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.

 

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.

FrontDoor Communities Opening New Phase at Carolina Park

Carolina Park LogoMount Pleasant is home to a convenient and relaxing style of living at Carolina Park, a 1,700-acre master-planned community with a unique, park-like setting. FrontDoor Communities is now starting on the newest phase of the community, which includes a variety of floor plans and endless opportunity for style.

Front Door Communities is one of the leading developers in the Southeast. With its attention to detail and livable way of designing floor plans, buyers are sure to find a home at Carolina Park that will meet the needs of their entire family. With nine homes currently for sale priced from $467,900 through $574,900, buyers will find spacious, Lowcountry-style homes with three or four bedrooms and 2,000-plus square feet.  Features found in these stunning homes include spacious porches on the first and second floors; outdoor living spaces that include screened porches and fireplaces; spacious master suites with walk-in closets and spa-like baths on the first or second floor; open living areas and much more.

Carolina Park is more than just a neighborhood; it is truly a community with everything homeowners need. The community’s schools are just a walk or bike ride away from the front door. There are also several parks and fields for resident use, as well as a pool, miles of trails, tennis courts kayak launch, 20-acre lake and future plans for an outdoor kitchen. In addition, Carolina Park has more plans to add to the community by including a town center that will have boutique-style shopping, dining and other services available.  In addition, Carolina Park is in the perfect location, just minutes to the beaches and marinas, and a short drive to downtown Charleston.

Carolina Park is more than Mount Pleasant’s newest and most dynamic community; it’s the ideal place for you to call home. For more information on FrontDoor Communities’ new phase at Carolina Park, contact Gretchen Hurley or Kerri Mahoney at 843-881-5881 or visit www.FDCCharleston.com/CarolinaPark.