With Oregon’s housing market as competitive as ever, more families are asking: Is it better to build or buy a home? While buying an existing home may seem simpler on the surface, a growing number of families across Bend, Sunriver, and Central Oregon are discovering that building new offers unmatched value, customization, and long-term benefits.
At Select Design & Build, we specialize in creating homes that match your lifestyle, your land, and your vision. From affordable luxury residences to high-performing investment properties, we help you build smart.
Why Families Are Choosing to Build in Oregon
1. More Value for Your Money
One of the biggest reasons families are choosing to build new homes is simple: value. With construction starting at just $200 per square foot, Select Design & Build offers affordable luxury at a price that often competes with existing homes on the market.
Instead of paying a premium for a resale home that may need updates, families can invest in a custom-designed home that includes modern features, energy-efficient systems, and personalized design elements, without sacrificing quality or budget.
2. Built for Your Lifestyle
Buying a home means compromising. Maybe the kitchen is too small, the layout doesn’t work, or the finishes aren’t your style. Building, on the other hand, puts you in control.
Whether you’re planning a primary residence in Sunriver, a barndominium on acreage, or a multi-unit rental property, Select Design & Build helps you create a floor plan tailored to your needs. With our in-house CAD team and design experts, every inch of your home is designed for functionality, efficiency, and beauty.
3. Avoid the Bidding Wars
Oregon’s real estate market remains competitive, especially in desirable neighborhoods like Bend and Sunriver. Buyers often face multiple-offer situations, inflated prices, and waived inspections leading to costly surprises.
Building a home means avoiding the stress of bidding wars. You’ll know exactly what you’re getting and what it costs. We work closely with you to establish a transparent budget and timeline, so there are no surprises, just progress.
4. Energy Efficiency and Smart Technology
Older homes come with outdated systems, higher utility bills, and expensive upgrades. With a newly built home, you start fresh with modern HVAC, smart lighting, eco-friendly materials, and high-efficiency insulation.
We integrate smart and sustainable features into every home we build. From low-maintenance exteriors to energy-saving appliances, your home is built to perform and to save you money.
5. Better Use of Your Land
When you build with Select Design & Build, you’re not just getting a house. You’re getting a custom solution designed specifically for your land and your lifestyle.
Whether you already own a lot or are searching for land in Bend, Sunriver, or elsewhere in Central Oregon, we help you maximize the space, orientation, and potential of your property. Our team handles everything from site planning and home design to permits and project management.
Our Full-Service Process Makes Building Simple
We know building can feel overwhelming, especially for first-time homeowners. That’s why we’ve developed a proven, client-first process designed to make it simple and enjoyable.
Here’s what working with Select Design & Build looks like:
- Free Design Consultation: We start with a conversation to understand your goals, style, and budget.
- Custom Plan Design: Our experts create floor plans that blend efficiency with luxury.
- Construction Management: From breaking ground to final inspection, we oversee every detail.
- Transparent Budgeting: No hidden fees. No surprises. Just honest, upfront planning.
- On-Time, On-Budget Delivery: We deliver what we promise: quality homes, built to last.
Featured Locations: Bend, Sunriver & Beyond
Whether you’re dreaming of a home nestled in the pines of Sunriver, a modern retreat in Bend, or a multi-unit development elsewhere in Central Oregon, we bring your vision to life.
Sunriver offers a peaceful lifestyle with access to nature, trails, and recreation, making it a top choice for families, retirees, and second-home investors alike. With our experience building in diverse settings, we make sure your home complements the beauty and function of your land.
Build with Confidence. Build with Select.
Choosing to build a new home is more than a construction decision, it’s a lifestyle choice. At Select Design & Build, we make sure it’s the right one.
With over four decades of experience, award-winning designs, and a passion for affordable luxury, we’re proud to be Oregon’s trusted choice for custom homes, barndominiums, shopdominiums, and investment properties.
Ready to build your dream home in Oregon?
Contact Select Design & Build today for a free quote and consultation. Let’s turn your vision into a home that’s beautifully built, smartly designed, and perfectly yours.