Buying a Home

What Do New Homes Include?

September 15, 2017

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. What’s included with a new construction home: When you buy a new construction home, you will likely be presented with several floor plan options. The plans aren’t created according to your exact specifications, so you won’t be shopping around for an…

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Are New Homes a Good Value?

August 23, 2017

Trying to decide whether to buy a new home or a resale? In addition to obvious benefits, such as being able to choose your floor plan and homesite and personalize your living space with fixtures and finishes, purchasing a new home can also be a sound financial move. Following are four reasons why it might pay to choose a brand-new build over of a resale home: Less maintenance. New homes mean brand-new appliances and systems—all of which typically include warranties. When you buy new you…

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Happy Homeowner Proposes in Las Vegas

July 5, 2017

When John and Kaitlyn embarked on their new home journey, Kaitlyn didn’t know that John was planning more than just their future home. At the closing, just as the couple was about to pose for a photo in front of their new home, John kneeled down to propose. After keeping the proposal a secret from everyone for three months, he was thrilled to finally pop the question. (Spoiler alert: She said yes!) John was kind enough to share his story with us. He and Kaitlyn…

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6 Features to Look for in Your Next Master Bath

May 23, 2017

Kitchens are important. Outdoor living spaces top many a wish list. But let’s all take a moment to acknowledge that master bathrooms are where the real pampering takes place. What could be better than retreating to a serene, spa-like space at the end of a long, stressful day—without even having to leave your home? Following are six features to look for in your next master bath. Quartz countertops Enjoy the eye-catching elegance of marble minus the maintenance with sleek, chic and durable quartz countertops. Unlike…

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Cost Comparison: Rent or Buy

April 10, 2017

There are many benefits to being a homeowner. From a purely financial perspective, there are tools to help determine the cost of renting versus buying a home. Comparing the cost of renting to buying usually depends on key factors, such as budgeted monthly rent, target home price, the length of time you plan to live in the home and what your mortgage rate would be. Estimating these values can help determine if buying is financially advantageous. In addition to the actual buying costs, it is…