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Smart Buyers Know to Ask About Material Escalation Clauses Before They Sign

You found the ideal floor plan, picked the perfect lot, and toured the model home twice. The contract sitting between you and that home deserves the same attention you gave your kitchen finishes.Builder contracts for new construction in Clark County sometimes include Continue Reading

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The First Thing to Say at the Design Center Is Your Budget

Walking into a new construction design center without a stated budget is like walking into a restaurant without checking the menu prices. The final bill might be much higher than you expected. In the case of a house, it might even be more than you can afford.The single most Continue Reading

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Prepared Buyers Win at the Design Center in 2026

Design center upgrade costs in Clark County's new construction communities are climbing in 2026. Buyers who walk into their first appointment without a firm budget are feeling that financial impact at closing.Builders across Southwest Washington spent much of last year Continue Reading

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Clark County Buyers Who Understand Lot Premiums Negotiate Better Deals

Lot premiums in Clark County's new construction follow a clear logic once you know what to look for. In most communities across Clark County and SW Washington, roughly 80% of available lots carry no premium. The remaining 20% come with an added price tag. Whether that price Continue Reading

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The Multi-Gen Suite Advantage in Clark County New Construction (Not an ADU)

Multi-gen suites in Clark County new construction are not ADUs. That single distinction is meaningful. It impacts rental income potential, accessibility for aging parents, and what a builder can legally deliver before finishing a home.The buyers who understand the difference Continue Reading

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Washington’s New Construction Energy Code Gives Out-of-State Buyers a Real Advantage

Relocating to Southwest Washington means buying into a building standard that may look nothing like what you left behind. Your new home is likely to operate in ways you didn't expect.Washington's 2021 energy code mandates heat pump systems for heating and cooling instead of Continue Reading

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