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  REACHING MORE THAN 25,000 REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS    NOVEMBER 2009 VOL. 33 / ISSUE 11   

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Johnson Development’s Paula Moss Named Salesperson of the Year


The Greater Houston Builders Association named Paula Moss Salesperson of the Year/Developer during the organization’s 2009 Houston’s Best Awards.

Formerly known as PRISM, the awards honor the real estate industry’s finest sales and marketing professionals in the Houston area.More
October 2009
 
 
 
Riverstone Opens New Enclave with 50-Foot Homesites


Fort Bend’s Riverstone is expanding its product offerings with a new neighborhood that has — for the first time in the community’s history — 50-foot properties.

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May 2009
 
 
 
Perry Homes Blends Serenity with Proximity to Houston in Sedona Lakes


Perry Homes recently began offering a collection of one- and two-story homes in three homesite sections in the Brazoria County community of Sedona Lakes. A choice of homes from 2,500 to 8,400 square feet and priced from the $260's to the $590's is available.More
May 2009
 
 
 
MacDonald Joins Sienna Custom Home Team


Sienna Plantation is welcoming custom-home veteran Jack MacDonald to its custom sales team.More
May 2009
 
 
 
Perry Homes Hosts Realtors® at Annual Event


Perry Homes hosted 180 REALTORS® as part of the builder’s Annual Community Showcase held Tuesday, January 27, at Cypress Creek Lakes.More
March 2009
 
 
 
Perry Homes Sets Incentives for Registering Prospects


Now through the end of March, you have the chance to win one of three great prizes just for registering prospects. Visit any of Perry Homes’ model homes and register qualified prospects by March 31, 2009, to be eligible to win a $7,500 Visa gift card, a Macbook Air and an Apple iPod Touch, or a Nintendo Wii.More
January 2009
 
 
 
Kickerillo Will Be Exclusive Builder for Cross Creek Ranch


Kickerillo Company, Houston’s long-time building and development company, and Trendmaker Development Company jointly announce that Kickerillo Company will be Houston’s exclusive custom builder in the new master-planned community of Cross Creek Ranch, a Trendmaker Development located in Fulshear, Texas.More
January 2009
 
 
 
Local Charities Benefit from Riverstone’s Tour of Luxury


Riverstone’s Tour of Luxury custom home showcase was a resounding success, with more than 5,000 visitors touring the six luxurious properties ranging from $1.4 million to $3.3 million. Local charities — Exchange Clubs of Fort Bend, More
January 2009
 
 
 
Kickerillo’s Lakes of Parkway


Located off Briar Forest near the Energy Corridor, Lakes of Parkway is a sanctuary of beautifully crafted and carefully designed custom homes. All four of Kickerillo’s product lines, which include Elite Custom Homes, the Signature Series, the Villas, and Kickerillo Townhomes, can be found inside the guarded gates of this master planned community.More
November 2008
 
 
 
Realtors® Are Winners During the Perry Homes Summer Sales Event


During August and September, more than 844 registrations were received as 740 Realtors®‚ visited Perry Homes throughout Houston and registered to win as part of the Perry Homes Summer Sales Event. More
November 2008
 
 
 
Wilshire Homes: 2008 Finalist For Green Building Star Awards


Green Building Advocate of the Year and Green Building Project of the Year are the two categories in which Wilshire Homes is a finalist.More
November 2008
 
 
 
“An Evening of Exquisite Taste” Features Premier Restaurants and Expert Wine Selections


Riverstone's Tour of Luxury Sets the Scene for Food and Wine Tasting Event

Riverstone, a luxury community in Fort Bend, has always been synonymous with exquisite taste, and during "An Evening of Exquisite Taste," which launches its Tour of Luxury, Thursday, Oct. 16, 6-8 p.m., extraordinary food and wine pairings are on the menu of activities.
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October 2008
 
 
 
Perry Homes Earns Honors in Bridgeland


Perry Homes in Bridgeland was honored with four awards of distinction following the Greater Houston Builders Association Parade of Homes 2008. Following voting by both home buyers and Realtors® in May, the Perry Homes model home received recognition for Best Overall Design, Best Overall Kitchen and Best Overall Curb Appeal. Perry Homes also received the Consumer's Choice Award for Best Overall Product Design.More
October 2008
 
