ABD'S Heritage Green at Providence Golf Community Reports Sales of 3 Luxury Homes in One Week at Average Sale Price: $550,000

PROVIDENCE, Fla. --- ABD Development Company, which is developing Providence Golf and Country Club, a community in the Loughman-Davenport area of Polk County, reported it sold three luxury homes in Heritage Green at Providence in less than a week recently.

David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, said the average sale price of the homes was $550,000 each.

The luxury home sales spurred a mini-construction boom in the Heritage Green neighborhood: Kohn said ABD will start construction of two executive homes on the golf course at Heritage Green at Providence before April 1.

Both new homes will offer four bedrooms and four baths in 2,500 square feet of living space with two-car garages.

The new homes will be priced from $350,000. Kohn said.
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For more information, contact: Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 863-420-2100; David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 863-420-2100

Lennar Unveils New “Everything’s Included Homes”–Upgrades at no extra charge–in all Tampa Bay Area Communities including Lakeland

TAMPA, Fla. --- Lennar has unveiled its “Everything’s Included Homes” with valuable upgrades and extras in each of its 17 Tampa Bay area communities including Pasco County and Lakeland.

Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said “Everything’s Included” means just that--- all appliances – refrigerator, range, microwave, washer and dryer, along with upgraded counters, cabinetry, crown moulding and even premium landscaping.

“In these economic times, homebuyers are doing everything they can to stretch their dollars,”
Metheny said. “Lennar’s ‘Everything’s Included Homes’ afford homebuyers more upgrades and extras at no additional charge, along with record low pricing and interest rates,” he added.

Lennar sells single-family homes and town homes priced from under $100,000 to more than $300,000 in 17 communities in the Tampa Bay region, including active adult communities.

Visit www.Lennar.com.
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For more information, contact: Francine Miller, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar-Tampa Region, 727-479-1747; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700

Lennar Unveils New “Everything’s Included Homes”–Upgrades at no extra charge–in all Orlando and Space Coast area communities

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Lennar has unveiled its “Everything’s Included Homes” with valuable upgrades and extras in each of its 23 Central Florida communities throughout Orange, Osceola, East Polk, Lake, Seminole and Brevard Counties.

Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said “Everything’s Included” means just that--- all appliances – refrigerator, range, microwave, washer and dryer, along with upgraded counters, cabinetry, crown moulding and even premium landscaping.

“In these economic times, homebuyers are doing everything they can to stretch their dollars,” Metheny said. “Lennar’s ‘Everything’s Included Homes’ afford homebuyers more upgrades and extras at no additional charge, along with record low pricing and interest rates,” he added.

Lennar sells single-family homes and town homes priced from under $100,000 to more than $300,000 in 23 communities in the Orlando and Space Coast regions, including active adult communities.

Visit www.Lennar.com.
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For more information contact: Jassy Friddle, Marketing Manager Lennar-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489; David Parker, Director of Sales Lennar-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700

Providence Golf Club in Polk County to Sponsor Realtor Golf Marathon in Spring with Prizes, Awards

PROVIDENCE - Providence Golf Club in Davenport in Polk County plans to host a Providence Club Marathon for Central Florida Realtors in early spring with prizes, awards and a midnight “shot in the dark” hole in one contest to win a new Cadillac Escalade.

David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, which is developing Providence, said the Providence Golf Marathon will help raise money for Breast Cancer Research.

“Central Florida Realtors are the lifeblood of the home building industry and we want to give them a memorable weekend event that they will appreciate,” Kohn said.

The date for the shot gun tournament will be announced in mid-Feburary.

Kohn said prizes will be awarded for best round, most rounds, and best scores after six rounds, along with the “shot in the dark” hole in one contest for the Cadillac.

Tours of the model homes in eight Providence neighborhoods will also be provided.

“We plan to have a great weekend that will allow every Central Florida Realtor the chance to golf their hearts out,” Kohn explained.

Kohn said he believes as many as 250 area realtors will participate in the Providence Golf Marathon tourney.

Realtors interested in the Providence Golf Marathon should contact ABD Development Company at 863-420-2100.
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For more information, contact: Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 863-420-2100; David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 863-420-2100

Heritage Green at Providence opens three ready-to-move-in luxury homes by ABD Development with discounted pricing

Davenport – ABD Development Company, which is developing the award winning Providence Golf & Country Club community located off U.S. 17-92 in Davenport in Polk County, recently completed three ready-to-move-in luxury homes with discounted pricing at Heritage Green at Providence.

David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company said the new four, five and six bedroom luxury homes are priced from the mid-$400s.

The new luxury homes range in size from 3,500 square feet of living space to 5,000 square feet, Kohn said.

Providence ranks as one of Central Florida’s most award winning home communities.
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For more information, contact: David Kohn, President ABD Development Company 863-420-2100; Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager ABD Development Company 863-420-2100; Larry Vershel, Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

ABD Development Company to start site work, development on 48 new home sites at Providence in Polk County

DAVENPORT - ABD Development Company is about to start development of 48 new single family home sites east of the main entry at Providence Golf & Country Club in Davenport in Polk County.

