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      <guid>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1163812/melbourne-s-hottest-new-home-community-veranda-place</guid>
      <title>Melbourne's Hottest New Home Community - Veranda Place</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Stanley Homes Debuts New Floorplans for Veranda Place -&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Their Newest Melbourne community&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt; hit the ground running with &lt;strong&gt;their newest Melbourne neighborhood&lt;/strong&gt;, Veranda Place.&amp;nbsp; With the paint barely dry in their new furnished model, traffic and sales are outpacing expectations.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Veranda Place is a custom gated neighborhood nestled in a spectacular tree-lined location. It offers privacy and tranquility along with the convenience of highways and shopping.&amp;nbsp; The home sites are expansive (1/3 to &amp;frac12; acres) and most back to lush conversation area or have lake views.&amp;nbsp; Custom homes with lot start from the $380's.&amp;nbsp; Stanley Homes is soon to debut five new floor plans for Veranda Place. The new floor plan designs will include custom architectural details, well-planned areas for living and entertaining and the latest in energy saving features.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;One of the newly designed &lt;strong&gt;Veranda Place&lt;/strong&gt; floor plans, the Milano, features 2750 square feet of luxurious living space. The one-level home has four bedrooms, three baths and a three car garage. &amp;nbsp;In addition to many energy saving and custom features, the Milano floor plan currently under construction (&lt;em&gt;and available for sale&lt;/em&gt;) includes granite countertops, cherry cabinets, a gas fireplace, swimming pool and views of the lake. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you've been looking for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sanleyhomesinc.com&quot; title=&quot;Custom Homes in Melbourne at Veranda Place&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;custom homes in the Melbourne&lt;/a&gt; area&lt;/strong&gt;, then make sure you visit Veranda Place.&amp;nbsp; Large, prime home sites with privacy and views are now available. When you buy a Stanley Home, you can rest assured you're getting the finest craftsmanship, up-to-date design and the latest and greatest products at a fair price. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To find out more about &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt; or for more information about Veranda Place, click on &amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&quot;&gt;www.StanleyHomesInc.com&lt;/a&gt; or call directly at 1-888-899-0321 to get more details.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Choice is Yours at Stanley Homes.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Stanley Homes (Stanley Homes)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:57:33 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1163812/melbourne-s-hottest-new-home-community-veranda-place</link>
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      <title>$10,000 in FREE UPGRADES when you build a Stanley Home on your lot! Hurry! This offer ends June 30th</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 12px; color: #333333; line-height: 16px;&quot;&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Own a lot in Florida&amp;rsquo;s Space Coast and looking for a reputable builder to build your dream home?&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;is a 3&lt;sup&gt;rd&lt;/sup&gt;&amp;nbsp;Generation Home Builder in the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Melbourne area&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;with a highly-regarded reputation as one of the area&amp;rsquo;s finest&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes Inc.&quot; rel=&quot;#someid0&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; style=&quot;color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;Florida custom home builders&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. &amp;nbsp;Stanley Homes is known for their workmanship, attention to detail, quality materials and dedication to excellence.&amp;nbsp; If you contract with&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to build on your site before June 30, 2009, you&amp;rsquo;ll receive $10,000 in FREE UPGRADES.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Call Stanley Homes today for a free site assessment on property located anywhere in&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Florida&amp;rsquo;s Space Coast.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Stanley Homes will determine the amount of preparation or site improvement required to build your custom home on your land.&amp;nbsp; Or, if you don&amp;rsquo;t own your own property, Stanley Homes will help you find the perfect location for your new Florida Space Coast custom home.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;But you have to act FAST. Offer expires June 30, 2009. Register online at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes Inc.&quot; rel=&quot;#someid1&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; style=&quot;color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;www.StanleyHomesInc.com&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;or call directly at&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;1-888-899-0321&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to schedule your free site assessment.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Choice is Yours at Stanley Homes.&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Stanley Homes (Stanley Homes)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:37:40 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1120705/-10-000-in-free-upgrades-when-you-build-a-stanley-home-on-your-lot-hurry-this-offer-ends-june-30th</link>
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      <title>Ten Reasons to choose Stanley Homes for your new home</title>
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&lt;p style=&quot;font-size: 1.05em;&quot;&gt;Now, more than ever, it&amp;rsquo;s a great time to buy a&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.StanleyHomesInc.com&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes Inc.&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;new home in the&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.StanleyHomesInc.com&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes Inc.&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Melbourne area&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. In addition to the $8,000 tax credit for homes purchased and closed by December 1, 2009 and record low fixed interest rates,&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;gives you&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;10 more great reasons&lt;/strong&gt;to make your new home a Stanley-built home.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li style=&quot;margin-top: 7px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; padding: 0px;&quot;&gt;Purchase your home on or before June 30, 2009, and Stanley Homes will give you&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;$10,000 in free upgrades&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;margin-top: 7px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; padding: 0px;&quot;&gt;Stanley Homes will&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;pay your closing costs&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;and construction interest with approved lenders.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;margin-top: 7px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; padding: 0px;&quot;&gt;Stanley Homes gives you a&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;10-year Bonded Builder warranty.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;margin-top: 7px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; padding: 0px;&quot;&gt;You can bring your ideas or redesign one of our many custom floorplans.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;margin-top: 7px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; padding: 0px;&quot;&gt;Your new Stanley home is built to the latest Florida hurricane code &amp;ndash; reducing your homeowner&amp;rsquo;s insurance.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;margin-top: 7px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; padding: 0px;&quot;&gt;Your new Stanley home is certified FPL Build Smart program &amp;ndash; making your home more energy efficient.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;margin-top: 7px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; padding: 0px;&quot;&gt;You can build on your lot or choose one of Stanley Homes&amp;rsquo; lots.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;margin-top: 7px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; padding: 0px;&quot;&gt;Your Stanley Home is an affordable custom home built the way you want to live.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;margin-top: 7px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; padding: 0px;&quot;&gt;A new Stanley home takes just 6 months average build time.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;margin-top: 7px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; padding: 0px;&quot;&gt;You can have peace of mind knowing your new home is built by a locally owned and operated 3&lt;sup&gt;rd&lt;/sup&gt;&amp;nbsp;generation builder with a reputation of building the finest custom homes in the Melbourne area!&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;font-size: 1.05em;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;builds in 4 communities in the Melbourne area with prices ranging from the mid $100,000&amp;rsquo;s to the $500,000&amp;rsquo;s. Stanley Homes will also&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.StanleyHomesInc.com/&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes Inc.&quot; rel=&quot;#someid2&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; style=&quot;color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;build on your lot in the Melbourne area&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp; Don&amp;rsquo;t wait &amp;ndash; contact&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;today!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-size: 1.05em;&quot;&gt;866.892.0302 /&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes Inc.&quot; rel=&quot;#someid3&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; style=&quot;color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;www.StanleyHomesInc.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Stanley Homes (Stanley Homes)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:01:48 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1113026/ten-reasons-to-choose-stanley-homes-for-your-new-home</link>
