SANFORD, Fla. --- Dave Brewer Constructors, the remodeling division of Dave Brewer, Inc., which ranks as one of the region’s most active builders of luxury homes priced at more than $1 million, is seeing a big increase in luxury home remodeling projects this year.
Matt Trask, vice president at Dave Brewer, Inc., said the firm’s remodeling division currently has six projects underway. One project — the addition of a 2,000 square foot second story to a luxury home in Lake Mary — is valued at more than $450,000.
“With the housing slowdown, many owners of luxury homes have opted to remodel or expand their existing home rather than try to sell it to buy another home,” Trask said.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Henin Signature Homes Starts Construction of Five Bedroom Luxury Home at Riviera Bella in DeBary
DEBARY, Fla. – Henin Signature Homes, a division of the Henin Group, has started construction of a pre-sold five bedroom home at Riviera Bella, on the St. Johns River in DeBary.
Jerome Henin, founder and president of Henin Group said the home, which is Henin Signature Home’s Annabella floorplan, offers five bedrooms, four baths and 4,400 square feet of living space.
The luxury home is priced at $400,000.
Jerome Henin, founder and president of Henin Group said the home, which is Henin Signature Home’s Annabella floorplan, offers five bedrooms, four baths and 4,400 square feet of living space.
The luxury home is priced at $400,000.
Ryland Homes Opens New Key West Model Town Home at Copperstone in Parrish
TAMPA, Fla. – Ryland Homes has opened a new model town home in early June at Copperstone, located at 11410 81st St. off Moccasin Wallow Rd. west of U.S. 301 in Parrish.
Tony Crimi, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said the Key West model town home offers three bedrooms and two-and-a half-baths in 1,551 square feet of living space priced from $118,990 with a two-car garage.
Altogether, Ryland Homes plans to build 54 new two- and three-bedroom town homes at Copperstone that range in size from 1,399 square feet of living space to 1,551 square feet.
Crimi said new town homes at Copperstone range in price from $107,990 to $118,990.
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 275,000 homes and financed more than 230,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL.”
Tony Crimi, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said the Key West model town home offers three bedrooms and two-and-a half-baths in 1,551 square feet of living space priced from $118,990 with a two-car garage.
Altogether, Ryland Homes plans to build 54 new two- and three-bedroom town homes at Copperstone that range in size from 1,399 square feet of living space to 1,551 square feet.
Crimi said new town homes at Copperstone range in price from $107,990 to $118,990.
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 275,000 homes and financed more than 230,000 mortgages since its founding in 1967. Ryland is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RYL.”
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Appoints Lynn Edwards Luxury Home Specialist in Orlando World Marketing Center
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has appointed Lynn Edwards as International Luxury Home Specialist working out of Stirling Sotheby’s World Marketing Center in Orlando.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Edwards is a veteran corporate senior leader with more than 30 years of experience as a strategic partner of an international technology corporation’s Latin American and Caribbean sales and support operations.
“Lynn Edwards has an exceptional background and extensive contact throughout the U.S., Central America and the Caribbean,” Soderstrom said. “In her role as Trusted Real Estate Advisor we expect her to contribute to our growth in the World Marketing Center in Downtown Orlando,” Soderstrom said.
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.
Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Edwards is a veteran corporate senior leader with more than 30 years of experience as a strategic partner of an international technology corporation’s Latin American and Caribbean sales and support operations.
“Lynn Edwards has an exceptional background and extensive contact throughout the U.S., Central America and the Caribbean,” Soderstrom said. “In her role as Trusted Real Estate Advisor we expect her to contribute to our growth in the World Marketing Center in Downtown Orlando,” Soderstrom said.
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.
Crossman & Company’s Richard Crotty Earns Life Group Leadership Legacy Award and James B. Greene Award
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Former Orange County Mayor Richard Crotty, who joined Crossman & Company in Orlando as Executive Vice President late last year, recently received the Legacy Award by Lifework Leadership, “for the quiet leadership and lasting legacy of faith that has changed the spiritual contour of our city.”
John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company said Crotty earned the award for his long history of Christian leadership and service to the community. Also noted at the ceremony, Whitaker Leonhardt, leasing associate at Crossman & Company graduated from the 2010-2011 Lifework Leadership class.
Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission awarded Crotty the James B. Greene Economic Development award for his outstanding contribution to economic opportunity in Central Florida, during his “decade of success” as mayor.
Governor Rick Scott recently appointed Crotty to the University of Central Florida’s Board of Trustees, where he will serve as chairman of the advancement committee.
“Rich Crotty has given so much to the Central Florida community, and we are honored he is playing an increasingly important role here at Crossman & Company,” Crossman said.
About Crossman & Company:
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast US. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company said Crotty earned the award for his long history of Christian leadership and service to the community. Also noted at the ceremony, Whitaker Leonhardt, leasing associate at Crossman & Company graduated from the 2010-2011 Lifework Leadership class.
Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission awarded Crotty the James B. Greene Economic Development award for his outstanding contribution to economic opportunity in Central Florida, during his “decade of success” as mayor.
