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Unique Bowman blends old and new Along the side wall of the Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs kitchen/dining room and family Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. Please The Bowman is intriguing in ap- room, a parade of high transom specify the Bowman 30-315 and pearance. It’s clearly a contempo- windows crowns the lower windows, include a return address when orrary home, yet many of its exterior including the sliding glass doors dering. A catalog featuring more than 550 home plans is available design elements hark back to the that access a small covered patio. The large utility room is outfit- for $15. For more information, call Craftsman era of the early 1900s. You see it in the trademark win- ted with a deep sink, cabinets and (800) 634-0123, or visit our website at www.AssociatedDesigns.com. dows: multiple panes over large, sin- a counter for folding clothes. Bedrooms are upstairs. Both the gle lower panes. The garage doors, too, echo this pattern, with a row of owners’ suite and the second bedmulti-paned windows capping the room have walk-in closets and prigrid design below. Other Crafts- vate bathrooms. But in the BowBedroom 10'10" x 12' man-style features include stone man’s owners’ suite, the closet, sleeping area and bathveneer wainscoting and room are all larger. decorative wood corbels. Bowman Luxury amenities here Entering, you step PLAN 30 30-315 -315 PLAN include a spa tub, overinto a wide, bright foyer First Floor Floor 1386 sq.ft. sq.ft. sized shower, dual vani1386 with a lofty two-story First Dn Second Floor Floor 734 734 sq.ft. sq.ft. ty and enclosed toilet. ceiling. Double doors to Second Open to For a review plan, the left open into a den, Living Living Area Area 2120 2120 sq.ft. sq.ft. Foyer which could be used as Garage 632 sq.ft. sq.ft. including scaled floor Owners’ Suite Garage 632 plans, elevations, sec12'8" x 15'4" a home office or a third Dimensions 73'xx41' 41' Dimensions 73' tion and artist’s conbedroom, if desired. On 2000 SERIES SERIES 2000 ception, send $25 to the right, graceful colwww.AssociatedDesigns.com umns frame openings www.AssociatedDesigns.com into the living room and dining room/ kitchen, Utility linked by more colFamily umned openings to a 18'6" x 16'6" roomy, naturally illumiGarage 24'2" x 23'4" nated family room. Light spills into the Den 10'8" x 12' living room through windows flanking the gas Opt. Dn Dining Covered Up to Bsmnt. fireplace and another 13'8" x 11'4" Patio Two-Story 8' x 12' window on the side. In Foyer the kitchen, cupboards and counters Covered wrap around three walls, encircling Porch Living a large central work island with a 12' x 14' Kitchen conversation bar bounding the din13'8" x 11'2" ing room. Lazy Susan shelves make © 2008 Associated Designs, Inc. corner cabinets fully accessible. By Associated Designs

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The Brittany is a midsize home with the possibility of up to five bedrooms. But the two rooms to the right of the entry might just as easily be put to other uses: hobby room, home entertainment center, work-out space, etc. The simple addition of a direct entry door from the porch could transform the den/guest room into a home office. Light streams into the entry through a sidelight and transom. This naturally bright space is a junction for a multiplicity of rooms and hallways. To the left is the dining room (or parlor). Through an arched opening, you can take the hallway to secondary bedrooms, or go straight ahead to the kitchen and nook. On the right, your choices include a central bathroom, vaulted den/guest suite/home office, or Bedroom 11' x 12'2"

hallway to the owners’ suite and a study (or bedroom). Windows fill most of two walls in the vaulted family room, and more light washes in through sliding glass doors in the nook. A gas fireplace tucked in the rear corner serves as a warm focal point when darkness falls or skies turn gray. Working in the kitchen, you can keep tabs on goings-on throughout the family room, nook and patio. Cupboard and counter space are amply supplied, and the long eating bar keeps family members and guests out of the way while allowing them to chat with kitchen workers. Laundry appliances are nearby, in a passthrough utility room that conVaulted nects to the Family three-car garage. 19' x 16'

Amenities in the Brittany’s owners’ suite include a large walk-in closet, dual vanity, private water closet, and an oversize walk-in shower. The owners’ suite also offers direct access to the patio. For a review plan, including scaled floor plans, elevations, section and artist’s conception, send $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. Please specify the Brittany 30-317 and include a return address when ordering. A catalog featuring more than 550 home plans is available for $15. For more information, call (800) 634-0123, or visit our website at www.AssociatedDesigns.com.

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25 questions & answers Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Homeownership is important for most Americans. During 2000, the U.S. homeownership rate reached 67.7%, the highest rate ever. A home is a financial asset and more: it’s a place to live and raise children; it’s a plan for the future; it’s an investment in your community. Knowledge is said to open doors. This is literally true when it comes to buying a home. To become a first-time homebuyer, you need to know where and how to begin the home buying process. The following questions and answers have been carefully selected to give you a foundation of basic knowledge. Here are a few key issues or questions to consider when buying or building a home. 1. How does purchasing a home compare with renting? The two don’t really compare at all. The one advantage of renting is being generally free of most mainte-

nance responsibilities. But by renting, you lose the chance to build equity, take advantage of tax benefits, and protect yourself against rent increases. Also, you may not be free to decorate without permission and may be at the mercy of the landlord for housing. Owning a home has many benefits. When you make a mortgage payment, you are building equity. And that’s an investment. Owning a home also qualifies you for tax breaks that assist you in dealing with your new financial responsibilities- like insurance, real estate taxes, and upkeep- which can be substantial. But given the freedom, stability, and security of owning your own home, they are worth it. 2. How does the lender decide the maximum loan amount that I can afford? The lender considers your debt-toincome ratio, which is a comparison of your gross (pre-tax) income to housing and non-housing expenses.

