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The Bozzuto Group Commits HQ to 100 Percent Wind Power

April 26, 2012

The Bozzuto Group has committed to matching 100 percent of the electricity used at its corporate headquarters with renewable energy from U.S. wind projects.

This commitment to green power will be achieved through the purchase of Green-e Energy Certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from 3Degrees, a renewable energy certificate and carbon offset provider to wholesale and retail customers.

The RECs ensure that for every megawatt hour of electricity used at Bozzuto's headquarters, a wind power project… Continue reading

The Annapolis Capital: Bozzuto to Build 30 Homes on Long Vacant West St. Lot

April 25, 2012

After nearly two decades as a vacant, grassy interruption in downtown’s commercial district, 213 West St. will soon have 30 new homes.

In July, Bozzuto Homes will start building 23 townhomes starting at $400,000 and five single-family homes starting at $680,000 at the former site of The Evening Capital’s offices. This comes nearly a year after the city agreed to allow development of the property without first-floor retail.

The former Darden’s Car Care building at 211 West St. was to be demolished… Continue reading

MarketWatch: Don’t Let Down-Payment Gifts Delay Mortgage Loan

December 19, 2011

Coming up with a down payment is often a first-time home buyer’s biggest challenge.

That’s why many of them get a little help from relatives or friends. In 2010, 27% of first-time buyers received a gift from a friend or relative to use toward their down payment. That’s up from 22% in 2009 and 23% in 2005, according to statistics from the National Association of Realtors.

In November, Carolyn Gage moved back into the foreclosed home from which she was evicted in early 2011 -- the home her… Continue reading

Multi-Housing News: Bozzuto Breaks Ground in Baltimore

December 14, 2011

The Bozzuto Group broke ground yesterday on Union Wharf, a $72 million mixed-use waterfront community located in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood. The project will bring 281 upscale units and 4,500 square feet of retail to the area upon completion.

The development is being financed in part through a partnership between Bozzuto, CIGNA and Pritzker Realty Group, a Chicago-based real estate investment company, and a construction loan from PNC Real Estate.

“The Union Wharf development project is… Continue reading

Baltimore Business Journal: Bozzuto Homes Launches Bridal Registry Program

December 01, 2011

The Bozzuto Group will match up to $15,000 for every homebuyer who signs up for its new bridal registry program.

The Greenbelt-based home builder’s Bozzuto Bridal Registry allows engaged couples to register money they receive, instead of or in addition to, traditional bridal registries. Those funds must be used toward the purchase of a new Bozzuto Home. Bozzuto will match contributions up to $15,000.

“Given the current economic and employment climate, many couples are now looking for more practical… Continue reading

Builder Magazine: Bozzuto's Bridal Registry Program Courts Engaged Couples

November 29, 2011

The builder will match gifts contributed toward the purchase of a home, up to $15,000.

Engaged couples are accustomed to making the registry rounds to pick out china patterns and cutlery sets, but Greenbelt, Md.–based Bozzuto Homes is asking soon-to-be newlyweds to think passed all that and consider where they’ll be housing that china—and themselves—with its new Bozzuto Bridal Registry.

Launched yesterday, the program allows engaged couples to pick out the Bozzuto home they want and… Continue reading

Multi-Housing News: Get Something Old, Something New [Home]

November 29, 2011

Fine china. A new crockpot. The down payment to a new home. What was on your bridal registry?

The Bozzuto Group, a Washington, D.C., based real estate company with services across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions, announced that it is launching its Bozzuto Bridal Registry, where engaged couples can register for money that would be used towards the purchase of a new home—and it can be any property in the Bozzuto community. The best part? Bozzuto will match the money received.

“The way it works… Continue reading

Baltimore Sun: Bridal Registry Item -- New Home

November 29, 2011

Add new homes to the list of gifts you can register for as you're planning a wedding.

Greenbelt-based Bozzuto Homes announced yesterday that it has launched a bridal registry to allow friends and relatives of engaged couples to contribute to their down payment. The company says it will match up to $15,000, with its contribution going to closing costs.

The first couple that signed up is buying a home in Ellicott City.

Homebuilders appear to be moving in this direction across the country. 1-800-Registry… Continue reading

Curbed DC: Move Aside, Toasters. Downpayments Enter Bridal Registries.

November 28, 2011

The Bozzuto Group recently announced a new program for people who want to buy one of the homes in their portfolio and it involves up to a free fifteen grand for any lovebirds tying the knot (or starting a domestic partnership). Couples can ask friends and family to donate to a their bridal registry fund and Bozzuto will match up to $15,000 towards the house purchase. There are a few stipulations so click on over for the fine print.

· Bozzuto Bridal Registry [Official Site]

Towson Patch: Developers Grant Money for New Trees Near Towson Green

June 20, 2011

The developers of a luxury housing development and an adjacent assisted living home in Towson are looking to build a better relationship with its neighbors, well before either actually opens.

The Bozzuto Group, developers of Towson Green, and the Shelter Group, developers of Brightview Towson, have each donated $2,000 to replant trees and repair some utilities in Burkleigh Square.

"It's important to us to support the neighbors," said Andrew Teeters, director of development for the Baltimore-based… Continue reading