Mattamy Homes Reports Sales of 17 New Town Homes in Nine Weeks at City Homes at Baldwin Park

WINTER PARK, Fla. --- Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, reports it sold 17 new town homes at City Homes at Baldwin Park, located in Baldwin Park on Meeting Place off Bennett Road north of Colonial Drive near downtown Orlando.

Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, said the sales totaled more than $5 million.

The average sale price of a new Mattamy Home at City Homes at Baldwin Park during the nine week period was $280,000.

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.

ICI Homes Earns first place Parade of Homes Award for Islander Luxury Model Home at Avilla in Kissimmee

ORLANDO, Fla. --- ICI Homes, which ranks as one of the nation’s top 100 luxury home builders and developers, earned a first place award in the recent Central Florida Parade of Homes, for its Islander II luxury model home at Avilla, a gated community in Kissimmee.

Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said the Islander II model home won a first place award for luxury homes priced from $300,000 to $350,000.

ICI Homes is building 81 estate homes at Avilla that range in size from 2,500 square feet of living space to 3,500 square feet in upscale California contemporary design that includes 18 inch ceramic tile floors, tiled roofs, brick pavers, and lush landscaping, with decorative mailboxes and streetlamps throughout the community.

Avilla features a community swimming pool with a large covered lanai, tot lot, tennis and basketball courts. New estate homes at Avilla are priced from $300,000 to $498,000.

Avilla is located on Swoop Circle in Kissimmee south of Osceola Parkway and west of John Young Parkway.

Lennar Offers Buyers Chance At Super Deal: Sealed Bid Auction of Eight Remaining Homes at Sorrento Springs at Eagle Dunes

SORRENTO, Fla. --- Lennar is offering home buyers the chance for a deal of a lifetime at Sorrento Springs at Eagle Dunes Golf Club located off S.R. 44 near C.R. 437 in Sorrento. Sealed bids will be accepted during business hours on Friday or Saturday, May 20 and 21, on eight remaining single-family homes at Sorrento Springs at Eagle Dunes.

Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the sealed bid offering is a first for Lennar in Central Florida. All bids must be submitted in person at the Lennar Welcome Home Center at Sorrento Springs at Eagle Dunes Golf Club between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Metheny said bids will be reviewed on Saturday after the close of business and winning bidders will be notified on Sunday.

“This is an exciting offer and we’ve already received more than a dozen calls about it,” said David Parker director of sales in the Orlando region. “We expect to see a lot of new home buyers for the auction,” he added.

New three, four and five bedroom single family homes at Sorrento Springs at Eagle Dunes Golf Club range in size from 1,341 square feet to 3,210 square feet priced from the $130s.

Visit www.Lennar.com.

Lennar is offering Seven Percent commission on sales of new homes that sell and close in May at Orlando area communities

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Lennar is offering Central Florida realtors and brokers a whopping seven percent commission on new homes that sell and close during May throughout Lennar’s Clermont, Orlando and Space Coast area communities.

Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the seven percent commission applies to select new homes priced from the $100s in select Lennar communities.

David Parker, who heads the sales and marketing division for Lennar in the Orlando region, said pricing has been reduced to record lows in all Lennar communities in the region.

“Every Lennar community has ready-to-move-in homes available, and they all feature Lennar’s “Everything’s Included” promise,” Parker said.

Lennar’s “Everything’s Included Homes” offer just that — everything from appliances, countertops, fixtures, security, landscaping, literally everything — in one price.

Parker said Lennar is also offering below market mortgage rates during the sales event.

Visit www.Lennar.com.

Emerson International, Centerline Homes to Build Show Home for 2012 NAHB International Builders Show In Orlando

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- Emerson International and Centerline Homes have been chosen for the BUILDER Concept Home 2012, an annual idea home series built in conjunction with the International Builders Show (IBS) scheduled for Feb. 8-11 in Orlando.

Emerson and Centerline are partnering with BUILDER magazine, the leading media brand for the home building industry, to produce three distinct homes to reflect important demographic groups, specifically Gen Y, Gen X, and Baby Boomers (Gen B).

The homes will be built in the Eagle Creek community near Lake Nona. Open for free guided tours to IBS attendees during the annual convention, they will eventually serve as working models for the builder-developer team for a new section of homes; the Gen B home also will be rendered as a photo-realistic virtual tour online with 24/7 access.

