10 Tips for Selecting the Best Builder for Your New Home Congratulations! You’ve decided to build a new home…now what? When building a home, one of the first things home buyers realize is that there are a lot of decisions – literally hundreds of them – that need to be made throughout the process. However,…
Tips to Prevent Rodents from Entering Your Home Homeowners here in Wichita, Kansas, know that in the fall and winter, mice and rats search for warm, sheltered areas to survive the cold. The last thing you want is for your home to be chosen for a winter rodent hideaway. To prevent a mouse infestation, you’ve…
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.…
So, you found the perfect lot in the ideal neighborhood within one of the top school districts in the Wichita area. You even discovered the builder who understands all of your wants and needs in a home design. You’re anxious to get started on your dream home, but now you’re wondering how long it’s going…
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.…
Luckily we all survived our quick dip into Winter this last weekend as we experienced the earliest measurable snowfall in Wichita history before rebounding back into more Fall like weather later in the week. It was a good reminder, however, that Winter is fast approaching and we should all be preparing for whatever crazy Kansas…
We are so excited to announce several of our homes received awards during the Parade of Homes. Receiving these awards is an honor for our entire team, and they are a testament to the hard work and dedication put in by all of our subcontractors, vendors, and employees. Overall we had SEVEN different homes and…