There's no place like Home-November 23, 2016

There’s no place like in PASCO & NORTH HILLSBOROUGH

My Model Home Obsession

By Diane Kortus, Publisher

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t’s almost impossible to live in this area and not be tempted to look at model homes in the many new communities that surround us.

In the past few months, I’ve toured Connerton, Lakeshore Ranch, Asturia, Starkey Ranch, Estancia, Esplanade, The Promenade and most recently Bexley, which opened earlier

this month to astonishing, openingday crowds of over 2,000 people.

All these new communities share one thing in common — beautiful model homes. Touring these homes transports me to a fantasy of a perfect life with furniture that matches and beds that are always made.

No matter the size or price of the home, these models always maximize their floor plan with the latest decorating trends and have me dreaming that this model would be the perfect home for me.

My problem, however, is that the last model I’ve toured is always the one I like best. Which is why I am still looking, perhaps because I too easily visualize myself living in any one of our planned communities, happily keeping house in just about any floor plan.

Perhaps it’s this model home obsession that I’ve developed that

makes me so passionate about this home section that you’re reading.

My staff and I put a lot of energy in producing this special advertising section every month, which we’ve christened “There’s No Place Like Home.” Seven months after launching its first issue, readers and advertisers continue to tell us they like what we’re doing.

We all know that home is where your heart is. And no matter where we came from, for most of us today our home is right here in Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills or Dade City.

This sense of home is why our home section is successful. People enjoy reading about the new communities going up around them, and learning about small businesses that provide services to homeowners.

Do you ever wonder who is moving into all these new homes?

Many people incorrectly believe that these new homes are being sold to people moving into Pasco from other areas. But that’s not the case.

Most developers and homebuilders tell us that over half of their buyers come from neighboring communities. And over at Bexley, they tell us that in the first few years of their development, the vast majority of their buyers will come from Pasco and Hillsborough County.

And these families move for the same reasons people have always moved — a nicer home, better schools, close proximity to family and friends, nicer lots and amenities like zero-entry pools, close-by playgrounds, social clubhouses and trails that wind through nature preserves.

It is our hope that you use this home section to help you find the perfect community and home for your family.

A New Home for the Holidays Visit Santa and his elves at Asturia on Dec. 18!

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rea families are invited to join the fun at a holiday celebration at Asturia, a pristine planned community in Odessa located just west of the Veterans Expressway.

Set aside Sunday, Dec. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m., to see Santa, enjoy games and craft activities for kids, and sample holiday treats from a gourmet dessert bar.

Best of all, Asturia’s Holiday

Celebration is absolutely free and open to the public.

SO MUCH FUN!

• Meet Santa Claus and his Elves at the Amenity Center • Holiday train rides • Balloon artist twisting reindeers, candy canes and more • Colorful face painting • Prizes to win • Sweet treats at our model homes

Plus, our Holly Jolly Trolleys will transport guests from the Amenity Center to Asturia’s Model Home Showcase, featuring eight model homes by Ashton Woods and David Weekley Homes.

PLEASE RSVP

Help us plan for this wonderful event by calling in your RSVP by Dec. 12. Please call (904) 599-9015, or email Carla.Luigs@hines.com.

ABOUT ASTURIA

Located on State Road 54 in Odessa, Asturia is minutes from the Veterans Expressway. Its master plan includes retail, office, multifamily and a variety of single-family residential communities tied into the community’s parks, trail network, playgrounds and picnic areas. For more information, go to AsturiaFlorida.com, or call (813) 2274148.

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November 23, 2016

Explore Bexley With Expert Help From Toolbox Sisters

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exley is Pasco’s newest master-planned community.

Centrally located in Land O’ Lakes, Bexley opened earlier this month with over 2,000 people attending its grand opening festivities, and 17 homes sold in its first week.

With six of Tampa’s best-known builders, several distinct neighborhoods and 1,200 acres of natural amenities and preserved wilderness, it can be overwhelming for many buyers to understand all that Bexley has to offer.

And, that’s where The Toolbox Sisters come in. Allison and Amanda Vaughn work as a Realtor team that specializes in new home communities. This dynamic duo answers buyers’ questions and addresses their personal needs. They help buyers by comparing builders and their incentives, explaining amenities and community fees, and assessing Bexley to similar communities.

