Released on: March 10, 2008, 9:13 am

Press Release Author: Donald A. Gardner Architects, Inc.

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Press Release Summary: Local builder featured in national publication

Press Release Body: Greenville, SC - First Choice Custom Homes, a Greenville builder
with homes in well-known developments such as Kingsbridge, River Reserve, and
Stonehaven is featured in a national publication, Designer Dream HomesTM. The
magazine\'s first Reality Home Building feature follows First Choice and their
clients, the Sanders, through the process of building their dream home.

The Reality Home Building series brings to life real elements of building a home,
from framing to move-in. Designer Dream HomesTM, a home plan magazine found in
bookstores, home improvement stores and on newsstands nationwide, documents the home
building process in three installments. Each installment includes anecdotes and
tips for those thinking of building their own home, photos of the construction
process and advice from the builder as well as the future homeowners.

First Choice Custom Homes and the Sanders are the first to be featured in Designer
Dream Homes\'TM Reality Home Building concept. \"The Reality Home Building series
offers a unique and valuable opportunity for our readers to gain an inside
perspective on the process of building a home. One of the most important aspects of
a successful project is the relationship between homeowner and builder. First Choice
brought a high level of detail and craftsmanship to the project, along with
providing personalized attention to the Sanders family,\" says Designer Dream
Homes\'TM editor, Darlene Fuhst. The April 2008 issue including the feature\'s finale
hits newsstands everywhere this week, and the first two installments are available
online at www.designerdreamhomes.net.

Brad and Cindy Thompson, owners of First Choice Custom Homes, have a passion for
living. Together they have created a homebuilding business that was founded on a
dream and a unique \"hands on\" approach. They know that building a quality home
begins with strong relationships. From floor plan to fixture, every home is created
in a unique way. For more information about First Choice Custom Homes, visit
www.1stchoicecustomhomes.com.

Designer Dream Homes(tm), published by Designs Direct Publishing, features
award-winning house plans by founding partners Donald A. Gardner, Frank Betz and Dan
Sater. The publication elevates the home plan genre by establishing a direct
connection between the nation\'s most renowned designers and the home-buying public,
allowing designers to offer the best in superior living through highly efficient
floor plans, while providing valuable information to guide homebuyers in their
decision-making process. For interviews or other media inquiries, email
hmcgowen@dongardner.com.

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Web Site: http://www.dongardner.com

Contact Details: Heather McGowen
Marketing Communications Coordinator
Donald A. Gardner Architects, Inc.
PO Box 26178
Greenville, SC 29616
864.288.7580 ext. 319
864.627.8824 FAX
hmcgowen@dongardner.com
www.dongardner.com