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TROY, Mich. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Chief Technology and Data Officer Kaushal Shah has been named to the 2025 Tech Trendsetters list by HousingWire. The prestigious annual HousingWire program, now in its seventh year, recognizes visionary leaders using technology to reinvent how mortgage and real estate professionals work.

AUSTIN, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced that Chief Product Officer Ramiro Castro has been recognized by HousingWire as a 2025 Tech Trendsetter. The annual award celebrates 75 technology leaders whose vision and execution are reshaping the housing economy.

BOULDER, Colo. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that its head of customer experience and operations, industry veteran Sol Klein, has been named a Housingwire 2025 Tech Trendsetter. Modeled after the HousingWire Tech100, which honors the most innovative companies in mortgage and real estate technology, the Tech Trendsetters program recognizes the individuals who drive innovation and deliver transformative solutions.

DALLAS, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Benchmark Mortgage, a full-service mortgage lender and broker based in Dallas, has added mortgage marketing professional Clay McMurray as chief marketing officer. McMurray will help Benchmark Mortgage grow its national brand to new heights, bringing the company's story to life with the goal of helping as many homeowners as possible while attracting top mortgage originators. He brings extensive mortgage industry experience, having led and expanded other national brands.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- As National Alzheimer's Awareness Month approaches in November, Frank Residences is spotlighting award-winning programs that are transforming memory care. The Bay Area's leading nonprofit senior living community demonstrates how combining creativity, innovation, and thoughtfully designed environments can enrich the daily lives of people living with dementia and provide peace of mind for their families.

BOSTON, Mass. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- 3rd3rd Marketing, the nation's leading agency redefining how senior living communities connect with older adults, showcases its "Un-Senior Living" approach at the 2025 LeadingAge Annual Conference in Boston. Through two sessions with industry partners, 3rd3rd will explore how communities can reduce ageism in marketing, increase diversity in senior living communities, and improve marketing ROI.

VALENCIA, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- IRS Solutions® announced the launch of its Partner Rewards Program, a new initiative that rewards tax professionals who refer their colleagues to the platform. This program not only expresses gratitude but also provides tax pros with an easy, recurring revenue opportunity while expanding the IRS Solutions community.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- In an age of constant digital interaction, many people feel less connected than ever. "The Art of Human Connection: Connecting, Solving, and Growing Insights for Professional and Personal Interaction" by Adir Biniamini (ISBN: 978-1779621962; Released June 2025 by Tellwell) addresses this challenge by offering readers practical tools for building stronger relationships, both personally and professionally.

WEST GROVE, Pa. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Jenner's Pond, one of Simpson's Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), proudly celebrates the grand opening of its newly renovated 'Pastor Jim and Betty Mundell Health Center'. The milestone marks a new era of innovative care and services for residents in skilled nursing and memory care, as the community continues to lead in compassionate, person-directed living.

LONDON, U.K. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- As Halloween 2025 is upon us, PromoPro UK has a dedicated Halloween Deals Hub, giving UK consumers an easy way to explore the best seasonal promotions, last minute specials, discount codes, and limited-time offers across popular online retailers.

ADDISON, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced the addition of Jon Wilson as Vice President of Accounting. In this role, Wilson will oversee corporate accounting, financial reporting and process optimization, supporting the company's continued growth and operational excellence.

BOSTON, Mass. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- AgingIN, a global leader in culture transformation in long-term care, continues to call for bold commitments to aging services as it participates in the LeadingAge Annual Meeting and the Global Ageing Network Summit in Boston, November 1-5, 2025. At the summit, the Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea, Massachusetts - the nation's first urbanGreen House® community - will be highlighted.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Diagrimo, an AI-powered visualization tool from Tenorshare, has officially launched, enabling users to instantly turn text into clean, structured visual diagrams. Whether organizing thoughts, planning projects, or explaining complex concepts, Diagrimo makes visual thinking effortless and intuitive.

ASBURY PARK, N.J. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Move For Hunger, a national nonprofit organization that fights food insecurity by mobilizing transportation networks to deliver surplus food to local food banks, is proud to celebrate 10 years of partnership with AVE, a leader in the multifamily residential that elevates apartment living through service, community-building, and flexibility.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Excited for Halloween but tired of generic filters like Google Gemini's promos? It's time to unleash your spooky side with the ultimate PixPretty Ghostface AI Generator. This all-in-one AI photo Editor from Tenorshare lets you transform your selfies into horrifyingly realistic ghost face images, perfect for fans of the "Scream" franchise and anyone looking to create viral Halloween content.

DALLAS, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Benchmark Mortgage, a full-service mortgage lender and broker based in Dallas, has named Denise Donoghue, also known as "The Mortgage Nerd," as its 2025 Blue Jacket winner. The prestigious award is given annually by Benchmark Mortgage, a community of expert mortgage consultants in more than 80 branches nationwide, to members who embody the company's core values and demonstrate excellence in business execution.

TROY, Mich. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- 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.

LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Save Long Beach Island, Inc. (Save LBI), a grassroots organization dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our shore and ocean environment, has petitioned the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) to rescind amendments to offshore wind leases approved during the final days of the Biden Administration.

OXNARD, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- For more than five decades, Fence Factory has been providing fencing materials and installation services across California. Even with a long history, the company's leadership team didn't want to rest on its laurels. It embarked on an effort to improve its website to best serve its customers in the modern age. The improved site has now officially launched.

LOWELL, Mass. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) has announced its 2026 International Call for Scores, inviting composers of all ages and nationalities to submit new works for chamber orchestra. The winning piece will be performed and professionally recorded during LCO's 2026-2027 season, with the composer receiving a $1,200 cash prize and a $300 travel stipend.