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WOULDN’T YOU LOVE TO GET A $200 AMERICAN EXPRESS GIFT CARD?!

Did you purchase a new construction home from one of the fantastic DC region builders? Did you settle on your home in 2011? If you answered “yes” to these questions then you are eligible to enter our latest contest and win a $200 AMERICAN EXPRESS GIFT CARD!

It’s easy – go to our Facebook page, click “LIKE” if you haven’t already and then leave us a comment about your Builder and the Favorite Room in your New Home!

*Contest requirements and rules listed on New Homes Guide Facebook page

I have some exciting news to share that I’m hoping you will enjoy – the announcement of a New Homes Guide Contest. It’s fun, it’s easy, and you can win money – what more could you ask for?!

 The New Homes Guide Facebook Photo Contest

Enter for the chance to win a $100 gift card from Home Depot

Email us a photograph of you and your family at the entry of your new home from the day you moved in and we will share it with all of our friends on Facebook. Tell us which Builder you purchased from, a brief comment about why you chose that Builder and the favorite thing about your new home. New Homes Guide will then post your picture on our Facebook page to share with everyone. Don’t forget to “Like” the New Homes Guide Facebook page so you can view all the entries.

 At the beginning of October, a winner will be randomly selected from all entries and be given a $100 gift card to Home Depot. Who doesn’t need something from Home Depot when you move into your new home?!

 Email entries to nicole@newhomesguide.com  by 11:59 p.m. September 30, 2011 to be entered into drawing to be held on October 3, 2011. Winner will be announced on October 3, 2011.

For the Official Rules (because you know there has to be Official Rules and all sorts of fine print), visit our Facebook page and click on the “Notes” tab.  

We can’t wait to see and share all of those wonderful photos!

One of the biggest builder events of the year throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC took place last Thursday night at the 2010 Great American Living Awards.

Sponsored by the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA) and the Maryland-National Capital Building Association (MNCBIA), this annual celebration honors the stars of the new home industry including New Home Builders, Developers, Architects, Salespeople, Marketers and Interior Designers.

Categories for GALA include Grand Awards, Sales Achievement, Marketing Materials, Interior Design/Merchandising and Design & Architecture. Judging is done every year by a panel of building industry professionals selected for their expertise in new home and community design, building, interior design and merchandising, marketing and sales.

GALA winners signifiy excellence and the finest the industry has to offer. This year’s Grand Award winners are…

Home of the Year

• Detached – Main Street Residences, The Berkshire Model by Courtland Homes
• Attached – Bouton Estates, The Rosemary by The Building Group
• Multi-Family – Worman’s Mill, The Le Beaux Model by Wormald Homes / Carlyn and Company

Community of the Year

• Multifamily Community – The Alaire at Twinbrook Station, The JBG Companies / Mushinsky Voelzke Associates/MV+A, Grimm and Parker Architects
• Planned Community – Brambleton, Brambleton Soave Real Estate Group

Sales Person of the Year

• Ernie Kyger of Van Metre Homes

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2010 Great American Living Awards. To see a full list of categories and the 2010 GALA winners, click here.

It’s time again for the Maryland Home & Garden Show at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Maryland. From October 15-17 find out what’s new in home improvement, gardening, home décor and much, much more!

With over 300 Home Improvement Exhibitors participating this year, you’ll definitely find what you’re looking for . . .  kitchens and baths, decks and patios, and builders and remodelers. Or if you’re not ready to take on a home remodeling project just yet, be sure to check out the Better Living Exhibits where you’ll find information on everything from travel and family fun to food and beauty.

Don’t forget the holidays are right around the corner so pick up a unique gift from any of the 100 juried crafters at this years show. Seminars will also be offered all three days of the event, click here for a complete schedule.

Hours for the show are 10:00am – 6:00pm Friday, October 15th and Sunday, October 17th, and 10:00am – 9:00pm Saturday, October 16th. Tickets are FREE for active military, police & fire employees with ID. All other admission prices are as follows: Adults $9.00, Seniors (62+) $7.00, Children ages 6-12 $3.00 and Children under 6 get in FREE.

For the full list of exhibitors, ticket information, directions and more visit the Maryland Home & Garden Show website today.

Looking for a new home in the suburbs or searching for that perfect condo closer to the city? Well home shoppers now have the opportunity to check out these new communities hitting the market this week.

Boulevard at Brambleton by Camberley Homes – Loudoun County, VA

Camberley Homes is excited to introduce their newest series of contemporary townhomes located in Brambleton. Boulevard at Brambleton will include a total 48 townhomes with four model homes ranging in size from approximately 1,867 sq feet to 2375 with optional 4 stories. Each townhome features a convenient rear load garage and an innovative loft option with sought-after roof terrace space.

If you aren’t familiar with Brambleton, this award-winning master planned community located on Loudoun County, VA offers homeowners the convenience of shopping and restaurants at the Town Center, scenic parks, ponds, and trails, as well as sports fields, playgrounds and much, much more. It’s no surprise families look to Brambleton when looking for their new home.

The Isabella at Monticello Mews by Della Ratta Inc.  -  Alexandria, VA

For those looking to live inside the beltway, Della Ratta Inc. proudly introduces The Isabella at Monticello Mews. This 144-unit condominium residence located in Alexandria, VA near Kingstowne has been thoughtfully planned with its future residents’ lifestyles in mind. The Isabella is a gated community offering one- and two-bedroom condominium residences ranging in size from 781 – 1,673 sq feet. Other than enjoying the homes’ exceptional features and craftsmanship, homeowners will also have access to amenities such as a 25 meter lap pool with expansive sun deck, a poolside resident lounge and cabana, private Bark Park, an on-site fitness room and outdoor sports court, a private ¼-mile fitness and walking path, a front desk attendant, controlled lobby access, a secure 2-level underground parking garage and an on-site Metro shuttle. Home shoppers on the search for a new home in a convenient location be sure to visit The Isabella at Monticello Mews this weekend for their Grand Opening Event.

This weekend the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA) is hosting its 13^th Annual Parade of Homes. And if you’re in the market for a new home in Northern Virginia or you just need a little inspiration, you do not want to miss this event.

For two days, our area’s finest home builders, developers, and remodelers will open their doors to thousands of visitors showcasing their innovative ideas, designs, and craftsmanship. The Parade of Homes tour includes homes of all different designs, styles, price ranges, and locations throughout five Northern Virginia counties.

The unique thing about Parade of Homes is it’s a self-guided tour, so you pick the homes you want to see. Customize your own tour based on the home style, price, and location that matters most to you. And it’s absolutely FREE with no registration required, simply visit the homes on your list.

Visit the Parade of Homes website to personalize your own tour today! Donations are also accepted for the event, and 100% of the proceeds will go to HomeAid Northern Virginia to build and renovate shelters for the homeless in Northern Virginia.