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      <title>SAVE up to $20,000 with Stanley Homes</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333; font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;&quot;&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong style=&quot;&quot;&gt;Hurry! Offer ends June 15, 2009!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style=&quot;font-size: 1.05em;&quot;&gt;From now until June 15th, you can save up to $20,000 when you purchase one of&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&amp;rsquo;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;ldquo;Move-In-Ready&amp;rdquo;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes Inc. - Melbourne, FL&quot; rel=&quot;#someid0&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; style=&quot;color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;homes in the Palm Bay area&lt;/a&gt;. &amp;nbsp;But you have to hurry!&amp;nbsp; There are only three remaining inventory homes. Or, if you choose one of Stanley Homes&amp;rsquo; floor plans (1500 square feet or larger) and select one of their Reserved Lots in Palm Bay, Florida, the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Lot&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;is FREE&lt;/strong&gt;. That&amp;rsquo;s a savings of up to $20,000!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-size: 1.05em;&quot;&gt;Stanley Homes has over 30 beautiful,&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&quot; rel=&quot;#someid1&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; style=&quot;color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;custom-designed homes in Melbourne and Palm Bay&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;ranging from 1669 sq. ft. to over 3000 sq. ft. You&amp;rsquo;re sure to find a plan to fit your lifestyle and your budget.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-size: 1.05em;&quot;&gt;See Stanley Homes&amp;rsquo; &amp;ldquo;Move-In-Ready&amp;rdquo; homes or view the available floor plan designs at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes Inc. - Melbourne, FL&quot; rel=&quot;#someid2&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; style=&quot;color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;www.StanleyHomesInc.com&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;or call directly at&lt;strong&gt;1-888-899-0321&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to get more details and an updated &amp;ldquo;Move-in-Ready&amp;rdquo; list. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-size: 1.05em;&quot;&gt;And for a limited time, when you register online at&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes Inc. - Melbourne, FL&quot; rel=&quot;#someid3&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; style=&quot;color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none;&quot;&gt;www.StanleyHomesInc.com&lt;/a&gt;, Stanley Homes will give you an&lt;strong&gt;additional $1000 BONUS off&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;the price of your new Stanley Home.&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;The Choice is Yours&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;at Stanley Homes in Melbourne and Palm Bay.&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Stanley Homes (Stanley Homes)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 13:15:04 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1094645/save-up-to-20-000-with-stanley-homes</link>
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      <title>Custom Home Builder Delivers Value for 3 Generations</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;When you want a new home in Melbourne, Florida - Choose Stanley Homes&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Buying a new home with custom features may seem out of reach for some, but not for home buyers looking for &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes Inc.&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;new homes in Melbourne&lt;/a&gt; and Palm Bay, Florida.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Stanley Homes has new homes with very custom features ready for you to move in now. No waiting. No hassles. And these move-in ready homes are very affordable and in great locations.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Starting from $139,900, you can own a beautiful new 3-bedroom / 2-bath home with custom features in Palm Bay, Florida.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;When you &lt;strong&gt;buy a new home&lt;/strong&gt;, your home doesn't just come void of all the problems you can find with re-sale and foreclosure, your new home comes with a warranty! You should expect no out-of-pocket, hidden maintenance or repair costs! PLUS, you are the first owner and everything is sparkling clean, and brand new. In many cases you can customize the home to reflect you own tastes and personality instead of living with someone else's choices. &amp;nbsp;Custom home builders provide your those choices that are designed specifically to meet your needs, desires and personal tastes - &lt;strong&gt;custom home builders like Stanley Homes in Melbourne and Palm Bay, Florida&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Another bonus to buying a new home is that the home is built to today's building code standards. Affordable custom home builders like Stanley Homes provide quality construction and upgraded products in all of their custom homes that are more energy efficient than any re-sale or foreclosure home will be.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There are many other reasons why buying &lt;strong&gt;a new home is a better value and a better investment in your future&lt;/strong&gt;.&amp;nbsp; Prices are at an all-time low, and many builders like &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt; offer &lt;strong&gt;affordable pricing&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;excellent quality&lt;/strong&gt; and a &lt;strong&gt;good deal that THEY GUARANTEE&lt;/strong&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Choice is Yours . . . Visit Stanley Homes online or call Toll Free at 1-888-899-0321 today for pricing and features when you are searching for &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes inc.&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;new homes in Melbourne and Palm Bay, Florida&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; areas. &lt;strong&gt;Move-in ready homes &lt;/strong&gt;complete with&lt;strong&gt; full warranties are available now &lt;/strong&gt;for a&lt;strong&gt; limited time &lt;/strong&gt;starting&lt;strong&gt; from the mid $130,000s!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Stanley Homes (Stanley Homes)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:20:36 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1053270/custom-home-builder-delivers-value-for-3-generations</link>
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      <title>What&#8217;s really a better value:  A New Home or a Foreclosure?</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Are you prepared to roll the dice?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A common misconception among homebuyers today is that the best values in the market are foreclosures. Yes, there are some good deals on foreclosed homes, however, if you take a closer look, you might find that buying a NEW home is actually a better value, a safer investment and offers more peace of mind.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Probably the most important consideration when comparing a new home versus a foreclosure is the protection you have when you purchase a new home. If anything goes wrong after closing, a new home is covered by the builder's one-year limited warranty on workmanship and materials, as well as a ten-year structural warranty. You have peace of mind knowing there won't be any unanticipated out-of-pocket repair costs to absorb.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Most people aren't aware that properties sold in foreclosure are sold &quot;as is&quot;.&amp;nbsp; This should be one of the biggest concerns for any potential homebuyer. It means there's no warranty protection and there isn't any recourse if there are construction defects, environmental hazards or problems of any kind with the home. Often, maintenance or &quot;behind the walls&quot; issues are not readily visible and problems arise after closing and you're living in the home.&amp;nbsp; As a buyer, these repairs (sometimes very costly) are made &quot;out of pocket&quot; and add to the actual cost of the home.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The greatest benefit of buying new is purchasing your dream home. You are the first owner and everything is sparkling clean, and brand new. In many cases you can customize the home to reflect you own tastes and personality instead of living with someone else's choices.&amp;nbsp; Often, purchasers of foreclosures or used homes are forced to make a substantial additional investment after the sale to paint, replace damaged or missing fixtures and/or appliances, stained or worn-out carpets and dead landscaping.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One last thing to consider is the quality of construction and the reputation of the builder. &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes, &lt;/strong&gt;a custom&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomeesinc.com/map.asp&quot; title=&quot;new home builder in Melbourne Florida&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;new home builder in the Melbourne area&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, is a third generation, local custom builder with a reputation for building great homes with a great value. In addition to being backed by a Warranty, &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt; incorporates the latest technology, design and materials in all of their homes.&amp;nbsp; &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt; are more energy efficient than ever before and stronger than homes built just a few years ago because of new building codes and new developments in home construction.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There are many other reasons why a new home is a better value and a better investment in your future.&amp;nbsp; So when you're out shopping for a foreclosure home and looking for that &quot;good deal,&quot; consider visiting new home communities too. Prices are at an all-time low, and many builders like &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt; offer affordable pricing, excellent quality and a good deal that THEY GUARANTEE.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Choice is Yours . . . Contact &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt; today for pricing and features on their great homes.&amp;nbsp; &lt;strong&gt;Call 1-888-899-0321 to learn more about buying affordable new homes in Melbourne and Plam Bay Florida&lt;/strong&gt;, or visit our &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com&quot; title=&quot;New Homes in Melbourne Florida&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;website for Melbourne new homes&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Stanley Homes (Stanley Homes)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:00:20 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/987377/what-s-really-a-better-value-a-new-home-or-a-foreclosure-</link>
