Buyers who are searching for the perfect Lakeland homes but don’t have the time to wait on new construction are in luck. We have move-in ready homes with special savings just for you! From now through Feb. 29, 2012, we’re taking care of the closing costs for you on all of our move-in ready homes. That’s right. You can purchase a new home without having to worry about the closing costs, for just $99 out of pocket. Just visit the Highland Homes website and print the coupon.

We have move-in ready homes in several communities including Mandolin II, Blackwater Oaks at Imperial Lakes, Oakford Estates, Towne Park and South Oak.

Buyers shopping for Winter Haven homes will love Mandolin II. This gated community boasts three move-in ready homes priced from $164,900. Buyers may choose from a home with three or four bedrooms, one or two stories, and if you want to live on the water, we even have a lakefront home available.

Those in search of Tampa new homes in the Bradenton area should visit South Oak in Ellenton. The community has one move-in ready home available with four bedrooms and three bathrooms priced at $165,400. Featuring the Shenandoah II home design, this floor plan offers a covered lanai, open family room and kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, and master suite with luxury bath and lanai access.

In Lakeland, we have three communities that offer move-in ready homes: Blackwater Oaks at Imperial Lakes, Oakford Estates and Towne Park. Each community boasts a 4 bedroom move-in-ready home, ranging from 1,844 to 2,034 square feet, with great features such as lofts, luxurious master baths with walk-in closets and garden tubs, covered lanais and formal dining rooms. These three distinct communities, all in South Lakeland, are some of our most popular– in fact, the home at Towne Park is the last home available in that community!

For more information about this incentive and to print the coupon, visit the Highland Homes website.

The Landings, a redevelopment project on the Chain of Lakes complex property, recently announced that its first tenant will be Panera Bread, and more tenant announcements are expected soon. Other new businesses to the Winter Haven area coming soon including Aldi, Zaxby’s, Murphy Oil Corporation and Pet Supermarket, and the city also offers recently opened businesses including Honey Baked Ham on Cypress Garden Boulevard and the Laughing Owl Market in downtown.

Legoland Florida also has plans for growth. The theme park revealed details of its upcoming water park rides. The water park is set to open by this summer and will include a Build-A-Raft lazy river, Twin Chasers tube ride and the Duplo Plash Safari.

This is just the beginning. Winter Haven continues to look for opportunities to expand and grow to offer more area amenities to local residents. If this sounds like the city for you, then you’ll love our new homes at Overlook Ridge. We’re a leading Winter Haven home builder which means we can offer you the best homes at the most affordable prices. Overlook Ridge features new homes from $115,900, and is convenient to Legoland Florida as well as everything else the city has to offer.

For more information about our Winter Haven new homes, visit the Highland Homes website.

The number of foreclosures in the city is decreasing and new home building is on the rise, making Orlando a highly desirable city. Not to mention the employment and entertainment opportunities that are right around the corner at Disney World and other Orlando amusement destinations. With prices on the rise in such a sought-after location, you’ll want to hurry and purchase your Orlando new home while you can still get the best pricing.

As one of the area’s top Orlando home builders, those looking to buy a new home in this flourishing city will have peace of mind when choosing a Highland Home. We have several new home communities conveniently located to Orlando, and just a short drive from the opportunities and excitement of Disney World. With three to five bedroom new homes currently priced from the low-$100,000s and our $99 Moves You In special offer, buyers are sure to find the home of their dreams at the best price.

Disney employees: Don’t forget about our “Why I Love Highland Homes” video contest. Contact Carmen Arbizu at 407-593-2115 to schedule an appointment to make your video.

For more information about Highland Homes and our new home opportunities in Orlando, visit our website.

Recently, we noticed that more and more of you choose to access our website from your mobile devices. In fact, we found that 10 to 15 percent of our monthly site visitors were coming from mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. With so many of you searching for Highland Homes’ information on-the-go, we decided that it was high time that we accommodated your needs. That’s why we contacted website developer mRELEVANCE, LLC to create a compact, yet comprehensive, version of our main website.

The mobile site has everything you need to know about Highland Homes including general, community, floor plan, pricing and contact information. So, whether you’re searching for Tampa, Orlando or Lakeland homes from the comfort of your home or while onsite at one of our communities, you can find what you need quickly and easily.

There are several benefits to using the Highland Homes mobile site including faster load times on mobile devices, the site is easy to read with large fonts and graphics built for the smaller screen of a smartphone and it has finger-friendly content so that you can find what you need with minimal clicks.

For more information about Highland Homes, visit our website (from your mobile device)!

That’s why we’re announcing the “Why I Love Highland Homes” video contest, just for our wonderful Disney residents. To participate, Disney employees should contact Carmen Arbizu to set up an appointment to make a video by calling 407-593-2115 or just stop by the Deer Creek sales office. The video should explain your favorite part of owning a Highland Home or what you loved most about your Highland Homes experience.

The videos will then be posted on a special Facebook page. The video that receives the most likes will receive a special prize. However, everyone is a winner. Highland Homes will give you a $10 coupon just for participating.

Located just a short drive away from Orlando’s Disney theme parks, Deer Creek, Andover and Mystery Ridge are wonderful new home communities that boast both convenience and luxury. New homes are priced from the $119,000s and feature three to five bedrooms, as many as three bathrooms and up to 2,827 square feet. Stop by one or all of these communities today to see what makes us one of the area’s top Orlando home builders.

