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Real Estate Professionals: Know the Difference

July 07 2020

Real estate investors spend a lot of their time liaising with real estate agents, brokers, and Realtors. While these professions have a lot of similarities regarding education, skills, and day to day..

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Topics: Construction project management realtor investor marketing real estate titles broker real estate real estate agent agent

Energy Efficiency Best Practices in Construction

July 06 2020

Many builders, investors and construction firms are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact with green construction. This process not only saves money (once implemented) but may also..

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Topics: Green Construction Materials Energy Efficiency Green Building Construction Solar Power water power insulation home design wind power

Exterior Materials Series: Windows

July 02 2020

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..

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Topics: Materials Construction windows awning windows casements exterior materials sliding windows double hung windows

Exterior Materials Series: Exterior Doors

July 01 2020

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..

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Topics: Materials Steel Wood Construction Aluminum doors fiberglass screen doors storm doors

Getting the Most Out of an Urban Build-to-Rent

June 30 2020

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..

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Topics: Cities and Communities Construction urban Rental amenities location tenants build-to-rent

Getting an Equipment Loan

June 29 2020

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..

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Topics: Loans Construction permits financing licensing borrowing equipment loans heavy equipment lease

Construction Loan Application Preparation

June 26 2020

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..

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Topics: Loans Construction Loans Construction credit scores financing financials collateral business plan identifying information tax returns bank statements

HERS Rating: What It Is and Why It Matters

June 25 2020

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..

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Topics: Green Construction Energy Efficiency Green Building Construction project management RESENT HERS Rating

Sustainability Growth in Construction Best Practices

June 24 2020

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..

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Topics: Green Building Building Sustainability Construction environment Waste Management greenhouse gas emissions energy materials use water use job creation

Water Efficiency Best Practices in Residential Construction

June 23 2020

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,..

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Topics: Green Construction Water Efficiency Green Building Sustainability Construction rainwater collection gray water collection regulated shower fixtures pressure reducing valves insulated pipes insulated tanks

Luxury Rentals: What Renters are Looking For

June 22 2020

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..

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Topics: Materials Technology Smart Technology Construction Rental amenities tenants apartment luxury rental luxury features

Interior Materials Series: Flooring

June 19 2020

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..

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Topics: Materials Construction vinyl natural stone engineered stone concrete cork linoleum engineered hardwood solid hardwood flooring bamboo

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