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Cindy Hamann

Cindy Hamann

Realtor view: Get the greatest value out of home remodeling

Whether you've lived in your home for two years or 20, there is bound to be something about it you would like to change. Maybe you want to update your master bathroom, or perhaps you've been sketching a garage addition.

Whatever your remodeling dreams may be, certain projects offer real-life payoffs when you decide to sell your home.

Even if you may not think you will be selling any time soon, it doesn't hurt to keep your home's resale value in mind for the future. Here are a few things to consider when planning your home improvements.

Remodeling magazine publishes an annual Cost vs. Value Report that compares the cost for popular remodeling projects to the amount the projects recoup when the homes are sold. According to its latest report, all remodeling projects in the Texas region offer less than a 100 percent return, although some projects come closer to paying for themselves than others.

According to the survey, the project that retained the most value in the Texas region was replacing entry doors (83.6 percent). While that may not fit your idea of an exciting remodel, they are projects that hold their value at resale. Replacing existing siding with fiber-cement siding also scored high (79.6 percent), as did replacing the garage door (74.5 percent).

The value of home improvements can vary from city to city and even neighborhood to neighborhood. One constant, however, is that odd or unusual projects may not increase your home's appeal to the average prospective buyer. If you plan to stay in the same house for years to come, go ahead and turn your living room into a replica of NRG Stadium. Be aware, however, that if you do choose to sell, it may stand out to potential buyers for the wrong reasons.

Generally, low- and mid-range projects hold their value better than upscale remodels. For example, an upscale, major kitchen remodel with an estimated cost of more than $100,000 returned only 63.3 percent according to the Cost vs. Value Report, while an $18,000 minor kitchen remodel returned 74.9 percent.

It's important to remember that every home in every market is different. It's true that the data says you won't get much return on your investment from adding a sunroom (49.7 percent), but what if you really want a sunroom? Or what if most homes in your subdivision have sunrooms, and you think you'll be at a disadvantage competing against them when you sell?

The report from Remodeling magazine is a good place to start, but for specific advice about how a room addition or other improvement may affect the resale value of your home, ask a Realtor. And if you're already planning a move, a Realtor can even help you choose projects that might help your home sell faster.

To learn more about selling and owning a home, visit HAR.com.

Cindy Hamann of Heritage Texas Properties is 2017 chair of the Houston Association of Realtors/HAR.com.

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To get an insight into how the lovely sunroom on the rear of Bob and Beth Braxton's 45-year-old California contemporary evolved, one might start with photos of the old 12-by-15 wooden deck that preceded it. The deck is, at best, an intimation of what might be, a footprint that helped the recent retirees conceptualize something far more suitable to emergent needs.

We love the outdoors, Beth Braxton says, recalling the process that led to the bright spacious sunroom which now graces the back of the home she and Bob have occupied since 1984. At first, we thought a screened-in porch might be what we were looking for. Then [we] decided that we needed more living space for quality time with friends, family... And especially the grandkids, who often ride over here on their bikes. At that point, I saw that the change had to be for a year-round space, with lots of garden views; a retreat.

An addition off the rear elevation that might have required digging a foundation wasn't needed. But the larger question was: who would field the couple's many questions and shape their vision into a space that would satisfy many requirements, while staying comfortably within a budget?

Quite coincidentally, Beth had noticed a site sign for a remodeling firm working in the neighborhood; not long afterwards, attending her dance class in Burke, she saw a sign indicating where that same firm Sun Design Remodeling maintains their offices.

I just walked right in, Braxton says. Obviously, more living space was really on my mind. My husband and I had discussed some rough ideas, but the important point was that we made an appointment for one of their designers to look at our house.

Bob had sketched out several floor plan concepts one, an octagon, that turned out to be the most expensive in the group. At this point the Braxtons and Sun Design began to collaborate in earnest.

The dialogue was very productive, Braxton says. In the end, we were provided with three different design concepts, each reflecting budget variances. Their process helped us narrow down choices, which matters a lot when you're building something you want to use for the rest of your life.

Thus, in its way, the 450-square-foot sunroom now in place reflects both a broad agenda distilled into beautiful simplicity and an exercise in getting the priorities right.

The options were so thoughtfully presented we could easily make informed decisions on what we wanted to keep and what was less important, Braxton says. The transparency allowed everything to flow smoothly.

