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United Real Estate Leaders Highlighted for Innovation and Resilience

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United’s low-fee business model thrived in 2023, outperforming the national market amid industry-wide seismic shifts and downsizing

DALLAS, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Four United® Real Estate (United) leaders are featured among 300 distinguished professionals in RISMedia’s 2024 Real Estate Newsmakers list. The ranking shines a spotlight on dynamic leaders and their accomplishments in the real estate industry.

We maintained steady organic growth during one of the most unique and challenging years for our industry.

This marks the fourth year United Real Estate has been highlighted. The recognition underscores United’s commitment to innovation, growth and seeing things differently for the benefit of its brokers, agents and the clients they serve.

Dan Duffy, the CEO of United Real Estate Group, has been honored as a Luminary. 

Acknowledged for his visionary approach and strategic thinking, Duffy helped lead his company to exceptional growth. United is a seven-time Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company and a two-time Franchise Times Smartest-Growing U.S. company. He currently ranks No. 19 among 200 of the most influential brokerage leaders in the 2024 T3 Sixty report.

“Our multi-year recognition in the ranking is a testament to the dedication and belief in our business model by those who work with us. We maintained steady organic growth during one of the most unique and challenging years for our industry and significantly outperformed the market. I am thankful to be surrounded by talented, passionate people who choose to see things differently to move our organization forward,” commented Duffy.

Rick Haase, President of United Real Estate has been designated as an Influencer.

Haase’s leadership has played a pivotal role in United Real Estate’s growth to become the sixth-largest real estate company in the United States, expanding from 139th largest in 2019. He has been instrumental in the evolution of product and service offerings including last year’s launch of United Real Estate Group, Learning Academy, Marketing Hub, LeadBoost and business process systems. He currently ranks No. 74 among 200 of the most influential brokerage leaders in the 2024 T3 Sixty report.

“It is an honor for our work to be recognized by our industry. We are well positioned for the current market and making solid investments in service offerings for our agents and owners. By putting the right people and resources in place, we are delivering what our agents need to pivot quickly and have the best outcomes in 2024,” said Haase.

Amanda Cline, Vice President of Marketing has been named an Achiever.

In 2022, Cline was named one of Kansas City’s “40 Under Forty” by Ingram’s Magazine. Her steadfast commitment, leadership and talent have supported United Real Estate’s growth. She has been a steady hand guiding her team to bring strategic goals to fruition, assisting United’s ascent to the 6th largest residential real estate company in America.

“I am honored to be recognized among an exceptional group of professionals in our industry. This recognition is more about the team and my esteemed colleagues at United that continue to support our rapid growth with dedication and drive to create a world-class organization,” commented Cline. “The most rewarding part is being able to work closely with our Agents and Brokers, helping them increase their productivity and achieve their goals. It’s truly a privilege to be part of our exceptional growth story and surrounded by the brightest minds in real estate. When you love what you do and you feel you are making an impact, the work is no longer work – it’s a passion.”

Chastity Davenport, Vice President of Brokerage Development has been honored as a Trailblazer.

Chastity applies her unique insights into the evolving real estate industry while advancing recruiting & retention, agent productivity and key performance indicators for United’s franchise and select company-owned locations. Her dynamic approach to brokerage development and ability to navigate complexities of the industry underline her success.

“I am deeply honored to be recognized amongst the greats of the real estate industry. So many of these amazing leaders are to be admired for their relentless pursuit of pushing our industry to new heights. My hope is that my efforts throughout my career continue to uplift others and support our brokerage owners and agents in achieving their goals. This recognition as a Trailblazer is a testament to the collaborative spirit and innovative drive within our industry, and I am grateful to be a part of such a dynamic community,” stated Davenport.

To learn more about United Real Estate, brokerage succession planning, brokerage valuation and sale or franchising opportunities, visit GrowWithUnited.com or call 888-960-0606. Agents interested in learning about career opportunities with United Real Estate can visit JoinUnitedRealEstate.com.

About United Real Estate

United Real Estate (United) – a division of United Real Estate Group – was founded with the purpose of offering solutions to real estate brokers and agents in the rapidly changing real estate brokerage industry. United provides the latest training, marketing and technology tools to agents and brokers under a flat-fee, transaction-based agent commission model. By leveraging the company’s proprietary cloud-based Bullseye™ Agent & Broker Productivity Platform, United delivers a more profitable outcome for agents and brokers. United Real Estate operates in 32 states with 156 offices and more than 20,400 agents. The company produced over 70,000 transactions and $27.8 billion in sales volume in 2023.

About United Real Estate Group

United Real Estate Group (UREG) operates United Real Estate and United Country Real Estate, addressing the unique market needs of suburban, major metropolitan urban and rural markets. Utilizing the cloud-based Bullseye™ Agent & Broker Productivity Platform, UREG offers the latest training, marketing and technology tools producing a significant competitive advantage. The platform realizes a decade-long investment in virtual agent and brokerage technology services and is powered by a 2.6 million listings data warehouse generating over 3 million monthly visitors and 30,000+ leads per year. Together, the United Real Estate Group supports more than 590 offices and over 23,100 real estate and auction professionals across four continents. United Real Estate Group produced more than 89,000 transactions and $35.2 billion in sales volume in 2023. Through its in-house advertising agency, UREG offers differentiating marketing support and collateral for specialized lifestyle property websites as well as access to a 800,000+ opt-in buyer database. For more information about United Real Estate or United Country Real Estate, please visit UnitedRealEstate.com or UnitedCountry.com.

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Media and Investor Relations
agonzalez@unitedrealestate.com
504-237-3500

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

CLICK HERE to watch Smith’s full response to his White House visit.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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