Neighborly

Neighborly® Expands Across the Dallas and Oklahoma City Markets, Offering Opportunities for Aspiring Entrepreneurs to Join Our Established Hub for Home Services

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

WACO, Texas, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neighborly®, the world's largest home services company, today revealed its plans to expand its presence in the Dallas and Oklahoma City markets. With a commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, Neighborly is offering aspiring business owners in the area opportunities across 16 of its 19 established brands.

Key Points: 
  • With a commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, Neighborly is offering aspiring business owners in the area opportunities across 16 of its 19 established brands.
  • The growth initiative also includes the introduction of LawnPride® franchise availability in Dallas, Oklahoma City and surrounding areas, further solidifying Neighborly's position as the premier hub for home services in the region.
  • With this addition, the region will now boast a total of 19 Neighborly brands dedicated to serving their local communities' home service needs.
  • Similarly, Oklahoma City's remarkable growth and reputation as a livable city offer entrepreneurs fertile ground to thrive and make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Bret Holmes Racing Revs Up Season with Precision Garage Door Service™ Sponsorship

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

This sponsorship marks the second season of a dynamic relationship between BHR and Precision Garage Door Service.

Key Points: 
  • This sponsorship marks the second season of a dynamic relationship between BHR and Precision Garage Door Service.
  • "Precision Garage Door Service is thrilled to reunite with Bret Holmes and BHR as we gear up for an exhilarating start at Daytona this month and continue our relationship across the 2024 season," said Mike Brickner, president of Precision Garage Door Service, a Neighborly company.
  • "We are preparing to showcase the innovation, excellence and precision that characterize both our franchise brand and Bret Holmes Racing."
  • Beginning as a family business in the late 1980s and incorporated in Arizona in 1999, Precision Garage Door Service is a nationally recognized garage door service company with franchise locations spanning much of the U.S.

PHFA shares progress made on PAHAF assistance to homeowners in January

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Friday, February 9, 2024

HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today is providing an update on the steady progress being made by the Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund to assist people whose lives were disrupted by the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • During the month of January, the PAHAF program has disbursed an additional $10.7 million of funding to homeowners in need of pandemic-related assistance.
  • PAHAF assistance is being used to provide mortgage reinstatement, forward mortgage payments, property charges and unpaid utility bills.
  • Funds are being distributed directly to mortgage lenders, servicers, utility providers and other authorized third parties, not to homeowners.
  • PHFA remains fully committed to quickly and responsibly disburse all PAHAF financial assistance to Pennsylvania homeowners, as evidenced by its improvement of the program's management.

Employees Using SmartDollar Reach $1 Billion Milestone

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Monday, January 22, 2024

The SmartDollar benefit, utilized by leading companies such as U-Haul, Southeastern Freight Lines and Neighborly offers employees education and user-friendly tools for budgeting, saving, and long-term financial planning.

Key Points: 
  • The SmartDollar benefit, utilized by leading companies such as U-Haul, Southeastern Freight Lines and Neighborly offers employees education and user-friendly tools for budgeting, saving, and long-term financial planning.
  • We're going for a billion more!”
    A study done by Ramsey Solutions found 55% of employees worry about their personal finances every day.
  • The study also found money problems cause employees to feel stressed, burned out, overwhelmed and even angry at work.
  • SmartDollar has been used by more than 6,000 companies and 3.5 million employees.

PHFA shares progress made on PAHAF assistance to homeowners in November

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 18, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today is providing an update on the steady progress being made to assist homeowners whose lives were disrupted by the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • During the month of November, the PAHAF program has disbursed an additional $11.7 million of funding to homeowners in need of pandemic-related assistance.
  • Earlier this year, PHFA moved the full management of PAHAF from a third-party vendor to its in-house team with the goal of expediting payments to eligible Pennsylvania homeowners.
  • PAHAF assistance is being used to provide mortgage reinstatement, forward mortgage payments, property charges and unpaid utility bills.
  • Funds are being distributed directly to mortgage lenders, servicers, utility providers and other authorized third parties, not to homeowners.

