Builder Homesite's New Home Source has launched Urban Condo Living – a comprehensive, condo search Web site.
"Downtown living is truly exotic, and each neighborhood has its own vibrant spirit and creative outlook that gives residents an array of diverse cultures and endless opportunities," says Kevin Wilson of Toll Brothers City Living division, which operates luxury condo and townhome communities in Arizona, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ontario, Canada.
Homebuyers can visit thousands of new condo developments online for free.
Features like interactive Google Maps allow prospective buyers to choose specific neighborhoods and see where their prospective condo is in relation to workplaces, nightlife, services and attractions.
With high-resolution Flash photo galleries and floor plans, users can zoom in on images.
"With the increased focus on new urbanism, launching a search Web site dedicated to the urban high-rise living market makes sense," says Builder Homesite CEO Tim Costello.
"As a marketing consortium wholly-owned by builders, our goal is to introduce buyers to the nation's best homebuilders.
"Our consumer outreach, which already uses unique destination sites to reach active adult and Spanish-speaking buyers, now has a new vehicle to serve the condominium and multifamily market."
Condos are appealing to consumers because they often are less expensive and tend to maintain high resale profit potential as a long-term investment.
Experts report the picture is returning to normal and is poised for growth, especially with the U.S. adding 30 million residents each decade to urban areas.