Articles by Peter L. Mosca
Peter L. Mosca is president and founder of BAK Communications, Inc. He has over 22 years of communications and media consulting experience, serving a variety of nonprofit organizations, including the CCIM Institute and the REALTOR Association on all three levels – national, state and local. He is the Spokesperson Trainer for the CCIM's Jay Levine Academy and trains hundreds of residential REALTORS nationwide to be effective industry spokespeople. He is consistently ranked as "excellent" by about 90% of those who attend his presentations.
While his principal consulting focuses are public speaking and media relations development and content delivery and management, Peter is also the host of the Voice America Network's weekly radio program, "Income Property Investment Talk," a one-hour program that brings the powerhouses of commercial and residential real estate to property
investors every Wednesday at 11 a.m. EST.
Peter is married 17 years to his wife Barbara. They have two children: Ashley, 15 and Kelli, 12. Hence, the name BAK Communications, Inc.
Energy Efficiency Investments Remain Strong despite Global Recession June 23, 2010 Construction Backlog Up 4.5 Percent in First Quarter of 2010 June 16, 2010 Jones Lang LaSalle, Other Companies Add Solar to Service and Product Lines June 9, 2010 Green Affordable Housing Project among First in Nation to Fund via Stimulus Package's Tax Credit Assistance Program June 2, 2010 New Green Construction Code Unveiled May 26, 2010 Don't Forget the Moms When Selling Your Services, Products May 19, 2010 Part 2: Foreclosure.com Offers Quality, Timely Education for Real Estate Agents, Brokers May 13, 2010 Green Roof Solutions Economically and Environmentally Rewarding May 12, 2010 Consumers Want Innovative Quality with Real Benefits, Especially in the Bathroom May 5, 2010 Part II Aspire to "Thrival" to Capitalize on Any Market Conditions April 29, 2010 EPA Signs Sustainability Agreement With Major New Jersey Company April 28, 2010 Aspire to "Thrival" to Capitalize on Any Market Conditions April 22, 2010 Don't Forget Solar, Your Customers Still Want It April 21, 2010 The 'Magic' is Returning to Orlando April 15, 2010 Can You Feel the Optimism Shift in Builder Mentality? April 14, 2010 Bifurcation in the Commercial Real Estate as Demand Outstrips Supply, For Now April 8, 2010 Nonresidential Construction Industry Continues to Struggle April 7, 2010 Bifurcation in the Commercial Real Estate as Demand Outstrips Supply, For Now April 1, 2010 National H+T Index Highlights the High Costs of Transportation in Many Communities March 31, 2010 Get Your Money in the Central Business Districts March 25, 2010 Once Vacant, New Connecticut Apartments Now First LEED Platinum Building March 24, 2010 Ideas from REIClub Bloggers to take Advantage of Generational Opportunities March 18, 2010 Time is Drawing Closer to Attend Instructor-Led Training for EPA Lead-Based Paint Certification March 17, 2010 Moreira on Success: Be Flexible, Willing to Change and Never Stop Learning March 11, 2010 Nine Leadership Mistakes to Consider As You Rebuild Real Estate March 10, 2010 NAR Commercial A Leading Voice for the Industry, The Market, and the Investor March 4, 2010 Future Architects Design Sustainabale Architecture March 3, 2010 Outsourcing Your Way to Success February 18, 2010 Property Managers A 'Value Add' to Owners, Investors in the Real Estate Market February 11, 2010 Builder Innovation Sells, No Matter the Market February 10, 2010 Richard Juge, CCIM, 2010 President Details Institute's Impact on Real Estate, Industry and Economy February 4, 2010 Builders, Ever Hear of the Merkley Amendment? February 3, 2010 RealSource.net Executives Discuss 2010 and the Distressed Asset Marketplace January 28, 2010 New Year, New Money-Saving