Bay Area Green Building Certifications Explained for Homeowners

3 months ago

Here's the conversation I have with confused homeowners every single week. "Maor, my architect says we should get LEED certification,…

Future-Ready Home Additions: Designing Flexible Multi-Use Spaces

3 months ago

The phone call came at 2 PM on a Tuesday in March 2020. "Maor, we need to convert our dining…

Material Lifespan & Maintenance Costs for Bay Area Homes: What to Plan For

3 months ago

Here's the phone call that changed how I think about home maintenance forever. A Palo Alto homeowner called me in…

ADU Financing Options Beyond Tax Credits: Loans, Grants & Rental Income Models

3 months ago

Here's the conversation I have with homeowners every single week. "Maor, we love the idea of building an ADU, but…

Bay Area Electrification & Net-Zero Home Upgrades: Cost, Incentives & ROI

4 months ago

Here's what's happening right now across the Bay Area that's changing everything about home renovations. Berkeley just banned natural gas…

How Smart Home & AI Integration Is Transforming Bay Area Renovations

4 months ago

You know what's wild about renovations in 2025? I just finished a project in Palo Alto where the homeowner's AI…

City-by-City ADU Permit Guide: San Francisco vs. San Jose vs. Fremont (2025)

4 months ago

Here's what's driving me crazy about ADU permits in the Bay Area. Every single day, I get calls from homeowners…

Beat the 22.6% Civil Construction Price Surge: Smart Home Addition Timing

4 months ago

Three weeks ago, my client received a shock that's becoming all too common in Bay Area construction. His contractor called…

Green Building Tax Credits 2025: How I Saved $47,000 on My Sustainable Remodel

5 months ago

Last week, my client Michelle from San Mateo received a $23,400 federal tax refund check. Three months earlier, she got…