Norrie Construction

5 Things You Should Know About Building A Home

Building a new home can be just as exciting as it is complex and stressful. If you properly plan out the project and try to avoid mistakes, you can ensure the house stays within your budget and desired timeline.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Dumpster Size

When you embark on a home renovation project, chances are that your construction crew will generate a significant amount of waste and construction debris. Rather than attempting to dispose of these materials in your conventional waste can, you may want to consider a rolloff dumpster...

Designing and Building Your Own Home? Make Sure To Follow These Tips

Designing and building a home is a long, complex process. And if it’s your first time going through the process, it can be hard to know how to set yourself up for success. What should you do during the design and build process to ensure the final product is the home you want? A recent…

Eco-Friendly Building Materials for Your Home Remodel

Whether you're working with a contractor or doing it yourself, check out this list of eco-friendly building materials to lighten the footprint of your project.

Should I Buy a Condo or Single-Family Home?

When buying a residence, considering between a single family home and a condo and knowing both sides can help potential homeowners make informed decisions.

US builders boost single-family home construction

What is a civil engineering degree?

All aspects of infrastructure fall under the umbrella of civil engineering. Your path to this field starts with earning a civil engineering degree.

When Does Buying New Construction Single-Family Homes Make Sense?

For some, the lure of a freshly built single-family home that has never been inhabited is a no-brainer. Others prefer the perks that come with dated construction—prime locations, established neighborhoods, the character of old world construction, and so on.

What is Structural Design in Civil Engineering?

Civil engineering is a professional discipline that deals with the design, construction and maintenance of the physically and naturally built environment. Learn more about Structural Design in Civil Engineering.

Local condo builders borrowing features from single-family houses

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, builders of condominiums these days are having a love affair with traditional homes. Many new condominiums

Benefits of Living in a Single-Family & Townhome Community

Townhome and single-family home living may be the perfect choice for those interested in homeownership with resort-style amenities, safe and secure neighborhoods, and minimal maintenance responsibilities. Read for the many benefits of living in a community!

Which costs more: A single-family home or a condo?

Most of us tend to believe that downtown condo living is expensive—certainly more so than living in a suburban single-family home. But what if I could shatter that preconceived notion that urban l…

Is Sluggish Single-Family Housing Construction Slowing the Economy?

The Wall Street Journal implies a take on the U.S. economy that might make some urbanists uncomfortable: more single-family construction is necessary for a full economic recovery.

The Pros and Cons of Single Family Rental Properties

Are single family properties better than multi-family properties? This article examines the pros and cons of investing in single family properties.

Single-Family Rentals, Build-to-Rent Communities and Detached Homes: What is the Difference?

Emerging single-family rentals (SFR) communities are growing in popularity, filling the void between multifamily rentals and owning a home.

Might Branding Come to Single Family Rentals?

If single family rentals are managed in a similar way with others, there is common ground, and having the same property management company could have a branding effect.

Single Family vs. Multifamily: Which is the Better Investment?

Interested in cash flow real estate investments, but don't know whether to take the single family or multifamily route? Let's explore the pros and cons.

Invest in Single Family or Multifamily Rental Properties?

Is a single family vs multi family home better for a rental? I prefer single family properties for a number of reasons, but it may depend on where you live.

Property Management for Single-Family Homes: Tricks of the Trade

Here’s some of my best advice for how to deal with some potentially challenging situations when managing single-family homes.

When A Single-Family Office Is Not A Good Fit

Single-family offices can deliver outstanding value and attention to their families. However, a single-family office is not the answer for all wealthy families and individuals. Sometimes, the best answer is a multi-family office.