None wanted to give me at least an estimate without architectural drawings, which I guess is understandable.

With your background in architectural design, you're already ahead of the game in understanding spaces and their potential!

It would be great to hear about any unique experiences that might resonate with the community.It’s fantastic that you’re open to answering architecture-related questions—there’s definitely a need for that kind of expertise here.

Make sure utilities are available, and that you have tap fees included in your estimate, as well as engineering (site plan), architectural plan, and other bits you might need to consider for your market (landscaping and costs of sale, for example).

I have several contacts in new home construction, architecture, land developers and community organizers who help me locate buyers and sellers.

If you want to keep the architectural attractiveness of the house, it usually runs a bit more expensive.  

Are soft costs like permit and architectural fees drawable and when are they released?

Bay windows or built-ins can be a subtle way of blending modern convenience with the character of Ardmore’s older architecture.

But I’ve found that a well-chosen angle or a unique architectural detail can give guests a mental anchor point.. something that says, “Yes, this is a real place with character.”

It had some good architectural features that people loved, and the original plaster walls downstairs were in great condition, not even cracked.