HAMLET HOMES RECEIVED TWO SALT LAKE PARADE OF HOMES AWARDS

Awards Include Distinctive Townhome and Exceptional Builder

Salt Lake City (August 22, 2006)—Hamlet Homes received two awards at the 2006 Salt Lake Parade of Homes, including “Distinctive Townhome” for its Turnberry floor plan at Inverness Square in Murray, and “Exceptional Homebuilder.” The awards were presented to Hamlet Homes at the Parade of Homes’ V.I.P. Ceremony at SunCrest Development in Draper.

“Hamlet Homes is honored to receive these distinctive awards, both of which reflect our company’s commitment to quality design and construction,” said David Irwin, vice president and director of sales and marketing at Hamlet Homes. “Throughout our ten years of building single family homes, townhomes and condominiums, Hamlet Homes strives to continually improve its building and design processes so that we exceed our customers’ needs and expectations.”

Inverness Square is an urban community built on acreage that is part of the Murray City industrial site now being redeveloped representing the re-emergence of an urban Wasatch Front neighborhood. The three-story, 1,700-square-foot Turnberry townhome at Inverness Square is unique because it was the only home in the Salt Lake Parade of Homes located in an urban redevelopment area (RDA).

Hamlet has won multiple awards over the years in the Salt Lake Parade of Homes including the “Best Merchandising Model,” “People’s Choice Award,” “Best Family Room,” and last year’s “2005 Best Interior Designed Home from $170,000 – $189,316.”
The Parade of Homes V.I.P. Awards Ceremony was attended by executives from the Utah Home Builder’s Association, member builders, and trade and industry organizations. Awards were given to homes in various price categories for Best of Show, Best Architect and Best Interior Design. A total of 30 homes were shown during the Parade of Homes, which ran July 28 through August 12.

About Hamlet Homes

Hamlet Homes crafts quality, customer-oriented homes, ranging from condominiums and townhomes to single family homes, located in attractively designed neighborhoods for homebuyers in northern Utah. Since the company’s founding in 1995, Hamlet Homes has developed more than 3,360 lots and constructed more than 2,250 homes in 34 communities. The company is continually striving to meet and exceed the expectations of its homebuyers and live up to its brand of “Great Homes. Great People. Great Experience.” In 2004 and 2005, Hamlet was awarded the Builder of Integrity Award from the Quality Builders Warranty Corporation, and in 2003, 2004 and 2006, Hamlet was awarded Utah’s Best of State medal for residential construction. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, Hamlet Homes is part of the Hamlet group of companies, which also includes Hamlet Development, Stirling Mortgage and Diversified Habitats.

HAMLET HOMES BEGINS DEVELOPMENT ON NEW MIXED-USE URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD AT WAVERLY STATION IN SOUTH SALT LAKE

First phase will consist of 41 three-story townhomes

SALT LAKE CITY(August 16, 2006) — Hamlet Homes has announced the commencement and development of its new neighborhood, Waverly Station, in South Salt Lake located near TRAX between 3700 and 3900 South on West Temple. Waverly Station represents a major new residential community for South Salt Lake City.

Hamlet recently broke ground on Phase I of the five-acre site, which consists of 41 three-story townhomes. Phases II and III are scheduled for development in spring 2007. Over the next two-and-a-half years, Hamlet purposes to develop a total of 109 townhomes and 38 condominium units.

“Waverly Station is an exciting mixed-use, urban renewal community based on a design concept of bringing many convenient amenities to a residential neighborhood,” says David Irwin, vice president and director of sales and marketing at Hamlet Homes.

Hamlet’s townhomes at Waverly Station will feature two distinctive floor plans, the Dunbar and Falkirk, with two- or three-bedrooms, and between 1,600-to-1,800 square feet of living space. Each home’s exterior will consist of a well-landscaped patio opening onto a central promenade in the front and an urban-designed, two-car garage in the rear alley. Prices start in the low $180s, and sales are scheduled to begin onsite by September. The first townhomes are slated for completion before the end of the year.

UTOPIA Community MetroNetTM (Utah Telecommunication Open Infrastructure Agency) will be available in every Hamlet home and will provide residents with high-speed fiber optic technology through advanced voice, video and Internet communications.

