Granbury Concrete Counters & Floors

This is a job in Granbury, TX on Granbury Lake for a builder in which we are doing concrete countertops out of Permacrete, and upstairs concrete floors out of the same product. We are also doing the tiling.

Here are some pictures of the progress:

Merle Norman Hair Stylists Room

We recently completed the remodel of a Hair Stylist Room in Merle Norman Cosmetics off of Anderson Lane in North Austin. Check out the Tile work!

Round Rock Newspaper & Go! Green Builders

The different shades of green
Projects blend dollar and earth-friendly values in latest building trend

By Christi Covington

Hints of support for environment-friendly development have sprouted their first shoots in Round Rock, and for more than one reason.

“Green is good business,” said Don Dungan, a developer with Designated Tree Inc. “It is changing every day,” he said. “Even Wal-Mart is going green.”

Dungan and his partner Kang Lee began construction this summer on Green Square, the city’s first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified office space, a designation that dubs the project officially green.

Dungan chose Round Rock as the site for Green Square because of the city’s interest, the need for office space and the lack of green projects already in the area. It does not surprise him other developers have already entered the landscape.

“We felt like we found our niche,” Dungan said. “We thought the marketing of the unique property gave us an advantage, but as green becomes more popular, we will see competitors.”

Expectations

Within the next decade, Dungan estimates at least half of Round Rock’s new buildings will meet similar standards.

“Williamson County does not really fit the mold [for green growth],” he said. “Usually, you think of liberal areas using green. This works for the conservative communities when it looks like green projects are economical. It does not need to be a political issue.”

He said green projects increase market value because the buildings must be sustainable and made with quality materials. The emphasis on energy efficiency also attracts buyers, he said.

Round Rock realtor Robert Rees has found similar trends. In January, Rees with his partner Brian Sippel opened Go! Green Builders, a construction company that focuses solely on environment-friendly structures.

“To be honest, I was surprised Round Rock was going green,” Rees said. “Usually you see that trend in large municipalities like Austin, but Round Rock has definitely shown it supports a green growth environment. I guess they just want to get ahead of the curve.”

Rees said he can now find eco-friendly materials at or near the same cost of those used in the past. One such product called PaperStone is made of 100-percent recycled paper, which Rees describes as hard as traditional countertop and similarly priced.

Explanations

However, in the end consumers often build green simply for energy efficiency, Rees said.

“[People] want to save on utility bills. That is the No. 1 reason for businesses,” he said. “The other aspect is the return on investment. They get a better market value.”

Both Rees and Dungan admit the term “green” is loosely used. That is why Dungan’s project is certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, which uses more than 100 criteria to judge new construction.

As a result, Dungan’s development not only uses green materials, but the products also come from as near the city as possible to save the energy of transporting goods. It also emphasizes design, using features such as reflective roofs to retract sunlight and showers for employees who might ride their bike to work.

After Green Square broke ground, Simmons Vedder and Company began construction this summer on Frontera Vista, a mixed-use and Class A office space. Located on 43 acres at La Frontera shopping center, the project earned the LEED certification.

All of Simmons Vedder’s projects are built with the certification in mind, said Leisha Ehlert, a development associate with the firm. During the next decade, she expects the building trend will become an expectation, not an asset, in the construction industry.

“The whole green movement is transforming communities and improving quality of life,” she said. “We just want to promote that movement and build projects that are environmentally safe, more profitable and healthy and pleasant for employees. The majority of building [taking place] nationwide is green building now.”

Investment Opportunity

Crystal Falls Model Home Lease Back
Lot Price: $120,000
Build: $440,000
Pre-build Appraised Value: $560,000
Current Sales Value: $560-$650,000
Lease Back Terms: 1% of Build + Lot Combined Cost
($5,600/mo)
(12-36 mo)

Also available:
13/13 Program

BID IT!

PROJECTS NEEDING BIDS

For general questions contact Brian or Robert @ 512-743-6802 or gogreenbuilders@gmail.com

Click on the File Numbers for Different pages of the Plans. Most floorplans are in .pdf (proper scaling is at 100% view)

SIP HOME
Pages 1,2,3,4

This is one houseplan that we may possibly be building in South Georgetown.

More Coming Soon!

