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Homebuyers Enjoy Exceptional Townhome Pricing at D.R. Horton’s Stonehaven Community in Aberdeen

Jacksonville, FL — January 7, 2010 — Homebuyer excitement over D.R. Horton’s master-planned Aberdeen community continues to make it a hot commodity in today’s real estate market. Comprised of six distinct neighborhoods, Aberdeen offers home shoppers a fantastic selection of single and multi-family residences, with its Stonehaven community emerging as St. Augustine’s premier townhome offering.

Stonehaven at Aberdeen boasts an intimate setting of only 84 thoughtfully designed townhomes. Spacious two- and three-bedroom floorplans perfectly accommodate buyers in all stages of life, including families, professionals, singles, empty-nesters, military and retirees. Homes range in size from 1,162 to 1,463 square feet and are exceptionally priced from $109,990. D.R. Horton has 10 “Quick Move-In” homes currently available.

“St. Johns County is a prime residential location offering many conveniences and a high quality of life,” said Cristy Griffin, senior vice president of sales and marketing for D.R. Horton Jacksonville. “Interest in Stonehaven has everything to do with well built homes, outstanding buyer incentives and specialized loan programs, resident amenities and low price points. Stonehaven residents enjoy huge savings, leaving more discretionary income for fun and recreation.”

Stonehaven homebuyers also receive all standard closing costs paid, excluding lender-required prepaids, when using one of D.R. Horton’s preferred lenders. Within all of its St. Johns County communities, the builder’s mortgage division, DHI Mortgage, facilitates the availability of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan program. This program provides financing with zero down payments for qualified applicants. You do not need to be a first-time buyer to qualify.

“The Federal Housing Tax Credit also has been extended to April 30, 2010,” said Griffin. “Qualified buyers do not need to repay the credit, making homeownership now more affordable than ever.”

Whether you are highly active or a weekend warrior, Stonehaven at Aberdeen provides plenty of social and recreational opportunities. Its beautifully designed clubhouse includes a state-of-the-art health and fitness facility, and an aquatic facility. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy scenic walking trails, a basketball court, children’s playground, community picnic area, and a sports park with lighted softball and soccer fields.

Nearby to historic St. Augustine and just minutes to Jacksonville, residents can take in a multitude of exciting entertainment venues. From diverse and trendy dining to regional, boutique, antique and outlet shopping, St. Johns County has something fun for everyone.

Stonehaven’s sports fans will enjoy games at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Lovers of the great outdoors will enjoy countless beachside water sports and the abundance of recreation found with local and state parks. Golf play is available at several local courses, including St. Johns Golf and Country Club, South Hampton, Cimarron, World Golf Village’s King & Bear and Slammer & Squire courses.

The St. Augustine Amphitheater, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena and Metropolitan Park are popular concert venues offering impressive artist line-ups. Both St. Johns and Duval counties are home to eclectic art museums, annual festivals and impressive galleries.

Ideally situated in the highly rated St. Johns County school district, new Creekside High School is conveniently located approximately two miles from all Aberdeen neighborhoods along Longleaf Pine Parkway.

Visitors to Stonehaven at Aberdeen are invited to take informative community tours. Daily model home hours are Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Stonehaven floorplans include the Camelia, Jasmine and Magnolia home designs.

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.

Master-planned Aberdeen is located at 164 River Dee Drive in Northern St. Johns County. Take SR 13 (San Jose Boulevard) or US 1 to Racetrack Road. Turn onto Veterans Parkway. Turn right onto Longleaf Pine Parkway and travel 1.3 miles. Aberdeen is located on the right.

For more information, please call new home consultants John Haden, Suzanne Massey or Daryl Gilbert at (904) 287-0595. Additional information about the builder’s exciting product lines can be found at www.drhorton.com.

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