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
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
October Promotion
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!!
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
Thursday, September 3, 2009
WELCOME HOME!
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!
Monday, August 17, 2009
TICK TOCK...TICK TOCK
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.
Friday, July 31, 2009
AUGUST PROMOTION
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
or visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com/dallas
Friday, June 19, 2009
PRESS RELEASE
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/
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/
Monday, May 18, 2009
HOME ECONOMICS 101
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!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
5 Reasons Why Ashton Woods Homes Beat Foreclosures
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
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
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
SPECIALS!
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
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
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Past, Present, Future
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
Monday, April 6, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
PRESS RELEASE
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.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
TAX CREDIT INCREASE!
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