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K. Hovnanian Homes
Standing by military members with savings, special offers K. Hovnanian Homes wants to thank the dedicated military service members and government workers who protect and keep the freedom all Americans hold so dear. And, while we can never repay your sacrifice, we stand behind you with savings and special offers on new homes in great communities across Maryland, Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Delaware. Convenient to local military bases like Joint Base Andrews, Fort George G. Meade, Marine Corps Base Quantico and Fort Belvoir, outstanding K. Hovnanian Homes communities are near where military and government families want to be. In 1959, K. Hovnanian Homes was founded to provide lasting advantages and reward their homeowners for many years to come. For more than 50 years, we have been one of the nation’s most respected homebuilders. Whether you are purchasing your first home, moving up to a larger home to accommodate your growing family or seeking an upscale estate, K. Hovnanian Homes has the home of your dreams waiting for you. K. Hovnanian Homes ensures quality, thorough inspections at each phase of construction, so that workmanship and building techniques are of the highest
standards. Our national strength, large number of new communities and relationships with industry professionals enable us to offer you a superior home at the best possible value. Enhance the comfort, quality, durability and safety of your living environment with high performance homes by K. Hovnanian Homes. Engineered and built to a higher standard with innovative technologies and better materials, they are designed to save energy and put dollars back in your pocket every day. Warmer in winter and cooler in summer, high performance homes make you look forward to the time you spend at home. You will feel better knowing you are doing your part for conservation. K. Hovnanian Homes is proud to be “The Name Behind the American Dream,” and it’s our pledge to pursue excellence in everything we do. You will find K. Hovnanian sales professionals available at every one of our communities to answer your questions and make sure that each step of the home-buying process leaves you satisfied. Our high level of customer satisfaction is truly measured by the many families now living in their second, third and even fourth K. Hovnanian home.
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The luxury of a new home without the wait With the increasing demand for new construction and the decreasing inventory of energyefficient homes on the market, Stanley Martin Homes is filling a niche with its successful MoveIn-Ready program. This means that construction is started so the home can be closer to completion or “Move-In-Ready” when a buyer wants to buy “new and energy efficient,” but prefers not to have to wait. The homesite, floor plan, elevation and interior options are selected by the company’s design professionals, allowing customers to skip the many choices that are often part of the process when buying a new home. By purchasing a Move-In-Ready home, buyers may experience the benefits, luxuries and efficiencies of a new home without waiting the four to six months often associated with new home construction.
With the transient Washington, D.C., metro population and the strong military presence, Move-In-Ready homes have become very popular and account for a significant percentage of Stanley Martin sales. In fact, since introducing the program last summer and increasing production of MoveIn-Ready homes, these homes now account for 50 percent of Stanley Martin’s total sales. When asked about the success of the program, Stanley Martin’s Vice President of Marketing Lauri Chastain said, “The Move-In-Ready program offers buyers the opportunity to purchase a new home, with all the benefits of new construction, without the wait. Additionally, buyers with time constraints, who were previously only considering resale, now have the option of buying new construction. Understandably,
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this increase in potential homebuyers has had a tremendously positive effect on our sales.” By choosing a new home,
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buyers will enjoy significant luxuries not typically found in a used home. For example, used homes may exude a tremen-
dous amount of charm and history, but they often lack energy efficiency; functional space like larger garages, walk-in closets and storage space; and thoughtfully designed kitchens that flow easily into family rooms. When choosing a used home, buyers often have to adjust their lifestyle to fit the house. Stanley Martin believes buyers should have the choice to buy a house that fits the way they live—no adjustments needed. The benefits of “new” are compelling, and Stanley Martin is thrilled to offer their Move-In-Ready program in their Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland and Charlottesville, Va., communities, where you can experience those advantages for yourself … without the wait. Whether “Move-In Ready” or traditional “Built-To-Order,” we have a home that is right for you.
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Timberlake Homes
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A proud veteran tradition, a promise of excellence If military relocation means you’re moving to the Prince George’s County area, you’re bound to find yourself exploring a Timberlake Homes community. With a 50-year reputation for building beautiful single-family homes, Timberlake Homes is a veteran-owned and -operated company with a proud tradition of building homes known to offer a lasting value. Our premier Timber Ridge neighborhood is convenient to Joint Base Andrews, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and downtown Washington, D.C. Timberlake Homes is the ideal choice for local military families. Located in Clinton, Md., Timber Ridge features wooded homesites from one-quarter acre and larger with prices from the upper-$380s. Located minutes from Interstate 495 and Routes 5/301, you have many options for your commuting ease, including the Metrorail from the Branch Avenue station. All active duty, reserve and retired military personnel are eligible to receive an extra buying incentive as a gift of appreciation to honor your service to our country and your fellow Americans.
