Building a new home can be a great combination of excitement, challenges, and costs. Beyond designing the home with your builder and filing plans, you will be deciding upon everything from layout to location, materials, and colors.
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Your home is your refuge. Your shelter. The place you retreat after a hard day. At home, we relax and rejuvenate. We entertain guests. We share time with family and friends firing up the barbecue in the backyard.
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As you know, the summers in Vancouver can be brutal. With the high humidity on those 90-plus degree days, it can literally feel too hot to handle. But there are things you can do, both inside and outside your home, to combat the sweltering heat. And in the dog days of summer, we can all use whatever help we can get to stay cool.
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Have you ever planned an entire room around a piece of furniture you don’t even have yet? Guilty! These days, my planning has shifted from just any furniture to eco-friendly varieties.
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Vancouver and Portland are geographically close together, but in reality, they are worlds apart. Sure, Portland has great parks, awesome microbreweries, and an eclectic food scene. Voodoo Doughnut, anyone? But Vancouver certainly has its own appeal.
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Hiking is a great summertime hobby. It’s an invigorating physical activity that will help you stay in great shape while spending time outdoors, enjoying nature. Never been on a hike before? That’s ok. There’s always time to start a new tradition.
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The U.S. housing market has been surging over the past two years and all estimates indicate that will continue to be the case for the foreseeable future.
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Looking to buy or sell a home? Now is a great time as the housing market continues to strengthen. In fact, earlier this year, the National Association of Realtors reported that pending home sales were at their highest level in close to a year and were at their second-highest level in over a decade.
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Do you prefer a home with a single story or one with two or more levels? A recent report from the National Association of Home Builders showed that 64 percent of buyers surveyed preferred a single-story home. But that doesn’t mean they’re always easy to find.
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Why do people turn to new construction when they are ready to buy a new home? The benefits are many. And in most cases, they are highly predictable. Because you’re considering new construction, you’ve probably included a few on your list.
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Home ownership is an exciting journey, one that is made even greater with the finishing touches that make your home yours. And what is more personal than the master bathroom? Whether your new home is move-in ready, needs some remodeling, or is a custom build where you are selecting between new home floor plans, here are some tips to help you design the ultimate master bathroom:
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Thanks to social media sites, it’s easier than ever to like people with a similar interest, and quickly accumulate friends in large numbers. But how much do you know about these people? Chances are, not a lot. Sure, you know five or ten of them; they’ve been friends for ages. You might have even “chatted” with a few more of them through email or in forums.
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Moving into a new home is such an exciting time, even more so when it’s one of the custom new tradition homes developed to meet your every need. However, it can also be very stressful.
You might be trying to sell your old home at the same time your new home is under construction. You may be in a short-term rental between the transitions.
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Are you thinking of buying a new home for the new year? With it will come new traditions for you and your family to share in that home for many years to come. Every family has traditions that develop over the years. Traditions are an essential part of the family culture and they will help keep your family close across generations.
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If your plans include moving into a different home this year, there are many reasons to look at new home communities instead of buying a used home.
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The desire to have the latest smart home upgrades is definitely on the rise, not only for new homes in Washington, but across the country.
Here’s an astounding fact, from Charly Tate of Coldwellbankerbain.com. By the end of 2016, almost half of all Americans either owned smart home technology or invested in it. In other words, if you’re not part of that percentage, you’re missing out.
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In the market for your dream home? Maybe that involves custom-building a home from your own blueprint? Or maybe instead, you’re looking to find a hidden gem in a prime neighborhood? Or still yet, you may be looking to remodel a home that you’ve lived in for years. Whatever your situation, we’ll lay out the top ten custom home wish list items so that your custom new home will have the perfect layout for you!
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Choosing to build a new home often comes after months or even years of dreaming about the perfect home. Maybe you’ve been looking at existing homes with a real estate agent and simply can’t find one that meets your standards. Or maybe you’ve been saving up to build your dream home for years.
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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.
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If you’re considering a move, Richland might just be a great choice for you and your family. Part of the Tri-Cities in Washington (which also include neighboring Pasco and Kennewick), Richland has a reputation for being a remote and rural area. In reality, it’s much more than that. Here are the top 10 reasons to move to Richland:
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