New Homes & Ideas magazine was awarded the Triangle's "Best New Home Publication" at the 2010 Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence (MAME) Awards on April 29th at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, NC. The awards are presented annually by the Triangle Sales and Marketing Council.  Judging Criteria for "Best New Home Publication" include:

Content
New Home Directory: Easy-to-use New Home Directory of Communities
• Articles & Information: Local writers interview local builders, developers and buyers explaining the industry and market trends.
• Active Readership: Combination of directory, articles and photography combine to create active leadership and longer shelf life!

Street Distribution
Exclusive New Home magazine distribution:
• Over 220,000 copies per year
• 1400+ local distribution locations

Online Distribution
Extensive Online Opportunities:
• www.NewHomesAndIdeas.com -- local niche site
• www.NewHomeBook.com -- national umbrella site
• www.NewHomeSource.com -- a top national consumer site
• www.LivivingChoices.com -- national umbrella site
• www.TheRealEstateBook.com -- reaches the resale market
• www.NHIPro.com -- reaches local Real Estate agents

Target Market
Extensive distribution covers all three target markets:
• First-time Buyers
• Move-up Buyers
• Relocating Buyers
• Active Adult Buyers

New Homes & Ideas magazine has also won this award in 2009, 2008, 2007, and 2006!