We’ve got your “Must haves!”
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Choosing a Timberlake home is the right decision and a wise investment. Our spacious and thoughtfully designed homes offer the absolute best value in Prince George’s County. Our Timber Ridge community, within minutes of major commuting routes, schools, shopping, dining and entertainment venues, also features a beautiful setting with homesites ranging from one-quarter and larger. Wooded, tree-lined streets and cul-de-sacs create an intimate and
upscale feel. And the friendliness and close-knit atmosphere of our neighborhood means you’ll feel at home from day one. But don’t assume that the charming living environment and gorgeous residences mean a Timberlake home is out of your reach. To the contrary! Our homes are offered at an affordable price, which means you easily have the buying power to move up now. We’ve got your “Must Haves” covered. Each Timberlake home offers a long list of included features, many of which are options with other builders today, but with Timberlake Homes, you will benefit from our competitive pricing with features the entire family will enjoy—gourmet kitchens with granite counters, center islands, lots of cabinet space, stainless-steel appliances and hardwood flooring; distinctive brick or stone front facades; 9-foot and volume ceilings; finished rec rooms; and premium Andersen Low-E windows for enhanced comfort and energy efficiency.
Built with pride. From the ground up.
As a veteran-owned and -operated company, it is important to us that we have pride in everything we do. Since the 1960s, we have worked hard to build a reputation as a “Company built on integrity and backed with pride.” Our team brings uncompromising service and individual care to every homeowner relationship we develop. This is your new home and we want the entire process to be as exciting and stress-free as possible. Together, we will work to ensure that this will be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. PCS/Relocation Guide • Fall 2013
Hazel Homes
‘Wow, this is living!’ Life is all about the moments—by yourself, with friends, and, of course, those moments with family—inside your stunning new home or in the great outdoors. At Hazel Homes, we’re committed to building you a new home where you can have and cherish those moments. Choose between two award-winning, master-planned communities to suit your lifestyle and enjoy living more. Hazel Homes offers a $1,000 military discount and will offer new townhomes in Fredericksburg, Va., this year. We always have new, quick-move-in homes. Learn more and take real virtual tours at HazelHomesVA.com. Enjoy the lowest taxes in the entire Washington, D.C., metro area at our Hopyard Farm commu-
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nity, along with incredibly low HOA fees that include a tot lot, walking trails, a 10,000-square-foot clubhouse with a state-of-the art fitness center, gigantic pool, billiard room, media room and more. Hopyard Farm is situated along the Rappahannock River in King George, Va., and offers 10 beautiful singlefamily homes with convenience to downtown Fredericksburg, Quantico, Dahlgren, Indian Head, as well as other bases in Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia. There is even a boat ramp to the
Rappahannock River within the neighborhood! Turnberry East at Lee’s Hill, located just outside of downtown Fredericksburg, Va., and a mile from Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, is an active-adult golf community featuring stair-free, care-free living that gives you everything you need on a single floor; plus, lawn maintenance, pools, a clubhouse and more are included! Let Hazel Homes and our 41 years of building experience help you build the home you’ve been looking for.
Tips for making your final move your best move When you retire or separate from the military, you’re bound to have mixed feelings. You are probably excited about the upcoming change and the chance to move to a new home. But you’re also likely to feel stressed about the logistics of the move. There are steps you can take and resources available to help you make plans and stay organized during your final military move.
Getting started
You’ve probably moved with the military more than once, but this move will be different because you’re not going to a new duty station—you’re going to your new home. The military has a system set up to help you plan your move so it goes off without a hitch. Set up your move online. Once you have orders, you can begin the planning process with Move.mil. With access to this site, you can set up your final move online. Visit the Relocation Assistance Program (RAP) office. The office is staffed by trained professionals who can help you manage your move. Because each move is different and regulations vary by service branch and location, the RAP staff can help you understand what benefits are
available as part of your final move. Visit Plan My Move. As a fully customizable relocation tool, Plan My Move provides a system to help service members and their families organize their moves. On the site, you can create “To Do” lists, “Important Telephone Number” lists and find links to more than 90 individual moving tasks with points of contact.
