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Shea Homes® Brings Their "Live Happier®" Movement and Trilogy® Brand to Ridgecrest - a Trilogy® Boutique Community™ in Spectacular Peoria, AZ

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shea Homes®, known for its Trilogy® brand communities and Join the Movement. Live Happier® mantra as a leading 55+ community developer, announced the brand's expansion by delivering the hallmark Trilogy lifestyle in a more intimate setting in the stunning foothills of the Sonoran Desert in Peoria, AZ.  Trilogy® Boutique Communities™ are a new offering from Shea, designed to offer a vibrant lifestyle in a sophisticated yet laid back setting in smaller scale communities. The interest list for Ridgecrest™—a Trilogy® Boutique Community™ is now forming, and 55+ homebuyers wanting to learn more details about the community as they become available, including upcoming lifestyle events and information sessions starting soon, should sign up below.

Key Points: 
  • Trilogy® Boutique Communities™ are a new offering from Shea, designed to offer a vibrant lifestyle in a sophisticated yet laid back setting in smaller scale communities.
  • As one of the inaugural Trilogy Boutique Communities, Ridgecrest will be located in Northpointe, the most desirable new home development in the award-winning Vistancia master planned community.
  • Peoria, Arizona, is a fun and livable city with a small-town feel that's enhanced by the surrounding natural beauty.
  • Info Sessions for Ridgecrest are planned to start in March 2024 and sales are expected to begin Summer of 2024.

Ponce De Leon Foundation Announces Grant Awards

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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BRONX, N.Y., Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of the Ponce De Leon Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded $622,000 to nonprofits that are making a difference in our communities.

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  • BRONX, N.Y., Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of the Ponce De Leon Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded $622,000 to nonprofits that are making a difference in our communities.
  • Since its inception in 2017, the Foundation has provided over $2.3 million in grants.
  • Madeline V. Marquez, Executive Director of the Ponce De Leon Foundation, stated “each year the number of applications to our grant program grows by a lot.
  • Act Now Foundation, Inc.: $16,000 for the Alzheimer’s Care Project.

Seaside Florida Vacation Rental Company Offers Spring Fever Travel Deal

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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SEASIDE, Fla., Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Homeowner's Collection (https://homeownerscollection.com) Seaside, Florida's only on-site vacation rental agency, has announced a special "Spring Fever" promotion. Guests booking a stay from March 7, 2024 to May 22, 2024 can save 20% on most Seaside cottages if they use the promo code SF20. This promotion is available through 17 February 2024.

Key Points: 
  • SEASIDE, Fla., Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Homeowner's Collection ( https://homeownerscollection.com ) Seaside, Florida's only on-site vacation rental agency, has announced a special "Spring Fever" promotion.
  • "There's no substitute for staying directly in Seaside," says Amy Wise Coble, General Manager of Homeowner's Collection.
  • The Spring Fever promotion is available for over 190 cottages managed by the Homeowner's Collection.
  • The company is Seaside Florida's largest vacation rental agency, offering the widest choice of cottages set directly in the picture-perfect beachside town.

Florida Vacation Rental Company Offers 20% Savings on Winter Stays

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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SEASIDE, Fla., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Homeowner's Collection Vacation Rentals (https://homeownerscollection.com), Seaside's largest vacation rental company, today announced its Coastal Holiday Getaway special savings event, available for vacation dates from 1 November 2023 through Jan. 31, 2024. The promotion provides guests 20% off a consecutive three-night stay at one of their relaxing cottages off the Florida Gulf Coast.

Key Points: 
  • The Homeowner's Collection launches its annual Coastal Holidays promotion, offering savings on stays in beautiful Seaside, Florida between 1 November 2023 to 31 January 2024.
  • SEASIDE, Fla., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Homeowner's Collection Vacation Rentals ( https://homeownerscollection.com ), Seaside's largest vacation rental company, today announced its Coastal Holiday Getaway special savings event, available for vacation dates from 1 November 2023 through Jan. 31, 2024.
  • The promotion provides guests 20% off a consecutive three-night stay at one of their relaxing cottages off the Florida Gulf Coast.
  • The company offers concierge services for a stress-free vacation, including transportation, grocery delivery, bicycle rental and boat rental.

The Sea to Sky Law Corporation Offers Free Closing Costs And Free Legal Advice for Smart Sellers

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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NEW WESTMINSTER, British Columbia, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Using the program offered by www.RelexInc.ca , Sea to Sky Law is offering a unique service to home sellers – free closing costs and free legal advice when they retain Sea to Sky Law to list their home BEFORE they sign any MLS listing agreement.