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      <title>Brevard County Florida Home Builder Stanley Homes LOVES Realtor partners!</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Your Clients will LOVE you for showing them a Stanley Home!&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;And, you'll both LOVE &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes'&lt;/strong&gt; beautiful homes, incredible value and exceptional customer service&lt;strong&gt;. &lt;/strong&gt;In the spirit of Valentine's Day, &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt; wants to show you, their Realtor partners, some LOVE by treating you and your client to lunch.&amp;nbsp; That's right!&amp;nbsp; Just register your client online (&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&quot;&gt;www.StanleyHomesInc.com&lt;/a&gt;) or at the site and bring them to the model between February 1&lt;sup&gt;st&lt;/sup&gt; and March 31&lt;sup&gt;st&lt;/sup&gt; and Stanley Homes will give you a $20 gift card for lunch.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;And, we know that your clients will LOVE you for introducing them to &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes'&lt;/strong&gt; great floor plan designs, great locations and incredible value.&amp;nbsp; In the past 3 months, &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt; has sold more than 16 new homes in the Melbourne area!&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Realtors and new home buyers know they can count on Stanley Homes to offer exceptional customer service and to deliver a beautiful home on time and on budget!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Call this number &lt;strong&gt;888.899.0321 &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;or &lt;/strong&gt;click here &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&quot;&gt;www.StanleyHomesInc.com&lt;/a&gt; to register your client ahead of time or schedule a private tour.&amp;nbsp; You can also register to receive updates on our new Stanley Home communities, available homes, promotions, incentives, and special events.&amp;nbsp; Don't forget to ask about &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes'&lt;/strong&gt; NEW graduated commission structure for 2009.&amp;nbsp; Another reason why you'll love Stanley Homes!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Stanley Homes (Stanley Homes)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:36:23 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/987316/brevard-county-florida-home-builder-stanley-homes-loves-realtor-partners-</link>
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      <title>It&#8217;s a Great Time to Sell a Stanley Home!</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Your buyers will get a great deal on a new home and you'll earn a larger commission and maybe a trip to the Bahamas!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;These days Realtors have lots of options when planning on what homes to show clients. At &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt;, we are proud of the strong Realtor relationships we've built over the years and the trust Realtors have in our company and our homes. To show our appreciation for the opportunity to work with our area Realtors and with their buyers, we are offering special incentives to our Realtor Partners when they show and when they sell a Stanley Home at any of our four &lt;strong&gt;Brevard County&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;new home&lt;/strong&gt; communities.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull;&amp;middot;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Through January 31&lt;sup&gt;st&lt;/sup&gt;, just for registering a buyer online or at a model, our Realtor partners receive a $25 gift card.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull;&amp;middot;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; For 2009, we are initiating a NEW graduated commission structure. You'll earn 3% for the first &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Home&lt;/strong&gt; sold, 4% for the second sold and 5% for all other &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt; sold in a quarter at any of our four communities.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull;&amp;middot;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; In addition, each quarter the top-producing Realtor will also receive a free 3-day Cruise for 2 to the Bahamas.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Visit our decorated Model Home today at&amp;nbsp;1744 Emerson Dr. SE in Palm Bay.&amp;nbsp; We are open Monday through Saturday 10am to 6pm for your convenience, as well as Sundays from Noon until 6pm.&amp;nbsp; Special arrangements to tour our model home at a different time can be made by calling the model center at 888-899-0321. &lt;em&gt;The Choice is Yours&lt;/em&gt; - at &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You can also log on to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.StanleyHomesInc.com&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes Inc.&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.StanleyHomesInc.com&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;to register to receive updates on our new &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Home communities&lt;/strong&gt;, available homes, promotions, incentives, and special events.&amp;nbsp; We are committed to working with you and your customers from contract through closing and beyond.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:26:23 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Low Prices. Low Interest Rates. Instant Equity.</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;No better time than now to buy a new home.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Right now it looks like all the stars are aligned when it comes to buying a new home - especially if you are considering Florida's Brevard County.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt;, a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes Inc.&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;custom&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes Inc.&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;home builder&lt;/a&gt; in Brevard County, FL. &amp;nbsp;just announced a Builder Inventory Liquidation and is selling &lt;a href=&quot;http://stanleyhomesinc.com/sub.asp?Parent=Promotions&amp;amp;Child=HomesAvailable&quot; title=&quot;New Stanley Homes in Palm Bay&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;new homes in Palm Bay&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in Brevard County that are BELOW market appraisal! &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;You can purchase a brand new custom built 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Palm Bay in the mid $100's - realizing instant equity up to $60,000!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Then, Freddie Mac announced last week that average interest rates dropped below the previous record low of 5.1 percent to 5.01 percent.&amp;nbsp; This is the lowest rates have been in the last 28 years.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Many people are concerned about &quot;taking the plunge&quot; now.&amp;nbsp; There's a sense of uncertainty about the economy.&amp;nbsp; There is one thing certain, however.&amp;nbsp; If your credit is good and you don't have to sell a home to purchase you couldn't find a better time to buy a new home.&amp;nbsp; With interest rates this low, prices so competitive and instant equity up to $60,000, why wait?&amp;nbsp; You have to live someplace, right?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Stanley Homes only has a few &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stanleyhomesinc.com/community.asp?ID=6&quot; title=&quot;New Stanley Homes in Palm Bay and Melbourne&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;homes in Palm Bay and Melbourne&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; communities left with instant equity of up to $60,000.&amp;nbsp; For more information call this &lt;strong&gt;Toll Free Number: 1-&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;888-899-0321&lt;/strong&gt; to schedule a private tour or visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&quot;&gt;www.StanleyHomesInc.com&lt;/a&gt; and click on &lt;strong&gt;Builder Inventory Liquidation&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:34:32 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/903189/low-prices-low-interest-rates-instant-equity-</link>
