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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.

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.

Cost to Build a New Custom Home in Northwest Washington

Posted by Kari Montoya on Mar 26, 2021 8:00:00 AM

Topics: Build a Custom Home, Custom Home Design, Custom Home Washington, Homebuilding Tips, Mid Columbia Valley, Floor Plans, Design, Custom Homes, Finding Land, Homeowner Testimonial, FAQs, value

If you’ve been looking for fresh air and mild winters in an outdoor enthusiasts’ dreamland, you’ve been looking for Northwest Washington. Nestled between three prominent national parks of unparalleled natural beauty, Northwest Washington boasts a robust economic center, a significant art and culture scene, and coffee. Lots of coffee. You’ll also find caring communities and hands-on civic discourse. So grab your mountain bike and a local brew, a laptop and a smile; you belong here. This is a special place to live.

Cost to Build a New Custom Home in Mid Columbia Valley

Posted by Kari Montoya on Feb 15, 2021 12:36:49 PM

Topics: Build a Custom Home, Custom Home Design, Custom Home Washington, Homebuilding Tips, Mid Columbia Valley, Floor Plans, Design, Custom Homes, Finding Land, Homeowner Testimonial, FAQs, value

The fertile land to either side of the mighty Columbia River has been a destination long before the housing boom of the past few years. This area, crossing through both Oregon and Washington State, boasts stunning natural views up and down the Gorge, bountiful harvests, mild winters, and world-class recreational opportunities. All that, and the housing is still reasonably priced.

Building in Treasure Valley: Answers to Common Questions and Where to Live

Posted by Kari Montoya on Jan 18, 2021 7:00:00 AM

Topics: Build a Custom Home, Custom Home Design, Homebuilding Tips, Treasure Valley, Floor Plans, Design, Custom Homes, Finding Land, FAQs, sweat equity, value, manufactured homes

If you’ve been dreaming of living in Idaho—you’re not alone! Caldwell, Idaho and the entirety of the Treasure Valley has seen a fantastic revitalization in the past two years. Today, Caldwell is a community transformed—a boom town of sorts! And why? According to the City of Caldwell, part of the growth can be attributed to their focus on small business: “Our Economic Development team is committed to supporting the creation, sustainability and growth of both small and large businesses and entrepreneurs.” With many new businesses flocking to the urban areas, the Treasure Valley has experienced unprecedented growth.

Replacing the manufactured home on your property with a new custom home in Mid Columbia Valley

Posted by Kari Montoya on Jan 5, 2021 9:30:00 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

As an on-your-lot builder, Adair Homes has the privilege of working with landowners all across the Mid Columbia Valley, determining the best layout and placement for new custom homes. Many of our clients have newly acquired properties that already contain structures, like manufactured homes. These properties can often be purchased at a ‘reduced’ price in comparison to like-properties with stick-built homes, and create an opportunity to live on property while a new home is being constructed. Talk about a two-for-one! Due note, however, that this live-onsite option is not available in all jurisdictions, so be sure to talk to an Adair Home Ownership Counselor about the process.

Building in Southern Oregon: Determining Total Project Cost

Posted by Kari Montoya on Dec 30, 2020 11:13:41 AM

Topics: Custom Home Builder, Build a Custom Home, Custom Home Design, Realtors, Homebuilding Tips, Site Development, Southern Oregon, Floor Plans, Financing, Homebuilding Process, Custom Homes, Finding Land, appointment, sweat equity, value, cost, Farmhouse, custom home oregon

If you’re wondering how much it costs to build a custom home, you’re not alone. It’s a common question with a complicated answer. There are seemingly thousands of line items from site costs and materials to permits and fees—it’s no wonder so many people hesitate in pursuing building a custom home! Well, hesitate no more. Adair Homes has created a pathway to understanding your total project costs in Southern Oregon. Our online tools and helpful guidance break down the numbers so you can feel confident in moving forward with a custom home built by Adair. No outrageous surprises, no oopsies, no overlooked utility costs. Today, calculating the cost of your new home is easier than ever before.

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