https://lauriedevegter.com/home daily 0.75 2016-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/1537816774498-XL01RB1YHVT09SHHLDVR/IMG_20180922_094643320.jpg Home https://lauriedevegter.com/home/category/Seller+Resources monthly 0.5 https://lauriedevegter.com/home/category/Buyer+Resources monthly 0.5 https://lauriedevegter.com/home/category/ATLive monthly 0.5 https://lauriedevegter.com/blog daily 0.75 2018-09-24 https://lauriedevegter.com/blog-1 daily 0.75 2026-01-10 https://lauriedevegter.com/blog-1/2025/6/26/housing-solutions-for-our-communities monthly 0.5 2025-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/a17f784d-e129-4aee-9ade-50ef2c0a8312/present+jpg.jpg Musings - Tax Short Terms Rentals as Businesses - They are Hotels - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://lauriedevegter.com/blog-1/2025/6/26/savannahs-housing-solution-one-backyard-one-dwelling-one-neighbor-at-a-time monthly 0.5 2025-06-26 https://lauriedevegter.com/blog-1/2025/3/1/why-is-this-illegal-in-so-many-communities monthly 0.5 2025-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/afeb484e-1791-4560-ba09-a9883bfcab22/IMG_7181.jpeg Musings - Why is this house illegal in so many communities? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/5e98d513-98aa-43f0-8dce-72862bf1f55b/IMG_7179.jpeg Musings - Why is this house illegal in so many communities? - Make it stand out The flag lot’s Carriage House is accessed via an apparent easement to allow for a car to drive down the side of the front Craftsman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/588dba23-44cf-4c83-a3f3-1961e765c737/IMG_7182.jpeg Musings - Why is this house illegal in so many communities? - Make it stand out View of the actual “flag pole” portion of the lot. This gives walkable access to the backyard portion of the lot. You can see a Cottage in the rear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/07693d8d-8323-4037-a318-83e44ef6314f/Screenshot+2025-02-28+at+9.40.36%E2%80%AFAM.png Musings - Why is this house illegal in so many communities? - Make it stand out The Craftsman with an earlier paint job. It was the “donor lot” to the flag lot. You can see the flag pole shape of the secondary lot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/20ad91a5-17c4-4506-9493-14a18223c472/IMG_7178.jpeg Musings - Why is this house illegal in so many communities? - Make it stand out Another view with the apparent driveway easement for parking. I’d wager a guess that the donating lot gave itself parking access in the rear on the lot it donated to. https://lauriedevegter.com/blog-1/2024/12/10/understanding-the-development-process monthly 0.5 2024-12-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/333365eb-ce66-463c-8a80-c533ce6b75b6/laurie+w+house+cookie.jpg Musings - Understanding the development proces - Make it stand out I never thought my career path would lead me to develop and become an advocate for housing choice! We need community-driven female developers — if you want to learn, please drop me a line! https://lauriedevegter.com/blog-1/2024/12/10/what-is-an-adu-unscrambling-the-alphabet-of-simple-backyard-cottages monthly 0.5 2024-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/5d17ca80-65d9-41d0-b972-fc9073f86423/716-e40th-34.jpg Musings - What is an ADU - Unscrambling the Alphabet of Simple Backyard Cottages - Make it stand out Drifting Cottage in Savannah. 480 sf of cinderblock goodness that I had the pleasure of managing for years! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/a6e64d2b-9f30-41de-87a3-4aafa56dcbc1/716-e40th-12.jpg Musings - What is an ADU - Unscrambling the Alphabet of Simple Backyard Cottages - Make it stand out Drifting Room Circa 2016. Drifting is one of my favorite cottages of all time. Every inch was accounted for my the meticulous owner. https://lauriedevegter.com/blog-1/2024/2/29/the-village-on-the-bluff-wins-urban-guild-award monthly 0.5 2024-02-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/755e7f51-d3cd-405f-8700-deacca2a4540/Screen+Shot+2024-02-29+at+6.00.05+AM.png Musings - The Village on the Bluff Wins Urban Guild Award - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/489907f3-832c-468e-9bf4-db36f52f950f/Screen+Shot+2024-02-29+at+6.23.17+AM.png Musings - The Village on the Bluff Wins Urban Guild Award - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://lauriedevegter.com/blog-1/2023/3/3/village-on-the-bluff-first-looks-amp-open-house monthly 0.5 2023-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/d292a007-4f02-47e4-89bd-89317c402b4f/Exterior8.JPG Musings - Village on the Bluff - First Looks & Open House - Make it stand out Ineterior courtyard at the Village on the Bluff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/252fc974-85eb-4699-a207-aa843b2e1d81/Exterior3.JPG Musings - Village on the Bluff - First Looks & Open House - Make it stand out Village Store will host our first retail guest, Vintage Vend, starting March 6th. https://lauriedevegter.com/blog-1/2019/6/1/isle-of-hope-insulation-in-place-ztl6e monthly 0.5 2021-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/1559418607176-2XR4ZSY50ENL1BZDDU69/favoritehouseofalltime Musings - Isle of Hope -Inspired Design Favorite House OF ALL TIME https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/1559421100668-DL6AIPUD6MXLZSU16F2O/IsleofHope3+March