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Proof that Building Codes Work? Punta Gorda

Empire Appraisal Group

Modern building codes could be one explanation. It’s a demonstration that updated building codes really work,” says Nicholas Rajkovich, an associate professor in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University at Buffalo.

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Opinion: Covid helps green the building industry

Housing Wire

The physical separation can be achieved through architectural design solutions for new construction or remodeling and creative space-planning ideas for previously established home layouts. Both can unravel the most sustainably designed and constructed healthy home-work environment.

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Unexpected Maintenance Needed on Old Homes

Eppraisal

If you’ve fulfilled your dream of owning an old house, you know there’s so much joy in its timeless charm, unique architectural details and rich history. However, these architectural gems require consistent maintenance — often much more than newer properties.

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Historic Seattle Marks 50th Anniversary

Will Springer Realtor

A City of Seattle charter established this ambitious public development authority in November 1973 to preserve the Emerald City’s architectural heritage – with a record of success. Constructed in 1955, the two-story structure was turned into a 16-unit condo in the early 2000s.

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A look behind this year’s Tech100 winners

Housing Wire

Innovation: Sustaining innovations raised each architecture’s performance along steep trajectories — so steep that the performance available from each architecture soon satisfied the needs of customers in the established markets. Knock.com offers solutions for both buyers and sellers. Consolidation in the industry.

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Chicago Housing Styles

Rowe Appraisal Group

Real estate agents and appraisers alike often struggle to define the architectural style for unusual or unique properties. The web offers some great resources to both educate yourself on architectural styles and help make a decision once you start completing the listing form on the MLS. Really, I’m asking. Feel free to comment below!

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Chicago Housing Styles

Rowe Appraisal Group

Real estate agents and appraisers alike often struggle to define the architectural style for unusual or unique properties. The web offers some great resources to both educate yourself on architectural styles and help make a decision once you start completing the listing form on the MLS. Really, I’m asking. Feel free to comment below!