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Value Per Square Foot vs. Price Per Square Foot

When buying a new home, we’ve all been told to ask, “What’s the price per square foot?” But there’s a better way to find the perfect builder and the perfect home for your family. Let us explain and make comparison shopping easier for you when building a new home on-your-land. Improper Comparisons Because homes can … read more “Value Per Square Foot vs. Price Per Square Foot”

Summer Home Maintenance Checklist – Simple Tips to Care for Your Home

Regular home maintenance is vital to the longevity of your home. Being a long-term investment, you want to keep its appearance, structural integrity, and value up to par. By caring for your home now, it will cost you less money overall by reducing damage and repairs while increasing the value of your home. We hear … read more “Summer Home Maintenance Checklist – Simple Tips to Care for Your Home”

COBA Tour of Homes 2020

Visit our featured homes in the COBA Tour of Homes July 10-12 & July 17-19, 2020 Fridays: 12pm-6pm Saturdays & Sundays: 10am-5pm   1886 NE Bear Creek Rd. – Bend, Oregon 3 Bedroom  I  2 Bath  I  1,281 sq. ft. + 1 Bedroom  I  1 Bath  I  582 sq. ft. ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) COBA … read more “COBA Tour of Homes 2020”

Your Homebuilding Journey – What to Expect from Land to Keys in Hand

Does building a new home on-your-land sounds exciting, but wonder what happens during the building process? Below we’ve outlined what to expect during your homebuilding journey from land to keys in hand. Step 1: Land & Lending Many people have the misconception that you need to own land before you can consider building a new … read more “Your Homebuilding Journey – What to Expect from Land to Keys in Hand”

Growth of ADUs – Why it might be the right investment for you

ADUs – What are they and why do you need one? Maybe you haven’t heard the term ADU, but what about in-law suites, guesthouses, secondary suites or tiny homes. Nowadays, ADUs “accessory dwelling units” are more than just homes for your parents or relatives—they are being utilized as rental homes to offset a homeowner’s own … read more “Growth of ADUs – Why it might be the right investment for you”

Work Efficiently From Home With These Simple Tips

We have found ourselves working more from home these days, which can be a tough transition for some. So how do you make the switch from living space to workspace? Here’s some great tips on how to make your experience working from home pleasant and more efficient. Keep A Routine It’s easy to hit that … read more “Work Efficiently From Home With These Simple Tips”

Simplicity Open House with Dana Shinpaugh

Learn about building a new home on your land while enjoying beverages & light fare as our team guides you through the home building journey. For attending, be entered to win one of three $50 Visa Gift Cards! Visit our popular Pacific floor plan at: 3910 Curtis Dr, West Richland WA | Saturday, January 18th … read more “Simplicity Open House with Dana Shinpaugh”

Homeowner Testimonial with The Morris’s

We sat down with Mikki & Joe Morris of La Pine, OR to talk with them about their recent build with Simplicity by Hayden Homes. The Morris’s had always wanted to build their own home but feared the process would be too complicated and the cost too high. After learning about the process from their … read more “Homeowner Testimonial with The Morris’s”

Your Home Maintenance Checklist for Winter

Ensure that Heat Is Ready to Go and A/C is Prepped for Hibernation As temperatures are now getting below freezing throughout the Pacific Northwest, now’s the time to have your home ready for winter. To help keep things simple, we’ve created this simple winter-ready checklist to help in preparing your home for the winter. Start … read more “Your Home Maintenance Checklist for Winter”

Show us Your Lights Contest!

It’s that time of the year again! Show off your home’s outdoor holiday light display by replying to our Facebook post here: https://www.facebook.com/simplicitybyhaydenhomes/ Your home must be in Oregon, Washington or Idaho and it must be your home. Whoever gets the most “likes” wins! Our prize will be a $250 Visa Gift Card. Winner to … read more “Show us Your Lights Contest!”