Ashton Woods Homes Opens New Phase With 73 single family home sites at the Reserve at Berkshire Park in Windermere

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has opened a new phase with 73 new single family home sites at the Reserve at Berkshire Park a new semi-custom home neighborhood in the community located off Overstreet Road and C.R. 535 in Windermere.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said new three, four and five bedroom single-family homes in the new phase will be priced from $234,900.

New homes at the Reserve at Berkshire Park range in size from approximately 2,000 square feet of living space to 3,300 square feet.

Roche said more than 60 premium home sites in the new phase front on conservation areas, community ponds or are oversized home sites.

Ashton Woods Homes is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies with operations in Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Raleigh, Dallas, Houston, Austin and Phoenix.

Ashton Woods Homes Opens New Phase for 38 New Single Family Homes at Wickham Park in Windermere

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has released 38 single family home sites for sale in a new phase at Wickham Park, off Overstreet Rd. and C.R. 535 in Windermere.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said new three and four bedroom single family homes at Wickham Park range in size from 1,630 square feet of living space to 1,950 square feet with two car garages.

New Ashton Woods homes at Wickham Park are priced from under $190,000.

Ashton Woods Homes is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies with operations in Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Raleigh, Dallas, Houston, Austin and Phoenix.

Ashton Woods Homes opens two ready-to-move-in homes at The Landings in South Tampa, two more to open in April

TAMPA, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes recently opened two ready-to-move-in single family homes priced from $199,990 at The Landings, located off Interbay and Westshore Blvds. in south Tampa.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said two more ready-to-move-in homes under construction now at The Landings will open in April.

New three, four and five bedroom single family homes at The Landings in South Tampa range in size from 1,389 square feet of living space to 2,801 square feet.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Austin, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando. Visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.
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For more information contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Tampa-Orlando 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Tampa-Orlando 407-647-3700

Ashton Woods Homes opens new single family model home at Grand Hampton in New Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has opened a new single-family model home and started construction of two ready-to-move-in homes at Grand Hampton, located on Dunham Station Drive off County Line Rd. west of Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in New Tampa.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said the two story Oxford model home offers four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, 2,822 square feet of living space with a two-car garage.

The Oxford model home features a large front porch with columns, formal living and dining rooms and large open family room and kitchen with optional island.

Two ready-to-move-in homes — one with three bedrooms and one with four — will open in April priced from $219,900, Roche said.

Grand Hampton features a community clubhouse with multi-use aquatic center, tennis and basketball courts, park areas and lakes.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Austin, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando. * * *

For more information, contact:Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Tampa 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Tampa 407-647-3700

Ashton Woods Homes starts construction of nine new town homes priced from the $130s at Lakeside Villas in Windermere

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has started construction of new town homes priced from the $130s at Lakeside Villas, located off S.R. 535 and Reams Rd. in Windermere.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the nine three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath town homes are under construction now.

Altogether, Ashton Woods Homes plans to build 36 town homes at Lakeside Villas that range in size from 1,390 square feet of living space to 1,573 square feet.

Lakeside Villas boasts a state-of-the-art amenity center that includes a fitness center with kid’s room, clubhouse with billiards room, resort-style pool with lap lanes, beach volleyball, outdoor fireplace and barbeque areas.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of Companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Austin, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando. * * *

For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando 407-647-3700, mroche@ashtonwoodshomes.com; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando 407-647-3700

Ashton Woods Homes opens new single family model home at Grand Hampton in New Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has opened a new single family model home and started construction of two ready-to-move-in homes at Grand Hampton, located on Dunham Station Drive off County Line Rd. west of Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in New Tampa.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said the two story Oxford model home offers four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, 2,822 square feet of living space with a two-car garage.

The Oxford model home features a large front porch with columns, formal living and dining rooms and large open family room and kitchen with optional island.

Two ready-to-move-in homes — one with three bedrooms and one with four — will open in April priced from $219,900, Roche said.

