This exciting event takes place in Charlotte September 16-18. You can attend the Expo floor for free if you register before September 15. So there is no need to rush, but make sure you don’t forget to sign up!

However, you might want to hurry up and submit your STARS Awards entry form. The STARS Awards Program recognizes the achievements and projects of the residential building industry. Categories include marketing, advertising, sales, landscape design, architecture/floor plan and a few others. Entries are due July 31st. The Gala announcing the winner will be held in conjunction with the 21st Century Building Expo and Conference.

At the actual expo you can expect to see a wide variety of products and services from the industry’s leading manufacturers and suppliers. Of course with over 300 exhibits, would you really expect anything less? Some exhibitors include: Progress Energy, Carolina Glass and Mirror and NC State University wood products extension.

If you are looking to get great educational information at the 21st Century Building Expo and Conference, then you might consider attending the three-day educational conference. Attend a class that interests you, such as one about green building or maybe one that focuses on thriving in this uncertain economy.

This is an awesome event, one I can’t imagine passing up. You can easily spend two whole days wandering around the exhibits or even just an hour visiting one company you really like. How you enjoy the expo is up to you– but you definitely will enjoy it.

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He has served on the Board of Directors for many of those years, including as the President of the Association in 2007. He also chairs the HomeAid Charlotte Board of Directors. HomeAid Charlotte is a charity started in 2007, which provides shelter for temporarily homeless people in Charlotte.

Recently, Mann was named President of the newly formed Carolinas Division of Standard Pacific taking on leadership of both the Charlotte and Raleigh markets. He has been with Standard Pacific Homes as the Division President of Charlotte for nearly six years, and has been in homebuilding for twenty-one.

To learn more about Standard Pacific and their communities around the Triangle please visit www.standardpacifichomes.com or call toll free 888-222-2412.

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Standard Pacific Homes announces the completion of the first building for The Live-Work Collection Lennox at Brier Creek at , a unique option, perfect for the lifestyle of today’s modern family. The live-work townhome offers homeowners the opportunity to have a dedicated work space on the first level of their home that can be either a separate home office or low traffic business with its own entrance. This space is designed for businesses such as that of an attorney, insurance agent, psychologist or real estate broker. Homeowners enjoy the benefits and ease of living upstairs, saving both travel time and the expenses of a daily commute and/or the cost of rent for a multi-year contract for a personal business.

“The Lennox Live-Work townhome is a great option for singles, couples and families who want to save time and money commuting to and from work,” said Keith Wood, Standard Pacific Homes Division President. “With the cost of gas and the time it takes to drive to and from work, the opportunity to have a home office or limited-client business office is perfect for many homeowners. Plus, Lennox residents enjoy living in one of the most desirable and centrally located communities in the Triangle, Brier Creek. ”

The Brier Creek area offers numerous amenities including fantastic shopping, cultural activities, cafes and fine dining, entertainment venues, world-class healthcare, parks and Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Lennox is also close to all the excitement of downtown Raleigh and Durham. Plus, with a live-work home you have the added benefit of a tax write-off for your home business.

Irina Bennett, a new homeowner and active local realtor says, “The Live-work design in the Brier Creek community is advanced and very unique! I love it! It allows people with small businesses an opportunity to run their venture on their budget and at the same time have a big business exposure! With the commercial signs right at your doorstep and a hot commercial shopping center, this product gives you a chance to prove your start-up. Coming down to your business office from your second and third floor living space cannot be overlooked with today’s high gas prices. “

The Lennox Live-Work townhomes feature a large master bedroom suite on the main living floor which has a balcony, two additional bedrooms upstairs and two full and two half-baths. There is a second balcony off of the living area on the main floor as well as a private courtyard and patio in the front of each residence. The townhomes also offer a large game room, an oversized, two-car rear-entry garage and an elevator option. The clubhouse is currently under construction and will be opening sometime in 2009. It includes a fitness center, business center, full kitchen for events and private parties as well as both a lap and recreational swimming pool.

Townhomes in the Live-Work Collection are available in two spacious floor plans – one 2,903 and one 2,929 sq. ft., with prices starting in the $360s.

