NotaryCam receives HousingWire Mortgage Tech100 award for 8th consecutive year
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced it has been recognized among the 2026 HousingWire Mortgage Tech100. The award spotlights the fintech organizations impactfully innovating mortgage operations and processes.
Class Valuation named to HousingWire’s 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list for advancing appraisal technology and service innovation
TROY, Mich., Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), has been named to HousingWire's 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list, recognizing the most innovative and impactful technology organizations serving the mortgage industry. Class Valuation has earned multiple Tech100 honors over the years, reflecting its sustained leadership in appraisal modernization through advanced technology, scale and data-driven workflows.
FirstClose Named a 2026 HousingWire TECH100 Winner
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, has been named a 2026 HousingWire TECH100 winner. HousingWire selected FirstClose for its end-to-end lending platform that combines real-time property intelligence with automated workflows to help lenders accelerate decisioning, reduce operational friction and close loans faster.
DocMagic recognized on HousingWire’s 2026 Tech100 Mortgage list
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 3, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DocMagic, Inc. announced today that it has once again been named to HousingWire's Tech100 Mortgage list, earning recognition every year since the program's inception. The annual award recognizes the most innovative technology companies transforming the mortgage industry.
PDFgear Launches TextaVoice, a Truly Free Text-to-Speech Solution Challenging Expensive TTS Apps
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LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PDFgear announces the launch of TextaVoice (TextaVoice.com), a completely free text-to-speech tool that turns text into natural-sounding audio in seconds. It provides online text to speech services with no sign-up, no ads, and no usage limits. TextaVoice is built by the team behind PDFgear, a widely recognized free alternative to Adobe Acrobat.
Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn Named One of America’s Five Most Iconic Buffets by Fox News
OWENSBORO, Ky., Jan. 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn has been recognized as one of America's five most iconic buffets in a recent Fox News feature highlighting the nation's premier all-you-can-eat dining destinations. The family-owned restaurant joins an elite group that includes renowned establishments from Las Vegas, Pennsylvania, Louisiana and Rhode Island.
12th Annual Cursive Is Cool Contest Launches Nationwide for Students in Grades K-7
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation (AHAF) announced today that its annual Cursive Is Cool® handwriting contest is now open to students in Kindergarten through Grade 7, encouraging young writers to express themselves creatively through cursive handwriting.
Mortgage Collaborative releases Pulse of the Network survey results and analysis
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's leading independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, today released results from the latest Pulse of the Network survey, along with an analysis examining how mortgage lenders are prioritizing technology, operational efficiency, and growth strategies amid continued market pressure.
NotaryCam surpasses 2 million lifetime notarizations, doubles credit card transaction volume in 2025
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, announced a standout year in 2025, having reached more than 2 million successful notarizations to date, including more than 238,000 notarizations completed this year. The company also doubled both its credit card transaction volume and the number of servicers using loss mitigation-related RON transactions through its real estate vertical, exemplifying growing industry adoption of digital solutions.
Class Valuation names Chris Flynn as Chief Operating Officer
TROY, Mich., Jan. 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Chris Flynn has been appointed chief operating officer. Flynn joined Class Valuation in April 2025 as chief data officer and has since played a central role in advancing the company's strategic, operational and product initiatives.
Poetry Collection Reflects on Nature, Memory, and Quiet Observation
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 29, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Love, Life and Mother Nature: Picture Book of Poems" (ISBN: 978-1834182124 released September, 2025 by Tellwell Publishing) by James C. Glassford is a poetry collection that explores the natural world as a source of reflection, learning, and emotional grounding. Paired with original photography, the book presents nature as both a physical environment and a place for personal contemplation.
By 50, Your Future Healthspan Trajectory Is Already Visible – And It’s Not in Your Diet or Lab Work
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Jan. 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Professor Scott B. Fulton distills five decades of functional aging research into a new practical self‑assessment framework that helps midlife adults see, and improve, their true healthspan trajectory. Fulton's latest book, 'FUNCTION' is a hands‑on guide organizing 44 simple self‑assessments into a five‑part functional portfolio
From Revolving-Door Rehabs to Real Recovery: Jimmie Applegate Exposes the Truth in New Book ‘Addicted to Failure’
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In his searing new book, "Addicted to Failure: Why the Rehab System Doesn't Work and What Must Change" (ISBN: 978-1968339876 paperback; 978-1968339883 ebook, Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), author and addiction reform advocate Jimmie Applegate takes aim at a $16 billion industry that profits from relapse and exposes why traditional rehab models fail to deliver real recovery.
