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PRESENTING THE ISLES AT RIVERTOWNE COUNTRY CLUB

THE NEW LOWCOUNTRY SERIES HOMES

COMMUNITY UPDATES

FROM CONCEPT THROUGH COMPLETION,BUILDING HOMES AND COMMUNTIES

AROUND YOU

CENTEX COMPLETES NEW HABITAT FORHUMANITY HOME IN CHARLESTON

PRESENTING THE ISLES AT RIVERTOWNE COUNTRY CLUB

THE NEW LOWCOUNTRY SERIES HOMES

COMMUNITY UPDATES

FROM CONCEPT THROUGH COMPLETION,BUILDING HOMES AND COMMUNTIES

AROUND YOU

CENTEX COMPLETES NEW HABITAT FORHUMANITY HOME IN CHARLESTON

C H A R L E S T O N A R E AC H A R L E S T O N A R E A s p r i n g 2 0 0 1

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fairway of the

Palmer course.

Nine three- and

four-bedroom

floorplans—

featuring from

1626 to 2302

square feet of

interior space—are

available at prices

that begin in the

$190s, including homesite.

“Although we just recently opened

our on-site sales office, as of early

January we had already sold almost

fifty percent of the first phase

homesites,” said Courtney Jaskiewicz,

Area Sales Manager. “We expect to

have a Model Home Court featuring

five different models open later this

spring.”

Second phase homesites in Palmetto Isles

are expected to be released in spring 2001.

A second neighborhood, Carolina Isle,

featuring Centex Homes’ new Lowcountry

Series portfolio of Southern-themed home

plans will also debut later in 2001.

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For more information on The Isles at RiverTowne Country Club, call (843) 849-7902.

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magine coming home to a country

club lifestyle where every day feels

like a vacation. And handsome

new homes look out over beautiful

vistas of unspoiled marshlands,

scenic waterways, and manicured

fairways.

A place less than ten miles from

historic downtown Charleston

and just minutes from all the

attractions of popular Mt. Pleasant.

PRESENTING

PRESTIGE HAS A NEW ADDRESS

THE ISLES AT RIVERTOWNECOUNTRY CLUB

516-acre golf and residential community located on the banks

of Horlbeck Creek and the Wando River in Mt. Pleasant

Signature Arnold Palmer golf course at RiverTowne Country Club.

Opening fall 2001.

Planned golf clubhouse and Swim & Tennis Center

Three- and four-bedroom homes beginning in the $190s offered in

Palmetto Isles neighborhood

Lowcountry Series homes available soon in Carolina Isles

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Center: The Isles atRiverTowne Country Cluboverlooks the waters ofHorlbeck Creek and theWando River.

RiverTowne Country Club is the site of Charleston’s onlyArnold Palmer Signature golfcourse—membership plansare available.

the Isles atRiverTowne

Country Club

the Isles atRiverTowne

Country Club

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masters. Distinctive touches, like Palmer’s trademark

“beach bunkers”—sand traps that descend into

water hazards—will keep play very interesting.

A variety of flexible individual and family golf club

memberships will be offered at RiverTowne Country

Club, or golfers may choose simply to pay on a per-

round basis.

Complementing the course will be a complete

practice facility, including driving range, chipping

areas and putting green. Also under construction

is an elegant Southern style clubhouse that will

feature dining, pro shop and members’ areas.

In addition to the golf club, families at The Isles at

RiverTowne Country Club will also enjoy a Swim

and Tennis Club with large pool, tennis courts and

a generous outdoor entertaining area.

The first homes to be offered at The Isles at

RiverTowne Country Club are located in the

Palmetto Isles neighborhood overlooking the third

“The Isles at RiverTowne Country Club represents

our most ambitious community development to

date in the Charleston area,” commented Jay

Thrower, Coastal Carolina Division President.

“We’re extremely pleased to be able to offer homes

in one of Mt. Pleasant’s most prestigious golf club

communities—and site of the only Arnold Palmer

Signature golf course in all of Charleston.”

Created with today’s active families in mind, the

amenities at RiverTowne Country Club are among

the finest to be found in the region. At its heart, a

stunning Arnold Palmer-designed Signature golf

course will meander through pristine oak and

pine forests along the waters of Horlbeck Creek

and the Wando River. This championship layout,

currently under construction, is due to open in

the fall of 2001.

Like all Arnold Palmer Signature Courses, the

RiverTowne Country Club layout represents the

creative genius of one of the game’s greatest

That’s the winning appeal of Centex Homes’ newest

Charleston area community, The Isles at RiverTowne

Country Club.

