Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty recently celebrated the grand re-opening of its newly renovated branch office in Fleming Island.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house was attended by clients, business partners and community leaders, including members of the Clay County Chamber of Commerce.
The office was renovated to provide the company’s Realtors and customers open collaborative meeting spaces and access to the latest technology.
As part of the celebration, Berkshire Hathaway held a food drive for The Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty’s full-service Clay County branch office is located at 3535 Highway 17, Suite 10, Fleming Island.
Standard Pacific Corp. and The Ryland Group Inc. have closed a merger of equal transaction and launched a new combined consumer brand, CalAtlantic Homes.
The combined company as of June 30 had an equity market capitalization of approximately $5.4 billion and owned or controlled approximately 76,000 homesites. In the year ending June 30, it delivered more than 12,786 homes.
CalAtlantic Group Inc. Executive Chairman Scott Stowell said the merger would allow the company to gain both geographic and product diversification, expanding its reach and enhancing growth prospects in the entry level, move-up and luxury market segments.
The company anticipates that production, purchasing and other synergies from the transaction could result in annual cost savings of between $50 million and $70 million.
Davidson Realty Inc. recently partnered with Habitat for Humanity of St. Augustine-St. Johns County to plan and design a newly proposed Habitat neighborhood in West St. Augustine.
Canopy Oaks will include eight townhomes and 11 single-family homes. It will feature “home clusters” designed around shared driveways, a new approach for Habitat communities which helps to use land efficiently and reduce costs.
Davidson provided the planning and site design for the blockwide site on Broach Street. The site is targeted as part of a larger revitalization effort in the West Augustine Overlay District and Economic Development area.
The district is looking to improve living conditions and encourage property development that results in better economic progress, diverse uses, enhanced resident opportunities and a lively and safe neighborhood.
The neighborhood’s infrastructure is being built and permitting should begin later this year.
Habitat aims to build six homes per year, executive director Alia Reimer said. The organization is actively looking for qualified families to fill these homes, he said.
Pulte Homes hosted a grand opening Nov. 7 at Village Lakes, its newest St. Augustine community, located off U.S. 1 in Palencia.
At the event the company introduced its new model home, the Eastfield, and five single-family home designs.
The Eastfield is a two-story home with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and a loft in 2,687 square feet of living area. It showcases some of Pulte’s Life Tested special features, which are ideas inspired by customers.
Pulte plans to build 79 new homes at Village Lakes. Priced from the high $200s, the five Life Tested designs range from 1,708 square feet to 3,139 square feet, with flexible living spaces and a variety of room options and customizing features.
Village Lakes at Palencia homeowners will enjoy access to Palencia’s full service fitness center, 10-court tennis complex, four swimming pools, sport courts and extensive walking and biking trails.
Homeowners may purchase membership in the Palencia Golf Club, and Palencia’s Village Center offers shopping and entertainment opportunities.
The new Village Lakes neighborhood is within walking distance of Palencia Elementary, a children’s playground and numerous parks.
The community is located minutes from historic downtown St. Augustine.