https://activerain.com/blogs/susanbreding en-us https://activerain.com/blogsview/1299391/ashton-woods-homes-goes-u-s--government-one-better-with--8-000-stimulus-for-all-new-home-buyers ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes reported it is offering an $8,000 Ashton Woods Homes stimulus grant to all new home buyers in the Orlando and Tampa Bay regions.Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in Orlando and Tampa, said the $8,000 stimulus applies to all new home buyers, whether or not they qualify for the $8,000 U.S. federal tax credit that ends Nov. 30.“We announced our stimulus grant because a number of home buyers are worried their homes won’t be completed in time to qualify for the $8,000 U.S. tax credit,” Roche said.“In addition, the federal tax credit only applies to new home buyers. The $8,000 Ashton Woods Homes stimulus grant applies to all home buyers,” he said.Ashton Woods Homes builds single-family homes and town homes in seven Orlando-area communities and six in the Tampa Bay region.Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of Companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.    For more information, contact:Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa, 407-647-3700;John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa 407-647-3700Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:20:35 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1299391/ashton-woods-homes-goes-u-s--government-one-better-with--8-000-stimulus-for-all-new-home-buyers https://activerain.com/blogsview/1296757/nai-realvest-negotiates-five-lease-agreements-totaling-8-623-square-feet-of-office-space-at-the-citadel-in-east-orlando-- ORLANDO, Fla. – NAI Realvest recently completed five lease agreements totaling 8,623 square feet of office space at The Citadel located at 5950 Hazeltine National Drive in southeast Orlando.Senior Associate Mary Frances West, CCIM negotiated the agreements representing the landlord, Citadel Partners, Ltd., based at The Villages.  Arlington, Va.-based Longboat HR Services signed a new long-term lease for suite 520 with 2,248 square feet;     Victoria’s Secret Stores, LLC renewed its lease of suite 305 with 1,711 square feet, Cottingham & Butler Limited renewed its lease of 1,058 square feet, Noresco, LLC renewed its lease for suite 510 with 1,010 square feet and Orlando-based Global Options Group, Inc. expanded from its existing 10,053 square feet at The Citadel with an expansion lease of 2,596 square feet.  Alan Gooch and Wendy Brown of Tizon represented Global Options.NAI Realvest was given the management and leasing representation of the property in March of this year when the occupancy was at 83 percent and it is now 92 percent. West leads the leasing team at The Citadel.For more information, contact:Mary Frances West, CCIM, Senior Broker-Associate NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 mfwest@realvest.com; Patrick Mahoney, Chief Operating Officer NAI Realvest, 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.com Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 lversehlco@aol.com About NAI RealvestNAI Realvest, covering all of central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide. NAI Global is an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe.  Since 1978, clients have built businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network.  Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.nairealvest.com. Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:15:54 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1296757/nai-realvest-negotiates-five-lease-agreements-totaling-8-623-square-feet-of-office-space-at-the-citadel-in-east-orlando-- https://activerain.com/blogsview/1296465/lennar-to-host-realtor-luncheons-oct--27-in-orlando--mount-dora-and-oct--29-viera-in-brevard-county ORLANDO, Fla. --- Lennar will host luncheons for area Realtors in Orlando, Mount Dora, and Viera to unveil new Realtor incentives and plans to appeal to first-time home buyers hoping to take advantage of the $8,000 federal tax credit before the Nov. 30 deadline.Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the luncheons, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., will be held on Oct. 27 at Wall Street Cantina, 19 N. Orange Ave.  in downtown Orlando and at Stoneybrook Hills Clubhouse, 6400 Stoneybrook Hills Parkway in Mount Dora.   On Oct. 29 the luncheon will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  and at Heritage Isle Clubhouse, 6800 Legacy Blvd., Viera, FL 32940.Area Realtors and brokers are invited to the free luncheons and if they attend one of the luncheons they will receive a $2,500 bonus certificate to use if they sell and close a home by Nov. 24, Metheny said.For more information, contact:Jassy Friddle, Marketing Manager Lennar, 888-317-7489 David Parker, Vice President of Sales, Lennar-Central Florida 888-317-7489Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida,   888-317-7489 Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:46:48 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1296465/lennar-to-host-realtor-luncheons-oct--27-in-orlando--mount-dora-and-oct--29-viera-in-brevard-county https://activerain.com/blogsview/1296440/abd-development-to-open-smaller-version-of-award-winning-courtyard-model-home-at-toscana-in-palm-coast ORLANDO, Fla. --- ABD Development Company will open a smaller, smarter version of the award-winning Courtyard