M/I Homes of Chicago, one of the top homebuilders in the Chicagoland area, announces it is expanding its offering of townhome options for homebuyers in Chicago’s suburbs with the introduction of two new communities: Metro East, which will deliver 42 townhomes in south-suburban Orland Park; and Halston Market, which will bring 125 townhomes to northwest-suburban Des Plaines. M/I Homes recently acquired both parcels and site preparation work is underway.
“In today’s competitive housing market where buyers are looking to maximize their budget – especially with interest rates on the rise – new-construction townhomes are in more demand than ever as an option that offers the latest features and finishes as well as similar space as a single-family home,” said Rick Champine, area president of M/I Homes. “Both Metro East and Halston Market offer an attractive blend of lifestyle and location in well-established suburbs, as well as the convenience of a low-maintenance community.”
Metro East in Orland Park, Ill., Launches Pre-Sales
In Orland Park, M/I Homes is introducing Metro East, which will include 42 new-construction townhomes at the intersection of John Humphrey Drive and 143rd Street. Located just minutes from the 143rd Street Metra station and within walking distance to Orland Park Crossing Mall, Metro East features a tree- and sidewalk-lined streetscape, a paved walking path lined with built-in benches, and a naturalized detention basin with native plantings and foliage selected to attract a variety of bird species and butterflies.
“Buyers will truly feel like they’re in their own private enclave at Metro East, with its beautiful community landscaping and curb appeal, yet at the same time all the conveniences of this suburban location – from transit options to shopping and dining – are at their fingertips,” said Cheryl Bonk, vice president of sales and marketing for M/I Homes. “Metro East also offers floor plans from one of our most popular series of townhome plans, which are designed to match today’s lifestyles with a mix of open and private areas as well as flex spaces that can be tailored to different needs.”
Priced from the $420,000s and ranging from 1,815 to 1,976 square feet, the three-level townhomes at Metro East have two to three bedrooms, 2½ baths and attached two-car garages. Select plans offer a loft and the option for second-floor laundry, and all homes feature a lower-level bonus room or den.
Interested buyers can visit www.mihomes.com/metroeast to get a first look and learn more about the community.
Pre-Sales to Start this Fall at Halston Market in Des Plaines, Ill.
M/I Homes will begin sales in early fall for Halston Market, which is currently the only new-construction for-sale townhome development in the Des Plaines area. The community’s 125 residences offer buyers the choice of five three-level floor plans with two to three bedrooms, 2½ baths, an open-concept layout and two-car garage. Prices will start in the $350,000s.
“Downtown Des Plaines has a great urban feel that’s the perfect complement to the ease of townhome living,” said Bonk. “Buyers will also appreciate the proximity of Halston Market to the Des Plaines Metra station for easy access to downtown Chicago, as well as major transportation arteries including interstates 90 and 294.”
Located at the intersection of East Oakton and Lee streets, Halston Market is convenient to shopping and dining options in the heart of downtown Des Plaines, and is also close to Lake Opeka, Lake Park and the Des Plaines River, as well as entertainment options in nearby Rosemont. The community features landscaped outdoor communal spaces including picnic tables sheltered by a 20-foot steel gazebo, and is served by Forest Elementary School, Algonquin Middle School and Maine West High School.
Interested buyers can visit www.mihomes.com/halstonmarket and register to receive monthly updates and an exclusive first look at the community.
Homes at all M/I Homes communities come standard with a comprehensive 10-year structural warranty, which not only allows buyers to purchase with confidence, but also adds value if the home is sold in the future. All homes are also WHOLE HOME Certified, an M/I Homes designation indicating the builder’s superior approach when constructing homes. Upon testing, an M/I home will receive a more favorable HERS (Home Energy Rating System) score than an Energy Star-certified home, which can save buyers upwards of 30 percent on their energy bills. A lower HERS Index means lower energy costs, and on average an M/I home achieves a HERS rating of 62, considerably lower than other resale homes and other builders in the market.
About M/I Homes:
M/I Homes, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading builders of single-family homes, having sold over 140,000 homes. The Company has homebuilding operations in Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois; Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota; Detroit, Michigan; Tampa, Sarasota and Orlando, Florida; Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, Texas; Nashville, Tennessee; and Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina.
