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  • Be Bold: Mix Your Metals!

    Posted on Aug 10, 2017 in:
    • Video
    • Remodel
    • Homeowners
    • Build
    Both modern and traditional trends in home design are mixing metal finishes for a more eclectic and “collected over time” look. Gone are the days of having to match your cabinet hardware to your faucet. No longer must you match your door hardware to your light fixtures. Here’s the inside scoop on how to mix it up successfully.
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  • Market Can Dictate Time Frame of Building a New Home

    Posted on Jul 27, 2017 in:
    • Homeowners
    • Build
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    As a Seattle-area homebuilder, a question I hear from prospects and clients frequently is, "How long will it take you to build my new home?" It's a legitimate question.
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  • Perspectives on How Rising Mortgage Rates May Affect Your Ability to Buy a New Home

    Posted on Apr 13, 2017 in:
    • Build
    • Homeowners
    • Buy
    Researching and securing the best loan for your home is no small feat. For many years, we've enjoyed historically low interest rates for home loans. Now there are signs that this is changing. How high will rates go and how much will that matter to you?
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  • Wood Offers Sturdy, Natural Choice for Builders

    Posted on Mar 30, 2017 in:
    • Remodel
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Homeowners
    • Build
    The benefits of building with wood seem endless, from its natural beauty to structural versatility, stability, and capacity to be uniquely crafted.
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  • Do Your Research, Set Expectations Before Building a Home

    Posted on Jan 19, 2017 in:
    • Seattle Times HomeWork
    • Build
    • Homeowners
    In today's competitive marketplace, it might start looking attractive to simply buy a vacant lot and build your home. How hard could it be, right? There are several key things to consider before pulling the trigger on a plan to build your own home.
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