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BELLEVUE, Tenn., Oct. 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Springboard Landings celebrated the start of the 24-unit housing solution with a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 28, marking a major milestone in the organization’s commitment to offer affordable housing for adults with developmental disabilities. The project aims to offer both independence and community for residents who often face limited earning potential and social isolation.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in home lending technology, today announced it has acquired the AI agent platform and related intellectual property of House Numbers, a venture-backed agentic AI company that builds AI agents for home lending workflows. Alongside the technology, Dark Matter has brought on the team that built it, led by House Numbers co-founder and CEO Jeff Levinsohn, who joins Dark Matter as chief AI officer.
MCDONOUGH, Ga., Oct. 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Southern RV has earned its third consecutive RVBusiness Top 50 Dealer recognition and the 2026 Gaylord Maxwell Innovation Award, sponsored by Airxcel. The latest honors expand an extensive record of recognition for the family-owned Georgia RV dealership, with 13 distinctions across four national business and RV industry award programs.
ROMEO, Mich., Oct. 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PokeInsider (PokeInsider.com), a news and analysis site covering the Pokémon Trading Card Game market, today announced daily Buy, Hold and Sell signals across its Card Data pages. As of October 29, 2026, the signals cover 2,886 cards with at least a month of daily raw price data: 374 rated BUY, 2,431 rated HOLD and 81 rated SELL. Every signal is recalculated each day, and each card page lists the reasons behind its call.
LA VERNE, Calif., Oct. 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Residents and members of the public are invited to attend Six-Word Memoirs with Author Larry Smith to reflect on their experiences and create a Six-Word Memoir that captures a meaningful memory, life lesson or hope for the future.
LOVELAND, Colo., Oct. 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pulse Fiber Internet, Loveland’s community-owned fiber-optic utility, announced the launch of its new 20 gigabits per second residential internet service, making Pulse the first provider in Colorado to offer a symmetrical 20 Gig connection to homes. The introduction of the 20 Gig tier marks a significant milestone for the internet provider’s fiber network and reinforces Pulse’s role as a regional technology leader.
ENCINITAS, Calif., Oct. 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Advisory List has published “Who’s Buying Accounting Firms, and What It Means for Yours,” a reported article examining how private equity-backed buyers, other accounting firms and individual CPAs are reshaping the market for accounting practices, and what those differences mean for owners considering a sale, merger or continued independence.
NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw Edimakor has launched its Halloween Sale, running from October 22 to November 6, with up to 65% off AI credits, plus special VIP offers, bonus AI credits, and ready-to-use Halloween video templates. With plans starting at $15.96, the promotion gives creators an opportunity to explore Edimakor’s AI-powered editing and content creation tools while saving on their Halloween projects.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Oct. 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Franklin Madison, a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital LLC, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Bindable, a leading digital property and casualty insurance agency and technology-enabled distribution platform based in Boston, Massachusetts.
CHENGDU, China, Oct. 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MeePDF today unveiled its latest premium PDF software, MeePDF, a powerful, privacy-first, all-in-one PDF solution designed for Windows and macOS, with Linux and mobile versions coming soon. Built to streamline everyday document workflows, MeePDF delivers professional-grade tools for editing, converting, organizing, annotating, and managing PDF files – helping users work faster and more efficiently across platforms.
NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw, a leading innovator in multimedia software solutions, today announced the release of HitPaw VikPea V6.0.0, the latest update to its AI-powered video enhancement platform. This release introduces intelligent AI Enhancement Agent, improved low-light enhancement, local export for AI Generative Model, and the new Gemini Omni video generation model, delivering greater flexibility and efficiency for creators.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Song Refiners today announced that Updraft is live. Updraft is a private, curated catalog of songs that have scored 90 or higher on the Song Refiners scale. A&R representatives, publishers, sync supervisors and label staff can request access.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Midwest leads the way with Ohio, Indiana and Wisconsin driving industrial project activity. The Industrial SalesLeads research team identified 468 industrial projects in September, and 126 of them are located in the Midwest, more than any other region. 4 of the Midwest states Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan account for 81 of the projects. Manufacturers, food processors and distributors expand, upgrade and build new facilities across the Midwest region.
