First of all, the Craig Sharp Homes team would like to thank you for your service. As a veteran, service member or spouse, you likely have many questions about using your VA home loan benefits. Since we design custom homes, this article is focusing specifically on building a home with a VA loan. The VA…
Building a custom home is a great way to get exactly what you want without worrying about making updates for a while. However, the process of buying a new home is a bit different from buying an existing home. If you’re considering building a new home, you might be wondering whether or not you need…
Fall in Kansas is a good time for all homeowners to start thinking about some general items to help prepare your home for winter. Our weather can be unpredictable, so it’s a good idea to inspect and prepare your home when the weather is nice to prevent costly damage issues once the cold sets in.…
If you’re planning a move in 2022, you may be wondering whether it would be better to build a new home or buy an existing one. Admittedly, this is a real estate market like no other, even here in the Wichita area. And while it’s a decision every home buyer must ultimately decide on their…
It’s no secret that building a new home raises a lot of questions. One of the most important is, “How do I pay for it?” Fortunately, there are a variety of financing options available for new homes. While many buyers use a conventional mortgage, it is possible to build a home with an FHA loan.…
We are so thankful to have been very busy this month. October featured the Fall Parade of Homes that went really well for Craig Sharp Homes. We have been extra busy the last 4-6 weeks as we come to year end. In past years the winter months are a bit slower for new construction but…
As the water continues to rise this week in Houston, TX and the surrounding area, our hearts and prayers go out to all those affected by Hurricane Harvey. As you’ve probably heard by now, this historic storm dumped not inches, but FEET of water over a short amount of time, with some places receiving three…
Whether or not you are thinking of building a new home or remodeling your existing one, chances are you have watched HGTV, thumbed through This Old House, or browsed home photos online at Pinterest or Houzz. Maybe all three. It is hard to not lose hours of your evening or weekend thinking of the possibilities…
To Buy or to Build: That Is The Question Whether you are looking to get out of renting, putting down your roots, or simply moving to a new city, the decision to buy a home or build one is often a huge decisions. Of course there are many pros and cons to both situations and…
Hard to believe we are nearly through the month of April and heading into the last weekends of the Spring Parade of Homes! We hope that you have been able to get out and see our homes, along with those of other talented builders from across the area. Just this week, the award winners were…