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Traton Homes Blog Honored at OBIE Awards
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Recently, Traton Homes received the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association’s highest award, the gold Obie for its blog. Named the Best E-Marketing Best Interactive Tool, the Traton Homes blog provides reader friendly content aimed to give visitors the most relevant information they need to find an Atlanta home.
Now in its 31st year, the Obie awards are the premier form of recognition for Atlanta’s residential building industry. Annually, more than 100 building, remodeling, marketing and other industry professionals are honored for their achievements.
The Traton blog is enriched with keywords, and is fully optimized to lift Traton to the top of Google and other search engine results. Archived posts are easily searchable as they are sorted into categories, and then further classified using locations and dates. There’s a special feature of searching posts specifically related to incentives and videos as well. Read More→
Only Five Richmond New Home Opportunities Left at Founders Bridge
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Final Opportunities for Richmond New Homes at Founders Bridge
The Club Villas at Founders Bridge by Boone Homes have seen a lot of activity lately, and now the builder is down to only five remaining home sites for those looking to purchase Richmond new homes at this amazing community.
Three of the home sites are nestled along the community’s award-winning, Tom Fazio designed Independence Golf Course; named a Golf Digest’s Best Places to Play since 2004.
The Club Villas at Founders Bridge is an intimate, no maintenance community of 16 two-story homes priced from the $500,000s. Buyers may choose from five different home designs including The Blairshire II, The Hampstead II, The Hedgestone, The Westbridge and The Westcott II. These plans feature all-brick exteriors and popular interior features including hardwoods, ceramic tile flooring in bathrooms and gourmet kitchens with 42-inch designer cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Read More→
Take Advantage of Huge Savings on Atlanta New Homes
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In order to put buyers in new homes by the New Year, Stonecrest Homes is offering year-end, unparalleled reduces pricing on 27 of its move-in ready Atlanta new homes throughout the metro area. The builder will also pay $4,000 in closing costs, and buyers can receive an additional $1,000 in closing costs if they use Stonecrest’s preferred lender, Real Estate Mortgage Network, and can close by January 31, 2012. Buyers should act now to purchase a home at great savings!
At Eagle View at Prominence in Canton, Stonecrest offers a quiet retreat from the bustle of the city. Homes have been reduced up to $32,000. The Cheswicke, a four bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home with two-car garage, was priced at $206,900 but has been reduced to $174,900. This home features a separate living room/study, formal dining room and master suite with trey ceiling and large walk-in closet.
Also in Canton, Harmony on the Lakes Palisades, a neighborhood within Cherokee County’s number one selling master-planned community, is another Stonecrest community with exceptional savings. Priced from $274,900, this family neighborhood offers large homes with up to six bedrooms and four baths. Homes boast three-car garages, fireside family rooms, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, island kitchens, elegant dining rooms, dens, oversized closets, luxurious bathrooms, sitting rooms and ample storage space. With lakes, walking trails, tennis courts, pools and clubhouse with fitness center, this neighborhood is perfect for the active family.
Cochran Farms in Roswell has also been reduced. There, Stonecrest is offering the Belmont, a two-story home with five bedrooms and three baths, at $369,900. The home includes a large kitchen opening to the family room, living room/study, a formal dining room, first floor guest room and a second-story master suite featuring a sitting room. Close to the shops and dining of Old Town Roswell, and with easy access to GA 400, Cochran Farms is a quiet community of large homesites in an intimate setting.
Stonecrest is also the exclusive builder in Atlanta to offer Home Price Protection™ to buyers. Home Price Protection™ is a real estate market protection contract that gives homeowners a financial return if their local House Price Index, as reported by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, is lower at the time of sale than when the contract was purchased.
For more information about Stonecrest Homes, visit www.StonecrestHomesGA.com.
Windsong Properties Represented at the NAHB International Builders’ Show
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Windsong Properties, an Atlanta builder targeted to the 50-plus, empty nester group, will be represented at the 2012 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) by managing partner, Steve Romeyn. Located in Orlando, Florida, IBS is the largest residential building industry tradeshow in the world. Steve will be one of the guest panelists during the session, 50+ Builder Forum: Strategies from Successful Builders.
Steve will share how Windsong Properties survived during the economic downturn and what has changed since then. Panelists will also discuss topics including product design, marketing, sources for construction financing, revamping business operations and developing strategies for continued success.
“Windsong Properties survived because of its commitment to value and passion for the needs of the active adult buyer,” stated Romeyn.
As an empty nester himself, Romeyn has firsthand knowledge of the desires of active adults. He knows that they want smaller homes with superior features and high attention to detail. His executive experience with regional builders has contributed to the success of neighborhoods at Big Canoe, Brookhaven and the Country Club of the South.
Windsong Properties offers low maintenance living, single-level floor plans and private courtyards in communities throughout Georgia. Each home has wide, no-step doorways, lever handles and ability for personalization.
