Considerations for Building an ADU on your Property
by HiLine Hal
April 5, 2021
Having a place on your property that can accommodate family or be a source of rental income is pretty appealing to a rising number of homeowners. The name — Accessory Dwelling Unit – is a pretty big mouthful, one that is typically shortened to ADU but can also go by other names such as in-law […] read more
3 Important Tips for a Building a New Custom Home
by HiLine Hal
February 16, 2021
Custom HiLine Homes are a great way to get exactly what you want in your new home. read more
What is a Site Plan for a House?
by HiLine Hal
February 10, 2021
What is a site plan? A site plan would provide a scale drawing showing the intended use of your property and the space between each element. read more
When 100% Financing for a Home Makes Sense
by HiLine Hal
February 5, 2021
This post was originally published on July 21st, 2015, and last updated on Feb 5th, 2021. Some people mistakenly believe it’s always better to put 20% down on a home. When buying a new construction home, it’s often wise to take advantage of 100% financing. During the housing decline, some people found themselves underwater on […] read more
What is an “On Your Lot” Builder?
by HiLine Hal
August 18, 2020
You’ve decided to build a new home but haven’t decided on who you’d like to build it. You start researching home building and you come across something called an “On Your Lot” builder. What exactly does that mean? Do you have to already own the lot in order to hire this builder? What if you […] read more
Do it Yourself Home Building Tips
by HiLine Hal
August 11, 2020
The dream of building your own home on your own land is not a wild fantasy especially if you decide to go the “do it yourself” home building route. The whole process is a rewarding challenge that can pay off with smart decisions. Picking the right “on your lot” builder to walk you through the […] read more
5 Things You Need to Know About Stick Built Homes
by HiLine Hal
July 21, 2020
One of the most common questions home builders get asked is “What is the difference between a traditional home and a manufactured home, and which is better?” If you’re considering building your own home on your property, you’ve likely wondered this yourself. Constructing a traditional (“stick-built”) home on your land is a different experience than […] read more
Tips to Stay Focused While Working from Home
by HiLine Hal
April 13, 2020
Tips To Stay Focused While Working From Home While working from home, are you faced with distractions? Many families have children at home, thoughts of household chores running through our minds, or thinking about life’s current circumstances, which can cause a lack of motivation. Like many of you, much of the HiLine Homes team has […] read more
HiLine Homes Response to COVID-19
by HiLine Hal
March 26, 2020
Dear Neighbor, With the current COVID-19 pandemic, our hearts go out to those in our communities who have been affected by the outbreak of the virus. With many of our customer’s homes under construction and others making plans for future needs, we wanted to share what we are doing to protect our customers, employees, trade […] read more
What is a Feasibility Study?
by HiLine Hal
May 18, 2019
Each property will have its own unique challenges and benefits. That is why a feasibility study is so important. A feasibility study is the act of analyzing the project systematically to determine if it is capable of being carried out successfully. read more