Cedar Homes - Post and Beam Homes

Affordable Cedar Homes

2010-09-08T12:42:00.000-07:00

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"

2010-06-03T11:48:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-22T14:17:00.000-07:00

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

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Cedar Homes - New Award-Winning Designs

2010-02-16T13:39:00.000-08:00

"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

2009-11-19T07:53:00.000-08:00

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

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Timber Frame Custom Cedar Home

2009-08-15T13:21:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-28T08:09:00.000-07:00

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

Cedar Homes - Designer Custom Everett 2

2009-07-09T09:53:00.000-07:00

Custom Everett 2 Designer Cedar Home
For Your Building Site...

Everett 2 - 1487 sq.ft. / 3 Bedroom - 2 Story

The basic home kit price is $62,000. Photos show example of a finished home.

Home Information in Square Feet
Main Floor 1189
Upper Floor 298
Total Living 1487
Total Finished Area 1487

Covered Porch 75

Home Footprint in Feet
Width 44'-0"
Depth 38'-4"

The Everett 2's floor plan is located in the Designer/Country Series. The Everette 2 Floor Plan

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.

The Mendocino "Executive" Custom Home

2009-06-20T12:11:00.000-07:00

The Mendocino Custom "Executive" Cedar Home Kits
3 bedroom 2 bath 1827 sq ft

Spacious, comfortable design features rich character cedar homes construction, great room with soaring ceilings, impressive stone fireplace, an open, airy floor plan, luxurious master suite bedroom, walk in closet, ensuite master bathroom and breathtaking walkout to deck.

Modern kitchen with central work, island and bar, nook and impressive walk out to huge deck.

The Mendocinos' dramatic floor plan is designed to take full advantage of the surrounding terrain for your building site. Design features pre colored Hardi-Plank siding with cedar trim, eaves and fascias.

Great custom post and beam homes for your primary residence or as a second/vacation home!

The basic house kit price is $110,000. Photos show example of a finished home.

Mendocino: Total Area: - 1827 sq.ft.

View The Mendocino Floor Plan http://www.cedardesigns.com/pdf09/mendocino-floor-plan.pdf

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

More portfolio photos and details available at Cedar Designs, LLC., one of the largest independent Cedar Homes custom home factory dealerships in the U.S. for Linwood Cedar Homes.

Cedar Homes - Winner of The CHBA National SAM Award

2009-05-05T10:57:00.000-07:00

Prestigious CHBA National SAM Award Goes to Linwood Cedar Homes for Outstanding New Custom Home.

Linwood Cedar Homes awarded the ... Prestigious 2008 SAM Award by the nationally-acclaimed CHBA as the 2008 Winner for Outstanding New Custom Home 2,500 and 4,000 Sq. Ft.

The winning 3,236 sq.ft., cedar home The Clearview design provides a true sense of refined heritage due to its steep rooflines, premier cedar shake accents, and solid, handcrafted Douglas Fir timber bents on the exterior. This cedar home also reflects Linwood Custom Home's strong focus on green building with more than 75% of a typical Linwood cedar home package made from renewable resources. As a result, cedar home owners enjoy a home of beauty, character and is very energy efficient, resulting in cost savings.

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Cedar Designs / Linwood Custom Homes is having its largest discount sale ever with an astounding 25% discount on top of the already lowest construction costs in years. The sale ends May 31, 2009, so people wishing to lock in the unprecedented savings need to act now. Cedar Homes Sale Info >>

Cedar Homes - Eco Friendly Green Homes

2009-04-23T20:25:00.000-07:00

Green Homes That are Affordable and Luxurious

Earth Day 2009 reminds us of the increasing demand for high-end, customized residences. Cedar Designs / Linwood Custom Homes is meeting this demand by Delivering Green Homes that Maintain Luxury.

Eco-friendly Cedar Home Packages Designed to promote sustainable living and built with environmentally sound materials and processes, high quality cedar home packages are perfect for discriminating eco-savvy homebuyers. These eco-friendly cedar home packages are developed based on the custom details of each order and shipped worldwide to accommodate the building location of the homeowner.

