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		<title>Community Counts At Watercress</title>
		<link>http://www.homebuilders.com/2010/09/community-counts-at-watercress/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:50:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Racheal Ashley</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Watercress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Watercress Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wichita new homes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The community of Watercress is located in the cozy city of Maize, Kansas, which has enjoyed remarkable growth in recent years, with more and more families of all sizes seeking the charming benefits of living in a friendly and safe community, with the highly-regarded Maize education system being just one example. The Wichita new homes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-1249" href="http://www.homebuilders.com/2010/09/community-counts-at-watercress/watercress-img-php/"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1249" title="Watercress Development Wichita New Homes" src="http://www.homebuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/watercress-img.php_-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>The community of <a href="http://www.watercressdevelopment.com/index.php" target="_blank">Watercress</a> is located in the cozy city of <a href="http://www.cityofmaize.org" target="_blank">Maize, Kansas</a>, which has enjoyed remarkable growth in recent years, with more and more families of all sizes seeking the charming benefits of living in a friendly and safe community, with the highly-regarded Maize education system being just one example. The Wichita new homes at Watercress provide provide homeowners in and around the <a href="http://www.wichita.gov" target="_blank">Wichita, Kansas</a> area with a beautiful and idyllic new home community that combines the best of both worlds&#8211; the simple and serene atmosphere of a peaceful community, with the energy and opportunity of a large metropolitan area like Wichita nearby. From the numerous social gatherings and recreational opportunities that are going on at Watercress all year-round, to the beautiful environment surrounding the community, the Wichita new homes at Watercress provide residents with a safe, fun, and comfortably luxurious community in which to settle down and raise a family in the heart of the American midwest.</p>
<p>Just one of the fantastic neighborhoods featuring Wichita new homes is <a href="http://www.watercressdevelopment.com/henley.php" target="_blank">The Henley at Watercress</a>, which features expertly-crafted floorplan designs ranging from 1,600 to 2,100 square feet. The Wichita new homes at The Henley at Watercress transport residents to a luxurious and charming neighborhood that is absolutely ideal for raising a family. From walking paths, fishing lakes, and playgrounds, to park areas, lush trees, and cul-de-sac lots, Henley offers lucky residents an ideal place to settle down and raise a family in a comfortable and peaceful atmosphere.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re interested in learning more about all of the superb Wichita new homes for sale at Watercress, please call Lewjene Schneider at 316-734-6785 today.</p>
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		<title>Live Life Better At Wheatland Hills</title>
		<link>http://www.homebuilders.com/2010/09/live-life-better-at-wheatland-hills/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:29:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Racheal Ashley</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Junction City new homes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wheatland Hills]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Situated amongst the beautiful landscape of Flint Hills Country at the junction of the Republican and Smoky Hills rivers, Junction City is the kind of All-American city that is ideal for settling down and raising a family one of Wheatland Hills&#8217; Junction City new homes.  A welcomely diverse area, Junction City is a vibrant collection [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-1244" href="http://www.homebuilders.com/2010/09/live-life-better-at-wheatland-hills/wheatland-hills-image_9/"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1244" title="Wheatland Hills Junction City New Homes" src="http://www.homebuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/Wheatland-Hills-image_9-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>Situated amongst the beautiful landscape of Flint Hills Country at the junction of the Republican and Smoky Hills rivers, <a href="http://www.jcks.com" target="_blank">Junction City</a> is the kind of All-American city that is ideal for settling down and raising a family one of Wheatland Hills&#8217; Junction City new homes.  A welcomely diverse area, Junction City is a vibrant collection of cultures, culinary arts, and a variety of industries. The Junction City new homes at <a href="http://www.wheatlandhills.com" target="_blank">Wheatland Hills</a> offers residents small-town charm with large-city opportunity and excitement.  BGS Companies offers prospective homeowners in the Junction City and Geary County areas a variety of masterfully-designed floorplans that are starting from just around the low $140,000&#8217;s, and provide unique ranch style design and construction with elegant finishes and luxurious amenities. Considering their top quality in building new homes, cutting-edge innovation, and time-tested commitment to the very best in customer service, it&#8217;s not hard to see why so many organizations have decided to the work of BGS Companies for their building purposes.</p>
