2008 Rank 2007 Rank Company
 Total Closings Change Total Revenue (millions) Change
101 84 ICI Homes 269 -57% 131 -57%
102 144 Van Metre Cos. 263 -13% 211 -18%
103 138 Miller and Smith 259 -19% 141 -44%
104 68 Avatar Holdings (p) 247 -68% 112 -62%
105 119 Meridian Homes USA 232 -43% 51 -40%
106 120 Landmark Valley Homes 228 -44% 30 -35%
106 161 Michael Sivage Homes and Communities 228 -10% 32 -3%
108 147 John Mourier Construction 226 -22% 87 -39%
109 141 Classic Homes 225 -26% 96 -19%
110 178 Wade Jurney Homes 215 5% 29 4%
111 112 Arthur Rutenberg Homes 213 -52% 193 -50%
111 143 SunCor Development Co. 213 -30% 110 -42%
113 N/A McCaffrey Homes 212 N/A 75 N/A
114 118 Village Homes of Colorado 210 -49% 88 -52%
115 N/A Harwood Homes 208 N/A 90 N/A
115 180 Heritage Building Group 208 3% 130 12%
117 N/A Keystone Homes 199 N/A 35 N/A
117 93 Lakewood Homes 199 -66% 68 -54%
119 139 Astoria Homes 198 -38% 49 -50%
120 163 The Estridge Cos. 197 -21% 85 -17%
121 137 Sares-Regis Group 194 -41% 418 -27%
122 55 Trend Homes 193 -82% 42 -86%
123 N/A PCS Homes 186 N/A 46 N/A
124 157 Wathen-Castanos-Mazmanian 184 -32% 47 -47%
125 153 Medallion Homes 183 -34% 43 -34%
126 156 T.W. Lewis Co. 172 -37% 109 -47%
127 N/A Gables Holding Corp. 170 N/A 31 N/A
128 188 MBK Homes 169 -11% 108 1%
128 107 Pageantry Homes 169 -65% 47 -66%
130 168 Westin Homes and Properties 167 -28% 45 -24%
131 N/A Bloomfield Homes 164 N/A 31 N/A
131 136 Village Communities Real Estate 164 -51% 27 -51%
133 199 Jeff Benton Homes 161 4% 53 4%
133 N/A Marrano/Marc-Equity Corp. 161 N/A 66 N/A
135 N/A NEAL Communities of Southwest Florida 159 N/A 66 N/A
136 132 MJC Cos. 157 -56% 30 -54%
137 177 Pacific Communities Builder 156 -24% 68 -51%
137 N/A Shumaker Homes 156 N/A 35 N/A
139 83 Magellan Development Group 152 -76% 399 -23%
140 175 Premier Communities 150 -30% 51 -9%
141 N/A C.F. Jordan 147 N/A 337 N/A
141 65 Comstock Homebuilding Cos. (p) 147 -83% 47 -82%
143 131 Legend Homes 142 -61% 52 -57%
143 145 Lombardo Cos. 142 -53% 34 -47%
143 171 Traton Homes 142 -37% 54 -43%
146 N/A Providence Homes 141 N/A 39 N/A
146 194 Woodland Homes of Huntsville 141 -18% 43 -27%
148 161 Harkins Builders 140 -45% 249 -3%
149 N/A Compass Pointe Homes 139 N/A 25 N/A
149 184 McBee Homes 139 -29% 30 -25%
151 172 Ennis Homes 138 -38% 66 -1%
