Personalizing FAQs



  • What is KB Home Studio?
    KB Home Studio is where you'll personalize your home from start to finish. At one time and in one place. It's set up like a retail store, but unlike the major home-improvement chains, you can include the cost of many upgrades in your mortgage.

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  • What can I expect at KB Home Studio?
    KB Home Studio focuses on providing exceptional customer service and allows you to personalize your home. Each KB Home Studio has professional design consultants who help you select options to fit your individual needs. KB Home Studio allows you to create the home of your dreams for just dollars a month! Use our options calculator to help you determine how little the home of your dreams may cost.

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  • Do I need an appointment to visit KB Home Studio?
    We recommend that you contact KB Home Studio to determine the best time to come in and browse. You should spend plenty of time browsing prior to your final appointment to ensure you've seen everything and are 100% satisfied with your selections. At your final appointment, which generally lasts around 2-3 hours, you'll confirm all your selections.

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  • What options can I choose from?
    From cabinets. To carpets. To sinks. And tile. From big, important features to the smallest detail. At KB Home Studio, you'll find thousands of choices and options. And every idea in the world to play with. KB Home is proud to offer many well-known brands that add quality and value to your new home.

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  • What are some of the brand-names I might find at KB Home Studio?
    Some of the best names in the business are available as options at KB Home Studio. Recognizable names like Shaw, Armstrong, Sherwin-Williams, Delta Faucet, Whirlpool and KitchenAid.

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  • How do my options affect the cost of my KB home?
    You'll pay only for what you choose. You'll find the home that matches your taste as well as your budget, because you choose only the features you want. It's that simple.

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  • How much should I expect to spend on my options?
    Minimally, 13 percent of the total cost of the home should be set aside for upgrades. Homebuyers often underestimate what they can afford. The important thing is to go for your dream. Upgrades turn out to be only dollars a month in a mortgage payment, and the typical homeowner will only pay for seven years—the average time a person stays in their home. Use our options calculator to help you determine your upgrade costs.

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  • Can I include my options in my loan?
    You can add many options to your home loan which enables you to personalize your new home with options at KB Home Studio. Use these extra funds to upgrade your carpeting, flooring, window coverings, light fixtures and appliances. Everything you need to give your home your personal touch.

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  • Can I go to a KB Home Studio and look at options before I purchase?
    KB Home encourages new buyers to browse extensively at KB Home Studio to get a feel for the wide variety of selections available. You can schedule an appointment or just walk in.

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  • How can I best prepare for my final KB Home Studio appointment?
    You can refer to this checklist.

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