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Michael Chu’di Ejekam, hailed by the media as a retail thought leader, is often sought out by journalists and development companies alike for his expertise in retail real estate.
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Rich people play their games, poor people pay the butchers bill.
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on Trump proudly dubs himself "The King of Debt" at Illinois Review
Trump proudly dubs himself "The King of Debt"
NEW YORK - Stiffing trusting building contractors, blowing off money owed to banks and financial centers - all no big deal, "part of being in business" Trump defenders say. No big deal, except to the workers - who go home to tell their families that they're not getting paid for the hours they s...
With cybercrime being at an all time high, you have to be on the lookout. With everything we have digital, data theft has become even more grave.
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on Carry Cyber Insurance or Be Sorry at Ask Tim
Carry Cyber Insurance or Be Sorry
If you are in business today, cyber insurance is no longer optional. It’s not optional for insurance clients, and it’s not optional for insurance agencies. As if the point needed further emphasis, a New York appellate court drove it home yesterday. The operator of several Five Guys restaurants...
nothing better than a bit of gardening. It's amazingly therapeutic.
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on Farmer Spotlight: Eco-City Farms at Chesapeake Bay Foundation Blog
Farmer Spotlight: Eco-City Farms
Miles from the countryside, surrounded by townhomes and busy city streets in Prince George's County, Maryland, one organization is working to serve as a model for urban farming operations. Deborah Wren and the team at Eco-City Farms are working to prove that farming in urban environments is no...
What a load of BS. That's all trump is. A big pile of BS.
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on "Trump's energy plan overstates benefits of more drilling" at Environmental Economics
"Trump's energy plan overstates benefits of more drilling"
Excuse the politics but 't'is the season: Donald Trump has promised to roll back regulations and unleash an energy revolution in America — but economists have their doubts about the plan. The Republican presidential candidate says he will boost America's economic output, create millions of new ...
when are they gonna start this up again?
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on New build available for download to extend the free Revit Credit Manager for LEED technology preview via Autodesk Labs at It is Alive in the Lab
New build available for download to extend the free Revit Credit Manager for LEED technology preview via Autodesk Labs
LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Think of it as green building leadership. LEED is transforming the way we think about how buildings and communities are designed, constructed, maintained and operated across the globe. LEED certified buildings save money and resour...
historic buildings are one of our few connections to the past. Books can be rewritten, but stone can stand forever- well almost forever. The Pyramids of giza. the sphinx. The eiffel tower.
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on Salem officials want to demolish another historic building, Fairview's LeBreton Hall at HinesSight
Salem officials want to demolish another historic building, Fairview's LeBreton Hall
Another day, another worrisome effort by City of Salem officials to demolish our town's history for no good reason. Recently they overturned a Historic Landmarks Commission recommendation to preserve Howard Hall, the last remaining building on the School for the Blind property. Instead, the Cit...
Love this. Great work you guys. Would love to see more!
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on Upcoming events at Sustainable Cottage Grove
Upcoming events
The Community Food Assessment is finished and available. Email rsedlockca@gmail.com) for a PDF. Thanks a million to the author, RARE specialist Jules Reynolds, and to the Oregon Food Bank, which funded her year here in the CG-Creswell-Lorane-Dorena-north Douglas County area. South Lane Farmers M...
Thanks for the info. Very excited with what you guys are doing. absolutely inspiring.
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on This Week in the Watershed at Chesapeake Bay Foundation Blog
This Week in the Watershed
CBF's Brock Environmental Center in Virginia Beach earned the distinguished designation of a "Living Building." Photo by Dave Chance. Despite our world's obsession with growth, the reality is we live on a planet with finite resources. Right now, we're faced with significant challenges, namely...
Green tech not only is better for the environment, but it becomes cheaper as you go on.
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on Luxury Homes Use “Smart” Tech To Go Green In 2015 at Luxury Insights
Luxury Homes Use “Smart” Tech To Go Green In 2015
While luxury homes are often criticized for being excessive and wasteful, the last few years have seen high-end construction make a concerted turn toward improved sustainability and efficiency. In 2015, more than ever, smart home technology is being applied to the problem of energy consumption...
Damn right. If we don't do all we can right now, it may be too late. we'll leave nothing for future generations if we keep this up. A change has to be made if we are to change the tide.
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on What The World Needs Now at Green Ump
What The World Needs Now
Those numbers don't look right at all. How come I've been receiving vastly different figures at the office.
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on Construction Lending Update: Have the Banks Finally Opened the Spigots? at Real Estate Research
Construction Lending Update: Have the Banks Finally Opened the Spigots?
When we last blogged about at bank call report data, in June 2014, we found that "aggregate lending remained well below its 2008 peak," but "more than half of banks with a construction lending business line were expanding" their lending. Fast forwarding two years, where does construction lendin...
I've been looking for something like this. My garage is an industrial accident waiting to happen.
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on Got Waste? at La Canada Real Estate
Got Waste?
If you are like me you have a garage full of old paint, pesticides and cleaners. I used to lay out plastic tarps and poured paint out to dry. Inevitably the dogs and the kids would get into it...sticky children and purple paw prints every...
God I got lost in the sad part of the internet again. I hope you're well stranger.
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on Elvis has left the building. at Bad Advice
Elvis has left the building.
On July 17, Elvis, Spyro, Inky, Mitzi, Oscar and I packed up the apartment and moved from Williamsburg, Brooklyn to Jackson Heights, Queens. While Williamsburg has been the butt of five bazillion jokes, I was born in New Jersey, so I'm used to being at the ass-end of a funny. Yes, Bedford Aven...
