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Construction continues on the Holiday Inn Express at Keizer Station on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017.(Photo: ANNA REED / Statesman Journal)Buy Photo

If 2016 seemed like it brought a slew of bulldozers, rebar and hardhats, the upcoming year will bring more of the same: construction, renovation and retrofitting of buildings throughout the Salem area.

The flurry of construction, officials said, is the sign of a robust and growing economy.

"The developments we see today throughout our region are simply amazing," said Dan Clem, CEO of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce. "A few short years ago, to you, they were dreams and plans and sketches. Today, for us, for all of us, they are a reality."

At the recent 2017 Commercial Real Estate Economic Forum, guest speakers addressed different aspects of the local real estate market agricultural, industrial, retail, multifamily housing, and office. Each emphasized a similar theme: Supplies are tight, demand is strong and exciting new projects are forthcoming.

As many tenants across the Valley can attest, waitings lists, lowturnoverand increasing rents arecommonplace in the rental market.

The Salem-Keizer area seems to be in catch-up mode, said Katherine Powell Banz

, principal and certified general appraiser with Powell Banz Valuation. Vacancy rates showed a slight uptick in 2016 to 2.6 percent. The Portland metro area, which is already one of the tightest markets, was listed as 3.1 percent at the end of 2016, according to a recent article on OPB.

Rents in the Salem area spiked by almost 20 percent from last year, but the addition of more than a thousand new units in the next coming months could help offset the imbalance.

The Keizer Station Apartments in the 5000 block of McLeod Lane NE are adding 180 units to the market, and River Valley Terrace on River Valley Drive NW will bring 60 apartment units to West Salem in 2017.

Construction of the Keizer Station Apartments is set to conclude in the summer but is almost fully reserved, said property manager Ashli Morett. Only 12 one-bedroom units remain. The complex's amenities andproximity to shopping, dining and entertainment have been a major draw for people, Morett said.

Six projects are in various stages of planning, and seven properties are under construction, Powell Banz said. Combined, they will bring 1,372 more homes to the region.

From a new drive-through Starbucks in downtown Salem to a long-anticipatedgrocery store in Keizer, the region is expected to add several restaurants, stores and possibly even a roller skating rink to its new and revived retail properties.

Closures of big box and department stores like Kmart, Macy's and Sears and changing shopping habits could lead to a nationwide slowdown of retail in 2017.

Two major closures left vacant spots in Lancaster Mall, but the shopping center is poised to embark on a retrofit that will "turn the design inside out providing a fresh look to the mall," said Ryan Imbrie , managing director for SVN Imbrie Realty.

Details of the remodeling and new tenants for the mall have not yet been announced.

Who may move into Lancaster Mall? The mystery remains

Several new properties are expected to come to Keizer in 2017. Construction of an 80-room Holiday Inn Express and Suites is underway at Keizer Station. WinCo's Waremartis set to open a grocery store on North River Road, and there are rumors of a roller skating rink replacing the former Roth's storefront at Schoolhouse Square, Imbrie said.

Strong prices for hazelnuts, blueberries and vineyards, plus a burgeoning marijuana industry,are keeping land values high in the Willamette Valley, according to George Grabenhorst , senioradviser at SVN Commercial Advisors.

Cattle, nursery goods, hay, milk and grass seed top the list of the more than 220 agricultural products Oregon produces. The markets for each commoditywill fluctuate in the coming year, but overall growth will keep land prices high andavailability low.

Most farm land in the region sold in 2016 were smalleracreages, but two notable dealsincludethe pending sale of the 623-acre former Mallorie's Dairy in Silverton and an $8 million, 410-acre swath of land in Gervais.

Construction continues at the Henningson Cold Storage at Mill Creek Corporate Center on Kuebler Blvd. and Turner Rd. SE in Salem on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017.(Photo: ANNA REED / Statesman Journal)

The vacancy rate for industrial buildings dipped even further from a low 3.5 percent in 2015 to 1.7 percent in 2017. With new buildings opening in Hubbard, Salem and Donald and more developments in the works, 2017 is expected to be a big year for industrial space construction.

Construction is continuingat theMill Creek Corporate Center near Kuebler Boulevardand Turner Road SE in Salem.Henningson Cold Storage is expected to constructa total of 607,700-square-feet, and PacTrust is planning a multiple building, 26-acre business park.

Construction continues at the Park Front at 230 Front St. NE in Salem on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017.(Photo: ANNA REED / Statesman Journal)

Curt Arthur , managing director of SVN Commercial Advisors, said vacancy rates at office buildings are also decreasing.

With a vacancy rate of 6.8 percent down 23 percent from last year and down 58 percent from 2015 demand is completely outpacing supply, Arthur said.

Leasing activity in 2016 was the highest on record with 137 office and medical building leases, and downtown Salem continues to gain momentum. Park Front LLCis constructing a 30,000-square-foot office building at230 Front Street, on a portion of the North Block parcel of the former Boise Cascade site.

Currently, there are only two office vacancies of more than 20,000 square feet in the market. This limited selection could discourage large companies from relocating or expanding in the coming year, Arthur said.

For questions, comments and news tips, email reporter Whitney Woodworth at wmwoodwort@statesmanjournal.com, call 503-399-6884 or follow on Twitter @wmwoodworth

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With President John F. Kennedy and former President Harry Truman chatting behind him, House Speaker Sam Rayburn takes part in a Democratic dinner May 27, 1961, in Washington. | AP Photo

By Andrew Glass

02/23/17 12:09 AM EST

Updated 02/23/17 12:00 AM EST

On this day in 1965, the third and most modern of the four office buildings currently being used by the House of Representatives opened on the south side of Independence Avenue. It was named for Texas Democratic Rep. Sam Rayburn. Mr. Sam, as he was widely known, served as speaker for 17 years. Some historians view him as one of the most effective leaders ever to hold that critical post.

Rayburn, who died in 1961 at age 79 while still serving in the speakership, was also known for dressing for the occasion. In Washington, he wore expensive suits, starched white shirts and perfectly shined shoes. But back in his hardscrabble northeastern Texas district, he favored blue jeans, boots and cowboy hats. At the time of his death, he had served as speaker for nearly twice as long as any of his predecessors.

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Rayburn himself initiated the building project in 1955, although without designating a specific site. J. George Stewart, the then-architect of the U.S. Capitol, chose Harbeson, Hough, Livingston & Larson of Philadelphia to design a classical-style building in harmony with the Capitol complex. Construction began in 1962. President John F. Kennedy, who had served in the House from 1949 to 1953 as a Massachusetts Democrat, spoke at a cornerstone-laying ceremony on May 24, 1962.

