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Windsong Properties Recognizes Outstanding Trade Partner
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Windsong Properties, Atlanta’s leading courtyard, ranch-style homebuilder, knows that building a house takes dedication and teamwork. Because of this, the builder recognized Haywood Electrical Contractors at its recent quarterly meeting for providing high-quality electrical work at all of Windsong’s communities. Located in Kennesaw, Ga., Haywood Electrical Contractors has been providing full-service residential and commercial electrical work for the metro-Atlanta area since 1979.
“We know that Windsong’s customers are their best source for future business, and for ours. We want to do what is necessary to serve them well,” said Ken Haywood, owner of Haywood Electrical Contractors. “It is a pleasure to go above and beyond for Windsong and its customers,” added James Swanson, project manager for Haywood Electrical Contractors. Read More→
International Builder’s Show Honors Jane O’Connor
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Last week, Jane O’Connor, president of 55 Plus Marketing in Charlemont, Mass., was named the Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing (CAASH) designee of the year at a gala reception during the 2011 NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando.
O’Connor has served as Chair of the CAASH Board of Governors and helped develop certification guidelines for the program. One of the first people to receive the CAASH professional designation, she has been working tirelessly to prepare course work in sales education and to teach other industry professionals. Read More→
Kay Green Design Captivates 50+ Consumers
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Kay Green Design, an international award-winning, full-service interior design firm, is ready to take the 50+ consumer market by storm. Kay Green, president and founder, believes that she and her firm can add the special touches to interior design that will resonate with the boomer generation.
During the 2011 International Builders’ Show, Green will present a special session titled, “50+ Fantastic Merchandising Techniques to Captivate 50+ Consumers“. The session will be held on Jan. 13 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. in 50+ Lifestyle Central, located in West 314A in the Orange County Convention Center. Attendees will learn about the hottest trends in model merchandising and sales center and clubhouse design for the 50+ demographic. This intimate educational session offers insight into understanding the 50+ lifestyle and how to captivate buyers. Read More→
Boone Homes Begins Construction on Bridgemont
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For people seeking comfort, the search is over. Boone Homes has begun construction on the Bridgemont, the newest model at its Tarrington on the James community in Midlothian. This new model from the Richmond custom home builder is Energy Star Certified, meaning residents can live extravagantly and still save money. The 4,226-square foot Bridgemont model is priced from $599,000 and has five bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths.
At Boone Homes, the customer comes first. By following that mantra, they have incorporated several changes into the Bridgemont model that people have asked for. Rooms are sized to maximize square footage in the places where it is most needed. Residents can also a more organized home thanks to a deluxe drop zone. The changes don’t have to stop there because Boone Homes can customize any floorplan to meet your needs.
The Bridgemont also has several premium, energy-efficient technologies that help consumers live better and save money. By providing LED lighting and low-emission windows, this home offers superb energy conservation. It also Read More→
2010 NARA Retirement Conference in Columbia
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On Oct. 20-22 at the Columbia (SC) Metropolitan Convention Center, an unbelievable group of experts in the field of retiree attraction, 55+ marketing and advertising, health and aging trends, 55+ “Boomer and Beyond” building trends and 55+ sales will be speaking to the 11th Annual NARA “Power Tools” Business Conference.
NARA is collaborating on this conference with the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB),and expects an energized, engaged group of attendees to network with and learn from. NAHB has cancelled their popular 50+ Housing Conference for 2010 and are encouraging their members to come to Columbia during NARA week, take some NAHB-endorsed sales and marketing courses and attend NARA. This will make Columbia, SC the “Center of the Boomer Universe”
for Oct. 18-22.
To learn more about this event, go to Retirement Living News.