For more information about Highland Homes, visit our website; and make sure to keep an eye out for the Why I Love Highland Homes video contest Facebook page, as well as information about the contest in Disney’s Eyes and Ears newsletter.

Both cities plan to increase their workforces at an accelerated rate this year as compared to other metropolitan areas in the country, and several key factors are contributing to this growth. In Winter Haven, the highly anticipated theme park, Legoland Florida, opened and brought with it approximately 1,100 jobs, and the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce reports upcoming employment opportunities with CSX and planned retail developments.

In addition to the development in Winter Haven, Lakeland is home to many corporate headquarters including Publix, Geico and WellDyne RX, all of which have been in a hiring mode, and Coca-Cola recently announced expansion of their Auburndale facility.

If you’re looking to be near the exciting economic development offered by Winter Haven and Lakeland, then we have the perfect new home for you.

Recently, we announced the grand opening of Winter Haven new homes at Overlook Ridge, and the community is already seeing a lot of interest. Not only does the community feature affordable new homes priced from $115,900 and a convenient location near Legoland Florida, but it also is home to the Parade of Homes award-winning model, the Edinburgh II.

In Lakeland, we have several new home communities to suit your needs. Whether you are looking in North Lakeland or South, and require three bedrooms or five, we have the location and home you are looking for. Plus, with features such as covered lanais, garden tubs and walk-in closets all at a price you can afford from the low-$100,000s, you’ll find that you don’t have to sacrifice luxury for value.

For more information about our new home communities, please visit the Highland Homes website.

Here’s how it works:

1. Visit the Highland Homes Facebook page.
2. Like our page (if you’re not already a fan).
3. Now, share away! Post the best photos of your indoor and outdoor decorations—trees, mantles, shrubs, Santa on your rooftop and anything else you can think to decorate. There is no limit on the number of pictures you can submit, but please only post each photo one time.

Hurry because time is running out to submit your photos. We’ll draw a winner on Jan. 3! We’re excited to see your homes all decked out in holiday décor. For more information about this contest, visit the Highland Homes website.

Happy Holidays from your favorite Tampa home builder!

“We are excited to have the opportunity to share our story with Builder Magazine,” says Bob Adams, owner and president of Highland Homes. “For more than a decade, we have strived to be a leading homebuilder in Florida by constructing quality homes in the best locations throughout Central Florida, always putting buyers first with our focus on customer service and offering customer-friendly mortgage programs.”

Other highlights from the article include our president’s expansive career in the home building industry, our dedication to excellent customer service, our use of social media to stay connected with our buyers and homeowners and our commitment to keeping our employees up-to-date with extensive, ongoing training.

Since 1996 when Bob and Joel Adams started Highland Homes, we have worked to construct quality single-family Lakeland, Orlando and Tampa new homes at an affordable price. With prices starting from the low-$100,000s and our signature $99 Moves You In offer, buyers can purchase their dream homes for less than they ever thought possible.

For more information about Highland Homes, visit our website.

Tampa: Here you’ll find everything from lighted boat tours and strolls to musicals, festivals and a run.

• St. Pete Beach and South Pasadena Holiday Lighted Boat Parade Family Viewing Party
• Symphony in Lights at The Shops at Wiregrass
• Wild Wonderland at Lowry Park Zoo
• A Christmas Story the Musical
• Nights of Shimmering Lights
• Country Christmas Stroll
• Main Street Holidays
• Music Showcase Christmas Festival
• Oldsmar Jingle Bell Run

Lakeland and Polk County: Santa is busy visiting Lakeland this weekend. You’ll find him taking photos and listening to wish lists at Eagle Ridge Mall and visiting the Glitter, Glisten and Snow event at Lake Eva Park. Or, you can discover Legoland’s Christmas Bricktacular.

• Eagle Ridge Mall Photos with Santa
• Glitter Glisten and Snow at Lake Eva Park
• Christmas Bricktacular at Legoland Florida

Orlando: Ugly sweaters, snow mountains and ice sculptures, oh my! Orlando is home to some of the most unique holiday events this weekend.

• The Ugly Sweater Party
• Ice Sculptures at Gaylord Palms
• Snow Mountain at Oviedo Mall
• Movie Night in Towne Square: The Polar Express
• Lake Nona Christmas Festival
• Festival of Lights at Cypress Grove Park
• The Nutcracker at Orange County Convention Center
• Light Up UCF

Don’t forget to check back often for more events near the new homes built by your favorite Tampa home builder.

For more information about Highland Homes, please visit our website.

Toys for Tots West Pasco County: Every year, Toys for Tots West Pasco County collects new, unwrapped toys and books for children throughout the area. Managed by the Marine Corps League, Holiday Florida Detachment 567, there are several drop boxes in West Pasco County.

Metropolitan Ministries Pasco: This organization collects food and toys for homeless and needy families in Pasco County through Dec. 24. With donation times seven days a week, there are plenty of opportunities to help.

Salvation Army of Pasco County: The Salvation Army feeds and provides social services to those in need. Support this organization by donating items for Christmas food boxes.

For more volunteer and donation opportunities, visit the New Port Ritchey Patch.

For more local area information and tips from your favorite Tampa home builder, visit our website.