Love Where You Live - The Vision Homes Blog

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...

  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...

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...

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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  “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...

  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...

  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...

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?...

  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...

  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...

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...

  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...

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,...

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....

  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...

  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...

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...

  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,...