There’s plenty of guides and information available for first-time homebuyers, but they’re not the only ones buying new homes. There are a group of homebuyers who are looking to upgrade their current home: Move-up buyers Move-up buyers typically have owned their current homes for several years and are looking to “move up” to new home for various reasons, whe...

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Deciding to buy a new home is one of the biggest decisions you and your spouse will make together. After living in an apartment, many newlywed couples strike out into a home of their own after a couple years of marriage. This gives them time to settle or grow in their careers or decide whether they’ll have kids (or pets). Here are the top tips to consider as you ...

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After months of deliberation, you’ve finally decided to stop renting and start owning. Congratulations! Buying a home is a huge decision and can be both thrilling and nerve wrecking. It can be difficult for seasoned homebuyers to navigate the buying process, so coming in as a first-time buyer can be incredibly daunting. Thankfully, the homebuying process doesn’...

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Life is always changing: families grow, careers change, and other unexpected events occur. Your home fit your needs when you first bought it but now your life is completely different and now your cozy home is a little too cozy. Whatever your situation, you may be looking around your home and realizing that it may be time to move into something more comfortable for y...

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More millennials are taking the leap to homeownership these days but not for the reason you’d think! A recent SunTrust Mortgage survey found that a third of millennials who purchased a home were influenced by the need to have space for their dogs, which is more common than even having children or getting married! If you’re one of these pet-loving homebuyers, or...

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Today’s homebuyers are more educated thank previous generations thanks to the wide variety of information available on the Internet. We do extensive research to pick our next vacuum; we should be doing that same research when choosing a home builder! If you’re in the market for a new home, you should research your builder as closely as you shop for your new hom...

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Andares, located on West Las Positas in Pleasanton, will be opening to the public very soon, but if you’re ready to call Andares home, we have an opportunity you won’t want to miss! Lot 28 (Plan 5X) at Andares in Pleasanton is ready for a May/June move in! With 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and approximately 2,144 square feet and priced at $930,000, Lot 28 incl...

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