Tag: new vs. resale

  • Are New Homes a Good Value?

    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 […]

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  • New Home or Resale?

    The tight resale housing market has many prospective homebuyers considering purchasing a new home in the new year. But limited inventory and avoiding bidding wars are just a few of the advantages of buying a brand-new home. Read on for help answering the age-old question: New home or resale?

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  • Know the Facts Before You Buy a Foreclosed Home

    Many people assume that foreclosed homes are cost effective, but that may not always be the case. Buying a foreclosed home tends to come with challenges homebuyers don’t expect. “As-is” condition It’s no secret that foreclosed homes are not always in great shape. Once homeowners realize they’re heading for foreclosure, they’re less likely to keep […]

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  • Why Buyers Are Moving Away From Resale

    New home vs. resale. It’s a common comparison among house hunters. After all, it’s always wise to do a little research before making an important life decision. Although resales still appeal to some prospective buyers, certain concerns, like safety codes and energy efficiency, have many others opting to break ground on brand-new homes. Following are […]

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  • 7 Reasons to Buy a New Home

    1. You can tackle your wish list in lieu of a repair list Picture this: You wake up on a Saturday with a plan of improving your home. You hang a piece of art on the wall and shop for that new coffee table on your wish list. Sounds pretty relaxing, right? When you buy […]

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  • The House Hunting Experience: New vs. Resale

    Homebuyers 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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  • 3 Reasons to Choose New Homes Over Resale

    The 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 […]

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  • New Home Construction Fact & Fiction

    When 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 […]

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  • Home Gallery Product Sneak Peek

    We recently told you what to expect at our new home design centers, and now we’re taking you deeper with a sampling of specific products from national vendors—available wherever you buy a new Richmond American home! Keep in mind that some Home Gallery selections, like cabinets, are locally sourced and vary depending on region. Be […]

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  • Home Storage: What to Look for During Your House Hunt

    You’re in the market for a new home, and at the top of your list: abundant storage space. Good news! Unlike many years ago when builders seemed to skimp on  home storage (tour any historic home and you’re practically guaranteed to find the closets lacking!), new homes typically allow ample room for all of your […]

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  • 3 Reasons to Buy a New Home Now

    Trying to decide whether or not to buy a new home this year? Let us help simplify your decision! Following are just a few of the many reasons why now is a great time to buy. Happy house hunting! Rent is on the rise Rental inventory is the lowest it’s been in many years, and […]

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  • 21st Century Benefits of Homeownership

    From technology to medicine, the 21st century has already seen a great number of advances—and there’s still over 80 years to go! One more category to add to the list? New home construction. If you haven’t bought a brand-new home in several decades (or ever), now is a great time to do so. Here are […]

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