Press Releases

Belvedere & Dunlora | December 2012
Real Estate Weekly Article discussing amenities and location of Belvedere and Dunlora.

Southern Development Homes Gets a Little Greener | November 2012
Always committed to durability and quality, Southern Development Homes offers EarthCraft certified homes.

Dunlora Forest, a great new Southern Development Community | November 2012
New community in great location offering EZarthCraft and EasyLiving homes with emphasis on Universal Design.

Albemarle Planning Commission to Hear Dunlora Forest Plan | August 2012
Albemarle Planning Commission reviews Dunlora Forest Plan for approval.

Albemarle Firefighters Trained on Compressed Air Foam System | May 2012
Southern Development donated two abandoned homes to Albemarle County Fire Department enables the fire department to conduct live fire training.

Albemarle County Firefighters Let House Burns for Training Opportunity | May 2012
Southern Development donated two abandoned homes on future Dunlora Forest site to Albemarle County Fire Department so that the fire department can conduct live fire training exercises.

Burnet Commons “The Woods” receives Planning Award | April 2012
Charlottesville Planning Commission votes Burnet Commons II “The Woods” as 2012 Annual Planning Award recipient for Outstanding Plan of Development

Local Builder Accepts “Made In America” Challenge | December 14, 2011
View CBS19 feature discussing “Made In America” movement with Charlie Armstrong, VP

Albemarle Family Favorite Award Winner 2011 | December 2011
Southern Development is proud to have been voted favorite homebuilder for the second consecutive year.

A “green” Belvedere begins to take shape | November 7, 2011
Growth in the Belvedere neighborhood, which features EarthCraft homes and the neighborhood model.

The Best in New Home Design on Display again this weekend at Charlottesville’s 2011 Parade of Homes | October 7, 2011
Learn about home design trends and how Southern Development’s 4 Parade Homes feature many of these emerging trends – first floor master suites, gourmet kitchens, open floor plans and energy efficiency.

The Daily Progress Readers’ Choice 2011 | July 24, 2011
Southern Development is proud to have been voted favorite homebuilder for the second consecutive year.

The Best is Yet to Come at Pavilions at Pantops | July 2011
Pavilions at Pantops Phase III is fully underway, with amazing views and many upgrades included.

Southern Development: Looking Ahead | December 2010
Pavilions at Pantops open sales in Phase III, with amazing views and the popular McIntire floorplan.

Won’t You Be My Neighbor: Sycamore Square | October 2010
Sycamore Square, the top selling new home community in Fluvanna County in 2009 and 2010, offers single family and villa style homes and numerous nearby amenities.

Won’t You Be My Neighbor: Pavilions at Pantops | August 2010
Pavilions at Pantops, one of the top selling communities in Albemarle County, offers mountain views and a variety of townhome floor plans with many upgrades included.

Won’t You Be My Neighbor: Brookwood | August 2010
Brookwood in the City of Charlottesville offers variety of styles in premium location.

Southern Development: Number One in the Daily Progress Poll | July 26, 2010
Southern Development Homes was voted Favorite Builder in the Charlottesville Daily Progress 2010 Readers’ Choice Poll.

Won’t You Be My Neighbor: Laurel Park | July 2010
Laurel Park in Albemarle County offers high quality townhomes by Southern Development Homes.

Won’t You Be My Neighbor: Villages at Nahor | April 2010
Southern Development Homes offers Villa Homes and now single family homes at The Villages at Nahor, Fluvanna’s first active adult community.

Tax Credits and New Construction with Southern Development Homes | March 8, 2010
Southern Development has a wide selection of homes ready to meet the June 30th deadline for amazing tax credits.

City accepts Land Donation | November 3, 2009
Southern Development donates approx 1.5 acres adjoining Forest Hills Park

Real Estate Success at Southern Development | July 20, 2009
Southern Development celebrates 10 year anniversary with growing sales.

Kiplinger’s 2009 Best Cities | July 2009
Charlottesville Ranks #4 in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine ranking of best places to live.

Top College Towns for Jobs | May 19, 2009
Forbes ranks Charlottesville amongst the top college towns for job growth.

Rivahsyde at the Lake Opens | April 19, 2009
Rivahsyde Restaurant opens at Sycamore Square.