“Our goal is to help buyers determine if Bexley is the right community for them, and then find them the perfect home for their family based on their budget, their wish list and personal needs,” said Amanda.

“Plus, there is no cost to use our services, since our commission is paid by the builder,” Allison adds.

BEXLEY FACTS

LOCATION: 1,700 acres in Land O’ Lakes, located north of State Road 54 between the Suncoast Parkway and Oakstead.

BUILDERS: CalAtlantic Homes, Cardel Homes, David Weekley Homes, Homes by WestBay, ICI Homes and Lennar.

MODEL HOMES: Six models open now, two more open in February.

HOME STYLES: Wide variety of singlefamily homes and low-maintenance townhomes and villas. 1,200 to over 4,000 square feet. Priced at $210,000 to over $500,000.

TOTAL HOMES: 475 in first phase; 1,900 at completion.

Asturia Captures 3 Marketing Awards

SCHOOLS: Bexley Elementary opens on-site in 2017. Currently assigned Charles S. Rushe Middle School and Sunlake High School.

DEVELOPER: Newland Communities, the developer of Fishhawk Ranch and Westchase.

Call the Toolbox Sisters, Amanda and Allison Vaughn, at (813) 563-7915 or (813) 756-8688, to find the home of your dreams at the best price, best location and with the most builder incentives.

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Asturia’s management team and their ‘Oscars’ at the Awards of Excellence dinner. Left to Right: Lane Gardner, managing director; Carla Luigs, marketing specialist; Kevin Jund, associate; and Sean Manson, construction manager.

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he Asturia community in Odessa has been selling homes for just a year, but already it has received three prestigious awards from the Sales and Marketing Council (SMC) of the Tampa Bay Builders Association.

At the SMC’s annual Awards of Excellence dinner on Nov. 17, Asturia was recognized for three first place awards: Best Logo, Best Billboard and Best Video. The Asturia video can be viewed on the community’s website at asturiaflorida.com.

“There were many entries in these popular categories, and for Asturia to be selected for our work makes us tremendously proud,” said Lane Gardner, managing director for Asturia.

“We especially want to recognize our in-house staff for their hard work, including Carla Luigs, Kevin Jund, Sean Manson, Kellie Hines, Vikki Huey and Jill Fuhrman. Each has had a big part in promoting Asturia and creating one of the

most desired communities in Pasco County.”

The SMC’s annual competition is one of the housing industry’s most spirited and fun events, of the year.

The event in Tampa at the Renaissance Hotel at International Hotel sold out with 340 attendees at the gala, black tie affair to honor the shining stars of Tamp Bay’s home building industry.

Asturia is a Hines signature, mixed-use community located on State Road 54, just west of the Suncoast Parkway. Asturia offers residents an unmatched amenity package that includes eco-friendly active and passive, parks, trail networks, and a state-of-the-art fitness and community center with a resort-style swimming pool.

A variety of residential offerings are available from the community’s award-winning builders, Ashton Woods Homes and David Weekley Homes with eight model homes open daily. For more information, go to AsturiaFlorida.com, or call (813) 227-4148.

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November 23, 2016

Thankful for a Vibrant Community and Neighbors Who Care

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s Connerton celebrates its 11th Thanksgiving, our staff at Club Connerton, in marketing and development, and our family of builders are forever thankful for the 500 families that call Connerton home.

And, as we gather this Thanksgiving, we invite our friends outside of Connerton to visit our community and see how happy our residents are to live here, and enjoy life as they bike and walk our nature trails, and play in our beautiful parks.

Connerton truly wishes all of our residents, our nearby neighbors and local businesses a very Happy Thanksgiving as we all celebrate the blessings we share.

WHAT MAKES CONNERTON UNIQUE?

Connerton is more than a community — it’s a New Town in the heart of Pasco County — a town that thinks more, gives more, dreams more and wants more for its residents and neighbors.

Connerton is unique because it is one of only three designated New Town communities in Florida, and the only one in the Tampa Bay area.

