It’s been awhile since I showed you a community of new homes that are directly among the hustle and bustle of Oklahoma City. Since we’re long overdue, may I remind you of the benefits of living in this still-great American metro: an economy that’s endured the nationwide collapse, a housing market that’s sustained the bursting bubble, and schools that are among the best in the Midwest.

That being said, you’ll certainly want to check out the community of Oklahoma City new homes I’m showing you today. It’s called Fountain Grass by Ideal Homes, and it’s everything you thought living in Oklahoma City could be: access to the most convenient city amenities, yet Fountain Grass is still tucked away in the quaint small town environment of a tight-knit community. And, don’t forget your stunning natural surroundings. It’s the best of city and country combined.

Fountain Grass offers buyers their choice of nine floorplans, ranging from apx. 1,000 to 1,600 square feet. There’s something for all types of arrangements and lifestyles, including singles, couples, and growing families. Plus, you have the same energy efficient benefits that Ideal Homes provides to all of their Oklahoma new green homes. Fountain Grass is a win-win! To learn more about these Oklahoma City new homes at Fountain Grass, stop in to check them out in person at 9737 SW 24th Terrace, Oklahoma City, OK 73128; or, call (866) 277-2670 to ask questions and receive more information.

Despite the economic downturn, Oklahoma housing markets continue to perform well in the metro areas. That means that alongside those in Tulsa, Oklahoma City new homes are among the most coveted new homes in the nation. That’s right – the nation! According to The Metro Monitor, Oklahoma's two big cities are among the top 21 performing markets in the U.S., thanks to low unemployment, oil and gas industry jobs, and home prices that have rarely been inflated.

We’ve told you about many Ideal Homes communities in Oklahoma City, where Ideal Homes offer Oklahoma green homes that are priced from the affordable mid $100,000’s. We’ve talked about Country Place, Valencia, and others; and today, we’d like to introduce you to Wildflower. This neighborhood features seven floorplans for you to choose from, with two, three, and four bedroom options. The interiors are calming and cozy, and outside – well, you have all the advantages of living in beautiful Oklahoma City!

Because it is a neighborhood of green homes, Wildflower offers the same advanced energy savings as all Ideal Homes communities, ensuring that your electricity, heating, and cooling bills stay manageably low – and best of all, it’s located in the pleasant suburban outskirts of Oklahoma City. For more information on Wildflower, contact the community sales office at 15425 Nightshade Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73070 for these Oklahoma City new homes.

As you know, Ideal Homes has several communities of Norman new homes that buyers are flipping for. One neighborhood we have yet to tell you about is Trail Woods, a community of our Oklahoma green homes with six – yes, only six new properties are still move in ready and available. If you like three bedroom, two bath homes that are designed for energy efficiency and lower heating and cooling bills, there’s hardly a better choice for new homes in Norman, OK than Trail Woods.

This outstanding Ideal Homes community is where high quality country living meets the convenience of in-town amenities. When you make Trail Woods your home, you’ll be located just minutes from the mall, golf courses, and Lake Thunderbird - in fact, the neighborhood is nestled in Northwest Norman, right across the street from Norman North High School - but you’ll still have the beauty of your natural surroundings to enjoy right outside your door.

And of course, these are some of the most affordable Norman new homes you can ask for. With prices as low as the $119,000’s, you can’t really ask for a more reasonably priced option in an energy efficient new green home. And as we mentioned, you’ll enjoy savings all year long when your utility bills arrive. Choosing a community like this is what smart homebuyers who are looking to go green do! For more information on the Norman new homes at Trail Woods, visit the community sales office at 2409 Trailwood Dr., Norman, OK 73069. Or, request a viewing of the model or move-in ready homes by calling (866) 277-2670.

For more than two decades, Ideal Homes has been expertly creating Oklahoma energy efficient homes that feature cutting-edge design, outrageously luxurious features and amenities, and time-and-time again providing prospective homebuyers in the Oklahoma area with astounding Oklahoma energy efficient homes that boast a level of quality that very few other new home builders can lay claim to. Having assembled a team of individuals whose expertise and talent for the development, construction, and customer service that is involved with your Oklahoma energy efficient home is almost unparalleled, and prospective homebuyers in the Oklahoma area reap all of the rewards. Ideal Homes is also a proud member of the National Association of Home Builders, as well as the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association.

