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May 08, 2009

Rochester, MI - The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce announced today that Relocate America has named Rochester Hills one of the country's great places to live. Rochester Hills was named one of 100 cities on Relocate America's 12th Annual Top 100 Places to Live in 2009 listing. In 2008, the city of Rochester won the same honor.

Throughout the year, Relocate America accepts nominations for cities and towns throughout the country to be considered as a "great place to live." Submitted nominations are judged along with key data regarding education, environmental greenworthiness, economic opportunity, parks and recreation choices, and real estate and home ownership options.

Sheri Heiney, the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director said, "The Chamber is thrilled that Rochester Hills has been recognized as a great place to live. We couldn't agree more"! Relocate America's entire listing can be viewed at www.relocateamerica.com. The only other Michigan communities selected were Hudsonville and Plymouth.

The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce thanks their partners Oakland University, Crittenton Hospital, Bill Fox Chevrolet, Shelton Pontiac Buick GMC and Walmart for their support.

The Mission of the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership and resources in order to advance business development in partnership with civic, cultural and educational interests for the benefit of its members and the community. Founded in 1955, the RRCC is the principal voice of the Rochester business community, focused on fostering a favorable climate and promoting orderly and progressive development for this region.





March 17, 2009

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Oakland Press, October 1, 2008

Development of The Week

Manchester Knolls II, featuring "The Wellington" Next Generation Ranch by Bella Homes

Bella Homes introduces its newest community, Manchester Knolls Phase II, featuring a ground-breaking Ranch plan. The Wellington, aptly coined the Next Generation ranch, is an innovative concept, appealing to those who want all of the features of a luxury residence while offering the comfort and convenience of a single level home.

Bella Homes has enhanced the benefits of a ranch floor plan with their inspired Wellington design. The architecturally elevated English Turod style exterior is rich and traditional. The interior height opens the home, extending a stylish, welcoming atmosphere while allowing for unique detailed ceilings and intricate moldings. An inviting gourmet kitchen with a fireplace, rich study and spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets are only a few of the unexpected highlights this ranch home has to offer.

The ranch is an elegant 2,975-square-foot layout, featuring Bella's signature sophisticated style, with an array of beautiful finishing touches throughout. The exterior of teach home is classically designed with brick, generous accents of stone and maintenance-free building materials, which afford homeowners a distinctive look with minimal upkeep. In addition to the Wellington ranch, Bella Homes offer the Nottingham, a 3495-square-foot plan with a first floor master bedroom and the Buckingham, a 4334-square-foot colonial.

Each home is developed in partnership with Bella Homes' clients, generating a personalized elevation and individual floor plan, which suits their lifestyle. Taking into consideration current trends, feedback from the previous purchasers and other valuable resources. Bella Homes is continually initiating new designs to accommodate the needs of today's adept homebuyer.

Bella Homes has three locations, Manchester Knolls Phase II and Butler Dirge in Rochester Hills and The Heights in Oakland Township. All of these communities offer the rare combination of convenient locations, private settings and old world architecture. Homeowners will enjoy the central location as well as the convenient access to I-75 and M-59 that links to all of metropolitan Detroit. Bella Homes also builds on individual lots in a range of surroundings areas. Many people purchase their ideal property and need a builder to develop their ultimate home. With expert knowledge and outstanding experience in creating customized homes, Bella Homes is the perfect choice to build your future residence.





Houses fit right in high-end community

Project: Manchester Knoll Phase II, single-family homes that range from 2,900 to 5,000 square feet and are base priced from $567,000 to $745,000.

Place: Rochester Hills

Builder: Bella Homes, Inc., President Don Spencer

Other Bella Projects: Butler Ridge, Rochester Hills, single-family homes from $745,500; The Heights, Oakland township, single-family homes from $1.9 million.

Appeal: Located in high-end community close to I-75 and M-59 with terrific schools, Manchester Knolls Phase II is ideal for well-established baby boomers. Interior features that get my "wow" rating include gorgeous high ceilings in great room, large, high windows throughout, the two-way fireplace that separates the great room and the large kitchen and the distance between each home.

Base price per square foot: $149 to $196.

