Thursday, September 29, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Ashton Woods Makes Builder 100 Private Top-10 List
One of 10 Private Builders to Reach Coveted Rank
With our ‘Power House Green’ and ‘Yours Personally, Ashton’ incentives, we’re hitting the right balance of new home science and design.
Tad Serbin, Senior VP, Sales & Marketing Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 17, 2011
Ashton Woods Homes, a premier builder of eco-friendly and energy efficient new homes today announced recently achieving the Builder 100’s Top-10 Private Companies.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Ashton Woods builds high-performance homes for sale in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Orlando, Phoenix, Tampa and Raleigh growth communities. Close to jobs, shopping and transportation, Ashton Woods effectively balances healthy-house features with energy efficiency in their Power House Green homes for sale – which could save homeowners as much as 45% per year on utility bills.
Every year, BUILDER magazine asks the nation’s builders to provide their sales and closings. The Builder 100 list is an annual compilation of the largest homebuilders in the country. The Builder 100’s Top-10 Private List is comprised separately of for-profit, private builders.
The article, written by Builder magazine’s senior editor, John Caulfield, points out that, “Georgia-based Ashton Woods USA converted $125 million of its public debt to private debt, which appears to have given this company breathing room to grow. The company has since expanded its operations into Raleigh, N.C., and Austin, Texas. Ken Balogh, a former Centex executive who was Ashton Woods’ COO, was promoted to CEO after Tom Krobot, who had held that post since 1995, retired on Dec. 31, 2010.”
The Builder 100’s Top-10 Private List is a milestone achievement for Ashton Woods as it continues to earn recognition, awards and accolades – from industry experts and customers alike – for its energy-efficient and affordable new homes for sale.
As recently as March 2011, Ashton Woods made the cover story of Big Builder magazine, which proclaimed Ashton Woods as having the right business model, management talent, experience and funding which allows them to capitalize on current market conditions and be well positioned for new market conditions going forward.
“With our ‘Power House Green’ and ‘Yours Personally, Ashton’ incentives, we’re hitting the right balance of new home science and design,” stated Tad Serbin, Senior VP, Sales & Marketing. “We’ve also adopted the Department of Energy’s E-Scale Home Energy Rating System to help educate homebuyers on the utility savings when comparing an Ashton Woods home to other new and used homes,” added Mr. Serbin.
Read the Builder magazine article at http://tinyurl.com/PrivateTop-10List, or visit Ashton Woods Homes at http://www.ashtonwoodshomes.com
About Ashton Woods Homes
Ashton Woods Homes is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies, with operations in Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Raleigh, Dallas, Houston, Austin and Phoenix. Visit http://www.ashtonwoodshomes.com
for more information.
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With our ‘Power House Green’ and ‘Yours Personally, Ashton’ incentives, we’re hitting the right balance of new home science and design.
Tad Serbin, Senior VP, Sales & Marketing Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 17, 2011
Ashton Woods Homes, a premier builder of eco-friendly and energy efficient new homes today announced recently achieving the Builder 100’s Top-10 Private Companies.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Ashton Woods builds high-performance homes for sale in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Orlando, Phoenix, Tampa and Raleigh growth communities. Close to jobs, shopping and transportation, Ashton Woods effectively balances healthy-house features with energy efficiency in their Power House Green homes for sale – which could save homeowners as much as 45% per year on utility bills.
Every year, BUILDER magazine asks the nation’s builders to provide their sales and closings. The Builder 100 list is an annual compilation of the largest homebuilders in the country. The Builder 100’s Top-10 Private List is comprised separately of for-profit, private builders.
The article, written by Builder magazine’s senior editor, John Caulfield, points out that, “Georgia-based Ashton Woods USA converted $125 million of its public debt to private debt, which appears to have given this company breathing room to grow. The company has since expanded its operations into Raleigh, N.C., and Austin, Texas. Ken Balogh, a former Centex executive who was Ashton Woods’ COO, was promoted to CEO after Tom Krobot, who had held that post since 1995, retired on Dec. 31, 2010.”
The Builder 100’s Top-10 Private List is a milestone achievement for Ashton Woods as it continues to earn recognition, awards and accolades – from industry experts and customers alike – for its energy-efficient and affordable new homes for sale.
As recently as March 2011, Ashton Woods made the cover story of Big Builder magazine, which proclaimed Ashton Woods as having the right business model, management talent, experience and funding which allows them to capitalize on current market conditions and be well positioned for new market conditions going forward.