A full foundation, for instance, might have added another 40 percent to the cost. As it happened, the site and the structure itself allowed the remodelers to anchor the sunroom's floor framing to 11 6-by-6 wooden piers attached to concrete footings.

It's a cost-effective engineering solution for a comparatively lightweight addition, says Jeremy Fleming, Sun Design's production manager. It provides all the structural support needed, and is much easier to install.

Also, with less excavation equipment on site, it was easier for the remodeler to preserve trees and bushes deemed essential to future landscaping.

More importantly: the piers played a role in the wind-bracing support required in structures that feature a lot of glass.

County rules on glass in new construction have been in place for over a decade, explains Fleming. Because of some tricky complications in the execution, a lot of contractors stay out of the sunroom arena now so it's become somewhat specialized.

As interior design is concerned, the Braxton's retreat is thoughtfully-conceived, zoned for key gathering spots, yet modular and interactive.

A 2'-by-12' alcove on the room's far elevation was designed to accommodate a window seat with built-in bookcases and storage for children's games. With its pyramid-shaped triple window course, the alcove is the defining focal point when entering the room.

Overhead, four skylights allow abundant natural light. Mid-room, a pair of sliders on opposite walls provides beckoning access to, respectively, the north and south gardens.

Every morning the sun rises in the east-facing window alcove where Beth often sits to greet it. There's a glass crystal cross in the window, she says. It catches the light beautifully, and sends little rainbows across the room.

At the room's opposite end, the remodeler built a 4'-by-12' hyphen linking the house to the new sunroom. Another pair of built-ins on opposite sides of the entrance offer adjunct storage and seating.

A pair of African woven baskets displayed in open cubbies reminds Beth of the mission in Kenya she has been involved in for some 25 years. She says the sunroom is dedicated to one of the orphan girls she knows through the mission.

A mini split HVAC unit above the door at the entrance provides the room's heating and cooling. To help maintain thermal efficiencies in the two parts of the house, the remodeler retained the original insulated glass sliding door between the old house and the new sunroom.

The plan really works well for us, Beth says. It's very much the happy gathering place we were looking for as a family.

Sun Design Remodeling frequently sponsors design and remodeling seminars as well as tours of recently remodeled homes. Headquartered in Burke, Sun Design also maintains an office in McLean, Va. For more information visit http://www.Sun DesignInc.com.

John Byrd has been writing about home improvement for 30 years. He can be reached at (703) 715-8006, http://www.HomeFrontsNews.com or byrdmatx@gmail.com

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BUILDING PERMITS

PMT2016-05592 1701 Mariposa Ave.; $100,000.00; Lynda and James Mcneil; Jamey Valentine Construction; Remodel of a single-family dwelling unit. Scope of work includes demolishing one of the existing bedrooms, on the ground floor, for a new master bathroom and an expanded bedroom. Square footage to remain unchanged. Additional stairway/access point to basement. Addition of a new porch to be located on the west side of the principal structure (See BOZ2016-00018 for setback variance). Permit to include associated MEPs.

PMT2017-00426 1420 Bluebell Ave.; $1,331,082.00; John and Denise Frontczak; Thal Construction, Inc.; New two-story single-family dwelling with attached garage at 1408 square feet , and finished, walk-out basement at 1620 square feet. Associated MEPs included within the scope of this permit.

PMT2017-00433 925 37th St.; $30,200.00; Miguel Arias; Attached unheated garage addition of 264 square feet with storage loft. See BOZ2016-00013 for supplemental information.

PMT2017-00501 870 Inca Parkway; $22,850.56; Emily Rose; New detached garage (512 square feet) in rear yard of an existing single-family dwelling. Electrical service for the dwelling to be relocated to the new garage with an underground feed to the dwelling.

PMT2017-00738 2490 Junction Place; $1,285,846.11; Integrated Interiors, LLC; Rocky Mountain Institute(RMI) - Boulder Commons, North Building, Second Floor, 16047 square feet. Interior tenant improvements from shell condition. Modifications include non-structural partitions, casework, floor/wall/ceiling finishes, and fire sprinkler installation. Associated MEPs, including the installation of light fixtures, plumbing fixtures and mechanical work, all covered under the scope of this permit.

PMT2017-00910 4309 Butler Circle; $30,910.00; Alan Segal; Richard Garlock general contractor; Addition of a 256 square foot covered raised porch on the rear of a single-family dwelling. Structure to be supported by piers and retaining/foundation wall.