model home early next year at Toscana in Palm Coast.ABD’s Courtyard design won the Home Builders Association’s Grand Prize as best home in its price range for is unique design, which features a full courtyard inside the home, with a swimming pool and pool house.David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, said the three-bedroom Courtyard III model home will offer 3,033 square feet of living space priced from $500,000, with free pool and lawn maintenance for the first two years.Kohn said the four-bedroom Manchester model home at Toscana is open now. Fully furnished and professionally decorated, the Manchester model home offers 5,025 square feet of living space.For more information, contact:David Kohn, President, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400Alene Raskin, Marketing Manager, ABD Development Company 407-370-6400Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:37:30 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1296440/abd-development-to-open-smaller-version-of-award-winning-courtyard-model-home-at-toscana-in-palm-coast https://activerain.com/blogsview/1296429/avalon-park-negotiates-new-long-term-lease-agreement-with-law-firm-in-downtown-avalon-park ORLANDO, Fla. --- Avalon Park Group recently negotiated a new six year lease agreement for 1,373 square feet of office space at 3855 Avalon Park East Blvd. in downtown Avalon Park.Brendon Dedekind, director of leasing and business development for Avalon Park Group, negotiated the lease agreement with the law firm of Beechner & Englert, PL.Beechner & Englert, PL is comprised of attorneys Laurie Beechner and Jennifer Englert who are both long time Avalon Park residents.  They have practiced law for over ten years representing businesses and will continue to do so in their new office.  They will also focus on estate planning, personal injury, special education law and real estate. For more information about this release, please contact:Brendon Dedekind, VP of Acquisitions, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565Stephanie Hodson, Marketing Coordinator, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565Beat Kahli, Owner / Founder, Avalon Park Group, 407-658-6565Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:34:04 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1296429/avalon-park-negotiates-new-long-term-lease-agreement-with-law-firm-in-downtown-avalon-park https://activerain.com/blogsview/1294780/ashton-woods-homes-to-open-ready-to-move-in-homes-in-six-orlando-area-communities-to-qualify-for--8-000-federal-tax-credit ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has 11 ready-to-move-in homes in six Orlando area communities in time to qualify for the $8,000 Federal tax credit for first time home buyers.The deadline to qualify for the $8,000 tax credit is Nov. 30, said Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region.Roche said ready-to-move-in homes will be ready in time for the Tax credit deadline at Wickham Park town homes, The Enclave at Berkshire Park, Thornhill, Lakeside Condominiums and the Lakes of Windermere, all in the Windermere area and at Savannah Park at Heathrow in Lake Mary.In Windermere off S.R. 535, two new ready-to-move-in homes at both Wickham Park and Thornhill, are priced from $229,900.   One move-in ready condominium at Lakeside Condominiums is priced from $119,900. One single family home is ready at The Cove at the Lakes of Windermere. Five ready-to-move-in homes at Savannah Park at Heathrow are priced from $169,900Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of Companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.    For more information contact:Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa, 407-647-3700John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa 407-647-3700Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:58:29 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1294780/ashton-woods-homes-to-open-ready-to-move-in-homes-in-six-orlando-area-communities-to-qualify-for--8-000-federal-tax-credit https://activerain.com/blogsview/1294645/nai-realvest-negotiates-renewal-lease-agreement-for-6-750-square-feet-of-office-space-in-suntech-commerce-park LAKE MARY, Fla. --- NAI Realvest recently negotiated the renewal agreement for 6,750 square feet of office space in SunTech Commerce Park at 45 Skyline Drive in Lake Mary.Michael Heidrich, a principal in the firm, negotiated the agreement on behalf of the landlord, Suntech TIC of Coconut Creek, Fla. and the tenant, Lake Mary-based Totally Storage, Inc., who renewed its lease of suite 1017 for three years.For more information, contact: Michael Heidrich, Principal, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 mheidrich@realvest.comPatrick Mahoney, President, NAI Realvest 407-875-9989 pmahoney@realvest.comBeth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com    About NAI Realvest:NAI Realvest, covering all of Central Florida, is a fully integrated commercial real estate operating company specializing in brokerage, development, investment, leasing and management, consulting and research services in the U.S. and worldwide through NAI Global, an international commercial real estate network with over 325 offices spanning the globe.  Since 1978, clients have built their businesses on the power of NAI Global’s expanding network.  Extensive services include multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.nairealvest.com. Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:38:02 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1294645/nai-realvest-negotiates-renewal-lease-agreement-for-6-750-square-feet-of-office-space-in-suntech-commerce-park https://activerain.com/blogsview/1294617/lennar-to-host-realtor-luncheons-in-new-tampa--brandon--lakeland TAMPA, Fla. --- Lennar will host luncheons for area Realtors in New Tampa, Brandon, and Lakeland Oct. 27 to unveil new Realtor incentives and plans to appeal to first-time home buyers hoping to take advantage of the $8,000 federal tax credit before the Nov. 30 deadline.Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the luncheons, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., will be held at Cantina Laredo in New Tampa; Green Iguana in Brandon/Riverview and at TGI Friday’s in Lakeland. Area Realtors and brokers are invited to the free luncheons and if they attend one of the luncheons they will receive a $2,500 bonus certificate to use if they sell and close a home by Nov. 24, Metheny said.For more information, contact:Jassy Friddle, Marketing Manager Lennar, 888-317-7489; Robert Jesski, Vice President of Sales Lennar-Central Florida; 888-317-7489Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida, 813-769-5277 ext. 1653Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:24:46 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1294617/lennar-to-host-realtor-luncheons-in-new-tampa--brandon--lakeland https://activerain.com/blogsview/1294383/stirling-sotheby-s-international-realty-agents-form-multi-skilled-team-to-serve-clients-in-heathrow-lake-mary-area LAKE MARY, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty agents Deborah and Diana Smith have formed the Deborah Smith Team in the real estate firm’s Heathrow/Lake Mary gallery.Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said the Smiths possess a pool of expert skills.“Deborah and Diana Smith have a combined 10 years of real estate industry experience,” Soderstrom said. “Both partners are Short Sale Certified and Deborah Smith is also Transactional Referral Certified, allowing her to work with agents in 22 different countries,” Soderstrom explained.Both agents rank as top producers in Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s Heathrow/Lake Mary gallery.For more information about this press release, contact:Roger Soderstrom, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Founder/Owner 407-588-1260Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world.  Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers.  The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida.  Visit www.StirlingSIR.com. Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:47:22 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1294383/stirling-sotheby-s-international-realty-agents-form-multi-skilled-team-to-serve-clients-in-heathrow-lake-mary-area https://activerain.com/blogsview/1294294/ashton-woods-homes-acquires-74-home-sites-at-mccormick-woods-in-ocoee--starts-construction-of-two-model-homes- ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes recently acquired 74 home sites at McCormick Woods, located on McCormick Woods Rd. and SR 429 in Ocoee and started construction of two model homes.Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said new single family homes at McCormick Woods, priced from $167,900 will range in size from 1,530 square feet of living space to 3,436 square feet.Roche said both model homes offer four bedrooms. One model with 2,311 square feet of space, offers three baths and a three car garage.    A second model home, with 2,688 square feet, offers a den, game room and three-and-a-half baths.Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of Companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.    For more information, contact:Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa, 407-647-3700;John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa 407-647-3700Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:03:33 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1294294/ashton-woods-homes-acquires-74-home-sites-at-mccormick-woods-in-ocoee--starts-construction-of-two-model-homes- https://activerain.com/blogsview/1294264/stirling-sotheby-s-international-realty-reports-brevard-county-is-out-performing-central-florida-in-sales-of-million-dollar-homes ORLANDO, Fla. --- Brevard County is leading the Central Florida region in the absorption of million-dollar homes, according to an analysis by Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty in Orlando (www.StirlingSIR.com).Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Brevard County posted 25 sales of residential properties valued at $1 million or more from Jan. 1 through Sept. 30.Stirling Sotheby’s Coastal Properties Division employs nine luxury homes specialists in the Brevard area, said Soderstrom, and the region reported 156 million-dollar homes listed for sale as of Sept. 30.“The luxury homes market in Brevard County is rebounding faster than the rest of Central Florida,” Soderstrom said. “At the current sales pace, Brevard has a 56-month supply of luxury homes priced at $1 million or more and that’s well below the level in Orange, Seminole, Lake, and Osceola Counties,” he said.For more information, contact:Roger Soderstrom, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Founder/Owner 407-588-1260, rsoderstrom@stirlingSIR.com; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world.  Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers.  The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida.  Visit www.StirlingSIR.com. Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:49:00 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1294264/stirling-sotheby-s-international-realty-reports-brevard-county-is-out-performing-central-florida-in-sales-of-million-dollar-homes https://activerain.com/blogsview/1294235/record-crowds-expected-at-auction-of-luxury-condominiums--townhomes-at-venetian-bay-in-new-smyrna ORLANDO, Fla. --- Record crowds are expected to participate in the auction of 29 luxury condominiums and 13 town homes at Venetian Bay in New Smyrna Beach on Saturday, Oct. 24.Lori Chipps, auctioneer with Worldwide Auction Realty Services in Orlando, said more than 500 groups and individuals have toured the property in the past three weeks and more than 900 potential bidders have taken virtual tours of the luxury condominium property online.“We anticipate that 20 percent of the 42 units scheduled for auction will be under contract before the auction begins,” Chipps said.    Record numbers of bidders plan to participate in the auction online, she said. “Interest is strongest in New England and Atlantic seaboard states, but we have seen record responses so far from Canada, Germany, Sweden and the UK,” she said.Venetian Bay is a spectacular country club community located off S.R. 44 just west of I-95. Luxury amenities include shops and restaurants at the Town Center, the Beach and Swim Club, a championship golf course, miles of nature trails with parks and playgrounds, said Roger Soderstrom founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, the firm representing the property.Tuscany Square Condominiums at Venetian Bay offer 78 luxury units in the center of Venetian Bay’s retail village, are surrounded by a beautiful lake. The condominiums, which range in size from 1,684 square feet of living space to 2,660 square feet, previously sold for over $550,000. Parkside Townhomes previously listed from $260,000, feature 1,834 square feet of living area with two-car garages and tropical onsite pool.  Chipps said suggested opening bids for condominium and townhome units at Venetian Bay are $115,000.For more information about the auction or to register to bid live or online, telephone 800-327-1048, visit www.auctionatvenetianbay.com or www.WWAuctionServices.com.  For more information contact: Jon & Lori Chipps, Worldwide Auction Realty Services, 800-327-1048; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407.644.4142 Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:36:49 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1294235/record-crowds-expected-at-auction-of-luxury-condominiums--townhomes-at-venetian-bay-in-new-smyrna https://activerain.com/blogsview/1283044/plantation-bay-golf---country-club-to-host-music-in-the-park-oct--25-with-river-dan-band--snickerdoodle-the-clown- ORMOND BEACH, Fla. --- Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club in Ormond Beach will host Music in the Park on Sunday, Oct. 25 with River Dan Band, Diamond Jim and Snickerdoodle the Clown.  Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, which is developing Plantation Bay and sponsors Music in the Park, said the event for residents only will start at 3 p.m. and some 350 guests are expected.  Hershey’s Ice Cream of Ormond Beach will be serving treats, Messina said.For more information contact:Lisa A. Egle, Marketing Manager ICI Homes-Daytona Beach, 386-236-4273;Rosemary Messina, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, ICI Homes, 386-236-4273;Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142  About ICI HomesICI Homes is ranked as one of the largest privately owned homebuilders in the US.  The 30-year-old firm builds new homes and develops communities and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as Northeast Florida, Orlando and Tampa. Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:38:40 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1283044/plantation-bay-golf---country-club-to-host-music-in-the-park-oct--25-with-river-dan-band--snickerdoodle-the-clown- https://activerain.com/blogsview/1283037/ici-homes-to-host-palm-coast-realtor-costume-party-oct--23 PALM COAST, Fla. --- ICI Homes will host the annual Palm Coast Realtor Costume Party on Friday, Oct. 23 from 6 to 10 p.m. at ICI Homes’ Palm Coast sales center, located off Palm Coast Parkway on Pine Lakes Parkway and Westhampton Drive.Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing at ICI Homes, said the event is open to all Realtors in Flagler County. Costumes are required.To RSVP, please telephone 386-447-5802. For more information contact:Lisa A. Egle, Marketing Manager ICI Homes-Daytona Beach, 386-236-4273;Rosemary Messina, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, ICI Homes, 386-236-4273;Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142  About ICI HomesICI Homes is ranked as one of the largest privately owned homebuilders in the US.  The 30-year-old firm builds new homes and develops communities and resort facilities in the Volusia-Flagler region as well as Northeast Florida, Orlando and Tampa. Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:34:34 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1283037/ici-homes-to-host-palm-coast-realtor-costume-party-oct--23 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1283032/plantation-bay-golf---country-club-to-host-fundraising-events-to-aid-american-cancer-society ORMOND BEACH, Fla. --- Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club will host two fundraising events in October to aid the American Cancer Society.Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing, said ICI Homes and Plantation Bay will host a “Rally for the Cure” Battle Against Breast Cancer.   Golf Tournament & Luncheon starting at 8:30 a.m.on Thursday, Oct. 15 will be held at Club de Bonmont.Friday, October 23, Florida Hospital, Wellness on Wheels will be parked in the parking lot accepting appointments 9-3. Appointments can be made by calling 386-231-3355.On Saturday, Oct. 24, ICI Homes and Plantation Bay will host “Blast Out Cancer” starting with a Survivor Breakfast at 7:30 a.m.  Events include a 5K Walk that starts at 8:15 a.m., a 10K Bike Ride that starts at 9:15 a.m. and a Tennis Round Robin starting at 10:30 a.m., Messina said.A massage therapist, esthetician, and physical therapist will be on hand for the entire event, along with Pro Fit Shoes representatives, Ice-Cream by Sally’s, Gift Basket from Noah’s Market among others.Registration for the event is $25, which includes T-Shirt.ICI Homes will present a three-day, two-night vacation at Lighthouse Key Resort in Orlando as Grand Prize to the top fundraiser during these events, Messina said.All proceeds from both events will be contributed to the American Cancer Society, Messina said. For more information, please contact:Lisa A. Egle, Marketing Manager ICI Homes-Daytona Beach, 386-236-4273Rosemary Messina, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, ICI Homes, 386-236-4273Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:33:04 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1283032/plantation-bay-golf---country-club-to-host-fundraising-events-to-aid-american-cancer-society https://activerain.com/blogsview/1276731/emerson-international-leases-9-292-square-feet-at-centerpointe-one-to-embry-riddle-aeronautical-university- ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. --- Emerson International recently negotiated a new long term lease agreement for 9,292 square feet of office space at 240 E. Central Parkway at the CenterPointe One Office Park in Altamonte Springs to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.Eric J. Emerson, vice president and general manager of Emerson International in the Orlando area, said Embry-Riddle is relocating Orlando campus operations from south Orlando to Altamonte Springs.An opening of the new facility is planned for the first of next year, Emerson said.Emerson International’s commercial portfolio manager, Kenneth Koch, represented the landlord in the lease transaction and Andrew E. McCaw of Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida represented Embry-Riddle.Glen Carter, director of academic support at Embry-Riddle said the Daytona Beach-based university is considering additional expansion plans in the Orlando region.For more information, contact:Eric J. Emerson, Vice President and General Manager Emerson International Inc., 407-834-9560Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:40:49 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1276731/emerson-international-leases-9-292-square-feet-at-centerpointe-one-to-embry-riddle-aeronautical-university- https://activerain.com/blogsview/1276713/lennar-to-host-family-pumpkin-festival-at-bella-terra-in-estero-and-stoneybrook-at-venice-with-pony-rides--pumpkins--refreshments FORT MYERS, Fla. --- Lennar’s Southwest Florida division will host a holiday Pumpkin Festival for the whole family from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at Bella Terra in Estero and at Stoneybrook at Venice.Matt Devereaux, director of sales for Lennar’s Southwest Florida Division, said the events will feature pony rides, face painting, $3 Halloween pumpkin sales, and plenty of food and refreshments---including Halloween candy---for the whole family.Bella Terra is located off Corkscrew Rd. east of I-75 in Estero three miles east of the Miromar Outlet Mall.Stoneybrook at Venice is located on N. River Rd. west of I-75 Exit 191.The Pumpkin Festival is free, Devereaux said, and the public is invited. For more information, contact:Matt Devereaux, Director of Sales, Lennar-Southwest Florida 239-278-1177Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:30:34 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1276713/lennar-to-host-family-pumpkin-festival-at-bella-terra-in-estero-and-stoneybrook-at-venice-with-pony-rides--pumpkins--refreshments https://activerain.com/blogsview/1275738/lennar-plans--seven-days-to-save--sale-of-select-spotlight-homes-in-33-tampa--orlando-and-space-coast-area-communities- FLORIDA --- Lennar is hosting a “Seven Days to Save” sale on select Spotlight Homes in 33 communities in Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, Lake, Brevard, Hillsborough and Pasco Counties from Oct. 10 through 17.Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said the “Seven Days to Save” sale will offer Lennar’s Certified Lowest Pricing, lowest interest rates and lowest monthly payments.   The pricing just released amounts to more than $3 million in total savings.    The $8,000 tax credit can be used as the down payment for a new home, Metheny said.“The federal tax credit offer expires on Nov. 30 and we anticipate a big last-minute rush to qualify for the tax break during this fiscal year-end event for savings on ready-to-move-in homes,” Metheny said.