Living in the Pacific Northwest isn’t just about embracing rainy days and lush green forests. It’s also about planning ahead, especially when it comes to your home. With Portland’s wet winters, shifting temperatures, and occasional summer heat waves, not every home is built to keep up. So, how do you design a home that doesn't [...]

When planning a custom home, most people focus on the visible: design, finishes, layout, and location. But beneath every beautiful home is something far more important: a stable, secure foundation. And that begins with understanding the soil it sits on. At Westlake Development Group, we’ve built on hillsides, floodplains, and seemingly ideal flat parcels. [...]

Wildfires have left deep scars across US communities in recent years. At Westlake Development Group, we know the heartbreak these disasters bring. More than property loss, it’s about families displaced, cherished homes reduced to ash, and the emotional toll of starting over. Our hearts go out to everyone who has experienced these devastations.We also recognize [...]

Golf enthusiasts and luxury homebuyers take note — Westlake Development Group has been featured in USA TODAY Sports for transforming a 13-acre estate on a former Oregon golf course into a custom luxury property with two private fairways. Located in the prestigious Stafford area, this unique property — formerly part of the Sandelie Golf Course [...]

West Linn, OR – Westlake Development Group is making headlines! We were recently featured in The Oregonian for our visionary transformation of a 13-acre estate on a former West Linn golf course — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for luxury buyers seeking custom homes with personal fairways. With over 35 years of expertise in high-end homebuilding, Gerald [...]

For over 30 years, Westlake Development has been dedicated to providing beautiful results and a successful design and build experience. The proof of this effort is in the many awards we’ve received! Recently, Home Builder Digest named us one of the best Craftsman home builders in the US!   See it here: The Best Craftsman [...]

Home Builder Digest recently named Westlake Development one of the best contemporary home builders in the US! Home Builder Digest selected builders based on a number of factors, including: Awards and recognition Years in the business Industry affiliations Customer reviews Overall quality of work All of the selected builders are noted for receiving local and [...]