Pittsburgh Named Best American Housing Market by Forbes

Families in the market for a house are shopping at the right time: Nationally, homes are near the most affordable they've been in 18 years. In the fourth quarter of 2009 housing was 62.4% more affordable than the same time a year earlier, according to the Housing Opportunity Index, published quarterly by the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo.

The best place to buy right now: Pittsburgh. For a housing market to be attractive it should have appreciating prices that show homeowners are making wise investments; an affordability rating that gives middle-class families with good credit entry into the market; and a relatively low number of foreclosures, which keeps prices stable and indicates there isn't an excess of inventory. Read more...

Eco Green Log Homes joins Mountain Creations as our new Eastern Pennsylvania Log Home Broker.

Mountain Creations Log Homes is pleased to announce the launch of Eco Green Log Homes.  Jim and Doris Hilton have been appointed our new Broker covering the Eastern region of Pennsylvania.  To view their new website, please visit EcoGreenLogHomes.  The Mountain Creations family is thrilled to have Jim and Doris join the MC team.

North West PA Log Homes joins MCLH as our new Log Home Broker

Mountain Creations is pleased to announce the launch of North West PA Log Homes.  Corb Bayless has been appointed our new Broker covering the northwestern region of Pennsylvania.  To view his new website click NorthWestPALogHomes.  The Mountain Creations family is excited to have Corb and his son Chad join the MC team.

SAVE THOUSANDS ON YOUR LOG HOME

Do you want to save thousands on your cedar log home package? Visit our Log Home Promos page for more information on how you can build your dream cedar log home for less than you ever imagined.  Log Home Promos.

Greene Ridge Log Homes is our new Maryland State Log Home Broker and Representative

MCLH is pleased to announce the launch of Greene Ridge Log Homes.  Sterling Lowe has been appointed as our new State Broker for the state of Maryland.  To visit his new website click Greene Ridge Log Homes.  The Mountain Creations family is excited to have Sterling join the MC family.

The Equestrian is featured in Septmeber's & November's issue of Country's Best Log Homes

Mountain Creations is pleased to announce that our 2 of our log home floor plans have been selected, featured, and published in the last 2 issues of Country's Best Log Homes. 

 To view these luxurious log home designs and featured plans in Country's Best Log Homes, click here Log Home Floor Plan.

Seven Springs Mountain Resort Area Land & Lots Available For Immediate Building at Rustic Ridge.

Build your dream cedar log & timber home in Rustic Ridge with fabulous mountain views and easy access to year-round activities perfect for your next vacation home.

• Rustic Ridge is conveniently located within 6 miles to Seven Springs Mountain Resort and only 7 miles to Hidden Valley Four Season Resort.
• Lots ranging from 2.86 to 3.9 acres with packages starting as low as 5,000.
• Full utilities including cable, water, telephone, and approved low profile septic.
• Within walking distance to Roaring Run and Indian Creek fishing streams.

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THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OF LOG HOMES & TIMBER FRAMES

Log Homes and Timber Frame Homes may have the lowest carbon footprint of any other type of construction. A carbon footprint is the measurement of carbon dioxide released as a result of using a particular product or other human activity. Carbon dioxide is the main greenhouse gas released into the atmosphere and major contributor to global warming.

A report prepared by the Edinburgh Center for Carbon Management (ECCM) compared the carbon dioxide footprints of three structures and the benefits when more timber was introduced into the construction. The results were astounding. ECCM estimated that there could be up to an 88% reduction of greenhouse gases by using log or timber structural elements wherever possible rather than other conventional building materials. The reduction of greenhouse gases was achieved by replacing materials high energy, high CO2 production values, such as steel and concrete, with solid wood. Read more...

LOG HOME WEBINARS...Free for all Log Home Academy Members

Mountain Creations Log & Timber Homes is please to announce the introduction of log home webinars to discuss topics that you want to hear about before building you dream log & timber home.  Topics will include:

• Log Home Building Cost Analysis
• The Original Green Building Solution - energy efficiency & eco-friendly
• New Construction Financing
• Log Home Design
• Log & Timber Home Construction Process
• What Are Log Home Hybrids?
• Why Choose Northern White Cedar & Wood Specie Comparision

Our LIVE webinars will last 15 minutes with a question & answer session at the completion of the event.  You will be able to ask specific questions on topics discussed during the webinar at the Q&A session.  We offer webinars FREE to Log Home Academy members.  If you are not a member of the Log Home Academy, you can join by clicking here.

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Luxury Log & Timber Frame Homes 

In today's world of designer handbags, exclusive vacations and 60' yachts, the luxury home has become more of a mainstay than most would expect in this economy. Leading this trend is the new log home & timber frame hybrid. The log home industry has taken off with a new brand of living that includes infinite pools, movie theaters, granite countertops and custom designed beauty.

Log home and timber frame companies have joined forces to create a hybrid home that rivals the popularity and beauty of the most lavish homes around. Start building your dream home by educating yourself on what you need to know.

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