The neoclassical Rayburn Building forms a modified H, with four stories above ground, two basements and three levels of underground garage space. A white marble facade above a pink granite base covers its concrete and steel frame. A subway tunnel and electric train connects the building to the Capitol. Pedestrian tunnels join it to the adjacent Longworth Building, which opened in 1933.

On either side of the main entrance stand two 10-foot marble statues by C. Paul Jennewein, Spirit of Justice and Majesty of Law. The east and west walls feature eight marble rhytons, drinking horns formed of mythical figures known as chimeras. Rayburn is remembered in an oil portrait by Tom Lea, a marble relief by Paul Manship and a 6-foot bronze statue by Felix de Weldon.

Currently, some 169 House members are housed there in comfy three-room suites. In addition, there is space in the building to accommodate nine House committees and their related support staff. Amenities include a cafeteria, a first aid room, a Library of Congress book station, a recording studio, a gym and ancillary facilities for the press. A little-known shooting range, used mostly by members of the U.S. Capitol Police, as well as a basketball court are tucked into the buildings sub-basement.

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Capitol Hill may be perpetually hamstrung, but the rest of the Federal City is in anything but a holding pattern. Where construction is concerned, the District of Columbia is moving full-steam ahead, with cranes in the sky, footers in the ground and truckloads of materials navigating the citys already busy streets.

Just how big is DCs building boom? The District added 13.7 million square feet of built space in 2016 with nearly that much planned for 2017, according to the Washington, DC Economic Partnership. The 2016 figure is the highest mark since the WDCEP began tracking it in 2001. Additionally, more than 14,800 residential units were under construction as of August 2016, compared to 13,294 a year earlier, with nearly half of those in three neighborhoods: Capitol Riverfront, NoMa (North of Massachusetts Avenue)/Union Market and Southwest.

The presence of a primary industry the federal government largely insulated from swings in the market (though it can undoubtedly cause them), is one driver. Another is the hordes of young professionals seeking employment with the government contractors, legal firms and nonprofits that round out the policy supply chain and who need a place to live. But theres more to it.

Mark Carroll

Construction Dive spoke with Mark Carroll, the DC-based executive vice president of Skanska USA Commercial Development, to learn how new industries, revisited neighborhoods and old planning standards are shaping the capital city today and in the future.

This interview has been edited and condensed.

Lets start in NoMa, since thats where Skanska has its first multifamily project in DC and one of only a few in the U.S. for the company right now. How did the company get involved in that neighborhood?

CARROLL:As a developer, we're trying to find the emerging and developing neighborhoods. With the height limits [in DC], we can't build any higher, and [the challenges associated with] redeveloping some of the older buildings force you to look at other markets. NoMa has grown around a couple of different things. One has been the Metro station there, which Skanska built as part of a joint venture in 2004. That created a new stop along the Red Line, which is a popular Metro line. That neighborhood was viewed as a great opportunity for development. A lot of government tenants started to find their way there around 2010. It was right around that time that we started looking at land over there. We acquired the land that is now planned for two office buildings, and then a year later we acquired the site that we're now building on, which is 22 M Street NE.

Thats Resa, the multifamily component of Skanskas Tyber Place master plan in NoMa. Why did the company go for that project, in that neighborhood?

CARROLL:As we were looking at the area a developing mixed-use market we started to see multifamily projects going up with some success there. We thought [Resa] would complement the mix of retail and office space we had envisioned for the site. We planned that development around the Meander, which we coordinated with the NoMa Business Improvement District. They had a vision of a pedestrian walkway to connect the blocks because the blocks in that area of NoMa are pretty big. We saw this as a way of making a connection internal to the neighborhood from development to development, and we thought that having that kind of outdoor experience mixed in with multifamily, office and retail would create a real community environment.

A rendering of Resa at Tyber Place

The height limits are a challenge throughout DC, and so developers need to maximize width. In this kind of a project, how do you make room for the streetscape while still maximizing the site?

CARROLL: Placemaking is the term that everybody likes to use: How do you create a community or an environment where people want to go that has a good retail base and good living and work environments?There are a couple of things were trying to do in NoMa. First, we're not building out to full density. We wanted to take advantage of an outdoor space, so we planned that development around the Meander. We also set back the middle building so that there is an exterior courtyard for outdoor seating or other activities. It creates a sense of place, which I think in NoMa will be very welcomed.

Is the level of urban revitalization currently underway in NoMa occurring elsewhere in the city?

CARROLL: Theres a lot of redevelopment going on in the Capitol Riverfront BID. A lot of that is being driven by new multifamily, but we believe in that market as an office market as well. We're invested there with an office building at 99 M Street.

The live-work-play environment is certainly there, but you also have the entertainment component with the [Nationals] ballpark and the [DC United] stadium coming. You also have a lot of parks.The mix there has come together well to create a nice neighborhood community. The other thing that has been helpful for that market is that the Green Line is becoming a very popular Metro Line. A lot of millennials have been moving along the Green Line, and so that helps that market because a lot of the new development is attracting not only public spaces like parks but also new retail, apartments and some of the amenities we're providing in buildings such as rooftop terraces and fitness centers.

Is Capitol Riverfront on par with NoMa as far as the shift in demographics and built space?

CARROLL: They're pretty comparable. Both markets are driven by multifamily development, though you're starting to see more office interest.

A rendering of 99 M Street

How do those two neighborhoods compare to a more established one like Foggy Bottom, where Skanska is building 2112 Pennsylvania Avenue?

CARROLL: From an office perspective, it's a different tenant base. The tenants that we're talking to there like the Pennsylvania Avenue address. The building is already about 50% leased to Cleary Gottlieb, a law firm. What helps that location is the revitalization that has occurred with the development around Washington Circle [in recent years] and along the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue with our project, which are changing the streetscape there. It's already an established market, but it is changing. You're starting to see more retail activity, more street life.

You've been in DC for a while, but much of this development has occurred in the last decade. How does the District today, development-wise, compare with the planning expectations set a decade ago?

