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…
Good Morning and welcome back to the Craig Sharp Homes Blog! We hope everyone is having a great Friday, and hopefully you were able to experience the large, vivid rainbow over Wichita today. If you haven’t been following us lately or missed a post, use the archives on the right hand side of the page…
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…
Good Morning and Happy Friday! With the storms passing through last night, the extended holiday weekend should be calm, cool, and perfect for getting together with family and friends to celebrate our country’s independence. We hope you and your crew have a very happy, and safe, Fourth of July celebration! If you are shooting fireworks…
https://www.craigsharphomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/U5ZPJSsLTxc-LONG-INTRO-480p-MP4.mp4 Is it too much to ask for the Spring temperatures of May without the record breaking rainfall? Halfway into the month of June and we are already hitting 100 degrees and sweating it out. While we have been thankful for less mud to deal with, I think we could all be happy…