Renewable Resources and Responsible Practices
More than 75% of a typical Cedar Designs / Linwood Custom Home is made from renewable resources. As a result, cedar home owners enjoy a home with more beauty and character, and one that’s more efficient than traditional homes.

Energy Efficient - Resulting in Cost Savings for Cedar Home Owners
Our timbercrafted homes are sought-after due to our use of premium, B.C.Western Red Cedar. This stable and durable building material is very energy efficient, resulting in cost savings for owners. See our press release on our $75,000 cost savings .

To minimize the environmental impact of the building process, our cedar homes are built from carefully premeasured home packages consisting of the precise amount of required materials. Every component that will go into our cedar homes is counted, so any waste is greatly minimized.

Cedar Homes Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
What’s also resonating with today’s eco-smart home buyers is the fact that cedar wood homes reduce greenhouse gas emissions because they use less carbon dioxide in their construction process and operation. We also works to protect this valuable, sustainable resource by only using timber from forests that are immediately replanted.

We understand our clients wanted to design their cedar home according to the landscape, and to conserve as much energy as possible. In the last few years, we’ve had more interest in the inherent, natural attributes of our cedar homes – people want to create their own sustainable environment.

From the Inside Out
On the inside, our cedar homes get high marks for what is referred to in the green building industry as “indoor environmental quality." We use brand-name suppliers who meet the high standards of regulatory bodies and educated consumers. For instance, our main window supplier is a leading ENERGY STAR® certified company and front runner in the area of environmental manufacturing processes. Since a large percentage of each cedar home is framed around magnificent views, windows play an important role in the indoor environmental quality of each home. Not only do they let natural light into the living space, approved windows can contribute to green building certification due to their efficiency and ability to improve air quality.

Many of our cedar homes can also include unseen, but important, features to increase sustainability. Radiant barrier sheathing, improved insulation and duct sealing are just a few components. Other visible environmental features that can be part of a cedar home are low-VOC paints and stains, solar panels, radiant heat flooring, hot-water-on-demand, geothermal systems, and metal roofs.

Custom Cedar Home Building
The benefits of a cedar home residence, however, do not end with its sustainable design, development and functionality. The warmth and aesthetic appeal of premium Western Red Cedar and other wood species, combined with each home’s distinctive design elements, contribute to the growing, global demand for our unique products and services.

Complete Cedar Home Customization
The opportunity for complete customization strongly separates Cedar Designs / Linwood Custom Homes from other home package providers. We work closely with each client to design a home that is specific to the building lot and unique to each homeowner’s needs before the package goes into production. A carefully customized site plan is critical to green home design and building practices. Our site design philosophy is aligned with the key green building guidelines from the Washington, D.C.-based National Association of Home Builders. During the design process, we work with each homeowner to help reduce environmental impact and improve the energy performance of the new home. Design principles such as conserving the natural surroundings, and house orientation to maximize passive solar heating and cooling are processes used when planning the home sites.

Cedar Designs / Linwood Custom Homes provides the best possible value to a homeowner in terms of creating and building an outstanding, custom home from scratch. We carefully oversee the concept development, the design and the delivery of materials. The actual building process is made relatively simple for the average homeowner because we have a strong network of qualified builders who use a proven construction system and work from the company’s respected building plans and material packages.

Cedar Designs / Linwood Custom Homes’ distinctive approach to home building is popular not only with individuals, but with forward-thinking home developers.

Green Living That’s Affordable and Luxurious
Cedar Designs / Linwood Custom Homes also supplies custom designs and building materials for major cedar home renovations and additions.

The sentiment of an exceptional home created from the best quality renewable resources is one that’s echoed by our homeowners in 26 countries.

As consumers learn more about the green building process on a global scale, they realize that it takes an integrated approach between themselves, home designers, builders and material suppliers to create living spaces that are both beautiful and environmentally responsible. for many years we continued to develop extensive expertise and resources to become a valuable partner in all respects of the green building process.

As a result, the sustainability, unique customization and outstanding quality of our cedar home packages are ideal for and discriminating homebuyers the world over.

Cedar Homes - Post and Beam Homes Recession Sale

2009-03-31T12:59:00.000-07:00

Cedar Homes Recession Sales Event Opportunity

Now is the time to purchase a custom cedar home or post and beam home of your dreams -- Cedar Designs / Linwood Cedar Homes unprecedented cedar homes offer is good only until May 31, 2009.

