HandyPro of Metro Detroit Offers Tips and Top Home Modifications for Safely Aging At Home

Mar 21, 2024 | Books, Business

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – March 19, 2024 – PRLog — Trends show most older adults want to stay in their homes as they age. An AARP Study shows 77 percent of adults 50 and older want to remain in their homes long-term.

Aging at home makes financial and emotional sense for many. For some with disabilities or who are aging, the best solution is an assisted living facility. Assisted living comes at a cost. Genworth Financials’ Cost of Care Survey reveals the average monthly cost of an assisted living facility is $4,500, which is in line with the costs of an assisted living facility in Metro Detroit.

Most homeowners don’t know their home can be modified, allowing them to age in place and maintain independence.  A professional can easily execute many modifications to create a safe and comfortable place to live. HandyPro is a CAPS (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist) and CHAMP (Certified Home Assessment and Modification Professional) contractor.  These certifications ensure that contractors have the essential skills to execute proper home modifications for aging-in-place and for people with disabilities.

“Often, we find the cost to upgrade a house to make it more suitable for a senior to age-in-place is less or the same as the cost of long-term assisted living,” said Keith Paul, founder and owner of HandyPro, Detroit.

Based on HandyPro’s decades of experience, many seniors make the following home modifications to allow them to safely and comfortably age in place:

  • Modifying bathrooms with grab bars, enlarging and no step showers
  • Improve accessibility to the outside with wheelchair ramps, handrails, exterior stair lifts, automatic door openers, and vertical platform lifts
  • Replace old floors or tile with slip-resistant, wheelchair-friendly flooring
  • Renovations for “first-floor living” by creating a new first-floor bedroom and/or bathroom
  • Widening doorways and adding smart lighting
  • Adding wheelchair-friendly vanities, cabinets, or countertops
  • Installing a stair lift for multi-floor living
  • Install Durable medical equipment, such as a shower chair or bench
  • Install overhead ceiling lifts for safer repositioning or transfers, reducing injuries to caregivers or persons with mobility challenges

“The majority of homes we see are not appropriate for aging seniors. They have safety and mobility issues that need to be addressed. Who you hire to install these modifications is equally important. Improperly installed modifications can cause additional safety and mobility issues, which can be avoided by hiring a company like HandyPro that is certified and trained,” added Paul.

HandyPro has experienced professionals who can provide assessments, installations, and ongoing customer service support for any installation or remodel. For more information on HandyPro’s aging-in-place services, visit https://www.handypro.com/.

Since 1996, HandyPro has provided home modification and handyman services in Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington, DC. HandyPro is a Michigan-licensed remodeler.  Many products and solutions can be seen at HandyPro’s showroom at 22500 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336.

Dallas TX Land for Data Center Expansion

Mar 21, 2024 | Books, Business

Strategic TX Land Offering in DFW Metroplex Texas: Ideal for Data Center and Crypto Mining Development

Data Center Land For Sale TX, Dallas Texas

Data Center Land For Sale TX, Dallas Texas

DALLAS – March 18, 2024 – PRLog — Roxanne Marquis, a Dallas Texas broker and founder of 8888CRE.com, and a pivotal figure in the commercial real estate investment landscape, today announced the availability of a prime land parcel within the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, Texas, specifically primed for data center development. This significant land offering, ranging from 65 to 283.89 acres, is poised to cater to the robust needs of data center and crypto mining operations, as well as the high-demand operations in cloud computing and AI infrastructure.

Land Highlights:
Location: Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, TX, the property affords seamless connectivity, being within an hour’s reach of DFW Airport.

Power Potential: The site currently harnesses a substantial 5MW of power, with an expansion blueprint to exceed 100 Megawatts (MW), pending ONCOR’s approval. A prospective 50 MW augmentation is on the horizon with the construction of a new substation in the vicinity. The potential for 300 MW is currently being explored through ONCOR and should be known by May 30, 2024. Oncor Electric is also phasing out the North Cleburne Substation and has begun the process of placing an easement to construct a new substation on the subject property itself, which will further enhance the site’s power capacity.

Strategic Advantages: The land is a powerhouse of potential, offering vast power capacity and redundancy, critical for data center development and crypto mining enterprises that demand an uninterrupted power supply. This Multi-substation plan establishes the site as a definitive choice for high-scale, power-intensive projects such as major data centers, ensuring scalability and energy redundancy.

