Highland Homes Celebrating 10/10/10 With Florida New Home Savings

A date like 10/10/10 only comes once a century, so Highland Homes wants to celebrate that for the next 10 days, by giving you amazing incentives on new homes in Central Florida. You can enjoy the gift of $10,000 in savings on the 10 most popular homes styles through 10/20/10.

Appropriately named "Use as You Choose" money, you can put your $10,000 toward closing costs, pricing discounts, mortgage points (where applicable), or new home upgrades at this Central Florida home builder's Personal Selection Studio. Any contract written for new home construction between 10/10/2010 and 10/20/2010 is eligible for this incredible opportunity.

Interested in buying a model home instead of building one? You can buy in any of the builder's 22 new communities, and choose from the 10 most popular styles: the Cameron, Delmar, Monroe, Casa Key II, Lindsey II, Owenburg, Townsend, Remington II, Shenandoah II, or Winston II. In each of these homes there are three to five bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, and you can have a home anywhere from 1,250 square feet to 2,400 square feet in size, with lots of spacious rooms and upgrades at a great price.

Highland Homes builds all throughout Central Florida with 22 current new home communities, so don't miss your opportunity to own one of their upgraded new homes today, as part of the 10/10/10 celebration incentive, with "Use as You Choose" money as well.

For the complete list of Highland Homes' new home communities, or for general information, visit their website at www.HighlandHomes.org or call (863) 619-7103.

Highland Homes' New Community of South Oak Open, Homes Starting from Low $100,000s

If your family enjoys spending lots of time by the water, playing sports or being close to shopping and dining, look no further because South Oak is the place for you. This community of Ellenton new homes in Manatee County, has attractively priced homes starting in the low $100,000s and requires just $99 down, located near the Manatee and Little Manatee rivers.

With such low prices for a quality new home, you too can stop renting and buy or build a new home in South Oak by Highland Homes. Picture yourself now, boating in the different water ways that lead to the Gulf of Mexico, enjoying the nearby equestrian areas and the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex. There are also numerous restaurants and stores for shopping in the area as well.

Home buyers interested in living in the South Oak community can visit Highland Homes' new sales center, located in the trailer on-site while a model home is being finished. The community currently has 3 homes ready to purchase, or buyers can choose a home site and a floor plan style you'd like. The builder has a full design studio, where you can find all of your home necessities like exterior paint and even interior supplies, such as light fixtures, counters, cabinets, flooring and more. Highland Homes wants you to have the home of your dreams within your budget.

For more information about South Oak in Manatee County, contact Deb Slavin, Community Sales Manager at (941) 465-4611 or visit South Oak online. If you are interested in Highland Homes communities in other areas of Central Florida, please visit www.HighlandHomes.org or call (863) 619-7103.

Bowen Family Homes Selling Model Home at Brynfield in Suwanee

Bowen Family Homes' decorated model home in their Brynfield community in Suwanee, is now for sale. Brynfield is an exclusive gated community, and one of Bowen's most popular communities. Homes at Brynfield stand at 2,200 square feet in size, with two stories, up to four bedrooms, and stone, brick and shingle exterior designs. Homeowners in the community also get to enjoy the cabana, pool, mushroom play fountain, and playground with their families.

The model home for sale features the Wedgewood floor plan, with unending upgrades such as hardwood floors in the foyer, family room, dining room, kitchen and breakfast area. Home buyers love that the kitchen opens to the family room, and has granite countertops and tile backsplash as well. The upper level of the home has three bedrooms and a useful loft, while the main level features the spacious Owner's Suite. The Wedgewood model home, on a corner home site, also offers an unfinished daylight basement to consider for future additions. The home is priced at $249,900, and for only $10,000 more, buyers can own the furniture too.

Another move-in ready home for sale in Brynfield, the Chadwick model, is priced at $184,700. The Chadwick home design has four bedrooms, loft space in the upper floor, and two-and-a-half baths. The family room has easy access to the dining room and kitchen, and elegant corner fireplace. This model is a new design to Brynfield, offering incredible value at an affordable price in such an exclusive gated community.

