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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Get Expert Guidance to Design Your Home at the Home Gallery™
Read more: Get Expert Guidance to Design Your Home at the Home Gallery™Perhaps the most exciting part of building a new home from the ground up is the freedom you have to personalize it (or at least that’s what many of our customers tell us!). But how do you get from bare drywall to dream home? This is a common question, especially among first-time homebuyers and those…
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Live Home Gallery™ Videos on Replay
Read more: Live Home Gallery™ Videos on ReplayWhen in-person showings weren’t possible last year, Facebook Live proved to be a valuable resource in exploring all the design options that Richmond American homes have to offer. Some of these videos are now streaming on YouTube to help give you a taste of how to make your next new home uniquely yours.
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How to Choose Stair Railings for Your Home
Read more: How to Choose Stair Railings for Your HomeStair railings may not always be top of mind when personalizing new home finishes, but perhaps they should be. In addition to enhancing safety, they can change the entire look and feel of a home. If you want a staircase that will make them stare, there are three types of railings to consider. Learn more.
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Flooring Options: A Big Step For Your New Home
Read more: Flooring Options: A Big Step For Your New HomeAn advantage of buying a brand-new home is the freedom to personalize the space. And that means floors are fair game. From carpet to tile to hardwood, the possibilities can seem endless. Your new home is a reflection of your unique personality and style, so be sure to select surfaces that you’ll enjoy looking at—and…
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New Home or Resale?
Read more: New Home or Resale?The tight resale housing market has many prospective homebuyers considering purchasing a new home in the new year. But limited inventory and avoiding bidding wars are just a few of the advantages of buying a brand-new home. Read on for help answering the age-old question: New home or resale?
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3 Kitchen and Bath Design Trends at the Home Gallery™
Read more: 3 Kitchen and Bath Design Trends at the Home Gallery™The new year will be here before you know it. And if finding a new home—or renovating your current abode—is among your resolutions, you’re going to want to learn about today’s hottest kitchen and bath design trends. So, we asked the pros at our Home Gallery™ which styles are currently causing a buzz, and now…
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Individual vs. Master Planned Communities
Read more: Individual vs. Master Planned CommunitiesWhen searching for a brand-new home, did you know that there are different types of neighborhoods to consider? Large master planned communities have an overarching developer and tend to have more amenities. Smaller enclaves may also have amenities, plus an environment you may enjoy. We’re breaking down the differences in this article to give you…
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What Are HOA Fees?
Read more: What Are HOA Fees?As more and more neighborhoods are built as planned communities with shared amenities, more and more homeowners are finding themselves part of a homeowner association (HOA). Membership in an HOA requires that you pay a fee, known as an HOA fee, usually monthly or yearly. These fees often go to common area maintenance and use…
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Finding a Neighborhood That Is Dog Friendly
Read more: Finding a Neighborhood That Is Dog FriendlyFinding your dream home means that it’s a good fit for everyone in the family… including your pets! Discover communities with trails, dog parks and other pet-friendly amenities. But first, check out these tips for finding your new home in a neighborhood that you and your dog will love. Read more.
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Best Places to Retire in the United States
Read more: Best Places to Retire in the United StatesWe all want to live where we’d like to retire, but many of us have yet to figure out where exactly that is. Fortunately, with over 40 years’ experience exploring (and building in!) great places to retire from coast to coast, we’ve got a few suggestions you may not have considered before.
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Let’s Hear it for the Hemingway
Read more: Let’s Hear it for the HemingwayWelcoming and wonderfully versatile, the Hemingway lays the foundation for a truly fantastic new home. Boasting approximately 2,450 to 3,600 sq. ft. of stylish living space, this perennially popular plan offers room to grow and the flexibility to adapt to your lifestyle. Want to know more? Keep reading and find out why we think the…
