Terra Vista Condo Association

Before and After: A Full Kitchen Remodel

A full kitchen remodel including new flooring, cabinetry, tile, countertops, light fixtures and appliances transformed this outdated Austin, TX kitchen into a warm and classic design.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What Kind of Documentation Can Prove the Need for an Assistance Animal?

If a tenant requests a reasonable accommodation for an assistance animal, but the disability or t...

10 Tips to Prevent Motion Sickness

Motions sickness, also called sea sickness, car sickness, or travel sickness is very common and is caused by repeated motion. Motion sickness symptoms inlcude nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sweating, and a feeling of unwell.

Residential building permits

Luxury Residential Building Developers Explore The Art of Curb Appeal

Developers of luxury residential buildings are installing large and arresting art pieces to ensure they can be seen from the street, helping please residents and attract those who believe art should be part of the residential experience.

Zero Energy Residential Buildings Incremented 59% Of Inventory

According to Zero Energy Residential Buildings study, 22,146 units (design, construction or operation) show a 59% increment in inventory. Additional 31,000 units are outside the current count.

Origami-inspired apartment building is a fresh take on townhouses

The angular residential development manages to break out of the conventional boxy apartment building look.

Seven Residential Buildings with Incredible Pools

Basic Roof Shapes for Residential Buildings

One question that roofing contractors might ask you is the shape of your roof, flat roofs; roofing materials like PVC, and EPDM

Security Solutions to Consider for Apartment Buildings

Security can be particularly challenging for residential buildings, especially because tenants, guests, contractors, and delivery personnel come and go throughout the day. As such, securing multi-family buildings is essential to protect residents, guests, and your property to reduce liability and increase safety. In addition, apartment buildings typically have multiple areas to monitor and secure, so [...]Read More...

Energy Consumption of Multi-Unit Residential Buildings

Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs) consume a significant amount of energy. Understanding how MURBs use this energy is essential to developing strategies for reducing energy consumption and costs to building owners and occupants, though very few studies have been performed to benchmark or understand real-world consumption.

The Death of the Small Apartment Building

Big apartment buildings are going up at a record pace in the U.S., but little ones are ever rarer. That’s a problem.

Five New Residential Buildings with Sweet Pet Amenities

From a "Woof Deck" with heat lamps for owners, to a Dog City with, well, everything.

Apartment Building System Upgrade

Many older apartment buildings don’t have the ability for access control and are merely key-based entry systems. These apartment buildings hugely benefit from adding better security protection in addition to monitoring capabilities. Installing a fob-based access system can help. It’s typically a significant cost to replace lost keys, not to mention the time taken to …

Eight Residential Buildings with Amazing Roof Decks

Pressure Wash Your Apartment Building

If you own or manage an apartment building or other piece of real estate one of the most important things to take care of is the exterior of the property. In order to make the exterior appear attractive and clean you will need to have a pressure washed every once in a while. While there …

Somerville may see another apartment building

Another apartment building may be coming to Somerville.

Solar PV and Energy Efficiency in Residential Building Codes

Both energy efficiency and renewable energy can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve a home’s resilience during power outages. Cost effectiveness is another important consideration. Recent energy code changes have raised the question of whether renewable sources like rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) panels can be substituted for energy efficiency measures like insulation and windows. But in the long run will it cost the homeowner more or less to make this substitution?

Insurance for Apartment Building Owners

It is very rewarding to be an apartment building owner. There are responsibilities that you must perform. The most important one is buying an insurance policy. After all the hard work you have put into your business, protecting it is essential.