A blog for your new home journey
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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Get to Know the ENERGY STAR® and Indoor airPLUS Programs
Read moreHere at the Richmond American companies, we are committed not only to building quality homes for our customers, but also to promoting sustainability in our building processes. We’ve furthered this commitment by offering the ENERGY STAR® and Indoor airPLUS programs at many of our communities nationwide to help promote a safer, healthier and more energy efficient home. Read more.
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Featured Floor Plan: The Daniel
Read moreSearching for a new, single-story home with ample space for relaxing, entertaining and working, plus hundreds of exciting design options? Add the impressive Daniel plan to the top of your list! Read on to learn why it’s such a popular pick among today’s homebuyers!
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Understanding HERS® Scores
Read moreAre you looking for new home that’s comfortable, safe and energy efficient? The Home Energy Rating System (HERS®) Index, created by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET®), is a great way to find a home that checks each of those boxes. The HERS® Index is the industry standard for rating home energy efficiency and provides a nationally recognized system for determining a home’s energy performance. Read more.
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Model Home Tour Checklist
Read moreExploring model homes (in person or virtually) can lead to one of the most rewarding experiences of your life—homeownership. Floor plans, finishes, fixtures and future furniture arrangement…these are the elements that get you excited about the possibilities. It’s fun (and perfectly normal!) to get caught up in the fantasy of buying a new home. But it’s […]
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Ready for an RV Garage in Your Next Home?
Read moreThe ultimate way to protect your vehicles from the elements, like UV, hail, wind and other extreme weather, is to park it not just in a covered location, but one that’s fully enclosed. Such storage is available for rent, but it can be expensive over time, and it lacks the convenience of parking at home. That’s why Richmond American builds new homes with two types of RV garages at select locations…
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Ask a Local Home Search Pro
Read moreIn the market for a brand-new home? Well, you don’t have to go it alone! At Richmond American, we have a dedicated team of local New Home Specialists just waiting for your call. It’s their job to assess your new home wants and needs and help you narrow down prospective communities and floor plans. In short, they do all the legwork, so you won’t have to! Read more.
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New Home Features to Improve Organized Living
Read moreMaintain your New Year’s resolution to “get more organized” by choosing a new home that is designed to help you succeed. Richmond American’s homes offer an array of exciting design options that can help reduce the amount of time you spend on various tasks while making it easier and more convenient to get them done.
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6 Work-from-home/School-at-home Solutions
Read moreIn spring of 2020, many schools and businesses moved their operations online to help stop the spread of COVID-19, causing a huge shift in the typical American lifestyle. If you’re one of the millions feeling that pinch and looking for a new home that better fits the way you live today, there’s good news! We have a wide variety of floor plans with dedicated workspaces to help you find a more comfortable—and productive—new normal.
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Mixing Interior Design Styles at the Home Gallery™
Read moreDo you know a beautiful kitchen when you see it, but don’t know how to replicate it? If you don’t know modern farmhouse from wabi sabi, we’re here to help. Whether it’s combining colors or finishes, mixing interior design styles is easy at Richmond American Homes. Our complimentary design consultants can help you implement strategies for finding the right blend of finishes for your taste and budget.
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Just Listed! Homes & Homesites You’ll Find on Our Site
Read moreSo, you’re starting your house hunt—congratulations! Searching for your dream home is an exciting and rewarding process, but you may have some questions about the different timelines and types of home listings available. We’re here to walk you through the various options you might find on our website, from pre-planned homesites to completed models ready for move-in.
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Featured Floor Plan: The Jonquil
Read morePart of our sought-after Seasons™ Collection, the charming Jonquil floor plan optimizes ranch-style living with a thoughtfully designed living space that boasts several appealing features that you’re sure to appreciate. Keep reading to learn more about all the Jonquil has to offer!
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Interior Design Shows to Watch When Planning Your Next Home
Read moreLooking for a little home design inspiration? Why not turn to the experts America (and Canada) knows and trusts? Prepare the popcorn, grab your remote control and check out these popular TV shows, offering an insider’s view of the home design process that will get you excited about design choices you can explore in your new home.