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Non-housing expenses include such long-term debts as car or student loan payments, alimony, or child support. According to the FHA, monthly mortgage payments should be no more than 29% of gross income, while the mortgage payment, combined with non-housing expenses, 4 should total no more than 41% of income. The lender also considers cash available for down payment and closing costs, credit history, etc. when determining your maximum loan amount. 3. How can I determine my housing needs before I begin the search? Your home should fit way you live, with spaces and features that appeal to the whole family. Before you begin looking at homes, make a list of your priorities - things like location and size. Should the house be close to certain schools? your job? to public transportation? How large should the house be? What type of lot do you prefer? What kinds of amenities are you looking for? Establish a set of minimum requirements and a ‘wish list.” Minimum requirements are things that a house must have for you to consider it, while a “wish list” covers things that you’d like to have but aren’t essential. 4. What should I look for when deciding on a community? Select a community/location that will allow you to best live your daily life. Many people choose communities based on schools. Do you want access to shopping and public transportation? Is access to local facilities like libraries and museums important to you? Or do you prefer the peace and quiet of a rural community? When you find places that you like, talk to people that live there. They know the most about the area and will be your future neighbors. More than anything, you want a neighborhood where you feel comfortable in. 5. How can I find out about local schools? You can get information about school systems by contacting the city or county school board or the local schools. Your real estate agent may also be knowledgeable about schools in the area. 6. How can I find out about community resources? Contact the local chamber of commerce for promotional literature or talk to your real estate agent about welcome kits, maps, and other infor-

mation. You may also want to visit the local library. It can be an excellent source for information on local events and resources, and the librarians will probably be able to answer many of the questions you have. 7. How can I find out how much homes are selling for in specific communities and neighborhoods? Your real estate agent can give you a ballpark figure by showing you comparable listings. If you are working with a real estate professional, they may have access to comparable sales maintained on a database. 8. How can I find information on the property tax liability? The total amount of the previous year’s property taxes is usually included in the listing information. If it’s not, ask the seller for a tax receipt or contact the local assessor’s off ice. Tax rates can change from year to year, so these figures may be approximate. 9. What other tax issues should I take into consideration? Keep in mind that your mortgage interest and real estate taxes will be deductible. A qualified real estate professional can give you more details on other tax benefits and liabilities, 10. What should I look for when walking through a home? In addition to comparing the home to your minimum requirement and wish lists, use the HUD Home Scorecard and consider the following: • Is there enough room for both the present and the future? • Are there enough bedrooms and bathrooms? • Is the house structurally sound? • Do the mechanical systems and appliances work? • Is the yard big enough? • Do you like the floor plan? • Will your furniture fit in the space? Is there enough storage space? (Bring a tape measure to better answer these questions.) • Does anything need to repaired or replaced? Will the seller repair or replace the items? Imagine the house in good weather and bad, and in each season. Will you be happy with it year-round?

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about buying a new home Take your time and think carefully about each house you see. Ask your real estate agent to point out the pros and cons of each home from a professional standpoint. 11. What questions should I ask when looking at homes? Many of your questions should focus on potential problems and maintenance issues. Does anything need to be replaced? What things require ongoing maintenance (e.g., paint, roof, HVAC, appliances, carpet)? Also ask about the house and neighborhood, focusing on quality of life issues. Be sure the seller’s or real estate agent’s answers are clear and complete. Ask questions until you understand all of the information they’ve given. Making a list of questions ahead of time will help you organize your thoughts and arrange all of the information you receive. The HUD Home Scorecard can help you develop your question list. 12. What does a home inspector do, and how does an inspection figure in the purchase of a home? An inspector checks the safety of your potential new home. Home Inspectors focus especially on the structure, construction, and mechanical systems of the house and will make you aware of only repairs that are needed. The Inspector does not evaluate whether or not you’re getting good value for your money. Generally, an inspector checks (and gives prices for repairs on): the electrical system, plumbing and waste disposal, the water heater, insulation and Ventilation, the HVAC system, water source and quality, the potential presence of pests, the foundation, doors, windows, ceilings, walls, floors, and roof. Be sure to hire a home inspector that is qualified and experienced. It’s a good idea to have an inspection before you sign a written offer since, once the deal is closed, you’ve bought the house as is.” Or, you may want to include an inspection clause in the offer when negotiating for a home. An inspection t clause gives you an ‘out” on buying the house if serious problems are found, or gives you the ability to renegotiate the purchase price if repairs are needed. An inspection clause can also specify that the sell-

er must fix the problem(s) before you purchase the house. 13. Do I need to be there for the inspection? It’s not required, but it’s a good idea. Following the inspection, the home inspector will be able to answer questions about the report and any problem areas. This is also an opportunity to hear an objective opinion on the home you’d I like to purchase and it is a good time to ask general, maintenance questions. 14. Are other types of inspections required? If your hom 8 and you have children under the age of seven, you will want to have an inspection for lead-based point. It’s important to know that lead flakes from paint can be present in both the home and in the soil surrounding the house. The problem can be fixed temporarily by repairing damaged paint surfaces or planting grass over effected soil. Hiring a lead abatement contractor to remove paint chips and seal damaged areas will fix the problem permanently. 16. Are power lines a health hazard? There are no definitive research findings that indicate exposure to power lines results in greater instances of disease or illness. 17. Do I need a lawyer to buy a home? Laws vary by state. Some states require a lawyer to assist in several aspects of the home buying process while other states do not, as long as a qualified real estate professional is involved. Even if your state doesn’t require one, you may want to hire a lawyer to help with the complex paperwork and legal contracts. A lawyer can review contracts, make you aware of special considerations, and assist you with the closing process. Your real estate agent may be able to recommend a lawyer. If not, shop around. Find out what services are provided for what fee, and whether the attorney is experienced at representing homebuyers. 18. Do I really need homeowner’s insurance? Yes. A paid homeowner’s insurance policy (or a paid receipt for one) is required at closing, so arrangements will have to be made prior to that day. Plus, involving the insurance agent early in the home buying

