AR Franchising, Inc. is proud to announce that AR Living® Magazine has won the Silver Award for Best Brochure in the Marketing category at the 2026 Aurora Awards. The win was announced at the Aurora Gala, held Friday, July 31, in Orlando, Florida, presented by the Florida Home Builders Association in conjunction with the Southeast Building Conference. The Aurora Awards recognize outstanding achievements across the Southeast homebuilding industry, honoring excellence in custom home design, interior merchandising, specialty detailing, and marketing.
“Recognition like this reflects the caliber of work our marketing team delivers for the AR Homes® network of franchise builders,” said Mitzi Hatori, Chief Marketing Officer at AR Franchising, Inc. “It also represents our commitment to investing in the AR Homes® brand that gives individual franchisees greater reach and impact than they could not achieve in their own local market.”
For prospective franchisees, the win is a vote of confidence in the marketing resources available through the AR Homes® network. AR Living® is built to help franchisees and their sales teams build credibility with prospective custom home buyers and keep the AR Homes® brand top of mind throughout the sales journey. It shows up during initial consultations, in model homes, at events, and as a leave-behind piece that keeps prospects engaged with the brand long after a consultation ends.
By combining inspiring home photography, design trends, and brand storytelling, the magazine showcases the craftsmanship, personalization, and lifestyle that define the AR Homes® experience, giving franchises a polished, ready-made asset that supports lead nurturing well beyond the first conversation.
“This recognition is especially meaningful because it validates the creative evolution of AR Living,” said Morgan Smyth, Creative Brand Manager at AR Franchising, Inc., who led the project’s design and accepted the award on behalf of the team. “This was the first edition designed and largely written in-house, which challenged our team to think differently. This award is a reflection of their creativity and commitment to continually raising the standard.”
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