So what has helped Ideal Homes earn the title of being Oklahoma's leading homebuilder? Boasting communities all throughout the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, Ideal Homes has received almost every homebuilder award available in the industry, including "America's Best Builder," and "Builder of the Year" from Professional Builder Magazine; all of which only help to confirm that Ideal Homes is a well-recognized industry leader in energy-efficiency at both the local and national levels. At this point in time, more than 7,000 Oklahoma families have put their trust in Ideal Homes, and in doing so have made their lives in Oklahoma energy efficient homes that proves to be an investment that is comfortable, secure, efficient, and valuable for many years to come.

One of the greatest strengths of Ideal Homes has always been its unwavering commitment to creating forward-thinking Oklahoma energy efficient new homes that not only help to save this beautiful planet, but to save you and your family money in the long run as well. Ideal Homes is confident that no other Oklahoma homebuilders can match their expertise in creating energy efficient homes, and for the past 20 years Ideal Homes has partnered with the US Department of Energy's Build America Program, the Environmental Protection Agency, the American Lung Association, and a number of other manufacturers and research groups to help test, develop, and inevitably implement the best efficient building strategies possible.

Why put so much focus on building cutting-edge Oklahoma energy efficient homes? Simply put, your new home will be more affordable, more comfortable, more durable, and much more sustainable than your average Oklahoma new home, all because of the Ideal Homes commitment to building Oklahoma new homes that are twice as efficient as Energy Star homes. Because of Ideal Homes Oklahoma energy efficient homes are so astoundingly efficient, homeowners save anywhere from $50 to $80 per month on their heating and cooling costs compared to a home that was built to a standard code, and Ideal Homes has estimated that due to their pioneering of Oklahoma energy efficient homes, homeowners have saved roughly $3.5 million on heating and cooling costs.

Love the wide open spaces of Newcastle, OK? You’ll be thrilled to learn that we’ve created a community of Newcastle new homes. Farmington new homes offer a great place to live and raise your family, all within the pleasant, promising city of Newcastle. Like all of our Oklahoma green homes, the homes of Farmington are spacious and affordable – a far cry from the restrictive, lifestyle-limiting green homes you’ve seen elsewhere.

These are homes designed for buyers like you: real families with busy lifestyles. Ideal Homes knows that you don’t have time to monitor the environmental implications of your lifestyle; so, we make it easy by wiring your home for low environmental impact.

But there’s even better news: Your home’s infrastructure, which exceeds a 5 star energy rating and includes a clean water delivery system, is not only purposeful, but practical too. Just ask our homeowners; with our guaranteed heating and cooling costs, they’ve saved hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars a year on their energy bills!

Currently, Farmington has two move-in ready Newcastle new homes available; both are designed with our popular Ingraham floorplan model. What does it look like? Picture this: The one story, three bedroom home has a beautiful entryway with plant ledges throughout the kitchen and dining room; the open, convenient kitchen has extra countertop space; and, the huge living room offers plenty of space for the whole family. Plus, with a 10 year structural warranty, and tornado ties and anchor bolts already in place, you can rest assured that your home is safe and secure as you enjoy the view from your well-insulated windows.

Ready to check out the Newcastle new homes of Farmington? Pay the community a visit at 1074 SE 16th Terrace, Newcastle, OK 73065; or, give the sales office a call at (866) 277-2670.

Ideal Homes offers some of the most affordable Oklahoma green homes you’ll find, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t create more extravagant homes just as well! Their Norman new homes at Carrington Place are anything but average, with incredible floorplan designs and finer details that you’ll be hard pressed to find elsewhere.

Take, for example, the Lancaster. In this plan, the 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath, two story Energy Star qualified homes of Carrington Place allow for an optional, upstairs bonus room; the French country style kitchen features bricked walls (a favorite with style savvy buyers); and, the luxurious first floor master suite is everything you’ve dreamed a bedroom retreat could be. Oh, and did we mention the textured walls? 

Plus, these Norman new homes come with a landscape package, reducing the amount of time you’ll spend toiling in the yard. Instead, you can enjoy your weekends relaxing inside, or out and about in the family-friendly city of Norman. We encourage you to browse through the 11 different floorplans that are available for this outstanding community; each is distinct in its design, so one of them is bound to speak to your homebuying needs. For more information on these new homes in Norman, OK, contact the Carrington Place sales office at (866) 277-2670.

Sure, we’ve already told you that Oklahoma City new homes are on your home buying radar, there are some great communities you’ll definitely want to see. But what and where are those neighborhoods, specifically? One community that we are really heads over heels for is Marble Leaf. Here, you’ll be just minutes from Oklahoma City; not to mention the incredible shopping and recreation (The Strip comes to mind!), thriving business climate with lots of employment opportunities, and great schools that Oklahoma City is known for. What else would you expect from the town that one publication called “The Friendliest City in Oklahoma?”

