The challenge with most homes built in America, is that little is done to improve the air quality of the residence. According to the EPA, the average indoor air quality of a home can often be 2-10 times more polluted than outdoor air. To make matters worse, the...
Green building is at the core of our building. It is in our nature. When we took on Pringle Creek Community as a development that no one thought would be successful, we were up to the challenge. Our belief is that we could do it. Because we always build above code on...
Stafford Homes and Land builds with efficiency at the forefront of our homes. One way we do this is to conserve water through the choices we make in designing the home. We do this through a variety of methods which typically...
Mold & Moisture Control Following EPA guidelines for building, Stafford manages the home's exposure to moisture which in return prevents mold. In Oregon, mold is a serious issue that often triggers allergy and asthma symptoms. Homes are susceptible to these...
LEED-certified homes have been of interest to us for some time. Since our inception, we've added and gained more insight into how to build homes that are green and healthy. In our latest adventures, we've taken on building homes at Pringle Creek, which a...
We pride ourselves in building energy-efficient homes. It is a fundamental piece of how we design and build our homes. We believe it to be essential to the well-being of our home buyers as well as to our planet. Even though we are confident that our homes are...
Stafford Homes & Land is awarded the Street of Dreams Home of the Decade for the Quintessence. In 2016, Stafford Homes & Land teamed up with NW Dream Homes to build the Quintessence, an energy-efficient home in West Linn, Oregon. The home received 14 awards...
Fun without leaving home is important. Especially if you can't get away for a vacation or camping trip. Here are some ideas to make Labor Day or any day a ton of fun. Stay-camping Camp from home can be the perfect experience for a staycation adventure. Tell family...
Buying a new construction home is exciting. It also can be a little unnerving when the home isn’t done yet. Buying new comes with benefits but as it is being built certain steps to determine the length of time and when it is finished. Here are 8 steps we’ve identified...
Buying a home is likely one of the biggest decisions you can make. Your life spent making memories, celebrating holidays, and every day experiences is what makes home ownership so enjoyable. Even the quality of life is impacted in the health of the environment that...
How These Homes are Built Better A healthy home starts at the beginning. When built correctly and safely, you should be able to enjoy your new home for a lifetime. When Stafford builds a new home, they plan for the future. Precise choices determine the overall comfort...
The Pacific Northwest-style, single-level house called Quintessence was built by Geoff Bourgeois of Northwest Dream Homes in partnership with Gordon Root and Rick Waible of Stafford Homes & Land, a real estate development and construction company that employs...
“Quintessence” is defined as “the most perfect or typical example of quality or class.” It is, then, a word that might be associated with any of the five luxury homes on the 63-acre property just outside West Linn that is playing host to the 2016 NW Natural Street of...
ARCHIVED FROM May 13 2016: At Lot 5 'QUINTESSENCE' we have cabinets going in, we have tile floors and showers going in, we have trim ceilings, windows, and doors going in. At Lot 3 'MON COEUR' we have drywall texturing and primer being applied. Millwork and trims are...