Strategies for Builders January 27, 2010 RealSource.net Executives Discuss 2010 and the Distressed Asset Marketplace January 21, 2010 Allied Van Lines Report Shows Texas as #1 Destination Spot in U.S. January 20, 2010 Globe.St.com's Editors Look at Commercial Real in 2010 – and Beyond January 14, 2010 Consumers Spend on Brands with Social Purpose – and Encourage Others Too January 13, 2010 Generating Wealth by Understanding the Complexities of Bank REOs January 7, 2010 New Strategic Alliance Brings Remodelers and Electronic Design Pros Together January 6, 2010 Generating Leads in the Online World December 31, 2009 New Strategic Alliance Brings Remodelers and Electronic Design Pros Together December 30, 2009 Generating Leads in the Online World December 24, 2009 Nation's Largest Historic Residential Restoration December 23, 2009 Creating A Successful Loan Modification Process for all Parties December 17, 2009 Cement Industry Facing Weak Residential and Nonresidential Sectors in 2010 December 16, 2009 Part 2: Creating A Business Model from the Current Distressed Asset Marketplace December 10, 2009 Green Building Reaches New Level With Nation's First ‘Emerald' Remodeling Project December 9, 2009 Creating A Business Model from the Current Distressed Asset Marketplace December 3, 2009 Uncertainty in Housing Continues as Affordability Hits Record-High Yet Starts Decline December 2, 2009 Customer Retention Tips for Today's Challenging Economy November 26, 2009 Lawsuit Charges National Price-inflation Scheme to Defraud Consumers November 25, 2009 Overcoming Five Common Investing Mistakes Made by Property Owners & Managers November 19, 2009 ABC Forecasts 2010 Construction Activity Will See Winners and Losers November 18, 2009 Part 2: Restrictive Growth Management Was A Necessary Condition for the Housing Bubble November 12, 2009 Fire Sprinklers Set to Become Standard in New Homes; Group Warns of Inferior Cabling November 11, 2009 Restrictive Growth Management Was A Necessary Condition for the Housing Bubble November 5, 2009 Construction Market to Increase 11% in 2010, Says McGraw-Hill Construction Outlook Report November 4, 2009 Part 2: Steps to Building a Short Sale Business October 29, 2009 Full-Service Development October 28, 2009 Steps to Building a Short Sale Business October 22, 2009 KB Home Offers Built to Order Custom Experience October 21, 2009 International Investors Like U.S. Real Estate, Shouldn't You? October 15, 2009 Remodelers Help Homeowners Lower Heating Costs with Weatherization Programs October 14, 2009 Celebrating Our 100th Week with NAR's Good Neighbor Finalists October 8, 2009 Building Information Modeling On the Rise in the Construction Industry October 7, 2009 Finding Investment Opportunities in Today's New Media Marketplace October 1, 2009 Beacon Capital Partners Makes History with First Multi-Tenant Platinum LEED Existing Buildings September 30, 2009 Don't Forget Main Street: If You Have An IRA, Now More Than Ever, It Is Time to Invest in Real Estate September 24, 2009 Rate of Decline in Construction Costs is Slowing, Economy on Rebound September 23, 2009 A Practical Guide to Investing in Mortgage Notes September 17, 2009 Overall Customer Satisfaction With Home Builders and New-Home Quality Improve Significantly September 16, 2009 Getting the Whole Asset for Less Than What the Dirt Costs September 10, 2009 Capital and Equipment Financing to Contractors and Builders September 9, 2009 Builders Helping Build Better Communities, And Investment Possibilities September 3, 2009 Builders Helping Build Better Communities, And Investment Possibilities August 27, 2009 Know Your Buyers; Better Their Lives August 26, 2009 Part Two: Creating an FDIC Asset Strategy to Maximize Today's Market Conditions August 20, 2009 Differentiate Yourself: Build With Home