Summers Corner Celebrates Grand Opening

Azalea Model HomeLocated off Highway 61 in Summerville in the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry, Summers Corner is founded on the time-honored principle of connecting with nature and each other. After a wildly successful grand opening last week, which saw more than 1,000 attendees and more than 400 groups registered, FrontDoor Communities is pleased to announce that its Azalea model home and the community’s Corner House will be open seven days a week for touring. The model home and Corner Hours are open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

FrontDoor Communities’ homes are designed to “live inside out,” connecting to the surrounding landscape of gardens, parks, woods and wetlands. Inspired by a variety of traditional regional architectural styles, Summers Corner fosters a sense of uniqueness in each home, on each street. The homes offer gifts to the street in forms of front gardens and side street gardens. With six magnificent floor plans beginning in the low $300,000s, there is sure to be something that every family will enjoy.

Summers Corner gathering spaceAt Summers Corner, residents will find a variety of common areas to enjoy with the family. Corner House is where they’ll be able to find a great cup of coffee while prospective buyers can find information about new homes and the developments that are underway.

The Outdoor Market Pavilion is a shady plaza are perfect for farmers markets, live music, farm-to-table dinners, community art projects and many other events. Homestead offers office space for the Home Owners Association office and the Clemson Extension Master Gardener Program. Summers Corner will also be home to future commercial and retail shops as well.

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If you’re interested in a small town, family-friendly lifestyle, then Summers Corner is the place for you. For more information regarding FrontDoor Communities’ homes at Summers Corner, contact Emily Shapiro at 843-352-4992 or Emily.shapiro@carolinaone.com. Also, visit www.FDCCharleston.com/SummersCorner.

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.

John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Announces The Oaks Marsh View

The Oaks Marsh ViewJohn Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is excited to announce that The Oaks Marsh View is coming soon to Mt. Pleasant, SC. Priced from the $700,000s, a limited offering of just 54 sophisticated new homes will provide the best in luxury living today, and this ideal location will make enjoying the good life easier than ever.

The Oaks Marsh View will blend distinctive character with some of the most breathtaking scenery the Lowcountry has to offer. Each home will masterfully combine timeless coastal charm with innovative design in a variety of plans. With the guidance of a professional Design Consultant, homeowners can select their finishing touches at the builder’s New Home Design Studio. Plus, every new John Wieland home at The Oaks Marsh View is protected by the Wieland 5 Year – 20 Year Warranty, homebuilding’s best. Continue reading

Five Steps to Check Your Credit Situation Mid-Year

Three generations of a family on  holiday walking along the dock of a luxury marina.It can be easy to lose sight of your New Years financial resolutions by mid–year. When summer comes and all you want to do is relax, many people relax with their finances as well. If you’ve gotten off track or are not even sure where you stand, the finance experts at Equifax recommend that you do a mid-year evaluation of your credit situation.

To get back on track with your financial goals and eliminate wasteful spending, consider taking the following steps recommended in the recent Equifax blog, “Five Mid-year Credit Moves to Make Right Now.”

  • Step One: Check your credit report.

o   When you evaluate your credit report, check how much debt you have outstanding on your credit cards versus the total of your credit limits. This is what finance experts refer to as the credit utilization rate, or credit utilization ratio. It’s ideal that your credit utilization rate be between 30 and 35 percent or less, as this indicates you have not over-borrowed on your credit cards.

  • Step Two: Look for errors and address any issues with your report.

o   Once you get your credit reports, look over them carefully to make sure there is no inaccurate information or that you are not the victim of identity fraud. If you discover any errors, you can dispute them for free. If you need assistance to discover any errors, a credit monitoring service can help.

  • Step Three: Set up reminders to pay bills on time.

o   Once you evaluate your credit report, you can now focus on your credit score. Your payment history is the most heavily weighted factor in determining your credit score (typically about 35 percent), so paying all of your bills on time is crucial.  For some bills, you may be able to set up automatic payments. If you don’t like the idea of that, you can set up a reminder on your phone or computer calendar to remind you to pay your bills.

  • Step Four: Pay down debt.

o   Most debt can impact your credit score, both from a credit utilization and a credit utilization ratio perspective. And of course, debt typically costs money—you pay interest as long as the debt isn’t paid off at the end of the billing cycle. Many experts advise paying down debt with the highest interest rate first, as this typically saves the most money in the long run.

  • Step Five: Assess your accounts.

o   Lenders can positively impact your credit score, and having several active and current credit accounts shows them that you’re a responsible borrower. And if you’ve had a long-standing account, it can help demonstrate a longer credit history, which is why it is not a good idea to close every account once you have paid off your credit card balance.

Taking a break from the financial stress of everyday life can help you unwind, but don’t relax your vigilance regarding your credit. Making these five moves will help you stay on top of your credit situation.

John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Announces Final Opportunities at South Grove

South GroveJohn Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods announces its final opportunities at South Grove. Minutes from Southern Community Park with a coveted Chapel Hill address, this intimate enclave has just a few remaining homes priced from the $600,000s.

Each home offers an award-winning plan with detailed architecture, flexible space and today’s best features held to the highest standards for quality and efficiency. Priced at $624,900, The Donnelly on homesite #12 has 2,950-plus square feet, four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and a three-car garage. A popular and versatile plan, The Donnelly features a gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, screened porch, luxurious owner’s suite with spa bath, spacious bedrooms, a cozy loft and first floor guest suite.

The Clairemont, priced at $699,900, is located on homesite #13 with 3,725-plus square feet, four bedrooms, four baths and a three-car garage. The plan offers a flexible way to work, play and grow. The first floor study easily doubles as a guest suite, while the main living area is open and bright with room to gather or spread out. Upstairs, the large bonus room has space to spare, making it easy to organize a central space for recreation and relaxation. The luxurious owner’s suite provides a private retreat, while the ample secondary bedrooms are open to the bonus room and the convenient laundry room.

Located on homesite #24 and priced at $739,900, The Manning has four bedrooms, four baths, a three-car garage and 4,000-plus square feet. The first floor includes a chef’s kitchen with an oversized granite island and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen opens to a cozy family room with a fireplace surrounded by built-in bookshelves. The first floor also provides a study and guest suite with a full bath. The second floor features an owner’s suite with a spa-like bath, three bedrooms, two baths and a recreational room.

Each home can be personalized with the assistance of a dedicated designer at the New Home Design Studio. Additionally, homes are backed by over 40 years of homebuilding excellence and the exclusive Wieland 5 Year – 20 Year Warranty. South Grove living

Residents of South Grove can now enjoy the new gathering space with picnic areas, lush flowers and greenery, a fire pit and plenty of space to entertain. Children living in the neighborhood attend top ranked Scroggs Elementary, Culbreth Middle and Carrboro High Schools.

For more information on the final homes at South Grove or to schedule a tour, contact Tim Greene at 919-969-6969 or visit www.JWHomes.com/southgrove.