizenWire/ — Anchored by a 200-year-old manor house surrounded by nearly 400 acres, this historic Virginia estate known as Holly Hill is now truly going to the dogs – and to the cats, rabbits, and many other creatures whose well-being the Richmond SPCA champions and helps safeguard. Thanks to a generous […]
News: TurboTenant and Armadillo: Simplifying Self-Management for Landlords | CitizenWire
FORT COLLINS, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Armadillo, a modern tech-enabled home warranty platform, and TurboTenant, a digital one-stop-shop for landlords looking to simplify then scale their rental business, have launched a partnership to provide landlords with an affordable and comprehensive protection plan for their rental properties.
News: iEmergent shares top takeaways from 2022 HMDA data | CitizenWire
DES MOINES, Iowa /CitizenWire/ — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced the immediate availability of 2022 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data in Mortgage MarketSmart. To celebrate providing lenders with early access to HMDA reporting, iEmergent CEO Laird Nossuli shared summary observations drawn […]
News: National Buyers Agents Association Announces Surprising Survey Results for 2023 Homebuyer Concerns | CitizenWire
EVERGREEN, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — A National Buyers Agents Association (NBAA) survey of its members reveals surprising homebuyer concerns. Detailed results of the national survey are included in the association’s blog section of its website. Some agents responded in the survey that their markets are not declining.
News: Leads Fish Launches Cutting-Edge Seller Leads Marketplace for Real Estate Professionals | CitizenWire
DOVER, Del. /CitizenWire/ — Leads Fish, the leading provider of seller leads for real estate investors, is proud to announce the launch of its highly anticipated marketplace. After years of extensive research and development, Leads Fish has created a solution that enables real estate investors to purchase leads with ease and security.
News: Beycome Reveals Pioneering Real Estate Collaboration for Exclusive Martian Property Rights | CitizenWire
MIAMI, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Beycome, the foremost online real estate platform, is thrilled to reveal it has entered into a groundbreaking, exclusive partnership with a visionary entrepreneur, securing its position as the only property provider on Mars. The timing of this extraordinary deal could not be better.
News: Armadillo x Beycome: Expanding the real-estate ecosystem | CitizenWire
MIAMI, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Pioneering homeowner-centric tech startups Armadillo, a modern tech-enabled home warranty platform, and beycome, a leading tech-enabled digital real estate platform, have launched a partnership to provide homeowners and soon-to-be homeowners with an additional tool to facilitate the home selling experience.
News: 78.9% of metro Atlanta residential housing inventory is eligible for down payment assistance – offsetting price and interest rate impact for aspiring homeowners | CitizenWire
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — As metro Atlanta homebuyers encounter the challenging trifecta of sharply rising home prices, elevated interest rates and institutional investor depletion of starter home inventory, Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting home buyers with homebuyer assistance programs, released a comprehensive report on the 46 active metro Atlanta […]
News: Percy announces agenda for fifth annual National Home Valuation Week | CitizenWire
NASHVILLE, Tenn. /CitizenWire/ — Percy, maker of pre-mover data intelligence-driven client engagement and retention tools for real estate brokers and mortgage lenders, today announced the agenda for its annual National Home Valuation Week (NHVW) event, which will be held virtually on April 3-7, 2023.
News: Mytc.ai Launches Innovative Subscription-Based AI-Powered Transaction Coordination Service for Real Estate Agents | CitizenWire
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Mytc.ai™ has officially launched its revolutionary subscription-based transaction coordination service for real estate agents in California. By blending expert licensed transaction coordinators with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology, Mytc.ai offers a cost-effective solution that saves agents up to 60% on transaction coordination costs.
News: Timber Ridge at Talus, a thriving senior living community in the Cascade Mountain foothills, makes living a quality 100-year life possible | CitizenWire
ISSAQUAH, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Timber Ridge at Talus, a thriving 62+ community, announced that despite the life expectancy decline in the U.S. during the last several years, largely due to COVID, the number of centenarians is increasing at the same time, which means many will be planning for the 100-year life in 2023.