All of the homes to be built in Waverly Station are located less than one quarter of a mile from the TRAX station at 3900 South. For additional information about Waverly Station, contact Hamlet’s corporate office at (801) 281-2223.

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HAMLET HOMES IS FINALIST FOR NATIONAL HOUSING QUALITY AWARD

MURRAY, UTAH(July 13, 2006) — Hamlet Homes was recently chosen as a finalist for the National Housing Quality Award® (NHQA), the highest level of quality achievement in the housing industry. The judging process entailed a panel of judges holding a two-day site visit at Hamlet to evaluate how the homebuilder’s commitment to customer-focused quality plays into construction, business management, sales, design and warranty service

“As a first-time finalist of the NHQ Awards, this is the most prestigious recognition Hamlet has ever received,” says Michael Brodsky, owner and chairman of Hamlet Homes. “We are honored to have achieved this status and give a great deal of credit to our employees who have significantly contributed to this success. The application process itself, over the last few years, has been a tremendous learning experience and has benefited our organization immensely.”

Following the site visit, Hamlet received a detailed report from the judges that contained feedback of areas in which they excelled, as well as suggestions for improvement. Winners of the 14th annual NHQ Awards will be announced and presented with a gold, silver or honorable mention award at the Professional Builder Benchmark Conference, September 26-29, 2006 in Las Vegas. Patterned after the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award, the NHQ Awards is sponsored by the NAHB Research Center and the Reed Business Information.

Hamlet has been building quality, customer-oriented homes for ten years, filling a much-needed niche in the Utah housing market and continues to maintain its spot as one of the leading Utah homebuilders. In 2005, Hamlet finished an excellent year by closing on 342 homes.

For more information about Hamlet Homes, visit www.hamlethomes.com or call (801) 281-2223. To learn more about the NAQ Awards, visit www.nahbrc.org/quality.

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HAMLET HOMES PROMOTES DAVE MARTIN TO PURCHASING MANAGER

SALT LAKE CITY (July 11, 2006) – Salt Lake City-based Hamlet Homes has promoted Dave Martin to the position of purchasing manager. Martin has been with Hamlet Homes since 2004 and previously served as homebuilding supervisor and assistant supervisor for Hamlet.

As purchasing manager, Martin will handle the purchasing and estimating functions for Hamlet’s production department, including controlling the quality and cost of all homebuilding materials, negotiating price bids with trade contractors and working within building budgets.

Martin has extensive experience in the homebuilding industry. Prior to working with Hamlet Homes, Martin was assistant superintendent with Village Communities LC and was in the remodel/small construction department for Beaver Builders, Inc. He is a graduate of Utah Valley State College, where he received his bachelors of science in construction management.

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HAMLET HOMES AWARDED UTAH 2006 ‘BEST OF STATE’ IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

MURRAY, UTAH (June 27, 2006) — Murray-based Hamlet Homes received the Best of State medal for residential construction at the Utah 2006 Best of State Awards Gala held on June 24.

“We are thrilled to be recognized as the best residential builder in the state,” says Michael Brodsky, owner and chairman of Hamlet Homes. “This award represents our team’s commitment to excellence and customer service. I am grateful to our employees, sales people and trade contractors who have significantly contributed to our success.”

Hamlet has been building quality, customer-oriented homes for ten years, filling a much-needed niche in the Utah housing market. In 2005, Hamlet finished a robust year by closing on 342 homes. The homebuilder continues to maintain its spot as one of the leading Utah homebuilders.

The Best of State competition was created to promote higher visibility and public awareness for outstanding individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the state of Utah. Hamlet Homes was among 26 winners to receive the minted bronze Best of State medal in the Services category.

The judging criteria for the awards competition focused on achievement and differentiation within the candidate’s field; innovative or creative approaches, techniques, methods or processes to achieve superior results; and the candidate’s contribution to improving the quality of life in Utah.

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HAMLET HOMES OFFERS CONTRACTS FOR 37 LOTS AT OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING OF DAYBREAK’S SECOND VILLAGE

Neighborhood will feature single-family homes, townhomes and mansion-style townhomes

SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH(May 31, 2006) — Hamlet Homes’ 37 single-family lots in the first phase at Daybreak’s second village, Eastlake, are now available for homebuyers to preview. The homes will be released for sale at the grand opening of the community on Saturday, June 10.

