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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

ICI Homes Earns First Place Award for Avilla Community in Kissimmee

ORLANDO - Avilla, the gated luxury home community ICI Homes is developing in Kissimmee off John Young Parkway and Osceola Parkway earned ICI Homes a First Place Award during the recent Metro Orlando Parade of Homes for Best Small Community of fewer than 100 home sites.

Charlie O’Sullivan, Central Florida division president of ICI Homes, said the California Contemporary design theme at Avilla caught the eye of Parade of Home judges and visitors alike.

“We are delighted with the award, and even more delighted at the number of visitors we entertained during the Parade,” O’Sullivan said.

ICI Homes is building 81 new luxury homes at Avilla that range in size from 2,500 square feet of living space to 3,500 square feet priced from the $300s.

For more information, contact: Lisa A. Egle, Marketing Manager ICI Homes-Daytona Beach, 386-236-4273; Aramis Rodriguez, Sales Executive, ICI Homes-Orlando 407-873-6316

About ICI Homes: ICI Homes is ranked by Builder magazine as one of the top 100 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.

Lennar Starts Construction of Maintenance Free Town Homes in Ocoee, Oviedo

ORLANDO - Lennar has started construction on new maintenance-free town homes at the Townes of Westyn Bay in Ocoee and at the Townes of River Oaks in Oviedo.

Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said Lennar plans to build 42 town homes priced from the $140s at gated Westyn Bay, located near Lake Apopka on Fortanini Circle off Ocoee Crown Point Parkway.

The three-bedroom town homes will offer two-and-a-half baths and one-car garages, Metheny said. Three floor plans are available that range in size from 1,500 square feet of living space to 1,600 square feet.

Westyn Bay features a gated entrance, community swimming pool and cabana.

The first model town home is expected to be completed in August at Westyn Bay.

At the Townes of River Oaks, located on Evening Sky Drive off Oviedo Blvd. and E. Broadway Street in Oviedo, Metheny said Lennar plans to build 32 new town homes in three floor plans priced from the $190s.

Three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath town homes at The Townes of River Oaks range in size from 2,882 square feet of living space to 2,243 square feet with two-car garages.

River Oaks features a gated entry, children’s playground, a community swimming pool with cabana and every new townhome backs up to conservation areas.

The first model town home at River Oaks is expected to be completed in July.

Visit www.Lennar.com.

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

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

Crossman & Company Named Exclusive Agent for Water Tower Place in Celebration, Fla.

ORLANDO – Crossman & Company, one of the largest third-party leasing and management firms in the Southeast, has been named the exclusive agent for Water Tower Place, the iconic town center located in Celebration, Fla. Crossman & Company will be responsible for all leasing and management of the property.

“This landmark property serves as the neighborhood center for Celebration, as well as providing services and shopping alternatives for the surrounding area,” said John Crossman.

The property is located at the intersection of US Hwy. 192 and Celebration Avenue, the main entrance to Celebration, which was developed by The Walt Disney Company in the 1990s. “Its visibility, access from US Hwy. 192 and proximity to local theme parks and attractions makes this an ideal location,” Crossman added.

The property contains over 124,000 square feet of retail space including restaurants, service providers, retailers, banks and a gym. Crossman stated that because of the property’s location, design, history and the current market, it is an ideal time to take a fresh look at the property to determine what re-tenanting, uses and other changes will be the most valuable for the property as well as the local community and shoppers.

For more information please contact: John Crossman, CCIM, President, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6218, jcrossman@crossmanco.com; Justin Greider, Senior Associate, Crossman & Company/ICSC Southern Division Next Generation Chair, 407-581-6225; jgreider@crossmanco.com; Molly Delahunty, Crossman & Company, 407-581-6220 mdelahunty@crossmanco.com

Monday, June 21, 2010

NAI Realvest Negotiates Three Office Leases in East Orlando and Maitland totaling 4,409sf

ORLANDO - NAI Realvest recently negotiated three lease agreements for office space in Maitland and east Orlando totaling 4,409 square feet.