This difficult-to-achieve designation was awarded by the State of Florida and Pasco County in 2004 because of its comprehensive master-plan that promotes self-sufficiency, and directs and guarantees the community’s future.

By definition, a New Town encompasses its own housing, education and government, health care, retail, commerce and recreation. Other New Towns in Florida are Seaside in the panhandle, and Celebration outside of Orlando.

Connerton’s New Town is the largest planned community in Pasco County, with 4,800 acres of mostly pristine land between U.S. 41 and Ehren Cutoff, and south of State Road 52. There are 1,000 acres dedicated as nature preserves, which are home to hundreds of species of indigenous

birds and wildlife.

When complete, Connerton’s New Town commitment of live, work and play will make the community selfsustaining. It will encompass up to 8,500 homes, 730,000 sq. feet of retail services, and 1.4 million sq. feet of office/medical office and industrial space. Its schools include Connerton Elementary, one of the best schools in Pasco County, and three more are planned for the area.

Families chose to live at Connerton because they recognize the immense potential of this New Town. And as Connerton grows, so do the opportunities for residents to work close to where they live.

For the past three years, Connerton has averaged over 100 new home starts annually. Many of these new homes buyers are current residents

finding their next home in Connerton.

Other buyers are family and friends of current residents who want to live down the street or around the corner, so they too can enjoy Connerton’s many amenities.

In addition to the Club Connerton’s spectacular amenities, residents walk and bike the nature trails, play and relax in the community’s four parks, and take their furry friends to exercise and play in the private dog park.

Connerton parents rest easy as their kids enjoy Connerton’s camp programs, where kids find their creative side with arts and crafts, stay fit while swimming in the resort-style pool and socialize through supervised daily activities.

As Connerton grows, so do businesses in the area, including a new McDonald’s, which recently opened

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More Hiiking Trails to Exxplore Connerton is an n amazing community loccated in the heart of Pasco county. It’s the place that you’ve been searching for in a planned comm munity. Imagine your wish h list for a place to call home, a plaace to raise your family and d create dreams and memories, and you’ll find that Connerton n has it all.

at the Arbor Square entrance. A new pet store and grooming salon will open soon.

Connerton is located just the right distance from the congestion and noise of I-75 and other traffic-bound intersections. The stress of commuting becomes a thing of the past because Connerton residents have so many routes to choose from.

New residents of Connerton can choose from four builders —M/I Homes, Lennar, Taylor Morrison, and Homes by WestBay — with new homes priced from the high $100s to the $700s.

There is so much to offer in Connerton, that you must experience it for yourself.

To discover more about this engaging community, follow us on Facebook and visit Connerton.com.

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The list of benefits go on and on giving yoou all the mor m e reason to put Connerton on yoour shhort list of communities you must see to believe.

Waant to learn more? We invite you to visit us todaay and find out why there are simplyy more reasons to choose Conner C ton.

• More pooll-side fun and sporting fieelds of dreams • More quallity schools for your childrren’s futures • More amaazing amenities ready to en njoy today • More walkking, biking and hiking traails to explore • More com mmunity events and outdoor gathering places • More neigghbors just waiting to becoome lifelong friends • More hom me for your money from our quality builders

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Ashton Woods Launches New Model at Asturia Fully decorated Elm Model now open for touring

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shton Woods, one of the nation’s largest private homebuilders, has a new, fully decorated Elm model home now open at Asturia in Odessa.

The Elm is a 2,395 square-foot home with flexible design options, with four to five bedrooms and twoand-a-half to four-and-a-half baths.

This two-story model has a great room floor plan with an open family room, breakfast nook and dining room. Its spacious island kitchen has ample cabinets, walk-in pantry and butler’s pantry with even more storage.

The master suite is located on the second floor, and features a spacious bathroom with a large walk-in closet and oversized shower accented with a bronze penny tile wall. Three large windows allow natural light to flow through the bedroom.

The Elm has an optional mudroom between its two-car garage and kitchen, which is perfect to store backpacks, shoes, jackets and hats.

Other options include another bedroom and bath, on both the first floor and second floor, a detached garage and converting an upstairs bedroom into a loft for entertainment or gaming. Pricing on The Elm begins at $309,990.

