ORLANDO - ABD Development Company was recently named one of the region’s Top Ten Custom Home Builders by Orlando Business Journal, the area’s leading business news resource.
Perhaps better known for developing the landmark Providence Golf & Country Club Community in Polk County south of Disney and Toscana, the exclusive luxury community in Palm Coast,
ABD Development Company has long ranked as one of the most active custom home builders in Florida.
The Orlando Business Journal ranking cited ABD’s custom home building success at Providence, Wyndham Lakes Estates in South Orlando, and Toscana.
ABD posted sales of custom homes last year that totaled more than $7 million.
Visit www.abddevelopment.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
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Meritage Homes Seeks New Community Development Opportunities in Central Florida
ORLANDO – Meritage Homes Corporation (NYSE: MTH), one of America’s top 10 homebuilders, is seeking to acquire lots for new community development opportunities in Central Florida.
Fred Vandercook, division president of Meritage Homes in Central Florida, said the homebuilder plans to add to its existing portfolio of communities under development. Meritage currently has 13 actively selling communities in the greater Orlando area with homes ranging from the mid-$100,000s to the mid-$400,000s.
Vandercook recently appointed Clint Szubinski and Jeffrey Porter to head Meritage Homes’ land acquisition program as vice president of land and manager of land development and entitlement, respectively.
“Meritage Homes has an established presence in the homebuilding market in Central Florida, and we are committed to this market, as we expect Florida to have some of the best housing markets in the country over the next decade or more,” Vandercook said. “We plan to expand our home building operations in Florida as we identify prime opportunities,” he said.
About Meritage Homes Corporation: Meritage Homes Corporation is the 9th largest homebuilder in the U.S. based on homes closed. Meritage offers a variety of homes across the Southern and Western states designed to appeal to a wide range of home buyers, including first-time, move-up, luxury and active adult buyers, with base prices starting from under $100,000. As of March 31, 2010, the Company had 149 actively selling communities in 12 metropolitan areas including Houston, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Phoenix/Scottsdale, Tucson, Las Vegas, Denver, Orlando, and the East Bay/Central Valley and Inland Empire of California. Meritage Homes and its predecessor companies have delivered more than 65,000 homes since the Company was founded in 1985. In 2010, Meritage is celebrating its 25th Anniversary, and is the only large national homebuilder to be 100% ENERGY STAR® qualified in every home started in 2010. The Company has launched a new Simply Smart Series™ and a 99-day guaranteed completion program in certain communities. Meritage has designed and built more than 65,000 homes in its 25-year history, and has a reputation for its distinctive style, quality construction and positive customer experience. To find a Meritage community near you, go to www.meritagehomes.com. Meritage Homes is listed on the NYSE under the symbol MTH.
For more information about the Company, visit http://investors.meritagehomes.com
Fred Vandercook, division president of Meritage Homes in Central Florida, said the homebuilder plans to add to its existing portfolio of communities under development. Meritage currently has 13 actively selling communities in the greater Orlando area with homes ranging from the mid-$100,000s to the mid-$400,000s.
Vandercook recently appointed Clint Szubinski and Jeffrey Porter to head Meritage Homes’ land acquisition program as vice president of land and manager of land development and entitlement, respectively.
“Meritage Homes has an established presence in the homebuilding market in Central Florida, and we are committed to this market, as we expect Florida to have some of the best housing markets in the country over the next decade or more,” Vandercook said. “We plan to expand our home building operations in Florida as we identify prime opportunities,” he said.
About Meritage Homes Corporation: Meritage Homes Corporation is the 9th largest homebuilder in the U.S. based on homes closed. Meritage offers a variety of homes across the Southern and Western states designed to appeal to a wide range of home buyers, including first-time, move-up, luxury and active adult buyers, with base prices starting from under $100,000. As of March 31, 2010, the Company had 149 actively selling communities in 12 metropolitan areas including Houston, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Phoenix/Scottsdale, Tucson, Las Vegas, Denver, Orlando, and the East Bay/Central Valley and Inland Empire of California. Meritage Homes and its predecessor companies have delivered more than 65,000 homes since the Company was founded in 1985. In 2010, Meritage is celebrating its 25th Anniversary, and is the only large national homebuilder to be 100% ENERGY STAR® qualified in every home started in 2010. The Company has launched a new Simply Smart Series™ and a 99-day guaranteed completion program in certain communities. Meritage has designed and built more than 65,000 homes in its 25-year history, and has a reputation for its distinctive style, quality construction and positive customer experience. To find a Meritage community near you, go to www.meritagehomes.com. Meritage Homes is listed on the NYSE under the symbol MTH.