The Brynfield community is central to a variety of desirable Atlanta locations, like the Mall of Georgia, Discover Mills and Suwanee Town Center Park, as well as being only minutes from I-85. Children living at Brynfield usually attend Walnut Grove Elementary, Creekland Middle and Collins High schools.

For more information about the Brynfield community or Bowen Family Homes, visit www.bowenfamilyhomes.com, or contact Bowen at mybowen@bowenfamilyhomes.com or 1-877 MY BOWEN.

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Activities Abound Near Quail Run

Residents of Quail Run already have fantastic amenities to enjoy, from the sparkling pool to the fishing lake available for family-friendly fun. The area is also rich with activities, enticing for homebuyers looking for West Point Ga new homes. Recently a new activity opened for area residents a visitors: Twisted Pine Hunting Preserve.

Offering 2,100 acres of pristine hunting countryside in east Alabama and west Georgia, the preserve is conveniently located just minutes from the communities of Quail Run, making it an ideal community for hunting enthusiasts.

The preserve is managed by Colorado State University graduate, Kyle Farner. An enthusiastic and life-longer hunter, Farner maintains the property with controlled burns, supplemental feed and mineral stations, food plots, predator control and selective harvests in an effort to insure hunters have a healthy selection of dove, whitetail deer and turkey. Dove hunts are already sold out for the 2010-2011 season, and deer hunts are expected to be popular as well.

Quail Run, a master-planned community, features classically southern floor plans on sprawling green lots. Numerous homes offering the best in southern architecture are available. Community amenities include a pool, pool pavilion, tennis courts, a multi-purpose sports field and fishing pond.

For more information on Quail Run, visit the Greater Valley Group website.

Builder Magazine Ranks Highland Homes in Top 100

Highland Homes was recently recognized by Builder Magazine as one of the nation’s top home builders. The central Florida home builder ranked 73rd on the magazine’s Top 100 builders list, moving up 11 spots from the 84th place on last year’s list.

The consistent rankings in the top 100 showcase Highland Homes commitment to quality and longevity.

Highland Homes’ most recent growth is in the Blackwater Creek community, located on Galloway Road just a half mile from Knights-Griffin in the Lakeland area. Highland Homes will build three-, four- and five-bedroom homes of 1,800 square feet and up in the gated community. With homes priced from the low to mid $100,000s, Blackwater Creek is convenient to Lakeland Square Mall and I-4, yet it offers a quiet, secluded atmosphere.

Highland Homes is also building in the nearby Stonewood community, and the Stonewood model will serve as the sales center for Blackwater Creek. The 2,400-square-foot Winston II floorplan, offering four bedrooms and two bathrooms, is representative of the homes available in Blackwater Creek.

Highland Homes is also expanding into its sixth Central Florida county, Manatee County, where they will build homes in South Oak in Ellenton. Located near the Ellenton Prime Outlets, South Oak will extend affordable options and Highland Homes’ signature quality and value to a new group of Florida new home buyers. The three- to five-bedroom homes, with up to almost 2,700 square feet, are priced from the $100,000s.

The Ridge at Quail Run, Homes Now Starting in the $180s

Your Southern dream-home just got more affordable. Greater Valley Group recently announced the new section of its master-planned community, The Ridge at Quail Run. Quail Run is located just five miles north of West Point, making it an ideal location for those looking for new homes in West Point Ga. Homes in this section of Quail Run will begin in the $180s. The community also contains The Park at Quail Run, where homes begin in the $200s.

Quail Run has terrific amenities. A recently completed pool, pavilion and tennis courts are the perfect place to hang out with the family. The community also contains a multipurpose sports field and fishing pond for residents to enjoy.

The community is located near the new Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia plant and is a perfect location for Kia team members or employees of suppliers to call home. Quail Run is also great for retirees, who enjoy property taxes of under $1000 a year.

For more information on Quail Run, visit the Greater Valley Group website.

Bowen Family Homes Extends Move-In Packages at Cypress Springs and Kensington Creek Manor

Buying a new home is exciting, but moving in can be a daunting task; especially when you have to outfit your new house with all of the essentials. However, moving into your new home just became easier now that Bowen Family Homes has extended its move-in package offer for new contracts that close by Sept. 30 at its Gwinnett County communities of Kensington Creek Manor and Cypress Springs. The move-in package has everything you'll need to get your home up-and-running including a side-by-side refrigerator, washer, dryer and blinds.

