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From the Builder’s Desk
This is a monthly article produced by our resident retired builder Les Savitch. People write in asking him questions and we pick one each month to feature. This is your chance to pick a builder’s brain that has been in the business for 30+ years. Feel free to ask about development, retirement, shutting down a business, Grandpa advice or about anything at all.
Kamila Greutman; Designer Boss Babe
Kamila has come a long way from decorating her bedrooms as a little girl in the Czech Republic. Her accolades are adding up, including staging Parade Homes and huge re-design projects around Oregon and Washington. Kamila has an international flair about her that sneaks out sometimes. She is honest and knows what she likes and dislikes. She is hopeful and motivated but also humble. Maybe it is from her international background, or maybe it is just her personality, but she has a great trait of keeping a good humor about situations. It was an honor to have the opportunity to interview Kamila
From the Builder’s Desk; July 19, 2020
How do production builders pick out standard plans? Why don’t builders employ interior designers? Why do builders want so much non-refundable deposit money?
Tri-City Lumber; 30 Years of Building the Tri-Cities
My parents; Keith and Betty, started up the company in 1990 (Tri City Lumber is actually celebrating their 30th anniversary this year). When they began building the HQ, that part of Clearwater Ave in Kennewick was just dirt and tumbleweeds. They had the vision and the belief that the Tri-Cities would be a place of growth for many years.
From the Builder’s Desk; April 16, 2020
A couple writes in asking for advice on downsizing during the Pandemic and options for the next phase in life.
What does it take to build a home?
What does it take to build a home in the Tri-Cities, Washington? We interview a local construction manager that has been building homes for his entire adult life, over 400 homes. Chris Fisk is currently building homes for Titan Homes and has quite the track record having worked for major production builders since he was 18.
Best of
Top new construction HOMES of 2020
We want to hear from you! Email us a house that you have seen or have built yourself that is worthy of being a Tri-Cities Top Home. We will post photos and votes here upon receipt. We will not be judging -just showcasing! P.S. It is fine to toot your own horn if you are the builder!
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