SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HotDeals today released its 2026 Mid-Year Savings Report, highlighting coupon activity and savings trends observed across its global platform during the first half of the year. Based on HotDeals’ internal platform data collected between approximately January and mid-July 2026, the report shows continued growth in coupon availability, merchant coverage, and savings activity, with demand for verified discounts increasing faster than the overall supply of coupon codes.

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In the United States, the number of merchants available on the HotDeals platform increased from 14,704 to 15,308 (+4.1%), while the platform’s coupon inventory expanded from 203,000 to 231,804 active coupon codes (+14.2%). During the same period, savings records generated across the U.S. platform increased from 2.69 million to 7.84 million, representing 191.8% growth.

The report also found that coupon availability on the consumer-facing website expanded significantly. Publicly displayed coupon codes increased from 33,667 to 50,418 (+49.8%), while front-end savings records grew from 125,186 to 212,144 (+69.5%).

One of the report’s key findings is that savings activity grew substantially faster than coupon inventory. While the number of available U.S. coupon codes increased by 14.2%, savings records increased by 191.8%, indicating that existing coupon offers were used more frequently across the platform during the first half of the year.

“Our mid-year data suggests consumers are becoming more intentional about seeking savings before making online purchases,” said a HotDeals spokesperson. “As coupon availability continues to improve, shoppers appear to be making greater use of verified discounts across a wider range of retailers.”

The report also highlights strong momentum across HotDeals’ international markets. During the first half of 2026, savings records increased by 1,133% in the United Kingdom, 211% in Germany, 208% in France, and 180% in Australia. Emerging markets also showed continued expansion, with merchant and coupon inventories growing in South Korea, while savings activity more than doubled in Japan and nearly quadrupled in Hong Kong.

In addition, HotDeals observed sustained engagement with its coupon verification feature. Verification activity remained consistently active in the United States throughout the reporting period, with Germany and France also recording strong levels of verification usage, reflecting continued consumer interest in confirming coupon validity before checkout.

The report found that merchant coverage on the U.S. consumer-facing platform remained above 98%, with 15,213 of 15,308 merchants displaying at least one available coupon or promotional offer. This broad coverage helps shoppers access verified savings opportunities across a diverse range of online retailers.

The findings indicate that retailers and consumers alike are entering the second half of 2026 with discount verification as a baseline expectation rather than an occasional benefit — a shift that may reshape how promotional strategies are designed for the upcoming holiday season.

About HotDeals

HotDeals (https://www.hotdeals.com/) is a verified coupon platform where real users test promo codes before they are published. The HotDeals Research Team analyzes consumer savings trends across major shopping events and publishes periodic insights through the HotDeals Consumer Savings Index.

Learn more: https://www.hotdeals.com/

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Image caption: 2026 HitPaw 6th Anniversary.

WHY CELEBRATE HITPAW’S 6TH ANNIVERSARY?

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ABOUT HITPAW

HitPaw is a global provider of AI-powered creative software, offering intelligent solutions for photo, video, audio, and content creation. With advanced AI technology and intuitive design, HitPaw helps users create professional-quality content faster and easier.

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TAMPA, Fla., July 10, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Homeowners searching for an ADU builder in Tampa or St. Petersburg have a new reason to act and a full-service option in Craftline Remodeling, a licensed Florida design-build contractor (CBC1269114) that handles accessory dwelling units and garage conversions entirely in-house.

Image caption: A detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) built by Craftline Remodeling.

Under Florida Senate Bill 184, which amended Florida Statute 163.31771 effective July 1, 2025, local governments are now required to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on single-family residential lots, with additional legislation (SB 48) under consideration in the 2026 session. The change has made backyard cottages, attached suites, and garage conversions attainable for thousands of Tampa Bay homeowners.

WHAT SETS CRAFTLINE APART FOR ADU PROJECTS:

• In-house architect, engineer, and designer. Craftline keeps design, architecture, and engineering on one team — no subcontracted handoffs so the permit-ready drawings reflect a buildable, code-compliant, compatible design.
• One accountable team, concept to certificate of occupancy. Design, material sourcing, permitting, and construction are managed under one roof.
• Transparent, fixed-price proposals. Homeowners receive a clear, detailed project proposal with no hidden costs. On-schedule delivery. Projects are managed to clear timelines.
• Local permitting expertise. Craftline handles zoning review, setbacks, lot-eligibility verification, and utility connections for St. Petersburg, the City of Tampa, and Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties including St. Petersburg’s architectural-compatibility standard.
• Licensed and proven. A fully licensed and insured Florida certified building contractor (CBC1269114) with 100 plus verified five-star Google reviews and membership in NKBA, NARI Tampa Bay, NAHB, and TBBA.

WHY THE IN-HOUSE MODEL MATTERS NOW

St. Petersburg runs one of the region’s most ADU-friendly programs the majority of single-family lots qualify, with ADUs generally allowed up to about 800 square feet but requires each ADU to be architecturally compatible with the main home. The City of Tampa allows ADUs up to roughly 950 square feet in eligible zones, and Hillsborough County permits them under the state framework. Meeting those standards is far more reliable when architecture, engineering, and construction sit on the same team than when a homeowner coordinates separate vendors.

“An ADU comes down to whether the design that gets drawn is the design that actually gets approved and built,” said the team at Craftline Remodeling. “Because our architect, engineer, and designer work in-house alongside our permitting and construction teams, we give homeowners a fixed-price proposal, a clear timeline, and one team accountable from the first concept to the final inspection.”

