Category Archives: North Carolina

John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Opens Holding Village

Introducing Holding Village, a new community of homes in Wake Forest from John Wieland Homes and Neighbors John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is pleased to announce the opening of Holding Village in Wake Forest. Priced from the $300,000s, this latest addition from John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods offers charming, traditionally-styled homes thoughtfully designed for the way buyers want to live.

Holding Village blends modern living with traditional charm amidst beautiful, natural surroundings. At the heart of the neighborhood is the thirteen-acre Holding Lake, the perfect place for recreation or relaxation. Surrounding the lake, the neighborhood also features thirty-five acres of parks and green spaces, a lakeside pavilion, free-form pool, multi-purpose ball fields and more than three miles of walking trails connecting to the Wake Forest greenway system.

Holding Village is just minutes from historic downtown Wake Forest and is easily accessible to downtown Raleigh where residents can find some of the best dining, shopping and entertainment the Triangle area has to offer.

The first new home offerings include a distinctive portfolio of innovative designs from the John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Signature Portfolio. In addition, all new John Wieland homes at Holding Village will be protected by the Wieland 5 year – 20 year Warranty.

Interested buyers can find more information or schedule a tour by calling 919-362-8712 or visiting www.jwhomes.com.

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.

Essex Homes Invites you to Reach out and Share Your Blessings

Essex HomesEssex Homes celebrates the holiday season by giving back to those in need through the Harvest Hope Food Bank in Columbia as well as the Second Harvest Food Bank in Charlotte. Essex Homes will be collecting non-perishable food donations at all Columbia-and-Charlotte-area community sales centers and offices during the months of November and December.

All food donations must be non-perishable items which can include canned vegetables, canned meats, dry goods, peanut butter, beans and much more. Some of the most needed items at either bank aren’t even food – diapers and detergent can help make a big difference as well. To see more of the most needed items at Harvest Hope, click here. If you don’t have time to stop by an Essex Homes sales centers or office this holiday season but would like to make a monetary contribution, donators can do so by visiting www.harvesthope.org/money or www.secondharvestmetrolina.org.

All of Essex Homes’ model homes and sales centers are open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. Essex Homes is asking for any and all donations, “no donation is too small or too big, help us help others in need this holiday season by giving back to our communities” says Mike Cancilla, Columbia Division Manager with Essex Homes.

Locations for all Essex Homes communities are listed on their site here. For more information, visit www.EssexHomes.net or call 803-356-8301 in Columbia or 704-423-8988 in Charlotte.

John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Announces Grand Opening of Habersham

HabershamJohn Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is excited to announce the grand opening of Habersham in sought-after Fort Mill. Priced from the $350,000s, the builder’s newest club address offers a setting of club amenities, green spaces and a scenic four-acre pond blended with a select offering of thoughtfully designed homes.

Each home’s exterior showcases unique details, welcoming front porches and gracious outdoor living spaces. Interiors provide bright, open floor plans with leading features like 10-foot ceilings on the first floor, expertly designed gourmet kitchens, integrated home technology and an array of options.

Buyers can personalize their new homes with the perfect features and finishes from the builder’s refined selection of today’s best at the exclusive John Wieland New Home Design Studio, where they will enjoy the assistance of a personal Design Consultant to pull it all together. Additionally, every new home at Habersham is protected by the industry-leading Wieland 5 Year – 20 Year Warranty, homebuilding’s best.

Current plans for private club amenities include an entertaining pavilion, swimming pool and playground that overlook a picturesque natural pond. Habersham is also minutes from the Anne Springs Close Greenway, an easy connection to over 40 miles of hiking and biking trails, aquatics facilities, boat rentals, nature center, equestrian center and more.

Children residing in Habersham attend Pleasant Knoll Elementary School, Gold Hill Middle School and Fort Mill High School. Both elementary and middle schools were ranked 10 out of 10 by Great Schools™.

Discover Habersham today by calling 803-548-5011 or visiting jwhomes.com/Habersham.

John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Wins Two Awards at 50th Annual Wake County Parade of Homes

Clairemont model home in River Run community wins gold award at 50th Annual Wake County Parade of HomesJohn Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is excited to announce that two of its model homes, The Clairemont and The Dawson, recently won a gold and a bronze award in their respective categories at the 50th Annual Wake County Parade of Homes. With more than 250 new homes across 19 categories featured, the parade presented by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County is North Carolina’s largest open house and the best way for the public to see the newest homes and communities throughout the Triangle.

