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Change your house number, boost your home value? It’s easier than you think
Jul 07, 2025

Change your house number, boost your home value? It’s easier than you think

Easily change your house number in Bellevue or Kirkland to avoid unlucky numbers like 4 or 13 and boost your home’s resale value.

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Wilson L
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Do you need fire sprinklers for your new custom home in Bellevue and Kirkland?
Jun 26, 2025

Do you need fire sprinklers for your new custom home in Bellevue and Kirkland?

Bellevue and Kirkland require fire sprinklers in new custom homes based on road access, hydrant distance, and house size.

Wilson L
Wilson L
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Radon and your new custom home: What homeowners must know
Jun 23, 2025

Radon and your new custom home: What homeowners must know

Bellevue radon code guide: when radon mitigation systems is required, testing tips and smart installation

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Wilson L
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Structural decisions that actually matter
Jun 09, 2025

Structural decisions that actually matter

Avoid costly revisions and plan your home's structural design and systems right from the start.

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Wilson L
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Before you start working with an architect, do this stuff first
Jun 05, 2025

Before you start working with an architect, do this stuff first

What to do before working with an architect - survey, trees, dirt, budget. Skip these and you’re not ready to design.

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Wilson L
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Working with an architect: How to design a custom home that works
Jun 04, 2025

Working with an architect: How to design a custom home that works

A quick and practical guide to working with an architect to design a custom home that fits your life and stays on budget

Wilson L
Wilson L
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So you wanna buy land and build a house? Read this first.
May 08, 2025

So you wanna buy land and build a house? Read this first.

Buying land to build on Seattle’s Eastside? Price and location matter, but these often overlooked factors can wreck your budget and your dreams.

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Wilson L
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How to get $60K to clean oil tank contamination in Washington
May 07, 2025

How to get $60K to clean oil tank contamination in Washington

Got an oil tank? Washington's PLIA covers up to $60K toward cleanup costs, but you must transfer coverage within 180 days. Deadline July 1, 2025.

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Wilson L
First time building in the suburbs of Seattle. I share free money-saving tips, hidden costs and learnings from permits to move in.

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