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.
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 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 Maximize Use of Internal Resources: Customer Retention Strategies to Enhance Profits March 26, 2009 Home Technologies & Green Designs Helping Builder Profits March 25, 2009 REALTORS Can Earn Referrals on Real Estate TIC Deals; Waiting on SEC for Securities March 19, 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 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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