Richmond American Homes Embraces Mobile Technology

Raised on computers and cell phones, tech-savvy home buyers want simple, real-time information and virtual interaction on their mobile devices during their home search. To meet this growing demand for instant information, Richmond American Homes has updated its RichmondAmerican.com website and m.richmondamerican.com mobile site.

On the website, different floor plans can be viewed side-by-side and furniture "placed" using an interactive tool. Users also can take a virtual tour of various homes. Using a mobile device, consumers can access Richmond American’s homes and communities while out on their home search. Google maps show locations. A click-to-call feature puts buyers in direct contact with a new home specialist.

Realty Executives International in Tucson also has launched a new website that is more consumer focused to help buyers with home listing and agent searches, market information, and fi nancing and mortgage rates. Also, sellers can access information about their home’s value.

For realtors, the website explains the process to transfer licenses to Realty Executives’ new brokerage in Tucson.

MDC Holdings, Inc. is a leading homebuilding and financial services provider. Their homebuilding operations purchase finished lots for the construction and sale of single-family detached homes to first-time and first-time move-up homebuyers under the name Richmond American Homes. MDC Holdings is the general contractor for all projects and retains subcontractors for land development and home construction. In their homebuilding segment, the company's primary functions include land acquisition and development, home construction, sales and marketing. The homes offered at particular locations are based on customer preferences, lot size, demographics and the requirements of major land sellers and local municipalities. The homebuilding divisions are responsible for pre-closing quality control inspections and responding to customers' post-closing needs. The company also operates Home Gallery and Design Centers that allow homebuyers to customize certain features of their homes. MDC Holdings' Financial Services and Other segment includes mortgage lending operations, insurance operations and title operations. Mortgage lending operations work through HomeAmerican, which is a full-service mortgage lender with a centralized loan processing center. The company's insurance operations consist of Allegiant, StarAmerican and American Home Insurance. American Home Title provides the company's title operations. MDC Holdings is headquartered in Denver, CO.

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