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December 11 at 6:21 PM
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These sales data recorded by the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation were provided by Black Knight Financial Services. For information about other residential real estate transactions, visit http://www.washingtonpost.com/homesales.
ASPEN HILL AREA
Arctic Ave., 13411-Karla L. Davis to JK Investors Corp and Jithesh M. Prabhakar, $241,675.
Delphinium Lane, 15304-Jonathan D. and Tonya Roebuck to Elias and Andrea Liabotis, $655,000.
Hallet St., 4422-Federal National Mortgage Association and the Fisher Law Group to Ismael J. Arguirres Benitez, $292,500.
Narada St., 13005-Nilo and Brazilda Ferraren to Kevin M. and Meghan K. Murphy, $335,000.
Vandalia Dr., 13520-Diana M. Cleaver and estate of Raymond D. Cleaver Jr. to Kenneth and Patricia Grier, $340,500.
BETHESDA AREA
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Because of the home's close proximity to water, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires that a Base Flood Elevation test be performed. This test determines the highest elevation to which floodwater might rise and allows the builder to accurately calculate the height of the new foundation to avoid future flooding. Once the test is completed, soil boring is performed and the proper foundation, either masonry or pilings depending on the strength of the soil, is designed by an architectural engineer.
The reconstruction of the foundation begins with the removal of all steps, stairs and porches and the disconnection of all utilities, then the actual house lift occurs. When the new foundation is in place, the property is back-filled and graded to allow water to run from the foundation rather than collecting around it and causing possible future damage. The house is then lowered onto the new foundation, the utilities are reconnected, and new steps, stairs and porches are added, as well as any other renovation that is needed on the exterior of the house.
In the case of the Sea Bright residence, the soil strength will allow a masonry foundation, and the necessary materials have already been delivered to the location. Because of the uncertainty of weather conditions in late autumn, all involved hope that clear weather will prevail during construction so that there will be no delays and the foundation refurbishing process goes as planned.
Stone Creek Builders has been serving Monmouth County with residential and light commercial construction since 1988. It offers custom home building, reconstruction, renovation and design services, and works closely with its clients to ensure complete satisfaction with the finished project. From building mantels and moldings to creating a dream home for raising a family, Stone Creek Builders is able to create whatever its clients envision.
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3. Dont lose your rental deposits
If your landlords tries to keep all or some of your rental deposit, that could really set you back financially. Before you move in make sure you do an inventory and take photos which can be used as evidence later, if your landlord tries to deduct money from your deposit. Also check your contract to see if it says the carpets need to be deep cleaned, make sure you do it, and patch up any damage such as holes in the walls. Ensure nothing from the inventory is missing or broken. If your landlord unfairly tries to withhold your deposit, you can get it back through the arbitration process provided by the deposit scheme in which your money is held.
4. Get a good credit rating
Credit scoring is a system used by lenders to check how financially attractive you are to them, using your past actions to predict how you will manage your money in the future. If you dont have a good credit score youll struggle to get a mortgage. If youve been flat sharing and youve had a joint account with flatmates then watch out: if the person youve shared with has a worse rating than you, they could drag yours down. Improve your rating by getting on the electoral roll, always paying your bills and using a credit card without missing payments.
5. Become a property guardian
If you dont mind living in a church, a disused school, or an office, the average tenant could more than half their rent by becoming a property guardian. Basically, youre getting paid to babysit an empty building to fend off squatters and tramps. The monthly rent is typically 200 - 300 a month. This would mean someone paying 600 to live in a flat share could save 300-400 a month extra towards buying a home. So, a two-year stint as a property guardian could save you 9,600.
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6. Buy with a friend or do shared ownership
Shared ownership schemes allow you to part-buy and part rent your home. You buy a share of your chosen property (typically between 25pc and 75pc) which youll pay for gradually with a mortgage. You then pay rent to a housing association on bit that you dont own. Another option is to buy a whole property, but do it with a friend. If you do this its well worth paying to get proper legal agreements drawn up in case one of you wants to sell your share.
7. Build your own home
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PAW PAW - Paw Paw-based Heritage Custom Builders has been recognized as a Home of Distinction award winner in the category of Excellence in Home Design.
