Category Archives: New Homes

Modular Building…Again

The Seattle Times had an article today on modular-building by Eric Pryne. I don’t know what it is about this type of housing that seems so attractive to some but seems to have no staying power. Modular building has been … Continue reading

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The Seattle Home Show

The Seattle Home Show is going on this week. It will end on Sunday the 27th. I had to ask myself, “Who is going to the home show these days?” And even better, “Who is presenting there and why?” First … Continue reading

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Seven Trends in New Construction

From an article in Realtor.org, which in turn got it from ProSalesOnline, we learn that there are seven trends that are shaping new construction. These trends will also be seen in remodeling projects as consumers are tending to stay put … Continue reading

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Washington Building Code and Carbon Monoxide

This law becomes effective as of January 1, 2011. All new residential construction and all non-owner occupied homes need to have a carbon monoxide sensor installed in the area of the bedrooms by January 1, 2011. The law further states … Continue reading

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NWREporter Says Homes Are Shrinking

Well, not exactly. They haven’t been in the dryer too long. Analyzing homes built since January 1, 2009, the report tells us that homes being built are about 100 square feet smaller, and that a higher percentage of them are … Continue reading

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