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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Discover the Inspired Bronze Plan
Read more: Discover the Inspired Bronze PlanBoasting abundant storage space and a dynamic open layout, the beautiful Bronze plan is a must-see for house hunters seeking a thoughtfully designed, single-story home. Learn about the many features and options that make it such a popular pick among today’s homebuyers (including its attached RV garage!). Read more.
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Considering a Quick Move-in/Inventory Home? We Have a Guide for You!
Read more: Considering a Quick Move-in/Inventory Home? We Have a Guide for You!Homes that are under construction and available to close on a shorter timeline go by many names—move-in ready, spec and inventory home being a few of them—but we prefer to call them quick move-in homes. Regardless of the moniker, these homes can be excellent options for homebuyers looking to move sooner rather than later. If…
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What Do New Homes Include?
Read more: What Do New Homes Include?Buying a new home is an exciting purchase! But do you know what’s included? It’s common for buyers to confuse a to-be-built “new construction home” with a “custom home.” However, there are distinct differences between the two that every informed buyer should know.
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Get to Know the ENERGY STAR® and Indoor airPLUS Programs
Read more: Get to Know the ENERGY STAR® and Indoor airPLUS ProgramsHere at the Richmond American companies, we are committed not only to building quality homes for our customers, but also to promoting sustainability in our building processes. We’ve furthered this commitment by offering the ENERGY STAR® and Indoor airPLUS programs at many of our communities nationwide to help promote a safer, healthier and more energy…
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Featured Floor Plan: The Daniel
Read more: Featured Floor Plan: The DanielSearching for a new, single-story home with ample space for relaxing, entertaining and working, plus hundreds of exciting design options? Add the impressive Daniel plan to the top of your list! Read on to learn why it’s such a popular pick among today’s homebuyers!
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Understanding HERS® Scores
Read more: Understanding HERS® ScoresAre you looking for new home that’s comfortable, safe and energy efficient? The Home Energy Rating System (HERS®) Index, created by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET®), is a great way to find a home that checks each of those boxes. The HERS® Index is the industry standard for rating home energy efficiency and provides…
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Model Home Tour Checklist
Read more: Model Home Tour ChecklistExploring model homes (in person or virtually) can lead to one of the most rewarding experiences of your life—homeownership. Floor plans, finishes, fixtures and future furniture arrangement…these are the elements that get you excited about the possibilities. It’s fun (and perfectly normal!) to get caught up in the fantasy of buying a new home. But it’s…
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Ready for an RV Garage in Your Next Home?
Read more: Ready for an RV Garage in Your Next Home?The ultimate way to protect your vehicles from the elements, like UV, hail, wind and other extreme weather, is to park it not just in a covered location, but one that’s fully enclosed. Such storage is available for rent, but it can be expensive over time, and it lacks the convenience of parking at home.…
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New Home Features to Improve Organized Living
Read more: New Home Features to Improve Organized LivingMaintain your New Year’s resolution to “get more organized” by choosing a new home that is designed to help you succeed. Richmond American’s homes offer an array of exciting design options that can help reduce the amount of time you spend on various tasks while making it easier and more convenient to get them done.
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6 Work-from-home/School-at-home Solutions
Read more: 6 Work-from-home/School-at-home SolutionsIn spring of 2020, many schools and businesses moved their operations online to help stop the spread of COVID-19, causing a huge shift in the typical American lifestyle. If you’re one of the millions feeling that pinch and looking for a new home that better fits the way you live today, there’s good news! We…
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Just Listed! Homes & Homesites You’ll Find on Our Site
Read more: Just Listed! Homes & Homesites You’ll Find on Our SiteSo, you’re starting your house hunt—congratulations! Searching for your dream home is an exciting and rewarding process, but you may have some questions about the different timelines and types of home listings available. We’re here to walk you through the various options you might find on our website, from pre-planned homesites to completed models ready…
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Featured Floor Plan: The Jonquil
Read more: Featured Floor Plan: The JonquilPart of our sought-after Seasons™ Collection, the charming Jonquil floor plan optimizes ranch-style living with a thoughtfully designed living space that boasts several appealing features that you’re sure to appreciate. Keep reading to learn more about all the Jonquil has to offer!