Find somebody you can actually trust. a lot of grifters out there looking for an easy mark.
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on Avoiding the Most Common Mistakes Home Buyers Make… at Exact Home Team; Seattle Metropolitan Area Real Estate
Avoiding the Most Common Mistakes Home Buyers Make…
One of the things that we do is coach clients through the process of buying a home. Whether it is the first time, a condo or a house; some things apply to everyone. As common-sense as most of these will seem, we still see them happen. Just a few mistakes to avoid: 1. Not understanding the local ...
Proper marketing can boost sales. I've been at this a while now so I know what I'm talking about.
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on Southeast Texas Home Sales May 2016 at SE Texas Real Estate Talk
Southeast Texas Home Sales May 2016
Five things to know about home sales for the month of May in China, Beach area, Lumberton, Fannett and Bridge City. Fannett and Lumberton homes are selling on average in less than 4 months from the time they are listed in the MLS until they close. China and Beach area homes are taking appro...
Ahh so this is what it was all about. I had my legal team researching these things for a while now. Thanks for the clarification.
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on Mortgage On Wife’s Real Estate Discharged Post-Divorce Following Material Alteration Of Underlying Debt Owed By Ex-Husband’s Business at Indiana Commercial Foreclosure Law
Mortgage On Wife’s Real Estate Discharged Post-Divorce Following Material Alteration Of Underlying Debt Owed By Ex-Husband’s Business
Lesson. Lenders are well served to get the signatures of all parties to a loan, including all guarantors and mortgagees, if the loan is renewed or modified. Otherwise, there is a risk that the guarantor or even a mortgage could be released. Case cite. First Federal Bank v. Greenwalt, 42 N.E.3...
Thanks for the info. Been wondering about this for a while now. This will have a great impact on my business ventures.
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on Indiana Leasehold Mortgages Governed By Real Estate Foreclosure Statutes, Not The UCC at Indiana Commercial Foreclosure Law
Indiana Leasehold Mortgages Governed By Real Estate Foreclosure Statutes, Not The UCC
Lesson. In Indiana, the rights of the holder of the “leasehold” mortgage are the equivalent of a mortgagee’s, not a lessor’s, rights. As such, upon a default, a lender does not have the ability to take immediate possession of the real estate. Rather, the lender’s rights to the real estate mus...
Thanks for this. been researching about this for some time. the numbers have helped. thanks again.
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on New London County Real Estate Update at Simply Ledyard CT
New London County Real Estate Update
This report of Single Family Home Sales in New London County is generated by the 10th of each month with information from the previous month. It includes new listings, pending and closed sales in New London County for the month of July. What’s up and what's down from a year ago? The good news ...
Hey I'm planning to get my team to do something similar to this. is there any way to have a more personalized coaching?
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on [Free Webinar] How to Build a Profitable Real Estate Team, 6-30-16, 1:00pm PST at Real Estate Coach | Team Building
[Free Webinar] How to Build a Profitable Real Estate Team, 6-30-16, 1:00pm PST
In this free webinar, we will share key strategies and tactics to building a successful and profitable real estate team: Understanding the Four Archetypes and How They Fit The Two Critical Components of Team Building How to Hire the Right Assistant for You Keys to Implementing Effective Real ...
Bad idea. The market is awful right now. No new regulations are in place. It's all going to happen all over again.
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on Real Estate Investment Tips at Small Business Profit Maximizer!
Real Estate Investment Tips
Most people are interested in adding real estate to their investment portfolio. However, simply adding random properties or making investments that don’t pay off or make a profit is not an effective use of your funds. Savvy investors working with financial advisors can develop a strategy for re...
Hey what suggestions can you make on whether or not to take the plunge. I've been looking at this sweet condo. good price. just leery of the market.
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on River North Condos | Condo Inventory - River North Real Estate at Chicago River North Real Estate And Much More!
River North Condos | Condo Inventory - River North Real Estate
Todays River North Real Estate post discusses the current state of inventory of properties that are currently available in the River North Neighborhood. I have several clients looking to buy right now but the pickings are slim at best unfortunately.. Thats great news for Sellers, but bad ne...
Thanks for the heads up. I'm very interested!
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on Highland Park Illinois Real Estate Update at Karp Real Estate
Highland Park Illinois Real Estate Update
First I am excited to share with you that @properties just won a very special award this week from Inman. (Inman is the leading independent news publisher for the residential real estate industry. In addition to producing the best news in the business, Inman also hosts the highly respected Real...
Hey if you guys are interested in internships look me up.
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on UCLA Anderson Real Estate Association Career Night at The MBA Student Voice
UCLA Anderson Real Estate Association Career Night
This week has been a little lighter on group work than usual, but there are always other events and activities that keep all of us C-Notes busy. While Adam and I are in the same study group, we're also members of AREA, the Anderson Real Estate Association (http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/zone/clubs...
I remember my college days. You'll be lucky to be in student housing. Part timing is not ideal.
Commented Sep 17, 2016 on Campus House Hunting on a Budget at The MBA Student Voice
Campus House Hunting on a Budget
An MBA is an expensive investment. And if you take a look at Anderson’s estimated student budget, you’ll see that it’s not just tuition that’ll have you reaching for your wallet. The good news is that UCLA offers plenty of ways to limit spending without sacrificing everything that’s great about ...
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