McCar Homes Opens the Resident’s Club at Rosemont

McCar Homes is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Resident’s Club at its charming single-family home community, Rosemont. The Resident’s Club will serve as a gathering place for families at Rosemont, and will be the location for a host of activities. Rosemont, located in Indian Land, is part of a mixed-use development just south of the Ballantyne area off of Route 160 and Route 521. The 334-home community will offer a wide range of new floorplans and will feature homes from McCar’s Registry, Premier, Preserve, Gateway and Classic Collections. The single-family homes at Rosemont start in the mid $200,000s and range in size from approximately 2,300 to over 4,200 square feet.    

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McCar Homes’ Beacon Collection Brings New Floorplans to Keystone Gates

McCar Homes is pleased to introduce the Beacon Collection at Keystone Gates in Lithonia. Located one mile from I-20 and just minutes away from Stone Crest Mall, this gated community features luxury townhomes priced from the mid $150,000s.

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McCar Showcases Two Homes in Raleigh Parade of Homes

McCar Homes is pleased to announce that two of their fully decorated model homes will be featured in the 43rd Annual Raleigh Parade of Homes. The Parade includes the Fairfax model at Ashton Hall and the Inverness model at The Overlook at Holly Glen. Both homes showcase standard features and upgrades found throughout every McCar Homes community. Homes featured in the Parade of Homes will be open from noon to 5:00 p.m. on the following dates: Oct. 4-5, Oct. 10-12, and Oct. 17-19, 2008. Starting Oct. 1, parade books will be available at the offices of the Home Builders Association of Raleigh at 6510 Chapel Hill Road in Raleigh.

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New Home Collections Now Available at McCar’s Weston Place

McCar Homes is pleased to announce that the Renaissance and Signature Collections are now available at Weston Place, McCar's premier townhome community located in the heart of Cary. The Renaissance and Signature Collections join the Georgetown Collection, giving homebuyers a total of nine floorplans to choose from. Residents of Weston Place will enjoy close proximity to Research Triangle Park, I-40, dining, shopping, and entertainment venues. Upon completion, Weston Place will offer 156 brick townhomes that range in size from 2,036 to 3,188 square feet. Homes at Weston Place are priced from the $240,000s.

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McCar Homes and LP Build a Dawg-Gone Good House for Uga VII

ATLANTA – Finally, a doghouse tough enough and comfortable enough for Uga, the University of Georgia’s beloved mascot - built by the expert craftsmen at McCar Homes using premium materials from LP Building Products. Uga’s new doghouse has all the amenities needed for such a prominent figure –from air conditioning to radiant barrier and siding with a 50-year limited warranty.

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Time is Running Out to Take Advantage of Down Payment Assistance Programs Ending September 30, 2008

According to the new Housing Stimulus Law passed last month, many down payment assistance programs will not operate as they have in the past beginning October 1. A federal tax credit for first-time home buyers will be available, but home buyers planning to take advantage of down payment assistance programs and in the process of closing or searching for the perfect home need to act fast. Homes must close by September 30, 2008 in order to receive financial support from many programs.

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Bob Woodard Named McCar Homes Raleigh Division Vice President

Bob Woodard was recently named Division Vice President of McCar Homes’ Raleigh Division. Woodard is currently the Division Vice President of McCar Homes’ Greensboro/Winston-Salem operation.  In his new position he will oversee both the Raleigh and Greensboro divisions. Woodard, who has been with McCar Homes since September of 2002, will oversee the management of the division including construction, sales, land acquisition and development and all administrative departments.

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McCar Homes Offers Several Atlanta Communities Perfect for First-time Home Buyers

On July 30, 2008 President Bush signed the Housing Stimulus Bill into law. One aspect of the new law, known as the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, is the temporary tax credit for first-time home buyers, which includes those who have not owned a home in the last three years. McCar Homes offers several Atlanta communities that are perfect for first-time homebuyers. The Sanctuary at Lakeside Preserve features stylish two-story, single-family homes with 1,611 to 3,200 square feet of living space.  First-time home buyers will enjoy a luxurious lifestyle with state-of-the-art features included with every home. Residents will also enjoy an amazing resort-style amenities package. Homes at The Sanctuary at Lakeside Preserve are priced from the $150,000s.