“Daybreak has received a wonderful response from homebuyers because of its great location and beautifully planned community,” said David Irwin, Hamlet Homes’ vice president and director of marketing. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to be a part of Eastlake, a new neighborhood in Daybreak, and we look forward to building in this community for years to come. ”

Hamlet’s homes in Eastlake Village will consist of single-family homes, townhomes, and mansion-style townhomes, located on Topview Road, just northeast of the Daybreak Information Pavilion and close to Oquirrh Lake. The homes are also near the proposed new temple site of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Homebuyers can visit Hamlet’s temporary sales center located across from the Daybreak Information Pavilion on Kestrel Rise Road. On June 10 at 11 a.m., Hamlet’s new sales center will be open at 11153 Topview Road. For additional information about Hamlet’s homes at Daybreak, contact Jamie Holiday and John Dowdle at (801) 253-6801, or visit www.hamlethomes.com.

Hamlet’s single-family homes will range in size from 1,564 to more than 2,200 finished square feet and sell in the low $300s. Three floor plans – the Westhaven, Stonehaven and Seacliff, named after places in Scotland – will feature several options that will allow buyers to personalize their homes. In June, Hamlet will begin presales of its 53 townhome lots. Two floor plans will be available featuring 1,836 finished square feet with an unfinished basement and starting in the low $200s.

Hamlet’s single-family home features include two to five bedrooms, up to three-and-a-half baths, full-unfinished basements, granite countertops, central air conditioning, low-E windows, high-speed wiring and more. Homeowners can purchase additional upgrades including a gourmet kitchen, fireplace, cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, and upgraded lighting and bath fixtures. In addition to the home upgrades, the unfinished basement invites residents to be creative and design a unique area in their home. All Hamlet homes will be ENERGY STARTM compliant.

About Hamlet Homes

Hamlet Homes crafts quality, customer-oriented homes, ranging from condominiums and townhomes to single family homes, located in attractively designed neighborhoods for homebuyers in northern Utah. Since the company’s founding in 1995, Hamlet Homes has developed more than 3,360 lots and constructed more than 2,250 homes in 33 communities. The company is continually striving to meet and exceed the expectations of its homebuyers and live up to its slogan of “Great Homes. Great People. Great Experience.” In 2004 and 2005, Hamlet was awarded the Builder of Integrity Award from the Quality Builders Warranty Corporation, and in 2003 and 2004, Hamlet was awarded Utah’s Best of State medal for residential construction. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, Hamlet Homes is part of the Hamlet group of companies, which also includes Hamlet Development, Stirling Mortgage and Diversified Habitats.

HAMLET DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT

SALT LAKE CITY (May 22, 2006) – Salt Lake City-based Hamlet Development, which produces well-designed, customer-oriented residential communities along the Wasatch Front, has announced Nicholas Mingo as its new vice president of development. Hamlet Development is part of the Hamlet Companies, which also includes Hamlet Homes, Stirling Mortgage and Diversified Habitats.

As vice president of development, Mingo supervises the development of all residential land, including interfacing with municipalities to obtain subdivision approvals, establishing land development budgets, value-engineering infrastructure improvements and negotiating competitive bids.

Mingo brings a myriad of experience to his position, including more than six years of experience in land development and civil engineering with a focus in residential and commercial projects. Prior to Hamlet, Mingo worked several years for Stantec Consulting, Inc. as a project engineer, project manager and profit center managing leader.

Mingo received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Utah. He is a licensed professional engineer in both Utah and California and participated in the American Council of Engineering Companies Leadership Institute in 1994.

