Abbey Blakeman, Author at Colorado Builder Magazine

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Looking forward—Predicting changes in demand for new housing

May 19, 2020May 25, 2020 Abbey Blakeman 330 Views 0 Comments builders, covid-19, new homes

As people continue to move out of cities and towards the suburbs, opportunity is being created for builders to build new homes.

The COVID-19 pandemic highlights new needs for healthy homes. (Photo: Hakinmhan, Dreamstime)

Coronavirus Green Building Outdoor Living

Healthier homes—How COVID-19 will impact home design

May 5, 2020May 5, 2020 Abbey Blakeman 101 Views 0 Comments coronavirus, covid-19, home office

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the value of these design features.

As we're spending more time at home, customizing a garage adds functionality and increased value to a house (Photo: Visivasnc, Dreamstime)

Build Design Remodel The Homebuyer

5 ways custom garages add value for homeowners

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 Abbey Blakeman 238 Views 0 Comments #customization, custom garage, remodel

As we’re all spending much more time at home, many homeowners are thinking about investing in their homes. Michael Beninati,

In order to maintain social distancing guidelines, private tours of model homes become a popular option for showing properties (Photo: Chernetskaya, Dreamstime)

Coronavirus Industry and Economy

How home builders are tackling coronavirus

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 Abbey Blakeman 225 Views 0 Comments builders, coronavirus, covid-19

As we settle into the current reality, builders are adapting where they can to keep businesses running.

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Capital and Finance Coronavirus Industry and Economy The Homebuyer

How COVID-19 will impact the Colorado housing market

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 Abbey Blakeman 106 Views 0 Comments coronavirus, covid-19

Metrostudy details the economic impact of COVID-19 and what it means for building and buying homes.