Stretching across more than 516 marsh, wooded

and riverfront acres within the prestigious

RiverTowne Country Club community in Mount

Pleasant, The Isles at RiverTowne Country Club

brings together all the elements of the good life.

A picturesque, unspoiled setting. Convenient

location. Family-friendly amenities. Elegant new

homes. A prestigious club. And superb golf by one

of the most respected names in the history of the

sport: Arnold Palmer.

here’s a special way of living

found only in the South.

Where the welcome is as

warm as a spring day.

The breezes are as sweet

as a cool glass of tea.

And nothing beats pulling

up your favorite rocking

chair and relaxing with

friends for a spell.

It’s a way of living that’s

beautifully embodied in

the new Lowcountry

Series by Centex

Homes—a collection of

handsome antebellum-

style homes now

available in some

of Mt. Pleasant’s

premier residential

communities,

including The Gallery

at Charleston

National, Seaside

Farms, and The Isles

at Rivertowne

Country Club.

“Centex Homes set out to

create a portfolio of homes

with a true regional flavor

specifically for our coastal

South Carolina market,”

explained Jay Thrower, Coastal

Carolina Division President.

“After extensive research, our

product development team

created the ten home plans

currently available in our new

Lowcountry Series.

“Each one blends old-

fashioned charm and modern

convenience, with genuine

Coastal Carolina style.”

Recalling the best of

traditional Southern

architecture, these stately homes feature

elevated drive-under designs, raised high to

capture afternoon breezes. The homes include a

wide array of authentic details such as wide front

and rear porches, perfect for relaxing with family

and friends. There are charming shuttered

windows, dormers and French doors. And inside,

high ceilings and elegant moldings remind one of

gracious days gone by.

“When we were developing the Lowcountry

Series, one of our primary objectives was to

create homes that had a friendly, nostalgic

feeling, but with the kind of flexible interior

space and features that today’s sophisticated

homebuyer demands.”

To that end, all the new Lowcountry Series homes

offer bright, open interior spaces…lots of glass to

construction of each

Lowcountry Series home,”

added Thrower. “It’s the

kind of craftsmanship that

has made Centex Homes

one of America’s Top Ten

Homebuilders and

earned extremely high

satisfaction ratings from

our customers.”

Like every Centex home,

that quality begins

with the finest name-

brand materials and

continues through

award-winning

customer service.

Currently, the

Lowcountry Series

portfolio of homes

includes ten one- and

two-story floorplans,

each with two exterior

elevations in a choice

of Cemplank siding or

stucco. Sizes range

from approximately

2,000 square feet to over 3,000

square feet. Prices begin in the

mid $200s, including

landscaped homesite.

We invite you to come preview

the new Lowcountry Series

home models at The Gallery

at Charleston National and

Seaside Farms today—and

coming soon to The Isles at

Rivertowne Country Club.

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To learn more or schedule a personal preview, callCharleston National at881-1225, Seaside Farmsat 884-7499, or The Isles atRivertowne Country Club at 849-7902.

Center: The elegant Vendue model featuresup to four bedrooms and 2,193 square feet. Below: Our new Lowcountry Series Homeswere made for gracious living.

HOMES INSPIRED BY THE TIMELESS TRADITIONS OF THE SOUTH

Lowcountry Series

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Portfolio of 10 distinctive homemodels inspired by the architecture of

the Coastal Carolinas

Three-to five-bedroom floorplans,ranging from approximately

2,000 to over 3,000 square feet

Stately drive-under designs with 2-car garages

Ample under-house storage space—perfect for storing a boat or sporting

equipment. Optional workshop or lockedstorage room available

Optional private elevators and dumbwaiters

Superb craftsmanship and quality detailsthroughout, including extensive

moldings, smooth ceilings and fine cabinetry

Home/homesite packages including landscaping

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CENTEX HOMES’ NEW

THE NEW

bring in the sunshine…gleaming hardwood

floors…elegant formal dining rooms…and lavish

master suites. There are even optional private

elevators and dumbwaiters available for the

ultimate luxury: convenience.

“We believe homebuyers will also be impressed

with the fine craftsmanship that goes into the

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WHAT’S NEW AT SOME OF OUR MOST POPULAR COMMUNITIES

here’s always something new happening at

Centex Homes. We hope you’ll take the time to

stop by any of these fine communities to see for

yourself what all the buzz is about.

