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John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Designer Model Wins a 2015 Aurora Award

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BridgeMill Living RoomJohn Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is excited to announce that its Chesapeake Designer Model at BridgeMill in Fort Mill was a recent Best of State: South Carolina winner at this year’s Aurora Awards for interior merchandising. Presented at the Southeast Builders Conference Black Tie Gala event at the Rosen Center in Orlando, FL on July 18, 2015, the competitive award competition recognizes achievements in building design. The Chesapeake Designer Model features an innovative floorplan from the builder’s Signature Portfolio with interior merchandising design by Maryland-based Builders Design.

The Florida Home Builders Association, one of the largest associations of its kind, sponsors the competition. The Aurora Awards are presented to outstanding builders, planners, architects, developers, designers and interior merchandisers within a twelve state southeastern and eastern Caribbean region.

Since its inception 35 years ago, the design competition continues to grow and honor residential and commercial designers and builders in 135 categories. Categories consist of Commercial, Residential, Price Point, Energy Efficiency, Green Building, Merchandising, Interior Design and many more. The winners in these categories also recognize major team members that contributed on the project.
An Aurora Award can be awarded to one entrant in each of the 135 categories. In addition to the 135 categories, there are Grand Aurora Awards based on sub categories and one (this year there was a tie) Golden Aurora Award for the whole competition. For a complete list of all winners, please visit www.TheAuroras.com.

Below is the award that The Chesapeake at BridgeMill won at this year’s event:

2015 Aurora Award
Interior Merchandising – $750,001 to $1,000,000
Merchandising Firm: Builders Design
The Chesapeake
Fort Mill, SC
Team Members Include: Builders Design, John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, JWHN Architectural Design Studio

To learn more about BridgeMill and The Chesapeake, call 803-548-2866 or visit www.jwhomes.com/bridgemill.

Two New Designer Model Homes at BridgeMill in South Charlotte

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BridgeMill living roomJohn Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is celebrating the completion of two new designer model homes at BridgeMill, the company’s popular club neighborhood in convenient Fort Mill. For the first time, home buyers are able to get a look at The Chesapeake and The Mayer, two inspiring new designs from the John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Signature Portfolio. The designer models are now open daily for home buyers to tour.

BridgeMill offers an innovative and diverse collection of new homes along with activities and amenities for all ages and interests. The Chesapeake Designer Model is part of the John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Signature Portfolio’s Heritage Collection combining traditional architectural detailing with an innovative, open interior design highlighted by its large open living areas and flexible bonus spaces. The Mayer Designer Model comes from the Signature Portfolio’s Manor Series and is set apart by its distinctive brick exterior and its unique gourmet kitchen design which features not one but two large working islands – perfect for entertaining and every day.

The Chesapeake and Mayer models are located just across from BridgeMill’s new Summer Club, the latest addition to the Amenities at BridgeMillneighborhoods extensive club amenities. The Summer Club adds another swimming pool, inviting club pavilion and children’s playground for homeowners to enjoy.

To learn more about BridgeMill and these designer homes, call 803-548-2866 or visit www.jwhomes.com/bridgemill.

Essex Homes Offers Lake Lifestyle for Home Buyers in Charlotte and Columbia

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dock for 113 EastshoreEssex Homes proudly builds new home communities in the areas of Columbia, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. The builder constructions its homes with consideration given to the type of lifestyles enjoyed by today’s home buyers, as well as the need for living space and functionality.

Lake Wylie and Lake Murray were major influencers in the location chosen for several of Essex’s new home communities. The lake is a sought-after attraction by home buyers for many reasons, including the opportunity to enjoy endless summer activities. These communities offer a lake lifestyle that just can’t be beat. Amenities at the lake communities vary but often include convenient waterfront storage for your canoe or kayak, private boat ramps, nature trails, parks and playgrounds, community pools and clubhouses, fire pits and cook out areas. Find your lake oasis with Essex Homes today!

Essex Homes has three communities located near Lake Wylie, just a short drive from Charlotte. On the builder’s interactive map, you can see where each community is located:

  • Handsmill: This extraordinary, gated waterfront community is located just 30 minutes from Uptown Charlotte. Designed to preserve the natural setting on which it’s built, this community offers amenities like the LEED-certified clubhouse, pool, nature trails and playground. At Handsmill, homes start in the mid-$300,000s.
  • Tullamore: Offering a relaxed pace of life at an exceptional value, homeowners at Tullamore enjoy recreational activities on the lake just minutes away from the state line. Homes at this community start in the low $200,000s.
  • Woodlands: Located in Rock Hill just south of Charlotte and within walking distance from the nationally-recognized India Hook Elementary is the Woodlands community. These homes feature granite countertops in the kitchen and baths, hardwood flooring, a smooth top range in the kitchen, tankless water heater, gas log fireplace and a sodded yard with prices starting in the $200,000s.

