You’ve probably seen the word hygge—and may have wondered how it’s pronounced! Learn more about this popular Scandi lifestyle trend and how to connect to your happiest self.
Buy now or wait it out? It’s easy to get stressed while shopping for a new home, so don’t lose sight of your goals – and the benefits you’ll gain in the long run.
As homebuyers grow more eco-conscious, smart home devices make it easier than ever to save energy, time, and money. But, with more and more new products released every day, it can be difficult to know what’s right for your lifestyle.
Feel like you can’t catch a break in today’s red-hot real estate market? You’re not alone! What was once a buyers market in Oregon has turned into a fast-paced sellers market thanks to a combination of low interest rates, lack of supply, and demographic trends. So, it’s no surprise that the house-hunting climate in Portland is so competitive right now.
Feeling stuck in a rut? Color has the ability to enhance our overall mood and well-being, and that’s why it’s so important to understand how certain hues impact your emotions. While some shades inspire and uplift, others could have the opposite effect — without you even realizing it.
For American homeowners, a large backyard has long been a status symbol, and for many it used to top the list of “must-haves” when searching for a new home. However, as the balance tips toward shoppers looking for small-footprint homes, cities are focusing on denser housing — leaving some to ask, “Where have all the big yards gone?”
If the past year and a half have taught us anything, it’s that community support is fundamental for a healthy lifestyle. Being part of a nurturing community can broaden your horizons and your worldview, making you feel that you’re part of something bigger and positively affecting your overall well-being. Despite all of this, community is often the last thing home shoppers are thinking about when they’re on the hunt for a new place to settle down.
Across the nation, multigenerational homes for sale are on the rise as people rediscover the many perks of keeping family and friends close. Also referred to as “multi-gen” or “next-gen,” these new homes are uniquely designed to provide a balance of features and layouts for all ages and life stages.
In the before-times, rooms in our home were just that – a room. You slept in your bedroom, cooked in your kitchen, yada yada. But this past year our homes have become our offices, our gyms, our schools. We’re using our living spaces differently now – and appreciating the multi-functional areas in our homes much more than ever before. Enter the flex room.
Remember staring up at the board in your high school foreign language class trying to make sense of it all? Well, sometimes understanding your mortgage can feel a little like that. But don’t sweat just yet! With enough info, a little research, and some handy crib notes, these common mortgage terms will be right on the tip of your tongue.
Twice ranked amongst CNN Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live among America’s small cities, Hillsboro remains a beautiful, affordable, and safe choice for living in Oregon and is easily the most sought after destination near Portland.
Yes, you can plant during the summer in Oregon! There are few feelings more rewarding than serving loved ones fruits and vegetables from your own garden. Luckily, here in Northwest Oregon, our mild winters offer a year-round harvest but the success of this harvest hinges heavily on getting the plants in the ground at the appropriate time.
Outdoor rooms are pared down and more casual versions of their indoor counterparts, which may explain why many of us are drawn to that cozy space outside. The great thing about an outdoor room is that it's a place of relaxation that puts you in arm's reach of nature: trees, blue skies, scented flowers, water features and outdoor accessories.
Tired of renting and ready to own? We get it. As home prices continue to rise the pressure to buy a home right now is real. There’s just one problem: You don’t have a down payment for a house yet. Saving for your down payment can feel like an uphill battle, but you can do it.
Design trends come and go but none are subject to more whims than the most-loved room in our house—the kitchen—which means you might get sucked into a trend now and then. However, despite the fun of passing fads, here are a few classic kitchen looks that will never go out of style.
You've saved, planned and prepared for this moment…the exciting moment when you are finally ready to buy a home! And let's be real, you've spent more time scouring real estate sites than you've spent doing pretty much anything else lately, so it’s time for the next steps.
Break out the fireworks because the housing market for 2021 is expected to boom! Experts predict a post-pandemic rebound—we’re talking steady interest rates, job recovery, and the law of supply and demand all working together to light that fuse.
Whether you’re happily married and looking to spice things up or still buzzing from the glow of a new romance, these creative Valentine’s Day activities prove that you don’t have to go out to have a great time.
An historic dip in mortgage rates may help give home buyers a leg up in a competitive real estate market. According to a recent article in Forbes, fears over the coronavirus outbreak and its economic impact have sparked the most dramatic stock market since the 2008.
If home just isn’t where the heart is anymore, it may be time to move on. You might not like the cramped rooms, or the lack of light, or the view of your neighbor’s brick wall or maybe it’s something you can’t even put your finger on?
Buying a smart home doesn’t have to be overwhelming, even if you’re a first-time homebuyer. In Reed’s Crossing, our master-planned community makes it a breeze to buy a brand-new home with smart capabilities. Easily integrate cutting-edge technology into your everyday life and enjoy the convenience it will bring!
New home communities offer a host of benefits that are easy to point out; larger floor plans, ease of maintenance, high resale value, upgraded finishes and features, but there are a few, not-so-obvious perks that, if you’re deciding whether a planned community is for you, may just tip the scales. ;)
As the cozy fall weather makes staying in more fun than going out why not use this time to change up your décor? Whether it’s bold patterns, retro flair or art deco pieces the future of interior design is bright enough to shake off any winter doldrums!
Home ownership is frequently touted as a staple of the American dream as those who buy into the housing market often see major financial benefits over time.
A house is never just a house, is it? It’s a hub for your family – where new recipes are tried, birthdays are celebrated, children are welcomed and memories are made.