Household goods
For most service members leaving the military at retirement or at their end of active service (EAS), a final move at government expense is authorized. Detailed information and weight allowances are available through your installation’s RAP office, Transportation Management Office (TMO) or on the Move.mil website. • Retirees: As a retiree, you are authorized a final move anywhere within the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii) or to your home of record outside the United States. The benefits are available for one year from your retirement date, but extensions may be granted on a case-by-case basis. • Separating at your EAS: Depending See MOVE continued on page 17
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D.R. Horton
Creating value every step of the way
For over 30 years, D.R. Horton has consistently delivered top-quality, new homes to homebuyers across the nation. D.R. Horton new homes are built with unmatched efficiencies—all based on a philosophy from founder, Donald R. Horton, of creating value every step of the way. D.R. Horton continues to lead the homebuilding industry as the nation’s largest builder by offering the most homes available for quick delivery in a wide range of affordable prices and in highly desirable locations across the D.C., metro region and beyond. D.R. Horton takes pride in being America’s No. 1 homebuilder 11 years in a row, as ranked by Builder magazine. American quality, value, beauty and durability are alive and well in the nation’s capital. Better prices, better homes, better life. D.R. Horton offers the Main
Street Stars program in recognition of the people who contribute to the success, well-being and security of citizens across the United States. Law enforcement, military, health care and education professions demand dedication and may frequently require personal sacrifices. As their way of saying, “Thank you for all you do,” the Main Street Stars program provides extra savings on the purchase of your new D.R. Horton home to help bring you one step closer to the American dream of home ownership. Premium locations are offered in Anne Arundel, Charles, Frederick, Harford, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland, as well as select communities throughout Culpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Prince William and Spotsylvania counties in Virginia. Singlefamily homes range from the
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$200s to upper-$600s. Townhomes range from the $200s to upper-$400s. And, Active Adult Living is priced from the $200s for those 55 years or
older. New communities opening in 2013 will feature innovative home designs and superior craftsmanship in sought-after locations such as Fairfax Coun-
ty, Va., Anne Arundel County, Md., and more. To learn about D.R. Horton and all of their community locations, visit www.DRHorton.com.
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MilitaryByOwner.com
Relocating? Find your next home on MilitaryByOwner “Yikes!” “Oooh, I am so excited!” “We are going where?” If you are a military family, then these words probably have been said. Frequent moves are just a part of being in the military. It is met with a mixture of excitement, dread and extreme organization. While military orders specify the base the service member will be stationed at, the decision of whether to live on or off base is often left up to the individual. Recognizing the need to connect military families with off-base housing needs, MilitaryByOwner.com was established. Organized around military installations across the United States, Puerto Rico and Guam, military service members who own homes can advertise them on Military-
ByOwner.com, either For Sale or For Rent. Three different advertising packages offer the homeowner options to showcase their home. • With the Basic Ad package ($14.95), the advertiser receives up to 45 days of advertising in a text-only format. • The Home Tour package ($49.95) allows the advertiser to include five photos along with a detailed description and up to 90 days of advertising. • The Home Tour Plus package will catch the eye of interested parties with the use of a thumbnail photo next to the advertisement. The top package runs $79.95 for up to 180 days of advertising, 10 photos, thumbnail photo on the main base page and optional yard signs.
An asset for military homeowners who have homes they need to market, MilitaryByOwner. com is equally valuable for service members who are searching for the perfect home at their next duty station. The userfriendly site design allows the customer to select a state from the drop-down menu, with a subsequent selection of the military installation. Multiple search options, such as price and number of bedrooms and bathrooms, will allow the customer to find a home that has the options they desire. When
the perfect home has been found, communication between the interested party and the advertiser is established through email or phone. Recognizing a way to make military relocation even easier, MilitaryByOwner Advertising Inc. launched a Home Finder iPhone application in 2012. The app, which is currently available through iTunes (militarybyowner), allows military families to search for homes on the go. With a mapping tool and capability to contact advertisers directly from
the app, this tool will be paramount during househunting leave. Scan image to download. Bringing military families together to make their frequent moves easier has been the goal of MilitaryByOwner.com for the last 12 years and it continues to strive to meet the unique needs that come with the military lifestyle. The owners of MilitaryByOwner Advertising Inc., as well as 85 percent of the staff, are retired military, dependents or active-duty spouses, so they understand the challenges of frequent relocation and
are eager to provide assistance to their customers. Through live online chat, email, phone and social media, customers receive prompt and effective assistance seven days a week. Visit us at www.militarybyowner.com. To contact us at MilitaryByOwner, call 866-6049126 (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. EST), use our live chat on the website (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. EST) or email us at listings@militarybyowner. com.