For more information about the Company, visit http://investors.meritagehomes.com
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Mattamy Homes Opening New Single Family Community in Maple Grove on June 19
BURNSVILLE - Mattamy Homes in Minnesota, a division of Canada’s largest home builder, will be opening Madeline Woods, a new single-family community in Maple Grove, on Saturday, June 19. Madeline Woods is located off of I-94 & County Road 30.
Steve Logan, vice president of Mattamy Homes in Minnesota, said Mattamy Homes is building 27 new single-family homes at Madeline Woods priced from $399,999.
Mattamy Homes at Madeline Woods have been architecturally designed with influences of the American Craftsman style and feature four bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and three-car garages.
New single-family homes at Madeline Woods range in size from 2,200 square feet of living space to 3,800 square feet with finished basements.
Please visit www.mattamyhomes.com to register online for additional information on Madeline Woods.
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For more information, contact:
Steve Logan, Vice President, Mattamy Homes-Minnesota 952-898-6129;
Jennifer Anderson, Marketing, Mattamy Homes US Group-Minnesota 952-898-6131;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group:
The Canadian based homebuilder, with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion, operates US home building divisions in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Charlotte, Jacksonville and Orlando. Visit www.mattamyhomes.com.
Steve Logan, vice president of Mattamy Homes in Minnesota, said Mattamy Homes is building 27 new single-family homes at Madeline Woods priced from $399,999.
Mattamy Homes at Madeline Woods have been architecturally designed with influences of the American Craftsman style and feature four bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and three-car garages.
New single-family homes at Madeline Woods range in size from 2,200 square feet of living space to 3,800 square feet with finished basements.
Please visit www.mattamyhomes.com to register online for additional information on Madeline Woods.
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For more information, contact:
Steve Logan, Vice President, Mattamy Homes-Minnesota 952-898-6129;
Jennifer Anderson, Marketing, Mattamy Homes US Group-Minnesota 952-898-6131;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group:
The Canadian based homebuilder, with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion, operates US home building divisions in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Charlotte, Jacksonville and Orlando. Visit www.mattamyhomes.com.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Mattamy Homes in Charlotte names Molly Severin New Home Counselor at English Trails
CHARLOTTE - Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder has named Molly Severin new home counselor at English Trails in Fort Mill.
Bill Kiselick, division president for Mattamy Homes in the Charlotte region, said Severin, with six years of experience in new home sales, was a top-producer in 2006 through 2008 closing sales totaling more than $41 million and receiving NAHB’s million dollar platinum award for those three consecutive years.
“Molly Severin has consistently ranked in the top 30 of new home sales representatives in the Charlotte metro area since starting her career and we’re delighted she’s joined our team at Mattamy,” Kiselick said
Severin graduated from University of South Carolina with a BA in Political Science.
For more information contact:
Bill Kiselick, Division President Mattamy Homes US Group-Charlotte 704-375-9373 Bill.Kiselick@mattamyhomes.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group:
Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, www.mattamyhomes.com expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Charlotte, Jacksonville, Orlando, Minneapolis and Phoenix. 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.
Bill Kiselick, division president for Mattamy Homes in the Charlotte region, said Severin, with six years of experience in new home sales, was a top-producer in 2006 through 2008 closing sales totaling more than $41 million and receiving NAHB’s million dollar platinum award for those three consecutive years.
“Molly Severin has consistently ranked in the top 30 of new home sales representatives in the Charlotte metro area since starting her career and we’re delighted she’s joined our team at Mattamy,” Kiselick said
Severin graduated from University of South Carolina with a BA in Political Science.
For more information contact:
Bill Kiselick, Division President Mattamy Homes US Group-Charlotte 704-375-9373 Bill.Kiselick@mattamyhomes.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group:
Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, www.mattamyhomes.com expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Charlotte, Jacksonville, Orlando, Minneapolis and Phoenix. 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.
Mattamy Homes Names New Builder in Charlotte Region
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Mattamy Homes has named Price R. Leonard builder in the Charlotte region.
Randy Turkovics, vice president of construction for Mattamy Homes in Charlotte, said Leonard has more than 10 years of experience in homebuilding, including project management and building supervision.
Leonard is OSHA certified and was formerly affiliated with Ryland Homes and with Mercedes Homes in Orlando and Charlotte.