Gateways, Digital Possibilities in Mind August 19, 2009 Creating an FDIC Asset Strategy to Maximize Today's Market Conditions August 13, 2009 U.S. Land and Property Values at Your Fingerprints August 12, 2009 Cost Segregation can Maximize Income from Your Real Estate Investments August 6, 2009 USGBC's New LEED Platinum Headquarters August 5, 2009 A Few Thoughts from Future Leaders of the CCIM Institute July 30, 2009 Social Media: It's No Longer 'If' It's Now as 'Social Commerce' Thrives July 29, 2009 The Role of Energy on Real Estate, and the Economic Recovery July 23, 2009 It's Never Too Late to Start Business Planning for Growth and Profitability July 22, 2009 The Current Real Estate Opportunity and the Market Ahead July 16, 2009 Geothermal Community Opens Its Doors to Enviro-Friendly Consumers July 15, 2009 Thoughts on Social Media, Investing from Real Estate Investment Club Bloggers July 9, 2009 A Recession Is A Horrible Thing To Waste: Part 2 July 2, 2009 Home Remodeling Showing Signs of Recovery, Future Looks Bright July 1, 2009 A Recession Is A Horrible Thing To Waste June 25, 2009 Next Stage of Green Building Industry to Focus on Water Efficiency June 24, 2009 The 1031 Exchange in Today's Market June 18, 2009 White Works, but Metal Roofs May Offer Better Option to Homeowners Looking to Save Energy June 17, 2009 More Women Making Impact on Custom Home Building Market June 10, 2009 Part 2: The 'Ins and 'Outs of Loan Modifications: Protecting Yourself and Your Real Estate June 5, 2009 Multifamily Builder Confidence Up From Record Lows; Interest from Prospective Renters and Buyers Rises June 3, 2009 The ‘Ins and ‘Outs of Loan Modifications: Protecting Yourself and Your Real Estate May 28, 2009 Uncertainties Abound Amid Uncharted Legal Territory Related To Eco-Friendly Construction Projects May 27, 2009 Arizona: Is Now THE Time to Invest in the Grand Canyon State? May 21, 2009 CEOs of Leading Design and Construction Firms Say Stimulus Package Not That Stimulating May 20, 2009 Multifamily: An Untapped Niche for REALTORS and Investors May 14, 2009 Boomers Prefer to Age in Place, but Growing Numbers Head to Age-Restricted Communities May 13, 2009 The 5 "W's" and the "H" of Real Estate Investing May 7, 2009 Builders, Financial Service Companies Partnering to Stimulate Regional Economy May 6, 2009 Healthcare Real Estate Investing: Healthy, Stable, or DOA? April 30, 2009 Delayed Financing Bringing Luxury Buyers Back to the Market April 29, 2009 Bloggers Examine Social Media, Today's Investment Opportunities April 23, 2009 Survey Shows Customer Demand, Economy and Reputation Building Driving a Commitment to Sustainability April 22, 2009 International Investors Bullish on America; See Opportunities in U.S. Real Estate April 16, 2009 Environments for Living Certified Green Homes Inspired by GE's Ecomagination Program April 15, 2009 We're Not in the Pizza-Party Throwing Business April 9, 2009 Smart Technology in the Intelligent Home April 8, 2009 Maximize Use of Internal Resources: Customer Retention Strategies to Enhance Profits April 2, 2009 Major Court Victory Protects Connecticut's Construction Industry From Unfair State Lawsuits April 1, 2009 Maximize Use of Internal Resources: Customer Retention Strategies to Enhance Profits March 26, 2009 Home Technologies & Green Designs Helping Builder Profits March 25, 2009 Concrete Gains in Popularity as Building Option March 18, 2009 'The' Time to Invest in Real Estate is Now March 12, 2009 Enhance Lifestyle, Boost Mood with Smart Updates to Home and Office March 11, 2009 International Real Estate Considerations for the Outbound & Inbound Investor March 5, 2009 Tax Credits Boost Incentive for Greening American Homes March 4, 2009 The Impact of the CCIM Institute on Commercial Real Estate Industry and Investors February 