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Taylor Morrison is an anomaly in the home building industry in the United States because they’re not initially an American company.  The major company, known as Taylor Wimpley plc, is based in the United Kingdom, and has over 125 years of experience in building homes and buildings of all sorts.

In 2007, the companies Taylor Woodrow and Morrison Homes, another UK based company, merged to become Taylor Morrison, instantly the fifth largest home builder in the world, and the number one home builder in the United Kingdom.  They are ranked in the top 15 home builders in the United States.

The merger brought unique qualities already identified with each original company.  Morrison Homes was known for single family residences for first time home owners, whereas Taylor Woodrow was known for building master planned communities and luxury homes, predominantly in the Florida area.  The new organization’s North American headquarters were located in Bradenton, FL, but in 2008 moved to Scottsdale, AZ.

The merger also brings a new corporate spirit into the mix, as Morrison Homes had been consistently known as one of the top five home building companies in the United States when it came to customer satisfaction.  The overall company has won the Best in American Living Award 36 times, more than any other home builder, and was recently one of the first home building companies inducted into their Hall Of Fame.  They have also been awarded by J. D. Power & Associates on numerous occasions and were given Builder Magazine’s Hall Of Fame Award.

Taylor Morrison has adopted the pledge originated under the Morrison Homes name known as Seven Steps To Satisfaction, which they say ” promises an attentive personal relationship with your builder, a customized design, a strong warranty, and an outstanding neighborhood”.  The seven stages of this pledge are:

• Step 1: Signature Selection Center Meeting – where homes are customized;
• Step 2: Owner’s Orientation Meeting – confirmation of plans before the homes begin building;
• Step 3: Mid-Construction (Pre-Drywall) Meeting – first stage of building, most specifically the frame and wiring review;
• Step 4: New Home Demonstration Meeting – the walk through before closing;
• Step 5: Two-Month Home Review;
• Step 6: 11-Month Home Review;
• Step 7: 22-Month Home Review

Recently, Taylor Morrison offered a short term program for buyers where they were matching the $8,000 tax credit offered to first time home owners from President Obama’s stimulus package, as well as upgrade offers depending on where the homes were being built that, in some instances, could have saved more than $50,000 on the cost of a new home.  This offer only lasted for a month, but it’s possible that they might run the program again in the near future.

Customer satisfaction, building in fifteen states and Canada, and innovative programs to help customers; Taylor Morrison is a breath of fresh air in the home building business, and someone you need to check out if they build where you live.

For more information about Taylor Morrison Homes, visit them online at www.TaylorMorrison.com

South Carolina is one state that has managed to avoid severe home value declines and high foreclosure rates, making the state one of the most attractive areas to live in the southern United States. Below we have gathered information about new home communities that South Carolina home builders are currently building new homes in. While the information that we have listed below is considered accurate as of the date of this post, we ask that each homebuyer contact the builder directly to discover current information pertaining to availability and pricing.

Creekhaven at The Shoreline - Murrells Inlet, SC

Creekhaven is a Ryland Homes community located in Murrell’s Inlet, South Carolina. Creekhaven is located in the master-planned community of The Shoreline and residents are privy to fresh sea air and endless winding marsh-lined creeks. Residents at Creekhaven live only minutes from Myrtle Beach, Huntington Beach, and Brookgreen Garden, making beachside living a reality. The amenities at Creekhaven include The Tournament Players Club PGA golf course, two full-sized community pools, tennis courts, boating, fishing, and watersports. Homebuyers will find that the single-family homes provided at Creekhave are uniquely designed with a Charleston-style, with front porches and raised foundations. There are currently multiple quick delivery homes available and the home prices start in the $220s. Map & Directions

Carlton Creek - Duncan, SC

Carlton Creek is a Meridian Homes community located in Duncan, South Carolina – a short drive from either of the cities of Greenville or Spartanburg. The homes in Carlton Creek are three, four, and five bedrooms in size and pricing begins in the $230s. Features of Carlton Creek include ranch style homes, two-story homes, convenient access to shopping centers, restaurants & entertainment, and residents with children in elementary and high school will appreciate that their children will be attending schools under the Spartanburg School District. Amenities include a community pool and social meeting area, equipped with outdoor fireplace, a natural pond, riverfront home lots, and easy access to interstate highways. Model homes are currently available for viewing, and Carlton Creek currently has several homes ready for quick move-in. Map & Directions

Silver Run - Fort Mills, SC

Silver Run is a Mercedes Homes community located in Fort Mill, South Carolina – a thirty minute drive from Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. The homes at Silver Creek range in size from four bedroom, three bath, 2,147 square feet to four bedroom, four bath, 3,522 square feet. Homebuyers will appreciate that they have eleven home plan variations to select from, and homes in Silver Run are priced from the $190s. Residents are conveniently located only five miles away from top restaurants, entertainment, and shopping centers. Each home in Silver Run is equipped with two-story family room entries, a designated study room, and a utility room that comes upgraded with a pet shower and built in mudroom cabinetry. Homebuyers can currently select from several move-in ready homes that are ready for quick delivery. Map & Directions

Fort Worth, Texas has been a highly desired place to live for many years. In recent years, Fort Worth home builders have developed many new home communities, including master-planned communities, featuring many of today’s most modern new home designs. The information detailed below discusses several of Fort Worth’s current housing subdivisions. While the information below is considered accurate as of the date of this post, we ask that you contact each builder directly to learn more about their most recent availability and pricing.

Cheldan Homes' Bonds Ranch

Bonds Ranch is a new housing subdivision built by Cheldan Homes, which is located in Fort Worth, Texas. Bonds Ranch boasts unique home designs, professionally selected with specific options to match specific home plans. The available homes located in Bonds Ranch start in the upper $180s and range in size from four bedrooms with two baths and 2,008 square feet of living space, to three bedrooms with two baths and 2,134 square feet of living space. To learn more about either of these available homes, contact Anne Carrancejie at 817-350-3351.

Standard Pacific Homes' Saratoga

Saratoga is a Fort Worth, Texas new home community provided by Standard Pacific Homes. Saratoga offers home shopper the opportunity to select from fifteen different home plans, ensuring that buyers are able to locate the perfect home. Saratoga is a master-planned community that features rolling hills, green belts, and easily accessible public parks. New homes in Saratoga start in the low 200s and the homes range in size from three bedrooms with two baths, to four bedrooms with three baths. Speak with a sales representative at 817-562-4751 to learn more.

Mercedes Homes' Woodland Estates

Woodland Estates is a new home community built by Mercedes Homes and located just southeast of Fort Worth in Mansfield, Texas. Woodland Estates offers residents a quiet and peaceful atmosphere due to the exclusive surrounding and secluded home sites. Each of the home sites in Woodland Estates is on a quarter-acre lot and enclosed with mature trees and foliage. This highly desirable community is conveniently located near to shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment venues. For more information about Woodland Estates, call 877-649-8722.