“We have seen a big jump in visitors to our Welcome Home Centers and inquiries about the $8,000 buyer incentive, but home buyers must close on the home by Nov. 30 to qualify for the $8,000 bonus,” Metheny said.Lennar’s Welcome Home Centers are open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.   For more information visit www.lennar8000reasons.com/Orlando For more information, contact:Jassy Friddle, Marketing Manager Lennar, 888-317-7489 David Parker, Vice President of Sales, Lennar-Central Florida 888-317-7489Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida,   888-317-7489Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:42:58 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1275738/lennar-plans--seven-days-to-save--sale-of-select-spotlight-homes-in-33-tampa--orlando-and-space-coast-area-communities- https://activerain.com/blogsview/1184629/lennar-to-host--midnight-madness--sale-in-35-central-florida-communities-with-hourly-price-reductions--chance-to-win--100-000 TAMPA, Fla. --- Lennar's Central Florida Division will host a “Midnight Madness” sales event from 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 15 in all 35 Lennar communities in the Tampa Bay, Orlando and Space Coast areas.Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said prices on select Lennar “Top Model” homes have already been drastically reduced and he plans to reduce them further.“After 6 p.m. the price drops by $1,000 every hour until the home sells or until midnight, whichever comes first,” Metheny said.Lennar “Top Model” homes feature dozens of free upgrades as granite kitchen countertops, clean steel appliances, hardwood flooring and crown molding.And that’s not all. Visitors at Lennar’s Welcome Home Centers can register for a chance to win $100,000 cash during the Midnight Madness sale, Metheny added.“This is the last chance to purchase a Lennar “Top Model” home at an unbelievable price,” Metheny said.Visit www.Lennar.com. For more information contact:                      Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida,   877 205-1102;Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142,lvershelco@aol.com. Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:12:24 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1184629/lennar-to-host--midnight-madness--sale-in-35-central-florida-communities-with-hourly-price-reductions--chance-to-win--100-000 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1184607/a-few-spaces-still-available-for-exit-realty-s-real-estate-boot-camp-aug--19-21 DAYTONA BEACH – This month’s Realtor Boot Camp, hosted by Aswin Suri’s EXIT Realty of Daytona, is filling up quickly, but a few spaces still remain. The three-day, hands-on training session – led by self-taught real estate specialist Alex Szinegh – will be presented Aug. 19-21 at the St. Demetrios banquet hall located at 129 N. Halifax Ave. in Daytona (32118).Throughout the seminar, Szinegh, EXIT’s senior regional vice president, will teach Realtors “everything they need to know to become top producers,” according to Suri, owner of the new, innovative Daytona Beach-based EXIT real estate company.Among other topics, Szinegh, a real estate veteran with more than 25 years of experience, will offer instruction on prospecting for clients, goal setting and laying a foundation to attain wealth in the real estate business.The fee of $299 covers the three days and includes lunch.  Those interested in registering or receiving more details about the Aug. 19-21 session, are asked to contact Arlene Ferro at EXIT Realty of Daytona before Aug. 12 at 386-257-3948 or Arlene@EXITrealtyofdaytona.com. For more information about this release, please contact:Aswin Suri or Natali Levine, EXIT Realty of Daytona, 386-257-3948;Charlene Hager-Van Dyke, LV Communications, 386-837-8780 or 407-644-4142 Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:00:33 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1184607/a-few-spaces-still-available-for-exit-realty-s-real-estate-boot-camp-aug--19-21 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1108291/--taylor-morrison-hosts-june-14-grand-opening-of-two-new-decorated-model-homes-at-oak-creek-in-riverview TAMPA, Fla. --- Taylor Morrison will host a grand opening of two new professionally decorated single-family model homes on June 14 at Oak Creek located off Still River Drive and Falkenberg Rd. in Riverview.Jeff Cooper, vice president of sales and marketing for Taylor Morrison in the west Florida region, said the grand opening at Oak Creek will feature excellent incentives which are available during the division’s June $1 Days Sale at all Taylor Morrison communities. New home buyers can take advantage of $1.00 closing costs plus a weekly bonus offer only to customers who register on-line at the home builder’s website. Weekly bonuses rotate throughout the month and include $1.00 front washer/dryer, $1 refrigerator, $1 homesite premiums, and a $1 blind package for the windows of the home.  For incentive details or to register for the $1.00 closing costs and weekly bonus, visit www.TaylorMorrison.com/dollar.   