Zoning: The zoning is conducive to development, with 112.5 acres earmarked for industrial use and 171.4 acres for interim holding, streamlining the path for future construction in line with municipal guidelines.

A Pivotal Development Opportunity for Data Center Infrastructure:

This land offering emerges as a strategic investment for those seeking to capitalize on the data center market’s expansion. With its robust power capabilities, strategic positioning, and development-ready zoning, the property stands as an ideal candidate for data center and crypto mining operations that prioritize reliability and growth potential. Additionally, the property is strategically positioned for cloud computing land acquisition and offers the necessary infrastructure for developing future-ready AI platforms.

About Roxanne Marquis:

Roxanne Marquis, the visionary behind 8888CRE.com, brings over two decades of experience to the commercial real estate investment sector. Her strategic acumen and results-oriented approach have solidified her status as a trusted authority and power broker in the field, specializing in international partnerships for property acquisition and financing.

For More Information:

Roxanne Marquis

Founder, 8888CRE.com and winwincre.com

Dallas Fort Worth, Texas

Email: rm@8888cre.com

Texas Real Estate Broker License 0688184

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HandyPro of Central Jersey Offers Tips and Top Home Modifications for Safely Aging At Home

Mar 21, 2024 | Books, Business

JACKSON, N.J. – March 18, 2024 – PRLog — Trends show most older adults want to stay in their homes as they age. An AARP Study shows 77 percent of adults 50 and older want to remain in their homes long-term.

Aging at home makes financial and emotional sense for many. For some with disabilities or who are aging, the best solution is an assisted living facility. Assisted living comes at a cost. Genworth Financials’ Cost of Care Survey reveals the average monthly cost of an assisted living facility is $4,500. In New Jersey, those costs are higher, averaging $6,650 monthly. Aging-in-place allows individuals to stay in the communities they know and love and could be a better financial alternative for many on fixed incomes.

Most homeowners don’t know their home can be modified, allowing them to age in place and maintain independence.  A professional can easily execute many modifications to create a safe and comfortable place to live. HandyPro is a CAPS (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist) and CHAMP (Certified Home Assessment and Modification Professional) contractor.  These certifications ensure that contractors have the essential skills to execute proper home modifications for aging-in-place and for people with disabilities.

“Often we find the cost to upgrade a house to make it more suitable for a senior to age in place is less or the same cost of one or two years long-term assisted living,” said Alan Gamble, owner of HandyPro, Central New Jersey.

Based on HandyPro’s decades of experience, many seniors make the following home modifications to allow them to safely and comfortably age in place:

  • Modifying bathrooms with grab bars and no step showers
  • Improve accessibility to the outside with wheelchair ramps, handrails, and vertical platform lifts
  • Replace old floors or tile with slip-resistant flooring
  • Renovating the house for “first-floor living” by creating a new bedroom and/or bathroom on the first floor
  • Adding wheelchair-friendly vanity cabinets
  • Installing a stairlift for those who want multi-floor living
  • Installing a vertical platform lift if there is not enough space for a wheelchair ramp
  • Adding smart lighting and walker steps

“The majority of homes we see are not appropriate for aging seniors. They have safety and mobility issues that need to be addressed. Who you hire to install these modifications is equally important. Improperly installed modifications can cause additional safety and mobility issues, which can be avoided by hiring a company like HandyPro that is certified and trained,” added Gamble.

HandyPro has experienced professionals who can provide assessments, installations, and ongoing customer service support for any installation or remodel. For more information on HandyPro’s aging-in-place services, visit https://www.handypro.com/locations/central-new-jersey.

Since 1996, HandyPro has provided home modification and handyman services in Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington, DC. HandyPro of Central New Jersey is licensed by the state of New Jersey.

Global Apparel Manufacturer Receives $25 Million in New Markets Tax Credits for Facility Expansion

Mar 21, 2024 | Books, Business

Komar's Distribution Facility in Ellabell, GA

Komar’s Distribution Facility in Ellabell, GA

LOS ANGELES – March 18, 2024 – PRLog — National New Markets Fund (“NNMF”), an affiliate of Los Angeles, CA-based SDS Capital Group, and the TD Community Development Corporation (“TDCDC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of TD Bank, N.A., together have invested $25 million in New Market Tax Credit (“NMTC”)allocation into Charles Komar & Sons, Inc. (“Komar”) distribution center expansion in Ellabell, GA. The cumulative local employment impact of Komar’s new plant is substantial, creating an estimated 300 full-time jobs.

