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Clear guidance from an experienced local builder — so you can make confident decisions. For most homeowners, remodeling or building a home isn’t something they do often. It’s a major investment, deeply personal, and full of decisions that can feel overwhelming without the right information. At Bend Building & Design, we’ve spent decades helping homeowners navigate this process — not just by building well, but by helping people understand what they’re getting into before they

Not every house is a good candidate for remodeling — and that’s not a judgment, it’s a reality. Knowing whether your home is worth remodeling starts with understanding what can be improved versus what may limit the return on your investment. The first thing to evaluate is the structure . Homes with solid foundations, framing, and rooflines typically remodel well. Structural problems don’t automatically rule out remodeling, but they can significantly affect cost and scope. Nex

Should You Remodel or Build New? How Bend Homeowners Decide One of the biggest crossroads homeowners face is deciding whether to remodel their existing home or start fresh with new construction. In Bend, this decision is especially nuanced because location, lot value, and housing inventory all play a role. A remodel often makes sense when you love where you live. If your home has solid bones, a workable layout, and no major structural issues, remodeling can dramatically impro