 
 
Sienna Plantation has Won Two Prestigious Awards from the CNBC Americas Property Awards 2008


Winner of the "Best Development  in Texas” and the "Best Developer Web site in the USA,” the top-selling master-planned community is proud to add these distinguished awards to its list of many others. Most recently, Robert Charles Lesser & Co. Real Estate Advisors recognized Sienna as one of the top-selling master planned communities in America.  More
October 2008
 
 
 
Goff Adds Custom Sales Oversight to Her Johnson Development Corp. Responsibilities


Susie Goff, GRI, MIRM, is taking on additional responsibilities for The Johnson Development Corp., overseeing the custom sales division of the company's residential development projects.More
September 2008
 
 
 
Bridgeland’s Nature Fest Scheduled for September 27-28


Marking the grand opening of the first 1.5 miles of the Cypress Creek Nature Trail, Bridgeland, an 11,400-acre master-planned community in Cypress, Texas, is hosting its first annual Nature Fest, September 27-28, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.More
September 2008
 
 
 
Woodforest Announces Custom Builder Line-Up


Woodforest, a new master-planned community by The Johnson Development Corp. under way in Montgomery County, has announced its custom homebuilders, with the first homes slated for construction in December.More
September 2008
 
 
 
Perry Homes Sets Incentives During Summer Sales Event


Now through the end of September, if you visit a Perry Homes model home and register a qualified prospect, you are eligible to win two years’ worth of gas, one year’s worth of gas or a $500 shopping spree.More
September 2008
 
 
 
Riverstone Celebrates 1,000th Sale


David Weekley's first Green Home sale in Riverstone was also an important milestone for the community —Riverstone's 1,000th home.More
September 2008
 
 
 
Wilshire Homes Sparks The Interest Of State Legislators


It's no surprise that consumers are looking at alternatives to save money and help the environment given today's ecomomy and global concerns. But Wilshire Homes was pleased by the interest their new solar model "sparked up"within state legislators.More
September 2008
 
 
 
Perry Homes Builds New Homes For Heroes


Perry Homes continues to build dreams for wounded U.S. soldiers by breaking ground on two new homes.More
August 2008
 
 
 
Wilshire Homes Continues To Raise The Bar Of Energy Efficiency


More than a marketing strategy, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly home building has been a continued commitment for Wilshire Homes.More
August 2008
 
 
 
Tuscan Lakes Uses Open Space to Enhance Mediterranean Style


Planned for 1,850 homes, Tuscan Lakes is dedicating more than 150 acres of open space to enhance its Mediterranean style.More
August 2008
 
 
 
Bridgeland’s Natural Space Sparks Creative Parklands


Turning the ordinary into extraordinary, the Bridgeland community is doing more than simply incorporating parks into its master plan – it’s creating dedicated gardens that will be natural oases for residents.More
July 2008
 
 
 
Perry Homes Debuts Largest Model Home in Lakeshore on Lake Houston


Perry Homes in Lakeshore on Lake Houston invites you and your clients to visit our beautiful new model home in the 80-foot homesite section.More
July 2008
 
 
 
Bridgeland Wins Six PRISM Awards, Including “Planned Community of the Year”


Bridgeland was named "Planned Community of the Year" during the recent PRISM Awards, one of six honors the Cypress development won in the Greater Houston Builders Association-sponsored program.More
June 2008
 
 
 
Perry Homes Now Open In Cross Creek Ranch


Perry Homes is pleased to announce its opening in Cross Creek Ranch – a new master-planned community in the charming town of Fulshear.More
June 2008
 
 
 
Sienna Dedicates History Park in Honor of Community Developer Larry D. Johnson


Sienna Plantation, a master-planned community developed on historic Fort Bend property, dedicated its History Park on March 7. The ceremony honored the founder of The Johnson Development Corp., Larry D. Johnson.

