The Way Better Homes are Built Family owned and operated for more than 75 years, Drees Homes is one of the most respected homebuilders in the area. In 1928, German immigrant Theodore Drees began a small company that would eventually grow to be one of the top 25 homebuilders in the country. With superior building techniques, legendary innovations in design and architecture, and breakthroughs in home technology, Drees has become a building leader. What sets Drees apart? Superior building materials and practices. The DreeSmart system, standard with every Drees home, provides cutting-edge technology that prepares your home for the future and saves you money on energy. DreeSmart structured wiring pre-wires your home for computers, cable and more. DreeSmart cooling conditions the air with Puron, a planet-friendly coolant that will replace Freon by 2010. And DreeSmart energy-efficiency keeps heating bills low with superior insulation and the most advanced indoor air quality system available including a 96.6% efficient furnace. Plus, our low-e windows reduce heat transfer and UV rays that fade carpet and furniture. The three-part system is great for savings now and resale value in the future. Drees wrote the book on innovations in construction and technology. Literally. Ask about their book "What every Homebuyer should know about Quality." Drees allows homebuyers the flexibility to create a home their way. The freedom to create the home of one's dreams is possible with the hundreds of floorplan designs and customization options available. Drees partners with its homebuyers through the entire building process to design a home that is truly unique. Are you a movie buff? Install a state-of-the-art media room. Love to read? Request a built-in bookcase. Drees lets you tailor a plan to suit your individual needs. When you purchase a single family home from Drees, you'll customize it with Drees' Market Managers and Builders, then choose every little detail with your own personal interior designer at our 7,000 square foot Design Center. You'll find everything from brick selections to kitchen cabinetry and countertops in one convenient location at the Drees Design Center. With Drees, out personal touches revolve around yours. Drees makes the entire homebuilding process easy. Drees' own mortgage company, First Equity Mortgage, offers convenience, superior service, competitive rates and a variety of financing programs. And because First Equity works closely with Drees, they are a lender that understands the nuances of new home construction and financing. Apply for a loan by phone, fax, or internet and First Equity will respond within an hour. For more information call 1-800-766-8862 or visit online at www.firstequityonline.com. Drees Homes is the only area builder to have won the three top honors the building industry awards its peers: Builder of the Year, the National Housing Quality Award, and America's Best Builder. Over the years, Drees Homes has won many awards but the most satisfying accomplishment is customer satisfaction. 98% of Drees customers would build with them again, a true testament to the legacy of Theodore Drees. It's no wonder Drees has lasted for seventy-seven years and will continue a tradition of homebuilding that is second to none. For information, visit us on the web at www.dreeshomes.com. Call (513) 245-2266 for More Information