Dennis McFadden, a consulting architect at the University of California Santa Barbara, resigned, calling the dorm plans a “social and psychological experiment."
by Daniel Houston Nov 02
A deep integration with nature, more space and high-end smart home features are just some of the things luxury buyers will demand in their future homes.
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 25
A buyer protected by an LLC paid $40.83 million for a 112th street apartment in the world's tallest condo building.
Virtual home staging and image enhancement marketing continue to become powerful tools for listing agents. VSH Media's mobile app offers agents an good, affordable option but charges more for faster turnaround.
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 10
A new app called Plunk, with a reputable pedigree of industry knowledge behind it, has launched to help homeowners better evaluate the return on home improvement.
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 30
The company also announced it has opened a second factory in Ontario, California, and is working on a third factory, which will be its first automated facility, capable of building homes 20 to 50 percent faster than traditional methods.
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 03
Labor shortages, regulatory costs and high costs of materials continued to dampen builder confidence, but strong buyer demand helped moderately temper those challenges in July, according to a new report.
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 21
Lumber prices remain high, but builders say a host of factors prevents them from switching to other materials.
by Daniel Houston Jul 12
Plus, photos taken just days before the collapse show cracked concrete and corroded rebar in the building's garage.
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 29
Construction startups have raised $1.5 billion since the start of this year as builders rush to address the shortage, according to Crunchbase.
by Daniel Houston Jun 09
While many of us still associate log cabins with going off the grid, the modern reality is often much more luxurious and expensive.
Most houses in the U.S. are built on foundations below grade, but agents should be educated on all types of foundations, including slabs, to be able to answer any buyer questions. Let's break down what a slab foundation is and why it can be a smart choice.
by Gerard Splendore May 31