Komar is a 50% women-owned apparel manufacturer and distributor that works with more than 100 owned, licensed, and private label brands to produce 110 million garments annually. NNMF’s $15 million allocation, coupled with TDCDC’s $10 million allocation, will fund the equipment at Komar’s new 765,000 SF e-commerce and distribution center in Ellabell, GA.

The investments utilize capital from the NMTC program administered by the U.S. Treasury Department. Investment groups, such as NNMF and TDCDC, compete annually to receive NMTC awards. These selected allocatees sell the tax credits to institutional investors, using the proceeds to invest in projects benefiting low-income communities – such as Komar’s new plant.

“The New Markets Tax Credit program was critical to our ability to fund this new manufacturing and distribution site,” said Komar Chief Financial Officer, Harry Gaffney. “Thanks to these NMTC allocatees, we are bringing hundreds of quality, full-time jobs into our Savannah community.”

“The economic benefit from Komar’s creation of this new plant is immense,” said Deborah La Franchi, CEO, National New Markets Fund. “Not only is this a women-owned company—a rarity in the industry – but 300 new, quality jobs will be created with most positions not requiring any advanced degree.”

Komar received the NNMF allocation as part of a complex $25 million NMTC financing package. TD Bank is the investor purchasing the NMTCs from each of the participating NMTC allocatees: NNMF and TDCDC.

“We are proud to support Komar’s strategic expansion into Bryan County,” said Michael Cooper, President of TDCDC. “At TD, we’re committed to fostering economic development via projects that create quality and accessible jobs, and Komar, a third-generation family-owned business, is well-positioned to deliver on this shared commitment.”

About National New Markets Fund

National New Markets Fund, LLC

, founded in 2005, has invested $752 million (51 investments) of its New Markets Tax Credit allocation into projects located in the Great Lakes region and the

Deep South. Each investment has provided critical community services or quality jobs to high-distress communities – such as hospitals, charter schools, and food banks, as well as job-creating manufacturing expansions. In 2013, NNMF narrowed its focus to invest only in manufacturing and food-processing companies (26 companies total). This more focused strategy centers on creating quality jobs for the local residents of these distressed communities – both rural and urban. SDS Capital Group, (http://www.sds.capital/) the parent of NNMF, is a pioneer and national leader in impact investing. SDS’s founder, Deborah La Franchi, launched SDS in 2001 with a vision of creating a platform of impact funds that would attract and engage the private-sector in the battle against poverty. Today, SDS’s platform includes five distinct impact fund strategies ($1.3 billion current asset under management; additional $1.1 billion exited), with its direct investments having helped support the creation of over 25,000 jobs and over 6,500 low-income or permanent supportive housing units throughout the US.

Contact
Bruce Beck
DB&R Marketing Communications, Inc
***@dbrpr.com

HandyPro of Metro DC Offers Tips and Top Home Modifications for Safely Aging At Home

Mar 21, 2024 | Books, Business

BETHESDA, MD, D.C. – March 18, 2024 – PRLog — Trends show most older adults want to stay in their homes as they age. An AARP Study shows 77 percent of adults 50 and older want to remain in their homes long-term.

Aging at home makes financial and emotional sense for many. For some with disabilities or who are aging, the best solution is an assisted living facility. Assisted living comes at a cost. Genworth Financials’ Cost of Care Survey reveals the average monthly cost of an assisted living facility is $4,500. In Metro DC, those costs are higher, averaging $6,000 monthly. Aging-in-place allows individuals to stay in the communities they know and love and could be a better financial alternative for many on fixed incomes.

Most homeowners don’t know their homes can be modified, allowing them to age in place and maintain independence.  A professional can easily execute many modifications to create a safe and comfortable place to live. HandyPro is a CAPS (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist) and CHAMP (Certified Home Assessment and Modification Professional) contractor.  These certifications ensure that contractors have the essential skills to execute proper home modifications for aging-in-place and for people with disabilities.  HandyPro of Washington DC has an on-staff occupational therapist to help with project design and an engineer overseeing all projects.

“Often, we find the cost to upgrade a house to make it more suitable for a senior to age-in-place is less or the same as the cost of long-term assisted living,” said Ali Soltani, owner of HandyPro of Washington, DC.