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May 2008
 
 
 
Wilshire Homes Builds Benefit Home


Wilshire Homes in conjunction with Bridgeland and supporting vendors will build a home in Cypress, Texas on behalf of the Greater Houston Builders Association’s (GHBA) Benefit Homes Project and donate the majority of the proceeds from the sale to Home Aid Houston, Texas Children’s Cancer Hospital, and Alzheimer’s Association. [more]More
May 2008
 
 
 
Perry Homes Now Offers New Product Line in Bridgeland


Perry Homes in Bridgeland is pleased to announce the opening of a new section featuring a new product line and is excited to offer your clients their choice of homesites, including some corner, cul-de-sac, oversized and waterfront homesites. [more]More
May 2008
 
 
 
Wilshire Wins Gold at National Energy Awards Competition


It was recently announced that Wilshire Homes was the only production builder in the hot climate category to win the NAHB Research Center’s 2008 EnergyValue Housing Award (EVHA). [more]More
May 2008
 
 
 
Ashton Woods Homes Welcomes Daniel S. Gezella as New Vice President of Sales


Ashton Woods Homes, an international home builder now building in 10 Houston communities, announces the hiring of Daniel S. Gezella as vice president of sales for its Houston division. [more]More
May 2008
 
 
 
Perry Homes opens in Friendswood Lakes, Aliana


In March, Perry Homes began offering your clients choices in two Houston-area communities – Friendswood Lakes and the new Aliana.More
April 2008
 
 
 
Bridgeland Invites Visitors to Discovery Weekend Activities


The Cypress community of Bridgeland is inviting prospective home buyers to learn more about the community during its Discovery Weekend activities, set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, March 1 and 8, and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays, March 2 and 9. [more]More
March 2008
 
 
 
Perry Homes Offering New Incentives


Perry Homes in Lakeshore on Lake Houston is offering an exciting new incentive program just for Realtors®.
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February 2008
 
 
 
GroundBreakers: Perry Homes Introduces Realtor® Relations Coordinator


HAR is introducing a new monthly feature to the Houston Realtor® called "Ground Breakers,” which will showcase the new communities and news from our builder and planned community advertisers. As an added benefit to our builder/planned community advertisers, their communities will be featured in an editorial spotlight to introduce our 28,000 members to the new and exciting products and services they have to offer.

 

For more information on "Ground Breakers,” please contact Emi Lee Norris at (713) 629-1900 ext. 204 or via e-mail at emilee@har.com. [more...]More
January 2008
 
 
 
GroundBreakers


HAR is introducing a new monthly feature to the Houston Realtor® called "Ground Breakers," which will showcase the new communities and news from our builder and planned community advertisers. As an added benefit to our builder/planned community advertisers, their communities will be featured in an editorial spotlight to introduce our 28,000 members to the new and exciting products and services they have to offer.

 

For more information on "Ground Breakers," please contact Emi Lee Norris at (713) 629-1900 ext. 204 or via e-mail at emilee@har.com.   [more...]

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December 2007
 
 
 
Ground Breakers


HAR is introducing a new monthly feature to the Houston Realtor® called "Ground Breakers,” which will showcase the new communities and news from our builder and planned community advertisersMore
November 2007
 
 
 
Ground Breakers


HAR is introducing a new monthly feature to the Houston Realtor® called "Ground Breakers," which will showcase the new communities and news from our builder and planned community advertisers.More
October 2007
 
 
 
Get it Write


Whether you're creating a property flier, a classified ad, or an e-mail to a potential client, how you lay out your information in writing can matter as much as the information itself.More
October 2007
 
 
 
Martha’s Homes Signal a “Back to Basics” for KB Home


KB Home's new models in WoodCreek Reserve feel as if you're stepping into one of the pages of Martha Stewart's magazines. Old-world craftsmanship is reflected in the distinctive crown moldings and aesthetic touches, while homeowners enjoy the covered front patios and porches, spacious decks for entertaining, outdoor gardens and ample storage for arts and crafts projects.

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September 2007
 
 
 
Wilshire Homes Promotes Craig Dudley to Division President


Craig Dudley, Sr. Vice President and C.O.O. of Wilshire Homes Houston, Ltd., has been promoted to Division President.More
September 2007
 
 
 
Perry Homes Offers Incentives


For a limited time, Perry Homes offers qualified homebuyers an exciting incentive – no monthly mortgage payments until 2008. Realtor® bonuses are also available in many Perry Homes communities.More
September 2007
 
 
 
Ground Breakers


HAR is introducing a new monthly feature to the Houston Realtor® called "Ground Breakers."  "Ground Breakers" will showcase the new communities and news from our builder and planned community advertisers.
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August 2007
 
 
 










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