Affordable Cedar Homes

Cedar Designs has added to its portfolio of custom cedar homes and post & beam homes a new series of affordable prefab log home plans.

Now that the tax credits have expired, Cedar Designs is announcing their own buyer incentive program, the “Make Your Best Deal Sale”. Home owners looking for an affordable custom cedar home  or post and beam home can enjoy savings on featured cedar homes of up to 20% and building costs as low as $28.78 per sq. ft.

Cedar Designs’ buyer incentive program is targeted at home buyers wanting to build their custom dream home now, while taking advantage of historically low mortgage interest rates, affordable prices and better availability of quality builders.

The Craftsman, part of the post and beam series, showcases soaring ceilings and distinctive character. Unique features include a magnificent great room, covered porch, well concealed mudroom, as well as bonus room.

Home owners will receive a 15% discount when they order this 3980 sq. ft. home package. Package must be ordered by Oct. 15, 2010 and delivered by Jan. 31, 2011.

Home owners will save 20% on all Classic Series home packages for delivery Aug. 1 - Dec. 31, 2010.

The Thetis classic cedar homes package is priced from $29.41 per sq. ft. and the Palmer from $28.78 per sq. ft. The Darter, also part of the classic series, is a bright, spacious plan with impressive, vaulted living and dining room spaces. The large upstairs loft can double as a cozy workspace or guest quarters.

Cedar homes are more energy-efficient than conventional constructed homes adding to the long term cost savings of these majestic cedar homes.

Whether you’re wishing to save money, looking to escape and replace the daily hassle and bustle with relaxing weekend getaways, or build your family's custom dream home, experts agree that there has never been a better time to build or buy a custom home.

Designed to promote sustainable living, and built with environmentally sound materials and construction techniques, these Custom Cedar Home packages have been shipped to 26 countries worldwide.

For more information, photos and floor plans, please visit http://www.cedardesigns.com or contact Cedar Designs, LLC. at: 800-728-4474

Cedar Homes | Post and Beam Homes "You are home"

Cedar Homes

Post and Beam Homes

	A custom cedar home built the way you want it Is the recession having a serious effect on your life by increasing daily stress? Wouldn't it be nice to own a custom home that will inspire you to live your dream? A custom cedar home built the way you want it. A quiet retreat to help you leave your worries behind and allow you to enjoy quality time with your family. Imagine your daily tensions being melted away by the extraordinary beauty, tranquil warmth and subtle, sweet fragrance of the cedar that whispers, "you are home."
	The benefits of a custom cedar home do not end with its warmth, aesthetic appeal and distinctive design. Cedar Homes are a Cost-Efficient, Eco-Green, Elegant Alternative There is a growing trend toward buying houses that are more energy efficient and easier to maintain. Green homes such as cedar homes, timber frame homes and post and beam homes are 15 -20% more efficient than conventional homes, sell in less time and have a higher resale value, up to 35 percent higher. Those looking for an alternative to the traditional brick and morter home will love the added benefits, superior craftsmanship, cost control and energy efficiency built into custom cedar homes and post and beam homes.
	The timing is right to take advantage of current market conditions to get the best cedar home deal ever! If you currently own land or building lot, now is the time to build a custom home. Building costs will never be lower - Mortgage interest rates are at an all time low - builders and subcontractors are presently motivated to negotiate a great price deal with you. Cedar Designs' commitment to excellence in customer service to the cedar homes, post and beam homes and timber frame homes industry is the primary reason Cedar Designs has become one of the largest independent factory dealerships in the U.S. for Linwood Custom Cedar Homes. http://www.cedardesigns.com/

Cedar Homes The Cabot

Inspired Design in Post and Beam, Timber Frame and Log

The Cabot Cedar Home was designed to enhance the streetscape of a well-established, neighborhood.

Cedar Homes Customized Neighborhood Living With its beautiful window dormers and welcoming covered porch, this lovely design fits comfortably into an established neighborhood setting. A floor plan that is only 38 feet wide, yet measures over 2,500 square feet, the Cabot cedar home is also ideal for many city lots. The large, contemporary living room and kitchen are main accent points of this plan. On the same floor, the formal dining room and den, each with their own set of French doors, add an elegant touch. Upstairs, the master bedroom, with ample closet space and spa-like bath, provides a special retreat. Both upstairs bathrooms have been designed to be a comfortable fit with peaked ceiling accents created by the home's impressive dormers.   The formal dining room is seperate from the entrance foyer and conveniently links to the kitchen through the pantry. The master ensuite is an ideal place for relaxation, complete with step-up tub and glass enclosed shower. The bright custom kitchen, with its raised island bar, provides the best of form and function. Home Information in Square Feet Main Floor 1291 Upper Floor 1216 Total Living 2507 Total Finished Area 2507 Balcony 49 Covered Porch 266 Home Footprint in Feet Width 38'-0" Depth 51'-0"     To set an appointment or to receive further information, please contact Rob or Brian Chodowski, Cedar Designs, LLC. Call (800) 728-4474 … or visit us at Cedar Designs, LLC., one of the largest independent Cedar Homes custom home factory dealerships in the U.S. for Linwood Cedar Homes. http://www.cedardesigns.com Please contact us now for full details (800) 728-4474. info@cedardesigns.com

Cedar Homes - New Award-Winning Designs

"Proud recipient of five individual National Awards for Most Outstanding New Custom Home in the past two years."