For more information about Windsong Properties, please visit www.windsonglife.com.
Traton Homes Wins Numerous Awards
Posted by: | CommentsAfter a truly successful 2011, Traton Homes won big at the OBIE Awards! The premier Atlanta home builder brought home seven OBIES, five of which were gold. This celebration of the best in Atlanta real estate recently took place at the Cobb Galleria.
Gold OBIES were given to Wakefield Estates in the Single Family Builder Detached $350,000 to $424,999 category as well as Estates of Fernwood Creek in the Single Family Builder Detached $425,000 to $499,999 category. Additionally, Paper Chase Farms earned the silver OBIE in that same category.
Rockford Township wasn’t left without silver and gold either. In the $299,999 and under category, the community won a gold OBIE for Best Interior Merchandising Detached model as well as a silver OBIE for Best Building Design Detached model.
Traton Homes’ Marketing Manager Kimberly Garwood had a huge part in making 2011 such a successful year, and she received top honors for her outstanding work. She was named Marketing Director of the Year and received a gold OBIE. One of Garwood’s projects for the year was the Traton Homes Blog, which was named the Best E-Marketing and Best Interactive tool as well, something she worked on during 2011.
Traton Homes opened nine new communities of homes this year. The company builds homes in Cobb, North Fulton, South Fulton, Paulding, Cherokee and DeKalb.
To check out the award-winning Traton Homes blog www.tratonhomesblog.com to find out for yourself why Traton Homes are among the best of Atlanta real estate.
For further information, visit www.tratonhomes.com or call 770-427-9064.
The Springs at Sterling on the Lake to Open Newest Model Home
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Atlanta’s leading active adult builder, Jim Chapman Communities, is set to unveil its newest model home. Priced from $189,900, the Lilac opens in The Springs at Sterling on the Lake.
The Lilac, an age-targeted ranch-style home, has five bedrooms, four baths and a three-car garage. This award winning model of Flowery Branch, Georgia has 4,150 square feet of living space along with storage capacity. The model also features a finished basement to provide ample entertainment space for family and other guests.
All Jim Chapman Community homes have well designed outdoor living spaces with screened porches, optional fireplaces and included lawn care.
On its grand opening, the beautifully decorated Lilac joins another Jim Chapman Communities’ home called the Cypress. The Cypress has 2,392 square feet of lavish living space with four bedrooms and three full baths.
Standard features of these and every home at The Springs includes granite kitchen countertops, upgraded cabinetry, hardwood floors, architectural shingles and an irrigation system. Optional amenities such as finished basements, kitchenettes and bedded lofts are also available.
There are nine stunning floor plans to choose from when considering a home at The Springs at Sterling on the Lake. Square footage options range from 1,362 to 2,950 with optional basements. There are so many ways to customize your perfect home in Flowery Branch.
The Lilac’s Grand Opening in The Springs at Sterling on the Lake will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011. Festivities begin at noon and continue until 3 p.m. Complimentary hotdogs, hamburgers and chips will be served as well.
Agent Bonuses on Select Homes Offered by Acadia Homes and Neighborhoods
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Are you looking for a new home for this holiday season? Acadia Homes and Neighborhoods is offering special pricing on select Atlanta new homes that close before Dec. 31, 2011. Plus, Realtors will receive a $2,000 bonus for the first home that closes and $3,000 for the second home.*
There are 15 opportunities for buyers to purchase a move-in ready home. One Acadia community, Sherwood Park in Smyrna/Vinings, has two slab homes available. One home features the Reynolds floor plan and has 2,217 square feet of living space, three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. Priced from $269,900, this wonderful two-story home includes a master suite on the main floor, large family room that is open to the kitchen and breakfast area, a separate dining room and two bedrooms and a flexible loft space upstairs.
The other home features the Neyland plan and is priced from $279,900. Also a two-story home, the Neyland has 2,417 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. The spacious family room has a view to the kitchen and breakfast area. The home’s separate dining room is perfect for entertaining. Homebuyers will love Sherwood Park’s quiet location and convenient access to downtown Atlanta, trendy shopping, dining and recreation.
For more information on these homes and the other Acadia communities offering agent bonuses, including Arbor Green in Kennesaw, Burnt Hickory Township in Marietta, The Reserve at City Park in Midtown, The Preserve at Wiley Bridge in Woodstock and Wellstone in Cumming, visit www.facebook.com/acadiahomes.us.
*Prices of homes and agent bonuses may change and are not warranted.
Grand Opening of The Springs at Sterling on the Lake is a Success
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With great amenities and low prices, no wonder Jim Chapman Communities’ The Springs at Sterling on the Lake, an active adult community in Flowery Branch, Ga., had such a successful grand opening! There was over 40 guests at the Oct. 15 event, and Jim Chapman Communities was able to write one new contract, get a second contract in the works and had several lot reservations. Built inside the 1,000 acre lakeside master-planned community of Sterling on the Lake, homes are priced from the high $190,000s.