“We are excited to have Price Leonard join our outstanding builder team in Charlotte,” said Turkovics.
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For more information contact:
Bill Kiselick, Division President Mattamy Homes US Group-Charlotte 704-375-9373 Bill.Kiselick@mattamyhomes.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group:
Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, www.mattamyhomes.com expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Charlotte, Jacksonville, Orlando, Minneapolis and Phoenix. 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.
Randy Turkovics, vice president of construction for Mattamy Homes in Charlotte, said Leonard has more than 10 years of experience in homebuilding, including project management and building supervision.
Leonard is OSHA certified and was formerly affiliated with Ryland Homes and with Mercedes Homes in Orlando and Charlotte.
“We are excited to have Price Leonard join our outstanding builder team in Charlotte,” said Turkovics.
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For more information contact:
Bill Kiselick, Division President Mattamy Homes US Group-Charlotte 704-375-9373 Bill.Kiselick@mattamyhomes.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group:
Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, www.mattamyhomes.com expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Charlotte, Jacksonville, Orlando, Minneapolis and Phoenix. 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.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Mattamy Homes to Start Construction of 10 City Homes in New Phase by May 1 at Baldwin Park City Homes
ORLANDO - Mattamy Homes will start construction of a second phase with 10 new city homes at Baldwin Park City Homes before May 1.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, said the three-story city homes boast 2,000 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and ground-floor garages.
Parker said half of the city homes in the first phase at Baldwin Park City Homes have been sold.
For more information, contact:
Steve Parker, President Mattamy Homes U.S. Group 407-599-9994; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
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, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, said the three-story city homes boast 2,000 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and ground-floor garages.
Parker said half of the city homes in the first phase at Baldwin Park City Homes have been sold.
For more information, contact:
Steve Parker, President Mattamy Homes U.S. Group 407-599-9994; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
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.
Mattamy Homes Reports Sales of 90 Homes in March
ORLANDO - Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. arm of Canada’s largest home builder, reported it sold 90 new homes in March at communities in Orlando, Jacksonville, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis-St. Paul areas.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, headquartered in Winter Park, said the past month ranks as the homebuilder’s second best month for new home sales in the U.S. after January of 2009, when the company posted 92 sales.
Parker said the average sale price of a Mattamy-built home in March was $240,000.
Mattamy’s Jacksonville division posted sales of 31 new homes at an average sale price of $237,000, Parker said. Mattamy Homes U.S. Group builds new single-family homes in nine Jacksonville-area communities.
For more information, contact:
Steve Parker, President Mattamy Homes U.S. Group 407-599-9994; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
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, headquartered in Winter Park, said the past month ranks as the homebuilder’s second best month for new home sales in the U.S. after January of 2009, when the company posted 92 sales.
Parker said the average sale price of a Mattamy-built home in March was $240,000.
Mattamy’s Jacksonville division posted sales of 31 new homes at an average sale price of $237,000, Parker said. Mattamy Homes U.S. Group builds new single-family homes in nine Jacksonville-area communities.
For more information, contact:
Steve Parker, President Mattamy Homes U.S. Group 407-599-9994; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142
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.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Mattamy Homes US Group names Mario Carrera New Home Counselor in Orlando Region
WINTER PARK - Mattamy Homes US Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, recently appointed Mario Carrera a new home counselor in its Orlando Division.
Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes US Group, said Carrera is bilingual (English/Spanish) and has more than 12 years of experience in new home sales in Central Florida.
Throughout his career Carrera consistently ranked among the top three in sales at formerly held sales executive positions with national homebuilders and developers in Central Florida. He was most recently a sales consultant for Prime Home Builders.
Carrera will be assisting new home buyers at Mattamy’s Orlando communities of Tuscany Place off Millennia Blvd. and Lake Burden in Windermere.
For more information contact: Kelly Parker, Mattamy Homes Orlando 407-599-2228 Kelly.Parker@mattamyhomes.com
About Mattamy Homes: Mattamy Homes, www.mattamyhomes.com, expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, FL with divisions in Orlando, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Phoenix, AZ; Minneapolis, MN; and Charlotte, NC. 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 US Group, said Carrera is bilingual (English/Spanish) and has more than 12 years of experience in new home sales in Central Florida.
Throughout his career Carrera consistently ranked among the top three in sales at formerly held sales executive positions with national homebuilders and developers in Central Florida. He was most recently a sales consultant for Prime Home Builders.