Mary Frances West, CCIM and associate Faith Thompson, negotiated a three-year lease of 1,550 square feet at 531 Versaille Drive in Maitland on behalf of the new tenant Lipose Corporation. “This start-up company specializes in medical equipment for plastic surgeons,” West said. John J. Roper Company represented the landlord 531 Versailles, LLC.

West represented Ripley’s International LLC of Orlando, the landlord for La Vina Office at Lake Nona at 9161 Narcoossee Rd. in a lease agreement with Armel Golf Solutions, Inc., a local firm who leased suite B-210 with 1,584 square feet for two years.

West also negotiated a three-year renewal on behalf the tenant, Imagination Unlimited, Inc. of Orlando, who occupies 1,275 square feet in the Laurel Building at 3504 Lake Lynda Drive off University Blvd. in the UCF area. The landlord/owner DRA CRT Orlando University Center LLC. C/O Colonial Properties Trust of Lake Mary was represented by Mike Caridi of Tower Realty Partners.

For more information contact:
Mary Frances West, CCIM, Senior Broker-Associate NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 mwest@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, Chief Operating Officer NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com

About NAI Realvest: NAI Realvest, covering all of central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.nairealvest.com.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Emerson International Negotiates New Office Lease at CenterPointe II Office Building in Altamonte Springs

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS – Emerson International recently negotiated a lease for 3,147 square feet of office space in the CenterPointe II office building at 220 Central Parkway in Altamonte Springs.

Eric Emerson, general manager and vice president of Emerson International, said Kenneth Koch, commercial portfolio manager at Emerson International, negotiated the lease agreement. The new tenant is Timeshares Foundation, Inc.

For more information, contact: Eric J. Emerson, Vice President and General Manager Emerson International, Inc. 407-834-9560; ejemerson@emerson-us.com

About Emerson International: Emerson International is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Emerson Group, the global corporation that is one of the largest privately-owned property development companies in the U.K.

Beazer Homes Unveils New Energy Efficient eSmart Designer Homes at Victoria Trails in DeLand Priced From the $130s

DELAND - Beazer Homes is unveiling its new three, four and five-bedroom energy efficient designer homes at Victoria Trails in DeLand priced from the $130s and packed with energy saving design features.

Theresa Tilton, vice president of sales at Beazer Homes in the Orlando region, said the new one and two-story homes at Victoria Trails range in size from 1,400 square feet of living space to 3,593 square feet.

Beazer Homes is incorporating its eSmart energy-saving engineering and appliances in all new homes at Victoria Trails, Tilton said, including programmable thermostats, cost-saving CFL light bulbs, water-saving Moen low flow shower heads and faucets, MERV 8 air filters, and low VOC paints and carpets.

Victoria Trails, nestled among parks, lakes and conservation areas is easily accessible to Interstate 4 and historic downtown DeLand. Amenities include a resort style pool, fitness center, tennis courts and playground.

Visit www.Beazer.com.
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For more information, contact: Theresa Tilton, Vice President of Sales Beazer Homes /Florida Division 407-339-4114; ttilton@beazer.com; David Byrnes President Beazer Homes / Florida Division - 407-339-4114 dbyrnes@beazer.com

About Beazer Homes: Beazer Homes is one of the country’s 10 largest single-family homebuilders with operations in 16 states. Headquartered in Atlanta, Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BZH.”

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Named Exclusive Sales, Marketing Agents for Joey Fatone’s $5.5 Million Orlando Home

ORLANDO - Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been named exclusive sales and marketing agents for the $5.5 million lakefront estate home of former ‘N Sync recording star Joey Fatone, Jr. in southwest Orlando.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Stirling Sotheby’s associates Sally Andy and David Warren are principal contacts for the estate home.
Overlooking Lake Pocket, part of the Butler Chain of Lakes near Windermere, the 4.36- acre lakefront estate offers a private security entrance and state-of-the-art security and audio-visual systems throughout.

The 12,370 square foot luxury estate offers six bedrooms, six full baths, four half-baths, a magnificent resort-style pool and spa, game rooms, and in-home theater; separate air-conditioned six-car garage with full kitchen, bath and rotating floors; and a private dock with boathouse on Lake Pocket.

