The Pangea team recently completed additional site improvements in preparation for the Estates at Palmer Creek in Columbia, IL.  Activities performed included the removal of the vacant former rental house, excavation of abandoned utilities, site landscaping and seeding.  The corner lot where the former rental house was located has now been affectionately labeled “Pangea Park” by the local populace and the Pangea team who will utilize the area for its future home sales office.  Many thanks again to all those who assisted in the effort to the improve and beautify the Quarry, Palmer and Rueck road corridor(s) and to make the entrance to the Estates at Palmer Creek an even more inviting place.  Happy Spring 2012!!!

Sean Goding, President  

The recent heat wave should have many homeowners thinking about the next electric bill, but what about the long term? The Home Energy Saver online service is designed to help consumers identify the best ways to save energy in their homes and find the resources to make the savings happen. You can put in some regional info or get engaged by adding home-specific info. Click here and start saving today! ( http://hes.lbl.gov/consumer  ).

Green Product Review #2:  Black & Decker’s Thermal Leak Detector helps reduce energy costs by finding energy leaks in your home. You’ll instantly identify problem areas around drafty windows and doors, and uncover hidden leaks and insulation “soft spots” around electrical outlets, recessed lights, and along floor molding.  Shine the light on the wall and set the reference temperature. Reference temperature shows surface deviation from reference temp. Move the light around your house. When the temp changes by 1, 5 or 10 degrees F (user adjustable), the light will change to red or blue to indicate a hot or cold spot. Energy Star states that plugging the leaks and drafts in your home can save up to 20% off your heating and cooling energy costs.  Pretty impressive!!!

Sean Goding, President

Simple and relatively inexpensive ways currently exist for one to take advantage of the many scientific advances being made in “green” technology.  This is great news for the residential real estate owner and potential home-buyer’s bottom line. As there is an ever-increasing amount of new “green” products appearing on the market each month, the Pangea Team has decided to highlight a few (existing or upcoming) on a bi-weekly basis.  Enjoy!

Green Product Review #1:  What $50 investment can you make that can possibly pay you back in one month? Simple, investigate a programmable thermostat!  A programmable thermostat can save you money on your utility bill – up to 30%, if used as directed. You set it up to adjust the desired temperature when you are away from home or asleep – when you don’t necessarily need optimum comfort – and your heater or air conditioner equipment runs less.  Plus, your heating or cooling comes back to a comfort level automatically when you come home or wake up. In addition, many of these units carry the EPA’s EnergyStar® rating and are designed to be very easy to use.

Sean Goding, President

Pangea is pleased to announce its membership in the South Side Investment Club.  The SSIC is a St. Louis based real estate development and investment “club” that meets on the second Thursday of each month.  The group brings together various industry professionals and disciplines to discuss real estate trends, ideas and ways to increase client traffic.  Pangea Development looks forward to networking with SSIC members and being a part of this dynamic group.

Sean Goding, President

I want to thank Pangea’s VP, Terry Bordeleau, for a great birthday luncheon recently.  Paul Henckler, President of Trumpet Homes, was in attendance and a great time was had by all.  Here’s to a great 2011.

Sean Goding, President

Greetings,

Please join Pangea on Tuesday, July 13^th for an informative webinar on Self Directed IRA’s.  This a great opportunity to learn more about this important real estate investment tool and also a great time to invest in Pangea.  All the particulars on the webinar may be found below.  Please take a moment to register at www.newdirectionira.com. 

Self-Directed IRAs – Invest in What You Know          07/13/2010   11:00am-11:45am MDT 

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This FREE online seminar discusses the truly self-directed IRA, including the Real Estate IRA. Learn how to invest in Real Estate, Private Placements, LLCs and more with your retirement money. Important tips for preserving IRS permitted tax savings with these investments.

Contact Name: Entrust New Direction                               
Contact Phone: (303)546-7930                                     
Contact Email: events@ndira.com             

With Thanks,

Sean Goding, President

Both Terry and I recently hit the road to promote Pangea’s real estate development efforts in the St. Louis Metro East market.  Terry was in Chicago to attend the recent Building Green Chicago Conference & Expo.  Over 300 real estate, construction, design, education, government and other professionals committed to sustainable initiatives were in attendance from the city and the private sector to discuss the state of green design in Chicago.  

I spent time in our great state’s capitol of Springfield meeting with representatives from DCEO (the IL Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity), the state legislature and other various individuals involved in the St. Louis Metro East effort to craft a solution to the looming implementation of the new Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps.  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and U.S. Representative Jerry Costello are working hard to address this issue and formulate a way to protect those affected while addressing FEMA’s concerns.  Pangea Development believes in responsible, low-impact development in all areas and is encouraged by the tremendous local efforts of many civic and business leaders who have taken a proactive role to ensure that the voices of those in the public and private sector are heard and considered.  While in the capitol I also spent some quality time drumming up support for Pangea’s latest endeavor, The Estates at Palmer Creek, and bringing our leaders and reps up to date on Pangea’s efforts to create Metro East jobs while providing a quality built, amenity-rich residential development in Columbia, IL.