“This is an honor. We are very pleased to get the opportunity to showcase our abilities during this prestigious event,” said Robert Hudson, president of Centerline Homes. “The International Builders Show is the nation’s largest event for professional home builders.”

Woodley Architectural Group, Inc., of Littleton, Colo., will design the Gen Y and Gen B homes, while Canin Associates of Orlando will design the Gen X home and provided the landscape plan for the project. Kay Green Design, Inc., also based in Orlando, will be responsible for the interior design and merchandising of all three homes.
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For more information contact: Eric J. Emerson, Vice President and General Manager Emerson International, Inc. 407-834-9560, ejemerson@emerson-us.com

Villages of Royal Palm in Port Orange to Enter New Cottage Series Model Home in Volusia County Parade of Homes

PORT ORANGE, Fla. --- The Villages of Royal Palm on Coconut Palm Circle in Port Orange will enter its popular new Cottage Series model home in the Volusia County Parade of Homes which opens March 19.

Winston Schwartz, president of Winston-James Development, Inc., the developers of the Villages of Royal Palm said the new Cottage Series model offers three bedrooms and two baths in 1,304 square feet of living space with a two car garage at prices starting at $169,900.
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For more information contact: Jamie Allen Adley, President, Villages of Royal Palm/Executive Vice President Winston-James Development, Inc. 386-760-2555; Winston Schwartz, President, Winston-James Development, Inc. 933 Beville Rd., South Daytona, Fla. 32119; 386-760-2555

Stirling Sotheby's International Realty Associate's Online Kudos Gaining New Clients, New Real Estate Sales

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Don’t tease Linnette Sanzalone about her online cred. Sanzalone, an International Luxury Home Specialist at Stirling Sotheby's International Realty, can count a half dozen new clients that came her way after reading 5-star reviews on the Zillow real estate web site.

Zillow solicits customer reviews of area realtors and real estate companies.

“I first started hearing the buzz about three months ago,” Sanzalone said. “A few of my friends---fellow Realtors---called to tell me they had read about me on the Internet. At first, I didn’t pay much attention,” she said.

“Then clients began reaching out to her asking for help selling their homes---buying homes,” said Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner at Stirling Sotheby's International Realty.

“Homebuyers and sellers are so much more sophisticated today than they were even 10 years ago.” Sanzalone said. “I can’t remember the last client I spoke with who wasn’t researching the Internet to buy or sell a home,” she said.

Soderstrom said, “Zillow.com ranks as one of the nation’s leading real estate portals, with listings of thousands of homes for sale. Zillow also offers online appraisals of individual homes, though such appraisals are only general estimates,” he said.

“Most of our clients visit Zillow and some of our clients use it as an absolute guide,” Sanzalone said.

Sanzalone’s past clients have been generous with their praise for her expert advice and quick response, Soderstrom said.

“So-called word-of-mouth is the best form of advertising you can have in any business, but it’s doubly important in real estate,” Sanzalone said. The Internet and web portals like Zillow have made it so much more productive, and I can say with certainty that clients take ‘customer reviews’ to heart when choosing a Realtor,” she said.

Visit http://standaloneluxuryhomes.com/meet_linnette/
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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.

Mattamy Homes to Open Honeyflower Model Home in Mid-March Priced from $211,990 at South Point in Belmont

CHARLOTTE, N.C. --- Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, plans to open its new Honeyflower model home in mid-March priced from $211,990 at South Point Village located on South Point Road (S.R. 273) next to High Point High School.

Bill Kiselick, division president for Mattamy Homes in the Charlotte region, said the Honeyflower model home offers three bedrooms with two-and-a-half baths in 2,425 square feet of living space with a two-car garage.

Ten distinctive three and four bedroom floor plans are available at South Point Village that range from 1,948 square feet of living space to 3,850 square feet.

South Point Village features Mattamy’s newest selection of “Dilworth” inspired homes with oversized windows, nine-foot ceilings and eight-foot doors.

For more information about South Point Village call Rick Epley at 704-825-6881.
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For more information about this press release, contact: Bill Kiselick, Division President Mattamy Homes US Group-Charlotte 704-375-9373 Bill.Kiselick@mattamyhomes.com; Marie Lorimer, Marketing, Mattamy Homes US Group-Charlotte 704-375-9373 Marie.Lorimer@mattamycorp.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.