The Global Recession and US Dollar Exchange has made purchasing luxurious custom cedar homes and post and beam homes affordable at a fraction of the cost.

By investing in a Cedar Designs / Linwood Cedar Homes Package NOW you will Save Up to 25%!

Cedar Designs / Linwood Cedar Homes is having its largest discount sale ever on their cedar homes, post and beam homes prefab home kits to help you take advantage of the lowest construction costs in years.

OPTION 1:

Receive up to 20% off the cedar homes kit package price of your own Linwood cedar home or post and beam home or 15% off the Maple Cedar Homes kits with an unbelievable 12 month price guarantee. Take delivery of your custom cedar homes before the end of the year and receive another 5% Factory REBATE.

OPTION 2: LAYAWAY PLAN

If you are not quite ready to build your custom cedar home or post and beam home yet, whatever your particular situation, we are offering the same 12 month rate guarantee and discount with a minimum deposit of $8000.00 in lieu of the 15% down payment, until you are ready to proceed.

This unprecedented one time offer through Cedar Designs / Linwood Cedar Homes, ends May 31st, 2009.

Received the national Canadian Home Builder's Association Award for best cedar home designed and constructed home in 2008.
Was featured in Timber Home Living Magazine as one of the "Greenest" & Energy Efficient cedar homes produced.
Is the only cedar kit home company of our type that has it's own cedar timber harvesting license, and Western Red Cedar cutting mills.
Is the largest producer of post and beam kit homes built in North America.

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Cedar Homes - Save over $75,000 in Todays Real Estate Market!

2009-02-17T11:25:00.000-08:00

Are You Ready for some Good News?

The good news! For a relativly small initial deposit you can be put in the position of saving over $75,000 when compared to last years cedar homes or post and beam homes prices by building in 2009.

How Do You Secure Big Cedar Home SAVINGS?

To get the maximum savings benefit means you need to time the project right in order to be able to negotiate the best prices. The key points are as follows:

You must be wllling and able to build your cedar home in a timeframe when everyone is motivated to sell products and services at a low price.
You need to take advantage of the lowest construction and mortgage financing rates in history. These benefits will only be available to those who can go to financial institutions with realisitic budgets and cedar home plans to build now or in the future. Getting low rate construction and mortgage commitments typically requires project completion within one year.
Your first step in building a custom cedar home is to define the project. This means producing a concept plan, finalizing blueprints and selecting structural materials. Once this step is complete, you will be able to select qualified builder resources and obtain realistic cedar home construction prices for the outcome of the project. This is the only way for you to develop a proper budget with the level of cost certainty required by you and financial institutions.
Once the cedar home blueprints are available, you can obtain building permists so they are ready to proceed with construction at any time. An important factor is to not underestimate how long this permit approval process can take.
You are now able to start building when your personal timing is right by being ready. The cost to do so is minimal.

Realistic Information on Building a Cedar Home will Save You a Lot of Money

Cedar Designs / Linwood Custom Homes is the best possible resource to give you this ability. We are one of the very few cedar homes - post and beam homes businesses that help you understand the whole process. This in time allows you to make the kind of informed decisions based on realistic information that will save you a lot of money..

The bonus is that our system not only allows you to design your home and define your project, but also fixes structural material costs for your custom cedar home project at very low prices for an extended period of time. This means about one third of the average cedar home construction budget is now fixed and you are in a great position to secure deals on the remainder of the project.

To view and download our flyer, "Take avantage of current market conditions to get the best new cedar home deal EVER!" with savings break down, click here.

The problem for virtually all consumers is that they don't understand the building process and what is really involved in successfully building a custom cedar home. The result is they can feel somewhat helpless and out of control. This is why the Cedar Designs / Linwood Custom Homes process is so valuable. It takes major risks away from you the customer and gives you a path to follow to get a good result. Also, it gives you a much greater degree of cost certainty, which is especially important in today's real estate market.