About Hamlet Homes

Hamlet Homes crafts quality, customer-oriented homes, ranging from condominiums and townhomes to single family homes, located in attractively designed neighborhoods for homebuyers in northern Utah. Since the company’s founding in 1995, Hamlet Homes has developed more than 3,360 lots and constructed more than 2,250 homes in 33 communities. The company is continually striving to meet and exceed the expectations of its homebuyers and live up to its slogan of “Great Homes. Great People. Great Experience.” In 2004 and 2005, Hamlet was awarded the Builder of Integrity Award from the Quality Builders Warranty Corporation, and in 2003 and 2004, Hamlet was awarded Utah’s Best of State medal for residential construction. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, Hamlet Homes is part of the Hamlet group of companies, which also includes Hamlet Development, Stirling Mortgage and Diversified Habitats.

HAMLET HOMES TO CELEBRATE OPENING OF COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE AND POOL AT THE MAPLES IN WEST JORDAN

Celebration will include a special ribbon cutting seremony and give aways from B 98.7

WEST JORDAN, UTAH (May 18, 2006) — Just in time for spring’s warmer temperatures, The Maples at Jordan Hills, a Hamlet Homes’ community in West Jordan, will celebrate the opening of the community clubhouse and pool on Saturday, May 20 from 3 – 5 p.m. at 7605 South 6700 West. Residents and future homebuyers will enjoy live radio tunes and prize giveaways from B98.7, a chuck wagon meal and ribbon cutting ceremony.

Throughout the grand opening, B98.7 will conduct a live broadcast from Hamlet’s model homes during their “coolest house on the block” segment. During this time, residents and listeners will receive free snow cones, fun prize giveaways, and an opportunity to win a year’s supply of food from the popular My Girlfriend’s Kitchen.

“We are pleased to offer these new amenities to residents at The Maples,” said David Irwin, Hamlet Homes’ vice president of sales and marketing. “We hope the clubhouse and pool will create a unique sense of community that will be perfect for neighborhood barbeques, family parties and community yard sales.”

The Maples’ nearly 1,000-square-foot new clubhouse will feature a weight room, small seating area, and separate restroom and showers. Following a workout, residents can relax on the spacious decks surrounding the fenced-in pool. Homeowners will be given individual security key passes, called i-buttons, to access the clubhouse and pool, which will be managed by Desert Edge Property Management. Both the pool and clubhouse will be available to residents for private party reservations.

The Maples offers single-family homes with prices starting in the low $200s. Homes range from 1,880 to 2,220 square feet and are situated in groups of four that share a circular driveway. Hamlet Homes recently began construction of Phase 8, which will feature 58 new homes.

To learn more about the community, contact the sales office at (801) 282-5939 or visit the Hamlet Homes Web site at www.hamlethomes.com.

About Hamlet Homes

Hamlet Homes crafts quality, customer-oriented homes, ranging from condominiums and townhomes to single family homes, located in attractively designed neighborhoods for homebuyers in northern Utah. Since the company’s founding in 1995, Hamlet Homes has developed more than 3,360 lots and constructed more than 2,250 homes in 33 communities. The company is continually striving to meet and exceed the expectations of its homebuyers and live up to its slogan of “Great Homes. Great People. Great Experience.” In 2004 and 2005, Hamlet was awarded the Builder of Integrity Award from the Quality Builders Warranty Corporation, and in 2003 and 2004, Hamlet was awarded Utah’s Best of State medal for residential construction. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, Hamlet Homes is part of the Hamlet group of companies, which also includes Hamlet Development, Stirling Mortgage and Diversified Habitats.

HAMLET HOMES SIGNS CONTRACT AT DAYBREAK

Neighborhood will feature single-family homes, townhomes and mansion-style townhomes

SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH (May 1, 2006) — Hamlet Homes has secured 117 lots at Daybreak, Kennecott Land’s planned mixed-use community located on Salt Lake’s west bench. Hamlet’s newest neighborhood in Daybreak’s second village, Eastlake, will consist of single-family homes, townhomes, and mansion-style townhomes.

“Daybreak is a wonderful location for future homebuyers,” said Dave Irwin, Hamlet Homes’ vice president and director of marketing. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to develop a new neighborhood featuring exceptional homes for this beautiful and innovative master-planned community.”

“Hamlet Homes brings a wealth of experience and has an excellent reputation for customer service and building attractive, quality homes,” said Ty McCutcheon, director of residential development for Kennecott Land. “We are excited to have them join the builder team at Daybreak and we look forward to welcoming their homebuyers as Daybreak residents.”

