Real Estate Briefs
Team Aubuchon’s ‘Helping Hands for the Holidays’
event raises $34,500 for local charities
Helping Hands for the Holidays, an annual fund-raising event sponsored by Team Aubuchon, raised $34,500 to benefit three local charities: Make-A-Wish Southern Florida, Ronald McDonald House Charities SWFL and Builders Care.
Celebrating the event’s 17th Anniversary, Aubuchon Team of Companies exceeded their goal of $30,000. Fund-raising activities coincided with a Rockefeller Square-type holiday tree lighting ceremony to kick-off the holiday season, entertainment provided by area youth singers, and an official visit from Santa Claus. The festivities also included food and refreshments donated by more than 15 local restaurants.
“Our 17th Annual Helping Hands for the Holidays was again a wonderful testament to the giving spirit of our friends and neighbors in Southwest Florida. We set a goal to raise $30,000 and due to the generosity of so many wonderful people we raised $34,500! We are so grateful to everyone involved and look forward to continuing the tradition next year,” said Gary Aubuchon, president of Aubuchon Team of Companies.
Aubuchon Team of Companies includes Aubuchon Homes, Sterling Collection, Miloff Aubuchon Realty Group, and Evalutions by Aubuchon (interior design). This team of companies has been doing business in SW Florida for more than 23 years, designing and building more than 400 homes, helping thousands of clients buy and sell real estate, find annual and vacation rentals, invest, and decorate their homes. Their success has enabled them to give back to the local community. They have 6 locations in SW Florida. Visit www.TeamAubuchon.com for more information.
Express Homes building
new version of Cali model
In addition to the seven single-family home plans available at Cascades, Express Homes of Southwest Florida is now building a three-car-garage version of its popular Cali plan, starting at $212,990. Located just east of Fort Myers in River Hall, a new amenity center is also under construction in this gated community for active adults.
The public is invited to view the professionally decorated model, which is the two-car-garage Cali plan. With 1,828 square feet of living space, this home offers three bedrooms and two baths. It has an open kitchen and adjoining living room and dining room that open to a covered lanai. This floor plan’s den could also serve as an optional fourth bedroom.
River Hall is a golf community offering easy access to downtown Fort Myers and I-75.
The single-story homes in Cascades range from 1,542 to 2,319 square feet of living space, offering three bedrooms, two baths, and a two- or three-car garage. Many are located along biking and walking trails and back up to preserves and lakes.
Construction of the amenity center in Cascades is expected to be completed in early spring of 2016 and will feature a heated junior Olympic pool and fitness center complete with Hammer Strength equipment, free weights, and a Pilates and yoga room.
Homes at Cascades start at just $184,990.
For an appointment to tour the model and community, call 239-225-2681. Visit drhorton.com/swfla for more information.
For more information, visit www.expresshomes.com. Home and community information including pricing, included features, terms, availability, and amenities are subject to change and prior sale at any time without notice or obligation. Square footage dimensions are approximate. Express Homes is an equal housing opportunity builder.
Lennar Homes raises funds
for Annual ACT Toy and Donation Drive
Lennar, a leading builder of new homes in 19 states, recently donated hundreds of dollars’ worth of toys to Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. The company raised funds at its first annual “Movie Under the Stars” event in early December, as well as collected toys at community clubhouses, including Reflection Isles in Fort Myers. The donated toys were distributed to children in need throughout Lee, Hendry, and Glades counties during the week of Dec. 21.
“ACT is honored to partner with companies like Lennar Homes, who have for years worked with us to enrich our program services through their volunteer support and fundraising efforts,” shared Jennifer Benton, chief executive officer with ACT.
Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. (also known as ACT) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit social service agency serving victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties. ACT has been providing a circle of support for victims and their families since 1978. ACT provides critical services to those in crisis through a 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, forensic examinations, medical, legal and personal advocacy, violence prevention programs, children’s programs and more. For more information, please visit www.actabuse.com.