<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>McCar Homes</title><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/</link><description></description><copyright>Powered by: Forest Blog Copyright 2006 Host Forest</copyright><item><title>McCar Homes Introduces New Westminster Collection at Mallard Lake</title><description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial;"><font size="2"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mccarhomes.com">McCar Homes</a> is pleased to introduce the new Westminster Collection at its luxury townhome community, Mallard Lake. The Westminster Collection offers three new floorplans to home buyers including the Daventry, Manchester and Bedminster. Townhomes at Mallard Lake range in size from 1,645 square feet to 1,834 square feet and are affordably priced from the mid $100,000s.</font><o:p></o:p></span></p>]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=88</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=88</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 Dec 2008 13:27:42 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Residents Enjoy Fall Festival at McCar Homes' Evans Farms Community</title><description><![CDATA[Neighbors, families and friends came together Saturday Nov. 1, 2008 to celebrate the new season at a Fall Festival held at McCar Homes&rsquo; Evans Farms Community. More than 150 people attended the event and participated in an array of family fun activities that included potato sack races, face painting, meet and greet new neighbors, haunted hayride, haunted walk through neighborhood trails, bonfire with s&rsquo;mores, chili cook-off and cookie contest. The event, planned by residents of Evans Farms, lasted from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=87</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=87</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 Dec 2008 13:22:42 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>McCar Homes Opens Two New Model Homes at Mirabella</title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.mccarhomes.com" target="_blank">McCar Homes</a> is pleased to announce the grand opening of two beautiful model homes at its Mirabella community. Loosely translated from Italian, &ldquo;Mirabella&rdquo; suggests a &ldquo;beautiful vision,&rdquo; which is evident in the large, wooded homesites and luxurious homes in this community. Located in Huntersville, Mirabella is ideally situated convenient to I-77, great shopping, dining and entertainment venues. Homes at Mirabella are priced from the low $300,000s. Huntersville new home shoppers are encouraged to tour the model homes and experience the beauty, lifestyle and family-friendly atmosphere at Mirabella.]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=86</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=86</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 Dec 2008 13:13:00 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Model Home Now Open at McCar Homes' Ashton Hall Community</title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.mccarhomes.com" target="_blank">McCar Homes</a> is pleased to announce the model grand opening at Ashton Hall, McCar's newest master planned community located in Durham County. Ashton Hall is conveniently located minutes from Research Triangle Park, major highways and a variety of shopping, recreation and dining venues. Homes at Ashton Hall are priced from the $240,000s.]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=85</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=85</link><pubDate>Wed, 3 Dec 2008 13:02:52 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>McCar Homes Announces Basement Promotion Available at Three of its Greensboro Communities</title><description><![CDATA[<a href="javascript:void(0);/*1225831260510*/">McCar Homes</a> is offering free basements at three of its Greensboro communities: Glennstone, Meadow Glen and Mendenhall Mill. Now through the end of the year, home buyers will receive a basement when they purchase a new home at one of these McCar communities. The basements are valued up to $44,000 and add additional living space perfect for recreation rooms, fitness rooms, hobby rooms and much more. Homes at all three communities are priced from the mid $200,000s.]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=84</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=84</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 Nov 2008 15:41:29 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>McCar Homes Wins Parade of Homes Award </title><description><![CDATA[<a href="javascript:void(0);/*1225831081735*/">McCar Homes</a> received recognition this month from the 43rd annual Raleigh Parade of Homes for its Inverness model home at The Overlook at Holly Glen. The model home received the bronze award for its category, $349,991 - $374,900. The award, presented by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh, represents the best in new homes in the area. Homes were judged on curb appeal, workmanship, landscaping, quality of materials used, floor plan flow, color coordination, d&eacute;cor and other aspects. Representing the best in quality and luxury that McCar Homes has to offer, the Inverness model home at The Overlook at Holly Glen showcases standard features and upgrades found throughout every McCar Homes community.]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=83</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=83</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 Nov 2008 15:39:13 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>McCar Homes Launches Phase Two at The Lakes at Sugarloaf</title><description><![CDATA[<a href="javascript:void(0);/*1225831000620*/">McCar Homes</a> is excited to launch Phase Two at The Lakes at Sugarloaf, a beautiful, gated community in the highly sought-after Sugarloaf area. In Phase one, the community welcomed 36 new homeowners looking for a beautiful, well-built single-family home in a prime location. Phase Two brings the Hearth, Premier and Park collections to the single-family homes in the community and the Renaissance collection to the townhomes. The Lakes at Sugarloaf offers townhomes from the $220,000s and single family homes from the low $300,000s.]