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Stocking Stuffers: Payne Family Homes Inventory Sale Yields Holiday Cheer

Friday, November 19th, 2010

It’s the holiday season at Payne Family Homes and we’re in the giving spirit.  Stop by any of our nine luxurious homebuilder communities across the St. Louis and St. Charles areas for our fantastic “Home for Holiday” promotion.

Between now and the close of 2010, a purchase of a Payne Family Home inventory home lands you a great gift of your choice to celebrate your purchase – and the season!

With over 28 stunning inventory homes available that feature the most tremendous savings in our history, Payne Family Homes wants to offer just a little extra to say “thanks” with your next single family, luxury villa, cottage home and condo purchase: holiday cheer!

Deck the halls with these boughs of holly:

        ·         $1,000 Holiday Grocery Gift Card

·         $1,000 Holiday Photo Session in Your New Payne Family Home

·         $1,000 Donation in Your Name to the Charity of Your Choice

Payne Family Homes crafts distinctive homes that are built to stand the test of time. Their communities include Ashton Woods, Bella Vista, Bordeaux Condominiums, The Enclave at Heritage, The Meadows at Ohme Farm, The Pointe at Heritage Crossing, The Townes at Belleau Creek and Tuscany.  Our custom-built homes at each of our nine communities in St. Louis and St. Charles Counties feature quality craftsmanship, incredible locations residing in AAA-Rated school districts and affordable value.

For additional information about our “Move In Ready Specials,” be sure to check out our website for updated listings!

 

Payne Family Homes Holiday Promo 

 

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Join Payne Family Homes In Supporting “Toys for Tots” This Holiday Season

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

T4T

As the winter weather slowly makes its way to St. Louis, Payne Family Homes is again supporting “Toys for Tots”, the annual campaign sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.

Here at Payne Family Homes we consider it a privilege to participate in this nationwide charitable effort.  Our vision of “community” extends far beyond the borders of our residential neighborhoods and this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the lives of less fortunate children. 

We pride ourselves on building more than just houses.  We create communities where our homeowners can enjoy life, raise their families and build their futures.  The joy “Toys for Tots” brings to less fortunate children seems a particularly appropriate way for us to give back to the greater St. Louis community that has made our success possible.

This is Payne’s second consecutive year with “Toys for Tots”.  Last year we were delighted and impressed by the generosity of our homeowners, vendors, employees and visitors touring our neighborhoods.  With more locations and more owners in residence, we are very excited for this year’s campaign.  We are thrilled to support the “Toys for Tots” program knowing the donations go directly to children in the St. Louis region.

From now until December, the “Toys for Tots” drop boxes will be stationed in the sales centers of all eight of our Payne Family Homes communities in St. Charles and St. Louis Counties.  We ask that donors contribute new, unwrapped toys that will be collected, sorted by age and gender and distributed to needy children in the St. Louis area.

We’re excited to support the St. Louis children and we hope you will join us in making their holiday one to remember.  Simply check out our locations to see which is the most convenient for you!

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Payne Family Homes’ Lauren Johnson Named Rookie of the Year By Home Builders

Thursday, October 21st, 2010


Lauren Johnson, community sales manager at Payne Family Homes’ Bordeaux Condominiums in St. Peters, has been named Rookie of the Year in the competition sponsored by the Home Builders Association of St. Louis & Eastern Missouri’s Sales & Marketing Council. 


The prestigious annual award selects the top rookie new home salesperson based on sales numbers, as well as challenges, community involvement and personal sales attributes.  From July 2009-June 2010, Johnson was responsible for selling 36 homes, with a dollar volume of $4,067,500.


Johnson also has been honored previously by the HBA, including earning its Sales & Marketing Council’s Seven Figure Award for New Home Sales and its New Home Top Sales Performance Awards of the Month for both units and dollars sold.


Johnson came to Payne Family Homes from McBride & Son, where she was a top salesperson and where she also earned the company’s Strategic Communications and Marketing Excellence Award.  Prior to that, Johnson was a real estate agent at Keller Williams Realty.