PMT2017-00986 1315 Cedar Ave.; $325,000.00; Elizabeth Konrath; JDC Construction; Addition and remodel to a single-family detached dwelling. Addition to consist of second story over rear wing of dwelling and will contain two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a loft. Remodel to include relocation of kitchen, creation of master suite and relocation/addition of stairs.

PMT2017-01121 1365 Brown Circle; $12,278.85; Roy Leckonby; 39 Design LLC; Addition to an existing single-family residence. Scope to include new 109 square foot entry way with closet, associated electrical. Pending HIS2017-00092.

PMT2017-01153 2045 Balsam Drive; $250,000.00; Ian Mcdonald; Sl Murphy Construction LLC; Addition and remodel of an existing single-family home. Upper level addition, 129 square feet , for (2) new bathrooms. Interior remodel on all levels, 984 square feet Adding 20 square feet to existing front porch. Adding 125 square feet to existing rear deck. Associated MEPs covered within the scope of this permit. All construction must be compliant with the materials presented in ADR2017-00050.

PMT2017-01270 1420 Hawthorn Ave.; $280,000.00; Tracy Burke; Sloan Construction Company LLC; Interior remodel of a single-family residence with minor exterior changes. Interior scope includes relocating existing powder room on main level from west side of dining room to east side of dining room, creating new back entry area, reconfiguration of kitchen, relocation of garage door. Exterior changes include removing a bay window and relocating a sliding glass door in dining room. Total remodel area on main floor of approximately 516 square feet. Second level remodel includes master bath remodel, conversion of existing sauna into a closet. Total remodel area on second level of approximately 198 square feet. Minisplit to be added to master bedroom.Scope includes associated MEP.

PMT2017-01331 2500 Meadow Ave.; $155,175.00; Bruce Berman; Mr Pool Inc.; Installation of new in-ground, concrete pool, 605 square feet , and spa, 56 square foot pool to be located in the back yard. Scope includes installation of mechanical equipment and equipment pad to the south of pool, to be screened by landscaping. Western portion of pool to be covered by new pergola.

PMT2017-01511 4654 Sprucedale Place; $37,734.40; Maria Cole; Owner Contractor - First time, partial basement finish, 670 square feet. Interior, non-structural improvements only. Scope to include creating a new rec room, bedroom, and 3/4 bath. Associated MEPs included within the scope of this permit.

PMT2017-01592 5400 Airport Blvd.; $557,170.00; Highpoint Upi/P7; Edifice Builders Inc.; Interior tenant remodel for an existing technical office suite. Scope includes renovated office spaces, bathrooms, break room, assembly areas, and storage.

PMT2017-01651 3902 Promontory Court; $18,000.00; Shelley and Mark Stern; Vermilion Construction; Interior remodel of existing sunroom in a single-family residence to convert into square footage for the adjacent master bedroom. Scope includes 105 square feet and includes removal of single pane glazing, new framing of 2 x 6 walls with microlam headers, new insulation, replacement of gas fireplace insert, and associated electrical and mechanical.

PMT2017-01667 1955 30Th St.; $500,000.00; Two Nine; Renovation of the existing clubhouse, fitness center, and leasing office spaces of a multi-family complex (Two Nine North). Project includes MEPs and some structural modifications.

PMT2017-01773 511 Marine St.; $14,848.00; Candice Dickinson and Judith Patrick; Permit for rebuild and expansion of rear deck for a single-family detached dwelling. Scope also includes reconfiguration of below grade access to basement.

PMT2017-02026 325 S. 41st St.; $10,138.50; Herb Hulse; Owner/contractor-Repair/remodel of kitchen and upper level bathroom. Scope to include removal/replacement of wall in upstairs bathroom, removal of a non-bearing wall separating the kitchen and living room, removal of a fireplace at living room and repairing the wall between the living room and garage. Reference CPL2017-00494.

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Boulder building permits, May 22, 2017 - Boulder Daily Camera

Ever since the idea of holding an incentive auction to reclaim and repurpose broadcast spectrum for new wireless uses first surfaced, a major concern has been how to balance full power stations need to replicate their pre-auction signal coverage with low power television (LPTV) and TV Translator stations need for displacement channels in the remaining television band. Throughout the process, the FCC has announced a number of initiatives aimed at balancing those needs.