In addition to the Live-Work community, Lennox at Brier Creek also features three other separate and distinct townhome collections. There are 105 Designer Collection townhomes that are two stories with a single car garage, 106 Signature II Collection townhomes that offer homeowners three stories with a two car rear-load garage, and 62 two-story Country Club Collection homes that feature ranch-style floor plans with a first floor master and both one and two car garages.

Directions: From I-540/Hwy. 70W turn left onto Brier Creek Parkway. Turn left on Vogel St. at the Brier Creek Elementary School. Lennox at Brier Creek is at the corner of Vogel St. and Bruckhaus St.

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Featuring both a Buyer Mode, for new homebuyers, as well as a Browse Mode for potential homebuyers, this exciting new online tool is an extension of the centrally located Design Galleria in Brier Creek, which houses hundreds of options in its 3,600 square foot retail center. The online studio is meant to provide a smooth experience in option selection for buyers while showing potential buyers all the possibilities for personalizing their Standard Pacific Home.

The Online Design Studio Buyer Mode allows buyers to logon from the comfort and convenience of their own homes and browse various categories with hundreds of options. This system shows more than just pictures of the options. It allows buyers to do their research by viewing articles, manuals and price comparisons with other products, all in one place. Leslie Murr, Standard Pacific’s Design Galleria Manager states, “The Online Design Studio allows our buyers to customize their new home at their convenience. They now have access to specific information about each products specifications and warranties, which allows them to make more informed decisions.”

With this information, the buyer is able to create a Wish List. The Standard Pacific Homes Design Consultant is able to view the Wish List before the buyer’s appointment at the Design Galleria, allowing the designer and buyer to confirm the selections with ease. Once a buyer has closed on their home, they will be able to continue to access all of the information they used in their selections process including online manuals for appliances.

Currently you can use the Online Design Studio for the following Standard Pacific neighborhoods in the Triangle: Laurel Park in Cary, Lennox at Brier Creek in Raleigh, Shiloh Grove in Morrisville and Brightleaf Crossing in Durham.

To learn more about Standard Pacific and Triangle new home communities please visit www.StandardPacificHomes.com or call toll free 888-222-2412.

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Receive up to $15,000 Incentive PLUS $5,000 in Closing Costs on Select Quick Move-In Homes!*

Or if you want to choose your floor plan and build your own, receive $10,000 in Design Galleria options plus $5,000 in closing costs on To-Be-Built Homes* View hundreds of options online and create a wish list for your dream home through Standard Pacific’s Online Design Center.

Buy a new home in Raleigh at sought-after Lennox at Brier Creek, a master-planned swim club community with four different townhome collections to choose from. Don’t miss this chance to live in Brier Creek.

Standard Pacific offers an award-winning Designer Collection of Brier Creek townhomes with four different plans ranging from 1,581 to 1,777 square feet, starting at $199,900. These two story homes feature one-car garages, loft areas per plan, 9-foot smooth ceilings on the first floor, dramatic archways and optional screened porches.

Amazing amenities include two pools, private parks, pool-side picnic areas, clubhouse with a gathering place, business center, recreation and fitness center. This community is conveniently located off of Brier Creek Parkway behind Wake Medical Center. Enjoy an easy stroll down sidewalks to local restaurants, shopping, the movie theatre, elementary school and a community center that features a park, gymnasium, walking trails and outdoor concerts!

Directions: Take Hwy 70W/Glenwood Ave just past I-540 interchange. LEFT on Brier Creek Parkway past Lumley Rd. Left at Brier Creek Elementary just after passing Wake Medical Complex. Community is located at Vogel & Bruckhaus Streets.

*Prices, programs and availability are effective date of publication and subject to qualification and change without notice or obligation. Broker MUST accompany buyer to FIRST sales office visit. Incentives applicable when using SPH Mortgage and preferred attorney. See Sales Counselor for details.

Register online or call the Standard Pacific Online Sales Counselor, Andrea Davis, at 919-206-7380 (Toll Free 888-222-2412) for additional information or to schedule a visit to see the community and models. When you schedule your first community visit through your Online Sales Counselor you will receive an additional $1,000 in DESIGN OPTIONS on your new Standard Pacific Home!