A resident of O’Fallon, Johnson is active in the Delta Gamma Alumni Association, where she is vice president Foundation and oversees the Delta Gamma Center for Visually Impaired Children.  She also is a member of the Gateway Interactive Marketing Association and the Public Relations Society of America, and has been involved in the current Amendment 3 campaign.


A graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia with a B.A. degree in communications and history, Johnson received her M.A. degree in communications from Webster University. 


According to Ed Lott, Payne Family  Homes Vice President of Sales & Marketing, “We are tremendously fortunate to have an exceptional talent like Lauren Johnson on our sales team.  Her sales figures are a definite testament to her success.  However, perhaps most important is her ability to relate to our customers and to make their new home buying experience as exciting and streamlined as possible.  We consistently get rave reviews about Lauren’s enthusiasm and helpfulness from our buyers.”


Payne Family Homes has eight well-located communities in St. Charles and St. Louis Counties.  Neighborhoods include Bordeaux Condominiums, Tuscany, The Pointe at Heritage Landing, The Enclave at Heritage, The Meadows at Ohmes Farm, The Townes at Belleau Creek, Bella Vista and Ashton Woods.  All Payne Family Homes neighborhoods are served by an AAA-rated school district and most are located in one of Money Magazine’s “100 Best Places to Live in America.”  For information, call 314-417-1218, or visit the ‘Contact Us’ page at www.paynefamilyhomes.com.

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A Payne Family Home Guide: Things to Do in October

Friday, October 8th, 2010

October is here, the weather is changing and leaves are turning. The fall air brings along lots of fun activities in the St. Louis and surrounding areas. Payne Family Homes takes pride in each and every one of their communities and has carefully picked out the best places to live in the St. Louis area. These places not only provide great schools and amenities, but also display great activities for the whole family year round. Here are the top festivities and events going on in October, near our communities that can be fun for the whole family.

Columbus Day Celebration
Residents on “The Hill,” St. Louis’ famous Italian neighborhood, celebrate their rich history in October with the annual Columbus Day Parade and Festival. The parade starts at noon at Kingshighway and Southwest Ave. Everyone is invited to line the route and watch the floats, cars and bands go by. Then head over to Berra Park for an afternoon of food, music and fun.
October 10, 2010
The Hill, St. Louis. For more information, visit http://www.thehillstl.com/.

Oktoberfest
St. Louis also celebrates its German heritage in October with Oktoberfest. The celebration in Soulard is one of the fastest growing Oktoberfests in the country. There’s plenty of beer, food and music, plus activities for the kids and a Miss Soulard Oktoberfest pageant.
October 8 – 10, 2010
Soulard Oktoberfest.
For more information, visit
http://stlouis.about.com/od/topattractions/tp/Oktoberfest.htm.

Ottertoberfest at the Zoo
For a different kind of Oktoberfest celebration, make a visit to the St. Louis Zoo. Each year in October, the Zoo puts its own twist on the infamous German celebration with its own party, called Ottertoberfest. Kids can play games and learn about North American River Otters while mom and dad enjoy German food and beer in the biergarten. What’s even better is that admission is free.
October 2-3, 9-10 & 16-17, 2010
St. Louis Zoo.
For more information, visit
http://www.stlzoo.org/events/calendarofevents/ottertoberfest.htm.

Haunted Houses
There are several places to go when you want a real Halloween fright in St. Louis. The Darkness Haunted House in Soulard is ranked as one of the best in the country and draws big crowds every year. There’s also Creepyworld in Fenton and the Fear Factory in Old Monroe.
October 2010
Various Locations.
For more information, visit
http://stlouis.about.com/od/eventsfestivals/tp/haunted_houses_2009.htm.

Bob Dylan in Concert
The legendary Bob Dylan is coming to St. Louis. Dylan will perform with his band at Chaifetz Arena on the St. Louis University Campus. Tickets are $27 for students (must show valid student ID) and $47 for general admission.
October 21, 2010
Chaifetz Arena.
For more information, visit
http://thechaifetzarena.com/event_285.