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, the leading consumer-permissioned verification platform, today announced the launch of Direct VOIE+, a step-up to its direct-source verification of income and employment (VOIE) for mortgage lenders. Direct VOIE+ delivers calculated monthly income from Freddie Mac’s AIM Check API alongside direct-source payroll data, helping lenders understand eligible income earlier in the origination process.
SEATTLE, Wash., Oct. 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Friday Harbor, an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced that it has expanded its AI appraisal review capability to support Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 reports. The expansion enables lenders to apply Friday Harbor’s automated appraisal review to the redesigned reporting format, with more than 350 checks that culminate in a concise summary of what has been validated and what requires attention.
SUMMERVILLE, S.C., Oct. 26, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Entering the school counseling profession can be exciting, rewarding, and overwhelming. While graduate programs provide essential theoretical foundations, new counselors often discover that the realities of the job involve situations no textbook can fully prepare them to handle. In her new book, “A Year in the Life of a School Counselor: Tips, Tools, and Tales From the First-Year Journey” (ISBN: 978-1834540344) released by Tellwell Publishing, Dr. Kim Gore Mitchell offers an honest and practical guide to navigating those realities.
NEW YORK, N.Y., and PITTSBURGH, Pa., Oct. 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Forensics Forward: Cybersecurity, Digital Evidence, and Justice, a one-day online symposium co-hosted by digital forensics expert Robert B. Fried and Duquesne University’s Cyril H. Wecht Institute of Forensic Science and Law, will bring together seven experts from three continents on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. (UPDATED)
DAYTON, Ohio, and VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Oct. 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group LLC (Atlantic Bay) today announced its entry into Ohio, continuing a period of retail expansion that includes the recent opening of its first Louisiana branch. The move extends Atlantic Bay’s multistate footprint and brings its lending platform and support resources to Mortgage Bankers and homebuyers across Ohio.
NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Switching from Android to iPhone Duo doesn’t have to mean leaving important WhatsApp conversations behind. Tenorshare iCareFone WhatsApp Transfer offers an alternative for users looking to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone Duo, including supported chats, photos, videos, and attachments. For users who have already completed their iPhone Duo setup, the software provides a desktop-based transfer option without requiring a factory reset.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dr. Ed Davis, DPM, FACFAS, is sharing information about extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), a non-invasive treatment option for people with chronic heel pain, including plantar fasciitis that has not improved with conservative care. Dr. Ed Davis is a podiatrist practicing in San Antonio, TX.
NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw, a provider of AI-powered creative solutions for video, photo, and audio enhancement, today announced its 2026 Halloween Sale, offering discounts of up to 50% OFF selected creative tools and bundles. This Halloween, users can create spooky photos, videos, and more with special seasonal deals.
LA VERNE, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Hillcrest, a nonprofit continuing care retirement community in La Verne, Calif., honored local first responders with a special appreciation luncheon to thank them for their service to Hillcrest residents and the greater La Verne community.
ALAMEDA, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — San Francisco Bay Area alternative folk-rock duo Cosmic Spin has released “Majority of One,” a new live recording that combines an infectious reggae-influenced groove, rich vocal harmonies, and a timely message about the power of individuals to make a difference.
ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading affordability intelligence platform, today released its Q3 2026 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report, identifying 2,833 programs nationwide. The total is up 87 programs, or 3.2%, from 2,746 in Q2 2026, marking a new survey high.
NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For many today, family building is a complex, intentional chapter of life driven by reproductive science and medicine. To celebrate this modern landscape, pregnantish announced the second annual World Fertility Awards (WFA) Thought-Leader Press Event will take place at the Harvard Club in New York City on December 8, 2026.