RIVERBLUFF AT

WHITEHALL, SUMMERVILLE

Impressive executive

homes nestle on a

beautifully wooded site

along the banks of the

Ashley River at this

popular new community.

Just released are a limited

number of direct river-

front homesites offering

stunning water views—and exceptional value.

Choose from eight different one- and two-story

floorplans with up to 3,200 square feet. Prices

begin in the low $200s. Call 767-0536.

A t l a n t i c O c e a n

Dorch

ester Road

Ashley Phosphate

Rivers A

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Ash

ley River Road

Michaux

Pkwy.

Midland

Pkwy.

Bees Ferry Road

St.

Andrew

s

Blvd.

Long Point Rd.

Mark

ClarkExpressw

ay

Folly

Road

Dorchester

LadsonRoad

Miles

Road

Old

Tro

lley

Ro

adBacons Bridge Road

Main Street

College

Park

CrowfieldBlvd.

Red Bank RoadRoad

Sam

Rittenberg

Maybank Highway

RoadRifle Range

JasperBlvd. Palm Boulevard

Mathis Ferry Road

Whi

ppleM

eeting

Kin

gCalhoun

Broad

J.I.

Connec

tor

E. Bay

Magwood

Hwy. 61 Exp.

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Saw

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CENTEX Neighborhoods

Colleges

Schools

Hospitals

Plantations/Parks

Airports

Shopping Malls/Centers

Coliseum

Charleston Harbor

D a n i e lI s l a n d

I s l e o f P a l m s

ShemCreek

N o r t hC h a r l e s t o n

G o o s eC r e e k

S u m m e r v i l l e

C h a r l e s t o n

W e s tA s h l e y

M t . P l e a s a n t

J o h n sI s l a n d

To Kiawahand Seabrook

Islands

To Savannah

To Myrtle Beach

80 Miles

To I-95 35 Miles

J a m e sI s l a n d

RollingsElementary

SpannElementarySummerville

High School

SummervilleMedicalCenter

OakbrookMiddle

OakbrookElementary

Fort DorchesterHigh School

MiddletonPlantation

MagnoliaPlantation

DraytonHall

Proposed High School

SpringfieldElementary

Ashley

Stono River

Coo

per

Riv

er

Wando River

Riv

er

St. FrancisHospital

RoperMedicalOffices

MiddletonHigh

Hospitals

MoultrieMiddle

PatriotsPoint

Museum

East Cooper

Hospital

LaingMiddle

Boone HallPlantation

Belle HallElementary

East CooperAirport

Wando High

Charleston Air Force

Base

Charleston International

Airport

N. Charleston Coliseum

CharlestonSouthern University

StratfordHigh School

WestviewMiddle &

Elementary

Boulder BluffElementary

Trident Regional Hospital

Northwoods Mall

TridentTechnical

College

Charles Towne Landing

Festival Center

WaterwayIntracoastal

CADBURYBRAEMOR

BRANDYMILL

IRONGATE

INDIAN SPRINGS

SUMMERVILLEPLACE

BELLE HALL

SWEETGRASS

SEASIDEFARMS

CHARLESTONNATIONAL

PARKWEST

VILLAGEGREEN

PARKHILLPLACERIVERBLUFF AT

WHITEHALL

MOSS CREEK ATGRAND OAKS

BRIDGES OFSUMMERVILLE

RIVERTOWNECOUNTRY CLUB

NEW

NEW

NEW

FOXMOOR AT PARK WEST A

A new phase of 84 premium homesites has just been

released in the Magnolia

Woods neighborhood of this

popular Mt. Pleasant

community. Featuring

scenic views of ponds and

woodlands, it’s the perfect

setting for the beautiful

new Centex home of your

dreams.

For buyers interested in

purchasing a homesite

only, a mere two dozen

lots still remain in Seaside

Farms’ Cathedral Oaks

neighborhood. Each offers

stunning views—and the

opportunity to build the

home of your dreams

whenever you’re ready.

new Lowcountry

Series Homes debuted

last fall. Inspired by

the timeless traditions

of the South, these

homes feature

gracious elevated

designs and wide

front and rear

porches. Right now,

you can choose from

a limited selection

of these spacious

homes overlooking

protected wetlands,

marsh and natural

wooded areas. Prices

range from the $260s

to the low $300s. Call

881-1225.

VILLAGE GREEN, WEST ASHLEY

Fewer than 25 homesites remain in this popular,

family-friendly neighborhood in West Ashley.

