{"id":8835,"date":"2017-07-18T10:00:18","date_gmt":"2017-07-18T16:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=8835"},"modified":"2024-01-04T14:09:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T21:09:46","slug":"3-great-markets-for-first-time-buyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/3-great-markets-for-first-time-buyers\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Great Markets for First-time Buyers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ready to buy your first home? Congratulations on this exciting milestone!<\/p>\n<p>When choosing a new home, it\u2019s important to consider a number of factors, including the floor plan, features, amenities, price point and\u2014you guessed it\u2014location. If you need a little help with the latter, consider these three great markets for first-time buyers.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Jacksonville, Florida<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Mild temperatures, sandy white beaches, a thriving economy and entry-level home prices make Jacksonville a great choice for brand-new homeowners. This hot housing market beckons first-time buyers who are looking to enjoy the ultimate Florida lifestyle without exceeding their budgets.<\/p>\n<p>If you are considering calling the Jacksonville area home, check out our versatile Seasons\u2122 Collection homes, priced from the upper $100s at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/florida\/jacksonville-new-homes\/green-cove-springs\/rolling-hills-at-lake-asbury\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rolling Hills at Lake Asbury<\/a>, and from the low $200s at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/florida\/jacksonville-new-homes\/jacksonville\/the-crossings-at-bartram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Crossings at Bartram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tucson, Arizona<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The 33<sup>rd<\/sup> largest city in the US is surrounded by five distinct mountain ranges which, as you can imagine, makes for some pretty breathtaking scenery. Tucson also boasts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visittucson.org\/visit\/around-tucson\/about\/weather\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">over 350 days of sunshine a year<\/a>, drawing the attention of hikers, bikers, golfers and all manner of outdoor enthusiasts. Factor in the city\u2019s rich cultural and emerging food scenes (if you have yet to try a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visittucson.org\/visit\/food-drink\/featured-tucson\/ten-great-tucson-sonoran-hot-dogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sonoran hot dog<\/a>, you\u2019re missing out!), and it\u2019s no wonder so many people are planting roots in this southwestern paradise.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to buy your first home in Tucson, explore our inviting Seasons\u2122 Collection homes, priced within reach at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/arizona\/tucson-new-homes\/tucson\/la-estancia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Estancia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Las Vegas, Nevada<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s no denying that Las Vegas is a top vacation destination. But the dazzling desert oasis is also a wonderful place to live and work. In addition to the bright lights of the legendary Strip, the city boasts abundant recreational opportunities, including hiking in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.redrockcanyonlv.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rock Canyon National Conservation Area<\/a>, boating at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/lake\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lake Mead National Recreation Area<\/a> and golfing at one of the area\u2019s many notable courses.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to double down and settle down in Las Vegas, be sure to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/nevada\/las-vegas-new-homes\/north-las-vegas\/moonstone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Moonstone<\/a>. Our sought-after Seasons\u2122 Collection homes at this exceptional community start from the mid $200s.<\/p>\n<p><em>Visit <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>RichmondAmerican.com<\/em><\/a><em> to explore additional communities across the country.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ready to buy your first home? Congratulations on this exciting milestone! When choosing a new home, it\u2019s important to consider a number of factors, including the floor plan, features, amenities, price point and\u2014you guessed it\u2014location. If you need a little help with the latter, consider these three great markets for first-time buyers. 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