Ashton Woods Homes in Bellaire Ridge

Ashton Woods Makes Builder 100 Private Top-10 List

2011-05-20T14:52:00.001-05:00

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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PRICE REDUCED!!!

2011-05-11T16:25:00.002-05:00

Grand Finale Specials!

2011-03-29T15:56:00.000-05:00

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Contact Julie James for more information

(817) 346-5685

jjames@ashtonwoodshomes.com

www.ashtonwoods.com/DALLAS

OUTDOOR LIVING SPECIAL

2011-02-11T18:42:00.000-06:00

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Contact Julie James for more information
(817) 346-5685 or (817) 706-0299
jjames@ashtonwoodshomes.com

PRESS RELEASE

2011-01-16T01:14:00.001-06:00

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.

Game On! Homes Available in time for the Big Game

2011-01-14T17:31:00.002-06:00

TOY DRIVE EVENT - DEC. 5th

2010-11-18T18:07:00.001-06:00

Introducing "Home Full of Wishes"

2010-11-02T17:34:00.001-05:00

'Tis the Season of Wishes, and the Season to Give...

Ashton Woods Homes' Dallas and Houston Divisions 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!

2010 Fall Home Inventory Sale

2010-10-15T11:17:00.000-05:00

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.

Leasing VS. Buying

2010-10-07T14:23:00.004-05:00

STOP THROWING YOUR MONEY DOWN THE DRAIN...
LET ASHTON WOODS HOMES PUT MONEY IN YOUR POCKETS!

Leasing VS. Buying
The average lease in this area is between $1500-$4500 per month.

Below is a breakdown of the pro's and con's....

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Julie James - Bellaire Ridge

Phone: (817) 346.5685

Email: jjames@ashtonwoodshomes.com;

Website: www.ashtonwoods.com/dallas

Blog: bellaireridge.blogspot.com

2010-09-19T15:14:00.001-05:00

Ashton Woods Homes
In
Bellaire Ridge

Home Of The Week!
September 19, 2010 thru September 27, 2010

I know each and every one of you are a lover of all things beautiful, and your own distinctive style. Each one of you design your homes to reflect your personalities, which are shaped by one of a kind experiences and memories.

In saying this Ashton Woods Homes in Bellaire Ridge will be featuring the Forester Floor plan. This home has a cool composure with a few playful twists.
You will be looking at a 2,390 Sq. Ft. home located at 7313 Valencia Grove Court in The Bellaire Ridge Community. This Ashton Woods Home has 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Study, Gameroom up, Formal Dining and Covered Patio.

Was $376,900.00

This week only $329,000.00

At Ashton Woods Homes we believe details really do make a difference between a good home and a great home.

Buying a home from a builder who is # 1 in Quality on the J. D. Powers Surveys, and # 3 in Customer Satisfaction.
Buying a home from a National Builder
Recognized as one of the top 100 Builders in America placing 24th.
(www.builderonline.com Pages 58 & 59)
Building in the Metroplex for over 20 years
Also knowing your purchasing a home at the very best time to take advantage of the ONCE IN A LIFETIME, LOW Interest rates!

Now Come Out And See Why Ashton Woods Homes Is The Place You Wish To Be!

Julie James Sales Consultant Ashton Woods Homes Office:817-346-5685 Cell:817-706-0299 Fax:817-346-6912 jjames@ashtonwoodshomes.com www.ashtonwoodshomes.com Visit Community Blog: www.bellaireridge.blogspot.com
"One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his greatest surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do." - Henry Ford

Moving? Planning Ahead is the Key to Success

2010-08-03T17:41:00.002-05:00

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

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Current Inventory Homes Available

2010-07-14T12:39:00.001-05:00

MAY SPECIAL

2010-05-12T11:11:00.002-05:00

Dallas - One of 5 Best Metro Areas for Mortgages

2010-04-28T16:27:00.001-05:00

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

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.

Homes Available for $8,000 Tax Credit

2010-04-01T12:18:00.000-05:00

Although Bellaire Ridge has sold all our homes 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.

PRESS RELEASE

2010-03-02T16:11:00.000-06:00

Bellaire Ridge by Ashton Woods Achieves Record-Breaking Home Sales in January (Dallas, TX — February 23, 2010)

Top-Ranked Homebuilder Demonstrates a 75% Increase in Sales over Same Period in 2009.

Ashton Woods Homes, a premiere builder of eco-friendly and energy-efficient new homes, today announced that they had surpassed their home sales for the month of January in Bellaire Ridge by 75%.