Included among these efforts is the FCCs creation of a new category of translator for full-power TV stations to fill in loss areas, a special filing window for LPTV, TV Translator and analog-to-digital replacement translator stations seeking displacement channels, and rules permitting LPTV and TV Translator stations to channel share, both among themselves and with full-power stations. Until last week, stations in these secondary services have had to stand on the sidelines and wait to see how these initiatives play out. That changed last Friday when the FCC released a detailed Public Notice outlining procedures and timelines applicable to LPTV, TV Translator, and replacement translator stations during the repack.

Most significantly, the FCC announced its intent to open a Special Displacement Window in the first quarter of 2018. The FCC stated that it anticipates releasing a public notice in November or December of this year that will give 60 days warning of the opening of the Special Displacement Window, which will remain open for 30 days.

Only LPTV, TV Translator, and analog-to-digital replacement translator stations that were operating on April 13, 2017 will be eligible to file displacement applications in the window. To be deemed an operating station, the station must have constructed its facilities and filed a license to cover application by that date. These stations can file a displacement application in the Special Displacement Window if they are displaced by a full-power or Class A TV station being repacked in Channels 2 through 36, or if they are on a channel higher than 36 and are displaced by the flexible uses envisioned by the FCC for the portion of the broadcast band repurposed via the auction.

In the filing window, applicants will have to provide interference protection to other users in the repacked TV Band and in adjacent bands, including land mobile operations, existing LPTV, TV translator and analog-to-digital replacement translator stations, full-power and Class A TV stations that were not repacked, repacked full-power and Class A TV stations as specified in the FCCs Closing and Reassignment Public Notice, and full-power and Class A television station facilities specified in applications filed in either of the two priority windows occurring prior to the Special Displacement Window.

Helping to balance those restrictions, displaced stations may specify as their displacement channel the pre-auction channel of a station being repacked or which relinquished its spectrum, subject to the condition that operations on the displacement channel cannot commence until the full-power or Class A TV station currently occupying the channel vacates it. To assist stations in developing their displacement proposals, the November/December public notice announcing the Special Displacement Window will also contain updated channel availability information identifying locations and channels that displaced stations cannot propose in their displacement applications.

To avoid a race to the courthouse when the window opens, all applications filed in the Special Displacement Window will be deemed to have been filed on the last day of the window for purposes of determining mutual exclusivity. In other words, an application filed on the first day of the window will have no higher processing priority than an application filed on the last day of the window. In cases of mutual exclusivity, the parties will be given an opportunity to resolve the mutual exclusivity among themselves via engineering amendments or settlements.

If applications remain mutually exclusive after the settlement period, the FCC will give priority to any application filed by a full-power TV station for displacement of an analog-to-digital replacement translator station or for a new digital-to-digital replacement translator station. The analog-to-digital replacement translator stations were authorized to fill in areas of a full-power stations analog contour that were lost in the digital transition. The digital-to-digital replacement translator stations are a new class of station intended to serve a similar role in filling in areas of a full-power TV stations digital contour that its repacked facilities can no longer reach.

Full-power TV stations can apply for new digital-to-digital replacement translator stations beginning with the opening of the Special Displacement Window and continuing through July 13, 2021. Whenever filed, digital-to-digital replacement translator applications will have priority over all prior new, minor change, and displacement applications filed by LPTV and TV Translator stations. If applying this priority does not resolve mutual exclusivity among applications filed in the Special Displacement Window, the FCC will resort to conducting an auction among the applicants.

Stations that can avoid having to file a displacement application by making a minor change to their existing facilities prior to the opening of the Special Displacement Window are encouraged to apply to do so as soon as possible. A freeze on filing such minor change applications will be announced, likely in October or November 2017, in preparation for the Special Displacement Window.

Stations that are not eligible for, or that simply do not file in, the Special Displacement Window will have to wait until a public notice is issued after the close of the Special Displacement Window lifting the minor modification application freeze, as well as the freezes previously imposed on the filing of non-window displacement and digital companion channel applications.

Digital LPTV and TV Translator stations that receive a displacement construction permit will have three years to build those facilities. Construction permits related to an LPTV or TV Translators transition to digital operation, or for new digital LPTV or TV Translator stations, will expire on July 13, 2021. Stations that experience difficulties in meeting their construction deadline can seek a 180-day extension of time to construct. For permits expiring on July 13, 2021, requests for an extension must be filed by March 13, 2021. After March 13, 2021, stations needing additional time must file a request for tolling of the permit expiration date. The FCC indicates it will look favorably upon extension and tolling requests where the station is able to demonstrate that it is unable to procure resources to construct due to the demand for those resources by full-power and Class A TV stations being repacked.