<p>Just one of the most impressive aspects of the Junction City new homes at Wheatland Hills is the fact that the neighborhood boasts the lowest special assessments of all of the new home developments in Junction City. The Junction City new homes at Wheatland Hills have a consistent design that maintains value, and the investment of owning a Wheatland Hills new home pays off immediately in the luxurious comfort and style on hand with the Junction City new homes at Wheatland Hills.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re interested in learning more about the fabulous Junction City new homes in community of Wheatland Hills,  please call either 785-762-4663 or 800-658-4663, or visit the Model Office Hours.</p>
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		<title>Tom French Makes All The Difference</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:14:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Racheal Ashley</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lenexa custom homes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tom French]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tom French Homes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When choosing Tom French Homes as your custom builder, prospective homeowners are going with a builder who knows the business inside and out. The experts and specialists at Tom French Homes work closely with prospective homebuyers in creating their ideal homes, and the meticulous attention to detail is just par for the course.  Just a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-1239" href="http://www.homebuilders.com/2010/09/tom-french-makes-all-the-difference/tom-french-homes-community_165/"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1239" title="Tom French Homes Lenexa Custom Homes" src="http://www.homebuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/Tom-French-homes-community_165-300x201.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="201" /></a>When choosing <a href="http://www.tomfrenchhomes.com" target="_blank">Tom French Homes</a> as your custom builder, prospective homeowners are going with a builder who knows the business inside and out. The experts and specialists at Tom French Homes work closely with prospective homebuyers in creating their ideal homes, and the meticulous attention to detail is just par for the course.  Just a few of the highlights of working with Tom French Homes includes a formal meeting with you and the architect in order to establish plans, constant communication with experienced project managers, as well as a number of quality home features like high-efficiency heating &amp; cooling equipment, Andersen windows with Lo-E glass, 50 year composition roofs, and a plethora of other wonderful details. Ever since its inception over 30 years ago, Tom French Construction has been crafting custom homes and creating communities all throughout the <a href="http://www.kcmo.org" target="_blank">Kansas City</a> area, including Lenexa, Overland Park, Leawood, Olathe, Shawnee, and Johnson County. One of the best qualities of Tom French Homes is their commitment to utilizing features that promote the best in energy-efficiency, long term durability, and sustainable comfort. Some of the benefits to &#8220;Green Building&#8221; include enhancing the structural integrity of the home, reducing monthly operating costs, and reducing the long-term maintenance costs.</p>
<p>An excellent community created by Tom French Homes, <a href="http://www.tomfrenchhomes.com/tf_neighborhood_profile.php?com=9" target="_blank">The Cottages of Cross Point Creek</a> is a wonderful place for Lenexa custom homes that are starting in price from around the low $300,000&#8217;s. Offering a variety of floorplan designs that are ranging anywhere form 1,500 to 2,700 square feet, The Cottages of Cross Point Creek is the kind of all-too-rare community that truly invites a friendly, neighborly atmosphere.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re interested in learning more about Tom French Homes, please call 913-387-0188, or send an email to info@tomfrenchhomes.com to find out more today.</p>
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		<title>Sun Custom Homes Just Builds Better</title>