Carrera will be assisting new home buyers at Mattamy’s Orlando communities of Tuscany Place off Millennia Blvd. and Lake Burden in Windermere.
For more information contact: Kelly Parker, Mattamy Homes Orlando 407-599-2228 Kelly.Parker@mattamyhomes.com
About Mattamy Homes: Mattamy Homes, www.mattamyhomes.com, expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, FL with divisions in Orlando, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Phoenix, AZ; Minneapolis, MN; and Charlotte, NC. 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.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty named exclusive sales and marketing agents for Custom Home Builder’s Keith Fields Mount Dora Estate Home
ORLANDO- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s was recently named exclusive sales and marketing agents for a custom built estate home by Keith Fields with a two acre Lake Dora Home site at 3835 Lake Shore Drive in Mount Dora.
Janice McGeough, certified luxury home marketing specialist at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the 6,719 square foot estate home offers a total of 9,081 square feet under roof, with four bedrooms, six and one-half baths, a three car garage a separate guest cottage and a private boat/seaplane dock on Lake Dora.
The spectacular New England traditional home is priced at $2,950,000.
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For more information contact:
Janice McGeough, Stirling Sotheby's International Realty, 352-217-0465; jmcgeough@stirlingsir.com; Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890; rsoderstrom@stirlingSIR.com
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 centers which serve all of Central Florida.
Janice McGeough, certified luxury home marketing specialist at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the 6,719 square foot estate home offers a total of 9,081 square feet under roof, with four bedrooms, six and one-half baths, a three car garage a separate guest cottage and a private boat/seaplane dock on Lake Dora.
The spectacular New England traditional home is priced at $2,950,000.
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For more information contact:
Janice McGeough, Stirling Sotheby's International Realty, 352-217-0465; jmcgeough@stirlingsir.com; Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890; rsoderstrom@stirlingSIR.com
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 centers which serve all of Central Florida.
Mattamy Homes Starts Presales of 54 Town Homes Priced From the Low $100s at Cornerstone at Watermill in Argyle Forest Area
JACKSONVILLE - Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, has started presales of 54 town homes priced from the low $100s at Cornerstone at Watermill, located off Argyle Forest Blvd. at Oakleaf Village Parkway in Duval County.
Kerry Soltis, marketing manager for Mattamy Homes in the Jacksonville region, said new three-bedroom town homes at Cornerstone at Watermill range in size from 1,500 square feet of living space to 1,700 square feet with one and two-car garages.
Mattamy Homes has started construction of the first four new town homes at Cornerstone at Watermill.
Mattamy’s Cornerstone at Watermill sales center will open in March, Soltis said.
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For more information, contact:
Kerry Soltis, Marketing Manager, Mattamy Homes-Jacksonville 904-279-9502; Dennis Ginder, Division President Mattamy Homes-Jacksonville 904-279-9500
About Mattamy Homes: Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion. Visit www.mattamyhomes.com.
Kerry Soltis, marketing manager for Mattamy Homes in the Jacksonville region, said new three-bedroom town homes at Cornerstone at Watermill range in size from 1,500 square feet of living space to 1,700 square feet with one and two-car garages.
Mattamy Homes has started construction of the first four new town homes at Cornerstone at Watermill.
Mattamy’s Cornerstone at Watermill sales center will open in March, Soltis said.
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For more information, contact:
Kerry Soltis, Marketing Manager, Mattamy Homes-Jacksonville 904-279-9502; Dennis Ginder, Division President Mattamy Homes-Jacksonville 904-279-9500
About Mattamy Homes: Mattamy Homes expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and has divisions in Jacksonville, Orlando, Charlotte, Phoenix and Minneapolis. The homebuilder is the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion. Visit www.mattamyhomes.com.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Lennar Readies For New Home Sales Surge with close to 200 Ready-To-Move-In Homes under Construction Priced From The $80s
TAMPA - Lennar’s Central Florida Division expects a big surge in sales of new homes as the April 30 deadline for the U.S. tax credit incentive for new homebuyers approaches.
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said almost 200 new homes under construction now in 18 Tampa Bay area communities will open within the next 30 days priced from the $80s to the $250s.
That’s a new home construction boom that hasn’t been seen in Tampa Bay area in more than two years.
“The $8,000 federal tax credit for first-time home buyers has helped a lot of people make up their minds to buy now,” Metheny said. “Before the deadline was extended last November, we saw a significant increase in new home sales activity.
Existing home owners can also take advantage of a $6,500 tax credit to buy new homes, Metheny said.