151 166 Greenvale Construction 138 -42% 24 -40%
153 N/A Meeting Street Homes & Communities 135 N/A 27 N/A
153 164 Peachtree Residential Properties 135 -44% 70 -44%
153 N/A Tempest Homes 135 N/A 20 N/A
156 N/A Bozzuto & Associates 131 N/A 526 N/A
157 N/A Braselton Homes 130 N/A 25 N/A
158 186 Eagle Construction of Virginia 128 -34% 51 -36%
159 N/A C and C Builders of Columbia 126 N/A N/A N/A
159 N/A Southern Homes 126 N/A 26 N/A
161 59 Main Street Homes 120 -88% 49 -63%
162 N/A Armstrong Homes 119 N/A 30 N/A
163 155 Hamlet Homes 116 -58% 31 -64%
164 N/A Kendall Homes 115 N/A 20 N/A
165 N/A Unmistakably Premier Homes 112 N/A 21 N/A
166 167 Patrick Malloy Communities 109 -54% 22 -61%
166 151 Thornton Construction Co. 109 -61% 25 -59%
168 N/A The Builders Group of West Alabama 107 N/A 21 N/A
169 198 Grayhawk Homes 106 -32% 21 -28%
170 182 SeaGate Homes 105 -47% 21 -53%
171 N/A Minks Custom Homes 104 N/A 33 N/A
172 N/A Avtec Homes 102 N/A 14 N/A
172 N/A Cachet Homes 102 N/A 51 N/A
172 196 Sumeer Homes 102 -37% 25 -34%
175 192 Ence Homes 95 -46% 31 -48%
176 N/A Rivendale Homes 94 N/A 42 N/A
176 N/A Wynn Construction 94 N/A 14 N/A
178 200 EYA 93 -39% 61 -52%
179 130 HHHunt Corp. 90 -76% 118 -46%
180 128 ABD Development 88 -77% 49 -64%
181 N/A Lazarus-Shouse Communities 87 N/A 21 N/A
181 N/A Schieler & Rassi Quality Builders 87 N/A 23 N/A
183 N/A Cassidy Homes 86 N/A 20 N/A
184 N/A Imagine Homes 85 N/A 16 N/A
185 189 Lowder New Homes 82 -56% 22 -56%
186 N/A Keller Homes 80 N/A 39 N/A
187 108 Kalian Cos. 77 -84% 14 -83%
188 N/A Creative Homes 75 N/A 10 N/A
189 N/A Anderson Homes 73 N/A 40 N/A
190 N/A Artistic Homes 71 N/A * N/A N/A
190 152 Homes by Kennedy 71 -75% 12 -81%
192 N/A Heckman Homes 69 N/A 16 N/A
193 N/A Heartstone Development 68 N/A 26 N/A
194 N/A Petros Homes 66 N/A 24 N/A
195 N/A Ryder Homes 65 N/A 42 N/A
196 N/A Southeastern Building Corp. 63 N/A 15 N/A
197 N/A Gallagher & Henry 42 N/A 27 N/A
198 N/A Titan Homes 38 N/A 10 N/A
199 N/A LeCesse Development Corp. 30 N/A 283 N/A
200 N/A Johnson Homes 25 N/A 4 N/A
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Brighton, Mich., April 21, 2009 — RelocateAmerica.com, a website that provides relocating consumers & area residents with access to local community resources has released its annual listing of “America’s Top 100 Places to live for 2009.”

