{"id":14091,"date":"2020-09-23T06:13:01","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T12:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=14091"},"modified":"2025-06-19T10:37:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T16:37:55","slug":"advice-from-richmond-american-homebuyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/advice-from-richmond-american-homebuyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Advice From Richmond American Homebuyers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> Deciding to purchase a brand-new home is an exhilarating\u2014and sometimes intimidating\u2014process. Get helpful hints directly from Richmond American homeowners about navigating the homebuying journey.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ub_image_slider swiper-container wp-block-ub-image-slider\" id=\"ub_image_slider_d0a284df-a248-4afc-83a1-561ce48019e1\" data-swiper-data='{\"spaceBetween\":20,\"slidesPerView\":1,\"loop\":true,\"pagination\":{\"el\": \".swiper-pagination\" , \"type\": \"progressbar\"}\n            ,\"navigation\": {\"nextEl\": \".swiper-button-next\", \"prevEl\": \".swiper-button-prev\"}, \"keyboard\": { \"enabled\": true },\n            \"effect\": \"slide\"}'><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tom-debbie-phx-1.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of a home in Phoenix\"><figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\">\u201cDo your research. I became so excited after learning more about the product and quality of the homes (offered by Richmond American).\u201d &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/phoenix-couples-forever-home-with-rv-garage\/\">Tom and Debbie<\/a> in Phoenix, Arizona <\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/brandon-aurora-co-1.jpg\" alt=\"Two people standing in front of their new home\"><figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\">\u201cTalk to the builder about your goals and how you picture your new home.\u201d &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/ranch-style-new-home\/\">Brandon<\/a> in Aurora, Colorado <\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/damaria-phx.jpg\" alt=\"Woman standing on construction site for her new home\"><figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\">\u201cExercise patience, participate in the process and pay attention to detail.\u201d &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/damarias-phoenix-dream-home-rv-garage\/\">Damaria<\/a> in Phoenix, Arizona <\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Chris-Dawson-Testimonial.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of a home with two people standing in front of it\"><figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\">\u201cConsider your budget and which upgrades to invest in.\u201d \u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/richmond-american-superintendent-becomes-homeowner\/\">Chris<\/a> in Castle Rock, Colorado <\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sahil-hayward-ca.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of a home with two people standing in front of it\"><figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\">\u201cMake sure you get all questions answered so that it\u2019s an exciting experience instead of a stressful one. Have fun!\u201d &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/california-couples-three-story-dream-home\/\">Sahil<\/a> in Hayward, California <\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/cody-phx.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of a home with two people standing in front of it\"><figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\">\u201cThe biggest piece of advice I have is to consider new construction. We loved the personalization options Richmond American offered!\u201d &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/phoenix-familys-deacon-dream-home\/\">Cody<\/a> in Phoenix, Arizona <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n       <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hear more from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/tag\/homeowner-stories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">happy homebuyers<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to share your homebuying story? Email us at <a href=\"mailto:questions@richmondamerican.com\">questions@richmondamerican.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deciding to purchase a brand-new home is an exhilarating\u2014and sometimes intimidating\u2014process. 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