Plus, Kensington Creek Manor has two move-in ready homes starting at $169,900 and Cypress Springs has one move-in ready home priced at $165,325. Now, you can quit renting and immediately move into your dream home.

Kensington Creek Manor is located in Lawrenceville and features 4 and 5 bedroom floorplans that range from 2,216 to 2,888 square feet. However, spacious homes are not all that this community has to offer. Residents can experience all of the fun amenities that Kensington has to offer including a neighborhood pool, mushroom play fountain, cabana, playground and lighted tennis courts.

Located in Sugar Hill, Cypress Springs homes range from 2,007 to 2,488 square feet and feature four-bedroom floorplans. The available, move-in ready home at Cypress Springs features a formal dining room, spacious kitchen and four large bedrooms.

For more information about Bowen Family Homes' move-in packages at Cypress Springs and Kensington Creek Manor, visit the website.

New Floorplans and Community Manager at Whitemarsh

Home buyers coming to Whitemarsh will be treated to two brand new features: additional floorplans and a new community manager, Declan Conroy.

Homes in the Leesburg new homes community of Whitemarsh begin from the $120s, and can be purchased with as littles as $99 down through Highland Homes' special promotion. With the addition of the new plans, there are now 35 available designs to choose from.

The model home in Whitemarsh is the Winston II floorplan, one of Highland Homes' most popular plans. With 2, 350 square feet and four bedrooms, the home comes with many luxury items standard, including; wood cabinets, tiled tubs and showers, landscaping with irrigation and a screened lanai. The home also includes plenty of storage with over-sized areas and walk-in closets in all of the bedrooms.

Whitemarsh is located next to Dilly Marsh, offering fabulous views from many of the homesites. The community also makes an easy commute, located near the Florida Turnpike. The community is also close to recreation activities such as hiking, kayaking, golfing and fishing or near fabulous restaurants and shopping.

For more information, visit the Highland Homes website.

Move-In Package Keeps Lawrenceville GA Home Buyers Cool and Clean

Kensington Creek Manor home buyers who write a contract by August 31 will stay cool and clean with a special move-in package from Bowen Family Homes, which was ranked a top Atlanta homebuilder. The package includes a complimentary side-by-side refrigerator, washer, dryer and blinds – just the items a family needs for a new start in a new home.

For buyers of inventory homes in Kensington Creek Manor, Bowen Family Homes has also reduced prices by $5,000. Already priced right, these homes will now provide an even more outstanding value for home buyers who are ready to move in quickly.

One of the inventory homes, located at 716 Westmoreland Lane, offers four bedrooms and three baths in 2,500 square feet. Trey ceilings make the owner’s suite feel extra large, while the garden tub and separate shower pamper with the extra touches of luxury home buyers want. Bowen Family Homes doesn’t save all the good things for the owners, though. Details throughout the home provide the finishing touches and high quality finishes that are signatures of this Atlanta based builder.

Kensington Creek Manor offers plenty to do outside, too. The neighborhood is convenient to the Mall of Georgia and other Gwinnett County shopping, dining and recreation. For play, there’s plenty to do right at home. A pool with mushroom fountain, a playground and tennis courts provide opportunities for fun, sun and exercise.

Visit the Bowen Family Homes website for more information on Kensington Creek Manor and available homes.

McGinnis Reserve Perfect for Active Families

Does your family like to spend the weekend hiking, biking or fishing? If so, McGinnis Reserve is the perfect place to call home.

From the gorgeous 20-acre lake to the walking trails and parks, this Suwanee new homes community is perfect for outdoor novices and pros. The community also features a pool (with mushroom play fountain for the littlest family members), tennis courts and a clubhouse. Another bonus for McGinnis Reserve is the access to the Suwanee Greenway Trail System - perfect for walking, running or biking long distances.

