Charleston Homes Names President

Charleston Homes, a regional homebuilder based out of Raleigh, has named James E. Baker as president of the company. Baker has over 10 years of experience in the design, construction and real estate arenas. In 2001 he was appointed to the Raleigh Planning Commission. Since that time, he has served as a strategic planning committee chairman, committee of the whole chairman, vice-chairman, and is currently serving as the chairman of the planning commission.

Baker earned his Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture and Bachelor of Architecture degrees from North Carolina State University and his Master of Building Construction degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville.

The single family Charleston Homes are designed to offer great options, with garages or parking pads discreetly tucked away, these southern-style homes feature charming two-story porches and piazzas, open and spacious floor plans, beautiful detailing including 9-foot ceilings and crown molding, and exteriors based on the historic color palette of the City of Charleston. Baker is currently working with his design team to develop townhome products with the same charm as the detached homes for upcoming neighborhoods.

News Facts:

· James E. Baker has been named president of Charleston Homes.
· Charleston Homes is a regional homebuilder based out of Raleigh.
· Baker has over 10 years of experience in the design, construction and
real estate arenas.

Quotes:
"I am excited to be president of Charleston Homes," said Baker. "We have several outstanding communities in the works from Raleigh to the coast, and I look forward to developing them."

About Charleston Homes:
Charleston Homes is a regional homebuilder based out of Raleigh, NC. The major concentration for Charleston Homes is building communities for those who crave an active lifestyle and who appreciate an ambiance designed from the signature home styles of Charleston, SC. Charleston Homes offers high quality homes at a reasonable price in some of the best locations in the Carolinas. The Charleston Home are designed to offer great options, with garages or parking pads discreetly tucked away, and for communities close to beaches, these homes can be placed on pilings. These southern-style homes feature charming two-story porches and piazzas, open and spacious floor plans, beautiful detailing including 9 foot ceilings and crown molding, and exteriors based on the historic color palette of the City of Charleston. For more information, please call 919--598-7906 or visit the Charleston Homes Web site at http://www.visitcharlestonhomes.com.

Keywords:
Charleston Homes, James E. Baker, Raleigh Homebuilder, Alexander Place

Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com

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