Monthly Archives: March 2016

Local Builder Honored at 27th Annual REGAL Awards

Best Product DesignCarolina builder Essex Homes was honored with numerous awards at the 27th annual REGAL Awards. Hosted by the Building Industry Association of Central South Carolina’s Sales and Marketing Council, the event was a celebration of South Carolina’s outstanding building industry.

Essex Homes’ marketing team was recognized by winning multiple awards, including Best Use of Social Media – Builder for its overall strategy on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Pinterest, while agent Stephanie Berquist won the Best Use of Social Media – Individual for her fabulous job promoting Essex Homes.

Essex was also honored by winning Best Radio Commercial – Builder for the His, Hers & Ours promotion. Other promotions winning awards included the Spooktacular Feud event, which won Best Special Promotion, while Essex Homes’ highly successful Twice as Nice tax promotion won in the Best Overall Advertising CampaignTop 10 Builders

Essex’s very own Susan Longshore was awarded the Marketing Director of the Year Award and the Judge’s Choice Award! Two of Essex Homes’ beautiful homes also received awards; the Katherine model home at Woodcreek Crossing in Elgin received the Best Interior Merchandising (Over $400,000) award for its well-decorated interior. In addition, The Sullivan plan won the Best Product Design (3,500 to 4,000 square feet) award.

EH REGAL Awards SusanThe Essex Homes sales team was continuously awarded throughout the night with a total of 15 agent awards. These REGAL Circle Agent Awards ranged from the $1 Million category all the way up to the $7 Million category.

Finally, if Essex Homes’ night couldn’t get any better, Essex Homes was awarded a Crystal Citation for more than $80 million in sales, and was named as one of the REGAL Awards’ Top Builders!

For home buyers that are in the market for a new home in the greater Columbia area, let the award-winning Essex Homes team help you find the home of your dreams! Contact Essex Homes today at 844-456-2020 or fill out the contact form here.

Essex Homes Announces New User-Friendly Website

EH Home pageNew home builder Essex Homes recently launched its new website, www.EssexHomes.net. This re-vamped and re-designed website provides the ultimate user-friendly experience with improved functionality.

Designed by marketing, communications and interactive agency Marketing RELEVANCE, LLC to be fully responsive and easy to use, this new site will help buyers find a new home in Charlotte or Columbia quickly and easily for all mobile, tablet or desktop users. The improved navigation throughout the site helps homeowners find that perfect home they’ve always dreamed about.

The new EssexHomes.net has already proven effective with an increase in leads over the first two weeks. Incoming leads increased by 86 percent.

Additional features on the new site include:

  • A desktop, tablet and mobile user-friendly experience thanks to its responsive design. The site is easy to navigate and search from any type of device, making it easy to find information from home or on-the-go.
  • Improved Google Map functionality means that browsers can get detailed information on the community location and amenities in the surrounding area, including schools, recreation opportunities, grocery stores, restaurants, shopping centers, medical centers and more.
  • An industry-specific backend that makes it easy for the Essex Homes team to manage data on the website. This means that buyers will have up-to-date information about available homes, open communities and more.

To view the new Essex Homes website or learn more about the Carolina home builder, visit www.EssexHomes.net.

FrontDoor Communities Announces Stonoview Coming Soon

Stonoview Home Plan RenderingFrontDoor Communities is excited to announce that Stonoview on Johns Island is coming soon. Prospective home buyers can now register for the VIP Interest List to learn more about Lowcountry living at this master planned community.

Priced from the mid $400,000s, Stonoview will have 20 brand new homes sites with similar designs to the builder’s properties at Freeman’s Point and Carolina Park communities. The traditional architecture will evoke a simpler era but with a 21st century aesthetic, including open concept living areas and upscale finishes. In addition, a decorated model home is expected to debut in late summer or early fall 2016.

Stonoview provides a natural setting with moss draped oak trees, community dock with sundeck, floating boat slips, on site boat storage, crabbing, kayak storage, waterfront park and pavilion, community pool, tennis courts, walking/biking trails, pocket parks, several picnic areas and unobstructed views of the Stono River.

dock at Stonoview in CharlestonThe community is minutes from area shopping, dining and recreation. This includes the James Island County Park, the West Ashley Greenway and Magnolia Park and Community Garden. Children residing at Stonoview will attend Angel Oak Elementary School, Haut Gap Middle School and St. John’s High School.