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New Temporary Tax Credit Benefits First Time Home Buyers

On July 30, 2008 President Bush signed the Housing Stimulus Bill into law. The new bill, known as the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, provides a temporary tax credit for qualified first-time home buyers and home buyers who have not owned a home in the last three years. Home buyers can take advantage of the temporary tax credit at McCar Homes’ Robbins Brook community located in the heart of the Triad. With its affordable prices and great location, Robbins Brook is perfect for first-time home buyers. Homes at Robbins Brook are priced from the $170,000s with monthly payments as low at $1,400.

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McCar Homes’ Garden Collection Brings Stylish New Floorplans to The Sanctuary at Lakeside Preserve

McCar Homes is pleased to introduce the Garden Collection at its prestigious master-planned South Fulton community, The Sanctuary at Lakeside Preserve. The Garden Collection offers four spacious floorplans that offer up to 1,654 square feet of living space. With open floorplans and an affordable price tag, homes from the Garden Collection are perfect for first-time homebuyers. Homes from the Garden Collection are priced from the high $150,000s.

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McCar Homes’ Greensboro Community to Hold School Supply Drive this Saturday

McCar Homes’ Robbins Brook community is having a school supply drive this Saturday, August 2, 2008. The event will last from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and everyone is welcome to stop by and make a donation. All school supplies are welcome and donations will go to benefit Guilford county school children. Each person that donates will receive a 30-day free trial membership to Rush Fitness Complex. Food will be provided and anyone can enter to win Wet ‘N Wild tickets. Local radio station 98.7 Simon will be broadcasting live from the event and will be donating additional prizes

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McCar's Popular Park Collection Now Available at The Gates at Johns Creek

McCar Homes is pleased to announce that floorplans from their popular Park Collection are now available at The Gates at Johns Creek. The Gates at Johns Creek is a luxurious gated community located in the newly incorporated City of Johns Creek. This prestigious location provides convenience to shopping, dining, golf courses and parks. Homes at The Gates at Johns Creek are available from the low $300,000s.

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McCar Homes Raises More than $300,000 at Eighth Annual Golf Tournament

McCar Homes far surpassed their goal of $250,000 at their Eighth Annual Charity Spring Classic golf tournament held in May. The series of games held in six of McCar Homes’ divisions in the Southeast raised more than $300,000 to benefit charities in each division, including the Paul Anderson Youth Home in Atlanta, Thompson Child and Family Focus in Charlotte, N.C., Horse Power in Greensboro, N.C., Habitat for Humanity of Greenville in Greenville, S.C., Boys and Girls Club of Raleigh in Raleigh, N.C. and the Hope Children’s Home in Tampa. More than 700 golfers turned out to play a round of golf while raising money for a good cause.

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McCar Homes Announces Addition of Seven New Floorplans at Wesley Chapels Brookfield Community

McCar Homes has added seven new floorplans to the Alexander Collection featured at their Brookfield community. Located near Tampa in Wesley Chapel, Brookfield offers residents quiet, country living with beautiful pond. The new floorplans range in size from 1,595 to 2,841 square feet and are priced from the $170,000s.

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McCar Homes Berewick Community Brings Home Six Awards at the Home Builders Association of Charlottes Annual MAME Awards

The theme for this year’s 23rd Annual MAME Awards banquet was “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now” and McCar Homes’ Berewick community proved that there is no stopping them now by winning six MAME Awards. Berewick received three Gold and three Silver awards at the banquet held earlier this year at the Westin Hotel in uptown Charlotte. The banquet was hosted by the Sales and Marketing Council of the Home Builders Association of Charlotte. Awards were given in various categories including: marketing, advertising, product design, interior design, signage and much more.

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Residents of McCar Homes Creekwood Community Enjoy Resort-Style Amenities

Residents of McCar Homes’ Creekwood community experience country living with the luxury of resort-style amenities. Located a short distance from downtown Greenville, Creekwood offers residents the peacefulness of country living with the benefits of city shopping, dining and entertainment. Homes at Creekwood range in price from the $190,000s to the mid $200,000s.

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Only a Handful of Homes Remain at McCar Homes Richland Creek

Only five homes remain at McCar’s charming Richland Creek community. This single-family home community is located in the prestigious North Main area just minutes from the heart of the historic downtown district. The five homes remaining have four bedrooms with two and one-half bathrooms and feature the Inman, Piedmont and Chastain floorplans. Homes at Richland Creek are priced from the mid $200,000s.