‘ABUSED’ – A Song Giving Voice to Survivors Living in Silence
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Abused," the new single from international singer-songwriter Liyah Bey, is not a confession or a plea-it is a declaration. Built on restraint rather than release, the song gives voice to survivors of abuse by doing something rare in popular music: naming the truth plainly, without softening it.
Real-World Police Experience Drives 4,000+ Elite Protection and Security Dog Placements Worldwide
ARGYLE, Texas, Jan. 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Scott's K9 has reached a significant milestone with over 4,000 dogs trained and placed globally. These protection dogs for sale range from police and government contract placements to private protection dogs. This is an achievement founder, Steve Scott, attributes to a differentiator most protection dog companies lack: authentic police K9 experience applied to family protection.
DocMagic executives elected to vice chair MISMO Communities of Practice
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DocMagic, Inc., today announced that two of its executives have been elected to help lead Community of Practice (CoP) workgroups within the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) for the 2026-2027 term. Chief eServices Executive Brian D. Pannell will serve as vice chair of MISMO's Digital Interoperability CoP, and Director of Integration and Technical Services David Garrett will serve as vice chair of the eMortgage CoP.
Dr. Harold Siegel Named #1 Traction Alopecia Hair Transplant Doctor in the U.S. for 2026
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Harold Siegel, board-certified Senior Physician at Natural Transplants, Hair Restoration Clinic, has been named the number one surgeon on the prestigious list of Best Traction Alopecia Hair Transplant Doctors In The United States In 2026. This distinction recognizes Dr. Siegel as a premier authority in the industry, celebrating his mastery in delivering permanent solutions for complex hair loss conditions.
ACES Quality Management Acquires Basecap Analytics, Expanding Enterprise Data Quality Capabilities
DENVER, Colo., Jan. 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced its acquisition of Basecap Analytics, an established enterprise data quality platform trusted by leading financial institutions. The acquisition enhances ACES' ability to deliver end-to-end quality management by expanding its platform to include enterprise-wide data quality automation.
Seattle Design-Build Firm ‘Elite Remodeling Seattle’ Rebrands to Distinguish 18-Year Local Legacy from Unaffiliated National Chains
SEATTLE, Wash., Jan. 26, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Elite Remodeling Seattle, formerly Elite Remodeling LLC, a design-build construction and renovation company serving the Greater Seattle area for nearly two decades, today announced a strategic rebrand and the release of a new consumer protection resource. This measure aims to prevent identity confusion between the independent, locally owned business and unrelated companies operating under similar names in other states.
Down Payment Resource finds 2,619 homebuyer assistance programs nationwide in Q4 of 2025
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.
Informative Research delivers significant platform innovations and enhanced integrations in 2025
GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that its work in 2025 has introduced significant platform enhancements and expanded its integration ecosystem across credit and verification services. The company introduced new credit and verification capabilities, added multiple data and payroll partners, and enhanced automation through its unified platform.
Mooresville Ford Receives JD Power Dealer of Excellence Award for the Second Year in a Row
MOORESVILLE, N.C., Jan. 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mooresville Ford is proud to announce it has been recognized with the J.D. Power Dealer of Excellence Award for the second consecutive year, reaffirming the dealership's ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences. This prestigious award is presented to a select group of dealerships nationwide that consistently demonstrate outstanding customer satisfaction and integrity throughout the sales process.
Cosmic Spin single ‘Messenger’ carries hopeful message for 2026
ALAMEDA, Calif., Jan. 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The alternative folk-rock duo Cosmic Spin has released "Messenger," an original song, newly re-mastered on the Pentacle Records label. The track features Bara Waters and Robert Cassard's lush vocal harmonies, with atmospheric layers of guitars and other effects. "Messenger" is available to stream now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music and most other popular platforms.
Class Valuation Appoints Tanya Wright as EVP of TPO and Distributed Retail
TROY, Mich., Jan. 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Tanya Wright has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Third-Party Origination (TPO) and Distributed Retail. Wright will serve on Class Valuation's Operations Leadership Team and oversee strategy, operations and client success for the company's broker and distributed retail channels.
World Fertility Awards Make History as Global Fertility is Projected to Drop in 2026
NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan 20, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The World Fertility Awards (WFAs), produced by pregnantish, the first global, consumer-facing media event dedicated to celebrating the changemakers shaping the future of fertility, took place on December 1, 2025 at the Times Center in New York City. Unlike traditional industry conferences, the event was designed to reach beyond clinical and professional audiences, uniting advocates, clinicians, innovators, industry leaders, and media to spotlight progress, purpose, and possibility in reproductive health.
