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Bercher Homes Completes Sale of First Home in Paces Farm
July 2010 - Focusing on homes in Cobb, Fulton and Cherokee counties, Bercher Homes builds architecturally, sophisticated homes that are cost effective.

They are currently building in the Marietta community of Paces Farm. This is a gorgeous East Cobb neighborhood where existing homes sold for $500's! Offering great schools & location.

Homesites are limited - call Kristy today at 770-307-1505 for more information or visit www.BercherHomes.com

Traditions of Braselton Launches New Site
July 2010 - Traditions of Braselton is excited to announce a new community website. The website provides community and local area information, featured listings, incredible photos and much much more!

Traditions of Braselton is a destination in itself, where homeowners can experience resort-style living every day. For some, that means spending the day testing themselves on the championship golf course. For others, it might be competing or playing for fun at the Alta-certified tennis complex. Our on-site fitness center is only a few steps away from our clubhouse and Jr. Olympic-size pool, with oversized sitting area and covered gazebos. If that's not enough, there are countless other options, such as playing basketball on the community courts, taking a scenic stroll down our nature trails, or relaxing at the fishing pier.

In Traditions, homeowners have a wide variety of homes to suit their individual needs. Naturally, homeowners can select from our collections of well thought out and time tested home designs and move into Traditions right away. However, what truly sets Traditions apart is the option to select the perfect home site, and then craft your custom home whenever you choose.

Regardless of which path you take, at the end of the day you will have the opportunity to open the door of the home you've always envisioned. Check out all Traditions of Braselton has to offer Today! www.traditionsofbraseltononline.com

Let Emerald Properties Sell Your Current Home And Put You In A New O'Dwyer Home
July 2010 - Interested in owning a new O'Dwyer home but have a home to sell? Let Emerald Properties sell your current home and make your dream a reality.

An Emerald Properties Listing Specialist will schedule an appointment for a free consultation to determine what your goals are for selling your home. Upon listing your home, Emerald Properties will present you with a marketing plan specifically geared to sell your home quickly. They offer a reduced commission to help you sell your home FAST. They will provide you with an Accurate Market Valuation of your property so you get the best possible price.

Emerald Properties is the full service brokerage company for O'Dwyer Homes. O'Dwyer Homes is one of Atlanta's premier award-winning New Home Builders. Building in Atlanta since 1987, every new home has been designed to deliver quality family living. Under Dan O'Dwyer's leadership, the company is totally committed to customer satisfaction, quality construction and a value-oriented product.

For more information on O'Dwyer Homes and to learn more about their outstanding new home communities please visit them on the Website at www.odwyerhomes.com or call 770-887-2177. You can also follow them on Twitter@odwyerhomes, search O'Dwyer Homes on Face book and search O'Dwyer Homes on YouTube.

Touchstone Homes Announces - 6% Co-Op & No Reasonable Offer Refused July 17-31 only
July 2010- Touchstone Homes announces a HUGE promotion beginning on July 17th . The company is offering a 6% (six percent) Selling Commission on any inventory homes. Touchstone Homes has 49 inventory homes throughout Metro Atlanta available for immediate closing. In order to qualify for the incentives, contracts must be written between July 17th-31st and homes must close by September 30, 2010.

"Touchstone Homes is in the process of rebooting and rolling out new and improved floorplans for today's market," said Mike Zambri, Sales Manager of Touchstone Homes. "To make way for these exciting new floorplans, we have discounted inventory homes anywhere from $15,000 up to $100,000. Also, Touchstone is offering co-op agents an unprecedented 6% selling commission. And to sweeten the deal even more, we are introducing a Buyer Bonus Incentive for this two week promotion."

The Buyer Bonus Incentive is being introduced during this two week promotion to help the new homeowner furnish their new home or take a mini-vacation after the stress of getting settled into their new home! See Agent for Full Details. The Buyer will have the opportunity to win one of four of the following prizes when they write a contract for a home:
1. Apple iPad 64 GB
2. Panasonic 50" Plasma Television
3. 36,000 Delta Skymiles (must have valid Skymiles Account)
4. $1,500 Rooms to Go gift card
Touchstone Homes offers townhomes from the $140s and Single Family Homes from the $200s.