Encompass Supply Chain Solutions Launches Integration With Mr. Appliance®

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Encompass Supply Chain Solutions , a global leader in the high-tech distribution of OEM parts for home products, including residential appliances, HVAC, consumer electronics, and related products, today announced a strategic integration with Mr. Appliance® , a Neighborly® company and a leading home and commercial appliance repair brand.

Key Points: 
  • Encompass Supply Chain Solutions , a global leader in the high-tech distribution of OEM parts for home products, including residential appliances, HVAC, consumer electronics, and related products, today announced a strategic integration with Mr. Appliance® , a Neighborly® company and a leading home and commercial appliance repair brand.
  • With this collaboration, Encompass will be seamlessly integrated into Mr. Appliance’s SmartParts system, allowing Mr. Appliance franchise locations to effortlessly find and purchase the precise parts they need from a trusted and reliable supplier.
  • Encompass is a current participant in ProTradeNet®, a network of industry-leading vendors exclusive to Neighborly.
  • This integration will help us deliver on our vision to be so remarkable we become a beloved household name.”

PHFA shares progress made on PAHAF assistance to homeowners in October

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 10, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today is providing an update on the steady progress being made to assist homeowners whose lives were disrupted by the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • During the month of October, the PAHAF program has disbursed an additional $12.7 million of funding to homeowners in need of pandemic-related assistance.
  • Earlier this spring, PHFA moved the full management of PAHAF from a third-party vendor to its in-house team with the goal of expediting payments to eligible Pennsylvania homeowners.
  • PAHAF assistance is being used to provide mortgage reinstatement, forward mortgage payments, property charges and unpaid utility bills.
  • Funds are being distributed directly to mortgage lenders, servicers, utility providers and other authorized third parties, not to homeowners.

CertaPro Painters® Appoints Dean Riviera as First Chief Information Officer

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

AUDUBON, Pa., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CertaPro Painters®, North America's Most Referred Painting Company®, has appointed Dean Riviera as the company's first Chief Information Officer.

Key Points: 
  • AUDUBON, Pa., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CertaPro Painters®, North America's Most Referred Painting Company®, has appointed Dean Riviera as the company's first Chief Information Officer.
  • "I am excited to welcome Dean Riviera to the CertaPro Painters team," said Mike Stone, president and CEO of CertaPro Painters.
  • Prior to joining CertaPro Painters, Dean held executive positions at The Robert Allen Group, Neighborly, and Safelite AutoGlass.
  • "I'm honored to join the dynamic team at CertaPro Painters, as the company continues to scale and drive performance through technology innovation," said Riviera.

PHFA shares progress made on PAHAF assistance to homeowners in September

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 11, 2023

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today is providing an update on the steady progress being made to assist homeowners whose lives were disrupted by the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • During the month of September, the PAHAF program has disbursed an additional $12.3 million of funding to homeowners in need of pandemic-related assistance.
  • This homeowner, who asked to remain anonymous, is receiving more than $18,750 in mortgage assistance from PAHAF.
  • PAHAF assistance is being used to provide mortgage reinstatement, forward mortgage payments, property charges and unpaid utility bills.
  • Funds are being distributed directly to mortgage lenders, servicers, utility providers and other authorized third parties, not to homeowners.

Mr. Handyman® Presents Front Door to the Holidays Contest

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

WACO, Texas, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Handyman®, a Neighborly® company and the nation's leading home maintenance, repair, and improvement franchise, is launching the brand's inaugural Front Door to the Holidays Contest across the United States and Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Decorating your door for the holidays is a fun and festive way to spread holiday cheer and create a welcoming, joyful look for your home.
  • Starting today through October 13, 2023, participants can enter the Front Door to the Holidays Contest by visiting Mr. Handyman's official entry page and filling in a short form for a chance to win.
  • One lucky winner will be randomly selected to have Mr. Handyman demonstrate their skill and expertise by replacing the winner's front door just in time for the holidays.
  • To learn more about the "Front Door to the Holidays" Contest, please visit Mr. Handyman's blog and Facebook page .