process can save you money. Insurance agents are a great resource for information on home safety and they can give tips on how to keep insurance premiums low. 19. What steps could I take to lower my homeowner’s insurance costs? Be sure to shop around among several insurance companies. Also, consider the cost of insurance when you look at homes. Newer homes and homes constructed with materials like brick tend to have lower premiums. Think about avoiding areas prone to natural disasters, like flooding. Choose a home with a fire hydrant or a fire department nearby. 20. Is the home located in a flood plain? Your real estate agent or lender can help you answer this question. If you live in a flood plain, the lender will require that you have flood insurance before lending any money to you. But if you live near a flood plain, you may choose whether or not to get flood insurance coverage for your home. Work with an insurance agent to construct a policy that fits your needs. 21. What other issues should I consider before I buy a home? Always check to see if the house is in a low-lying area, in a high-risk area for natural disasters (like earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.), or in a hazardous materials area. Be sure the house meets building codes. Also consider local zoning laws, which could affect remodeling or making an addition in the future. Your real estate agent should be able to help you with these questions. 22. How do I make an offer? Your real estate agent will assist you in making an offer, which will include the following information: • Complete legal description of the property • Amount of earnest money • Down payment and financing details • Proposed move-in date • Price you are offering • Proposed closing date • Length of time the offer is valid • Details of the deal Remember that a sale commitment depends on negotiating a satisfactory contract with the seller, not just

making an offer. Other ways to lower ins-insurance costs include insuring your home and car(s) with the same company, increasing home security, and seeking group coverage through alumni or business associations. Insurance costs are always lowered by raising your deductibles, but this exposes you to a higher out-of-pocket cost if you have to file a claim. 23. How do I determine the initial offer? Unless you have a buyer’s agent, remember that the agent works for the seller. Make a point of asking him or her to keep your discussions and information confidential. Listen to your real estate agent’s advice, but follow your own instincts on deciding a fair price. Calculating your offer should involve several factors: what homes se ll for in the area, the home’s condition, how long it’s been on the market, financing terms, and the seller’s situation. By the time you’re ready to make an offer, you should have a good idea of what the home is worth and what you can afford. And, be prepared for give-and-take negotiation, which is very common when buying a home. The buyer and seller may often go back and forth until they can agree on a price. 24. What is “earnest” money? How much should I set aside? Earnest money is money put down to demonstrate your seriousness about buying a home. It must be substantial enough to demonstrate good faith and is usually between 15% of the purchase price (though the amount can vary with local customs and conditions). If your offer is accepted, the earnest money becomes part of your down payment or closing costs. If the offer is rejected, your money is returned to you. If you back out of a deal, you may forfeit the entire amount. 25. What are the “home warranties”, and should I consider them? Home warranties offer you protection for a specific period of time (e.g., one year) against potentially costly problems, like unexpected repairs on appliances or home systems, which are not covered by homeowner’s insurance. Warranties are becoming more popular because they offer protection during the time immediately following the purchase of a home, a time when many people find themselves cash-strapped.

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Castor Castor

PLAN PLAN 30 30 -450 -450 First Floor 936 First Floor 936 sq.ft. sq.ft. Second Floor 878 Second Floor 878 sq.ft. sq.ft. Living Area Living Area 1814 1814 sq.ft. sq.ft. Dimensions 26' Dimensions 26' xx 41' 41' 1000 1000 SERIES SERIES

Cape Cod inspired Castor: Home or Retreat

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By Associated Designs Traditional Cape Cod houses inspired the creation of the Castor. Its shingle-clad exterior allows the home to fit discreetly into a wooded or beach-side setting, while its simple, compact, massed shape makes it inexpensive to build, and efficient to heat. The plan is equally appropriate for construction as a year-round dwelling or a vacation retreat. Entering, you step directly into a large open space that stretches from the front all the way to the rear. A wide coat closet fits neatly into the back of the vestibule on the left, which is next to the stairs. Natural light beams into the living room through multipaned windows on two sides, and this area is entirely open to the dining room, which in turn flows on to the kitchen. In the kitchen, a large work island adds to the already generous counter and cupboard space, and a roomy pantry adds even more storage capacity. Laundry appliances are nearby in a pass-through utility

room that leads out onto a side stoop. A broom closet with shelves and a convenient powder room are also tucked into this hallway. The home office, off the kitchen at the rear, is in an ideal location for handling household accounts, or even running a small, officebased business. It could also be a study, housing books, files, and a family-shared computer. Three bedrooms, a full bathroom and a loft are upstairs in the Castor. The loft could be outfitted as a study area or library. The owners’ suite has a surprisingly large walk-in closet and charming railed balcony that faces the front. The bathroom has a double vanity, combination tub and shower, and ample towel storage. Secondary bedrooms also have large closets. Visit AssociatedDesigns.com for more information or to search our home plans. A review plan of the Castor 30-450, including floor plans, elevations, section, and artist’s conception, can be purchased for $25. Our home plan catalog, featuring more than 550 home plans, costs $15. Both are available online, by mail or phone. Add $5 s/h. Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402, (800) 634-0123.