Moody’s Investors Service affirms Dovenmuehle’s overall rating as ‘above average’ residential mortgage loan servicer
LAKE ZURICH, Ill., Jan. 20, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading residential mortgage subservicer, announced today that Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has affirmed its servicer quality (SQ) assessment as a servicer of prime residential mortgage loans at SQ2-. Moody's assessment highlights Dovenmuehle's strong performance and disciplined execution across key areas of mortgage servicing.
Memoir ‘Debris’ Explores Love, Loss, and Resilience After Australia’s Black Summer Bushfires
NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia, Jan. 19, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "Debris" (ISBN: 978-1834185095), is a new memoir by artist and writer Josie Lapiz Smith and released by Tellwell Publishing December 20, 2025. The book recounts a deeply personal story of love and survival shaped by the devastating 2019-2020 Black Summer Bushfires. Through quiet reflection and unflinching honesty, Josie documents her life with her husband, the emotional aftermath of losing him during the fires and the long process of rebuilding life while raising their young daughter alone.
Franklin Madison Welcomes Farah Rehman as Group Vice President, Revenue Execution
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Jan. 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Franklin Madison is thrilled to announce the addition of Farah Rehman as Group Vice President, Revenue Execution. With 24 years of experience spanning product development, sales, marketing, and strategy, Farah brings a distinguished track record of helping build and scale insurance businesses to the executive leadership team.
FirstClose Caps Transformational 2025 With Faster Closings, Platform Expansion and Strong Market Momentum
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced 2025 results showing faster closings and measurable efficiency gains as lenders used its technology to meet rising home equity demand in a high-interest-rate environment. The company reduced closing timelines, expanded key integrations and strengthened its operating foundation to support scalable growth in 2026.
Doherty Enterprises-Owned Applebee’s® Launches 2026 Above & ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest in New Jersey
ALLENDALE, N.J., Jan. 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants across New Jersey, today announced the launch of the 2026 Above & "BEE"yond Teacher Essay Contest. This year, Doherty-owned Applebee's will recognize eight exceptional teachers from New Jersey with a $500 classroom sponsorship and an end-of-year class party at Applebee's.
Food & Beverage Capital Projects Jump 38% Since May, Rising from 48 to 66 Planned Projects by December 2025
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Jan. 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads announced the December 2025 results of its Food and Beverage industry planned capital project spending report, pointing to a strong rebound in project activity. The firm, which tracks North American planned industrial capital projects including facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment modernization initiatives, identified 66 new Food and Beverage projects in December, up from 53 projects in November.
Legacy Wealth Advisors has once again been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list for 2026
WARRENVILLE, Ill., Jan. 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Raymond James Financial Services is proud to announce that Legacy Wealth Advisors has once again been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list for 2026, marking four consecutive years of recognition in this prestigious national ranking. Legacy Wealth Advisors is known for its collaborative approach, ensuring clients benefit from the collective expertise of the entire team.
A Veteran’s Wake-Up Call: Ending the Broken Bargain of The American Dream
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 14, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In his new book, "You Shouldn't Have to Kill to Get Ahead: Reimagining Wealth, Power and Belonging in America" (ISBN: 978-1968339180 [paperback]; 978-1968339173 [ebook]; 978-1968339197 [hardcover]; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), author, Army Veteran and former political candidate Chris Rivers lays bare the broken promises of the American Dream and offers a path forward for a nation at a breaking point.
HoloTwin Named TechRadar Pro CES Picks Award 2026 Winner for Enterprise and Smart Infrastructure Innovation
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Jan. 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HoloTwin, an AI-driven digital twin software company focused on simplifying the operation of complex, multi-vendor infrastructure environments, today announced that it has been named a TechRadar Pro CES Picks Award 2026 winner in the category of Enterprise and Smart Infrastructure Innovation.
Info-Tech Research Group names EnergyCAP a Top ESG Reporting Software Platform for 2025
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Jan. 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Trusted global research and advisory firm, Info-Tech Research Group, named EnergyCAP a Champion in its 2025 Emotional Footprint Awards for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting software, recognizing EnergyCAP for innovation and standout customer experience for the third consecutive year. Used by 26,000+ facilities and utility professionals in higher education, healthcare, state and local government.