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Drees Homes
Focused on a new way of living Are you looking for a less formal floor plan arrangement, one that fits and flows the way your family lives? The Clarity Collection, a new portfolio of homes by Drees, embraces a shift from more traditional homes by reallocating space from underused formal rooms to more usable areas, both inside and out. Clarity Collection homes offer open, spacious floor plans joining the three main living areas of the home—the family room, kitchen and dining room. A covered outdoor living area expands the main living space and provides another place to relax with friends and family. “We’re excited to offer new choices for homebuyers looking for more casual, open floor plans,” said Division President Skip Causey. “With details and designs so compatible with many of today’s families’ lives and aspirations, Drees’ Clarity Collection homes truly feel like ‘custom homes without the custom price.’” Rest assured that Drees pays as much attention to quality and energy-saving features as it does to cutting-edge de-
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The Abriel, one of Drees’ new Clarity Collection designs, is found at Colonial Forge in North Stafford.
signs to meet your family’s needs. Every Drees home is green from the ground up, built to conserve energy with DreeSmart Conservation Innovations, backed by
Energy Star certification. Environmentally friendly features like Low-E windows, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, and effective insulation not
only make your home more comfortable, they can also save you thousands on your utility bills compared to an existing home. Drees Homes, family-owned and -operated for more than 85 years, is ranked nationally as the 22nd largest homebuilder by Builder magazine. Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Ky., Drees also operates in Cincinnati, Dayton, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Nashville, Raleigh, Austin and Dallas. The company has been one of few to receive the home building industry’s “Triple Crown”—National Builder of the Year, National Housing Quality Award and America’s Best Builder. Drees builds in more than 12 communities in Frederick County, Md., and in Northern Virginia, including Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties. Most all of Drees’ communities are conveniently located to all the military bases in the area. Ask about special financing packages available, especially for those serving our country. For more information, visit a Drees community or dreeshomes.com.
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The Hylton Group
The tradition continues
For a limited time, The Hylton Group, a family homebuilder with a history stretching back to 1947, is offering fabulous savings and special incentives on luxurious condominiums, townhomes and single-family estates for immediate delivery. They build new traditions for today’s faster pace of life, featuring spacious, light-filled rooms specially designed to make sure homeowners get the most out of their time at home. With fine features, details, craftsmanship, personal touches and luxuries you simply will not find anywhere else, to say they’ve included everything is an understatement. In a time when national builders have lowered their level of standard features and removed luxury from their homes in order to lower their starting prices, The Hylton Group stands apart. Every one of their condominium, townhome and single-family home styles features details such as 30-year architectural shingles, custom-style trim packages, wood-cased windows, 9-foot ceilings, designer two-
tone paint schemes and much more included in the price. The Hylton Group always stands be-
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hind the quality of every home that they put their name on. Every condominium, townhome and single-family home by
The Hylton Group comes with the peace of mind of a 2:10 extended warranty. Close to Washington, D.C., and all of Northern Virginia with easy access to Dale Boulevard, Prince William Parkway, Fairfax County Parkway, Interstate 95, I-66 and the Capital Beltway (I-495), our luxury townhomes, condominiums and single-family homes offer easier commuting than other new and resale homes available throughout the area. The Dale City, Va., area is also known for fine amenities that are ideal for family living, such as community pools, water parks, tennis courts, youth centers and churches. You will also find award-winning Prince William County schools, shopping, dining, entertainment, national and regional parks, and golf courses all within a close drive. Including everything you desire at a price you can afford. The Hylton Group. The tradition continues. Visit www.thehyltongroup.com for more information.
