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.
4 Tips for Spring Homebuyers
Read more: 4 Tips for Spring HomebuyersSpring is here! What does that mean for your homebuying journey? Here are some tips to help you get into your dream home this season. Get preapproved. This is a tip we mention all the time, but it’s especially important in the spring. Knowing what you can afford can give you a leg up during…
7 Steps to Making a New Home Purchase
Read more: 7 Steps to Making a New Home PurchaseWhether you’re a first-time buyer, you’re new to new construction, or you simply haven’t bought a home in years, we’d like to demystify the process for you! Here are the first steps involved in making a new home purchase. Save for a down payment It may be the first step when buying any home, yet…
From the FAQ File: Countertops, Cabinets & Other Fixtures
Read more: From the FAQ File: Countertops, Cabinets & Other FixturesQ: What brand of countertops does Richmond American use? A: Countertops vary by market, but they’re typically offered in a variety of popular colors, materials and brands, including granite and Silestone® quartz. Contact your local Home Gallery™ for more details on what’s available near you. Q: What brand of cabinets does Richmond American use? A: Each of…
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…
3 Reasons to Choose New Homes Over Resale
Read more: 3 Reasons to Choose New Homes Over ResaleThe new home vs. resale debate is something every homebuyer must face. Will you shop for both new construction and resale? Just new homes? Only resale? There are many factors to consider with this choice. As a homebuilder, we’re biased toward new construction, but we also understand the benefits to buying new many people tend…
Key New Website Features to Help Your Home Search
Read more: Key New Website Features to Help Your Home SearchWith our latest refresh, RichmondAmerican.com is better poised than ever to help you find your dream home. Let’s check out some of the exciting new website features! Improved Search The search bar now has a much more prominent presence on the home page, making it easier for you to jump right in and find what…
Pre-House Hunting Checklist
Read more: Pre-House Hunting ChecklistYou’re excited to start your house hunt, and we don’t blame you! But before you hop into your car and head to the nearest new home community, it’s a good idea to lay the groundwork for a successful search. Contact one of our New Home Specialists at 888.500.7060 or visit RichmondAmerican.com to get started today!
3 Design Trends at our Home Gallery™
Read more: 3 Design Trends at our Home Gallery™2018 has arrived, and with it comes an exciting new line-up of interior design trends. We checked in with our Home Gallery™ experts for their insight into the latest looks, and learned about a few of this year’s most sought-after styles. If finding a new home—or updating your existing home—is on your list of New…
4 Reasons to Buy a New Home in 2018
Read more: 4 Reasons to Buy a New Home in 2018From your burrito to your phone case, it’s hard to imagine not having a range of choices and styles in 2018. How much more should that apply to an important purchase like your home? If you’ve been browsing Pinterest or Houzz, you may already know the type of finishes you love. The good news: There…
Which Homebuilder is the Best?
Read more: Which Homebuilder is the Best?Just starting your new home search? Well, you may soon realize that not all homebuilders are created equal. Don’t assume every builder offers the same standard home features and options. Instead, do a little house-hunting homework. Here are some questions to keep in mind when comparing various homebuilders: How long have you been in business?…
New Home Construction Fact & Fiction
Read more: New Home Construction Fact & FictionWhen you decide to purchase a home, you have several choices. You can buy a resale home that was previously constructed and owned by someone else. Or you can choose to be the very first owner in a never-been-lived-in home! The most common choice for new home construction is to select a homebuilder who will…
