A New Line of Efficiently Designed Environmentally Friendly Homes
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- M/I Homes Inc. (NYSE: MHO) today announced the 'eco series', a new line of efficiently designed, economically priced, and ecologically smart homes.
Ranging from 1,265 to 2,350 square feet, every eco series home is 100% ENERGY STAR qualified, helping homeowners save up to 30% on annual energy costs. Base prices start at $120,000, reflecting today's socially conscious 'less is more' attitude.
'We are offering a smart, new approach to homebuilding that addresses the way many people choose to live today,' said Robert H. Schottenstein, Chairman and CEO of M/I Homes. 'M/I Homes' new eco series is more efficient, environmentally responsible and affordable for those seeking a home in central Ohio.'
Characteristics of the 'eco series' from M/I Homes include:
- Kitchens that open to living areas, emphasizing natural light and clear sight lines
- Oversized garages allowing for additional storage
- Nine-foot first floor ceilings for a sense of openness
- E-Zone centers wired to allow connection/recharging of laptops, PDAs, phones, etc.
- Oversized master bedrooms with connected master bath and large walk-in closets
- Upstairs laundry rooms available for added convenience
The smart new eco series puts an emphasis on living efficiently and economically within an earth-friendly footprint. With a wide array of new architectural plans, buyers will have a number of distinct architectural choices.
M/I Homes will launch the eco series on April 18, 2009, making it first available for purchase in the Columbus, Ohio market within selected M/I communities, including: Cedar Run, Cherry Landing, Hayden Farms, Scott Farms, Summerlyn, Upper Albany West, Villages at Sycamore and Waggoner Trace. M/I plans to offer the eco series in many of its other markets during the coming months. For more information, visit www.mihomes.com
About M/I Homes, Inc.
M/I Homes, Inc. is one of the nation's leading builders of single-family homes, having delivered over 73,000 homes. The Company's homes are marketed and sold under the trade names M/I Homes and Showcase Homes. The Company has homebuilding operations in Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; Tampa and Orlando, Florida; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; South Carolina; and the Virginia and Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C.
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