DETROIT, Mich., Oct. 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — U.S. Publications is thrilled to introduce Simo to the general public. It’s a conversational AI assistant that brings everyday help and creative tools together in one place. Users can describe what they want in plain language, by typing or by voice. No technical background or skills are required.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) will hold its popular online auction from October 31 through November 8, 2026. The auction is one of the foundation’s most important fundraising events of the year. Proceeds fund scholarships that help underrepresented wine professionals earn professional certifications and advance their careers.
ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Click n’ Close, a multistate mortgage lender, today announced that it has been named one of Mortgage Women Magazine’s 2026 Top Employers for Women. The annual recognition, featured by Mortgage Women Magazine and National Mortgage Professional, honors mortgage companies that provide women with resources, mentorship and leadership opportunities and maintain women’s representation at every level of their organizations.
TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 20, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For the holiday season, Pillar To Post® Home Inspectors is putting a playful spin on home safety with its “Monster Free” certificates, a fun way to celebrate a home inspection and help make the transition of a move easier and fun for the kids.
DETROIT, Mich., Oct. 20, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Millionaire Mastermind Academy, the national entrepreneurship and economic empowerment nonprofit founded by Velma Trayham, is hosting 16 free Party at the Polls events this election season – 13 in Michigan and three in Nevada – through its partnership with When We All Vote, the nonpartisan civic engagement initiative founded by former first lady Michelle Obama.
NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Luvme Hair is highlighting office-ready hairstyles for Fall 2026, bringing attention to the role of hair length, texture, and silhouette in creating polished looks for professional settings. From defined curly pixie cuts to classic bobs, shoulder-length layers, and long waves, the selection reflects different approaches to workplace styling while leaving room for individual expression.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 20, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads today announced its September 2026 results for planned capital project spending in the Food and Beverage industry. Food and beverage renovation and equipment upgrade planned projects rose 27.6% from the previous month.
ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 20, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading affordability intelligence platform, today announced a partnership with ARMLS® (Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service). Founded in 1982 and based in Tempe, Arizona, ARMLS has grown into one of the largest MLSs in the country, serving more than 38,000 subscribers.
BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 20, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced the launch of Verification of Assets (VOA) within Floify Verify, its native verification service powered by Argyle. Lenders using Floify have been able to verify income and employment directly through Floify Verify for some time.
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 20, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for home equity and mortgage lenders nationwide, announced today that PROGRESS in Lending (PIL) has recognized Chief Technology Officer Dan Kellett for his influence on how lenders approach home equity technology, naming him one of nine 2026 Lending Luminaries.
DENVER, Colo., Oct. 20, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced today that PROGRESS in Lending (PIL) has recognized Kyle Kehoe, executive vice president of sales, as one of nine 2026 Lending Luminaries. PIL’s eighth annual Lending Luminary Award recognizes people in the lending industry who inspire or influence others.
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 19, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that CEO Laird Nossuli has been named a finalist for the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) inaugural mPower Visionary Awards. Nossuli was honored October 10 in Chicago at mPowering You, the MBA Summit for Women in Real Estate Finance, following a selection process that drew nearly 100 nominees from across the mortgage industry.
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Oct. 19, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ViewTech Borescopes, a leading provider of remote visual inspection solutions, will exhibit at the 2026 National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), October 20-22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The company will highlight inspection solutions designed to help business aviation maintenance.
ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 19, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Bay Capital Mortgage Corporation has partnered with LenderLogix to launch LiteSpeed, a modern mortgage point-of-sale platform designed to make the loan process easier for borrowers and more efficient for loan officers. LenderLogix is a mortgage technology company focused on building modern tools for lenders.
STUDIO CITY, Calif., Oct. 19, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Kord Fire Protection is highlighting the role of alarm monitoring in commercial buildings and offering three months of fire alarm monitoring at no charge to eligible new commercial customers under a qualifying agreement.
