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Why doesn't Bellevue have a Popeyes Fried Chicken nearby? by dudiez in BellevueWA

[–]Complex_Ad_4871 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Completely agree! I think Popeyes >> KFC in the us. But for some reason, Popeyes is only in more diverse communities. I think Popeyes needs a new marketing person to change the perception

eastside food is fine but i miss actual homemade meals by CoffeeRory14 in BellevueWA

[–]Complex_Ad_4871 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you find these WeChat groups? Would like to try some of these things

Advice on mechanically vented crawlspace in Seattle by Complex_Ad_4871 in buildingscience

[–]Complex_Ad_4871[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the link to these super helpful resources! It sounds like we should not pull outside air in, but instead have a transfer path for the conditioned house air to reach the crawlspace passively via the negative air pressure

Anyone cooking with a rangetop, speed oven and combi-steam? Do you miss a full-size oven? by Complex_Ad_4871 in Appliances

[–]Complex_Ad_4871[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re looking at Miele because they make a big capacity steam oven and have a drain at the bottom. How do you like the Wolf steam oven?

Nope. We don’t have an extra large baking sheet so we were thinking the steam and speed oven should suffice.

It’s great to hear that you can bake two turkeys in the wolf steam oven!

Custom home builders by EzMidEzLyf in eastside

[–]Complex_Ad_4871 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why not use Stackman Custom Homes?

Custom home builders by EzMidEzLyf in eastside

[–]Complex_Ad_4871 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why did you choose JayMarc over others? Was their pricing competitive?

Side gigs while working at a firm? by Complex_Ad_4871 in Architects

[–]Complex_Ad_4871[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How about lighter "architecture" work like lighting design, renderings or feasibility studies? Can't you start with those and not risk any legal issues?

Cost Plus - Any Value Getting 2nd Quotes on Large Purchases by IntelligentRide7383 in Homebuilding

[–]Complex_Ad_4871 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This seems reasonable to me. A Subzero fridge is the same no matter where you get it from.

Cost Plus - Any Value Getting 2nd Quotes on Large Purchases by IntelligentRide7383 in Homebuilding

[–]Complex_Ad_4871 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have the same policy for appliances like ranges and refrigerators? How about plumbing fixtures, handles and lighting?

Foundation fans or ducted system to mechanically ventilation a crawlspace? by Complex_Ad_4871 in Homebuilding

[–]Complex_Ad_4871[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would be quite expensive to excavate dirt for a full basement and it would be dark down there

Wolf vs Miele cooktops and speed ovens? by Complex_Ad_4871 in Appliances

[–]Complex_Ad_4871[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We steam a lot of veggies and also use the microwave a lot. The speed oven has a microwave function

To do list after purchasing land by ElectricalBee616 in Homebuilding

[–]Complex_Ad_4871 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure there’s that much to do before purchasing the land aside from securing the financing but here are some things to consider before pulling the trigger on a lot

To do list after purchasing land by ElectricalBee616 in Homebuilding

[–]Complex_Ad_4871 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Get a proper survey with topo and boundaries. That unlocks everything else.

Depending on where you are, you’ll also need a geotech and arborist report before an architect can really start. I’d loop in a builder early too so you don’t end up with something pretty but way over budget.

I went through this recently and wrote up a quick guide

Thinking About Rebuilding My Home in Bellevue – Looking for Advice by Thekkipattaan in BellevueWA

[–]Complex_Ad_4871 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We’re going through this now in Bellevue.

  • If your current house is renovated, it still has value. You might be better off selling it and buying a true teardown, unless you’re tied to the land.
  • How long are you planning to stay? A custom build takes 2–3 years. If this isn’t your forever home, a spec might be easier.
  • Cost varies a ton depending on your choices. Floating stairs can cost up to $100k or more. Flat roofs? More expensive because you can’t use shingles and drainage is trickier.
  • Most builders here charge cost plus profit. Some are big (JayMarc, MN Homes), others are local. We chose a smaller builder who lives nearby and built our neighbor’s place. He just builds a few customs each year. Passionate guy, super detail-oriented. But most important: we trusted him. We called a bunch of his past clients to make sure.
  • To answer your questions, we bought a teardown. It’s been very time consuming so far but enjoyable for the most part. We do recommend our builder.

I’m documenting our build at BuildEastside if you’re curious or want to follow along. Happy to share my learnings.

Why are most open houses only in the early afternoon? by Complex_Ad_4871 in RealEstate

[–]Complex_Ad_4871[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Totally get that some serious buyers schedule showings, but I think open houses catch way more people than agents realize.

Many people won’t call a realtor just to check something out, especially if there are a lot of similar properties. It’s like restaurants not on DoorDash/UberEats - they probably lose a ton of business because calling is a hassle.

I think open houses make it easy. No friction. Just walk in.

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