PulteGroup Names Sean Strickler President of its New West Florida Division

TAMPA, FLA - PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM) has added a West Florida Division to its operations, responding to strong market conditions and future growth plans in the local markets. The Division will be responsible for communities in the Tampa and Ocala markets. Sean Strickler, who has been with PulteGroup for more than 20 years, has been named president of the new West Florida Division. Strickler was formerly vice president of sales and operations for the company’s North Florida Division, and most recently has been responsible for land acquisition operations in the Tampa region. “The decision to establish a West Florida Division is the result of the company’s outstanding performance in Florida and the opportunities we see to further expand Pulte’s presence in the area,” said Peter Keane, PulteGroup Southeast Area President. “Sean has extensive business experience and has proven himself to be an outstanding leader. We are excited about his future accomplishments leading the division.” PulteGroup’s West Florida Division offices will be based in Tampa. Keane said the company will leverage several functions between the North and West Florida divisions, including finance, purchasing and administrative teams. PulteGroup operates communities in a variety of locations in the Tampa and Ocala markets under its Pulte Homes, Del Webb and Centex brands, including several new communities that will open in 2015. About PulteGroup PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM), based in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of America’s largest homebuilding companies with operations in approximately 50 markets throughout the country. Through its brand portfolio that includes Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb and DiVosta Homes, the Company is one of the industry’s most versatile homebuilders able to meet the needs of multiple buyer groups and respond to changing consumer demand. PulteGroup conducts extensive research to provide homebuyers with innovative solutions and consumer inspired homes and communities to make lives better. For more information about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup brands, go to www.pultegroupinc.com; www.pulte.com; www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com and www.divosta.com.

Pulte’s Oversized Home Sites and Open Space Designs Prove Appealing at The Highlands in Valrico

Valrico, Fla. --- Consumers say the three most important features of a new home are location, location and location. At the new Pulte Homes community, The Highlands, located at 1519 Windy Gap Place south of State Road 60 in Valrico, more than a favorable location is offered for young families---more space inside, more space outside, and A-rated schools K-12. “The Highlands is a real family neighborhood,” said Sean Strickler, division president for Pulte Homes in the West Florida region. “Nelson Elementary, Mulrennan Middle School and Durant High School rank among the best in Florida.” Strickler said the interest list from prospective home buyers includes hundreds of potential buyers and it's easy to see why. With 106 oversized home sites, Pulte Homes designed four Life Tested home designs offering big appeal with four to six bedrooms and two to six-and-a-half bath options. Pulte’s open space design creates huge indoor family living areas that are perfect for holiday gatherings or neighborhood social occasions. The modeled Palm floor plan, with 2,446 square feet of living space, features an expansive gathering room with optional tray ceiling, café, and walk-out covered lanai, all served by a granite island kitchen. Four floor plans at The Highlands range in size from 2,446 to over 3,700 square feet of indoor living space, with starting prices from the mid-$200s. The Palm and Mariner plan feature a three-car garage as included and the other two plans include a two-car garage, but offer the three-car garage as an option. Pulte home designs are “Life Tested,” filled with special features only found in a Pulte home, like the Drop Zone at the Owner’s Entry, and the Super Laundry room. “We are incredibly excited to bring Pulte’s Life Tested plans to such a great location in the Tampa Area. There is great demand for new housing on larger home sites in this area,” Strickler said. Pulte has started presales of new homes in The Highlands nearby at Magnolia Park located at 9306 Blueberry Ash Circle, Riverview, FL 33578. The home builder plans to open a new Palm model home at The Highlands with a Grand Opening celebration planned for April 11. Telephone 866-231-1576 for more information or email regina.kaufka@pulte.com.

NAI Realvest NegotiatesRetail Lease for Fred’s Southern Market in former Café on Cattlemen Road in Sarasota

SARASOTA, Fla. --- NAI Realvest, based in Orlando, recently negotiated a long-term lease agreement for Fred’s Southern Market in the 6,962 square foot former Elaine’s Café property at 4000 Cattlemen Rd. off Bee Ridge Rd. in Sarasota NAI Realvest principals Kevin O’Connor and Matt Cichocki who represent Fred’s Southern Market, said the site is the second one that was located for the restaurant. Kim Manson, director of retail and investment sales at NAI Realvest and Jeff Tanner, senior VP of investment sales and leasing represented the landlord, Amish Properties, LLC. O’Connor said Fred’s Southern Market also recently leased a former Macaroni Grill property in Lake Mary North of Orlando – another deal put together by the same NAI Realvest retail teams. Fred’s Southern Market based in Plant City, also has locations Riverview near Tampa and one in Lakeland.

