M/I Homes Launches "Really, Really Big DEAL" Summer Promotion

In a statement issued today, M/I Homes (NYSE: MHO), one of the nation's largest residential homebuilders, announces its new " Really, Really Big DEAL " summer promotion. The promotion officially launched June 1, 2011 and will be valid through July 31, 2011.

For example, the buyer of a residence that is 30 percent more efficient than a standard home could expect annual utility bill savings of $650 (or about $50 per month). Under the new underwriting guidelines, these expected savings would be applied to the borrower's maximum loan limit, allowing the homeowner to qualify for a larger mortgage to cover the incremental cost of efficiency improvements. The monthly energy savings should more than offset any increase in the mortgage payment, resulting in a lower net payment each month.Homes account for nearly 25 percent of U.S. energy use, equating to more than $250 billion annually. Asch believes just getting homeowners to recognize how much energy they use and the associated costs would be a major step in the right direction.Granite countertops come in tons of designs. Its streaks of colors and patterns are great to behold. From the compelling, dark patterns of the Azul Noche granite to the dreamy weaves of black, brown, and white of the Gran Violet granite, you have a wide range of designs to choose from that can match the theme and color combination you want your kitchen to exude. With a bit of creativity and bit of imagination, a granite kitchen countertop can actually be a piece that completes the puzzle of your kitchen�s interior look.Granite is just one kind of crystalline igneous rock. But while there are other variants of igneous rocks around, granite has that certain shine and solid feel not present in other rocks of its department. Usually found in large reserves, granite can only be obtained through extensive quarrying and mining methods. This is because most piles of granite rocks are infused with other types of rocks due to its intrusive qualities."There has never been a better time to buy your new dream home , while receiving unparalleled extras and exclusive upgrades," says Ms. Lisa Cogley, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for M/I Homes. "Consumers will gain all of the warranties and worry-free living that only come with a new home ."Polished and well defined stocks of granite make excellent countertops. In turn elegantly crafted kitchen countertops made of granite are great addition to any home and give any kitchen an interior boost. The intricate beauty it possesses, along with its innate durability and resistance to damage and scratches, makes a granite countertop a worthwhile investment. In contrast, other types of countertops such as the laminate countertop do not offer such combination of positive attributes.

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