Choose from two different home series: our

handsome Designer Series features seven home

plans with 1,300 to 1,887 square feet and prices

from the $140s to $170s—perfect for young

families on their way up. Growing families will

appreciate our Premier Series homes with 11

spacious floorplans ranging from 1,600 to 3,200

square feet and prices from the $160s to $230s.

Call 556-1887.

EXCITING NEWS ABOUT COMMUNITIES COMING SOON

At Centex Homes, we’re especially proud of what’s

to come…and these exciting new Charleston area

communities are the reasons why. Call for more

information about the great ground-floor opportunities

available today. And find out how you can build the home

you’ve always dreamed of in charming, fast-growing

Summerville…or popular West Ashley. Advance homesite

sales reservations are being accepted now.

Whether you’re a young couple just starting out, a

growing family ready to move up, or a retiree looking

for an easy, low-

maintenance

lifestyle, you’ll

find the home

that’s just right

for you at the

Bridges of Summerville—premiering early this spring.

Located on Midland Parkway between Ladson and

Trolley Roads, Bridges of Summerville is a 280-acre

community offering a wide array of home styles—and

prices—to fit a variety of needs and tastes. The

Charleston area’s Number One-ranked school district,

plus excellent nearby shopping and medical care make

this community especially appealing. Centex Homes

is also proud to debut our new series of gracious

Charleston Singles homes exclusively at Bridges of

Summerville. Call 843-514-0366 for details or a site tour.

Centex Homes is proud to come to Grand Oaks—a

popular masterplanned community centrally located

near shopping, schools and transportation in West

Ashley. Now

accepting

advance

reservations,

Moss Creek

at Grand Oaks will be a neighborhood of roughly 200

homes with a private community Swim Club and

children’s playground. Pre-construction pricing for

homes in the first phase of development will start in

the $140s. Call 573-0020 to find out more.

PARKHILL PLACE AT

NORTHWOODS,

NORTH CHARLESTON

Conveniently located

in North Charleston

near shopping,

schools and medical

care, Parkhill Place

at Northwoods offers

a great choice of

family-friendly home

plans and affordable

prices. Two new

floorplans were just

added to the lineup of value-priced Fox & Jacobs

homes available at Parkhill Place. Sizes range

from 1,300 square feet to up 2,300 square feet,

with prices ranging from the $120s to $140s.

Excellent first home or move-up from a

condominium. Call 863-0098.

SEASIDE FARMS, MT. PLEASANT

Homesite reservations are currently being

accepted for the second and final phase of

Foxmoor which includes 69 homesites. Nine

home models range in size from 1,626 to 2,300

square feet. Prices range from the $180s to the

$200s. Call 881-2050.

Spacious floorplans distinguish the executivehomes at RiverBluff.

The Yorkshire, at Parkhill Place,features 4 bedrooms. 2 1⁄2 baths

and 1,917 square feet.

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community updates

community updates

The newly completed waterfrontFamily Recreation Center at Seaside Farms.

The Davidson, available at Village Green, features 2,118square feet of interior space.

OUTSTANDING FINALOPPORTUNITIES ON THESE LAST-PHASE NEIGHBORHOODS

We invite you to visit these communities today to

take advantage of great values on quality-built

new homes. But better make plans soon. With

only a limited number of homes and homesites

still available in these final-phase neighborhoods,

these opportunities won’t last long!

THE GALLERY AT

CHARLESTON

NATIONAL

COUNTRY CLUB, MT.

PLEASANT

They say the best

is saved for last.

And nowhere is

that more true

than The Gallery

at Charleston

National Country

Club, where our

The Montague, from our newLowcountry Series—now available at The Gallery at Charleston National.

THE GALLERY ATCHARLESTON

NATIONALCOUNTRY CLUB,

Mt. Pleasant

VILLAGE GREEN, West Ashley

FOXMOOR AT PARK WEST, Mt. Pleasant

SEASIDE FARMS, Mt. Pleasant

BRIDGES OR SUMMERVILLE, Summerville

MOSS CREEK AT GRAND OAKS, West AshleyRIVERBLUFF ATWHITEHALL, Summerville

PARKHILL PLACE ATNORTHWOODS,

North Charleston

The Alexandria model (3,213 sq. ft.), above, atRiverBluff at Whitehall.

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or many companies,

the process of home

building begins—and

ends—with the act of

construction itself.

But for Centex Homes,

the process of home

building begins—and

ends—very simply:

with you.