“Ashton Woods’ homes at Asturia are specifically tailored to local market preferences, offering thoughtful designs and a wide range of personalization in a highly desirable location,” said John Reny, president of Ashton Woods Florida division.

“With the Elm model, we envision individuals who enjoy entertaining and showing their collection of items from trips abroad.”

In addition to The Elm, Ashton Woods offers a series of new home plans at Asturia that can be personalized to match a buyer’s distinctive lifestyles. Base pricing is from the mid-$200s. For more information, visit AshtonWoods.com/tampa.

MODERN AMENITY CENTER

Asturia’s Amenity Center is the

heart of the community. With over 5,800 square feet of space, it includes a clubhouse, fully equipped fitness center, covered outdoor living rooms, luxurious resort-style swimming pool and expansive lawn for recreation.

“We worked hard to deliver a new cutting-edge amenity center that sets Asturia apart from other communities,” said Lane Gardner, Hines managing director. “Asturia is a signature Hines community that focuses on a healthy lifestyle that

complements best-in-class home styles being built by Ashton Woods and David Weekley Homes.”

Located on State Road 54, Asturia is minutes from the Suncoast Parkway and has easy access to U.S. 41, U.S. 19 and Interstate 75. Its masterplan includes retail, office, multifamily and a variety of singlefamily residential communities tied into the community’s parks, trail network, playgrounds and picnic areas. For more information, go to AsturiaFlorida.com, or call (813) 2274148.

Hines, the developed of Asturia, is a privately owned global real estate investment firm founded in 1957 with a presence today in 182 cities in 20 countries. Visit Hines.com for more information.

Asturia is located on State Road 54, just west of the Suncoast Parkway. For more information, go to AsturiaFlorida.com, or call (813) 227-4148.

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- Highhway frontage on U.S. 41, one of the buusiest roads in Pascoo County with daily ttraffic count of over 4 45,000 vehicles

Are you considering an office condominium for your company, or as an investment? If you want the best value in central Pasco, look no further than Black Lake Professional Office Park in Land O’ Lakes.

Located on U.S. 41, just north of the Land O’ Lakes Post Office, you can save up to $50,000 on a 1,500 square foot office condo at Black Lake, when compared to similar office space on State Road 54.

“There’s no better value in commercial property than , said Realtor Codyy Adams of Russell Black Lake,” Adams Realty, who is marketing the development.

“Prices along 54 are typically $50,000 more for new construction of the same square footage. Plus, they do not have the same direct highway frontage and signage as does Black Lake,” he said.

U.S. 41 Resurgence Located just three miles north of State Road 54, Black Lake is the first new office park available in the fast-developing U.S. 41 corridor.

“Unlike State Road 54 and its continual road construction, U.S. 41 is already an expanded three-lane highway in both directions, beginning at the Lutz apex and continuing 15 miles almost to State Road 52,” said Adams.

“This means businesses in Black Lake do not need to worry about future road construction in front of their office blocking customers and employees,” he said.

The U.S. 41 corridor, which is called Land O’ Lakes Boulevard north of State Road 54, is undergoing a commercial resurgence, with many older buildings being replaced with new construction.

“Buying at Black Lake now is a smart move because prices have not yet caught up with the redevelopment of 41. And when that happens, the savings compared to commercial on State Road 54 will no longer be there,” said Adams.

Construction on the 7,800 square foot building will be co completed p eted in ea earlyy 2017.

0 There e e will be five eo offices ces configured in 1,500 and 1,800 square foot units.

Because the building is strategically zoned C-2, it’s appropriate for both retail storefronts and professional offices.

Next door is the original Black Lake office building, which is home to several long-established Land O’ Lakes business, including chiropractor Michael Craven, dentist Brian Bernier and financial planner Chris Cooper.

The new building’s architectural design will match the upscale, Mediterranean style of the original building with its distinctive terra cotta stucco exterior. Both buildings face U.S. 41 and the open spaces of the Land O’ Lakes Recreational Center with its ball fields, playground and community stage.

“In addition to price, the biggest reason businesses are moving to Black Lake are the 45,0000 vehicles that pass by the building every day,” said Adams.

