Yes, this requires customization. You should edit the files under,
/wp-content/plugins/advanced-classifieds-and-directory-pro/public/partials/listings/acadp-public-listings-grid-display.php
/wp-content/plugins/advanced-classifieds-and-directory-pro/public/partials/listings/acadp-public-listings-list-display.php
/wp-content/plugins/advanced-classifieds-and-directory-pro/public/partials/listings/acadp-public-listings-map-display.php
Simply find the following code,
<?php echo wp_trim_words( $post->post_content, $listings_settings['excerpt_length'], '...' ); ?>
and change it as,
<?php echo wp_trim_words( $post->post_content, $listings_settings['excerpt_length'], '<a href="' . esc_url( get_permalink() ) . '">' . esc_html( get_the_title() ) . '</a>' ); ?>
But, instead of doing these changes directly in the above-mentioned files, I would recommend writing an override. So, your changes stay when you upgrade to our later versions. Kindly refer https://pluginsware.com/documentation/customizing-acadp-templates/ to write an override.
Thanks so much. Instead of having the name appear again I changed esc_html( get_the_title() ) to ‘ read more . . . ‘
Very pleased!