The national award, given for a modular home between 3,001 and 4,000 square feet, was presented at the Building Systems Council's annual Fall Showcase conference and trade show in Washington, D.C. The award, part of the BSC and the National Association of Home Builders 2015 Jerry Rouleau Awards for Excellence in Marketing and Home Design, is the pinnacle of achievement in the system-built housing industry, according to Tim Cassidy, owner of Heritage Custom Builders.
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HAVERFORD >> Nearly every working day for 40 years, brothers Todd and Don Pohlig have breakfasted together before going their separate ways.
The two men who founded Pohlig Builders, building custom homes on the Main Line, said breakfast is a good time to discuss business and stay on track.
The brothers have made it their business to listen to their customers, who commission them to build luxury homes. Theyve also built several subdivisions in the Main Line area and are currently working on Athertyn, a high-end condominium community for those 55 and older at Haverford Reserve.
Weve built about 500 homes right in the Main Line area, said Todd Pohlig, 64. Our philosophy is to stay local.
Pohlig Builders, based in Malvern, specializes in custom homes, said Don Pohlig, 62, anything from small renovations to 20,000-square foot homes. We kind of run the gamut.
They have many repeat customers and one customer who tapped them to build a third home, Don Pohlig said. They are also sometimes called upon to remodel houses that they built earlier, including one $4.5 million renovation to a house they built 12 years ago.
People think the construction business is about the product and really, its about the people, said Todd Pohlig. It really, really is about relationships over time. Thats probably been the key to our success, the relationships weve developed.
Theyre also proud of the relationships they have with their 28 employees, some who have worked for their company for more than 20 years, and with their subcontractors, said Don Pohlig.
The other thing we do really well is listen to our clients, said Todd Pohlig. Were a market-driven company. We dont come up with our own ideas at all. We really try to listen to our clients. Theyre telling us what to build. Thats how Athertyn came to pass.
Realtors and clients told the brothers there was a pent up need in the area for housing for empty nesters and thats proved out to be true, said Todd Pohlig. Continued...
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I have managed to navigate most trials in middle age (job changes, children leaving home, deceased pets) with a fair amount of grace. But now I find myself strangely unnerved by an event beyond my control: My childhood home is about to be torn down.
This summer, my parents sold the 2,000-square-foot split-level they bought in a suburb of New York City in the early 1970s. The buyer, a Bronx-based developer of everything from office complexes to strip malls, plans to demolish the house to make way for something bigger and grandera five-bedroom McMansion with stainless-steel appliances, custom millwork, surround sound, and a master suite with a marble bathroom and radiant heat.
For my siblings and me, my parents decision to sell provoked mixed emotions. Its a huge relief to no longer have to worry about anyone tripping on the stairs. But its also hard not to feel depressed at the sight of the old homesteadthe center of our family lifeempty after 43 years.
When a neighbor emailed me recently to say my parents mail was still being delivered there, I was glad for an excuse to drive over and see the house one last time. But with a large piece of excavating equipment sitting in the driveway, it was impossible to ignore whats to come.
I understand why the house is being torn down. The stairs arent up to todays construction codes. The bathrooms and kitchen are small. When someone slams the door in the garage, you can feel the vibrations upstairs in my brothers old bedroom. The plumbing, windows and electric wiring havent been touched in decades. The metallic wallpaper with blue flowers in the bathroom my brother and I once shared says it all: The house is clearly outdated.
Still, I dread its rendezvous with a wrecking ball. When my childhood BFFs century-old house was bulldozed last spring (goodbye high ceilings and ornate mantelpieces), the teardown trend in our old neighborhood suddenly became personal. Was some nefarious forceMcMansion mania? Voldemort?out to destroy my childhood haunts?
Majestic old trees have become irreplaceable commodities in luxury real estate, with architects designing entire homes around them.
Im far from alone. Robert Denk, an economist at the National Association of Home Builders, says about 25% of the single-family homes built nationwide this year will rise from the ashes of teardowns.
Todays buyer doesnt want grandmas house, says Brian Hickey, chief executive of teardowns.com, which helps buyers and sellers of such properties find each other. Buyer preferences have changed, and many older homes are tough to renovate. The ceilings are too low, the basements are dreary, and the wiring is inadequate for todays technology. All of which sounds familiar.
