New town leads county in home sales

AVE MARIA — Home sales have remained brisk at Ave Maria, a new town under development in eastern Collier County. The master-planned community reports 120 new home sales for the year through June 30 by its three homebuilders, CC Homes, Del Webb and Pulte Homes, according to a statement. 

Ave Maria is also the leader in residential new home sales in Collier County, according to a recent MetroStudy report. “Our home sales represent a strong first half of the year demonstrating Ave Maria’s appeal to the home buyer who is considering Collier County,” says Ave Maria Director of Development Cee Cee Marinelli in the statement. “Ave Maria is all about lifestyle and affordability, which resonates with buyers of all ages including young professionals, growing families and active adults.”