Longview Realty has new owners and new name

Andwell Partners has purchased Longview Realty and related properties in Longview, Charlotte's gated golf course community.

The new firm includes principals Bruce Anderson and Pat Welsh, and Mel Graham, who are among the original developers of The Club at Longview.

Longview and its builders have sold more than $24 million in homes and property in 2011, the company says. The company has also changed its name to Longview Properties LLC.

Longview Properties will focus exclusively on the Longview community. Ben Bowen of Ben Bowen Properties has been named director of sales and marketing.