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Opinion: More financing options for ADUs are needed

Housing Wire

In the ongoing struggle for attainable housing, one positive development has been the increased availability of funding options for homeowners seeking to incorporate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) into their properties. Draw structures for loans supporting new construction of ADUs, especially for prefab, are still “clunky.”

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How to Use Virtual Renovation to Renovate a Home

Realty Biz

In recent years, virtual renovation has emerged as a groundbreaking tool that allows homeowners, designers, and contractors to visualize and plan home renovation projects in a virtual space. It combines the benefits of cutting-edge technology with practical application in home remodeling and construction.

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The Strategy Behind the Success of One of NYC’s Most Active Office Developers

Propmodo

million square feet of office space is under construction or renovation in Manhattan, the lowest amount in 8 years, according to JLL. But amid this gloomy outlook, one development firm in the city is contrasting the negative view of the office and finding ways to get offices designed, financed, and completed. Less than 7.2

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The Chemosphere House and 6 other striking John Lautner-designed homes

Fancy Pants Homes

You don’t have to be an architecture buff to recognize a house designed by John Lautner. Yet their designs couldn’t be more different. In the 1930s, Lautner made the move to California, where he kickstarted an extremely prolific career, designing more than 50 properties. Close-up of the Chemosphere House.

Design 98
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How fix’n’flip loans could help expand housing inventory

Housing Wire

“The average home age in the United States is about 40 years old, so there’s a huge stock of homes that need to be renovated.”. Given the rising price of lumber and other construction costs, renovations may sound impractical. A fix’n’flip loan is designed to cover the costs of purchasing a home and renovating it.

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7 Smart Ways To Lower the Cost of Buying a New-Construction Home

Realtor.com

Many homebuyers may find the added expense of new construction well worth it, due to the money they stand to save on renovations and repairs that might crop up in an older home. But homebuyers should also know that they can lower the costs of new construction right when they make the purchase through some smart negotiation tactics.

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Interior designers help clients find homes with potential

Realty Biz

Some picky home buyers have started bringing along an interior designer to view the homes they’re interested in, so they can get feedback on how the property might be renovated to better suit their design tastes. He said good interior designers can give buyers a much better idea of how a space could be renovated.

Design 109