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Owens has been in the real estate industry most of this decade with a track record selling townhomes and single-family homes ranging from the $150s to $450s.

Featuring uniquely detailed two story townhomes starting in the high $160s, The Townes at Keystone Crossing is the Research Triangle Parks Hideaway and an exceptional community to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life without a long commute. Located just off Davis Drive, only minutes from everything in RTP, The Townes at Keystone Crossing is the ideal community for those seeking seclusion in the heart of the Park. It also features a beautiful community pool, perfect for socializing, relaxing and unwinding.

For more information townhomes in Research Triangle Park, please contact Pamela Owens at 919.474.3048 or visit www.TownesAtKeystoneCrossing.com.

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The Renaissance Collection brings two new floorplans to Weston Place, the Hastings and the Ratcliffe.  These plans offer approximately 2,264 to 2,273 square feet of living space and include three bedrooms with two and a half bathrooms.

The Signature Collection offers three classic floorplans, the Adams, Harrison and Penn,  with 2,036 to 2,625 square feet of living space and also include three bedrooms with two and a half bathrooms.

Designed with low maintenance exteriors and innovative floorplans, McCar Homes’ Georgetown Collection offers a carefree lifestyle with the look of luxury. These three-story townhomes offer up to 3,188 square feet of living space. Four flexible floorplans with two to five bedrooms feature double owners’ suites and roommate plans.

All of the homes at Weston Place showcase popular features that include: nine-foot ceilings, hardwood floors in the foyer and powder room, spacious master bathrooms with separate shower and garden tub, and recessed can lighting. Weston Place offers homebuyers an array of luxurious upgrades such as granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, stainless steel appliances, flooring options and lighting upgrades. Homes at Weston Place also include spacious patios and two-car garages. Finished basements and additional bedroom options are also available.

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We are introducing a new lifestyle here at Bluestone Cottages: A lifestyle of neighborhood living without the hassles of mowing the lawn or worrying about the neighborhood deteriorating.

We realize that today’s news about the housing crunch makes people worried about investing in a new home, so we created this patio home neighborhood with the belief that even in a tough market, an inviting neighborhood with unique homes and lots of curb appeal is still in demand!

As you can see by the careful detailing of the craftsman style homes and the lush landscaping, we have tried, not just to make an attractive neighborhood, but to blow you away and make you willing to stand in line to belong to this community!

We firmly believe that purchasing a home should be like purchasing a Fine Automobile….You buy it because it makes you feel good every time you look at it! Feel free to appoint it with the luxuries that you can’t live without!

We offer an extensive list of luxury upgrades on our homes so you can create your home the way you live…. Happy Shopping

Bluestone Cottages Community is located in a quiet yet convenient neighborhood close to shopping and restaurants on Wade Hampton Boulevard. If you are looking for maintenance-free living in a small private neighborhood you need to check out Bluestone Cottages.

Homes are craftsman style cottages with lots of stone architectural details.
Most homes have covered front porch and covered rear courtyard patios. All are at least 3 bedroom and 2 bath with 2 car garages.

For more information about Bluestone Cottages, houseplans and plat maps visit www.rosewoodcommunities.com

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The Fairfax model at Ashton Hall includes four bedrooms and three and one half bathrooms. A finished basement adds 900 square feet of finished living space to the 3,226 square feet of space offered in the Fairfax model home. Additional upgrades featured in the model include hardwood floors throughout the first floor, granite countertops, tile in every bathroom, stainless steel appliances, an intercom system, an oversized kitchen island and much more. The Fairfax plan itself is open with lots of room to entertain. Every bedroom has a bathroom attached with two of the bedrooms sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom. The master suite is spacious with a luxurious master bathroom and large walk-in closet.

At The Overlook at Holly Glen, the Inverness model consists of four bedrooms with two and one half bathrooms, and has 2,939 square feet of living space. Several upgrades are featured in the home including: hardwood floors throughout the main floor, Cherry cabinets, granite countertops, tile backsplash in the kitchen and upgraded carpet. The model home also showcases a beautiful screened-in porch, spacious master suite and a loft option unique to the Inverness plan.

The two model homes represent the best in quality and luxury that McCar Homes has to offer

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