FrontDoor Communities Wins Prism Awards for Freeman’s Point and Carolina Park

FrontDoor Communities' model home in Freeman's Point
Carolina Real Estate Forum congratulates FrontDoor Communities for winning three top PRISM Awards. The PRISM Awards program was developed in 1988 by the Charleston Home Builders Association Sales and Marketing Council to recognize excellence in the field of sales, marketing and the promotion of new homes.

FrontDoor Communities’ Freeman’s Point was the recipient of two PRISM Awards. Awards included Best Model Home in the $475,000 to $500,000 category for The Seaside, as well as Best Billboard. Located on James Island, Freeman’s Point is the area’s premier waterfront community. Minutes from downtown Charleston and the cities most well-known beaches, the community is situated around a waterfront park that is the perfect place for making memories. Whether buyers prefer a waterfront dream home or a charming residence surrounded by neighbors who quickly become friends, Freeman’s Point is truly a community like no other.

Carolina Park Horlbeck ExteriorFrontDoor Communities’ model home at Carolina Park, The Horlbeck, was also recognized as Best Model Home in the $500,000 to $525,000 category. A 1,700-acre master-planned community in Mount Pleasant, Carolina Park combines the best of recreation, shopping, education and gracious Lowcountry living into a park-like setting. FrontDoor Communities currently has eight unique homes available at Carolina Park ranging from the mid-$400,000s through the $500,000s. Surrounded by resort-style amenities, 220 acres of preserved wetlands, a Town Center and much more, Carolina Park is the perfect place for families of all sizes to call home.

FrontDoor Communities is a leading Southeast home builder and community developer that consistently strives to exceed customer expectations. Led by a team of proven professional with more than 25 years of industry experience, FrontDoor is thoughtful in planning and committed to developing and building communities and homes that stand the test of time.

For more information about Freeman’s Point, visit www.FDCCharleston.com/FreemansPoint or call 843-406-6636. To learn more about Carolina Park, visit www.FDCCharleston.com/CarolinaPark or call 843+-881-5881.

The Charleston Home Builders Association was established in 1959 to provide continuing support for the local homebuilding community. The CHBA is dedicated to the future of the Lowcountry and works to promote homeownership through networking, education, advocacy and community outreach. For information about the PRISM Awards and a list of the 2015 PRISM Award Winners, click here.

John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Recognized at 27th Annual PRISM Awards

Nexton Model HomeJohn Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is excited to announce that the Charleston division was recently recognized for its top-notch efforts in sales, marketing and promotion of new homes at the 27th PRISM Awards event on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. Held annually by the Charleston Home Builders Association, the company received seven awards.

“These awards honor the best in Charleston real estate,” said James Huffman, president of the Charleston division. “We are so proud of the hard work put forth by our team, and we will continue our commitment to building gorgeous, quality homes throughout the area.” Continue reading

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.

New Homes Available at FrontDoor Communities’ Carolina Park

Carolina Park Horlbeck ExteriorNew home builder, FrontDoor Communities announces that sales have begun for the newest phase of homes at Carolina Park in Mount Pleasant.

Buyers desiring an easy coastal lifestyle will find that and more in this 1,700-acre master-planned community filled with the beauty and culture representative of historic Charleston. Priced from the low $400,000s to the high $500,000s, Carolina Park is now selling homes in the highly sought-after Riverside section of the community. Offering gorgeous views of more than 220 preserved acres of wetlands, the Riverside section showcases floor plans that offer style, design and construction any buyer would be proud to call home.

The Lowcountry-style homes at Carolina Park feature three or four bedrooms and ample square footage. Homes include large wrap-around porches on the first and second floors, impressive outdoor living options, a hallmark of FrontDoor Communities construction, and large owner’s suites complete with walk-in closets and spa-like bathrooms.

Carolina Park Horlbeck Gathering RoomIn addition to the unparalleled home designs, the community features a variety of amenities including
several parks, a community pool, hiking and walking trails, tennis courts, a kayak launch, a 20-acre lake and more. There are also plans for a town center with boutique-style shopping, restaurants and entertainment options.

Residents of Carolina Park will enjoy having convenient access to local schools, and local beaches, marinas and downtown Charleston are all just a short drive away.

For additional information on the homes available at Carolina Park visit the builder’s website at www.FrontDoorCommunities.com, or contact Kerri Mahoney or Gretchen Hurley at 843-881-5881.