Real Estate News – including property development, luxury homes, REALTOR® news, home auctions, and related real estate industry news, as issued by the Send2Press Newswire service.
| From: Class Valuation
TROY, Mich., Feb. 26, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
| From: EXp Realty
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Feb. 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 now make it an appealing choice for those purchasing their first home.
| From: Fahe
BEREA, Ky., Feb. 19, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
| From: Simpson
WEST GROVE, Pa., Feb. 18, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 option to skip the condo phase and settle directly into a 62+ Life Plan Community.
| From: The Staging Collective
NAPA, Calif., Feb. 12, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 virtually staged homes take longer to sell than homes being traditionally staged after lingering on the market virtually staged.
| From: Down Payment Resource
ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 26, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 programs in Q4 2024. The year-over-year (YoY) growth reflects continued expansion and refinement of program options amid persistent housing affordability challenges across much of the country.
| From: Pillar To Post Home Inspectors
TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 19, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
| From: Grand Central Suites and CP Management
MANCHESTER, N.H., Jan. 7, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 features, and a prime location in the heart of Manchester’s vibrant city center.
| From: Class Valuation
TROY, Mich., Dec. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 performance.
| From: Pillar To Post Home Inspectors
AVE MARIA, Fla., Dec. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 – often working in tandem as client and agency partner, the couple now share business ownership.
| From: Optimal Blue
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 responded to improving affordability and narrower rate spreads.
| From: Class Valuation
TROY, Mich., and SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Oct. 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 the Land Gorilla platform.
| From: Down Payment Resource
ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 were added to DPR’s database in Q3, bringing its provider total to 1,360.
| From: Ascribe
CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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).
| From: Central Mortgage Income Fund
DANVILLE, Calif., Sept. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
| From: Apex Abatement and Demolition LLC
AMESBURY, Mass., Aug. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
| From: Down Payment Resource
ATLANTA, Ga., July 29, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 record – and the number of program providers to 1,340.
| From: Class Valuation
TROY, Mich., July 29, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
| From: Arcasa
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah and ATLANTA, Ga., July 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 loan with energy-efficient upgrades, giving homebuyers a single, streamlined path to both homeownership and long-term utility savings.
| From: Class Valuation
TROY, Mich., June 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
| From: ThreeSixty Asset Advisors
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 will take place online on June 17, 2025 at 11 a.m. PDT.
| From: The Woodlands at Furman
GREENVILLE, S.C., June 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
| From: Alair Homes Decatur
DECATUR, Ga., May 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 Chapter wins.
| From: Beycome
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
| From: LenderLogix
BUFFALO, N.Y., May 6, 2025 (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 suite of tools. The latest report covers data collected during the pre-approval and borrower application process in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025.
| From: Down Payment Resource
ATLANTA, Ga., April 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 quarter, bringing the total number of available programs to 2,509.
| From: Move For Hunger
NEPTUNE, N.J., April 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
| From: Class Valuation
TROY, Mich., April 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 valuation accuracy, speed and transparency.
| From: Class Valuation
TROY, Mich., April 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
| From: Annexx
TOULOUSE, France, April 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 since rolling out in late 2024.
| From: Restroom Specialties
ST. LOUIS, Mo., March 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 how a company values its employees, companies nationwide are using StallPlus+ Restroom Privacy Gap Guards from Restroom Specialties.
| From: The Woodlands at Furman
GREENVILLE, S.C., March 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 Woodlands at Furman’s commitment to providing upscale amenities, lifelong learning opportunities and unmatched peace of mind to its residents.
| From: Down Payment Resource
ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 total number of available programs to 2,466.
| From: Tidemark Real Estate Services
COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 Services, alongside Taylor Snyder and Basil Newburn.
| From: DrBalcony
SANTA ANA, Calif., Dec. 13, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 are managed.
| From: Real Estate Staging Association
ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 by an exclusive evening celebration honoring the 2024 Home Staging Industry Awards winners, the Top 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate Staging, and select industry influencers.
| From: The Staging Collective
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, Liz Pensiero Staging, Stamford, Connecticut, join 15,000+ attendees for the nation’s largest event focused on building business for real estate agents and brokers.
| From: Beycome
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 real estate transactions using one of the most advanced digital solutions on the market – at a fraction of the traditional cost.
| From: LenderLogix
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 suite of tools. The latest report covers data collected during the pre-approval and borrower application process in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024.
| From: Lutheran Life Communities
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., July 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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, Indiana. The cottages at these two entrance fee communities are designed for modern living and long-term peace of mind.
