Archive for April, 2007

Winchester & Camberley Homes Win 12 MAME Awards

Monday, April 30th, 2007

Media Contact: Edwin Prugh - NEVIN Communications
PH: 703.577.2776 eprugh@nevincom.com

Winchester Homes Wins 12 Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence Awards

Home Builder Honored by Washington Area Real Estate Industry

Bethesda, MD (April 18, 2007) – Winchester Homes, along with their luxury homebuilding division Camberley Homes, announces today that they have been awarded 12 Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence Awards. The 30th annual MAME awards ceremony was held on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at the Washington Hilton. The MAME awards are part of the National Association of Home Builders Sales and Marketing council program that recognizes excellence in marketing, sales, advertising and promotion in the home building industry. The local NAHB chapter, the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association produced the 30th annual awards ceremony focusing on outstanding achievements in the Northern Virginia home building industry. Following is an overview of the awards:

WINCHESTER HOMES:

2006 Salesperson of the Year, Townhomes - Kim Simonson

Overall Salesperson of the Year - Kim Simonson

Exceptional Sales Effort - Shannon Solloway

Best Regional Website - Winchester Homes

Best Interior Merchandising ($1.3M to $1.8M) – Winchester Homes Homeport, Annapolis

Salesperson of the Year, Multiple Price/Product Same Community - Wendy Anderson

Salesperson of the Year, Single Family Homes ($650k - $800k) – Sally Walters

CAMBERLEY HOMES:

Salesperson of the Year, Over $1.1M – Camberley Homes: Kathy Hubbard, Riverwood

Best Sales Office – Camberley Homes: Riverwood, Ellicott City

Best On-Site Selection Center – Camberley Homes: Riverwood, Ellicott City

Best Color Ad Campaign Builder - Camberley Homes

Best Construction Superintendent/Sales Manager of the Year – Camberley Homes Jane Slusser and Tom Mitchell

“Being recognized among all our peers at MAME is a great honor for Winchester Homes and Camberley Homes. Everyone in our organization works tirelessly to make sure that each customer has the finest Your Home. Your Way. experience when they build their new home with us.” said John Monacci, Vice President of Operations, Winchester Homes and Camberley Homes.

“Everyone on the Winchester Homes team is truly a high-performing, motivated ambassador. I am honored to be part of such a talented homebuilding organization that displays extraordinary professional pride in themselves and their work.” said Rich Rudnicki, District Sales Manager, Winchester Homes.

About Winchester Homes:
Winchester Homes, Inc. has provided home buyers for more than 20 years the “Your Home, Your Way� home building experience. Today there are more than 12,000 Winchester homes in the region. Winchester Homes offers 11 single-family and townhome communities located in Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery and Prince Georges counties in Maryland and 12 single-family and townhome communities in Loudoun, Fairfax and Spotsylvania counties in Virginia. For more information visit www.winchesterhomes.com.

About Camberley Homes:
“Embrace the Experience” Camberley Homes is the estate-series luxury home building division of Winchester Homes, Inc. For over 20 years, Winchester Homes has offered home buyers Your Home. Your Way. Camberley Homes expands on that flexibility customizing not only the home but the process of designing and building the home to fit the most discerning needs and personal style. Currently there are three luxury communities; Riverwood in Ellicott City, Maryland, Homeport in Annapolis, Maryland and Stockwell Manor in Falls Church, Virginia. All Camberley Homes are 100% Energy Star certified and tested according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s residential home standards. For more information visit www.camberleyhomes.com.

New Model Opens at Stockwell Manor Townhomes

Wednesday, April 18th, 2007

New Barclay Model Home Now Open

Media Contact: Edwin Prugh - NEVIN Communications
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Camberley Homes Opens New Luxury Townhomes at Stockwell Manor.

Luxury Builder unveils executive townhome model in Falls Church, Virginia

Bethesda, MD (April 16, 2007) – Camberley Homes, the luxury division of Winchester Homes, announces the Grand Opening of new luxury townhomes, The Lafayette and The Barclay, at the Stockwell Manor community located in Falls Church, Virginia. The grand opening of the Barclay townhome model will be Saturday, April 28 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the community.

The new Lafayette townhome model priced from $939,000 offers over 2,600 square feet and the new Barclay townhome model priced from $1.154 million offers more than 3,200 square feet. The Stockwell Manor community will consist of 71 townhomes and 29 executive-style single family homes with 10 foot ceilings and exquisite gourmet kitchens situated close to downtown McLean and Falls Church as well as Tysons Corner Center and the Galleria malls for convenient shopping. The community is located minutes from I-495 and a short distance to the West Falls Church Metro station.

The community showcases urban living with tasteful architectural touches such as integrating herringbone paver driveways and sidewalks that are pleasing to the eye. Stockwell Manor is at the heart of Camberley Home’s unique design process that lets the customer direct the vision for their home. From the proprietary In-depth Interview process to working with their very own community operations manager, the customer is in the center of the entire home building process from beginning to end.

