Is Your Builder Taking Shortcuts?

I recently did BIBS Insulation in a house, posted some videos about it, and got a lot of questions. While looking for a good article on the differences between that and a more traditional BATT style, I came across this great little piece by an east coast based builder, Fine Line Homes. I’ll post something later about the insulation, but I found this to be more interesting. Check This Article out and take some notes—it’s good stuff to think about when looking for a builder.

Brexit and U.S. Housing

I’m not entirely sure just how much credit I would give Brexit for our current housing market, but this article on Forbes does make a good argument for there being some connection. As a builder and contractor in Oregon, I’ve certainly seen national housing trends having affects here. Just months ago the intrest rate increase didn’t seem to be slowing, but now their back down, and building is back up—seems there could be something to this article.

New Oregon House Bill

Oregon House Bill 2001 would end single-family zoning to make way for more “middle housing.”