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The Golden Season

October 27, 2025

Why Fall is the perfect time to begin your forever home story.

As the leaves turn and a crispness fills the air, there’s a natural shift in focus from the bustling outdoors to the warmth and comfort of home. This cozy transition isn’t just about pumpkin spice lattes; it’s also a golden opportunity to lay the groundwork for your future. While summer might feel like the obvious time to think about a new build, fall is, in fact, the most strategic season to begin planning your dream home.

The strategic advantage of a fall start.

Starting your design and planning process in October means you’re not just getting ahead; you’re setting the stage for a smoother, more efficient construction next year. This timeline allows you to spend more time on selecting your location, lot, and floorplan—the foundational decisions that shape your future home.

With those cornerstones in place, the cozy winter months become your creative studio. This is the time to thoughtfully consider all your selections and weigh your options, choosing everything from cabinetry and fixtures to flooring and paint colors without feeling rushed.

By the time the ground thaws, you will have a crystal-clear vision, with every detail considered. This foresight avoids the industry’s spring rush and ensures that when your build begins, it can proceed with precision and ease, transforming your well-planned vision into reality. It’s about more than just a timeline; it’s about investing in a calmer, more intentional journey to your new front door.

Building the backdrop for your story.

But a home is far more than just a structure; it’s the backdrop for your family’s unique story. It’s where laughter echoes from game nights around a sprawling kitchen island, where quiet mornings are spent over coffee, and where milestones—big and small—unfold.

We believe in building spaces that foster connection, inspire creativity, and provide a sanctuary for life’s most precious moments. It’s about crafting a home that feels less like an investment and more like a legacy, a place where memories are made and cherished for generations.

We’ve seen firsthand how a thoughtfully designed home becomes an integral part of our clients’ lives, a true reflection of their aspirations.

Here’s a glimpse into the everyday magic we help create:

Families enjoying rooms in their new homes with their families.

Designed for the Minnesota seasons.

Fall offers a unique perspective on a home’s features. Think about Minnesota’s ever-changing weather – a well-organized mudroom or a dedicated drop zone becomes invaluable, keeping the chaos of coats, boots, and backpacks contained. The importance of innovative design and durable materials becomes evident.

And those generous kitchen gathering spaces that naturally draw everyone in and become the hub for studying sessions, meal prep, and spirited game nights. Our islands and countertops are crafted with durable materials that stand up to the wear and tear of daily life, ensuring comfort and connection through every season.

Is a new home your next chapter?

Perhaps you’re at a point where the idea of being “priced out” feels like a constant worry, dreaming of building equity and escaping the feeling of being “forced to rent forever.”

Or maybe you’ve spent countless hours curating “Pinterest boards come to life,” only to face the “brutal reality check” of existing home inventory and a fear of “buyer’s remorse.” Many find themselves “kinda stuck,” dreaming of a “lifestyle upgrade” or contemplating “downsizing,” yet feeling a “sentimental entrapment” to their current space.

Whatever your journey, building a new home offers a path to stability, tailored comfort, and a place perfectly suited to the next chapter of your life. We have a variety of floorplan and home options that fit each kind of unique situation. It’s an opportunity to create a space that truly supports your aspirations, whether that’s financial security, a “forever” home designed just for you, a simplified lifestyle, or a dignified space to “age in place” surrounded by loved ones.

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© 2025 Robert Thomas Homes, Inc. All rights reserved. Prices, floor plans, home elevations, options, upgrades, specifications, incentives, promotions, and availability are subject to change without notice. Finished square footage and dimensions are approximate and subject to change without notice. “Starting from” refers to the base price or starting price of a home plan/floorplan not including optional home elevations, options, upgrades, or lot premiums. “Starts at” refers to the lowest base price or starting price available within a collection of home plans/floorplans in a community not including optional home elevations, options, upgrades, or lot premiums. Models, photos, virtual tours, video tours, and/or illustrations may not depict actual home plan/floorplan configuration and/or details and may show certain options and upgrades not included in the base price or starting price of the home plan/floorplan. Model homes featured may show model staging, furniture, and accessories that are not included in the purchase of a home. Community improvements and amenities described are based upon current development plans and information furnished by others and are subject to change without notice. Robert Thomas Homes, Inc. makes no representations regarding community improvements and amenities. Community association fees and/or assessments, declarations, covenants, conditions, and restrictions may apply. Promotions and incentives may require the use of a certain lender that is an affiliate of Robert Thomas Homes, Inc. Floor plans and home elevations are used by permission by Robert Thomas Homes, Inc. and are protected by U.S. copyright laws. Please consult a Robert Thomas Homes, Inc. New Home Consultant for additional information. MN LIC BC644819

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