Stone & Youngberg Underwrites Landmark $145 Million Harbor Point Financing

Stone & Youngberg, a leading financial services firm, and Building & Land Technology, a Connecticut-based developer, today announced that they have completed a $145 million financing for the Harbor Point Project in Stamford, Connecticut, a pioneering smart growth project that has been awarded a LEED-ND Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. The project is nationally significant and will create thousands of jobs and generate... 

Golden Square and Golden Villas Open in Pompano Beach

Water front views, Energy-Star appliances, cultured marble vanities and ceramic tile floors are just a few of the amenities that allow the Housing Authority of Pompano Beach and Pinnacle Housing Group to redefine the notion of affordable housing. On September 17th, Golden Square and Golden Villas, located at 1415 N.W. 18th Drive, introduced the new face of quality affordable rental communities. A Grand Opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated... 

Nonprofit Group Helping Prevent Foreclosures Accepting Final Applications in Akron Region

American Homeowner Preservation Inc. (“AHP Ohio”), a nonprofit organization providing an alternative to foreclosure for distressed homeowners, is hosting its final session in Akron on Monday November 24th from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Hampton Inn – Akron South at 3235 South Arlington Road. Since September, the organization has collected almost 300 applications from residents in the Summit County region who are in jeopardy of losing... 

Securian’s Web-Based “Encyclopedia” Helps Plan Sponsors Address Fiduciary Duties

Plan sponsors who find the fiduciary duties of their plan administration daunting can find many of their questions answered in an online guide published by Securian Retirement called Fiduciary Focus. “Federal regulations about employers’ and plan sponsors’ fiduciary responsibilities are strict and complicated. Many plan sponsors are understandably nervous when carrying out these duties,” said Rick Ayers, second vice president,... 

For IRA Investors, a Stock-Market Alternative: High-Yielding Notes Secured by Real Estate

Real estate investing in Individual Retirement Accounts will be the focus of a friendly, live Web event, open to all, as two Colorado companies collaborate to shed light on a safe and high-yielding alternative to the rollercoaster ride of financial markets. The IRA-Real Estate Investing Webinar is set for Nov. 20 from 4-5 p.m. MST. Individual questions will be answered. Register in advance at www.newdirectionira.com or www.cmyatescapital.com. Denver... 

SafeCon Consulting to Provide Risk Management and Safety Services for San Diego Community College District Projects

SafeCon Consulting has been selected to provide a range of risk management and safety services for the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) construction projects that are funded under Proposition N (2002) and Proposition S (2006). The 23 planned projects at City College, Mesa College, Miramar College and the San Diego Community College Continuing Education campuses are valued at $1.5 billion and will be constructed over the next six years. Citizens... 

MSHDA Offers Low-cost Loans for Home Improvements

Income eligible homeowners with no equity may borrow up to $25,000 from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) to make energy-efficiency improvements to their home. With equity, homeowners can borrow up to $50,000. “Making simple improvements like increasing insulation or replacing an inefficient furnace or old windows can reduce your energy costs by up to 50 percent,” said MSHDA Executive Director Keith Molin. There...