Governor Rick Scott recently appointed Crotty to the University of Central Florida’s Board of Trustees, where he will serve as chairman of the advancement committee.
“Rich Crotty has given so much to the Central Florida community, and we are honored he is playing an increasingly important role here at Crossman & Company,” Crossman said.
About Crossman & Company:
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Crossman & Company is a commercial real estate brokerage firm that specializes in the retail industry. Currently their portfolio under leasing and/or management exceeds 150 shopping centers throughout the Southeast US. Founded in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and serves clients including Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.
Stoneybrook West Golf Club offers reception facilities to customers stranded by Highland Manor closing
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. --- Stoneybrook West Golf Club in Winter Garden has offered the use of its reception and catering facilities for any wedding parties stranded by the closing of Highland Manor in Apopka.
Gene Garrote, president of Celebration Golf Management, which owns and operates Stoneybrook, said Stoneybrook and Eagle Creek Golf Club near Lake Nona will waive all deposit fees for any wedding parties which had previously scheduled events at Highland Manor.
For Stoneybrook West reservations, call Katie Repoff 407-877-8533, Eagle Creek Golf Club, Heather Parks, 407-243-4925.
In addition, Celebration Golf Club in Celebration, The Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe in Windermere and Legends Golf and Country Club in Clermont are all waiving half the deposit fee and are including a free ceremony, Garrote said.
To make arrangements at Celebration Golf Club or The Golden Bear Club contact Cassie Franks 407-566 1042 and for Legends Golf and Country Club, call Bob Allen at 352-243-1118.
“Weddings create memories that last an entire lifetime,” Garrote said. “We want to help happy young couples in their times of need,” he said.
Gene Garrote, president of Celebration Golf Management, which owns and operates Stoneybrook, said Stoneybrook and Eagle Creek Golf Club near Lake Nona will waive all deposit fees for any wedding parties which had previously scheduled events at Highland Manor.
For Stoneybrook West reservations, call Katie Repoff 407-877-8533, Eagle Creek Golf Club, Heather Parks, 407-243-4925.
In addition, Celebration Golf Club in Celebration, The Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe in Windermere and Legends Golf and Country Club in Clermont are all waiving half the deposit fee and are including a free ceremony, Garrote said.
To make arrangements at Celebration Golf Club or The Golden Bear Club contact Cassie Franks 407-566 1042 and for Legends Golf and Country Club, call Bob Allen at 352-243-1118.
“Weddings create memories that last an entire lifetime,” Garrote said. “We want to help happy young couples in their times of need,” he said.
Mattamy Homes U.S. Group Reports Sales of 203 New Homes for $48 Million in Biggest Quarter since 2005
WINTER PARK, Fla. --- Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, reports it sold 203 new homes in the Orlando, Jacksonville, Charlotte, Minneapolis / St. Paul and Phoenix markets during its second quarter which ended May 31.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, said the sales totaled more than $48 million.
“Our second quarter sales were the highest for a single quarter since 2005,” Parker said.
Mattamy Homes U.S. Group sold 80 homes that totaled more than $21 million in May, Parker added.
The home builder’s Orlando division sold 18 homes during May for a dollar volume of more than $5 million.
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group
Mattamy Homes www.mattamyhomes.com expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Orlando, Jacksonville Phoenix, Minneapolis and Charlotte. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, said the sales totaled more than $48 million.
“Our second quarter sales were the highest for a single quarter since 2005,” Parker said.
Mattamy Homes U.S. Group sold 80 homes that totaled more than $21 million in May, Parker added.
The home builder’s Orlando division sold 18 homes during May for a dollar volume of more than $5 million.
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group
Mattamy Homes www.mattamyhomes.com expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Orlando, Jacksonville Phoenix, Minneapolis and Charlotte. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects to Design Renovations of Ale House in West Orlando, New Ale House in New Jersey
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, LLC of Orlando’s Baldwin Park, was recently awarded a contract to design renovations to an Ale House facility at Apopka Vineland Rd. and S.R. 535 in Orlando and a new Ale House facility in Mount Laurel, N.J.
Jed Downs, president of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the Ale House, in New Jersey will be 9,350 square feet and seat 314. The Ale House on Apopka Vineland road will seat 365 in its interior and patio upon completion.
Jed Downs, president of Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, said the Ale House, in New Jersey will be 9,350 square feet and seat 314. The Ale House on Apopka Vineland road will seat 365 in its interior and patio upon completion.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Award-winning Jacksonville Swimming Pool Company Selected to Participate in State’s GrowFL Economic Gardening Program
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., – Portofino Pools, a 55-year-old award-winning Jacksonville-based pool and spa company, has been selected to participate in GrowFL, a state-funded program that is part of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute (FEGI).
Founded in 1956 as Al Jackson Pools, the business was acquired by Portofino Pools in 1996, according to Jack Manilla, president and owner.
“We are humbled by this designation as it recognizes our strength in achieving second-stage growth during the difficult economic recession,” he said.
Manilla is an active member of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, a regional FEGI GrowFL partner. He responded to Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton’s Champion Letter calling for growth companies to apply to GrowFL.