		<link>http://www.homebuilders.com/2010/08/sun-custom-homes-just-builds-better/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:29:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Racheal Ashley</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Oklahoma City custom home builder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sun Custom Homes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Staying true to their vision from more than ten years ago, Sun Custom Homes has quickly risen among the ranks of the custom home builder market to cement its position as a premier Oklahoma City custom home builder in the greater Oklahoma City Metropolitan area. Understanding how important it is to build a home building [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-1232" href="http://www.homebuilders.com/2010/08/sun-custom-homes-just-builds-better/sun-custom-homes-home_image_13/"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1232" title="Sun Custom Homes Oklahoma City Custom Home Builder" src="http://www.homebuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/sun-custom-homes-home_image_13-300x220.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="220" /></a>Staying true to their vision from more than ten years ago, <a href="http://www.suncustomhomesok.com" target="_blank">Sun Custom Homes</a> has quickly risen among the ranks of the custom home builder market to cement its position as a premier Oklahoma City custom home builder in the greater <a href="http://www.okc.gov" target="_blank">Oklahoma City</a> Metropolitan area. Understanding how important it is to build a home building philosophy that revolves around the client, Sun Custom Homes builds custom homes from the prospective homeowners point of view, and in offering more than 50 years of combined experience in custom home building, the Oklahoma City custom home builder of Sun Custom Homes has successfully created a wide range of various custom home building concepts, sizes, budgets, and styles.  Whether your personal architectural style is authentic Classical American, Old World European, French Country, Tuscan, Southwest, or Mediterranean, Sun Custom Homes is the kind of Oklahoma City custom home builder who can build something for just about anyone. From modest-sized floorplan designs and humble budgets, to the sublimely extravagant, Sun Custom Homes can create a fabulous custom home that will best suite your lifestyle, budget, and personal tastes.</p>
<p>Just one of the many Sun Custom Homes neighborhoods worth taking a look at is the charming community of <a href="http://www.suncustomhomesok.com/neighborhooddetail.php?com=6" target="_blank">Pikes Pointe</a>, which offers Oklahoma City new homes that are starting from just around $170,000. Nestled on one of the highest elevations in the area, the 93 lot community of Pikes Pointe evokes a wonderful feeling of quaintness, with winding streams surrounding the neighborhood, and Pikes Pointe&#8217;s wonderfully-convenient location, it&#8217;s clear that this community is the work of a Oklahoma City custom home builder who knows what they&#8217;re doing.</p>
<p>To learn more about choosing Sun Custom Homes as your Oklahoma City custom home builder, please call 405-641-2154 to find out more today.</p>
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		<title>Live Well In Sterling Brook Custom Homes</title>
		<link>http://www.homebuilders.com/2010/08/live-green-with-sterling-brook-custom-homes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:28:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Racheal Ashley</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dallas custom home builder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sterling Brook Custom Homes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Boasting more than two decades of custom home building at the highest level, the Dallas custom home builder of Sterling Brook Custom Homes has proven numerous times over that they are dedicated, unwaveringly, to their craft.  From the very earliest stages of development to the day of final completion, Sterling Brook Custom Homes is a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-1222" href="http://www.homebuilders.com/2010/08/live-green-with-sterling-brook-custom-homes/sterling-brook-image_35/"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1222" title="Sterling Brook Custom Homes Dallas Custom Home Builder" src="http://www.homebuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/Sterling-brook-image_35-300x223.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="223" /></a>Boasting more than two decades of custom home building at the highest level, the Dallas custom home builder of <a href="http://www.sterlingbrookhomes.com" target="_blank">Sterling Brook Custom Homes</a> has proven numerous times over that they are dedicated, unwaveringly, to their craft.  From the very earliest stages of development to the day of final completion, Sterling Brook Custom Homes is a Dallas custom home builder that stays with buyers every step of the way. Sterling Brook Custom Homes is the rare kind of Dallas custom home builder that truly understands that the trick to building expertly-designed, high-performance homes comes down to the details, and making sure that every single component comes together to form an ideal custom home.</p>