The contract was for a Cypress plan which is under construction and will be move-in ready in December. This was the most popular floor plan during the event because of its incredible details. The Cypress features 2,259 square feet, four bedrooms and three baths with details such as a large, open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and eat-in breakfast nook. In addition, the home boasts a master retreat with luxury bath and his and hers closets. Priced at $262,900, the home also includes a covered porch off of the fireside family room that leads out to the grilling patio.
The Lilac model will be completed in mid-November. Additionally, a Lilac plan is under construction that will be ready to move in this December. The Lilac features 2,957 square feet, four bedrooms, three full baths, three-car garage and is priced from $305,900. The Lilac includes a spacious kitchen and large fireside family room that opens out to a covered porch and grilling patio. The master suite features separate vanities and a walk-in closet. The second level includes two bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bath and large loft area.
The Elm and Magnolia home plans will also be completed in December. The Elm features 2,370 square feet, three bedrooms and three full baths. Priced from $264,900, the home boasts a gorgeous family room with fireplace and separate study. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and island with bar seating. The dining room opens out onto a grilling patio. The large master bedroom has a luxurious bath and spacious walk-in closet.
The Magnolia is priced from $313,900 and has 2,905 square feet, four bedrooms, three full and one half baths and a three-car garage. The exquisite home features a private in-law suite separated by an open courtyard. Additionally, the home has an open kitchen and fireside family room that opens to the grilling patio. The large master suite features a dual vanity and walk-in closet. The home’s second level includes two bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bath and loft area.
Residents can enjoy Sterling on the Lake’s amenities including tennis courts, a clubhouse, fitness center, private movie theater, boating, extensive walking trails and county library and cafe.
For more information on The Springs at Sterling on the Lake and other Atlanta real estate, call Chris D’Amico at 770-286-3539 or visit www.JimChapmanCommunities.com.
Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods Forms Acadia Realty
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With 12 communities all around the Atlanta area, Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods thought it would be easier to have an in-house brokerage firm. The builder is happy to announce the formation of such a brokerage. Headed by Sam Bass, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods, the firm will have 13 to 15 Realtors.
Previously, Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods used local brokers for sales. The home builder has great relationships with all of these companies but wanted to bring it all under one roof.
“We found it was really hard to brand ourselves with three different brokers doing marketing for the company,” stated Bass. “The decision to form Acadia Realty will allow us to focus on branding our company, because it gives us the ability to hire a full-time, in-house marketing person.”
The brokerage will allow Acadia the ability to fully train agents about Acadia products and building methods–which provides even better customer service. Prospective buyers will gain an entirely new level of understanding and customer service.
Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods builds Atlanta new homes in 12 communities including Arbor Green in Kennesaw, Bakers Farm in the Chateau Elan area of Braselton, Burnt Hickory Township in Marietta, City Park in Atlanta, Crabapple Crossing and Crabapple Station in North Fulton, Eagles Crest in Acworth, Reece Farms in Powder Springs, Sherwood Park in Smyrna/Vinings, The Preserve at Wylie Bridge Road in Woodstock, The Reserve at City Park in Atlanta and Wellstone at Middle Creek in Cumming.
For more information, visit www.acadiahomes.us. To receive continual Acadia updates, follow AcadiaHomesUS on Twitter and “Like” Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods on Facebook.
Valley Brook Parc Has Only 9 Homes Remaining
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Traton Homes opened Valley Brook Parc this summer and this Buckhead community has been so popular that now they only have nine remaining homesites!
Valley Brook Parc is a community of single-family detached homes from Traton Homes. The community opened this summer and has seen a steady pace of sales.
“Buyers have instantly recognized the value, impressive features and highly desirable location available at Valley Brook Parc,” said Kimberly Garwood, marketing manager for Traton Homes. “These brand new homes are attractively priced from the upper $500,000s and have exceptional interior features and custom options.”
Valley Brook Parc is a private enclave of only 18 Atlanta new homes, tucked away near Chastain Park. The community provides easy access to Buckhead and Midtown, for all of homeowners’ business and entertainment needs. The community features new home plans with unique architectural details, both inside and out.
To visit Valley Brook Parc, take I-285 to Roswell Road exit (exit #25). Travel South on Roswell Road for 2.4 miles. Turn Left on Meadow Brook Drive. Go .2 miles and Turn Right on Valley Brook Drive. Travel a short distance to Valley Brook Parc on the right.
Children who reside at Valley Brook Parc are in the Atlanta Public School District for Sarah Smith Elementary, Sutton Middle and North Atlanta High. The community is also nearby some of Atlanta’s best private schools.
For more information on Valley Brook Parc, visit the Traton Homes website or call 404-597-8170.
