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Andrew Hill

Andrew Hill, the owner of Schar Construction, has been in the construction industry for over a decade, with several years in real estate as well. He graduated from Corban University with a B.S. in Business Management.

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What To Know About Cost-Plus Pricing for Home Construction

By / Cost to Build a House, Custom Homes / / 5 minutes of reading

Whether you want to add a patio to your house or you’ve decided on brand-new home construction, you will finalize the details in a formal contract with the construction company. These contracts typically include such specifications as the scope of work, timelines, budgets, fee structures, insurance requirements, and dispute resolution methods. The residential building industry […]

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Will Home Construction Costs Go Down in 2024?

By / Cost to Build a House / / 6 minutes of reading

Are you thinking about building a new house or remodeling your current home? If you’ve been dreaming of building or renovating over the past few years, you’ve likely been put off by eye-popping prices for home construction costs. Why exactly are construction costs so high in the first place? The COVID-19 pandemic is largely to

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10 Reasons To Build Your Home in the Willamette Valley

By / Home Builders, Custom Homes, Living in Eugene / / 4 minutes of reading

There are many things to consider when choosing a location to build your new home. The Willamette Valley spans 150 miles in Oregon, from Portland near the Washington border down to Eugene. Throughout the valley you’ll enjoy world-class wine tasting, NCAA Division I sports teams, scenic biking trails along the two major rivers and much

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Best Time To Build a Custom Home in the Willamette Valley

When Is the Best Time To Build a Custom Home in the Willamette Valley?

By / Custom Homes / / 5 minutes of reading

If you’ve recently decided to skip the hassle of the Willamette Valley real estate market to build a fully custom home, first, let us say congratulations. It’s a big decision, but one that’s 100% worth it in the end. Once you’ve hired a contractor and started planning your vision for a new house, you have

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Ins and Outs: Which Home Building and Design Trends to Adopt and Ditch in 2023

By / Home Building and Design Trends / / 6 minutes of reading

During the pandemic, people invested in their homes with a fervor the home design industry hadn’t seen in a long time. In 2023, that trend continues as people narrow in on their dream home aesthetic and home performance goals. Read on to see which home building and design trends are on the rise and which

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Eugene Oregon Home Construction Costs [Updated 2023]

By / Cost to Build a House, Custom Homes / / 7 minutes of reading

If you’re considering building a new home, the city of Eugene, OR, is a great location with high property values and the potential for future growth. You probably have either a budget or a limited amount of money available to you from lenders, but you still want to know the ballpark cost to build a house

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This Is How Home Construction Loans Work

By / Financing Home Construction / / 5 minutes of reading

Whether you are looking to build your home from scratch or renovate or remodel an existing home, you need to be familiar with home construction loans. Although you may be familiar with a traditional mortgage loan, construction loans differ in several key aspects.  A construction loan is a short-term loan to finance a home’s construction,

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Will Home Construction Costs Go Down in 2023?

By / Cost to Build a House / / 6 minutes of reading

Over the last two years, the United States and the rest of the world have experienced economic challenges. While businesses are opening back up and people can walk freely without masks, the social and financial impacts of the pandemic remain relevant, especially in the construction industry. As such, we are continuing to see increasing home

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Who Are The Best Home Builders in Eugene, Oregon (ReviewsRatings)

Who Are The Best Home Builders in Eugene, Oregon? (Reviews/Ratings)

By / Home Builders / / 3 minutes of reading

Each year, we at Schar Construction meet with well over 100 families across Lane County as they seek out the perfect contractor for their custom home construction or remodel. And because we have been one of the most trusted home builders in Eugene since 1975 and regularly publish informational articles on our website, many often

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