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American-Statesman – May 3rd, 2013 A Houston-based developer is planning a mixed-use development on a 2-acre site in the Rainey Street area that will include 250 apartment units, according to published reports. The project, being led by the Dinerstein Companies, will include 250,000 square feet on more than 2 acres bounded by Rainey and Driskill [...]
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Most in US want to continue to own or plan on buying a house PRINCETON, NJ — Americans’ dream of owning a home is alive and well, evidenced by the fact that most Americans own a home and plan to continue to do so (56%), or don’t own a home but plan on buying one [...]
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Winter weather can damage a house in big ways and in small ways. From animals nesting in vents, to leaves that have accumulated in the gutter, to moisture that can accumulate around a house’s foundation, there is a lot to check for when the weather turns warm. This list of home maintenance tasks to perform [...]
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Planning to tackle some home remodeling projects? Before you get out your tool belt, you may want to do some prep work. Why? Because doing your pre-project homework will help you avoid any slip-ups down the line, says Aaron Gordon, a licensed contractor in San Francisco, Calif., and owner of Aaron Gordon Construction, Inc. [...]
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There is more to replacing windows than choosing the glass and the frame. Existing openings may need to be changed to accommodate new windows. Energy efficiency upgrades or stricter building codes may dictate which models you can choose from. Additional expenses required for carpentry may also determine whether you go with custom or standard [...]
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Ten percent doesn’t sound like much… that is, until a contractor is advising you to add it on to the four- or five-digit price of your remodeling project. The reality of remodeling is that there are many unexpected costs you may never see coming. “We usually recommend people add 10 to 20 percent onto the [...]
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The McMansion generation is in downsizing mode. Millions of Americans age 50 and older are looking around their spacious homes and are deciding they don’t need all that room anymore. The kids are gone, maybe a spouse, too. And they could really use the money from a sale to bulk up their retirement funds. But [...]
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Home prices will continue to rise, anywhere from 5 to 7 percent in 2013 from 2012. These prices will be driven by continued competition among investors in the distressed market, as well as a return to the market of organic move-up buyers. A lack of supply in some local markets could push prices there even [...]
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It can be a very overwhelming feeling when choosing a new contractor. Whether it is a simple kitchen or bathroom remodel, or even finding a builder to build your new home from scratch, here are five things you have to consider when choosing your new contractor. 1) Interview Several Contractors before choosing – Too many [...]
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The Four Seasons Austin Hotel originally opened in 1986, and has since then been a very important part of the Austin social scene. Ardent Residential, a local Austin based development company, purchased the land next to the Four Seasons Hotel and subsequently was able to partner up with them to create the Four Seasons Residences [...]
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