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      <title>Work in Orlando and Live by the Beach</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Work in &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Orlando&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; and Live by the Beach&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Reduce Stress. Live Longer. Be Happier. Enjoy Life&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;What could be better than a relaxing drive home from work, being greeted by the neighborhood Sandhill Cranes, then pulling up to your new home which is nestled next to a beautiful nature preserve. Perhaps, during the summer months, you could get in a round of golf before dark or walk the beach at sunset. If you lived in &lt;strong&gt;Stanley&amp;nbsp; Home's beautiful Bella Luna&lt;/strong&gt; neighborhood in Melbourne, then this could be you.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Living in a &lt;strong&gt;new home in the &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Melbourne&lt;/strong&gt; area of Brevard County is a great option if you&amp;nbsp; commute daily to Orlando or need easy access to the Orlando International airport.&amp;nbsp; &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Home's Bella Luna&lt;/strong&gt; an easy 45 minutes (or less!) drive to Orlando's International Airport.&amp;nbsp; Did I say easy?&amp;nbsp; When you commute to Orlando from the Melbourne area, instead of driving I-4 with lots and lots of traffic, you drive the much less traveled 4-lane 528. My friend lives in the Longwood area and it takes her as long or longer to get to the airport area than it takes me from the Melbourne area.&amp;nbsp; Another friend commutes from Downtown Orlando and it takes just a little over 30 minutes.&amp;nbsp; It's really a lifestyle decision - but you can have your cake and eat it too. Live in a beautiful beachside community and enjoy the activity of downtown Orlando.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bella Luna&lt;/strong&gt; is a haven of graceful living.&amp;nbsp; A gated community that provides privacy, nearby parks and beautiful, clean beaches. And, there's quick access to I-95, 528, Melbourne International and Orlando International airports.&amp;nbsp; With &lt;strong&gt;new homes&lt;/strong&gt; priced from the mid $200,000s to the $300,000's and interest rates so low, this is a great time to buy a new home in Bella Luna - whether you commute to Orlando or work from home. New custom Homes at Bella Luna are built by &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt;, a third generation custom builder in the Melbourne area.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;And right now couldn't be a better time to buy during Stanley Homes Builder Inventory Liquidation - with savings up to $60,000 on select inventory homes!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more information about Stanley Homes, visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes Inc.&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&lt;/a&gt; or call 888-899-0321.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:27:01 -0600</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/832335/work-in-orlando-and-live-by-the-beach</link>
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      <title>Opportunity of a Lifetime for First-Time Buyers in Melbourne, FL</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Interest rates are incredibly low.&amp;nbsp; Homes are priced to sell.&amp;nbsp; Now, more than any time in the last decade, it's a great time to buy a &lt;strong&gt;new home in &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Melbourne&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;, &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FL&lt;/strong&gt;.&amp;nbsp; For first-time buyers, the reason to buy a home in the next 6 months is even better thanks to the Federal Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For aspiring first time home owners who need a little nudge to make the decision or that extra financial help to reach their goal, legislation enacted earlier this year providing a tax credit of as much as $7,500 for first-time home buyers might just be the opportunity of a lifetime.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But like so many of the good things in life, time is of the essence for buyers who want to take advantage of this outstanding opportunity. Only homes purchased before July 1, 2009 are eligible. Here's the tax credit at a glance:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The tax credit is available for first-time home buyers only.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul type=&quot;disc&quot;&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The maximum credit amount is $7,500&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The credit is available for homes purchased before July 1, 2009&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Single taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 and married couples with incomes up to $150,000 are eligible for the full tax credit&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;The tax credit works like an interest-free loan and must be repaid over a 15-year period&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you are a first time home buyer and live in Brevard or moving to the area, &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt; has several &lt;strong&gt;new homes in the &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Melbourne&lt;/strong&gt; area that can close before the July 2009 deadline. Homes are priced between $117,900 and the $500,000's. There are even a few homes that are ready to close right now.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Stanley Homes, Inc., a &lt;strong&gt;third generation hometown builder&lt;/strong&gt;,&amp;nbsp;is highly regarded as a&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;custom home builder&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;in Brevard County on Florida's Space Coast.&amp;nbsp; Stanley Homes, building &lt;strong&gt;new homes in &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Melbourne&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;, &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Florida&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;,&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Palm Bay&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;, &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Florida&lt;/strong&gt; and throughout Brevard County, offer&amp;nbsp;you the ultimate flexibility and convenience in building your new home.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;And right now couldn't be a better time to buy during Stanley Homes Builder Inventory Liquidation - with savings up to $60,000 on select inventory homes!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more information about Stanley Homes and how you can buy a new home using the Federal Tax Credit for First Time Homebuyers, visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomes.com/&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes Inc.&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;http://www.stanleyhomes.com/&lt;/a&gt; or call &lt;strong&gt;888.899.0321. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:14:36 -0600</pubDate>
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      <title>Stanley Homes Sells 13 New Homes in Melbourne Florida Over the Last 2 Months</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Homes sales for new homes have &lt;strong&gt;increased 12%&lt;/strong&gt; over last year in the coastal areas of Volusia and Brevard counties according to Florida Association of Realtors&amp;reg;, and third generation home builder, Stanley Homes, has helped lead the way by recording &lt;strong&gt;13 new home sales&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;in Melbourne Florida&lt;/strong&gt; area within the last 60 days.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why are homes selling?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;National sales for new home averages have increased by 2.7% overall which is great news for the housing industry, and everyone benefits. The price of sales prices have increased too benefiting sellers who need to get the best price for their home, and for buyers who want the most value for home prices that have been adjusted for the current housing market.&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What has been selling?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;For Stanley Homes mostly custom home plans starting from the affordable Mid $200s have been selling.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What has been getting buyers out there? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Value! Home buyers not able to buy previously have been able to take advantage of the best pricing and the best in new home construction.&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;Stanley Homes offers both in communities that are convenient to buyers needing access to major roadways like Verandah Place off of Eau Gallie Boulevard, as well as those buyers wanting to distance themselves from the hectic pace of urban life as with Bella Luna.&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What features has turned home lookers into buyers? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Stanley Homes offers custom floor plan designs that can be modified affordably to make your new home distinctly yours. With many homes starting in just the mid-$200s, home buyers can expect spacious floor plan designs with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2-car garages with approximately 2600 square feet.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For more information on Stanley Homes home plan designs or to make an appointment to tour their Parade of Homes model, visit the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes, Inc.&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/a&gt; website, or &lt;strong&gt;call Jason Stanley &lt;/strong&gt;at &lt;strong&gt;1-888-899-0321&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:55:24 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/767083/stanley-homes-sells-13-new-homes-in-melbourne-florida-over-the-last-2-months</link>