Homes with primary living on the first floor are a hot commodity, both locally and across the nation, which is why all single-family builders in Reed’s Crossing offer an owner’s suite on the first level.
Summer may be winding down, but there's still time to love your outdoor patio. With a few easy updates, you can dine al fresco or cozy up under the stars all through the fall. From cozy, twinkle lights, to cuddly layers, here are four ways to prep your outdoor space for the months ahead.
In part one of our kitchen organization series we focused on the importance of having an organizational plan. In part two, we’re tackling counters and drawer space where, you guessed it, a plan is also super helpful.
Enjoying the beauty and soothing vibe of a house full of plants is easy. Keeping plants healthy in the ever-changing climate of the Pacific Northwest is another challenge. Below are five air-purifying houseplants that thrive indoors, rain or shine!
The kitchen is the heart of the home and a well-planned space will streamline food preparations, cooking, baking, and cleaning, while maximizing time efficiency. A cluttered kitchen can be downright maddening, but these tips will help you get your most used and hard-to-keep-clean room organized for good!
Unless you have a specific reason for buying an existing home, such as living close to friends or family in a built-out neighborhood, the list of reasons for preferring a newly constructed home instead of an existing home is pretty eye-opening.
The most important aspect of David Weekley Homes isn’t home building, it’s their motto of Building Dreams, Enhancing Lives. Since1976, David Weekley Homes has grown to become the nation’s largest privately-owned builder delighting more than 90,000 homeowners.
Join us on Facebook Live as we present the Reed’s Crossing Tour of Homes – brought to you live via drone! This fun, virtual exploration will give you a unique look at our developing community, flying you through Reed’s Crossing
At Reed's Crossing, we understand that for some homebuyers, finding a new home is an essential activity that just can't wait. That's why, following CDC guidelines, we've developed a thoughtful plan to reopen our Welcome Center in a healthy and safe way that we believe is good for everyone.
Seeing is believing, especially when it comes to buying a home. So, for home shoppers in the era of the novel coronavirus, finding a home you love may seem like an uphill battle. The homebuying process used to include touring lots of homes in person before making a final decision.
Everyone is on high alert with the global pandemic, but moving is still possible even if it may look a little different than normal. Sometimes your move can't wait, or the space you are in now just won't cut it. So here are some tips for how to stay safe and sanitary whether you are moving yourself or hiring a company.
While the idea of building a home may seem a little overwhelming in the current climate, once you weigh the pros and cons you’ll discover many advantages for you and your family.
A house is never just a house. It’s a hub for your family – where new recipes are tried, birthdays are celebrated, children are welcomed and memories are made. It’s your long-awaited dream home, so why not get exactly what you want? When researching the ins and outs of your new home, consider these four tips to guide the process.
When thinking about purchasing a home, having a crystal ball foretelling the future of the housing market would definitely be helpful – so we’ve done the next best thing. By gathering information from professional sources, we’ve compiled a list of housing predictions for you to keep an eye on in the coming year. Welcome to the roarin’ 20’s!
New home communities offer a host of benefits that are easy to point out; new home construction, more efficient floor plans, ease of maintenance, state-of-the-art features, but there are a few, not-so-obvious perks that, if you’re deciding whether a planned community is for you, may just tip the scales.
So Oregon can be a little rainy, you say? Why not make the most of it with these three popular techniques for catching fresh rainwater*. Rain harvesting can reduce the impact of storm water runoff, which can damage water habitats. The average household can save up to 1,300 gallons of municipal water solely during the dry summer months.
Every year, design experts predict which home trends have staying power and which won’t last long after you pop the cork on your New Year’s Eve champagne. Because a new year inspires change, we’ve rounded up a few of the interior design trends poised to take 2020 by storm.
If home just isn’t where the heart is anymore, it may be time to move on. You might not like the cramped rooms, or the lack of light, or the view of your neighbor’s brick wall or maybe it’s something you can’t even put your finger on?
Many new homebuyers jump into the home buying process without first checking their credit scores, which can lead to sticker shock or disappointment when trying to qualify for a mortgage.
Buying a new home requires many decisions, both big and small. One (hopefully) small item with a big impact is mortgage interest rates—what you’ll be paying to borrow money for a home loan.
Shopping for your first home is a life changing decision and shelling out big bucks for your first home can feel a bit overwhelming. Rising home prices have made it harder for potential homebuyers to save for a down payment which is prompting buyers to rely more on unconventional avenues to get their foot in the door.
Homes that offer the primary living on the first floor are a hot commodity both locally and around the nation. Main floor living boasts all the necessary amenities on one floor, allowing you to live comfortably on one level of your home while also having the ability to stretch out.
Buying a new home is exciting, but figuring out the financial aspects can feel overwhelming even to a savvy consumer, a bit of research goes a long way.
As rates move ever closer to 4 percent, homebuyers wanting to snag a lower interest rate on a new home are jumping into high gear. Low mortgage rates along with a strong labor market will help boost home sales over the next year and a half, Freddie Mac’s most recent economic forecast shows.
Buying a new home is likely one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make and you’re sure to have a million questions. To help you along this journey we’ve compiled some of your most frequently asked questions about Reed’s Crossing.
We’re excited to announce the first home builders for Reed’s Crossing™. Builders are selected based on their reputations for excellent workmanship, customer service and their commitment to the vision of Reed’s Crossing.
