Lennar unveils new Three-bedroom Isabella Model Home at Millbrook at Fiddler’s Creek

NAPLES, Fla. --- Lennar Homes recently opened the new three-bedroom Isabella model priced from $390,990 at Millbrook at Fiddler’s Creek, the luxury community located at 3118 Aviamar Circle between Collier Blvd. and Tamiami Trail in Naples. David Meyers, director of sales and marketing for Lennar Homes in southwest Florida, said strong summer season sales at Millbrook at Fiddler’s Creek prompted the award-winning home builder to introduce a new model home at the start of the busy winter season. “The Isabella model home is really spectacular,” Meyers said. At 2,246 square feet of living space and a two-car garage, the Isabella is the most generous model home at Millbrook at Fiddler’s Creek, Meyers said. Lennar’s iconic open space interior plan is at its best in the Isabella model, Meyers added. From the covered hardscaped entry, the Isabella boasts a family living area that includes an entry foyer, dining area, island kitchen and great room that total more than 700 square feet of space for family gatherings and neighborly social occasions. All new homes at Millbrook at Fiddler’s Creek feature Lennar’s exclusive “Everything’s Included” pledge that offers all the extras, including upgraded interior features, in one price.

Royal Oak Homes has Only Eight Homesites Remaining at Blue Lake Estates off SR 44 near Mount Dora

ORLANDO, Fla. – Royal Oak Homes has only eight home sites remaining at Blue Lake Estates, the gated community off SR 44, two miles north of Hwy 441 just minutes from downtown Mount Dora. Matt Orosz, co-president of Royal Oak Homes who acquired the last remaining Blue Lake Estates lots earlier this year, said buyers may choose from nine distinct Royal Oak floor plans at the community in one and two-story designs. Both lake view and standard oversized homesites are available at Blue Lake Estates for new homes by Royal Oak ranging from 2,291 square feet of living area to 4,731 square feet with from three to seven bedrooms and two-and-a-half to four-and-a-half baths. Royal Oak Homes at Blue Lake Estates feature upgraded energy efficiency, granite, stainless steel and a variety of other features that add up to over 20,000 of upgrades. Royal Oak Homes has two other communities in Mount Dora area -- Spring Ridge Estates and Sorrento Springs. The homebuilder is now offering product in the area ranging from the 170s to mid 300s. Visit www.royaloakhomesfl.com

The Henin Group to develop 70-acre site in DeBary

DeBary, Fla. --- The Henin Group, developers of Riviera Bella in DeBary, purchased a 70-acre tract of land located off Fort Florida Road in DeBary. Jerome Henin, founder and president of The Henin Group, said he plans to start the permitting process before the end of the year to develop approximately 280, 50-foot homesites. The pricing of the homes in the new development has not been determined.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Appoints Felicia Caruso International Luxury Homes Specialist

LAKE MARY, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has appointed former Ormond Beach Chamber Membership Director Felicia Caruso as an International Luxury Homes Specialist. Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the in depth experience Caruso received in marketing and networking throughout the Ormond Beach business community is well suited to her real estate career. Caruso was also a business development specialist at the Daytona Beach News-Journal Her duties there included recruiting businesses to sponsor the newspaper’s bulk distribution at events such as NASCAR races, Bikeweek, Biketoberfest and Turkey Rod, or schools and universities for graduations and sporting events. Since entering the real estate profession nearly five years ago Caruso, who was born and raised in Rochester, N.Y., has been specializing in the Orlando and beachside markets, working with international buyers, young professionals moving into the area and retirees. Felicia will be based out of the firm’s Heathrow Real Estate Gallery on International Parkway at Heathrow in Lake Mary. “Felicia’s background in marketing and networking will play a significant role in her growth at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty,” said Soderstrom.

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Creates Two-Person Team to Appeal to Central And South American Luxury Home Buyers

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Maria Quintero and Marisol Santiago, International Luxury Homes Specialists in Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s Orlando Dr. Phillips Marketing Center in southwest Orlando, have formed a team to represent buyers and sellers in the U.S. and in Central and South America. Quintero, born and raised in Buenos Aires, earned her B.S. Degree in Hospitality Management and served as a top executive with an international hotel group before joining Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty. Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Quintero is fluent in Spanish and has a working knowledge of Portuguese, the language of Brazilian home buyers. Santiago was born in Brooklyn and relocated to Orlando in 1997 to pursue a career in marketing and sales. In addition to resale properties, Marisol has a strong background in new home sales, having worked with national and regional home builders. She is fluent in Spanish and has a working knowledge of Russian. “Maria Quintero and Marisol Santiago are global marketing specialists with their own team of marketing professionals to assist them,” Soderstrom said. “They will focus their efforts locally and on Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and other countries where affluent families are eager to relocate to the safety and security of luxury homes in the United States,” he said.