Beazer Homes Announces Plans for a New Community in Berkeley County, South Carolina
ATLANTA, October 15, 2013 – Beazer Homes USA,
Inc. (NYSE: BZH) (www.beazer.com), one of the nation’s top 10 homebuilders,
today announced the acquisition of a 107 acre land parcel in Berkeley County,
South Carolina within the master planned community of Cane Bay Plantation. To
be named The Oaks at Cane Bay, the new community will consist of 274 home sites
with as many as 12 different home plans ranging in size from 1,700 to 3,200
square feet.
Located along U.S. Highway 176, with
close proximity to Charleston, Cane Bay Plantation is designed to provide its
residents with convenient access to recreation, shopping, schools, and
healthcare. The Market at Cane Bay, a 100,000-square-foot shopping center with
a Publix grocery store, several restaurants and retail; Cane Bay Elementary,
Middle, and High Schools located within the community; an extensive trail
system; and proposed 68-acre YMCA are key highlights that attract homebuyers to
Cane Bay Plantation.
“Cane Bay has been the top selling
community in the Charleston area since 2008. We are excited about being a part
of it and having a larger presence in the fast-growing market of Berkeley
County,” said Doug Schwartz, Charleston Division President for Beazer Homes.
"I'm extremely excited that Beazer
has chosen to grow their Charleston presence by joining the Cane Bay community.
They have quality leadership in the local area with Doug Schwartz as president.
Their product will enhance the great quality of life inside the
community," said Ben Gramling, President of Gramling Brothers Real Estate
& Development.
The Oaks at Cane Bay is expected to
commence sales in early fall of 2014.
Headquartered in
Atlanta, Beazer Homes is one of the country’s 10 largest single-family
homebuilders. The Company’s homes meet or exceed the benchmark for
energy-efficient home construction as established by ENERGY STAR® and are
designed with flexible floorplan options to meet the personal preferences and lifestyles
of its buyers. In addition, the Company is committed to providing a range of
preferred lender choices to facilitate transparent competition between lenders
and enhanced customer service. The Company offers homes in 16 states, including
Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Nevada, New
Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee,
Texas and Virginia. Beazer Homes is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under
the ticker symbol “BZH.” For more info visit Beazer.com, or check out Beazer on
Facebook and Twitter.
Contact: Beazer Homes USA, Inc.
Carey Phelps
Director, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
770-829-3700