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=82</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=82</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 Nov 2008 15:36:57 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>McCar Homes Opens Two New Model Homes at Mirabella</title><description><![CDATA[<a href="javascript:void(0);/*1225830794317*/">McCar Homes</a> is pleased to announce the grand opening of two beautiful model homes at its Mirabella community. Loosely translated from Italian, &ldquo;Mirabella&rdquo; suggests a &ldquo;beautiful vision,&rdquo; which is evident in the large, wooded homesites and luxurious homes in this community. Located in Huntersville, Mirabella is ideally situated convenient to I-77, great shopping, dining and entertainment venues. Homes at Mirabella are priced from the low $300,000s. Huntersville new home shoppers are encouraged to tour the model homes and experience the beauty, lifestyle and family-friendly atmosphere at Mirabella.]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=81</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=81</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 Nov 2008 15:33:51 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>New Home Collections Now Available at McCars Weston Place</title><description><![CDATA[<a href="javascript:void(0);/*1225830692758*/">McCar Homes</a> is pleased to announce that the Renaissance and Signature Collections are now available at Weston Place, McCar's premier townhome community located in the heart of Cary. The Renaissance and Signature Collections join the Georgetown Collection, giving homebuyers a total of nine floorplans to choose from. Residents of Weston Place will enjoy close proximity to Research Triangle Park, I-40, dining, shopping, and entertainment venues. Upon completion, Weston Place will offer 156 brick townhomes that range in size from 2,036 to 3,188 square feet. Homes at Weston Place are priced from the $240,000s.]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=80</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=80</link><pubDate>Tue, 4 Nov 2008 15:32:06 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>McCar Homes Opens the Resident’s Club at Rosemont</title><description><![CDATA[<a href="javascript:void(0);/*1222974285481*/">McCar Homes</a> is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Resident&rsquo;s Club at its charming single-family home community, Rosemont. The Resident&rsquo;s Club will serve as a gathering place for families at Rosemont, and will be the location for a host of activities. Rosemont, located in Indian Land, is part of a mixed-use development just south of the Ballantyne area off of Route 160 and Route 521. The 334-home community will offer a wide range of new floorplans and will feature homes from McCar&rsquo;s Registry, Premier, Preserve, Gateway and Classic Collections. The single-family homes at Rosemont start in the mid $200,000s and range in size from approximately 2,300 to over 4,200 square feet. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=79</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=79</link><pubDate>Thu, 2 Oct 2008 15:06:04 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>McCar Homes’ Beacon Collection Brings New Floorplans to Keystone Gates</title><description><![CDATA[<a href="javascript:void(0);/*1222866368910*/">McCar Homes</a> is pleased to introduce the Beacon Collection at Keystone Gates in Lithonia. Located one mile from I-20 and just minutes away from Stone Crest Mall, this gated community features luxury townhomes priced from the mid $150,000s.]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=78</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=78</link><pubDate>Wed, 1 Oct 2008 09:06:46 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>McCar Showcases Two Homes in Raleigh Parade of Homes </title><description><![CDATA[<a href="javascript:void(0);/*1222866226000*/">McCar Homes</a> is pleased to announce that two of their fully decorated model homes will be featured in the 43rd Annual Raleigh Parade of Homes. The Parade includes the Fairfax model at Ashton Hall and the Inverness model at The Overlook at Holly Glen. Both homes showcase standard features and upgrades found throughout every McCar Homes community. Homes featured in the Parade of Homes will be open from noon to 5:00 p.m. on the following dates: Oct. 4-5, Oct. 10-12, and Oct. 17-19, 2008. Starting Oct. 1, parade books will be available at the offices of the Home Builders Association of Raleigh at 6510 Chapel Hill Road in Raleigh.]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=77</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=77</link><pubDate>Wed, 1 Oct 2008 09:04:18 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>New Home Collections Now Available at McCar’s Weston Place</title><description><![CDATA[McCar Homes is pleased to announce that the Renaissance and Signature Collections are now available at <a href="javascript:void(0);/*1221829284188*/">Weston Place</a>, McCar's premier townhome community located in the heart of Cary. The Renaissance and Signature Collections join the Georgetown Collection, giving homebuyers a total of nine floorplans to choose from. Residents of Weston Place will enjoy close proximity to Research Triangle Park, I-40, dining, shopping, and entertainment venues. Upon completion, Weston Place will offer 156 brick townhomes that range in size from 2,036 to 3,188 square feet. Homes at Weston Place are priced from the $240,000s.]