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Few Homes Remain at Two of McCar Homes’ Atlanta Communities

Only a few homes remain in two of McCar Homes’ most sought-after Atlanta communities, Daniel Creek and Kingsbridge Point. Daniel Creek, located in Sugar Hill, only has five homes remaining and Kingsbridge Point, located in Cobb County, only has 12 homes remaining. Both neighborhoods feature spacious single-family homes at affordable prices.

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McCar Homes Introduces New Home design Available to Charlotte Homebuyers

McCar Homes’ is pleased to announce the addition of the Sullivan plan to their Charlotte division of luxury new homes. The Sullivan plan will be part of the Premier Collection currently found at many of McCar’s Charlotte communities. This new ranch-style plan will range in price from the low $200,000s to the low $300,000s and include four bedrooms with three bathrooms in 2,565 square feet of living space.

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McCar Opens Two Model Homes at Rosemont

McCar Homes is pleased to announce the grand opening of two model homes at its charming single-family home community, Rosemont. Rosemont, in Indian Land, is near the Ballantyne area off of Route 160 and Route 521. The 334-home community will offer a wide range of new floorplans and will feature homes from McCar’s Registry, Premier, Preserve and Classic Collections. The single-family homes at Rosemont are priced from the mid $200,000s and range in size from approximately 2,000 to 4,200 square feet.

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Only a Few Homes Remain at McCar Homes’ Carrington in Cobb County

McCar Homes’ Carrington community is 70 percent full and only eight homes remain along the historic Silver Comet Trail. Carrington is a luxury townhome community located in sought-after Cobb County and offers homeowners the opportunity to live in a historic setting with all the modern luxuries of today.

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Last Opportunity to Call Faircroft Home

There are only three townhomes left at McCar Homes’ premier townhome community, Faircroft, located just miles from Georgia Highway 400 in the sought-after Johns Creek and Windward areas of Forsyth. Townhomes are priced from the $220s and the last remaining homes feature floorplans from the Village collection.

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McCar Homes Announces Valterra

McCar Homes’ newest Tampa community is Valterra, where new home shoppers will find outstanding amenities and beautiful homes in a great location. Valterra is a beautifully landscaped, intimate community of only 53 new homes in the heart of Valrico in South Hillsborough County, just east of Tampa. Homes at Valterra and are priced from the high $280,000s, and conveniently located near I-75 and I-4, offering easy accessibility to dining, schools, shopping, and golf.

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McCar Homes Announces Mirabella

McCar Homes is pleased to announce its newest Charlotte area community, Mirabella, a Mecklenburg community of beautiful traditional two- and three-story homes from McCar’s Premier, Preserve and Registry collections. Homeowners at Mirabella will enjoy these gorgeous, high-quality homes in a convenient location with outstanding amenities, which include a pool, clubhouse, tennis court, playground and access to walking trails along Clarke Creek. Pre-sales are now being accepted for this community of new single family homes in Huntersville.

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Grand Opening of Phase II at Farington Oaks

Mint Hills’ Fairington Oaks is one of McCar Homes’ most beautiful Charlotte communities. This single-family Mecklenburg County neighborhood first opened in 2005, and McCar Homes is now celebrating its grand opening of Phase Two in the community. Phase Two brings 55 new home sites with brand new floorplans from McCar’s updated home collections. These additional homes are situated on larger home sites which are surrounded by tall hardwoods, and offer seclusion and privacy as well as scenic, peaceful backyard views.

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Last Chance at McCar Homes' Kingsbridge Point

McCar Homes is pleased to offer big savings on new homes at Kingsbridge Point, a single family home community located just minutes from downtown and Vinings. Only a few home sites remain in this 79 home community. Homes in Kingsbridge Point are priced from the $270,000s and include spacious floorplans and great amenities in a Cobb County community. Special savings up to $30,000 are available now select inventory ready for quick move-in.

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Final Opportunity for Estate Homes at Heritage Isles

McCar Homes is pleased to announce the final phase of estate homes at Heritage Isles Golf and Country Club, Tampa’s premier community offering the finest in country club living. Priced from the mid $400,000s, McCar Homes is building 58 executive homes within the master planned community.