Lennar starts presales of Executive Homes priced from in the $200s at Villas at Charleston Park on North Port

North Port, Fla. --- Lennar Homes has started presales of single family Executive Homes at the Villas at Charleston Park, a new gated family community located on Grand Cypress Blvd. west of I-75 and east of U.S. 41 in North Port. David Meyers, director of sales and marketing in Lennar’s Southwest Florida Division, said Executive Series homes at the Villas at Charleston Park are available in four distinctive floor plans priced from the $175,990 to $224,990. Meyers said sales of Manor Homes at the Villas at Charleston Park have been strong but many buyers have expressed a desire for larger, more sophisticated homes. “We just started presales of our Executive Series homes at the Villas at Charleston Park and we anticipate strong sales,” Meyers said. The Ravenna, a single story family Executive Series home priced from $174,990, offers 1,340 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and two baths plus a two-car garage. The Trevi is also a single story home with four bedrooms, three full baths in 2,032 square feet of living space priced from $219,990. All new homes at the Villas at Charleston Park feature Lennar’s exclusive “Everything’s Included” pledge that offers upgraded interior features that are typically optional -- granite counter tops, wood cabinetry, recessed lighting, designer light fixtures, stainless steel appliances and more --- included in the one Lennar Homes price. Lennar plans to build 56 new Executive Series homes at The Villas at Charleston Park which is conveniently located midway between the shopping, dining and entertainment of Sarasota and Fort Myers. Situated within a “Florida Natural” area the Villas at Charleston Park boasts four lakes and nature preserve including a canopy of Oaks in the heart of the community set aside for the enjoyment of residents.

Meritage Homes opens Lakeside, its newest gated community in Winter Park –with 39 homes

ORLANDO, Fla. – Meritage Homes has opened Lakeside, a gated community of single-family homes located on Dodd Rd. off Howell Branch in Winter Park. Brian Kittle, division vice president for Meritage Homes said the homebuilder’s new Lakeside community offers just 39 home sites – several that are lakefront – for new four, five and six-bedroom homes priced from $454,990 to $514,990 . New Meritage homes at Lakeside will range from approximately 3,082 square feet of living area to 5,111 square feet with four distinctive floor plans to choose. One model is now underway at Lakeside and will be ready for viewing early next year, Kittle said.

Meritage Homes opens Lakeside, its newest gated community in Winter Park –with 39 homes

ORLANDO, Fla. – Meritage Homes has opened Lakeside, a gated community of single-family homes located on Dodd Rd. off Howell Branch in Winter Park. Brian Kittle, division vice president for Meritage Homes said the homebuilder’s new Lakeside community offers just 39 home sites – several that are lakefront – for new four, five and six-bedroom homes priced from $454,990 to $514,990 . New Meritage homes at Lakeside will range from approximately 3,082 square feet of living area to 5,111 square feet with four distinctive floor plans to choose. One model is now underway at Lakeside and will be ready for viewing early next year, Kittle said.

Ashton Woods Homes Offers 67 Four-Story Townhomes at Waterside on the Intracoastal in Indian Shores Beach

TAMPA, Fla. – Ashton Woods Homes is offering four-story townhomes with elevators at Waterside at Indian Shores, its unique new community located on Gulf Blvd. in Indian Shores Beach. Michael Roche, vice president of sales, said Ashton Woods Homes is building 67 townhomes at Waterside in Indian Shores featuring three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths in eight distinct floor plans. All townhomes come standard as four-story with elevators, and offer rooftop balconies. Roche said the luxury townhomes at Waterside at Indian Shores range from approximately 2,100 square feet to 2,800 square feet of living area and are priced from the $600,000s. Waterside at Indian Shores will also have 17 boat docks available for purchase that will provide access to the Intracoastal Waterway. Two furnished and decorated models are ready for viewing at Waterside – the 2,378 square foot Schooner model with three bedrooms, bonus room and three-and-a-half baths and the Skipjack with three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths in 2,123 square feet of living area. Visit www.ashtonwoods.com