• 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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  • The Downsides of Moving to Oregon Wine Country (and Who It's Still Right For),Amanda Hagen

    The Downsides of Moving to Oregon Wine Country (and Who It's Still Right For)

    Oregon wine country, anchored by Yamhill County towns like Newberg, McMinnville, Dundee, and Carlton, is one of the most desirable places to live in the Willamette Valley. But moving here full-time is a different decision than visiting. Before you commit, weigh the car-dependent layout of rural area

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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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