On Wednesday, March 18th, Merit Homes had the pleasure of hosting a vibrant group of real estate agents and industry professionals at our WILDER community in North Rose Hill.
In partnership with WFG National Title Company, everyone gathered to explore and discuss the evolving landscape of what Middle Housing in Kirkland looks like. In addition to networking opportunities, it was a fantastic opportunity to see where our local market is headed and bounce ideas off each other.
The highlight of the morning was the session with Scott Guter, Senior Planner for the City of Kirkland. Scott provided invaluable insights into:
Everyone in the room was able to ask questions, have productive conversations, and address everything from current industry pain points to innovative ideas for the future of not only the Kirkland building landscape, surrounding areas on the Eastside, such as Redmond and Bellevue.
In addition to learning about Middle Housing and Cottage homes, attendees were able to experience it and tour them, first-hand. Guests met with Merit’s President, Kevin Capuzzi, and our Development, Sales, and Marketing teams to see firsthand how we’ve navigated the local Middle Housing code, and adopted our signature Northwest Contemporary style into a more efficient footprint.
WILDER is a boutique 4-home community showcasing our award-winning design.
As pioneers of the newly created, 2020 cottage code, Merit Homes developed the Urban Series collection and launched their first model home in 2022. These homes offer a range of floorplans (1,200–1,700 sq. ft.) featuring all-electric appliances and cutting-edge induction range technology, proving that smaller footprints don't have to sacrifice luxury or intuitive design.
Don't miss out on our next industry event. Whether you want to stay informed or partner with us, we’d love to have you involved.
Special thanks to Scott Guter for being our guest speaker, plus Kerry Steinmetz and the entire WFG Title team for the breakfast and facilitating this event.
To explore recent samples of our Middle Housing projects throughout the Eastside, visit our Middle Housing page.
For decades, Merit Homes has been a cornerstone of the Kirkland community. Our legacy is built on a steadfast commitment to building homes of enduring value, inspired design, and exceptional quality. We have a deep understanding of what makes a home truly special on the Eastside, and we bring that same dedication and passion to every new project we undertake. We look forward to continuing our tradition of creating sophisticated Northwest Contemporary residences for future homeowners in both Kirkland and Redmond…and eventually Bellevue!
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