Ways to Start Saving for Your Future Dream Home

Before you can build your dream home, you’ll need some savings. Of course how much savings you’ll need completely depends on the type of home loan you are able to get. Some require more savings than others, and your credit score, debt to income ratio and other financial factors play into it as well. But, … read more “Ways to Start Saving for Your Future Dream Home”

Tips on Choosing a Great Home Builder

When you are dreaming about building your own home and are ready to hire a home building company in the Northwest to turn that dream into a reality, there are several factors you should consider. After all, you want to ensure that you are getting the highest quality home building services at the most affordable … read more “Tips on Choosing a Great Home Builder”

First Story Home Goes to a Deserving Family

We at Simplicity had the opportunity to do a little teambuilding activity with our Hayden Homes and First Story families, helping to build a home for a deserving family in Albany, OR. This family has risen above significant struggles and is able to build a Hayden Home with the financial backing of First Story. Perhaps … read more “First Story Home Goes to a Deserving Family”

When You Need More Living Space

If you are living in a small space but don’t have the cash for major renovations, knowing how to extend the space you’re currently in can be helpful. Set your budget and determine how much work you’re willing to put in, and then consider these ways of extending your current living space while staying within … read more “When You Need More Living Space”

Tips for Saving for a New Home

If you want to build a new home, you’ll want to start saving your pennies now in order to have funds for a down payment. But don’t worry, there are manageable ways of doing it! Saving for a new home doesn’t have to be difficult. Embracing the mantra, “fix it up, wear it out, make … read more “Tips for Saving for a New Home”

10 Reasons to Sell Your Home and Build New

If you are thinking about selling your old home and building a new one, but aren’t sure if doing so is the right choice for you and your family, consider this list of reasons to say goodbye to your current abode. You’re Expanding Your Family If you’re expanding your family, your current home may not … read more “10 Reasons to Sell Your Home and Build New”

Location, Location, Location: What Does it Mean…Really?

You’ve probably heard people say, “Location, location, location,” a time or two. But what does this mantra, that is so often repeated, really mean? And how does it apply to you? Essentially, location, location, location, means that even if homes are the same size, built in the same year, and share many of the same … read more “Location, Location, Location: What Does it Mean…Really?”

Terms Every Homebuyer Should Know

It’s the ideal time to begin the process of building your brand new Simplicity home. But before you get started down this important path to becoming a new homeowner, it’s important that you understand the lingo – which is different than when purchasing a home via a standard Real Estate transaction. By familiarizing yourself with terms … read more “Terms Every Homebuyer Should Know”

5 Things You Should Know About Your Property Before Building

Building a home can be very exciting. However, it can be stressful, and it is important to know as much as you can about a piece of property before building on it. Before you say “I do!” to a new home, consider these important things that you should know about your land before construction starts. 1 … read more “5 Things You Should Know About Your Property Before Building”

Essential Tools for New Home Buyers in the Northwest

If you are moving out of an apartment and into your brand new Simplicity Home, you might be wondering what tools you will need. If something breaks in an apartment or a rental, you call the landlord and wait for them to come and fix the problem. As a homeowner, you have the opportunity to … read more “Essential Tools for New Home Buyers in the Northwest”