“With the increasing concern on our nation’s economy and recovering housing market we approached this year’s list with a different lens than in previous years. We concentrated on the outlook for future growth & ability to rebound in the communities that we selected” said Steve Nickerson, president and CEO. “We looked at the local government & the business leadership in each community as we considered this year’s winners. We selected communities with visionary leaders, improving or thriving economies including housing & realization of “green” initiatives.

In order to be considered for the list a community must be nominated at http://www.RelocateAmerica.com. Relocate-America’s editorial team reviews nominations and selects the TOP100 cities based on interviews with local leaders, feedback from residents and economic, environmental, education, crime, employment and housing data for the past year.

Only cities in the TOP10 are numerically ranked.

The Top 10 communities from “America’s Top 100 Places to Live in 2009” are:

1. Tulsa, OK
2. Dallas/Ft Worth, TX
3. Pittsburgh, PA
4. Raleigh/Durham, NC
5. Huntsville, AL
6. Houston, TX
7. Albuquerque, NM
8. Lexington, KY
9. Little Rock, AR
10. Oklahoma City, OK

The complete Top 100 List along with community profiles, photos & video can be viewed at http://top100.relocate-america.com/

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2009 RelocateAmerica’s TOP 100 Places to Live Award Winners
* denotes TOP10 Overall

Enterprise, AL West Des Moines, IA Great Falls, MT Chattanooga, TN
Huntsville, AL* Dubuque, IA Apex, NC Kingsport, TN
Vestavia Hills, AL Emmetsburg, IA Durham, NC* Knoxville, TN
Conway, AR Boise, ID Fayetteville, NC Dallas, TX*
Harrison, AR Idaho Falls, ID Holly Springs, NC El Paso, TX
Hot Springs Village, AR Bloomington, IL Raleigh, NC* Ft. Worth, TX*
Little Rock, AR* Chicago, IL Bismarck, ND Houston, TX*
Rogers, AR Lombard, IL Lincoln, NE Katy, TX
Goodyear, AZ Columbus, IN Lebanon, NH Pflugerville, TX
Riverside, CA Fishers, IN Albuquerque, NM* Plano, TX
Temecula, CA Noblesville, IN Ithaca, NY San Antonio, TX
Vacaville, CA Manhattan, KS Pittsford, NY American Fork, UT
Castle Rock, CO Olathe, KS Columbus, OH St. George, UT
Grand Junction, CO Lexington, KY* Cuyahoga Falls, OH Arlington, VA
Highlands Ranch, CO Bossier City, LA Oberlin, OH Chesapeake, VA
Steamboat Springs, CO Mandeville, LA Jenks, OK Chesterfield, VA
Trumbull, CT Metairie, LA Oklahoma City, OK* Montpelier, VT
Lakewood Ranch, FL Westford, MA Tulsa, OK* Seattle, WA
Oviedo, FL Portland, ME Portland, OR Snohomish, WA
Augusta, GA Hudsonville, MI Harrisburg, PA Spokane, WA
Gainesville, GA Plymouth, MI Pittsburgh, PA* Appleton, WI
Peachtree City, GA Rochester Hills, MI Greenville, SC Madison, WI
Savannah, GA Eden Prairie, MN Spartanburg, SC Stevens Point, WI
Suwanee, GA O’Fallon, MO Sioux Falls, SD Wheeling, WV
Valdosta, GA Clinton, MS Bartlett, TN Casper, WY

         (Columbia, SC) – Fourth-quarter numbers released by the Federal Housing Finance Agency paint a brighter picture of the local housing market than recent reports have indicated. While the overall housing news remains disquieting, the State of South Carolina continues to fare better than expected.
         The areas hurt most by the housing downturn are almost exclusively in California and Florida. However, anticipated declines in the US market have not been as severe as predicted. According to the report released by the FHFA, home prices actually increased nationally by 0.1 percent in December 2008.
         South Carolina and other neighboring states have managed to avoid the brunt of the down market. The Greenville-Mouldin-Easley area was ranked 13th out of 292 Metropolitan Statistical Areas in the US for its high rate of home appreciation.
        In another analysis, South Carolina ranked 22nd in the country for positive changes in home prices. That same study indicates that almost 60% of the country is experiencing less than 4% depreciation, with some states still seeing appreciation of home values.
         With the stock market in a constant state of upheaval, homes remain a viable long-term investment opportunity. The current home values in the Myrtle Beach area, which has been hard hit by the downturn, are almost double what they were just five years ago. In Columbia, homes are valued at almost 25% more than five years ago, and in Greenville home values have increased by 23% over the last five years.
         Despite the grim reports there is some light on the horizon for the local housing markets. These latest statistics lend much-needed optimism for those interested in buying a home and those who depend on the industry for their livelihood.
         Data from this report is based on the House Price Index, which serves as a broad measure of the movement of single-family house prices. The HPI is published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency using data provided by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Location                 National Rank        1-Year     %∆ Q4 to Q3       5-Year

South Carolina*         22                          -3.42              -3.49                19.82
Greenville                    13                             3.23                1.05               22.85
Florence                       14                             3.14                0.55               22.04
Columbia                     45                              1.46                0.41               24.86
Augusta                        97                            -0.14              -2.20              32.86
Charleston                 149                            -1.94              -1.67              45.31
Myrtle Beach            196                           -4.74                0.98              48.41

* Purchase only, all others purchase and refinance.