Hamlet will begin taking reservations on May 1 with 37 single-family homes available in the first release. These spacious homes will be located on Topview Road in Eastlake, just northeast of the Daybreak Information Pavilion and close to Oquirrh Lake. The homes are also located near the proposed new temple site by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Hamlet’s single-family homes will range in size from 2,800 to 3,200 square feet and sell in the high $200,000s. Three floor plans – the Westhaven, Stonehaven and Seacliff, named after places in Scotland – will feature several options that will allow buyers to personalize their homes.

Standard home features include three-to-four bedrooms, up to three-and-a-half baths, full-unfinished basements, granite countertops, central air conditioning, low-E windows, high-speed wiring and more. Homeowners can purchase additional upgrades including a gourmet kitchen, fireplace, cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, and upgraded lighting and bath fixtures. In addition to the home upgrades, the unfinished basement invites residents to be creative and design a unique area in their home. All Hamlet homes will be Energy Star trademarked certified.

For additional information on homes at Daybreak, call (801) 253-6801, or visit www.hamlethomes.com.

About Hamlet Homes

Hamlet Homes crafts quality, customer-oriented homes, ranging from condominiums and townhomes to single family homes, located in attractively designed neighborhoods for homebuyers in northern Utah. Since the company’s founding in 1995, Hamlet Homes has developed more than 3,360 lots and constructed more than 2,250 homes in 33 communities. The company is continually striving to meet and exceed the expectations of its homebuyers and live up to its slogan of “Great Homes. Great People. Great Experience.” In 2004 and 2005, Hamlet was awarded the Builder of Integrity Award from the Quality Builders Warranty Corporation, and in 2003 and 2004, Hamlet was awarded Utah’s Best of State medal for residential construction. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, Hamlet Homes is part of the Hamlet group of companies, which also includes Hamlet Development, Stirling Mortgage and Diversified Habitats.

HAMLET HOMES BREAKS GROUND ON PHASE II OF MAPLES COMMUNITY IN WEST JORDAN

WEST JORDAN, UTAH (April 20, 2006) — Hamlet Homes recently broke ground on the Phase II of its West Jordan community, The Maples at Jordan Hills located at 7605 S. 6700 W. Presales of the new phase have already begun, which consists of 58 homes from Hamlet’s Castle Series. In addition, Phase II will feature a community clubhouse and swimming pool that will officially open this May.

“The Maples Phase II will be a wonderful addition to the growing community in West Jordan,” said Dave Irwin, Hamlet Homes’ vice president and director of marketing. “Phase I has completely sold out, and we expect homes in Phase II to sell at an even quicker pace.”

The Maples offers single-family homes situated in groups of four that share a circular driveway, and homebuyers can choose from three home styles, the Balfour, Castle Mar and Dunrobin. Homes range from 1,880 to 2,220 square feet and prices start in the high $190s. Construction of Phase II will be complete in 2007.

The Maples sales office is located at 7605 South 6700 West in West Jordan, Utah. To reach the office, take I-15 to exit 298. Travel west on 9000 South to Bangerter Hwy. Turn right, continuing to 7800 South. Turn left at 7800 South and travel west to 6700 West. Turn right and continue to Maple Haven Drive (7550 South).

To learn more about the community, contact sales representative John Dowdle at (801) 282-5939 or visit the Hamlet Homes Web site at www.hamlethomes.com.

About Hamlet Homes

Hamlet Homes crafts quality, customer-oriented homes, ranging from condominiums and townhomes to single family homes, located in attractively designed neighborhoods for homebuyers in northern Utah. Since the company’s founding in 1995, Hamlet Homes has developed more than 3,360 lots and constructed more than 2,250 homes in 33 communities. The company is continually striving to meet and exceed the expectations of its homebuyers and live up to its slogan of “Great Homes. Great People. Great Experience.” In 2004 and 2005, Hamlet was awarded the Builder of Integrity Award from the Quality Builders Warranty Corporation, and in 2003 and 2004, Hamlet was awarded Utah’s Best of State medal for residential construction. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, Hamlet Homes is part of the Hamlet group of companies, which also includes Hamlet Development, Stirling Mortgage and Diversified Habitats.