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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Randy Pitts - Wichita Mortgage Banker Shares Spring Housing Market Tips for First-Time Buyers
As spring buying season ramps up in Wichita, mortgage banker Randy Pitts helps first-time homebuyers prepare for competitive conditions. WICHITA, KS / / July 22, 2025 / The spring real estate market is officially underway, and for many first-time homebuyers in Wichita, KS, it's both exciting and intimidating. To help these new buyers feel more confident and prepared, Randy Pitts - The Mortgage Squad is sharing timely advice for navigating today's fast-moving housing market. Shop Top Mortgage Rates A quicker path to financial freedom Your Path to Homeownership Personalized rates in minutes "As inventory tightens and demand increases during the spring months, it's crucial that first-time buyers are financially prepared and informed," said Randy Pitts, a trusted mortgage broker in Wichita, KS. "Getting organized early and having the right support can be the difference between securing your dream home - or missing out." First-Time Buyer Tips for Spring 2025 Spring tends to be the busiest time of year in real estate, especially in a growing market like Wichita. For newcomers looking to get ahead, The Mortgage Squad recommends: Start With a Pre-Approval: Pre-approval from a qualified mortgage banker in Wichita helps buyers understand their budget, strengthens their offers, and speeds up the homebuying process. Factor in All Costs: Beyond the down payment, buyers should account for closing costs, taxes, insurance, and home maintenance expenses. Work With a Local Mortgage Expert: A Wichita-based mortgage banker brings local insights and access to a broader range of loan options than big banks or online platforms. Stay Flexible: With limited listings, buyers should be ready to act fast and keep an open mind during their home search. Supporting Wichita's Growing Homebuyer Community "Buying your first home is one of life's biggest milestones," Pitts said. "We're proud to support local residents by simplifying the mortgage process and offering clear, honest advice every step of the way." The Mortgage Squad offers personalized mortgage solutions, fast turnarounds, and ongoing support to ensure clients feel confident from application to closing. Whether you're buying a bungalow in Riverside or a family home in College Hill, The Mortgage Squad is here to help. About Randy Pitts - The Mortgage Squad Randy Pitts - The Mortgage Squad is a well-established mortgage broker serving Wichita, KS, offering customized home loan services with a focus on education, accessibility, and local expertise. From first-time buyers to experienced homeowners, the team helps clients secure the best rates and lending options for their unique goals. For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit their Google Business Profile or explore resources at Media Contact Name: Randy Pitts- The Mortgage SquadEmail: RandyPitts@ +1 (316) 258-7878https:// Legal Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Loan approvals are subject to credit qualifications and regulatory guidelines. SOURCE: Randy Pitts- The Mortgage Squad View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
Technical.ly
5 days ago
- Business
- Technical.ly
One Village Alliance reclaims Wilmington block with new hub for tech, media and community
Moves is a recurring series where we chart big and notable changes for people and companies in Delaware. Got a tip? Email us at delaware@ The quest for justice and equity in Delaware continues, with no signs of stopping. One Village Alliance, which celebrates 15 years this week, unveiled a major expansion that will serve youth in Wilmington's Brandywine Village neighborhood and beyond, bringing state-of-the-art resources to boost socially disadvantaged families. Tech, of course, is a big part of the expansion. Also in this month's Delaware Moves, new AI graduate business courses at the University of Delaware, a program to help underrepresented business owners get government contracts, a proposed data center and more, after a look at the most popular tech jobs in Delaware, according to the Tech Economy Dashboard. OVA turns 15, with a new city block of resources For its 15th birthday, One Village Alliance expanded. Not just with a new building, but with an entire block. The Wilmington organization, which got its start at founder Chandra Pitts' kitchen table, has a mission to uplift children and families in the city's most under-resourced neighborhoods through education, entrepreneurship and the arts. The new expansion includes workforce development in tech and STEM fields. 'We're incorporating technology and bringing wellness to inner-city youth,' Pitts told A celebration on Tuesday at the newly renovated OVA Freedom, an urban wellness center near 31st and Market Streets, highlighted partnerships, from individual donors to public servants to businesses big and small. 'I live right down the street,' said New Castle County Executive Marcus Henry, whose mother, retired Senator Margaret Rose Henry, was the first Black woman in the Delaware state senate and One Village Alliance's first political advocate. 'It's good to see things happening in this part of the city.' The block extends from 40th to 30th Street in a neighborhood best known as the onetime home of Bob Marley. It includes two buildings with more than 15,000 square feet of indoor space. The buildings will house coworking spaces, studios and classrooms — including a computer lab and podcasting studio — a fully licensed commercial kitchen, a conference center and event spaces. The courtyard at OVA Freedom was designed by Armani Coleman, the organization's VP of operations. Vibrant urban green space that is accessible to low-income communities, Pitts said, leads to lower stress levels, reduced crime and improved academic and economic outcomes. UD Lerner is offering AI graduate business courses this fall The University of Delaware's (UD) Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics has expanded its graduate offerings for fall 2025, with three new scholarship opportunities and three programs focused on artificial intelligence. The three new scholarships, with options for applicants with financial hardship due to job loss, alumni applicants and current undergraduates, provide a 20% tuition reduction and waive the $75 