Builder Model Home Lease Back

We are currently looking for Investors to do a Model Home Lease Back in Crystal Falls. This is going with our 13/13 Program, except we have the lot all ready. It's a great lot with a great location! The lot next door is available as well, and we'd entertain a lease back on that lot as well as long as the first lot is the top priority.

The lot is in the link below. We are looking for an investor to get the loan for the purchase of the lot & construction of the building, then we will lease back for a period of 1 to 2 years as we use the home as a Model. You build the appreciation with your mortgage being paid and we'll help sell the home before we move out of the Model.

It's win, win, win! Contact Robert for more information (512)689-0850


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Ibbotson Residence

We have been contracted to paint the Ibbotson Residence between San Marcos & Canyon Lake. It is mostly Staining on the Exterior then Painting the Interior after Sheetrock.

Here is a couple of pics of the home:

Inglewood Duplex off of Riverside Dr

This Duplex is moving along great! This is a high-end duplex right downtown off of I-35 & Riverside Dr.
If you would be interested in purchasing this property as an investment, please contact Robert (512)689-0850
Nearly Complete and ready to move in!

Burns Residence in San Marcos

We have been subcontracted to Frame & Paint this home.

This home is now completed on Framing and we have moved on to the Paint!

Here are some of the framing pics when it was halfway...

4605 Shoalcreek Duplex Addition

We're really excited about this project. Robert designed this contemporary addition with input from the owners. This is going to be a Green Project, inspected by the Austin Energy Green Program, using energy efficient lighting, earth saving materials for flooring & countertops and more!

We handled the project up to being ready for Rough-in Inspections at this point.

North Carolina Panel Home

PROJECT COMPLETE:
Cove City, NC panelized home.

Threw up wall panels (kinda) and built the floor system & roof, then roofed it in 2 weeks.

No pics yet, but we were acting as Subcontractors for RTP Construction. Thanks Anthony Torres for the work!

Allandale Remodel

PROJECT COMPLETE
and now Listing for Sale by Robert Rees Realty, the 3 R's of Real Estate for $260K

We're really excited about this remodel that we are doing financed by Realty Buyers of Central Texas, LLC.

We are acting as the General Contractor on this project.

Here are some beginning Pics to give you an idea.

BEFORE & AFTERS:

13/13 Builder Program!

Here is a new investment opportunity for the Austin Real Estate Market.

Go! Green Builders working with Ellmaker Realty, LLC & Robert Rees Realty, Inc. introduce the 13/13 Builder Program for Investors.

For a limited time, Go! Green Builders is willing to sell to investors in one of two ways.

1) Build a spec home for Investor at a 13% discount from the "Future Appraised Value" appraisal that is done before construction. (Much of the time a home will sell for more than this Appraised Value, which would realize an even larger Equity Position for the Investor!) Builder may use home as a Model until it is sold or Leased.

2) Builder sells home to investor for the Future Appraised Value then Lease the property for a 13 month period at 1%/mo based on purchase price. Builder may use the home as a Model during this time. Builder commits to pay full 13 months rent even if home sells to an end user before that period. This gives an investor the opportunity to sell the home while making monthly cashflow (given the right loan circumstance)!

Homes will be priced between $450,000 - $700,000 in Hot selling subdivisions such as Crystal Falls, Flintrock Falls, Apache Shores, Cardinal Hills & others.

For further details, contact Robert (512)689-0850

5202 Avenue H Framing & Drywall

This is a residential house in North Austin in which we were subcontracted by a builder, WILL OWEN, to provide the FRAMING.
This is located near Airport & Koenig.

Thanks Will! Looking forward to doing more business!

Milton Street Addition

This is the addition for Joel Sarchet of Bastrop Studios (Which by the way is still looking for a financing partner to develop the studio, hint, hint, wink, wink.) Joel has a YouTube site to follow his Remodel, check it out!
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=JoelATX

We had to start off by fixing the sewer line going into the home,then set the piers for the 12x30 addition. Framing is almost complete at this point. Interior & Exterior. I kept one picture of the Bluwood Coating on the sheathing.









Demolition is underway on the roof, and then we'll finish the framing and Insulate with ICYNENE


We'll keep you Updated!

Duplex Development

This is a 9 Luxury Duplex Subdivision. Each duplex is 3 stories comprising of Garages under 4000 total Sqft of Building. Redwood Decks, Laminate Flooring in Hard Areas, Open Loft, 3 Units with 2 Living.