CARROLL: You know, it's funny. The downturn in the market slowed the Riverfront and NoMa, but in different ways. The ballpark was great addition to the Riverfront [in 2008] and started to get more interest there. That market was gaining momentum before the downturn, which set it back from a timing standpoint, but it has come back very strong. In NoMa, a lot of the leasing that occurred [around 2010] came out of the stimulus package, which created more office opportunities and street activity that got people comfortable with the neighborhood. Since then, you've seen a lot of residential development, and that's come along quickly in the NoMa market.

Do you see the federal government which is a huge landowner and tenant base and spurs a lot of economic activity in the District as being a major differentiator for DC, or is it comparable with key industries in other states?

CARROLL: The government certainly is a big driver. We're a global gateway city stabilized by the government [as an industry]. That's very attractive for foreign investors, which helps us from a real estate perspective. We've got a well-educated workforce here and great universities, and all of those things create a great foundation for the city as it develops.

The cycles in DC aren't steep cycles. When the market goes up and down, DC always seems stable compared to other cities, and I think that's because the government is such a strong anchor here. We've had great population and job growth over the last couple of years, and not all of that is done by the government, but I do think it is a differentiator. Having the government in town also brings in the contractors and lobbyists, which provide a stable economy. In the last couple of years, though, we've seen more growth outside the government.

What are some of the sources of that growth?

CARROLL: You're starting to see more tech coming into DC. With that comes a different type of office use. If you look at some of the leasing activity last year, a lot was around the co-working environment. There's been a significant increase in co-working-type users that have come into the market, and I think they're filling a need for more entrepreneurial smaller businesses, [many of which are] tech-oriented.

A rendering of 2112 Pennsylvania Avenue

Changing gears, to what extent has Skanska in DC experienced the labor shortage that is being reported nationwide?

CARROLL: Thats following with the amount of development and building that is going on. We have a building division that builds all our work, and what we're hearing from them is theres a lot of labor in demand. That creates a couple of different challenges for what we do: a need for skilled workers, as it makes it a little bit more of a challenge for staffing projects; it also creates more of an economic demand because with a lack of skilled labor, your prices tend to go up.

Is there a way around it?

CARROLL: No. You're seeing it in subcontractor bids with an increase in cost. The costs are mostly being carried by labor, and for some of the trades concrete labor, for example it seems to be significant.

What about green building? The General Services Administration has a LEED requirement for most projects. Whats the approach to green building in DC, and how is that different from what you see Skanska facing elsewhere in the country?

CARROLL: We like to see some of the initiatives the DC government has taken for green building such as the Green Area Ratio. Skanska overall is focused on sustainability, so our goal is to be designing all our office buildings to LEED Gold or more, and our multifamily projects to LEED Silver. A lot of what we're doing certainly meets DC standards and often exceeds them. We think it's good for the market, that its the right thing to do.

Are there any federal policies that the company has its eye on?

CARROLL: Any change in the government here creates different opportunities. With the new administration, there is certainly a focus on infrastructure. Skanska does a lot of that work for infrastructure development and construction. We're trying to keep an eye out for any of those opportunities, as well as other initiatives we've seen from the new administration like defense spending, which would create more opportunities in DC because we have a lot of defense contractors here.

What do you think sets DCs construction industry apart for better or worse from that of the rest of the country?

CARROLL: I've lived here for a while and I love DC. When you compare it to other cities, there is a unique character to it. We have the master plan the L'Enfant Planwhich I think everyone has a great deal of respect for. Some of the height restrictions create a different dynamic from what you might find in other cities. While we don't have the large, tall buildings, we still have a very elegant city and it's integrated with great parks. You see that respect for outdoor space with some of the neighborhoods being developed. With Tyber Place in NoMa, were trying to have an outdoor environment. At 99M, down near the ballpark, that neighborhood [already] has some great parks. The balance between the built environment and outdoor space is one thing that makes DC great.

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Permits issued in East Baton Rouge Parish from Feb. 10-16, 2017.

Florida Blvd. 7070: $776,000, Owner: Michael Kimble. Total square footage: 8,320. New construction of building for mercantile sales and parking lot to serve. Issued Feb. 13.

Weldwood Drive 2455: Owner not listed. Total square footage not listed. New construction of four residential apartment building complex and one clubhouse. Complex has 96 one-bedroom units and 48 two-bedrooms = 144 bedrooms total. This permit includes or is for the landscape, parking, traffic, drainage, sewer and site aspects of development. Issued Feb. 15.

Boulevard de Province 1855: $60,000, Owner: Tammy Shields. Total square footage: 4,120. Flood damage renovation to apartment building 3, units 37-40. Received average 30 inches of water. Scope of work includes replacing siding under lower-level windows, replacing electrical wiring and outlets, drywall up to 4 feet and new hot water heaters. First floor only. Issued Feb. 14.

Boulevard de Province 1855: $150,000, Owner: Tammy Shields. Total square footage: 16,240. Flood-damage renovation to apartment building 1, units 1-20. Received average 30 inches of water. Scope of work includes replacing siding under lower-level windows, replacing electrical wiring and outlets, drywall up to 4 feet and new hot water heaters. First floor only. Issued Feb. 14.

Greenwell Springs Road 12538: $200,000, Owner: April Lucibello. Total square footage: 465. Proposed prefab building, 8-foot-tall chainwall and generator combo. Issued Feb. 14.

Prescott Road 4919: $103,000, Owner: Vera & Melvin Williams. Total square footage: 3,760. Flood-damage repairs to existing adult board and custodial care. Water level reached 4 feet above floor finish. Replace electrical receptacles, O/S condensing unit, all plumbing fixtures, doors/windows. Replace nonrated and fire-rated drywall at walls separating dwelling units. Building is equipped with an existing sprinkler system. Damage approximately 33 percent. Issued Feb. 14.

Rue de la Vie 500: $4,300,000, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 17,833. Interior renovation of sprinkled Suite 218 for new ambulatory surgery (less than 24-hour care) on second floor and contains two smoke compartments. Issued Feb. 13.

Rue de la Vie 500: $150,000, Owner: Stan Shelton. Total square footage: 12,442. Interior renovations to 12,442-square-foot portion of 56,456-square-foot fourth-floor Physicians Office Building. Issued Feb. 13.

South Choctaw Drive 13625: $171,000, Owner: Richie Doiron. Total square footage: 13,832. Flood damage renovation to existing 2,800-square-foot office space of 13,832 square feet. Industrial warehouse. Building received 3 feet of water. Gutted to 8 feet. Scope of work includes replacing drywall, doors, window frame casing, flooring, electrical receptacles and one of four A/C units. Issued Feb. 14.

