A growing number of cities are passing ordinances to decrease night-time light pollution, and agents in the know are better equipped to help clients. For years part of the emphasis on beautifying outdoor yards included some form of landscape illumination. The goal was to up-light trees and shrubs, accent flower beds, pools, paths and houses …
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Oct 22
Small Homes Help Fill a Big Void
While typically small in square footage, accessory dwelling units deliver affordable housing at a time of great need. The Need Is Real Reasons for interest vary but the most prevalent may be that ADUs are making a dent in the country’s housing supply shortage. “They’re not the only solution but one tool in the toolkit,” …
Oct 22
Outdoor Projects That Pay Off the Most
What pays off the most when it comes to curb appeal? Ninety-two percent of REALTORS® recommend that sellers improve their curb appeal before listing their home for sale, according to a survey from the National Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of Landscape Professionals. What pays off the most when it comes to curb …
Oct 21
Modular Stacks Up to Stick-built
As a way to deliver quality housing faster, communities are embracing modular options. There have never been more options available in home building than there are today, and yet site-built construction remains the predominant method of building single-family homes. According to analysis from the Urban Institute, site-built (also known as stick-built) construction accounts for 97% …
Oct 18
Sustainable Material Spotlight: Recycled Glass
Infinitely recyclable glass is going mainstream in core building and design materials. These days, you don’t have to look far to see upcycled glass. Caterers and restaurants use Mason jars for cocktails and lemonade. DIYers repurpose wine bottles into candle holders or melt them down to create coasters or spoon rests. Glass can also be …
Oct 17
With piqued interest in outdoor living, developers curate amenities for a building based on location and a community’s needs.
Multifamily Series: What’s Trending in Outdoor Amenities. 3 Key Takeaways For years, developers have likened amenities to icing on a cake. When considerations like location and price are comparable, renters and buyers alike may make their decision based on the amenity package. As growing awareness of the mental and physical health benefits of fresh air …
Oct 16
Generative AI Helps Designers and Architects Work Smarter, Not Harder
While artificial intelligence can’t replace the human brain, tools like Midjourney are supercharging the home design process. These days, there’s no shortage of news about artificial intelligence. Some industries are dominated by praise and excitement for how AI can make life easier, while other professional sectors lament the loss of jobs and human touch. The …
Oct 15
2695 Old Cedar Grove Road, Broomall, PA. 19008 – Delaware County / Delco Home.
2695 Old Cedar Grove Road, Broomall, PA. 19008 $650,000 Est. Mortgage $4,277/mo*3 Beds3 Baths3058 Sq. Ft. Listing courtesy of Brooke Grohol – Compass RE. Description about this home for sale at 2695 Old Cedar Grove Road, Broomall, PA. 19008 Welcome to 2695 Old Cedar Grove Road. Charming and inviting with the perfect balance of practicality …
Oct 15
Best Practices for Using Storage to Organize a Home
Fall is the time to get organized. Help clients figure out how to store and stash their belongings with these best practices. 3 Key Takeaways: New homes are shrinking in size and storage space, and older homes have their share of storage woes as well, which makes it difficult for homeowners to keep their homes …
Oct 14
Sustainable Material Spotlight: Organic Cotton
Soft, strong and sustainable, organic cotton is a clear winner for your next interior design project. These days, you can find organic products everywhere. When it comes to fabric, “organic” refers to the way the material was farmed. And organic cotton is one of the most sustainable textiles on the market. That’s an important note …
Oct 10
How to Outfit Every Room with Storage
Each room has specific storage needs. Whether built-in or removable, homeowners benefit from having storage available in every room. Three Takeaways: Storage comes in all shapes and size and varies tremendously, depending on the type of home. That said, every home needs some available space to organize items of daily use and those reserved as …
Oct 09
Sustainable Updates by Budget
A breakdown of sustainable upgrades by budget and the potential utility bill savings. About a third of agents and brokers are using green data fields in their MLSs to promote sustainable home features, believing them to be a selling point, according to the 2023 REALTORS® and Sustainability Report from the National Association of REALTORS®. Many homeowners may …