Grand Hampton features a community clubhouse with multi-use aquatic center, tennis and basketball courts, park areas and lakes.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Austin, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando. * * *

For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Tampa 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Tampa 407-647-3700

Ashton Woods Homes Opens Five Ready-to-Move-In Homes Priced From the $160s at McCormick Woods in Northwest Orange County

ORLANDO - Ashton Woods Homes has opened five ready-to-move-in single family homes at McCormick Woods, located near Lake Apopka on McCormick Woods Road east of SR 429, the Western Beltway in Ocoee.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the three, four and five bedroom homes are priced from $169,900 and range in size from 1,769 square feet of living space to 2,550 square feet.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Austin, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.

Visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.
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For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700

Ashton Woods Homes Names Pete Small Vice President of Finance, Controller in Orlando, Tampa

ORLANDO - Ashton Woods Homes has appointed Pete Small vice president of finance and company controller in Orlando and Tampa.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in Orlando and Tampa, said Small has more than 17 years of experience in corporate finance in the home building industry.

Prior to joining Ashton Woods Homes, Small served as Director of Accounting for Sonny’s Franchise Company where he was responsible for the 130-unit restaurant chain. In addition, Small served as CFO of Beazer Homes USA, where he was responsible for financial management of 11 divisions along with mortgage and title service operations.

Small has a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and Accounting from the University of Central Florida. He is a licensed CPA.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of Companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Austin, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando. * * *
For more information contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700

Ashton Woods Homes to Host Grand Opening to Showcase New Town Homes at Highland Park on Racetrack Rd. in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes will host a grand opening Feb. 13 to showcase new model town homes at Highland Park, located off S. Mobley and Racetrack Rds. in the Westchase area of Tampa.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said Ashton Woods Homes plans to build 33 three and four bedroom town homes at Highland Park that feature two-and-a-half baths, two-car garages and private courtyards, priced from $176,900.

Ashton Woods’ first model town home at Highland Park is ready for viewing now and will be featured at the Grand Opening event Sunday Feb. 13.
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
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For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Tampa-Orlando 407-647-3700; mroche@ashtonwoodshomes.com; John Reny, President Ashton Woods Homes Tampa-Orlando 407-647-3700; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Ashton Woods Homes starts presales of two story condominiums with resort style amenities at Lake Burden in Windermere, Construction to start by Dec. 1

ORLANDO - Ashton Woods Homes will start presales in December of two story luxury condominiums with resort style amenities at Lake Burden, located off SR 535 in Windermere.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the home builder will build 36 three bedroom condominiums at Lake Burden that range in size from 1,390 square feet of living space to 1,573 square feet.

Ashton Woods’ condominiums at Lake Burden feature two-and-a-half baths and are priced from the $130s.

Roche said construction of the first 36 planned luxury condominiums will start Dec. 1.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of Companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Austin, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando. * * *

For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando 407-647-3700; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Ashton Woods Homes Names Kyle Upper Vice President of Land Acquisition in Orlando, Tampa

ORLANDO - Ashton Woods Homes has appointed Kyle Upper vice president of land acquisition in the Orlando and Tampa regions.

John Reny, president of Ashton Woods Homes in Orlando and Tampa, said Upper graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and has more than 20 years of experience.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.

For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700

Ashton Woods Homes to Start Presales of Town Homes Priced From $179,990 at Independence near Windermere

ORLANDO - Ashton Woods Homes will start presales of new town homes priced from 179,990 in July at Independence, located off Independence Parkway and Fiquette Rd. near Windermere in Winter Garden.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the homes builder plans to build 34 new town homes at Independence.
Three and four bedroom town homes at Independence will range in size from 1,807 square feet of living space to 2,049 square feet, with two-and-a-half baths, private courtyards and two-car garages.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of Companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.

For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando 407-647-3700

Ashton Woods Homes Reports Steady Three-year Growth in New Home Sales in Tampa Bay Region

TAMPA - Ashton Woods Homes reports it has posted steady growth in new home sales in the Tampa Bay region over the past three years.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said the home builder closed out its 2010 fiscal year on May 31 with sales of 97 new homes in four Tampa Bay-area communities at an average sale price of $236,000.

Roche said 2010 sales represent 21 percent growth over 2009, when Ashton Woods Homes sold 80 new homes. The home builder sold 69 new homes in fiscal 2008, Roche said.

