by Todd Lockie | Sep 9, 2026 | Market Insights
Every couple of weeks, we share what we’re seeing across the Puget Sound custom-home market — the trends, costs, and shifts that actually affect a build in Snohomish County and across the greater Puget Sound. This week we’re starting with a correction to...
by Todd Lockie | Aug 26, 2026 | Market Insights
Every couple of weeks, we share what we’re seeing across the Puget Sound custom-home market — the trends, costs, and shifts that actually affect a build in Snohomish County and across the greater Puget Sound. Here’s what stood out this week. Trade Talks...
by Todd Lockie | Aug 20, 2026 | Custom Home Building
A builder named David Gerstel wrote something years ago that’s still worth reading: he stopped giving free estimates in 1977, and never gave one again. His reasoning was simple. A meaningful estimate takes real work – sorting out specifications not shown...
by Todd Lockie | Jul 17, 2026 | Market Insights
Every couple of weeks, we share what we’re seeing across the Puget Sound custom-home market — the trends, costs, and shifts that actually affect a build in Snohomish County and across the greater Puget Sound. Here’s what stood out this week. The Tax Debate...
by Todd Lockie | Jul 8, 2026 | Market Insights
Every couple of weeks, we share what we’re seeing across the Puget Sound custom-home market — the trends, costs, and shifts that actually affect a build in Snohomish County and nearby counties, including Whidbey Island. Here’s what stood out this week....
