Home of the Year is proudly presented by The Redbud Group, creating great real estate experiences. Browse featured listings to find your own Charlotte dream home.

We know coronavirus brought a lot of unexpected change to our city, but Charlotte is still a place filled with architectural beauty and some of the best designers in the country.

We created theHome of the Year Award to celebrate the best of the best in new residential real estate. We want to honor that.

The home must be a new build or remodel within the past 12 months. Any remodel qualifies the home interior and/or exterior. Condos and apartments also qualify, so it doesnt necessarily have to be a traditional home.

Can I nominate my own home? Yes, of course! We love hearing directly from homeowners and we anticipate the majority of nominations to come from directly from homeowners.

Can I nominate a clients home?Yes, of course! If youre an architect, builder, or designer wed love to receive nominations, and when we profile our winner and finalists, we will credit all the people who touched the project.

Will there be finalists?Yes, we will profile a group of finalists. We will also select one overall winner. Heres our2019 Home of the Yearif youre looking for an example of the format.

Email your nomination(s) to brianna@charlotteagenda.com using the subject line Home of the Year nomination. Please include the address, up to three sentences on the home, and up to two photos of it. If selected as a finalist, well follow up for more information.

The deadline is Wednesday, June 10, 2020.

Thank you for your help, and we look forward to celebrating the Home of the Year Award this summer!

Cover image: 2019 Home of the Year winner, The Providence Dream Home by brillhart architecture.

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An artist's renderings show what Regal Cinemas at River Park will look like after a renovation starting next month. Photos via River Park

published on May 21, 2020 - 2:36 PMWritten by Gabriel Dillard

River Parks Regal Edwards Fresno movie theater is headed toward a major remodel and an apparent rebranding, according to an announcement from the shopping center owner on Thursday.

A news release lists the theaters name as Regal Cinemas in River Park, a departure from the Edwards moniker that has remained with the 22-auditorium movie theater since it opened in the late 1990s.

A rendering of what the theater will look like after the interior and exterior remodel of the entire building also doesnt include the Edwards name.

A message left for officials with Lance-Kashian & Co., owner and manager of the River Park shopping center, were not immediately returned Thursday afternoon.

The remodel also comes with a new 15-year lease for the theater, which will be modernized and upgraded with all new seating as well as VIP lounge areas, concession stands, restrooms, lobbies and the entire facade.

Construction is expected to begin by June 1. The theater has been closed since March due to Covid-19 emergency orders. It is not clear if, once California movie theaters are allowed to reopen, Regal Cinemas in River Park will operate during the remodeling effort. No timetable was offered in a news release from Lance-Kashian.

The news follows the recent addition of 4DX and ScreenX technology at the theater. 4DX features in-theater special effects such as motion-synchronized seats, scents and other sensory effects. ScreenX technology surrounds audiences with an immersive 270-degree panoramic screen.

The first step in the complete renovation will be the addition to IMAX inside the main theater building, according to the news release.

This is truly a step into the next millennium, and we are excited for movie goers to return to our center to experience something magical, said Tracy Kashian, VP of marketing and public relations for River Park.

The release adds that all proper Covid-19 precautionary measures will be taken once the theater re-opens its doors.

River Park & Regal look forward to welcoming back our Central Valley families, concludes the release.

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Added to that is a higher demand for cleaning supplies, security systems, safety gear, sidewalk chalk and activity kits for youngsters, said Randy Rusk, national spokesman for Do It Best, a cooperative of hardware, lumber, and building materials stores in 50 states and more than 50 countries.

But analysts and marketing experts in the home and hardware industry are cautious. They predict a mixed bag in spending through the end of this year, dragged down by little or no construction in some states and nagging uncertainties surrounding the economic toll from the pandemic.

Smaller, in-home projects have been the bright spot in the sector. During the past two months, as unprecedented restrictions sent workers home and consigned people to work in bedrooms and at kitchen tables, the home services industry saw consumers flip their attitudes about their surroundings.

At first they were scared. Then, they began looking around their homes and decided they needed to get on projects they'd put off for years, said Larry Janesky, a Connecticut-based contractor with 300 dealers and 700 employees refurbishing attics, basements and roofs across the U.S.

Basement waterproofing and refinishing projects took off in the past month or so because people realized they needed to upgrade space for a home office. Roofing also has shot up, Janesky said.