“The tax incentive for first-time home buyers is very popular,” Metheny said. “I doubt anyone is buying a home just to take advantage of the tax credit, but the incentive has helped hundreds of new home buyers make up their minds,” he said. “And unlike the many short sales out there, we have homes ready for buyers to move into right away,” he added.
Both the $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers---anyone who hasn’t owned a home over the past three years---and the $6,500 tax credit for current homeowners require buyers to go to contract by April 30 and closing must take place by June 30.
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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
Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said almost 200 new homes under construction now in 18 Tampa Bay area communities will open within the next 30 days priced from the $80s to the $250s.
That’s a new home construction boom that hasn’t been seen in Tampa Bay area in more than two years.
“The $8,000 federal tax credit for first-time home buyers has helped a lot of people make up their minds to buy now,” Metheny said. “Before the deadline was extended last November, we saw a significant increase in new home sales activity.
Existing home owners can also take advantage of a $6,500 tax credit to buy new homes, Metheny said.
“The tax incentive for first-time home buyers is very popular,” Metheny said. “I doubt anyone is buying a home just to take advantage of the tax credit, but the incentive has helped hundreds of new home buyers make up their minds,” he said. “And unlike the many short sales out there, we have homes ready for buyers to move into right away,” he added.
Both the $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers---anyone who hasn’t owned a home over the past three years---and the $6,500 tax credit for current homeowners require buyers to go to contract by April 30 and closing must take place by June 30.
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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
Monday, February 1, 2010
Mattamy Homes U.S. Group in Charlotte to Acquire 71 Home Sites at Belmont and South Point
CHARLOTTE - Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, recently contracted to acquire 71 home sites in Belmont at South Point Village, a new community located on South Point Road (S.R. 273) and McKee Farm Lane in Gaston County.
Bill Kiselick, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group in the Charlotte region, said the home builder plans to start construction of new three and four-bedroom single-family homes in the spring.
Kiselick said new homes in Belmont at South Point Village will range in size from 1,600 square feet of living space to 2,400 square feet priced from the $170s.
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For more information contact:
Bill Kiselick, Division President Mattamy Homes US Group-Charlotte 704-375-9373 Bill.Kiselick@mattamyhomes.com
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group:
Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, www.mattamyhomes.com expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Charlotte, Jacksonville, Orlando, Minneapolis and Phoenix. 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.
Bill Kiselick, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group in the Charlotte region, said the home builder plans to start construction of new three and four-bedroom single-family homes in the spring.
Kiselick said new homes in Belmont at South Point Village will range in size from 1,600 square feet of living space to 2,400 square feet priced from the $170s.
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For more information contact:
Bill Kiselick, Division President Mattamy Homes US Group-Charlotte 704-375-9373 Bill.Kiselick@mattamyhomes.com
About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group:
Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, www.mattamyhomes.com expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Charlotte, Jacksonville, Orlando, Minneapolis and Phoenix. 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.
ICI Homes Unveils Plans to Sell New Single-Family Homes Priced from the $150s in Four Communities through March 1
JACKSONVILLE – ICI Homes unveiled plans recently to build new single-family homes priced from $159,900 in four communities in the Jacksonville region.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing for ICI Homes, said the 60-day incentive plan will be available until March 1 at Plantation Grove behind Plantation Estates in Julington Creek in South Jacksonville, and at North Hampton, Tidewater and Victoria Lakes in North Jacksonville.
The three and four bedroom single-family homes will offer 1,800 square feet of living space to 3,000 square feet, Messina said.
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For more information, contact:
Lisa Egle, Marketing Manager, ICI Homes 386-236-4273 legle@icihomes.com;
Rosemary Messina, VP Sales & Marketing ICI Homes, 386-236-4231
About ICI Homes:
ICI Homes is one of the largest privately owned homebuilders in the nation. The 30-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.
Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing for ICI Homes, said the 60-day incentive plan will be available until March 1 at Plantation Grove behind Plantation Estates in Julington Creek in South Jacksonville, and at North Hampton, Tidewater and Victoria Lakes in North Jacksonville.
The three and four bedroom single-family homes will offer 1,800 square feet of living space to 3,000 square feet, Messina said.
