Symone Strong

Boise, Raleigh

Assistant Editor at Builder Magazine

Assistant Editor at Multifamily Executive

My name is Symone Garvett and I'm currently a sophomore at Towson University studying mass communications. I love journalism and photography.

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Articles

Spring Into Stain Season With These Standout Colors of 2025

1 week ago | builderonline.com | Symone Strong

Curb appeal starts with color, and in 2025, exterior stains are doing more than just protecting wood—they’re setting the tone for the entire home. From warm, wood-toned washes to moody, bold hues, this year’s top stains are designed to elevate architectural details and complement a home’s natural surroundings. Whether a project leans minimalist or rustic-chic, these shades help create exteriors that feel intentional, elevated, and enduring.
Flexible Furnishings Allow Studios to Live Large at NICHE Tampa

1 week ago | multifamilyexecutive.com | Symone Strong

Home > Design & Development > Design > Flexible Furnishings Allow Studios to Live Large at NICHE Tampa Design Courtesy Wingspan Development Group In Tampa, Florida's, North Hyde Park neighborhood, a new six-story, 251-unit apartment community by Wingspan Development Group (WDG) and ABC Capital Corp. pushes the boundaries of flexible rental living.
Trumark Homes Makes Waves With $156,000 Donation to Charity: Water | Builder Magazine

1 month ago | builderonline.com | Symone Strong

Charity: water is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization committed to ending the global water crisis.
10 Multifamily Design Trends That Will Define 2025

2 months ago | multifamilyexecutive.com | Symone Strong

Kris Tamburello Renting is the new owning for 2025, as elevated interest rates and limited affordable home inventory plague the single-family residential market. In addition to potential cost savings, multifamily communities also hold a special power in the market by offering lifestyle features, amenities, and designs that today’s dwellers yearn for, but may not be able to incorporate into homes.
Erika Woelfel

2 months ago | multifamilyexecutive.com | Symone Strong

Posted on January 28, 2025 Painting the Town Bold: Jewel Tones and Daring Hues Take Over Multifamily Spaces in 2025 Color experts from Behr Paint Co. and PPG Industries predict people are ready to '... More Tags: Design, Designers, Color, Behr, Color of the Year
Painting the Town Bold: Jewel Tones and Daring Hues Take Over Multifamily Spaces in 2025

2 months ago | multifamilyexecutive.com | Symone Strong

Adobe Stock In a shift away from the blues of 2024, many paint companies selected lively jewel tones for their colors of the year for 2025. Behr Paint Co., in particular, highlighted Rumors, a rich, ruby red with earthy undertones. “We’re seeing people embrace color like never before,” says Erika Woelfel, vice president of color and creative services at Behr.
Jersey City Community Serves Up Luxe Living With Pickleball in the Sky

2 months ago | multifamilyexecutive.com | Symone Strong

Home > Design & Development > Design > Jersey City Community Serves Up Luxe Living With Pickleball in the Sky Design Courtesy Newport Associates Development Co. Last year, family-owned property company LeFrak announced the launch of leasing at Bisby, a luxury high-rise in Jersey City, New Jersey. The building rises 34 stories and features 385 units ranging from studios to four-bedroom penthouses.
Landmark Properties

2 months ago | multifamilyexecutive.com | Christine Serlin |Leah Draffen |Symone Strong

Posted on October 08, 2024 5 Student Housing Developments That Make the Grade Developers Core Spaces, Landmark Properties, LV Collective, Subtext, and Toll...
How Taylor Morrison’s BTR brand has evolved

Jan 24, 2025 | roselawgroupreporter.com | Symone Strong

(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Taylor Morrison.)By Symone Strong | BuilderTwo years after launching Yardly, Taylor Morrison’s build-to-rent brand is making waves in the housing industry. Combining private backyard living with the flexibility of renting, Yardly has carved out a unique niche in the competitive rental market.
Two Years of Yardly: How Taylor Morrison’s Build-to-Rent Brand Has Evolved

Jan 22, 2025 | builderonline.com | Symone Strong

Two years after launching Yardly, Taylor Morrison's build-to-rent brand is making waves in the housing industry. Combining private backyard living with the flexibility of renting, Yardly has carved out a unique niche in the competitive rental market. With nearly three dozen project sites underway, key lessons learned, and ambitious plans for 2025, the brand is poised to redefine what renters can expect from their housing experience.