<p>One of the defining characteristics that makes Sterling Brook Custom Homes one of the most sought-after custom home builders in the <a href="Http://www.dallascityhall.com" target="_blank">Dallas, Texas</a> region is their forward-thinking philosophy towards green home building. In understanding that increasingly more people are joining the revolution for more sustainable living, not to mention more affordable living, Sterling Brook Custom Homes has developed their very own style of green building that provides prospective homeowners with levels of energy-efficiency that few other builders can provide.  Green Building is essentially the concept and action of using already existing materials in more sustainable and efficient ways; from managing waste better, to using more sustainable products, the <a href="http://www.sterlingbrookhomes.com/highperformancehomes.php" target="_blank">green building</a> done by Sterling Brook Custom Homes will ultimately save you and your family money, and help preserve the environment, in the long term.</p>
<p>To learn more about all of the things that you can do with one of the top Dallas custom home builders in the area, please contact Sterling Brook Custom Homes at 682-233-9220 today.</p>
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		<title>Come Home To New Kensington Farms</title>
		<link>http://www.homebuilders.com/2010/08/come-home-to-new-kensington-farms/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:15:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Racheal Ashley</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lees Summit Homes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Idyllically nestled in Lee&#8217;s Summit, Missouri, a city that just a few years ago was ranked by CNN/Money and Money magazine as one of the 100 best places to live in the United States, the Lees Summit new homes at New Kensington Farms comprise what is now one of the most charming communities in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-1218" href="http://www.homebuilders.com/2010/08/come-home-to-new-kensington-farms/new-kensington-farms-2_community_logo_/"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1218" title="New Kensington Farms Lees Summit New Homes" src="http://www.homebuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/new-kensington-farms-2_community_logo_-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>Idyllically nestled in <a href="http://www.cityofls.net" target="_blank">Lee&#8217;s Summit, Missouri</a>, a city that just a few years ago was ranked by CNN/Money and Money magazine as one of the 100 best places to live in the United States, the Lees Summit new homes at <a href="http://www.newkensingtonfarms.com" target="_blank">New Kensington Farms</a> comprise what is now one of the most charming communities in the entire state.  The Lees Summit new homes at New Kensington Farms provide residents with cozy streets, innovative new home floorplan designs, superb community amenities, a highly-regarded local school system, and a plethora of standard upgrades available with every new home at New Kensington Farms. Just a few of the fantastic new home features and community amenities that are on offer to prospective homeowners of the Lees Summit new homes at New Kensington Farms includes: Lot sizes ranging from 7,000 to 12,500 square feet, conservation and energy saving features, hardwood floors, select designer color packages, professionally-selected light fixtures, professional landscaping, upgrades that comes standard, and a 1 year builder warranty for your peace of mind.</p>
<p>For any prospective homeowners who are looking for a serene enclave in which to settle down in, look no further than <a href="http://www.newkensingtonfarms.com/neighborhooddetail.php?com=2" target="_blank">The Retreat at Kensington Farms</a>, which is comprised of one and one-half story homes that have floorplans ranging from 1,400 to 2,000 square feet, and are situated on lots averaging 65 feet in width, with prices starting from just around the $160&#8217;s. Just a few of the amenities available to residents of The Retreat at Kensington Farms includes a rain garden/nature area, and future swimming pools, parks, walking trails, playgrounds, and an elementary school.</p>
<p>For more information about the Lees Summit new homes at New Kensington Farms, please call the New Kensington Farms office at 816-820-2228.</p>
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		<title>Kettler Forlines Homes Speaks For Itself</title>
		<link>http://www.homebuilders.com/2010/08/kettler-forlines-homes-speaks-for-itself/</link>
