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| Behind the walls - Energy Star | April 25, 2008 |  Take a tour behind the walls of an Energy Star home at the following link (copy & paste into browser): http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=behind_the_walls.btw_landing
Miller Brothers Builders homes have received Home Energy Rating Standard (HERS) scores from 69 to 52 (lower score is better). |
| Is there a Credit Crunch? | April 21, 2008 |  • It is important for any consumer thinking of buying a home to know that there is no credit crunch for qualified buyers taking out conventional loans for under $417,000.
• This market continues to operate normally because loans up to this amount can be purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and have the implicit guarantee of the federal government.
• While underwriting standards may have tightened for all loans, credit-worthy home buyers should have no problems finding conventional, conforming
mortgages at very attractive rates.
• In fact, today’s conventional mortgage rates are affordably priced in the range of 6 percent for fixed-rate, 30-year loans.
(Based on information from the NAHB, National Association of Home Builders) |
| Low-E glass for Energy Efficiency & Value | February 12, 2008 |  Low-E glass is an important part of the energy efficiency and long term value in any new home. Windows and doors are openings in the insulating envelope of the home and could lead to energy loss in cold climates. Miller Brothers use only high efficiency Low-E glass in all windows and patio doors. Check out the benefits of Low-E in one of these web-sites of our window suppliers. www.andersenwindows.com/servlet/Satellite/AW/Page/awGeneral-3/1151512920204 or www.proviadoor.com/Windows/VinylReplacement/Glass.aspx |
| Find your future home in Elkhart County | February 5, 2008 |  Just off US 33 south of Goshen, Miller Brothers Builders has two homes for sale in SouthField Place. These homes offer comfortable living at an reasonable price in Elkhart County. Home to one of the largest county fairs in the United States, Elkhart County offers many modern conveniences alongside a large, quiet Amish community.
SouthField Place is only 10 minutes from the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. Other conveniences nearby include shopping, schools, medical facilities and a hospital. See SouthField Place for yourself when you visit "The Hamilton." Every Saturday from 2 to 4 pm, a knowledgeable salesperson will be available to answer any questions you may have about the home, SouthField Place or building in general.
Along with our commitment as an Elkhart County home builder, Miller Brothers Builders also welcomes opportunities in Kosciusko County, LaGrange County and St. Joseph County. Miller Brothers proudly serves St. Joseph County and Cass County in Michigan. Contact us today about buying a home or building your own!
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| New section added, changes made to website | January 18, 2008 |  Come see what's new on the Miller Brothers Builders website! On the front page, you will see a text bar linking you to the new Remodeling section. Whether you are looking to finish your basement, build an addition or renovate your entire home, we can provide the expertise you need to design and remodel your home. Click on the photos of previous projects to view enlarged versions and toggle through all the photos in this new section.
The names of our home categories have been updated. Our Custom Homes have been renamed Heritage Series and KeWay Homes, our hybrid modular homes, are now called Signature Series. Despite the name changes, nothing else has changed at Miller Brothers. Our expert salespeople and craftsman look forward to serving you soon.
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| Builders Associations | January 3, 2008 | | Miller Brothers has built a long standing reputation as a top quality builder with attention to service and detail. Miller Brothers is proud to be a member of Home Builder Associations in Elkhart County, Kosciusko County Indiana as well as the Greater Kalamazoo Home Builers Association in Southwest Michigan. So if you are looking for a home builder in Lagrange, Goshen, Warsaw, Sturgis, Constantine, Three Rivers, Shipshewana, Nappanee, St Joe county and surrounding communities, call us at 574-533-8602. |
| Homes receive excellent ENERGY STAR ratings | November 8, 2007 |  Miller Brothers Builders homes have received Home Energy Rating Standard (HERS) scores from 69 to 52 (lower score is better). These homes earned the highest possible rating of 5-Stars Plus and far exceeded the ENERGY STAR minimum standard of 85. According to ENERGY STAR, these homeowners will enjoy energy savings of $400 to over $2,000 per year. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Miller Brothers now offers these third-party inspections to quantify its ongoing commitment to energy-efficient homes.
ENERGY STAR, a joint effort of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE), is a voluntary labeling program for energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly products and practices. Each home that meets ENERGY STAR standards will be at least 15% or more efficient than the standard set by the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC).
Find out how your home can be energy efficient and environmentally friendly with Miller Brothers Builders and ENERGY STAR. Learn more about ENERGY STAR by selecting their site from our Links section.
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| Townhouses added to Miller Brothers multi-family lineup | October 8, 2007 |  Miller Brothers Builders introduces townhouses as the newest addition to their multi-family models. Visit page six of the KeWay Homes area of our website to view other multi-unit structures including duplexes, 4-plexes and 8-plexes. Each of these units can be customized to meet your needs. An example of a Miller Brothers' townhouse is depicted here. |
| Wren Series Modular Homes | February 8, 2007 |  Miller Brothers has developed a line of homes that are economical, high quality and energy efficient. The Wren Series Homes are designed and constructed to incorporate the efficiencies and economies of off-site built homes with quality materials and construction. Call (574)533-8602 to make an appointment to see a model home. |
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