15 Questions to Ask Your Home Builder
Choosing the right partner to build your home is the single most important decision you’ll make. A great builder acts as your guide, your expert, and your advocate from the…
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Can You Build a Home With a USDA Loan?
Yes, you absolutely can! For many aspiring homeowners in the Wichita area, the dream of building a custom home feels out of reach due to the high down payment requirements…
Advice
When to Get Homeowners Insurance on a New Construction Home
We completely understand the stress that comes along with building your new home and the questions you may not have the answers for. A typical question we hear is: When…
Advice
How to Prepare Your Home for Severe Weather
Severe weather is a common concern for homeowners, especially here in Kansas. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, weather-related disasters have cost Americans nearly $3 trillion since 1980.…
Homeowner Tips
2024 Wichita Fall Parade of Homes Winning Designs
Sharp Homes is thrilled to announce that five of our home designs were recognized in the 2024 Wichita Fall Parade of Homes with a total of 14 awards. We’re honored…
Company News
Checklist for Moving Into a Newly-Built Home
There’s nothing quite like the excitement and anticipation of moving into a brand new home. It’s not without its challenges, however. For example, existing homes typically come with window coverings,…
Guides & Checklists
How We Protect Your New Home from Water
Water is essential to life, but as anyone who’s dealt with a leak or flood knows, it can be incredibly destructive and surprisingly adept at finding its way into every…
Home Building Process
Home Features for Aging in Place
If you’re building a home that you plan to live in past retirement, it’s wise to consider including home features for aging in place. That way, you’ll be able to…
Guides & Checklists
Patio Home Floor Plans & Features
Custom Designs From Wichita’s Best Patio Home Builder Here in Wichita, Kansas, patio home construction has been on the rise since 2021 and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down…
Guides & Checklists
Preparing Your Outdoor Kitchen & Grill for Winter
Outdoor kitchens are highly-sought-after features in new homes. Whether you have a full outdoor kitchen with a refrigerator, smoker and pizza oven, or a simple built-in grill, outdoor sink and…
Homeowner Tips
Custom Home-Building Checklist
Building a custom home is one of the most exciting parts of home ownership, but with so many decisions to be made, the home-building process can seem overwhelming. As an…
Guides & Checklists
2023 Wichita Spring Parade of Homes Winning Designs
We’re proud to announce that seven Sharp Homes designs were recognized in the 2023 Wichita Spring Parade of Homes, earning 23 awards in total. We’re honored to receive this distinction…
Company News
How to Choose a Custom Home Builder
10 Tips for Selecting the Best Builder for Your New Home Congratulations! You’ve decided to build a new home…now what? When building a home, one of the first things home…
Guides & Checklists
How to Keep Mice Out of the House
Tips to Prevent Rodents from Entering Your Home Homeowners here in Wichita, Kansas, know that in the fall and winter, mice and rats search for warm, sheltered areas to survive…
Homeowner Tips
Can You Build A Home With A VA Loan?
First of all, the Sharp Homes team would like to thank you for your service. As a veteran, service member or spouse, you likely have many questions about using your…
Financing a New Home
Do I Need a Realtor When Building a Custom Home?
Building a custom home is a great way to get exactly what you want without worrying about making updates for a while. However, the process of buying a new home…
Buying a New Home