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Final Opportunity to Call Cascade Cove Home

Time is running out for Fulton County new townhome shoppers to call Cascade Cove home. Cascade Cove is McCar Homes’ most relaxing Atlanta area townhome community and only a few homes remain in this highly sought-after neighborhood. This community combines a convenient South Fulton location with upscale features and finishes in a gated, retreat environment. The two and three-story townhomes in this exclusive community start in the $170,000s.

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Final Opportunity to Buy at Carramore

Only six homes remain at McCar Homes’ well-appointed Cary community, Carramore. Carramore, in Wake County, just west of downtown Raleigh, is a luxurious community of new homes perfect for a family seeking excellent schools, a convenient location and larger than usual home sites and bedrooms. Homes at Carramore range from 3,400 to 4,300 square feet, are situated on up to one-half acre home sites and are priced from the high $490,000s.

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Great Amenities and Value at McCar Homes’ Ashton Hall

New home shoppers will find outstanding amenities at a new single-family home community of beautiful, high-quality homes in a great location and at an exceptional value at Ashton Hall. Ashton Hall is McCar Homes’ newest Raleigh community. Ashton Hall is a beautifully landscaped, master-planned community of new homes in Durham, northwest of Raleigh. Homes at Ashton Hall and are priced from the $230,000s, and to allow buyers to truly personalize their homes, McCar Homes is offering half-price design center options up to $20,000 to the first five buyers at Ashton Hall.

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Highland Ridge offering Front Yard Living

McCar Homes is bringing back front yard living with its brand new line of homes in the Tampa area, the Americana collection, available exclusively in Hudson’s Highland Ridge. This community of neo-traditional cottage-style homes is designed to bring neighbors together, with all homes offering front porches running three-quarters to full-length of the home and backyards large enough for play, cookouts and family gatherings. Highland Ridge, in Pasco County, is an intimate, new community made up of just 40 homes and located just minutes from the Gulf Beaches. Homes are for sale now in this new collection of one-story single family homes priced from $138,400.

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Enjoy Silver Comet Trail at McCar Homes’ Carrington in Cobb County

Carrington, located in Cobb County along the historic Silver Comet Trail, offers homeowners the opportunity to live alongside a piece of Georgia’s history while at the same time owning a brand new townhome. McCar Homes' Elite Collection offers luxury townhomes with exciting bold color schemes and versatile floorplans designed to suit buyer’s wants and needs. Carrington also offers a truly unique convenience for homeowners to enjoy rollerblading, biking and walking along the famous Silver Comet Trail, with direct access from within the community.

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McCar Homes Greenville Dedicates Habitat House

Last week began with an emotional start as the staff of the McCar Homes Greenville division proudly celebrated the dedication of a Habitat for Humanity home in Travelers Rest at Travelers Gate. The entire McCar Homes Greenville staff, more than 50 people, were involved with the project, which began in August of last year. The staff raised over $60,000 to help fund the project and has donated more than 150 volunteer hours to construct the 1,300 square foot home, located in Greenville County.

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McCar Homes Launches New Web Site

It’s now easier than ever to find your dream home with the launch of McCar Homes’ redesigned Web site, www.McCarHomes.com. The new site has an updated design and offers improved navigation and enhanced functionality, making information easier to obtain. Offering a clearer structure and focus on communities and homes, the new site will allow new home shoppers to tour the collections and neighborhoods with ease. The site is more colorful, with precise graphics and new photography, virtual tours, area points of interest, floorplans, site plans and more.

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Grand Opening of Model Home at Cobblestone Creek

McCar Homes is pleased to announce the grand opening of the model home at one of its newest Cobb County neighborhoods, Cobblestone Creek in Mableton. This gated community of traditional single family homes and townhomes offers breathtaking panoramic views of the downtown Atlanta skyline. The 69 single-family homes are priced from the $240,000s and 82 townhomes are priced from the $200,000s. Cobb County new home shoppers are encouraged to tour the model home, the Candler, one of the homes in McCar’s popular Park Collection, to see first-hand the beautiful homes and superior features available at Cobblestone Creek.

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Jimmy Dunnett Appointed McCar Homes Atlanta West Division Sales Manager

  McCar Homes is excited to welcome Jimmy Dunnett as Sales Manager of the Atlanta West Division. Dunnett, who joined McCar Homes in October, brings over 10 years of experience to the role of Sales Manager. In this position, Dunnett will oversee the sales of the 13 communities and a staff of 25 agents for McCar’s Atlanta West Division.