To find out more, contact Cedar Designs, LLC. by calling 800-728-4474 Today, or email us at info@cedardesigns.com

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Cedar Designs has become one of the largest independent factory dealerships in the U.S. for Linwood Cedar Homes. Cedar Designs / Linwood Custom Homes specializes in the construction of custom designed post & beam homes, timber frame homes, log homes, conventional, and hybrid custom cedar home kits. Cedar Designs also offers high end conventional and craftsman homes, as well as a range of interior finishing options.

No Economic Crisis For Custom Cedar Homes Manufacturer

2008-12-08T06:48:00.000-08:00

Seattle, Washington Land purchase solidifies U.S. expansion.

The purchase of prime commercial real estate announces the Cedar Homes Manufacturers plans to build a cedar home / post and beam homes model complex and distribution center.

Robert Chodowski of Cedar Designs, LLC., one of the largest independent factory dealerships in the U.S. for Linwood Cedar Homes, which is the largest custom cedar home design and material package supplier in North America said, "this reflects a long-term commitment to U.S. consumers and its' confidence in the American economy."

Despite the current economic downturn, sales have grown significantly in the United States. Consumers are offered a better way to build quality custom cedar homes cost effectively. Now, more than ever, it is vital that U.S. home buyers have easy access to the outstanding value the Cedar Designs / Linwood system offers. To enable U.S. consumers to take advantage of building with Cedar Designs / Linwood, the company has launched a special construction loan program through Wells Fargo. Customers can now enjoy one-stop shopping for their custom cedar homes financing needs.

Sales staff work closely with each homeowner to create an ideal custom cedar home that has outstanding aesthetic appeal, but also to produce a site-specific design to meet the conditions of each building site. Cedar Designs / Linwood then creates detailed blueprints and a cedar home package containing exceptional materials such as premium Western Red Cedar, energy-efficient brand name windows and doors, roofing materials, and other quality building components. 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.

A growing number of experienced builders see incredible appeal in building Cedar Designs / Linwood custom cedar home packages. Clients have reported that their Cedar Designs / Linwood cedar homes have appraised at significantly more than the cost they took to construct.

By expanding, and by establishing a local distribution center in Washington, there is a tremendous opportunity to directly serve U.S. consumers and meet their custom cedar home needs.

For more information, visit cedar designs: cedar homes, post and beam homes to view our photo gallery or contact Robert Chodowski at (800) 728-4474 or info@cedardesigns.com

Now you can SAVE 20% on your Linwood Custom Cedar Homes Package!

2008-11-28T09:35:00.000-08:00

Now you can SAVE 20% on your Linwood Custom Cedar Homes Package!

Take advantage of the strong U.S. dollar

Increase your deposit and get us creating your custom blueprints today.

You'll also get:
- Extended price protection to Dec. 31. 2009 at current low prices
(Represents about 1/3 of your total construction budget)
- The ability to prepare a realistic construction budget
- Pre-approved construction and permanent financing at low rates
- The flexibility to start construction at the best time for you
- The advantage of negotiating a great deal with qualified builders and trades.

ACT NOW!

You'll save 15% on your Linwood Cedar Homes Package when you order before Dec. 15, 2008, plus an additional 5% factory rebate when you take delivery by Sept. 30, 2009. (800)728-4474. DOWNLOAD FLIER NOW.

Cedar Designs Introduces Wells Fargo Financing Options

2008-10-19T10:10:00.000-07:00

Linwood / Cedar Designs introduces new financing options through Wells Fargo.

One of Only Two AAA-Rated US banks
This means that Linwood / Cedar Design customers looking to purchase a prefabricated custom cedar home, post and beam home or timber crafted home will be able to access extremely competitive financing from one of only two AAA-rated US banks.

Wells Fargo Financing Program Features
The Wells Fargo program features low interest-only construction financing (currently 5%) and an ability to roll the construction loan into permanent mortgage financing. They also offer customers a variety of options to lock in the mortgage interest rates at the time construction commences, and to re-Iock if the rates drop prior to closing. This protects them flrom any upward movement in mortgage interest rates while construction is under way. Mortgage terms can be fixed for as long as 30 years and high ratio mortgages are available for qualified buyers.

“We’re excited to be able to offer Wells Fargo's extremely competitive financing options,” said Robert Chodowski, of Cedar Designs, LLC. “Famlies looking for a custom cedar home will now be able to take advantage of this opportunity to purchase the custom home of their dreams.”

