Lowder Builder Representatives take pride in getting the answers to your questions quickly. When a client decides they want to change something in the floor plan, move a light fixture to a different location, add an upgrade or simply want to know how construction is going—Lowder is always here to help.

We invite you to browse our testimonial section and see for yourself what people are saying about Lowder New Homes in their own words.

Whether you’re looking for a new home in Montgomery, Prattville or Millbrook, you’ll find Lowder has a solid reputation and quality homes to match. To learn more about the higher standards of Lowder New Homes, see a model home or tour one of our amenity-packed neighborhoods, contact us today.

As the world of technology transforms at the speed of thought, companies race to respond and emerge with better solutions for the world. Lowder is a leading contender in that race, particularly when it comes to energy efficiency and the latest advancements in construction. You can count on Lowder to always be looking forward and investing in our heritage: 50 years and building.

We invite you to consider with care your decision to purchase a new home and weigh the benefits of buying from Lowder New Homes, an industry leader, rated in the top 100 builders in the nation. Lowder is a company that’s been around long enough to see the long-term effects of building with a higher standard. And we encourage you to ask around to see for yourself what people in our area think about Lowder. We have found that over 95 percent of Lowder New Homes’ customers would and do recommend Lowder to friends and family members—a customer satisfaction rate well in excess of the national industry standard.

So have a look at the Lowder neighborhoods. Contact one of our Builder Representatives and learn all about your options for a custom new home, complete with the most desirable amenities. Lowder is confident you’ll find a place you’ll want to call home for years to come.

Sure, it’s true that we build new homes that are designed to last a long time, offering a slew of warranties. But Lowder New Homes are also built for a lasting impression. Talk to a realtor and they’ll tell you that Lowder New Homes hold their value exceptionally well. That’s not even a matter of opinion. That’s a matter of fact. Lowder builds every home with a commitment to higher standards and using real, quality materials.

Here’s an example. In Lowder New Homes, we trim out our windows with full wood wrap which includes wood casing, wood sub-jam and wood stool instead of sheetrock. That means a lot when you step back and look at the big picture. We make sure every part of every new home is built right.

Lowder New Homes is rated among the nation’s top 100 builders because our standards are higher. In the long run, that makes a whole lot of difference. Quality runs deep with Lowder New Homes. That’s been true for more than 50 years, and we look forward to proving it in the future.

To learn more about Lowder New Homes and our amenity-loaded neighborhoods, see a Builder Representative today. Don’t forget to ask about our popular year-long Zero Mortgage Payment program (for qualified buyers).

“Well that’s just hard to beat.” Everyone says that. And that’s just the beginning. Don’t forget this is a home built by one of the top 100 builders in the US. And you know what that means. Quality. Through and through.

Zero. Zip. Zilch. Nada. Not one payment for an entire year. Something that good bears repeating. Just keep that in your head until you’re able to come see a model home in one of Lowder’s amenity-packed neighborhoods. Speak to a Builder Representative today and see what it’s like to be surrounded by high quality and custom design.

What’s more staggering is our government’s consideration of eliminating this tax break in order to reduce the national debt. The following quote from chairman of the National Association of Home Builders, Barry Rutenberg, in the cited article says it best. “Raising taxes on the nation’s home owners is clearly not the right answer to resolve our nation’s fiscal woes.”

We encourage you to get involved, write or contact your congressman and representatives to let them know how important mortgage interest tax deductions are to you. Regardless of whether you own a home or are considering buying now, the impact such a change on our economy could be immense.

If you are considering buying a new home, now is a great time to take advantage of all that Lowder New Homes has to offer. See one of our Builder Representatives today to learn more about our higher standards, our amenity-packed neighborhoods and our buyer incentives like Zero Mortgage Payment for an entire year.

Actually, there are a few things you can do to get a some relief from that yellowish dust. For one, you should change out the air filters for your HVAC system. Technically, you should be doing that every month anyway, but just in case you haven’t gotten around to it—change your filters! So much of the pollen that can lead to an unhappy sinus experience starts with the pollen you can’t even see in the air. You should also use a damp towel to wipe down your pets that come and go outside. Oddly enough, if you’re in and out throughout the day, you’re tracking pollen into your home as well. So once you’re done coming and going, you might want to change clothes and definitely take your shoes off at the door. Also, you should resist the temptation to open the doors and windows to let in that fresh spring air. It might smell good to your nose, but it can be bad for your sinuses.

One thing is for sure. The better seal you have around your doors and windows, the less pollen will get into your home. And if you have a Lowder New Home, you already know every single home we build is equipped with energy-efficient doors and windows, complete with ample sealing.

Speaking of which, if you’re considering sealing the deal on a new home purchase, make sure you check out Lowder New Homes neighborhoods and speak with a Builder Representative today about how now is the best time to spring into action and buy a Lowder New Home—especially with our Zero mortgage payment special offer (for qualified buyers).

