Thursday, January 21, 2010

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Launches StirlingOrlando.com to Promote Downtown Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, headquartered in 16th floor penthouse suites in the Plaza Towers at S. Orange Ave. and Pine St. in downtown Orlando, has launched www.StirlingOrlando.com, a new web site designed to promote downtown Orlando events, blogs and real estate opportunities.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said www.StirlingOrlando.com offers interactive searches for properties for sale, rentals, downtown attractions, and offices for sale and for lease.

“The home page features a Google map function and users can select between map and aerial views,” Soderstrom said.

All major downtown Orlando condominiums and apartment communities are identified within the map search database, Soderstrom explained. “Click on any building and we provide an overview of the property with photographs. Users can also search for all units for sale or for rent in that building,” he said.

The site also identifies major downtown Orlando attractions and special events, along with videos related to downtown events and activities and local blogs.

For more information contact:
Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890

About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.

Mattamy Homes to Close out Three North Florida Communities

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, will close out three communities in the Jacksonville area soon.

Dennis Ginder, division president for Mattamy Homes in the Jacksonville region, said only nine home sites remain for sale at Kensington in St. Augustine with new single-family executive homes priced from the $230s.

Only three home sites and four ready-to-move-in homes priced from the $130s remain for sale at North Campus, located in north Duval County near the I-95/I-295 junction.

Only one ready-to-move-in home and one model home remain for sale at Worthington Park, a gated community in St. Johns County where new single-family homes are priced from the $270s.

Ginder said ready-to-move-in homes in all Mattamy Homes communities qualify for up to $8,000 in U.S. tax credit incentives.

Mattamy Homes builds new single-family homes and town homes priced from the low $100s in nine communities in the Jacksonville area.

For more information, contact:
Kerry Soltis, Marketing Manager, Mattamy Homes-Jacksonville 904-279-9502;
Dennis Ginder, Division President Mattamy Homes-Jacksonville 904-279-9500

Lennar to Host La Tamborrada Spanish Musical Festival at Heritage Hills in Clermont

CLERMONT, Fla. --- Lennar’s Central Florida Division will host the La Tamborrada Spanish musical festival on Jan. 30 in the new community clubhouse at Heritage Hills, the active adult community located in Clermont off Hartwood-Marsh Rd. at Hancock Rd. south of S.R. 50 in Clermont.

David Parker, director of sales and marketing Lennar’s Central Florida Division in the Orlando area, said the La Tamborrada Festival is major international cultural event every year in San Sebastian, Spain, that includes music, dancing, and Spanish foods.

“La Tamborrada is an historic Latin music festival with a tremendous musical theme that centers on drums,” Parker explained. “We are hosting a Latin orchestra and many Spanish delicacies to enjoy,” he said.

Admission to the La Tamborrada festival is free, Parker said. La Tamborrada will be held from Noon to 3 p.m. in the ballroom at the new Heritage Hills community clubhouse, an 18,900 square foot facility that includes a swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, fitness center, billiards room, aerobics studio, bocce ball courts, a vineyard and olive grove park, fitness walking trails, bike trails, golf simulator and social director.

“We like to invite everyone in the Orlando region to come tour the Heritage Hills clubhouse and enjoy the music, dancing, and foods,” Parker said.

Many new homes at Heritage Hills are eligible for $8,000 and $6,500 U.S. tax credit incentives for new homebuyers and qualified existing homeowners, Parker added.
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For more information contact:
David Parker, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489
Jassy Friddle, Marketing Manager Lennar-Central Florida, 888-317-7489
Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700