“The new Barclay Townhome model at Stockwell Manor offers our clients the features they expect such as Viking appliances and Pella windows while also providing a level of flexibility and personal attention they don’t expect. The end result is the home our clients dream of in an unrivaled location.” said Matt Lefler, Director of Operations at Camberley Homes.

About Camberley Homes: “Embrace the Experience”

Camberley Homes is the estate-series luxury home building division of Winchester Homes, Inc. For over 25 years, Winchester Homes has offered home buyers the “Your Home, Your Way!� Camberley Homes expands on that flexibility customizing not only the home but the process of designing and building the home to fit the most discerning needs and personal style. Currently there are three luxury communities; Riverwood in Ellicott City, Md., Homeport in Annapolis, Md. and Stockwell Manor in Falls Church, Va. All Camberley Homes are 100% Energy Star certified and tested according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s residential home standards. For more information visit www.camberleyhomes.com.

Camberley Homes Premieres New Exclusive Riverwood Community in Howard County, MD

Wednesday, April 18th, 2007

Riverwood Preston Model Grand Opening

Media Contact: Edwin Prugh
NEVIN Communications
PH: 703.577.2776
eprugh@nevincom.com

Camberley Homes Premieres New Exclusive Riverwood Community in Howard County, Maryland

 Luxury Home Builder unveils new 10,000 sq. ft. Preston model in Ellicott City.

Bethesda, MD (March 2, 2007) – Camberley Homes, the luxury division of Winchester Homes, announces the Grand Opening of the new Preston model at it’s Riverwood Community located in Ellicott City in the heart of Howard County, Maryland. The grand opening model debut will be Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25 from Noon – 4:00 p.m.

The innovative community will consist of 74 executive homes situated on one acre plus homesites situated on rolling hills surrounded by mature hardwoods and stream valleys. Exciting architectural choices will result in a dramatic streetscape with elevation styles that include traditional brick and stone Colonials, French Provincials, Nantucket Shake, and Eclectic Farmhouses. Homebuyers currently have six exceptional floor plans to choose from with prices starting in the high $1.3 millions. The award-winning, California-based Architectural firm of Bassenian/Lagoni, was commissioned to create the exclusive plans which focus on retreat living, purity to architectural form, and symmetry of design. All Camberley Homes at Riverwood are 100% EnergyStar certified. The Riverwood community is convenient to Washington, Baltimore, Annapolis, Interstate 95, Fort Meade, and other major commuter routes throughout the region.

“Our new Riverwood community offers the finest architecture and included features available coupled with the unparalleled Camberley Homes building process. This combination offers our clients the ability to achieve exactly the home they desire.” said Matt Lefler, Director of Operations at Camberley Homes.

About Camberley Homes: “Embrace the Experience”

Camberley Homes is the estate-series home building division of Winchester Homes Inc. For over 25 years, Winchester Homes has offered home buyers Your Home, Your Way. Camberley Homes expands on that flexibility customizing not only the home but the process of designing and building the home to fit the most discerning needs and personal style. Currently there are three luxury communities; Riverwood in Ellicott City, Md., Homeport in Annapolis, Md. and Stockwell Manor in Falls Church, Va. All Camberley Homes are 100% Energy Star certified and tested according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s residential home standards. For more information visit www.camberleyhomes.com.

Home Builder Honored by Washington Area Real Estate Industry

Wednesday, April 18th, 2007

Media Contact: Edwin Prugh - NEVIN Communications
PH: 703.577.2776 eprugh@nevincom.com

Winchester Homes Wins 12 Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence Awards

Bethesda, MD (April 18, 2007) – Winchester Homes, along with their luxury homebuilding division Camberley Homes, announces today that they have been awarded 12 Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence Awards. The 30th annual MAME awards ceremony was held on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at the Washington Hilton. The MAME awards are part of the National Association of Home Builders Sales and Marketing council program that recognizes excellence in marketing, sales, advertising and promotion in the home building industry. The local NAHB chapter, the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association produced the 30th annual awards ceremony focusing on outstanding achievements in the Northern Virginia home building industry. Following is an overview of the awards:

CAMBERLEY HOMES:

Salesperson of the Year, Over $1.1M – Camberley Homes: Kathy Hubbard, Riverwood

Best Sales Office – Camberley Homes: Riverwood, Ellicott City

Best On-Site Selection Center – Camberley Homes: Riverwood, Ellicott City

Best Color Ad Campaign Builder - Camberley Homes

Best Construction Superintendent/Sales Manager of the Year – Camberley Homes Jane Slusser and Tom Mitchell

WINCHESTER HOMES:

2006 Salesperson of the Year, Townhomes - Kim Simonson

Overall Salesperson of the Year - Kim Simonson

Exceptional Sales Effort - Shannon Solloway

Best Regional Website - Winchester Homes

Best Interior Merchandising ($1.3M to $1.8M) – Winchester Homes Homeport, Annapolis

Salesperson of the Year, Multiple Price/Product Same Community - Wendy Anderson

Salesperson of the Year, Single Family Homes ($650k - $800k) – Sally Walters

“Being recognized among all our peers at MAME is a great honor for Winchester Homes and Camberley Homes. Everyone in our organization works tirelessly to make sure that each customer has the finest Your Home. Your Way. experience when they build their new home with us.” said John Monacci, Vice President of Operations, Winchester Homes and Camberley Homes.

