
Russell Murfey
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You may hear like “urban development” or “infill housing” in the news or from your city representatives, and these may not mean much to you. But beyond the...

The changing landscape of the office
The future demand for traditional office space continues to evolve after the landscape changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.That change has been positive for many office workers who prefer to...

Commercial improvements that have a good return on investment
Commercial building improvements and renovations, such as improving the cosmetic appearance and function of an interior space or upgrading sustainability, can attract more customers, save money, and boost employee productivity...

Dealing with supply chain issues
It should not come as a surprise: supply chain issues are affecting every industry. From grocery items to car parts, clothing and building supplies, the supply chain is broken.The past...

Back on track and moving forward
The construction industry is bouncing back from the challenges of the past 18 months – and quickly. I expect that the industry will finish strong in 2021 and that momentum...

Finding the right builder
You have decided to tackle a home rebuild or initiate a major home improvement project, and the next step is to find the right builder.Tip #1: It’s all about the...

Single-home residential construction is strong in San Diego
Existing homes are selling incredibly fast in San Diego County and throughout Southern California, and the same holds true for single-home residential construction.Simply said, single-home construction in SoCal is booming....

Public-Private Partnerships offer unique strategies
Public-Private Partnerships, often known as the P3 model, are rising in the U.S. –and for good reason.These mutually beneficial partnerships bring together private developers, architects and contractors to work together...

Your partner in affordable housing construction
In recent years, the construction of luxury buildings has ed for many of the new multi-family units built. While good for the industry, this construction growth does not address the...

Positive outlook expected in spite of slow down
The rate of residential and commercial construction is anticipated to drop in 2020, however, that slowdown is expected to be short lived. Economic experts in the construction field forecast that...

Slow housing growth is expected into the next year
The California single-family housing market is expected to grow slowly through 2020, but the multifamily housing market will continue to be strong.According to research released from the University of California...

When is it time to hire a property manager?
Anyone who owns rental property knows that managing a property can be time-consuming and stressful. Many landlords also realize that hiring a property manager can save them money, time and...

Rental improvements can make a difference
As any property owner knows, managing a property takes time and effort.Regular maintenance and scheduled improvements are key to the success of owning any rental property in order to attract...

Finding the right builder for your new home
Deg and building your own home can be just as exciting as it is can be stressful.One strategy that reduces the impact of experiencing those challenging moments is to engage...

Ready to help property owners on both sides of rental debate
One hot issue that San Diegans will be watching in 2019 is the continued discussion of how to resolve the debate of short-term versus long-term rentals.The prevalence of Airbnb, HomeAway...