Habitat for Humanity & National Women Build Week

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May 4th – 12th was this year’s National Women Build week.  Women across the country took to construction sites to help local families needing assistance. The Home Builders Association of Greater Austin (HBA) partnered with Habitat for Humanity and its … Read More »

 

Architect Spotlight: Alterstudio Architecture

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Our Architect spotlight this month features the ecologically-minded Alterstudio Architecture. Based in Austin, Texas, the firm’s name-sake, Kevin Alter, along with Partners Ernesto Cragnolino, AIA and Tim Whitehill, leads this team of talented designers. Alterstudio’s work emphasizes the natural elements in every … Read More »

 

Homeowner Tips: Maintaining Your Roof

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Your roof is your home’s first line of protection against the environment.  It’s important that you maintain it properly; doing so will help ensure it does its job and looks its best for a long time. We’ve compiled a few … Read More »

 

Jeremy Martin Named One of Professional Builder’s 40 Under 40

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Every year, Professional Builder Magazine features a list of home building’s rising stars under forty. This year, Jeremy Martin was named one of their 40 Under 40! We’re so thrilled Jeremy made this exclusive list!  Check out the full article … Read More »

 

RisherMartin Talks to the ABJ

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Recently, the excessive delays in permitting have garnered a lot of attention for the City of Austin and Austin City Council.  The Austin Business Journal spoke with RisherMartin’s Jeremy Martin and Kathey Comer, Executive Officer of the Home Builders Association … Read More »

 

Homeowner Tips: Interior Painting

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At some point, all homes need a little updating.  Sometimes a new kitchen is in order, other times a new coat of paint will suffice.  If you find yourself in the latter position, we’ve got some tips on making any … Read More »

 

Before & After: Bull Creek Addition

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In Austin’s Bull Creek district, this charming home needed to grow to accommodate a growing family.  To add much needed square footage, Chris Allen at Some Assembly Required drafted plans to enclose the existing garage – add a detached one on … Read More »

 

Parkside Austin Residences Reach Completion

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Early last year we broke ground on a new project downtown  - the Parkside Austin residences.  The brainchild of Alterstudio Architects, this modern trio of custom homes reached completion last month. We are thrilled beyond words at the finished product. … Read More »

 

RisherMartin Wins NAHB Bala Award

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At this year’s International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) hosted their annual Best in American Living Awards. RisherMartin was named a winner in the Best Commercial Remodel category for our Rosedale Office. The … Read More »

 

RisherMartin Wins NARI Regional CotY Award!

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The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) just announced the winners of this year’s Contractor of the Year (CotY) awards. RisherMartin’s headquarters in Rosedale was named Best Commercial Interior with Green Project Recognition. We couldn’t be more proud and … Read More »