Sean Goding, President

Please join us in welcoming Allison Kieffer to the Pangea Power Team.  Allison is a “bloggin’ guru” and will be handling future posts for Pangea’s Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn pages.  Check us out, send out a shout to Allison or post to one of our blogs.  We look forward to hearing from you…..

Terry Bordeleau, Vice President

The Pangea Team recently spent a nice evening watching some great rinkside hockey compliments of the folks at Trumpet Builders & Land Services, LLC.  Trumpet is a world-class green builder based in the St. Louis area and one that Pangea is hoping to work with on future endeavors.  Jeff Day, Principal of Jeff Day Associates, Architecture & Planning, was also present for the night’s festivities and lively conversation about sustainable development and current St. Louis Metro East market challenges and opportunities.  It was good to be in the company of such talent and the Blue’s brought home a winner on top of it.  Thanks again to Paul, Jeff and Terry. 

Sean Goding, President

Happy 2010.  Spring is almost upon us in the Midwest and Pangea is looking forward to a great year.  Our Columbia, IL project, the Estates at Palmer Creek, is picking up steam rapidly and the market forecasts are encouraging.  It’s been a long winter and the Pangea Team is ready to move some dirt!!!  Stay tuned…..

Sean Goding, President

Please find the link below to an informative article on commercial lending, featuring Pangea, that appeared in last Friday’s St. Louis Business Journal.

http://stlouis.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2009/10/12/smallb1.html?surround=etf&ana=e_article&b=1255320000%5e2239661

Terry Bordeleau, Vice President

Our architect and planner for Pangea, Sarah Nurmela, visited recently from her home base in Oakland, CA.  It was great to have her in the St.Louis office and be able to spend a day together on the local St. Louis Metro East real estate development scene.  The Pangea Team toured the Rock Hill Trails development in Edwardsville, IL and afterward had a nice meet and greet with Paul Henckler, President, Trumpet Homes.  After a delightful luncheon at Pho Grand in St. Louis, the Pangea Team toured the downtown headquarters of Arcturis, a nationally acclaimed architecture, planning and interior design firm.  It was a full day of “green dreamin’” about the bright future of eco-developing, along  with some awesome  networking intro’s. Truly Pangeaotic!!!!

Sean Goding, President

Pangea Development, LLC can now be found, followed and linked to on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.  Check it out.  We look forward to connecting with you and your company!!! 

Sean Goding, President

Fresh from investment development trips to both the East and West Coast, the Pangea Team is heading out to the ballpark today to see the St. Louis Cardinals battle it out with the Milwaukee Brewers.  It is sure to be a day of relaxing, networking, and strategizing about the future.   

Many thanks for all your recent comments and feedback.  It’s Pangea!!!!!! 

Terry Bordeleau, VP

Life is good: 

• It’s been a gorgeous summer in the Midwest
• The St. Louis Metro East economy continues to improve
• The Estates at Palmer Creek is attracting strong home buyer inquiries
• Pangea’s real estate investor network continues to grow

We look foward to a great second half of 2009 and invite you to consider making your home in one of Pangea Development’s premier communities.

Sean Goding

Pangea Development is seeking qualified individuals, institutions, and professional investors to invest in real estate.  From shovel-ready projects to long-term developments, all with a focus on smart, green design, Pangea wants to work with you.  Please call us now @ 314-422-2683 or visit our website contact page. 

It’s Pangea!!!

Terry Bordeleau

Please find the link below to an excellent article on Pangea that was the lead feature in last Friday’s St. Louis Business Journal.

http://stlouis.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2009/07/06/story8.html?surround=etf

Have a great day!!

Sean Goding

The Pangea team recently installed new signage on Pangea’s Columbia, IL and Mascoutah, IL sites.  Pics of both signs can be found on the “Project’s Page” of the website.  A big thank you to our graphic design team and Sikorski Signs for all their hard work and assistance.

Terry Bordeleau

The preliminary Concept Plan for Scott Meadows will be added to our website this week. 

Sean Goding

Pangea’s latest endeavor at Scott AFB/MidAmerica will be featured in the upcoming special July 4th edition of the St. Louis Business  Journal!!!  Check it out…..

Sean Goding

Pangea Development is pleased to present its newly re-designed website.  Many thanks to the design team at AudioVu (www.audiovu.com) for all their hard work and professionalism. 

Sean Goding