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Where to Live in Southwest Washington

Posted by Gabbie Gately on Jan 11, 2023 12:30:00 PM

Topics: Custom Home Builder, Build a Custom Home, Custom Home Design, Realtors, Custom Home Washington, Homebuilding Tips, Site Development, Floor Plans, Financing, Homebuilding Process, Custom Homes, Finding Land, Central Washington, Appointment, Sweat Equity, Value, Cost, Farmhouse

The Pacific Northwest is a dreamland where nature, the arts, and enterprise connect. Businesses thrive here because employees are able to take advantage of the close proximity to outdoor recreation, the relaxed way of life, and the obscene amount of caffeine available from sustainably sourced locally roasted beans.

The Southwest Washington area offers a way of life that appeals to many—and finding where you fit in here is as simple as a tour through the beautiful counties that make up this region. You might find the following places on your shortlist!

Choosing the Right Location in Southern Oregon to Build Your Dream Home

Posted by Kari Montoya on Aug 8, 2022 11:30:52 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

Southern Oregon is suddenly getting the attention it has always deserved—its unsurpassed natural beauty, endless outdoor recreation, and small-town heritage is coming into its own. If you’ve been dreaming of a home in the ‘Heart of the Rogue’, Adair has a plan for you! We are actively building custom homes throughout Southern Oregon, and yours could be next.

Why Remote Tech Workers Should Consider Puget Sound

Posted by Kari Montoya on May 9, 2022 2:00:00 PM

Have you visited Puget Sound lately? It’s an area with unparalleled potential. A new tech haven for remote workers—close enough for a quick trip into Seattle, but just far enough away to replace views of buildings with the bright green of pine trees and lush garden plantings. The communities surrounding Seattle offer a host of benefits—from an array of after-work amenities to the reduced cost of living. Consider that within thirty minutes of Seattle, your lifestyle could be up to 30% less expensive than living in Seattle, and 60% less expensive than living in Palo Alto!

EASTERN IDAHO: INTRODUCING OUR LATEST FLOORPLANS

Posted by Kari Montoya on Mar 16, 2022 7:15:00 AM

Adair Homes is proud to present over twenty new floor plans exclusive to our Eastern Idaho customers. These homes have been expertly designed to accommodate the needs, wants, and desires of our customers building in the Eastern Idaho region. Living close to the grader of the Tetons, National Parks, and world-renown fly fishing calls for homes with exacting features. Each of these new plans include optional basements and four exteriors to choose from.

Deciding Where to Live in East Puget Sound

Posted by Melissa Lynn Galland on Dec 5, 2021 9:05:00 AM

Topics: Build a Custom Home, East Puget Sound

The Pacific Northwest has experienced a boom in population over the last several years as a growing number of people have been flocking to the region to call it their new home. The appeal is no surprise to locals—after all, this unique region offers gorgeous natural splendor, an incredible climate, friendly and laid-back people, and lively, fun-filled cities.

If you’re considering purchasing a new home in the Pacific Northwest, be sure to consider East Puget Sound. This welcoming area is popular with both Pacific Northwest locals and transplants. East Puget Sound includes everything from quaint small towns to bustling cities, all set against a backdrop of some of the country’s most beautiful scenery. To the west is the sparkling blue sound, and to the east lie towering mountain peaks and serene forests.

The two main counties located in East Puget Sound, King County and Pierce County, are both experiencing increased home prices. However, because more open property is available in the counties, many residents find success by building a custom home on property they purchase (or, in some cases, on property they already own). This option frees them up to live exactly where they want, whether in a lively suburb of Tacoma or on an idyllic country lot outside of Snoqualmie. It also allows them to customize a home to have the exact features they want.

Of course, in such a beautiful part of the world, it can be challenging to find the right property. Today, we’ll take a closer look at King and Pierce counties to see if they would be a good fit for a homebuyer like you.

5 Popular Custom Home Plans in Southern Oregon

Posted by Kari Montoya on Nov 10, 2021 7:30:00 AM

If you’re building your new home in Southern Oregon, you’re looking forward to some good things. Some very good things.

Building vs Buying a Home in Portland, Oregon

Posted by Melissa Lynn Galland on Oct 18, 2021 7:29:00 AM

Topics: Build a Custom Home, North Willamette Valley

Owning your own home is part of the American dream, yet this has become increasingly difficult in today’s real estate market, especially if you want to purchase an existing home in the Portland area. With limited inventory and prices that have been on an upward trend for more than a decade, the opportunities for purchasing a home are few and far between, especially if you’re working with a limited budget.

However, buying an existing home is not the only way to achieve your dream of homeownership. Building a new custom home is not only possible, but it’s also a way for you to build equity, get more of the features you want, and finally get your dream home.

If you are weighing your options between building versus buying, or if you haven’t even thought about new construction, consider these reasons to explore building a new home.

Building on Your Own Land? What Idaho Homeowners Need to Know

Posted by Melissa Lynn Galland on Sep 12, 2021 3:06:00 PM

Topics: Build a Custom Home

With beautiful national parks, stunning mountain ranges, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, Idaho is one of the best-kept secrets in the U.S. While the Gem State offers a true connection to nature that most Americans only dream of, residents also enjoy a friendly, small-town feel—even in the cities—which makes the state truly one of a kind.

Building On Your Own Land? What Arizona Homeowners Need to Know

Posted by Melissa Lynn Galland on Aug 29, 2021 1:03:00 PM

Topics: Custom Home Builder, Build a Custom Home, Finding Land

Building the home of your dreams is an exciting life decision. Of course, there’s a lot to learn if you have never done it before, but with the help of an experienced builder, the process can go quite smoothly.

If you’re thinking of building a new home in Arizona, one of the first steps is securing land. Doing so requires:

Obtaining pre-approval for financing
Performing due diligence to understand restrictions of land use
Understanding lot restrictions, building restrictions, and the permitting process
Getting your land surveyed and utilities connected to the site
Completing site development tasks

And if you already own a lot, there’s still some work to do, including learning what you can and cannot do on the property and planning for the costs associated with preparing the site for construction.

To help you get started on your homebuilding journey, here are some tips for securing your own land in Arizona.

What Washington Homeowners Need to Know Before Building

Posted by Melissa Lynn Galland on Aug 25, 2021 1:43:00 PM

Topics: Build a Custom Home

Whether you want to be near the ocean, the mountains, or in the center of one of the country’s largest tech hubs, Washington is an excellent place to build a new home.

Just like in any other state, you have choices in Washington when opting for new construction. You can choose from a limited selection of styles in a preplanned development—which are typically boilerplate designs with little to no option for customization—or you can build a custom home on your own lot.

If you already own land or are looking for property in Washington, there are a few things to keep in mind before you build:

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