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preferences have changed ; they no longer want to commute , and they want immediate access to amenities within the environment of a tight-knit community . This relationship between supply and demand means there ’ s not only less land available , but the prices have vastly increased , which raises the overall cost of the end-product .
“ The pandemic brought further complexities to this dynamic , but a dramatic increase in demand for renovations meant our activity remained stable . During the pandemic , people had much more time to look around their house and notice things they wanted to change , areas they wanted to expand , or simply to make decisions about ideas they had been contemplating for a while .
“ We experienced particular demand for flexible spaces , for example , especially with many people working from home during the pandemic . Having flexible spaces is a creative way to maximize a small area or manage a multi-use space without extending its physical footprint .”
As our conversation draws to a close , talk turns to the future . “ I ’ m currently looking at a couple of land deals as we strive to extend our footprint and double the size of the business ,” Leslie concludes . “ With demand for higher density living inside the Atlanta perimeter , there ’ s potential for us to build a range of properties like duplexes , which would provide opportunities for first-time buyers in the area . Who knows what the future holds in this market , but overall , we will maintain superior quality and service as we continue to build beautiful homes for our clients .” ■
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