It's not just another home. It's another world.

Since we opened our doors in 1964, we have successfully weathered four housing recessions because of our decades of experience and strategic planning based on a long-view approach.  To us, that means an unwavering commitment to the quality and service of our homes as well as a responsibility to protect the investments of our homeowners.

The good news is that home values in BurlingtonCounty have stabilized and national mortgage companies no longer consider South Jersey a “declining market.”  This means the downward trend is over.

We have thoroughly evaluated the market changes that have affected home values in our communities, and based on our research, we have realigned our base prices and adjusted some of our incentives to be in line with today’s appraisals and neighborhood comparables.

Effective March 9^th, 2010 the base prices at Rancocas Pointe will be as follows:

• Marston - $497,900
• Westerly - $512,900
• Yarmouth - $519,900
• Fleetwood - $537,900

We hope that in understanding our strategy behind these changes and the importance of protecting our customers you will feel even more confident moving forward with the purchase of your J.S. Hovnanian & Sons home.  For more information about this new pricing please contact the sales office at 856-222-9051, or click "View Models" above.

For four generations, J.S. Hovnanian & Sons has remained ahead of the curve in offering new and exciting programs for buyers that prefer the distinct features and exquisite architectural designs of their homes. In doing so, the company has unveiled two new opportunities for buyers to customize their home in never-before-seen ways at their exclusive waterfront Rancocas Pointe community in Mt. Laurel.

First, the builder has expanded their list of upgraded luxury features to include new extraordinary options like chandelier lifts, double crown molding and direct vent kitchens. These options are now available on any new home purchased at Rancocas Pointe.

For new home shoppers with more sophisticated tastes, J.S. Hovnanian & Sons' new "Custom Choice Program" gives buyers the opportunity to sit down with the builder’s team of experts to modify their home with custom distinctive features that fit their unique lifestyle.

Rancocas Pointe already offers luxurious single-family homes with high-end features and artistic touches such as private libraries, designer kitchens, butler pantries, and master retreats star ting in the mid $500's. The Custom Choice Program gives buyers access to all of these luxury features and more for much less than the cost to design and construct 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 any other specialists to discuss the structural changes you 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.

Throughout the building process, you'll be able to tour the home six times to ensure the custom changes you made are exactly what you envisioned. If not, you'll have the ability to make any additional changes.

"The Custom Choice Program is an exclusive program perfect for buyers who love the single-family designer homes at our exclusive waterfront Rancocas Pointe 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 elaborate style and exceptional tastes and ensure throughout the construction process that the changes they made are what they envisioned."

The simplicity of enrolling in J.S. Hovnanian & Sons' Custom Choice Program upfront has many benefits. First, you won't have to deal with the hassle of coordinating contractors and putting your life on hold. Second, planning for changes allows time for consideration to all systems in your home, eliminating the unforeseen chain reactions that often come from ad hoc work. Third, J.S. Hovnanian & Sons is extending its legendary warranty service to cover all custom changes they install, whereas making changes after closing typically voids those warranties. And the best par t is allowing J.S. Hovnanian & Sons to make custom changes while your home is being built costs about 35-40% less than if you brought in a contractor after closing.

Mt. Laurel, NJ – J.S. Hovnanian & Sons’ Townhomes at Rancocas Pointe are almost completely sold out with the exception of one Waterville model, which is available for quick move-in at the upscale community in Mt. Laurel.

According to Patricia Lanzilotta, sales person at Rancocas Pointe, “The response for the townhomes has been overwhelming. Since the community opened, buyers have been interested in our townhomes for their luxury and location. The Waterville model offers an amazing floorplan for an unbelievable price and is ready for immediate move-in,” she added.

The remaining Waterville model townhome offers elegant features and unique architectural designs. The 2,308 square-foot floor plan includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full and 1 half baths, finished basement, 1-car garage, gas fireplace, and designer kitchen with 42’ cabinets, luxury master bath buttress shower and whirlpool tub for $369,900.

The sale of the Townhomes at Rancocas Pointe has been extremely successful. Since its inception four years ago, J.S. Hovnanian & Sons has sold 216 of the 217 townhomes planned for community, which also includes unique-styled single-family homes featuring rolled arches, architectural columns, 10’ first-floor ceilings and incredibly distinctive floor plans.

For more information about the Waterville Model at the Townhomes at Rancocas Pointe by J.S. Hovnanian & Sons, please contact Patricia Lanzilotta at 856-222-9051 or visit www.HOVhomes.com.
 

What is the “New” Rancocas Pointe? Rancocas Pointe still showcases the most unique “Designer” homes anywhere in South Jersey.  Rancocas Pointe’s proximity to Rt. 295 is minutes from the area’s best shopping, and an easy commute South to Cherry Hill and Philadelphia, or North to Trenton and New York.  Combine that with completely loaded single family homes, and some very special quick move-in townhomes, and you have the perfect home for the upwardly mobile, the sophisticated taste, or just someone who wants a healthy dose of luxury.