graduate application fee for fall 2025 enrollment. The new AI graduate courses are a graduate certificate program in generative AI for business, an MBA with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence and an M.S. in Applied Artificial Intelligence for Business. Applications for fall 2025 are open through August 1. OSD announces a statewide bonding pilot program The Delaware Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD) recently announced the launch of a statewide bonding pilot program that will support small and diverse contractors in securing the credit needed to grow and compete for larger construction opportunities. Bonding — a type of credit guarantee that protects a business's customers — is required for contractors who want to do business with the government, protecting it and other clients from potential harmful business practices. Through a partnership with Embrace Partners and the Minority Business Development Institute, the state will sponsor up to 30 qualified contractors to participate in the program. Applications will be accepted beginning July 15 through August 29. 'It can be challenging for smaller firms to get the amount of bonding necessary to bid on larger construction projects,' said OSD Director Shavonne White. Black contractors in particular often face barriers to obtaining bonding due to challenges in accessing capital and establishing credibility in the industry, says Ayanna Khan, president of the Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce. Khan has a history of supplier diversity advocacy in the state, and says the move was needed. 'This program can serve as a valuable opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities and access contracts they've historically been excluded from,' she told 'We're looking forward to seeing reduced risk for Black contractors, where 'bonded out' is no longer the norm.' More moves: Recreational marijuana sales in Delaware start on August 1, but only from a dozen existing medical dispensaries, which will operate without competition until other licensees get the green light. The state's first data center may be coming to Delaware City. Developer Starwood Digital Ventures is considering building a multimillion-square-foot data center campus on land near the Delaware City Refinery. There's a potential AI agriculture tech breakthrough at UD. Entomology doctorate student Kudzai Mafuwe uses artificial intelligence to help crop scouts improve pest management. Governor Meyer's fiscal year 2026 budget passed the legislature this month. The budget has several key provisions in education, healthcare and affordable housing. It includes developer and transportation fee hikes, but no personal tax increase. After a late-night hearing early this month, the state legislature advanced a contentious offshore wind bill that would allow the state to produce some of its own energy and add new jobs. Millsummit, Delaware's annual leadership conference, returns to the atrium at 1313 N. Market Street on August 5 for a day of talks, workshops and networking.
Perth Now
09-07-2025
- General
- Perth Now
First details revealed in stunt pilot's crash
A stunt pilot who crashed during the Avalon Airshow waited about 10 minutes for emergency crews to reach him after his plane landed in a pyrotechnics zone filled with fuel boxes. A preliminary report from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigation into the incident said the crash site, designated for a planned 'wall of fire' display, complicated rescue efforts due to safety risks, delaying paramedics and fire crews. Pilot Glenn Collins, part of the Sky Aces aerobatic team, was seriously injured when his Pitts aircraft slammed into the ground in front of airshow crowds in March, leaving a 95m 'ground scar'. The Pitts aircraft crashed in a pyrotechnics zone delaying emergency responses. No 1 Security Forces Squadron, annotated by the ATSB Credit: Supplied The ATSB has released early findings from their investigation into the crash of a stunt pilot during the Avalon Airshow. Aircraft wreckage at the accident site. ATSB Credit: Supplied The ATSB report, which outlines early facts but no final conclusions, noted the first ambulance arrived at 5.31pm, about 10 minutes after the crash. Lead investigator Angus Baxter said pyrotechnicians were the first on the scene following the crash. 'As pyrotechnicians were attending to the pilot, they were unable to safely guide the aviation rescue firefighting service through the pyrotechnicians' area, which increased their response times,' he said. GoPro footage recovered from the cockpit is playing a key role in the investigation. It revealed Mr Collins appeared to begin snap rolls for a 'triple avalanche' manoeuvre lower than in previous training flights, between 700 and 800 feet instead of the usual 1000, before the aircraft failed to recover and hit the ground. The report reveals stunt pilot Glenn Collins began a 'triple avalanche' manoeuvre lower than in previous training flights. Source: AMDA Foundation, annotated by the ATSB Credit: Supplied Emergency services are on the scene after an aircraft crashed at the Avalon Airshow near Geelong on Friday. Mr Baxter said there was no evidence of any defects in the plane before takeoff. 'We can determine any of the key elements of the flight path, such as the position and the nose attitude of the aircraft throughout the manoeuvre,' he said. 'We examined the wreckage and we found no evidence of pre-impact defects and the flight controls were all intact and connected. 'We've also identified the flight instruments and have recovered those as part of the on-site investigation, and we will be attempting to download any data that might be on those.' The report confirmed no defects were found in the plane prior to takeoff. ATSB Credit: Supplied The investigation is ongoing, which will include a review of the airshow's emergency response plan, with a final report expected later this year. Mr Collins, who was an experienced member of Paul Bennet airshow's aerobatics team, sustained significant injuries in the crash, spending five weeks in hospital before being released to recover closer to home. 'Most of my general injuries are healing well, but I do have spinal damage,' he said in May. 'While I can move my legs – which I'm incredibly grateful for – I don't yet have full feeling in my legs or waist, 'Ongoing rehabilitation will be key, and I'm giving it my all.'
