My name is Melody Byrd, RADO's Client Specialist / Communications Director, and I bought a RADO home with my fiance 2 and a half years ago! So I know first hand how this process works. We were really excited to get our home but let me back up a little and tell it from the beginning...
About 4 years ago my fiance and I just found out we were pregnant. Even though we were incredibly excited , we knew we had to find a home very soon. We didn't even consider Riverside because we KNEW it was way out of our price range.
My love for Riverside started in middle school when my school bus went through the area twice a day. I always dreamed of living in the very eclectic and beautiful neighborhood but didn't think that I would ever be able to. My fiance had grown up on the Westside like me, and had always rented in Riverside but also thought it was out of his price range.
Fast forward many years back to our new pregnancy. We began looking for a home in the areas where we could afford, which were no where near Riverside mind you. One day we were driving home from his aunt's home in Gilmore Street and right next to it we saw 2628 Gilmore Street and it was UGGGLy but, it had a RADO sign out front so I decided to call. Once I called they said that it once a renovation project but it was unfortunately already under contract.They then explained to me the process and it was pretty simple : fall into the income bracket and you could qualify for down payment and closing cost assistance. We met all of the criteria, filled out an application and met with the lender. We were pre-approved and then all we had to do was wait on a home we liked. Well, we waited one year until we finally found a lot that we really liked and I'm glad we did because RADO was planning on putting my favorite ground plan on it , the Benin. To make an already way too long story , short. We ended up getting the home of our dreams and without the inflated price. RADO only sells their homes at the approved value so you don't ever have to worry about paying extra. Many times I have sat back and said "I love my house" because I truly do. I feel great knowing that now with my position I am able to help people acquire a RADO home. So don't hesitate. Call today and we will get you there so you too can look back and admire your home!
About 4 years ago my fiance and I just found out we were pregnant. Even though we were incredibly excited , we knew we had to find a home very soon. We didn't even consider Riverside because we KNEW it was way out of our price range.
My love for Riverside started in middle school when my school bus went through the area twice a day. I always dreamed of living in the very eclectic and beautiful neighborhood but didn't think that I would ever be able to. My fiance had grown up on the Westside like me, and had always rented in Riverside but also thought it was out of his price range.
Fast forward many years back to our new pregnancy. We began looking for a home in the areas where we could afford, which were no where near Riverside mind you. One day we were driving home from his aunt's home in Gilmore Street and right next to it we saw 2628 Gilmore Street and it was UGGGLy but, it had a RADO sign out front so I decided to call. Once I called they said that it once a renovation project but it was unfortunately already under contract.They then explained to me the process and it was pretty simple : fall into the income bracket and you could qualify for down payment and closing cost assistance. We met all of the criteria, filled out an application and met with the lender. We were pre-approved and then all we had to do was wait on a home we liked. Well, we waited one year until we finally found a lot that we really liked and I'm glad we did because RADO was planning on putting my favorite ground plan on it , the Benin. To make an already way too long story , short. We ended up getting the home of our dreams and without the inflated price. RADO only sells their homes at the approved value so you don't ever have to worry about paying extra. Many times I have sat back and said "I love my house" because I truly do. I feel great knowing that now with my position I am able to help people acquire a RADO home. So don't hesitate. Call today and we will get you there so you too can look back and admire your home!
(The Pictures above are BEFORE and AFTER on 2628 Gilmore Street, the home next door to my aunt's house)