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09/12/2021

We have noticed that many of those rebuilding in the burn area have found that the cost to rebuild exceeds their insurance coverage, which is devastating. Some items to consider when designing your new home are excluding such costly items as: vaulted or coffered ceilings, dormers, large decks, hardwood floors, custom cabinets, wood windows, bay windows, angled walls, crown molding, wainscoting, custom shaped, glass or intricate tile and level 5 finished drywall. The more custom the design, the more costly to build. Also, we have observed that the engineering plans are more extensive than in years past, which significantly adds to the cost to build. If you would like to discuss your plans or obtain advice on reducing cost to meet your budget, feel free to contact us. We want to see our community rebuild.

05/06/2021

"The primary reason why lumber prices have tripled over the past 12 months -- going from roughly $350 per thousand board feet to nearly $1,200, according to Random Lengths – is due to insufficient production."

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has responded to a recent article from the U.S. Lumber Coalition, which attacked the NAHB's stance on lumber prices and import duties.

05/05/2021

Prices are increasing approximately every 2 weeks - so hard to budget and plan for new projects. Disappointing considering all the homes lost in our area and awaiting re-build.

A lumber frenzy has taken over homebuilding, Home Depot, and the internet.

01/16/2021

Job Description: Carpenter with Framing Experience

Position Overview
Responsible for building, installing, and repairing structures, fixtures, and other items using different types of materials. Employee responsible for supplying and maintaining own basic tools and
transportation.

Job Functions
• Perform heavy physical labor in all weather.
• Must not be afraid of heights.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Work with materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass, tile, concrete or drywall.
• Perform basic plumbing and electrical work under direction of general.
• Work on top of stilts, ladders, and the top beams of buildings.
• Install appliances, fixtures, cabinets and molding.
• Install partitions, doors, and windows.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

09/05/2020

Our thoughts are with our community during this difficult time. Our home and those of our employees are fine, but we know many that have lost everything. We are grateful to see so many banding together to support our friends and neighbors in this wonderful community. - Craig, Debbie & Jeffery

09/25/2018

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05/10/2018

COUNTY RELEASES INTERACTIVE ADU TOOLKIT

To help address the ongoing housing crisis, the County of Santa Cruz has released an interactive toolkit making it easier for homeowners to design, permit and construct accessory dwelling units (ADUs), which can be a more affordable housing option for Santa Cruz County families.

Available at www.sccoplanning.com/ADU, the toolkit includes an overview of recently revised regulations designed to make it easier to build ADUs, a cost and cash flow estimator, guides and FAQs about design, construction and financing, and more. It also includes a GIS tool allowing property owners to instantaneously determine if their property can have an ADU and the maximum allowed size.

Financial assistance to build an ADU is available under two new programs. Under direction of the County Board of Supervisors, the County is making up to $40,000 available as a forgiveable loan to applicants who agree to make their ADU affordable to those making up to 80 percent of area median income for a period of 20 years. Through the "My House My Home" program, the County has also partnered with Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay and Senior Network Services to assist low-income seniors interested in building ADUs to create extra income and remain in their homes.

"This is a significant leap forward in addressing the affordable housing crisis,” Board Chair Zach Friend said. "The County has expanded the number of parcels eligible to build ADUs while lowering barriers and providing incentives for local homeowners to take advantage of this new program. ADUs provide new options for seniors to stay in their homes, for expanding the affordable housing stock and for increasing housing choices for local families.”

The ADU toolkit is designed to give residents curious about ADUs easy answers to the County's simplified and streamlined construction process. Under the new program, most residential lots in the unincorporated area with an existing single-family home are potentially eligible for an ADU.

The County has also created simplified, downloadable guides on "ADU Basics", an "ADU Design Guide", and an "ADU Financing Guide." Collectively, the guides provide answers to many common questions without requiring a trip to the County's Planning Department.

During the last decade, California has built an average of 80,000 homes a year, far below the 180,000 units needed every year to keep up with the rate required to meet projected needs through 2025. Also known as granny flats, in-law units, backyard cottages, secondary units and more, ADUs are an innovative, affordable and effective option for addressing California's housing shortfall.

LINKS
ADU Toolkit
www.sccoplanning.com/ADU

ADU Basics http://www.sccoplanning.com/Portals/2/County/adu/ADU%20Basics.pdf?ver=2018-04-23-153555-467

ADU Design Guide
http://www.sccoplanning.com/Portals/2/County/adu/ADU%20Design%20Guide.pdf?ver=2018-04-23-153556-013

ADU Cost and Financing Guide
http://www.sccoplanning.com/Portals/2/County/adu/ADU%20Financing%20Guide.pdf?ver=2018-04-23-154847-587

05/01/2018

How to Finance a Remodel

Financing a remodeling project doesn't have to be a crapshoot. Here's a game plan for choosing the best deal.

11/30/2017

Plug your space heater into a wall outlet, not a power strip. Read the following article for complete info.

Everyone needs to be aware of this huge risk.

11/23/2017

Get rid of that moldy caulking around your bathtub to add life to your weary bathroom.

Sooner or later, mold always shows up in bathroom caulking. This article explains how to clean the old caulk out and then recaulk around a shower or tub.