“That’s Innovation” – HUD Secretary on Aareas’ VDC Home Configurator
See how our VDC can transform your sales process.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner personally stopped at our booth to experience our Virtual Design Center (VDC)—an interactive home configurator that helps builders sell homes online, improve efficiency, and deliver more affordable housing solutions.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner personally stopped at our booth to experience our Virtual Design Center (VDC)—an interactive home configurator that helps builders sell homes online, improve efficiency, and deliver more affordable housing solutions.
See the moment Secretary Turner engaged with our platform—and how it reflects HUD’s goals for innovation and affordability.
See how our VDC can transform your sales process.
HUD Secretary’s Visit Reinforces the Impact of Aareas’ Virtual Design Center on Affordable Housing
As part of his mission to address the affordability crisis, Secretary Turner has consistently called for housing innovation and scalable homebuilding technology that enhances both the homebuyer experience and builder efficiency.
Our VDC fits that mission perfectly.
It allows builders, developers, and retailers to:
- Sell homes online without a physical model
- Offer fully customizable, photorealistic home tours
- Cut rework and reduce costly change orders
- Shorten sales cycles with interactive buyer tools
Secretary Turner’s response:
“The industry needs more innovation like this.”
He was especially impressed that our platform delivers value on both sides of the equation—elevating the customer experience while enabling builders to operate more efficiently and scale faster.
His words reflect the growing demand for technology-driven housing solutions that are both customer-centric and purpose-built for today’s builders.
Why HUD’s Visit Validates the Future of Home Configurators
Secretary Scott Turner visited our booth during the MHI Congress & Expo 2025, which featured 129 booths from top companies across North America.
His decision to stop and engage with our platform reinforced how closely our technology aligns with HUD’s strategic priorities and the evolving needs of today’s builders.
During his keynote, Secretary Turner emphasized the need for:
- Smart, scalable homebuilding technology
- Greater transparency and control for homebuyers
- Tools that lower costs without sacrificing experience
Our platform directly addresses all three.
Looking to bring this level of innovation to your buyers?
Addressing the Affordability Crisis with Scalable Builder Solutions
Our home configurator is designed to support every part of the sales process—from the initial home search to contract signing with payment—while reducing time, friction, and rework.
Key features include:
- Interactive, real-time customization of layouts, finishes, and upgrades
- A built-in mortgage impact calculator
- Seamless virtual experiences accessible from any device
- A fully scalable tool to profile communities and launch new projects online
- Full support for VR tours and immersive walkthroughs
Experience the Home Configurator That Caught HUD’s Attention
See how our VDC home configurator is helping industry leaders modernize the sales process, improve efficiency, and deliver more personalized experiences to today’s homebuyers.
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