(Fuquay-Varina, NC – April 17, 2015) – M/I Homes is pleased to showcase a new model home design in South Lakes, located in Fuquay-Varina. The fully decorated Beech model is open for tour. M/I Homes offers 2-story single family and ranch-style homes.

The new Beech model showcases 2-story living with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and open kitchen, breakfast, family room. There is an optional 5th bedroom or den downstairs, a spacious Owner’s Suite with his and hers closets and a screen porch to enjoy the beautiful natural setting the home surrounds.

Two-story family homes in South Lakes range in size from 2600 to over 3000 square feet with 2 car garages. Homes have 3-6 bedrooms, bonus rooms, and optional finished third floor rooms. Prices start in the $280s.

In addition, South Lakes offers convenient one-level living Villa homes ranging in size from 1700 – 2300 square feet with two car garages. Prices start in the $250s.

“We are excited to open a new model home in South Lakes”, shares Allison Moriarty, Vice President of Sales & Marketing of M/I Homes’ Raleigh Division. “This home truly captures the fun lifestyle home owners will enjoy in South Lakes. It’s a beautiful plan and the decorating is breathtaking.”

South Lakes is just 15 minutes south of Raleigh and 25 minutes north of Fayetteville. The community recreation center features a swimming pool with waterslide, mushroom fountain, shaded gazebo areas, cabana and interactive playground. The 30-acre lake is great for canoeing or a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk.

100% of the homes M/I builds hold true to the company’s “Sustainable Building” philosophy and are ENERGY STAR® Certified homes. With the ENERGY STAR qualification, all M/I Homes are constructed with energy-efficient building techniques that can reduce your energy bills by as much as 30%. In addition, M/I Homes carries the industry's only 30-year transferrable structural warranty.

Find out more about South Lakes by calling Brent Overton at 919-285-3970, log on to http://www.MIHomes.com/Raleigh, or by calling Reyna Estrada at 877-464-8188.

Directions: From Fuquay-Varina, go North on Main Street, turn right on NC55 (at the Sheets Station), left on Jones Lake Road and follow the signs.

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Founded in 1976, M/I Homes has established an exemplary reputation of superior customer service, innovative design, quality construction and premium locations. Each new M/I home is built with quality and care, which is why M/I Homes has earned the reputation of being a trustworthy builder with integrity. By keeping the home buyer involved every step of the way through their Confidence Builder Program, M/I Homes removes the stress of buying a home.

M/I Homes, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading builders of quality single-family homes, having delivered nearly 90,000 homes. The Company’s innovative, award-winning homes are marketed and sold under the trade names M/I Homes and Showcase Homes. The Company has homebuilding operations in Chicago, Illinois, Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio, Northern Kentucky, Indianapolis, Indiana; Tampa and Orlando, Florida; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; the Virginia and Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., and Austin, Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth and San Antonio in Texas.

In the Triangle, find M/I Homes in 16 communities throughout the Triangle including Raleigh, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Wake Forest, Clayton, Durham, Carrboro, Pittsboro, Chapel Hill and Wendell. Visit us on www.MIHomes.com/Raleigh or by calling toll free 877-464-8818 to find out more.

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