Wa W arehouse Building Soon to be under construction, and immediately behind the two office buildings, is a 20,000 square feet warehouse building. Space will be divided into seven, 2,800 square foot units, and all come with a 400-square-foot office.

- Just three miles north of State Road 54 - Exceellent highway signagge and visibility - FFaast access to Suncooast Expresssswayy,, I-75 aand North Dale Mabr y Highway - Nextt door to the Land O’ Lakes Post Office and close to many surrounding resideential communities annd businesses - Quieet professional settingg with mature landsccaping and amplee parking

“The warehouse space is very unique and something we’re getting lots of calls on,” said Adams.

“It’s ideal for businesses needing large open areas and direct access to a major highway.”

Russell Adams Realty has been central Pa Pasco’’ss most respected commercial and residential real estate company for over 50 years. Please call Cody Adams with questions about the Black Lake development, as well as an ny other real estate inquiries, at (813) 503-6933.

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Choose Bexley

Where miles of trails lead you home

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he much-anticipated Bexley community welcomed over 2,000 visitors at its grand opening festivities on Nov. 12. The Land O’ Lakes development has been so well received, that 17 hew homes were sold in its first few weeks.

"The response to Bexley has been incredible,” said Thomas Panaseny, vice president and general manager for the Tampa office of Newland Communities, the developer behind Bexley.

“Potential homebuyers love the uniqueness of Bexley, from its planned amenities to miles and miles of trails and parks. We've tried to think of every detail, and we're certain that Bexley will be a wonderful community to live in, whether you're a family with kids, just starting out, or looking to downsize," said Panaseny.

Centrally located in Land O’ Lakes, at State Road 54 and the Suncoast Parkway, Bexley is a 1,700acre community that offers residents a sporty, social lifestyle that maximizes its pristine natural surroundings.

From day one, Bexley residents get to hike, bike, walk and run adventure trails. Open spaces include sports fields, two Pump Park bicycle courses, playgrounds, outdoor workout stations, two dog parks (one for large breeds and the other for small), and natural play areas for all ages.

CENTRAL, ACCESSIBLE LOCATION

Bexley is just a few miles from places to work, dine, shop and play.

The community’s prime location next to the Suncoast Parkway offers fast, convenient access to Tampa International Airport, Tampa’s Westshore District, downtown Tampa and area beaches.

Four regional malls are within 15 miles of Bexley — Tampa Premium Outlets, The Shops at Wiregrass and The Grove, all in Wesley Chapel, and Westfield Citrus Park in Citrus Park.

Bexley Village Drive, with direct access to the Suncoast Parkway, is currently under construction and is expected to be complete by late spring 2017. The roadway will connect Tower Road to State Road 54, and allow residents to bypass Ballentrae Road for State Road 54 access.

WALKABLE NEIGHBORHOODS

Pathways lead to Bexley’s neighborhoods, each with distinctive,

Directions

Bexley 16950 Vibrant Way Land O' Lakes, FL 34638 FROM I-75: Take exit 275 Head west on State Road 54 Turn right on Ballantrae Boulevard Turn left on Tower Road Make a right on Bexley Village Drive The Bexley Club is on the left From Suncoast Parkway/Veterans Expressway: Head east on State Road 54 Turn left on Ballantrae Boulevard Turn left on Tower Road Make a right on Bexley Village Drive The Bexley Club is on the left

walkable streetscapes with townhomes, villas and single-family homes. Exterior designs offer a variety of architectural traditions, while streetscapes feature tree-lined streets, neighborhood parks and the trail network.

Bexley’s first phase includes 475 home sites and a variety of home styles ranging in size from 1,200 to over 4,000 square feet. At completion, Bexley will have 1,900 homes.

With homes priced from $210,000, Bexley has six award-winning homebuilders to choose from: CalAtlantic Homes, Cardel Homes, David Weekley Homes, Homes by WestBay, ICI Homes and Lennar.

“We’ve selected this group of builders because we know they will bring our community vision to life,” said Panaseny of Newland Communities. “Nature is our inspiration, not only in the community’s character, but in home designs as well. Some elevations are exclusive to Bexley, making this a unique, vibrant community unlike any other in Pasco County.”