		<comments>http://www.homebuilders.com/2010/08/kettler-forlines-homes-speaks-for-itself/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:47:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Racheal Ashley</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Heritage at Princeton Woods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kettler Forlines Homes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Northern Virginia new home builders of Kettler Forlines Homes have been leaders in the home building industry in the mid-Atlantic states for more than 25 years, and from their cutting-edge designs to Energy Star Certifications, Kettler Forlines Homes has been crafting expertly-designed Northern Virginia new homes for more than a quarter of a century. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-1214" href="http://www.homebuilders.com/2010/08/kettler-forlines-homes-speaks-for-itself/kettler-forlines-792-kettlerlincoln1/"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1214" title="Kettler Forlines Homes Northern Virginia New Homes Lincoln Model" src="http://www.homebuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/Kettler-Forlines-792-KettlerLincoln1-299x300.jpg" alt="" width="299" height="300" /></a>The Northern Virginia new home builders of <a href="http://www.kettlerforlineshomes.com" target="_blank">Kettler Forlines Homes</a> have been leaders in the home building industry in the mid-Atlantic states for more than 25 years, and from their cutting-edge designs to <a href="http://www.energystar.gov" target="_blank">Energy Star Certifications</a>, Kettler Forlines Homes has been crafting expertly-designed Northern Virginia new homes for more than a quarter of a century. Founded in 1978 by visionary partners Clarence Kettler and Clifford Forlines, Kettler Forlines Homes can now boast to having helped more than 3,000 families achieve their dreams of home ownership in and around the Greater Washington D.C Metropolitan Area. Just a few of the awards that Kettler Forlines Homes has accrued over the years includes Finest For Family Living Awards, the Suburban Maryland Building Industry Association&#8217;s &#8220;Large Volume Builder of the Year,&#8221; the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association&#8217;s &#8220;Outstanding Builder of the Year,&#8221; plus a host of MAME Awards.</p>
<p>For any prospective Northern Virginia new home buyers who are interested in the Kettler Forlines Homes community of <a href="http://kettlerforlineshomes.com/communities/hapw/hapw.php" target="_blank">Heritage At Princeton Woods</a>, it&#8217;s important to know that there is now just 1 new home left! The 3177 Hour Glass Drive property, which is priced at $399,900, is now the only new home still available at Heritage at Princeton Woods, so any interested parties are advised to not bide their time. This Lincoln Model features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and is Energy Star Certified. Plus this Northern Virginia new home at Heritage at Princeton Woods also boasts a quiet 1/3 acre cul-de-sac lot, a fireplace in the family room, GE appliances, and so much more.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re interested in finding out more about the Northern Virginia new homes from Kettler Forlines Homes, or about one of their other properties in the Greater <a href="http://www.dc.gov" target="_blank">Washington D.C</a> area, please call either 301-258-0980 or 1-866-258-0980 ext. 19 today.</p>
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		<title>Have You Shopped Yourself Lately?</title>
		<link>http://www.homebuilders.com/2010/08/have-you-shopped-yourself-lately/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:56:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mike Lyon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Online Sales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Website Design]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[internet marketing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking to increase conversions? Think like a customer.

O.K., so you’re a successful homebuilder. Fantastic. And you’re marketing online—and maybe even taking advantage of an Online Sales Counselor to increase prospect interaction, response and conversions. Even better.
Still, you’re probably starting to realize it’s no longer O.K. to just sit back and wait for homebuyers to come [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" src="http://www.doyouconvert.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/iStock_000010255976XSmall-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /><strong>Looking to increase conversions? Think like a customer.<br />
</strong><br />
O.K., so you’re a successful homebuilder. Fantastic. And you’re marketing online—and maybe even taking advantage of an Online Sales Counselor to increase prospect interaction, response and conversions. Even better.</p>
<p>Still, you’re probably starting to realize it’s no longer O.K. to just sit back and wait for homebuyers to come a-knocking. Today’s online marketing technologies evolve and improve almost hourly, so if you want to make sure you’re focusing your online marketing efforts in the right areas, it’s critical to keep up with what your competitors are up to, as well.</p>
<p>The alternative? Being left behind in a huge cloud of technology dust. Here are a few quick tips that every marketing manager/OSC should be doing on a regular basis.</p>
<p><strong>Google new homes in your areas—and see how you stack up.</strong><br />