There are also four Essex Homes communities located along the shores of Lake Murray just outside of Columbia, South Carolina. Take a look at the builder’s interactive map for its Columbia communities:

  • Foxchase: A major bonus of this community is the convenient access to the lake and nearby boat ramp! These estate-sized home sites feature semi-custom designer homes with stunning open-concept designs and all-brick exteriors. Homes will offer three to five- bedroom plans ranging in square footage from 2,400 to more than 4,000 with prices starting at $238,900. Only TWO homes remain in this community!
  • Turner’s Pointe: Nestled on a secluded peninsula on the shores of fabulous Lake Murray lies the Turner’s Pointe community. Jasmine exterior at 113 EastshoreHomeowners benefit from the luxurious lake life amenities that include a boat ramp, community pool and clubhouse; in addition, all interior and lake-view homes have their own private boat slip. Homes start in the high $300,000s.
  • The Oaks at SummerLake: This active lifestyle community has an abundance of activities to enjoy including a community pool, lakeside clubhouse, pocket park, nature trails, and of course the lake. Homes here start at $263,700.
  • The Enclave at Silver Creek: Located minutes away from Lake Murray, the homes at The Enclave at Silver Creek start at $200,000. With a new home in this community, residents will be just minutes away from endless summer activities that can be enjoyed on the lake.

If you’re ready to enjoy the ultimate lake lifestyle, visit one of Essex Homes’ lake communities in Columbia, South Carolina or Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information on any of these communities, visit www.essexhomes.net.

Essex Homes Gives Back to Local Heroes

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essex_HTH_300x250Firefighters, police officers, teachers, medical personnel and members of the military spend their life helping others. Essex Homes would like to thank these local heroes for their services by offering them $2,000 toward the purchase of a new Essex home in Columbia, South Carolina or Charlotte, North Carolina.* This incentive may be used toward closing costs or design upgrades with a purchase of a new home.

“These local heroes serve us every day with unwavering dedication, and this incentive is our way of saying thank you,” explains Mike Cancilla, Columbia Division Manager with Essex Homes. “They have taken care of us, and now we want to take care of them by making it easier to purchase a new home.”

Essex Homes offers many single-family homes in both Columbia and Charlotte. Currently building in more than 40 communities, buyers in Columbia can choose new homes priced from the $100,000s to more than $700,000, while buyers in Charlotte can purchase a new home priced from the $200,000s to more than $500,000. With many communities to choose from in sought-after locations, there is a perfect home for all of our local heroes!

For those searching for a home available now, Essex Homes has quick move-in homes ready throughout both Charlotte and Columbia. Also available to home buyers is the option to select a home site, floor plan and design features for their new home.

For more information on the Homes for Heroes incentive from Essex Homes, call 844-456-2020 or visit www.EssexHomes.net.

*Homes for Heroes includes military, firefighters, police, medical personnel and teachers. The $2,000 incentive can be used for closing costs or designer upgrades. This incentive is not available in combination with other offers, incentives or discounts. Certain conditions and restrictions apply. Prices, rates and terms subject to change without notice. See a New Home Advisor for details.

John Wieland Homes Welcomes New Division President

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John Wieland HomesJohn Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods recently welcomed Terry Montgomery as the new Division President in Charlotte, North Carolina. With over 20 years of experience in management and home building, Terry will oversee general operations, land acquisition and homebuilding in the area.

“I am honored to join the John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods team and excited because we are poised for growth,” said Terry Montgomery. “We have several new neighborhoods that we’ll introduce in 2015 as well as major developments planned for our flagship BridgeMill, McCullough and Olmsted neighborhoods.”

In his new position as Division President, Terry Montgomery will supervise the entire Charlotte team overseeing land acquisition and homebuilding, as well as directing general operations. He began his career in business after graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance.

During the past two decades, Terry has acquired extensive experience in homebuilding, serving as President of Jimmy Jacobs Homes in Central Texas and Division President for Pulte Homes in Austin. In addition to his homebuilding experience, Terry has succeeded in a range of leadership roles culminating in his positionas Director of Sales for the four-state Ohio Valley Region of Frito Lay/PepsiCo.

Terry Montgomery will oversee a diverse portfolio of John Wieland neighborhoods in Charlotte offering new homes and townhomes from the $200s to $800s and known for masterfully planned settings, landmark amenities and exceptional architecture and design. To learn more about John Wieland homes in Charlotte, visit jwhomes.com/charlotte.

About John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods

With a legacy dating back to 1970, John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is currently building in 40 neighborhoods in Atlanta, GA; Charleston, SC; Charlotte and Raleigh, NC and Nashville, TN. In its four-decade history, the John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods brand has won more than 600 awards for excellence, including National Builder of the Year, the National Housing Quality Award and the industry’s top award in 2005, America’s Best Builder.  Widely recognized for excellence in the move-up market for its award-winning home design, quality and neighborhood planning, the John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods portfolio offers homes and townhomes from $200,000 to over $1 million. The John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods brand is owned and operated by JW Homes, LLC, which is a partnership between the John Wieland family and Wheelock Street Capital, a real estate investment fund based in Greenwich, CT. For more information, visit jwhomes.com.