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saves days, weeks, months of work when we’re
putting the final project together and being
constructed.”
Looking ahead, Tamlin Homes stays current
with trends in building and how the market is
changing. What they have noted particularly
is the retirement of baby-boomers who do
not necessarily want bigger houses, but differ-
ent, quality homes in a variety of locations—
whether they’re in a suburb or in a rural area,
in the country or near the ocean. Many boom-
ers require remote shipping. Tamlin Homes has
been successful in staying ahead of the market
trends in custom homes particularly.
“The bottom line is every lot is different and
everyone has different needs— whether it’s a
retiring couple or a family, we try and custom-
ize each house for the family or the clients and
how they’re going to use the house in terms of
where its situated,” said Tabuchi.
The demand for natural wood features is one
important niche that the company fills. As a
general contractor in Vancouver, Tamlin Homes
has seen a modern trend growing in the city
wherein two-generation families occupy a
single home. These are often families where
the kids cannot afford a house for themselves.
Homes in Vancouver are also getting older and
