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2023 Washington State Energy Code Update

by Eric Peterson
Company News, Home Building Tips
July 25, 2023

2023 Washington State Energy Code Update The upcoming 2023 Washington State Energy Code Update (WSEC) will significantly impact the real estate sector, especially for those planning to build a custom home on their land. This code, which comes into effect on November 1, 2023, presents an opportunity for future homeowners to make informed decisions and take actionable steps towards realizing their dream home. Why should you, as a future homeowner, care about this? A reported 25% of Washington State's emissions in 2019...

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Embracing Safety: Washington WUI Code Update 2023

by Eric Peterson
Company News, Home Building Tips
May 31, 2023

Embracing Safety: Washington WUI Code Update 2023   Washington State has made a significant stride in promoting safety and fire resilience in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas with the recent adoption of the 2018 International Wildland Urban Interface Code (IWUIC).   This Washington WUI Code Update 2023 underscores the state's commitment to minimizing fire risks and safeguarding communities located in the WUI zones. Check out the Washington state wildland-urban interface map for a comprehensive look at the state overall and explore the WUI...

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House Designs – What’s Hot and What’s Not 

by Eric Peterson
Company News, Home Building Tips
February 27, 2023

House Designs - What's Hot and What's Not    When it comes to coming up with house designs, homeowners want to create a space that reflects their unique style and needs. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to decide which design elements to incorporate into your custom house plan. To help inspire you, here are some trends in custom house plan designs that are currently hot - and some that are not.   What's Hot:   Open Floor Plans One of the most popular...

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Benefits of Building A New Home Over Buying Used

by Eric Peterson
Company News, Home Building Tips
October 27, 2022

Benefits of Building A New Home Over Buying Used When looking to move into a new home, you may be faced with the decision of whether to buy used or build a new home that’s tailored to fit your wants and needs. Because building allows you to customize your house, gives the most flexibility, and is a worthwhile investment, it’s often the most desirable path to take. Below, we highlight some of the reasons building a home has substantial benefits over buying...

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Multigenerational Home Plans Design Ideas

by Eric Peterson
Company News, Home Building Tips
August 18, 2022

Multigenerational Home Plans The past couple of years have been great for sellers because they were able to cash in while the market was hot – extremely hot. Buyers were chomping at the bit to buy a home. They were offering more than a home’s true value. They were foregoing the usual contingencies that would help to protect them from getting a raw deal. They were even offering cash!  In such a competitive market, it became more common for households to be...

2022 Mortgage Interest Predictions

2022 Mortgage Interest Rate Predictions Update

by Eric Peterson
Company News, Home Building Tips
June 20, 2022

2022 Mortgage Interest Rate Predictions - Mid Year Update   With 2022 almost halfway over, we wanted to share with you an update for 2022 mortgage interest rate predictions from experts around the country. We also give some insight and outline the facts about home buying in today’s market. There’s a lot of noise out there right now in regards to inflation, the economy, interest rates, home prices, and the state of the market. Many buyers are now, more than ever, wondering, “Should...

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