Apple Butter Festival
The Apple Butter Festival is Kimmswick, Missouri’s largest celebration of the year. More than 100,000 visitors fill Market Street and the city park to sample apple butter and dozens of other foods. Hundreds of craft vendors sell their goods at booths around town. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
October 30 & 31, 2010
Kimmswick. For more information, visit
http://www.gokimmswick.com/applebutter_festival.html.

Trick or Treat Street
Every year, one small block in South St. Louis hosts one of the area’s biggest Halloween celebrations. The block has actually earned the nickname of “Trick or Treat Street.” To join the fun, bring your kids to the 5300 block of Nottingham on Halloween night. Residents deck out their homes and dress in costumes for the thousands of visitors who descend upon the block by the car or bus load. It’s a fun and safe way for your children to enjoy the holiday. The block party officially runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
October 31, 2010
St. Charles.
For more information, visit
http://activerain.com/blogsview/1306850/trick-or-treat-on-main-street-st-charles-mo.

Apple Picking
Looking for a place to go apple picking this year? There are many places right in St. Charles county where you can find ‘pick your own’ apple orchards and apple farms. These apple farms offer the best apple picking so get some friends or family together and start picking apples in Saint Charles County!
October 2010
St. Charles County.
For more information, visit
http://www.americantowns.com/mo/saintcharles-county/news/saint-charles-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-guide-for-saint-charles-county-793511.

Campfire Storytelling Festival
Take the family to Boonesfield Village for “Halloween: Ghosts of the Past,” an evening of good old-fashioned fun. The flicker of candles and campfires highlight tours, music and tales designed to enchant. Marshmallows and cider will sweeten up the evening.
October 23, 2010
St. Charles County.
For more information, visit
http://www.greatriverroad.com/stcharles/stcharlesevents.htm.

While you’re out and about don’t forget to take a visit to any of our Payne Family Homes’ nine Communities in St. Louis and St. Charles County. From everyone at Payne Family Homes, have a blast this October!

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Homebuilders Named Edward Lott as New Home Sales Manager of the Year

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

The Sales & Marketing Council of the Home Builders Association of Greater St. Louis & Eastern Missouri has chosen Edward G. Lott of Payne Family Homes as New Home Sales Manager of the Year.  Lott has served as Payne’s Vice President-Sales & Marketing for the past two years.

Under Lott’s leadership, Payne Family Homes will triple revenues in calendar year 2010. The company grew year over year building permits in 2009 over 2008 more than any other home builder in St Charles County. The homebuilder also projects another increase in building permits of 25 percent for 2011.

According to Payne Family Homes President Ken Kruse, “Ed Lott’s knowledge and expertise in new-home sales and marketing have been key contributors to the rapid growth and success of our company.  He has assembled one of the finest sales teams in our area, and he continues to motivate and guide them to even greater levels of success.  We are proud to have a new-home professional of his outstanding caliber at Payne Family Homes.”

In addition to managing Payne Family Homes’ sales team, Lott also coordinates the company’s marketing activities for its nine communities in prime locations throughout St. Charles County and most recently St. Louis County.

Lott also has been a consistent stand-out and award winner from the HBA’s Sales & Marketing Council.  In addition to chairing the SMC, he twice received its prestigious Hugh L. Pettus Award for the SMC builder member who does the most to further the council’s goals.

A member of the HBA’s Board of Directors, Lott is a lifetime member of the Seven Figure Sales Circle of the National Association of Homebuilders and an NAHB Certified Instructor.  He also earned his Certified Sales Professional (CSP) designation from the NAHB and is a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI) of the National Association of Realtors.

Prior to joining Payne Family Homes, Lott was Vice President-Sales and Marketing for several well-known St. Louis-area homebuilders.

A resident of Eureka, Lott received his B.S. degree in business administration, accounting and finance from St. Louis University.  He earned his M.A. degree in management from Webster University, where he is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Applied Management.

