NAI Realvest Negotiates Expansion/Renewal Lease at Goldenrod CommerCenter in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently negotiated an expansion lease for 2,206 square feet of industrial space and a lease renewal for 2,206 square feet at Goldenrod CommerCenter, 1468 N. Goldenrod Rd. in east Orlando. Michael Heidrich, principal at NAI Realvest brokered the transactions representing the landlord, COP-Goldenrod, LLC of Maitland. The tenant in the Goldenrod CommerCenter who renewed Suite 220 and expanded into adjacent Suite 230 bringing total occupancy to 4,412 square feet is Black Forge, LLC.

Ashton Woods Homes Starts Construction of Three Model Homes at Rosedale on Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

Lakewood Ranch, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has started construction of three model homes priced from the low $300s at Rosedale, a new gated community of luxury homes located on Lakewood Ranch Blvd. near 44th Ave. West in Lakewood Ranch Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Sarasota region, said the new three and four-bedroom model homes range in size from 1,962 square feet of living space to 2,580 square feet. The new model homes at Rosedale come with outdoor living packages, Roche said. Ashton Woods Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies with operations in growth communities in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Killeen, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio, Raleigh and Tampa. For more information, visit http://www.ashtonwoods.com .

DiVosta Homes to Host Open Houses Feb 2 at VillageWalk of Bonita Springs, VeronaWalk in Naples

NAPLES, Fla. --- DiVosta Homes will host simultaneous open house receptions from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2 at VillageWalk of Bonita Springs, 28025 Umiak Court in Bonita Springs and VeronaWalk in Naples, 7676 Collier Blvd. in Naples. Scott Mairn, vice president of sales and marketing, said DiVosta plans to showcase five decorated two and three-bedroom model homes ranging from 1,429 square feet of living space to 2,488 square feet at VillageWalk of Bonita Springs, including – The three-bedroom Dublon model townhome, a spacious two-story design with 1,858 square feet of living space that includes two master suites, three baths and a second-floor balcony along with an alley loaded two-car garage, priced from $186,990. Four single-family home designs, including the 1,429 square foot Pine Spring model, priced from $195,490, and the Tifton, priced from $247,990 with 1,861 square feet, both two-bedroom, two-bath plans with two-car garages. The three-bedroom Vernon Hill model home has a den and two baths in 1,911 square feet of living space, priced from $247,990 with a two-car garage. The 2,488 square foot Dunwoody Trail model, the largest model on display at VillageWalk of Bonita Springs, with three bedrooms, three baths, an open kitchen overlooking the great room, walk-in closets in all bedrooms, a guest suite with private bath and a two-car garage, all priced from $309,490. Mairn said VeronaWalk at Naples is offering tours of five decorated model homes, including the three-bedroom Dublon model townhome, priced from $227,990; Four single-family homes – the two-bedroom Tifton model, priced from $322,990; the three-bedroom Vernon Hill, priced from $322,990; the three-bedroom Carrington with three bedrooms, three baths and a den in 1,542 square feet priced from $245,090 with a two-car garage; and the three-bedroom Dunwoody Lane model, with 2,314 square feet of living space, two-and-a-half baths plus a two-car garage, all priced from $361,490. Mairn said both Open House Celebrations will offer live music, refreshments and tours of model homes. The events are free and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP for the VillageWalk open house, contact 239-948-4141 and for the VeronaWalk open house, 239-417-6400.

Ashton Woods Homes Opening Four Move-In Ready Luxury Town Homes at Fountain Parke on Rinehart Road in Lake Mary

Lake Mary, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes recently opened two ready-to-move-in luxury town homes priced from $230s and plans to open two more next month at Fountain Parke, located off Rinehart Road north of Lake Mary Blvd. in Lake Mary. Mike Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the three-story, three and four-bedroom town homes at Fountain Parke range in size from 2,170 square feet of living space to 2,504 square feet and come with two full baths and two half baths. “Fountain Parke town homes are distinctive for their size, their elegant design and their architecture,” Roche explained. A third story to add economical space lent itself to the community’s Romanesque architectural theme, Roche said. “The columns, arches, porches and tile roofs make an awesome impression,” Roche explained. Three floor plans are available at Fountain Parke Ashton Woods Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies with operations in growth communities in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Killeen, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio, Raleigh and Tampa. For more information, visit http://www.ashtonwoods.com.