David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, said the new home sites will accommodate single-family homes priced from the $200s.

ABD is the developer of Providence Golf & Country Club located off U.S. 17-92 in the Loughman Davenport area of Polk County.

For more information contact: Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 863-420-2100; David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 863-420-2100

Crossman & Company Senior Associate Negotiates Seven New Retail Leases at Publix Shopping centers, more than 61,000 square feet in less than 60 days

ORLANDO - Crossman & Company, one of the largest third-party retail leasing and management firms in the Southeast, recently negotiated seven new lease agreements at for a total of 61,450 square feet of retail space in less than 60 days.

John Crossman, president of Crossman & Company, said senior associate Justin Greider negotiated all seven transactions on behalf of the landlord at Publix anchored centers in Orange, Seminole, Polk and Collier counties. All of the centers are part of the 10.4 million square foot Publix-owned shopping center portfolio handled by Crossman & Company.

At Imperial Lakes Plaza, 2040 Shepherd Rd. in Mulberry, Polk County, Joshua’s Diner leased 3,200 square feet and Dollar Shop leased 2,800 square feet;

Coast Dental leased 1,403 square feet at Plantation Square located at 5375 N. Socrum Loop Rd. in Lakeland;

Tri-Florida Pool Supply leased 1,247 square feet at the Publix in the Highlands shopping center located at 2125 E. C.R. 540A in Lakeland;

Passion Nail and Spa leased 1,200 square feet at Palm Springs Crossing, 482 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs. Michael Battey of CBRE Orlando represented the tenant;

Halloween Express subleased space in two retail centers commencing July 1 for the Halloween season (six months) – at Tarpon Springs Plaza, 2415 Tarpon Bay Blvd. in Naples, 21,600 square feet and 30,000 square feet at Colonial Marketplace, 2999A E. Colonial Drive in Orlando.
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For more information, contact: Justin Greider, Senior Associate, Crossman & Company/ICSC Florida Next Generation Chair, 407-581-6225; jgreider@crossmanco.com; John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com

About Crossman & Company: 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 Southeastern US. Founded in Orlando in 1990, Crossman & Company focuses solely on landlord representation and services clients that include Publix, PREIT, and GE. Please visit www.crossmanco.com, or call 407-423-5400 for more information.

ABD Development Company Completes Design of Two New Model Homes at Heritage Green at Providence in Davenport

ORLANDO - ABD Development Company has completed design work for two new model homes at Heritage Green at Providence, the multiple award-winning luxury golf course community ABD is developing in the Loughman-Davenport area south of Disney.

David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, said the 2,600 square foot model homes are part of ABD’s smaller, smarter executive model homes with four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and two-car garages priced from the $350s.

Construction will start within the next 90 days, Kohn said.

ABD Development Company will host a Realtor preview when the homes are completed before the end of this year.

Visit www.abddevelopment.com.

For more information contact: Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400; David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400

ABD Development Company has only a few Move-In Ready Town Homes available at Lakeside Villas at Providence

ORLANDO, Fla. --- ABD Development Company has only a few move-in ready town homes, priced from $230,000, available at Lakeside Villas at Providence in Davenport in Polk County.

David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company said the town homes available range in size from 2,256 square feet of living area and offer three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and two-car garage.

For more information contact:
Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

ABD Development Company offers smaller, smarter custom built homes at Heritage Green in Providence

ORLANDO, Fla. --- With the challenging economic times, ABD Development Company is now offering four smaller, smarter custom built single-family homes at Heritage Green at Providence Golf & Country Club off U.S. 17-92 and CR 532 in Davenport in Polk County.

David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, said the recently designed homes that focus on smaller but smarter design and energy efficiency range from 2,400 square feet and are priced from under $400,000.

For information call 863-427-7528 or visit www.providenceFlorida.com.

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For more information contact:
Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

ABD Development Company Foresees Big Boost for Move-Up Home Buyers in $6,500 Federal Tax Credit

ORLANDO, Fla. --- The recently-enacted $6,500 U.S. federal tax credit for new home buyers includes a provision that particularly interests ABD Development Company in Orlando: though smaller than the incentive for first-time home buyers that ends Nov. 30, the new $6,500 tax credit is available to all home owners, even those who already own a home.

“The new tax credit incentive targets move-up buyers---young families who have outgrown their starter home or older adults whose children are grown and who want to down-size their lifestyle,” explained David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company.

ABD Development, which ranks as one of Central Florida’s largest custom home builders, is also the developer of Providence Golf & Country Club in Polk County.

ABD builds award-winning single-family homes priced from the $300s at Heritage Green at Providence that offer an excellent choice for move-up home buyers. Spacious, energy-efficient and designed for active family lifestyles, Heritage Green at Providence is the perfect move-up neighborhood, Kohn said.

ABD also builds distinctive luxury town homes priced from the $300s at Lakeside Villas at Providence.

