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Home Construction Timeline: How Long Does it Take to Build a Home
One of the many questions our team receives is, ‘how long does it take to build a home?’ Several factors go into the amount of time it takes to build a home, including if you’re financing your home or paying cash, the weather, planning the design and features, as well...
What to Expect When Financing a New Home
Financing a New Construction Home Whether you are newly married, planning on expanding your family, or just looking for a brand new space – building your dream home is a once in a lifetime experience. BUT… financing a new home can be scary. The good news is...
Home Maintenance Tips for Cold Weather
With cold weather just around the corner, it’s time to start checking chores off that long list of home maintenance projects. Preparing your home for the colder months may seem daunting, but the benefits far outweigh the work. Be sure to add this winter home checklist...
3 Things To Consider When Deciding To Build Your New Home
So, you’ve attended too many open houses to count. This one had the perfect kitchen, but the master bathroom needed some serious work. That one had your dream backyard, but there was no way to fit all the cousins AND the in-laws inside for the holidays. The last one...
Understanding Site Costs For New Home Construction
If you own property and are looking to build a new home, it’s important to understand how site costs for new home construction play into the overall cost of building in West Virginia. We love when people call us and say, “We own a piece of land, and we’d like to build...
6 New Years Resolutions for Homeowners
It’s that time of year again—with the beginning of a new year usually comes a list of New Year’s resolutions. While most of us stick to the same old resolutions like "get into shape" or "stop eating cookies for dinner" that we promptly forget about as soon as February...
4 Myths About Building a Custom Home
Owning a home is usually one of the biggest investments of a person’s life. You have several main options regarding homeownership, from buying a previously built house to having a home designed and built to fit your unique needs and style. So if you’re going to make...
Got Land in Morgantown, WV? Now is the time to sell it at a premium price!
This one is for the land owners in and around Morgantown, WV. If that’s you, or if you know someone who owns vacant, buildable land in the area, then read on…it could make you a lot of money! Here’s the Situation: While you may have heard about rising prices of...
Time to Downsize Your Empty Nest?
After years of living under the same roof, your kids have finally moved out to start their lives as independent young adults. It’s a bittersweet time for any parent: the pride of seeing the fine young men and women you raised go out into the world to make their mark,...
Should We Wait To Build A New Home? Rising Material Costs in Morgantown WV & Surrounding Areas
A recent article by the National Association of Home Builders discussed the unprecedented rise in lumber and building materials costs across the country, and how those costs trickle down from supplier to contractor and eventually to the customer. This is a volatile...
Pros and Cons of a Finished Basement In West Virginia
A finished basement is an appealing feature for any home buyer. It can be as large as your home’s foundation, giving you the opportunity to use that space for a variety of different purposes. Some people transform their basement into a guest bedroom, while others turn...
6 Questions To Ask Before Building A New Home in WV
Building a house you’re proud to call home isn’t a small task. In reality, building or buying a home will likely be the most expensive purchase of your life. However, a lot of people jump into the home building process without giving a lot of thought to what a new...
3 Trends for West Virginia Real Estate to Watch in 2021
It’s fair to say that 2020 was a crazy year. We’ve been following news and expert opinions of what to expect for the coming year, and now that we’re a few weeks into 2021 we have a pretty good handle on what the real estate industry will likely do during our next trip...
How to Select the Perfect Land to Build Your West Virginia Home
Are you thinking of building a new home in West Virginia? Well, finding the right land or lot to build it on is one of the first hurdles you’ll want to jump. Many home buyers come to us with a piece of land in mind—whether they already own it or are in talks to...
The Benefits of Living in a Planned Housing Community in WV
When thinking about buying a new home, one of the most important factors to consider for many families is the neighborhood in which the house is located. In fact, almost 84% of Americans believe that the neighborhood is more or equally important than the house itself!...
Everyone Wants to Buy a New House In Morgantown Right Now. 9 Experts Predict How Long Demand Will Soar.
In a recent article originally published at money.com, Brenda Richardson discussed with 9 experts in the housing industry the intense demand for home sales in the U.S. and what the foreseeable future will likely hold for the real estate industry and for people looking...
New Homes in Morgantown: What You Need to Know About the Home Building Industry Right Now (2020)
*Click the play button to listen to Rocky explain how material and labor shortages are affecting new home prices. If you’re considering building a new home in the Morgantown WV area or anywhere in the U.S., there are a few things you should know about the current...
How to look for the best Custom Home Builders in Morgantown WV
A custom home is the ideal way to make sure you get everything you want out of your living space—it’s the best, most efficient way to “check all the boxes,” especially when you are on a specific budget. Think about it: you can include only the things you need and...
Opening Operations during COVID-19
During these uncertain times, we have kept upfront and clear communication our top priority. As we start to transition to a new form of normal, we will be utilizing all CDC guidelines and recommendations at our office, and all sites, starting May 4, 2020. -...
Vision Homes COVID-19 Operations
During this time of transition, communication remains a top priority at Vision Homes. Our goal is to serve our community in the most safe ways possible during these uncertain times. While Vision Homes remains open for business, we are operating virtually! What that...
We’re Doing Our Part!
In order to do our part during these trying times, Vision Homes will be operating with the following guidelines and recommendations, and ask that you help us in doing so. While Vision Homes remains open for meetings, we will be: ✔️Following CDC guidelines by...