From choosing the

most desirable

locations to creating

easy-living home

plans with today’s

most requested

features…from providing outstanding customer

communications and service to providing the

industry’s best home warranty program…Centex

Homes understands that when you put your

customer first, everything else will fall into place.

With our staff of sales consultants, interior

designers, and construction professionals—as well as

our own in-house mortgage

lending operation—the

Centex Homes team can

guide you through the entire

home buying and building

process and take care of all

your needs in one place.

IT ALL BEGINS

WITH RESEARCH

Thorough market research is

the first step in successfully

creating dream homes for hundreds of Charleston

area families each year.

From intensive focus groups to phone, internet

and homeowner surveys, the full-time research

staff of Centex Homes’ Coastal Carolina Division is

before settlement and at closing—and contact them

approximately every ten days throughout the

homebuilding process.

McLoud added that Centex Homes has also recently

instituted new programs to keep in touch with

owners well after closing.

Now, during the final walk-through with their Field

Manager, new homeowners are also introduced to a

dedicated Customer Service Representative who is

assigned to their community.

The customer service representative contacts the owners

several times after closing to ensure that everything

is fine—or to address any issues that come up.

“Our owners really appreciate the fact there is

always someone they can contact who knows them,

knows their home and understands their concerns,”

says McLoud.

“After all,” he concludes, “At Centex Homes we build

more than just houses. We work hard to build long-

lasting relationships with our homeowners.”

dedicated to

learning what

homebuyers

really want.

“The days of

‘build it and they

will come’ are

gone,” explained

Strategic

Marketing

Manager

Shannon

Sullivan. “Today’s

SATISFACTION IS BUILT IN

You might think that once you’ve

developed the kind of home plans

people want—in the most

desired locations—your job

would be done.

But not for Centex Homes.

We work hard to build satisfaction

into every home we sell.

In fact, according to Lee McLoud,

Director of Construction Services

for Centex Homes’ Charleston

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homebuyer is

much more

knowledgeable

and educated, and today’s market—especially

here in Charleston—is much more competitive.”

That’s why it’s critical to continually assess and

reassess the expectations of homebuyers and the

products offered to fulfill them.

“Because people want more flexibility,” Sullivan

continued, “we’re currently redesigning some of

our plans to offer flexspace, like bonus rooms,

that can be used for many different purposes.”

Sullivan added that Centex strives to create home

plans and communities that satisfy people at all

stages of life, whether they’re couples just starting

out, families with young children, empty-nesters or

active retirees.

An excellent example: the new Charleston Singles

homes coming to The Bridges of Summerville.

Clustered around winding sidewalks, these

charming single-family homes will offer an

appealing alternative to luxury apartment living for

young professional couples. The architectural style

will be reminiscent of traditional Charleston row

homes, with a wide variety of plans, sizes and prices.

market, the company boasts a

remarkable 93% satisfaction

rating from its homeowners

after closing.

“We’re proud of the high ratings we receive from

our homeowners,” says McLoud. “But that kind of

satisfaction doesn’t just happen on its own.”

The key, says McLoud, lies in superior training and

communication skills.

To that end, Centex Homes Field Managers

receive more than 60 hours of training in quality

assurance and customer service. During the

building process they meet with homeowners at

several predetermined points—including before

construction begins, before sheetrock is placed,

CENTEX HOMES

UNDERSTANDS THAT WHEN

YOU PUT YOUR CUSTOMER

FIRST, EVERYTHING ELSE

WILL FALL INTO PLACE.

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BUILDING HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AROUND YOU.

uring the past holiday season,

Centex Homes was proud to lend a

hand—and a hammer—to build a

brand new Habitat for Humanity

home for a fortunate family in

downtown Charleston.

The project was part of Centex Homes’ corporate

commitment to the organization to build 100 homes

nationwide over a five-year period.

The new home was completed in approximately one

month—just in time for the happy owner and her son

to celebrate the holidays. Carefully adapted to fit in with

its downtown neighborhood, the 1,045-square-foot

structure featured three bedrooms, one bath and a

small front porch. It was the first two-story home built

by Habitat For Humanity in the Charleston area.

Completing the home in time for the holidays

required the generosity, hard work and

coordination of a wide variety of subcontractors

and vendors—many of whom donated their time

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lending a handand supplies—along with the sweat equity of

the new owner.

Said Centex Homes Charleston division manager

Craig Lovette, “Working with Habitat for Humanity to

build this home has been a wonderful way for us to

give something back to the Charleston community.

We are obviously proud of all of our homes, but we

are especially happy to be a part of this one.”