Fatone, star of stage, screen and television, has appeared on Broadway, hosted NBC’s international hit show, “The Singing Bee,” and was a celebrity finalist in ABC’s popular TV series, “Dancing with the Stars.” He is currently involved in several projects, including a record album, a new TV series, and proposed Broadway show.

For more information contact: Sally Andy, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-687-7295 sally@sallyandy.com; David Warren, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-928-3760 david@sallyandy.com; Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890

About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty: Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Named Exclusive Sales, Marketing Agents for Private Estate near Heathrow

ORLANDO - Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been named exclusive sales and marketing agents for a private luxury estate on a one-acre lakefront home site at gated Lake Markham Preserve near Heathrow in North Seminole County.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Stirling associate Mary Ann Hartmann of the firm’s Lake Mary-Heathrow office negotiated the exclusive representation and serves as principal contact for the property.

The two-story water front estate home, on a ski lake, features European-style architectural elements enhanced with the latest in travertine flooring, custom wood cabinetry and millwork.

The 6,711 square foot home with a gourmet kitchen with nine-foot island, new outdoor summer kitchen, a heated lagoon-style swimming pool, a home theater, game room with kitchenette, four bedroom suites with private baths, and a separate suite for nanny/caregiver is priced at $2,199,000.
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For more information contact:
Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890

About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty: Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com

Friday, October 2, 2009

Mattamy Homes Opens Newest Orlando-Area Community at Lake Jean in east Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. - Mattamy Homes USA, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, has opened its newest Orlando-area community at Lake Jean, located off Goldenrod Rd. and Lake Bates Blvd. in east Orlando.

Laura Bailey, vice president of sales and marketing at Mattamy Homes USA, said Lake Jean includes 46 home sites with new homes priced from $226,990.

Three and four bedroom single-family homes at Lake Jean will range in size from 1,541 square feet of living space to 2,800 square feet and offer two and three-car garages, Bailey said.

Mattamy Homes will start construction of a new model home at Lake Jean in October, according to Bailey.

“Mattamy Homes USA entered the housing market in Florida at the ideal time for home buyers,” Bailey explained. “We are able to offer single-family homes and town homes of exceptional quality in some of the best Central Florida locations at prices home buyers haven’t seen since the 1990s,” she said.

For more information, contact:
Laura Bailey, VP of Sales and Marketing, Mattamy Homes-USA 407-599-9994
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Mattamy Homes Opens New Home Design Center on North Lake Blvd. in Altamonte Springs

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - Mattamy Homes USA, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder based in Winter park, has opened its Central Florida New Home Design Center in Suite 1004 at 762 North Lake Blvd. in Altamonte Springs.

Laura Bailey, vice president of sales and marketing at Mattamy Homes USA, said the New Home Design Center offers home buyers a relaxed setting in which to choose hundreds of interior décor and decorating options, fixtures, and features with professional assistance.

Mattamy Homes USA currently builds new homes and town homes in four Orlando-area neighborhoods.

For more information, contact:
Laura Bailey, VP of Sales and Marketing, Mattamy Homes-USA 407-599-9994

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

About Mattamy Homes USA
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.

Henin Signature Homes introduces smaller, smarter, more affordable luxury custom homes later this year

ORLANDO, Fla. - Henin Signature Homes, which builds luxury custom homes at Riviera Bella on the St. John’s River in DeBary, plans to build smaller, smarter luxury custom homes that offer greater energy efficiency, more luxury lifestyle and lower pricing.

Jerome Henin, president of the Henin Group, said Henin Signature Homes is re-engineering its Premium and Signature Series homes to meet new market demands.

“We are building luxury homes for today’s American families,” Henin said. “When the baby boom began, the average new home sold in the U.S. offered just 950 square feet and families typically had more children than today,” Henin said.

Henin said Henin Signature Homes will offer three-bedroom, two-bath Premium Series luxury homes that range from 1,500 square feet of living space to 2,600 square feet with two-car garages.

Pricing the new Designer Series homes will be key, Henin said. Premium series homes will start from the $200s.

The Henin Group has 87 home sites available for sale at Riviera Bella.