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Covered Patio 28' x 8'

Associated A stucco-clad Designs, Inc. contemporary, the Patio Chatsworth also sports a smart dash of Family Garage Spanish 16' x 25'8'' Util. 25'4'' x 30'8'' Kitchen Colonial flavor. Its composition roof could just as easily be red tile if the owners wish Bedroom 10'6'' x to further emphasize that style. Dining 12'4'' Den A three-car garage is set at a diag12' x 9' 13'2'' x 11'4'' onal to most of the indoor living Foyer space. Owners’ Although this home has only Living Suite 12' x 12'4'' two bedrooms, it’s not your aver- spacious room, too, has a 10-foot 14' x 15'8'' age two-bedroom home. Gener- ceiling, trayed for a touch of subtle ously sized gathering spaces make elegance. Covered The kitchen/family room is genit ideal for families who enjoy enPorch tertaining. If needed, the den could erously sized and wide open. serve as a third bedroom, or a Standing at the kitchen range, you can converse with people in the Chatsworth’s owners’ suite incombination office/guest room. Light washes into the wide foy- family room, or gaze out the wide clude: a spacious bathroom, and er through sidelights and transom side windows to take in the exteri- two large walk-in closets with windows. The ceiling here is a or landscape. A roomy walk-in shelved hutches. Visit AssociatedDesigns.com lofty 10 feet in height, and the pantry adds to the abundant storfor more information or to search flooring is hardwood or tile. Hard- age space. Windows flank the direct vent our home plans. A review plan of wood flooring is also found in the fireplace that anchors the Chatsworth 30-227, including family room, kitchen, the rear wall of the floor plans, elevations, section, hallway, powder room family room. A home and artist’s conception, can be purand utility room. The PLAN entertainment center chased for $25. Our home plan rest of the rooms are PLAN30-227 30-227 carpeted. Living LivingArea Area 2149 2149sq.ft. sq.ft. nestles in one corner. catalog, featuring more than 550 On the left of the Garage 831sq.ft. sq.ft. Glass doors open onto home plans, costs $15. Both are Garage 831 a skylit covered patio available online, by mail or phone. foyer, an arched openDimensions94'6'' 94'6''xx63'4'' 63'4'' supported by stately Add $5 s/h. Associated Designs, ing leads into the com- Dimensions 2000SERIES SERIES 1100 Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR columns. bination living room 2000 www.AssociatedDesigns.com Amenities in the 97402, (800) 634-0123. and dining room. This www.AssociatedDesigns.com

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Sunny Corsica has many elegant touches desk, pantry, sink and appliances suite. Other features there include wrap around two walls, while a his-and-hers walk-in closets, and a A bright stucco facade and high, large cook-top work island rimmed deluxe bathroom with twin vanities, arched windows give the Mediter- by a flush eating bar sits at center. walk-in shower, deep soaking tub ranean-style Corsica a beguilingly Another much larger pantry is and totally private toilet. Two more bedrooms and bathsunny look. Keystones add a clas- nearby, along the hallway that leads sic touch, centered on garage-door to a bathroom, utility room, and a rooms are upstairs, along with a den with bay conditioned storage room. lintels and at the apexes of For a review plan, including window and paall five majestic front tio access. scaled floor plans, elevations, secarches. Bedroom Bedroom The Corsica’s tion and artist’s conception, send Passing through the 11' x 13'10" 11'4" x14'10" dining room of- $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 lofty arched porch, you step fers access to a Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. into an exceptionally bright partially covered Please specify the Corsica 30-443 entry. Natural light washes section of the pa- and include a return address. A catain through sidelights as well tio, as does an- log featuring more than 550 home as a graceful half-circle Dn other glass door plans is available for $15. For more transom. All of these across the way in information, call (800) 634-0123, or windows are gridded, the bayed owners’ visit www.AssociatedDesigns.com. echoing the patterns seen in the Storage other arched windows. 16' x 13' The foyer’s ceiling soars 13 Patio feet in height. A recessed display 14'8" x 9' Patio niche lines its right side, opposite a 25'4" x 16'6" set of ornamental columns that flank the living room’s wide opening. Den Dining 13'8" x 13' 16' x 9'6" Stacked windows fill the great Owners’ Suite room’s rear wall. The top of the 17' x 19'4" upper windows forms a gentle arch. Great Room Built-in cabinetry 26'2" x 21'2" Utility Kitchen on both sides of the gas fireplace PLAN 30 30 -443 -443 Up PLAN can be used to First Floor 2572 sq.ft. First Floor 2572 sq.ft. house a home enSecond Floor Floor 659 sq.ft. tertainment cen- Second Foyer Living ter, or put to other Living 14' x 14'6" Living Area Area 3231 sq.ft. purposes. Garage Storage 246 sq.ft. Storage 33'4" x 23'8" The combinaPorch Garage 825 sq.ft. Garage (23'8" deep at 3rd bay) tion kitchen/din74' x 57' Dimensions ing room is wide Dimensions © 2009 Associated Designs, Inc. 3000 open to the great 3000 SERIES SERIES room. Counters, a www.AssociatedDesigns.com www.AssociatedDesigns.com By Associated Designs

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Southwestern Grandeza is bright and breezy Refreshing Mediterranean influences inspire the contemporary Spanish Grandeza. Stucco arches and columns combine with roundarched windows and a tile roof to give the plan a sunny ambiance that is equally evocative of the American Southwest. This home is almost as naturally bright inside as out. At center is a high-ceilinged, hexagonal great room where arched windows fill most of three rear walls. The patio that wraps across the entire back has Patio four access points, so it’s easy to move out of doors Great Room

Open to Entry

Living

Dining Patio

Patio Kitchen

Bedroom 11'2" x 12'

Utility

Bedroom 12'4" x 12'10"

