Energy efficient technology in real estate has evolved from an innovative trend to a must-have feature. In both residential and commercial development, energy-saving initiatives raise property values and prioritize a focus on the future. Residential The National Association of Home Builders conducted a survey on the needs...
While renters are eager to see smart technology incorporated into multifamily design, many home owners just want to get back to the basics. According to a recent report released by the National Association of Home Builders, homebuyers want less fancy features and more function. Laundry Rooms It...
Temperatures across America reached record lows last week. During the kind of brutal conditions that have marred winter 2019, homebuilders have to strategize the safest, most cost-efficient way to build new housing. Safety must be the number one priority on any project. Construction workers need adequate...
As I was traversing the dozens of stores and restaurants in Ponce City Market, a thought crossed my mind. “Isn’t this basically a mall?” The decline of shopping malls in America is nothing new, but I’ve found myself fascinated by their epic demise when mixed-use...
When you think of how wood is used in real estate, you probably imagine a quaint log cabin or a suburban neighborhood home. Residential wood construction is still alive and well but commercial real estate developers have also begun incorporating wood into their mixed-use projects....
Downsizing isn’t just for retirees and empty nesters anymore. Environmental, economic, and social factors are motivating many people to try out a condensed way of living that redefines the traditional home. The tiny house movement has found traction across generations and it’s clear these mini...
If you heard a local building in your city was going to be demolished, you would probably expect to see massive wrecking crews, explosives, jackhammers, and the like. You might even see delayed traffic, walled off sidewalks and tons of dust and debris. This process...
The world is going green. Now more than ever, people value environmentally-friendly and energy efficient lifestyles. Some have taken individual ecological responsibility to the next level, collaborating with like-minded peers and creating their own sustainable living communities. They grow their own food, produce their own...
Imagine making a cross-country move to a place you’ve never been with no friends or family in town. It’d be incredibly difficult to spend a Saturday morning touring new apartments when you have to hop on a flight, check into a hotel, and then say...
If you’ve lived in Atlanta for any period of time, you’re undoubtedly familiar with urban sprawl. Since the city began to boom in the early 90s, the ‘Metro Atlanta Area’ has rapidly expanded to include 30 counties and encompass an area that is comparable in...