Ayersworth Glen is Making Headlines!
Posted by on March 5, 2010 · Comments
For what seems like years, newspapers and other media outlets have been filled with nothing but negative stories related to the housing industry. We’ve seen headlines like “Housing prices drop,” “Record foreclosure rates,” and “Builder Declare Bankruptcy.” While we know that not everything related to the Florida real estate market has been negative the past couple of years, news outlets rarely publish positive stories because they just don’t sell like negative features. So, to see the St. Petersburg Times publish a positive news story about the housing market is a huge deal. What makes it an even bigger deal is that Ayersworth Glen, a master-planned community in Tampa where Highland Homes builds, was the article’s lead.
What is so newsworthy at Ayersworth Glen? Sold signs and construction! Construction workers head to the community on a daily basis to add more and more homes to the community, many of which have already been purchased. When driving through the streets of the community, you see empty lots with SOLD signs in front of them and many occupied residences. Read More→
Winston II Model Home Open Daily at Towne Park
Posted by on March 4, 2010 · Comments
Nestled on the fringe of South Lakeland is Towne Park, one of Highland Homes’ most successful communities. Offering central Florida homes priced from the $130’s, homes at Towne Park are perfect for first-time buyers. Ensuring you will find the perfect home for you, Highland Homes has over 40 plans to choose from, ranging from three to five bedrooms with two to three and one-half baths with both ranch and two-story options available. However, the best way to get an idea of what it is like to live at Towne Park is to tour the model home, which showcases the Winston II floorplan and is open daily.
With over 2,400 square feet of living space and four bedrooms with two baths, the Winston II is incredibly spacious for any growing family. The home offers a formal living and dining room as well as a large kitchen and breakfast nook open to the family room. Read More→
Award-Winning BBQ from Highland Homes Team Members!
Posted by on February 26, 2010 · Comments
Not only can you get central Florida new homes at an amazing value from Highland Homes, but you can also get award-winning barbecue! Two of our team members, Charlie Laughon and David McMillan, have made quite a name for themselves throughout Polk County by participating in a myriad of BBQ competitions.
In January, Charlie and David took on a tremendous challenge by entering PigFest 2010 in Lakeland. With 78 professionals and 75 backyard teams all competing to be dubbed the best barbecue, Pigfest was by far the largest event these two have ever participated in. In fact, PigFest is one of the largest backyard competitions in the nation. Even with all of this competition, Charlie and David came out on top winning 1st place in the ribs competition and 6th place overall. Read More→
Auburndale New Homes from $113,900
Posted by on February 24, 2010 · Comments
St. James Crossing is a Highland Homes community in Auburndale and offers a great location for buyers who love convenience with a small town atmosphere. Highland Homes opened their model center last May at this Winter Haven new home community and prices could not be better. Located in Auburndale, Florida off Hwy. 17/92 this community is convenient to shopping, parks, the downtown area and major highways. Walk to Lake Mariana for a nice scenic view or visit Cypress Gardens (the New Legoland Theme Park), which is just minutes away.
Prices in this community start at only $113,900. When was the last time you saw a value this good? Highland Homes is known as “the value leader” and this community is a perfect example of a great value. St. James Crossing offers nearly 30 floor plans ranging from 1,100 square feet to over 2,600 square feet, one and two story homes with 3-5 bedrooms and 2 and 3 bathrooms. Read More→
USF Polytechnic to Open New Campus in Lakeland
Posted by on February 19, 2010 · CommentsIn an economy where most everything seems to be struggling, Central Florida is booming. Before we know it, construction will begin on Legoland in Winter Haven and Bartow is happy to welcome the new Metromont Concrete manufacturing plans. In addition, and probably some of the most exciting news for Central Florida, the University of South Florida Polytechnic has broken ground on their new campus, which is located at the eastern intersection of the I-4 and the Polk Parkway in North Lakeland.
Projected to open in late summer 2012, the new campus is a tremendous addition to the area. USFP chose this specific location because it is situated along Florida’s High Tech Corridor. The I-4, which connects Tampa and Orlando, is one of the state’s main transportation and tourist routes, increasing visibility for the university while also raising the profile of the region as a technology incubator. Read More→
Cypress Gardens to Become Legoland
Posted by on February 16, 2010 · Comments
Cypress Gardens was sold again and this time the new owners are re-inventing this Winter Haven, Florida theme park. Cypress Gardens, billed as the oldest theme park in Florida has been a destination of millions from around the world for several decades and was always known for the water-skiing stunts and acrobats along with the gorgeous gardens.
Cypress Gardens arose from water-skiing exhibitions in the 1930s. The attraction later became as well known for its flower-drenched botanical gardens and the presence of Southern belles in elaborate hoop skirts. The attraction has changed owners several times in recent years and closed for the first time in 2003. It reopened with a new owner in 2004, only to shut down again two years later. The owners closed the park in 2008 and spent months renovating it before opening again last year. But the attraction closed again without warning in September.
Merlin Entertainments Group, the operator of Legoland theme parks, has bought the Winter Haven Park, after months of speculation following the abrupt closure of Cypress Gardens in September. Read More→
Savvy Home Buyer Questions
Posted by on February 12, 2010 · Comments
What are home buyers thinking about today? The questions buyers are asking in this economy are related to financing. Financing a home has been the focus of new home sales now for two years. With the ever changing world of lending and all the changes to the names of banks still loaning money to buyers, most consumers are left confused. What used to seem like a walk in the park for many buyers ready to purchase a home now seems like a marathon for many buyers now in the market for a new home.
The requirements are tougher, the credit scores keep changing, the loan programs are getting confusing and who are the experts in this process? Is it the bank, the mortgage broker, the real estate professional or the builder? The answer is not as easy as you think. The answer depends on the buyer and the local market. Read More→