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Fencing

Fencing Homeowner Use and Maintenance Guidelines  

Depending on the community in which your home is located, fencing may be included with your home, it may be an optional item, or it may be an item you consider adding after your move-in. When McCar Homes installs fencing as part of your new home, we confirm its good condition during your Homeowner Orientation. All types of fencing require some routine attention.

 

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Decks

Decks Homeowner Use and Maintenance Guidelines -Wood decks add to the style and function of your home. They also require regular maintenance to keep them looking their best.

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Countertops

Countertops Homeowner Use and Maintenance Guidelines -Use a cutting board to protect your counters when you cut or chop. Protect the counter from heat and from extremely hot pans. If you cannot put your hand on it, do not put it on the counter. Do not use countertops as ironing boards and do not set lighted cigarettes on the edge of the counter.

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Foundation

Foundation -  Homeowner Use and Maintenance Guidelines

We install the foundation of your home according to the recommendations of our consulting engineer. The walls of the foundation are poured concrete with steel reinforcing rods. To protect your home's foundation, follow guidelines for installation and maintenance of landscaping and drainage in you homewoner handbook.

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Drywall

Drywall - Homeowner Use and Maintenance Guidelines

Slight cracking, nail pops, or seams may become visible in walls and ceilings. These are caused by the shrinkage of the wood and normal deflection of rafters to which the drywall is attached.

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Model Home Opens at McCars Tanner Estates

McCar Homes is pleased to announce the grand opening of the model home at its newest Greenville community, The Valley at Tanner Estates. Tanner Estates, a 103 home community located within close proximity to I-385 and I-85, features an array of home styles priced from the mid $200,000s. Greenville new home shoppers are encouraged to tour the model home, the Pembroke, one of the homes in McCar’s popular Registry Collection, to see first-hand the beautiful homes and superior features available at Tanner Estates.

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Electrical System

Electrical System - Homeowner Use and Maintenance Guidelines

Know the location of the breaker panel; it includes a main shut-off that controls all the electrical power to the home. Individual breakers control the separate circuits. Each breaker is marked to help you identify which breaker is connected to which major appliances, outlets, or other service. Should a failure occur in any part of your home, always check the breakers in the main panel box.

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Fireplace Maintence

Fireplace - Homeowner Use and Maintenance Guidelines

Most of us feel a fireplace is an excellent way to create a warm, cozy atmosphere. However, without sufficient information, your use of the fireplace can result in heat (and dollars) being wasted. To help prevent that, consider the following points.

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Olde Union Preserve

McCar Homes is pleased to announce the opening of its newest Forsyth County neighborhood, Olde Union Preserve in Alpharetta.  The community, which features beautiful homes on wooded sites, will offer floor plans from McCar’s popular Hearth Collection. The 112 single-family traditional and craftsman-style homes at Olde Union Preserve are priced from the low $300,000s. The model home is currently under construction and will be open soon.

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Springbrook Estates

McCar Homes is pleased to announce that it is now selling at Springbrook Estates in Cobb County. Springbrook Estates boasts numerous advantages to its homeowners. The community will offer a wide range of floor plans and will feature homes from McCar’s Prestige, Hearth, Premier and Homestead Collections.  The single-family homes at Springbrook Estates are priced from the $240,000s, and interested buyers are encouraged to act quickly as this 196 home community is perceived to sell quickly.

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The Lakes at Sugarloaf

Join McCar Homes as it celebrates the grand opening of its newest community, The Lakes at Sugarloaf.  New home shoppers are invited to visit this beautiful community in the highly sought-after Sugarloaf area. In phase one, this gated community is set to welcome 36 new homeowners looking for a beautiful, well-built single-family or townhome in a prime location.  In Phase One and Three the community will offer the Premier series and in Phase Two the community will feature the Hearth, Carriage and Georgetown collections.

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McCar Homes Sales and Marketing President to Retire

McCar Homes’ President of Sales and Marketing, Tom J. Ware, recently announced that he will be retiring at the year’s end, after nearly 11 years of exceptional service to McCar Homes. Influential to many, Ware served as a leader for the sales staff at McCar Homes, taking each sales agent under his tutelage and developing them into their maximum potential. 

