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6 Ways to Trim Your Custom Home Budget

Sep 25th, 2023 6 Ways to Trim Your Custom Home Budget

Working with a custom builder is the opportunity to build the home of your dreams—to get nearly every inch of the design, every product decision, ever style choice precisely to your liking. That freedom does come at a cost, however, and wish lists and budgets can balloon quickly. Here are a few tips to help […]

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8 Outdoor Living Ideas for the Pacific Northwest

Aug 18th, 2023 8 Outdoor Living Ideas for the Pacific Northwest

Outdoor living spaces have been trending for years, amplified in part by the pandemic. And even though the Pacific Northwest is known for its wetter weather and darker winters, we love the outdoors and aren’t willing to sacrifice time in the fresh air. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to create beautiful outdoor living spaces […]

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How Estes Builders Works with Your Architect

Jul 24th, 2023 How Estes Builders Works with Your Architect

Can I Build a Custom Home If I Already Have House Plans? Often, clients will come to us with partially developed house plans in hand—perhaps with a site plan, dimensioned floor plans, and 3D renderings. Our team will review the plans with the architect during a hand-off process. No matter the stage of the plans […]

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Late Summer 2023 Activities

Jul 10th, 2023 Late Summer 2023 Activities

August, September, and October are a magical time in the Pacific Northwest. Summer sunshine and comfortable temperatures linger and the sea air mingles with the early glimpses of autumn. The mild weather and clear skies mean there are plenty of festivals and events to partake in across Kitsap, Clallam, and Jefferson counties to get your […]

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