BBC News
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Duran Duran guitarist on his 'emotional' Exeter homecoming gig
As Duran Duran prepare to take the stage at Powderham Castle in Devon, lead guitarist Dom Brown is experiencing more than just pre-show excitement, he is coming home."I lived here from the age of four to 12," Brown says, standing in Bull Meadow Park, Exeter, a place still vivid in his memory."This hill, we used to sledge down it when it snowed and I had a den in those bushes over based in London, Brown's return to Exeter has stirred a wave of nostalgia. "We'd sneak into a derelict building by the cemetery. It was just kids messing about, but those memories are strong." Earlier in the day, he visited his childhood home."I wasn't expecting to go back inside," he said. "But walking through that door, it hit me."The pine floorboards were exactly as I remembered, the layout hadn't changed."My old bedroom still faced the garden, of course, everything seemed bigger when I was a kid, but it was all there. It was emotional."Exeter was where his love of music was born. He recalls a pivotal moment at school, thanks to an unconventional PE teacher."Mr Newell, he was an ex-hippie, I think, used to play music before class."One day he put on Pink Floyd's Welcome to the Machine. I remember lying on the mat, listening, and just being completely transfixed."That was it, that was the moment I knew I had to do something with music."Brown also spent hours in a local record shop, Pitts, where he would queue up to sit in the listening booths."It was like a padded white cell," he laughs."You'd go in, pick a song, and just sit there, soaking it in until someone kicked you out. Those experiences were foundational." Brown's early influences were steeped in classic rock: Pink Floyd, Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Queen, and, later, blues legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan. His parents' record collection, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, also left a forward to 21 years ago, and Brown found himself stepping into the world of Duran Duran. Brown became Duran Duran's guitarist after filling in for Andy Taylor in 2004, initially as a temporary replacement and then as a full-time touring member in 2006."It was a whirlwind," he said. "I got a call on a Wednesday from their tour manager, asking if I could play with them that Friday."I met John and Roger Taylor that night, jammed with them in a studio. They were testing me playing riffs, seeing if I could keep up."John Taylor handed him a stack of CDs, nine or 10 albums' worth of material, with about 20 songs marked up."I stayed up most of the night learning them," Brown recalled."The next day, I was back in the studio with John and Roger, running through everything. Nick and Simon were in Europe doing promo, so there weren't even any vocals."Then I met them in Tunbridge Wells, we ran through the set once and then we did the show. It was an absolute whirlwind." Since then, Brown has become a core part of the band's sound, recording on several albums, co-writing songs, and touring the world."There've been so many highlights," he said. "Playing Madison Square Garden, the Hollywood Bowl, the Concert for Diana in 2007 and Live 8 in 2005."But the standout for me was headlining BST Hyde Park in 2022, 75,000 people in my now home town. That was unforgettable."And now, another special moment awaits."Playing Powderham Castle, here in Exeter, where it all began, it's going to be emotional," he said."I'm trying not to put too much pressure on it, but I know there'll be a special energy in the air. I can already feel it." Despite his global career, Brown still feels a deep connection to Exeter."These were my formative years," he says. "At that age, a year feels like a lifetime. So spending eight years here, it's a major part of who I am."When he's not touring with Duran Duran, Brown keeps busy in London, where he runs his own studio and performs with his covers band, Uncovered: The Electric Rock Experience."We play the music I grew up with, Zeppelin, Hendrix, Bowie. It's a joy."As the lights go up tonight at Powderham Castle later, Brown will not just be playing another show.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
ESPN Suggests One More Move For The Falcons
ESPN Suggests One More Move For The Falcons originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Pitts is entering his fifth season for the Falcons and is also entering his contract year. He is in the most important season of his career, as his play on the field in 2025 can determine whether or not he stays in Atlanta or can get a big contract somewhere else. Advertisement ESPN's Aaron Schatz proposed that Pitts should be the player the Falcons should trade before the 2025 season. One team to look for would be the New York Jets, as they look to build a nice offense around Justin Fields. Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8).© Brett Davis-Imagn Images The Falcons have built a good team through the draft and through free agency, but it looks like there may still be some moves to be made before the season officially starts. The team still has a lot of decisions to make that not only include what to do with Pitts, but also if Kirk Cousins stays or goes. The one main issue with trading Pitts so close to the season, is that they would need to find another tight end of his caliber on such short notice, and Pitts still has very good potential. Pitts can still be a very solid player for Atlanta, but they want and need him to be a superstar, especially because of how high he was drafted. Advertisement The rumors have been going on since the trade deadline of the 2024 season, but as of right now Pitts is looking to play another year with the team that drafted him. He has huge expectations and will need to fulfil them, or else he might end up traded midseason or once the year ends. The Jets and Chiefs are some teams to look for and there will be more news to come out over time. Related: Rookie James Pearce Jr. Is Locked In And Ready To Impress Related: Kirk Cousins Is A Big Focus On Netflix's 'Quarterback' Season 2 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
