A Perfect Match

September 2006 Special Advertising Section

Homes have personalities all their own, and finding one that matches yours can be tough. With this in mind, we came up with hypothetical homeowners who would find the right fit in one of these Fall Showcase^SM homes.

Americken Home Builders, Inc.
15940 Austin St., Ham Lake
$949,900
Home #801

Thanks to a promotion and sizeable pay increase, the homeowners and their son upgraded to this Americken home, which they consider their dream home nestled on a quiet piece of paradise overlooking nearly two acres of wilderness. With a mentality of “the bigger, the better,” they are enjoying the luxuries of fine living.

He enjoys having a large house with a big yard away from the hustle of his hectic career downtown. A sports fanatic, he’s excited to have an entire floor in his new home devoted to watching the game and entertaining his equally enthusiastic friends and colleagues. Starting with a state-of-the-art home entertainment center with a big-screen TV, this area features a polished granite bar, room for his pool table where he and his son play billiards regularly, and a built-in surround-sound audio system that makes him feel like he’s at the stadium.

She loves having a professional grade kitchen with all of the newest features, including custom-made cabinets and top-of-the-line appliances. Appreciative of the finer things in life, she is excited to experience the luxuries that many owner’s suites now feature, including the oversized windows in the master sitting area. She takes time to relax in the whirlpool tub, where she can watch her favorite movies on the LCD television or delve into a romantic novel.

These homeowners wanted the outside of their new home to be as impressive as the inside. He is famous for his barbeque skills, so an outdoor cooking area with a built-in grill was on the top of his list. For their sports-loving son, there’s room for a pool/tennis court/basketball court. In the winter, the whole family is grateful for the radiant-heated four-car garage.
Pratt Homes
1001 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
From $280,000s–$3,000,000+
Home #264

It all came down to location for this active couple in their late thirties. The two professionals enjoy everything about an urban lifestyle: sampling food from the newest restaurants, catching the latest concert at Orchestra Hall, running along the Mississippi River, and shopping at the Mill City Farmers Market. They are very active in the community and want to be in the center of it all, so The Nicollet on Nicollet Mall is an ideal location. When looking out the floor-to-ceiling windows of their new condo, they have an incredible view of the city they love.

This couple has upscale tastes and values quality, and they chose the highest grade appliances and amenities available for their kitchen. They do a lot of entertaining, and the kitchen island with polished stone countertops provides extra space for their guests to mingle. A state-of-the-art media center in the living room allows them to play music for their guests throughout the home or watch the latest video release on the flat-screen television. The master bathroom has a spa bath for her to relax in after a long day at the office. The couple also travels frequently, and they take comfort in knowing their home is safe with the latest in security technology.