Essex Homes Announces In2itive

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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

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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 →

Let’s Get Moving

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Lets get movingYou finally did it; you closed on your brand-new home! You went through various emotional stages from being nervous and anxious about making a large financial investment to worried about picking colors and design options, and then excitement that your home was nearly complete! Now that the contract is signed, you think you can finally relax. Wrong! Moving your household items and personal effects is one of the most stressful parts of purchasing a new home. Most people are so focused on the big picture of buying a house that they forget about having to move their stuff. Luckily, buyers in the Columbia area can rest easy because Essex Homes has teamed up with Minute Man Movers to bring you “Let’s Get Moving!” Purchase and close on an Essex home by the end of December and be provided with two movers and a truck for a day!

Essex Homes prides itself on saving buyers money. Most buyers are unaware of the hidden expenses and financial needs of purchasing a new home, including the costs associated with moving. Moving expenses can cost a pretty penny, but Essex Homes has found a way to ensure their buyers do not have to worry about them. Essex Homes also has a new eBuilt Technology program that can save home buyers thousands of dollars every year on their utility bills with its energy-efficient techniques and materials. These are just two of the ways Essex Homes saves its homeowners money throughout the process of purchasing and owning a home!

Minute Man Movers is a small family owned and operated business located in South Carolina. Essex Homes wants to protect their buyers in every aspect of the buying and moving process; therefore, teaming up with Minute Man Movers was an easy decision. One of the benefits of hiring professional moving crews is the assurance that your belongings will be transported suitably for your moving needs, whether it’s across town, across the state or across the country.

Essex Homes has a generous amount of move-in ready homes waiting for loving homeowners. Close on your new home before December and let Essex Homes and Minute Man Movers do all the hard work for you!

For more information on Essex Homes or the Let’s Get Moving promotion, visit www.EssexHomes.net or call 844.456.2020.

Essex Homes Announces “HomeBuilt Athlete of the Week” in Columbia

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HomeBuilt Athlete of the WeekEssex Homes is proud to partner with 107.5 The Game each week for the Essex Homes “HomeBuilt Student Athlete of the Week.” Every Tuesday, Tommy Moody will announce an outstanding athlete from a Columbia-area high school. Athletes will be nominated by Essex Homes’ customers, listeners, homeowners, teachers and coaches. The athlete must not only possess athletic prowess, but also demonstrate positive leadership in the classroom and amongst their peers and teammates.

The chosen athlete will be invited for an interview with Tommy Moody and will receive a sports pack from Essex Homes and 107.5 The Game. In addition, the school will receive special recognition on air, and Essex Homes will donate $107.50 to the school’s Booster Club.

Essex Homes is currently searching for athletes to be featured as the HomeBuilt Athlete of the Week. Nominees should excel in academics, exhibit team spirit, be a team player and possess positive leadership qualities. To nominate a student athlete that fits this description, visit www.EssexHomes.net/Athlete. Join Tommy Moody every Tuesday to hear his pick of the week!

FrontDoor Communities Co-Hosts Successful Event at Stonoview

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FrontDoor Communities is exciteStonoview Eventd to announce the success of its model home grand opening oyster roast at Stonoview on Johns Island. Co-hosted with Brock Built Homes, the October 22 event attracted almost 350 guests, including current homeowners and prospective buyers.

“This time of year, there is nothing like shucking oysters next to an outdoor fire on a cool Charleston afternoon,” explained Mark Lipsmeyer, the vice president of FrontDoor Communities’ Charleston division. “The day was perfect for just that, plus many of the guests that came did not know that this fantastic community existed. We wrote one contract, and several are interested in looking further into purchasing a new home.”

The event featured delicious food catered by Sticky Fingers Ribhouse, a Lowcountry barbecue favorite; cold beverages and fabulous door prizes. Sponsor Butler Marine even raffled off a brand new 2016 Key West Boat valued at $30,000. Plus, there was plenty of activities for the little ones. Kids loved the hay rides, choosing a pumpkin, playing in the bounce house and eating some yummy cotton candy.

Along with the festivities, guests were able to tour Stonoview’s model homes, including FrontDoor Communities’ Albrecht model. Showcasing one of the largest home designs, the Albrecht epitomizes Southern hospitality. Highlights include an expansive front porch, standard energy-efficient and eco-friendly features, a chef-inspired kitchen with stainless steel appliances, family room with fireplace and built-in shelving and a main level owner’s suite with private sunroom, roomy walk-in closet and spa-like bath. Upstairs, the model home has three secondary bedrooms with two full baths.

Priced from the high $400,000s, Stonoview is a master planned, waterfront community that provides a true sense of the Lowcountry with extraordinary amenities, such as unobstructed views of Stono River, community dock with sundeck, floating boat slops, on site boat storage, crabbing, kayak storage, waterfront park and pavilion, community pool, tennis courts, walking/biking trails, pocket parks and several picnic areas. Residents are minutes from area shopping, dining and recreation. Children residing at the community attend Angel Oak Elementary School, Haut Gap Stoneview Model HomeMiddle School and St. John’s High School.

In honor of the model grand opening, FrontDoor Communities is offering gourmet kitchen upgrades for the first three presales and golf carts for the first three market homes.*

To learn more about Stonoview, the Albrecht model home and these special incentives, visit www.frontdoorcommunities.com/stonoview or call Danielle Edmiston at 843-352-4997.

*Some restrictions apply. Program may be changed or canceled at any time without notice. Offer valid on the first three sales only. Valid on presale homes at pre-drywall stage or earlier only. Contract must be written and ratified by 12/31/16. See our new home sales professionals for more information. Specifications and features are approximate and subject to change at any time without notice.

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