“With our ‘Power House Green’ and ‘Yours Personally, Ashton’ incentives, we’re hitting the right balance of new home science and design,” stated Tad Serbin, Senior VP, Sales & Marketing. “We’ve also adopted the Department of Energy’s E-Scale Home Energy Rating System to help educate homebuyers on the utility savings when comparing an Ashton Woods home to other new and used homes,” added Mr. Serbin.
Read the Builder magazine article at http://tinyurl.com/PrivateTop-10List, or visit Ashton Woods Homes at http://www.ashtonwoodshomes.com
About Ashton Woods Homes
Ashton Woods Homes is one of the nation’s largest private homebuilding companies, with operations in Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Raleigh, Dallas, Houston, Austin and Phoenix. Visit http://www.ashtonwoodshomes.com
for more information.
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
This is Your Year to Own an Ashton Woods Townhome!
(click on image to enlarge or print)
For more details, contact:
Don Arnold and Noreen Osborne
(972) 247-5560
Or visit www.ashtonwoods.com/DALLAS
Monday, March 14, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
PRESS RELEASE
EPA Says Ashton Woods Homes Leading the Nation in Building High-Performance Homes
Considered a "Select Group of Builders" by EPA Director
LINK TO ARTICLE
Roswell, GA (PRWEB) October 12, 2010
Ashton Woods Homes, a premiere builder of eco-friendly and energy-efficient new homes, today announced that they had been commended by the National Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Headquartered in Atlanta Georgia, Ashton Woods builds high-performance new homes in growth communities in Houston, Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh and Tampa. Close to jobs, shopping and transportation corridors, Ashton Woods effectively balances healthy-house features with energy-efficiency in their Power House Green homes – which can save homeowners as much as 45% per year on utility bills.
In an e-mail from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, in Washington, D.C., Sam Rashkin, Director, ENERGY STAR for New Homes says, "A select group of large builders are leading the Nation's housing industry to high-performance homes by committing to all of their divisions to construct 100% ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes. Ashton Woods is one of those builders. Their efforts will help provide homes that are better for our nation, our communities, and home owners across the country."
“We are very pleased to be recognized from the Director of Energy Star representing the EPA,” said Ralph Farrell, Senior V.P. of Operations at Ashton Woods Homes. “Over the last eight years Ashton Woods Homes has been 100% committed to providing our customers the most energy efficient, healthy homes in our markets. We appreciate being recognized in doing so, but we are most proud that we do it because it is the right thing to do,’” added Mr. Farrell.
During the past eight years, Ashton Woods Homes has demonstrated its commitment to providing green, energy efficient homes. With more buyers each year purchasing high-performance, energy-efficient homes, Ashton Woods continues to provide state-of-the-art features and benefits to its buyers in each of its new homes. Visit www.ashtonwoods.com/powerhouse to learn more.
Considered a "Select Group of Builders" by EPA Director
LINK TO ARTICLE
Roswell, GA (PRWEB) October 12, 2010
Ashton Woods Homes, a premiere builder of eco-friendly and energy-efficient new homes, today announced that they had been commended by the National Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Headquartered in Atlanta Georgia, Ashton Woods builds high-performance new homes in growth communities in Houston, Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh and Tampa. Close to jobs, shopping and transportation corridors, Ashton Woods effectively balances healthy-house features with energy-efficiency in their Power House Green homes – which can save homeowners as much as 45% per year on utility bills.
In an e-mail from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, in Washington, D.C., Sam Rashkin, Director, ENERGY STAR for New Homes says, "A select group of large builders are leading the Nation's housing industry to high-performance homes by committing to all of their divisions to construct 100% ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes. Ashton Woods is one of those builders. Their efforts will help provide homes that are better for our nation, our communities, and home owners across the country."
“We are very pleased to be recognized from the Director of Energy Star representing the EPA,” said Ralph Farrell, Senior V.P. of Operations at Ashton Woods Homes. “Over the last eight years Ashton Woods Homes has been 100% committed to providing our customers the most energy efficient, healthy homes in our markets. We appreciate being recognized in doing so, but we are most proud that we do it because it is the right thing to do,’” added Mr. Farrell.
During the past eight years, Ashton Woods Homes has demonstrated its commitment to providing green, energy efficient homes. With more buyers each year purchasing high-performance, energy-efficient homes, Ashton Woods continues to provide state-of-the-art features and benefits to its buyers in each of its new homes. Visit www.ashtonwoods.com/powerhouse to learn more.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Game On!
