Category: Buying a home
House hunting? From assessing floor plan needs to touring model homes, we have the expertise to guide you through your journey to homeownership.
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A Happy Homebuyer Shares His Richmond American Experience
Read more: A Happy Homebuyer Shares His Richmond American ExperienceOn a recent trip to Denver, our Phoenix Sales Director happened to meet Kevin, a new homeowner that purchased a Richmond American home at our Skyview at Crystal Valley community in Castle Rock, Colorado. Kevin was so enthusiastic about his experience that she asked him to share his feedback in an impromptu video. Check it…
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The House Hunting Experience: New vs. Resale
Read more: The House Hunting Experience: New vs. ResaleHomebuyers often think of buying new construction as a mysterious process. And as with many things, the unknown can make people nervous. But fear not! Buying a new construction home can be different than buying a resale one, but we’re here to get you up to speed on the differences—and similarities. New vs. resale: Financing…
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Steps to Buy a Home in 2019
Read more: Steps to Buy a Home in 2019It’s an annual tradition—as one year winds down, we look toward the horizon of the next year and anticipate all the exciting developments that will dawn with it. And if you’re planning to buy a home, no doubt it’s on the short list for upcoming 2019 highlights. After all, a successful home purchase takes long-term…
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Benefits to Buying at a Closeout Community
Read more: Benefits to Buying at a Closeout CommunityThere are many reasons why buyers prefer to move into a just-opened neighborhood—for example, a greater variety of homesites and floor plan selections, plus the option to build from the ground up. But there are also perks to buying in a closeout or “final opportunity” community. Let’s check out some compelling reasons. Less construction Some…
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4 Tile Types You May Not Know About
Read more: 4 Tile Types You May Not Know AboutPerhaps one of the most exciting aspects of building a new home is personalizing it to reflect your unique design aesthetic. And what better place to start than with the flooring? Once you have chosen your floors, you can use them to lay the groundwork (pun intended!) for the rest of your interior home selections.…
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Should I buy a house? 3 Reasons to Stop Renting in October
Read more: Should I buy a house? 3 Reasons to Stop Renting in OctoberSummer is officially over, leaves are falling and it’s the perfect time to give up renting for good. You may be thinking…should I buy a house? Should I keep renting until next year? If these are the debates occupying your brain, this is the place to be. Check out three reasons we think October is…
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Thank You for Helping Us Build 200,000 New Homes!
Read more: Thank You for Helping Us Build 200,000 New Homes!In 1977, we built our first single-family home in Denver, Colorado. Today, we’re excited to announce that we recently completed our 200,000th new home! No cookie-cutter homes here! A lot has changed over the decades (we’ve expanded to 10 states!), but one thing remains consistent: Our commitment to our customers. Personalization is key for our…
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Help! I Bought a New Home But Still Haven’t Sold My Old Home
Read more: Help! I Bought a New Home But Still Haven’t Sold My Old HomeCongratulations! You’re under contract for a new home. There’s just one problem: your current home hasn’t sold—and closing day is coming up fast. What to do? Here are a few options to consider when you’ve purchased a home but still haven’t sold your old home. Take out a bridge loan (or swing loan) Ask your…
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Cost Comparison: Rent or Buy
Read more: Cost Comparison: Rent or BuyThere are many benefits to being a homeowner. From a purely financial perspective, there are tools to help determine the cost of renting versus buying a home. Comparing the cost of renting to buying usually depends on key factors, such as budgeted monthly rent, target home price, the length of time you plan to live…
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What is an Inventory Home?
Read more: What is an Inventory Home?You might imagine the experience of buying your dream home as starting with an empty lot, picking every feature from the layout of the floor plan to the color of the drapes, and then settling in to wait while your home is built completely from scratch. It’s a time-honored process that works wonders for many,…
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Real Estate Trends to Jump On
Read more: Real Estate Trends to Jump OnSo many exciting trends are happening in real estate! Here are just a few to think about when you’re in the market for a new home. Homes with smaller footprints The tiny house movement takes this trend to an extreme, but even more traditional homebuyers are considering floor plans with a smaller footprint. This may…
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From the FAQ File: Gourmet Kitchen
Read more: From the FAQ File: Gourmet KitchenNot all homebuilders use the same terminology to describe what they’re offering. In today’s issue of our FAQ series, we’ll help clarify what can be included in one of our most popular upgrades. Keep checking the FAQ section of our blog for future Q & A articles. Q: What is a gourmet kitchen? A: A…
