Katz Builders, Inc.

“SHOPPING FOR A REMODELER QUESTIONNAIRE”

The following is a guide to get you started in your quest for information on shopping for a remodeler/renovator. Although this is not a comprehensive list, this will give you a good start. Read the rest of this entry »

Lucy Katz, Current President of Austin NARI (National Association of the Remodelers Industries) and Incoming Chair of the National Association of Home Builders Green Remodeling Committee.

Families typically spend most of their remodeling dollars on kitchens where they eat, entertain, do chores and spend time together after dinner. This strategy not only increases the value of their homes, modern resources now allow us to remodel in an environmentally friendly manner that conserves space and energy. Read the rest of this entry »

A person’s home should be their castle. However, those with a disability may feel like a prisoner in their own home if they can’t move about freely. Creating a home that is friendlier, safer and more usable by everyone, including those who are abled differently, is what the construction industry calls “Aging in Place”.   Read the rest of this entry »

Five tips to know before the remodel – Tips for Seniors

When a senior or their family member seeks remodeling advice or home improvements, it’s a good idea to follow these recommendations! Read the rest of this entry »

This is a wonderful time to remodel. New and more efficient mechanical equipment, proper sizing of heating and cooling systems and improved energy performance of your homes exterior envelope, allows for healthier, more comfortable living and less energy consumption. Indoor and outdoor water conservation strategies, such as tankless hot water heaters and rain water collection systems, lower the cost and excess use of water. Read the rest of this entry »

from the Austin American-Statesman Homes Section – Sunday, November 1, 1998
by Robin Gallaher Branch, Special Sections Writer

Because of the aging of America’s population and because of the trauma associated with a possible debilitating injury, more and more people approach their builders with questions about accessible housing. Read the rest of this entry »

from the AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN
- Sunday, July 13, 1997 –

From the street, the home looks reminiscent of an architectural style popular in the 1900s, but on the inside it incorporates numerous energy saving features that are cutting edge. This home, built by Katz Builders, Inc. is one of the seven luxury homes that will be featured in the Texas Capitol Area Builders Association (TxCABA) Parade of Homes that opens next weekend in The Uplands. Read the rest of this entry »

By Lucy T. Katz, CAPS

Buying a home requires quite a bit of research. To choose the right home for your family, you’ll want to explore communities, amenities, home styles, floor plans, builders, and financing options. Some home buyers prefer to do all the legwork themselves. Others prefer to work with Realtors. (A Realtor is a Real-estate Broker or an associate who holds an active membership in a local real estate board that is affiliated with the National Association of Realtors.) Read the rest of this entry »

From the July 10, 2004 edition of the Austin American-Statesman

A house as solid as its foundation
Using concrete building method creates strong, energy-efficient home
By Kimberly Garcia, Special to the Austin American-Statesman Read the rest of this entry »