Lennar starts sales of single family homes priced from the $150s at Preston Pointe at Wyndham Lakes

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Lennar has started sales of single family homes priced from the $150s at Preston Pointe at Wyndham Lakes located off Landstar and Town Center Blvds. in South Orlando.

David Parker, director of sales and marketing for Lennar in the Orlando region, said three, four and five bedroom single family homes at Preston Pointe at Wyndham Lakes range in size from 1,300 square feet of living space to 3,200 square feet with two-car garages.

Parker said Lennar is offering six distinctive floor plans at Preston Pointe, the homebuilder’s newest neighborhood in the Wyndham Lakes community.

Lennar is also building three and four bedroom single family homes at Somerset Landing at Wyndham Lakes, priced from $199,990 to $244,990, and two and three bedroom townhomes at Camden Landing at Wyndham Lakes priced from $141,990 to $158,990.

Wyndham Lakes boasts a resort-style swimming pool, 6,500 square foot community clubhouse and fitness center with aerobics and workout room, tennis and basketball courts and children’s playground.Discover Wyndham's Recreation Center - featuring a 6,500 sq. ft.

Visit http://www.lennar.com/New-Homes/Florida/Orlando/Orlando/Wyndham-Lakes/Preston-Pointe
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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

Heritage Hills To Host Doo Wop Sock Hop March 19 With 50s Music, Burgers and Shakes, Classic Car Shows and Free Prizes

Clermont, Fla. --- Heritage Hills, the award-winning active adult community Lennar is developing in Clermont off Hartwood Marsh Road south of S.R. 50 and east of U.S. 27, will host a Doo Wop Sock Hop from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 19 with classic car show, burgers, fries, hot dogs and malted shakes, free gifts for visitors and 50s rock-n-roll by the six-piece Music Makers of Lakeland.

Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said admission to Doo Wop Sock Hop is free and the public is invited.

Metheny said the food will be plentiful, and the Central Florida Bow Tie Club promises a memorable car show. Dancing will be optional, Metheny said, and Heritage Hills is giving away Knee-Hi Funky Socks for ladies who want to kick up their heels, along with keepsake beach balls and classic cars while supplies last.

Lennar builds single-family homes and villa homes at Heritage Hills priced from the $130s. Metheny said Heritage Hills will be offering tours of its model homes and ready-to-move-in villa homes.

Heritage Hills features a huge community clubhouse with state-of-the-art fitness facility and rooms for cards, billiards, hobbies and crafts, a library, computer station and wireless access, aerobics and administration in addition to a catering kitchen, conference room, a ballroom with a stage, a heated resort style pool with lap lanes and water aerobics, a heated hot tub/spa, and a lighted sports court area with tennis, basketball, bocce ball, and shuffleboard.

“The clubhouse includes a state of the art golf simulator where residents can play 60 of the world's finest courses in air-conditioned comfort, and an outdoor professional putting green with sand trap for practicing your short game” Metheny said.

Visit www.Lennar.com.
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For more information contact: Sara K. Nakamine, Active Adult Marketing Lennar-Heritage Hills, 813-494-6391; David Parker, Director of Sales Lennar-Orlando Region, 888-317-7489; Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 727-479-1700

Stone Creek in Ocala Opens $4.2 Million Del Webb Model Home Center -- 10 Models Ready for Viewing

OCALA, Fla. --- Officials from the Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce joined Del Webb executives and trade partners to cut the ribbon opening a new $4.2 million model home center at Stone Creek, Del Webb’s newest active adult golf course community located at 6320 S.W. 89th Court Rd. in Ocala.

More than 2,000 potential home buyers visited Del Webb’s grand opening of its model park at Stone Creek on Saturday, Feb. 19 with food, refreshments, live music and 10 new models for viewing.

Sean Strickler, vice president of sales and marketing of Del Webb in North Florida, said the response exceeded everyone’s expectations during the weekend event.

“What an awesome event,” Strickler said. “We were thrilled with the turnout and people were so gracious. All along we’ve felt Stone Creek will be one of our most successful active adult communities and our grand opening event certainly starts us off in that direction. The response further affirms that Del Webb is the leader in active adult communities.” Strickler said.

