Find Your Part in the American Dream
with a New Home 

A home is more than just a structure where people take up residency. Owning a home means freedom, financial independence, and security. For many, owning a home brings a feeling of success with the knowledge that they’ve obtained their own piece of the American Dream. And of course, a home – according to Dorothy as well as millions of home owners – well, there’s no place quite like it.

New homes offer safety, amenities, energy efficiency and lifestyle like never before. “The advantages of today’s new homes are unparalleled,” said Matt Moroney, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Builders Association. “Breakthrough technology has brought safety and energy efficiency in homes to a new level, and for conveniences and amenities, it’s hard to beat a new home.”

Technological advances mean that today’s homes are safer, because new homes take advantage of breakthroughs in building science. For example, hard-wired and interconnected smoke alarms bring a new level of fire safety to new homes. If one alarm goes off in the garage, they will all go off, giving your family ample time to get to safety. New fire-resistant construction materials, such as better electrical wiring, mean less chance of a dangerous electrical fire. Tempered glass, now found in many patio doors and windows, means less chance of an injury should one break.

Builders are embracing new green building techniques designed to help protect our environment while saving you money. They also have an ever-expanding array of products and materials to choose from to enable them to make a house more resource-efficient and water-thrifty. Many participate in programs like ENERGY STAR®, promoting energy-efficient appliances, and WaterSense, promoting water efficiency. ENERGY STAR-rated windows keep heat in during the winter and out during hot summer months, saving you money on heating and cooling costs. High-tech insulation ensures even temperatures throughout the home while using less energy.

As more and more consumers demand a “leaner” home, builders are responding by returning to age-old practices, like positioning a home to take the best advantage of sunlight and shade. Recent innovations like solar shingles, light-conserving windows, and insulation made from recycled materials are also changing the market.

Today’s new homes offer more of what buyers want. Because of increased demands for larger socializing spaces in the home, larger kitchens are becoming more common. New homes also feature more bathrooms and more storage space. Consumers are seeking greater ceiling heights, walk-in showers with multiple heads, three-car garages and outdoor entertainment spaces with fireplaces and grills. Builders are responding with new homes that provide these features as well.

It’s no secret why new homes are growing in popularity. When you combine the latest technology with energy efficiency and the current trends in home design, you’ve got a winning combination. In addition, people want to be able to personalize their home with their own tile, flooring, and appliance choices. In a new home, the consumer can select virtually everything down to the knobs on their kitchen cabinets. It’s all part of the American Dream.