De Young Properties Blog

Do You Have Something To Say? Join De Young’s Conversation Today!

Jun 14, 2013

At De Young Properties, we love to encourage conversation about design trends, home maintenance tips, local events, and much more! We are a three generation, family-owned homebuilder and we are always striving to learn more about our customers and their wants and needs.  We love to hear what you are looking for so that we can always improve our product, your home. So obviously, we love being social with our fans! Now, raise your hand if you have Facebook? Okay, well I can’t see you…

Timing Is Everything - How To Buy A Home After Bankruptcy Or A Foreclosure!

Apr 30, 2013

Timing is everything! And now that the housing market is bustling, there are many people who may want to buy a new home, but aren’t sure if a bankruptcy, foreclosure, or short sale will affect their ability to do so.  So here is a quick guide on when you can purchase a new home after you have had one of these events occur.  Conventional Chapter 7 Bankruptcy:                  …

VIDEO: Going Green With De Young: Energy Efficient Windows

May 01, 2013

Click the play button below to watch "Going Green With De Young: Energy Efficient Windows" now! Going Green With De Young: Windows  Are you being smart about buying your next home? You are if you discover the long-term savings of De Young EnergySmart homes. Designed to maximize your energy-efficiency, these homes generate significant savings with EnergySmart features which means you can save now and for years to come in your new De Young home.  De Young EnergySmartTM homes are…

Cutting Edge Energy Saving Products: Part Two

Apr 18, 2013

In my last post, I described some of the cutting-edge equipment used to heat and cool our De Young homes.  With high-efficient HVAC technology, our homes use much less energy than a new home merely built to the standard California energy code.  This makes a big difference for our homeowners when it comes to comfort and their energy bills.  Especially here in the Central Valley given the drastic temperatures during the summer and winter months. Another aspect of the home that we…

VIDEO: Thank You For Awarding De Young Properties With 2013 People’s Choice Award Fresno!

Apr 12, 2013

To watch the video, click play below! We are grateful and excited to announce De Young Properties was honored as a People’s Choice Award recipient for New Homebuilder, an annual honor given to three businesses per category by the Fresno Bee based on votes received from the community! We want to sincerely thank you for your votes – so here’s the most personal way we could think of to say thank you! We truly appreciative of your support. Enjoy the video! De Young Properties…

De Young Announces Their Newest Affiliate, De Young Mortgage, Inc!

Apr 04, 2013

The local homebuilding company that is defined by quality and experience, De Young Properties is proud to announce the opening of its newest affiliate, De Young Mortgage, Inc.  De Young Mortgage opened its doors on March 25, 2013 and is looking forward to servicing our excited new home buyers who are purchasing homes in our newest communities, Countryview and Countryside located in Clovis and Bella Vista located in Friant. De Young Mortgage has hired two highly experienced team members…

Smart Phones To The Rescue For Homebuyers!

Apr 01, 2013

One of the most exciting moments of buying a new home is designing the home of your dreams! Luckily, for De Young homebuyers we have plenty of selections for you. From the latest colors, textures and amenities at the De Young Design Center with a complete selection of décor accents and home identities, as well as expert advice from an experienced Design Consultant! Now in this day and age, everyone loves their smart phones and technology, and De Young has just the applications to…

FREE Buy & Renovate Loan Seminar at De Young Properties Wednesday, March 27th!

Mar 25, 2013

An Introduction To Buy & Renovate A Home With One Loan! One Easy Step!! De Young Realty & Renovation  | Prospect Mortgage Presents a FREE 203K Renovation Loan SEMINAR. Wednesday, March 27, 6:00pm Join us at the De Young Welcome Center2516 E Vermont AvenueFresno, CA 93720(Chestnut & Teague) Seating Is LimitedCall To Reserve Your Space Today! 559.435.0900 ext.103De Young Realty Inc. Cal DRE Lic. 01254160 Cal Contractor Lic. 824208 Prospect Mortgage NMLS…

VIDEO: Why Choose De Young: Sizzling Outdoor Kitchen!

Mar 22, 2013

In this "Why Choose De Young" story, we share with you the Residence 210 open-air courtyard and optional outdoor sizzling kitchen!  To watch the video, click play below! The Residence 210 designed with an open-air courtyard at the center of the home brings the outdoors into the interior living space. This offers a generous amount of natural light into the surrounding rooms exposing the radiance of the home's features. The versatility of the courtyard, with optional fireplace, creates a…

Home Sales Rising: De Young Properties At The Forefront

Mar 06, 2013

Pending home sales continued to climb in January, marking 21 months of consecutive year-over-year gains, according to an industry report released Wednesday. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward looking indicator based on contract signings, increased 4.5 percent in January from December, and 9.5 percent from January 2012, the National Association of Realtors  reported. The January reading is the highest since April 2010, just before the homebuyer tax credit was set to expire. De…

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