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FrontDoor Communities Acquires North Charleston Gem, Mixson

FrontDoor Communities Acquires MixsonFrontDoor Communities has acquired land and assets at Mixson, a mixed-use neighborhood located in North Charleston and considered by many to be a gem of the popular Park Circle area.

FrontDoor’s acquisition includes single family and townhome lots, the Mixson Bath & Racquet Club, Mixson Market, Básico restaurant and land for future development.  The company plans to reinvigorate the neighborhood with the construction of new homes and improvements to the club, market and restaurant amenities.

“We are thrilled to be the new owners and stewards of Mixson,” said Terry Russell, chief executive of FrontDoor Communities. “We expect North Charleston to continue its growth trajectory and we are delighted to be located near Park Circle. Our residents will enjoy being part of a wonderful community with great parks, restaurants and shops to go along with easy accessibility to the airport and historic downtown Charleston.”

Plans call for a mix of single family and townhomes with architecture that will include Lowcountry and urban styles designed to contribute to the neighborhood’s “true town” concept. FrontDoor will be the developer of the community and will share homebuilding responsibilities with Eastwood Homes.

FrontDoor’s principals have been in the building industry for more than 35 years and have been developing and building in the Lowcountry for more than 20 years.  They are committed to building homes and communities that stand the test of time. At Mixson, 171 single family residences will range in size from 1,500 to 3,100 square feet, and prices will range from the high $200,000s to the $400,000s.

Eastwood Homes has been building for 40 years and will construct 80 townhomes of 1,400 to 2,800 square feet, with prices ranging from the mid $200,000s to the $300,000s.

The companies will begin offering homes for sale immediately and their plans are to commence construction of model homes for opening – Summer 2017

New residents will join existing neighbors in a community defined by its shared spaces: parks, trails, an open-air pavilion, a neighborhood market specializing in Lowcountry products, and the Mixson Bath & Racquet Club, where homeowners become members at the time of purchase.

“Mixson’s amazing amenities were a big draw for FrontDoor,” said Russell.  “Our residents will benefit from amenities that make it easy to connect to one another and the communities around them.  Having Park Circle in our back yard is a huge bonus, and gives our residents enviable proximity to downtown Charleston, the airport and area job centers.

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Carolina Park Offering $7,500 in Design Options on Select Homes

Home Site 678 at Carolina ParkThe best of Mount Pleasant living just got better! FrontDoor Communities announces that it is offering $7,500 in design options for three homes at Carolina Park!

To take advantage of this promotion, choose from the Darrell, Bermuda or Albrecht homes. Located on home site 678, the Darrell is priced at $539,900 with 2,559 square feet, four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. A private first floor owner’s suite is a true oasis, while the ample living room with fireplace is perfect for gathering with friends and family. The kitchen, dining and living areas blend beautifully, and the oversized front porch is a great focal point.

Another available opportunity, located on home site 679, features the Bermuda floor plan. Priced at $564,900, this home has 2,433 square feet, four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. Reflecting casual Lowcountry charm, friends and family will appreciate the easy flow between the welcoming front porch into the gorgeous open living room and dining room. A spacious first floor owner’s suite opens to a spectacular, semi-private screened porch with fireplace. It’s destined to become your favorite spot! Continue reading

Wrap Up Your New Home for the Holidays at Summers Corner

Summers Corner HolidayThis holiday season, celebrate in a new home! FrontDoor Communities is offering $20,000 in design options on presale homes and $7,500 in design options on inventory homes at Summers Corner.* Whether you want a town or country holiday, the community is perfectly positioned between the two in Summerville, providing modern conveniences and small-town charm. Homes are inspired by Lowcountry architecture with a distinctly local character.

Priced from the $200,000s to $300,000s, homes feature open, livable floor plans, expansive porches and special interior details created by local artisans. One available home, the Daisy on home site 3-7, is priced at $354,900 with 2,340 square feet, three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. A beautiful wraparound porch welcomes guests into a main level open living area that’s ideal for entertaining. The second floor owner’s suite offers a walk-in closet, dual vanities, a tile surround shower and elegant free-standing tub. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath, and a two-car detached garage completes this well-designed home. Continue reading

Essex Homes Announces In2itive

In2itive TechnologyWe live in a world with so many technological advancements that it’s often hard to keep up with the ever-changing times. Complete home automation may sound too technical, complex and expensive to some homeowners because it’s been uncommon for so many years. But take a moment to visualize what it would be like to have comprehensive control of multiple rooms in your home with just your cell phone. Consider having the ability and capability to properly manage energy to help lower your utilities. Imagine no longer – what was once a fantasy is now a reality with Essex Home’s new eBuilt In2itive Technology!

Essex Homes is always finding new ways to make their Columbia-area buyers’ lives easier, healthier and more economical. They have advanced their already incredible eBuilt Technology program by announcing the release of eBuilt In2itive Technology. Buyers will still get the same great building technology that has been saving them hundreds every year, except now they can control their home with their smart phone.

The In2itive smart home automation system allows buyers to control various aspects of their home with the touch of a button with no monthly fee.  The eBuilt In2itive Technology program offers whole-house automation with options for multi-room audio, lighting and outlet controls; camera monitoring and video door entry; whole-house intercom; home security system integration; and a surface-mounted command center controller. Essex Homes provides buyers with an integrated system that syncs with numerous components such as the Schlage key-less door lock and the Honeywell smart thermostat.

Life makes it difficult for you to be where you need to be on time and it’s certainly impossible to be two places at once. Having the convenience of accessing your home systems remotely can be a time and life saver. With savings in mind, Essex Homes has provided the In2itive system to help buyers manage their home’s energy consumption. With your smart phone, you can automate your thermostat to adjust the settings throughout the day. Wireless home security is also a feature that can’t be ignored. With camera monitoring and video door entry, buyers can rest assured that their home is safe at all hours of the day.

Essex Homes builds homes so you can live better and smarter. For more information on this new technology or any of our Columbia-area communities, prospective buyers can call 844-456-2020 or visit www.EssexHomes.net.

FrontDoor Communities Wins PRISM Award for Magnolia Model

At this year’s PRISM Awards, FrontDoPRISM Award-Winning Magnolia Model Homeor Communities recently won a PRISM Award for its Magnolia model home at Summers Corner. This elegant home and community allows residents to connect with nature and enjoy the luxuries of small-town living.

With over 2,000 square feet of open living space, the Magnolia model exceeds expectations of today’s home buyer. The model showcases distinguished details of historical homes while incorporating modern features. In this beautiful home, guests will find four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a downstairs study, a spacious laundry room, a rear porch and energy efficient features. On the first floor, there is an owner’s suite with a private bath, dual vanities and a large walk-in closet that is nestled into the back of the home for more privacy. On the second floor, there is a guest suite with private bath and two additional bedrooms that share a third full bath. Home buyers love all that the Magnolia floor plan has to offer, and it is a popular plan at Summer Corners. Continue reading