NEW LOTS AVAILABLE AT 1780 ON LAKE JAMES
Lake James, N.C. – Before Crescent Communities on Lake James created 1780, the land was a treasured retreat for employees of Firestone Company and their families. On one of 1780’s quiet coves, families gathered around campfires and took refreshing dips in the lake during their relaxing summer vacations. Now, the Firestone lots at 1780 are ready for owners to make memories of their own. This cluster of 11 homesites features waterfront property, as well as spacious lake-access homesites with reserved boat slips in community docks. All homesites are within walking distance to community trails that can take owners from their homesite to Camp Lake James and the expansion of Lake James State Park.

Click here to learn more about the Firestone lots.

GRAND HAMPTON SHOWCASES FIVE MODELS IN PARADE OF HOMES
Tampa, Fla. – The Tampa Bay 2008 Spring Parade of Homes is under way, and five builders from Grand Hampton have entered models on the tour. The 38th annual Parade of Homes runs through March 16, and the model homes are open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. There is something for everyone on the tour, and visitors can view the latest trends and technology in the building industry.

Participating builders include Arthur Rutenberg Homes, David Weekley Homes, Mercedes Homes, Southern Crafted Homes and Standard Pacific Homes. Guests can pick up a tour map at the Grand Hampton Information Center and learn about Tampa Bay’s premier club community. For more information, click here.

CHAPEL COVE PREPARES FOR NEW HOME STARTS, AMENITY PARK FINAL DESIGN
Charlotte, N.C. – The activity at this new Lake Wylie community is rolling! Chapel Cove's first home is under construction, and the community's Builder Guild members will start six new homes within the next few weeks. The design for the 5-acre amenity park is nearly complete, and construction will start later this year. A full-time activities director will help residents enjoy all the amenities at this new community.

Visit www.chapelcove-crescent.com or call (877) 314-1110 for more information.

ROUGH HOLLOW LAKEWAY SET TO HOST PARADE OF HOMES MAY 17 – JUNE 1
Lakeway, Texas – Construction continues at a torrid pace throughout Rough Hollow in anticipation of hosting the upcoming Home Builders Association of Greater Austin’s 2008 Parade of Homes.

The highly regarded annual event, taking place Saturday, May 17 to Sunday, June 1, is the region’s exclusive showcase for luxury homes. Thousands of prospective home buyers, Realtors and community leaders will tour some of the finest homes in Rough Hollow, while gaining a firsthand look at this tremendous community on the south shores of Lake Travis.

Learn more about Parade of Homes at Rough Hollow.

BRIDGEWATER CELEBRATES 2nd ANNUAL BASS & BIRDIES CHARITY EVENT
Lakelnd, Fla. – BridgeWater will host its 2nd Annual Bass & Birdies charity event March 15 with all contest proceeds benefiting First Tee of Lakeland and other local children’s charities. The event kicks off with a model tour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., where guests will enjoy refreshments and register to win a $250 Bass Pro Shop gift card. 

Whether your favorite past time is golf or fishing, the day’s festivities will have something for everyone. A hole-in-one contest will offer participants a chance at $350,000 cash and guaranteed closest to the pin prizes, including a set of Callaway Big Bertha irons. Kids will also have a chance to win a Nike putter at the Youth Putting Challenge. If golf isn’t your game, then test your casting ability and compete for $100,000 in the Angler’s Challenge.

This annual event caps off a successful year of sales at BridgeWater, a premier master-planned community designed around five signature lakes and conveniently located near Orlando and Tampa. To learn more about BridgeWater or the Bass & Birdies event, call (863) 904-0300 or click here for details.

SPRINGFIELD’S SUMMER SHAPING UP TO BE ACTIVE
Fort Mill, S.C. – Summer camp, swim team, fitness classes, progressive cocktail parties and more are on the calendar at Springfield, where residents clamor to be involved with their neighbors. The full-time activities staff plans such fun programs that many fill up within a day or two! Homes are moving fast in this south Charlotte community as well, with five homes selling in January and several more now under contract. Springfield has a diverse collection of new homes, including golf villas, Ready To Customize homes and completed homes ready for move-in. And, you can also work with one of the community’s featured builders to construct a custom home.

Visit www.springfield-crescent.com or call (866) 850-0791 for more information.