View ad for homes available for quick move-in.
Be in your new home in time for the BIG GAME!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Introducing "Home Full of Wishes"
'Tis the Season of Wishes, and the Season to Give...
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are proud to be sponsors for Toys for Tots. Bring a new unwrapped toy to any Ashton Woods Dallas or Houston community. For every new toy you donate, you get a chance to win a $250 giftcard. The more toys you donate,the more chances you have to win!
Buy a new Ashton Woods home between 11-01-10 and 12-15-10 and
RECEIVE $1,000 IN BUYER INCENTIVES! (see Sales Counselors for details)
For more information and a list of locations, visit the Dallas website at www.ashtonwoods.com/DALLAS
or our Houston website at www.ashtonwoods.com/HOUSTON
Ashton Woods Homes - The Place You WISH to Be This Holiday Season!
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are proud to be sponsors for Toys for Tots. Bring a new unwrapped toy to any Ashton Woods Dallas or Houston community. For every new toy you donate, you get a chance to win a $250 giftcard. The more toys you donate,the more chances you have to win!Buy a new Ashton Woods home between 11-01-10 and 12-15-10 and
RECEIVE $1,000 IN BUYER INCENTIVES! (see Sales Counselors for details)
For more information and a list of locations, visit the Dallas website at www.ashtonwoods.com/DALLAS
or our Houston website at www.ashtonwoods.com/HOUSTON
Ashton Woods Homes - The Place You WISH to Be This Holiday Season!
Friday, October 15, 2010
2010 Fall Home Inventory Sale
Leaves aren't the only things falling!
Take advantage of these HUGE price reductions now!
Visit www.ashtonwoods.com/DALLAS for a complete list of communities and inventory homes.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Moving? Planning Ahead can be the Key to Success
Moving to a new home can be an exciting fresh start in your life. But it can also be confusing, expensive and nerve-wracking. In fact, studies have shown that moving is one of the most stressful events in life. There are so many decisions to make and details to remember, you may wish you could wave a magic wand and you and your household would be magically whisked to your new location. You probably don’t have a magic wand, but you do have the next best thing—a planning notebook and pencil. It’s never too early to start planning your move, and these organization tips will help.
Organizing your move: Start early
Professional moving companies recommend at least eight weeks to organize your move. Of course, if you have more or less than that amount of time, you can still plan a smooth transition for you and your family. The first step is to organize your planning notebook by dividing it into sections.
•Timelines: Assign one page to each week in advance of your moving day. On each page, list certain tasks to be accomplished by the end of each week.
•Resources: Here’s where you collect addresses, phone numbers and websites of moving companies, cleaners, shipping companies, etc. You may also want to list phone numbers for utility companies and other services at both your new and old locations.
•Rooms: Assign a page for each room of the home you are leaving. What needs to be done in this room? Will it need a special clean-up, touch-up paint, or repair of any kind? List the room’s contents on the page; as you pack and move out, check the page to make sure you have not overlooked anything.
•Checklists: With so many details, don’t trust your memory; write down every task you need to do, as you think of it, and check off each one as you complete it.
The right tools for this job: visit the office-supply store
Your notebook and pencil are only the beginning. Once you begin sorting, packing and labeling, you’ll rely on these office-supply favorites to see you through. Collect in one place those items you already have, then visit the store to fill in the missing items: .
•Waterproof marker pens; get both a thick-pointed and a thin-pointed pen.
•A pad of lined notepaper, at least 5” x 8” in size, to list the contents of boxes as you pack them
•Colored “dot” stickers (get an assortment of colors in at least a 1”-size circle), to code the boxes for each room of your new home
•Blank adhesive labels, to mark the outside of the boxes
•Re-closable 1-quart plastic bags, to collect small parts of disassembled furniture, picture hooks, thumbtacks, keys, or other small things; you’ll mark the outside of the bag to identify the contents.
•Clear packing tape in rolls, with a “handle” dispenser
Start strategizing: Not everything you own is going to move with you
Now it’s time to face facts: you most likely do not want to or can’t afford to take everything you currently own to your new home. It’s a waste of your money to move items you’ll only be replacing or throwing out at the other end. And the farther away you are moving, the more important it is to reduce clutter and pare down your possessions to the most important items.
