Archive for the ‘Real Estate’ Category

LEED Certification Costs Analysis

Friday, October 26th, 2012

This is my (Alex Brackman) final video for the Ethics and Sustainability in Real Estate of Marquette University. It evaluates the cost effectiveness of LEED Certification and the costs associated with Certification VS. further greening the building with the money saved on not going for LEED Certification. Works Cited: – The actual green building costs are low (1%-4% actual increase): www.usgbc.org -Costs associated with LEED Certification AND further low building costs:0-www.knovel.com.libus.csd.mu.edu -The publicity/guarantee for LEED Certification: www.nrdc.org -Statistics on the Con’s of LEED Certification: intermountain.construction.com -McGraw Hill Construction Study: intermountain.construction.com -Tax Incentives (As of 4/1/09): www.usgbc.org NOTE: Milwaukee now offers Residential incentives for green renovation

The BCA Green Mark Scheme was launched by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) in January 2005 to promote environmental awareness in the construction and real estate sectors. It is a benchmarking scheme which aims to achieve a sustainable built environment by incorporating best practices in environmental design and construction, and the adoption of green building technologies. For more information on Green Mark, go to www.greenmark.sg
Video Rating: 5 / 5

Retrofit Your Building to LEED Certification. Enjoy the Benefits of Energy Efficientcy and Go Green

Thursday, October 25th, 2012

Retrofit Your Building to LEED Certification. Enjoy the Benefits of Energy Efficientcy and Go Green

See how this former auto repair shop was transformed into a energy-efficient, sustainable green office. Retrofitting an existing building to GO GREEN has tremendous benefits, and we can offer you insights on retrofitting any part of your current real estate portfolio that lacks energy efficiency and convert it into a more sustainable (and ultimately more profitable) property. www.leedcertifiedgreenbuildings.com
Video Rating: 5 / 5

Primerus Welcomes Moses, Palmer & Howell, L.L.P.

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012


Fort Worth, Texas (PRWEB) October 24, 2012

Fort Worth based law firm, Moses, Palmer & Howell, L.L.P. has been accepted into membership by the International Society of Primerus Law Firms, a highly selective society of the worlds finest independent boutique law firms. The firm was accepted following a rigorous accreditation process by the Primerus board. Moses, Palmer & Howell will serve as the sole firm representing Primerus in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding counties. The firms territory includes Tarrant and Dallas Counties, as well as the counties of Collin, Cooke, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman and Rockwall.

We at Moses, Palmer & Howell are honored to be selected for membership in such an esteemed professional group as Primerus, said Shayne Moses, who together with David Palmer and Tim Howell founded the firm in 2006. Primerus promotes high-quality legal services at reasonable prices, said Moses. It also emphasizes ethics and professionalism as part of its mission to restore the legal profession to a place of honor, dignity and trust in service to the community. Our firm holds, and we believe practices, these same values.

About Moses, Palmer & Howell, L.L.P.

Moses, Palmer & Howell is located in the Oil and Gas Building at 309 West 7th Street in downtown Fort Worth. In addition to the named partners, the firm has four other attorneys, Whitney Cardwell, Brandon Edmundson, Alyson Halpern, and Tawanna Cesare. The firms main areas of practice include oil and gas, business and commercial litigation, banking matters, real estate, commercial lending and family law.

About The International Society of Primerus Law Firms (Primerus)

Primerus is a society of top-rated, independent, boutique law firms that have earned the right to display the Primerus seal of quality. As one of the most respected law firm societies, Primerus has become the size of some of the world’s largest law firms.

Primerus is growing at an unprecedented pace, and is expanding throughout the U.S., Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. With thousands of lawyers in the society, Primerus members, collectively, offer the breadth of expertise and jurisdictional coverage that only the world’s largest law firms can offer to their clients, but at more reasonable rates. Law firms in the U.S. and Canada must be AV-rated using the Martindale-Hubbell peer review service. For firms outside of North America, consideration is given to respected resources, such as, Chambers Global Guide, Legal 500 EMEA, and IFLR 1000. Additionally, once approved for membership, every Primerus firm is audited, annually, to ensure that the legal services they continue to provide to clients are of a consistent, high quality, year after year. Each member is committed to the following standards: Integrity, Excellent Work Product, Reasonable Fees, Continuing Legal Education, Civility and Community Service.

For more information, and for a complete listing of top-rated, independent, boutique law firms in your area, please call 800.968.2211 or visit http://www.primerus.com.







