(Triangle, NC – December 5, 2011)— M/I Homes is pleased to announce the opening of Ballentine Towns in Carrboro. These 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath homes range in price from $243,990 to $266,990.

Ballentine Towns offers new 2-story townhomes near Chapel Hill. These green homes range in size from 1,800 to 2,100 square feet with one and two car garages. Two different floor plans are being offered. The Jordan IV is 1800 square feet and features an open kitchen flowing into the large great room. The laundry is conveniently located upstairs where you will find the master with coffered ceiling, two walk in closets and a very nice master bath. The Summit plan is 2125 square feet with a large great room and separate breakfast nook. Upstairs you will find a wonderful loft separating the two secondary bedrooms from the master suite. This master also has a coffered ceiling and 2 very large walk in closets.

"With only 34 homes available, buyers will want to act quickly,” shares Allison Moriarty, Vice President of Sales & Marketing of M/I Homes’ Raleigh Division. “This great location, size and quality of the homes, and beautiful topography makes Ballentine Towns a perfect place to call home.”

Ballentine Towns is located within the single family community of Ballentine and features walking trails and playground area. The community is in the Chapel Hill Carrboro City School District and is convenient to downtown Carrboro, Weaver Street, UNC, Lake Hogan Farms and close to I-40. All homes are ENERGY STAR® Certified and come with the company’s 30-Year Structural Warranty.

Find out about Ballentine Towns by calling Heather Derr at 919-929-4777, or log on to www.MIHomesNews.com, follow us on Facebook, or call toll free 877-464-8818. Sales centers are open Mon: 11am–6pm; Tues – Sat: 10am-6pm; Sun: 1-6pm.

Directions: From Burlington, take I-40 East to exit 261 (Old North Carolina 86). Turn right and drive south approx. 6 miles to community on left side of street.

From Raleigh and Durham, take I-40 west to exit 266 (North Carolina 86). Turn left at the end of the ramp and then make an immediate right on Eubanks. Drive 2.5 miles to Old North Carolina 86 and turn left. Ballentine is approx. ¾ mile on the left hand side.

From Pittsboro, take 15-501 North to Highway 54 west. Drive approx. 2.5 miles to Old Fayetteville Road and turn right. Drive approx. 2 miles to Old North Carolina 86 and turn right. Ballentine is approx ¾ mile on the right hand side.

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