FALLS COVE OPEN HOUSE APRIL 12
Troutman, N.C. – Visit Falls Cove April 12 for the unveiling of our first completed homes. You have the chance to tour five beautiful homes and be the first to learn about Falls Cove’s special pricing on select waterfront homesites. And if you’re lucky, you may leave with a fabulous prize!

Click here for directions to Falls Cove. Call (866) 800-1295 for more information.

LANDMAR OFFERS GRAND HOMESITE INCENTIVES AT GRAND LANDINGS
Palm Coast, Fla. – Grand Landings, LandMar’s newest club community in Palm Coast, is serving up exceptional incentives on developer homesites. The best buys really are springing up now. For a limited time, buyers in this first Grand Club community can take advantage of special Grand Sites incentives. Select either a 10 percent discount on developer homesites or 12 months of no loan payments. With either option, you receive a $7,500 associate golf membership credit to The Grand Club, HOA fees and club membership dues waived through 2008 and seller-paid closing costs up to 1.5 percent.

With homes priced from the low $200s and homesites from the $80s at Grand Landings, there’s never been a better time to buy. For information on Grand Landings and these incentives, call (866) 455-1602 or click here for more information.

CHAPEL COVE DISCOVERY DAY MAY 10
Charlotte, N.C. – Progress continues at Chapel Cove, Crescent’s newest community on Lake Wylie. Construction inside the community is moving along well, including Chapel Cove’s first new homes. You can be among the first to experience Chapel Cove at Discovery Day on May 10. This is the perfect time to see the community firsthand, learn about the community’s future amenity park and get pricing on available homes and homesites.

Discovery Day tours are available by appointment only; please call (877) 314-1110 to sign up. Visit www.chapelcove-crescent.com.

“LIVE IN THE CIRCLE” WITH CRESCENT’S NEW APARTMENT CONCEPT
The Crescent Multifamily Development Group is proud to introduce Circle, a new nationwide apartment concept with an innovative approach to apartment living. Communities are already under construction in North Carolina and Florida, offering residents the opportunity to live in an upscale, environmentally friendly development centered on enriching social experiences.

Circle offers residents two styles of living, from suburban garden apartment communities to urban mid- to high-rise apartment settings. While some communities will follow the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) guidelines developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, all will be environmentally sensitive by design. Circle developments will be infused with the same exceptional quality and customer-oriented features that have become Crescent hallmarks. Style-savvy, upscale living amenities that also save energy and reduce waste offer the ideal home base for a contemporary schedule. Community spaces and programming are designed with the lifestyle of today’s residents in mind, encouraging them to share interests and experiences, from volunteering and pet happy hours, to recycling programs and front row parking for hybrids.

“We expect to have 1,300 Circle residences under construction by mid-April 2008,” said Todd Farrell, president of Crescent Multifamily Development Group. “We also have additional communities planned to start construction later this year in Tennessee and Texas, and are looking to expand to other high-growth markets as well, including Washington D.C.”

To learn more about a Circle near you, please visit LiveInTheCircle.com or call (877) 247-2530.

MEET YOUR RETREAT HOME TOUR AT LAKE JAMES
Lake James, N.C. – On May 3-4 and 10-11, visit Lake James to tour 16 mountain cabins and retreats on our Meet Your Retreat home tour. In addition to showcasing these cabins in our 1780 community, Crescent Communities on Lake James will unveil a portfolio of plans we've designed to help you start dreaming about your own retreat. Cabins on the tour will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on these four days in May. Tour homes will be attended by builders and will offer entertainment. Guests can tour Camp Lake James and enjoy a boat ride around the lake.

Times are subject to change. Please visit www.LakeJames.com for more information and a list of retreats on the tour.

WATERSCAPE OPENS TO OWNERS AND GUESTS
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. – Waterscape, Crescent’s luxurious condominium on Okaloosa Island, officially opened in March. This oceanfront community offers 490 feet of white sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico and a 10,000-square-foot amenities courtyard for maximum outdoor fun. The one-, two- and three-bedroom condos are professionally decorated and equipped to be your home away from home. For extra sleeping area, most floor plans include built-in-bunks for the young ones in the group.

Visit www.waterscapecondos.com for more information, including available condos and rental opportunities.

GOLFWEEK RANKS BRIDGEWATER COURSE TOP 20 IN FLORIDA
Lakeland, Fla. – The Golf Club at BridgeWater has been ranked 18th in Golfweek magazine’s 2008 list of Florida’s Best Courses You Can Play. This is the first appearance on the list for the new Steve Smyers-designed course and one of the first such awards for a Lakeland golf course.

BridgeWater is a links-style, semi-private par-72 course measuring more than 7,200 yards. Five sets of tees provide a challenge for golfers of all abilities. Several large lakes and natural buffer areas enhance the surrounding wildlife, adding to the overall golf experience.