COUNTDOWN TO CLUBHOUSE OPENING AT THE RIVER CLUB
Suwanee, Ga. – The River Club is preparing for spring … and the opening of its new Clubhouse! When complete, the mountain lodge-style Clubhouse will have about 30,000 square feet of space, including a main dining room, members' lounge, men's and ladies' locker rooms and a fully equipped pro shop. Six fireplaces will be featured, including one on the screened porch. A variety of personal services will be available to members and their guests. The Clubhouse architecture complements The River Club’s enduring homes, which continue to awe visitors.  

Visit www.theriver-club.com or call (678) 546-2026 for more information.

OSPREY COVE RELEASES FINAL OFFERING OF MAINTENANCE-FREE COTTAGES
St. Marys, Ga. – Osprey Cove will kickoff sales in the maintenance-free neighborhood of The Cottages at Oak Bluff with a model home grand opening by W. H. Gross Construction. The grand opening runs March 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March 30 from noon to 5 p.m. Osprey Cove visitors are invited to see the newest decorated model, the Sapelo, during a spring celebration. 

Resort-style living in this maintenance-free neighborhood means more time for golf, dinner at the club or a short boat ride to some of the best fishing on the East Coast. The detached single-family homes by W.H. Gross Construction feature homesites up to one-half acre in size, larger than the typical maintenance-free community. Lowcountry architecture and pristine woodlands and preserve areas make The Cottages at Oak Bluff a perfect choice for active adults and those wanting more free time to do things they love. Homes with homesites have base prices from the mid-$200s to mid-$300s and include complete landscape maintenance and neighborhood irrigation. 

For more information about Osprey Cove’s Cottages at Oak Bluff, call toll-free (888) 871-9555 or click here for event details.

SHIPS STORE OPENS AT PALMETTO BLUFF
Bluffton, S.C. – With the completion of the Ships Store, boaters and foot travelers will find a new home base for marine activities at Palmetto Bluff. Located adjacent to the Wilson Landing dock, the Ships Store will serve as a retail outlet for marine and outdoor provisions, accessories and other merchandise, as well as an information center and a gathering place for marine and land-based activities.

Learn more about the Ships Store at Palmetto Bluff.

SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN DEBUTS FIRST MODEL HOME AND COORE & CRENSHAW GOLF COURSE
Orlando, Fla. – LandMar and Imperial Homes recently celebrated the grand opening of its first model home in The Overlook village at Sugarloaf Mountain. Visitors marveled at the panoramic views of scenic Lake Apopka and toured the community and new Coore & Crenshaw golf course, the first in the state! Guests had the opportunity to receive a free magazine subscription for pre-registering online and had the chance to win a $500 gift just by visiting the model and new golf course.  

With a new model, Express Address Homes and homesites now selling, there’s never been a better time to view life differently from Sugarloaf Mountain. To learn more about The Savannah model home grand opening as well as other builders ready to create your custom home, call toll-free at (866) 936-4455 or click here for details.

FALLS COVE PART OF TOWN’S SMART GROWTH
Troutman, N.C. – Nestled on the quiet northern shores of Lake Norman, Falls Cove offers an active yet peaceful lifestyle with Troutman’s small-town charm. Daily conveniences are nearby, and more are coming with retail, restaurant and commercial development popping up around a new Lowe’s home improvement store, which is based in nearby Mooresville. Troutman has developed a land-use plan in preparation for all this growth, including the town’s current limits and expected expansion. Part of the plan is to preserve Troutman’s downtown and develop walking trails and sidewalks for a more pedestrian-friendly environment. Falls Cove is already on board, with the community’s six miles of trails winding around its coves and stream corridors.

Visit www.fallscove-crescent.com or call (866) 800-1295 for more information about Falls Cove and Troutman.

GOLF TOURNAMENT RETURNS TO OLDFIELD MARCH 25
Okatie, S.C. – The Tar Heel Tour will return to Oldfield’s Greg Norman-designed golf course Tuesday, March 25 through Friday, March 28. The purse will be $250,000 and will attract former and future PGA TOUR players from all over the country. Tommy “Two Gloves” Gainey won the event in 2007 and has since earned his PGA TOUR card. Oldfield invites you to come out and watch some exciting golf during the week.

Visit www.oldfield1732.com to learn more about Oldfield, including its golf course.

