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Custom Home Building Guides

Download our comprehensive guides to help you plan your custom home project in Central Oregon. From cost breakdowns to neighborhood comparisons, we've compiled everything you need to make informed decisions.

Central Oregon Custom Home Building Guide

A comprehensive guide to building your dream home in Central Oregon. Covers everything from lot selection to move-in day.

What's Inside (32 pages)

  • Choosing the right lot and location
  • Understanding Central Oregon's climate
  • Working with architects and designers
  • The custom home building timeline
  • + 2 more topics
Custom Home Cost Breakdown

Understand the true costs of building a custom home in Bend, Oregon. Detailed breakdown of materials, labor, and hidden costs.

What's Inside (18 pages)

  • Average cost per square foot in 2024
  • Land and site preparation costs
  • Foundation and framing expenses
  • Interior finishes and upgrades
  • + 2 more topics
Central Oregon Neighborhood Guide

Explore the best neighborhoods for custom home building in Central Oregon. From Brasada Ranch to Sunriver.

What's Inside (24 pages)

  • Brasada Ranch overview
  • Tetherow community features
  • Pronghorn Resort living
  • Broken Top amenities
  • + 2 more topics
Custom Home Building Timeline

A month-by-month guide to the custom home building process. Know what to expect at every stage.

What's Inside (16 pages)

  • Pre-construction planning (2-4 months)
  • Permitting and approvals (1-3 months)
  • Foundation and framing (2-3 months)
  • Mechanical systems (1-2 months)
  • + 2 more topics
Custom Home Design Inspiration

Explore architectural styles, interior design trends, and outdoor living ideas for Central Oregon homes.

What's Inside (28 pages)

  • Mountain contemporary design
  • Northwest modern architecture
  • Rustic luxury finishes
  • Indoor-outdoor living spaces
  • + 2 more topics
How to Choose a Custom Home Builder

Essential questions to ask and criteria to evaluate when selecting your custom home builder.

What's Inside (14 pages)

  • Evaluating builder experience
  • Checking references and portfolios
  • Understanding contracts
  • Communication expectations
  • + 2 more topics

Why Our Guides

45+ Years of Building Knowledge

These guides are based on Kevin Rea's 45+ years of experience building custom homes in Central Oregon. We've distilled decades of knowledge into practical, actionable resources to help you navigate the custom home building process.

Local Expertise

Specific to Central Oregon's climate, regulations, and communities.

Updated for 2024

Current pricing, trends, and market conditions.

No Obligation

Free resources with no strings attached.

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