Residents of the adjacent LandMar master-planned community of BridgeWater enjoy a special reduced annual membership fee of just $1,080, which allows them to play the course at a $20 cart fee rate/member rate and the ability to book advanced tee times. Prospective residents of BridgeWater can play the course as a Member for the Day rate by visiting the Information Center.

For more information on how you can become a Member for the Day or to learn about the exciting lakefront lifestyle at BridgeWater, click here.

the Sanctuary GARNERS NEW AWARD
Charlotte, N.C. – Since its opening in 2004, the Sanctuary has continued to win awards from local and national organizations for its exceptional design and planning. Charlotte Business Journal is the latest to add to the list. It chose the Sanctuary for its Green Land Development of the Year award. the Sanctuary’s commitment to environmental sensitivity has helped to preserve the natural beauty that surrounds the community’s magnificent homes.

Visit www.thesanctuary-crescent.com to learn more about this community.

RIVER HALL MODELS WIN TOP HONORS IN 2008 PARADE OF HOMES
Fort Myers, Fla. – The Fort Myers Building Industry Association selected Arthur Rutenberg/Lyons Housing and Pulte Homes as 2008 Parade of Homes winners in March. The association recognized the builders’ home plans, The Corsica and The Cypress, for superior craftsmanship in the southwest Florida community of River Hall.

The Corsica, by Arthur Rutenberg/Lyons Housing, won nine awards including the coveted Superior Home Award as well as the Best in Exterior, Landscape, Kitchen, Bath, Livability, Interior Design, Outdoor Living and Pool. The Cypress by Pulte Homes earned three awards for Best Exterior, Landscape and Kitchen. These homes represent the various offerings to fit every lifestyle at River Hall.

For more information on the winners or to learn about how you can become a part of the only Davis Love III golf community in southwest Florida, click here.

HIDDEN LAKE GOES ON TOUR
Raleigh, N.C. – The spring is the perfect time to visit Hidden Lake. Hundreds of visitors will soon experience what makes this community so special. And, you can be one of them. Mark your calendars now for these upcoming home tours. You can tour fabulous homes and register to win great prizes.

Hidden Lake homes are on tour during the Vance Granville Home Builders Association’s third annual Showcase of Homes Tour. The tour runs April 19-20, 26-27 and May 3-4 from noon to 5 p.m.

Hidden Lake’s environmentally friendly homes will also be featured during the Triangle’s annual Green Home Tour. The self-guided tour is May 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and May 4 from noon to 6 p.m. The tour is organized by the Green Building Council, a joint project of the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties and the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County.

Visit www.hiddenlake-crescent.com for more information.

THE RIVER CLUB CLUBHOUSE JUST WEEKS AWAY FROM OPENING
Suwanee, Ga. – The new clubhouse at The River Club is within weeks of hosting its grand opening celebration. The much-anticipated clubhouse promises to become the nucleus of this enduring community. Clubhouse amenities will include a personal services area, covered porch with dining and a member’s bar. Don’t miss the view of the floating green on the finishing hole of the Greg Norman-designed golf course.

With nearly half of all homes sold in The River Club, you will want to make your home selection now. The enduring architecture and ambiance of this amazing community await your arrival.

Visit www.theriver-club.com for more information.

GRAND HAVEN’S FINAL EXPRESS ADDRESS HOMES SELLING AT GREAT VALUE
Palm Coast, Fla. – Grand Haven is the premier coastal destination of the South. With stunning views of the Intracoastal Waterway, private Jack Nicklaus golf course and homes ready for quick move-in at Grand Haven, the time to buy is now!

Grand Haven's preferred builders assist buyers in selecting homes that are perfect for their lifestyle. Among the community’s eight builders, SeaGate Homes offers the lowest pricing, from the low $300s and up. Quality, value and a variety of floor plans have made SeaGate one of Palm Coast’s most successful builders.

Express Address Homes by SeaGate and Grand Haven’s other preferred builders are available now as well as the developers final eight homesites. For more information on Grand Haven’s final homesites for sale, click here.

PARADE OF HOMES ™ CLOSING IN AT ROUGH HOLLOW LAKEWAY
Lakeway, Texas – As Central Texas’ most exclusive annual home show draws near, builders at Rough Hollow in Lakeway continue to construct what will soon be recognized as some of the most stellar homes on the scenic south shores of Lake Travis. Running from Saturday, May 17 to Sunday, June 1, the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin’s 2008 Parade of Homes™ will bring thousands of prospective home buyers, Realtors and community leaders to Rough Hollow.

Learn more about Parade of Homes™ at Rough Hollow.

UPDATED CLUBHOUSE PREPARES FOR AT&T CLASSIC AT SUGARLOAF COUNTRY CLUB
Duluth, Ga. – Renovations to the Southern-inspired clubhouse at Sugarloaf Country Club are adding even more style to this iconic community. The clubhouse serves as the main gathering place for residents at Sugarloaf, whether for dinner, a round of golf or social meetings. Updates to the 60,000-square-foot clubhouse’s dining rooms and meeting rooms come just in time for the AT&T Classic, which runs May 12-18 on Sugarloaf’s 27-hole, Greg Norman-designed golf course.