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For more information, contact:
Lisa Egle, Marketing Manager, ICI Homes 386-236-4273 legle@icihomes.com;
Rosemary Messina, VP Sales & Marketing ICI Homes, 386-236-4231
About ICI Homes:
ICI Homes is one of the largest privately owned homebuilders in the nation. The 30-year-old firm builds new homes and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as in Jacksonville, Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Mattamy Homes Names Carolyn Cesario New Home Counselor at Circle Cross Ranch in Queen Creek
TEMPE, Ariz. – Mattamy Homes recently named real estate sales executive Carolyn Cesario as new home counselor at Circle Cross Ranch in Queen Creek.
Carolyn Morrison, vice president of operations for Mattamy Homes in the Arizona region, said Cesario has more than 25 years of experience in real estate and new home sales. She has been consistently recognized for outstanding customer commitment throughout her career, Morrison added.
Most recently Cesario was a new home counselor for eight years with a new home builder in the Phoenix region and in 2008 was their only associate whose sales volume ranked her in the top one percent of the nationwide organization for two consecutive months. Cesario received a MAME (Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence) award from the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona for sales in excess of $50,000,000 in 2007.
“We are delighted to welcome such an excellent and experienced new home professional to our Mattamy team,” said Morrison.
Mattamy Homes Arizona Division is building new single-family homes priced from the low $100s in the continuing phase of Circle Cross Ranch. For more information about Mattamy Homes Arizona, please call 480-302-6080 or visit http://www.mattamyhomes.com/.
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For more information contact:
Carolyn Morrison, VP Operations, Mattamy Homes Phoenix, 480-302-6080
About Mattamy Homes: Mattamy Homes, http://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.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Lennar has introduced New Model Homes, New Low Pricing for the New Year in Three Brevard County Communities
VIERA - Lennar’s Central Florida Division began the New Year with new homes and new low pricing in three Brevard County communities.
David Parker, director of sales and marketing for Lennar’s Central Florida division, said the home builder is unveiling new model homes and new mortgage financing plans that require no down payments on qualified homes.
New town homes and single-family homes at the three Lennar communities qualify for up to $8,000 in U.S. tax credits for first-time home buyers and up to $6,500 in tax credits for existing home owners, Parker added.
Lennar’s new pricing and new home designs have been introduced at the following communities in the Town of Viera
•Heritage Isle off Wickham Rd. west of I-95, with Manor Homes priced from the $190s and Villas from the $120s;
•Daintree, located off Tavistock Drive and Solerno Blvd. west of I-95 with single-family homes priced from the $180s
•Sunstone on Tavistock Drive off Solerno Blvd with single-family homes priced from the $240s.
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For more information, contact:
David Parker, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489;
Jassy Friddle, Marketing Manager Lennar-Central Florida, 888-317-7489;
Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700
David Parker, director of sales and marketing for Lennar’s Central Florida division, said the home builder is unveiling new model homes and new mortgage financing plans that require no down payments on qualified homes.
New town homes and single-family homes at the three Lennar communities qualify for up to $8,000 in U.S. tax credits for first-time home buyers and up to $6,500 in tax credits for existing home owners, Parker added.
Lennar’s new pricing and new home designs have been introduced at the following communities in the Town of Viera
•Heritage Isle off Wickham Rd. west of I-95, with Manor Homes priced from the $190s and Villas from the $120s;
•Daintree, located off Tavistock Drive and Solerno Blvd. west of I-95 with single-family homes priced from the $180s
•Sunstone on Tavistock Drive off Solerno Blvd with single-family homes priced from the $240s.
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For more information, contact:
David Parker, Director of Sales & Marketing Lennar-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489;
Jassy Friddle, Marketing Manager Lennar-Central Florida, 888-317-7489;
Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700
Lennar Starts Construction of Three New Model Homes, Introduces Eight New Floor Plans at Bella Terra in Estero
ESTERO - Lennar’s Southwest Florida Division has introduced eight new floor plans and started construction of three model homes at Bella Terra, the master planned resort style community located south of Corkscrew Rd. east of I-75 in Estero.
Matt Devereaux, director of sales for Lennar in the Fort Myers/Naples region, said the new floor plans range in size from 1,483 square feet of living space to 3,800 square feet.
Three new model homes to open in mid-February are priced from the mid-$100s with many pre-construction incentives, Devereaux said.
Lennar’s Southwest Florida Division builds condominiums, town homes, villas, terrace homes, executive homes, and luxury homes priced from the $100s to more than $500,000.
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For more information, contact:
Matt Devereaux, Director of Sales, Lennar-Southwest Florida 239-278-1177
Matt Devereaux, director of sales for Lennar in the Fort Myers/Naples region, said the new floor plans range in size from 1,483 square feet of living space to 3,800 square feet.