Garage 23' x 27'6"

located stairway. Upstairs, French double doors in the vaulted hexagonal recreation room open onto a rear balcony. On the opposite side of the room, a V-shaped railing allows people to safely overlook the entry. Windowed on five sides, this bright and lofty room has its own bathroom and makes a great place for rainy day play. It could be outfitted as a study, home office, guest room, art studio or whatever suits. The Grandeza’s luxurious owners’ suite fills the right wing. Its skylit bathroom boasts a dual vanity, spa tub, linen closet, shower and private toilet. The walk-in closet is quite large. Two more bedrooms share a bathroom in the left wing, close to the large utility room that links the house and garage. Visit AssociatedDesigns.com for more information or to search our home plans. A review plan of the Grandeza 10-136, including floor plans, elevations, section, and artist’s conception, can be purchased for $25. Our home plan catalog, featuring more than 550 home plans, PLAN PLAN 10-136 10-136 costs $15. Both First First Floor Floor 2375 2375 sq.ft. sq.ft. are available onSecond Floor Floor 604 604 sq.ft. sq.ft. line, by mail or Second phone. Add $5 Living Area Area 2979 2979 sq.ft. sq.ft. Living s/h. Associated Garage 686 sq.ft. sq.ft. Garage 686 Designs, 1100 Dimensions 77'1" x85'8" Dimensions Jacobs Dr., Eu2000 SERIES SERIES 2000 gene, OR 97402, (800) 634-0123.

when sunny weather beckons. When the weather turns chilly, the warmth of the pellet stove will be welcome. A spacious kitchen fills most of one hexagonal segment. Counters on four sides offer plenty of room for food prep, and a long, raised eating bar rims the peninsular counter nearest the dining area. A panBalcony try nestles into an alcove created by the upVaulted per flight of Rec Room a centrally

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Entry

Entry Courtyard

Owners’ Suite 21' x 24'8"

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Heartcrest has all the right stuff By Associated Designs Vaulted

Heartcrest Heartcrest PLAN 10-526

Main PLAN Floor 10-526 2565 sq.ft. Main Floor 2565 sq.ft. Loft 262 sq.ft. Loft Area 2827 262sq.ft. sq.ft. Living Living Area 2827 sq.ft. Garage 744 sq.ft. Garage 744xsq.ft. Dimensions 90' 85' Dimensions 90' x 85' 2000 SERIES

Dn to Bsmt

Covered Deck The two wings stretching out from the Heartcrest’s hexagonal core appear to extend a welcoming Vaulted 2000 SERIES www.AssociatedDesigns.com embrace to family and friends. They Great Room www.AssociatedDesigns.com 38'1 " x 28'9" 0 wrap around a recessed entry courtDining yard that focuses attention on the Living Deck Deck vaulted porch entry. Kit ch Up en Handsome stone veDen/ Bedroom neer bases link the nosOffice 10' x 13' 10' x 13' talgic handrails and underVaulted lie the wooden porch supBedroom Entry Owners’ Suite 13'8"x12'11" ports. Stone veneer wainscot19' x 18'10" ing rims the entire exterior peCovered Porch rimeter, while rustic cedar shakes cover the upper secUtility tions and painted shutters highlight the windows. Shop Open to Storage The back side, with its Great Room wide deck spanning the entire Below rear, is equally attractive. Its vaulted, Garage 27' x 25'6" covered deck is a dramatic eye catcher. Dn Vaulted © 2012 g r e a t Inside, another lofty, vaulted ceilLoft Associated Designs, Inc. room. A ing expands the sense of spaciouslong, raised ness in the window-bright entry and Open eating bar boasts a spacious sitting area, large rear half of the great room. Coat to Entry bounds one walk-in closet, and luxurious, skyclosets flank the front door, and lit bathroom. more light washes down through the edge, creating an inviting locale for Visit AssociatedDesigns.com for overhead dormer. snacking, chatting, and homework more information or to search our Standing there, you have four supervision. Cupboard and counter home plans. A review plan of the choices of direction. The owners’ space is plentiful, boosted by a cen- Heartcrest 10-526, including floor suite and den/office are down the tral work island and a roomy pantry. plans, elevations, section, and hallway to the far left. Living room Windows fill most of three walls artist’s conception, can be purchased access is near left and the kitchen is in the vaulted great room. Four atri- for $25. Our home plan catalog, feanear right. Secondary bedrooms, a um doors offer access to the vaulted, turing more than 550 home plans, bathroom, utilities, basement stairs covered deck at center back, and costs $15. Both are available online, and garage access are down the more light spills in through tall win- by mail or phone. Add $5 s/h. Ashallway. dows on both sides of the fireplace. sociated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., The kitchen ceiling is flat. This The Heartcrest’s owners’ suite Eugene, OR 97402, (800) 634-0123. space is almost totally open to the

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Large Jacksonville both stately and sunny By Associated Designs Bedrm 15'8" x 14'8"

Open to Living Below

Balcony 36'6" x 10'

Vaulted Recreation Balcony Room Dn 19'4" x 34' Open to Foyer Below Bedrm 13' x 13'8"

Bedrm 12' x 12'4"

Exercise 12' x 12'

