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
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
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
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
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
If you’ve built your dream home, you want to enjoy it for years to come. Many custom home builders, including our team at Schar Construction Company, offer warranty coverage on our work so you can live comfortably in your home. These home builder warranties generally kick in if you need to repair or replace a
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,
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
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
The last several years have been full of changes, both in the residential construction industry and the world as a whole. You probably remember searching desperately for toilet paper in early 2020, and you may also have seen the impact of the baby formula shortage of 2022. The supply chain is more than just what