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Brookfield Residential
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The how, why & where you relocate in the capital region Relocating? Elizabeth Ellis, relocation specialist at Brookfield Residential, can help. Ellis—and the entire Brookfield team—is here to make your relocation as headache-free as possible. That’s why we design amenity-rich communities offering easy access to great schools and services and homes that feature modern, innovative designs and superior energy efficiency to save you money. Brookfield Residential is part of an international family of building companies with more than 50 years of experience creating great homes and communities. We are locally managed, we live in the community, and we are dedicated to improving the quality of life in the capital region through our work and community service.
How you deserve to live
Brookfield Residential offers the ideal mix of one-of-a-kind style and affordability, delivering the finest neighborhoods and the best new home values in the area. Active-duty military? If you’re moving into the area on a military relocation, you’ll enjoy a $1,000 Brookfield Residential Design Center certificate when you purchase your new home.
Why Brookfield Residential is the right choice for your family
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At Brookfield Residential, we’ve taken the time to listen to our customers and have worked diligently to deliver what they—and you—really want. We’ve created new floor plans and developed unique new products. Our award-winning, innovative home plans give you the open
space, style and flexibility that fit your lifestyle now, and in the future.
Where you want to live
We’ve got thriving Brookfield Residential communities in Prince William, Stafford, Fauquier, Frederick and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We’ve just opened Embrey Mill in Stafford County, Va., and Wilson’s Grove will open soon in Anne Arundel County, Md. No matter which community you choose—and there are nearly a dozen to choose from—you’ll enjoy easy access to shopping, services and commuter routes, as well as premier neighborhood amenities and the region’s best schools. At Brookfield Residential, we carefully select locations and design communities with you in mind to create a true neighborhood feel.
Designing for now & for the future
At Brookfield Residential, we keep improving the efficiency and exceptional quality of our homes. We understand how you want and need to live today, and with more green home options than other competitors, Brookfield can help you find the right level of green for your family and your budget. The style, curb appeal and the lifestyle you want to lead are all designed—with you in mind—right into your new Brookfield home. Visit BrookfieldDC.com for exclusive offers and incentives. For help with the how, why & where of your relocation, email Elizabeth.Ellis@BrookfieldHomes. com or call 703-987-3060. PCS/Relocation Guide • Fall 2013
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Integrity Homes
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Building quality homes by building quality relationships Integrity Homes continues to expand as our unique architecture and fresh approach to homebuilding has proven to be a welcome addition to many of the Washington area’s most prestigious destinations. Our continued success in Potomac Overlook at National Harbor is strong as we look forward to celebrating the opening of the Courtyard Collection in the fall. Last summer, we opened our doors at Willowsford in Aldie, Va. This community was also appointed the National Association of Home Builder’s National Community of the Year. Our Heritage and Vintage Collections with their stunning elevations and open floor plans are quickly becoming the envy of the neighborhood. We are also looking forward to entering the Stafford, Va., market having introduced yet two other collections at Embrey Mill in late September. We will also continue to solidify our presence in the Frederick County market opening with three communities in Winchester, Va. Since opening our doors in 2007, our
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mantra remains the same. We offer today’s discerning homebuyers with an unprecedented choice in the Washington market. Our passion is viral and our approach is simple—building quality relationships, while building quality homes. We are a small company with big connections. This helps us to focus on relationships throughout every step of the process, while leveraging our hands-on approach to every home we build. In short, more and more homebuyers are choosing the Integrity difference as we continue to “Stay True” to our commitment from neighborhood to neighborhood.
on your type of discharge, you may be allowed one final move from your last duty station. Details vary based on the type of separation. • Honorable discharge, involuntary separation: You may be moved anywhere within the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii) or to your home of record outside the United States within one year of your separation date. • Honorable discharge, voluntary separation: If you are separating voluntarily and not under a special service branch program, you are authorized a final move within 180 days. You will be moved to your home of record (or to a location of equal or lesser distance). If you are separating under a service branch program, see you RAP office for details on your particular program. • Other than honorable, bad conduct, or dishonorable discharge: You must have a letter from the convening authority authorizing your entitlement to a move. Service members living in installation housing may be authorized one move out of housing into the local community, and a final move within the time and geographic limits listed above. In limited circumstances, an installation commander may allow separating members to remain in family housing for up to 180 days, but they will be required to pay rent based on current Basic Allowance for Housing rates.
