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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Make Everyday Life Better With the Perfect Sink
Read more: Make Everyday Life Better With the Perfect SinkThis insightful blog was written by Elkay®, an American owned and operated company that manufactures innovative plumbing products. Elkay is excited to celebrate 100 years in business in 2020. Choosing a sink for kitchen, laundry or bar installations can be overwhelming with the array of choices in today’s marketplace. This blog provides an overview of…
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5 Things to Do Before You Contract on a New Home
Read more: 5 Things to Do Before You Contract on a New HomeWe recommend having a checklist of things to research and do in the days and weeks leading up to your home purchase. A few simple steps can help you feel prepared, well-informed and ready to sign that contract with confidence. 1. Scope out neighborhoods If you’re moving within the same area of town, researching the…
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5 Reasons Buyers Wish They’d Stopped Renting Sooner
Read more: 5 Reasons Buyers Wish They’d Stopped Renting SoonerOn the fence about whether to renew your lease or start searching for a home of your very own? Deciding whether to rent or buy is a common dilemma among house hunters. Fortunately, you’re in a unique position to learn from the experiences of others. Following are just a few of the reasons why many…
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Top Features to Look for in a New Home Now
Read more: Top Features to Look for in a New Home NowSpring is coming and that means more people are on the move! If house hunting is on the docket for you in 2019, this is the place to be. While you’re sure to notice the number of bedrooms and the curb appeal of any home, you may find yourself thinking back on your tours with…
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Travelogue: 2019 Home Trends at KBIS
Read more: Travelogue: 2019 Home Trends at KBISOur design team recently wrapped up their annual trip to IBS and KBIS, side-by-side showcases of some of the most innovative new products from the construction and kitchen-and-bath industries. This year, the combined events experienced an unexpected blast of snow in Las Vegas, but that didn’t stop hundreds of brands from turning out with their…
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A Happy Homebuyer Shares His Richmond American Experience
Read more: A Happy Homebuyer Shares His Richmond American ExperienceOn a recent trip to Denver, our Phoenix Sales Director happened to meet Kevin, a new homeowner that purchased a Richmond American home at our Skyview at Crystal Valley community in Castle Rock, Colorado. Kevin was so enthusiastic about his experience that she asked him to share his feedback in an impromptu video. Check it…
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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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A Guide to Our Free Homebuyer Guides
Read more: A Guide to Our Free Homebuyer GuidesAt Richmond American, we love helping new homebuyers attain the dream of homeownership. And with nearly 40 years in the industry, we’ve learned a thing or two about the process! Perhaps you’re just beginning your house hunt, or maybe you’ve already decided on a floor plan and community. Regardless of your stage in the homebuying…
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Steps to Buy a Home in 2019
Read more: Steps to Buy a Home in 2019It’s an annual tradition—as one year winds down, we look toward the horizon of the next year and anticipate all the exciting developments that will dawn with it. And if you’re planning to buy a home, no doubt it’s on the short list for upcoming 2019 highlights. After all, a successful home purchase takes long-term…
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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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4 Tile Types You May Not Know About
Read more: 4 Tile Types You May Not Know AboutPerhaps one of the most exciting aspects of building a new home is personalizing it to reflect your unique design aesthetic. And what better place to start than with the flooring? Once you have chosen your floors, you can use them to lay the groundwork (pun intended!) for the rest of your interior home selections.…
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Should I buy a house? 3 Reasons to Stop Renting in October
Read more: Should I buy a house? 3 Reasons to Stop Renting in OctoberSummer is officially over, leaves are falling and it’s the perfect time to give up renting for good. You may be thinking…should I buy a house? Should I keep renting until next year? If these are the debates occupying your brain, this is the place to be. Check out three reasons we think October is…