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=76</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=76</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:03:14 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>McCar Homes and LP Build a Dawg-Gone Good House for Uga VII</title><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA &ndash; Finally, a doghouse tough enough and comfortable enough for Uga, the University of Georgia&rsquo;s beloved mascot - built by the expert craftsmen at <a href="javascript:void(0);/*1220833709575*/">McCar Homes</a> using premium materials from LP Building Products. Uga&rsquo;s new doghouse has all the amenities needed for such a prominent figure &ndash;from air conditioning to radiant barrier and siding with a 50-year limited warranty.]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=75</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=75</link><pubDate>Sun, 7 Sep 2008 20:30:00 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Time is Running Out to Take Advantage of Down Payment Assistance Programs Ending September 30, 2008</title><description><![CDATA[<img width="200" height="127" src="/blog/Uploads/Georgetown.jpg" alt="" />According to the new Housing Stimulus Law passed last month, many down payment assistance programs will not operate as they have in the past beginning October 1. A federal tax credit for first-time home buyers will be available, but home buyers planning to take advantage of down payment assistance programs and in the process of closing or searching for the perfect home need to act fast. Homes must close by September 30, 2008 in order to receive financial support from many programs.]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=74</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=74</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:57:58 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Bob Woodard Named McCar Homes Raleigh Division Vice President </title><description><![CDATA[<img width="75" height="115" src="/blog/Uploads/Bob Woodard.jpg" alt="" />Bob Woodard was recently named Division Vice President of <a href="http://www.mccarhomes.com/FindYourHome/Cities/Communities.aspx?city=Raleigh">McCar Homes&rsquo; Raleigh Division</a>. Woodard is currently the Division Vice President of McCar Homes&rsquo; Greensboro/Winston-Salem operation.&nbsp; In his new position he will oversee both the Raleigh and Greensboro divisions. Woodard, who has been with McCar Homes since September of 2002, will oversee the management of the division including construction, sales, land acquisition and development and all administrative departments.]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=73</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=73</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:51:56 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>McCar Homes Offers Several Atlanta Communities Perfect for First-time Home Buyers</title><description><![CDATA[<img width="300" height="200" src="/blog/Uploads/McCar-Brentwood(1).jpg" alt="" />On July 30, 2008 President Bush signed the Housing Stimulus Bill into law. One aspect of the new law, known as the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, is the temporary tax credit for first-time home buyers, which includes those who have not owned a home in the last three years. <a href="http://www.mccarhomes.com">McCar Homes</a> offers several Atlanta communities that are perfect for first-time homebuyers. The Sanctuary at Lakeside Preserve features stylish two-story, single-family homes with 1,611 to 3,200 square feet of living space.&nbsp; First-time home buyers will enjoy a luxurious lifestyle with state-of-the-art features included with every home. Residents will also enjoy an amazing resort-style amenities package. Homes at The Sanctuary at Lakeside Preserve are priced from the $150,000s.]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=72</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=72</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:48:08 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>New Temporary Tax Credit Benefits First Time Home Buyers</title><description><![CDATA[On July 30, 2008 President Bush signed the Housing Stimulus Bill into law. The new bill, known as the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, provides a temporary tax credit for qualified first-time home buyers and home buyers who have not owned a home in the last three years. Home buyers can take advantage of the temporary tax credit at <a href="http://www.mccarhomes.com">McCar Homes</a>&rsquo; Robbins Brook community located in the heart of the Triad. With its affordable prices and great location, Robbins Brook is perfect for first-time home buyers. Homes at Robbins Brook are priced from the $170,000s with monthly payments as low at $1,400.]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=71</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=71</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:45:51 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>McCar Homes’ Garden Collection Brings Stylish New Floorplans to The Sanctuary at Lakeside Preserve</title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.mccarhomes.com">McCar Homes</a> is pleased to introduce the Garden Collection at its prestigious master-planned South Fulton community, <a href="http://www.mccarhomes.com/FindYourHome/Communities/Default.aspx?communityName=Lakeside%20Preserve%20The%20Sanctuary">The Sanctuary at Lakeside Preserve</a>. The Garden Collection offers four spacious floorplans that offer up to 1,654 square feet of living space. With open floorplans and an affordable price tag, homes from the Garden Collection are perfect for first-time homebuyers. Homes from the Garden Collection are priced from the high $150,000s.]