Siegen Lane 8363: $93,000, Owner: John Weinstein. Total square footage: 1,500. Flood damage repairs and upgrades to office building. Water level reached 15 feet above floor finish. Scope of work includes replacement of drywall, interior/exterior doors, insulation, receptacles, switches, replace two plumbing fixtures. 45 percent damage. Issued Feb. 15.

Cedarcrest Ave. 3484: Owner not listed. Total square footage not listed. Issued Feb. 15.

Broussard St. 4317: Owner: Mike Sauce. Total square footage not listed. Demolish single-family residence. Issued Feb. 13.

Eddie Robinson Drive 229: Owner: Vernon and Olivia Huey. Total square footage not listed. Demolish single-family residence. Issued Feb. 10.

Florida Blvd. 6815: Owner not listed. Total square footage not listed. Demolish commercial building. Issued Feb. 14.

Hoo Shoo Too Road 22738: Owner: Charles and Sherry Moore. Total square footage not listed. Demolish single-family residence. Issued Feb. 13.

O'Neal Lane 2426: Owner: Ted Kergan. Total square footage not listed. Demolish single-family residence. Issued Feb. 14.

Country View Drive 3853: $1,800, Owner: Brad Blalock. Total square footage not listed. 6-foot wooden fence. Issued Feb. 13.

North Harrell's Ferry Road 11855: $20,000, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 44,800. 10-foot-high electric security fence. Issued Feb. 14.

Webb's Way 31484, Greenwell Springs: $600, Owner: James and Regina Tyndall. Total square footage not listed. 5-foot chain link fence. Issued Feb. 14.

Casa Colina Court 408: $23,000, Owner: Mayeaux. Total square footage: 350. Gunite pool. Issued Feb. 13.

Country View Drive 3853: $300, Owner: Brad Blalock. Total square footage not listed. Aboveground pool. Issued Feb. 13.

Old Hammond Highway 8100: $60,000, Owner: Bo White. Total square footage not listed. Gunite pool. Issued Feb. 16.

West Lakeview Drive 1227: $30,000, Owner: Bart Keller. Total square footage not listed. Gunite pool. Issued Feb. 10.

Cal Road 9450: $20,000, Owner: Wells Carville. Total square footage: 1,465. Detached accessory building. Issued Feb. 14.

Boyce Drive 7115: $6,000, Owner: Mary Frey Stewart. Total square footage: 230. Addition of sunroom to an existing residence. Issued Feb. 15.

Calion Drive 6169: $20,800, Owner: Peter J. McNabb. Total square footage not listed. Bedroom and family room addition total 685-square-foot living area addition. Issued Feb. 13.

Hoo Shoo Too Road 18787: $120,000, Owner: Brian J. Aucoin. Total square footage: 1,629. Addition of a new master bedroom with master bath, utility, double garage and storage in the 100-109 mph windzone. Issued Feb. 14.

North Muirfield Circle 19421: $120,000, Owner: Jim Wilde. Total square footage: 85. Master bath addition and remodel. All permits required. Issued Feb. 14.

West England Ave. 12023: $35,000, Owner: Johnnie Rosette. Total square footage: 320. Addition of storage area and a half bathroom. Issued Feb. 13.

Parkrange Ave. 12416: $400, Owner: Ahmad Abedallah Ali. Total square footage not listed. Widen existing driveway by approximately 20 feet. Issued Feb. 13.

Audubon Square 6545: $294,930, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 3,760. New construction residential. Issued Feb. 13.

Baird Drive 437: $169,962, Owner: David Corkern. Total square footage: 2,179. New single-family residence. Issued Feb. 14.

Coursey Cove Ave. 14221: $183,000, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,345. New single-family residence. Issued Feb. 13.

Coursey Cove Ave. 14230: $205,000, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,623. New single-family residence. Issued Feb. 13.

Coursey Cove Ave. 14262: $189,000, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,413. New single-family residence. Issued Feb. 10.

Cresthaven Ave. 2631: $185,000, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,365. New single-family residence. Zero lot. Issued Feb. 14.

Cresthaven Ave. 2708: $196,000, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,512. New single-family residence. Zero lot. Issued Feb. 14.

Fairwood Court 12625: $192,582, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,469. New residential construction. Issued Feb. 10.

Fairwood Court 12665: $174,330, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,235. New residential construction. Issued Feb. 15.

Fairwood Court 12707: $160,368, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,056. New residential construction. Issued Feb. 15.

Fairwood Court 12723: $194,298, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,491. New residential construction. Issued Feb. 14.

Fairwood Court 12731: $192,582, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,469. Residential construction. Issued Feb. 14.

Fairwood Court 12738: $174,642, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,239. New residential construction. Issued Feb. 14.

Fairwood Court 12739: $157,170, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,015. New residential construction. Issued Feb. 15.

Fairwood Court 12746: $208,806, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,677. New residential construction. Issued Feb. 14.

Fairwood Court 12754: $174,642, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,239. New residential construction. Issued Feb. 13.

Greenwell Springs Road 29815: $306,540, Owner: Jessie Jones. Total square footage: 3,930. New construction residence. Issued Feb. 14.

Lago Lane 2835: $185,000, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,367. New single-family residence. Zero lot. Issued Feb. 14.

Milldale Road 12060, Zachary: $304,824, Owner: Roy Lyzar. Total square footage: 3,908. New construction residential. Issued Feb. 15.

Rose Meadow Drive 15661: $292,968, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 3,756. New single-family residence. Issued Feb. 14.

Stone Gate Drive 14571: $160,368, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,056. New residential construction. Issued Feb. 10.

Stone Gate Drive 14579: $192,582, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 2,469. New residential construction. Issued Feb. 13.

Veranda Square Ave. 3155: $256,932, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 3,294. New construction residential. Issued Feb. 15.

Veranda View Ave. 3133: $335,497, Owner not listed. Total square footage: 4,051. New construction residential. Issued Feb. 15.

Vis--vis Ave. 18446: $298,740, Owner: Kathleen Oufnac. Total square footage: 3,830. New single-family two-story residence. Issued Feb. 14.

Bonham Ave. 16503: $35,000, Owner: David Rhoden. Total square footage not listed. Flood damage. Issued Feb. 14.

Bonham Ave. 16707: $80,929, Owner: Peggy Burden. Total square footage not listed. Flood damage. Issued Feb. 13.

