On Monday we issued our press release formally announcing the launch of Abito:

Bend, ORE. – April 10, 2006 – Pennbrook Homes, Inc., announced the company will change its name to Abito, effective April 10.

Pennbrook Homes was formerly a division of The Pennbrook Co., which has served clients for 20 years through real estate development, management and investment services in Oregon, Arizona, Washington and California. In May 2001, when current president and co-owner Steve Robertson became involved, Pennbrook Homes became an independent corporation.

Abito is inspired by an Italian derivative of “to live” or “to inhabit.” The name change reflects the company’s optimistic, forward-looking focus on building and marketing contemporary communities. Its projects are distinguished in concept, modern architectural design, environmental sensitivity and breadth of amenities.

You can read the full press release here (PDF).