For more information contact:
Jerome Henin, Owner, Henin Group, 407-644-8595
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Blends National, International Effort to Market Dunedin Gateway in Pinellas County

DUNEDIN, Fla. - When Pizzuti Solutions starts construction of the $30 million Dunedin Gateway project, which is planned to include striking upscale medical, office and retail facilities on Main Street at the southern gateway to this walkable Pinellas County city, Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida will already have completed the lion’s share of its work marketing the project.

Jeff Sweeney, SIOR, president and managing partner of Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, said Dunedin Gateway represents a major national and international effort to interest businesses and retailers in leasing or owning facilities in the project which leverages the business advantages of an upscale quality of life location.

“We expect much of the office space will be leased by local tenants or doctors who are already serving the area,” Sweeney said. “For retailers, Dunedin Gateway represents an exciting new opportunity that will interest a broader spectrum in addition to local enterprises,” he said.
Altogether, Dunedin Gateway will include 90,000 square feet of medical, office and retail facilities, Sweeney said. The first phase will include 20,000 square feet of medical office space and 25,000 square feet of retail space, Sweeney added.

Michelle Seifert, vice president of Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida’s Retail Group is principal contact for retail space at the Dunedin Gateway project. Tom Kennedy, vice president and Sean Kennedy, associate in the firm’s Office Group are principal contacts for office and medical office space.

Contacts:
Michelle Seifert, 813-830-7285
Tom Kennedy, 813-830-7892Jeffrey Sweeney, 407-481-5387
Larry Vershel, 407-644-4142

About Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida:
Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 30 brokers divided among its Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne offices which serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.

About Grubb & Ellis:
Named to The Global Outsourcing 100™ in 2009 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™, Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 130 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), tenant-in-common (TIC) investments suitable for tax-deferred 1031 exchanges and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com.

Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida Eyes Big Growth in Tax Advisory Work for Commercial Property Owners

MELBOURNE, Fla. - Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, which ranks as one of Florida’s most active commercial property firms, sees tax advisory work as a major growth center.


Jeff Sweeney, SIOR, president of Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida, with offices in Melbourne, Orlando and Tampa, said work for the firm‘s Tax Advisory Group has grown by more than 100 percent over the past six months.



Earlier this year Sweeney appointed tax specialist Don Lombardi director of Tax Assessment Services to head the division in the firm’s Tampa office.
Brett Felberg serves as associate director of Tax Assessment Services in Orlando and Melbourne.






“We have saved our commercial property clients literally thousands of dollars by addressing their tax valuations,” Sweeney said. “Property values have declined across the board due to the recession, but many local government agencies have failed to adjust their assessments accordingly,” Sweeney said.

“In addition, a myriad of tax incentives, benefits and deferments are available to commercial property owners who, for example, retrofit their properties to reduce energy consumption,” Sweeney explained.
“We see this as a major growth market for our firm over the next 24 months,” he said.
Sweeney said the Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida Tax Assessment Group serves commercial property clients throughout the state of Florida.
For More Information:
Jeff Sweeney, SIOR, 407-481-5387, 315 E. Robinson St. Suite 555, Orlando, FL 32801
Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142
About Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida:
Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties. Currently Grubb & EllisCommercial Florida has 40 brokers divided among its Melbourne, Orlando and Tampa offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace.
About Grubb & Ellis:
Named to The Global Outsourcing 100™ in 2009 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™, Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world. Our 6,000 professionals in more than 130 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors. The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise. Through its investment subsidiaries, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), tenant-in-common (TIC) investments suitable for tax-deferred 1031 exchanges, mutual funds and other real estate investment funds. For more information, visit http://www.grubb-ellis.com/.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

NAI Realvest negotiates lease agreement for 22,500 square feet at Monroe CommerCenter South in Sanford

ORLANDO, Fla. -- NAI Realvest recently negotiated the renewal agreement for 22,500 square feet of industrial space at Monroe CommerCenter South in Sanford.

Michael Heidrich, a principal in the firm, brokered the transaction on behalf of the landlord, COP-Monroe, LLC of Maitland and the tenant, Builders Services Group, Inc.

The Sanford-based tenant renewed its current lease at 4140 Flex Court at the center.