Wells Fargo Lending Approval Process
Wells Fargo has an entirely consistent approach to their lending approval process. They want cost certainty in construction, and the finished result to appraise at cost or higher values. Customers want the same thing as the ability to finance major cost overruns is much more problematic than it used to be.

A Great Time to Buy
Linwood / Cedar Homes has always offered a complete design and material package at very competitive prices which are fixed for realistic delivery times. We also only introduce customers to builders who have been validated for performance. Our system offers great value to customers and the result is higher appraised values for Linwood custom homes.

The Linwood / Cedar Designs Custom Home System
The Linwood system gives customers, builders and lenders the confidence to move forward in these challenging times. The reality is that our combination of better design, better materials, better building options, better pricing, more cost certainty and the ability to finance adds up to better value for customers.

Cedar Designs has become one of the largest independent factory dealerships in the U.S. for Linwood Cedar Homes. Cedar Designs / Linwood Homes specializes in the construction of custom designed post and beam, timber frame, log, conventional, and hybrid custom home kits. Cedar Designs also offers high end conventional and craftsman homes, as well as a range of interior finishing options.

Please contact us now for full details on how to take advantage of this exceptional offer (800) 728-4474.

Now is The Time to Buy a Custom Post and Beam Home?

2008-10-06T10:34:00.000-07:00

There are Great Bargains to Be Had

There are great bargains to be had if you are looking to buy a custom designed post and beam, timber frame, log, conventional, or hybrid custom home.

With major sectors of our economy in financial difficulty, many traditional home customers are no longer able to use sub prime financing. As a result, home builders are slashing prices and offering incentives to attract buyers..

Builders Sale
Cedar Designs,LLC., one of the largest independent factory dealerships in the U.S. for Linwood Custom Homes is no exception. Cedar Designs / Linwood Homes' Builders Sale is now offering a 15% discount on Linwood Custom Homes Packages and a 10% discount on Maple Home Collections and includes a 12 month price protection guarantee with an optional layaway program.

What does this mean to you?

The Sub-Prime crisis has provided an opportunity for consumers with good credit, a secure job or income stream to buy a custom home.

A Great Time to Buy
Most view the glass half empty. The savvy, however, view times like these as nothing more than a buying opportunity. They see the glass half full. Billionaire Warren Buffet known for his savvy investments, is presently investing in businesses during this financial crisis. Then there is Donald Trump who on ABC’s Good Morning America, said, “This is a great time to buy." Donald Trump went on to say that we might be "pleasantly surprised" that banks were still competing with competitive rates to attract good customers.

Baby boomers, first time home buyers and retirees looking for ways to optimize the purchase of their custom home will love the added benefits, exceptional quality, cost control and energy efficiency built into prefabricated custom post and beam homes.

While many buyers seem to be frozen as a result of the uncertainty in our present economic situation, consumers with stable income and strong credit, can now take advantage of builder incentives and purchase a custom post and beam home of their dreams.

Now is a good time to buy a custom post and beam home. If you have good income with strong credit, you can take advantage of the available builder incentives and low interest rates to purchase a prefabricated custom home. Today's prefabricated post and beam home market makes it easier and less expensive to realize your custom home dreams.

Cedar Designs has become one of the largest independent factory dealerships in the U.S. for Linwood Cedar Homes. Cedar Designs / Linwood Homes specializes in the construction of custom designed post and beam, timber frame, log, conventional, and hybrid custom home kits. Cedar Designs also offers high end conventional and craftsman homes, as well as a range of interior finishing options.

Please contact us now for full details on how to take advantage of this exceptional offer (800) 728-4474. info@cedardesigns.com

Post & Beam Homes, Linwood Cedar Homes BUILDERS SALE

2008-09-23T09:15:00.000-07:00

Cedar Designs Presents...
Cedar Homes "Builders SALE"
Save Up To 15% NOW

Offer expires Dec. 15th, 2008 ... 800-728-4474

Cedar Designs / Linwood Cedar Homes is having its largest discount sale ever to help you fight inflation.

