Community News

By Savannah Carter

D.R. Horton is proud to announce further development plans for more homes within the Lakes of Bella Terra community. The company is now building in sections 12 and 13 of the community—adding a new line of available floor plans. The latest style of homes and floor plans called, The Neighborhood Series (located in section 13,) will offer buyers a more innovative, spacious and luxurious style of home. This series offers more standard features available for homebuyers including: cozy media rooms, wood-beam ceilings, three-car garages, expanded game rooms, elaborate outdoor kitchens, wrap-around porches for family gatherings and to top it off, observation decks for a panoramic view of the exquisite Lakes of Bella Terra community. The lot sizes of the Neighborhood Series will be much larger—at 65 and 75 feet, to compliment the floor plans and their abundant features. With sections 12 and 13 overlooking the tranquil lakes and showering fountains, residents will enjoy the prime location adjacent to the luxurious resort-style recreational facility. In section 12, the price range of these homes will vary from the 160s – to – 200s, with a square footage selection from 1,549 – to – 2,711 square feet. Section 13 showcases homes in the 250s – to – 300s price range, with square footage ranging from 2,712 – to – 3,556 square feet.

D.R. Horton currently occupies other sections in the community with variations of lot sizes at price points starting from the 160s – to – 250s. The square footage of this sequence of homes fluctuates from 1,549 – to – 2,983 square feet. With the D.R. Horton expansion in the diversity of home options available in Lakes of Bella Terra, we have the perfect home to accommodate any lifestyle. Life is good in Lakes of Bella Terra.

For more information about our homes please visit, http://www.drhorton.com/houston or "Like" us at http://facebook.com/DRHortonHouston.

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K. Hovnanian Homes is among the first homebuilders in the United States to provide actual dollar amounts of projected annual cost savings in their energy-efficient "High Performance Homes"

Instead of using the confusing percentage estimates that are often difficult to decipher by those shopping for an energy-efficient home, K. Hovnanian Homes is now demonstrating the potential efficiency and savings that buyers can expect from owning a K. Hovnanian High Performance Home.

K. Hovnanian is leading the way for homebuyers shopping for energy-efficient, eco-friendly homes by making these savings figures available in each of their communities. The homebuilder now demonstrates potential efficiency using the internationally accepted HERS "Home Energy Rating" index, a scoring system established by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET).

K. Hovnanian Homes is sharing this information with the help of "Nate," the spokesperson for their new energy-efficient High Performance Homes. Nate helps homeowners understand the substantial savings possible in a series of YouTube videos, on his website NateKHOV.com, and on social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter.

Visitors to K. Hovnanian High Performance Home models will now find informative displays and interactive demonstrations throughout the home, spotlighting the many included energy-efficient features—and the impressive savings offered by these individual features, all in real dollar figures that consumers can really wrap their minds around, and place their confidence in.

"We believe that people like to connect with people and faces, not with technology-obsessed websites and brochures—so people are more likely to connect with our spokesperson Nate, relate to Nate, and be receptive to learning more about K. Hovnanian High Performance Homes from him," said Laura VanVelthoven, Corporate VP of Marketing and Sales.

Meet Nate and learn more about paying less for monthly energy costs and living the eco-friendly lifestyle in a new K. Hovnanian High Performance Home at www.NateKHOV.com.

Founded in 1959 by Kevork S. Hovnanian, Hovnanian® Enterprises, Inc.® is one of the nation's largest homebuilders with more than 50 years of experience building quality homes in 201 communities across 18 states. Hovnanian Enterprises™ has operations in Arizona, California, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Florida, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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Lamar CISD will hold a Job Fair on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Foster High School from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for Math, Science, Special Education, and Bilingual teachers. This will be by invitation only. Please click here to learn how to receive an invitation. If you have any question please contact our Human Resource Department at 832-223-0300.

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Houston, TX (May 26, 2011)—Grand View Builders is pleased to announce the addition of Vincent Heims to their sales force to manage the Lakes of Bella Terra community in Richmond, TX. In his new position, Heims will actively work with individuals and families looking to become permanent residents of this neighborhood, as well as uphold stakeholder relationships to encourage community growth. Click here for details.

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"FUN IN THE SUN" FAMILY FESTIVAL AT LAKES OF BELLA TERRA Saturday 5/21/2011. FREE KITES while supplies last. Come see why Lakes of Bella Terra was voted best new community in Fort Bend County two years in a row while you are enjoying a day out! RC Hobby Shop experts will demonstrate remote control techniques from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Enjoy a day filled with face painting, kite flying, remote control vehicles, prizes and more.

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KITE FESTIVAL AT LAKES OF BELLA TERRA Saturday 4/30/2011. FREE KITES for the first 300 families. Come see why Lakes of Bella Terra was voted best new community in Fort Bend County two years in a row and fly a kite! Starts at 11am with remote control boats and monster trucks, face painting and more.

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The reality of the deep state education funding cuts that will seriously impact every school district in Texas is on the forefront of Lamar CISD budget planning for 2011-2012. While budget concerns are real, we want the LCISD staff to be focusing on what you do best – educating our children. Click here for details.

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