New award-winning cedar homes have been added to our Architectural Custom Cedar Homes Series floor plan collection. Click here to view our "New Cedar Homes Designs"

Cedar Homes - The Heron Landing

The Heron Landing Cedar Home received national distinction for its ingenious design. The home's stately belvedere is a key architectural feature that enhances the dramatic roofline.

Cedar Homes - The Shorehaven

The Shorehaven award-winning cedar homes floor plan, the upstairs loft provides the ideal sanctuary for a master bedroom. The Shorehaven's high quality, sustainable building materials are also an appealing feature of this memorable home.

You can be secure and enjoy peace of mind with the knowledge that the price of your cedar homes package includes working with our in-house experts. Build from dozens of designer custom home blueprints that are professionally suited for your building lot, at no additional cost. That could translate to a savings of $15,000 to $20,000 on an average custom home design.

Additionally, your cedar homes package includes all the building materials needed to build your custom home at an optimum price. You have the opportunity to build your Custom Cedar Home (to “lock-up” stage,) at a cost up to 25% less than the nearest comparable competitor.

With the economy on the upswing and expansion of the $8,000 “first-time home buyers”, or $6,500 “repeat home buyers.” Home Buyer Tax Credit in the U.S., now may be the time to lock in your savings.

Feel free to contact Cedar Designs at 800-728-4474. We'd be happy to answer any of your questions.

Cedar Homes - Affordable Luxury

Affordable Luxury Custom Home Living in Today’s Economy?

“Evidence is mounting that the worst of the economic downturn is behind us” … according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

With interest rates near historic lows and the market heavily favoring buyers, today’s economy is providing savvy buyers an exceptional opportunity. Housing affordability is at its highest level in 18 years.

“Would it be accurate to say that markets are driven by two emotions: fear and greed?” If that is the case, then significant opportunities arise when things are negative.

Fear vs. Greed

When real estate prices suffer losses for a sustained period, individuals become fearful of further losses. However, being fearful leads to hesitation and hesitation based on emotion can become just as costly as being too greedy.

Let me explain ...

History has taught us how greed dominated the stock market rise during the dotcom boom and how quickly that greed turned to fear after its bust, evidenced by people switching to low-risk, low-return investments.

Did we learn from history?

Since the stock market low on March 5, 2009 … the S&P 500 has rallied and produced a very respectable gain of approximately 50 percent. We saw people, out of emotional fear sell low but are now scrambling to buy, but at higher prices.

We also saw the price of new houses rise by 300% and the price of raw land rise by 1,000% during the real estate boom of the 1980’s. Then the bottom fell out in 1992. However, after hitting bottom, real estate prices increased to an annual rate of 25% and the price of land rose to an astounding 1,700%.

Can we learn from history and apply it to today’s real estate market?

Buying and selling decisions are more often motivated by people’s fear or greed rather than logical thinking and a study of history. Will logic help us find hidden value in a market that is presently down 30 to 50 percent?

According to the Commerce Department

- New home sales were up for the fourth straight month
- Orders for durable goods were up 5% last month
- U.S. consumer spending was up in July
- Confidence among U.S. consumers was higher than forecast in August

According to David Berson, chief economist for the PMI Group, residential
construction and home sales led the way out of the previous seven recessions.

If we are too fearful to explore, are we missing an opportunity?

Investing genius Warren Buffet famously wrote, “be fearful when others are greedy and be greedy only when others are fearful."

When it comes to buying a home that you intend to live in for at least 10 years, there is little to no risk of losing money on your investment, even if the market continues to drop or remains stagnant a little longer.

Significant opportunities arise when things are negative

President Dennis Lockhart of the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta said. “Evidence is mounting that the worst of the economic downturn is behind us.” The U.S. is expected to help lead the world out of its recession.

With interest rates near historic lows and the market heavily favoring buyers, it’s practically a risk-free proposition. Today’s economy has provided the savvy buyer an opportunity to negotiate the best prices.

Now is a great time to go shopping

- Building costs will never be lower
- Mortgage interest rates are at an all time low
- Inflation (or hyperinflation) is just around the corner … (At some point, we are going to have to pay for the stimulus spending)
- Housing afford ability is at its highest level in 18 years.

If you currently own land or building lot, now is the time to build a custom home. You have an opportunity to get great deals on new construction. Builders and subcontractors are presently motivated to negotiate a great price deal with you.

One clear favorite … Going green

"Sustainable" and "renewable" materials are in high demand based on present trends, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

People are looking for houses that are more energy conscious, houses that are easier to maintain, such as cedar homes, timber frame homes and post and beam homes. ECCM estimated an up to 88% reduction of greenhouse gases when more timber was introduced into the construction rather than other conventional building materials.

