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THE TIME TO BUILD IS NOW: TODAY'S LENDING CLIMATE & PRICING FORECAST

Posted by Kari Montoya on Mar 29, 2022 8:00:00 AM

Topics: Build a Custom Home, Custom Home Design, Custom Home Washington, Homebuilding Tips, Floor Plans, Design, Custom Homes, Finding Land, Homeowner Testimonial, FAQs, Value, Manufactured Homes, Investment Home

If you have the inclination to build a new home, the time to start the process is now!

Prices are rising. The Consumer Price Index climbed 7% in 2021, something unseen since 1982. The Federal Reserve is considering raising borrowing costs, and home prices continue to skyrocket due to a lack of inventory.

Introducing Adair's New Base Home: More for Your Money

Posted by Kari Montoya on Jan 11, 2022 1:54:47 PM

Adair Homes is known for quality craftsmanship at a price you can afford throughout the Western United States. We’ve built our business around the premise that home ownership provides financial freedom—and when we work with our customers—we help them build wealth. With this in mind, Adair has always built homes a bit differently than the rest of the Homebuilders out there… We’ve invited our homeowners to roll up their sleeves and work alongside our contractors, thereby earning sweat equity throughout the building process. As a result, Adair homeowners have realized more equity at closing than the typical new home buyer.

The Benefits of Building a Single-Story Custom Home for Your Family

Posted by Kari Montoya on Nov 17, 2021 7:30:00 AM

Call it a single story, a one-level, or a first-floor only home—any way you say it, it’s the most popular and highly desired floorplan on the market. Plus, single story homes keep their value as they are always in demand. Perfect for both the new family and the folks aging-in-place, single story homes are the hottest trend around.

Building an Investment Home: A Customer's Journey Building the Everett Plan

Posted by Kari Montoya on Nov 15, 2021 10:00:00 AM

Adair Homes is no stranger to the investment build. In fact, we regularly partner with land owners looking to build equity into their land through home construction. Property owners sell land and home for an increased profit when construction is completed. After all, improved land is worth more money than bare land.

Virtual Open House: Touring a Custom Cashmere Plan

Posted by Kari Montoya on Nov 12, 2021 9:00:00 AM

Do you love Real Estate? Are you curious about building a custom home? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you are going to want to tune into one of Adair’s Virtual Open Houses. It’s easier than ever to see the latest custom homes—all across the Western United States—thanks to Adair’s personal online walk-throughs. And, you can do it all from the comfort of your favorite chair.

Adding Value to Your Home: Installing Barn Doors

Posted by Morgan Roskam on Oct 4, 2021 11:39:28 AM

A sliding barn door offers style and substance. Not only are they all the rage these days, but they also offer an increase in usable square footage inside your home. And who doesn’t want MORE room?

Whether you are mounting a door for your pantry, a front closet, bathroom, or den—there’s a few tips we’d love to share about this amazing DIY project.

Meet the Hankel Family: Building a Custom Mt. Rainier Plan

Posted by Kari Montoya on Aug 25, 2021 8:00:00 AM

There are many ‘something specials’ about the Pacific Northwest: lush valley living, outdoor recreation, community gardens, woodsy trails, and hidden waterfalls that surprise and delight. Raising a family in Washington State is a gift—and one that the Hankel Family wanted to take full advantage of.

The Value of Attending a Building 101 Seminar

Posted by Kari Montoya on Aug 24, 2021 11:30:00 AM

For years, Adair Homes has hosted a popular in-person Building 101 workshop for those exploring the ins and outs of custom home construction. It’s the perfect place to ask experts anything and everything about new home construction, including: how to finance a build, how to work with a Home Ownership Counselor to design and execute a construction plan, and how to create equity through our unique homeowner-inclusive building process.

A New Home Solution in Today's Housing Market

Posted by Kari Montoya on Jul 16, 2021 9:30:00 AM

Many homebuyers today are wondering how they’ll be able to afford the new home they’re looking for thanks to the soaring residential resale prices. Multiple offer scenarios coupled with a lack of available inventory has led to the perfect real estate storm. There simply aren't enough homes available for the sheer number of buyers on the market right now.

But guess what? There’s another solution.

What to Know About Countertop Options

Posted by Kari Montoya on Jul 13, 2021 10:11:46 AM

Adair's Purchasing Manager, Brent Tompkins, was interviewed by Family Handyman Magazine, where he describes the style and functionality differences in various countertop options. With so many options to choose from in your new custom home, it can feel a bit overwhelming. Get an idea of what material might work best for your family in this new blog!

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