Musings - Isle of Hope -Inspired Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/1559420031828-5JQKLHLNLFOVC32B1H7E/IOH3-May Musings - Isle of Hope -Inspired Design The third IOH house in May 2019 with WINDOWS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/1559420276981-LRGYCZX6U86XMHZAGBZK/Open+Living+Room Musings - Isle of Hope -Inspired Design Windows in Living Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/1559420513598-IGCWPQMDPY7A9GA55NED/Side+Porch Musings - Isle of Hope -Inspired Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/1559420831963-JMNK7I4OZ01YUOB17PEK/IMG_2601.JPG Musings - Isle of Hope -Inspired Design Loft in April 2019 https://lauriedevegter.com/blog-1/2020/6/1/consulting-services-now-available monthly 0.5 2021-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/1591029185912-5I5Y3SJ2CR4KSYAHCSGS/IMG-5961.JPG Musings - Consulting Services Now Available https://lauriedevegter.com/blog-1/2019/6/1/get-thee-a-clawfoot-tub monthly 0.5 2021-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/1559415461048-QAVUY4D4GVRBI2GHQO4B/IMG_1707.JPG Musings - Get thee a clawfoot tub! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/1559416418000-EZJG1PMFRX6PHP50OUIP/TubWork Musings - Get thee a clawfoot tub! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/1559415861481-NKQDFADW6KHEID73XG4Z/freeCFT Musings - Get thee a clawfoot tub! 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A good lesson in why its important to always carrying a big ole’ wrench with you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/1544454741653-FS2VZNX9MKUJCJO0M8E3/Bathroom+in+Progress Musings - The Mustard Pancake - a Renovation! Behold: Yes, I will find a recessed medicine cabinet for this bathroom right after I finish demo-ing this gross vinyl flooring and eliminate these cheap aluminum windows! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/1544455329023-VMP215MKCVHYDYS5SCSH/56270042014__F77C6E00-A23E-4921-8476-DA8B76E50BA7.jpg Musings - The Mustard Pancake - a Renovation! 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This is a backyard garage apartment Laurie renovated in 2018. 650 sf does not feel too small when you invite light in, lift the ceiling height, and design storage into your home. This is a backyard garage apartment Laurie renovated in 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/1709223975610-8OL92G600YOVMMXLFARV/image.jpg Backyard Cottage Solutions - 650 sf does not feel too small when you invite light in, lift the ceiling height, and design storage into your home. This is a backyard garage apartment Laurie renovated in 2018. 650 sf does not feel too small when you invite light in, lift the ceiling height, and design storage into your home. This is a backyard garage apartment Laurie renovated in 2018. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/1709224570697-CO0ZAQ8G9VZWM7CUQP4F/image-asset.jpeg Backyard Cottage Solutions - If you have more land and zoning that will allow it, Laurie can help you develop a cottage court similar to The Village on the Bluff. Rendering by Lindsay Immel at Redhaus Design. https://redhausdesign.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/1709223921094-J0XPYLNEVZ49103WAH3M/Bedroom1b.JPG Backyard Cottage Solutions - The Kimono Cottage functions as a guest suite at The Village on the Bluff. It is 336 sf, has a kitchenette, and lovely bathroom with storage. The Kimono Cottage functions as a guest suite at The Village on the Bluff. It is 336 sf, has a kitchenette, and lovely bathroom with storage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/1685452780674-2TL1A7YPK8YLIAD9LT7M/Den3.JPG Backyard Cottage Solutions - The Living Room space with view to Galley Kitchen at MidShiptury Cottage at The Village on the Bluff. This cottage is 504 sf. Small homes make a big impact in Savannah. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/1709327791257-NDXBSPL3TDJ3BP5V5NSD/image-asset.jpeg Backyard Cottage Solutions - Cottage courts can be used to build community for singles, elderly, those downsizing, and minimalists. This cottage cluster is located in Thunderbolt, Georgia at The Village on the Bluff Cottage courts can be used to build community for singles, elderly, minimalists, and those looking to downsize. This cottage cluster is at The Village on the Bluff. https://lauriedevegter.com/contact daily 0.75 2018-09-24 https://lauriedevegter.com/about daily 0.75 2018-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/1537815990745-MFWP0FS4QD5OOOVY6E4R/458665_497678693588953_1914733014_o+%281%29.jpg About https://lauriedevegter.com/about-1 daily 0.75 2024-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/3333e3fb-2dd5-4ccf-9286-14b43334b24c/Headshot2023b.jpg About - Make it stand out I’m Laurie deVegter. Some folks call me LdV. https://lauriedevegter.com/contact-1 daily 0.75 2024-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/1537823497233-POJHWFE76F8K2CYMQEC8/IMG_20180922_094049006.jpg Contact Creating space for life https://lauriedevegter.com/consulting daily 0.75 2024-09-17 https://lauriedevegter.com/projects daily 1.0 2025-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57409850e3214003460ae483/1709327791257-NDXBSPL3TDJ3BP5V5NSD/Exterior8.JPG From Cottage Courts to Backyard Cottages, I love all my jobs!