Posts in category 'Buyers'

New Home, New Era: Why Sterling Chase Should Be on Your 2026 Radar

If "new home, new era" is on your 2026 wish list, Sterling Chase deserves your attention. Empire Homes is preparing to build beautifully designed new residences in this next-level community located in Gretna, Nebraska—one of the fastest-growing and most sought-after areas in the metro.

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Moving into a new home is a full-on main-character moment. You're probably already visualizing décor, furniture upgrades, and finally bringing those Pinterest boards to life. Love that for you.

But before you jump into the aesthetic phase, there are a few foundational plays you'll want to execute first.

Most of these should happen after closing, once the keys are officially in your hands and the home is 100% yours. You should already have utilities and internet queued up so once possession is locked in, here's your priority checklist:

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Here's a Quick Guide to LVP and LVT Flooring - What's the Difference?

When it comes to luxury vinyl flooring, LVP (Luxury Vinyl Plank) and LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) both deliver exceptional performance — the real question is which style aligns best with your vision for the space.

Overall Look & Style

LVP features long planks designed to replicate the warmth and character of natural hardwoods like oak, maple, and hickory.

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The process of buying a house can be complicated, even for those who previously owned a home. The following list will help you better understand the major steps in the process, so you know what to expect!

Major Steps in the Home Buying Process

1. Talk to a Mortgage Lender for pre-approval and price range
2. Consult and analyze your needs with your real estate agent
3. Select and tour homes that meet your requirements

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So you're getting ready to buy a home and you have noticed there are a few things you would really like to have fixed before you move in. The question is, what do you have the right to ask the seller to fix?

As MaxRealEstateExposure.com explains, "Electrical, plumbing, roof, HVAC – these are repairs that you can reasonably expect a seller to take care of under most circumstances, as long as the problems are significant enough to impact your use of the house negatively."

Demanding too many repairs can actually kill a potential deal.

Five unrealistic repair...

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