Visit www.sugarloafcc.com for more information about the community. Visit www.attclassic.com for AT&T Classic information.

SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN THE MOVIE IS NOW ONLINE
Orlando, Fla. – The community movie for Sugarloaf Mountain is now available online! Preview Sugarloaf Mountain’s breathtaking views, with dramatic vistas overlooking Lake Apopka and the distant Orlando skyline. Visitors will experience a sneak peek of Florida’s only mountain and the lifestyle that awaits.

With a new model now open, Coore & Crenshaw golf course open for member play and Express Address Homes and homesites now selling at Sugarloaf Mountain, there’s never been a better time to view life differently. To learn more about Orlando’s most unique community, call toll-free at (866) 936-4455 or click here. And to view the community movie, click here.

IT’S THE PERFECT TIME TO VISIT THE INN AT PALMETTO BLUFF
Bluffton, S.C. – The completion of a number of new recreational facilities paired with special events and activities at Palmetto Bluff make now the perfect time to visit. Opportunities for water and land activities abound – enjoy the Spa, fishing, boating, kayaking, birding, tennis, golfing, hiking, creating and more. And, if your idea of recreation is simply unscheduled time in a beautiful setting, we invite you to sit back and enjoy the view. Visit www.palmettobluffresort.com or call (866) 706-6565 to book one of our spring or summer packages.

Read more about the spring and summer packages available at The Inn at Palmetto Bluff.

OLDFIELD OFFERS A FISHING HAVEN
Okatie, S.C. – The Lowcountry waters surrounding Oldfield are widely recognized as having some of the best spring and summer fishing on the East Coast. The most popular game fishing pursuit is cobia, which migrate into Port Royal Sound in the spring. Oldfield River Pro Jason DuBose says these hard-fighting, great-tasting fish can be caught with a variety of bait and rods. Last year provided a record-breaking cobia season, and this year is anticipated to be just as busy. Oldfield members have already planned a cobia fishing trip for the end of the month.

Visit www.oldfield1723.com for more information about the community’s lifestyle.

SERVICES, STORES AND RESTAURANTS IN BLOOM NEAR SOUTHERN HILLS
Brooksville, Fla. – Southern Hills Plantation Club has everything you need for a great club lifestyle. And life outside the gates is getting better and better for residents with many new shopping options growing around the area.

“The small Ssouthern town charm of Brooksville is very compelling to our buyers looking for a slower pace,” said Southern Hills Sales Manager Steve Erick.

But Erick adds that everyone really wants the best of three worlds – a home that offers sanctuary in a small town, in a place with all the conveniences and with easy access to big city services and amenities. “Southern Hills has the first one down with Brooksville and the third one covered with the Suncoast Parkway linking residents to Tampa,” says Erick who is also a resident and club member of Southern Hills. “We are seeing more of those everyday conveniences opening close by, and that is really making for the perfect opportunity to have it all.”

Residents can choose from a variety of shops and restaurants all minutes from Southern Hills, including Lowes, Publix, Carrabba’s, Sears, Belk, Ruby Tuesday, an 8-acre dog park and much more.

“All of the everyday retail and service necessities are very close by, and the options are growing,” said Erick. “But you can still go for coffee or lunch in downtown Brooksville and leave the hustle and bustle of urban life far behind.” 

To learn more about the shops and services coming to the Brooksville area, click here.

GRAND HAMPTON OFFERS A SHOPPER’S PARADISE
Tampa, Fla. – Surrounded by Hampton Lake, Cypress Creek and conservations areas, Grand Hampton feels like its own oasis, a world away from city life. However, another kind of paradise awaits just minutes away.

“New Tampa has seen an infusion of retail with specialty stores and malls opening or under, construction making the area a shopper’s paradise,” said Maura Lear, marketing coordinator, Grand Hampton.

Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Toys "R" Us, Babies "R" Us and PetSmart are just minutes from Grand Hampton. JC Penney opened as the first anchor store at the Shops at Wiregrass located on Bruce B. Downs and SR 56. The $105 million mall is scheduled to be complete in the fall of 2008. Dillard’s, Macy’s, Barnes & Noble, Pottery Barn, Apple, Banana Republic and J. Crew are just a sampling of the stores planned to enhance the shopping for Grand Hampton residents.

A short drive away will be Cypress Creek Town Center located at I-75 and SR 56. With over 930,000 square feet, it will be the largest among the three rival malls serving New Tampa. Kohl’s, Costco, Super Target, Circuit City and Linens 'N Things are just some of the 42 names coming to the center. Shoppers will also be able to catch a movie at AMC Theaters or relax and dine at 12 restaurants.

“While the focus recently has been on large retailers, there are still plenty of local specialty stores,” added Lear. Wine and gourmet shops, boutiques, decorating studios and local restaurants are all within minutes of Grand Hampton.

To learn more about what’s happening in and around Grand Hampton, click here.