For more information, contact:
Michael Heidrich, Principal, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 mheidrich@realvest.com;
Patrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com;
Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com.

About NAI Realvest:
NAI Realvest, covering all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe. Since 1978, clients have built their businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network. Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.nairealvest.com.

Beazer Homes Offers Special Discounted Prices at Dupree Lakes in Land O’Lakes

TAMPA, Fla. – Beazer Homes is offering special discounted prices starting from the $140s at Dupree Lakes, the new home community located off Ehren’s Cutoff and S.R. 41 in Land O’Lakes.

Karey Rhodes, sales manager for Beazer Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said Beazer Homes has completed four ready-to-move-in homes at Dupree Lakes, priced from $139,900.

Rhodes said all four ready-to-move-in homes will likely sell before Oct. 30 and close by Nov. 30. That’s the cutoff date for the $8,000 U.S. Federal Tax credit for new home buyers, and it has already generated a surge in model home visitors, Rhodes said.

Dupree Lakes features a community clubhouse with resort-style swimming pool, soccer field, basketball and tennis courts and walking trails.

For more information, contact:
Karey Rhodes, Sales Manager, Beazer Homes/Tampa 813-663-9002 Krhodes@beazer.com

David Byrnes President Beazer Homes / Florida Division - 407-339-4114 dbyrnes@beazer.com

Theresa Tilton, Vice President of Sales Beazer Homes /Florida Division 407-339-4114; ttilton@beazer.com

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

About Beazer Homes
Beazer Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the country's 10 largest single-family homebuilders with operations in 17 states. Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "BZH."

Beazer has Five Move-In-Ready Homes at Legacy near Downtown Orlando, and a rush of Tax Credit Buyers Expected

ORLANDO, Fla. - Beazer Homes has five ready-to-move-in single family homes at Legacy, the lakefront community off S. Orange and Holden Aves., minutes from downtown Orlando.


Theresa Tilton, vice president of sales for Beazer Homes in Florida, said three, four and five-bedroom homes at Legacy range in size from 2,284 square feet of living space to 3,500 square feet.


Tilton said all five homes will likely sell before Nov. 30. That’s the cutoff date for the $8,000 federal tax credit for new home buyers, and it has already generated a surge in model home visitors at Legacy, Tilton said.


New Homes at Legacy are priced from the $300. Altogether 40 home sites remain for sale at the community.


Legacy features a private lakeside park with viewing dock to Lake Jessamine and it is one of the last new home communities in the downtown Orlando area.


For more information, contact:
David Byrnes President Beazer Homes / Florida Division - 407-339-4114 dbyrnes@beazer.com


Theresa Tilton, Vice President of Sales Beazer Homes /Florida Division 407-339-4114; ttilton@beazer.com


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


About Beazer Homes:
Beazer Homes, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the country's 10 largest single-family homebuilders with operations in 17 states. Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "BZH."

Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club to Host Music in the Park for Residents

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. - Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club will host Music in the Park for Plantation Bay residents from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said the event will feature ice cream, popcorn, music and activities for the kids.

Admission is free for residents of Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club and their guests.

For more information contact:
Lisa A. Egle, Marketing Manager ICI Homes-Daytona Beach, 386-236-4273
Rosemary Messina, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, ICI Homes, 386-236-4273
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

About ICI Homes:
ICI Homes is ranked as one of the largest privately owned homebuilders in the US. The 30-year-old firm builds new homes and develops communities and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as Northeast Florida, Orlando and Tampa.

Centex Homes to Unveil New Model Home at FishHawk Ranch in Lithia on Oct. 10

TAMPA, Fla. - Centex Homes will unveil its newest model home at Starling in FishHawk Ranch, located at 15738 Starling Water Drive, east of U.S. 301 off Fishhawk Rd. in Lithia during a special Grand Opening event on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Michael Finley, sales manager for Centex Homes in the Tampa area, said the 2,426-square foot Trentino model home at Starling in FishHawk Ranch offers three bedrooms, two baths, a flex room, a formal living and dinning room, a three-car garage and a large covered lanai.

