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7 Factors To Consider When Buying A House

Architecture Ideas

Budget and Financing Knowing what you can truly afford is priority number one when buying a home. Not just buying a house requires financing – you’ll likely need some form of loan or mortgage unless you can pay all cash (lucky you!). You don’t want surprising gridlock issues.

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Tokyo Torch Tokiwabashi Tower by Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei

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The district sits within a National Strategic Special Zone, intended to strengthen Japan’s international economic competitiveness, and will be a new center of finance and business. Photo © Kawasumi Kobayashi Kenji.

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Why All Architects Should Tackle an Adaptive Reuse Project At Least Once in their Careers

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The preexisting building may require upgrades to reach contemporary standards for safety and building codes. As these types of transactions often qualify for tax benefits and alternative financing sources, architects undertaking such projects also often grow their knowledge in financial areas.

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Event: Building Socially Sustainable Communities: Bridging the Divide at Essex Crossing

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She manages all aspects of development, including strategic planning, zoning and entitlements, predevelopment, project budgeting, design management, construction oversight, procurement, risk management and insurance, community relations, branding, and marketing through sale or lease-up. Read our full Health and Safety Protocol here.

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Updated ADU Laws: SB 897 and HCD’s ADU Handbook

Santa Cruz Architect

Just recently, Freddie Mac updated their ADU financing options and CalHFA extended their ADU Grant Program to help even more homeowners build backyard homes. While the Senate voted to pass the law, it will need to be re-reviewed by the Committee on Governance and Finance before it can be passed into law. Objective Standards Only.

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Los Angeles Is Giving Away Plans for a Pre-Approved ADU

Dwell

Homeowners interested in building a You ADU are required to complete a checklist provided by the city disclosing building and property size, and zoning and parking information. The plans have also been reviewed and plan-checked. The firm also worked with the Housing Rights Center to provide training in being a Section 8 landlord.

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Architecture Articles: Building Design

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