“Everyone on the Winchester Homes team is truly a high-performing, motivated ambassador. I am honored to be part of such a talented homebuilding organization that displays extraordinary professional pride in themselves and their work.” said Rich Rudnicki, District Sales Manager, Winchester Homes.

About Camberley Homes:
“Embrace the Experience” Camberley Homes is the estate-series luxury home building division of Winchester Homes, Inc. For over 20 years, Winchester Homes has offered home buyers Your Home. Your Way. Camberley Homes expands on that flexibility customizing not only the home but the process of designing and building the home to fit the most discerning needs and personal style. Currently there are three luxury communities; Riverwood in Ellicott City, Maryland, Homeport in Annapolis, Maryland and Stockwell Manor in Falls Church, Virginia. All Camberley Homes are 100% Energy Star certified and tested according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s residential home standards. For more information visit www.camberleyhomes.com.

About Winchester Homes:
Winchester Homes, Inc. has provided home buyers for more than 20 years the “Your Home, Your Way� home building experience. Today there are more than 12,000 Winchester homes in the region. Winchester Homes offers 11 single-family and townhome communities located in Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery and Prince Georges counties in Maryland and 12 single-family and townhome communities in Loudoun, Fairfax and Spotsylvania counties in Virginia. For more information visit www.winchesterhomes.com.

100% of Camberley Homes are Energy Star Certified

Tuesday, April 10th, 2007

What Is ENERGY STAR®?
ENERGY STAR® is the government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. Energy efficiency, delivering the same (or more) services for less energy, helps protect the environment. When we use less energy, we need smaller amounts to be generated by power plants, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions and potentially improves the quality of our air. By saving consumers and businesses millions each year in energy costs, energy efficiency helps the economy. ENERGY STAR certified homes are independently verified to be at least 30% more energy efficient than homes built to the 1993 national Model Energy Code or 15% more efficient than state energy code, whichever is more rigorous.

What Does ENERGY STAR Mean to You?
Results are already adding up. In 2004 alone, Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved enough energy to power 20 million cars – all while saving $10 billion. Energy efficient choices, like ENERGY STAR, can result in material savings & save families about one third on their energy bills while helping to prevent global warming. ENERGY STAR helps you make the energy efficient choice without sacrificing style, comfort or features.

Why Did Camberley Choose ENERGY STAR?
Building ENERGY STAR qualified new homes allows us to improve the performance and durability of our homes at no additional cost to you. By using tried and true construction measures put forth by ENERGY STAR standards, Camberley Homes can offer potential homeowners superior comfort, indoor air quality, quiet interiors and potential for increased resale values. ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are third-party verified by home energy professionals. The verification process occurs during construction in order to facilitate satisfaction of the ENERGY STAR guidelines and requirements.

What Other Information is Available?
ENERGY STAR was introduced as a voluntary public-private partnership program that helps give people the power to protect the environment. As the government-backed, trusted symbol for energy efficiency, the ENERGY STAR label identifies highly efficient products and designates superior energy performance in homes, building and over 40 different product lines. We encourage you to learn more about ENERGY STAR at www.energystar.gov.

Our Approach

Tuesday, April 10th, 2007

PUTTING YOU AT THE HEART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS:
The Camberley Homesâ„¢ approach is a unique process that is as distinctive and individual as your new home should be. It offers flexibility that allows you to choose the amount of time and the level of personal involvement you want throughout the building experience.

WHERE THE CREATIVITY BEGINS:
A Camberley Homes exclusive, the In-Depth Interview (IDI) sets the foundation for both builder and buyer. Led by your Community Operations Manager, this interview process helps identify what you need, want, and expect from your homebuilding experience.

A PERSONAL POINT OF CONTACT:
From the IDI onward, your Community Operations Manager will lead your building team and be your personal point of contact as your home develops. We aim for consistent representation, constant communication, and a smooth, streamlined construction process.

THE TIME YOU NEED FOR THE HOME YOU WANT:
Camberley Homes’ unique approach to distinctive homebuilding affords you the opportunity to focus on the details you want. This carefully orchestrated experience ensures that all your decisions can be made thoughtfully, so that all the structural and design elements of your home are woven together to achieve your vision.

THE PART YOU PLAY IN BUILDING YOUR NEW HOME:
Your IDI will also reveal how much you want to immerse yourself in the construction process. Visits to the building site - and the nature and duration of those visits - will be timed to meet your expectations. This is a level of service every premium homebuyer deserves - but seldom receives.

Should you choose to delegate decision making largely to Camberley Homes, you can rely on our expertise to give you the home you want. The choice is entirely yours.