Exterior Materials Series: Windows
Windows not only add to the aesthetics of a home, they play a critical role in insulation, ventilation, the amount of light a home gets, as well as protecting a home from all types of weather. As an investor, it's good to know that not all windows are cre...
Exterior Materials Series: Exterior Doors
Exterior doors come in many different styles and materials whether they’re used as front doors, side doors, or rear doors. Different types also offer different levels of durability and maintenance needs. In climates that see a lot of snow, rain, or extrem...
Getting the Most Out of an Urban Build-to-Rent
If you’re planning on building a build-to-rent property in a city or large metropolitan area, there are some things to consider to help you get the most out of your investment. Investing in cities is different than investing in suburbs or rural areas. Som...
Getting an Equipment Loan
If you’re a builder or investor, you may already be familiar with construction loans, but another type of loan you may need is a heavy equipment loan. Depending on the type of construction project you’re embarking on, an outright purchase of construction ...
Construction Loan Application Preparation
As a builder, developer or investor, at some point you have to apply for your first commercial construction loan. Even if you’ve been in the business as part of another team, you may not know everything that goes into getting a loan like this. Gathering t...
HERS Rating: What It Is and Why It Matters
HERS stands for Home Energy Rating System. It is the measure of how energy efficient any given home is and gives homebuyers an idea of how much they will spend on utility costs. This is a nationally recognized program used to determine and verify a home’s...
Sustainability Growth in Construction Best Practices
Sustainability growth in construction is a hot button topic worldwide. Home buyers, governments and other public sector organizations are pushing for more sustainable and socially responsible projects. Other drivers of sustainability include green buildin...
Water Efficiency Best Practices in Residential Construction
The way construction is done is changing in many ways. Builders, developers and investors are migrating from traditional building methods to green building. Green building involves several things, with water efficiency being one of the components. In the ...
Luxury Rentals: What Renters are Looking For
Luxury rentals are an excellent way for investors to target a wealthier tenant group and charge more than they could in a standard rental. Of course, this type of building project will also cost more for you, the investor, in order to meet all of the dema...
Interior Materials Series: Flooring
Flooring is an important consideration when building residential properties, if for no other reason than the sheer amount of square footage it occupies. As a builder or investor, you know that there are numerous materials on the market and that cost, tren...
Interior Materials Series: Kitchen Counters
Today, there are many different options for kitchen counters when building new homes or flipping older homes. Everything from natural stone to engineered stone to steel, wood, and even concrete have become ubiquitous. As a builder or investor, it’s worth ...
Interior Materials Series: Bathrooms
It’s been said that kitchens and bathrooms sell homes. As a builder or investor, it is important to pay attention to these rooms and use quality finishes that are practical, durable, neutral, stylish, and timeless without being too trendy. It is also wort...
