San Antonio Home Sales Stay Strong Through March

The 1,700 homes sold during February provide another bellwether that the San Antonio housing market is on the upswing. Katie Burke reports in the San Antonio Business Journal that “following a February housing boom, the San Antonio Board of Realtors … Continue reading

Mid-state Georgia Residential Sales Trending Upward

Last year’s consolidation of Macon and Bibb Counties hasn’t dampened the recovery of the residential real estate markets in the area. Houston County has also been experiencing a market resurgence. The gains aren’t enormous or flashy; rather they are the … Continue reading

Remodel Your Bathroom for ROI

Realtors know that bathrooms and kitchens sell houses. But rather than doing a remodel for their family’s enjoyment, too many homeowners wait until they’re ready to sell and then do a quick superficial facelift. According to renovation expert Ken Perrin, … Continue reading

Florida Legislature to Tackle Affordable Housing, Water Policy, Taxes, and Estoppels in 2015

According to Florida Realtors®, the Florida state lawmakers are finally addressing concerns regarding affordable housing, the state’s water policy, commercial rent taxes, and fees for estoppel certificates. All of these issues are set to impact the state’s residential and commercial … Continue reading

Residential SIP Demand Rises

Use of alternative building methods and materials is on the rise, especially in the residential construction industry. While stick-frame construction is still the norm in much of the U.S., many builders are embracing the use of Structural Insulated Panels, or … Continue reading

3 Steps to a Great Outdoor Kitchen

GC’s and subcontractors who are keeping up with the latest design trends know that more and more homeowners want their new homes equipped with outdoor kitchens. Unfortunately, one challenge many builders face with outdoor kitchens is that they are working … Continue reading

Prattville’s Winchester Ridge Breaks Ground

Montgomery, Alabama’s rural suburb, Prattville, is home to a luxurious new housing development that seamlessly marries urban convenience and country living. The developers of Winchester Ridge planned the development around the historic Booth family farm to preserve the land’s historical … Continue reading

KB Home Intensifies Interest in San Antonio Market

KB Home  has finally opened The Reserve at Southton Ranch in Bexar County, just south of downtown San Antonio past I-37. When completed, this master-planned neighborhood will add 128 new homes to the area.  KB Home is carefully developing the … Continue reading

KJIMS Homes Moves In to Naples and Marco Island Housing Market

Sarasota’s KJIMS Homes is bringing their high-end luxury homes to Naples and Marco Island. KJIMS specializes in high-end homes and top-notch customer service. The company works to provide a seamless transition of services from the design phase all the way … Continue reading

NDAA-Based Changes to Subcontracting Rule Will Affect Set-Asides

At the end of December 2014, the Small Business Administration issued a proposed rule to implement provisions of 2013’s National Defense Authorization Act which require significant modifications to the subcontracting limitations for small business concerns. Specifically, the modifications concern the Limitations … Continue reading