Bonnie Drive 322: $20,000, Owner: Jose Sebastian Caballero. Total square footage not listed. Flood damage. Issued Feb. 14.

Bonnie Jean Drive 423: $43,000, Owner not listed. Total square footage not listed. Flood remodel. Issued Feb. 10.

Boone Drive 7944: Owner: Frank and Madeline Ancona. Total square footage not listed. Termite damage. Issued Feb. 13.

Boyce Drive 7365: $285,000, Owner: C.B. Hackett. Total square footage: 894. Addition of new living space (sunroom) and the addition of accessory space (outdoor kitchen, pool bath, pool storage and additional storage with an additional sink and H/VAC). Issued Feb. 16.

Brunswick Ave. 11542: $65,000, Owner: Cory Wiggins. Total square footage not listed. Remodeling to repair flood-damaged residence. Issued Feb. 15.

Buckeye Drive 6429: $20,000, Owner: Darlene Gervin. Total square footage not listed. Flood damage. Issued Feb. 16.

Byron St. 3712: $40,000, Owner: Edward Williams. Total square footage not listed. Flood damage. Issued Feb. 16.

Chelsea Drive 3931: Owner: Rachael Abadie. Total square footage not listed. 12 inches of water damage; replacing 4 feet of drywall. Issued Feb. 14.

Cletus Drive 10644: Owner: Grace Smith. Total square footage not listed. 22 inches of water damage; replacing 4 feet of drywall. Issued Feb. 16.

Cody Drive 8513: $22,000, Owner: Ivan Lopez. Total square footage not listed. Flood damage. Issued Feb. 16.

Cody Drive 8721: $19,764.03, Owner: Wilbert Spooner. Total square footage not listed. Flood damage. Issued Feb. 14.

Dickens Drive 4881: $45,000, Owner: Sherri Rowe. Total square footage not listed. Remodeling to repair flood-damaged residence. Flood zone X. Issued Feb. 16.

East Coliseum Ave. 16549: $275,000, Owner: Brian and Bridgette Coleman. Total square footage not listed. Flood damage. Issued Feb. 14.

El Scott Ave. 9935: $74,000, Owner: Theron Haynes. Total square footage not listed. Flood repair. Issued Feb. 16.

El Scott Ave. 9937: $74,000, Owner not listed. Total square footage not listed. Flood repair. Issued Feb. 16.

Ellis Ave. 16637: $4,891.51, Owner: Anthony Nguyen. Total square footage not listed. Issued Feb. 16.

Elm Drive 3485: $28,000, Owner: Stephanie Alexander. Total square footage not listed. Flood damage. Issued Feb. 16.

Everglades Ave. 9847: $36,682, Owner: Larry and Angela Livingston. Total square footage not listed. Remodeling to repair termite damage. Issued Feb. 16.

Fontainebleau Drive 421: $27,500, Owner not listed. Total square footage not listed. Flood damage. Issued Feb. 14.

Fontainebleau Drive 449: $25,000, Owner not listed. Total square footage not listed. Issued Feb. 16.

Galahad Drive 2752: $5,000, Owner: Rusty English. Total square footage not listed. Remodeling of an attic space into living space. Issued Feb. 13.

Governor Pleasant Drive 9019: $22,500, Owner not listed. Total square footage not listed. 2016 flood remodel. Issued Feb. 10.

Greencrest Drive 10769: $38,000, Owner not listed. Total square footage not listed. Flood remodel. Issued Feb. 10.

Indian Run Drive 4020: $2,416, Owner: Eusebe Daigle. Total square footage not listed. Termite damage. Issued Feb. 10.

Katherine Ave. 13845: $10,000, Owner: Anthony Nguyen. Total square footage not listed. Flood damage. Issued Feb. 13.

Magnolia Wood Ave. 475: $2,822.60, Owner: Lelie and Michael Defley. Total square footage not listed. Termite damage. Issued Feb. 13.

Major Oak Drive 10985: Owner: Timothy Hill. Total square footage not listed. Flood damage. Issued Feb. 10.

Maple St. 4708: $25,000, Owner: Edward Williams. Total square footage not listed. Food damage. Issued Feb. 16.

Marc Antony Drive 1342: $18,486, Owner: Ira Shadravan. Total square footage not listed. Termite damage. Issued Feb. 10.

Maribel Drive 3938: $26,201, Owner: Patrick Stewart. Total square footage not listed. Remodeling to repair flood-damaged residence. Issued Feb. 16.

Maribel Drive 4265: $30,000, Owner: Thelma Graham. Total square footage not listed. Flood damage. Issued Feb. 16.

Montgomery Drive 1430: $40,000, Owner: Nels Kjeldsen. Total square footage not listed. Flood damage. Issued Feb. 10.

Napoleon St. 658: $40,000, Owner: Stephen Ray. Total square footage: 625. Remodeling of one half of duplex one bedroom, one bath, one story. Issued Feb. 16.

Napoleon St. 658: $40,000, Owner: Stephen Ray. Total square footage: 1,559. Remodeling one half of duplex three bedroom, two bath, two story. Issued Feb. 16.

North St. 601: $50,000, Owner: Donna Rastanis. Total square footage not listed. Fire damage. Issued Feb. 13.

Orange St. 1357: Owner not listed. Total square footage not listed. Repair a fire-damaged property. New doors, new windows, all new drywall, new electrical, new plumbing, reroof, minor siding and framing repairs. Issued Feb. 14.

Piper Road 3836, Slaughter: $2,168, Owner: Nancy Gregg. Total square footage not listed. Termite damage. Issued Feb. 10.

Port Hudson-Pride Road 9637, Zachary: $5,000, Owner: Walter Gaines Jr. Total square footage not listed. General remodeling to repair 36 percent termite/water-damaged single-family residence. Issued Feb. 13.

Prescott Road 7766: $6,000, Owner: Ronny Coile. Total square footage not listed. Flood damage 49 percent. Issued Feb. 14.

Riverview Drive 748: $30,000, Owner: Donny and Bryanna Martin. Total square footage not listed. Remodeling to flood-damaged residence. Renovations to install new walls and loft area. Issued Feb. 10.

South Amite Drive 16434: $38,000, Owner: Willie Hicks. Total square footage not listed. Flood damage. Appraisal and repair estimate requested. Issued Feb. 13.

South Harrell's Ferry Road 18280: $50,000, Owner: Adele Smith. Total square footage not listed. Flood damage. Issued Feb. 13.