How about an affordable home? Since Ideal Homes specializes in reasonably priced Oklahoma green homes, we can assure you that these Oklahoma City new homes definitely fit the bill. With an extraordinary floorplans available, the community pricing is about as accessible as it gets: from the low $100,000’s. At Marble Leaf, you can select from Oklahoma City new homes that start at $111's and stay comfortably under $150,000.

With one and a half to four bedroom options, you can choose the home that best suits your family size and lifestyle. And don’t forget: As is the case with all of our communities, these new homes in Oklahoma City are among the most energy efficient you’ll find anywhere, with features that exceed many ENERGY STAR® standards and requirements. To take a look at Marble Leaf in person, visit 15025 Madder Drive, Edmond, OK 73013. Please call (866) 277-9297 for more information.

Ideal Homes makes it a point to carefully select the cities in which we proudly place our new homes. That’s because Ideal Homes want the owners of our Oklahoma green homes to enjoy the finest quality of life possible; not only when they’re enjoying their home inside, but when they’re busy living their lives throughout the community as well. With that in mind, Ideal Homes would like to tell you about one of their latest creations, Sundance.

Sundance is a community of new homes in Midwest City, OK. Here at these Midwest City new homes, “the spirit flies high” (as indicated by the town motto), and there are plenty of ways for families to safely occupy their free time: parks, sports, shopping…you name it. Plus, Tinker Air Force base is minutes away; many of the military homeowners find this to be one of the greatest conveniences Sundance has to offer.

But what about these Midwest City new homes themselves? Don’t worry: They’ll get your attention too. Like Ideal Homes other Oklahoma green homes, Sundance features Oklahoma Energy Star homes that help families like yours manage utility budgets while minimizing impact on resources (in fact, Ideal Homes built a total of 649 Energy Star qualified homes in 2009, and plans to do more as this year rolls on).

But energy efficiency isn’t all these Midwest City new homes have to offer. Sundance provides homebuyers with their choice of nine distinct floorplans, starting at prices as low as $128,452. In fact, the largest floorplan in this community is still at the affordable price point of $164,009. Not bad, right? That’s what we thought! For more information on the Midwest City new homes located in Sundance, stop in to their office at 12612 SE 16th Court, Midwest City, OK 73020. Or, give them a call at (866) 277-2670. 

The Villages at Greenbriar new homes for sale in Oklahoma City, offer a quaint new community just west of Sante Fe and 12th St (SW 119th). With easy access to the I-240, I-44, and I-35, these new homes for sale at The Villages at Greenbriar are close to restaurants, shopping, parks and the city at your fingertips.

It is no surprise that The Villages at Greenbriar new homes are closing out fast with just a few homes left. Thees new homes for sale prime location as everything a new home owner could ask for, with close proximity to Moore Schools, Earlywine Park, a golf course and YMCA. The new homes at The Villages at Greenbrair offer 3 bedrooms, 2 – 2.5 bathrooms, range from 1,377 - 1,419 sq. ft.  all starting from  the great price of $136,490's. 

The Villages at Greenbriar homes for sale, have amazing amentias. Each new D.R. Horton home comes with a gas fireplace, textured walls with rounded corners, 6' privacy fence, alarm system, energy efficient low E vinyl windows, custom cabinets and GE appliances just to name a few! So you better hurry, The Villages at Greenbriar homes for sale are selling fast and your opportunity to own one of these Oklahoma City new home for sale in such a great location is dwindling.

Lake Valley, by Capital Homes is offering new homes for sale in Owasso Oklahoma. These affordable new homes offer the benefits of an ENERGY STAR certified builder with several beautifully designed floor plans to choose from. Each new Lake Valley home for sale provides an open floor plan with high ceilings, covered front and back porches, ample closets and storage space, marble vanities and landscaped yards. Conveniently located in Owasso, Lake Valley new homes are close to shopping, dining, recreation, entertainment, quality health care and an excellent school district.

With the price you can afford Capital Homes, Lake Valley provides the space you need. These new Owasso homes for sale at Lake Valley range from the $130s to the $150s, offering new homes for sale with 3-4 bedrooms, 2-2.5 bathrooms, and 1,200-1,750 sq. ft. Not to mention Lake Valley homes provides wonderful amenities ranging from fishing ponds, playgrounds, pool with a pool house, and multiple green landscaping perfect of weekend picnics. So come see what Capital Homes new Lake Valley community in Owasso has to offer you at 10708 North 153rd East Ave Owasso, OK 74055. Lake Valley models are open from 11 - 6 Thursday through Monday and closed Tuesday - Wednesday.