Awards

The Community of Independence

Wins Regal Award

March 26, 2007

Ashley Wohl of Schell Brothers designer of the Independence Brochure with the winning Regal Award

The Sales and Marketing Council of the Home Builders Association of Delaware honored The Community of Independence’s Marketing Brochure as the Best Brochure for an Active Adult Community at their 15th Annual Regal Awards Ceremony on Thursday, March 15, at the Rollins Center at Dover Downs. 

Independence, along with the other winners of the prestigious Regal Awards, included homebuilders and associates who have achieved excellence in the new-home sales industry during the 2006 calendar year.  The Regal Award winners are judged by a distinguished panel of judges, all from nearby states, including builders, architects and several sales and marketing experts.

Categories for the Regal Awards included Advertising and Marketing, Interior and Exterior Merchandising, Best Home, Best Custom Home and Community of the Year. Individual achievement is recognized as awards are presented to the Sales Person of the Year, Rookie Sales Person of the Year, Superintendent and Project/Production Manager as well as the Million Dollar Club for new home sales professionals.

"The Regal Awards are one of the most prestigious awards of their kind,” stated Vaughn Melson, developing partner for Independence, “We are very honored to be recognized for our brochure with their Best Brochure for an Active AdultCommunity award.”  The brochure, designed by Ashley Wohl of Schell Brothers, can be viewed on the Independence web site at www.IndependenceDe.com and was designed to emphasize the feel of the community focusing on all of the wonderful amenities Independence will offer their homeowners. 

Each home at Independence has been hand picked by local developer Ocean Atlantic Associates and local builder Schell Brothers and will provide residents the utmost in convenient living.  Homes will feature stepless entry, first floor master bedrooms and single floor living, among many other upgrades.    

Homeowners at Independence will enjoy the many amenities, including walking trails, an outdoor pool, tennis courts, a community garden, a neighborhood park with a barbeque grill area, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard and a putting green.  Independence will also house a magnificent 23,000 sq. ft. community center featuring an activities director, indoor lap & aerobic pool, extensive fitness center, locker room, yoga studio, massage rooms, conference room, computer center, office space, bar, lounge, café, grand ballroom, card room, billiards hall, theater, HOA offices, grand foyer.

Located just minutes from Rehoboth and Lewes Beach, Independence also provides convenient access to attractions, dining, services, shopping and recreational destinations.

Offering single-family home/lot packages starting at $279,900, Independence will be unrivaled in convenience, quality and comfort for its homeowners.

For more information on Independence, please contact Ocean Atlantic Agency at (302) 227-6767 or visit www.independencede.com.

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