Townhomes
Riverdance, Suwanee Angel Whiteman 770-476-7374
Lanier Walk, Cumming Jeff Barnes 770-403-1155
Park Place, Cumming Dennis Doll 404-641-8505
Ridenour, Kennesaw Emily Peker 770-422-8807
Village Grove, Suwanee Elaine Gentry 770-831-6883
New Haven Walk, Roswell Barbara Lutz 678-461-6011

Single Family
Village Grove, Suwanee Elaine Gentry 770-831-6883
Sterling on the Lake, Flowery Branch Jeff Barnes 770-965-7816
Hampton, Cumming Sharon Jones 678-947-1494
Windermere, Cumming Sharon Jones 678-232-9151
Ivey Chase, Dacula Jeff Barnes 770-403-1155
Trilogy Park, Hoschton Jeff Barnes 770-403-1155
Sienna on the River, Braselton Tom Collins 706-338-5141
Tributary, Douglasville Molly White 678-391-0026

See the web site www.TouchstoneHomes.com for available homes and community locations.

Gated Luxury Ranch Villa Community in Woodstock, GA. Offers an Escape from the Ordinary.
July 2010 - Located in beautiful Woodstock, GA, The Villas at Heritage Springs, priced from the $220's, is a gated new home ranch villa community that provides carefree living and an escape from the ordinary.

Imagine carefree living without the hassles of cutting grass or trimming shrubs. Now picture the convenience of single-story living with everything you need on one floor. Picture yourself swimming in the sparkling pool, hosting a Bunco Party in the Member's Only Club or working out in the fitness room. Imagine being minutes to your favorite restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.

At The Villas at Heritage Springs, an O'Dwyer Homes community, you can do all of these things and more. Say goodbye to mowing, yard work and exterior maintenance. Say hello to a new way of living, easier and happier with conveniences right around the corner.

The Villas at Heritage Springs offers new attached and NOW detached maintenance free ranch homes. Each plan hosts two-car carriage style garages, two bedrooms with an optional guest suite or loft on the 2nd floor, large private backyards, wide sidewalks, covered patios and private sunrooms - perfect for entertaining.

Visit them today to learn more about their ranch villa community. For more information, call 770-517-2232 or e-mail villasatheritagesprings@odwyerhomes.com

For more information on O'Dwyer Homes, one of Atlanta's leading new home builders, visit them on the Website at www.odwyerhomes.com or call 770-887-2177. You can also follow them on Twitter@odwyerhomes, search O'Dwyer Homes on Face book and search O'Dwyer Homes on YouTube.

Lennar Homes' Million Dollar MoneyBag Challenge!
July 2010 - Lennar Homes is giving away 100 Cash Prizes including a chance for a MILLION-DOLLAR grand prize in their 'Million Dollar MoneyBag Challenge! Click Here for a Registration Form or visit Caswell Overlook for more information.

Calling All Realtors, 'Dwyer Homes Is Paying Big At Trilogy Park In Gwinnett County, GA
July 2010 - Calling all Realtors!!!! You bring the buyer, O'Dwyer Homes' pays BIG!!! O'Dwyer is paying a 5% commission to the buyer's agent in addition to a $5000 broker bonus on all their inventory homes at Trilogy Park. Better hurry! Only two remain!! Presales are available at 3% commission including a $2,500 broker bonus.

O'Dwyer homes are priced from The Mid $200's. Every home is built to EarthCraft House and Energy Star standards. The community features swimming pools, tennis center, fitness center and neighborhood parks. Located on Highway 124 close to Hamilton Mill and in the Heart" of Gwinnett's most desirable area, Trilogy Park is within a very brief drive of I-85, The Mall of GA, Gwinnett Place Mall and tons of daily services, fine restaurants and entertainment and walking distance to three brand new schools.

For nearly 15 years, award-winning builder O'Dwyer Homes has been designing traditional family homes with open floor plans that feature spacious family rooms, luxurious master suites and exceptional custom details. Owner Dan O'Dwyer emphasizes top-notch customer service, value and quality in every home.

For additional information, please call a Trilogy Park sales associate at 678-482-4166 or visit www.odwyerhomes.com and take a virtual tour of our floor plans.

You can also follow them on Twitter@odwyerhomes, search O'Dwyer Homes on Face book and search O'Dwyer Homes on YouTube.

