With conventional home values plummeting, a new generation of energy efficient
cedar homes is becoming the latest alternative for cost conscience home buyers. 
With sky rocketing energy prices, eco-savvy homeowners are turning to the durability,
ease of maintenance and enegy efficiency of western red cedar. Red cedar with its
natural insulation value has a tendancy to keep your cedar home cooler in the summer
and warmer in the winter.

Cedar homes are not only more energy efficient than traditional homes, but they
return a higher resale value.

Benefits of Cedar Custom Home Ownership:

– Higher resale values - up to 35 percent higher and cedar homes sell in less time
– Lower utility bills - 15-20% more efficient than a conventional home
- Lower maintenance costs - cedars natural preservatives deter both insects and decay.
– Timeless beauty - with the sweet fragrance of a forest
- Natural sound insulation - built with environmentally sound materials
– Superior craftsmanship built with higher standards and
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

As with many of our cedar home plans, we will provided you with incredible design
flexibility and customization to your needs.

Low Cost with High Design Options
With today's cedar home market, you'll find that it is easier and less expensive to
realize your home ownership plans. In addition to the distinctive design elements built
into each cedar home, you will also experience the warmth and aesthetic appeal of
premium Western Red Cedar.

Custom Cedar Homes Built Your Way  

Is the recession having a serious effect on your life by increasing every day stress?

Wouldn’t it be nice to own a custom Cedar home that will inspire you to live your dream?

A custom home built your way.  

In our speedy paced lives with mounting pressure and every day stress, a custom cedar home
can be a nostalgic castle where you leave all of your worries behind to enjoy quality time
with your family.

“Imagine your every day tensions being melted away by the beauty, tranquil warmth and  subtle, sweet fragrance of the cedar that whispers, you are home.”  

Owner of Cedar Designs, Robert Chodowski said, “When we open our custom home to potential
clients, they are struck by the gigantic expanse of windows, and the warmth of the wood
that creates a subtle, inviting mood. Our elegant, chalet-style custom home creates a
comfortable living ambiance that invites them to linger longer than expected. They say
they are drawn in by the tranquil and comfortable feeling that whispers, You are home.”

Cedar Homes are a Cost-Efficient, Eco-Green, Elegant Alternative

There is a growing trend toward purchasing houses that are more energy efficient and
simpler to maintain. Green homes such as cedar homes, timber frame homes, post and
beam homes }are 15 -20% more efficient than conventional homes, sell in less time and
have a higher resale value, up to 35 percent higher.

Those looking for an alternative to the traditional brick and mortar home will love the
added benefits, superior craftsmanship, cost control and energy efficiency built in to
custom cedar homes.

May 5, 2012

The Deerbay – Plan of the Month | May 2012

Series: Architectural

The Deerbay is a newly-designed custom cedar home package. This cedar home is available with Linwood-signature timber accents and the finest Western Red cedar siding. To enhance the space of the cedar home, it offers vaulted ceilings.

Introducing the Deerbay Cedar Home

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Cedar Homes - http://www.cedardesigns.com/customhomes/

CEDAR HOMES | IS IT A GOOD TIME TO BUILD?

When looking at  the overall investment in a custom home, you may be surprised to find that now is the time to start finalizing your dream custom cedar home building plans.

LOWER INTEREST RATES

Mortgage interest rates are the lowest they have been in decades. For example, in the U.S. and Canada, consumers can secure a 5-year fixed mortgage at an interest rate of 4% or lower. Also, we have established a special construction loan program for customers through nationally-accredited banks.

HIGHER MARKET CONFIDENCE

In the U.S., the April Improving Marketing Index (IMI) indicates that the number and geographic distribution of improving housing markets continued to expand beyond the 100 mark in April. “This should be an encouraging sign for those who are considering a cedar home purchase,” said Kurt Pfotenhauer, Vice-Chairman of First American Title Insurance Company.

LOWER CONSTRUCTION COSTS

Many builders of cedar homes and custom home finishing suppliers are presently available to work at reduced prices, but this is expected to change with the forecasted increase in housing starts in 2013. As well, building material prices, including lumber, are expected to go up, influenced by increasing gas prices and demand in Asia and N. America.

SAVINGS ON YOUR CEDAR HOMES PACKAGE

Right now, a custom home package can be secured at a reduced price. Receive THOUSANDS OFF your custom cedar homes package if you place a 10% deposit by April 30, 2012 and take delivery by October 31, this year.

Download Cedar Homes Savings Bulletin Brochure.

Take advantage of INCREDIBLE SAVINGS
on your Custon Home package

Save 15% when you order by April 30, 2012, with delivery by October 31, 2012.

For details call: (800) 728-4474

Download sales brochure

*Offer valid on new contracts signed on after April 5,2012. Order must be in production by July 15, 2012. A 10% deposit is required on all orders. Cannot be combined with anyothrt offers. Based on Jan 16, 2012 pricelist. Some other conditions may apply.

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April 5, 2012

The Fairmont 2 – Plan of the Month | April 2012

This spectacular custom cedar home package offers spacious living space. The Fairmont 2 is a national award-winning cedar home design and home package for Cedar Designs custom home owners looking for exceptional size in both the great room and master bedroom suites. The Fairmont 2 custom home has received overwhelming applause.

Introducing the Fairmont 2 Post and Beam Home

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Custom Home - http://www.cedardesigns.com/customhomes/

| Total AREA: 2159 Sq Ft |
| MAIN FLOOR: 1516 sq. ft. |
| UPPER FLOOR: 643 sq. ft. |
| Width: 45 ft. | DEPTH: 46 ft |

For details contact us at 800-728-4474, visit our custom cedar homes website or download brochure.

March 4, 2012

The Discovery – Plan of the Month | March 2012

Introducing the Discovery Post and Beam
Custom Home - http://www.cedardesigns.com/customhomes/

| Total AREA: 2002 sq. ft. |
| MAIN FLOOR: 2002 sq. ft. |
| Width: 85 ft. | DEPTH: 42 ft |

One of our newest custom cedar home packages, the Discovery is about wonder. The incredible timbers, energy-efficient, floor-to-ceiling windows, and dramatic rooflines make this post and beam home a work of art.

For details contact us at 800-728-4474, visit our custom cedar homes website or download brochure.

February 16, 2012

The Naturals 3 – Plan of the Month | February 2012

Introducing the Naturals 3 Architectural
Custom Home - http://www.cedardesigns.com/customhomes/

| Total AREA: 1476 sq. ft. |
| MAIN FLOOR: 1476 sq. ft. |
| Width: 54 ft. |DEPTH : 34 ft|

Naturals 3 is part of our collection of 6 new home packages that are modular in their design. It combines 2 simple building blocks to create optimum modern living space, whichincludes 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

For details contact us at 800-728-4474, visit our custom cedar homes website or download brochure.

January 1, 2012

The Northwynd 2 Plan of the Month | January 2012

Introducing the Northwynd 2 Architectural
| Total AREA: 875 sq. ft. |
| MAIN FLOOR: 875 sq. ft. |
| Width: 42 ft. | DEPTH : 25 ft. | 

Inspired by the popularity of Northwynd 1 home design, this home kit offers a slightly
larger footprint and one extra bathroom. As with all Linwood home packages, the
building materials are delivered worldwide.

Can be ordered in: Architectural Specification

Download Northwynd 2 Architectural Brochure