26, 2009 Bankruptcies Expected in Coming Months for Some of the Nation's Biggest Homebuilders February 25, 2009 The Impact of the CCIM Institute on Commercial Real Estate Industry and Investors February 19, 2009 Builders and Financiers Partner on Environmentally Responsible Buildings February 18, 2009 Sperry's Asset Recovery Team to Assist Those With Troubled Portfolios February 12, 2009 Emerging Real Estate and Development Trends February 11, 2009 Creating a Tax Strategy for 2009 February 5, 2009 International Experts Encourage the Building Community to 'Go Active' February 4, 2009 The Role of Energy Efficiency in Today's Highly Competitive Commercial Real Estate Environment January 29, 2009 Green Building Creates Jobs that Save Energy and Money January 28, 2009 Short-Sale Pre-Foreclosure Investing January 22, 2009 Builders Using Real Estate Auctions to Stimulate Business January 21, 2009 Take Control of Your IRAs and Put Your Money Where It Will Grow January 15, 2009 Looking Back to Look Forward in Home Design January 14, 2009 Commercial Real Estate Market to Hit Bottom Next Year, Urban Land Institute January 7, 2009 Businesses Believe in Green Building Benefits, according to Report from McGraw-Hill Construction December 31, 2008 Home Buyers Tracking Real Estate Markets, Spending More Time Online December 24, 2008 Getting Financially Principled with a System that puts all the Pieces of the Puzzle Together December 18, 2008 Back to School, Back to the Basics December 17, 2008 Today's Mexico Offers More Than Ever to an Investor December 11, 2008 Sales of Custom Homes on the Rebound December 10, 2008 American Petroleum Institute Wins the 2008 Community Builder Award December 3, 2008 These Are the 'Best of Times' for Multifamily TIC Providers and Investors: Part II November 27, 2008 Green Building is Growing Despite Down Market, According to Report from McGraw-Hill Construction November 26, 2008 Crescent Communities Releases Hottest Home-Building Trends for 2009 November 19, 2008 These Are the 'Best of Times' for Multifamily TIC Providers and Investors November 13, 2008 Yet Another Mixed-Use Lifestyle Community Begins Development November 12, 2008 All Marketing, All the Time: What's New in Smart Design November 6, 2008 U.K. Building Company Looks to Lime for Sustainable Building Materials November 5, 2008 The Importance of the Tenant Selection Process October 30, 2008 QuickBeam Energy Brings Commercial Real Estate Solar Systems to Central Florida October 29, 2008 Adding Value & Maximizing Revenue from Income Properties October 23, 2008 Builder Hardware Demand to Rise Through 2012 October 22, 2008 Online Multifamily Educator Fills Many Needs, Efficiently & Professionally October 16, 2008 Where to Build? Cities Taking Steps Toward Preserving and Enhancing Their Quality of Life October 15, 2008 The Impact of the Fed Investment on Commercial Real Estate Investing October 9, 2008 Greater Phoenix Initiative to Promote Region as Solar and Sustainability Leader October 8, 2008 The African-American Guide to Real Estate Investing October 2, 2008 Building America's Next Major Economic District October 1, 2008 ‘Green' is Good for all Parties in a Real Estate Transaction September 25, 2008 RESPA Proposal Would Harm Housing Affordability September 24, 2008 Why Canadians are Pouring into the U.S. to Invest in Real Estate September 18, 2008 Nation's Largest Private Home Builder Teams with BP Solar to Become First Builder to Provide Free Solar Electric Systems September 17, 2008 'Huna' Can Help Create and Demonstrate Balance and Power in Your Life for Maximum Investment Returns September 11, 2008 Property Owners Embrace Automation September 10, 2008 Commercial Financing is Available for the Right Buyer and the Right Property September 4, 2008 Armstrong Kitchen Cabinets Rank