The gold award in the $451,000 – $500,000 price range category was awarded to The Clairemont model home. Located in the Raleigh neighborhood of River Run, The Clairemont is one of the most spacious floor plans with its open living area, luxurious owners’ suite and bonus room. This home’s three secondary bedrooms, four bathrooms, bonus room and finished third-floor walk up offers home buyers even more flexible living space.

The Dawson model home received the bronze award in the $411,000 – $437,000 category and is located in the Traditions at Wake Forest neighborhood.Dawson model home wins bronze award at 50th Annual Wake County Parade of Homes An inviting front porch and traditional foyer greets guests to the classic charm of The Dawson, which features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a formal dining room and a large open kitchen.

Two more homes, The Donnelly and The Melbourne, were also featured in this year’s Parade of Homes. Both homes can be found in the neighborhood of WoodCreek, and are some of the builder’s most exciting and popular plans among home buyers.

For more information on The Clairemont, The Dawson. The Donnelly, The Melbourne and other homes from John Wieland, visit www.jwhomes.com. To see all the winners from the 2015 Wake County Parade of Homes and for more information on the event, visit www.TriangleParadeofHomes.com.

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.

Enjoy $7,500 in Designer Extras from John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods in Traditions at Wake Forest

The Armstrong floor plan featured in Traditions at Wake Forest by John Wieland Homes and NeighborhoodsNow for a limited time, John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is offering buyers $7,500 in designer extras on select homes in the active club neighborhood of Traditions at Wake Forest. Currently, five homes in this highly regarded neighborhood feature this incredible offer, so now is the perfect time to own a home from legendary home builder John Wieland.

The Armstrong floor plan, featured in The Bridgewater enclave of Traditions at Wake Forest, is priced at $699,990.This four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths home has more than 4,400 square feet of luxurious living space and exceptional detail. Outside, stacked stone details and gracious front porch with double door entry makes a grand statement, while the gourmet kitchen with large island and sweeping views of the two story family room with stone fireplace continues to wow on the inside. A private first floor owner’s suite complete with luxury spa bath provides a calming oasis, and upstairs the three additional bedrooms and recreation room offer plenty of room for fun or relaxation.

The Groves enclave of Traditions features The Douglas, a five bedrooms, four baths home priced at $432,000. This spacious yet charming home’s open floor plan has the perfect combination of places to gather and places to get away. Family and guests can mingle with ease in the large kitchen and open great room that overlook the inviting screened porch, while the owners can find solitude upstairs in the owner’s suite with spa bath. The convenient mudroom entry and second floor bonus room make perfect spaces for extra storage.

Also located in The Groves is The Donnelly. This home has five bedrooms, four baths and is priced at $459,900. Bright open living areas and unique architectural details make The Donnelly one of the most popular and versatile plans. Entertain effortlessly in the gourmet kitchen and formal dining room combination, or bring the party outside with the large screened porch. A cozy loft and oversized bonus room provide plenty of storage space or the perfect place to get away from it all.

The Darien is a home with a charming, classic style located in The Groves enclave priced at $479,900. The spacious cook’s kitchen with oversized island and gracious keeping room overlook the great room and dining room. The large unfinished bonus room allows buyers the chance to make this home truly their own, with this home’s available fourth bedroom option. The owner’s suite can also be even more luxurious with the addition of the optional sitting room, and an unfinished basement lets owners personalize this home even more.

The fourth home in The Groves offering the promotion is The Clairemont. Priced at $469,900, this home features four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and plenty of flexible space to work, play and grow. As one of the most spacious plans, The Clairemont’s first floor study easily doubles as a guest suite, while the open living area has room to gather or spread out to the easily-accessible screened porch for a breath of fresh air. Upstairs, there is plenty of room for everyone and the bonus room provides even more space. An unfinished third floor walk up is ideal for storage or future expansion.

Take advantage of the Designer Extras promotion today, and personalize a home with help of a dedicated design consultant at the New Home Design Studio. Plus, every new home is protected by the Wieland 5 Year – 20 Year Warranty. For more information, visit www.JWHomes.com.

*Offer valid only on new John Wieland market home purchases of The Armstrong, The Douglas, The Donnelly, The Darien and The Clairemont contracted by October 25, 2015 and closed by November 25, 2015.Extras may be used towards a refrigerator, interior blinds, interior paint or fence. Offer not valid on pre-sale contracts. Offer must be presented prior to writing a purchase agreement to qualify. May not be combined with any other offer or discount. See Licensed Sales Professional for details. Subject to changes, errors and omissions.

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.