Touchstone Homes Community Leaders Program
July 2010 - Touchstone Homes is showing its appreciation for the everyday heroes that contribute to our communities with its Community Leaders Program. Firefighters, police officers, EMTs, teachers, active/retired military, and public servants are eligible to receive $2,500 off the list price of any inventory home.
"We want to show our gratitude to the men and women in our communities that are out there everyday making a difference," said Mike Zambri, Sales Manager of Touchstone Homes. "These Community Leaders go to their jobs everyday to help and serve the public welfare, and Touchstone Homes wants to reward them for their actions."

Military personnel are also being recognized and have the opportunity to benefit a s homebuyers with the Military Tax Credit. Those who served on official duty outside of the United States for 90 days or more between January 1, 2009 and April 30, 2010 are eligible for an extended homebuyer tax credit through April 30, 2011. In order to qualify, you must be a member of the uniformed services of the United States military, a member of the Foreign Service of the United States or an employee of the intelligence community. Visit www.FederalHousingTaxCredit.com for additional information or consult your tax advisor for details.
Military homebuyers must sign the sales contract by April 30, 2011 and the homes must be closed on by June 30, 2011. The Federal Homebuyers Tax Credit allows $8,000 for first time buyers and $6,500 for repeat buyers.

Touchstone Homes has been developing and building in some of Atlanta's finest communities since 1994. Over the years, as one of Atlanta's premier new home builders, Touchstone Homes has built new homes in Barrow, Gwinnett, Forsyth, Fulton, Hall, Cobb, and Douglas Counties. Touchstone Homes' experienced new home builders and on-site professionals are well versed in assisting homebuyers throughout the entire home building process to ensure all your expectations are met. From the time you select your home and make all of your selections in our Design Studio to the day you move into your new home-we're with you every step of the way.

Touchstone Homes has received numerous Professionalism Awards from the Greater Atlanta Homebuilder's Association, and the company has earned the coveted Certified Professional Home Builder designation. Touchstone Homes has also received the national award of America's Best Builder for 2007 by Builder Magazine and 2008 Management of Excellence Award from the Lee Evans Group.

In 2009, Touchstone Homes launched their social media marketing campaign with a new company blog site www.TouchstoneHomesBlog.com and presence on several social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, Zillow, Trulia, and YouTube. For more information on Touchstone Homes call the Corporate Office at 770-945-5228 or visit www.touchstonehomes.com.

Where Is Lennar Atlanta Building First?

June 2010 - AtlantaNewHomesDirectory.com is excited to announce our newest client, Lennar Homes! Beginning today, we will be featuring Caswell Overlook, their first community in the Atlanta area, located in Marietta, Cobb County.

Caswell Overlook offers two-car garage townhomes with all new brick front elevations. Community amenities include a pool, cabana, mushroom fountain and playground for gatherings with friends, family and neighbors.

Lennar homes in Atlanta brings its popular "Everything You Want. Everything You Need." philosophy to the city. The homebuilder is known for conducting research with thousands of prospective homebuyers regarding what features and upgrades they want most in their new homes and simply including them as standard at no additional cost.

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders with more than 55 years of experience building homes and communities all across the country. Lennar offers a variety of homes to meet any prospective homebuyer's unique homeownership needs.

Only THREE Move-In Ready Homes Remain in Dupont Commons!
June 2010 - Dupont Commons, by Brock Built, is one of Atlanta's hottest in town neighborhoods so it's no surprise to hear there are only THREE move in ready homes remaining! Enter Dupont Commons to see a pleasant change from the ordinary in town neighborhood! Dupont Commons is a suburban style neighborhood offering both charm and convenience! The charm comes from tree lined streets with sidewalks throughout, plenty of parks and green space, fire pits and fire places strategically placed throughout the community, as well as an award winning clubhouse, pool and workout center. With an active home owners' association, Dupont Commons is an ideal neighborhood if you're looking to enjoy and take advantage of the community in which you live.

As if all that were not enough, Dupont Commons is located in West Mid Town, just minutes from Atlantic Station and downtown Atlanta! Move to Dupont Commons by Brock Built to enjoy each part of your day! Live with peace of mind in a beautiful Craftsman Style home, enjoy the neighborhood amenities, forget the long commute to work, and take advantage of all that Atlanta has to offer! Call 404.472.5707 for more information on the move-in ready homes or the opportunity to personalize your home through a pre sale!