Rambling, bright and spacious, the Jacksonville is a Floridainspired home with a Dn distinctively European flavor. Arches Bonus Room and stucco give it 16' x 43'6" that sunny ambi© 2006 Associated ance, while the enDesigns, Inc. Patio try columns, 31' x 18' wrought iron Covered Patio Barrel Vaulted handrails, stone Living 27' x 20'6" veneer wainscoting and multi-paned Owners’ Nook windows are more continental. Utility Suite 17'2" x 10' Windows fill most of the rear 16'4" x 21' wall in the two-story, barrelUp 2 Story vaulted living room at the Kitchen Dining Up Foyer core. A large home enDen 13' x 16' 13' x 17'8" tertainment center is on one side, next to Entry a wood-burning Garage Porch 43'6" x 25' The recreation room and direct access to fireplace. On has a gas fireplace, the roomy garage. the opposite Den and dining room are beverage bar, and an exercise room side, double doors to the right and left of the dra- with full bath. Another stairway offer access to the matic two-story foyer, where leads up near the kitchen. A claw partially covered patio, stairs on the left lead up to the sec- foot tub is featured in the bright tub and a wide arched opening ond floor. The elegant and spacious room linked to bedroom two. This leads into the bright kitchen and nook. owners’ suite fills the rest of wing also links to a deep, windowed Counters and the right wing. In addition bonus room over the garage. A balcupboards wrap to its luxurious private bath- cony connects the two upper wings. PLAN 30 -563 -563 For a review plan, including room, commodious walk-in around three sides 3112 sq.ft. sq.ft. closet, and sitting area, the scaled floor plans, elevations, sec3112 of the kitchen. A First Floor 2277 sq.ft. sq.ft. suite has double doors that tion and artist’s conception, send curvilinear work is- Second Floor 2277 land adds more of Living Area 5389 5389 sq.ft. sq.ft. open onto a private, covered $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 both, plus an eating Bonus Room 836 836 sq.ft. sq.ft. patio with plenty of room Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. Specify the Jacksonville 30-563 and bar and prep sink. Garage 1514 sq.ft. sq.ft. for a hot tub. 1514 Three more bedrooms are include a return address. A catalog Laundry appliances 141'10''x76'9'' 76'9'' upstairs in the Jacksonville, with over 550 plans is $15. For more are nearby, close to Dimensions 141'10''x SERIES ESTATE SERIES plus two full bathrooms and information, call (800) 634-0123, or a large walk-in pan. AssociatedDesigns.com www.AssociatedDesigns.com try, small half-bath, www a vaulted recreation room. visit www.AssociatedDesigns.com.

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Large Jacksonville both stately and sunny By Associated Designs Bedrm 15'8" x 14'8"

Open to Living Below

Balcony 36'6" x 10'

Vaulted Recreation Balcony Room Dn 19'4" x 34' Open to Foyer Below Bedrm 13' x 13'8"

Bedrm 12' x 12'4"

Exercise 12' x 12'

Rambling, bright and spacious, the Jacksonville is a Floridainspired home with a Dn distinctively European flavor. Arches Bonus Room and stucco give it 16' x 43'6" that sunny ambi© 2006 Associated ance, while the enDesigns, Inc. Patio try columns, 31' x 18' wrought iron Covered Patio Barrel Vaulted handrails, stone Living 27' x 20'6" veneer wainscoting and multi-paned Owners’ Nook windows are more continental. Utility Suite 17'2" x 10' Windows fill most of the rear 16'4" x 21' wall in the two-story, barrelUp 2 Story vaulted living room at the Kitchen Dining Up Foyer core. A large home enDen 13' x 16' 13' x 17'8" tertainment center is on one side, next to Entry a wood-burning Garage Porch 43'6" x 25' The recreation room and direct access to fireplace. On has a gas fireplace, the roomy garage. the opposite Den and dining room are beverage bar, and an exercise room side, double doors to the right and left of the dra- with full bath. Another stairway offer access to the matic two-story foyer, where leads up near the kitchen. A claw partially covered patio, stairs on the left lead up to the sec- foot tub is featured in the bright tub and a wide arched opening ond floor. The elegant and spacious room linked to bedroom two. This leads into the bright kitchen and nook. owners’ suite fills the rest of wing also links to a deep, windowed Counters and the right wing. In addition bonus room over the garage. A balcupboards wrap to its luxurious private bath- cony connects the two upper wings. PLAN 30 -563 -563 For a review plan, including room, commodious walk-in around three sides sq.ft. closet, and sitting area, the scaled floor plans, elevations, sec3112 sq.ft. of the kitchen. A First Floor sq.ft. suite has double doors that tion and artist’s conception, send curvilinear work is- Second Floor 2277 sq.ft. land adds more of Living Area 5389 sq.ft. sq.ft. open onto a private, covered $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 both, plus an eating Bonus Room 836 sq.ft. sq.ft. patio with plenty of room Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. Specify the Jacksonville 30-563 and bar and prep sink. Garage sq.ft. for a hot tub. 1514 sq.ft. Three more bedrooms are include a return address. A catalog Laundry appliances 76'9'' upstairs in the Jacksonville, with over 550 plans is $15. For more are nearby, close to Dimensions 141'10''x 76'9'' ESTATE SERIES SERIES plus two full bathrooms and information, call (800) 634-0123, or a large walk-in pan. AssociatedDesigns.com www.AssociatedDesigns.com try, small half-bath, www a vaulted recreation room. visit www.AssociatedDesigns.com.

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Modern log-built Kodiak has great views side and rear views, while more A skylight brightens the bathroom, light spills down through a skylight. which is located next to a deep A kitchen door leads onto a wide walk-in closet. As the Kodiak amply illustrates, Everything upstairs in the Kodilog cabins just keep getting better. suspended deck that spans the rear, This modern log home blends rustic ideal for outdoor living when the ak is vaulted, including the loft, appeal with all the amenities you’d weather allows. The kitchen also bedroom, bathroom and walk-in expect to find in a contemporary links to a pantry and a utility room closet. A richly windowed, unfinhome. The plan is designed for with direct access to the garage. A ished daylight basement is below. For a review plan, construction on a lot with a down convenient powder room including scaled floor is right around the corner. slope on the view side. The owner’s suite fills plans, elevations, secAn array of windows sparkle PLAN 30-697 30-697 PLAN tion and artist’s conacross the central section, which the opposite wing. It, too, FirstFloor Floor 1466sq.ft. sq.ft. ception, send $25 to has a traditional A-frame shape. offers deck access and yet First 1466 The home’s entry is on the opposite another set of windows Second SecondFloor Floor 521 521sq.ft. sq.ft. Associated Designs, side, where you come in through a with magnificent views. Living LivingArea Area 1987 1987sq.ft. sq.ft. 1100 Jacobs Dr., vaulted and covered porch, rimmed Garage 299sq.ft. sq.ft. Eugene, OR 97402. Garage 299 Specify the Kodiak by log handrails. Entering, you Dimensions 63'xx50' 50' 30-697 and include Dimensions 63' step into the great room, Deck 1000 SERIES SERIES a return address. A where an abundance of 1000 © 2009 Associated www.AssociatedDesigns.com catalog featuring light washes in through Designs, Inc. www.AssociatedDesigns.com over 550 home plans windows on is available for $15. For more intwo levels. Deck Deck formation, call (800) 634-0123, or The room is visit www.AssociatedDesigns.com. vaulted on the Great Room vista side, and 24'4'' x 28'6'' Vaulted a free-standing Owners’ Suite Vaulted 15'8'' x 12' Kitchen wood stove Open to nestles into the Great Room Below Up left corner by Entry Utility the windows. Dn to Vaulted Loft Bsmt On the right, the great Vaulted Vaulted Covered Porch room is open to a C-shaped Bedroom 24' x 8' 16' x 13'10'' Garage kitchen. Counters and cupboards 18'4'' x 15'2'' wrap around parts of three sides, while a cook-top work island anDn chors the center. The kitchen offers By Associated Designs