Such amazing amenities can easily be yours, and a move-in ready home is currently available. The home is the Vickery design, and the last opportunity to own that design in this community. Six bedrooms and four bathrooms ensures plenty of space for your family and guests. A large kitchen overlooking the breakfast and family area is designed to perfectly hold all of your kitchen needs. The first floor also features a library, dining room and one of the bedrooms, which can be utilized as a home office. Upstairs, the remaining bedrooms are blissfully secluded from the hustle and bustle of family life below. This spacious home is priced at $319,900.

For more information about McGinnis Reserve, visit the Bowen Family Homes website.

Highland Homes Provides $2,500 Discount on Award-Winning Models

Time is almost out to use Highland Homes' $2,500 discount offer on the Casa Key II and Treymore models.

Why these specific designs?

As a central Florida home builder, Highland Homes recently participated in the Tampa and Polk Parade of Homes. The Casa Key II cleaned up with awards for best exterior, floorplan, kitchen, master bath, overall quality and home of the year. The Casa Key II features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, perfect for many-sized families.

The Treymore took the award for Grand Prize and is larger than the Casa Key II with four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Highland Homes is proud to have such an award-winning portfolio of homes, and strives to be the value leader in central Florida. Highland Homes can be counted on to deliver the best in new home choice, quality, value and satisfaction.

For more information on Highland Homes, be sure to visit the website.

Bowen Family Homes: Kensington Creek Manor

Kensington Creek Manor is a new homes community located close to Discover Mills, the Mall of Georgia and The Avenues at Webb Gin as well as great family restaurants. However, a great location is not the only benefit of owning a home at Kensington Creek Manor. This new homes community is currently offering presales beginning in the high $150s. 

The Amberwood model is currently available for purchase in this community and is the last of its kind available at Kensington Creek Manor. With four bedrooms and two and a half baths, the Amberwood is the perfect home for a family. The sunny kitchen in this home is highlighted with granite countertops and a tile backsplash. The kitchen overlooks the breakfast nook, so the kids can spread out comfortably with their homework and you can keep an eye on them while preparing dinner. The two-story family room with corner fireplace provides an open yet cozy feel to the main area of the home. Upstairs, the large master suite provides a sanctuary as well as ample walk-in closet space. This home is priced at $174,900.

The amenities in this community include a playground,  tennis courts, picnic pavilion with a grill and pool with a mushroom fountain. Amenities open Memorial Day weekend, and will be a great place to cool off with the kids all summer long.

For more information on Kensington Creek Manor, visit the Bowen Family Homes website or stop by to tour the model home. The Pottery Barn decorated model is open Friday through Tuesday and by appointment on Wednesday and Thursday.

Beautiful Southern Homes Near West Point, GA

West Point, GA has been in the news a lot recently for one major reason, the opening of the Kia Motor Plant. The West Point Kia Plant is the only American plant for the Korean automaker, and has turned the sleepy, one-horse town into one of the only markets in the nation with a relatively booming economy. For everyone that is flocking to the Georgia/Alabama border as a result of new employment, there is probably one question you are asking yourself - "Where should I live?"

Quail Run features beautiful new homes in Lanett, Al priced from the $200's. These homes are conveniently located less than 10 miles from the Kia Plant, but with the elegant Southern style architecture and heavily wooded natural setting, they feel a world away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Whether you are empty nesters looking to downsize or a growing family that needs a spacious home that will grow with you, Quail Run has a floorplan that will perfectly cater to all of your needs. Homes in this community sit on close to 1/2 acre lots and range in size from 1,800 to 4,000 square feet with a wide variety of design choices available, including ranch, two-story, traditional and craftsman. Standard features include granite countertops, hardwoods in the foyer, front and back porches, crown molding and Whirlpool appliances, these homes exemplify class and dignity.

The master-planned community is currently being developed by the Greater Valley Group and features a long list of neighborhood and community amenities for residents to enjoy, and they include: pool, pavilion, tennis courts, multi-purpose sports field, access to numerous parks and recreation areas, equestrian center, hunting preserve, West Point Lake, Chattahoochee River, Valley Community Center and Sportsplex and Riverside Country Club.