Modern Custom Cedar Homes Provide a Cost-Efficient, Eco-Green, Elegant Alternative
They generally are built to a higher standard with superior craftsmanship and custom touches. Because of this, custom cedar homes regularly appraise higher than comparably sized conventional homes.

Custom Cedar Home Benefits

- Higher real estate resale values … green homes sell in less time and square foot for square foot, they have a higher resale value, up to 35 percent higher.
- Lower utility bills … 15-20% more efficient than a conventional home. Cedar timber has a natural insulation value significantly higher than concrete or brick, keeping you cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.
- Lower maintenance costs … It has natural preservatives that deter both insects and decay.
- Extraordinary beauty and sound absorption qualities … making your home a quiet retreat. It is also aromatic with the subtle, sweet fragrance of the forest.
- Superior craftsmanship and higher standards … designed to promote sustainable living, built with environmentally sound materials and custom touches.

Timeless beauty

In our fast paced lives with mounting pressure and daily stress, a custom cedar home can be a nostalgic castle where you leave all of your worries behind to enjoy quality time with your family.

Owner of Cedar Designs, Robert Chodowski said, “When we open our custom home to potential clients, they are struck by the large expanse of windows, and the warmth of the wood that creates a subtle, inviting mood. Our elegant, chalet-style custom home creates a cozy living ambiance that invites them to linger longer than expected. They say they are drawn in by the tranquil and cozy feeling that whispers, "you are home."

To set an appointment or to receive further information, please contact Rob or Brian Chodowski, Cedar Designs, LLC. Call (800) 728-4474 … or visit us at Cedar Designs, LLC., one of the largest independent Cedar Homes custom home factory dealerships in the U.S. for Linwood Cedar Homes. http://www.cedardesigns.com

Please contact us
now for full details (800) 728-4474. info@cedardesigns.com

Timber Frame Custom Cedar Home

The Highlander

Custom Cedar Homes

The Highlander - It is a Wonder to Behold.

Approaching this custom timber frame cedar home is like taking a welcome step into the past. Surrounded by a landscape of towering trees and natural stone, the newly-constructed custom home appears as if it has been resting quietly for years, content to be sequestered in this special, sheltered place.

Its generous main floor spans more then 3300 square feet. The spacious great room with its spectacular hammer beam truss, provides amazing views and a comfortable place for relaxing.

This Home's timeless appeal provides visitors with a sense of nostalgia, taking them to a place where they feel, somehow, they've already been.

A noticeable feature of the timber crafted home is that, despite the impressive size, it projects a real sense of coziness. This is partly due to the option that some rooms could be closed off from one another to create a cabin-like feel. One example is the home's grand, octagon-shaped sunroom with pine-lined cathedral ceiling. It serves as a peaceful sanctuary within an often busy home, providing exceptional panoramic views of the waterfront and trees.

The decor has plenty of traditional touches. The Yellow pine plank flooring was created from beams. The flooring planks area 10 inches wide. A soothing color palette complements the warm wood accents in this timber frame home. A stone fireplace, created from granite, warms the kitchen and dining area. Distressed alderwood cabinetry slate flooring, a magnificent center island, and butterscotch granite countertops add to the splendor of the kitchen. The octagon-shaped sunroom, with its large windows, provides sweping views of the panoramic landscape.

Upstairs, bedroom, loft and bathroom spaces offer privacy and marvelous views.

Incredible Value Call: Rob and Brian Chodowski, Cedar Designs, LLC. Call: (800) 728-4474.

Cedar Designs, LLC., one of the largest independent Cedar Homes custom home factory dealerships in the U.S. for Linwood Custom Homes. http://www.cedardesigns.com

Cedar Home - The Majestic Custom Home

Superlative in style, the Majestic is a masterpiece design.

Relaxed yet regal, the Majestic has inspired a long line of Linwood custom homes. Some of the varieties are proudly presented for discriminating cedar home buyers. As with so many other Linwood plans, due to the post and beam construction, the arrangement of interior walls provides incredible design flexibility customized to each homeowner's needs. A key, defining feature of he Majestic is the magnificent arched windows in the great room, providing ambient natural light at any time. The large panes of glass that comprise the window design are incredibly energy efficient, supported by one of the best warranties in the industry. The Majestic's peaked rooflines, relaxed, open living plan, and lofty cathedral ceilings make it a design with a universal appeal.

The Majestic's floor plan is located in the Architectural / Majestic Series. The Majestic Floor Plan

Home Information in Square Feet
Main Floor 1586
Upper Floor 599
Total Living 2185
Total Finished Area 2185

Optional Sundeck 815

Home Footprint in Feet
Width 64'-0"
Depth 46'-0"

Incredible Value Call: Rob and Brian Chodowski, Cedar Designs, LLC. Call (800) 728-4474.

Cedar Designs, LLC., one of the largest independent Cedar Homes custom home factory dealerships in the U.S. for Linwood Cedar Homes. http://www.cedardesigns.com