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Meridian is a rambling estate home with pool, European elegance Pool 34' x 16'

By Associated Designs Pool Eq.

Handsome stone veneer 10' x 6' columns and wainscoting Vaulted give a comforting sense of Utility Family Vaulted 10' x11' permanence to the Merid17'10" x 23'8" Covered Patio 27'6" x 8' ian, a rambling two-story Owners’ Garage Suite Up Nook 24' x 39' Tuscan home with a pool 21'10" x 16' 10'8" x 13' and more than 4,000 sq. ft. Dining 13'8" x 15' Kitchen of indoor living space. 19'1"x12'4" Raised stone trim overarches the vaulted porch, Vaulted extending an elegant welFoyer © 2008 Associated come. Inside the vaulted Living Designs, Inc. Guest foyer, columns flank arched 16' x 14' Suite Den openings that lead into the 12' x 14' 12' x 12'6" Bedroom Bedroom toilet. The living room on the left, dinVaulted 12'8" x 13'8" 12'8" x 13'8" Porch nearby den ing room straight could be used as a ahead, and hallOpen to home office. ways to the left Family Recreation Loft Two bedrooms, and right. This Below Room Dn 14'6"x 13'8" x 20' PLAN a large recreation home offers a 8'8" PLAN 30 30 -312 -312 room, a bathroom wealth of generFirst 3146 First Floor Floor 3146 sq.ft. sq.ft. and a loft are on ously sized gatherOne powder Second Floor 1019 sq.ft. Second Floor 1019 sq.ft. the second floor. ing spaces, inside and out. room is conveLiving Area 4165 4165 sq.ft. For a review Family living, in nient to all of 981 sq.ft. Garage plan, including particular, is well-provided for. The the gathering spaces, and a Dimensions 98' x 62' scaled floor plans, vaulted family room is large and full bathroom is nearby, next elevations, section naturally bright, with wide expanses to the guest suite. UtiliESTATE SERIES and artist’s concepof glass on two sides. A gas ties and another bathroom www.AssociatedDesigns.com tion, send $25 to fireplace nestles into a rear corner by line a hallway that links the Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs one of the windows. kitchen to the patio and pool. Standing at the kitchen sink, you The Meridian’s owners’ suite is a Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. Please can stay totally engaged in goingsquiet retreat, well away from the specify the Meridian 30-312 and on inside and out. You can even hustle and bustle of family life, but include a return address. A catalog keep an eye on the pool. Storage and offering direct access to the covered featuring more than 550 home plans counter space are in abundant patio and pool. Amenities include a is available for $15. For more supply, boosted by a triangular large spa tub, walk-in closet, double information, call (800) 634-0123, or step-in pantry in the nook. vanity, and separately enclosed visit www.AssociatedDesigns.com.

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Informal Northrop feels fresh, spacious By Associated Designs Clean lines join with a hipped roof to give a fresh look to the Northrop. Raised stucco forms corner quoins and accents the sturdy square columns of this informal single-level home. Inside the vaulted entry, you immediately feel a sense of spaciousness. This plan could be easily adapted for wheelchair accessibility. A vaulted great room is the largest space, spanning about two-thirds of the rear. Its wealth of windows makes this broad area naturally bright on all but the darkest days. On the far right, high windows flank the fireplace, and the rear wall has three sets of windows. One set slides open to access a large patio. Standing at the kitchen sink, you can gaze out those windows or keep

Utility

tabs on activities in the great room. A short eating bar curves out from the counter behind the dishwasher. Storage space is plentiful here, expanded by a large walk-in pantry. More storage is found in the nearby utility room, which is larger than most. Connected to the garage, it also doubles as a mud room. Coat closets and enclosed shelves line the hallway from the entry to the great room. Double doors there open into a large bright front room that could be furnished as a media room, study, home office, or fourth bedroom, if needed. The Northrop’s vaulted owners’ suite has direct patio access and a

large walk-in closet. Double doors swing in to reveal a bathroom with two vanities, a large walk-in shower, and a private water closet. Secondary bedrooms share a bathroom near the entry. For a review plan, including scaled floor plans, elevations, section and artist’s conception, send $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. Please specify the Northrop 30-096 and include a return address when ordering. A catalog featuring more than 550 home plans is available for $15. For more information call (800) 634-0123, or visit our website at www.AssociatedDesigns.com.

