It’s a daunting task, finding a lot for your new home that checks all the boxes: the right school district, an easy work commute, a neighborhood that suits your family. You may have found the perfect locale, with one huge problem standing in your way—your dream spot is already occupied.
Read MoreThe real estate market in Washington is growing quickly, with price of new homes, as well as apartment rental prices, steadily increasing. Although the trend has slowed a bit as is to be expected late in the year, the overall cost of homes in the Washington and Oregon area have continued to increase.
Read MoreWhen evaluating your carbon footprint, the dollars you spend at the pump are probably top of mind—but your home could be an even bigger culprit. Accounting for just 5% of the global population, the U.S. consumes an estimated 25% of the world’s fossil fuels, with 30% going toward heating oil.
Read MoreCustom home contractors are a one-stop-shop for homebuyers wanting to take advantage of the benefits that come with building a custom home. Custom home contractors are experts in the building process from start to finish and working with one can save you money in the long run.
Read MoreWhen it comes time to find the perfect home in Washington, you’ll often hear from people that buying an older home is more affordable than building a new one. If you build a large mansion in an exclusive neighborhood, you will spend more, but you can also build an affordable home in some of the fastest growing parts of the state.
Read MoreThe home buying process can be a long, drawn-out and complicated process that can become a very stressful time. Very rarely can potential homeowners find an existing house that meets all of their needs, so often they are required to settle for a less than ideal property.
Read MoreBuilding a new home gives you complete control over what it looks like and what features you’ll find inside. People tend to think that buying a home is a much cheaper alternative to building one, but new research indicates that building a house may actually be more affordable in some parts of the country than buying an existing home.
Read MoreProperty buyers purchasing new homes in Washington State sometimes wonder about the roles of developers and builders. Do the responsibilities of these two real estate professionals differ? How?
Read MoreOnce you start a family, renting or leasing a house stops being alright. You want to provide security for your family. Nothing does that more than a permanent home. There are several ways of owning a home. You may buy a ready house or build one from scratch.
Read MoreDeciding to renovate your home is often a busy, confusing time because of the chaos of construction, deadlines, permits, and added costs. How do you know you made the right decision on which room to fix up?
Read MoreIf you own a one-story home and have decided that you need additional space, there are options other than selling your home and moving to a different community.
Read MoreMe? Design my own house? Have you ever questioned whether you’re up for the challenge? There are a lot of advantages to choosing to design your own house. Costs. Customization. Even the fun of building it your way are all great reasons to take on the challenge.
Read More“Someday, when I build my dream home, I’m going to have …”
We’ve all said it dozens of times. And it always comes from the one thing about your current home you hate.
Read MorePeople all across the U.S. move to new parts of the country for a variety of reasons:
Some move to attend college and experience a new geographical location.
Some move to a new city as jobs and career goals change.
Thinking of purchasing a new home? The process can be as exciting as it is overwhelming. Where do you begin? What style of home will most fit your family’s lifestyle? What location is best? How will you decorate?
Read MoreIt’s easy to get caught up in the big picture when you’re building a new home, so much so that you’ll forget the important details that will make your home more livable. It will be those details though that make your home special; that make it your home. With that in mind, here are important details to think about to make your new home design stand out.
Read MoreYou’re young. You’re ready to take the next step in life. But is home ownership really it?
It’s hard not to question the sanity of it all. As a young couple facing a future that is still clearly marked with a lot of potential bumps along the way, does it make sense to invest in something so large as a new home? After all, there’s a lot that tells you otherwise.
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