Tag: real estate search
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5 Reasons to Become a Homeowner
Read more: 5 Reasons to Become a HomeownerThinking about buying a new home? Not quite sure you’re ready to commit? It’s perfectly normal to have cold feet—especially if you’re a first-time buyer. Homeownership is a big step, both emotionally and financially. But, like many other major life events, owning your own home can be an incredibly rewarding experience. And the more you…
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Life in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia
Read more: Life in Shenandoah Valley, VirginiaWhen it comes to natural splendor, few regions can compare to Virginia’s breathtaking Shenandoah Valley. Nicknamed “The Big Valley,” the 200-mile basin stretches across the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains, offering an impressive array of natural wonders, historic sites and charming towns brimming with shopping, dining and cultural attractions. Those fortunate enough to call Shenandoah…
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Senior Moving Tips
Read more: Senior Moving TipsSeniors remain an influential part of the real estate market, purchasing everything from standard single-family homes to larger multi-generational options that can accommodate additional family members. As a senior, your considerations for how to handle a move will likely differ somewhat from younger buyers. Check out these tips to help make your move as smooth…
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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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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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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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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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4 Reasons to Buy a Home in the Summer
Read more: 4 Reasons to Buy a Home in the SummerWith vacations on the calendar and leisure in the air, real estate can sometimes slow down in the summer. But if moving isn’t on your mind, you may want to reconsider. Buying a new home during the summer season has its perks! More personalized time and attention If the market is experiencing a seasonal lull,…
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The Advantages of a Spec Home
Read more: The Advantages of a Spec HomeIf you’ve been in the market for a brand-new home, you might have heard something about spec homes—or perhaps inventory homes, move-in ready homes or homes under construction. Our personal favorite is quick move-in homes, but they all refer to the same thing: new homes that builders begin construction on before they’re under contract to…
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Getting Ahead of the Bidding War Game
Read more: Getting Ahead of the Bidding War GamePicture this. A home goes up for sale in a sought-after neighborhood. Maybe it’s located in a well-rated school district or offers an ideal commute to work. You see that the home is in your range and try to beat the competition with a fast offer above asking price (this isn’t the first home you’ve…
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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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Comparing Builder Websites and Third-party Real Estate Websites
Read more: Comparing Builder Websites and Third-party Real Estate WebsitesWhat do websites like Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com have in common? They aggregate data from multiple-listing services (MLS), enabling them to show you home listings from a variety of sellers. This includes resale listings from homeowners as well as new home listings from builders. But did you know you may be missing out if you…
