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D.R. Horton Introduces its Unique Sabal Model Home at Sevilla in St. Augustine

St. Augustine, FL — December 4, 2009 — D.R. Horton is pleased to announce the opening of its unique Sabal model home at Sevilla. Located in beautiful St. Augustine, the single-family community offers 17 stylish home designs perfect for buyers wanting affordable luxury, an enviable location and great recreational amenities.

Now open to the public for tours, Sevilla’s Sabal model home is just one representation of D.R. Horton’s award-winning product lines. Model hours are Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

“Sevilla is a great family-friendly community that is well worth the visit,” said Lauren Eastman, sales manager for D.R. Horton Jacksonville. “Now is a phenomenal time to own a new home. In addition to historically low prices and mortgage interest rates, and the extended and expanded federal housing tax credit, qualified buyers also may take advantage of the exciting changes in USDA financing.”

Within St. Johns County, D.R. Horton homebuyers may be eligible for the United States Department of Agriculture loan program, which provides 100 percent financing with zero down payments for qualified applicants. While this program is subject to qualification, it is not limited to first-time buyers. With a recent increase in program income limits, a household of one to four persons can earn up to $74,900, and a household of five or more can earn up to $98,850 per year. Visit www.usdadevelopment.com for details.

Homes within Sevilla are remarkably priced from the upper $150s. Floorplan styles range in size from 1,322 to 3,406 square feet and feature three-, four- and five-bedrooms. For a limited time, D.R. Horton homebuyers also can receive all standard closing costs paid, excluding lender-required prepaids, when they use one of the builder’s preferred lenders.

The community’s 74 available home sites easily will accommodate any of Sevilla’s designated community floorplans. Well known for setting the benchmark for architectural distinction, D.R. Horton’s Sevilla product line features full-stucco exteriors.

Standard interior and exterior amenities include generous living and sleeping areas, gourmet kitchens with modern appliance packages; easy-care cabinetry, countertops and flooring; plenty of flexible space, ample baths, convenient laundry rooms, plenty of closet and storage space, easy-access garages and patios, energy-efficient, Low E Vinyl windows and 14 SEER HVAC.

Sevilla’s resort-style recreational amenities include a beautifully furnished resident clubhouse, a refreshing pool with water park, an interactive children’s playground, a basketball court, and multi-purpose greenspace for outdoor sports and play.

“Not only is Sevilla a family-friendly environment, it is near to countless local conveniences and historical treasures,” said Carrie Rowe, new home consultant for D.R. Horton Jacksonville. “Residents have a lot of world-class recreation right outside their doors. They would be hard-pressed not to find something different and exciting to do as often as they like.”

Located within the World Commerce Center, Sevilla is less than one mile to I-95. It also is just minutes to historic St. Augustine and downtown Jacksonville.

Resident golf lovers can enjoy play at several local courses, including St. Johns Golf and Country Club, South Hampton golf community and Cimarron. Neighboring World Golf Village offers play on its renowned King & Bear and Slammer & Squire golf courses, as well as a variety of recreational venues and larger-than-life movie screenings at IMAX Theater.

Both St. Johns and Duval counties offer Sevilla homeowners a wealth of concert and sports venues; upscale regional, outlet and boutique shopping; fine, casual and family-style dining; modern art galleries; antique and boutique shops; the beach and much more. Sevilla also is located in St. Johns County’s highly rated school district.

D.R. Horton continues to enjoy its well-earned reputation as an industry leader in innovative new home construction and sales management. Its exceptional portfolio includes a diversified mix of world-class single-family residences and multi-family communities. Currently, the company builds in 27 states and 76 real estate markets, and it enjoys the number one ranking in the nation for closings by Builder magazine for the seventh consecutive year. D.R. Horton also is the number one builder in Northeast Florida, a multiple Parade of Homes™ and Laurel Award winner and a recipient of the Northeast Florida Builders Association’s (NEFBA) prestigious “Builder of the Year” award.

Sevilla is located at 569 Casa Sevilla Avenue in St. Augustine. From I-95, take World Golf Village Exit 323. Travel west on International Golf Parkway. Turn left at the second entrance to World Commerce Center Parkway. Turn right onto Casa Sevilla Avenue. Follow the signs to the Sabal model home.

For more information about Sevilla, call D.R. Horton new home consultants Dan Callahan, Glenn Brotsker or Carrie Rowe at (904) 940-8670, or visit www.drhorton.com.

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