Patio 38' x 10'

Dining

Vaulted Owners’ Suite 15' x 16'4"

Vaulted Great Room 37'2" x 15'4"

Kitchen

Garage

Bedroom 12'8" x 10'4"

Utility

Alternate Basement Stairs

Media/ Study 11'6" x 12'

Northrop

PLAN 30 30-096 -096 Living Area 2087 2087 sq.ft. sq.ft. Garage 842 Garage 842 sq.ft. sq.ft. Dimensions 72'8" Dimensions 72'8"xx52' 52' 2000 SERIES

Living

Garage 35'4" x 23'8"

Vaulted Entry

Covered Porch

Bedroom 12'8" x 10'4"

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Informal Palermo has flexible living space By Associated Designs Relaxed and spacious, the Palermo is designed to suit families who prefer an informal lifestyle. Family living spaces flow together at the rear in the naturally bright vaulted great room. The room by the entry could be outfitted as a media room, study, or home office. Storage space is generous throughout, with cabinets and closets in the entry, great room, kitchen, owners’ suite, and utility room, not to mention the three-car garage.

Patio

Covered Patio Owners’ Suite 19' x 16' Living

Vaulted Great Room 37'8'' x 15'2''

Dining

12' Ceiling Entry

Vaulted Bedroom 12'8'' x 13'6''

Media/ Study 11'4'' x 13'

Utility

Kitchen Bedroom 15' x 11'4''

past the skylit dining area through French doors to watch the changing seasons. A partially covered patio spans the rear. Utilities and a compact bathroom are nearby, nestled in a pass-through space that leads to the garage. French double doors in the lavish owners’ suite offer direct patio access. A perfect spot for a hot tub is right around the corner. Other amenities include two huge walk-in closets and an owners’ bath with double vanity, enclosed toilet, oversized shower and deep soaking tub. The front of the Palermo’s two secondary bedrooms is vaulted. Its boxed bay provides an ideal location for a wide window seat with built-in drawers. For a review plan, including scaled floor plans, elevaPLAN 30 -160 PLAN 30-160 tions, section and Living Area 2272 sq.ft. artist’s conception, Living Area 2272 sq.ft. Garage 914 sq.ft. send $25 to AssociGarage 914 sq.ft. ated Designs, 1100 Dimensions 70'x62' Dimensions 70'x62' Jacobs Dr., Eugene, 2000 SERIES OR 97402. Specify www.AssociatedDesigns.com 2000 SERIES the Palermo 30-160 and include a return address. A catalog featuring more than 550 plans is available for $15. For more information, call (800) 634-0123 or visit www.AssociatedDesigns.com.

The entry’s lofty ceiling is 12 feet high, and begins sloping up as you move into the great room. A parade of windows spangles the back and side walls, while a gas fireplace fits neatly into a corner. Deep shelving is ample for housing a home entertainment center. A long conversation bar with an overhead plant shelf marks the kitchen boundary without cutting it off from the larger space. Someone standing at the kitchen range can survey the entire room, or gaze

Porch

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Georgian Beaufort has contemporary twist Utility

Bedroom By Associated Designs11' x 12'2"

the family room, nook, adjacent study. Two patio, and beyond. The more bedrooms and a PLAN 30 -630 eating bar is great for two-section bathroom Three round Dn and stately columns highlight the Beaufort’s recessed conversation and home- Living Area 2610 sq.ft. are on the opposite side house. front porch. This contemporary work supervision as Garage 595 sq.ft. of the PLAN 30 -630 Garage For a review plan, Georgian home has wide passage- well. Sections of counter Dimensions 71' x 64' 25' x 22'6" Living Area 2610 sq.ft. including scaled floor ways and is all on one level, which space are available on all 2000 SERIES Garage elevations, 595 sq.ft. Alternate Stairs plans, secmakes it easilyBasement adaptable for wheel- four sides of the kitchen, and a large walk-in pan- www.AssociatedDesigns.com tion and artist’s71' concepchair accessibility. Dimensions x 64' tion, send $25 to AssoTurned bricks cap the brick ve- try fills one corner. 2000 SERIES Laundry appliances and a deep ciated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., Euneer wainscoting that accents lower Vaulted www.AssociatedDesigns.com sink are nearby, in a pass-through gene, OR 97402. Please specify the sections of the front facade, while Patio Family that links with the Beaufort’s Beaufort 30-630 and include a return shingled siding adds textural variety. 24'room x 14' 21' x 16'2" address when ordering. A catalog Attractive triple panes fill upper sec- two-car garage. The luxurious owners’ suite featuring more than 550 home plans tions in many of the window units. Inside, a wide arch on the right boasts a dual vanity, an angled cul- is available for $15. For more inforleads into a room that could be ei- tured-marble shower, private toilet, mation, call (800) 634-0123, or visit Bedroom ther a dining room or a parlor. The and roomy walk-in closet. The bed- www.AssociatedDesigns.com. 11' x 12'2" could be used as an built-in buffet/hutch that nestles into room next to itNook Kitchen 15'6" x 10'8" a long alcove near the kitchen is ide13'8" x 13'10" Owners’ al for laying out festive meals or Suite snacks. The vaulted room immedi13'4" x 18'8" Vaulted ately to the left of the entry could be Patio Family 24' x 14' 21' x 16'2" a den, guest room, or home office. A centrally located bathroom Bedroom is mere steps away from both of 11' x 12'2" Utility these rooms, as well as the three Bedroom Nook 11' x 12'2" large gathering spaces that flow Kitchen 15'6" x 10'8" Dining/ Entry 13'8" x 13'10" together at the rear. The vaulted Owners’ Parlor Suite family room is windowed on 12' x 13' Study/ 13'4" x 18'8" two sides, and a mess-free gas Bedroom fireplace creates a focal point Vaulted 10'2" x 13' in Bedroom one of the rear corners. Den/Guest 11' x 12'2" Utility 12' x 14' Standing at the kitchen sink, Covered Porch Garage Dining/ the scope of your view takes in Entry Parlor 25' x 22'6"

Beaufort

Utility

Bedroom 11' x 12'2"

Dn Garage 25' x 22'6"

Study/ Bedroom 10'2" x 13'

12' x 13'

Vaulted Den/Guest 12' x 14'

Covered Porch

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