Created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature, GrowFL is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. When selecting businesses the institute looks for ones with the potential for success, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
“Portofino Pools has shown that it has potential by becoming a second-stage company during a downturned economy,” said O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization. “And, it’s consistency in being named the ‘Best of Jacksonville’ Award winner for pools for the third consecutive year by the U.S. Commerce Association also shows the company’s strengths.”
GrowFL will support the company through a number of services, including access to market research and technology, strategy analysis, CEO roundtables and forums, database research and website optimization.
“The secret to being in business for more than 55 years is that we have a passion and love for helping our customers save money while increasing their water enjoyment,” said Manilla, who now oversees a staff of 20 full-time and 45 part-time employees. “The designation confirms our success is due to commitment to core values, employee selection and continuing education/training.”
With assistance from GrowFL, Manilla said Portofino Pools has been shown “new windows of opportunity by a team of the best and brightest economic development consultants in Florida.”
“Our minds have been re-energized and shown new ways to think by these experts,” he said. “We are strategically preparing for continued growth to third stage.”
About Portofino Pools:
Portofino’s, customers have peace-of-mind knowing their word is the best guarantee. Armed with knowledge and innovative green technologies, Portofino’s technical team has years of business know-how, and aquatic facility expertise as they maintain more than 20 million gallons of water every week. The company also helps clients reduce operating costs and increase sustainability through lower energy use, while reducing carbon emissions and equipment repairs, and increasing pool surface life. For details, visit www.PortofinoPools.com
About the Florida Economic Gardening Institute:
The Florida Economic Gardening Institute was created by the 2009 Florida Legislature as the Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Program to stimulate investment in Florida’s economy by providing technical assistance for expanding businesses in the state. Qualified companies must be engaged in the following sectors to receive no-cost technical assistance: Manufacturing; Finance and Insurance Services; Wholesale Trade; Information Industries; Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; Management Services and Administrative and Support Services. Additional information is available at www.GrowFL.com.
Founded in 1956 as Al Jackson Pools, the business was acquired by Portofino Pools in 1996, according to Jack Manilla, president and owner.
“We are humbled by this designation as it recognizes our strength in achieving second-stage growth during the difficult economic recession,” he said.
Manilla is an active member of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, a regional FEGI GrowFL partner. He responded to Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton’s Champion Letter calling for growth companies to apply to GrowFL.
Created in 2009 by the Florida Legislature, GrowFL is based at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. When selecting businesses the institute looks for ones with the potential for success, according to Dr. Tom O’Neal, executive director of the Florida Economic Gardening Institute.
“Portofino Pools has shown that it has potential by becoming a second-stage company during a downturned economy,” said O’Neal, who also is associate vice president for the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization. “And, it’s consistency in being named the ‘Best of Jacksonville’ Award winner for pools for the third consecutive year by the U.S. Commerce Association also shows the company’s strengths.”
GrowFL will support the company through a number of services, including access to market research and technology, strategy analysis, CEO roundtables and forums, database research and website optimization.
“The secret to being in business for more than 55 years is that we have a passion and love for helping our customers save money while increasing their water enjoyment,” said Manilla, who now oversees a staff of 20 full-time and 45 part-time employees. “The designation confirms our success is due to commitment to core values, employee selection and continuing education/training.”
With assistance from GrowFL, Manilla said Portofino Pools has been shown “new windows of opportunity by a team of the best and brightest economic development consultants in Florida.”
“Our minds have been re-energized and shown new ways to think by these experts,” he said. “We are strategically preparing for continued growth to third stage.”
About Portofino Pools:
Portofino’s, customers have peace-of-mind knowing their word is the best guarantee. Armed with knowledge and innovative green technologies, Portofino’s technical team has years of business know-how, and aquatic facility expertise as they maintain more than 20 million gallons of water every week. The company also helps clients reduce operating costs and increase sustainability through lower energy use, while reducing carbon emissions and equipment repairs, and increasing pool surface life. For details, visit www.PortofinoPools.com
About the Florida Economic Gardening Institute:
The Florida Economic Gardening Institute was created by the 2009 Florida Legislature as the Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Program to stimulate investment in Florida’s economy by providing technical assistance for expanding businesses in the state. Qualified companies must be engaged in the following sectors to receive no-cost technical assistance: Manufacturing; Finance and Insurance Services; Wholesale Trade; Information Industries; Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; Management Services and Administrative and Support Services. Additional information is available at www.GrowFL.com.
Beazer Homes Names Val Austin Sales Associate
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Beazer Homes has appointed Val Austin sales associate in the Orlando region.
David Byrnes, president of Beazer Homes Florida in the Orlando area, said Austin has more than eight years of experience in real estate sales and sales management.
Austin formerly served as a sales associate and sales manager at Taylor-Morrison Homes and Wyndham Worldwide Resort at Lake Buena Vista.
David Byrnes, president of Beazer Homes Florida in the Orlando area, said Austin has more than eight years of experience in real estate sales and sales management.
Austin formerly served as a sales associate and sales manager at Taylor-Morrison Homes and Wyndham Worldwide Resort at Lake Buena Vista.
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