Released on = April 12, 2007, 7:43 pm

Press Release Author = TC McClenning

Industry = Real Estate

Press Release Summary = A $200,000 value new home giveaway (or $150,000 in cash)
will take place in the finale of a Meridian Homes contest. The announcement is
scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 17th. Meridian Homes is an Atlanta-based builder
who sells more than 500 homes a year and has been in business since 1995.

Press Release Body = Meridian Homes, a top 20 Atlanta builder based in Loganville,
will announce the grand prize
winner of its Meridian Home Giveaway contest, in which people registered at any of
its new home
communities through April 1, 2007.

Formed in 1995, this builder sells more than 500 homes a year and has new home
communities in
seven metro Atlanta counties. In addition, Meridian Homes is now at the forefront in
metro Atlanta
for building affordable active adult communities, with four such neighborhoods
currently under
construction.

The official presentation will be April 17th and the winner will select either a
brand new $200,000
home at any of Meridian Homes' current 22 communities or a check for $150,000 cash.

WHEN: 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2007

WHERE: Neely Manor, a new homes community being built by Meridian Homes in
Covington, Ga. Directions: I-20 east to exit 84, GA 162/Salem Road. Go right on
Salem Road, left on Fairview Road at the light. Continue two miles and take a right
on Jack Neely Road. Proceed through a 3-way stop and Neely Manor will be a third
mile down on the right.

WHY: Meridian Homes has given back to the local community in numerous ways,
including the donation of several lots to Habitat for Humanity, building a Habitat
home, donating land for a public park in Loganville, and helping to rebuild four
homes recently damaged by arson in Village Place. Darrell McWaters, company
president and founder, says he has always wanted to do something big to give back to
customers and the community. Being a home builder, giving away a new home seemed the
natural option.

OTHER: The actual drawing of the winner was held April 11th so the person could be
notified and, if necessary, flown in from out of state and the official drawing was
monitored by an independent accounting firm. The official, live home presentation
will be made before the public and area media on April 17th. The winner was
selected from more than 7,500 entries.



Web Site = http://www.meridianhomesusa.com

Contact Details = Meridian Homes
Stephanie Ford, Marketing Manager
3525 Hwy. 81 South
PO Box 40
Loganville, GA 30052
770-466-1001
sford@meridianhomesusa.com