Every article on this blog is written by Russ Motyko — a CMI with 12+ years as a licensed general contractor and 2,000+ completed inspections in Oregon and Washington. No filler, no generics. Just the information that actually helps.
You are showing a beautiful home in Vancouver, WA. The listing says 2,400 square feet. Four bedrooms. Updated kitchen. Everything looks great on paper. But here is the...
Buying a home in Portland? Unpermitted work can cost you thousands after closing. Here is how to spot...
Unpermitted work can kill deals, trigger lawsuits, and leave your clients stuck with huge bills. Here is what...
Newer construction feels safe. Fresh materials, modern codes, energy-efficient systems. But homes built in the 2010s still have...
The 2000s housing boom in Portland and Vancouver was one of the busiest periods of residential construction in...
The 1990s were a decade of major changes in home design, but some of the materials and methods...
The 1980s produced a large number of homes in the Portland metro area. Rock Creek in Washington County,...
The 1970s were a complicated decade in home construction. The 1973 oil crisis pushed builders toward energy efficiency,...
The 1960s was the decade of suburban expansion in the Portland area. Neighborhoods like Beaverton, East Vancouver, and...
Ranch homes and split-levels from the 1950s are popular with buyers all over the Portland metro area. They...