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Brunswick County, NC home builder Mark Johnson Custom Homes is excited to share that Bosch Appliances has unveiled the Vision, an Energy Star qualified full-size front-load laundry line. Vision washers and dryers use advanced EcoSmart™ technology, a network of sensors and intelligent controls, to deliver the most efficient performance without compromising cleaning results. In Vision washers, EcoSmart continuously analyzes the wash cycle and automatically adjusts water level, temperature and suds level. EcoSmart’s water savings are amplified with ActiveWater™, a system that uses 70% less water per load than the industry average. In Vision dryers, EcoSmart senses remaining moisture throughout the cycle to lower the energy usage. Below are just some of the outstanding features from the Vision line and for more information visit www.bosch-home.com/us, call 800.921.9622 to request a catalog or follow Bosch on Twitter at @BoschAppliances

Efficiency

• The ActiveWater™ system multiplies the cleaning power of each gallon of water. Combined with advanced EcoSmart technology, Vision uses just 13 gallons of water per load while delivering the cleaning power of 400 gallons.
• The dryer’s EcoSensor® measures the moisture level of the clothes and adjusts cycle length and heat level automatically for efficient and gentle drying.
• The Bosch exclusive EcoAction® feature is available on all Vision washers and dryers. With just the simple push of a button, consumers can reduce energy use by up to 20% per wash load and 10% per dry cycle.

Cleaning Performance

• The washer’s ActiveClean™ system adjusts the number of rinse cycles for custom cleaning results.
• The exclusive Stain Removal option tackles all stain types in one convenient wash cycle.
• New specialized wash cycles such as Baby Care and Allergy Rinse are ideal for family members with sensitive skin or detergent allergies.
• The Vision Steam Dryer offers three steam cycles (Steam Touch-up, Steam Refresh and Steam Wrinkle Relax) to efficiently and quickly reduce wrinkles and remove odors from clothes – without a wash cycle.
• The Bosch Vision ActiveDry™ system utilizes the moisture sensor and intelligent controls to deliver the exact level of dryness selected by the user.
• The DynamicAir™ dryer technology provides the gentlest environment for drying your clothes by delivering a high volume of air at a moderate temperature.
• Vision features the industry’s only one-piece stainless steel drum – a breakthrough that prevents corrosion, lowers friction, and in turn, reduces wear on clothes and fabrics.

Wilmington, NC new home builder Mark Johnson Custom Homes encourages those in the area to take advantage of FREE ADMISSION to the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, NC. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. day the Fort Fisher aquarium will waive all admission fees on January 18, 2010. Exhibit gallery highlights include alligators, sea stars, stingrays, sea turtles, clownfish and a rare albino alligator! For more information, visit their website!

Pender County, NC custom home builder Mark Johnson Custom Homes would like to share a press release from one of our vendors, Horizon Forest Products. With a new facility, Horizon Forest Products aims to improve current loading processes and improve customer buying experience. Below is an excerpt and to read the complete press release, click here!

 “Horizon Forest Products (HFP) and Long Floor have announced the relocation of their Beltsville branch to a new 36,000 square foot building.  The facility is located at 10549 Tucker Street in Beltsville and will allow the branch to expand in the coming months.

Phil Kearney manages the companies’ Beltsville location and says that the move is the largest undertaking of his career and adds that the new location will allow for greater company efficiency and will improve overall customer service and satisfaction.

‘In our new space, we’re able to provide inside truck loading, which is ideal during inclement weather,’ explains Kearney.  ‘We also have more showroom space and the capacity to set up the product store that our other branches have been able to do and have been able to bring together our inside and counter salespeople, who were previously located in two separate locations in the building.  Overall, we now have a larger, cleaner, more sales-friendly and more convenient location.’”

The Beltsville branch employs 15 employees and recently occupied a 27,000 square foot facility.  Kearney adds that the new location also provides a much larger parking area, allowing the branch to set aside priority spaces for customer parking.”

New Hanover County, NC new home builder Mark Johnson Custom Homes is excited to share our latest home for sale in Wilmington, NC. 632 Southerland Farm Road is situated among the beautiful marshes and hardwood trees in Marsh Landing Place. This stunning new 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home boasts an open floor plan with great room fitted with hardwood floors. The kitchen is well appointed with granite countertops, tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. The master suite is on the main floor and has a large walk-in closet, tiled shower, and garden tub. The second floor has two bedrooms, a bathroom, huge walk-in storage, and a large finished 371 square ft bonus room. Click here for the floor plan and visit Buddy Blake’s site for more information on this Wilmington, NC new home. Visit our Inventory Page for more information on other Mark Johnson Custom Homes now available for sale!

St. James Plantation, NC custom home builder and Cape Fear Green Building Alliance member Mark Johnson Custom Homes encourages our readers to sign up for the CFGBA’s e-newsletter! This month’s newsletter articles included the Cape Fear Audubon Bird-Friendly Habitat Award Program, a Hampstead, NC doctor opting for a solar powered office, the upcoming Go Green Expo and Mark Johnson Custom Homes’ own First Citizens Bank Customer Service Award. Below is the article on our customer service award and to read the complete newsletter, click here! 

“Southeastern North Carolina custom home builder and remodeler Mark Johnson Custom Homes was awarded the 2009 First Citizens Bank Customer Service Award. Judged by a panel of business professionals from the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, the award was established by First Citizens Bank to recognize companies that go above and beyond customer expectations in delivering service. Winners were recognized at the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce’s 3rd Annual Business Achievement Awards ceremony on Thursday, December 10th, 2009 in downtown Wilmington, NC.

Mark Johnson Custom Homes is a business member of the Cape Fear Green Building Alliance.”