My third and final blog in this real estate series features a local mortgage professional, David Keblaitis, who is turning lemons into lemonade through new opportunities he has uncovered in the mortgage industry. Keblaitis recently purchased a license to offer a Financial Wellness Benefit Program through employers with 2-10,000 employees. “I wanted to cover all aspects of financial wellness for employees, including their home and mortgage, to insurance and financial planning, to legal advice on real estate, estate planning, etc. In today’s competitive environment, employers are looking for ways to offer value-added benefits with little to no cost,” says Keblaitis. The program is designed to alleviate the stress many employees feel over their finances, home and job due to economic pressures. Alleviating that stress through education and information provided by real estate, mortgage, financial, and legal professionals will benefit both the employee and the employer.
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Brownfield Tax Credits: Good for Michigan
By: Lori T. Williams, Esq. Arthur Siegal is an environmental attorney with Jaffe’s Southfield law office. He is passionate about urban redevelopment and has a personal and professional interest in Brownfield Redevelopment Legislation, which he helped draft. I asked him about his perspective on the Brownfield tax credits, which are currently under scrutiny and could [...]
Real Estate Update: short sales, loan modifications, foreclosures
I interviewed several local professionals in the real estate industry to learn their perspectives on our local real estate market. I thought I’d share their perspectives with you in this real estate blog series. This issue focuses on short sales, loan modifications and foreclosures. Next week I’ll discuss how doctors are being impacted by the foreclosure market. Week three will focus on Brownfield Redevelopment legislation and its positive impact on Michigan.
Prospects meeting professionals through video
I recently met John Richardson, who is the owner and creative director of a video production and marketing company called Motion Echo Media. John is in the process of obtaining a trademark for a video business card he developed. He brings business owners and professionals to life in a one minute video that can be used in an email signature, on a website, or in a video resume.
Film Tax Incentives: Good for Michigan
With reform of the film tax legislation and proper planning and execution, Walker believes that “there is potential to create a great new industry in Michigan that can increase employment and revenue over time.” Adrian Walker is the CEO of First Element Entertainment, a film production company based in Detroit. First Element Entertainment recently produced an independent film, called The Art of Power. See trailer of film …