Emerson International Reports Expansion Leases totaling more than 6,000 Square Feet at CenterPointe in Altamonte Springs, Sanlando Center in Longwood

Altamonte Springs, Fla. --- Emerson International recently negotiated expansion leases for two of its tenants – one in Longwood, and one in Altamonte Springs totaling more than 6,000 square feet. Kenneth Koch, director of leasing for Emerson International, Inc., said Freedom Mortgage Company expanded its occupancy by 4,901 square feet in the Sanlando Center at 2180 W. SR 434 in Longwood. Freedom Mortgage now leases a total of 15,905 square feet from Emerson International at the Sanlando Center. At CenterPointe II, 220 E. Central Parkway in Altamonte Springs, Koch said Maguire Insurance renewed its existing lease and expanded with another 1,112 square feet for a total of 7,920 square feet. Paul Kelly, senior associate at Coughlin Commercial represented Maguire in the expansion lease agreement at CenterPointe II. Koch represented Landlord Emerson International in negotiations for the leases at both locations.

Royal Oaks Homes Names Eric Lopez Controller

BALDWIN PARK, Fla. --- Royal Oak Homes has appointed Eric Lopez controller Steve Orosz, co-president of Royal Oak Homes said Lopez has more than 27 years of experience as a financial executive. Lopez earned his B.S. Degree at Stetson University and Masters Degree from the University of Central Florida.

Ormond Beach Woman Wins Seven Day Cruise in ICI Homes drawing

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --- Elaine Buix of Ormond Beach recently won a seven day cruise from ICI Homes, the Daytona Beach based community developer and builder that ranks as one of the most active luxury custom home builders in Florida. Buix won her seven day cruise by participating in ICI Homes’ customized DVD program, according to Vice President of Sales and Marketing Rosemary Messina.

M/I Homes Acquires 10 Acre site on Bear Lake Road in Maitland for Development of Luxury Residential Community

ORLANDO, Fla. -- M/I Homes has acquired a 10-acre site overlooking Bear Lake on Bear Lake Road off Maitland Blvd. in Maitland for development of a luxury residential community. David Byrnes, president of M/I Homes in Florida, said the Enclave at Bear Lake will include 35 luxury homes that range in size from 1,800 square feet of living space to 3,400 square feet. Byrnes said single-family homes at The Enclave at Bear Lake will be priced from $225,990. Site development will start in March, Byrnes said, and M/I Homes will start construction of model homes in October at the Enclave at Bear Lake.

First Green Bank Celebrates 4th Anniversary in February, Bank Ends 2012 with 25 Percent Increase in Assets and Loan Volume

Mount Dora, Fla. – First Green Bank celebrates its 4th Anniversary in February, and they have even more to celebrate with its 2012 record of 25 percent increase in assets and 25 percent increase in loan volume. That’s the word from Kenneth LaRoe, chairman and CEO of First Green Bank headquartered in Mount Dora, with branches in Clermont, Ormond Beach, downtown Orlando and soon in Winter Park. “We recently found a Winter Park site and we will be there by the end of this year,” LaRoe said. “All in all it has been a profitable year for us,” LaRoe emphasized. First Green Bank’s assets for the year reached just over $200 million and loan volume was $151 million. “Not bad for less than four years in operation,” LaRoe commented.

DiVosta Homes to Showcase Two New Model Homes at Grand Opening of The Isles of Palmer Ranch Jan. 26 in Sarasota

SARASOTA, Fla. --- DiVosta Homes will showcase two new model homes at a grand opening Jan. 26 at The Isles of Palmer Ranch, located on Burgos Drive in Sarasota. Scott Mairn, vice president of sales and marketing for PulteGroup, parent company of DiVosta Homes, said the homebuilder will provide live music and refreshments along with tours of the new model homes from 1 to 4 p.m. Homebuyers and guests can also get a preview of new home designs DiVosta is releasing at The Isles of Palmer Ranch, and learn about personalized options available, Mairn said. The new Dunwoody Trail II model home offers three bedrooms and three baths in 2,488 square feet of living space priced from $349,990 with a two-car garage, attached golf cart garage, a den with French doors and walk-in closets in all bedrooms. The Vernon Hill II model home, priced from $284,990, offers 1,911 square feet of living space in three bedrooms and two baths with a two-car garage, a den with optional tray ceiling, guest bedroom with bay windows and dual vanities in the owner's suite bath. The master-planned community of Palmer Ranch offers a wide range of amenities, including a community clubhouse with full-time activities director, a state-of-the-art fitness center, heated lagoon pool, four lighted tennis courts, a sports pavilion, two Bocce ball courts, a basketball court, a lakeside gazebo, activity and social rooms, a catering kitchen, post office and children’s playground.