Stories from the site, the studio, and the home office.

Featured · ProcessApril 14, 20265 min

How We Use BuilderTrend on Every Project

A look at how our project management software gives clients a real-time window into schedules, selections, and decisions.

How We Use BuilderTrend on Every Project

A look at how our project management software gives clients a real-time window into schedules, selections, and decisions.

Kaufman HomesStudio

ProcessMarch 02, 20267 min

Siting a Home in Central Oregon

Sun, wind, and the long winter. Practical notes from our Redmond projects on getting the orientation right.

Kaufman HomesStudio

Pre-ConstructionFebruary 18, 20269 min

What a Custom Home Actually Costs in 2026

An honest look at allowances, escalations, and where money goes during a custom build today.

Kaufman HomesStudio

RemodelsJanuary 22, 20265 min

Doing an Addition Without Moving Out

How we phase additions and whole-home remodels so families can stay in their home through construction.

Kaufman HomesStudio

MaintenanceDecember 08, 20254 min

The Case for Preventative Maintenance

Why the smaller, scheduled work matters, and how Kaufman Maintenance keeps the homes we build performing decade after decade.

Kaufman HomesStudio

StudioNovember 11, 20256 min

Salem and Redmond, One Studio

How we work across our two offices: one crew, one project management system, and the same standard from the Willamette Valley to Bend.

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