by shauna@thelonesgroup.com | Aug 3, 2026 | 55+ Communities, Builders / Developers, Home Design
Nationally recognized builder and developer earns one of the housing industry’s most prestigious honors for exceptional design, innovation and livability Denise Lones has won a 2026 Gold Nugget Award for the Sussex floorplan at Muirfield in Semiahmoo, Washington...
by shauna@thelonesgroup.com | Feb 7, 2026 | 55+ Communities, Builders / Developers, Custom Homes, Home Design
BELLINGHAM, WA – February 5, 2026 – The Augusta model home at Muirfield has been honored with two Silver Awards at The Nationals, the most prestigious new home community awards presented annually by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The Augusta...
by shauna@thelonesgroup.com | Jul 3, 2024 | Builders / Developers, Custom Homes, Home Design
Are you a custom home builder who has found that custom homes are lucrative, but have gotten too cumbersome and risky? Too much HGTV has caused clients to have unreasonable expectations in terms of time and performance. There is a way to lower the drama and ramp up...
by shauna@thelonesgroup.com | Apr 19, 2024 | Builders / Developers, Home Design
Are avocado-green appliances going to make a comeback? Will we see a return to wallpaper like it is the turn of the last century? Believe it or not, some old things are new again in new and imaginative ways. What are the color trends that you need to be aware of?...
by shauna@thelonesgroup.com | Apr 10, 2024 | Home Design, Trends
What is trending in terms of home design? Denise has a wide variety of things to show you – from fireplaces to cabinetry, wall treatments, innovations in siding, and more! Denise is not only going to talk about design, she is going to talk about functionality and...
by shauna@thelonesgroup.com | Apr 4, 2024 | Builders / Developers, Custom Homes, Home Design
Allowing buyers to customize aspects of their home during the construction process can be very profitable. However, run-away customization can actually create a negative experience for buyers because they start to feel nickeled-and-dimed and constant change orders can...