Key Points: 
  • NEW WESTMINSTER, British Columbia, Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Using the program offered by www.RelexInc.ca , Sea to Sky Law is offering a unique service to home sellers – free closing costs and free legal advice when they retain Sea to Sky Law to list their home BEFORE they sign any MLS listing agreement.
  • This offer means that home sellers can save on both their legal fees for the normal conveyance sale closing costs and have the peace of mind that comes with free comprehensive legal advice from the start of their listing.
  • Then, after a binding sale agreement is signed usually without legal advice, the Seller has to find a lawyer or notary to complete the conveyance legal requirements commonly called Closing Costs.
  • Contact Sea to Sky Law today and get free closing costs and free legal advice for smart sellers.

Mercury Insurance Advises Policyholders to Prepare for Hurricane Idalia

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In anticipation of Hurricane Idalia, hurricane and tropical storm warnings have gone into effect for areas of South Georgia. Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) is urging residents to take precautions and prepare themselves, their families and property in advance of Idalia's arrival.

Key Points: 
  • "Homeowners insurance doesn't usually cover weather-related flooding, but flood insurance is available through the National Flood Insurance Program.
  • Your local Mercury Insurance agent is able to help verify what is and is not covered in the event you're affected by a hurricane."
  • Auto and Homeowner policyholders affected by the storm can file a claim through Mercury's web-based app or by telephone.
  • Mercury advises all policyholders to follow a few simple procedures to help speed up the claims process if your home or vehicle is affected by a hurricane.

KeyBank Launches Neighbors First Credit to Help Make Dream of Home Ownership a Reality

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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CLEVELAND, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) announced the launch of its third Special Purpose Credit Program1 – KeyBank Neighbors First CreditSM – which can help make the dream of home ownership a reality by providing up to $5,000 to homebuyers for the purchase of eligible properties.

Key Points: 
  • The KeyBank Neighbors First Credit is designed to help homebuyers in underserved communities by providing credits up to $5,000 to be used for closing costs and to prepay costs that may come with a new home.
  • This includes mortgage, flood and hazard insurance, escrow deposit, real estate taxes and per diem interest.
  • "The Neighbors First Credit is the latest in a series of steps we are taking to help the communities, in which we live and work, thrive," said Dale Baker, President of KeyBank Home Lending.
  • With both the Neighbors First Credit and KeyBank Home Buyer Credit in place, Key will have purchase credits available in over 9,500 census tracts, covering areas where 10 percent of the U.S population lives.

JPMorgan Chase Announces new business and philanthropic commitments to help close the housing affordability gap in Washington D.C. and beyond

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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On Wednesday, JPMorgan Chase announced new philanthropic and expanded business commitments as part of its firmwide approach to addressing the housing affordability gap.

Key Points: 
  • On Wednesday, JPMorgan Chase announced new philanthropic and expanded business commitments as part of its firmwide approach to addressing the housing affordability gap.
  • Today’s announcement marks two years into JPMorgan Chase’s $400 million five-year commitment to improve housing affordability and stability for underserved households.
  • Since 2021, JPMorgan Chase has deployed more than $224 million in low-cost loans, equity investments and grants to 153 organizations across the U.S. to help close the housing affordability gap.
  • According to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, the region needs 320,000 additional units of housing by 2030 to accommodate burgeoning demand.

Prosper Utilizes FICO Scores to Improve Financial Inclusion and Expand Credit Services

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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Prosper also proactively mitigates credit risk and meets the increasing credit demand for creditworthy customers based on their monthly updated FICO® Scores.

Key Points: 
  • Prosper also proactively mitigates credit risk and meets the increasing credit demand for creditworthy customers based on their monthly updated FICO® Scores.
  • Watch Prosper talk about the project: https://youtu.be/1YDP_W0BHU8
    “Millions of consumers in the U.S. are currently credit invisible and need a path to access credit,” said Prosper CEO, David Kimball.
  • Topics include Mastering Credit, Credit Scores, Financial Literacy, Financial Wellness, Managing Debt, and Home Ownership.
  • We are pleased to see Prosper credit products leveraging FICO Scores for proactive credit risk management.”
    For its achievements, Prosper won a 2023 FICO® Decisions Award for Financial Inclusion.

Home advantage: RBC launches Canada's newest savings and investing account for prospective home buyers

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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RBC is now making FHSAs available through RBC Direct Investing and RBC InvestEase.

Key Points: 
  • RBC is now making FHSAs available through RBC Direct Investing and RBC InvestEase.
  • FHSAs can be opened digitally at either of these RBC online investment services and through RBC Online Banking or by speaking with a financial advisor at an RBC branch.
  • "This new savings and investing account will be a tremendous support to anyone who has that dream."
  • FHSA funds can be combined with RRSP's Home Buyer's Plan (HBP) savings, to put toward the purchase of a qualifying home.