“For active adults who want to spend more of their time enjoying their lifestyle, Lakeside Villas at Providence provides a unique environment,” Kohn said.

ABD also builds distinctive new three, four, five and six-bedroom family homes priced from the mid $300s at Windsor Landing at Wyndham Lakes Estates in south Orlando.

“Substantially reduced pricing, record low interest rates and now a $6,500 tax credit means the door is open for move-up home buyers to take advantage of what will likely be remembered as the best opportunity of our lifetimes,” Kohn said.

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For more information contact:
Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

Time is Running Out to Take Advantage of $8,000 Federal Tax Credit for First-Time Home Buyers

ORLANDO, Fla. - Time is running out for first-time home buyers to take advantage of the $8,000 federal tax credit at Heritage Green in Providence in Polk County and Wyndham Lakes Estates in South Orlando, two ABD Development communities. The federal tax credit ends on Nov. 30

At Heritage Green at Providence Golf and Country Club on U.S. 17-92 in the Loughman-Davenport area, ABD Development recently completed two ready-to-move-in luxury homes designed with smaller, smarter features with more affordable pricing and lower energy costs, said David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company.

The new 2,500 square foot luxury homes are priced in the $350,000 range.

Three ready-to-move-in luxury homes at Windsor Landing at Wyndham Lakes Estates, located off Town Center and Landstar Blvds. in southeast Orlando, are priced from the $400s, Kohn said.

The Riviera model home, which offers four bedrooms in 3,100 square feet of living space, is priced at $450,000. Only 20 home sites remain for sale at Windsor Landing, Kohn said.

For more information, contact:
David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

ABD Development Company Introduces Executive Pricing at Heritage Green at Providence Golf & Country Club

ABD Development Company Introduces Executive Pricing at Heritage Green at Providence Golf & Country Club

ORLANDO, Fla. - ABD Development Company, which is developing the master-planned 2,200 acre Providence Golf & Country Club Community off U.S. 17-92 in the Loughman-Davenport area of Polk County, is introducing executive pricing at Heritage Green at Providence.

David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, which ranks as one of the region’s largest and most active custom home builders, said the new series of home designs will range from 2,480 square feet of living space to 3,510 square feet, with pricing in the mid-$350s.

“The trend today is toward smaller, more efficient luxury homes,” Kohn said. “The goal is greater sustainability, with energy-saving features and more affordable pricing,” Kohn said.
Kohn said the “smaller, smarter” trend apparent in the affordable housing market is growing more evident in the luxury homes market.

“The U.S. economy has changed, and the effects of this change should last for a decade or more,” Kohn said. “Across all markets, the emphasis is on smaller, smarter homes that are more efficient to own and maintain and more sustainable,” Kohn said. “We see this as a positive sea change in consumer preferences, and we want to build new luxury homes that will lead this trend,” Kohn added.

For more information, contact:
David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
Sofi Coffey, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

ABD Development Company to Introduce New Affordably-Priced Luxury Homes at Heritage Green at Providence in Polk County

ABD Development Company to Introduce New Affordably-Priced Luxury Homes at Heritage Green at Providence in Polk County

ORLANDO, Fla. - ABD Development plans to introduce new affordably-priced luxury homes at Heritage Green at Providence Golf & Country Club community south of Orlando on U.S. 17-92 in the Loughman-Davenport area of Polk County.

David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, said four of the custom home builder’s most popular luxury homes have been redesigned to reduce costs, including new one-story designs available at Heritage Green at Providence, the master-planned 2,200 acre luxury community ABD is developing.

The new affordably-priced luxury homes include:
•The multiple award-winning Courtyard luxury home, with 2,680 square feet of living space in four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths with its own private courtyard and two-car garage;
•The Manchester, with 3,510 square feet in five bedrooms, four baths and a bonus room, including a two-car garage;
•The Wyndham V, with four bedrooms and three baths in 2,480 square feet, plus a two-car garage, which is now being offered by ABD in a one-story version;
•The Portofino, a new one-story design available at Heritage Green at Providence, with four bedrooms, three baths and 2,870 square feet of living space, and a two-car garage.

All four new luxury homes, priced from the mid $300s, offer an optional three-car garage, Kohn said.

For more information, contact
David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
Sofi Coffey, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

Only 14 town homes remain for sale at Lakeside Villas at Providence Golf & Country Club Community in Polk County

Only 14 town homes remain for sale at Lakeside Villas at Providence Golf & Country Club Community in Polk County

DAVENPORT, Fla. - Only 14 luxury town homes remain for sale at Lakeside Villas in the Providence Golf & Country Club community in Polk County.

David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, which is developing the master-planned luxury community off U.S. 17-92/441 in the Loughman-Davenport area, said the three and four-bedroom town homes range in size from 2,303 square feet of living space and are priced from the $230s.

Kohn said four furnished model town homes are open daily at Lakeside Villas at Providence.

For more information, contact:
David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company, 407-370-6400Sofi Coffey, Marketing Manager ABD Development Company, 407-370-6400

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142