Other benefits and allowances
Storage: Storage of your household goods may be necessary and included as part of your final move. Your RAP office can provide details on the time limits available for storage based on your orders. Travel allowances: In many cases, service members leaving the military take terminal leave, which does not include travel allowances. Check with your service branch’s personnel office to find out about your particular circumstances. Service members separating from an overseas duty station may be allowed travel allowances when they leave their duty station. Personally Procured Move (PPM): Formerly known as a do-it-yourself move, PPM is a voluntary program that will reimburse you for the majority of your costs when you move yourself. Separating and retiring service members may take advantage of this program. Keep in mind you must have prior approval from the Personal Property Office (PPO) to claim expenses for a PPM. Set up your move as soon as possible. As soon as you know where you’re going, schedule the move or storage of your household goods. Although you may have up to a year, scheduling your move early will help ensure you move on the date you choose. Be sure to coordinate with your PPO or TMO to avoid any unexpected financial costs for storage. -Military OneSource
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Liberty Park at Andr Andrews ews
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Let us move you home We understand how stressful moving can be, and choosing where to live is one of the most important decisions you will make. Liberty Park at Andrews offers the Best Military Family Housing for Active Duty Families, Unaccompanied Personnel, DOD and Federal Employees and DOD Contractors We Offer: • No Security Deposit or Application Fees* • 24-Hour Full Service Maintenance • Safe and Secure Environment • Resident Swimming Pool • Resident Fitness Center- Open 24hrs • Dog Park and no pet deposits for the first 2 pets • Three golf courses • Welcome Center available for private events • Sport courts and play grounds • Charter school on base (restrictions apply) • Home School Community • Resident Events • Washers and Dryers in Select Homes • Resident Referral Program *Some Restrictions Apply Visit our website at www.andrewsfamilyhousing.com and complete the application on our homepage to secure your new home.
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A North Carolina ‘Military Welcoming Community’ Anderson Creek Club in Spring Lake, N.C., is more than just a gated golf course community with 24-hour security. Anderson Creek Club is located just minutes from Fort Bragg and Pope Field, yet it is quietly nestled away in 1,700 acres of breathtakingly beautiful North Carolina pine forest. Nationally renowned Developer David Levinson is a true visionary, creating a masterpiece that has been rated as one of the “50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the United States,” according to Where to Retire magazine. The community draws all ages with its 18-hole Davis Love III golf course, a restaurant, clubhouse, on-site day care and award-winning preschool; our K-5 charter school is expected to open next fall. About 180 acres are dedicated to a permanent nature reserve. Other amenities include jogging trails, Zumba, yoga, pools, parks, tennis courts, fitness centers and a soccer field. There is also a gazebo overlooking one of nearly two dozen ponds popular with anglers, along with many community clubs and more than 40 scheduled activities throughout the year. In 2002, Anderson Creek Club began building homes, then neighborhoods, with the vision of serving as a civilian ‘Military Welcoming Community.’ The vision is still alive and growing as we strive to enhance the lives of the active, reserve, guard and retired members of the United States armed forces. Anderson Creek Club is made up of many small neighborhood communities, ranging from golf course front condos starting in the $160s to traditional neighborhoods with homes priced from the low$200s to the mid-$400s. Additionally we
have communities for those looking for a more exclusive neighborhood. Given that more than 70 percent of military families around the country currently live “outside the gate” of military installations, providing support and services to these families in their neighborhoods is critical. Two million children have a parent in the military. We have found the understanding residents of Anderson Creek Club are well positioned and eager to provide the additional support needed for managing the stresses of deployment, reintegration and, frankly, just everyday life. Through community activities, women’s clubs, military wives meetings and just simple friendships, Anderson Creek Club is indeed an engaged community. Anderson Creek Club is sensitive to families facing deployment. A portion of our homeowner’s association dues and all golf club membership dues are waived during military deployment. Some of our Anderson Creek Club communities even include landscape maintenance. With Fort Bragg, Pope Field and the VA hospital just a short drive away, Anderson Creek Club is in the perfect location for both active and retired military families. At Anderson Creek Club, we respectfully accept the responsibility of providing a ‘Welcoming Community’ by providing support and services to ensure that military families can ‘knock on no wrong door.’ Anderson Creek Club is located near Fayetteville, N.C., south of Raleigh in the beautiful Sandhills of North Carolina. For more information, visit www. AndersonCreekClub.com or call 910814-2633. PCS/Relocation Guide • Fall 2013
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