- 15% Discount on Linwood Homes Packages*
- 10% Discount on Maple Home Collections*

*12 month price protection guarantee
*Optional layaway program with a minimum of $8000 down

Options to help you:
- Receive 15% off the package price for your own Linwood custom home
- 10% off the Maple Home kit
- An unbelievable 12 month price guarantee
- Layaway Plan: If you are not quite ready to build yet, whatever your particular situation, we are offering the same 12 month rate guarantee and discount with a minimum deposit of $8000.00 in lieu of the 15% down payment, until you are ready to proceed.

This fantastic one time offer through Cedar Designs / Linwood Cedar Homes, expires on Dec 15th, 2008.

*Subject to delivery of the package by 12-31-2009
*Discounts not applicable to log and timberframe packages

Please contact us now for full details on how to take advantage of this exceptional offer (800) 728-4474.

Linwood Homes Post and Beam Homes, Cedar Homes Video,

2008-07-31T09:43:00.000-07:00

A New Real Estate Trend towards Cedar Homes Ownership

2008-04-10T18:52:00.000-07:00

Cedar homes, post and beam homes and timber frame homes have recently enjoyed a renaissance in popularity.

What's fueling the interest in prefabricated housing?

Some would speculate it could be a result of the economy, a change in mortgage lending, consumer speculations, or other practical and emotional reasons.

Modern Cedar Homes Provide a Cost-Efficient, Elegant Alternative
Sometimes a real estate trend evolves to meet a specific need. Prefabricated cedar homes offer environmentally friendly house hunters high energy efficiency. Energy efficiency is also recognized as one answer to the ever increasing rise in energy prices. A new generation of beautiful, prefabricated modern cedar homes provide a cost-efficient, elegant alternative. With home values tumbling and the cost of building a custom cedar home affordable, today is a very good time to build that custom home of your dreams.

Prefabricated Cedar Homes - Your Time has Come
Cost is one of the biggest factors in why prefabricated cedar homes is timely. If you've always wanted a custom designed cedar home, today's prefab log home market makes it easier and less expensive to realize your plans. These prefabricated houses prove you can combine low cost and high design -- and they're selling well.

Why are Prices for Cedar Homes Timely?
With the nation's real estate woes and new home demand drying up, we're seeing a price drop in home construction materials. Real estate developers over extended themselves by investing into too much land. They are now highly motivated to sell. New home starts have declined drastically and as a result, contractors are now competing for your business. The prefab homes market isn't getting directly hit by the subprime mortgage crisis.

Modern Prefab Homes Are The New Trend
Demand for these custom designed cedar homes is booming. Modern prefabricated cedar homes have become the latest chic, a must have, in housing design. Cedar homes, post and beam homes and timber frame homes are now considered mainstream. Prefabricated homes have become an alternative to the traditional brick and morter homes for many.

Architects recognize this trend and are now designing eco-friendly, prefab homes.

Now is the time to consider the benefits of a cedar home, post and beam home or timber frame home by visiting cedar designs http://www.cedardesigns.com/. You might also want to take advantage of Cedar Designs' March / April Sale before the April 30, 2008 deadline and save up to an additional 12%.

Major Dealer in the Post and Beam Home Market Announces Price Protection Plan

2008-03-21T10:09:00.000-07:00

With the recent subprime lending debacle, traditional home customers no longer able to use subprime financing to trade up are returning to the Post and Beam, Timber Frame Home sector fueled by baby Boomers and new sources of mortgage financing. With the Post Beam home business positioned to reclaim its portion of the market, Cedar Designs http://www.cedardesigns.com announces an optional layaway plan with 12 month price protection.

With many areas of the country seeing some strengthening, customers waiting to sell their traditional homes can now take advantage of Cedar Designs' optional layaway plan with a 12 month price protection plan, that will help them towards the ownership of a custom post and beam home of their dreams.

Since typical customers are baby boomers and retirees who are always on the lookout for ways to optimize the purchase of their retirement home, an optional layaway plan with 12 month price protection and a spring sale savings of up to 12% is a deal that is hard to pass up. Customers set on a custom post and beam home built with that old style of construction renowned for its' beauty and longevity can take advantage of Cedar Designs' March / April Sale before the April 30, 2008 deadline.