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McCar Homes Names Steve Roberts Chief Executive Officer

Atlanta based McCar Homes, one of the Southeast’s largest new home builders, has appointed Steve Roberts as Chief Executive Officer. Former CEO, Keith McSwain, who has been a leader in the homebuilding industry for more than 23 years and was instrumental in guiding the growth of McCar Homes over the last 10 years, stepped down in order to spend more time with his family.  He will remain in an advisory role to the Chairman of the Board.

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Dorrie Ehlers Appointed McCar Homes Online Sales Manager

McCar Homes is excited to welcome Dorrie Ehlers to the Online Sales Department. Ehlers, bringing over five years of online sales experience joined McCar mid-June in a newly created position, Online Sales Manager. In this position, Ehlers will be responsible for overseeing the online sales program, including administering the customer relationship management system, creating e-marketing initiatives and driving measures to increase sales.

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McCar Homes Chartwell Estates Feature Homes

McCar Homes is proud to announce two feature homes at Chartwell Estates.  These ideal family homes from McCar’s popular Providence Collection’s Hampton series are the only homes remaining in the community, which is conveniently located near the Greenville Spartanburg Jetport in Greenville’s Eastside. The single-family, two-story homes are priced in the $160,000s.

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Construction Continues on McCar Homes' Greenville Habitat House

Work continues on the Habitat for Humanity home being constructed by the McCar Homes Greenville division staff. The entire Greenville McCar Homes staff, more than 50 people, are involved with the project, which began in August, and are donating more than 150 volunteer hours to construct the home. The 1,300 square foot home, located in Greenville County, is slated to be ready for move in by early December of this year and will make the dream of homeownership come true for a single mother with five children in Travelers Rest at Travelers Gate.

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McCar Homes Briarcrest Wins Best Master Suite in Charlotte Parade of Homes

McCar Homes’ Briarcrest, one of Union County’s most sought after communities, recently won Best Master Suite in Charlotte’s Parade of Homes. The Parade of Homes is The Home Builders Association of Charlotte’s highlight of the fall real estate season, where Charlotte area’s finest home builders showcase more than 100 homes throughout the region.

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McCar Homes Rosemont Now Open

McCar Homes is pleased to announce that it will begin selling at Rosemont in Lancaster County. Rosemont, in Indian Land, is near the Ballantyne mixed-use development in the southern most part of Charlotte, along the North and South Carolina border. The 334-home community will offer a wide range of new floor plans and will feature homes from McCar’s Premier, Park, Preserve and Classic Collections. The single-family homes at Rosemont are priced from the high $200,000s and range in size from to 2,218 to 4,200 square feet.

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Doors and Locks

Doors and Locks - Homeowner Use and Maintenance Guidelines

The doors installed in your home are wood products subject to such natural characteristics of wood as shrinkage and warpage. Natural fluctuations caused by humidity and the use of forced air furnaces, showers, and dishwashers, interior doors may occasionally require minor adjustments.

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Carpet

Carpet Homeowner Use and Maintenance Guidelines

Your selection sheets provide a record of the brand, style, and color of floor coverings in your home. Please retain this information for future reference. Refer to the various manufacturer's recommendations for additional information on the care of your floor coverings.

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Care for your Cabinets

Homeowner Use and Maintenance Guidelines

Your selection sheets are your record of the brand, style, and color of cabinets in your home. If you selected wood or wood veneer cabinets, expect differences in grain and color between and within the cabinet components due to natural variations in wood and the way it takes stain.

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McCar Homes Tampa Introduces Bungalows at Highland Ridge

McCar Homes is pleased to introduce a brand new line of homes to the Tampa area, available exclusively in Hudson’s Highland Ridge. Homes are for sale now in this new collection of one-story bungalows priced from $169,900. Highland Ridge, in Pasco County, is an intimate, new community made up of just 40 homes and located just minutes from the Gulf Beaches.

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Brick Homeowner Use and Maintenance Guidelines

Efflorescence

The white, powdery substance that sometimes accumulates on brick surfaces is called efflorescence. This is a natural phenomenon and cannot be prevented. In some cases, you can remove it by scrubbing with a stiff brush and vinegar. Consult your home center or hardware store for commercial products to remove efflorescence.

