Montebello offers year round luxury for those Adults 55+ who are ready to be spoiled with European-inspired luxury single family villas loaded with distinctive features yet to be seen in this area.

 Mount Laurel, NJ – The winning tradition continues as J.S. Hovnanian & Sons recently took home the Commitment to Excellence Award at the 2011 MAME Awards. This is the seventh time the company has been recognized in this category since the award’s inception in 1996, honoring their success in the development of various communities throughout the South Jersey region.

The MAME (Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence) Awards, presented by the Builders League of South Jersey (BLSJ), recognizes leaders within the industry dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions in the development of quality housing communities throughout the area. 

The Commitment to Excellence Award specifically honors those local builders who not only exhibit outstanding customer service, but also a continued dedication to building high quality homes. Recipients are selected by new homebuyers who closed on a BLSJ builder member’s home during the current year, and provided feedback on their overall experience. 

“This award is a tremendous honor and a testament to the hard work and dedication of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons to provide their customers a quality home,” shares Rick Van Osten, Executive Vice President of the Builders League of South Jersey.

“This award is based on surveys hundreds of buyers, and once again our buyers have spoken,” said Stephen Hovnanian, principal of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons. “No other builder in the 17-year history of the award has received this honor as many times as we have, and that is something we are extremely proud of.”

For over 45 years, J.S. Hovnanian & Sons has maintained a tradition of building excellence, providing the best quality construction and customer service for its homeowners. Even during the most recent housing downturn, the company is proud to have won the Commitment to Excellence Award during four of the five worst selling years experienced in the housing industry. 

“We’ve always emphasized the fact that who builds your home should matter,” said Peter Hovnanian, principal of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons. “We have never once compromised our integrity, dedication to customer service or the quality of our homes – and we will continue that tradition for years to come.”

For more information about J.S. Hovnanian & Sons or its communities, please call (877) HOV-HOME, or visit the company’s website, at www.HOVhomes.com

 Mount Laurel, NJ - Stephen Hovnanian was awarded the highest honor of “Builder of the Year” at the 2011 South Jersey Builder’s League MAME awards.  Nominated by his industry peers, Stephen has now joined his late father and founder of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons, Jirair as well as his brother Peter in being recognized as the most progressive and influential builder in the region.

As a principal of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons, Stephen has continued a long standing tradition of building excellence in South Jersey and more recently, Delaware for over 45 years. Developing over 6,000 homes of all types for all stages of life, Stephen has galvanized his position as a groundbreaking leader in the homebuilding and land planning world.

“More today then ever, receiving this designation from my peers is truly humbling,” explained Stephen Hovnanian.  “At a time in the market where we are all working hard to create quality homes that the public can afford, ingenuity and dedication are paramount.” 

With a passion and expertise in design, Stephen is known for personally designing award winning top quality homes with distinctive layouts and features. With an impeccable eye for detail, Stephen put his passion into creating memorable and comfortable living spaces in each of his homes.  Knowing the business inside and out, Stephen is intimately involved in all disciplines across his company both on commercial and residential projects.

As recognized by his peers, Stephen also remains a leader in the communities he serves as well as the building industry on a local and national level. Serving as President and Director on numerous industry and community boards he is always trying to foster a more productive and successful atmosphere, encouraging business to business support.

“The Builder of the Year award truly celebrates the best of the best our industry offers and Stephen Hovnanian is no stranger to that title,” shares Rick Van Osten, Executive Vice President of the Builder’s League of South Jersey. “His commitment to his customers and the home building industry year after year is a great example to us all.”

To learn more about Stephen Hovnanian and the J.S. Hovnanian & Son’s communities please visit www.HOVhomes.com. 

Montebello - The depressed real estate market of the last three years led home shoppers to delay their buying and selling decisions. But low interest rates and a strengthening economy have buyers back in the market, while excess inventory has sellers on their heels. It is a buyer’s market like never before, and Hovnanian sees what buyers are demanding firsthand at Montebello, the builder’s premier 55+ community off Route 73.

In the past few months, Hovnanian has seen “shoppers focusing on luxury features, premium homesites and custom changes,” and in the case of a community like Montebello that features a promise of a clubhouse lifestyle, “[they] expect immediate access to amenities.”

At Montebello home shoppers choose from six ranch, loft or 2-story models starting from the low $300’s. Distinctive design, says Hovnanian, is the key to sustaining the company’s fourth housing recovery in its 45 year history. “Homeowners at Montebello are treated to a one-of-a-kind, luxurious community experience that is unlike the cookie-cutter 55+ communities on the market today,”he notes, “And they can take advantage of the community’s amazing amenities today.”

 Mount Laurel, NJ – The winning tradition continues as J.S. Hovnanian & Sons’ luxurious Montebello active-adult community in Berlin was recently recognized for having the Best Community Clubhouse in South Jersey at the 2010 MAME Awards. This is third time the clubhouse has received recognition on both a state and local level since its debut last fall.