Post and Beam homes offer customers high energy efficiency in a time of rising energy prices, floor plans that provide open expansive designs, ceilings with beautifully exposed cedar beams and an open design with windows and lofts that reach floor-to-wall. In a time of tight credit and rising prices, customers especially like the added benefits of the exceptional quality, cost control and energy efficiency built into these custom post and beam homes.

Cedar Designs has become one of the largest independent factory dealerships in the U.S. for Linwood Cedar Homes. Cedar Designs / Linwood Homes specializes in the construction of custom designed post and beam, timber frame, log, conventional, and hybrid custom home kits. Cedar Designs also offers high end conventional and craftsman homes, as well as a range of interior finishing options.

"Looking for the perfect Timber Frame or Post and Beam Home?"

2008-03-21T09:41:00.000-07:00

Financing Your Cedar Home Today!

Building your Timber Frame or Post and Beam Home doesn't have to be placed on the back burner. Negative articles on a weak real estate market sells news, but you don't need to fret or worry if you know your financial options. You could examine the option of an interest-only mortgage loan on your beautiful Timber Frame or Post and Beam Home.

Financial Option 101
You can delay paying on your custom timber frame or post and beam home’s mortgage loan principal for up to 10 years by taking out an interest-only mortgage loan. An interest-only mortgage loan will substantially reduce your monthly mortgage payments in comparison to a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage loan. You can enjoy living in your custom timber frame or post and beam dream home today, rather that tomorrow. This will allow you the benefits of enjoying both homes until you decide to sell one later to pay the principal on the custom timber frame or post and beam home of your dreams.

Interest-only loan mortgages aren't new. They have become very popular with financially savvy clients in recent years due to their payment flexibility.

Learning From The Experts
Interest-only loans fall under the new creative-financing umbrella you hear and read about these days. Lenders can offer monthly payments substantially lower than the payment structure for a traditional fixed-rate mortgage by combining interest-only payments with lower ARM rates.

Approximately 75 percent of all mortgage loans are the fixed-rate mortgage 30-year mortgage. However, since lenders have developed more sophisticated products, it may not be your optimum choice.

An interest-only mortgage loan can cover not only the construction of your timber frame or post and beam home but also include the permanent mortgage loan. You can save money on rates and fees by taking advantage of the single-close construction-permanent loans many lenders provide.

The end result is improving your cash flow and leveraging your finances to help you realize your timber frame or post and beam dream home aspirations, today.

Interest-only financing is only one of your creative options. Consult with a competent financial advisor for additional options available to you.

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Custom Home Building Advice : Why Western Red Cedar?

2008-03-21T09:39:00.000-07:00

Why Build Your Timber Frame or Post and Beam Home with Western Red Cedar?

Western Red Cedar is a wood of extraordinary beauty.

Its rich grain is showcased in a wide spectrum of warm tones ranging from light honey to deep reddish brown. It is also aromatic with the subtle, sweet fragrance of the forest.

Cedar is highly practical to live in. It is one of the most long-lasting woods in the world. It has natural preservatives that deter both insects and decay. The wood of a fallen tree often remains undamaged for a century after it has fallen. The wood’s loose cellular structure creates interior air spaces that give it an insulation value higher than most other woods, and significantly higher than concrete or brick.Homes built with cedar siding, ceilings or paneling tend to stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. These air spaces also give cedar very goodsound absorption qualities, making your home a quiet retreat.

Building with cedar is also very rewarding. Its enviable cellular structure makes it lightweight, therefore very easy to handle, cut, saw and nail. Its grain is dimensionally stable and straight, naturally resisting splitting, cupping and warping. Cedar is also free of pitch and resin so paints and stains readily adhere to it for easy finishing.

The Western Red Cedar timber used by Cedar Designs comes from professionally managed forests, where controlled harvests, reforestation programs and natural regeneration ensure the everlasting legacy of this remarkable wood.

Western Cedar's Top 10
- Beautiful- Naturally Durable
- Dimensionally Stable
- Straight Grain
- Natural Insulation
- Sound Absorption
- Easy to Cut, Saw & Nail
- Free of Pitch & Resin
- Wide Range of Applications
- Lasting Value