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Summers Corner Celebrates Grand Opening

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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.

Corner House during Grand Opening 2

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.

Five Steps to Check Your Credit Situation Mid-Year

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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.

Enjoy $10,000 in Design Extras from John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods

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Design ExtrasThere has never been a better time to purchase a John Wieland home in BridgeMill, McCullough, Olmsted and Rose Hill. Now for a limited time, buyers of select homes will receive $10,000 in designer extras from John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods.*

BridgeMill in convenient Fort Mill is priced from the $300,000s to $600,000s. The neighborhood’s distinctive and diverse collection of new homes features flexible floorplans, refined architecture and luxurious interior designs. Its spectacular array of amenities offers something sure to delight every age and interest. Residents enjoy a 7,000 square foot clubhouse with fitness center, recreation room, gathering rooms and caterer’s kitchen; a competition pool with lap lanes, waterslide, zero entry wading area and water play features; three lighted tennis courts; a basketball court; a sand volleyball court; a private three-and-a-half acre lake with walking trail; a neighborhood park with playground and outdoor entertaining area with gazebo and fireplace; and the new Summer Club with second swimming pool, playground and pavilion. Additionally, BridgeMill’s Chesapeake Designer Model was named a 2015 Aurora Award Winner Best of State by the Southeast Builders Conference.

Priced from the low $300,000s to $400,000s, the neighborhood of McCullough offers club living in charming Pineville. McCullough’s historically inspired architecture blends with innovative interior designs from the John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Signature Portfolio. More than 80 acres of parks; sweeping greens; an aquatic park with sparkling pool and club pavilion; children’s playground with Kenny’s Street Park; and resident’s club with fitness center, event space and lighted tennis courts coming soon make it easy to find the perfect place to connect, play or just relax. Plus, the neighborhood is just minutes from Ballantyne and Uptown.

Olmsted is picturesque wooded setting with club amenities in Huntersville. Priced from the high $300,000s to $600,000s, homes combine classic exterior styling with innovative interior designs from the Signature Portfolio. This one-of-a-kind destination is distinguished by its thoughtful master plan encompassing acres of parks and green space and an 11-acre lake. Residents also benefit from a pool with waterslide, children’s playground and, coming soon, lighted tennis courts.

Rose Hill in prestigious Weddington is priced from the high $600,000s. Luxurious estate homes on spacious homesites feature rich architectural detailing and well-appointed interior plans. Surrounded by green spaces and a neighborhood pond, Rose Hill is conveniently situated just five minutes from I-485 and less than one mile from the 265-acre Colonel Frances Beatty Park with tennis, basketball, kayaking, trails and more.

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 in BridgeMill, McCullough, Olmsted and Rose Hill contracted by October 31, 2015 and closed by November 15, 2015. 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.

John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Offering Luxury Townhomes on Daniel Island

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Bridgeport townhomeDiscover luxury at its best with a Daniel Island address from John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods. Priced from the $600,000s, the new Bridgeport townhome plan at Smythe Park is now available and provides the perfect combination of sophistication and easy, low maintenance living.

The Bridgeport is a three-story, elevator-ready townhome with three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a two-car garage and 3,050-plus square feet. Priced at $649,900, homesite #5 is a move-in ready end unit. The townhome includes a cook’s kitchen with keeping room opening to a large deck, a spacious great room with fireplace surrounded by custom built-ins and a separate dining room. The owner’s suite features a spa-like bath with soaking tub, dual vanities and walk-in closet. The third floor includes an additional bedroom with full bath, bonus room and access to the private sky terrace with spectacular views of the island and marshes.

In addition to this move-in ready townhome, three more are under construction. Each can be personalized at John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods’ exclusive New Home Design Studio, where there is a refined selection of today’s finest features and finishes. Plus, every new home is protected by the Wieland 5 Year – 20 Year Warranty.

Just minutes from Downtown Charleston, Daniel Island is nestled between the Cooper and Wando Rivers. This one-of-a-kind destination is a thriving island town with boutiques, shops, more than a dozen restaurants and resort-style amenities including golf, swim, tennis, parks, walking trails and 23 miles of rivers and creeks.

To learn more about the Bridgeport and to schedule a tour, call 843-971-7100. See more details at www.jwhomes.com/danielisland.

Sneak a Peek of the Progress at Summers Corner

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Summers Corner RenderingFrontDoor Communities was selected as one of the home builders for the much-anticipated Summers Corner project, located in the heart of South Carolina’s Lowcountry in Summerville between Beech Hill Road and Summers Drive. Construction of five model homes is underway along with a number of amenities at Summers Corner, where modern amenities meet small-town charm.

FrontDoor Communities, alongside Sabal Homes and Eastwood Homes, will develop a garden-like community with several small, distinct neighborhoods that mimic a small town centered around a park. Sprawling more than 6,000 acres, the community will have numerous amenities including Buffalo Lake with a pavilion and canoe launch; a neighborhood pool house; an outdoor market and a multi-faceted trail system, among others. The community will also boast common areas where residents can gather for a glass of wine or craft beer with neighbors, join a yoga class, enjoy a farm-to-table dinner, have a cup of coffee, take in a flower or vegetable gardening demonstration, or browse the wall art installation. Summers Corner will also have a future Village Center complete with opportunities for shopping, dining and even working.

Garden Portfolio Rendering

With historic Lowcountry architecture influences, five distinct home portfolios have been announced so far – Cottage, Terrace, Garden, Manor and Heritage home styles – with more to come. Designed to honor the nature around them, none of the homes will be farther than a two-minute walk from the park. This unique, one-of-a-kind community is founded on the time-honored principle of connection with nature and each other. The atmosphere that Summers Corner will provide is a live, work, play community in the truest form.

The first neighborhoods are estimated to bring 400 homes. FrontDoor Communities will offer homes in the Cottage, Terrace and Garden portfolios, with plans ranging from 1,300 to 2,800 square feet and prices starting in the high $200,000s. Homes will be ready for sale later this fall.

On Saturday, Aug. 1, there will be a preview event for potential homeowners to see the Corner House, view homes under construction and learn more about Summers Corner. Held from 9 to 11:30 a.m., attendees must be on the list to attend the preview. To sign up for the Summers Corner interest list, register on the Summers Corner website in the “Join Us” section.

For more information on the vision of this one-of-a-kind community, visit www.SummersCorner.com. To learn more about building a home with FrontDoor Communities, visit www.FrontDoorCommunities.com.