Craftline builds detached ADUs, attached suites, and garage conversions across St. Petersburg, Seminole, Seminole Heights, South Tampa, Carrollwood, Clearwater, and Wesley Chapel. Homeowners can verify their parcel’s eligibility with their city or county and request a complimentary ADU design consultation at https://craftlineremodeling.com/adu-builder-tampa-bay/.

ABOUT CRAFTLINE REMODELING

Craftline Remodeling is a design-build remodeling contractor serving the Tampa Bay region, specializing in kitchen, bathroom, whole-home, and ADU/garage-conversion projects. Licensed as a Florida certified building contractor (CBC1269114), the company brings design, architecture, engineering, material sourcing, permitting, and construction in-house for homeowners across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties, with locations in South Tampa (306 E Tyler St) and St. Petersburg (5741 9th Ave N, Suite 101). Learn more at https://craftlineremodeling.com/adu-builder-tampa-bay/.

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TROY, Mich., July 9, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), has been verified by Fannie Mae® and Freddie Mac (the government-sponsored enterprises, or GSEs) to support the Uniform Property Data Report (UPDR) specification under Uniform Property Dataset (UPD) Version 1.0. Use of the UPDR is mandatory for mortgages with applications received on or after June 30, 2026.

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The UPDR is a standardized report template introduced jointly by the GSEs as part of the Uniform Mortgage Data Program (UMDP) to bring greater efficiency and consistency to the underwriting and review process. The GSEs developed the report in direct response to industry feedback about the challenges of working with varying property data output formats. The standardized format is designed to streamline review processes, simplify training across the industry and enable automated data validation while delivering a cleaner, more consistent data delivery mechanism for underwriters and operations teams.

Class Valuation has provided property data collection services to clients delivering loans to the GSEs for more than 16 years. This verification reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to meeting evolving GSE requirements and positions its clients for a smooth transition to the new standardized report format.

“This verification reflects our team’s ongoing commitment to staying ahead of industry modernization rather than catching up to it,” said Chris Flynn, chief operating officer of Class Valuation. “As property data collection continues to evolve and UAD 3.6 approaches, the industry can count on Class Valuation to be ready with solutions that meet Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s new data standards and help clients move forward with confidence.”

ABOUT CLASS VALUATION:

Class Valuation is a leading nationwide appraisal management company (AMC) renowned for its commitment to fast turn times, exceptional quality and unparalleled client service. The company leverages a powerful combination of skilled professionals, innovative products, optimized processes and advanced technology to empower lenders in fulfilling homeownership dreams. Consistently recognized by top mortgage lenders for its outstanding performance, Class Valuation has also earned accolades as a top workplace and received numerous industry awards. Founded in 2009, Class Valuation is headquartered in Troy, Michigan. For more information, please visit https://www.classvaluation.com.

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Image caption: LitMedia integrates Seedance 2.5 to support professional content creation.

Seedance 2.5, introduced by ByteDance on June 23, 2026, enhances AI video generation with longer native videos, higher resolution, and flexible editing. As AI video adoption continues to grow, creators increasingly demand longer videos, consistent quality, and more efficient production workflows, moving beyond short clips toward polished, production-ready content.

“AI video creation is evolving. Creators now expect more than great visuals. They want longer videos, better resolution, and efficient workflows,” said a spokesperson for LitMedia. “By bringing Seedance 2.5 to LitMedia, we’re giving creators access to advanced AI video capabilities within a unified platform, helping them turn ideas into finished content more efficiently.”

Native 30-Second AI Videos in Up to 4K Resolution

Seedance 2.5 can generate native 30-second AI videos in a single generation while supporting up to 4K visual quality. Instead of stitching together multiple short clips, creators can produce longer, more coherent videos with consistent characters, lighting, movement, and environments.

This extended generation capability makes AI video better suited for advertising, brand storytelling, product demonstrations, educational content, and cinematic productions.

Expanded Multimodal Reference Support

Seedance 2.5 supports up to 50 multimodal reference inputs, allowing creators to combine images, videos, and audio to guide generation. This expanded capacity provides greater control over character identity, visual style, scene composition, and narrative consistency.

Precise Video Editing Without Starting Over

The model introduces region-based video editing, allowing creators to modify specific areas of an existing video instead of regenerating the entire sequence. This targeted editing workflow reduces iteration time while preserving successful scenes.

Multilingual Creation for Global Content Production

Seedance 2.5 supports multilingual prompts across major languages, including Chinese, English, Malay, Indonesian, Spanish, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, among others, making AI video creation more accessible for global creators and cross-border content production.

Bringing the Latest AI Video Technology to LitMedia

The integration of Seedance 2.5 further expands LitMedia’s multimodal AI ecosystem, which combines AI image generation, AI video creation, AI audio, AI lip sync, AI music generation, and Infinite Canvas within a unified creative workspace.

By bringing these tools together on one platform, LitMedia streamlines end-to-end multimedia production while giving creators access to longer-form, high-resolution AI video generation. As AI video technology continues to evolve, features such as native 30-second video generation, 4K output, extensive multimodal references, and targeted editing are helping move AI video from experimental use toward professional production.

Seedance 2.5 is available on LitMedia beginning July 10, 2026.

Learn more at https://www.litmedia.ai/.

About LitMedia

LitMedia is an all-in-one AI content creation platform that brings together AI image generation, video creation, audio, lip sync, music generation, and collaborative creative tools in a single workspace. By integrating top AI models, LitMedia helps creators and businesses produce high-quality multimedia content more efficiently.

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