Developer of Pulte Homes to hold grand opening for The Retreat at Carmel, an active-adult community

Following the unveiling of the newest phase of homes at The Retreat at Carmel, developer Pulte Homes is now preparing for the model grand opening of their single-level living condoresidences at the active-adult community in Putnam County. The grand opening will mark an important milestone for The Retreat's condos, which offer a resort-at-home lifestyle and desirable low-maintenance living. At 932 to 1,733 s/f, each of these impressive one and two-bedroom condo homes will provide residents with an outdoor living space. Each resident also has access to secure underground parking with elevator access. "With interest in The Retreat at Carmel's condominium residences at an all-time high, we are preparing for what will surely be an incredibly eventful grand opening," said Paul Schneier, president of Pulte Homes' metro N.Y./N.J. division. "Prospective buyers are excited to be the first to experience the comfort and convenience of these condominium homes, as well as the upscale amenities and features that are exclusive to residents of The Retreat." With the community's $2.5 million, 7,100 s/f clubhouse and heated outdoor pool and sundeck complete, The Retreat is a community for those 55 and better buyers. Among its many amenities, the newly completed clubhouse features a putting green, bocce courts, ballroom with catering kitchen, state-of-the-art exercise and aerobics room, arts and crafts room, billiards and game room, lounge with fireplace and men's and women's locker rooms. For more information on The Retreat at Carmel Condominiums visit www.pulte.com/Carmel. Pulte Homes, Inc., based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is a home building company with operations in 29 states and the District of Columbia. The company has an unmatched capacity to meet the needs of all buyer segments through its brand portfolio that includes Pulte Homes, Centex and Del Webb, as well as its regional brands of DiVosta Homes (Fla.) and Fox & Jacobs (Tex.). Pulte Mortgage LLC is a nationwide lender offering Pulte customers a variety of loan products and superior service. Websites: www.pulteinc.com; www.pulte.com; www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com; www.divosta.com; www.foxandjacobs.com.