Design Industry Insights
Support the Trades!
I’ve mentioned a couple times that I belong to a trade organization called the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD). The organization was founded in
Blogs
Economic Trends & Advice
Maybe now, if you can.
Usually, I have topics dancing in my head all of the time. Well, not always dancing. Some of them just lounge around. So, I’m running
Homeownership & Legacy Planning
The Hope of Generational Wealth
When I was a kid in Florida, we did a lot of off-roading. Dirt bikes, dune Buggies and the like. Not great for the environment
Family & Financial Planning
“The Proof of the Pudding is in the Eating”
Like many song lyrics, this idiom has been twisted around like kids playing ‘telephone’. Who hasn’t heard “there’s a bathroom on the right” in a
Construction Planning Tips
What’s the Point, Rob??
I apologize if I seem to bounce around a bit. One reader commented using a quote from Yogi Berra; “If you don’t know where you
Construction Cost Planning
Budgeting by Floor Area: Magic or Science?
Ah, the argument of the ages. Not really. It’s pretty well accepted as a projection tool. However, the real question is how accurate is this
Home Renovation Budgeting
Next Steps
From my last posting, you should have gathered your thoughts, collected documents, established a budget and ordered or prepared to order a survey. Boring! I
Design and Planning
Oh yeah, where to start?
I’m certain I’ve spent enough time discussing what the current outlook is for housing. It has been a little dark, sorry. In my defense, I’m
Military Appreciation
A Necessary Pause
I’ve committed to writing these installments as a measure to try and help people navigate an uncertain and complex housing market and industry. I feel
Industry Insight
It’s Sorta’ Like Gardening in a Mine Field
At this point, it’s safe to say that a lot of folks in the residential building industry may not be thrilled with my observations. It’s