Here’s a clip featuring Keystone:

Metro’s New Home Builder/Designer
Winner — Keystone Homes, 28.6%
Keystone Homes has been building homes for more than 10 years throughout South Carolina and Georgia, so they have the experience to make your dreams come true. Visit keystonehomesinc.com.
Second — Jake Ivey, 25.5%
Third — Garren Construction, 23.1%

Thank you so much to everyone who voted and felt strongly enough to give us this award!

For those of you who don’t know much about Keystone, check out our web site, www.buildkeystone.com.

It’s a great time to buy a home! Interest rates are low and affordability is up!

Low E Energy Star Windows – .35 UV Rating

Recyclable Shaw Carpet

Energy Star rated dishwasher by Whirlpool

Energy Star rated Water Heater

Insulation that meets the 2004 IRC (R-30 in ceiling, R-13 in walls)

Covered exterior doors

Carbon monoxide detectors in homes with gas utilities

Smoke detectors throughout the home

House Wrap and OSB to prevent moisture

Tight construction for more efficient homes

Programmable thermostats

Detailed, efficient estimates of homes to reduce landfill waste

Right sized HVAC equipment

Caulking and Sealing around windows, doors, and baseboards

13 SEER A/C unit

Manufactured floor beams

On site tree preservation where possible

Insulated exterior doors

Energy Star ceiling fans

Low flow shower heads and toilets

MPI (Master Painters Institute) Green Performance standard paint

How much equity you’d have by 2012 if you bought a low-priced home today…

The benefits of this new product are numerous.  No money down is required.  There is no Private Mortgage Insurance premium to pay.  This is a 30 year, fixed rate mortgage.    New and re-sale homes are eligible for this program.

Program guidelines include income limitations and property guidelines, as the home must be located in a “rural” area.

Fortunately for interested Keystone home buyers, this loan program is available in several of our neighborhoods including Oxford Place, Talatha Gardens, Crystal Pointe, The Hearth, The Pass, Bristol Station, and Ashbrooke.  Contact Keystone Home Mortgage today for more information. 706. 650.6076. Or visit: www.buildkeystone.com. 

Home buyers can choose from new brick colors, beautiful stained vinyl cabinets for the kitchen, granite countertops, new trendy paint color choices, and more choices in flooring.

All of these options give you the ability to make your home a reflection of your own personal style. 

What style trends are you seeing?  More bold paint colors?  Unique carpet styles?  Green products?

We’d love to hear from you!

For more information on Keystone or our homes visit www.buildkeystone.com.

1.  Choosing generic or house brands can help you save up to 40% over brand name products.

2.  Shop early in the day and alone. You’ll be less likely to give in to impulse buys or distractions.

3.  Avoid purchasing non-grocery items such as toothpaste, contact solution, etc.  It may be convenient but it will cost more than purchasing at a drug store.

4.  Plan meals around items that are already in your pantry.

5. The most expensive items are placed on middle shelves at eye level. Look up and down for better savings.

6. Use coupons only on items you were going to buy anyway.

Some good news in the midst of all this economic turmoil is the net worth you build when you own a home.  Interest rates are at historic lows and home prices have dropped significantly.  Despite all the bad news out there, this is actually the best time to buy a home.  It’s a safe long-term investment.

Visit www.buildkeystone.com to learn more.  Don’t forget to post your money saving tips!