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Local Couple Working To Build Sustainable, Affordable Homes

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  Elize and Majesty Gayle, founders of Evo Group Holdings, discuss the state of the Atlanta housing market and how they are working to create sustainable and affordable communities. Written: Lashawn Hudson 16:27 |  Play story   Add to My List Atlanta’s average median home price has been fluctuating amid the pandemic. According to Redfin, in May of this year, Atlanta home prices were up 24.6% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $405,000. On average, homes in Atlanta sell after 19 days on the market, compared to 41 days last year. There were 1,792 homes sold in May this year, up from 1,030 last year. On Tuesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Majesty and Elize Gayle, founders of  Evo Group Holdings , talked with show host Rose Scott about housing-related topics, including how they are reimagining and creating neighborhoods that are sustainable and  affordable  for all Atlantans. To listen to the full conversation, click the audio player above. Re...

Evo Haven to launch new development projects in San Francisco

Evo Haven’s CEO, Majesty Gayle, has stated he is looking at San Francisco as another "potential site for development." San Francisco residents can look forward to having affordable, sustainable container home for living available to them soon.  Gayle believes San Francisco is an exciting market as the houses there are very close together, comparing them with townhouses. He mentioned that the houses in this city are priced at around $1.38 million, which were priced at $420,000 not too long ago. With the exponential increase in the prices, Gayle wants to construct sustainable houses that are more affordable and easy on the pockets for those who wish to own houses in San Francisco.  The land Evo Home has selected to build the container houses is excellent and can house mix-use property on it. “It is a very good piece of land,” says Gayle. “There is a vet center nearby and some retail as well. The residents can have various opportunities in the area, with many jobs available too,...

Evo Haven for Sustainable Cities and Communities: Goal #11

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As the real estate prices in the whole country are sky-high, there are substantial tax breaks being offered to investors for investing in opportunity zones. Such opportunity zones are created out of areas that are termed as underprivileged. Although the development of opportunity zones leads to economic benefits for these areas, the main goal behind it is to create sustainable cities and communities. In this blog, we will talk about what is Goal #11, the importance of urban human settlements, sustainable human settlements, and how Evo Haven plays a part in all of this. What is Goal #11? The importance of sustainable cities and communities was outlined by the United Nations in the 2030 Agenda, Sustainable Development Goal 11 . This goal states, "make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable." Basically, the UN wanted urban areas to focus more on clean energy and sustainable homes. Growing Importance of Human Urban Settlements Are you thinking ab...

Will Opportunity Zones Benefit the Housing Crisis?

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Affordable housing continues to be a prevalent crisis in communities across the United States. There are many communities that are affected. In particular, the Latin and African American communities do not have access to affordable housing. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the country has an ongoing housing crisis. However, Opportunity Zones are an incentive that can benefit the problem.  What are Opportunity Zones?  Opportunity Zones were created as an incentive program to bring investors to areas and locations that do not have capital strength and would have probably only been seen as valuable investments for non-profit agencies or the government. These zones are economic development tools designed to enhance economic development and job creation in distressed communities.  The designated zones have lower-incomes, high poverty rates, and higher unemployment rates.  Opportunity Zones and their Benefits for the Housing Crisis Opportunity Zones can lead to a healt...

Millennial Developers, Majesty & Elize, Bring New Container Community to Atlanta as They Promote Home Ownership and Eco-Friendly Living

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—Husband and wife duo, Majesty & Elize Gayle, will develop a container subdivision in the City of South Fulton, consisting of 17 homes on .5 acre lots. Atlanta, GA —Evo Haven is more than a container home. It’s an energy efficient, newly constructed dream home with all the modern aesthetics to effortlessly combine sustainability with style. Starting off as a tiny home concept, Evo Haven has grown to be 1200 square feet, 3-4 bedrooms, in a 2-story house on half acre lots. Homebuyers will be walked through a streamlined and easy process to customize their Evo Haven prior to development. Evo Haven homes are made of recyclable materials and utilize renewable energy sources. Evo Haven homes are significantly durable, due mostly to the certified steel container that is used as the frame for the structures. Evo Haven homes have a lifespan of 25+ years with minimal maintenance. There will be a variety of floor plans, with modern finishes and sleek design, energy-efficient HVAC systems, an...

Introducing Majesty and Manny's "Tangibles Podcast" Discussing Finance, Opportunity Zones, and Politics

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The Tangibles Podcast is a well-know n podcast that talks about the financial markets of America and how every aspect of the economy affects the local people. With the newly elected government, things have been changing for the people in America. There has been constant development, and the focus has shifted towards environmentally friendly developmental projects. Elements of the economy that were once ignored are finally coming into the light, which is being explored in the podcast. For many years the economy has been suffering from ill-planned and expensive development methods; however, with the new government in power, things look promising in achieving a more sustainable environment.  The first episode of the podcast generally talks about American President Joe Biden's new policies and plans, especially the "American Jobs plan" was explored in the episode. The episode further explores how the guidelines have been centered around public transportation as there is a lac...

Solar Energy for Homes

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homecrux.com Have you recently invested in new home construction or are planning to do so? In areas with high temperatures during the summertime, the electricity bills can go up really high. To avoid spending a lot of money on electricity, we suggest that you go for solar energy as the primary energy source in your new home. Solar panels are also beneficial for the environment as they use a renewable source of energy. In this blog, we will look at the benefits of using solar energy in your home. Benefits of Using Solar Energy for Homes Solar Panels Reduce Electricity Bills If you have your own source of energy, say goodbye to those hectic electricity bills. On warm spring days, you'll produce more electricity than you will consume. You can easily sell the excess amount to the national grid and earn some money instead. The more electricity you produce at home, the more self-reliant you'll become in terms of energy. Efficient Energy Production The price of electricity is the high...