• Who Builds New Construction in Yamhill County?,Amanda Hagen

    Who Builds New Construction in Yamhill County?

    Yamhill County new construction falls into three tiers: production builders like Lennar and Pahlisch Homes ($469,000 into the mid-$600s), semi-custom and build-on-your-land programs like Simplicity by Hayden Homes and RP Construction ($250,000 to $900,000 for the structure), and full custom builders

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  • Can I Skip the Inspection on a New Build?,Amanda Hagen

    Can I Skip the Inspection on a New Build?

    While it can be tempting to skip the inspection on a newly constructed home, I'd advise against it. A brand-new home isn't automatically defect-free, and the city inspector who signs off on construction is checking for code compliance, not for the kind of workmanship issues that will cost you money

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  • Living in Beaverton, Oregon: The Honest Pros and Cons of Living Here,Amanda Hagen

    Living in Beaverton, Oregon: The Honest Pros and Cons of Living Here

    Looking for the pros and cons of living in Beaverton, Oregon? Beaverton offers genuine advantages that include a strong job market anchored by Nike and Intel, exceptional parks through the Tualatin Hills district, and a food scene that rivals inner Portland. The tradeoffs are real too: Highway 217 t

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