General Contractor, Realtor, Developer
CurrentStephen J. Knowlton is a knowledgeable and experienced real estate developer, business start-up entrepreneur and construction expert. He is a Certified ICBO Building Inspector with over 7,000 Building Inspections and a former California General and Structural Steel Contractor. As a builder and contractor, Stephen has built thousands of homes, buildings and public infrastructure. Stephen is an experienced AutoCAD Engineer and Building Designer, RSMeans CostWorks Construction Cost Estimator and a former Federal Emergency Response Official. After a successful career in business, real estate and development, Stephen worked with FEMA Public Assistance for six years as a Cost Estimator and Grant Writer. His knowledge of real estate and construction provided states, cities and counties with the expertise necessary to receive federal funding to rebuild after eighteen federally declared disasters. For several years, Stephen wrote a weekly column for the local newspaper; the column was titled “Steve Knows Real Estate.” As a Live Real Estate Broker, Stephen is focused on serving the needs of those who invest in real estate for personal use, business or investment. His knowledge of custom homes, commercial buildings, multi-family dwellings, industrial and mix-use facilities, has provided Stephen with the opportunity to serve as the Real Estate Broker for families, churches, businesses and investors.Professional Certifications:Washington State Real Estate Broker #104872General Contractor License #KAPHEI*830RQICBO Certified Building Inspector #10-83162 ICC Building Code Counsel 2000HUD - Certified FHA 203(k) Consultant #S0308Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance – CEF Technical SpecialistConstruction Estimator- RSMeans CostWorks, XactimateAutoCAD EngineerFormer CA Structural Steel Fabrication and Erection Contractor Former FAA Private Pilot For Construction and Real Estate services please call (509) 368-4878 or email: kaphen@cwo.com