Southern Maryland Devloper Going Green

Admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:27:40 +0000

Southern Maryland, (and more specifically, Waldorf) developer American Community Properties Trust (ACPT) recently announced plans for a community of green, energy-saving homes right here in St. Charles. Their vision entails a 12,000 home community, complete with offices, stores, and industrial parks. ACPT is also banking on plans for a large solar energy facility and natural gas plant coming to fruition in the same area.

The reported energy-saving features of the homes in the planned community include:

Low flush, low flow toilets and showers
Better-than-normal insulation
Recycled carpets
Energy Star appliances
Energy-saving windows
Smart thermostats

What ACPT doesn’t mention is that SMECO already has a smart thermostat program! It is FREE to enroll in, and the Energy Star certified CoolSentry digital thermostat included in the program is also FREE! With the ability to program the unit for weekdays and weekends, you’ll save on your heating and cooling bills the instant it is installed!

The catch to the program is that it allows SMECO to decrease your heating or cooling usage during high peak periods to ease strain on the system. But no worries! The temperature will only change a degree or two, so your home will stay safe and cozy for your furry and feathered friends! You’ll also be helping to lessen the strain on the environment, as well as your wallet! Right now SMECO is also offering annual credits for customers who enroll in this program!

For more information on how you can create a more energy-efficient home, or to custom build an energy-saving home, contact me today!

~Jonathan Benya- Realtor
Century 21 New Millennium
9405-A Chesapeake St
La Plata, MD 20646
301-609-9000 – office
301-653-8116 – cell

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Waldorf Developer Sold to Private Equity Firm

Admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:21:05 +0000

News was recently announced that Washington D.C.’s Federal Capital Partners Completed the purchase of American Community Properties Trust (ACPT) for $43.6 Million Dollars. This is big news for the Waldorf real estate market, as ACPT is a big developer here in Southern Maryland

Who is ACPT?

In short ACPT is the developer responsible for developing the Saint Charles Region of Waldorf. They own a ton of land in the region, and have been involved in the area for decades. They developed multiple neighborhoods and shopping districts, including the mall, subdivisions such as Carrington, Hampshire, Dorchester, Lancaster, Wakefield, Bannister, Fairway Village, and even the land that the Blue Crabs Stadium now rests on was part of ACPT’s development holdings.

Why Does This Matter?

ACPT has been building in Charles County since 1968, and in that time, they’ve built over 12,000 residences and more than 230,000 square feet of commercial space. They still own more than 4,000 acres of undeveloped land and have county approval to build an additional 11,000 dwellings and 5 million square feet of commercial space. Needless to say, ACPT is the biggest developer operating in Charles County, and has been for some time. The new owners say they do not plan any major changes, but this deal turns ACPT into a private company, one that does not need to answer to shareholders. It allows them greater freedom to operate with less people to question their decisions.

Is This Good For Charles County?

Only time will tell how this is going to impact local residents. Without shareholders restricting company actions, ACPT may find itself able to operate more efficently, lower costs, and improve the quality of the county through it’s future growth.