There have been some highly unscientific "studies" that show that blue houses sell for less, but these did not analyze individual markets, architectural style or appeal of varying shades of blue. 

I got a BS in architectural engineering down at the University of Miami a few years back, and then made my way into project management and investing after designing for a few years.

Ibn Battuta Mall has great architecture depicting his journeys around the world.

As far as the roofs go, they are 30 architectural shingles about 10 years old, but are installed over another layer. 

Hey Chris, I work for an architecture firm that is currently doing a lot of these kinds of projects.

@Eric Michaels    Usually when you do a renovation that has architectural plans - for example an addition - the requirement will be to replace the water line. 

I am currently accounting for supplying $84k worth of materials and labor for this project.I will outline what I'm planning on cost -land -  Needs to be 9800sqft lot or larger for a quad-plex  90k-125kQuoted for Modular pre-built framing including architectural design, Engineering, blue prints, framing and trusses = 242kPermitting - $12,750Roofing - $9,800Siding - $16,000quarts tops kitchen & bathrooms - $9,400Windows - $9,400--------------I will continue to update prices as I get quotes. 

She has worked as a designer in architecture firms for the past 3 years and also started a small business with other graduates from our university that specializes in home renovations and add-ons.

Retired and quit from my architectural designer job after 4 and half years in real estate and now to buying and running a small signage business all before 30 beating my goal!

Some cities require credit app and full blown architectural plans (New Braunfels).