Based on HandyPro’s decades of experience, many seniors make the following home modifications to allow them to safely and comfortably age in place:

  • Modifying bathrooms with grab bars, enlarging and no step showers
  • Improve accessibility to the outside with wheelchair ramps, handrails, exterior stair lifts, automatic door openers, and vertical platform lifts
  • Replace old floors or tile with slip-resistant, wheelchair-friendly flooring
  • Renovations for “first-floor living” by creating a new first-floor bedroom and/or bathroom
  • Widening doorways and adding smart lighting
  • Adding wheelchair-friendly vanities, cabinets, or countertops
  • Installing a stair lift for multi-floor living
  • Install Durable medical equipment, such as a shower chair or bench
  • Install overhead ceiling lifts for safer repositioning or transfers, reducing injuries to caregivers or persons with mobility challenges

“The majority of homes we see are not appropriate for aging seniors. They have safety and mobility issues that need to be addressed. Who you hire to install these modifications is equally important. Improperly installed modifications can cause additional safety and mobility issues, which can be avoided by hiring a company like HandyPro that is certified and trained,” added Soltani.

HandyPro has experienced professionals who can provide assessments, installations, and ongoing customer service support for any installation or remodel. For more information on HandyPro’s aging-in-place services, visit https://www.handypro.com/locations/washington-dc.

Since 1996, HandyPro has provided home modification and handyman services in Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington, DC. HandyPro of Washington DC is a Maryland, Virginia, and DC licensed remodeler.

Contact
Adrienne Lenhoff on behalf of HandyPro of Washington DC
***@buzzphoria.com

Live Courageously Podcast Show with Host John Duffy and Motivation Guru Todd Speciale

Mar 20, 2024 | Books, Business

John Duffy and Todd Speciale

John Duffy and Todd Speciale

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – March 19, 2024 – PRLog — “Live Courageously” Podcast Show  with John Duffy is a show for our time where fear and courage are battling it out in our lives. The Podcast show brings on a wide range of guests who are friends of the host who have lived courageous lives in the face of many types of adversity.

The show  EP # 70 will air Sunday Mar 24th @ 3 pm PST on John Duffy’s Facebook Page.

Contact Info: https://linktr.ee/livecourageously

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duffysquareproductions/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/duffysquare

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os8ZRfgbTeI

and listen to it on Spotify, Audible, Google Music and more…

On Mar 24th  John’s guest will be Todd Speciale

Todd Speciale is recognized as a motivational guru, along with being an integrity-based authentic leader promoting real change who has built record breaking sales and leadership teams that have yielded record breaking outcomes!

He’s the CEO and Founder of Make Sales Great Again. MSGA teaches business, sales, and leadership to the masses including CEO’s of major Fortune 500 companies and has helped generate over $800 million in revenue for the companies he’s served. He’s also the CSO (Chief Sales Officer) of Apex Roofing and Restoration a $140 million company growing insanely fast nationwide.

Having been nicknamed “The Culture Creator”, going into major corporations with huge teams and completely transforming they way they work with one another, combined with a doctorate in street education to having held multiple C-Level roles, you get the worlds most sought after business leader.

He’s a 3x best selling author with his third book, his masterpiece, called “The Ultimate Sales Bible” just hit the shelves in Barnes and Noble globally in March of 2024.

He has spoken on stages with names like Ashton Kutcher, Jack Canfield, Danelle Delgado, Tai Lopez, Tom Bilyeu, Jason Sisneros, Sean Whalen, Les Brown, Hank Steinbrenner, and many more.

John Duffy the creator and moderator of “Live Courageously” has produced over 50 + films in his film career. John grew up in the South Bronx dropping out of high school at 15. . After many journeys, John has made his way as a  counselor, producer, professor, and motivational speaker. John has recently produced the feature film, Left Behind, with Kevin Sorbo. John  was  an adjunct professor at two universities including the Art Center in Pasadena. John has also worked in the personal development industry with Tony Robbins as his mentor.He produced a weekly live show on Facebook for two years covering transformational material. On February 20th, 2022 John introduced his new podcast, “Live Courageously”, He has produced 57 podcast shows to date.

John has also written two memoirs, Black Irish – Not Your Average White Boy and Mao to Reagan – A Born Again American. Both are currently being shopped to publishers.