News: Historic Lancaster Tavern – Almost As Old as the United States Itself – Heads to Auction | CitizenWire
LANCASTER, Va. /CitizenWire/ — Might America’s first president have quenched his thirst at the Lancaster Tavern and Inn, which was built circa 1790 in the Virginia town where George Washington’s mother, Mary Ball Washington, resided? While we will probably never know for sure, he did visit the area five times during his presidency. Since the […]
News: Percy CEO Charles Williams honored as RISMedia 2023 Real Estate Newsmaker for the second consecutive year | CitizenWire
NASHVILLE, Tenn. /CitizenWire/ — Percy, maker of market intelligence-driven client engagement tools for real estate brokers and mortgage lenders, today announced that CEO Charles Williams has been named an RISMedia 2023 Real Estate Newsmaker. Williams was honored in the Futurist category for innovation in the property technology (proptech) field that has enabled real estate brokerages […]
News: Sequoia Real Estate Hires Regional Sales Manager to Grow Business and Maintain Unique Culture | CitizenWire
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Statewide growth and local expertise – while that may sound like a bit of an oxymoron – it’s actually what Sequoia Real Estate has in mind for its future. And Jim Enes, a Bay Area native, is the right person to propel its growth. He’s been hired as the company’s […]
News: We Inspect Acquires Certified Mold Inspections and The Mold Guy: Customers Benefit | CitizenWire
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — We Inspect, LLC, a global mold inspection, consulting and health technology company, recently acquired Certified Mold Inspections and The Mold Guy. Its acquisitional goal is to unify these individually-owned family businesses under one name and to better serve the community as a whole.
News: Down Payment Resource’s Q4 2022 Homeownership Program Index shows homebuyer assistance programs have increased in number for fifth consecutive quarter | CitizenWire
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the nationwide database for U.S. homebuyer assistance programs, today announced findings from its latest Homeownership Program Index (HPI). The firm’s analysis of 2,351 homebuyer assistance programs in its DOWN PAYMENT RESOURCE® database revealed that the net number of homebuyer assistance programs increased by 1.82% from Q3 to […]
News: World’s Only Truly Immersive Sports AirBnB Gets Visits – and Competition – from Pro Athletes | CitizenWire
ORLANDO, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — A massive 54 acre sports-themed AirBnB style resort near Orlando is defying what market experts are calling the “AirBnBust,” Orlando Area Luxury Rentals LLC announced today. The Lake Louisa Chateau, adjacent to the beach at Central Florida’s Lake Louisa State Park, is a dream come true for sports lovers and outdoor […]
News: Down Payment Resource presents Richmond Association of REALTORS® CEO Laura Lafayette with 2022 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award | CitizenWire
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting home buyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that it selected Laura Lafayette, CEO of the Richmond Association of REALTORS® (RAR), as the winner of its 2022 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award.
News: AIRBNBUST? Nope! Thousands are Busting Down Doors To Get To Stay At This One | CitizenWire
ORLANDO, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — During what market analysts are calling the “AirBnBust,” at least one savvy host has found a way to thrive. While thousands of AirBnB owners are bemoaning losses and contemplating selling off their properties, Orlando Area Luxury Rentals’ “Great Escape Parkside” is already 86% sold out for 2023. In fact, this game-themed […]
News: Choyce Peterson Negotiates 39,649 SF Lease for Triton International’s Largest Global Office to Remain in Purchase, NY | CitizenWire
NORWALK, Conn. /CitizenWire/ — Choyce Peterson, Inc. (choycepeterson.com), a full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm, announced the successful conclusion of lease negotiations on behalf of Triton International (Triton) (tritoninternational.com), an intermodal container leasing corporation, for a 39,649 square foot (SF) office at 100 Manhattanville Road in Purchase, N.Y.
