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Columbia HBA Announces Tour of Homes Award Winners

Teams of judges roamed the Greater Columbia area to judge homes on the 2009 TOUR OF HOMES. The annual scattered-site showing offered nine Featured Communities and 54 new homes located throughout the greater Columbia area. Congratulations to all the winning participants.

Under $125,000
Best Overall - The Dawson by Executive Construction, LLC
Dawson’s Park, Lexington

Honorable Mention
The Brooke by Executive Construction, LLC
Indigo Place, West Columbia

$126,000 - $200,000
Best Overall - The Hutchinson by Holiday Builders
Chandler Hall, Southeast Columbia

Honorable Mention - The Keowee AA by Essex Homes
SE Allan’s Mill, Southeast Columbia

$201,000- $300,000
Best Overall - The Kaeley by Essex Homes
SE Ashland Falls at Lake Carolina, Northeast Columbia

Honorable Mention - The Remmington by Essex Homes
SE Magnolia Pointe, Irmo

$301,000- $400,000
Best Overall - The Reece by Clifton Custom Homes
Westcott Ridge, Chapin

Honorable Mention - The Charlestowne by S.E. Miller Construction, Inc.
Harborside at Lake Carolina, Northeast Columbia

$401,000-$500,000
Best Overall - The Sorrento by Key Construction/Holder Properties
ADESSO, Downtown Columbia

Honorable Mention - The Pelham by Circle H Builders
Crickentree, Northeast Columbia

$501,000 -$750,000
Best Overall - The Saluda by Dunbar Builders
Saluda River Club, Lexington

Honorable Mention - The South of Broad by Donna Gardner Builders
Saluda River Club, Lexington

$750,000 & Above Best
Overall - The Concept Homes by Berry Builders
Lake Carolina, Northeast Columbia




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