International City Mortgage Opens New Branch Office in Pico Rivera, CA

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012

PICO RIVERA, CA (PRWEB) October 23, 2012

International City Mortgage (ICM) today announced that it has opened a new retail loan origination branch in Pico Rivera, CA to serve the residential home loan needs of homebuyers and homeowners in Pico Rivera and surrounding communities.

With over 10 years of residential lending experience in the area, the newly named Branch Manager, Lissett Acuna, is confident that she has what it takes to run a successful office for the respected direct lender. I am a leader with vision. I can visualize where I want to take this office, said Acuna. And I have dedication. I will invest the necessary time and energy to accomplish the goals Ive set for my branch.

Ms. Acuna believes that her mortgage and academic background has provided the foundation necessary to be both a competent manager and skilled advisor to her borrowers. My processing experience especially benefits the borrowers I work with because I can educate them about every step in the loan process to the point that they can feel completely comfortable. In additional to her mortgage lending knowledge and experience, Ms. Acuna has a Business Degree from Cal State Fullerton and has recently graduated with an MBA from the University of Phoenix.

We are very excited about opening our new branch in Pico Rivera. It will help to expand our footprint in the greater Los Angeles area,said ICM Production Vice President Richard Murphy, who was instrumental in opening the new office. ICM continues to grow while other companies are shrinking or closing. Working for a company committed to service and fulfilment, in addition to our unique management platform, gives me the competitive edge I need to recruit loan officers and open new branches. I could not be more excited, and Im looking forward to the continued growth our company is experiencing.

“We are pleased Lissett chose ICM . She has a strong track record of success in the industry, as well as a reputation for integrity and exceptional customer care. Were confident that she will excel with this opportunity to manage an office that we believe has enormous growth potential, said Mike Matthews, ICM SVP of Production.

Ms. Acuna shared her enthusiasm about joining the company, I am very excited to join ICM. I feel that I fit right in; as if all my years in mortgage have been preparing me to become part of this great company.

About International City Mortgage:

International City Mortgage, Inc. is a privately held residential mortgage banker. Founded in 1987 on the principles of responsible lending, competitive rates, and exceptional service, they have successfully weathered mortgage industry cycles and are positioned for sustained growth. Their retail branch locations are focused primarily on purchase transactions, which are generated from strong relationships with Realtors and Builders. As an approved Fannie Mae Seller and Ginnie Mae Issuer, they are in a position offer a wide range of financial solutions for homebuyers and homeowners, including Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Jumbo and Bond products. Licensed by the Department of Corporations under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act #4130570. Illinois Residential Mortgage License #MB.6760856. Nevada Mortgage Banker License #3795. Utah Division of Real Estate License #8367544. HUD Mortgagee #7906300005. Business services and products do not originate from HUD, FHA, the Government of the United States, or any Federal, State or local government agency. For more information, please visit the Company website at http://www.icitymortgage.com.

Contact Information

Debbie Shetland, Marketing Coordinator

International City Mortgage

714-637-6200

debbie.shetland(at)icitymortgage(dot)com







More Realtors Press Releases

Providence Downs South- Charlotte Luxury Real Estate-Giddy Up!!

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012

Providence Downs South- Charlotte Luxury Real Estate-Giddy Up!!

For Further Info.,Please Go To EliMagids.com Providence Downs South- Charlotte Luxury Real Estate-Giddy Up!! Celebrity Real Estate Broker Eli Magids gives us a tour of Providence Downs South! Celebrity Charlotte Realtor Eli Magids is taking us on a tour of Providence Downs South,located in Waxhaw,in Union County,just a little South of the Charlotte- Mecklenburg County Line. The location is great-close to shopping,with the feeling of living in a rural area. At the moment,there are 11 homes for sale,4 of which are under contract. House prices are starting at 699k,going to 1.4 million dollars. This is an area that was hard hit by the mortgage crisis,and as such,prices are really a bargain for what you are getting here in Charlotte area. The square footage of homes here range from about 3500- 9000+. For Further Info.,Please Go To http

www.GrantCardone.com http Celebrity Real Estate Agent Talks about The 10X Rule Celebrity real estate agent does 150000000 in real estate sales last year in candid unedited, unscripted interview talking about Sales training expert and NY Times best Selling Author Grant Cardone’s 10X Rule. Brandon Williams, with Hilton Hyland in Beverly Hills is in top 10 in all of Los Angeles,showcased on hit show HGTV, Selling LA and Entourage