Before the outbreak, spending on home remodeling was expected to post annual growth of 3.9% by the first quarter of 2021. But the latest data rolling together actual and forecasted impacts of the economic shutdown have led to predictions of declines this year, with more of a drop off into 2021, according to Harvard Universitys Joint Center for Housing Studies.

The uncertainty has analysts offering a mixed forecast for what will happen in the category later in the year.

Whether confidence returns to undertake large projects could be dictated by the depth and duration of the economic and housing market decline, wrote Wedbush analysts led by Seth Basham in a note about Home Depot, MarketWatch reported earlier in May.

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Tom Creans third Georgia mens basketball team will certainly have his fingerprints all over it.

Not a single player will remain from the roster he took over from Mark Fox in March of 2018.

The players Crean will have this coming season will all have been recruited to Georgia by him. That became assured over the weekend after forward Rayshaun Hammonds became the seventh player from this past seasons roster to depart. Hammonds is staying in the NBA draft where he joins Bulldog teammate and possible No. 1 overall pick Anthony Edwards.

"Im just in the process of building our team on a daily basis," Crean said. "We are certainly in a remodeling phase with all that we are losing this year with the three senior guards and Anthony and Rayshaun. Out staff is working very hard at being flexible and focused on helping our current players finish the semester and understand what they have to do to improve."

College basketballwith underclassmen leaving for the NBA and an active transfer portalhas become a sport where rosters are often in flux from season to season.

The Bulldogs again are in that mode after losing four of their top five scorers and rebounders from a team that went 16-16 overall and 5-13 in the SEC. In addition to losing Edwards and Hammonds, guards Jordan Harris, Tyree Crump and Donnell Gresham completed their eligibility and forwards Rodney Howard (transfer to Georgia Tech) and Amanze Ngumezi (transfer to Jacksonville State after being suspended) are now elsewhere.

Georgia is set to bring in at least six newcomers for the 2020-21 season including four-star recruits in guard K.D. Johnson from Hargrave Military and forward Josh Taylor from Norcross.

Crean indicated that Georgia could be looking for more on the transfer market.

An intriguing name popped up on Sunday: Arizona State big man Romello White, who played at Wheeler High in Marietta, could be a graduate transfer.

"We are actively recruiting and we would like to get older and more experienced," Crean said.

George Mason graduate transfer guard Justin Kier adds an experienced presence to the Bulldogs. He played in just nine games last season due to a foot injury and led his team in scoring in 2018-19 at 14.5 points per game while averaging 6.5 rebounds per game.

"Justin brings shooting, attack off of the drive, spacing, playmaking and unselfishness to the offensive side," Crean said. "Defensively, he rebounds the ball extremely well for a guard and can defend the ball. Hes been extremely well coached. There is no doubt about that."

Hell join a core that includes sophomores that were part of one of the SECs top recruiting classes a year ago: guard Sahvir Wheeler and forwards Toumani Camara and Christian Brown.

Wheeler averaged 9.0 points and a team-high 4.5 assists per game. Camara, who averaged 6.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game and tied for the team-high in blocks with 18, is listed as the No. 30 overall pick for 2021 by NBADraft.net.

The 6-foot-9 Hammonds had an uneven junior season but led the team in rebounding at 7.3 per game and was second in scoring at 12.9.

"Rayshaun improved in many areas," Crean said. "We would have loved to coach him in his senior year but now we will support and help him every step of the way. Rayshaun and his family made the decision that they feel is best for them and his future. My role is to provide information and then support that decision the best I can."

Some highly-sought after targets remain involved with Georgia.

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Five-star center Moussa Cisse from Memphis lists the Bulldogs in his final six along with Kentucky, Florida State, Memphis, Georgetown and LSU. Five-star 2021 forwards Jonathan Kuminga and Michael Foster are also considering Georgia. They both could reclassify to 2020, but the G-League is also attracting elite prospects.

"Not having the spring, and in all likelihood not having the summer, is hard for all programs but especially with our youth and lack of scoring returning," Crean said. "We will remain very active."

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Its no secret that kitchen remodeling can be super unnerving. The project involves a plethora of tasks that include planning, budgeting, finding the right designer, and so on. All our efforts to elicit information from different resources is hardly gratifying. How do you deal with the situation?

Simple. You take one step at a time. Start out with aligning your priorities and your budget, then the right choices will follow.

