Kelar Properties

Before and After: A Full Kitchen Remodel

A full kitchen remodel including new flooring, cabinetry, tile, countertops, light fixtures and appliances transformed this outdated Austin, TX kitchen into a warm and classic design.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

The Brunello by AR Homes®

The Palm City Brunello model by AR Homes® is now open. For more information, contact our Stuart Team at Oakmont.

Davie man accused of dealing drugs in mobile home community

A Davie man is accused of dealing drugs from his residence at a manufactured home community.John Victor Mottola, 28, was arrested Tuesday and is facing charges of resisting arrest and possessing...

Residential building permits

Luxury Residential Building Developers Explore The Art of Curb Appeal

Developers of luxury residential buildings are installing large and arresting art pieces to ensure they can be seen from the street, helping please residents and attract those who believe art should be part of the residential experience.

The Death of the Small Apartment Building

Big apartment buildings are going up at a record pace in the U.S., but little ones are ever rarer. That’s a problem.

Zero Energy Residential Buildings Incremented 59% Of Inventory

According to Zero Energy Residential Buildings study, 22,146 units (design, construction or operation) show a 59% increment in inventory. Additional 31,000 units are outside the current count.

Seven Residential Buildings with Incredible Pools

Basic Roof Shapes for Residential Buildings

One question that roofing contractors might ask you is the shape of your roof, flat roofs; roofing materials like PVC, and EPDM

Apartment Building System Upgrade

Many older apartment buildings don’t have the ability for access control and are merely key-based entry systems. These apartment buildings hugely benefit from adding better security protection in addition to monitoring capabilities. Installing a fob-based access system can help. It’s typically a significant cost to replace lost keys, not to mention the time taken to …

Energy Consumption of Multi-Unit Residential Buildings

Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURBs) consume a significant amount of energy. Understanding how MURBs use this energy is essential to developing strategies for reducing energy consumption and costs to building owners and occupants, though very few studies have been performed to benchmark or understand real-world consumption.

Five New Residential Buildings with Sweet Pet Amenities

From a "Woof Deck" with heat lamps for owners, to a Dog City with, well, everything.

Somerville may see another apartment building

Another apartment building may be coming to Somerville.

Pressure Wash Your Apartment Building

If you own or manage an apartment building or other piece of real estate one of the most important things to take care of is the exterior of the property. In order to make the exterior appear attractive and clean you will need to have a pressure washed every once in a while. While there …

Insurance for Apartment Building Owners

It is very rewarding to be an apartment building owner. There are responsibilities that you must perform. The most important one is buying an insurance policy. After all the hard work you have put into your business, protecting it is essential.

Origami-inspired apartment building is a fresh take on townhouses

The angular residential development manages to break out of the conventional boxy apartment building look.

Landscaping an Apartment Building Pool: Factors to Consider

If you're considering landscaping an apartment building pool, consider these factors to ensure your residents have a quality poolside experience.

Security Solutions to Consider for Apartment Buildings

Security can be particularly challenging for residential buildings, especially because tenants, guests, contractors, and delivery personnel come and go throughout the day. As such, securing multi-family buildings is essential to protect residents, guests, and your property to reduce liability and increase safety. In addition, apartment buildings typically have multiple areas to monitor and secure, so [...]Read More...

Converting a 4 unit apartment building into condos.

Additional Information: I currently live in a 4-unit apartment building in Dedham. My grandmother owns the building and is considering converting the units to condos. What are the steps she would …