Three new model homes to open in mid-February are priced from the mid-$100s with many pre-construction incentives, Devereaux said.
Lennar’s Southwest Florida Division builds condominiums, town homes, villas, terrace homes, executive homes, and luxury homes priced from the $100s to more than $500,000.
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For more information, contact:
Matt Devereaux, Director of Sales, Lennar-Southwest Florida 239-278-1177
Lennar Introduces Seven New Floor Plans at River Strand Golf & Country Club in Bradenton
BRADENETON - Lennar has unveiled seven new floor plans priced from the mid-$100s at River Strand Golf & Country Club, located within Heritage Harbor in Bradenton off S.R. 64.
Matt Devereaux, director of sales for Lennar’s Southwest Florida Division, said the new floor plans range in size from 1,677 square feet of living space to 3,800 square feet.
Golf, tennis and country club membership at River Strand Golf & Country Club is included with each new home purchase, said Devereaux. Homeowners will enjoy a 39,000 square foot members-only clubhouse and a 27-hole Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course.
Lennar reported is sold more than 175 new homes at River Strand Golf & Country Club in 2009.
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For more information, contact:
Matt Devereaux, Director of Sales, Lennar-Southwest Florida 239-278-1177
Matt Devereaux, director of sales for Lennar’s Southwest Florida Division, said the new floor plans range in size from 1,677 square feet of living space to 3,800 square feet.
Golf, tennis and country club membership at River Strand Golf & Country Club is included with each new home purchase, said Devereaux. Homeowners will enjoy a 39,000 square foot members-only clubhouse and a 27-hole Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course.
Lennar reported is sold more than 175 new homes at River Strand Golf & Country Club in 2009.
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For more information, contact:
Matt Devereaux, Director of Sales, Lennar-Southwest Florida 239-278-1177
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Ashton Woods Homes Acquires 14 Home Sites with Option for More at Eagles Landing in Ocoee
ORLANDO - Ashton Woods Homes has acquired 14 single family home sites at Eagles Landing, located on West Road off Ocoee-Apopka Road in Ocoee.
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the purchase includes an option to buy additional home sites.
All 14 home sites front on conservation areas, Roche said.
Ashton Woods Homes plans to build new single-family homes at Eagles Landing priced from the $200s.
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; mroche@ashtonwoodshomes.com
John Reny, Division President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa 407-647-3700
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the purchase includes an option to buy additional home sites.
All 14 home sites front on conservation areas, Roche said.
Ashton Woods Homes plans to build new single-family homes at Eagles Landing priced from the $200s.
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; mroche@ashtonwoodshomes.com
John Reny, Division President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa 407-647-3700
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
Kolter Land Partners Acquires Victoria Park in DeLand from The St. Joe Company
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. --- Kolter Land Partners, LLC, a privately-owned land acquisition and development firm based in Palm Beach County, has acquired Victoria Park in DeLand from The St. Joe Company.
The acquisition of Victoria Park includes seven single-family homes and 20 town homes built by The St. Joe Company; 436 fully developed home sites, 88 partially developed home sites, 1,879 undeveloped home sites on 380 acres; a 2.2-acre commercial site and a Ron Garl-designed golf course with clubhouse and equipment. The purchase price was not disclosed.
“We are pleased to acquire such a quality project with over 1,200 existing residences, which establishes a great foundation for our plans to complete the development of Victoria Park,” Harvey said.
Kolter Land Partners, LLC is the land acquisition affiliate of The Kolter Group, the West Palm Beach-based real estate development, investment and construction company that is also developing the central Florida communities of Grande Oaks at Heathrow and Lake Charm in Seminole County and Calabria in West Orange and other projects throughout Florida and the southeastern United States.
Kolter plans to initially focus on selling out the existing inventory at Victoria Park, support existing builders in the community and to start bringing in new builders after the first of the year.
“We look forward to working with the existing residents and builders at Victoria Park, the City of DeLand and Volusia County, on our future plans,” Harvey said
About Kolter Land Partners:
Kolter Land Partners (“KLP”) is a privately-owned affiliate of diversified real estate firm The Kolter Group (www.kolter.com). Specifically, KLP is a land acquisition and development firm based in Palm Beach County, Fla. Since 1993, KLP and its affiliates have invested over $6 billion in developments comprising over 12,000 units. Presently, KLP and its affiliates hold land for more than 9,000 residences. KLP invests in prime market locations and focuses on providing builders with a steady supply of finished lots at competitive prices. The firm targets acquisition of raw land with entitlements in place or nearly in place (which KLP develops in-house), as well as partially or fully developed projects and lots.