In a few seconds, you can do a quick Google search for “new homes [your town]” and see how you rank in the search results (or if you rank at all). You’ll get a glimpse of your competitors’ offerings—and maybe even discover some new options for listing properties in other areas.</p>
<p>Just keep in mind: results and rankings change almost constantly, so make sure you constantly <a href="http://www.doyouconvert.com/blog/2007/03/15/seo-secrets-for-homebuilders/" target="_blank">optimize your site</a> for easy access by Google and other top search engines.<br />
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Don’t trust third-party sources for accurate, up-to-date listings.</strong><br />
Do you list your homes on third-party sites like <a href="http://www.newhomesource.com">NewHomeSource.com</a>,  <a href="http://www.newhomesdirectory.com">NewHomesDirectory.com</a>, <a href="http://www.trulia.com">Trulia.com</a>? Again, search these sites for homes in your area as if you’re a customer to make sure your listings are current and accurate. Try searches in different areas and investment ranges. These websites don’t have time to keep up with everyone’s inventory—so make sure you check back with them often to make sure your listings are up to date and correct.</p>
<p><strong>Try to “break” your website with a critical test-drive.</strong><br />
Curious how your site performs when a potential customer is searching for a home? Again, put yourself in their shoes—or at least in their web browser. Fire up your site with a critical eye, as if you’re seeing it for the first time. Then, ask yourself:</p>
<ul>
<li>Is the navigation intuitive?</li>
<li>Are communities and floorplans easily accessible?</li>
<li>Are any of the links “dead”?</li>
<li>Are any of the pages—or listed properties—outdated?</li>
</ul>
<p>Nothing is more frustrating to a prospect than an outdated website. That means one of your most important online marketing jobs is to MONITOR AND UPDATE EVERYTHING constantly. At the same time, make sure your company’s important features and promotions are properly highlighted—and that navigation is part of the solution (instead of a sales-blocker).<br />
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Don’t forget to keep track of competitors, too.</strong><br />
It’s easy to become complacent and think that the online homebuilder marketing universe revolves around you. Don’t worry; it’s just human nature, but it’s also one of the great barriers to expanding your horizons—and your success. Keeping an eye on your competitors’ sites is one of the best ways to learn about new features, programs and marketing strategies you may be able to leverage for your business.<br />
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Submit a request—to your OWN company.</strong><br />
O.K., so you send out hundreds of emails a month. But are you on the receiving end of your own marketing campaigns? You should be. Just remember the old phrase “Out of sight, out of mind.” Make sure to include your own contact information in all your marketing campaigns—automated or otherwise—to make sure your messaging is concise, properly targeted and correctly delivered. In your new “consumer” mindset, you may realize you don’t like the tone, phrasing or even the overall content of the communications you’re sending out to represent your company.</p>
<p><strong>Conduct period reviews of the online marketing landscape.</strong><br />
Over time, for various reasons, web-based programs and processes for marketing your business online will break down and stop working. By far, the best way to check your entire web-marketing ecosystem is to regularly conduct new-home searches via your own site—as well as those of your top competitors. Just make sure that SOMEONE in your organization is the “point person” for periodic reviews of the online marketing landscape.</p>
<p>Remember, today’s web-savvy customers are already comparing you to your online competitors—so you might as well be aware of what they’re seeing. That way, you can proactively plan new programs and quickly react to competitive developments.</p>
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		<title>DeYoung Properties Builds From The Heart</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:12:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Racheal Ashley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Established more than a quarter of a century ago, DeYoung Properties has fostered a reputation that doesn&#8217;t end with just building homes, but with decades of supporting the local community, which has included charitable work as a builder and donor of Central Valley St. Jude Dream Home in 2007, 2008, and 2009, as well as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-1193" href="http://www.homebuilders.com/2010/08/deyoung-properties-builds-from-the-heart/deyoung-image_50/"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1193" title="DeYoung Properties Fresno New Homes Exterior Model" src="http://www.homebuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/Deyoung-image_50-300x196.