Analog stations making their initial transition to digital operation must air viewer notifications during the time period when viewers are most likely to be watching if the station has the ability to locally originate programming. Stations that do not have local origination capability may use other reasonable means, such as notification via newspaper or a crawl on the full-power station being rebroadcast. Stations have discretion with respect to the frequency, length and content of their viewer notifications.

Finally, the FCC noted that LPTV and TV Translator stations can continue to operate on their existing channels until the initiation of service by a repacked Class A or full-power TV station or the receipt of a notice from a new 600 MHz wireless licensee that the station is likely to cause interference. Such notice must be provided in writing at least 120 days prior to the new wireless licensee commencing operations or conducting first field application testing. If needed, a station can seek authority from the FCC to go silent to prevent interference to the new user of its frequency prior to the station completing the move to its displacement channel.

While the numerous points discussed above may already have your head spinning, Fridays Public Notice actually contains many additional details that will be important to those seeking to navigate the repack. In particular, LPTV and TV Translator stations will now need to consider their options carefully. The good news is that with this latest release of information, they are no longer trapped in the role of spectators at the auction, and can begin taking the steps needed to assess the impact of the repack on their facilities and respond accordingly.

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SPACE COAST DAILY TV:Space Coast Daily speaks John Sabo, owner of All Air & Heat about servicing your A/C now that the weather is heating up.All Air & Heat Inc. is a full-service heating and air conditioning contractorandwas formed to serve all of Brevard Countys home builders with high-quality HVAC solutions for ventilation ductwork on new home construction.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA All Air & Heat Inc. is a full-service heating and air conditioning contractorandwas formed to serve all of Brevard Countys home builders with high-quality HVAC solutions for ventilation ductwork on new home construction.

Through years of experience, All Air & Heat Inc. evolved into a specialist in heating and air conditioning systems and began serving residential customers who were searching for expertise in the AC industry.

Through years of experience, All Air & Heat Inc. evolved into a specialist in heating and air conditioning systems and began serving residential customers who were searching for expertise in the AC industry.

All Air & Heat Inc., located at 3860 Curtis Boulevard in Port St. John, has been serving all of Brevard County with superior service for more than 20 years.

Call All Air & Heat at321-394-9411and ask them about their free, in-home consultation that provides you with a free estimate and advises you on the best options to get the job done right.

All Air & Heat Inc. is your one stop for all of your heating and air conditioning needs, we offer a wide range of services to accommodate all of your HVAC and indoor air quality needs.

Weve been providing Port St. John, Melbourne, Titusville, and the rest of Brevard County with superior HVAC service for over 20 years and we look forward to helping you with a customized solution thats right for you, said owner John Sabo.

From routine maintenance and repair to complete air system installation, the All Air & Heat skilled technicians have the experience needed to get your job done on time and on budget, services include:

SPACE COAST DAILY TV:All Air & Heat Inc. owner John Sabo talks about how important it is to replace your air conditioners filters and shows you how.

INSTALLATION

When you depend on your AC to keep your home comfortable all through the hot Florida months, you cant afford to make the mistake of installing an AC the wrong way. We know that our customers throughout the Cocoa, Melbourne, and Brevard locations trust the expert technicians here at All Air & Heat to professionally install their ACs, ensuring no future problems extend from a poorly installed system.

A correct installation of an AC system can save you both time and difficulty in the future. Its better to make sure the job gets done properly the first time, this way you can avoid having to call us after the last person you hired did a careless job. Having a bad installation done can result in:

Malfunctions/Breakdowns Shorter unit lifespan Higher utility bills Expensive repairs

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ABOVE MAP:All Air & Heat Inc., located at 3860 Curtis Boulevard in Port St. John, has been serving all of Brevard County with superior service for more than 20 years.

REPAIR

All Air & Heat provides the residents of Brevard County with repair services for of their AC systems.

Theyrealize you rely upon your AC system to provide your house with that clean cool air that will keep you comfortable and happy even on the hottest of Florida days and nights.

In theirtime working in Cocoa, Melbourne, and Brevard County, we have seen some of them of the most common causes of AC malfunctions, which includes:

Inadequate maintenance: Bad maintenance can leave your AC weak and unable to work at the demand needed. This can cause your AC to have a complete breakdown, thereby requiring repairs. Sensor Problems: The Acs sensors can begin to malfunction if left unmaintained. Once they do, you will need repairs in order to have your system in full working order once more. Clogged Filters: If your filters havent been changed or clean recently, your AC could be on its way to breaking down and leaving you stranded in the heat.

