Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Zeus Mortgage CEO, Steven Kaufman, Named "40 Under 40" by Houston Business Journal

For immediate release
 
Houston Business Journal Names Zeus Mortgage CEO 2013 “40 Under 40” Nominee

The fifth annual “40 Under 40” list honors Houston business executives who contribute to their companies, industries and community in an inspiring way


Houston, TX. – Oct. 29, 2013 – Zeus Mortgage, a leading mortgage lender, today announced the Houston Business Journal has selected Steven Kaufman, CEO of Zeus Mortgage, as one of its “40 Under 40” honorees in its annual listing.  The business journal’s “40 Under 40” class are comprised of various business leaders working towards a better future for the community of Houston through their business enterprises and philanthropic efforts.

Steven Kaufman has achieved top production within today’s housing market, coordinating more than $1 billion in real estate financing for companies including American Express, Hewlett Packard and Exxon Mobil.  Admired by customers and competitors throughout the Houston community, Kaufman remains an active member with various grassroots organizations, and is committed to maintaining resilient team synergy within his Houston-based organization.
                                                                                
“To share this recognition with the other nominees is a true honor in itself,” stated Steven Kaufman, president, Zeus Mortgage. “Houston is comprised of people who are passionate about their careers, philanthropies, and truly making an impact on society.  I feel so fortunate to be a member of such an admirable community and will continue to do my part in keeping the Houston spirit alive for generations to come.”

The Houston Business Journal will profile the Class of 2013 in a special section on November 1, 2013, available in print and to digital subscribers.  In addition, the “40 Under 40” nominees will be honored at a cocktail party on October 30, 2013, from 4:30 to 7 pm at the Houston Zoo.

More information about the 2013 “40 Under 40” list can be found by visiting HoustonBusinessJournal.com.  Additional information about Zeus Mortgage can be found directly at AskZeus.com.


About Zeus Mortgage
Zeus Mortgage is widely known as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States, and is comprised of a team of world-class experts who are skilled at providing up-to-the-minute market information, offering valuable knowledge and insight to their customers.  With proactive communication and enthusiastic service, Zeus Mortgage delivers unsurpassed value to their customers, while making the mortgage process simple and smooth.  For more information about Zeus Mortgage please visit ASKZEUS.COM or call 800-ASK-ZEUS.



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Press Contact:
Steven Kaufman
Zeus Mortgage
713-275-9387
pr@askzeus.com

Thursday, August 1, 2013

The Coolest Guy in Houston! -Steven Kaufman

"Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages...

Introducing these amazingly cool and awesome "mortgage socks" cuz we are kicking butt in the mortgage world!  
Yes, we did!!!!



The Coolest Guy in Houston

The Coolest Rabbi in Houston - Rabbi Yossi Zaklikofsky

Who is the coolest Rabbi in Houston, Texas?

You've heard of the man, the myth, the legend.... it's none other than Rabbi Yossi Zaklikofsky the amazing leader of the Shul of Bellaire.  This Detroit born Super Jew is taking over the Jewish and Chabad scene.  From his innovative outreach strategies to his impactful messages, this guy is the man when it comes to spreading and teaching Judaism.  What's more, he's able to get the message out to Jews and gentiles alike.  His awesomely amazing wife might be the strength behind the success so let's not leave out this amazing woman.  Esty Zaklikofsky is the woman behind the man.  

In closing, if you haven't met the coolest rabbi in Houston, Texas then you are missing out!  You have to meet this man, to see for yourself, what all the hype is about.

See him online at this link or go see him live in person!  http://www.jewishbellaire.com/ 

~Shalom


Monday, July 29, 2013

Steven Kaufman, President of Houston's Zeus Mortgage, Houston's Premier Mortgage Lender

Steven Kaufman, CPA, MsEDE is a principal in Zeus Mortgage where he has coordinated over a billion dollars in real estate financing for companies like American Express, Hewlett Packard, and Exxon Mobil. Zeus Mortgage is the 37th fastest growing private financial service firms in the US according to Inc. Magazine. Steven is frequently interviewed by local and national news organizations like FOX, ABC, CBS, CNN, and Bloomberg on the current financial markets. Steven has personally acquired dozens of investment properties and has been involved in several large real estate projects. Steven completed the Strategic Marketing Management Program at Harvard Business School and has a Masters Degree in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship from the University of Houston. His unparalleled finance experience has made him the leading expert on mortgages and real estate financing. Steven's enthusiasm, energy, and insight provide a unique experience during his interviews and presentations. 

Steven has been a regular speaker for the University of Houston and various Chambers of Commerce. He has conducted several workshops for The Realty Investment Club of Houston (RICH), Lifestyles Unlimited, Southeast Texas Realty Investment Club, Clear Lake Investment Club, Alamo Investment Club, and The Texas City Investment Club. 

Steven is the author of the Financing Matters column of The Realty Investment Club of Houston's “EnRICHer” and the Jacksonville Real Estate Association's “Investor Insights”. 