BEST SCHOOLS

Many families are moving to Bexley for its outstanding schools, including a new school recently christened Bexley Elementary that

will open for the 2017-18 school year. For upper grades, top-rated schools assigned to Bexley are Charles S. Rushe Middle School and Sunlake High School.

WELCOME TO THE CLUB

Bexley Club, the community’s action-packed lakefront clubhouse, features two expansive outdoor pools (including a lap pool and children’s splash pool), a cardio-focused fitness center and fully staffed bike shop, which offers sales, rentals and quick repairs. An open-air game room with foosball, ping-pong, and billiards offers nonstop entertainment for all ages.

Opening with the community is The Twisted Sprocket café and its relaxing lakeside view. The café is open to the public and serves a delicious breakfast menu, gourmet lunches, dessert, smoothies, wine,

craft beer and coffee drinks.

TRAILS AND PARKS

Spanning Bexley’s 1,200 acres of preserved wilderness are trails unlike any other residential community. Designed by outdoorliving pioneer Avid Trails, Bexley’s 10-plus-mile multi-model trail system are designed for a relaxing pace along the creek, biking at high intensity or linking up with the spectacular 42-mile regional Suncoast Trail system.

ABOUT NEWLAND

Bexley is the fourth masterplanned community for Newland in the Tampa Bay area, joining other award-winning communities of Fishhhawk Ranch, Mirabay and Waterset in south Hillsborough County. For information, visit BexleyFlorida.com.

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The address might stay the same, but the place? The T place is always changing g. The light through the leaves and the music in your headphones never stay the same, which is exactly your style. That’s why you dig the wild cards—because wild cards are what you make them. Wild cards win. Witth over 10 miles of trails winding through 1,200 acres of lively, preserved open space amid stylish, distinctive homes, Bexley is the place

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where your wildest dreams can become real.

NOW OP E N • BexleyFlorida.com A new-home community in Pasco County priced ffrrom the $210 ,000s • Cal Atlantic Homes • Cardel Homes • David We Weekley Homes • Homes by We WestBay • ICI Homes • Lennar Newland Communities is the largest private developer of planneed mixed-use communities in the United States. Wi With our partner, North America Sekisui House, LLC, we believe it is our responsibility to create communities for people to live life in ways that matter most to them. www w..newlandcommunities.com | www w..nashcommunities.com

NASH Bexley, LLC (“Fee Owner” ) is the owner and developer of the Bexley Communit y (“Communit y” ). Cer tain homebuilder s unaf filiate d with the Fe e Owner or its relate d entities are building homes in the Communit y (“Builder(s)”). Fe e Owner has retaine d Newland Communities solely as the proper t y manager for the Communit y. Nor th A merica Sekisui House has an interest in one of the member s in Fee Owner. Newland Communities and Nor th A merica Sekisui House are not co - developing, co -building or other wise responsible for any of the obligations or representations of any of the Builder s, and shall have no obligations to any buyer re garding a home purchase from a Builder. Additionally, Fee Owner may se ek to qualif y its Communit y for of fering and sale of proper t y in states where prior out- of-state re gistration is re quire d before lots, parcels, or interests may be of fere d for sale or lease to residents of such states, which states may have spe cific disclosures that must be delivered to prospe ctive purchaser s before the exe cution of any instrument relate d to the sale or lease any real proper t y interest in the Communit y. Builder s have be en informe d of such state -mandate d re quirements and it is the obligation of such Builder s to comply with all land sale re gistration re gulations as mandate d by their contractual relationships with Fe e Owner and to distribute all applicable disclosures to prospe ctive purchaser s prior to or at exe cution of a contract of sale for real estate. Purchaser s of homes from any of the Builder s waive any claims against Newland Communities and /or Nor th A merica Sekisui House arising out of their purchase transaction. This is not intende d to be an of fer to sell or a solicitation of of fer s to buy real estate in the Bexley Communit y to residents of Conne cticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, New York, New Jer sey, and O re gon, or in any other jurisdiction where prohibite d by law. © 2016 Bexley. A ll rights reser ve d. Bexley is a trademark of NASH Bexley, LLC, and may not be copie d, imitate d or use d, in whole or in par t, without prior writ ten permis sion. • EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNIT Y

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