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Samara Acquires Factory to Scale Manufacturing of Backyard as Demand for ADUs Soars in California

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 29, 2024

Located in Mexicali, Mexico, the factory gives Samara more control over the quality standard of Backyard, shortens delivery timelines, accelerates product development and enables the company to meet rising customer demand in California and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • Located in Mexicali, Mexico, the factory gives Samara more control over the quality standard of Backyard, shortens delivery timelines, accelerates product development and enables the company to meet rising customer demand in California and beyond.
  • Born out of Airbnb’s R&D unit, Samara is an independent company revolutionizing how homeowners can add living space to their homes.
  • The company’s conviction aligns with the surging demand for ADUs; ADU permits issued in California grew nearly 19x from 2016 to 2022.
  • Samara currently offers Backyard in California, with plans to expand to other markets in the future.

Canyon Pines Partners With Leading Architects On Modern Home Concepts For Community On The Eastern Edge Of The Rocky Mountains

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

ARVADA, Colo., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Canyon Pines, a luxury fully custom residential development located in an accessible area of Colorado's Front Range, has partnered with over 10 of Boulder and Denver's premier architecture and design-build firms to develop unique lot-specific design concepts and renderings to bring the vision of the project to life. Situated amongst over 150 acres on Coal Creek Peak and surrounded by more than 1,200 acres of open space, Canyon Pines offers an architecturally diverse opportunity for homeowners and architects alike.

Key Points: 
  • Situated amongst over 150 acres on Coal Creek Peak and surrounded by more than 1,200 acres of open space, Canyon Pines offers an architecturally diverse opportunity for homeowners and architects alike.
  • "The unique topography of Canyon Pines presents a challenging design opportunity and creative outlet for firms who want to build amongst like-minded visionaries," says Debra Wyatte, SVP of Community Experience, Canyon Pines Development Company.
  • "As we integrate with the modern design community in Boulder and Denver, other firms approached us with their desire to showcase concepts as well.
  • The unique topography of Canyon Pines presents a challenging design opportunity and creative outlet for firms who want to build amongst like-minded visionaries.

Studio Shed Introduces the Aspect: Setting a New Standard for ADU Living

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Studio Shed , the prefabricated modular home leader since 2008, today announced its latest innovation – the Aspect.

Key Points: 
  • BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Studio Shed , the prefabricated modular home leader since 2008, today announced its latest innovation – the Aspect.
  • Representing a pinnacle in accessory dwelling unit (ADU) design, the new Aspect model is the result of 15 years of Studio Shed's unwavering dedication to creating the most refined detached small living spaces.
  • Available as a one-bedroom one-bath (576 square feet) or two-bedroom two-bath (860 square feet), the Aspect is a dream ADU or backyard guest house space.
  • "The Aspect is a testament to our deep understanding of our customers' needs cultivated over the past 15 years," said Jeremy Nova, co-founder and creative director, Studio Shed.

DIY Your Dream Bath and Kitchen with New Frameless Custom Cabinets

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Cabinet Joint's first frameless line combines the company's classic quality and American heritage with modern sleekness, contemporary storage solutions, and increased environmental responsiveness.

Key Points: 
  • Cabinet Joint's first frameless line combines the company's classic quality and American heritage with modern sleekness, contemporary storage solutions, and increased environmental responsiveness.
  • Access cabinets add trending interior design to a bathroom remodel or modern kitchen.
  • Access cabinets add trending interior design to a bathroom remodel or modern kitchen.
  • Custom cabinets support any kitchen layout, accommodating ideas to maximize small spaces like Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and large kitchen remodels alike.

2024 HOME DESIGN/BUILDING FORECAST - RENOVATIONS, SUSTAINABILITY, AI-DRIVEN TECHNOLOGY, PICKLEBALL TOP INFLUENCERS

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

SCARSDALE, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Plan Collection, the pioneer of online home design plans, announces its annual home design and building predictions and trend report. Home renovations, sustainability, and AI-driven home technology advances are leading trends in 2024. With 8% mortgage rates and inflated home prices, it's no surprise many homeowners are choosing to stay put, optimize square footage and add onto their existing homes in 2024. Trends include building ADUs aka "guest houses," innovative backyard pickleball courts and elevated outdoor living spaces.

Key Points: 
  • Trends include building ADUs aka "guest houses," innovative backyard pickleball courts and elevated outdoor living spaces.
  • Home renovations, sustainability, AI-driven home technology advances and new house construction lead trends in 2024.
  • When renovation isn't an option, many are choosing new house plan construction due to the lack of inventory.
  • Top 2024 house design and building trends include:
    Smart Homes Get Smarter with AI – Alexa, Siri and Google already run millions of homes.