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This 7.7-acre Gold Coast gated property at 114 Beachside Avenue comprises an 8,482-square-foot main house, carriage house, 365 feet of water frontage, and a private beach on Long Island Sound.

This 7.7-acre Gold Coast gated property at 114 Beachside Avenue comprises an 8,482-square-foot main house, carriage house, 365 feet of water frontage, and a private beach on Long Island Sound.

The spacious sunroom along the back of the house has three walls of windows and its original flooring of red brick arranged in a herringbone pattern.

The spacious sunroom along the back of the house has three walls of windows and its original flooring of red brick arranged in a herringbone pattern.

Almost every room in this 8,482-square-foot main house has a view of Long Island Sound and Southport Harbor including this second floor den and office space, which is part of the master suite.

Almost every room in this 8,482-square-foot main house has a view of Long Island Sound and Southport Harbor including this second floor den and office space, which is part of the master suite.

A birds (or drones) eye view of this private 7.7-acre estate shows its attractive landscaping, Gunite heated in-ground swimming pool, and the carriage house to the left.

A birds (or drones) eye view of this private 7.7-acre estate shows its attractive landscaping, Gunite heated in-ground swimming pool, and the carriage house to the left.

The carriage house, also in the Tudor style, features a first floor cabana, second floor apartment, and two vehicle bays to augment the main houses attached two-car garage.

The carriage house, also in the Tudor style, features a first floor cabana, second floor apartment, and two vehicle bays to augment the main houses attached two-car garage.

The owners enjoy the sunrises over the water and taking in views of Long Island Sound including watching fishermen and boaters pass by.

The owners enjoy the sunrises over the water and taking in views of Long Island Sound including watching fishermen and boaters pass by.

On the market: Style and elegance for sale on the Westport coast

WESTPORT Beachside Avenue is appropriately named because of its location on Long Island Sound and many homes have a beachside view. The roadway could easily have received a different moniker: Sophistication Street, Beautiful Boulevard, Elegance Expressway, Luxurious Lane.

All those words apply to almost every home, among them the Elizabethan Tudor-style colonial at 114 Beachside Avenue in the Greens Farms neighborhood. This is not only one of the most beautiful but also one of the largest estates on the Westport shoreline. This 7.7-acre Gold Coast gated property comprises an 8,482-square-foot main house, carriage house, Gunite heated in-ground swimming pool and spa, koi pond with waterfall, 365 feet of water frontage, and a private beach.

The main house was built in 1911 and features remarkable decorative detail throughout beginning with the stucco and timbered exterior. Above the front entrance is a hand-carved embellished lintel in a floral motif that has at its center the traditional Tudor rose, the heraldic emblem of England. The decorative features and character were preserved when the house was renovated in 2006 by local renowned architect Jack Franzen.

During that project everything was upgraded. The house received new plumbing, electrical system, roof, audio system, and heating and air conditioning system. The five-inch quarter sawn flooring looks original to the house but it, too, is new. The property also received a new pool. The original pool was moved away from the house to a place closer to the carriage house. That way the view of the Sound is not disrupted and that is one of the selling points of this estate. The first floor of the carriage house serves as a cabana and has a full bath and kitchenette. The second floor has a living room, full bath, kitchen and two bedrooms.

One of the owners said she loves taking in the sunrises over the water. Its like a tableau. It changes every hour. You get the boats. You get the fishermen. You get the regattas, she said, adding that this is also a very peaceful location. And, despite its direct waterfront the property is safe from the threat of water damage.

Inside, the entrance foyer has a gas-fueled fireplace with a decorative mantel, and a coffered ceiling. In the formal living room the fireplace has a red brick firebox arranged in a herringbone pattern and a decorative mantel that was specially made for this house. The crown molding is new.

The family room has a wood-burning fireplace with a surround of imported Delft tiles and dentil molding, tall windows topped with transoms, and French doors to the sunroom along the back of the house. This spacious room has three walls of windows. There is also original flooring of red brick arranged in a herringbone pattern to which was added a bluestone border to accommodate the addition of heating in this room. Several sets of French doors lead to a red brick patio.

The gourmet kitchen features cabinetry of butternut wood, which Wood Magazines website refers to as walnuts kissing cousin. Hearne Hardwoods website calls it one of North Americas most beautiful timbers a golden brown member of the walnut family. Still another website likened butternut wood to white walnut.

ABOUT THIS HOUSE

STYLE: Elizabethan Tudor-Style Colonial

ADDRESS: 114 Beachside Avenue

PRICE: $28,000,000

ROOMS: 16

FEATURES: waterfront property, steps from private beach, generator, two-story carriage house with two-car garage, Gunite heated in-ground swimming pool and spa, koi pond with waterfall, three lots totaling 7.7 acres, bluestone patios, gated property, balconies, five fireplaces, proximity to Greens Farms Metro North train station, audio system, skylights, some window treatments, in-law apartment, circular driveway, zoned gas heat, two laundry rooms, professional landscaping, three garden sheds, deer fencing, front and rear staircases, pull-down attic stairs, full basement, wood shingle roof, attached two-car garage (four bays total on property), seven bedrooms, seven full and two half baths

SCHOOLS: Greens Farms Elementary, Bedford Middle, Staples High School

MILL RATE: 16.86 mills

TAXES: $260,594

Other kitchen features include Carrera marble counters, an eat-in area with a built-in window seat, Wolf six-burner range and griddle, Wolf double ovens, and a butlers pantry with a wet bar sink. The newel post on the rear stairs in the butlers pantry is decorated with a carved oak leaf. French doors with glass panes lead into the banquet-sized formal dining room, which has a gas fireplace and beautiful crown molding. Two more sets of French doors provide access between the dining and family rooms.

On the formal front staircase the newel posts are topped with wooden globe ornaments. On the second floor the master suite is quite large and spectacular. It has a fireplace with decorative marble tile medallions, and a wall of built in bookshelves and cabinetry. The master bath has a unique feature. Its shower is large and has two rain shower heads and glass on two sides allowing those in it to enjoy views of Long Island Sound and the Southport and Fairfield coastlines. Thats one of the benefits of enjoying the amount of privacy this property affords. Another room in the master suite serves as a den or office. It has a beamed ceiling, two separate built-in office areas, and two separate doors to separate balconies.

On the second floor there is an in-law or au pair apartment and another guest bedroom en suite. The third floor has five rooms, three of which are bedrooms. One is a study and one is an exercise room with a full bath and steam shower. Four of the five rooms on this level have their own baths.