Included: Extensive brick and stone exteriors, oversized three-car side-entry garage, choice of ceramic tile or oak hardwood floors in foyer, powder room on first floor, painted crown molding in dining room, kitchen and nook, GE Profile appliance package (including range, micraowave and dishwasher), walk-in pantry, Kohler enlongated toilets, whirlpool tub, granite countertops in kitchen, all bathrooms and laundry room.

Add-ons: Alarm system ($1,900); flat coffered ceiling ($650); limestone bathroom ($2,500).

Insulation and other: R-30 ceilings, R-13 walls, Bryant high-efficiencey furnace, central air and humidifier, 50-gallon quick-recovery hot water heater, 150-amp electrical service, hardwired smoke detectors with battery backup on every floor and in every bedroom.

Lot size: Half acre.

Association fees: $300 anually covers common area maintenance.

Schools: Rochester Community School Distric, MEAP scores are 18.9% above state average.

Taxes: $30 per $1,000 which means that a home and property priced at $600,000 with a taxable value of $300,000 would cost a homeowner $9,000 annually.

Comments: Bella homes recently purchased this Phase II property from Vito Anthony Homes. Phase I is nearly sold out. Bella homes blends nicely in this neighbrohood of estate-sized homes and rolling terrain surrounded by nature.

Bella has created what President Don Spencer calls a "next-generation luxury-style ranch" that doesn't look like a ranch to passersby. There is one feature in the model home that didn't appeal to me - the location of the master bathroom toilet. It's nestled between one of two gorgeous granite top basins and a whirlpool tub. however, Bella says it does semi-custom work. Perhaps there's an option that offers more privacy.

For more information: Call 248-373-4142. Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Closed Thursday.





THE NEXT GENERATION RANCH IN ROCHESTER HILLS

Grand Opening Celebration Of Manchester Knolls Phase II


Rochester Post

Thursday, February 21, 2008
4:00 - 9:00 PM
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:00 PM
Wine & Cheese Reception and Touring Immediately Following
Grand Opening Promotion offers a complete $35,000 landscaping
package for those who sign a contract by April 1, 2008.
For additional information, please contact
Rose Fritsch, 248-373-4142

Bella Homes invites you to attend the unveiling of the "Next-Generation Ranch," the Wellington Plan, on Thursday, February 21, 2008. The event will begin with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4:00 PM with our honored guest Mayor Bryan Barnett presiding. A wine and cheese reception and tours of the elegant, English Tudor-style home will follow.

Manchester Knolls Phase II home designs accommodate the needs of a diverse buyer's market. The Wellington is the first of three available plans that appeals to those who want all of the features of a luxury home while offering the comfort and convenience of a single level home.

The second phase of Manchester Knolls offers 19 premium, 1/2-acre-size lots, each providing a beautiful and private surrounding. In addition, Bella Homes offers two other home plans: The Nottingham, a two-story, first floor master at 3,495 square-feet and The Buckingham, a 4,336 square-foot colonial.

"With the Wellington design, we combined the conveniences of a ranch and architecturally elevated its exterior and interior. The height not only enhances the home, making it feel open and welcoming, but it also allows for tray and coffered ceilings and intricate moldings," said Don Spencer, builder. "The ranch is a warm and spacious 2,975 square-foot layout, featuring Bella's signature up-scale style, with additional elegant finishing touches throughout."

"Bella Homes' next-generation, ranch-style home is truly one of a kind," said John Callan, associate broker with Hannett, Wilson and Whitehouse. "People have certain expectations when they think ranch, and they are pleasantly surprised with the home's size and distinguishing design. If you drove by this model, you wouldn't even know it was a ranch-style home."

"Our goal at Bella Homes is to create a charming home that is truly timeless," said Spencer. "The exterior of each home is classically designed with brick, generous accents of stone, and maintenance-free building materials which affords our homeowners a distinct look with minimal upkeep."

With Don Spencer's expertise and hands on approach, each home is designed in partnership with Bella Homes' clients to create a personalized elevation and individual floor plan that suits their lifestyle. "Our homes are semi-custom. We start with our plans and make adjustments to fit our homeowners' wishes," said Rose Fritsch, Sales Director.

The Bella Homes communities in Rochester Hills and Oakland Township offer a highly rated school district, and are minutes away from excellent shopping, an assortment of dining locations, and entertainment venues such as the Village of Rochester Hills, Meadowbrook, The Palace of Auburn Hills, parks, golf courses, and historic, downtown Rochester.

