A Trailblazer in the Home Building Industry | Erin Wriston
March 6th, 2024, Erin Wriston, CEO and Owner of Kingston Homes received the NAHB Pink Hat Industry Trailblazer Award. This year marked the 1st Annual Pink Hard Hat Awards, representing Professional Women in Building for Clark County. For Erin, the secret to her success is supporting those around her to be and do their very […]
Team Member Highlight: Chuck Waldal
Chuck began his career in the building industry in 1974, working through various trade disciplines, and eventually landed in the custom home building industry. Chuck’s vast experience in all aspects of the building offers a wealth of knowledge and guidance to the Kingston team and our customers. As our general manager, he oversees our entire […]
2024 Luxury Home Tile Trends
In the world of home design, there has been a subtle yet impactful transformation in interior design, especially when it comes to tiles. Practicality is merging with artistic flair, and tile selections have become an important element in setting the mood and ambiance of a space. We’re seeing a renewed appreciation for artisan tile selections. […]
Preparing Your Custom Home for Fall and Winter
As we leave the warm summer months and prepare for changing seasons, It’s important to take preventative steps to protect your home from damage. To help you get started, we have a few suggestions to safeguard your home against the changing weather. Schedule an Appointment to Have Your HVAC Serviced If you haven’t, now’s the […]
Leading the Way for Women in Home-Building
Erin J. Wriston, Owner of Kingston Homes, was recently interviewed for an article highlighting Professional Women in Building. In the interview, Erin discusses her motivation and journey to leadership in her local home-building market. “Erin J. Wriston’s journey with Kingston Homes is more than just a story; it’s a testament to the power of vision, […]
Top 6 Qualities of a Custom Home Builder
Due to a shortage of housing, more than one-third of homes built in the U.S. are new construction. If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve most likely considered building a house over purchasing a pre-owned one. But how do you choose the right home builder of all the builders in your area? Selecting the right […]
What do Millennials Want in a Custom Home?
More and more millennials are building a home for themselves instead of buying. Statistics show that 43% of today’s home buyers are millennials, more than any other generation. But what do millennials look for in a home? And what are some key characteristics of a millennial custom home? That’s what we’re here to look at […]
Vancouver Washington Attractions & Lifestyle Guide
Situated north of Portland, Oregon, against the bank of the flowing Columbia River is where you’ll find Vancouver, Washington, a beautiful and thriving city backdropped by snow-covered mountaintops thriving with activity, opportunity, and growth. Here, you’ll find a vibrant nightlife, an abundance of outdoor activities, and an ideal lifestyle for those looking to relocate. Popular […]
Top 5 Luxury Ideas for your Custom Home’s Outdoor Living Space
Did you know that homes with an outdoor living space sell faster and for more money than those without? An outdoor pizza oven alone can add up to 3.4% to a home’s value on the market. Most importantly, when you add covered outdoor living space to your design, you create the perfect place for entertaining […]
The Camas/Washougal Area Welcomes a Vibrant New Community
Kingston Homes is involved in developing a 100-acre parcel for a new single-family home community called NorthSide. Construction began on the first phase of this 281-lot multi-phase community this past June. The project will eventually add nearly 700 residents to one of the fastest-growing areas in Clark County, WA. City officials say it would be […]