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Air Conditioning Maintence Guidlines

Homeowner Use and Maintenance Guidelines

Air conditioning can greatly enhance the comfort of your home, but if it is used improperly or inefficiently, wasted energy and frustration will result. These hints and suggestions are provided to help you maximize your air conditioning system.

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McCar Homes Launches Online Chat in Atlanta

As part of McCar Homes’ ongoing efforts to remain an industry leader in new home sales, McCar Homes has launched online chat capabilities on its Web site, www.mccarhomes.com. Licensed real estate agents are online Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to provide live, personalized home buying service to assist new home shoppers with the home buying process.

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McCar Homes Opens Fully Decorated Model at Cobb County's Springbrook Estates

McCar Homes is pleased to announce that the fully decorated model home is now open at Cobb County’s single-family home community, Springbrook Estates. The community will offer a wide range of floor plans and will feature homes from McCar’s Prestige, Hearth, Premier and Homestead Collections.  The single-family homes at Springbrook Estates are priced from the $220,000s, and interested shoppers are encouraged to tour the newly opened model home in the community.

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Grand Opening of Model Home at Olde Union Preserve

McCar Homes is pleased to announce the grand opening of the model home at its newest Forsyth County neighborhood, Olde Union Preserve in Alpharetta. This vibrant community features a pedestrian bridge overlooking Padgetts Preserve and will provide access to future Fowler Park and Alpharetta Greenway. Olde Union Preserve offers beautiful homes on wooded sites with floor plans from McCar's popular brand new Hearth Collection. The 112 single-family traditional and craftsman-style homes at Olde Union Preserve are priced from the low $300,000s. Alpharetta new home shoppers are encouraged to tour the model home, the Preston, one of the homes in McCar’s popular Hearth Collection, to see first-hand the beautiful homes and superior features available at Olde Union Preserve.

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Final Phase at McCar Homes Forest Creek

Forest Creek, located in Cherokee County, is a family-friendly community featuring an array of amenities and offering beautiful wooded views. Just 16 new homes are now available in the final phase, The Preserve at Forest Creek. From McCar’s popular Premier collection of floorplans, the classic craftsman style homes in the final phase at Forest Creek create a charming streetscape and range from 2,800 to over 3,000 square feet. Every home is located on a large wooded home site backing up to a 50-acre nature preserve. Home prices start at $252,900.

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Grand Opening of Model Home at The Lakes at Sugarloaf

Join McCar Homes as it celebrates the grand opening of the model home in its newest community, The Lakes at Sugarloaf.  New home shoppers are invited to visit this beautiful mixed-use community in the highly sought-after Sugarloaf area. In Phase one, this gated community is set to welcome 36 new homeowners looking for a beautiful, well-built single-family home in a prime location.  In Phase One and Three the community will offer thePremier series and in Phase Two the community will feature the Hearth, Carriage and Georgetown collections. Sugarloaf new home shoppers are encouraged to tour the model home, the Fairfax, one of the homes in McCar’s popularPremier Collection, to see first-hand the beautiful homes and superior features available at The Lakes at Sugarloaf.

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Social Club Created for Residents at McCar Homes Cross Creek at Summertree

McCar Homes Tampa is pleased to announce a new social club for residents of Cross Creek at Summertree, The LimeLight League. Membership will require participation in marketing events and community information promotion. The group will enjoy a cruise in the early months of 2009 to the Caribbean, compliments of McCar Homes.

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Model Home Open at Lexingtons Southberry Park

Atlanta-based new home builder McCar Homes is pleased to announce the opening of the model home at its firstColumbia neighborhood, Southberry Park in Lexington.  The community will offer a wide range of floor plans and will feature homes from McCar’s Masters, Park, Preserve, Regal and Registry Collections. The 76 single-family homes at Southberry Park are priced from the $200,000s.

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McCar Homes Greensboro Sponsors Healthy Family Day

McCar Homes Greensboro was a proud sponsor of the West Forsyth Family YMCA annual Healthy Family Day last month. Healthy Family Day, a nonprofit event designed to educate and entertain the families that live in the community, was hosted by the YMCA and local businesses.

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Fall in Love With Lakeside Preserve

Fall in love withLakeside Preserve at an autumn-themed grand opening event that includes romantic prizes, delicious food, live jazz music and fun. Area agents are invited to tour this lovely new home community and learn more about the opportunities for warm, energetic living atLakeside Preserve at a luncheon Tuesday, October 30 beginning at 11:00 a.m.

