Posted on July 25, 2022 in Financing a New Home 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.…
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Posted on October 10, 2018 in Company News 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…
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Posted on October 9, 2018 in Company News Our employees are a big part of what we do and are key to our success. Craig Sharp Homes would not be a thriving home builder in Wichita without them! We asked each member of our team to fill out a short survey so that we could share a bit more of their background, hobbies,…
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Posted on October 2, 2018 in Home Building Process If you are thinking about building a new home or planning for one down the road, there is plenty to think about and many ways to prepare and plan before construction begins. One of the initial questions we get when potential homeowners first sit down with us, is what they need to work on first…
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Posted on September 28, 2018 in Building vs Buying a Home Depending on the specifics of your situation, there are pros and cons to either building a brand new home or purchasing a resale home and fixing it up. As a custom new home builder, our perspective is naturally a bit skewed, but given similar constraints, we feel there are several advantages to new construction vs.…
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Posted on September 25, 2018 in Homeowner Tips The safety of our homes and loved ones is important to just about everyone, but rarely do we put thought into how we would deal with an emergency in our homes or what items we might need until the need arises. While we hope we never have to go through an emergency situation, especially in…
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Posted on September 21, 2018 in Building vs Buying a Home Building a new home is not cheap, but it is a worthwhile investment for you or your family that can add significantly to your quality of life. When talking with potentials homeowners we often get asked if there are portions of the home that they can DIY, either during construction or after, in order to…
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Posted on September 18, 2018 in Home Building Process Are you thinking of building a new home and have no idea how to get the ball rolling? Whether you are ready to start moving dirt as soon as possible or planning for the future, it is helpful to understand the process of building a new home and what you can expect along the way.…
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Posted on June 4, 2018 in Homeowner Tips Here in Kansas we have already had a glimpse of the summer heat, so before we hit those inevitable stretches of 100+ degree days, it is a great idea to do some preventative maintenance on your Air Conditioning (or AC) unit, if you haven’t already. There are a few items that you can take care…
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Posted on March 7, 2018 in Advice, Disaster, Homeowner Tips, Safety This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Kansas and for those of us who have lived here awhile, we know that our local weather is constantly changing. Just this week we have had snow, fire, high winds, dust storms, and everything in between. As we get into Spring it is important to take the…
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