Homeowners will enjoy the central location as well as the convenient access to I-75 and M-59 that links to all of metropolitan Detroit and suburbs.

BELLA HOMES COMMUNITIES

Manchester Knolls II in Rochester Hills
Hours for tours are 12:00-5:00 p.m., Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
Located off of Brewster Rd., north of Walton Blvd.

Butler Ridge in Rochester Hills is open for showings seven days a week from 12:00-5:00p.m. Thursdays by appointment.
Located west of Adams Rd., south off of Butler Rd.

The Heights overlooking the Wyndgate Golf Course in Oakland Township offers tours by appointment only. Located North of Silverbell Rd., east off of Adams Rd.
Bella Homes builds offsite: "We will build your dream home on your property."

For more information please call Sales Director Rose Fritsch, 248-373-4142. Or visit us online at www.bellahomesinc.com





Oakland Press, Feb 15, 2008

Company gears one-story luxury homes to boomers

By LAURIE PUSCAS Special to The Oakland Press

ROCHESTER HILLS
With the number of new home sales reaching record lows, an innovative concept to reach an untapped market has been created by Bella Homes President Don Spencer. A spacious 2,975-square-foot "Next Generation" luxury-style ranch, with a base price of $567,000, is now open for viewing in Rochester Hills. "This is something this area hasnŐt captured," Spencer said. "It is one floor, but people donŐt even realize it," he said. The ranch has English-style architecture with high ceilings throughout, giving the appearance of a two-story home from the street. "A one-level home appeals to a few different people," said sales director Rose Fritsch. "This year is a big year for people turning 60. There are baby boomers who want to downsize from a larger house and empty nesters that no longer want an upstairs to heat and clean." The major features that set this home apart are the spacious size for a one-story home and the upscale finishes and appointments. "You donŐt normally see (these features) on this size home and at this price range," Spencer said. Special appointments include the 10- and 13-foot ceilings, a gourmet kitchen with decorative cabinetry and tile work, granite countertops, limestone floors, a slate-look roof and copper finials. The sidewalk is made of stamped concrete. "It is a good material for our weather," said Spencer. "It will hold up." The home itself is all brick and stone with aluminum windows. "They require very little maintenance," he said. The "New Generation" ranch is part of a Phase II development in Manchester Knolls off Brewster Road, north of Walton Boulevard. The development features neighborhood sidewalks and a park area. It is adjacent to the Brookwood Golf Club, where memberships are available. Spencer said the location allows homeowners to downsize to a quality home and remain within the Rochester community.

FYI
Bella Homes is having a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Thursday, followed by a grand opening celebration and open house with a wine and cheese reception and home tour until 9 p.m. Model hours are noon-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. For more information, call Rose Fritsch at (248) 373-4142.

Photo special to The Oakland Press/ LAURIE PUSCAS A great room and kitchen with a fireplace are part of a "Next Generation" model home in Rochester Hills.



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Rose Fritsch
Sales Director
248-373-4142

Bella Homes Announces Ribbon Cutting and Open House Showcasing New Ranch

Mayor, Community Leaders Celebrate New Luxurious Next-Generation Ranch Style Home

Rochester Hills, Mich. - February 5, 2008 - Bella Homes is pleased to announce an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony, on Thursday, February 21st officially unveiling their new next generation ranch style, luxury home in the community of Manchester Knolls Phase II. The open house will showcase its innovative, uniquely warm and spacious 2,975 square-foot high-end design. The model takes the concept of a traditional ranch style house and skillfully transcends it into a one-of-a-kind home, with a distinctive interior and an unparalleled exterior design.

"This new design is fantastic," says Bryan Barnett, the Mayor of Rochester Hills, who will be attending the ribbon cutting ceremony along with some of his delegates, various selected community leaders, and real estate professionals. "A substantial portion of Oakland County - 12 percent - is 50 years or older. This new design is a perfect solution for them." "If you drove by the home, you wouldn't even know it was a ranch style house," said John Callan, Associate Broker with Hannet Wilson & Whitehouse "People have certain expectations and they are pleasantly surprised when those expectations are exceeded. Bella Homes' nextgeneration ranch style home is truly a one-of-a-kind."

"With the recent rate cut announcements from the Fed's - it's a perfect opportunity. Interest rates at an all time low, making it an opportune time for people thinking of their next move." said Callan.