Payne Family Homes crafts distinctive homes that are built to stand the test of time, with eight well-located communities in St. Louis County, St. Charles, St. Peters and Cottleville.  Their communities include Ashton Woods, Bella Vista, Bordeaux Condominiums, The Enclave at Heritage, The Meadows at Ohme Farm, The Pointe at Heritage Crossing, The Townes at Belleau Creek and Tuscany.  All Payne Family Homes neighborhoods are served by an AAA-rated school district, and all of its St. Charles County communities are located in one of Money magazine’s “100 Best Places to Live in America.”

For information, call 314-477-1218, or visit www.paynefamilyhomes.com.

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How To: Relocate to St. Louis (Part 1)

Friday, August 13th, 2010

So you’ve decided to take the plunge and move to the Show-Me State. Congratulations!
We at Payne Family Homes would like to welcome you and provide with a list of tips on relocating.


Step 1: Determine the area you’d like to live.
The St. Louis metro area is comprised of many eclectic neighborhoods, some which have ranked nationally on CNN Money Magazine’s 100 Best Places to Live.

O’Fallon, MO recently ranked #26 on Money Magazines 100 Best Places to Live.
“This St. Louis suburb is home to several corporate offices — including the MasterCard Global Technology and Operations center — and over 400 acres of parkland, making it a place where you can live, work, and play without crossing the town’s borders (unless you want to, that is). These jobs have kept O’Fallon’s unemployment rate slightly below the national average, something most other Missouri cities can’t say. What’s more, the town has an exceptionally low crime rate.” -CNN Money Magazine

St. Peters, MO also made the ranks at #60:
“Just 40 minutes northwest of St. Louis is a small city full of character — 100 years of it, in fact. St. Peters is celebrating its centennial with lots of free food and festivities for residents, even a Food Network-style “throwdown” competition. The active-minded will be impressed by the city’s 236,000-square-foot Rec-Plex, complete with workout equipment and Olympic-size pools. This town is older and more established than some of its neighbors. That gives the place character — and makes many houses more affordable.” –CNN Money Magazine

Payne Family Homes has four communities in award-winning St. Peters. Belleau Creek, The Pointe at Heritage Crossing, Bella Vista, and The Meadows at Ohmes Farm.
Whether you prefer carefree low-maintenance living in Belleau Creek’s luxury detached cottage homes, or enjoying life in an estate home set in a community surrounded by lakes, trees, and walking trails – Payne Family Homes has a new home to fit your lifestyle.

These two cities are also home to two AAA rated school districts – Francis Howell School District and Fort Zumwalt School District.  Payne Family Homes’ communities are crafted in these award winning cities for a reason – we want the best for our home buyers.

Stay tuned for Part 2 of Payne Family Homes’ relocating tips later this week!

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Benefits of Living in an Inventory Home

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Payne Family Homes currently has a variety of luxury Inventory Homes throughout their new home communities available to move in to immediately.

Why live in a Payne Family Homes inventory home?
Inventory homes are ready to move in to. There’s no waiting for construction, inspection, ect., you’ll be able to move in to your Payne Family Homes new home as soon as the paperwork is complete. Rather than visualizing the interior and exterior of your home from renderings, you have the ability to see exactly what your new home will look like.

The layouts in all of Payne Family Homes have been planned to meet the needs of consumers; thanks to your continuous input on our Facebook wall, we are able to craft homes featuring products YOU want!

This inventory home can be yours for $349,900

This inventory home can be yours for $349,900

Imagine moving in to your new Payne Family Home and being settled for the beginning of school, passing out candy on Halloween, roasting a turkey on Thanksgiving in your luxury kitchen, and enjoying Christmas morning with a hot glass of coco in front of the fireplace.

Payne Family Homes allows you to live in the home of your dreams without living beyond your means.
While buying an older home or foreclosure may appear more inexpensive, you run the risk of replacing your roof or air conditioner in the future.
Payne Family Homes offers special financing exclusively for inventory homes.

Stop by a Payne Family Homes inventory home today – it could be your next new home!

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