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      <title>Choosing the Right New Home</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Choosing the Right New Home&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;There are lots of reasons families make a decision to purchase a new home ...... change in family size, job transfer, retirement, tired of renting, shorter commute to work, closer to family or simply the desire for a newer, larger or smaller home.&amp;nbsp; Across the country, the top three reasons people change their living situation is wanting a larger home, buying a first home or relocating to a new area for retirement or work.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Whatever your reason for moving - whether it's your primary home or a second home - how do you know when you've found the right house for you and your family.&amp;nbsp; Lots of factors come into play:&amp;nbsp; What do I want my monthly payment to be, what part of town do I want to live in, how do I want my new home to live.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Once you've determined the price and location, the next step is to ask yourself &quot;How you do I want my new home to live.&quot;&amp;nbsp; Think about what you've loved and what you wanted to change about your current home.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Make a list of your needs and your desires.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ol type=&quot;1&quot;&gt;
&lt;li&gt;What rooms do you spend the most time?&amp;nbsp; &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Do you entertain? &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Do you really need four bedrooms or would three work.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Do you have to have an office or an area to accommodate an aging parent?&amp;nbsp; &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Do you need a formal dining and living room or would a great room and large country kitchen work.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This process helps prioritize and clarify what you have to have and what you hope to have. By defining your home buying parameters, you can save time (and avoid confusion) by quickly eliminating the homes that don't meet your basic requirements.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;One way to find that perfect home is to build a new home. &amp;nbsp;&quot;When you build a new home, you have the opportunity to combine all the important features that you need with lots of the extras that you've dreamed about&quot;, says &amp;nbsp;Jason Stanley, third generation home builder and President of Stanley Homes in Melbourne. &amp;nbsp;At Stanley Homes, we have a library of plans that can be modified to accommodate your needs and your budget or you can work directly with our design team to custom design your home.&quot;&amp;nbsp; The added bonus of building a new home is getting all of the newest technology for energy savings and the latest design products.&amp;nbsp; Plus, everything comes with a warranty.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Building a new home is exciting!&amp;nbsp; You don't have to compromise your needs or your dreams.&amp;nbsp; Take a look at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes Inc.&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.stanleyhomesinc.com&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp; You'll see how easy it is to own the perfect home for you and your family.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Choice is Yours . . . Contact us today for pricing and features on these great homes.&amp;nbsp; Call &lt;strong&gt;1-888-899-0321&lt;/strong&gt; or email &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:sales@stanleyhomesinc.com&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;sales@stanleyhomesinc.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Stanley Homes (Stanley Homes)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:29:54 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/761636/choosing-the-right-new-home</link>
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      <title>NOW is the time to buy a NEW home in Melbourne.  Home prices down and Interest Rates lower than a year ago.</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&quot;Lower prices&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;for&lt;strong&gt; new homes in Melbourne&lt;/strong&gt; combined with interest rates that are lower than a year ago make buying a &lt;strong&gt;new home&lt;/strong&gt; more affordable than in the past and a better investment&quot; says Jason Stanley, third generation home builder and President of Stanley Homes in Melbourne.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Although qualifying guidelines are tougher today than in the past few years, there are many great loan programs with attractive interest rates available if you want to buy a &lt;strong&gt;new home in Melbourne&lt;/strong&gt;. Interest rates fluctuate daily, but are currently under 7%.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&quot;FHA loans are great for families who have less than 10% for a down payment,&quot; according to Stanley.&amp;nbsp; &quot;Someone can purchase a &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Home&lt;/strong&gt; for as little as 3% down.&quot;&amp;nbsp; The FHA maximum loan amount in Brevard County is $291,250.&amp;nbsp; For homes over $300,000, conventional 15 and 30 year fixed rate and Adjustable Rate mortgages are available with at least 10% down payment.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Take a look at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes Inc.&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.stanleyhomesinc.com&lt;/a&gt;!&amp;nbsp; You'll see how easy and affordable it is to own the perfect home for you and your family.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Choice is Yours . . . Contact us today for pricing and features on these great homes.&amp;nbsp; Call &lt;strong&gt;1-888-899-0321&lt;/strong&gt; or email &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:sales@stanleyhomesinc.com&quot; title=&quot;Email Stanley Homes For Sales Info&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;sales@stanleyhomesinc.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Stanley Homes (Stanley Homes)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:02:42 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/756765/now-is-the-time-to-buy-a-new-home-in-melbourne-home-prices-down-and-interest-rates-lower-than-a-year-ago-</link>
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      <title>Saving Money in the Home in Melbourne Florida - a Real Energy Boost</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Saving Money in the Home - a Real Energy Boost&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In the past few years, and more so now than ever, Americans have been taking nation-wide stances to fight preservation of our Mother Earth and making significant lifestyle changes to save energy in any way that we can. Carpooling, hybrid cars, computer &quot;sleep&quot; modes, florescent light bulbs; the list goes on and on.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you have taken interest in these things, the newest idea will really excite you... Introducing an &lt;strong&gt;energy efficient, low maintenance HOME&lt;/strong&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;It's a new concept; saving energy with not just one electrical outlet, but preserving energy throughout the whole building.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A recent study by Robert Charles Lesser &amp;amp; Co., the largest independent real estate advisory in the nation, acknowledges the huge move for energy efficiency in the entire home. In a survey of 1,011 respondents, &lt;strong&gt;26.6% claimed that low-maintenance, and energy-saving homes were a consumer's main motivation to move&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With nearly &lt;strong&gt;1/3 of homebuyers searching for homes meeting these requirements&lt;/strong&gt;, Stanley Homes of Melbourne, Florida strove to &lt;strong&gt;meet the energy efficiency demands from homebuyers&lt;/strong&gt;. This family-owned home builder has earned a certificate in the &lt;strong&gt;BuildSmart Program&lt;/strong&gt; which ensures that each home is up to 30% more energy efficient than required by Florida's building code. Not to mention, Stanley Homes now offers energy-efficient appliance packages. With custom-built homes in 5&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/map.asp&quot; title=&quot;New Homes in Melbourne Florida&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; Stanley Homes Communities&lt;/a&gt;, the company is being recognized as a huge contribution to Florida's effort to &quot;Go Green.&quot; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The efforts to saving energy in the home are taking stride, and the push for energy-efficient homes is growing great momentum. If you are interested in being part of the movement, we encourage you to check out &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomeesinc.com/map.asp&quot; title=&quot;home builders in Melbourne Florida&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;home builders in Melbourne Florida&lt;/a&gt; like Stanley Homes (&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&quot;&gt;www.stanleyhomesinc.com&lt;/a&gt;) that are making the shift and letting our nation know that they support our efforts for a &quot;greener&quot; world that save YOU money!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:59:19 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/698321/saving-money-in-the-home-in-melbourne-florida-a-real-energy-boost</link>
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      <title>Stanley Homes in Melbourne Pays All Buyer&#8217;s Closing Costs</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Jason Stanley, President&lt;br /&gt;Stanley Homes, Inc.&lt;br /&gt;700 North Wickham Road, Ste 101&lt;br /&gt;Melbourne, FL 32935&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;(321) 254-8455&lt;br /&gt;(321) 259-9969&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:jason-stanleyhomes@cfl.rr.com&quot;&gt;jason-stanleyhomes@cfl.rr.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes Pays All Buyer's Closing Costs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Melbourne, FL. - Buying a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomeesinc.com/map.asp&quot; title=&quot;New Home in Brevard County&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;new home in Brevard County&lt;/a&gt; just got more affordable as Stanley Homes has began its current &lt;strong&gt;&quot;No Closing Costs - No Constrution Interest&quot;&lt;/strong&gt; promotion on all its floor plans in each of their &amp;nbsp;5 communities. Stanley Homes is offering to pay for all Closing Costs and Constrution Interest normally included in the total purchase of a custom-built home. By eliminating Buyer's Closing Costs and Construction Interest, &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes is saving the average home buyer 6% of the total purchase price - roughly $9,000 or more!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What does this mean to the buyer? &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ol type=&quot;1&quot;&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A buyer may be able to either buy more home than they normally would be able to. &lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;They can close on their new custom home and use the money they would have used to pay closing costs or construction interest on new furniture.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Save the money they would have spent on closing costs or construction interest for retirement or college savings.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
