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Home Loans 201: Investment Property Loans and Non-Qualified Mortgage Loans

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Disclaimer: This article is meant for educational purposes only and is not intended to be construed as financial, tax, or legal advice. Pahlisch Homes always encourages you to reach out to an advisor regarding your own situation. Last year, we published our “Home Loans 101” blog, which served as an introduction to the world of mortgages. In that post, we covered everything from interest rates and common loan types to how to navigate the pre-qualification process. Hopefully, this was a helpful resource for first-time home buyers or anyone looking for a refresher on how home loans work. Today, we’re graduating to “Home Loans 201” and diving into more advanced topics like investment property loans and non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) loans. And…

Interior Design Trends 2025: Biophilic Design and Maximalism

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Plant parents and fans of the “more is more” approach, rejoice! Our top interior design trends for 2025 are right up your alley. We recently checked in with our design team here at Pahlisch Homes, and they said there are two big trends on the horizon for the coming year: biophilic design and maximalism. Whether your Instagram feed is chock-full of interior design posts or you’re a total newbie, we’ve got you covered. Below, we’ll recap last year’s interior design trends, then we’ll give you the scoop on how you can start integrating elements of our interior design trends for 2025 into your home.    Recap of Our Interior Design Trends 2024 This past January, we spoke with Andrew Fisher,…

Holiday Decorating Trends for 2024

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For those of you who’ve had your Christmas lights up since the day after Halloween — no judgment! — this information might be a little late. But for all you post-Thanksgiving decorators out there, our design team has put together a list of holiday decorating trends that will give your home a warm and natural glow this winter. Below, we’ll cover three trends for savvy decorators: candlelight, simple greenery, and vintage accents. Plus, we’ll give you some pro tips for bringing these trends to life in your home. Candles, Candles, Candles We know, this one seems kind of obvious. But while candles themselves are nothing new, this season we’re predicting taper candles will take the spotlight atop festive and modern…

Pahlisch Homes and MountainStar: Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership

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Since Bev and Dennis Pahlisch broke ground on their first homes in 1983, the Pahlisch family has been committed to investing in the communities they call home. This commitment is exemplified by an incredible 19-year relationship with MountainStar Family Relief Nursery, a nonprofit organization in Central Oregon that provides comprehensive services for distressed families with very young children. After attending the Children’s Expeditionary Luncheon in 2005, Bev and Dennis stepped forward and were among the first major donors to pledge their support for child abuse prevention. This marked the beginning of a long-standing and deeply impactful partnership. In 2014, Pahlisch Homes became an official sponsor of MountainStar and has remained a steadfast partner for the last 10 years.  Today, we’re…

Interview: Designer Andrew Fisher On Mountain Modern Design

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Last summer, we had the joy of sitting down with Andrew Fisher, our Central Oregon Design Specialist, to talk about the coastal design that made the model home in our Easton community such a standout. Today, we’re excited to chat with Andrew again about the mountain modern design aesthetic that inspired our newest model home in our Collier community. Surrounded by beautiful trees in Bend’s prestigious northwest side, Collier is mere minutes away from the plentiful shops, restaurants, and trails of Downtown Bend and the Old Mill District. Below, Andrew shares why he chose a mountain modern design for this home, some of the finishes and features that helped achieve this look, and a few ways you can add mountain…

2024 COBA Tour of Homes with Pahlisch Homes

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Pahlisch Homes is proud to show two homes in the 2024 Central Oregon Builders Association Tour of Homes! See the Pahlisch homes on Tour The Central Oregon Builders Association Tour of Homes spanned from July 14th – 23rd. Pahlisch Homes featured two homes and are excited showcase them below. Petrosa – The Shasta Petrosa is a flagship community by Pahlisch Homes in Northeast Bend. Packed with desirable amenities and a wide range of available home types, Petrosa is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Central Oregon. The Shasta is a large 2,855 sq. ft. two-level home with four bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a den. This home features designer selections that you won’t find in any other…

2024 Mid-Year Housing Market Report

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Last November, we published a housing market report from Chris Kincaid, Senior Director of Sales at Pahlisch Homes. In that post, Chris recapped what happened in the market in 2023 and shared his predictions for 2024. Today, Chris is back with a 2024 mid-year housing market report. Below, he’ll recap the last few quarters, reviewing his previous predictions and sharing what did and did not surprise him about how the market has played out so far this year. Then, Chris will provide his outlook on the second half of 2024 and how trends in the market might impact builders and homebuyers. Q4 2023 & Q1 2024 Housing Market Recap Looking back on the final quarter of 2023 and the first…

Announcing Basecamp at Quail Ridge: State-of-the-Art Community Amenities in Southeast Washington

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Ask Pahlisch homeowners who’ve purchased a home in one of our Southeast Washington neighborhoods, and they’ll tell you — this region is a hidden gem. The Tri-Cities (Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland) are known for their sunny, semi-arid climate and scenic rolling hills dotted with award-winning wineries. In Richland, our Quail Ridge community takes inspiration from the surrounding landscape by offering stunning views and easy access to local shopping and outdoor activities. And with the grand opening of Basecamp in August 2024, it will also boast the largest exclusive amenity site in a residential neighborhood in the Tri-Cities! Read on to get a first look at all of the incredible community amenities coming to Quail Ridge and learn how Basecamp was…

Introducing Wayfinder: A Digital Solution to Revolutionize Your Homebuying Journey

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At Pahlisch Homes, innovation is core to who we are and what we do. But for us, innovation isn’t about change for the sake of change. It’s about creating real solutions for real people. That’s why, for the last two years, we’ve been on a mission to design a solution that addresses the challenges our customers face when buying a new home. Buying a home is a deeply personal decision and a huge financial commitment. Because of this, two emotions that often show up for people during the homebuying process are anxiety and disappointment. Anxiety comes from feeling powerless in the face of uncertainty, and disappointment happens when our expectations don’t align with reality. These feelings are only amplified by…