Take a cold, hard look at your furniture, accessories, clothing, recreational and hobby equipment, toys, kitchen appliances and seasonal supplies. Start listing items that you will not be moving. For example:
Damaged or oversized furniture
Outgrown children’s clothing and toys
Never-used gifts
Worn-out bedding, rugs, and clothing
“Junk-drawer” items (your wine-cork collection; candle stubs; matchbooks)
Tools or equipment for projects or activities you’re just not doing anymore
Seasonally inappropriate items (winter parkas and snowshoes when you’re moving to Florida)
Separate those items into three categories:
•Sell (at a garage sale, online or some other way)
•Donate to charity
•Throw away
Now is the time to say goodbye to these excess items—before you begin packing and estimating your moving costs.
Content courtesy HomeMadeSimple.com
Organizing your move: Start early
Professional moving companies recommend at least eight weeks to organize your move. Of course, if you have more or less than that amount of time, you can still plan a smooth transition for you and your family. The first step is to organize your planning notebook by dividing it into sections.
•Timelines: Assign one page to each week in advance of your moving day. On each page, list certain tasks to be accomplished by the end of each week.
•Resources: Here’s where you collect addresses, phone numbers and websites of moving companies, cleaners, shipping companies, etc. You may also want to list phone numbers for utility companies and other services at both your new and old locations.
•Rooms: Assign a page for each room of the home you are leaving. What needs to be done in this room? Will it need a special clean-up, touch-up paint, or repair of any kind? List the room’s contents on the page; as you pack and move out, check the page to make sure you have not overlooked anything.
•Checklists: With so many details, don’t trust your memory; write down every task you need to do, as you think of it, and check off each one as you complete it.
The right tools for this job: visit the office-supply store
Your notebook and pencil are only the beginning. Once you begin sorting, packing and labeling, you’ll rely on these office-supply favorites to see you through. Collect in one place those items you already have, then visit the store to fill in the missing items: .
•Waterproof marker pens; get both a thick-pointed and a thin-pointed pen.
•A pad of lined notepaper, at least 5” x 8” in size, to list the contents of boxes as you pack them
•Colored “dot” stickers (get an assortment of colors in at least a 1”-size circle), to code the boxes for each room of your new home
•Blank adhesive labels, to mark the outside of the boxes
•Re-closable 1-quart plastic bags, to collect small parts of disassembled furniture, picture hooks, thumbtacks, keys, or other small things; you’ll mark the outside of the bag to identify the contents.
•Clear packing tape in rolls, with a “handle” dispenser
Start strategizing: Not everything you own is going to move with you
Now it’s time to face facts: you most likely do not want to or can’t afford to take everything you currently own to your new home. It’s a waste of your money to move items you’ll only be replacing or throwing out at the other end. And the farther away you are moving, the more important it is to reduce clutter and pare down your possessions to the most important items.
Take a cold, hard look at your furniture, accessories, clothing, recreational and hobby equipment, toys, kitchen appliances and seasonal supplies. Start listing items that you will not be moving. For example:
Damaged or oversized furniture
Outgrown children’s clothing and toys
Never-used gifts
Worn-out bedding, rugs, and clothing
“Junk-drawer” items (your wine-cork collection; candle stubs; matchbooks)
Tools or equipment for projects or activities you’re just not doing anymore
Seasonally inappropriate items (winter parkas and snowshoes when you’re moving to Florida)
Separate those items into three categories:
•Sell (at a garage sale, online or some other way)
•Donate to charity
•Throw away
Now is the time to say goodbye to these excess items—before you begin packing and estimating your moving costs.
Content courtesy HomeMadeSimple.com
Friday, July 2, 2010
$8,000 Towards Closing Costs
Did you miss out on the Government Tax Credit? Do you wish you had $8,000 more to put towards buying a new home? Or, did you NEVER qualify for the Tax Credit at all?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, then today is your LUCKY day! Ashton Woods Homes in Asbury Circle is offering $8,000 towards closing costs on the 3 inventory homes featured below. If that isn't enough to motivate you to come back in, let us know what is, and we will see what we can make happen!
This opportunity won't last long, so call me today to set up your appointment. Nikki Hartley 214-724-2788.
If you answered YES to any of these questions, then today is your LUCKY day! Ashton Woods Homes in Asbury Circle is offering $8,000 towards closing costs on the 3 inventory homes featured below. If that isn't enough to motivate you to come back in, let us know what is, and we will see what we can make happen!