Now, considering the prime role that your kitchen plays, all your invested efforts are bound to be a big pay off in the future. We arent only broaching the resale value but also the changed status as a modern kitchen it implies that the space must be treated with deserved reverence.

Despite all, why are we petrified at the idea of starting a kitchen remodel? Its simple. We are scared of details and dont know how to handle them. So, how do we go about?

Thats where we have you completely covered! This article treats you to all the basic information for a kitchen remodel.

Ask yourself the reasons to renovate your kitchen. Follow this up by drawing a line between what your kitchen needs and what you want but can do without. Figuring out the basic purpose will help you invest where it is needed without going overboard.

A well-defined budget is your best guide here. Concentrate on the areas that need maximum attention and then put the not so urgent ones on hold. You can even DIY certain tasks to save money.

By all means, indulge in DIY projects wherever feasible, but leave the intricate tasks to seasoned professionals. Its not going to do you any good if in the end your project is affected by your overambitious DIY aspirations.

Make sure that the design theme of your kitchen aligns with the rest of your house. If it doesnt, time to go back to the drawing board!

Isnt this one of the primary reasons to opt for a remodel? Needs change with the change in time. Your children are perhaps on their way to becoming teens. You may have your parents living with you who may be in their advanced years. It follows that your kitchen storage must meet every new and changing need. In other words, you have to plan ahead of time. If youre planning to upgrade your kitchen, new cabinetry can contribute greatly to sprucing up your space.

The appliances in your kitchen exude style and grace with their presence. Their functional efficiency adds to the overall picture of a contemporary kitchen. Make sure that your kitchen imbibes sleek appliances with clean lines and high-tech features. Invest in hidden, built-in appliances to save space and add a statement to your space.

Lights here and lights there! What a difference lights make on the ambiance of your space!

I suggest you go overboard with them to add sparkle to your kitchen (literally)! Go for task lighting under the cabinets. A series of pendants can be used in a small kitchen and to brighten up your island. You may have led strips along the edges of cabinets and a chandelier for a dramatic impact. However, remember to keep aside a dedicated budget for this aspect, and you can have all the fun as you go along!

* This article is posted by and in partnership with Kitchen and Bath Shop, a kitchen and bathroom remodeling store located in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C.

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I cant think of a better place or a better team as I look to the future of my business

GENEVA, Ill. (PRWEB) May 04, 2020

In April of 2000, Brian Hogan, owner of Hogan Design & Construction (HDC), had the vision to be more than a construction company and a desire to go beyond building. Hogan imagined a process that focused on building relationships and breaking free of industry norms and preconceived notions from which, expectations are understood, embraced, and eventually surpassed. This is the HDC foundation and formula for success.

Your needs above all else are more than a mantra at HDC. Providing residential and commercial clients with an innovative full-service remodeling and home builder solution is just the beginning of the proven HDC process, developed and honed over the past 20 years. The dedicated team of HDC designers, project managers, carpenters, and support staff are committed to delivering fully functional dream spaces, transforming homes and businesses alike with Design-Build and Selection Assisted Build services.

With the launch of a new website, award-winning project design, and quality craftsmanship, HDC has built a reputation based on integrity, dependability, and customer service excellence. Generosity and kindness describe the HDC company and community philosophy. Through sponsorships, charitable donations of time and talent, and activism, the HDC team contributes to their community, finding and at times, creating causes and collaborative cooperatives that improve the quality of life in their region.I cant think of a better place or a better team as I look to the future of my business, said Brian Hogan, Owner, and Founder of Hogan Design & Construction (HDC). I look forward to the next 20 years, to serving my community and industry with pride and admiration.

Established in 2000, Hogan Design & Constructions (HDC) proven process has been developed and honed since our inception 20 years ago. We have built a reputation based on our integrity, dependability, high-quality work, and excellent customer service & satisfaction. We dont just build spaces. We develop long-lasting relationships that deliver your dreams. For more information on HDC, please visithttp://www.hdcbuild.com. Beyond Building.

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Paul Sullivan, Special to the Advertiser Published 9:00 a.m. CT May 3, 2020

One Hillwood home is for sale on Croom Drive for $299,900 and includes four bedrooms and two bathrooms within 3,553 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1963 but was remodeled in 2012. (Contributed)(Photo: Contributed)

Hillwood offers spacious homes for families who want to spread out as well as patio designs for empty nesters fond of living in Midtown Montgomery.

