Need some Inspiration?

Whether you're buying or selling a home, our goal at Soundbuilt Homes is to make your journey as smooth as possible. Therefore, we've included some common topics and questions from many buyers and sellers. Enjoy, and have an amazing day!

6 Spell-Binding, Spooky, Spectacular DIY Halloween Decorating Ideas

Oct 12, 2013

You don’t live in King county or Pierce county for very long without realizing that Pacific Northwest home owners go all out when it comes to decorating – not just for Christmas and New Year’s, but for Halloween, as well. In fact, in some south Puget Sound area neighborhoods, you’ll find home owners going further…

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5 Ways to Make the Home Buying Process Better, Faster and More Fun

Dec 7, 2012

The new home buying process can feel like a roller coaster ride.  Feeling high one minute, experiencing a rush the next, at a low point if things start going sideways or maybe even completely upside down. Soundbuilt Homes and our preferred lenders, Guild Mortgage Company (Michael Fornerette) and OnQ Financial/The James Group, all share one…

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Beyond Finances – 4 Key Home Buying Considerations

Nov 16, 2012

If you are wondering whether now is the right time to buy a new home, you’re not alone! There’s a lot to consider any time you are making a major purchase – like choosing from among new homes in Pierce, King or Thurston counties – and never more so than at present, given the last…

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2013 Color and Design Ideas for Bedrooms

Nov 7, 2012

Given that most Soundbuilt Homes new homes in King, Pierce and Thurston counties have 3 bedrooms, 4 bedrooms and 5 bedrooms, we’re confident in going on the record to say that we’ve sold an awful lot of bedrooms in 2012, and plan to sell thousands more bedrooms to Puget Sound area home buyers in 2013!…

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Trend Colors for Interior Design, Home Fashion and More

Nov 7, 2012

With just two months left in 2012, marketing and graphic design pros nationwide are turning to paint and design experts, fashion designers for runway and home interiors and other color experts to find out what the trend colors will be for 2013 – and that includes the marketing and design staff of Pacific Northwest new…

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House Hunting? 6 Reasons to Get Pre-Approved for a Home Loan Today

Nov 6, 2012

We asked local Guild Mortgage Company agent Michael Fornerette to talk about something that may be confusing to many 1st time home buyers, and that is whether or not they should get pre-approved for a home loan before they look for a house, or after they’ve found one they want to buy. Soundbuilt Homes has…

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12 Unexpected Ways to Use Color in Your Home

Oct 15, 2012

When it comes to decorating and even furnishing a home, DIY and general craftiness has never been more popular than it is today. With the advent of visual social media platforms like Pinterest, it’s never been so easy to share inspiration and ideas for home decorating. We love sharing inspiration with the people who buy…

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3 Personality-Filled Home Office Decorating Ideas

Oct 1, 2012

What Should I Do With My Den? 3 Personality-Filled Home Office Decorating Ideas When I hear the word “den” it conjures up scenes from old black and white TV shows like “Bewitched” and early color series like “The Brady Bunch.” The original “man space,” the den in those types of shows was the exclusive turf…

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2012 Fall Color Trends for Interior Design and Decor

Sep 4, 2012

You are sure to find colors you love among these 2012 fall color trends for fashion from the color experts, Pantone. Use the color trends for Autumn to update wall colors, choose eye-catching accessories or inspire more in the way of interior design for your home! When it comes to color, we all have our…

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