It’s August, and after a summer loaded with fun, the kids are back in school. Soon enough, homework will be on your kiddo’s nightly agenda, so now is the perfect time to prepare a place for him or her to develop productive study habits. Potential study spaces abound in a Berkeley home: the kitchen island, a nook or loft, your child’s bedroom, or even a spare-room-turned-office. Wherever you choose to set up a study space, Read More »
You’ve bought a beautiful new Berkeley home, with a fresh contemporary exterior and an inviting, spacious interior and are ready to tackle your landscaping. Or perhaps are refreshing the landscaping at a home you’ve owned for a while. Does it express your style? It should! Whether you prefer a tidy, grassy lawn or splashes of color and texture the likes of a botanical garden, it is imperative to keep irrigation in mind. In Colorado, we Read More »
In life there are things that we want to do and others that we must do. Flexing our “responsibility muscles” and buying home insurance falls into the latter category. But there is good news: although it may not be sexy, purchasing coverage for your home is one of the smartest decisions you can make to protect your greatest asset. Most mortgage lenders require homeowner insurance, but even if you’ve paid off your home, it’s wise Read More »
If you’re in the process of buying a new home, you’re probably considering which is the best option—building a house vs buying. Buying a home can be stressful; there are many unanswered questions, you have to contend with each family member’s needs and wishes, and of course there are budget constraints. In order to make life a little easier, we’re going to list a few points to consider when weighing your options of building a Read More »
If you were building a new home, would you choose a ranch or two-story floor plan? The popularity of each style has alternated over the years, with one gaining steam and then the other catching up. Today’s home builders tend to offer both options in order to suit lifestyle preferences for people of all ages and persuasions. To help you decide which one is best for you, we put together a list of some of Read More »
Award-winning Colorado homebuilder, Berkeley Homes, just announced their new “Plant New Roots” new home sales promotion. The promotion includes special incentives on quick move-in and coming soon homes at each of its Denver metro area communities. The incentive can be used toward a price reduction, closing costs, rate buy-down or appliances at any of the communities participating in the promotion. Said Berkeley Homes president, Jeff Willis, “Spring is a great time to buy a new Read More »
We at Berkeley Homes believe that it is important to give back to our community and help those in need. Therefore, for many years we have been a proud supporter of the Home Builders Foundation (HBF), a Denver-based nonprofit whose mission is to build independence, provide opportunities, and elevate lives for individuals and families with disabilities in our community. Our Vice President of Development and Construction, Larry Malone, recently served as a Project Captain for Read More »
Looking to move into your new home as soon as possible? If your move depends upon selling a home as well, then it is smart to simplify and prioritize a few action steps. Check out these tips for selling your current home fast and getting settled into your new space. Make sure the price is right. Rather than establishing a high (super positive thinking!) price in the beginning, and thereby inviting stressful or drawn-out negotiations, Read More »
We have a special announcement regarding a limited time move-in deal! Berkeley currently has three beautiful homes almost complete and ready for purchase and move-in before the holidays. Each of these homes comes with a $20,000 move-in incentive (for closings before year‘s end). This move-in bonus can be used toward a price reduction, closing costs, or customized amenities such as window coverings and appliances. We are applying our design philosophy – fresh contemporary design and Read More »
Once again, the seasons are changing! Fall is here and this month is an excellent time to take care of some seasonal maintenance for your home before the first freeze hits. It’s easy to let the change in seasons sneak up on you, but just a little preventive maintenance can help to maintain your home and keep big, expensive repairs at bay. Fall is an especially critical time since the coming winter months can be Read More »