Husband-and-Wife Duo Joins Barrington Partners to Bring a Slice of Paradise to Homeowners

Barrington Partners, a premier Florida real estate developer, is pleased to announce that it has joined forces with a new Florida real estate team to offer exclusive, amenity-rich real estate in North Florida.

Crystal River, FL (PRWEB) July 23, 2007 -- Barrington Partners (http://www.barringtondev.com) is pleased to announce its news partnership with husband-wife real estate duo Craig Gifford and Joanne Maccari to provide exclusive Florida real estate in the Crystal River development Summerhill at Meadowcrest (http://www.mysummerhill.com). Gifford and Maccari will provide the real estate know-how and strive to take the hard out of the "hard sell" since moving to Florida three years ago.

"We came to Florida to enjoy the sunshine and play golf," said Maccari, who shares a home with her husband in Sugarmill Woods, a Citrus County golfing Community which features 45 holes for the couple to enjoy when they're not enticing new neighbors into the easy-living lifestyle of Summerhill at Meadowcrest. "When we retired our plan was to get into real estate," said Gifford. "The first thing we did when we arrived in Florida was to get our licenses."

Earlier this year, The Barrington Partners, PQH Architects and Assurance Group Realty began construction on Summerhill at Meadowcrest, an exclusive new condominium community in the Crystal River area.

The ability to compromise, cultivated during their three years of marriage, is now being tested and perfected in this shared, and so far successful, real estate venture. "So far we have been doing really well at making those compromises," Gifford said.

"We retired from industry to spend more time with each other and with our family," said Maccari, who couldn't be happier with their shared schedule. "We know that our customers will be treated well regardless of who is working."

In the competitive world of real estate, where most agents act independently, the teamwork approach of Maccari and Gifford might seem out of place, but certainly not out of touch - by offering a team of motivated agents, who have showed success working together both in business and marriage, Maccari and Gifford have created an exceptionally customer-friendly environment.

"I believe in customer satisfaction - I try to listen to the client's needs, then match that information as best as possible with the homes we have available," said Gifford, humbly adding that his wife is the more energetic, personable and social of the two. But though their talents may differ, their effort is unified. "We greet everyone who walks through our door, make them feel comfortable and, once they feel comfortable, try to find out a little bit about them, try to find out what they want, what they need - There is no canned sales pitch."

Priced from the high $100s, Summerhill has been thoughtfully planned to take advantage the property's natural beauty and mature landscaping.

Of course, it doesn't hurt that they're selling paradise.

Offering six beautifully appointed and spaciously designed floor plans; Summerhill at Meadowcrest will provide a new way of living in old Florida, spoiling residents with quality construction and contemporary comfort. Summerhill's two and three-bedroom condominiums and townhomes will feature elevators in each residential building, gourmet kitchens with Whirlpool appliances, oversized cabinets and comfortable master retreats with elegant baths.

Perfectly positioned between Crystal River, Inverness and Homosassa Springs, Summerhill represents a rare opportunity for Crystal River residents to enjoy the relaxed condominium lifestyle. The area is home to a variety of quaint shops, historical attractions, restaurants, galleries, museums and outdoor recreation. Citrus County, with 25,000 acres of lakes and rivers, is a haven for those who enjoy Florida's "Nature Coast."

"People will always gravitate to quality," Maccari said. "That is our advantage."

Homes range from 1,260 square feet to 2,203 square feet of living space. The six designs offer two or three bedrooms. All of the buildings will be equipped with convenient elevator service. Garages - including attached, direct-access garages - are available.

Summerhill's clubhouse will include social rooms, a catering kitchen, games tables, a state-of-the-art fitness center and a business center. Residents enjoy tennis courts, a new pool and expansive decking, and an outdoor barbecue and picnic area, community parks, walking and biking trails.

Every residence has a gourmet kitchen, elegant master retreat, serene baths, washer and dryer connections and prewiring for fans, cable, telephone and Internet. Design options include granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.

For more information about Summerhill at Meadowcrest call (800) 485-5240 or (352) 563-5657 or visit www.mysummerhill.com and www.barringtondev.com

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