Anchored Tiny Homes Ends Q3 with 16 New Territories and 100% Corporate Revenue Increase

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

FAIR OAKS, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With 13 operating territories across the country, Anchored Tiny Homes, the emerging accessory dwelling unit (ADU) builder, is exploding through franchising. Founded and built by the Paulhus family, who identified persistent demand for housing amidst a housing crisis, the brand launched franchise offerings in 2020 and quickly exploded, achieving incredible growth in addition to its already-successful corporate locations. Now, as the team looks toward the remainder of 2023, it is rounding out the third quarter with 16 new territories awarded, eight new franchisees joining the system and five new territories opened.

Key Points: 
  • FAIR OAKS, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With 13 operating territories across the country, Anchored Tiny Homes, the emerging accessory dwelling unit (ADU) builder, is exploding through franchising.
  • Given the family history and prior conversations with the new Anchored Tiny Homes franchisees, Paulhus looks forward to partnering with the pair to grow across Florida.
  • In addition to new territories awarded, the third quarter also saw five new Anchored Tiny Homes territories launched in Salt Lake City, Utah; Austin, Texas; Central Oregon; and Boise, Idaho.
  • Much of this growth can be attributed to the attractive returns the Anchored Tiny Homes model offers.

Williams Ranch Remains the Top-Selling New Home Community in the Santa Clarita Valley, CA

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Williams Ranch, located in California’s Santa Clarita Valley, reports another strong sales quarter, demonstrating that home shopper confidence and a continued interest in homeownership remains robust along the West Coast.

Key Points: 
  • Williams Ranch, located in California’s Santa Clarita Valley, reports another strong sales quarter, demonstrating that home shopper confidence and a continued interest in homeownership remains robust along the West Coast.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231010640207/en/
    Williams Ranch by Williams Homes in the Santa Clarita Valley.
  • (Photo: Justin Violette, JMV Productions)
    Securing 57 new home sales since January 2023, Williams Ranch has sold 129 homes to date since the master-planned community opened in September 2022.
  • Additionally, Santa Clarita landed in the top five for 2022 when compared to 200 of the largest cities across the country, adding to the appeal of Williams Ranch.

Homebuilder Wins Award for Solving Affordable Housing with The Self Funding House™

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 4, 2023

The key is to treat a house as a business, by becoming a landlord.

Key Points: 
  • The key is to treat a house as a business, by becoming a landlord.
  • The Self Funding House™ and innovative products like the Flex Haus™, are solutions that simultaneously tackle both issues, FAST!
  • Municipalities and developers can learn from solutions like this, coupled with adding apartments of all sizes, to address the current housing crisis.
  • Derek Lobo is the CEO, and Rod Schulhauser is the Director of Marketing of SVN Rock Advisors Inc., specialists in apartment development, affordable housing, student housing, and intergenerational family real estate.

Redfin Survey: Most Respondents Support More Homebuilding, But Many Don’t Want a Complex in Their Neighborhood

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Broken down by homeowners versus renters, 74% of owners support policies that promote building more housing, compared with 80% of renters.

Key Points: 
  • Broken down by homeowners versus renters, 74% of owners support policies that promote building more housing, compared with 80% of renters.
  • One-quarter (25%) of owners would feel positive about a new apartment complex built in their neighborhood, about on par with 28% of renters.
  • Two in five (40%) owners would feel negative about a new apartment complex built in their neighborhood, and 35% would feel neutral.
  • But a minority of both Democrats and Republicans would feel positive about a new apartment complex built in their neighborhood.

Home Renew 360 named to Qualified Remodeler TOP 500 for 2023

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Home Renew 360 was selected as a 2023 Top 500 remodeler by the Qualified Remodeler editorial staff for meeting a set of criteria including installed remodeling dollar volume, total years in business, industry association membership, industry certification, industry awards, and community service. This is the second consecutive year Home Renew 360 has been honored with the award.

Key Points: 
  • Qualified Remodeler, a leading publication serving remodelers and home improvement companies in the U.S., has ranked Home Renew 360 No.
  • LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Home Renew 360 was selected as a 2023 Top 500 remodeler by the Qualified Remodeler editorial staff for meeting a set of criteria including installed remodeling dollar volume, total years in business, industry association membership, industry certification, industry awards, and community service.
  • "We are honored to be named one of the TOP 500 home remodelers in the United States by Qualified Remodeler, says Uri Benhaim, CEO at Home Renew 360.
  • "We are honored to be named one of the TOP 500 home remodelers in the United States by Qualified Remodeler, says Uri Benhaim, CEO at Home Renew 360.