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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!
Embracing the Fall Season in Candela: Tips for Home Decor and Curb Appeal
October 20, 2023
The summer heat is starting to fade, the days are growing shorter, and the leaves are changing colors. Here at Candela, we’re ready to welcome the early days of fall to our bright and vibrant master-planned community
Good Eats: Best Restaurants in Richmond, Texas
September 19, 2023
Whether you’re new to the region or already a resident of Candela looking for a new place to go with family, friends, or someone special, we’ve got a great list of some of our favorite local restaurants right here in Richmond.
Back-to-School Tips for Parents: How to Simplify Your Morning Routine
August 10, 2023
If you’re scratching your head, trying to figure out how to simplify your morning routine, fear not! We’ve gathered some of the top back to school tips for parents to help you out!
An Energy-Saving Summer Home Maintenance Checklist
July 14, 2023
Summer in Texas can be a lot of fun, but it also gets pretty hot around these parts. With summer arriving in Candela, homeowners may be thinking about how to keep their properties in tip-top shape during the worst of the summer heat, while also keeping your utility bill down.
A Summer Family Fun Guide: Kid-Friendly Things to do in Richmond, TX
June 16, 2023
If you’re on the lookout for some kid-friendly things to do in Richmond, TX that are fun for the whole family, we’ve got the guide for you! Candela residents already know that the Richmond area is a gold mine of family fun and has things to do all year round.
Summer Décor and Outdoor Living Trends
May 18, 2023
As you update your décor, your home becomes brighter and more cheerful, which can have a positive impact on your whole family’s mood and well-being, while also giving you an opportunity to add your own personal touch to your home and stay up to date with the latest in indoor and outdoor living trends of 2023!
Benefits of Living in an HOA Community
April 14, 2023
If you’ve already started on your journey toward buying a new home for you and your family, then you’ve undoubtedly heard about HOAs. Maybe you’ve even looked at some houses that are located in HOA communities
What is an Inventory Home?
February 14, 2023
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 6, 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.
FIVE Unique Ways for Celebrating Holidays with Family This Year
November 29, 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 7, 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 12, 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 15, 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 15, 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 19, 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 9, 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 17, 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 18, 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!
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