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2020 and the Yellow #2 Pencil
I gave sharpened yellow #2 pencils with pads of paper to our employees as a gift at our last meeting of the year. We all operate in this digital world where we communicate in rapid speed. So, we think!! I get the privilege to be a fixer when communication breaks down....
A Quail Recap of 2019
The housing market had a good year. We have participated in that good fortune. Next year looks promising. Interest rates and inventory levels are down which is good for housing. We see continued population growth. We are really excited for our 2020 empty nester...
Communicating with your clients Part 2—‘The Weekly Status Report’
We must have an excellent process in communicating so that our clients trust us. We must provide them timely and pertinent information so that they feel comfortable throughout the build process. Otherwise we can easily get overwhelmed with the daily barrage of texts,...
How do you communicate with your clients during construction? Part One
My 30-year career spans the evolution of handwritten letters, typewriters, word processors, face to face meetings, cell phones, fax machines, email, texting, instant photos/videos via the smart phone, video conferencing, etc. We have been working on an effective...
Quail Homes celebrates their 30th Anniversary, they have learned a few things…
Orginial article posted on The Columbian Homes Website. Until 30 years passes, you don’t realize how fast it goes. Nor do you realize how much change occurs. A Motorola cell phone “the brick” was the hot and exciting phone. A fax machine was new to everybody. Your...
What we do to have great crawl spaces.
It all starts at the top. I want crawl spaces that function properly. I do not want warranty calls for water in the crawl space. I have spent a lot of time collaborating with those who are involved in excavating the lot and building the foundation. I treat them as a...
Crawl spaces aren’t sexy, but they are important.
All things water is a major concern for a builder. Especially in the crawl space. I drive a lot. When I drive I listen to the radio. A day does not go by when I hear advertisements for fixing crawl spaces. The companies advertising are very aggressive in pitching...
What do you Recommend for Building Products when Building a New Home?
Let’s discuss the concept first. Then I will follow up with future articles on specific products and techniques that will apply to create maximum value. I am often surprised how people make decisions when purchasing a new home. Cost is always a factor. I always ask...
What do you recommend when building a new home?
Let’s leave picking the builder out of this discussion. I will give you unbiased yet informative answers based on my experience. It all starts with design. Most people do not put enough thought into the design of the home. Most often people will use their most recent...
Quail’s 2018 Strategic Objectives
The last few articles I shared with you our Core Purpose: A unified commitment to be the best Empty Nester homebuilder in Southwest Washington ranging from 1500-2400 square feet operating with a set of Core Values focused on excellence, respect, accountability,...
2020 and the Yellow #2 Pencil
I gave sharpened yellow #2 pencils with pads of paper to our employees as a gift at our last meeting of the year. We all operate in this digital world where we communicate in rapid speed. So, we think!! I get the privilege to be a fixer when communication breaks down....
A Quail Recap of 2019
The housing market had a good year. We have participated in that good fortune. Next year looks promising. Interest rates and inventory levels are down which is good for housing. We see continued population growth. We are really excited for our 2020 empty nester...
Communicating with your clients Part 2—‘The Weekly Status Report’
We must have an excellent process in communicating so that our clients trust us. We must provide them timely and pertinent information so that they feel comfortable throughout the build process. Otherwise we can easily get overwhelmed with the daily barrage of texts,...
How do you communicate with your clients during construction? Part One
My 30-year career spans the evolution of handwritten letters, typewriters, word processors, face to face meetings, cell phones, fax machines, email, texting, instant photos/videos via the smart phone, video conferencing, etc. We have been working on an effective...
Quail Homes celebrates their 30th Anniversary, they have learned a few things…
Orginial article posted on The Columbian Homes Website. Until 30 years passes, you don’t realize how fast it goes. Nor do you realize how much change occurs. A Motorola cell phone “the brick” was the hot and exciting phone. A fax machine was new to everybody. Your...
What we do to have great crawl spaces.
It all starts at the top. I want crawl spaces that function properly. I do not want warranty calls for water in the crawl space. I have spent a lot of time collaborating with those who are involved in excavating the lot and building the foundation. I treat them as a...
Crawl spaces aren’t sexy, but they are important.
All things water is a major concern for a builder. Especially in the crawl space. I drive a lot. When I drive I listen to the radio. A day does not go by when I hear advertisements for fixing crawl spaces. The companies advertising are very aggressive in pitching...
What do you Recommend for Building Products when Building a New Home?
Let’s discuss the concept first. Then I will follow up with future articles on specific products and techniques that will apply to create maximum value. I am often surprised how people make decisions when purchasing a new home. Cost is always a factor. I always ask...
What do you recommend when building a new home?
Let’s leave picking the builder out of this discussion. I will give you unbiased yet informative answers based on my experience. It all starts with design. Most people do not put enough thought into the design of the home. Most often people will use their most recent...
Quail’s 2018 Strategic Objectives
The last few articles I shared with you our Core Purpose: A unified commitment to be the best Empty Nester homebuilder in Southwest Washington ranging from 1500-2400 square feet operating with a set of Core Values focused on excellence, respect, accountability,...