Locust Point Condominiums Named Condominium of the Year at Building Industry Awards

Locust Point Receives Top Honors at the Annual “William Penn Awards of Excellence” Ceremony

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ — The 2007 “William Penn Awards of Excellence” (nicknamed “The PENNies”) were presented on September 18, 2007 at the Building Industry Association of Philadelphia’s Annual Housing Conference and Awards Presentation. These awards are analogous to the “Oscars” for the home building industry in Philadelphia. The awards, judged by industry professionals, celebrate achievement and success in Philadelphia real estate development, design, marketing and merchandising.

J.A.Reinhold Residential, a Philadelphia developer, received the evening’s greatest number of awards. The company garnered eight top honors for Locust Point, a highly celebrated condominium community located at 2429 Locust Street in Philadelphia.

Awards, in addition to the highly-coveted CONDOMINIUM HOME OF THE YEAR, include “BEST COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR,” “BEST CONVERSION OF THE YEAR,” and “BEST INTERIOR MERCHANDISING.” Reinhold also won for “BEST SALES TEAM OF THE YEAR,” recognizing the outstanding sales achievement at Locust Point of Janet Nyhart, Nicole Nance and Laura Campbell. Recognition was bestowed on the sales team for efforts that included customer service and innovative sales techniques and strategies under the skilled direction of Marianne Harris, President of J.A.Reinhold Residential Real Estate.

Additionally, J.A.Reinhold received awards for “BEST COMMUNITY WEBSITE” for Locust Point and “MOST CREATIVE BROCHURE.” The company won for “BE ROMANCED,” deemed “MOST CREATIVE PRINT AD OF THE YEAR” in black and white.

Locust Point is a community of 110 one- and two-bedroom condominiums, located at 25th and Locust Streets in the highly desirable Fitler Square neighborhood. Situated on the Schuylkill River waterfront adjacent to Schuylkill River Park, Locust Point is directly across the river from the University of Pennsylvania expansion. Within walking distance of Rittenhouse Square, Locust Point furnishes immediate access to world-class dining, shopping and amenities. Having undergone a major transformation, Locust Point features a distinctive and inviting exterior leading into a luxurious lobby. Hallways and interiors have been completely redesigned. Large, architecturally distinctive units with 14′ ceilings are coupled with oversized, energy-efficient, new windows. Upgrades include hardwood flooring, Crema Marfil-tiled bathrooms, kitchens with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and Decora cabinets. New HVAC systems ensure efficient year-round comfort. On-site garage parking is also available. One bedroom condominiums start at $269,900, two bedrooms start at $379,900.

For further information about J.A.Reinhold Residential Real Estate and Locust Point, please visit the award-winning website at http://www.jareinholdresidential.com or contact the Locust Point Sales Office at 215-564-6701.

SOURCE J.A.Reinhold Residential Real Estate

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