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 Changing Tide: The Best Places to Live in Florida for Families, Kids, and Young Adults
Read more: A Changing Tide: The Best Places to Live in Florida for Families, Kids, and Young AdultsToday, Florida is attracting people in every stage of life, including young professionals, growing families, and first-time homebuyers. In this article, we dismantle some misconceptions about the Sunshine State, share statistics that may help you reconsider, and spotlight some of the best places to live in Florida with kids.
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New Home Features to Help Any Holiday Host
Read more: New Home Features to Help Any Holiday HostLove hosting, but lack the space for it? If you’re an avid holiday host, but your current home can’t quite accommodate all of your big plans, it may be time for an upgrade! There are plenty of benefits to owning a new home, and one particularly compelling advantage is having greater hosting capabilities. A new…
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What To Expect at A New Home Design Studio
Read more: What To Expect at A New Home Design StudioBuilding a brand-new house means that you not only get to experience seeing your dream constructed from the ground up, but you also get to select the fixtures and finishes that will make your house feel like home. Learn what to expect when you visit a new home design center and meet with a professional…
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What Is a Great Room? A Guide to Open Concept Living
Read more: What Is a Great Room? A Guide to Open Concept LivingWhat is a great room? By definition, it’s “a large room in a residence usually serving several functions (as of a dining room, living room, and family room).” Most new homes have some kind of great room, but the size, layout, and functionality of this space can vary significantly between floor plans. When house hunting,…
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Beyond Storage for Recreational Vehicles: How the UltraGarage® Opens Up New Ways to Play
Read more: Beyond Storage for Recreational Vehicles: How the UltraGarage® Opens Up New Ways to PlayWhile designed to accommodate RVs, boats, jet skis, trailers, ATVs, snowmobiles, and other oversized vehicles, Richmond American’s UltraGarage®, goes well beyond merely serving as storage for RVs. It can also become a multifunctional space that supports hobbies, projects, fitness goals, and adventure-filled lifestyles in ways a standard garage never could. Read on.
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Home Storage: What to Look for During Your House Hunt
Read more: Home Storage: What to Look for During Your House HuntAs you tour a new home, it’s important to look beyond the number of closets or cabinets. In fact, you might be surprised by just how many thoughtful storage opportunities a well-designed new home can offer. From drop zones and tandem garages to studies and flex rooms, here are some home storage solutions to look…
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A Guide to Kitchen Countertop Materials
Read more: A Guide to Kitchen Countertop MaterialsDesigning your dream kitchen starts with the right foundation. In this guide, we walk through how to choose countertops that balance beauty, durability, and everyday ease. From quartz and Silestone to quartzite and granite, explore the key differences, benefits, and considerations of each material—along with helpful tips for creating a cohesive, sophisticated space that reflects…
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Get Expert Guidance to Design Your Home
Read more: Get Expert Guidance to Design Your HomePerhaps 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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Under One Roof: How the Right Floor Plan Makes Multigenerational Households Work
Read more: Under One Roof: How the Right Floor Plan Makes Multigenerational Households WorkParents move in with adult children. Grown kids return home after college. Grandparents want to stay close to grandchildren without giving up independence. In-home childcare becomes a long-term living situation. The reasons are as varied as the families themselves, but the underlying need is always the same: a home that works for everyone living in…
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New Homes vs. Resale: The Benefits of Choosing New Construction
Read more: New Homes vs. Resale: The Benefits of Choosing New Constructionf you’re getting ready to start house hunting, weighing a new home vs resale is a big consideration. When making this decision, there’s a lot to consider beyond the price tag. Monthly payments, interest rates, maintenance, and how a home will actually feel to live in day to day all matter. Once you factor in…
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Drop Zones: The New Must-Have Feature in Modern Homes
Read more: Drop Zones: The New Must-Have Feature in Modern HomesDrop zones (also known as mudrooms) have become one of the most sought-after features in modern home design. Positioned just inside the entry or off the garage, they’re built to catch the chaos of everyday life before it spills into the rest of the home. Done well, they don’t just organize your space, they transform…
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Finding a Neighborhood That Is Dog Friendly
Read more: Finding a Neighborhood That Is Dog FriendlyFinding your dream home is about more than square footage, finishes, or even location—it’s about making sure the space feels right for everyone in your household, including your pets. Your new home and neighborhood should be comfortable, practical, and enjoyable for both your human and canine family members. Choosing a dog friendly community can make…
