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Growth of ADUs – Why it might be the right investment for you

ADUs – What are they and why do you need one? Maybe you haven’t heard the term ADU, but what about in-law suites, guesthouses, secondary suites or tiny homes. Nowadays, ADUs “accessory dwelling units” are more than just homes for your parents or relatives—they are being utilized as rental homes to offset a homeowner’s own … read more “Growth of ADUs – Why it might be the right investment for you”

Work Efficiently From Home With These Simple Tips

We have found ourselves working more from home these days, which can be a tough transition for some. So how do you make the switch from living space to workspace? Here’s some great tips on how to make your experience working from home pleasant and more efficient. Keep A Routine It’s easy to hit that … read more “Work Efficiently From Home With These Simple Tips”

Simplicity Open House with Dana Shinpaugh

Learn about building a new home on your land while enjoying beverages & light fare as our team guides you through the home building journey. For attending, be entered to win one of three $50 Visa Gift Cards! Visit our popular Pacific floor plan at: 3910 Curtis Dr, West Richland WA | Saturday, January 18th … read more “Simplicity Open House with Dana Shinpaugh”

Homeowner Testimonial with The Morris’s

We sat down with Mikki & Joe Morris of La Pine, OR to talk with them about their recent build with Simplicity by Hayden Homes. The Morris’s had always wanted to build their own home but feared the process would be too complicated and the cost too high. After learning about the process from their … read more “Homeowner Testimonial with The Morris’s”

Your Home Maintenance Checklist for Winter

Ensure that Heat Is Ready to Go and A/C is Prepped for Hibernation As temperatures are now getting below freezing throughout the Pacific Northwest, now’s the time to have your home ready for winter. To help keep things simple, we’ve created this simple winter-ready checklist to help in preparing your home for the winter. Start … read more “Your Home Maintenance Checklist for Winter”

Show us Your Lights Contest!

It’s that time of the year again! Show off your home’s outdoor holiday light display by replying to our Facebook post here: https://www.facebook.com/simplicitybyhaydenhomes/ Your home must be in Oregon, Washington or Idaho and it must be your home. Whoever gets the most “likes” wins! Our prize will be a $250 Visa Gift Card. Winner to … read more “Show us Your Lights Contest!”

Homebuilding 101 Workshop

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29th WHEN: 6:00 – 7:30pm WHERE: Cascade Grill | 110 Opal Ct, Albany OR Learn about building a new home on your land while enjoying beverages and appetizers as our team guides you through the home building journey. For attending, you will receive a $1,000 incentive toward your future Simplicity Home! TOPICS OF DISCUSSION … read more “Homebuilding 101 Workshop”

Simple Ways to Refresh Your Home for Fall

As the leaves start to change and the air gets crisper, it’s time to bid farewell to summer and welcome fall, the season for cozy sweaters, warm cider, and pumpkin everything. The transition to this cozy season is a great time to refresh your home – but it doesn’t mean you have to spend a … read more “Simple Ways to Refresh Your Home for Fall”

Fall Lawn Care Tips

Love thick green lawns? Then you should start working now. Lawn experts all agree that the key to having a healthy lawn during the spring and summer months is the care you take during the fall season! The fall growing season is beneficial to the grass roots thanks to the cool and moist weather. Here … read more “Fall Lawn Care Tips”

Common First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes to Avoid

Are you getting ready to buy your first house? Shopping for a home can be an exciting – yet intimidating – experience. There are a lot of big decisions to make, but having some knowledge about the home buying process will make it more manageable. Here are some common mistakes first-time homebuyers typically make. Miscalculating … read more “Common First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes to Avoid”