News: OneKey® MLS introduces resource to help New Yorkers find homebuyer assistance programs | CitizenWire
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — OneKey® MLS, the largest multiple listing service (MLS) in New York, has enhanced its consumer-facing listing site to help New Yorkers find homebuyer assistance programs they may be eligible for, such as down payment and closing cost assistance. This functionality is made possible through a partnership with Down Payment Resource, a […]
News: McCaw Property Management proudly announces the anniversary of following staff members | CitizenWire
KELLER, Texas /CitizenWire/ — McCaw Property Management, a full-service management company providing professional property management services throughout Texas specializing in single-family rentals, today announced the anniversary of their following staff members.
News: Swift Homes Honored in IMN’s Single Family Rental Awards | CitizenWire
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — The Information Management Network (IMN) recently announced its Single Family Rental (SFR) Awards and named Swift Homes to the shortlist for Online Marketplace of the Year. The awards celebrate excellence in the single-family rental industry.
News: MMI named 2022 Inc Power Partner in Real Estate and Proptech | CitizenWire
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /CitizenWire/ — Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, announced today that it has been named a 2022 Inc. Power Partner in Real Estate and Proptech. The inaugural list recognizes more than 250 business-to-business companies in 22 categories.
News: McCaw Property Management Named to the 18th Annual Aggie 100™, Honored as Fastest-Growing Company | CitizenWire
COLLEGE STATION, Texas /CitizenWire/ — McCaw Property Management of Keller, Texas is among the top 100 companies from around the world selected for the 18th annual Aggie 100™ which honors the fastest-growing companies owned by former students of Texas A&M University. McCaw Property Management was recognized as number 58 with a compound annual growth rate […]
News: Beycome.com announces its expansion in Texas | CitizenWire
AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Beycome.com, a no-agent digital real estate brokerage, is thrilled to announce that its platform is now available in Texas as of October 5, 2022. With the aim of integrating with all 44 multiple listing services by the end of the year, Beycome.com will first integrate with Houston MLS (HAR), Austin MLS […]
News: San Antonio Board of REALTORS® implements Down Payment Resource to raise Realtor and homebuyer awareness of down payment assistance programs | CitizenWire
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — The San Antonio Board of REALTORS® (SABOR) today announced that it has partnered with Down Payment Resource (DPR) to provide its approximately 16,000 multiple listing service (MLS) subscribers with access to DPR’s toolset that helps real estate agents connect clients with programs that can help save on down payments and closing […]
News: Swift Homes Makes It Easy for Georgia Homeowners to Sell Their Homes Fast | CitizenWire
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Swift Homes, a nationally-recognized enterprise that facilitates home sales for customers across the United States, has worked on many transactions in the State of Georgia. The company is composed of experienced and highly knowledgeable individuals committed to helping homeowners sell their properties as swiftly as possible for competitive cash offers.
News: The Hyde Park Homes Tour Showcases Century-Old Homes this October | CitizenWire
KANSAS CITY, Mo. /CitizenWire/ — Five historic homes and one historic stone chapel, will open their doors for tours during the biennial Hyde Park Historic Homes Tour. The Tour hosted by The Hyde Park Neighborhood Association (HPNA) will be held Saturday, October 1 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
News: McWhirter Names Pamela J. McCabe as Vice President of Property Management Promotes Austin Purvis to Senior Property Manager | CitizenWire
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /CitizenWire/ — Today, McWhirter, a leading commercial real estate services firm in the southeast, announces Pamela J. McCabe joins the Birmingham office as Vice President of Property Management. Additionally, Austin Purvis is promoted to Senior Property Manager.
News: Millionaire Mastermind Academy Now Accepting Applications for Fall Real Estate Accelerator Program for Minority Women | CitizenWire
TAMPA, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Further expanding access to careers in the real estate industry, the Millionaire Mastermind Real Estate Accelerator Program is now accepting applications for its upcoming fall 2022 program, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today. Welcoming up to 50 diverse women applicants, the 12-week hybrid program consists of virtual classes plus two in-person days […]