A 1999 inductee into the business honorary Beta Gamma Sigma. A 2002 inductee into Who's Who in the United States, 2010 inductee into Who's Who for Executives, a 2006 National Leadership Award recipient, and a 2006 Honorary Chairman of the Business Advisory Council of the National Republican Congressional Committee. Steven is a 2007 recipient of the Business Leader of the Year Award by the NRCC.  Steven has sat as an officer of The RICH Club (The Realty Investment Club of Houston) Board of Directors since 2004, has been a Director for the Greater Houston Association of Mortgage Professionals, and sits on the Dean's Advisory Council for the University of Houston School of Business. National Mortgage Professional Magazine recently ranked Steven as one of the "Top 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals in the United States". Steven is co-author of the nationally acclaimed bestselling book “Off the Coast of Zanzibar”, he is a 5 time state bench press record holder, 2010 World Bench Press Champion, and 2011 and 2012 World Bench Press Champion Runner-up. Steven is a co-founder and current President of The Fanatical Change Foundation, and he is the Houston Astros August 2012 Hometown Hero. 


Steven can be reached at 800-ASK-ZEUS (275-9387) or log-on to WWW.ASKZEUS.COM.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Becoming a Man! - If... by Rudyard Kipling

Perhaps, the greatest motivating poem in the world!

If—
    If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or being lied about, don't deal in lies,
Or being hated, don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise;

If you can dream—and not make dreams your master;
If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with triumph and disaster
And treat those two imposters just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools;

If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breath a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on";

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch;
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you;
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And—which is more—you'll be a Man my son!

   
Rudyard Kipling


Source: A Choice of Kipling's Verse (1943)

Courtesy of The Baldest Guy in Houston

Zeus Mortgage – Houston, Texas

How to make 1900% on your money in real estate?

How to make 1900% on your money in real estate?

Get a cost segregation study on your commercial property in Houston, Texas or anywhere the IRS has jurisdiction.

You can write off the value of the building.

You can write off the value of the disposed assets that were included in the original purchase price of the building.

You can write off the actual value of any improvements based on the engineers estimate of the life of the asset.

In short, you're missing out on depreciation that the IRS and wealthy commercial investors are doing that we are not.

Most people will poo-poo the upfront investment for the cost segregation study but that's only because they don't have a grasp of the savings.  You invest 10k and get 70k in tax savings the first year and about 155k over the next 4 years.

I know, I know, the 10k isn't something most investors will pay and these can run much more expensive, but its tax savings for investors who prefer to save or invest their money versus paying it their uncle (Sam).

Great luck!

Steven

The Baldest Guy in Houston

(For more information about Cost Segregation Services then call Dave Smith at 512-876-3650)

Friday, July 12, 2013

Careful What You Ask For!

A strapping young man is picking up a nice looking cougar at the bar. As she explains all her wild sexual experiences he can't resist in asking how old she is. She hesitantly says, "I'm only 62". The man was impressed by her good looks and wild past. He promptly asked, "since you're so wild, have you ever had any mother-daughter relationships" (wink-wink)... Knowing her daughter must be more beautiful and sexy then she was, they quickly closed the bar tab and headed to her place. With him full of anticipation, and just behind her, she opened the front door of her apartment and shouted "MOM, are you home".

Sunday, March 31, 2013

You Might be a Powerlifter if!


You Might be a Powerlifter if…

If you can't count above 5 but can multiply by 45 in your head.........You might be a Powerlifter.

If you think Babypowder on your thighs and chalk on your hands looks cool... You might be a Powerlifter.

If whenever a friend is moving you are the first person they call for help…. You might be a Powerlifter.

If you hear people in the gym talking about someone who looks “very cut” means that there has been a terrible accident…. You might be a Powerlifter.

If most people in the gym don’t like you…. You might be a Powerlifter.

If the word "gear" refers to squat suits, bench shirts, wraps, belts, suit slippers, salts and chalk, not steroids…. You might be a Powerlifter.

If you inhale ammonia instead of using it for cleaning…. You might be a Powerlifter.

If the amount of weight you lift is more important than how cleanly shaven your legs are or how dark your tan is…. You might be a Powerlifter.

If you work at a desk all day and you still have 1/2 inch thick calluses on your hands. …. You might be a Powerlifter.

If the gym owner kicks you out for bending yet another bar while squatting…. You might be a Powerlifter.

If you check squat depth when using the john…. You might be a Powerlifter.

If the doctor tells you that you need more iron in your diet so you throw in an extra set of lock-outs…. You might be a Powerlifter.

If you use a 1 kg plate as a paper-weight on your desk at work…. You might be a Powerlifter.

If you have baby powder in your gym bag…. You might be a Powerlifter.

If it takes 5 seconds for your spirit to re-enter your body after squatting…. You might be a Powerlifter.

If you use the handicap stall for the handrails after your leg day…. You might be a Powerlifter.

If you think of helping your neighbors move their piano as "a set".....You might be a powerlifter…. You might be a Powerlifter.

If you drop something, and go into a sumo stance to pick it up…. You might be a Powerlifter.

If you dismount the toilet like doing box squats (to perfect that explosive power) …. You might be a Powerlifter.

If you get accused by bodybuilders or crossfitters of taking steroids because you're stronger than they are…. You might be a Powerlifter.


The Big Steve Kaufman (The Baldest Guy in Houston)