For more information, visit the Discovery Center or call 706-645-7777

Bowen Family Homes' Kensington Creek Manor

Lawrenceville is one of the most popular places to live in Georgia. After doing a little research it's easy to see why. Lawrenceville residents are just minutes from some of the best dining, shopping and outdoor activities the metro-Atlanta area has to offer including the Mall of Georgia, Lake Lanier Islands, Discover Mills and the Gwinnett Arena. If you've been hoping to move to the Lawrenceville area, but didn't have a neighborhood in mind, you might want to consider moving to the Bowen Family Homes community of Kensington Creek Manor.

Not only does this beautiful, single-family home community offer residents a great location, it also has great community amenities including a pool, mushroom play fountain, tennis courts and playground. Whether you're hoping to spend a Sunday working up a sweat, lying by the pool or enjoying the air conditioning of the mall, this Gwinnett County community is sure to have just what you're looking for.

Standard home features include:

• Wooded settings
• Brick and stone accent exteriors
• Hardwood floors
• Gourmet kitchen
• Whirlpool appliances
• Granite counter tops
• Double bowl stainless steel sink in kitchen
• Marble bathroom vanities 

 Homes in Kensington Creek Manor begin in the $150s and range in size from 1,941 to 2,880 square feet. Don't hesitate, come out today to see why so many have chosen to make Bowen Family Homes their Atlanta home builder of choice. For more information about Kensington Creek Manor or any of the Bowen Family Homes communities, visit the Bowen Family Homes Web site or call 1-877MYBOWEN to schedule a tour.

Two-Story Townhome Plan Now Offered at Deerfield Green

Bowen Family Homes has added a new floorplan to their portfolio at their townhome community in Milton, Ga: Deerfield Green. The Chadwick plan breaks up the community's street scape which has been comprised exclusively of three-story designs.

The three bedroom, two bath Chadwick offers the kitchen, living and dining rooms on the main level as well as a two car garage. Upstairs is a master suite and two bedrooms. At 2000 square feet, this plan offers an active family plenty of room to move around and entertain. Features such as hardwood foyers, marble bathroom vanities and granite countertops exude luxury in this plan.

The community will feature amenities perfect for those who love to go outside: sidewalks, ample green space and a pool with cabana. Other activities are never far from this new home community in the sought after area of North Fulton. Just minutes from GA 400, this community is also near North Point Mall and other retail and dining.

Bowen Family Homes' Deerfield Green community provides a great location, great design and great prices. The Chadwick plan begins at $199,900. For more information on Bowen Family Homes or Deerfield Green, visit their website!

Elegant Southern Charm at Riverside Estates

With the opening of the new Kia Motor plant, the Greater Valley Area is growing by leaps and bounds. Of course, you don't have to be a new team member of the Kia plant in order to relocate to this burgeoning area, just someone who enjoys spending time in the great outdoors and loves classic southern charm.

When mentioning classic southern charm in the Greater Valley Area, one new home community comes to mind - Riverside Estates, a luxury golf community in Lanett, AL. The beautiful homes at Riverside Estates are available for pre-sale priced from the mid $300's and are situated on home sites at least one-half acre in size. There are a total of 141 homesites with 101 of them overlooking the newly renovated 18-hole championship Riverside Country Club golf course.

As for the homes themselves, you'll find expansive front porches off of the main level and upper level as well as wrap around porches. With so many outdoor living areas, residents will be able to make the most of their beautiful golf views and the mild southern climate. Imagine the comfort of being able to enjoy dinner on the back porch or screened-in porch while watching the sun set behind the rolling green hills of the Riverside Country Club golf course. As a homeowner at Riverside Estates, you'll get a free one year membership to the Riverside Country Club so that you can enjoy playing on the course as well as the views it offers.

In addition to the golf course, residents will be able to enjoy access to the elegant clubhouse, swimming pool and tennis courts that are also part of the Riverside Country Club.

Be sure to make your way over to Riverside Estates to pick out your golf front homesite. As a home shopper, you can choose from, or customize, any one of the 18 fabulous floorplans offered by Southern Place Homes, the preferred community builder. You can also use your own trusted builder by simply submitting your plans to the architectural review board for approval.