The Townhomes at Rancocas Pointe: Of the 245 townhomes planned at Rancocas Pointe, we have built and sold 205 since we opened the community just a few years ago, an amazing pace for this superbly located community!  Now, we are in our final phase of Townhomes at Rancocas Pointe, with only 11 quick move-in townhomes remaining. 

Our model park: Of those remaining 11 townhomes, 5 are already complete in the community waiting for new owners, and 6 comprise our current model park, including 4 professionally decorated and furnished Builder models (1 for each model type).  All 11 of these are available for quick move-in as of today, and all 11 have fantastic deals!

The Creekside at Rancocas Pointe: Until the final phase of the Townhomes at Rancocas Pointe is completed and sold out, the Creekside at Rancocas Pointe will not be available for sale.

Our Sales Professionals: Patricia Lanzilotta will expand her role as the Sales Professional for all of Rancocas Pointe, and will help you take advantage of one of these 11 amazing deals, or help you build a new single family home of your dreams.  Charlene Schaefer will be moving to our successful Siena community nearby, a 55+ condominium community in Cinnaminson, NJ right off of Rt. 130. 

J.S. Hovnanian & Sons Partners with Williams-Sonoma for a Special Promotion at
The Carriage Homes at Rancocas Pointe in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey

We all know the kitchen is the heart of the home.  So whether you’re a gourmet cook or someone who appreciates Williams-Sonoma products, we invite you to see our exclusive Williams-Sonoma kitchen at The Carriage Homes at Rancocas Pointe in Mt. Laurel.

Located at the intersection of Centerton and Creek Roads, The Carriage Homes at Rancocas Pointe are unlike any other homes in South Jersey.  These upscale, uniquely-styled homes are designed with a custom-home flair, featuring rolled arches, architectural columns, 10’ first-floor ceilings and incredibly imaginative floorplans.  These luxurious homes are uncommon, uncompromising, and totally unexpected.

Anyone purchasing a new home at The Carriage Homes at Rancocas Pointe by June 14th  will receive a $2,500 Williams-Sonoma gift card and a personal shopping experience at any Williams-Sonoma store.  

Stop by our Sales and Information Center, open daily 10-5, to see how Williams-Sonoma can be the heart of your new J.S. Hovnanian & Sons home.
 
Two Williams-Sonoma cooking technique classes were held at The Carriage Homes at Rancocas Pointe the week of April 21st to kick-off this very special promotion.

J.S. Hovnanian & Sons entered a new era at the 2007 SAM Awards held on Tuesday, April 17. With their first ever entry into the “Homes over $500,000” category, the 43 year old Mount Laurel Builder topped stiff North Jersey competition to walk away with honors for “Community of the Year, Detached Homes over $500,000” for their Carriage Homes at Rancocas Pointe community.

The SAM (Sales And Marketing) Awards are presented by the New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA). They judge how well communities that opened in the previous 12 months were merchandised and presented to the public. (For example, do the marketing materials relate to the positioning of the community? Is the presentation - signage, direct mail, logos - a cohesive package?) Each community earns points for these criteria, and the sum of the individual awards goes toward the community’s ranking in the Community of the Year Award.

“The category above $500,000 pits you against the most expensive and luxurious homes in New Jersey,” explains Garo Hovnanian, Director of Marketing for J.S. Hovnanian & Sons. “You’re comparing our $540,000 homes with homes well over $1-2,000,000 so it’s very exciting to have been considered the best community in the State.”

In addition to entering and winning a new category this year, the win also marks another amazing achievement. In 2005, the Townhomes at Rancocas Pointe, another part of the same Rancocas Pointe community, also won the SAM Award for Community of the Year in its category. Tuesday's win made Rancocas Pointe New Jersey's first all-age community to have multiple sections win the state-wide honor.

The Carriage Homes at Rancocas Pointe has been selling extremely well since it opened about 10 months ago. “Our homeowners have been impressed by these homes' uniqueness and custom styling,” Hovnanian continues, “And the judges must have agreed.”

Contributing to their Community of Year success, J.S. Hovnanian won an astounding 3 SAM Awards and 6 Merit Winners for Marketing and Product Design. Among Hovnanian's SAM Awards were Best Logo Design, Best Television Ad and Best Marketing Strategy for Carriage Homes at Rancocas Pointe.

Their Merit Winners included Best Sales Office, Best Design Center, Best Landscaping and Best Direct Mail Piece for Carriage Homes at Rancocas Pointe as well as their Estates at Aberdeen community.

“We are proud and excited to have done so well. We are committed to our communities and our homeowners, and these awards recognize that dedication,” said Garo Hovnanian.  Now, J.S. Hovnanian & Sons is in an enviable situation. Every single one of their active communities has been the recipient of the “Community of the Year” award in their respective categories, something that no other builder in New Jersey can say. “We believe that our communities are the Best around, our homeowners believe it, and now a group of industry experts agrees,” exclaims Hovnanian. This win was one more example of how successful the company is at building excellent communities.

This year's ceremony was held at the Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City, and featured cocktails and dinner.