&lt;p&gt;By not pay any interest fees during the construction phase of the new home. The buyer only closes on a loan when the home is ready for move-in. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The new &quot;No Closing Costs / No Constrution Interest&quot; offer is especially attractive for prospective buyers in &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/community.asp?ID=4&quot; title=&quot;New Homes in San Marino Estates&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;San Marino Estates&lt;/a&gt;. This Stanley Homes Community, located in Viera, FL., is prized for their value-added &lt;strong&gt;amenities including a handful of golf courses, shopping and entertainment centers (Avenue Viera,) and top-rated schools.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Stanley Homes is a third-generation, custom home builder that provides affordable homes to buyers in Melbourne, Palm Bay, Grant and Palm Shores, FL.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To take advantage of Stanley Homes &lt;strong&gt;NO CLOSING COSTS / NO CONSTRUCTION INTEREST&lt;/strong&gt; promotion on &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com&quot; title=&quot;New Homes in Melbourne Florida&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;new homes in Melbourne, Florida&lt;/a&gt; area, visit the website &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanelyhomesinc.com/&quot;&gt;www.stanelyhomesinc.com&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;contact our sales staff at 888-899-0321&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Stanley Homes (Stanley Homes)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:52:48 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/698312/stanley-homes-in-melbourne-pays-all-buyer-s-closing-costs</link>
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      <title>Labor Day</title>
      <description> 
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin: 0in 0in 10pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;&quot;&gt;On September 1&lt;sup&gt;st&lt;/sup&gt;, 2008, &lt;strong&gt;Labor Day&lt;/strong&gt; will be celebrated all over the country. Whether you&#8217;re a construction worker in the South, or a dentist out West, workers everywhere are honored for their time, effort and expertise in which contribute to the maintenance of our country&#8217;s economy. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin: 0in 0in 10pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;&quot;&gt;This year, as our economy struggles, we unite as a country everyday to pull forces and work harder. This year, on Labor Day, we recognize each other as fellow Americans that sacrifice our time, effort and money to build our economy back to its comfortable, safe status. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin: 0in 0in 10pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Calibri;&quot;&gt;I work for &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/home.asp&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/a&gt;, a third generation custom home builder in &lt;strong&gt;Melbourne, Florida&lt;/strong&gt;. I meet new people every day in our 5 different communities. Each resident that I familiarize myself with has different career goals, but each resident having the same ultimate goal; to work hard and budget &lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;&quot;&gt;expenses with a positive attitude until things start to settle. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin: 0in 0in 10pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Calibri;&quot;&gt;I am hoping residents in all of our Stanley Homes Community can join us for a Stanley Homes Labor Day Picnic to celebrate each other, to give each other hope and to each other a pat on the back. We all deserve some appreciation of our good work, loyalty and dedication to our jobs and country.&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;We could also give each other reinforcement for the good, hard work to come. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin: 0in 0in 10pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Calibri;&quot;&gt;Along with the camaraderie, the Stanley Homes Labor Day Picnic will bring together members of the community to enjoy some good, old fashioned home cookin&#8217;. I will be flipping through my mother&#8217;s cookbooks to find some of her picnic recipes that I know will be perfect for a community picnic including antipasto salad and twice baked potatoes. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin: 0in 0in 10pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Calibri;&quot;&gt;A local resident sent this lemonade recipe which was featured in a local paper. At the &lt;strong&gt;Labor Day Picnic&lt;/strong&gt;, we are proving pitchers of this lemonade recipe to help celebrate the hard work that goes into being a member of the American workforce. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin: 0in 0in 10pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Calibri;&quot;&gt;Thank you again to all of the hard workers. Please come out and see us on September 1&lt;sup&gt;st&lt;/sup&gt;. I hope to run into all of you at our picnic, where I can personally thank you for all that you do. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin: 0in 0in 10pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Calibri;&quot;&gt;For more information about Stanley Homes or &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/yoursite.asp&quot; title=&quot;available homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;available custom homes&lt;/a&gt; in Melbourne, visit our web site &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Calibri;&quot;&gt;www.stanleyhomesinc.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Calibri;&quot;&gt; or call our sales office at &lt;strong&gt;888-899-0321.&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;em style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-style: normal;&quot;&gt;At Stanley Homes &#8211; The choice is yours. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Stanley Homes (Stanley Homes)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:06:25 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/651057/labor-day</link>
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      <title>The Indian River Lagoon: An undiscovered treasure</title>
      <description> 
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin: 0in 0in 10pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;&quot;&gt;With the kids out of school, I really enjoy all the time I get to spend with them. Last week when we decided to get outside and enjoy the Florida sun for a whole day, we thought of a handful of ideas for places to visit. Our first thought was a typical one for Floridians; a visit to &#8220;the Mouse&#8221; or another theme park. &lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;With Orlando less than an hour away from our new home in &lt;strong style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/community.asp?ID=2&quot; title=&quot;Ashley Oaks&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Ashley Oaks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, a theme park would provide us with all the adventure an active family of 5 could handle! &lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;We also considered a drive to Cape Canaveral to see the NASA launch a Space Shuttle right in front of our eyes. &lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;But when we heard that an awesome estuary was only a short walk away, we decided to pack up the kids and check it out.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin: 0in 0in 10pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Calibri;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;It&#8217;s called The Indian River Lagoon and it&#8217;s beautiful. &lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Really!&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Many of the neighbors in our &lt;strong style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/home.asp&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;neighborhood can view the lagoon out their front windows, but we didn&#8217;t have to travel more than a few blocks to see the water. Plus we enjoyed the walk together, surveying the &lt;strong style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/yoursite.asp&quot; title=&quot;Available Homes&quot;&gt;new available homes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;And our little one picked some flowers along the way.&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin: 0in 0in 10pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;&quot;&gt;The Indian River Lagoon was sparkling when it came into view. &lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;I had read earlier that it is the most biologically diverse estuary in North America.&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Our children even got into it, learning the history of the lagoon and how local pioneers used to take a ferry when traveling across it. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin: 0in 0in 10pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;&quot;&gt;The whole day was a wonderful experience that I strongly recommend if you live in the Melbourne area. Try to take a day off to spend time with your children.&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Near us here at &lt;strong style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;Ashley Oaks&lt;/strong&gt;, there are a couple of parks right on the Lagoon. &lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Besides being an educational experience for us, the kids and I spent the day having fun and bonding. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin: 0in 0in 10pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;&quot;&gt;You can find more information about the Indian River Lagoon by visiting &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.indianriverlagoon.org/&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small; color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri;&quot;&gt;www.indianriverlagoon.org&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;&quot;&gt;.&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;You can also discover other day trips recommended by the associates at &lt;strong style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;Stanley Homes &lt;/strong&gt;by calling their offices at &lt;strong style=&quot;mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;&quot;&gt;888-899-0321&lt;/strong&gt; or by visiting their website at &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;&quot;&gt;www.stanleyhomesinc.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Calibri;&quot;&gt;. &lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;