The grounds are attractively landscaped and has a wealth of greenery including mature trees, shaped shrubbery, a Casa Blanca lily patch, a number of evergreens, a magnolia tree, specimen plantings, and a free-standing wisteria vine that is growing like a tree.

For more information or to make an appointment to see the house contact Victoria Fingelly of William Pitt Sothebys International Realty at 203-610-0647 or email her at victoriafingelly@yahoo.com.

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Richard Ellis from Ellis Sotheby's International Realty, gives us a tour of Glen Iris, a 1901 Tudor Style colonial at 401 N. Broadway in Upper Nyack. Mark Vergari/lohud

Theres a reason that home and architecture enthusiasts alike are drawn to the stretch of North Broadway in Nyack that connects the village to its end point at Hook Mountain and Nyack Beach.

The expanse of homes dotting this street run the gamut from the iconic Queen Anne Hopper House, the birthplace of the renowned American realist artist Edward Hopper (1882-1967), to more contemporary dwellings and even extraordinary mansions like the Italian-inspired Victorian Pretty Penny, a onetime residence of actress Rosie ODonnell that was also the former home of theater icon Helen Hayes.

These North Broadway properties have and continue to attract buyers who are hungry for proximity to the village and New York City, and who are seeking luxury living with the areas best river views. Here are three properties currently on the market on this popular street.

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The front exterior of this 1901 home for sale on North Broadway in Upper Nyack, photographed Feb. 3, 2017. (Photo: Mark Vergari/The Journal News)

When it comes to mansions with long ties to history, the home at 401 N.Broadway is a prime example.

This stately colonial Tudor situated behind a private gate is a half-timbered and stone family home known among locals as the Judge Tompkins Estate. Glen Iris was custom built for Judge Arthur S. Tompkins (Aug.26, 1865 Jan.20, 1938), a distinguished resident and local official for many years. More recently, this residence was the family home of actor Norman Rose.

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On the 2.27 acres, which are peppered with specimen plantings, the home offers more than 6,500 square feet of living space including eight bedrooms, five baths and a spacious light-filled solarium with original terracotta floors.

Upon passing through the homes stately front doors, guests entera seasoned wood-filled room which immediately projects an old world era with its beamed ceilings, original chestnut paneling, and elegant stairway with hand-carved newel post.

Much of the original wainscoting and millwork is still in superb condition, as are quartersawn oak floors and decorative accents such as the original sparkling Irish chandelier still dangling from the ceiling in the dining room. Built-ins remain ready to store goods and wares, and fine millwork frames the homes four fireplaces.

The dining room at this 1901 home for sale on North Broadway in Upper Nyack, photographed Feb. 3, 2017. (Photo: Mark Vergari/The Journal News)

Despite a strict dedication to keeping some of the original design details intact, not everything is in a vintage state.

Less than four years ago, the home was completely renovated with new electric, heat and A/C. At that time, floors were stripped and refinished, the roofing was updated and new windows and ceilings were installed throughout.

Recently, an expanded, more modern kitchen was installed. It's adjacent to one of the homes more curious, preserved historic details:an all-silver sink and antique wooden countertop in the butlers area between the kitchen and the larger gathering spaces of the home.

A silver sink in the butler's pantry at this 1901 home for sale on North Broadway in Upper Nyack, photographed Feb. 3, 2017. (Photo: Mark Vergari/The Journal News)

One corner of the backyard, which faces the Hudson River, features a handful of small raised beds for someone who might want to get their thumbs green when gardening season arrives. A spacious garage is available for multiple cars, and for those who want more than just river views, the property comes with private deeded beach access.

Details:401 N.Broadway, Upper Nyack.MLS: 4616435.Price: $3,395,000.School district: Nyack.Taxes: $64,479.Contact: Richard Ellis,Ellis Sothebys International Realty, 914-393-0438, richard.ellis@sothebysrealty.com

Architecturally interesting and historically significant, this massive single-family estate with the prominent portico at 521 N.Broadway was originally constructed in 1921 for local artist and concert pianist Eleanor Manville Ford. Since 1957, the property has been home to the Fellowship of Reconciliation, an international nonprofit peace and justice organization which no longer needs the space.

Shadowcliff, a historic neo-classical mansion overlooking the Hudson River, is on the market for $2.4 million.(Photo: Nancy Blaker Weber)

Original neoclassical details remain throughout the three-story structure, which offers picturesque views of the Hudson River from every floor. Inside, theres a full library, sunroom and commercial sized kitchen as well as an astounding 20 bedrooms and nine bathrooms.

Shadowcliff in Upper Nyack is on the market for $2.4 million.(Photo: Nancy Blaker Weber)

The home, which exceeds 16,000 square feet of space, offers many possibilities, says real estate representative Nancy Blaker Weber. For those craving outdoor space, a wide rolling lawn set on 1.7 acres affords plenty of room to roam and enjoy the waterfront scene.

Details:521 N.Broadway, Upper Nyack,MLS: 4652307,Price: $2.4 million.School district: Nyack;Taxes: $54,000;Contact: Nancy Blaker Weber at Wright Brothers Real Estate, 914-263-3403, nancybweber@verizon.net

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For buyers interested in property with a more contemporary feel, the 7,900-square-foot colonial at 617 N.Broadway is a contender.

Dubbed as the perfect home for the discriminating buyer, this custom-built compound is befitting of anyone who appreciates the indoors as much as the outdoors.

High-end materials blanket the architecturally-detailed interiors, which are outfitted for gatherings of any size. A banquet-sized dining room with crown moldings, hardwood floors and coffered ceilings is suitable for a family feast, as is the living room, which features an impressive wet bar. The gourmet eat-in kitchen functions around a center island and features granite countertops, high-end appliances, wine refrigerators and a butlers pantry.

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One unusual amenity of this home: a private elevator for traveling between floors. Upstairs, the spacious master suite features a designer bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, sauna and steam shower as well as French doors which open out onto a private terrace with river views.

In addition, visitors will find a separate, private in-law apartment that includes a living and dining room and kitchen, as well as a full and half bath. On the third floor, there are four bedrooms and four baths, all with their own views of the river outside.

Outdoors, the manicured property and terraced outdoor entertaining space is summer-ready with an in-ground swimming pool, private dock to the river, and plenty of room to grill and take in picturesque sunsets.

