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Some were skeptical that our iPad 2 contest would bring more exposure for our Fall Parade homes – or would be of any interest at all to the public. One of the eligibility requirements was that all participants needed to visit all four of our 2011 Fall Parade homes, which were located in Brighton communities throughout the Boise area. One would need at least a full afternoon to travel the corners of west Meridian to southeast Boise with a few stops in between in order to get their card completely stamped.

So we were surprised to see an astonishing 110 completed forms submitted for the drawing, held on October 17, and we are happy to announce that Sandy, along with her daughter, Devyn, are the proud owners of the trendy new iPad 2, courtesy of Brighton Homes! Being a big fan of HGTV and interior design in general, Sandy commented that she enjoyed seeing all of the Brighton Parade homes and could see the difference in quality of interior finishes compared to other new homes.

We would like to thank all the participants for touring our 2011 Fall Parade homes and hope that you will continue to look for Brighton Homes when considering a new home! Congratulations, Sandy!

Great Builders are Paramount! Lars Hansen, Vice President of Brighton Homes, and Jake Centers, Owner of Tahoe Homes, were recently interviewed by journalist Dusty Parnell of The Idaho Statesman regarding their success stories at Paramount. Paramount has been consistently among the top selling Meridian communities since its inception, and both Brighton and Tahoe have been building homes from the very beginning. Learn more about Lars’ insight and opinions in the attached pdf reprint: greatbldrs_082011_2pg

Brighton Homes was recently named the 2010/2011 Idaho Builder of the Year by Northwest ENERGY STAR® Homes, based on its leadership in building energy efficient homes that exceed industry standards. Homes that receive the ENERGY STAR label are at least 15% more efficient than homes built to current state building codes and are more environmentally friendly.

For complete details regarding this high honor in the homebuilding industry, please see the attached press release.

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Brighton Homes/Energy Star seal

Brighton Homes’ Cambridge model received top honors for Best Kitchen in their $236,000 – $255,000 category at the annual BCA Parade Banquet. Brighton is a perennial favorite for kitchen designs, having won the same award last year for their Bandon kitchen layout.

This award-winning kitchen features custom Alder cabinetry with Reeded glass and a decorative tiled backsplash with an intricate design at the stove area. The elongated island offers plenty of space for prepping and cooking, with a raised bar and several book shelves. White Oak hardwood flooring extends to the oversized nook area for additional dining space. Retro pendants and chandelier add casual elegance to the overall setting. We agree with the judges – it is a first class kitchen!

We’d love the opportunity to show you this model home in person. We’re open April 30 – May 15, with parade hours: weekdays 5 – 8 p.m., and weekends 12 – 8 p.m., or call Lindsey at 208.841.0101 for a private appointment.

Address:  381 W. Dreyfuss in Paramount

Brighton Corporation is pleased to announce another very exciting acquisition – 195 homesites in Tuscany.  “This acquisition fits perfectly with our philosophy of focusing on premier communities in the best locations”, said David Turnbull.  “We’ve been looking for the right opportunity to expand our presence on the south side of Interstate I-84 and Tuscany is simply the best location south of the freeway.  Tuscany residents  enjoy the unique combination of a tranquil neighborhood with easy access to anywhere in the valley.”

Brighton is also pleased to continue with the marketing efforts of John L. Scott and a team of builders that include it’s own Brighton Homes division along with Eaglewood Homes, Riverwood Homes, Berkeley Building Company, Boise Hunter Homes and James Clyde Custom Homes.

Brighton Homes will be breaking ground on several new models in the coming weeks and months.  “We’re extremely excited add this premier location to our portfolio of communities”, said Lars Hansen – Brighton Homes Director of Operations.  Other Brighton Homes locations include Paramount and SpurWing Greens in North Meridian and River Heights and Mill District at Harris Ranch in East Boise’s Barber Valley.

Please read the full release below, or for more information on Tuscany, see http://www.tuscany-meridian.com/

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We decided that the timing and location were perfect to unveil our newest design, the Bayview. This single level home with an upper level bonus, features 10 ft. ceilings, lots of windows and an incredible built-in entertainment center (if we do say so ourselves!). Plus loaded with all our favorites: slab granite countertops, custom kitchen cabinetry, and lots of hardwood.

Whether it’s pent-up demand, the appeal of living in east Boise or just offering the right floor plans at the right prices, we are excited about what’s happening at River Heights! We have just over half a dozen pre-sales, with our Grand Opening still a week away!

River Heights is Brighton Corporation’s first residential development to offer homes exclusively through the homebuilding division. These early numbers have bolstered our optimism and overall projections. As a result, we’ve added several new employees and consultants to keep operations running smoothly and to continue to finish homes on time and with meticulous attention to detail.

We hope that you’ll stop by and see us at our Grand Opening on Friday, April 30 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. just inside the River Heights entrance, and learn more about what’s happening in our newest project in Barber Valley!