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AUSTIN, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Tedd Smith has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard.

TROY, Mich. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Chief Operations Officer Andrew Bough has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard, a prestigious recognition honoring C-level executives whose leadership is advancing the housing and mortgage finance industry.

HOUSTON, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- 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 that President and CEO Brian Webster has been honored as a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, announced today that Chief Product Officer Stephanie Durflinger has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. This prestigious recognition honors C-level executives whose leadership drives meaningful innovation and growth in the housing and mortgage finance industry.

VICTORIA, B.C. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Kathy Forbes, a certified wedding and event planner with decades of experience, announces the release of her practical and refreshingly candid guidebook, "Wedding Planning: Five Easy Steps & The Secret to Pull it Together" (ISBN: 978-1779621962; June 2025). This indispensable wedding guide is designed to help couples plan with confidence, stay organized, and genuinely enjoy their big day - without getting overwhelmed.

TORONTO, Ontario /New York Netwire - National News/ -- "The Logic of Psychology: Of Science at Large, and Everyday Life" (2nd Edition; ISBN: 978-1779625847; released by Tellwell Publishing) by Peter McQuaig is now available, delivering a bold new framework for understanding human psychology and its place within science.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Mooresville Ford is proud to support Make-A-Wish(r) in bringing joy to a local teen through a heartwarming wish event. The dealership recently hosted a special surprise celebration on August 6th to honor Justin, a Make-A-Wish recipient, as his dream came to life.

CLEVELAND, Ohio /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, announced its September guest lineup featuring four expert voices centered on best practices in loan administration, regulatory trends shaping the mortgage industry, the role of mortgage tech in secondary markets and innovation within the appraisal space.

LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Save Long Beach Island, Inc. (Save LBI), a grass-roots organization with more than 10,000 supporters dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our shore and ocean environment, today urged the New Jersey Legislature to put politics aside and enact meaningful laws that address the mounting energy crisis and reconsider the role of offshore wind development.

NORFOLK, Va. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Virginia, with locations in Newport News and Norfolk. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Tennessee, with locations in Chattanooga and Goodlettsville. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.

WESTMINSTER, Colo. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Widely regarded as "the CES for aviation," FTE Global continues to redefine the future of air transport, returning to Long Beach, California in 2025. Join The Industry Group for this landmark event, once again co-located with APEX/IFSA Global EXPO, forming the largest and most influential gathering of air transport executives in North America.

HOUSTON, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- 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 the continued expansion of its fraud prevention use cases within the credit card industry.

ST. ALBANS, W.Va. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in West Virginia, with a location in St. Albans. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.

CINCINNATI, Ohio /New York Netwire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, Aug. 13 to Sept. 7, 2025, reopened in Ohio, with locations in Boardman, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, East Lake, Elyria and Massillon. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Pennsylvania, with locations in Altoona and Pittsburgh. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Missouri, with locations in Independence, St. Joseph, Springfield, St. Louis and Warrensburg. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.

RALEIGH, N.C. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Sokal is pleased to announce its official certification as a preferred provider for the INFINITI Retailer Website Program, effective August 18, 2025. As a certified partner, Sokal is now authorized to deliver website solutions, search engine optimization (SEO), and digital advertising services to INFINITI retailers through the INFINITI Digital Program.

DETROIT, Mich. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, Aug. 13 to Sept. 7, 2025, reopened in Michigan, with locations in Lansing, Livonia and Warren. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, 2025, reopened in Kentucky, with locations in Bowling Green, Elizabethtown, Louisville (Watterson Trail) and Louisville (Preston Highway). Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.