Refreshments and special activities for children during Sunday’s grand opening will be provided at the homebuilder’s new sales center at 7017 Blue Beech Drive at Oak Creek on from Noon to 3 p.m. and the public is invited, Cooper said.The two new Taylor Morrison models being showcased are the Berkshire which offers three bedrooms, two baths in 1,268 square feet of living space and a two-car garage, priced from $134,900. The new Kensington model offers two bedrooms, two baths, and a den in 1,439 square feet of living space, plus a two-car garage and is priced from $142,900.   Cooper said both models boast the popular great room plan and the Kensington is distinguished by large double windows providing a high level of natural lighting throughout the home.New two-, three- and four-bedroom single-family homes at Oak Creek, priced from $134,900 to $239,900 range from 1,268 square feet of living space to 3,223 square feet on 50 and 60-foot home sites, and 19 different floor plans are available.Taylor Morrison’s Rest Assured Mortgage Protection – for FHA or VA loans – is also available at Oak Creek and detailed at www.TaylorMorrison.com.  “Rest Assured guarantees new homebuyers up to six months of mortgage payments if they involuntarily lose their job, said Cooper.The Taylor Morrison sales center at Oak Creek is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Noon to 6 Sunday and Monday.  For sales information, call 813-677-7271.    About Taylor MorrisonTaylor Morrison, Inc. is one of the top homebuilders in North America, building a wide range of products for discerning homebuyers across the county. With more than 280 communities in Florida, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada and Texas, Taylor Morrison, Inc., offers first-time, mid-market and mid-to-upscale housing in both master-planned communities and urban infill communities. Taylor Morrison, Inc., currently offers single-family homes and townhomes in 12 communities throughout the greater Tampa area including Oak Creek, Oak Creek Townhomes, Avelar Creek, Southfork and Winthrop in Riverview; Mission Village in Tampa; FishHawk Ranch and Channing Park in Lithia: College Chase in Ruskin; Connerton in Land O’Lakes; and Stonebrier in Lutz.  For more information on any of these communities, visit www.TaylorMorrison.com.CONTACT:Laura Johnston, Marketing  Consultant, 239-253-6902 Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:40:54 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1108291/--taylor-morrison-hosts-june-14-grand-opening-of-two-new-decorated-model-homes-at-oak-creek-in-riverview https://activerain.com/blogsview/1101183/kolter-home-s-grande-oaks-at-heathrow-announces-phase-one-nearing-close-out-with-only-five-two-story-townhomes-remaining LAKE MARY, Fla. --- Grande Oaks at Heathrow, the townhome community Kolter Homes is developing at the corner of SR 46-A and Orange Blvd. in Lake Mary, reported its first phase at the gated, luxury community is nearly sold out. Steve Bovio, senior project manager for Kolter Homes in the Orlando region, said only five townhomes remain for sale out of the original 46 two-story townhomes in phase one at Grande Oaks at Heathrow.Three-bedroom luxury townhomes in the first phase at Grande Oaks at Heathrow range from 2,395 square feet of living space to 2,843 square feet, priced from the mid $250s.A second phase under way includes three-story townhomes with elevators, Bovio said.Grande Oaks at Heathrow features its own private lakefront recreation center with a fitness area, meeting rooms, kitchen, pool area with spa and tot lot. For sales information, call 407-829-8961 or visit www.KolterHomes.com. About Kolter HomesKolter Homes is a division of Kolter Communities, an international real estate and development firm that has been acquiring, developing and managing residential and commercial real estate throughout North America for 50 years.   Since 1994, Kolter has built out over $3 billion worth of residential communities and currently has more than $3 billion in residential developments in various stages of completion.For more information, contact:Larry Vershel or Beth Payan Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142 Lvershelco@aol.com; Steven V. Bovio, Senior Project Manager, Kolter Homes/Orlando 407-333-1733 sbovio@kolter.com; Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:53:32 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1101183/kolter-home-s-grande-oaks-at-heathrow-announces-phase-one-nearing-close-out-with-only-five-two-story-townhomes-remaining https://activerain.com/blogsview/1101019/lennar-to-host-cheesecake-martini-happy-hour-for-realtors-to-premier-select--submit-your-bid--homes-at-four-tampa-bay-area-communities--in-hillsborough--pasco--polk-counties TAMPA, Fla. --- Lennar’s Central Florida Division will host a Cheesecake Martini Happy Hour for Tampa Bay-area Realtors from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10 at Eiland Park Town Homes, 6257 Maisie Rd. in Zephyrhills, at Summerfield Crossings, 12930 Jessup Watch Place in Riverview, Autumnwood Grove, 4256 Birch Pond Loop in Lakeland and at Cobblestone Landing, 603 Sandstone Drive in Lakeland. Mark Metheny, president of Lennar’s Central Florida Division, said there will be prizes and food will be served.  But the main event will be a preview of select town homes offered to home buyers on bids, Metheny said.“Realtors are advising their clients in the bidding process for select town homes at Eiland Park and Summerfield Crossings,” Metheny said. “We will be accepting bids on new town homes in both communities from Sunday, June 14 through Saturday, June 20, and we will announce the bid winners at 6 p.m. on June 20.”Metheny said he expects as many as 50 Realtors at each event.