Highest by J.D. Power and Associates September 3, 2008 Property Management is Crucial to the Value of the Property August 28, 2008 Court Ruling Opens Builders to Lawsuits August 27, 2008 Technology, Real Estate Investing and the REALTOR: Perfect Together August 21, 2008 Builders Doing Their Part to Help Consumers Take Advantage of Tax Credits August 20, 2008 Cut Energy Bills by Turning Apartment Buildings into a Computer August 14, 2008 Environmentally Sensitive and Cost-Effective Concrete Gaining Ground as Building Material Choice August 13, 2008 New Products Add to Bathroom Functionality, Style and Safety August 11, 2008 Now, Is A Good Time to Transact August 7, 2008 Builders Using Technology to Create Advantages August 4, 2008 Commercial Investing Tips & Market Observations from the Future Leaders of the CCIM Institute: The 2008 Class of the Jay W. Levine Academy July 31, 2008 Research on Rural Communities in England Could Provide a Roadmap for Success for Builders in the States July 28, 2008 Is the Media Responsible for the Real Estate Downturn? July 24, 2008 There's a New 'Green' in Las Vegas July 21, 2008 Economic Proposals: One-On-One With Dr. Krause July 15, 2008 What's Hot & What's Not in Bathroom Redesign July 14, 2008 The 5 Important Activities of Top Commercial Brokers: One-On-One With Dr. Jim Gillespie July 8, 2008 Many Metros to See No Job Growth as Mortgage Crisis Worsens July 7, 2008 Tech Tools Making Homes Smarter, More Desirable June 30, 2008 Going Green: Improving Energy Savings with Insulated Siding June 23, 2008 The Process of Self-Directing IRA Funds into Income Property Real Estate June 19, 2008 Green Design Elements as Profit Centers June 16, 2008 The Professional Remodeler's Impact on Real Estate Values June 12, 2008 Impending Energy Industry 'Perfect Storm' Demands Change June 9, 2008 Architects Say Building Information Modeling is a 'Must Have' June 2, 2008 Multifamily Real Estate Acquisition Strategies: A One-On-One With Walter Helm May 30, 2008 Modular Housing No Longer a Trend, Niche Offers Affordability, Appeal and Quicker Build Times May 26, 2008 AD&C Loans Tighten with Financial Markets May 19, 2008 AD&C Loans Tighten with Financial Markets May 12, 2008 Recession-Proof Real Estate and the National Economy: One-On-One With Dr. Krause May 6, 2008 New Report Guides Apartment/Multifamily Developers on Energy-Efficiency Standards May 5, 2008 Turning Brown to Green: Building New Life into Older Properties April 28, 2008 Survey Says Consumers Hungry for More Green in Their Lives April 21, 2008 What to Look For in a 1031 Exchange Facilitator: One-On-One With Brenden Faber April 14, 2008 Remodelers Can Help Homeowners Get Year-Round Sustainability April 14, 2008 Software Helps Builder Focus on Customer Relations, Enhancing Bottom Lines April 7, 2008 Technology, the Realtor and the Real Estate Transaction: One-On-One With Saul Klein April 3, 2008 The Changing Face of Neighborhoods: What's Old is What's New Again March 31, 2008 Rental Apartments at Risk to Housing Woes but Not in all Markets March 24, 2008 Nontraditional Offerings Dominate Flooring and Railing Trends for 2008 March 17, 2008 A Glimpse at the Home of the Future, Really? March 10, 2008 NAHB National Green Building Program Open for Business March 3, 2008 Research Shows Shift in Home Improvement Trends February 27, 2008 Future Success Is All About Energy February 18, 2008 Celebrity Architects Serve as Point of Sale for UK Homes February 11, 2008 NextGen Home to Return to the International Builders Show Next Week; Show Packed With Innovative Ways for Builders to Add Value February 4, 2008 Intelligent Community Forum Announces Top Seven Intelligent Communities of the Year January 28, 2008 Solar in the Home: It's Approaching Mainstream January 21, 2008 Risk of Home Fires Rise