Established in Dallas, TX in 1989, Ashton Woods builds high-performance homes in growth communities in Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, Phoenix, Orlando and Tampa.

Bellaire Ridge is Ashton Woods’ newest luxury community located in the Cityview area of South West Fort Worth. This small community with 71 homesites has incredible views of the historic Mira Vista.

The spacious Bellaire Ridge one and two-story floor plans offer several accommodating options: 3 – 5 bedrooms, 2 – 4 bathrooms range from 1,712 to 3,567 square feet and are smartly priced starting in the $270’s.

In addition, the Bellaire Ridge homes by Ashton Woods are EnergyStar, Environments For Living and Power House Green equipped for maximum comfort, energy-efficiency and environmental friendliness.

"Homebuyers see the best price and value in the Mira Vista area of Ft Worth – it’s about community popularity," stated Brian Kopp, Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “And with homebuyer incentives from the government and from Ashton Woods, these remaining homes are expected to sell-out fast,” added Mr.Kopp. Interested buyers should call or visit the Bellaire Ridge community or the Ashton Woods website @ www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.

TAX CREDIT UPDATE

2009-11-11T12:33:00.001-06:00

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

October Promotion

2009-09-22T14:09:00.006-05:00

Our Fall ,Fall ,Fall Promotion is here Today:

When you purchase your New Ashton Woods Homes you will receive $10,000 in FREE OPTIONS at our Ashton Woods Design Center.

And for an added bonus, complete all your selections within 25 days of contract and you will receive another $5,000.00 making this a total of $15,000.00 in options all together!!!

Using Ashton Woods Mortgage for financing will also make you eligible for $3,000.00 towards closing cost/prepaids. This is a Win, Win, Win Situation for all new homebuyers!

But call soon for more details or to setup a personalized appointment with me, Julie James, because this promotion ends October 31st, 2009. Call 817.346.5685 or email jjames@ashtonwoodshomes.com

Come out to Bellaire today and see why Ashton Woods Homes and Bellaire Ridge is The Place You Wish To Be!!

2009-09-15T11:43:00.001-05:00

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!

For more information on Ashton Woods Homes in the DFW Area, visit our website at www.ashtonwoods.com/dallas

WELCOME HOME!

2009-09-03T11:31:00.003-05:00

Ashton Woods Homes would like to welcome the following families that closed in August to Bellaire Ridge:

Bhatti

Mishaan

Luttrell

Drury

Welcome to the neighborhood - We are happy to have you be a part of the Ashton Woods Family!

TICK TOCK...TICK TOCK

2009-08-17T17:10:00.001-05:00

Your chance to close on an Ashton Woods Home and receive your $8,000 Homebuyer tax credit is slipping away!

November 30, 2009, is your last chance to close on a new home and claim your $8,000 tax credit. Act now to take advantage of this limited-time opportunity!It’s yours to keep! Unlike previous tax credits, this one does not have to be repaid. If you’ve never owned a home or haven’t in the last three years, you may qualify. Homebuyers with incomes up to $75,000 (or $150,000 for married couples) can take full advantage of the tax credit.

But time is running out! Visit http://www.ashtonwoods.com/ today to view our AVAILABLE INVENTORY HOMES before it’s too late! Homes must close on or before November 30, 2009, to be eligible.

Visit http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/ to learn more.

AUGUST PROMOTION

2009-07-31T15:33:00.003-05:00

Go Green. Save Green.

That is the new standard being set by Ashton Woods Homes in Bellaire Ridge. With our new Environments for Living Program, our homes are among the most energy-efficient built today. And to save you even more money, we are offering a great promotion for the month of August.

CLICK to enlarge flyer for more details.

Contact Julie James for more details on this fantastic offer!

Phone: 817.346.5685

jjames@ashtonwoodshomes.com

or visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com/dallas

PRESS RELEASE

2009-06-19T09:27:00.000-05:00

Roswell, GA (PRWEB) June 18, 2009 -- Ashton Woods Homes today announced the release of their Power House Green with Environments For LivingTM program where new home owners can realize at least 25% savings on their energy bills.

Ashton Woods Homes today announced the release of their Power House Green with Environments For Living program where new home owners can realize at least 25% savings on their energy bills. Building green may seem like a new trend to some, but not to Ashton Woods Homes - a national builder which has built more than 10,000 homes meeting Environments For Living standards. Environments For Living homes are more energy efficient, comfortable and durable than conventional code-built homes and provide the homeowner energy usage and comfort guarantees.