“We’ll be serving ice cream, cup cakes and lots of fun for kids of all ages during the grand opening event,” Finley said. And, the first 50 children will receive a goodie bag just in time for trick-or-treating.

In addition, the annual FishHawk Ranch Life is Good® Pumpkin Festival is scheduled that same day from 3 to 10 p.m and visitors are invited to stay and participate. This annual community event will highlight what living at FishHawk Ranch is really like, said Finley.

FishHawk Ranch offers a true hometown just 30 minutes from downtown Tampa. Voted the
region’s Best New Home Community in 2006 and 2007 by Tampa Bay Builders Association Parade of Homes, FishHawk Ranch has won numerous awards, including honors from the National Arbor Day Foundation® and the State of Florida for conservation.

The community features an Aquatic Club with a competition swimming pool, a lagoon pool with a water slide, an outdoor aerobics stage, and a 5,400 square foot community clubhouse at Osprey Park, with a state-of-the-art theater with stadium seating, gathering room, community kitchen, fully-equipped fitness gym for both aerobic and weight-training, Junior Olympic sized swimming pool and children's water playground, lighted tennis and basketball courts and Playground.
Starling in FishHawk offers seven new home styles that range in size from 1,928 square feet of living space to more than 3,200 square feet.

Three and four-bedroom single-family homes at Starling at FishHawk Ranch offer two to three-and-one-half baths, two and three-car garages and a mix of single story and two story designs.
New homes at Starling in FishHawk Ranch are priced from the low $200s.

For more information on Centex Homes and the community of Starling in FishHawk Ranch please visit www.centex.com or contact the on-site sales professional Amanda Stallings at 813-541-6336.

For more information, contact
Carol-Ann Barody, Director of Operational Marketing Centex Homes-Florida, Carol-Ann.Barody@Centex.com

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

About Centex Homes:
Dallas-based Centex (NYSE: CTX), founded in 1950, is one of the nation's leading home building companies. Its leading brands include Centex Homes, Fox & Jacobs Homes and CityHomes. In addition to its home building operations, Centex also offers mortgage and title services. Centex has ranked among the top three builders on FORTUNE magazine's list of "America's Most Admired Companies" for 10 straight years and is a leader in quality and customer satisfaction.

Mattamy Homes USA Opens New Model Home at Heritage Park in Woodbury


BURNSVILLE, Minn. - Mattamy Homes USA, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, recently held the grand opening of its new Yorkshire model home at Heritage Park, located off Lake Rd. and Independence Way south of Valley Creek Rd. in Woodbury.

Laura Bailey, vice president of sales and marketing for Mattamy Homes USA, said the Yorkshire model home, with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and a loft in 2,129 square feet of living space plus a three-car garage, is now open to the public for viewing.

The Yorkshire, priced from $269,990, boasts an open floor plan, large windows and thoughtfully designed spaces and niches throughout the home. The main floor features a formal living room, an upgraded kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, granite counters and a spacious dinette. The upper floor encompasses three bedrooms plus a loft and convenient laundry area. The master suite features a luxury bath and walk-in closet.

Bailey said Mattamy is currently selling in the sixth phase at Heritage Park, where new three and four bedroom single-family homes are priced from the high $200s.

Heritage Park, situated among winding trails and green spaces, features a clubhouse with party room, a swimming pool, fitness center and playground among its amenities.

To get to the Model Center, open Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 12-6 p.m., take the Woodbury Drive/County Rd. 19 exit off I-94 and go south to Lake Road, east to Independence Way then head north to the community. Visit http://www.mattamyhomes.com/.

For more information contact:
Jennifer Anderson, Marketing Manager, Mattamy Homes-Minnesota 952-898-6131; Jennifer.Anderson@mattamyhomes.com

Laura Bailey, Vice President Sales & Marketing Mattamy Homes USA 407-599-9994; Laura.Bailey@mattamyhomes.com

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142, lvershelco@aol.com

About Mattamy Homes:
Mattamy Homes USA builds single-family homes priced from the high $100s in the Twin Cities area. The Canadian based homebuilder operates US home building divisions in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Charlotte, Jacksonville and Orlando. Visit http://www.mattamyhomes.com/.