The neighborhood stretches from Zelda Road in the west to near Perry Hill Road in the east. Hillwood homes line Vaughn Road and lots back up to Interstate 85 in the north.

Dozens of family homes rest on larger lots, many with mature shade-providing trees. Near Zelda Road, patio homes provide retirees and empty nesters with low-maintenance living in the middle of all that Midtown has to offer.

Hillwood is centrally located with Interstate access quickly at Perry Hill and Zelda Road, Realtor Ryan Beesley said. The Zelda Road shopping and dining corridor is minutes away by car, and really within walking distance. Vaughn Road Park is minutes away. Hillwood has large lots and mature trees.

Hillwood features custom-built homes, constructed from as early as 1964, Beesley said. A Hillwood address is also close to shopping in Old Cloverdale. The popularity of the location has led many homeowners to remodel houses.

Hillwood is a good mixture of single and two-story homes, he said. Hillwood is a very settled neighborhood. And as the name implies, lots of mature trees and lots of neighbors out walking. It is a very friendly neighborhood of well-maintained homes. Lots of older homes have been remodeled to current taste and style, especially in the kitchens and bathrooms.

One home is for sale on Croom Drive for $299,900, and includes four bedrooms and two bathrooms within 3,553 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1963 but was remodeled in 2012. The home is the best price per foot in the neighborhood, Beesley said. The remodeling provided stunning updates and appeal. The rooms are large.

The renovation resulted in a gourmet kitchen, four large bedrooms, including two master suites, and the other two bedrooms share a Jack-n-Jill bath. A fireplace, covered outdoor living area, garage and parking pad add to the appeal of the home.

The design also includes a half bath off the laundry room as well as another half bath near the den. The remodeling including many upgrades, Beesley said.

Many people have lived in Hillwood for generations, Beesley said. And lots of younger professionals have moved in as well. The neighborhood has lots of character and charm.

Near Jackson, Baptist South hospitals

Easy interstate access

Family, patio homes

Popular public, private schools nearby

Near Vaughn Road Park

At least 16 homes have been sold in the past year

The homes were sold in a price range from about $164,000 to about $395,000

At least eight homes are for sale

The homes are priced in a range from about $150,000 to $384,900

Homes for sale measure from 1,980 square feet to more than 3,500 square feet

To view properties or to inquire about any future open house dates and times, contact Realtor Ryan Beesley at 334-315-2417.

Directions: From downtown Montgomery, travel east on Interstate 85 and take the Ann Street/Zelda Road exit. Take right on to Zelda Road. Travel past McDonalds and Sexton Tire and take a left on Malone Drive to enter Hillwood.

Source: Realtor Ryan Beelsey

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WASHINGTON, DC The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC), an organization that represents 25 construction trade associations, has updated its guidance for construction-related business owners, employees and subcontractors regarding coronavirus exposure prevention, preparedness and response.

The CISCs Coronavirus Preparedness & Response Plan applicable for home builders, residential remodelers and related industry professionals describes how to prevent worker exposure to coronavirus, protective measures to be taken on jobsites, personal protective equipment and work-practice controls to be used, cleaning and disinfecting procedures, and what to do if a worker becomes sick.

The updates include significant revisions and additions to the CISCs original guidelines related to COVID-19, including: new guidance on the use of face coverings, including masks and cloth coverings; a new section, Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Employers, based on CDC guidance; procedures for screening and allowing visitors onto jobsites, and an appendix on the procedures for monitoring the temperature of workers.

The safety plan is customizable for companies vying to meet state requirements for a coronavirus response plan and includes a graphic-based poster intended for display, according to the CISC.

The guidance is available by visiting http://www.buildingsafety.org.

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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO)-- We've told you about cancellations left right as groups decide how to best move forward amid these Coronavirus fears.

One local expo says they're open for business.

The Home Improvement and Remodeling expo says they're all set up for visitors.

The Health Department has sent out cautionary guidelines when it comes to public events, but did not recommend cancellations.

The Housing and Building Association met with their board and vendors to decide what course of action to take.

Vendors for the event were already set up and decided to continue with the event.

Two rivers says they're taking all necessary steps to ensure everyone's safety.

The expo is being held at Two Rivers Convention Center Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

It's five dollars for adults and three dollars for seniors and kids.

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