Go Green. Save Green. Powerhouse Green with Environments for Living.
Building green may seem like a new trend to some, but not to Ashton Woods Homes - a national builder which has built more than 10,000 homes meeting Environments For Living standards. Environments For Living homes are more energy efficient, comfortable and durable than conventional code-built homes and provide the homeowner energy usage and comfort guarantees.

"Ashton Woods is committed to providing our customers energy-efficiency, luxury, quality and the value you'd expect from one of the nation's premier new homebuilders - all while keeping the environment in mind," said Tad Serbin, VP Sales and Marketing at Ashton Woods Homes. "Our customers can save 25 percent to 45 percent on energy costs in an Ashton Woods home. In fact, Ashton Woods' Environments For Living homes meet or exceed the Energy Star guidelines from the Federal Government," added Serbin.

An Ashton Woods' Environments For Living home provides benefits both to homeowners and the environment. Besides keeping families comfortable, Ashton Woods' Environments For Living homes have reduced emissions of 5,813 pounds of CO2 per home. This is equivalent to taking almost 5,000 cars off the road per year, or 103 railcars worth of coal. To put this into perspective, it would take almost 700,000 tree seedlings grown for 10 years, or more than 6,200 acres of pine or fir forests, to process that amount of Carbon. "We're proud to be the leader in building Environments For Living homes," said Serbin.

Every Ashton Wood's single-family home and townhome meets Environments For Living performance standards, as well as meets the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Energy Star TM program standards for home construction. These standards are monitored and inspected throughout the entire building process, resulting in the enhanced performance of your home. As a result, an Environments For Living home may qualify for tax credits under various government programs. In addition, Ashton Woods uses Lenox comfort system products that have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal. This results in a cleaner, more efficient HVAC system that requires less energy and maintains a comfortable balance in your home.

The Environments For Living program utilizes techniques of Building Science to help reduce energy loss, including a continuous air barrier, efficient heating and cooling systems, and tight ductwork. In addition, the program establishes requirements for tight construction, improved thermal systems, right-sized HVAC systems, fresh air ventilation, balanced air pressure, internal moisture management and combustion safety. For additional information on Ashton Woods Homes go to www.ashtonwoodshomes.com/powerhouse. For details on the limited comfort guarantee go to www.environmentsforliving.com/index.jsp?action=hb_guarantee.
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group - a fully-integrated collection of companies that spans the entire real estate spectrum in North America - from land acquisition and development to the design and construction of master-planned communities. For more information, visit http://www.ashtonwoodshomes.com/

HOME ECONOMICS 101

2009-05-18T15:12:00.002-05:00

LOOK WHAT YOUR MONEY CAN BUY THIS YEAR AS OPPOSED TO LAST! WITH NEW HOME PRICES AND INTEREST RATES AT AN ALL TIME LOW, NOW IS THE TIME TO PURCHASE A NEW ASHTON WOODS HOME IN BELLAIRE RIDGE!

CALL JULIE JAMES AT 817.346.5685

AND MAKE YOUR DREAM HOME A REALITY!

5 Reasons Why Ashton Woods Homes Beat Foreclosures

2009-05-06T15:32:00.001-05:00

Foreclosure. In the real estate market, it's the “F” word. The number of foreclosure filings in the U.S. rose by 81 percent in 2008 and by a whopping 225 percent from 2006. The housing market is flooded with the tsunami of perceived bargains. The key word here is “perceived.” There are several reasons that the “buyer beware” rule should be in effect when considering a foreclosed property:

1. Poor maintenance. If the owner wasn’t paying the mortgage, what makes you think he/she was investing in even the most basic upkeep?

2. As is. The “As Is” caveat could be costly for the buyer. A new home and its contents have warranties that protect the buyer. When buying a foreclosure, you get exactly what you pay for.

3. The angry owner. In the wake of a foreclosure, many former owners feel victimized by their situation. There are countless tales of homes being stripped of appliances, lighting fixtures, and even plumbing—all of which are removed in haste, and with no concern for the incoming dweller.

4. Hidden cost-cutters. If the foreclosed property is a new home, the builder was likely cutting many corners to avoid mounting more debt. What’s hidden under the drywall? “New” doesn’t necessarily mean a home is in excellent condition; it could mean that no one has yet discovered the creeping shortcuts.

5. Wasted time. Purchasing a foreclosure requires a mountain of paperwork and it can take months before you discover whether the bank accepts the deal. And what happens if your offer fails to make the cut? You begin the lengthy process again.