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Details:617 N.Broadway, Upper Nyack;MLS: 4644081;Price: $4.9 million;School district: Nyack; taxes: $86,984 Contact: Hamid Moghadam at Ellis Sothebys International Realty, 845-216-7670

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ST. LOUIS The $30 million renovation of Soldiers Memorial downtown wont be completed until November 2018, but after a year of construction the structure is showing signs of what will be.

As the Missouri Historical Society prepares to host public forums on the project this week and in March, the memorial itself is home to more hard hats than war relics. Blank walls with large slits cut for installing air cooling and heating systems will eventually showcase stories and artifacts from St. Louisans experiences in war.

Its all going to be brought to life by the stories of individual St. Louisans, said Karen Goering, managing director of administration and operations at the Historical Society.

The final exhibit plans are still in the works, museum spokeswoman Leigh Walters said, but they will revolve around the buildup to and the aftermath of each world war. Up to 300 artifacts dating from the War of 1812 and up to the recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq will be featured.

Former office space under the building has been cleared, and concrete will soon be laid for what will be a new exhibition space. Walters said the new space will host temporary exhibits.

Outside to the south, the Court of Honor prepares for the installation of a reflecting pool and the narrowing of Chestnut Avenue to integrate the two memorial spaces. The Court of Honor opened in 1948 to honor St. Louis dead from World War II, which totaled 2,573, Goering said.

Goering said 1,075 St. Louisans died in World War I.

The Court of Honor will also include new memorials for locals who fought in other American wars. Goering said the Historical Society hopes to include those from the entire St. Louis area, not only from within the city.

When Soldiers Memorial opened, most people who might say they were from St. Louis actually lived in the city, and we know thats not the case now, Goering said.

The skeleton of a new elevator shaft in the east wing is a sign of the improved access to come. Ramp access for the disabled was previously only offered at the back entrance, but a second ramp for the front will fix what museum officials called unacceptable.

Disabled veterans shouldnt have to use the back entrance to get into a war memorial, Goering said.

The imposing sculptures on the corners of the north and south staircases look refreshed after a cleaning removed years of coal soot and dirt. They were done by famous St. Louisan Walker Hancock, one of the real life Monuments Men whose story was used as inspiration for John Goodmans character in the 2014 film.

Museum officials said they hope the finished product both within and outside the building strikes a quiet, reflective tone. Whereas the downtown block occupied by the Court of Honor and Soldiers Memorial between 14th and 13th streets previously hosted all sorts of events, Walters said they want the space to always draw attention to what it represents.

This is a reverent space, Walters said.

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This regularly-scheduled sponsored Q&A column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Rosslyn resident. Please submit your questions to him via email for response in future columns. Enjoy!

Question: Im preparing to sell my home this year and wondering if remodeling the 1990s kitchen and bathrooms will improve the resale value and help me sell faster or if I should leave it as-is. Is there a good way to decide which option is best?

Answer: Yes, remodeling your 1990s kitchen and bathroom will improve the resale value and probably help the home sell faster, but thats not the right question to ask. The question you need answered is what updates will create a positive Return on Investment (ROI), meaning that every dollar you spend on updates results in an increase in expected sale price of at least one dollar. For many sellers, this is the most valuable advice your real estate agent can provide.

Avoid Most Remodeling Projects

Simply put, most remodeling projects do not return a positive ROI for homeowners. A number of large companies including Zillow and Remodeling Magazine have conducted extensive studies and determined that most large-scale remodeling projects like bathrooms, kitchens, roofs, additions, etc only return about 50-80 percent of their cost on the resale market. Remodeling Magazine updates their Cost vs. Value statistics every year using regional data and has a great report specific to the DC Metro area.

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Here are some tips and principles I find myself using most-often when advising homeowners on pre-sale updates:

Strategically investing in pre-listing updates should be a well thought out process with different options priced out next to projected impact to sale price and speed of sale. For many homeowners, this process can take upwards of 3-6 months from planning through project completion before being ready to sell, so start early and invest wisely! Feel free to reach out to me at [emailprotected] or (703) 539-2529 if youre thinking about selling your home and want an opinion on the most effective way of investing in pre-listing updates!

If youd like a question answered in my weekly column, please send an email to [emailprotected]. To read any of my older posts, visit the blog section of my website at http://www.RealtyDCMetro.com.

Eli Tucker is a licensed Realtor in Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland with Real Living At Home, 2420 Wilson Blvd #101 Arlington, VA 22201, (202) 518-8781.

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Members of the Shiprock High School JROTC practice Friday in front of the school's Chieftain Pit.(Photo: Jon Austria/The Daily Times)Buy Photo

FARMINGTON The Central Consolidated School District Board of Education will be asked to approve a bidto renovate sections of theheating and cooling systemat Shiprock High School.

Board members could vote in favor of accepting a $2.3 million bid from FCI Constructors Inc. to replace the heating and evaporative air cooling system during a regular meeting on Tuesday in the Shiprock board room.

CCSD spokesman James Preminger said in an email that, once the project is completed, the entire school would utilize anew heating and air conditioning system. He added the system used in the Chieftain Pit willnot be affectedbecause that system already has been upgraded.

The project includes adding sprinklers to certain areas of the school. The existing sprinkler system remains operationaland will not bereplaced, Preminger said.

Additional work planned for the school includes renovating and remodeling the concession stand inside the Chieftain Pit.

Improvements to the heating and cooling system could be in the works at Shiprock High School.(Photo: Jon Austria/The Daily Times)

If the bid is approved, workwould start in the springand be completed inFebruary 2018, Preminger said.

The district would pay for the upgradesthrough the capital outlay fund designated for buildings, renovation and construction, he added.

"We're excited about having this work done," Preminger said in a telephone interview on Friday.

Similar work is planned for Kirtland Central High School, which would adda new heating and cooling system throughout the building, as well as install a sprinkler system in Bronco Arena.

The district did open the request for proposals process for the work but received only one bid, which was incomplete. So the process will reopen, Preminger said. Proposals for the project at Kirtland Central aredue on March 9, he added.

Prior to the board meeting, the district will have an event to honor school board President Randy Manning, who is concluding 24 years of service on the board. Manning did not seekre-election for the District 1 seat in the Feb. 7 election.

The event will take place from 5to 6:30 p.m. at the Shiprock A-Gym inside the CCSDadministration building in Shiprock.

Noel Lyn Smith covers the Navajo Nation for The Daily Times. She can be reached at 505-564-4636.

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