Windsong Properties Wins Four Gold OBIE Awards

Nov. 12, 2008 - PRLog -- Windsong Properties took home four gold awards Saturday at the Greater Atlanta Home Builder's Association's 28th annual OBIE Awards program. The builder of retirement communities for Active Adults received recognition for excellence in architectural design and construction in the Single Family Zero Lot Line category. Windsong swept the category by being named the winner in every price group, $249,999 and under for the Villas at Blackberry Run and $250,000 to $299,999; $300,000 to $349,999 and $400,000 to $499,999 for their Somerset community. Windsong Properties builds EarthCraft and EasyLiving certified single story detached home communities specifically designed for those ages 55 and up. The Villas at Blackberry Run, located in Dallas, Ga., is a 78-home community with homes priced from $225,000. Somerset is the builder's newest community, featuring 58 ranch courtyard homes in Woodstock, Ga., priced from $337,000.

“We are very proud to have received four gold awards,” said Steve Romeyn, Managing Partner of Windsong Properties. “To receive recognition among the best in Atlanta’s home building industry is quite an honor. These awards are representative of the passion, talent and dedication of the entire Windsong team.”  

The Sales and Marketing Council of the HBA presents its annual OBIE Awards every November. The OBIE Awards began in 1980 and have grown throughout the years to now feature more than 100 building, remodeling, marketing and personal achievement categories in which to enter. These awards are the highest honor given in the Atlanta housing industry, and winners gain industry recognition and attract promotional opportunities.

Locally owned, Windsong Properties was founded by Mark Carruth and Managing Partner Steve Romeyn.  The two bring more than 50 years of local building experience to Windsong Properties, ‘Where Life’s a Breeze.’ As empty nesters themselves, Mark and Steve have first hand knowledge of the desires of active adults and are passionate about creating communities and homes for empty nesters. Every decision made at Windsong Properties from the design of the community and its amenities, to the floorplans, and the unique customer service approach is targeted to the 50-plus, empty nester group. Windsong Properties earned the highest honor from the Certified Professional Home Builders association when it was awarded the Customer Satisfaction Award for 2007.  Windsong Properties invites you to visit one of its communities to see for yourself just how easy living the Windsong Lifestyle can be. For more information, call 770-516-3409 or visit www.windsonglife.com.