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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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Estes Earns Second Avid Service Award in a Row

Jun 22nd, 2023 Estes Earns Second Avid Service Award in a Row

We’re honored to have earned a Gold Avid Award for the second year in a row! Now in its 20th year, the Avid Awards recognize home builders with the highest homebuying experience scores in the AvidCX program. The awards are based on results from large publicly traded and private builders as well as small-volume and […]

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Custom Does Not Have to Equal a Large Home

May 30th, 2023 Custom Does Not Have to Equal a Large Home

When you hear the words “custom home” you might immediately think of a sprawling, enormous house with five-plus bedrooms and even more bathrooms. Or something a bit less dramatic, perhaps around 3,000 to 4,000 square feet. But this is a common misconception. In reality, “custom home” doesn’t always equal—and definitely doesn’t have to equal—“large home.” […]

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