as Temperatures Drop January 14, 2008 The Power to Control Their Castle; A Value-Add at a Consumer's Fingertips January 7, 2008 Want to Be Green? Start Smart With Energy Star, Lighting Solutions December 31, 2007 Building Information Modeling Adoption Accelerating, CMAA/FMI Owners Survey Finds December 24, 2007 Remodeling Contracting Work Expected to Jump in the Years Ahead December 17, 2007 AIA Research Shows Cities Increasingly Have "Green Thumb" December 10, 2007 Multifamily Construction Make Sense for Builders -- in the Right Markets December 3, 2007 Green is Good for Building, And Profits, Too November 26, 2007 Attention Builders: Sustainability in Corporate Real Estate is Going Mainstream, Residential Buyers Want Same November 19, 2007 Real Estate Continues to be THE Best Long-Term Investment November 12, 2007 Tragedy Shows the Importance of Honest Communications in Brand Building, Consumer Confidence November 5, 2007 NAHB Lobbying to Keep Feds Out of the State Building Code Process; Energy Efficiency Should be Market Driven October 29, 2007 'Mirror and Match' Cities' Distinctiveness to Gain an Advantage October 22, 2007 Consumer Electronic Installs Provide Builders with New Revenue Stream Opportunities October 15, 2007 Bricks and Mortar No Longer Necessary to Build Successful Communities October 8, 2007 Popularity of Outdoor Living Spaces Increases October 1, 2007 New Market Drivers Put a Positive Tone on all the Negative September 24, 2007 Mapping Your Way to Success September 17, 2007 Finding Partners for Development Deals: An Interview with John Monk September 10, 2007 Home Design Trends Reflect Consumer Lifestyle Changes September 3, 2007 Ways to Cut Costs Without Sacrificing Quality August 27, 2007 Change Your Mindset and You Can Build Success in Today's Troubled Market August 20, 2007 It Is Not Just Builders Anymore; Consumers Eagerly Supporting Green Building & Sustainable Living August 16, 2007 Market Space for Senior Specialty Services? August 13, 2007 It's Time to Rethink the Definition of "Home" August 6, 2007 Home-Technology Resources Available as Part of New Alliance June 13, 2007 Outdoor Living Takes on a New Realm: Homes Increase Values and Affordability May 7, 2007 Despite Lending Woes, Builders Keep Building March 29, 2007 Use Document Management Technology to Improve Business Processes March 6, 2007 Home Networking Services: A New Ancillary Service for Builders February 20, 2007 AIA Survey Shows That Community Design Trends Favor Greater Accessibility to Public Facilities January 17, 2007 Warming Up to the Needs of Today's Homebuyers and Owners December 6, 2006 California Law May Open Solar Energy to Mainstream America November 29, 2006 With Residential Home Sales Correcting, Builders Look to Growing Multifamily Market October 26, 2006 Wind Energy Becoming a Part of the Nation's Power Portfolio September 1, 2006 Toolbase Service Redesign August 22, 2006 Priced-Out Buyers Push Occupancy Rates and Apartment Builders' Confidence Higher July 5, 2006 Modernization of the New Home For the Aging-In-Place Buyer June 1, 2006 Healthy Homes & Home Designs for Homeowners May 16, 2006 Get Paid to Save Your Planet April 12, 2006 Will Solar Tax Credits Heat Up Real Estate Market? March 1, 2006 The New Mudroom: Matching Lifestyles with Innovation February 9, 2006 Protecting Your Assets From Theft December 28, 2005 Alternatives to Cement Can Help Builders Keep Pace With Demand December 14, 2005 Green Building Reaches the Masses November 2, 2005 Energy Department Will Enforce New Air Conditioner Standard September 20, 2005 Boomers Are Buying Lifestyle; Transforming the Design of New Home Amenities August 3, 2005 Cost-Effective Liability Insurance Still Dulls Bright Builder Marketplace July 5, 2005
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