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=70</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=70</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:42:49 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>McCar Homes’ Greensboro Community to Hold School Supply Drive this Saturday</title><description><![CDATA[McCar Homes&rsquo; <a href="http://www.mccarhomes.com/FindYourHome/Communities/Default.aspx?communityName=Robbins%20Brook">Robbins Brook </a>community is having a school supply drive this Saturday, August 2, 2008. The event will last from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and everyone is welcome to stop by and make a donation. All school supplies are welcome and donations will go to benefit Guilford county school children. Each person that donates will receive a 30-day free trial membership to Rush Fitness Complex. Food will be provided and anyone can enter to win Wet &lsquo;N Wild tickets. Local radio station 98.7 Simon will be broadcasting live from the event and will be donating additional prizes]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=69</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=69</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:38:43 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>McCar's Popular Park Collection Now Available at The Gates at Johns Creek</title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.mccarhomes.com"><img width="300" height="200" src="/blog/Uploads/McCar-Park-Candler(1).jpg" alt="" />McCar Homes</a> is pleased to announce that floorplans from their popular Park Collection are now available at <a href="http://www.mccarhomes.com/FindYourHome/Communities/Default.aspx?communityName=The%20Gates%20At%20Johns%20Creek">The Gates at Johns Creek</a>. The Gates at Johns Creek is a luxurious gated community located in the newly incorporated City of Johns Creek. This prestigious location provides convenience to shopping, dining, golf courses and parks. Homes at The Gates at Johns Creek are available from the low $300,000s.]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=68</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=68</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:35:29 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>McCar Homes Raises More than $300,000 at Eighth Annual Golf Tournament</title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.mccarhomes.com">McCar Homes</a> far surpassed their goal of $250,000 at their Eighth Annual Charity Spring Classic golf tournament held in May. The series of games held in six of McCar Homes&rsquo; divisions in the Southeast raised more than $300,000 to benefit charities in each division, including the Paul Anderson Youth Home in Atlanta, Thompson Child and Family Focus in Charlotte, N.C., Horse Power in Greensboro, N.C., Habitat for Humanity of Greenville in Greenville, S.C., Boys and Girls Club of Raleigh in Raleigh, N.C. and the Hope Children&rsquo;s Home in Tampa. More than 700 golfers turned out to play a round of golf while raising money for a good cause.]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=66</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=66</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:13:41 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>McCar Homes Announces Addition of Seven New Floorplans at Wesley Chapels Brookfield Community</title><description><![CDATA[McCar Homes has added seven new floorplans to the Alexander Collection featured at their <a href="http://www.mccarhomes.com/FindYourHome/Communities/Default.aspx?communityName=Brookfield">Brookfield </a>community. Located near Tampa in Wesley Chapel, Brookfield offers residents quiet, country living with beautiful pond. The new floorplans range in size from 1,595 to 2,841 square feet and are priced from the $170,000s.]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=65</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=65</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:01:17 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>McCar Homes Berewick Community Brings Home Six Awards at the Home Builders Association of Charlottes Annual MAME Awards</title><description><![CDATA[The theme for this year&rsquo;s 23rd Annual MAME Awards banquet was &ldquo;Ain&rsquo;t No Stopping Us Now&rdquo; and McCar Homes&rsquo; Berewick community proved that there is no stopping them now by winning six MAME Awards. <a href="http://www.mccarhomes.com/FindYourHome/Communities/Default.aspx?communityName=Berewick">Berewick </a>received three Gold and three Silver awards at the banquet held earlier this year at the Westin Hotel in uptown Charlotte. The banquet was hosted by the Sales and Marketing Council of the Home Builders Association of Charlotte. Awards were given in various categories including: marketing, advertising, product design, interior design, signage and much more.]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=64</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=64</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:59:07 0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Residents of McCar Homes Creekwood Community Enjoy Resort-Style Amenities</title><description><![CDATA[Residents of McCar Homes&rsquo;<a href="http://www.mccarhomes.com/FindYourHome/Communities/Default.aspx?communityName=Creekwood"> Creekwood</a> community experience country living with the luxury of resort-style amenities. Located a short distance from downtown Greenville, Creekwood offers residents the peacefulness of country living with the benefits of city shopping, dining and entertainment. Homes at Creekwood range in price from the $190,000s to the mid $200,000s.]]></description><guid>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=63</guid><link>http://www.mccarhomes.com/blog/default.asp?Display=63</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:56:51 0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>