On teardowns.coms list of most active teardown communities nationwide, I wasnt surprised to find my hometown, Rye, N.Y. Its a densely populated suburb where construction pits abound and the median price of single-family homes listed for sale is $2.8 million, according to Gail Feeney, a broker at Julia B. Fee Sothebys International Realty. For that amount of money, I guess I wouldnt tolerate a dreary basement, either.
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Myrtle Beach, SC (PRWEB) November 30, 2014
Susan and Berkley White of Classic have been selected to be part of the Southern Living Custom Builder Program for the seventh consecutive year. This makes Classic one of only 100 builders from throughout the country to be chosen for this prestigious honor, and one of only a few to maintain the ranking year after year.
Southern Living carefully selects member builders based on a stringent set of criteria that includes the builders reputation among local businesses and consumers, their strength of presence in their respective markets, superior quality of construction, innovative style, and attention to detail just to name a few. Builders must apply and undergo the rigorous evaluation on an annual basis.
We are very proud to have Susan White and Berkley White of Classic back for this years program, said Kristen Payne, Executive Director for Southern Living Marketing. The Custom Builder Program includes some of the finest custom builders from the southeast.
As a Southern Living Custom Builder, Classic has exclusive access to Southern Livings House Plans, a collection created by well-renowned architects and designers throughout the nation. This collection is only available to Southern Livings Custom Builders, Payne concluded.
"It's an honor to be a member of the Southern Living Custom Builder Program," said Berkley White, Vice President of Classic and South Carolina's Builder of the Year, 2012. "There are many exceptional builders. We are extremely proud of our association with Southern Living," he continued.
About Classic
Classic has built more than 800 homes in the Carolinas and has more than 50 years of combined experience in home building. Their completion of this areas first Southern Living Showcase Home in 2012 represented their 150th home in one of the areas most prestigious developments and that number continues to grow. Recognized as one of the regions premier builders, Classic has earned a reputation for turning a homeowners dream into reality. Classics homes are widely acclaimed for their architectural features and attention to detail. Their services are further complemented by Classic Interiors, their sister company that is responsible for many of their homes interiors, including that of the Southern Living Showcase Home.
About the Southern Living Custom Builder Program
The Southern Living Custom Builder Program is a network of more than 100 of the Souths top custom home builders brought together by Southern Living magazine. This invitation-only program selects custom builders acclaimed for their detailed craftsmanship, excellence in customer service, financial stability, and use of quality building materials in their homes. Before members are selected, Southern Living checks homeowner and business references, and conducts a site visit to ensure we are selecting a builder that will deliver a quality custom home, and the customer service you expect.
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Published: Friday, 11/28/2014 - Updated: 55 seconds ago
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Chris G. Zervos, a retired northwest Ohio custom home builder, land developer, and World War II veteran, died of apparent congestive heart failure Wednesday at Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania. He was 93.
Mr. Zervos co-owned and operated the former Chris Zervos Builders Inc. on West Laskey Road, a home-building company specializing in upscale homes, from 1972 when he and his son, Chris Zervos, established the company until he retired in 1996.
My father taught me business, his son said. He believed in high-quality product and in charging a fair price for it.
He was a man of honor. He was very proud of his family, of his heritage, and of his fate.
Before launching that business, the elder Mr. Zervos owned and operated the former general contracting company Mid-City Builders in West Toledo from 1957 until 1972, when it closed.
Later in the 1970s, Mr. Zervos and his son expanded into land development for single-family residential communities.
They developed Christopher Woods off of Alexis Road in Toledo in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Hunters Green off of Whiteford Road in Sylvania Township in 1993, and Timber Ridge Estates in Springfield Township, also in 1993.
He also co-owned and operated the former Delite Night Club at Central and Detroit avenues from 1946 when he and George Stratos, his brother-in-law, bought it until 1955, when they sold the club. At different times in the mid to late-1950s, he also was a salesman and a project manager at the former Stone & Swartzbaugh, a home improvement and remodeling company on Sylvania Avenue.
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