Any of these causes can lead to your AC system having a complete failure, and requiring you to need repairs. We make getting repairs for your system a simple task thats as stress-free as possible. We accept all major credit cards, and we also have financing options available for those who need it.

All Air & Heat Inc. owner John Sabo talks about how important it is to replace your air conditioners filters and shows you how.

MAINTENANCE

AC maintenance may seem like a waste to some individuals, but it is actually one of the best ways to preserve your AC unit and keep it functioning properly for a longer time than one that receives no maintenance.

All Air & Heat knows that the biggest problem ACs experience in Brevard County, and throughout Florida, is being overworked. Our baking temperatures mean that your AC has to work extra hard just to try and sustain a livable climate inside your home.

AC Maintenance should be an important part of your home maintenance. As important as it is to make sure your roof is in top condition so you do not have leaks after our notorious rainstorms, its important to make sure your AC is in top working condition.

Some benefits of AC maintenance include:

Extended lifespan More efficient cooling Lower utility bills Being aware of potential problems before they appear

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Bay Meadows digs in on third office building Silicon Valley Business Journal The new Station 2 building is also being erected without a tenant in mind. Newmark, Cornish & Carey are marketing the available office space, including the planned Station 1 and Station 5 buildings, which aren't yet under construction. Even so, Thacher ...

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The University of Maryland and Corporate Office Properties Trust launched a $18.5 million, three-story office building and unveiled an art walk Wednesday at its College Park campus.

The 75,000-square-foot office building, located at 5801 University Research Court, will be part of the university's newly branded Discovery District, a 150-acre area that stretches from Baltimore Avenue to River Road, where university leaders envision a hub for research and economic development.

Construction has started, and the building is expected to open in 2019.

The Discovery District encompasses the university's existing 130-acre research park, formerly called M Square.

The office building is among the new projects planned for the area. The building is designed for tenants focused on technology and research.

At an event Wednesday, university leaders, executives of project developer Corporate Office Properties Trust and elected officials also marked the opening of the Art Walk, a park with food trucks, seating areas, trails and art installations.

The Discovery District will also include a 45,000-square-foot building to house the College Park Academy, built in partnership with St. John Properties. The public charter school's building is expected to open in the fall.

The Hotel at the University of Maryland, a 297-room structure on Baltimore Avenue at Campus Drive, will open this summer.

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Michelle Cebulko Trust/trustee, 4902 Corinith Drive, remove and replace deck as well as add sunroom patio cover, Leisure Living LLC, $60,000.

Janice and Edman Blair, 5514 S. 22nd St., 240-square-foot room addition, Dillion Co., $20,000.

Valerie Mackley, 5404 Cranberry Hill Circle, 352-square-foot deck replacement, no contractor listed, $3,500.

Quail Creek Homes Association Inc. C.O Lawre Acord, 3008 N. 39th Terrace A, 192-square-foot deck replacement, Shelton Siding Co. Inc., $7,900.

Johnson Controls Battery Group Inc., 4722 Pear St., 10,973-square-foot addition for JCI, Al J. Mueller Construction Co., $801,295.

Johnson Controls Battery Group Inc., 4722 Pear St., JCI 4,056-square-foot locker and breakroom addition, Al J. Mueller Construction Co., $1,690,903.

OAB Holdings LLC, 2102 Village Drive, reroof, Mike Rose Construction, $9,020.

Missouri Real Estate Investments LLC, 4518 Libby Lane, new 1,345-square-foot single-family home, PJB Construction LLC, $169,000.

Missouri Real Estate Investments LLC, 4516 Libby Lane, new 1,345-square-foot single-family home, PJB Construction LLC, $169,000.

Missouri Real Estate Investments LLC, 4514 Libby Lane, new 1,345-square-foot single-family home, PJB Construction LLC, $169,000.

Cyndee and Frank Dvorak, 319 N. 20th St., new carriage house, ATV Services, $14,700.

Pat Powers, 3901 Pickett Road, reroof residence, Griffin Roofing, $4,200.

UMB of St. Joseph C/O Corporate Tax Department, 3601 Mitchell Ave., replace mansard lower roof only, Blu Sky Restoration Contractors Inc., $19,425.

