Category Archives: High On Design

Posts on Architecture and Design principles and practice.

10 Ways to Make a Small Room Look Larger

 Here’s a quick little article from Rismedia and Lowes to help you out. Most people have one: that room in the house that they wish was just a little larger. What many don’t realize is that with a little work … Continue reading

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What does an energy efficient house look like?

I had the pleasure two days ago of touring a SMUD Energy Efficient Remodel Demonstration Project at 3893 32nd Avenue in Sacramento. This house was purchased as a bank-owned heavy fixer and then rehabbed by Housing Group Fund into a … Continue reading

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Green Building Grows from Infant to Toddler

When green home building standards and practices were first introduced to the residential development industry, there seemed to be that nagging question of, “Is this just another short-lived trend?” Undoubtedly plagued by bad memories of well-meaning technologies of the early … Continue reading

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Uncle Sam Endorses Cash-For-Keys

This article originially appeared on the Irvine Housing Blog Uncle Sam has embraced cash-for-keys as part of its initiative to streamline the short sale process. Can we expect to see many more successful short sales soon? Stop your stalling, And just … Continue reading

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New home interiors adapting to a changing market

With discounted short sales and foreclosures continuing to dominate most local housing markets, new homes not only have to be competitively priced, but offer updated design cues and interior amenities. Continue reading

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