Category: Local stories
Want info on your local market? Relocating and need the details on the area? We talk cities, counties and communities and the lifestyle considerations you should know.
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4 Great Reasons to Consider Central Florida Retirement
Read more: 4 Great Reasons to Consider Central Florida RetirementIf a year-round vacation sounds appealing, add Central Florida to your list of potential retirement destinations! Boasting gorgeous weather, vibrant culture and near-limitless things to do, this region truly has something for everyone. Keep reading to find out why Central Florida retirement might be your kind of paradise! 1. Sunny days are here to stay…
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Brandon Builds His Ranch-style Dream Home
Read more: Brandon Builds His Ranch-style Dream HomeFor his own friends and family seeking a new home, Brandon suggested, “Talk to Richmond American about your homebuying goals. They’re easy to talk to, and I felt comfortable with them as soon as our conversation began.” Learn more about his experience building the Amethyst!
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Why Gated Communities Are Popular with Las Vegas Buyers
Read more: Why Gated Communities Are Popular with Las Vegas BuyersGated communities have become a hot commodity among homebuyers in the Las Vegas area. Check out a few reasons why you might want to join the trend and buy a new home in a gated community. Plus, see where we build in gated communities throughout the Valley! Privacy Are you someone who prizes their alone…
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Retired Couple Finds Dream Home in Colorado Springs
Read more: Retired Couple Finds Dream Home in Colorado SpringsWe’re always excited to interview happy homebuyers, and these Colorado Springs homeowners were no exception! As a retired couple, Keith and Cherie were excited to move from Michigan to sunny Colorado last year. Upon arrival, they rented a three-story home while they got to know the area and had time to do some serious house-hunting.…
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Home at First Sight
Read more: Home at First SightEarline Phillips was eager to transition from a townhome to a ranch-style home and knew that she had found her new community as soon as she stepped inside the model homes at Seasons at Traditions in Aurora, Colorado. With a thoughtfully designed kitchen that flows into a spacious great room and two private bedrooms, the…
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Family Finds Their Floor Plan Fit
Read more: Family Finds Their Floor Plan FitMichael and Quinha both have aging parents and grandparents. It was important to them to select a home that is accessible for their relatives. With its wide hallways and convenient ranch layout, the Alcott floor plan was just the right fit.
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Day in the Life: Longmont, CO
Read more: Day in the Life: Longmont, COLongmont—Boulder’s countryside cousin to the northeast—has officially come into its own. Remaining true to its agricultural roots, yet brimming with hip eateries and breweries, beautiful parks and open spaces, a revitalized outdoor mall and a surging Main Street (besting Boulder’s Pearl Street in sales tax revenue last year), Longmont has developed into one of Boulder…
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Multi-generational Living in Vineyard, CA
Read more: Multi-generational Living in Vineyard, CAMultiple generations living under a single roof. It’s become increasingly common in recent years. In fact, over 60 million Americans reside in multi-generational households, according to a 2016 Pew Research Center analysis. Whether it’s an aging in-law in need of housing, a college student saving on room and board or a recent graduate returning to…
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Michelle’s High-quality Homebuying Experience
Read more: Michelle’s High-quality Homebuying ExperienceAs part of beginning a new chapter of her life, Michelle was ready to find a new place to call home. When she saw Fallbrook at Riverwalk Vista in Riverside, California, she knew that the community was for her. One of her main priorities in a new home was its walkability. She found this and…
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Relocating to Surprise, AZ
Read more: Relocating to Surprise, AZLocated just 45 minutes from downtown Phoenix, Surprise, AZ, offers homebuyers a charming mix of shopping, dining, arts and culture—not to mention abundant recreational opportunities. Those relocating to the area will quickly discover why so many families are choosing to call Arizona’s 10th largest city home. Surrounded by a regional lake, majestic mountains and, of…
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Couple Discovers Their Colorado Dream Home
Read more: Couple Discovers Their Colorado Dream HomeAs a young married couple, Eva and Alex knew that they were ready to create a home together. But at a competitive time in the Denver real estate market, bidding wars became a challenging aspect of their homebuying journey. Luckily, they soon discovered that buying a brand-new Soho home at Cityscapes at Littleton Village was…
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Buyers Find Lifestyle and Sustainability in Harmony, Florida
Read more: Buyers Find Lifestyle and Sustainability in Harmony, FloridaCentral Florida homebuyers who value community amenities may want to consider the popular Harmony masterplan near St. Cloud. From the beginning, this enclave of new homes was created with the idea that residents would live “in harmony with nature.” Harmony developed a cooperative relationship with the University of Florida’s Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation…