“We have continued to focus on fundamentals through this market cycle with desirable locations, high-quality building, energy efficiency and affordable pricing and we’re very pleased our approach is working,” Roche said.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando. Visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.
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For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Tampa-Orlando 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Tampa-Orlando 407-647-3700

Ashton Woods Homes Appoints Lisa Hower Sales Associate at the Landings in South Tampa

TAMPA - Ashton Woods Homes has appointed Lisa Hower a sales associate at The Landings, located off Interbay and Westshore Blvds. in south Tampa.

Mike Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said Hower has more than four years of experience in new home sales.

Ashton Woods Homes is building 35 three, four and five bedroom single-family homes priced from under $200,000 at The Landings.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando. Visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.

For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Tampa-Orlando 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Tampa-Orlando 407-647-3700

Ashton Woods Homes Opens Six Ready-To-Move-In Town Homes with Private Courtyards at Savannah Park at Heathrow

ORLANDO - Ashton Woods Homes has opened six new town homes with private courtyards at Savannah Park at Heathrow, the award-winning community located on International Parkway in north Seminole County.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said new three-bedroom, two-bath town homes at Savannah Park at Heathrow are priced from $163,900 with two-car garages.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando. Visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.

For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700

Ashton Woods Homes Starts Construction of Six Ready-To-Move-In Homes at Palm Cove in Wesley Chapel

TAMPA - Ashton Woods Homes has started construction of six new ready-to-move-in single-family homes at Palm Cove, located off Boyette Rd. and S.R. 54 in Wesley Chapel.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said all six ready-to-move-in homes will open this summer.

New three, four and five-bedroom single-family homes at Palm Cove are priced from $169,900 and range in size from 1,712 square feet of living space to 2,336 square feet.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando. Visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.

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For more information, contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Five Ready-To-Move-In Town Homes at Savannah Park at Heathrow Will Qualify for $8,000 or $6,500 Federal Tax Credits, which ends April 30

ORLANDO- Five ready-to-move-in luxury town homes at Savannah Park at Heathrow, the award-winning gated community located off International Pkwy. near the Seminole Towne Center mall, will qualify for the federal tax credits for new homes purchased by April 30.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes, said all five town homes will be ready for the June 30 closing deadline for buyers to qualify for the first time and move-up buyer tax incentive.

Three-bedroom town homes at Savannah Park at Heathrow are priced from $159,900, Roche said, and range in size from 1,520 square feet of living space to 1,941 square feet, each with its own private courtyard and two-car garage.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.

For more information, contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Ashton Woods Homes Starts Construction of New Five-Bedroom Model Home Priced From $164,900 at Ridge Crest in Brandon

TAMPA - Ashton Woods Homes has started construction of a new five-bedroom model home priced from $164,900 at Ridge Crest, located in the Brandon area off Wheeler Rd.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said the new model home will be open by the end of April.

The new model home offers three baths and a two-car garage, Roche said.

Ashton Woods Homes is building 61 new three, four and five-bedroom homes at Ridge Crest that range in size from 1,536 square feet of living space to 3,023 square feet.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of Companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.

For more information, contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa 407-647-3700; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Ashton Woods Homes to Open 10 New Town Homes at Wickham Park in Windermere before deadline for $8,000 Tax Credit Incentive

ORLANDO - Ashton Woods Homes will open 10 new town homes in time to qualify for the 8,000 U.S. tax credit closing deadline June 30 at Wickham Park located on Overstreet Rd. north of C.R. 535 in Windermere.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said three-bedroom, two-bath town homes at Wickham Park range in size from 1,472 square feet of living space to 1,889 square feet and feature private courtyards and two-car garages.

New town homes at Wickham Park in Windermere are priced from the $160s.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
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For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700

Ashton Woods Homes to open Five Ready-To-Move-In Homes Before June 30 at McCormick Woods in Ocoee

ORLANDO - Ashton Woods Homes will open five new ready-to-move-in homes before June 30 at McCormick Woods, located on W. McCormick Woods Road off S.R. 429 in Ocoee.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said all five ready-to-move-in homes qualify for the $8,000 U.S. tax credit closing deadline of June 30.

New three, four and five-bedroom homes at McCormick Woods range in size from 1,536 square feet of living space to 3,023 square feet priced from the $160s.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
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For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700;John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700