Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects Awarded Contracts to Design Remodeling of Michael’s Arts and Crafts Store in Altamonte Springs

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects LLC, based in Orlando’s Baldwin Park, was recently awarded a contract to design the remodeling of Michael’s Arts & Crafts store located in Altamonte Springs.

National Retail Properties awarded the contract to remodel the 25,000 square foot retail facility, Cuhaci & Peterson chairman Lonnie Peterson said.

Lennar’s Central Florida Division Appoints Dean Luce Director of Orlando Operations

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Lennar’s Central Florida Division, which builds new single-family, manor, villa, vacation and townhomes, has named Dean Luce director of Orlando operations.

Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Luce earned her MBA from the University of Central Florida and B.A. degree from Florida Atlantic University. Luce has more than 12 years of experience as a home building executive.

“Our Orlando division has become more productive as the pace of the economic recovery in those areas has increased,” Metheny said.

“We are very pleased to have someone of Dean Luce’s caliber join our Orlando operation and we expect she will play an integral role in our continued growth there,” Metheny said.

Lennar’s Central Florida Division recently reported it sold more than 200 homes during July.

Ryland Homes to offer RESNET HERS Energy Efficient Ratings

TAMPA, Fla. --- Ryland Homes has entered into an agreement with RESNET to provide new home buyers an important measurement of long-term energy performance of each new home Ryland builds. The intent of the agreement is to raise consumers’ knowledge of new home energy performance by using RESNET’s HERS Index. Use of the HERS Index will differentiate homes built by Ryland from other builders in the market.

RESNET – the Residential Energy Services Network – is a nationwide organization whose member raters evaluate individual homes using standards established by RESNET to assign an efficiency rating, Joe Fontana, division president for Ryland Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said.

“RESNET’s HERS provides a quantitative measure of energy efficiency and permits comparisons between homes,” Fontana said.

It is expected that Ryland’s agreement with RESNET will serve as a model to other local and regional builders that would have positive outcomes for consumers and the new home industry. The Tampa Division of Ryland Homes commits to having the homes it builds energy rated by a RESNET certified Home Energy Rater who will provide a rating label on every new home built.

“Ryland Homes has long been a leader in developing highly energy-efficient new home designs, engineering and construction techniques that reduce the home’s energy footprint and impact on the environment,” Fontana said.

In the Tampa Bay region, Ryland Homes currently builds single family and townhomes priced from $107,990 to $292,990 in eight communities.

About Ryland Homes
With headquarters in Southern California, Ryland is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders and a leading mortgage-finance company. The company currently operates in 28 markets across the country and has built more than 285,000 homes and financed more than 235,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL.”


NAI Realvest Negotiates New Lease for 10,000 Square Feet at Monroe CommerCenter South in Sanford

MAITLAND, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new lease for 10,000 square feet of industrial space at 727-739 Progress Way in Monroe CommerCenter South in Sanford.

Michael Heidrich, a principal in the firm, brokered the transaction on behalf of the landlord, COP-Monroe, LLC of Maitland and the tenant, Better Metal, LLC.

The Murfreesboro, Tenn.-based tenant leased the space for three years and four months.

About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built their businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.nairealvest.com.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Long-Term Lease of Class A Office Space For New Corporate Headquarters of Internet Security Firm

MAITLAND, Fla. — NAI Realvest recently negotiated a new long term lease agreement for 10,437 square feet of Class A office space at Colonial Center Heathrow, 901 International Parkway in Lake Mary.

George Livingston, chairman at NAI Realvest, Principal Christie Alexander, and Associate Drew Saphos, CCIM negotiated the transaction representing the tenant, Team Cymru, Inc., a specialized Internet security research firm dedicated to making the Internet more secure. Team Cymru is relocating its headquarters from Chicago.

The landlord, DRA/CLP Heathrow Orlando, LLC of Lake Mary was represented by Sandy Chace of CB Richard Ellis.

About NAI Realvest
NAI Realvest, serving all of central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built their businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.nairealvest.com.


Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Targets Bulk Sale of Bella Tuscany in Seminole County

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty was named exclusive sales and marketing agents for Bella Tuscany, an exclusive luxury home subdivision located in Seminole County on E.E. Williamson Road between Longwood and Lake Mary that’s being sold at a highly discounted bulk sale price.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said International Luxury Home Specialists Sally Andy and David Warren are representing the property which includes seven luxury home sites that range in size from one-fourth to one-half acre.

“We expect the builder who purchases the property to build custom homes that will sell in the $350,000 to over $500,000-range,” Andy said.

With a gated entry and lush landscaping, several homes at Bella Tuscany will have water views and the property is convenient to top-rated primary and secondary schools.

All seven luxury home sites are being offered at a discounted bulk sale price of just $579,900, Warren said.

To view a brochure on the property, visit www.sallyandy.com/BellaTuscany.

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, new home communities, commercial and investment properties, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates two performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.

Ryland Homes Acquires 32 New Homesites at The Palisades in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Ryland Homes recently acquired 32 new home sites in two neighborhoods at The Palisades, the master planned community located off Highway 49 in southwest Charlotte.

Krista Long, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Charlotte region, said Ryland plans to build new single family homes priced from the $230s at Rusty Creek in The Palisades.

Ryland will also build new homes priced from the $240s at Marbella in The Palisades, Long said, including some golf course homes.

Nestled on the banks of Lake Wylie, The Palisades earned Audubon International’s highest certification.

The Palisades features a Jack Nicklaus designed championship golf course and private country club, soccer training complex and more than seven miles of hiking and nature trails. The private Palisades Episcopal School in the community with Junior Kindergarten through 8th Grade offers small group instruction and an exceptional classical curriculum.

The Tim Wilkison Signature Sports Complex at The Palisades features a swimming pool and waterslide, state-of-the-art fitness center and an award winning tennis complex.

About Ryland Homes
With headquarters in Southern California, Ryland is one of the nation's largest homebuilders and a leading mortgage-finance company. The Company currently operates in 24 homebuilding divisions across the country and has built more than 285,000 homes and financed more than 235,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "RYL."

Eagle Creek Golf Club Unveils Fleet of New Club Car Precedent Golf Carts

ORLANDO, Fla. –Eagle Creek Golf Club, located at the on Narcoossee Road south of Lake Nona in southeast Orlando, will turn the keys to a fleet of 72 new Club Car Precedent golf carts.

David A. Evangelista, general manager at Eagle Creek Golf Club, said Club Car Precedent golf carts rank as the premier public course carts in the U.S.

“Precedents are particularly well known for reliability,” Evangelista said.

Celebration Golf Management leases and operates Eagle Creek Golf Club.

NAI Realvest Negotiates Lease Renewal Agreement with New Dimensions Dance Academy at Oviedo Commerce Center

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated a lease renewal agreement for 4,800 square feet in Suite 1040 of the Oviedo Commerce Center, 2462 W. SR 426 in Oviedo.

George Viele, associate at the firm, brokered the transaction representing the Landlord, Oviedo Commerce Center, LLC based in Altamonte Springs.

The tenant is Oviedo-based New Dimensions Dance Academy, Inc.

About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, serving all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 350 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.NAIRealvest.com.