There’s a lot to do when moving to a new home. Our minds immediately go to changing change your address, setting up new utilities, and registering the kids for school – but have you considered how you’ll settle into your new home? This is an important step that needs to happen before you can fully feel at home in your new home. Here are our top tips to help ...
Buying your first home is one of life’s major milestones. You’ve thought about your lifestyle, considered your future plans, crunched the numbers, and decided it’s time to buy a home. Buying a new home can be overwhelming, even for seasoned home buyers! If this is your first time buying, we’re here to help. Here’s an easy guide that demystifies the homebuyi...
There has been a lot of progress happening at Bellaterra @ North 40! We’re excited show off the progress we’ve made on the parklets around the community. These parklets allow our Bellaterra residents the ability to enjoy access to centralized community gardens with interwoven paseos throughout the neighborhoods, multiple gathering spaces surrounded by trees fo...
There was an excitement in the air when we announced our newest community in Mountain View. Apparently, we weren’t the only ones excited for Verano to open. In fact, we had 9 homes reserved on opening day! This new community offers Silicon Valley residents a new opportunity for homeownership in the Bay Area. Verano, new townhomes in Mountain View Veran...
Homeownership comes with its perks but it also comes with its own set of responsibilities. Mainly all of them. If you’ve been used to having a landlord or property management company handle household maintenance, you may be in for a surprise when a leak appears or your toilet won’t stop running and you’re the one who has to deal with it. But don’t worry. W...
When you begin thinking about buying a new home, your first thought may be about the down payment. But what exactly is a down payment and how much do you need? Why are down payments even necessary? We’ve covered everything you need to know about down payments so you can be better prepared. What is a down payment? A down payment is the portion of the pu...
No one enjoys moving – it’s the means to an end. While every move comes with opportunities to create new memories in a new place, it can also be stressful; especially for kids when they didn’t make the decision to move in the first place. Taking time to openly talk to your kids about your impending move can make the transition more palatable. Here are a few mor...
If you’re thinking of buying a new home this year, sorting out your finances before you start shopping is a smart move. Not only will it give you ample time to find the right lender and loan package, you’ll also reap plenty of other benefits. Here are 4 reasons why it’s a smart move for buyers to get preapproved for a mortgage first. Know your price rang...
Whether it’s a grand foyer or a compact space inside the door, it’s the first part of your home they see. The entry or foyer gives guests a small preview of your home – it reflects your personal style and vibe of your home. A good entryway design is both functional and beautiful, making everyone who walks through your door immediately feel welcomed. Here are so...
You’ve navigated the home buying process once before so this second time around should be a breeze, right? Not quite! Depending on when you first bought your current home, you may be surprised by how things have changed. While second-time homebuyers generally have the benefit of experience, there are some new challenges that are unique to the second-time buying pro...