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="196" /></a>Established more than a quarter of a century ago, <a href="http://www.deyoungproperties.com" target="_blank">DeYoung Properties</a> has fostered a reputation that doesn&#8217;t end with just building homes, but with decades of supporting the local community, which has included charitable work as a builder and donor of Central Valley St. Jude Dream Home in 2007, 2008, and 2009, as well as work on the ABC television show- Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. As one of the largest and most highly-respected homebuilders in the Fresno-Madera-Clovis region of beautiful Central California, DeYoung Properties can lay claim to more than three generations of expertise and experience when it comes to helping families of all shapes and sizes to realize their very own dream of home ownership in one of the country&#8217;s most beautiful regions, and allowing many families to experience this dream without breaking the bank. Plus, De Young Properties also boasts Energy Star Tier 2 Certification, which means that you and your family will benefit from all of the money-saving aspects of &#8220;green&#8221; living, while at the same time doing your very own part to help the environment.</p>
<p>One of the most exciting DeYoung Properties community with Fresno new homes, the community of <a href="http://www.deyoungproperties.com/dy_comm_profile.php?com=29" target="_blank">Brentwood Ranch</a> is located in one of the fastest growing areas of Fresno County. Residents of the Fresno new homes at Brentwood Ranch get to enjoy easy commutes to all valley destinations, a close proximity to <a href="http://www.fresnochaffeezoo.com" target="_blank">Chaffee Zoological Gardens</a>, a water park, and a plethora of fabulous shopping and dining, plus a location within the highly-regarded Central Unified School District.</p>
<p>Prospective homeowners can get in contact with DeYoung Properties today at 559-323-6004.</p>
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		<title>Capital Homes Builds Sustainable Trust</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:15:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Racheal Ashley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A company that has been building high-quality homes in the Greater Tulsa area for more than two decades, Capital Homes has firmly established itself as one of the premier new home builders in the Tulsa area, and to this day Capital Homes continues its tradition of providing affordable homes that are of a superior quality. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-1027" href="http://www.homebuilders.com/2010/08/capital-homes-builds-sustainable-trust/capital-homes-community_20/"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1027" title="Capital Homes Jenks New Homes At Southern Reserve" src="http://www.homebuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/Capital-homes-community_20-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>A company that has been building high-quality homes in the Greater Tulsa area for more than two decades, <a href="http://www.capitalhomes.com" target="_blank">Capital Homes</a> has firmly established itself as one of the premier new home builders in the Tulsa area, and to this day Capital Homes continues its tradition of providing affordable homes that are of a superior quality. Capital Homes also insists upon the finest craftsmanship, Energy Star certification, numerous money-saving features, and an eco-friendliness that is truly commendable. Capital Homes also boasts a warranty service that utilizes exceptional team members who will wow you with their resolve and diligence in allaying any concerns that you might have. In providing Jenks new homes that are more eco-conscious than your average homes, Capital Homes helps to save you and your family money in the long run, while at the same time doing their own part for helping to sustain the environment.  As of today, Capital Homes has built and delivered hundreds of top-quality homes in the <a href="http://www.cityoftulsa.org" target="_blank">Tulsa, Oklahoma</a> area, ranging from first time entry-level homes, all the way up to luxurious upscale homes.</p>
<p>A premier community for any prospective buyers who are looking for Jenks new homes, the Capital Homes neighborhood of <a href="http://www.capitalhomes.com/community_profile.php?com=8" target="_blank">Southern Reserve</a> is the ideal place to settle down in a comfortable and affordable location. Offering Jenks new homes ranging in price from the $130&#8217;s to $150&#8217;s, Southern Reserve provides residents with a elegant, warm, and family-friendly environment that comes stocked with fantastic community amenities, including a neighborhood pool and clubhouse. Plus, all residents of Southern Reserve get to enjoy living in an <a href="http://www.energystar.gov" target="_blank">ENERGY STAR</a> certified Capital new home.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re interested in learning more about the higher-degree of quality that Capital Homes can provide, please call 918-274-4200 today.</p>
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