Q: "We've been thinking about remodeling our home, but the process feels overwhelming, and I’m not sure it’s worth it. We love our home site and don’t really want to move but know we deserve better. What should we do?"

A: "Have you ever considered tearing it down and building something brand new instead? Elevate by Drees Homes makes it surprisingly simple and cost-effective. Building new on your current home site eliminates the stress of finding vendors for each job, managing an ever-changing budget and blending modern amenities with outdated spaces when you could have an entire new and modern home with upfront pricing."

Q: "Rebuilding? That sounds complicated and expensive. How does it work?"

A: "It’s actually easier than you’d think. Elevate by Drees specializes in building custom homes on your current site. We handle everything, from demolition to designing your dream home. Drees analyzes your home site for free and assesses any modifications, talks through the utilities and forms a vision of the ideal floor plan for your lot before giving you a firm and upfront price for the home build."

Q: "But what about the costs? Isn’t it cheaper to remodel?"

A: "Not always. With Elevate by Drees, you avoid the hidden surprises and patchwork repairs of renovations. Plus, we offer financing through our partner, First Equity Mortgage, with flexible terms—no separate construction loan needed. And get this: You only need a 10% deposit or lot equity to get started. And unlike renovating, Elevate backs your new home with a 10-year structural warranty and assistance from our friendly and knowledgeable Customer Care team through the whole process and beyond."

Q: "That does sound manageable. But I love our location. Would I have to move?"

A: "Not at all! That’s the beauty of it. You stay on the same site you love, but with a brand-new, custom home tailored to your needs. Imagine modern layouts, energy efficiency and award-winning floor plans—all without giving up your address."

Q: "Okay, but I wouldn’t even know where to begin." 

A: "That’s where Elevate by Drees shines. They guide you every step of the way— starting with a free site analysis of your home site to working every step of the way with our experienced Market Managers to turn your dream home vision to life. Then, you can customize your home to your unique needs through two, three-hour appointments at our Design Center, where our professional Design Consultants guide you through the whole process to ensure your home is built on time and on budget."

Q: "That sounds amazing! Do they have any examples of how this works?"

A: "Actually, yes! Take Elevate by Drees homeowner Terri Allen for example. Her 50-year-old ranch in Nashville was recently transformed into a gorgeous multi-generational home, all without leaving her lot that’s been in the family for more than 30 years. It was perfect for her family’s needs and lifestyle."

Q: "Wow, I didn’t realize rebuilding could be so convenient. How do I get started?"

A: "Visit us at elevatebydrees.com and fill out a form or contact our New Home Specialist by phone or email. We then will set up a free site analysis to explore what’s possible for your property. Elevate by Drees truly provides a better way to build on your lot!”

Ready to start designing your dream home?

From Instagram inspiration and Pinterest pins to your final floor plan, Drees makes it easy to bring it all together. We know your home is more than a dwelling. It’s an expression of who you are and what you value. Designing a custom home is a very personal endeavor, and we want to be here to help you every step of the way.