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Save your way up to $25,000!*

The smartest move is the one you'll love coming home to. During our Smart Start Savings Event, buy a select quick move-in home or puchase a build to order home in select communities, and receive up to $25,000 to spend your way when financing with First Equity Mortgage. That's right, if you're wanting to make your move now, the smart move is taking advantage of this limited time promotion... Use your savings to lower your interest rate or reduce your closings costs.

If you're looking to build, this promotion gives you a great head start to upgrade your new home. Install designer fixtures from the Drees Design Center, expand your garage, add a sunroom or maybe a new upgraded patio. It's up to you!

Smart decisions. Beautiful homes. Execeptional value. Don't wait, this promotion ends August 31, 2026.
*Up to $25,000 promotional incentive is valid on build to order and select quick move-in homes in the Raleigh/Durham area that can close by September 30, 2026, when a firm, non-contingent purchase agreement is accepted by Drees Homes between August 1-31, 2026, and the buyer finances with First Equity Mortgage. Incentive may be used towards structural options, design upgrades in the Drees Design Center, or financing with First Equity Mortgage. Incentive may not be substituted for cash. Subject to borrower qualification. Amount varies by Drees community and floor plan. This incentive is not available with other promotions or discounts and is subject to change or withdrawal without notice. Promotion excludes homes built by the Elevate by Drees division. Buyer is not required to finance through First Equity Mortgage Incorporated to purchase a Drees Home; however, they must use First Equity Mortgage Incorporated to receive this incentive. First Equity Mortgage Incorporated, an Equal Housing Lender licensed by the North Carolina Office of the Commissioner of Banks, License #L-116414, NMLS #21157 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) and is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Drees Company located at 211 Grandview Drive, Suite 102, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017. NC Certified Building Contractor, License #39440.