Del Webb’s single-family homes at Stone Creek are priced from the $130s to the $260s. Del Webb plans to build over 4,000 homes around the 18-hole championship golf course at Stone Creek.

New single-family homes at Stone Creek range in size from 1,392 square feet of living space to 2,611 square feet, Strickler said. TwinVilla homes, priced in the $160s to the $170s, range in size from 1,548 square feet to1,709 square feet.

Del Webb Stone Creek has already opened the Reflection Bay and Elan Spa community clubhouses on more than 29 acres with a grand ballroom, fitness center, movement studio, indoor spa, steam and sauna room, indoor pool and outdoor pool, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, pickleball courts and bocce ball courts.

The Stone Creek Grille has also opened and hosts a variety of activities for residents to enjoy, Strickler said.

For more information, visit delwebb.com/stonecreek or call 877-333-5932.
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For more information about this news release contact: Lyndsey Clarke, Director of Marketing PulteGroup North Florida Divisions, 407-661-2150 ext 1416 2301 Lucien Way, Suite 400, Maitland, FL 32751; lyndsey.clarke@pultegroup.com; Sean C. Strickler, Vice President Sales & Marketing PulteGroup/Florida, 407-661-1461 sean.strickler@pultegroup.com

About Del Webb: Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2010, award-winning Del Webb communities provide a vibrant, enriched lifestyle for those ages 55 and older, creating an unmatched experience for the next phase of life. Del Webb communities began with the original Sun City which opened outside Phoenix, Arizona in 1960 and have grown to include more than 50 communities currently open for new home sales in 21 states. Del Webb is the undisputed leader of active adult communities in America and draws on its 50 years of experience of providing residents an engaging life which fulfills their creative, physical, mental, and social needs. Together with Del Webb residents, the brand is redefining retirement. For more information on Del Webb, visit www.delwebb.com

Henin Signature Homes Broker Open House March 3 to Unveil Three Model Homes, Four Percent Commissions at Riviera Bella in DeBary

DeBary, Fla. --- Henin Signature Homes will showcase three new luxury model homes at a Broker Open House on Thursday, March 3 at Riviera Bella in DeBary with a promising incentive: four percent co-broker commissions on sales.

Jerome Henin, founder and president of the Henin Group, said the three luxury model homes represent Henin Signature Homes’ smarter luxury home design theme, priced from the mid-$100s.

All three model homes are ready for move-in, Henin said.

The Turino model home offers five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths in 3,057 square feet of living space with a two-car garage.

The Elisa model home, with 1,868 square feet of living space, features four bedrooms and two baths with a two-car garage.

The Anna model home offers four bedrooms and two baths in 1,980 square feet of living space with a two-car garage.

Henin said food, beverages and entertainment will be available at the Broker Open House in Riviera Bella at 108 Verde Way, DeBary, Fla. 32713

Henin plans to give away a wide range of prizes during the event. Admission is free to Realtors and real estate brokers.

Riviera Bella overlooks the St. Johns River off Fort Florida Road, west of the Highbanks- U.S. Hwy. 17-92 intersection in DeBary.
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For more information, contact: Jerome Henin, Founder & President, Henin Group, 407-425-7888; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mattamy Homes Opens New Model Home at Marley Park in Surprise, Northwest of Phoenix

TEMPE, Ariz. --- Mattamy Homes recently opened a new fully furnished and professionally decorated model home at Marley Park, located east of Reems Road just south of Waddell Road in Surprise, northwest of Phoenix.

Carolyn Morrison, vice president of operations at Mattamy Homes-Arizona said the Provence model home at Marley Park offers three bedrooms and three baths in 2,080 square feet of living space with a two-car garage. Special features include an optional upstairs entertainment area and ground floor master suite.

Mattamy Homes is building 42 new low-maintenance single family homes priced from the $130s at Marley Park. Homebuyers can choose from four Mattamy designs ranging from 1,521 square feet of living space to 2,501 square feet.

The Mattamy Homes sales center is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and from 1 to 6 p.m. on Fridays.
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For more information, contact: Carolyn Morrison, VP Operations, Mattamy Homes Phoenix, 480-302-6080

About Mattamy Homes: Mattamy Homes, www.mattamyhomes.com, expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla., with divisions in Arizona, Minneapolis, Charlotte, Jacksonville and Orlando. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SeaGate Homes Ranks as Top Builder in New Construction Permits for Single-Family Homes Issued in Palm Coast in 2010

PALM COAST – SeaGate Homes, Flagler County’s largest homebuilder, remained a strong leader throughout 2010 by pulling a total of 31 percent of all the single-family home permits issued in Palm Coast.