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      <dc:creator>Stanley Homes (Stanley Homes)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:22:43 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/607414/the-indian-river-lagoon-an-undiscovered-treasure</link>
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      <title>Watching the Shuttle Launch from a Stanley Homes Community</title>
      <description>&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin:0;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times;&quot;&gt;Living in a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/home.asp&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes&quot;&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/a&gt; custom home may mean you&amp;rsquo;re just miles short of being an astronaut on NASA&amp;rsquo;s next space exploration.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin:0;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small; font-family: Times;&quot;&gt;Okay, so maybe that&amp;rsquo;s overstating it just a bit.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;But being a third generation homebuilder in Melbourne, FL, the team at &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt; has become experts on living in Space Coast and making the shuttle launches a big part of their lives. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/map.asp&quot; title=&quot;Communities&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Stanley Homes Communities&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;are within view of each shuttle launch, so the team there has witnessed the spectacle many times. The group has recently come up with a list of tips for community members; these are suggested activities to make the shuttle launch an even more enjoyable experience from Stanley Homes.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin:0;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Invite friends over&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Since not everyone is lucky enough to live in such close proximity to NASA, many people have never seen the shuttle disappear into space, let alone witness its take-off. Share the gift of good location and invite out-of-towners to take part in the experience of watching this spectacular event. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin:0;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pack a picnic lunch (or dinner)&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Try not to just walk outside your home to see the shuttle launch and walk back in. Being so close to the launch pad, we suggest you make this an event! Pack up some lunch and stay outside for a while. Share food, photos and laughs with your loved ones while waiting for the moment of lift-off. And if you stay long enough, don&amp;rsquo;t forget to pack dessert! &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin:0;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Go to a nearby park&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; Stanley Homes&amp;rsquo; communities are just a short walk away from some of Melbourne&amp;rsquo;s cleanest parks on the Indian River Lagoon. Riverside and Pineda are two parks, in particular that have picnic facilities and boat ramps to enjoy the day of the launch. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin:0;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bring your binoculars&lt;/strong&gt; &amp;ndash; There is nothing better than watching the shuttle take off from Space Coast except watching it take off from Space Coast with binoculars. From this close, you can see the smoke, the fire and even the release of the rocket boosters!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin:0;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small; font-family: Times;&quot;&gt;So on October 8&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; come join us at Stanley Homes to watch the launch of The STS-125/Atlantis. Here&amp;rsquo;s a link with more info: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://spaceflightnow.com/shuttle/sts125/080707manifest/&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small; color: #0000ff; font-family: Times;&quot;&gt;http://spaceflightnow.com/shuttle/sts125/080707manifest/&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small; font-family: Times;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;margin:0;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-size: small;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Times;&quot;&gt;For more information on Stanley Homes and living closer to the launches at Kennedy Space Center, call Stanley Homes today at &lt;strong&gt;888-899-0321&lt;/strong&gt;. Stop by the Stanley Homes office to tour the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/yoursite.asp&quot; title=&quot;New Homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;available new homes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; or view each of Stanley Homes&amp;rsquo; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/sub.asp?Parent=BuildCustom&amp;amp;Child=Home&quot; title=&quot;custom homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;custom home models&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; online. Remember, at Stanley Homes, &lt;em&gt;the Choice is Yours!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Stanley Homes (Stanley Homes)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:44:49 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/603910/watching-the-shuttle-launch-from-a-stanley-homes-community</link>
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      <title>Finding Inspiration for Building the Perfect Custom Home</title>
      <description>&lt;strong&gt;Custom Home Building is just like any art. It takes time, effort, and above all, inspiration. &lt;/strong&gt;

&lt;p&gt;As a custom home builder in &lt;strong&gt;Melbourne, Florida&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/home.asp&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/a&gt; designs and builds with distinction, adding custom quality and the type of excellence only three generations of custom builders can provide. However, no home builder can implement the planning, construction and design without a clear vision. And that vision ultimately comes from you.

&lt;p&gt;In order to &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/sub.asp?Parent=BuildCustom&amp;amp;Child=Home&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;custom build your home&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt; needs you; every thought, every idea and every detail that you are envisioning. Stanley Homes can then create your home with everything you have imagined since the first day you considered a new custom residence.

&lt;p&gt;Stop what you&#8217;re doing.  Take a moment and consider the following list of steps that will take you on a journey of the imagination.  Let your mind have free rein to evoke the inspiration needed to customize your dream home.

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Recreate your &#8220;dream home&#8221;&lt;/strong&gt; &#8211; draw some mental pictures of what you have always wanted in your custom-built home. What color schemes did you use? What type of wood cabinetry will work best in your imaginary kitchen? Are the countertops granite or some other material?  Start to make a list and record these details as your dream home comes into sharper focus.  This will help ensure that your home is built exactly as you envisioned it.

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Visit other custom homes&lt;/strong&gt; &#8211; Schedule an appointment with Stanley Homes to view the plans other dreamers have come up with. If possible, tour some of Stanley&#8217;s custom homes and models.  Look around and ask questions. Write down your &#8220;likes and dislikes&#8221; and consider how your home will fit the lifestyle of your family.  When it comes time to discuss your new Stanley custom home, you will have a firm direction and a strong sense of just how it should look and feel.

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Browse a floor plan library&lt;/strong&gt; &#8211; Stanley Homes understands that inspiration comes in many ways, and so they have offered the &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/yoursite.asp&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Stanley Homes Floor Plan Library&lt;/a&gt;. This allows buyers like you to conduct research in the comfort of your own home. Now that you&#8217;re online, browse each home and choose a favorite floor plan. It could be that one is already perfect for you!  If so, simply take it to the Stanley Homes model center and let them know you&#8217;ve found your new home!

&lt;p&gt;Take some time to try these idea-invoking tactics and let us know how they&#8217;ve worked; We&#8217;re waiting to hear from you! Visit the &lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt; website for more information on custom homes in the Melbourne and Palm Bay areas or call us at &lt;strong&gt;888-899-0321&lt;/strong&gt; today!

