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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→
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→
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→
Get a Free Rose on Valentine’s Day
Posted by on February 9, 2010 | Comments
Are you without any daytime plans for Valentine’s Day? Well, why not spend the day house hunting? The sales centers at all Highland Homes communities will be open their normal Sunday business hours and will be giving out a free rose to all visitors, which is the perfect way to kill time until your date that evening, especially if you and your significant other have been discussing moving in together.
Highland Homes has a wide variety of central Florida new homes that are perfect for first-time home buyers. So, if you and your significant other have been talking about purchasing your first home together, then now is the time to do it since the first-time home buyer tax credit will expire in a little over two months time. At Highland Homes, you can choose from over 30 different floorplans at most every community – just ask the sales center representative for more details about these floorplans when you visit the community on Sunday. Read More→
Central Florida Has Everything You Need for a Romantic Valentine’s Day
Posted by on February 4, 2010 | Comments
With only 10 days left until Valentine’s Day 2010, you are in a big pickle if you have not already made plans. For all of the procrastinators out there, we thought we’d highlight some of your best bets for a romantic evening with your significant other. No matter where in Central Florida you may be located, you can make this Valentine’s Day absolutely unforgettable. Remember that Highland Homes builds Florida new homes near all of the restaurants, spas and other destinations listed.
Tampa:
- Make reservations for a relaxing day for two at the Vinoy Salon and Day Spa in St. Petersburg or just purchase her a gift certificate as a present. They have a full menu of services including facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, body wraps, couples massage and more.
- Enjoy waterfront dining and Cuban cuisine at the Columbia Restaurant. The Tampa Bay area has two locations, one in Ybor City and the other at the St. Petersburg Pier. The Ybor City Columbia was even chosen as “Our Favorite Romantic Restaurant” by Southern Living Magazine. Read More→