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For more information contact:
Jim Harvey President, Kolter Land Partners (813) 615-1244 (ext201), jharvey@kolter.com
Jerry Ray, Senior Vice President of External Affairs, The St. Joe Company 904-301-4430 j.ray@joe.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
The acquisition of Victoria Park includes seven single-family homes and 20 town homes built by The St. Joe Company; 436 fully developed home sites, 88 partially developed home sites, 1,879 undeveloped home sites on 380 acres; a 2.2-acre commercial site and a Ron Garl-designed golf course with clubhouse and equipment. The purchase price was not disclosed.
“We are pleased to acquire such a quality project with over 1,200 existing residences, which establishes a great foundation for our plans to complete the development of Victoria Park,” Harvey said.
Kolter Land Partners, LLC is the land acquisition affiliate of The Kolter Group, the West Palm Beach-based real estate development, investment and construction company that is also developing the central Florida communities of Grande Oaks at Heathrow and Lake Charm in Seminole County and Calabria in West Orange and other projects throughout Florida and the southeastern United States.
Kolter plans to initially focus on selling out the existing inventory at Victoria Park, support existing builders in the community and to start bringing in new builders after the first of the year.
“We look forward to working with the existing residents and builders at Victoria Park, the City of DeLand and Volusia County, on our future plans,” Harvey said
About Kolter Land Partners:
Kolter Land Partners (“KLP”) is a privately-owned affiliate of diversified real estate firm The Kolter Group (www.kolter.com). Specifically, KLP is a land acquisition and development firm based in Palm Beach County, Fla. Since 1993, KLP and its affiliates have invested over $6 billion in developments comprising over 12,000 units. Presently, KLP and its affiliates hold land for more than 9,000 residences. KLP invests in prime market locations and focuses on providing builders with a steady supply of finished lots at competitive prices. The firm targets acquisition of raw land with entitlements in place or nearly in place (which KLP develops in-house), as well as partially or fully developed projects and lots.
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For more information contact:
Jim Harvey President, Kolter Land Partners (813) 615-1244 (ext201), jharvey@kolter.com
Jerry Ray, Senior Vice President of External Affairs, The St. Joe Company 904-301-4430 j.ray@joe.com
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Meritage Homes Opens New Four-Bedroom Model Home Priced From $200s at Live Oak Reserve in Oviedo
ORLANDO, Fla. --- Meritage Homes has opened a new four-bedroom, three-bath single family model home priced from the $200s with a two-car garage at Live Oak Reserve located on Bending Branch Lane off S.R. 419 and Sterling Creek Parkway in Oviedo.
Only six single-family homes remain for sale at Live Oak Reserve priced from $264,990 to $354,990, said Brian Kittle, director of sales for Meritage Homes in the Orlando region.
New homes at Live Oak Reserve range in size from 2,550 square feet of living space to 5,111 square feet.
Live Oak Reserve offers a community pool and clubhouse, tennis, basketball, volleyball and a park. Visit www.meritagehomes.com.
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For more information about this press release contact:
Brian Kittle, Director of Sales, Meritage Homes-Orlando 407-712-8669 Brian.Kittle@meritagehomes.com
Heather Barnes, Marketing Manger, Meritage Homes-Orlando 407-712-8648; Heather.Barnes@meritagehomes.com
Jim Bagley, Division President, Meritage Homes-Orlando, 407-712-8669, jim.bagley@meritagehomes.com
Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
Only six single-family homes remain for sale at Live Oak Reserve priced from $264,990 to $354,990, said Brian Kittle, director of sales for Meritage Homes in the Orlando region.
New homes at Live Oak Reserve range in size from 2,550 square feet of living space to 5,111 square feet.
Live Oak Reserve offers a community pool and clubhouse, tennis, basketball, volleyball and a park. Visit www.meritagehomes.com.
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For more information about this press release contact:
Brian Kittle, Director of Sales, Meritage Homes-Orlando 407-712-8669 Brian.Kittle@meritagehomes.com
Heather Barnes, Marketing Manger, Meritage Homes-Orlando 407-712-8648; Heather.Barnes@meritagehomes.com
Jim Bagley, Division President, Meritage Homes-Orlando, 407-712-8669, jim.bagley@meritagehomes.com
Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com
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