To learn more, contact Julie Gustavson or Danielle Edmiston at 843-352-4997. To register for the VIP Interest List, visit www.frontdoorcommunities.com/stonoview.

FrontDoor Communities Offers Coastal Living in Four Charleston Communities

Charleston sidewalkBuyers desiring the coastal, Lowcountry lifestyle that can only be achieved by calling Charleston home will be pleased to learn that FrontDoor Communities has a variety of homes available now in four spectacular communities. Thoughtfully designed for livability and to complement the Lowcountry lifestyle, the available homes showcase FrontDoor’s many upscale features and finishes.

Carolina Park in Mount Pleasant is a 1,700-acre master-planned community that combines recreation, shopping, education and gracious living all within a park-like setting. The community’s 54-acre park includes four multi-purpose fields, while there are also 200 acres of wetlands, more than a mile of river frontage, a Residents Club with junior Olympic swimming pool and kid-friendly water features, and a future phase with additional amenities including a Town Center.

Carolina Park Horlbeck ExteriorMove-in ready now is The Horlbeck plan on home site 543 at Carolina Park. Offering 2,593 square feet of living space, this plan has four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. This home features a layout perfect for gathering with friends and family, including a chef-style kitchen with an oversized island, expansive great room and screened porch. The Horlbeck also includes a main level owner’s suite and is priced at $529,900. For more information on Carolina Park or this stunning home, call 843-972-8970.

Offering river access to the famed Charleston Harbor, Freeman’s Point on James Island is focused around outdoor living. The core of the community is a waterfront park with a swimming pool, community pavilion, fireside lounge and community dock. In addition, the Founder’s Park has a gazebo, children’s playground and picnic area.

Prospective home buyers can enjoy waterfront living in The Tidalview on home site 2. Offering beautiful views of Seaside Creek and access to a floating Jet Ski dock, this home has four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms throughout 3,090 square feet of living space. The main level owner’s suite features French doors that lead to an expansive screened porch, while a separate front porch spans the entire length of the home. The gourmet kitchen overlooks the open living area with shiplap detail, and the second floor has three bedrooms, two Jack and Jill bathrooms, a loft and an office. The elevated aspect of this home means owners will enjoy a drive-under garage and stunning views of the coastal scenery. The Tidalview is priced at $849,900.

Ellis Exterior at Freeman's PointAlso located in Freeman’s Point is The Ellis on home site 19. Complete with 2,540 square feet, this home has four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms and is priced at $484,900. The owner’s suite in The Ellis plan opens to a sweeping covered porch, and also includes a walk-in closet and generous bathroom. The main level features an office and an open concept kitchen, dining and family area that also opens to a covered porch, while the third level has a retreat with an additional bedroom and bath.

For more information about either home at Freeman’s Point on James Island, call 843-406-6636.

Tributary in Mount Pleasant is situated near the picturesque Wando River, and is the perfect representation of a scenic coastal village. Homeowners enjoy access to a community dock, gazebo, green space, walking trails and golf cart paths. Residents can also elect to join the sought-after Rivertowne Country Club, which provides access to an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, swim club and tennis courts.

The final four remaining homes are now available at Tributary and are priced from the mid-$400,000s. Time is running out to call this popular community home; interested buyers are encouraged to call 843-881-5881 for more information.

Summers Corner Model Home Kitchen and DiningFinally, Summerville’s Summers Corner community has new homes from FrontDoor Communities now selling from the high $200,000s through the low $400,000s. Homeowners at Summers Corner have the opportunity to connect with nature in this community designed within a garden. Each distinct neighborhood has a park, public garden or pond as its centerpiece, and every home is positioned to take advantage of its natural surroundings. In addition, residents will be able to shop, dine and even work without ever leaving the community thanks to the Village Center and Corner House.  As an added bonus, lakes, woods, and hiking, biking and walking trails are just steps from every home’s front door. For more information on the homes at Summers Corner, call 843-352-4992.

With so many great locations and an array of home offerings to choose from, buyers are sure to find the perfect place to call home in Charleston. For more information, visit www.FrontDoorCommunities.com.