Americans overwhelmingly oppose any action by Congress to tamper with the mortgage interest deduction, but it could be eliminated or scaled back as Congress and the Administration are looking at tax increases in light of deficit concerns.

The consequences would be devastating for home owners, the housing market and the nation’s economy.

Please join us in the important effort to preserve the mortgage interest deduction.

Visit www.SaveMyMortgageInterestDeduction.com for information about this issue.

Join the discussion on Facebook.com/SaveMyMID.

Follow the latest updates on Twitter.com/SaveMyMID.

You’ve gotten through shopping for a home, the closing process, and even unpacking your boxes. But it’s not time to put your feet up and relax just yet! There are a few more things you should do shortly after moving into a new home to make sure you and your family will have a safe and healthy place to build lifelong memories in.

1. Create a home maintenance checklist.
To make sure your home stays safe and healthy for you and your family, you should regularly check, clean and/or test a wide variety of interior and exterior systems and structures. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has a Home Maintenance Checklist that you can download from their website www.hud.gov. It provides basic guidelines for keeping your home dry, clean, well-ventilated, free from contaminants, pest-free, safe and well-maintained.

2. Make sure you have enough insurance coverage.

At a minimum, you need to purchase a home owners insurance policy to cover the house and all of your family’s belongings inside. To determine how much insurance you need, find out how much it would cost to rebuild your house today on your existing lot. Your personal property coverage should then be anywhere from 55 to 75 percent of that amount.

Damage caused by natural disasters such as flooding, earthquakes and hurricanes are not covered by regular home owner’s policies, so depending on where you live, you may want to consider additional coverage. Your insurance agent can help you figure out the right amount of coverage and suggest upgrades or additional policies that would be appropriate for your specific situation.

3. Protect your home from break-ins.

If you bought an existing home, you should rekey the locks right away. You never know who the previous owners gave keys to. The National Crime Prevention Council recommends that every exterior door should have a dead-bolt lock with a one-inch throw. They should be at least 1 3/4 inch metal or hard wood with the hinges on the inside.

Install a peephole or wide-angle viewer—not a chain—in all entry doors so you can see who is outside without opening the door. Sliding glass doors can be secured by placing a long piece of wood at least one inch thick in the track. Keep all entrances and doors well-lit, and prune shrubs so they don’t provide hiding space for someone who wants to break in.

4. Prepare an emergency kit.

In the event of a disaster, local officials and relief workers may not be able to reach your home immediately, so you should have an emergency kit on hand.

Basic services such as electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment, and telephones may be cut off for days, or even weeks, so you should be prepared. The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends stockpiling at least three days’ worth of food and water for your family. Their website www.ready.gov offers a list of items to include in a basic emergency preparedness kit, as well as guidelines on food and water storage and protecting yourself from airborne contaminants.

5. Improve your home’s energy efficiency.

Even if you’ve purchased a brand new home with the latest energy-efficient building materials and techniques, there are still some improvements you can make to save even more money on utility bills. For example:
· Replace incandescent light bulbs with longer-lasting CFL or LED bulbs.
· Install a programmable thermostat that can be set to automatically adjust the heat or air when the home is most or least used.
· Increase the insulation in your attic, on exposed water pipes and around your water heater.

The U.S. Department of Energy has an online Home Energy Saver™ tool for home owners at www.hes.lbl.gov that recommends energy-saving upgrades that are appropriate for the home, the climate and local energy prices.
Even if you haven’t just moved, these suggestions will help you protect your family and maintain your investment for years to come.

But don’t take our word for it. Take a look at what our customers had to say about Lowder New Homes. From the quality of our homes to the detailed-oriented services of our Builder Representatives, Lowder finds great reward in the warm comments of pleased patrons.

So stop by a Model Home in any of our neighborhoods and speak with a Builder Representative today to learn more about what makes Lowder New Homes better.

The ABLE expo is in town today through Wednesday at the Montgomery Convention Center that you might want to attend. If you’re considering buying a Lowder New Home, this expo might just help you decide. That’s because Alabama’s Better Living Expo (ABLE) is attracting experts, builders and vendors from all over the state to discuss exactly how important building green is, and why energy-efficient homes will continue to be in high demand as we move into the future of sustainability.

All of these experts, builders and vendors are going to talk to each other and trade ideas, all with the hopes of making a more sustainable Alabama. So everybody wins. And if you own a Lowder New Home, it would put a big smile on your face because Lowder New Homes is way ahead of the game when it comes to building green.

Each year the standards are only going to go higher, and that’s just fine with Lowder, because their standard is always excellence. And if you walked around ABLE to see what everyone is talking about, you’ll see that Lowder New Homes is a great example of true green energy efficiency.

So stop by a Model Home in any of our neighborhoods and speak with a Builder Representative today to learn more about what makes Lowder New Homes the best choice for better living.