http://buildinbend.com Let's Talk Good Design & Building.... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:08:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Click here: http://bit.ly/bZbDLd http://buildinbend.com/2010/03/09/permit-applications-on-the-rise/ Click here: http://bit.ly/bZbDLd http://buildinbend.com/2010/03/01/cob-bldg-permits-for-first-half-of-feb-2010/ COB Building Permits for Jan 2010: http://bit.ly/9f11vg http://buildinbend.com/2010/02/22/cob-bldg-permits-for-jan-2010/ A new method for measuring efficiency. Energy Trust recently developed the Energy Performance Score (EPS), a clear and quantitative way to assess a new home's energy consumption, carbon emissions and estimated utility costs. Think of it as a “miles per gallon” rating for a home, a standardized tool that helps ... http://buildinbend.com/2010/02/16/energy-trust-of-oregon-eps/ Beautiful Prairie Style home completed in Northwest Crossing. Built by Yelas Custom Homes and designed by Muddy River Design, LLC! http://buildinbend.com/2010/02/01/prairie-style-home-in-northwest-crossing/ Issued COB Bldg Permits for the first half of Jan. 2010. http://tinyurl.com/ygndm9t http://buildinbend.com/2010/02/01/issued-cob-bldg-permits-for-jan-10/ Check out The Design Center in Redmond, OR today or online at: http://www.oregondesigncenter.com/ http://buildinbend.com/2010/01/07/the-design-center/ Issued COB Bldg Permits for the first half of Dec 2009: http://www.tinyurl.com/yehrz4b http://buildinbend.com/2009/12/23/issued-cob-bldg-permits-for-dec09/ I've noticed an increase in mailers from local builders. They call them Referral Fees. Basically, if you refer a project to the builder and they secure a contract...you'll receive a check  in the amount equal to 1% of the contract amount. Sounds like a great idea! Please reply with names of builders you know ... http://buildinbend.com/2009/12/16/rise-in-builder-referral-fee-programs/ Completed home in ReedPointe Neighborhood right here in Bend, Oregon! This is an Earth Advantage certified home with solar hot water. NeighborImpact sponsored. Built by WoodHill Homes. Designed by Muddy River Design, LLC. With all these "green" upgrades home is selling for under 200k! http://buildinbend.com/2009/12/04/earth-advantage-solar-hot-water-for-under-200k/