How to Choose a Homebuilder in West Virginia
If you’re thinking of building your dream home, the first question you’re going to ask yourself is “how do I choose the right homebuilder?” Choosing the right homebuilder is the most important step in the home building process. They are going to be with you through...
When Should You Think About Building Your Home in Morgantown?
With winter upon us, now is the time to start thinking about building your home in Morgantown if you would like to be in it either in late summer or in the fall. Read on to learn why. Also, get some tips on how to keep your home warm and safe during the colder...
Where to Splurge and Save When Building a Home in West Virginia
The home building process can be quite an adventure for anyone, whether they are experiencing the process for the first time, or if they have lived in a couple different houses before. Nonetheless, designing and building your custom home can be both an exciting...
Building a Ranch Home in Morgantown, WV
In Morgantown, West Virginia, flat land is a premium. We live in a mountainous area where most homes are built into a hill or mountainside. Newer ranch homes are scarce in our area because they work best when built on flatter lots. You can find some ranch homes...
Building vs Buying a Home in West Virginia
Whether you are a first-time home buyer, someone interested in buying a bigger home, downsizing or even someone who is moving and is looking for their next home, there is always the question of whether you should buy an existing home or build one. Regardless of...
Why Customer Service Matters When Choosing A Custom Home Builder
“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” -Warren Buffet In the Business World In the business world, customer service can be viewed as one of the most crucial aspects to...
Vision Homes to Host Morgantown Open House
Looking to buy a new home? There are not many houses for sale in the existing Morgantown housing marketing in the $250,000 price range. Why settle for an older home, with outdated appliances and features, when you can build a home in this price range with all...
Morgantown Custom Home Builder
Written by: Taylor Simmons | Assistant Office Manager Vision Homes is a small Morgantown custom home builder consisting of three owners and four full-time employees. The way we build good homes is by everyone communicating, working together, using our systems...
Urban vs. Rural—What You Need to Know About Building a New Home in West Virginia
When you are looking to make a move, whether it be to a rural or urban area, there is a whole list of items to consider that really have to do with lifestyle. Yes, there are many reasons to move, but once that decision has been made, what do you need to consider?...
Energy Saving Tips for the Colder Months
Those frigid winter months are quickly approaching, and we’ll soon be looking for ways to save energy as well as cut down on monthly bills. Here are three energy saving tips to keep in mind while still managing to stay warm. Prepare Preparing your home for the...
New Homes in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia
Located off exit 23 on Interstate 68, Bruceton Mills is a tranquil community in Preston County. The only place in the United States with its name, Bruceton Mills is in a country setting with a population of 85 (as of the 2010 census). This is an ideal area for...
Summer Home Improvement Projects
Enjoying the warm weather? It’s a great time of year for cookouts, travel, music festivals and lively games of Frisbee. At Vision Homes, we enjoy those activities too, but we also think summer gives us a chance to give our homes a fresh look inside and out. Take a...
Housing Market in Morgantown, West Virginia, Slim?
Amber and Justin Steele were looking to expand their living space as they expanded their family. They looked to purchase a home in Fairmont, West Virginia, but didn’t find anything in their price range they really liked. The Steele Family decided to look into...
Your Home Magazine Features Vision Homes June 2016
Build what you want, where you want By: Chris Dale Some say conversation is a lost art. Communication has become little more than 140 character Tweets, 10-second Instagrams and various video shorts. People are seemingly too busy- or unwilling- to invest in discourse,...
Building a Ranch Style Home in Morgantown, West Virginia
Bill Jones worked for West Virginia University in the division of Animal Sciences as the farm manager. Part of the job included security of the farm, so he and his wife lived in the provided residence. Once he retired, they started their search for their new home....
Morgantown Home Salesman Dave Stanley Celebrates 20 Years at Vision Homes
Our new home salesman Dave Stanley recently celebrated 20 years here at Vision Homes and traveled to Honduras to install water filtration systems. About Dave Stanley Stanley, Vision Homes’ sales associate, has helped more than 400 families build their dream...
Need to Build a New Home in Fairmont, West Virginia? Ask Vision Homes
We had the opportunity to build a new home in Fairmont, West Virginia for Matt and Emily Swain. The family of 4 reached out to us looking to build a home that would give them more space. After they selected a lot where they wanted to live, it took some time to...
5 Springtime Home Maintenance Tips
Inspecting the exterior of your home is important after winter, and while we are technically prepping for the rain, it’s a good time to evaluate the protective barrier on our shelter after the winter when we have been cooped up, unable (or more likely) unwilling to go...
The Meighen’s Partner with Custom Home Builder Vision Homes
Check out the progress on one of our newest homes under construction! The homeowners Patrick and Cathy Meighen found their perfect location, and they just happened to live there already! The Little House After 15 years in what Patrick lovingly described as,...
Invest An Hour With Dave.
Invest an hour of your time with our resident homebuilding expert Dave Stanley, and he will walk you through our home building process and how we differentiate ourselves from the competition.
In this meeting we will discuss:
- Your wants, needs and concerns
- Floor plans
- Home features
- Customized plans
- Budget
Spending an hour of your time with Dave is not a big commitment when you think about how much money you will be investing into your new home. At the end of the meeting, there will be no pressure to proceed with us. Even if you don’t build with us, or we aren’t a good fit, we are certain you will walk away with new, valuable knowledge.
Call us or fill out the form to schedule a meeting with a homebuilding expert of 23 years who has helped over 500 families turn their visions into reality by building homes they truly love.
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