February 2009
It’s time for you to participate in our annual “Home from the Heart” survey. If you’ve ever considered designing the home that’s in your heart, here’s your chance. The 2009 Home from the Heart Survey makes it fun and easy.
You and other readers are the true experts when it comes to what contemporary families really want. Some like a formal dining or living room, while others would fill that space with a home office and exercise room. For others, a great room open to the kitchen is the only gathering space they need. With ecological awareness on the rise, many more families are considering “green building” techniques and projects. But what do most people actually want?
Once we have compiled the responses, we will design a home based on the preferences that emerge. That home will be ready for publication in approximately three months. Last year resulted in the Heartington 10-550, a stately ranch style home.
Best Selling home plans for 2008
Our site has been updated to reflect the most popular plans for 2008. This is another way to watch the trends. We have consistent favorites such as the Arden, Palermo, Carrington, and the Tillamook. We’ve also seen a few come back such as the Winchester and the Kingsley. Of course, new designs have emerged. Plans such as the Stratford, Brightwood, and the Saddlebrook. For the first time a craftsman style garage plan is also included with the Best of 2008.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The first few weeks of January have shown a substantial increase in calls, visits to our website and plan orders. It seems that folks are feeling the sense of relief and optimism that the New Year can bring.
Our focus at Associated Designs is to provide customer service that exceeds your expectations. During office hours you can count having your call answered by a friendly voice who will help you with your questions or connect you with the person can. If an occasional call makes it to our voicemail system, your call is returned promptly. We strive to process orders by the next business day, and provide tracking information on all construction drawing orders.
In 2009 we plan to continue making improvements to our website and home plan blog. We are working to create incentive and buyers programs, a builder directory, and the continued “Greening” of our home designs and business practice.
This month’s featured plans are a good example of the variety to be found on our website. The Prichard is old-fashioned simplicity of a ranch style house plan perfect for a starter home or for empty nesters. The Viewcrest is designed for a sloped lot with plenty of elbow space and the Cascade would make a comfortable vacation retreat; both designs are well suited to take in a view. The Fairfield is a classic Craftsman style bungalow design with a detached garage.
This Month’s Plan Special
Purchase any construction drawing package through February 15th and take 20% off. Use promotion code 09CD01 when placing your order. Don’t forget Associated Designs has a lowest price guarantee. Find our plan on another website for less and we will not only match the price, we will take an additional 10% of the plan purchase price.
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