Publisher's Note

Leslie Hathaway,
Publisher

There are certain telltale signs that the market is coming back. One is that new home inventories are shrinking to the lowest they've been since 1968. David Crowe, chief economist for the NAHB, noted that at the current sales rate it would only take 5 months to sell all the homes on the market. Area homebuilders are buying new ground and bringing new communities to market as fast as they can to meet the anticipated demand.

As new home shoppers, you're very lucky. With over 16 national builders, 12 regional builders and a host of smaller builders - Washington, DC is home to one of the most robust markets in the country. A market that comes an abundance of choice with new home styles and new community concepts being introduced every day. The real fun begins when you can visit the newly decorated model homes and clubhouses.

So for the sixth year in a row, in our summer issue you'll find Interiors: The Finest Model Homes, Planned Community and Active Adult Clubhouses in the Mid-Atlantic region.

The concept is simple. Decorated models are not just fun to look at but they're also the best representation of the builder's craft. This supplement will make you fall in love with new homes all over again.

As an added benefit this year, log onto our new microsite, Interiors. It's home to over 60 profiles and 1,000 photographs for your viewing pleasure, with up to 8 photos of each model and clubhouse. Visit Interiors now to start mapping your personalized tour of communities.

Once you've done your research and are ready to visit some new home communities, don't forget to take your New Homes Guide Passport with you. Visit four communities and you'll be eligible to receive a free $25 Gift Card from over 30 area retailers and restaurants. Buy a new home and you'll receive a free $100 Gift Card too. Visit NewHomesGuide.com/gift for details.

Happy house hunting in the Washington, DC area this summer. There's more to see and experience than ever.

Leslie Hathaway