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Engery and Water Conservation

Energy and Water Conservation Good planning and thoughtful everyday habits can save significant amounts of energy and water. In the process of conserving, you also save money as an additional benefit. Keep these hints in mind as you select and use your home's features

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McCar Homes is a Proud Supporter of Get Home Atlanta

McCar Homes is proud to support the Get Home Atlanta! campaign.  The Get Home Atlanta! sends the message that now is the time to buy a new home in Atlanta. A collaboration of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, numerous new home builders and allied organizations, the campaign was launched with the support of the National Association of Homebuilders to improve consumer perceptions about the state of the economy and housing market. To learn more about Get Home Atlanta! and why now is a great time to buy a home, visit www.GetHomeAtl.com.

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McCar Homes Grassglen at Seven Oaks

Homeowners of Grassglen at Seven Oaks can choose from five different floorplans from the Royal Collection that range in size from 2,245 to 3,478 square feet. Offering great preservation views, homeowners will enjoy the baseball field, basketball courts, community clubhouse, community pool, conservation areas, fitness room, hike and bike trails, lighted sidewalks, nature trails, picnic area, playground, soccer field, tennis courts and volleyball court.
 
 

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Model Now Open at McCar Homes Briarcrest

 “At Briarcrest, home buyers will find everything they are looking for and more, said Jennifer Read, Sales Manager. “The Pembroke model is an excellent example of this. Combining elements from two of McCar Homes’ most popular collections- the Regal and Estate collections- homes from the Registry Collection feature traditional floorplans with plenty of space, large kitchens, and many of the features today's home buyers desire including upgraded plumbing fixtures, tiled bathrooms and kitchen backsplashes, hardwoods and more. Homeowners at Briarcrest also enjoy open, flowing floorplans with optional 5th bedrooms, Jack-and-Jill baths, bonus rooms and more.
 

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McCar Homes Greenville to Build Habitat House

GREENVILLE - “Everyone here is very excited about this project and can’t wait to get started,” said Tom Carroll, Division Vice President, who is coordinating the McCar efforts to build the home. “This is a unique opportunity for us as a building company to do what we do best. We are energized to begin work so that we can help a deserving family in our community get into a home of their own.”

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Amenities Now Open at McCar Homes Stonegate

“Stonegate is a perfect example of a McCar Homes community; ideally located convenient to the interstate, shopping and restaurants, with fabulous amenities and beautiful, high-quality homes,” said Carla Ruff, Division Sales Manager “We are very excited about all  this community has to offer its residents and are certain that new home shoppers will want to call Stonegate home.”  

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Scott Payne Appointed McCar Homes President of Sales

ATLANTA - Payne’s goal in this position is to enhance the sales and marketing efforts across markets. ““We have a tremendous foundation on which to build,” said Payne. “I hope to continue the growth and evolution of our company through a commitment to our “Direction to Perfection” training program, technology based sales with our online sales department, and a focused effort on attracting and retaining the best and brightest in the industry. You can’t replace the 40 years of experience that Tom Ware offered, but I will continue to use those guiding principles in working with all of our divisions to ensure their success.”

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McCar Homes Online Sales Program Brings New Home Shoppers and Sales Agents Even Closer

“The 85 percent of new home shoppers that shop online are narrowing down their search for builders, said McCar Homes Online Sales Counselor Jessica DeClemente. “E-leads are very serious prospects because the shopper has already seen our homes, features and amenities and compared our prices to other builders and took the time and initiative to send us an email for more information.” “Though the shopper has likely requested information from multiple builders, we have the opportunity to create the best impression by being the first to respond. The old saying, ‘you’ve got to be first, or you’ll be last’ holds very true in competitive online sales,” said DeClemente.

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Grand Opening of The Lakes at Sugarloaf

ATLANTA – Join McCar Homes as it celebrates the grand opening of its newest community, The Lakes at Sugarloaf. New home shoppers are invited to visit this beautiful community in the highly sought-after Sugarloaf area. In phase one, this gated community is set to welcome 36 new homeowners looking for a beautiful, well-built single-family or townhome in a prime location. In Phase One and Three the community will offer the Premier series and in Phase Two the community will feature the Hearth, Premeir and Georgetown collections.
  
 

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