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      <dc:creator>Stanley Homes (Stanley Homes)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:10:16 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/567158/finding-inspiration-for-building-the-perfect-custom-home</link>
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      <title>Stanley Home is offering a new online service: Financing Your Home!</title>
      <description>&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/home.asp&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;, a new custom home builder in Melbourne, FL. has recently added an online tool on their website to help potential buyers determine the best mortgage options for their new custom homes. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&amp;ldquo;We&amp;rsquo;ll guide you through the loan process and be able to answer any questions you have,&amp;rdquo; says Bonnie Ferguson, Stanley Homes New Home Consultant. &amp;ldquo;We will assist you every step of the way. The process is easy and worry-free.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/sub.asp?Parent=Finance&amp;amp;Child=Calculators&quot; title=&quot;The Stanley Home Mortgage Calculator&quot;&gt;The Stanley Homes Mortgage Calculator&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; will provide answers to the four most important questions when financing your new home: How much will my fixed rate mortgage payment be?&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Which mortgage is better in my situation? How much mortgage might I qualify for-- and how much home can I afford?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Answering these questions is an essential part of the buying process, but some builders make it unnecessarily difficult. Frequently, buyers avoid this important step, feeling overwhelmed by the new home buying process. Some buyers wait until the very end of their new home search to begin calculating their home mortgage! At Stanley Homes, we urge you to save yourself the stress by using a Home Mortgage Calculator, like the one provided on the Stanley Homes website, and make this &lt;em&gt;the first step&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span&gt; in buying a new home. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;To assist in &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/sub.asp?Parent=Finance&amp;amp;Child=Home&quot; title=&quot;financing your home&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;financing your home&lt;/a&gt;, Stanley Homes is proud to introduce the &lt;em&gt;Stanley Preferred Lender Team.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span&gt; This team is comprised of three of the nation&amp;rsquo;s leading financial institutions: Bank of America, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and National City Bank. These secure banking partners help turn custom home ownership dreams into custom home ownership realities. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;We&amp;rsquo;d love to share more of the tools we&amp;rsquo;ve designed to help make the home buying process run smoothly and effectively. For more information on the Stanley Homes Mortgage Calculator and other tools to help finance your home, visit our website at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: bold;&quot;&gt;www.StanleyHomesInc.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; or call us toll-free at 1-888-899-0321.&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Remember, at Stanley Homes, &lt;em&gt;the Choice is Yours!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Stanley Homes (Stanley Homes)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:11:32 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/562397/stanley-home-is-offering-a-new-online-service-financing-your-home-</link>
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      <title>Melbourne Florida Custom Home Builder Stanley Homes introduces New Home </title>
      <description>
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Stanley Homes is proud to present &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/floorplan.asp?ID=87&quot; title=&quot;The Alicante&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;The Alicante&lt;/a&gt;, a spacious customized home in one of their five custom-home communities in the Melbourne area on the east coast of Florida, just south of Daytona Beach. The community featuring The Alicante, San Marino Estates in SuntreeViera is uniquely positioned on a 5 acre-wetland preserves bordering a 15-acre lake.&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;&#160; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&#160;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/home.asp&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/a&gt;, a third generation hometown builder, is breaking through the cookie-cutter mold to build custom homes unique to a buyer&#8217;s individual style. And this new home, The Alicante, does just that. It is a nature reserve home site, neighboring the sandhilll cranes and friendly scrub jays that reside just outside the door.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&#160;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;The 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home has an elegant and stylish interior, while the partially-covered back porch and pool will have you feeling like you&#8217;re vacationing every day. With a pool, a spa, a pool bath, a 2958-square foot cabana, and an optional outdoor kitchen, this home brings a new meaning to luxurious outdoor living.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&#160;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Starting at $523,900, the entire estate totals 2,948 square feet including the 578 square foot, 2- car garage. And this isn&#8217;t the only must-have custom home that Stanley Homes has to offer. Building in five communities, Stanley Homes presents 35 distinctly different model homes to view, tour and choose for your own.&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;&#160; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&#160;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Come see how the experienced professionals at Stanley Homes can help with the purchase of any of their real estate throughout the Brevard County area.&lt;span style=&quot;mso-spacerun: yes;&quot;&gt;&#160; &lt;/span&gt;View all of the new custom homes available on the website &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/map.asp&quot;&gt;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/map.asp&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Call Stanley Homes today to schedule a tour of our model center toll-free at 1-888-899-0321 today!&lt;/p&gt;
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      <dc:creator>Stanley Homes (Stanley Homes)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/532887/melbourne-florida-custom-home-builder-stanley-homes-introduces-new-home-</link>
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      <title>Custom New Homes are never Cookie Cutter</title>
      <description>&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Your home is a place you call &lt;em&gt;your own&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span&gt; - a place that reflects your personality and says something about your family. In a neighborhood of &#8220;home clones,&#8221; how can you get to know the people inside? Are they simple and classic? Elegant and sophisticated? Laid back and unpretentious? &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/home.asp&quot; title=&quot;Stanley Homes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/a&gt;, a custom home builder in Melbourne, Florida, offers 3 steps to personalizing your home so that it will stand out as a visual symbol of your family and convey what you stand for. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dream.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt; Haven&#8217;t you always pictured your dream home -- even as a child? What colors have you loved and envisioned on your walls? Customizing your new home starts with an open imagination and realizing the value in your personal style.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;This is the really exciting part, so have fun with it, listen to your fashion instincts, and most importantly, &lt;em&gt;dream big.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Design&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;. Start with sketches and color schemes. Then let your ideas run free with bigger concepts such as where you want the kitchen and how big you envision your patio. You can get fantastic ideas with home improvement books and home design magazines. And of course there are numerous television shows that can help you see what new features you might like.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;And don&#8217;t forget that &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes has 3 models for you to tour&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;. Let your dreams come to life by exploring them in depth and turning them into actual elements of your brand new custom home.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Build.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt; We understand you can&#8217;t build your home with your bare hands, but hiring a custom home builder like &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt; allows you to be there, unfolding your visions and ideas every step of the way.&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;In fact, Stanley Homes encourages your participation in the process!&lt;span&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;Your style and ideas will be implemented exactly how you express them, and your home becomes just what you had dreamed from the beginning. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt;Because no two people are the same, no two homes should be the same either! Forget about living in a house that looks identical to the one next door. Take matters into your own hands by contacting the premier&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/sub.asp?Parent=BuildCustom&amp;Child=Home&quot; title=&quot;custom home builder&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;custom home builder&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt; in your area -- &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stanley Homes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;, so you can finally come home to a place that you dreamed, you designed, and you built. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot;&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;span&gt;For more information on building your new custom home, call Stanley Homes at 321-373-1101 or visit their website at &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanleyhomesinc.com/&quot;&gt;http://www.StanleyHomesInc.com&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/span&gt;

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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 13:15:43 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/527171/custom-new-homes-are-never-cookie-cutter</link>
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