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D.R. Horton Brings Affordable Luxury to Nassau County With its New Heron Isles Single-Family Community

Jacksonville, FL — January 7, 2010 — D.R. Horton, the nation’s largest homebuilder, is making its mark in coastal Nassau County with the unveiling of its new Heron Isles single-family community. Quality-crafted homes and affordable luxury has come to one of the most highly sought after locations on Florida’s First Coast.

Timeless, elegant, southern-style living is in full swing in the picturesque community of Heron Isles. Sales have officially begun on D.R. Horton’s collection of 18 chic home designs, setting the benchmark for quality craftsmanship without the hefty price tag.

Ideally located just minutes to historic Amelia Island, Heron Isles showcases homes priced from the mid-$120s, and ranging in size from 1,206 to 3,402 square feet. Residences feature three-, four- and five-bedroom floorplans, a direct-access garage, and lake or wooded preserve views. Each home boasts tremendous curb appeal.

In addition to outstanding price points, D.R. Horton homebuyers will receive all standard closing costs paid, excluding lender required prepaids, when using one of the builder’s preferred lenders. Qualified buyers also can take advantage of a zero down payment incentive and 100 percent USDA financing. Details are available at the Heron Isles sales office.

“Heron Isles harkens back to the good old days of old-fashioned, neighborly charm and grace,” said Michael Biondo, new home consultant for D.R. Horton Jacksonville. “Homebuyers in this area typically enjoy a more leisurely pace, rather than the hustle and bustle of a metropolitan core. They also enjoy close proximity to everything they need and want without being right in the middle of it. The outskirts of Nassau County offer an excellent quality of life.”

Renowned for its decades of homebuilding excellence, D.R. Horton’s vision for Heron Isles epitomizes a respectful balance between nature and architectural innovation. This family-friendly community blends traditional values and modern conveniences amid an abundance of natural beauty.

Residents of Heron Isles enjoy a children’s playground and a central picnic area. Locally, Amelia Island and its neighbors Fort George and Little Talbot Island offer resort-style outdoor activities and recreation. You can enjoy relaxing on the beach or more adventurous pastimes such as sailing, kayak expeditions or fun Segway tours of wilderness ecosystems.

The piers at Fort Clinch State Park and Amelia Island State Park offer exceptional access to Nassau Sound and Cumberland Sound. Visitors can enjoy tranquil waterways, and spotting resident dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and the wild horses of Cumberland Island.

Other great social and recreational opportunities include world-class golf, indulgent spa services, and cocktails, dancing and live music at the popular Ritz Carlton. Scenic nature trails offer great hiking. The Amelia Island Lighthouse offers beautiful vistas.

“We are very pleased with the welcome we’ve received in Nassau County,” said Lauren Eastman, sales manager for D.R. Horton Jacksonville. “We look forward to being a positive presence in the area, and to bringing the very best housing values in the area.”

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.

Heron Isles homes are currently being sold from D.R. Horton’s Eagles Hammock community located at 2825 Eagle Preserve Blvd. in Jacksonville. To visit Heron Isles: from I-95 north, exit east onto A1A (Exit 373). Travel three miles and turn left onto Chester Road. Travel one mile and turn right into the Heron Isles community.

For more information, please call D.R. Horton new home consultant Michael Biondo at (904) 751-3614, or visit www.drhorton.com.

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