Directions and Hours of Ribbon Cutting Open House
Manchester Knolls Phase II
563 Wellington
Rochester Hills, Michigan
Located East off of Brewster Road & North of Walton Boulevard

About Bella Homes

Bella Homes designs and builds high quality luxury homes crafted on beautiful estate sized sites, offering unique floor plans that can be customized to complement homeowners' lifestyles with three communities to choose from. Don Spencer, President of Bella Homes, is a hands-on builder who is directly involved in all steps of the building process. Rich architectural details make these distinctive homes ideal for entertaining family and friends. Grand master suites, with luxurious master baths, spacious customized closets, and many other truly custom 'finishing touches' are just a few of our elegant features. Bella Homes has three locations: The Butler Ridge community in Rochester Hills, The Heights in Oakland Township overlooking the golf course at Wyndgate Country Club and their newest community in Rochester Hills, Manchester Knolls Phase II.

About the Community

Oakland County's prestigious Rochester Hills has so much to offer, Bella Homes has three locations situated to take advantage of it all. This community offers a highly rated public school district. It is just minutes away from upscale shopping and entertainment venues such as the Village of Rochester Hills, Meadowbrook, The Palace, Parks, Golf Courses, and historic Downtown Rochester. Our central location offers terrific freeway access to I-75 & M-59 linking you to all of metropolitan Detroit.

Contact: Rose Fritsch, Sales Director, Bella Homes, 248-373-4142





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Rose Fritsch
Sales Director
248-373-4142

Bella Homes Launches Grand Opening of Manchester Knolls Phase II Featuring Next-Generation Ranch Style Home

Unique, Spacious Design in Exclusive Residential Community Turning Real Estate Heads

Rochester Hills, Mich. - January 5, 2008 - Bella Homes is pleased to announce the official Grand Opening of Manchester Knolls phase II and introducing our Next-Generation ranch style model home, the first of three plans being offered. This next-generation ranch provides a uniquely warm and spacious high-end design consisting of 2,975 square feet privately nestled in Oakland County.

"If you drove by the home, you wouldn't even know it was a ranch style house," said John Callan Associate Broker, for Hannet Wilson & Whitehouse. "People have certain expectations and they are pleasantly surprised when those expectations are exceeded. Bella Homes' next generation ranch style home is truly a one-of-a-kind with a distinctive interior and exterior design."

"Bella Homes has always been known for its superior construction and quality along with the hands-on approach it takes in designing and building its luxury homes," said Callan, "With this unique design, they've taken the concept of a traditional ranch style house and literally transcended it into a new high-end amazing home."

"We really wanted to take the advantages that a ranch style house has to offer and marry them with the most requested features of our high-end luxury homes," said Don Spencer, President, and Builder of Bella Homes. "The result is a ranch style house with innovative architecture, quality construction and the attention to detail that people have come to expect from Bella Homes," adds Spencer, who is directly involved in all steps of the building process. Directions and Hours of Grand Opening

Manchester Knolls Phase II
563 Wellington
Rochester Hills, Michigan
Located East off of Brewster Road & North of Walton Boulevard

About Bella Homes

Bella Homes designs and builds high quality luxury homes crafted on beautiful estate sized sites, offering unique floor plans that can be customized to complement homeowners' lifestyles with three communities to choose from. Don Spencer, President of Bella Homes, is a hands on builder who is directly involved in all steps of the building process. Rich architectural details make these distinctive homes ideal for entertaining family and friends. Grand master suites, with luxurious master baths, spacious customized closets, and many other truly custom 'finishing touches' are just a few of our elegant features. Bella Homes has three locations: The Butler Ridge community in Rochester Hills, The Heights in Oakland Township overlooking the golf course at Wyndgate Country Club and their newest community in Rochester Hills, Manchester Knolls Phase II.

About the Community

Oakland County's prestigious Rochester Hills has so much to offer and Bella Homes has offerings situated to take advantage of it all. This community offers a highly rated public school district. It is just minutes away from upscale shopping and entertainment venues such as the Village of Rochester Hills, Meadowbrook, The Palace, Parks, Golf Courses, and historic Downtown Rochester. You will also enjoy our central location with terrific freeway access to I-75 & M-59 linking you to all of metropolitan Detroit.

Contact: Rose Fritsch , Sales Director, 248-373-4142