The nationally recognized, 17-year-old family-owned company received a total of 34 out of 110 permits issued to 19 other professional builders, one non-profit agency and four private owners, according to city records. Records show that the second-ranking builder for 2010 barely made it into double digits with 12 permits and all others pulled permits in the single digits.

Michael Sawdai, SeaGate’s vice president of operations, said he’s not surprised that his company – which builds home from the $90s to more than $400,000 – has gained the confidence of so many homebuyers.

“I believe they [the homebuyers] recognize the quality we put into all of our homes and that they realize the value they receive in a SeaGate home,” he said. “When they compare pricing and features of a used home to our new home pricing and selection which includes everything they select plus our 15 year warranty, the decision to buy new is often easy”.

For more information about SeaGate’s new models and these and other new floor plans, please call 386-437-6188 or visit SeaGateHomes.com.
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About SeaGate Homes: SeaGate Homes, a 17-year-old, family-owned company with headquarters in Palm Coast, builds quality homes at communities in St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Daytona Beach and Edgewater, as well as their On-Your-Lot program in Volusia, Flagler and St. Johns counties. Prices range from the $90s to the $400s.

For more information about this release, please contact: Mike Sawdai, SeaGate Homes’ vice president of operations, 386-246-6175 or info@seagatehomes.com; Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, Larry Vershel Communications, 386-532-8862, 407-644-4142 or chagervandyke@yahoo.com

Ashton Woods Homes Opens Three New Town Homes Priced From the $150s at Wickham Park in Windermere, Six More to Open Soon

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes recently opened three more town homes priced from the $150s at Wickham Park on Bramwell Street in Windermere off Overstreet Rd. north of C.R. 535.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said three more town homes will open in March and three more in May.

The three-bedroom town homes range in size from 1,472 square feet of living space to 1,508 square feet.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Austin, Houston, Dallas, Denver, Atlanta, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tampa and Orlando.
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For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

ICI Homes Executives Start Second Leg of Northeastern Trade Show Appearances in Bridgewater New Jersey

DAYTONA BEACH – Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes in Daytona Beach, and Lisa Egle, marketing manager at ICI Homes, will appear at Florida Real Estate Trade Shows in Bridgewater, New Jersey in March.

The pair appeared at four tradeshows in Long Island, Philadelphia, New Jersey and Connecticut in January and February Messina said.

“We met with more than 600 prospective Florida residents at trade shows in January and February to review slide shows and other materials,” Messina said.

The Florida retirement ambassadors haven’t had to work hard to convince trade show participants of the lure of Florida retirement.

“Most of the days we were meeting with trade show participants. There was snow on the ground and everyone had a blizzard story to tell,” Egle said.
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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, 386-236-4231

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.

Beazer Homes in Tampa offers free washer, dryer, refrigerator and blinds with new town homes at Sawgrass Village in Pinellas Park

TAMPA – Two town homes are ready for immediate move-in priced from $109,990 at Sawgrass Village, located at 4734 68th Terrace, south of Park Blvd. in Pinellas Park.

Kareyann Rhodes, sales manager for Beazer Homes in the Tampa Bay region, said both two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath town homes with 1,208 square feet of living space are the last remaining town homes at Sawgrass Village without garage but designated parking is featured.

Beazer also has town homes that range from 1,416 to 1,496 square feet of living area with two and three bedrooms at Sawgrass Village priced from the high $140s, Rhodes said. These townhomes will come with a one-car garage. Three are available for immediate move-in and six more under construction will open in June.

Rhodes said Beazer Homes is giving away washer, dryer, refrigerator and new blinds with each of the new town homes purchased before Feb. 27.

Sawgrass Village features a resort-style community swimming pool with a covered cabana, with easy commute to Tampa’s shopping venues and beaches.
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For more information, contact: Kareyann Rhodes, Sales Manager, Beazer Homes/Tampa Division 813-663-9002 Krhodes@beazer.com; Theresa Tilton, Vice President of Sales Beazer Homes/Florida 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."