A Housing Shortage?
This recent msn article suggests that some areas, including Washington State, could be experiencing a housing shortage as soon as 2012. Sound preposterous? In light of the current information on...
View ArticleSocial Media
Obviously (and understandably) Marketing is a big part of what I do for Lakeville Homes. Especially in a down economy, Lakeville has worked very hard to control our overhead but still maximize our...
View ArticleOur Area: Economic Forecast
The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce puts on an annual economic forecast breakfast. The keynote speakers have continually been insightful, focusing on the global economy or our regional/local economy...
View ArticleRequirements in Motion
So although the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) just decided to push the 2009 Washington State Energy Code (WSEC) into effect after the first of the year, there is already backtracking to...
View ArticleSo Now What?
As you know, the 2009 Washington State Energy Code went into effect on January 1, 2011. The forecasts were that this would increase the cost of building a house (while also improving the energy...
View Article…Another Man’s Treasure
We’ve seen it. And you’ve maybe experienced it. You are remodeling at least part of your home and hate to see perfectly usable _____ (fill in the blank: cabinets, light fixtures, appliances) go to...
View ArticleSales Tax Deduction Continued
My sales tax blog from a couple weeks ago garnered more “hits” to this blog than I’ve ever had. I think it’s an issue that impacts those of us who live in Washington State financially directly, and...
View ArticleHiring A Contractor
The Department of Labor and Industries has recently been making a push to encourage the public to hire contractors who are registered, bonded and insured. One of the things they’ve put together is...
View ArticleVuecrest: Video Testimonial
A new website is on the way. I’ve been told that we should include video testimonials, if possible. If possible? Lakeville has a slew of fantastic projects and the clients that come with them. So...
View ArticleProject Spotlight: Greenlake Bungalow
We’ve been holding back the images of this project because it was our 2011 REX Award entry. Unfortunately, we weren’t crowned “winner,” but that doesn’t make this project any less spectacular. A...
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