Triumph Food LLC C/O Chief Financial Officer, 5302 Stockyards Expressway, new 384-square-foot storage building for Triumph Foods, Veritas Systems Construction, $28,700.

Son Nguyen, 4904 N. Lakewood Drive, replacement of 260-square-foot deck, no contractor listed, $5,616.

Jessie Davis, 1217 Lincoln St., reroof residence, no contractor listed, $4,000.

Heather and Martin Sykes, 2001 N. 22nd St., roof permit lay over, C & R Construction, $4,250.

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JOLIET The city is looking at $300,000 in sales tax incentives to bring a roofing and building supplies company to town. A city council committee approved the incentive package after discussing whether it would give an advantage to a new company competing with roofing businesses already in Joliet.

The owners of the prospective Joliet location told city officials last week that Texas-based SRS Distribution wants to move to its 1806 Terry Drive property.

The site needs about $300,000 in improvements for drainage and other problems, said Tom Osterberger, a Joliet attorney who is part owner of the property with Gene Briscoe.

SRS would move into a 27,000-square-foot building on the site. Osterberger said that the improvements funded by the tax break are outside the building.

He said the company expects to do about $6 million in sales in its first year of business, as well as that it would pay sales taxes to the city.

The Joliet City Council Economic Development Committee on Thursday authorized staff to negotiate an incentive package for improvements of the property that would rebate half of the city sales taxes for seven years up to $300,000.

Councilman Terry Morris questioned whether the city was giving an incentive to attract a company that would compete with businesses already in the city.

Its not like this is new tax money. We have other suppliers for the roofers here, he said. Its not like this is a new product that were getting into Joliet.

Economic Development Director Steve Jones said the incentive would be used to improve the property but would not give SRS a pricing advantage.

Theyre not lowering the price of shingles because theyre getting money from the city, Jones said. If somebodys losing business in town, its because theyre not competing in the marketplace. Its not because the citys putting its thumb on the scale.

Morris joined other committee members in voting, 3-0, to direct Jones to develop an incentive agreement, which could come back to the city council for approval by June 6.

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Tesla opened orders for its first two styles of solar roof tiles this week and the company plans to start installations within the next two months.

Through its acquisition of SolarCity, Tesla has now access to thousands of installers, but there are significant differences between installing solar panels and a whole roof. Roofing is more labor intensive and Tesla is now looking to train and hire a lot of roofers.

Before being acquired by Tesla, SolarCity put a lotof work into reducing its installation time in order to try to make more than one installationper day per team, but thats not going to be possible for a solar roof installation.

Tesla expects that it will take as long as a typical new roof installation, 5 to 7 days, which is not bad considering its both a new roof and a solar installation.

In order to support this new business unit, SolarCity is currently listing 6 technical training jobs to train new roofers in California and Connecticut. It looks like the company is looking to hire over 50 roofers.

Tesla only confirmed that installation would start in certain regions of the U.S in June, therefore, the locations of the job postings might give us an indication of where Tesla plans to make its first solar roof installations.

Unsurprisingly, most of the roofing jobs are in California, the biggest solar market in the US, but there are also a few in Texas, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Connecticut.

For the area of Wilmington-Boston, Tesla recruiterScott Wareing wrote in a job listing for a Roofer I position:

SolarCity is now a Tesla Company. Offering Roofer positions with benefits and an opportunity to work on new Tesla products like the solar roof.

If you are tired of bouncing between projects, were offering Roofers a career track to work on cutting edge projects with a company that is defining next generation homes.

He listed experience in a wide variety of roof types as a plus, including comp, shingle, concrete tile, clay tile, metal, and wood shake.

There are around 5 million new roofs being installed in the US every year and Tesla expects that its new product will be popular. Of course, most of those roofs are made of asphalt, which is not a market Tesla is goingto compete with.

Based on the pricing information released this week, Teslas new solar roof tiles are going to be highlycompetitive, but only in markets where houses already have strong valuations and where electricity rates are high hence why California and Connecticut seem to be on top of the list.

Tesla solar roof products are perfect for homeowners who want solar and need a new roof relatively soon, but a regular solar panel installation is still a good solution for people who dont need a new roof. Solar and energy storage prices are highly dependent on your market (electricity cost, gov incentives, etc.) and your property. We suggest to get quotes from more than one installer to make sure you get the best energy solution for your place. UnderstandSolar is a great free service to link you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates for free.

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