“This is an exciting option for new home buyers and we expect it will open the door for more than a few Realtors,” Metheny added.For more information contact:                      Jassy Friddle, Marketing Manager Lennar, 888-317-7489 orRobert Jesski, Lennar Vice President of Sales-Central Florida, 888-317-7489;Mark Metheny, Lennar Division President-Central Florida,   888-317-7489;Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142,   lvershelco@aol.com Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:20:57 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1101019/lennar-to-host-cheesecake-martini-happy-hour-for-realtors-to-premier-select--submit-your-bid--homes-at-four-tampa-bay-area-communities--in-hillsborough--pasco--polk-counties https://activerain.com/blogsview/1101007/grubb---ellis-commercial-florida-reports-20-new-assignments-worth-more-than--50-million-to-sell--lease-distressed-properties ORLANDO, Fla. --- Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida’s Distressed Property Services (DPS) Group, reports a big increase in new assignments to sell or lease distressed or receivership properties.Jeffrey S. Sweeney, president of Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida in Tampa, Orlando and Melbourne, said the firm’s Distressed Property Services Group started the year with four assignments.“We have accepted 20 additional assignments since Jan. 1 with total assets valued at more than $50 million,” Sweeney said.To keep up with demand, Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida has added a new division specializing in Tax Assessment Consulting Services.Sweeney said he has appointed Donald Lombardi to head the Tax Assessment Consulting Services.Lombardi, who holds a masters degree from California State University in Fullerton, Calif. and an undergraduate degree from University of Florida, has more than 26 years of experience in commercial real estate and tax consulting.    About Grubb & Ellis|Commercial FloridaGrubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida is an affiliated commercial real estate services firm specializing in the leasing and sale of office, industrial, retail, land and investment properties.  Currently Grubb & Ellis|Commercial Florida has 40 brokers divided among its Orlando, Melbourne and Tampa offices to serve the entire mid-Florida marketplace. About Grubb & EllisNamed to The Global Outsourcing 100™ in 2009 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™, Grubb & Ellis Company (NYSE: GBE) is one of the largest and most respected commercial real estate services and investment companies in the world.  Our 6,000 professionals in more than 130 company-owned and affiliate offices draw from a unique platform of real estate services, practice groups and investment products to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions to real estate owners, tenants and investors.  The firm’s transaction, management, consulting and investment services are supported by highly regarded proprietary market research and extensive local expertise.  Through Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors, the company is a leading sponsor of real estate investment programs that provide individuals and institutions the opportunity to invest in a broad range of real estate investment vehicles, including public non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), tenant-in-common (TIC) investments suitable for tax-deferred 1031 exchanges and other real estate investment funds.  For more information, visit www.grubb-ellis.com. Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:14:52 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1101007/grubb---ellis-commercial-florida-reports-20-new-assignments-worth-more-than--50-million-to-sell--lease-distressed-properties https://activerain.com/blogsview/1100956/abd-development-company-to-start-construction-of-new-courtyard-luxury-model-home-at-toscana-in-flagler-county ORLANDO, Fla. --- ABD Development Company plans to start construction of a new Courtyard luxury model home at Toscana, the luxury community ABD is developing on Old King’s Rd. in Palm Coast in Flagler County.David Kohn, president of ABD Development Company, said the custom-built Courtyard luxury home was recently judged the Best Luxury Home in its price range during the recent Metro Orlando Home Builders Association’s Orlando 2009 Parade of Homes.Kohn said construction will start in the next 30 days. The Courtyard luxury home offers four bedrooms with four-and-one-half baths in 4,207 square feet of living space. The multiple award-winning luxury homes features a spectacular indoor courtyard with more than 1,000 square feet of space dedicated to a pool and spa area, lanai and pool room.“The Courtyard luxury home is one of the most spectacular designer homes in Florida priced under $1 million,” Kohn said.The new Courtyard model home will open at Toscana before the end of the year, Kohn added.For more information, contactDavid Kohn, President, ABD Development Company, 407-370-6400Sofi Coffey, Marketing Manager ABD Development Company, 407-370-6400Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 Susan Breding (Larry Vershel Communications) Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:42:46 -0700 https://activerain.com/blogsview/1100956/abd-development-company-to-start-construction-of-new-courtyard-luxury-model-home-at-toscana-in-flagler-county