AT&T CLASSIC RETURNS TO SUGARLOAF COUNTRY CLUB IN MAY
Duluth, Ga. – Spring is always an exciting time at Sugarloaf Country Club. Preparations for the AT&T Classic, the Atlanta area’s only PGA TOUR tournament stop, have already started. Masters champion Zach Johnson took the 2007 trophy. The best place to catch tournament action on the 27-hole golf course is from the terrace of a Sugarloaf home. Most of the available homes at Sugarloaf Country Club overlook the golf course, and some are ready for immediate move-in. Don’t miss this opportunity to start planning your tournament party!

Visit www.sugarloafcc.com or call (888) 590-8884 for more information.

GRAND LANDINGS’ FIRST MODEL HOME UNDER WAY
Palm Coast, Fla. – Model homes at Grand Landings, Palm Coast’s premier club community, are now under way! Howell Homes will debut its first model, the Casa Bella, this summer. The Casa Bella will set the stage for what is expected to be a busy year for Grand Landings and its builders. Town & Country Homes and SeaGate Homes will also open models in 2008, and new Express Address Homes will be ready for quick move-in by year’s end.

Grand Landings is LandMar’s newest master-planned community in Flagler County, just six miles from the Atlantic Ocean and minutes from shopping, dining and entertainment. Featuring more than 750 acres of parks, lakes, trails and nature preserves, Grand Landings is the best value for club living in Palm Coast. To learn more about the builders at Grand Landings, click here.

PLAN YOUR FAMILY RETREAT AT HIDDEN LAKE
Raleigh, N.C. – Hidden Lake is buzzing with activity, as several homesite owners are beginning construction on their new custom homes. No build-time restrictions allow you to purchase your homesite today and build later, or join the others who have decided to start construction now. Large wooded interior homesites are suitable for multiple structures such as a guest cottage, art studio or whatever you can think up. Waterfront homesites with easy access to the 75-acre, spring-fed lake are also available. You can choose your favorite homesite and one of Hidden Lake’s carefully selected guild builders and plan your new home.

Click here to view available homesites at Hidden Lake.

GRAND HAVEN NEARS COMPLETION WITH EIGHT DEVELOPER HOMESITES REMAINING
Palm Coast, Fla. – For more than six years, LandMar Group’s stunning Palm Coast community Grand Haven has welcomed hundreds of residents and provided a lifestyle unparalleled in the area. With only a handful of homesites remaining, the opportunity to purchase directly from the developer in this master-planned community is quickly coming to an end.

Grand Haven has long been considered one of LandMar’s most successful destination communities. Featuring a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course and world-class amenities, Grand Haven has attracted families from all over the United States. With such close proximity to the Atlantic beaches, the Intracoastal Waterway, and a myriad of shops and services in St. Augustine, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville and Orlando, the allure of this private community has been unmatched.

The final eight homesites range from the low $100s to the mid-$200s and can be purchased directly from LandMar. For more information on Grand Haven’s final homesites for sale, click here.

SALES SUCCESS, NEW HOMES COMING AT the Sanctuary
Charlotte, N.C. – The new year brought buyers to the Sanctuary, as several available homes and Private Preserves have sold in the last two months. The Builder Guild members are making plans for their new Ready To Customize homes, so you’ll have an even wider selection of homes to consider at the Sanctuary. About 20 Private Preserves, averaging more than 6 acres, are also available for custom home construction. But, if you’re seeking lakefront property, the time is now … just a few waterfront Preserves remain at the Sanctuary.

Visit www.thesanctuary-crescent.com or call (877) 295-0950 for more information.

LIVE LIKE A RESIDENT AND PLAY A LANDMAR GOLF COURSE AS A MEMBER FOR THE DAY
Florida – LandMar is offering the opportunity for guests to play eight championship courses throughout southeast Georgia and Florida at a special preview rate. Book a Member for the Day package now and schedule a personal property presentation for your chance to play on the most sought-after courses in the region by famed architects including Arnold Palmer, Pete Dye, Coore & Crenshaw, Jack Nicklaus, Davis Love III, Gary Player and Mark McCumber. Packages include one round of golf per person, with access to golf club amenities such as the golf clubhouse, short course, driving range and golf pro shop.

For more information on how you can become a Member for the Day, click here or call (866) 642-5482.