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Master planned communities post strong new home sales numbers in 2023

Housing Wire

“Master-planned communities continue to attract buyers and outperform the overall new home market by offering a lifestyle, which elevates and links a collection of neighborhoods,” Ken Pearlman, managing principal at John Burns Research & Consulting, said in a statement.

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Outdoor Workspace To Take Center Stage at Downtown Los Angeles Office Project

Propmodo

in Downtown Los Angeles’ Arts District, developer Skanska USA has partnered with architecture firm Perkins + Will to create functioning outdoor workspaces, which appear destined to become the norm in post-pandemic office design. It’s outdoor workspace, and at the proposed 15-story office project at 1811 Sacramento St.

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Pet-Friendly Fabrics With Durable Designs That Don’t Compromise Style

Realtor.com

Getty Images You don’t have to compromise on luxury to incorporate your pets into living room designs. Luxury living now means we can enjoy our pets and at the same time enjoy our luxurious homes,” said New York City-based interior designer Amy Lau of Amy Lau Design. Designate pet-friendly areas with design.

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Priceless Home Decor: 12 Design Decisions Worth the Investment

Redfin

And when it comes to home decor, making the right design decisions can truly transform a living space. A sturdy sofa Investing in a quality living room sofa is critical when designing your home. Avoid filler items that don’t have a use in your layout,” says Talita Mathias, Design Manager with Basile Studio.

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What is Amortization? How Your Monthly Payment Breaks Down Over Time

Realty Biz

Your payment goes to principal and interest each month following an amortization schedule. A monthly mortgage payment includes principal, interest, and other fees such as property tax and private mortgage insurance (PMI). But you own a higher percentage of your house as time passes and the amount you owe on the principal shrinks.

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How To Design Your Dream Home: Tips To Bring a Blueprint to Life

Realtor.com

andresr / Getty Images When you design your own home from the ground up, the sky’s the limit when it comes to design. In this final installment of our Guide To Building Your Own Home , we’ll help you focus on the joys—and potential pitfalls—of designing your space. Where to get home design inspiration.

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With the Origence Mortgage Platform, lenders can adapt their lending experience to meet borrowers’ needs

Housing Wire

Origence designed its platform with the ability to continually transform and stand the test of time. Origence’s goal is to keep borrowers connected at every stage of the origination process. Andrew Weiss, Vice Principal of Platform Strategy. Weiss has more than 30 years of experience in mortgage and consumer lending business.

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