This opportunity won't last long, so call me today to set up your appointment. Nikki Hartley 214-724-2788.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
5 Best Metro Areas for Loans
Where you live affects what you'll pay. In these areas, homebuyers get lower average loan rates, and fewer homes are headed for foreclosure.
By Forbes.com
By Forbes.com
Near-record-low mortgage rates should be good news for homebuyers, but restrictive lending still makes it hard to get a good loan in most parts of the country.
Yet in a few metro areas, such as Houston, Dallas and Kansas City, Mo., you'll find some of the lowest mortgage rates and the smallest percentages of people with extremely delinquent loans or foreclosed homes.
Because more people in those metro areas are current on their loans, local banks are more likely to lend -- and offer decent terms.
The reason these places are more borrower-friendly is that the local housing markets never saw the cascading real-estate prices that led to delinquencies and foreclosures elsewhere. As a result, borrowers are less likely to have "underwater" mortgages -- home debts that exceed the value of the homes -- and can refinance more easily. A healthier market means more lending.
See entire article by CLICKING HERE.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Last Chance in Asbury Circle for $8,000
Only 1 HOME left in Asbury Circle that qualifies for the Government Tax Credit!
Don't miss out on your opportunity to receive up to $8,000!
Best Lot in the Community!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Homes Still Available for Tax Credit!
Although Asbury Circle has sold all our townhomes that are eligible for the $8,000 Tax Credit, Ashton Woods Homes still has several other communities with homes that are available.
But hurry - contracts must be written by April 30th!
Visit www.ashtonwoods.com/dallas for more information on the homes and communities listed.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Best Location. Best Time to Buy!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
TAX CREDIT UPDATE
Good news for future homebuyers - Congress has extended and expanded the Homebuyer Tax Credit Program! Now the Tax Credit is available to first-time Homebuyers as well as move-up Homebuyers.
The $8,000 first-time Homebuyer Tax Credit will be continued on new contracts written by April 30th, 2010. You must close on or before June 30th, 2010. And it is now available to couples with an income up to $225,000 - that is nearly $55,000 more than the existing program.
Additionally, a NEW $6,500 Tax Credit is available for move-up Homebuyers who have lived in their current residence for five of the prior eight years.
What a winning combination - the extended government Tax Credit, interest rates at an all-time low, and the outstanding quality of Ashton Woods Homes!
You may never find a better time to buy! Visit http://www.ashtonwoods.com/ now to start the search for your new home.
To learn more about the Tax Credit, visit http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/
or click this link: 2009-2010 Homebuyer Federal Tax Credit Fact Sheet
The $8,000 first-time Homebuyer Tax Credit will be continued on new contracts written by April 30th, 2010. You must close on or before June 30th, 2010. And it is now available to couples with an income up to $225,000 - that is nearly $55,000 more than the existing program.
Additionally, a NEW $6,500 Tax Credit is available for move-up Homebuyers who have lived in their current residence for five of the prior eight years.
What a winning combination - the extended government Tax Credit, interest rates at an all-time low, and the outstanding quality of Ashton Woods Homes!
You may never find a better time to buy! Visit http://www.ashtonwoods.com/ now to start the search for your new home.
To learn more about the Tax Credit, visit http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/
or click this link: 2009-2010 Homebuyer Federal Tax Credit Fact Sheet
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
15 September 2009 - As home builders compete for a limited pool of buyers, customer satisfaction with new-home builders and new-home quality have improved notably from 2008.
In the DFW Area, Ashton Woods ranks highest in NEW HOME QUALITY and 3rd in Overall Customer Satisfaction!
In the DFW Area, Ashton Woods ranks highest in NEW HOME QUALITY and 3rd in Overall Customer Satisfaction!
For more information on Ashton Woods Homes in the DFW Area, visit our website at www.ashtonwoods.com/dallas
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Go Green, Save Green, and NOW see GREEN
First you were IMPRESSED about everything Ashton Woods Homes was doing to be a GREEN Builder. Then you were AMAZED at how much money being GREEN was going to save you. Now, be prepared to be BLOWN AWAY by the GREEN view from the NEW BUILDING WE JUST RELEASED!
Asbury Circle has just released Building 6, and the view from your front door will take your breath away, not to mentinon the prices! Don't miss out on you opportunity to wake up every morning to this view. These homes are priced to sell; and they won't last long!
For more information you can contact Nikki or Nishat at 972-247-5560!
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