When you start tossing around the idea of an “F” word, stop and think of the reasons why the foreclosed property is a questionable investment, at best. Then remember the many reasons that an Ashton Woods Home will deliver long-term value, satisfaction, comfort, and peace of mind.

Paraphrased from Myers Barnes-New Home Sales Blog, Posted: 21 Apr 2009 01:28 PM PDT

SPECIALS!

2009-04-21T09:06:00.000-05:00

NO CLOSING COSTS SPECIAL!
Plus Receive $15,000 in Designer Upgrades.

With interest rates at an all time low, free upgrades and PAID CLOSING COSTS, now is the time to purchase the home of your dreams at Bellaire Ridge and save up to $500 per month on your monthly payments!

Ex.

Sales Price $332,500.00

Downpayment 5%

Interest Rate 4.625%

Monthly Payment $2963.00 (includes principle, interest and taxes only)

Contact Julie James now for more information at 817.346.5685 or email jjames@ashtonwoodshomes.com

Past, Present, Future

2009-04-09T16:48:00.002-05:00

You know the old saying, "There's no time like the present"? That statement has never been more true than it is today. As we have all heard on the news, interest rates are at a 40-year historical low! I know we all sit at home as we watch and think, wow, this really is a good time to buy, but sometimes we don't realize exactly how much a change in interest rate really effects us.

To help you better understand I am going to break this down for you. Right now you can purchase a home in Bellaire Ridge for $350,000 with our HUGE incentives. See what this means to you as the interest rate fluctuates:

Past (6/2008): 6.5% interest rate and your monthly investment would be $392 higher than it is today. That is a $70,560 loss in purchasing power!

Present (Today): 4.625% interest rate!

Future: Now, you don't know what rates are going to do, but as you just saw 12 months ago they were 6.5%. Lets say hypothetically that they go up to 5.5%. Your monthly investment would be $178 higher than it would be today. That is a $32,040 loss in purchasing power.

So wouldn't you agree, that there is no time like the present?

Call me today to set up your appointment to take advantage of these incredible savings!

Julie James, Sales Counselor at Belliare Ridge in SW Fort Worth

Phone: 817.346.5685 or Email: jjames@ashtonwoodshomes.com

Go Green. Save Green. With Ashton Woods Homes

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PRESS RELEASE

2009-02-27T10:59:00.001-06:00

Posted: Feb. 25th, 2009

Tom Krobot sounds very different from most builders these days, as he speaks in a voice that reveals equal parts relief and optimism.

"We are tickled pink about where we are," says Krobot, CEO of Atlanta-based Ashton Woods USA, which recently announced that it has successfully restructured notes with its lenders and bondholders, exchanging public debt for private debt and saving the company approximately $13 million annually.

The deal marks the end of months of negotiations for Ashton Woods, whose parent company, the Great Gulf Group of Canada, also agreed to invest an additional $20 million in the builder.

The company has been bucking many home building industry trends. Sales are up 30 percent on an annual basis, and expects to sell 1,100 homes this year. Cancellation rates have plummeted from 45% one year ago to roughly 20%, which is far closer to Ashton's historical levels. Capture rates for prospective buyers have soared, from 25% to 80% as sales associates have concentrated on asking for the sale.

The CEO says the company's employees deserve much of the credit for the builder's successful restructuring. "I didn't do it - they did it," Krobot says. "If they hadn't performed the way they did the past six months, I don't know if the bank would have agreed to extend the line of if the bondholders would have agreed to exchange the notes."

Ashton Woods is currently building in Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa and Orlando. Visit http://www.ashtonwoods.com/ for more information on locations and pricing. With historically low interest rates, competitive pricing, and the newly released First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit, now is the perfect time to buy and Ashton Woods Home!

To view complete article shown in Builder Magazine, click here.

TAX CREDIT INCREASE!

2009-02-25T11:55:00.000-06:00

Congress Enacts Bigger and Better
Home Buyer Tax Credit

A tax credit of up to $8,000 is now available for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. Unlike the tax credit enacted in 2008, the new credit does not have to be repaid.

Learn how you can take advantage of
this $8,000 tax credit to buy the home of your dreams.

First-time home buyers who purchased a principal residence on or after April 9, 2008 and before January 1, 2009 may qualify for a $7,500 tax credit. Click here for more information.

Welcome to the Bellaire Ridge Blog!

2009-02-16T17:03:00.005-06:00

NEW PHOTOS OF OUR ROBY MODEL HOME!