The MAME (Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence) Awards, presented by the Builders League of South Jersey (BLSJ), recognizes leaders within the industry dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions in the development of quality housing communities throughout the area. 

“We made a promise to our homeowners at Montebello, that they will always be treated to a one-of-a-kind, luxurious community experience that is unlike the cookie-cutter 55+ communities on the market today,” said Stephen Hovnanian, principal of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons. “The Club & Spa is a true testament to that promise.”

The opening of the highly-anticipated 14,000-square-foot Club & Spa has distinguished Montebello as one of South Jersey’s premier resort-at-home communities.  Residents have every sought-after amenity right at their doorsteps, including a comprehensive fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, massage room and lounge.

The Club hosts a Billiard’s Lounge where residents can enjoy a few rounds of billiards or a card game, as well as a business center and the Cloister’s Lounge.  For those who like to entertain, there is also the Grand Salon – the perfect venue for a community event or social gathering. Additionally, the Club’s Fitness Spa now features a new Cardio Theater and special Yoga / Stretching Area to compliment their indoor pool, massage room and lounge.

The Club & Spa also features a complete outdoor recreation space with a beach-entry outdoor pool and covered veranda. Members are now able to gather for fun games at the new bocce ball courts and horseshoe pits. Additionally, resident golfers can polish up their putting skills on the new putting green. Residents can also relax and observe the beauties of nature from the outdoor gazebo or gorgeous lakeside veranda with spectacular views of the fountains and lush greenery.

Montebello is just another example of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons’ long-standing tradition of building top quality, innovatively designed homes for the many needs of adult buyers. The community features European-inspired single-family villas, loaded with distinctive features and elaborate architectural designs starting in the low $300’s. Exclusive home sites that surround the Club & Spa and back up to lush open space are now available. Seven of these premier home sites have already sold since the Club & Spa opening this fall.

“Montebello offers a unique home for the adult buyer looking for a full menu of amenities and activities that cater to their refined lifestyle without the custom price tag,” added Hovnanian. “We are very proud of the Best Community Clubhouse recognition, and will continue to make our homes and community at Montebello unlike anything ever seen in the area.”

 Berlin, NJ – For four generations, J.S. Hovnanian & Sons has remained ahead of the curve by offering innovative programs to buyers that prefer distinct features and exquisite architectural designs in their homes.

Continuing this trend, the company has unveiled two new opportunities for buyers to customize their homes in never-before-seen ways at their upscale, active-adult Montebello community in Berlin.

First, the builder has expanded their list of upgraded luxury features to include such extraordinary new options as chandelier lifts, double crown molding and direct vent kitchens. These have become standard options now available for any new home purchased at the Montebello community.

For new home shoppers with sophisticated tastes, J.S. Hovnanian & Sons’ Custom Choice Program is also now available for homes purchased at Montebello. This unique program gives buyers the opportunity to sit down with the builder’s team of experts and work towards modifying their home with distinctive, custom features that fit their unique lifestyle.

The Montebello community offers European-inspired single family villas loaded with elaborate architectural designs, starting in the low $300’s.  The Custom Choice Program gives buyers access to all of these standard luxury features, plus the option for more – all for much less than the cost of designing and constructing a custom home. 

For a $2,500 investment, which is applied toward the cost of the changes, the program includes two face-to-face meetings with the company principal, interior designer, director of purchasing and other specialists.  At these meetings, buyers have the opportunity to discuss all of the structural changes they want to make, such as reconfiguring walls to combine rooms, rearranging a kitchen layout as well as adding a wet bar, home theater or fireplace in the master bedroom.

Buyers are also given the opportunity to tour the home multiple times during the building process – ensuring that all the requested custom changes are made exactly how they were envisioned.  If they are not satisfied completely, the homeowner will then have the ability to make additional changes. 

“The Custom Choice Program is perfect for those active-adult buyers who already love our luxuriously designed homes at our Montebello community, but are looking for the ability to customize,” said Stephen Hovnanian, principal of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons.  “The flexibility of this program allows them to incorporate their personal styles and exceptional tastes into their new home, with the added bonus of making sure that the changes made throughout the construction process are exactly what they envisioned.”

Enrolling in J.S. Hovnanian & Sons’ Custom Choice Program upfront is simple and provides a variety of benefits. Buyers do not have to deal with the time-consuming hassle of coordinating contractors.  Additionally, planning for changes allows time for more thorough consideration of design changes, which mitigates some of the unforeseen chain reactions that often come from ad hoc work. With this in mind, J.S. Hovnanian & Sons is extending its legendary warranty service to cover all custom changes installed, whereas making changes after closing typically voids such warrantees. And the best part – allowing J.S. Hovnanian & Sons to make custom changes while your home is being built instead of bringing in a contractor after closing can save buyers up to 35-45%.