An Energy Efficient Roof Tops Custom Home Featured in Kaleidoscope of Homes Tour in Ft. Worth, Texas

All segments of the construction industry are finding that building with energy efficient and environmentally friendly features is more than a passing trend. In Montserrat, a gated community in Ft. Worth, Texas — a lush hilly area with views of the city — is the setting for an energy efficient custom home built by John Askew Company that will be featured in the Kaleidoscope of Homes tour this year. Montserrat is located in West Fort Worth... 

New England Financial Appoints Corina Alvarez to Newly Created Position of Agency Multicultural Director

New England Financial, a MetLife company, recently announced the appointment of Corina Alvarez to the newly created position of Agency Multicultural Director. In her role, Ms. Alvarez will be dedicated to the recruitment, retention and marketing of Hispanic financial services representatives, and will continue to strengthen the company’s ties to Miami’s multicultural community. Ms. Alvarez is a marketing professional with extensive experience... 

RCRS Announces Positive Trend in Closings of Downtown Miami Buildings

The latest figures from Related Cervera Realty Services (RCRS) show that its projects in Downtown Miami (50 Biscayne, Loft 2, The Plaza on Brickell and 500 Brickell) have been steadily and consistently closing since the beginning of the year. Seventy-three percent of 50 Biscayne’s 528 units have closed for a total of 388 units. Loft 2 has closed on 448 of its 496 units (90.3% of units closed). The Plaza on Brickell has completed the closing... 

U.S. Bank Agrees to Assume Leases for Smith’s Branches from Nevada State Bank

In keeping with Nevada State Bank’s (NSB) strategy to focus on full-service, freestanding branches, and following its recent acquisition of the insured deposits of the former Silver State Bank, officials from NSB, U.S. Bank and Smith’s Food & Drug Centers today announced that U.S. Bank has agreed to assume the leases for 28 NSB branches in Smith’s stores statewide. Today’s announcement follows the Sept. 5 announcement... 

Dramatic Drop in Housing Values Could Delay Retirement for Homeowners

For those approaching retirement age, the value of their homes accounts for a majority of total net worth1. A new research paper from Principal Funds geared for financial professionals explores how the dramatic and historic decrease in housing values – approximately $400 billion between 2007 to mid-2008 – has significantly altered the retirement plans of many Americans. The Impact of Diminishing Wealth on Future Consumption: How Housing Wealth... 

New Haven Selects Preferred Developer for Coliseum Site

The City of New Haven is pleased to announce the selection of Northland Investment Corporation as the preferred developer for the former Coliseum site. The site is a 4.5-acre surface parking lot located on the southern end of the Ninth Square neighborhood in downtown New Haven which is bounded by North Frontage Road, State Street, George Street, and South Orange Street. The City will enter into negotiations with this developer for the period of time... 

Twin Cities’ Company Launches Innovative Solar Energy Leasing Program

freEner-g LLC, a residential solar leasing company, announced today they are seeking homeowners in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area for a new solar energy program. The new program is based on a leasing, installation and service package for a monthly fee and will allow residents to lease solar-generated electricity for the first time. “Our goal is to make solar electricity available for all consumers who want to use renewable energy, but may not... 

Distress Expected to Increase in Next Six Months for U.S. Homebuilding Industry

More distress is expected in the next six months for the $700 billion U.S. homebuilding industry, which has been hit hard by economic issues. Particularly at risk are small- to medium-sized builders, according to experts at Grant Thornton Corporate Advisory and Restructuring Services. National builders will continue to acquire sizeable local and regional builders, and the latter will consolidate among themselves to make them more attractive acquisition... 

Villa District: 3622 North Springfield

The residences within the Villa District were built largely between 1907 and 1925 and exhibit the influence of the Prairie and Craftsman styles as well as the popularity of the American Four-Square. Primarily known for its bungalows, the district’s buildings are relatively small 1½-story houses on large lots, and many have historic dormers. This project recaptured valuable living space in the attic by sensitively adding new dormers which demonstrate... 

Solidifi Launches Fully-Transparent National Appraiser Network

Solidifi Inc., a leading technology-based provider of collateral valuation and risk management services to the mortgage lending industry, announced that expansion to nationwide appraiser coverage is ahead of schedule. Response from experienced appraisers coast-to-coast since Solidifi launched its registration process less than two weeks ago surpassed initial goals and is driving the development of the fastest growing network of quality appraisers...