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From our homes and amenities to our resident events, life really does shine brighter at Candela. Discover all the reasons why by exploring our gallery of blogs, announcements, and news. And check back from time to time because we will be adding helpful information about builders, plans and progress, past and upcoming events, resident profiles and testimonials. We are covering everything from sunrise to sunset–and all the fun in between!

  • Top Tips on How to Choose the Right Community for You!

    March 13th, 2023

    When you’re shopping for a new home or a first home, one of the first questions you should be asking yourself is how to choose the right community for you and your family. Fortunately, here at Candela, we’ve put together some tips to help you do just that.

  • What is an Inventory Home?

    February 14th, 2023

    Believe it or not, you can actually find a home and move in within weeks instead of months or more, thanks to the advantages of buying an inventory home! What is an inventory home and how can an inventory home benefit a new home shopper? That’s what we’re here to talk about, and we’ll answer all your questions about the advantages of these move-in-ready homes!

  • Healthy New Year Resolution Ideas You Can Easily Adopt

    January 6th, 2023

    New Years resolution ideas are your chance to live your brightest life, but that doesn’t mean turning your back on the old one. It’s about finding what makes the world feel bright and worthwhile to you and focusing on things that are important going forward. It’s going to be a great year if you do!

  • FIVE Unique Ways for Celebrating Holidays with Family This Year

    November 29th, 2022

    During this merriest of seasons, it may be hard to believe that anyone could be stumped when it comes to how to enjoy the holidays and celebrate with family and friends, but in the effort to keep holiday festivities fresh and memorable each year, some may be scratching their heads a bit. Not to worry, though!

  • Different Thanksgiving Traditions You Can Begin This Year!

    November 7th, 2022

    While changing up the menu (just a little bit) is never a bad idea, there’s plenty you can do differently both before and after the big meal to make your family’s Thanksgiving a truly memorable experience. And why not try some non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner ideas?

  • October is Financial Planning Month for Homebuyers

    October 12th, 2022

    Buying a new home, especially if it’s your first home, can be exciting, but it can also be stressful. Need some help? You’ll find that the home-buying process is simpler and easier to understand if you follow some tips for buying a home that can help you to strategize the process of shopping for a mortgage.

  • Fun Fall Activities and Festivals in Richmond, TX

    September 15th, 2022

    Fall is here! The air is getting cooler, the leaves are changing colors, pumpkin spice lattes are back, and it’s time for all kinds of fun fall activities in Richmond, TX!

  • Partnering with Candela: Builder Success Stories!

    August 15th, 2022

    Along the way, we’ve heard numerous builder success stories from some of our builder partners as they saw the houses they built for Candela becoming homes. We’d like to share a few of them with you today.

  • Back to School: 2022-2023 Lamar CISD Schools!

    July 19th, 2022

    It won’t be long now before school supplies start filling up the shelves at the stores. Before the back-to-school season gets into full swing, we thought we’d take the time to give a shout-out to the amazing Lamar CISD schools located near Candela!

  • How to Beat the Summer Heat at Candela!

    June 9th, 2022

    Fortunately, we’ve compiled a great list of fun ways to beat the heat this summer that you can do right here at Candela! Pour yourself a tall glass of lemonade and prepare to be inspired!

  • Top Reasons to Consider Moving to Richmond, Texas

    May 17th, 2022

    You can see why so many people are thinking of moving to Richmond TX. If you’re one of them, we think it’s a place you’re going to love to call home, and we’re here to guide you through just a few of the things to see, do, and enjoy, from the great outdoors to the best restaurants in Richmond and a whole lot more!

  • Candela is Celebrating National Decorating Month!

    April 18th, 2022

    Spring is a time for all things bright and beautiful, so it’s no surprise that April is national decorating month! After all, we’ve weathered the winter, and spring is in the air!

  • What is a Master Planned Community?

    March 15th, 2022

    Just what is a master planned community and what are the real estate terms and definitions related to this type of unique development? We’re here to answer those questions and more!

  • Breaking Ground on the Bernard Clifton Terrell Jr. Elementary School!

    February 16th, 2022

    Few things are more exciting to a community than the building of a brand-new elementary school. The mere mention of it is a feast for the senses.

  • How to Winterize Your Home Before Chilly Weather Arrives

    January 13th, 2022

    Now that the holiday season has come to an end, there’s no getting around the fact that winter is officially upon all of us here in Texas. Sure, you may have gotten your winter coats out of storage and piled some extra blankets on the bed, but is your house equally prepared for the cold months ahead? Keep reading to learn how to winterize your home.

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