Author: Jessica Seidel

New Home Availability Update

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The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been felt around the world for more than a year now, touching every person, industry, and organization. In many ways, the pandemic has magnified how interconnected we are. Our shared experience has brought us together in powerful new ways and shed light on the importance of home, faith, family, and community. The unimaginable situation has also made apparent that we are each part of a global economy. We depend upon one another not only in spirit but also in commerce. When one supply chain struggles, the results are wide-reaching. And the longer that struggle persists, the greater the impacts are. Because of the pandemic, like so many of you out there, our business…

Your Perfect Housing in Hillsboro, Oregon: The Hub of the PNW

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The nickname of Hillsboro, Oregon says it all: This “Hub City” is right in the middle of everything that makes the Pacific Northwest so incredible. Luckily, there is a ton of housing in Hillsboro, Oregon available for new residents looking for a place to call home.  Located in the lush Willamette Valley, Hillsboro is just outside Portland and a short road trip away from the Oregon coast, the Columbia Gorge, and Mt. Hood — some of the most beautiful, adventure-filled areas around. Here, you have options everywhere for exploration and relaxation. It’s also a great place to expand your career. California might have Silicon Valley, but Hillsboro is part of the “Silicon Forest,” thanks to all of its notable technology…

The Ultimate Guide to Living in Bend, Oregon I Pahlisch Homes

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Part of the captivating Pacific Northwest, the state of Oregon offers up an irresistible array of diverse areas. Some are green and rainy, rife with mountain views and miles of trails, others are flat and dry, utterly soaked in sunshine. In the very middle, about three hours southeast of Portland, just beyond the Cascade Mountain range that runs from Canada to California, in Central Oregon, you’ll find an outstanding mix of must-haves that are luring more and more new residents to the area every day. This is the ultimate guide to living in Bend, Oregon.  Let’s find out more about Bend, Oregon, and our five sensational Pahlisch Homes communities: Petrosa, Luderman Crossing, Purcell Landing, Rivers Edge, and Treeline. Petrosa Whether…

Thinking About Moving to Tri-Cities Washington? Here's Your Area Guide

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Tucked just inside the southeastern corner of Washington State is a gorgeous, growing region of the Pacific Northwest called the Tri-Cities. Our guide for moving to Tri-Cities Washington covers the three distinct cities the region is named after – Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick. The name has grown to represent newer communities in the area, too (West Richland, Benton City, Burbank, and Finley), and each one of the eight boasts a personality and a way of life all its own. Uniquely situated in the Columbia Basin at the meeting point of three rivers – the Columbia, Yakima, and Snake – the Tri-Cities offers beautiful views; a sunny, mild, four-seasons climate (with much less rain than Portland or Seattle); tons of outdoor activities;…

Fall and Winter Pahlisch Home Maintenance Checklist

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Though blue skies and sunshine may still be around, now’s the perfect time to get your home ready for the snow and rain! We know, it’s practically cruel to suggest you shrug off summer and sprint ahead to fall. It almost feels unfair to ask you to do it. But by setting aside a few short stretches of time to go through the Pahlisch home maintenance checklist, we’re confident that the months to come will be much easier to manage — with far fewer unexpected problems… and the bills that come with them. Clear Gutters & Downspouts Nothing ruins relaxing to the sound of the rain from inside a cozy home like a gutter or downspout overflowing. Over the course of…

Why Buy a New Construction Home vs. a Resale?

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If you are thinking about buying a resale home (that is, one that’s been previously owned and lived in), you will also need to consider taking on a lot of uncertainty. Because the truth is, no matter how spectacular, sound, money-saving, or superbly located that home seems, a preowned home has a significant chance of costing buyers not only expense, but also time, quality, and stress. Let’s take a look at the many reasons to buy a new construction home versus buying a resale. A SIMPLE, REWARDING SALES PROCESS Purchasing a home is one of the most meaningful investments you’ll ever make. To ensure this process is as simple and straightforward as possible, we’ve streamlined the home-buying steps to provide…

Pahlisch Housing Options: A Home for Every Chapter of Life

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Throughout the Pacific Northwest, people are discovering new stories for themselves and their loved ones in spaces built by Pahlisch Homes. That’s because we believe there should be a home for every chapter, every person—and we’re here to create them. Read on to find the perfect Pahlisch housing options for your next chapter of life. 2-3 bedrooms | 2-2.5 bathrooms | 1-2 car rear-facing garage | 1,089-2,062 square feet When elevated style and low-maintenance living are high on your home-buying list, a townhome from Pahlisch Homes will more than deliver. Our airy open floor plans maximize the square footage for maximum space and light. Several features found in our traditional homes come standard in many of our townhome options. These…

Smart Home Integrations in Every Pahlisch Home

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Do you ever wonder who’s knocking at the front door when you’re not home or if you closed the garage door on your way out? Now you can sit back and relax with Life. Connected. from Pahlisch Homes. Included in every one of our beautiful new construction homes, Life. Connected. is a collection of wide-ranging smart home integration technologies that provides safety and peace of mind to families all over the Pacific Northwest. It’s one of the ways Pahlisch Homes is committed to helping you build a worry-free life. With Life. Connected. you can monitor visitors to your home, no matter where you are. You can also keep track of who has access to your door or control the temperature…

Community Resources During COVID-19

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES IN THE TIME OF COVID-19 During this unprecedented time, we know that many of you are looking for resources to help your families, neighbors, and communities. We’ve compiled a list of resources for the communities where we build homes in an effort to bring useful information to our region.    SCHOOL LUNCHES This link covers the entire state of Oregon. Scroll through all major cities and your child’s school district and click the links pertaining to what’s most useful to you: https://www.myoregon.gov/2020/03/14/oregon-school-districts-provide-free-meals-during-covid-19-closure/ NW OREGON and SW WASHINGTON Most school districts and locations in NW OREGON and SW WASHINGTON offer sign-up at your school for pick-up: https://katu.com/news/local/oregon-washington-school-districts-offer-meals-to-students-amid-coronavirus-closures CENTRAL OREGON Bend & La Pine School District: https://www.bend.k12.or.us/district/parents/school-meals Redmond: Beginning Monday,…

Red Cross Blood Drives

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To our Friends and Families: We know this is a difficult and uncertain time. We want to do what we can to help, and we want to be a resource for our communities. Today we’re sharing information and locations regarding blood drives in each of the regions where we build homes. The Red Cross is now facing a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during this coronavirus outbreak. This blood shortage could impact patients who need surgery, victims of car accidents and other emergencies, or patients suffering from cancer. One of the most important things you can do to ensure we don’t have another health care crisis on top of the Coronavirus is to give…