VILLAGE PLACE BROOKHAVEN WELCOMES THE LITTLE HOUSE OF ART
May 2010 – Village Place Brookhaven (www.vpbrookhaven.com) is pleased to announce that The Little House of Art, an art studio designed for children ages two and up, will open for business in June.

The Little House of Art (www.thelittlehouseofart.com) will offer a series of art classes and workshops for 'little and big artists,' taught by educators who have experience as artists. Families and groups are invited to host a private art party, workshop or field trip at The Little House of Art in Brookhaven where each artwork activity is designed to reinforce problem solving skills, creative thinking and imagination. Children learn to work with an array of art materials and create unique projects while building self-awareness and confidence through the creative process.

"Through our classes, we hope to inspire children of all ages and help them discover their unique talents," says Fareeza Mohammed, co-owner of The Little House of Art with Leonora Landa. "Many schools are no longer offering art classes due to budgetary constraints, and we want to fill this sad void. To us, art is extremely important in the overall development and encouragement of the next doctor, architect or Picasso!"

Classes offered at the Village Place Brookhaven location include 100+ Arts and Crafts, Parent and Me Art, School Day and Summer Art Camp, and more.

Dillon Baynes, president of Orinda Corporation, who manages Village Place Brookhaven on behalf of Wrightwood Capital notes: "The Little House of Art is a welcome new addition to our neighborhood, and a great resource for the many young families that have moved here. Making and being exposed to art is important in life; we all know that to thrive, children need creativity…and community."

Located in Atlanta's fashionable Brookhaven community on Dresden Drive within walking distance (less than a quarter mile) from the Brookhaven/Oglethorpe MARTA station, Village Place Brookhaven features 41 luxury residences and 11 office condominiums, built above retail and restaurant space in two buildings. The live-work community is nestled in a 5-acre park-like setting not far from Peachtree Road. The development is close to some of the city’s most popular restaurants and cafes and is just five minutes from Lenox Square, Phipps Plaza and the Buckhead business district.

In addition to The Little House of Art, Village Place Brookhaven is already home to J. Christopher's, Verde Taqueria and The Library Coffee Co., while Yoforia will open later this month. Other tenants include Natural Body Spa and Shop, The Mercantile, Davonshire and Allure, while across the street restaurants Haven and Valenza have become popular fine dining destinations in the neighborhood.


About Village Place Brookhaven
Village Place Brookhaven (www.vpbrookhaven.com), located on Dresden Drive in DeKalb County, less than ¼ mile from Peachtree Road and the Brookhaven Marta Station, features 41 residential units with 22 different floor plans, 11 office condominiums, assigned covered parking as well as more than 35,000 square feet of retail space. Sales Center hours: Monday – Thursday and Saturday: 11-5; and Sunday: 1-5. Email: info@vpbrookhaven.com.

About Orinda Corporation
Atlanta-based Orinda Corporation is a project management and development firm based in the Old Fourth Ward at Studioplex, a renovated cotton compress warehouse: www.orindacorp.com.

Incredible Price Reductions in The Smyrna Collection!
May 2010 - Homes in The Smyrna Collection have been reduced up to $170,000 off the original prices! Cobb County's Smyrna Collection is Brock Built's first major development project outside of the perimeter. A collection of fine homes in Atlanta's fastest growing western suburb. The Smyrna Collection includes Rosalyn Commons, North Whitefield and Belmont Chase. Belmont Chase is currently building brand new homes as well as offering presales with a large variety of plan options featuring up to 6 bedrooms, lofts, media rooms, or even tech rooms.

Each neighborhood in the Smyrna Collection offers elegant interior and exterior features. These intimate neighborhoods provide easy access to I-285 and the Smyrna Market Village. Craftsman styling, sidewalks, streetlights, underground utilities, hidden garage doors, stone patios, and outdoor living areas all work together to give the communities a modern twist on an "old town" style.

Call 404.472.5707 for more information on these as well as any other Brock Built neighborhoods in and around Atlanta.

'SONGS 4 SUMMER' CONCERT SERIES AT STERLING ON THE LAKE
May 2010 - Sterling on the Lake presents the second annual "Songs 4 Summer" Concert Series this June at Sterling on the Lake's Village Green, 7005 Lake Sterling Blvd., in Flowery Branch, Ga. Every Saturday in June, from 7-10 p.m., gather friends and family for live music, good eats and exciting prizes. On June 5, 80'Z Enuff will kick off the series with '80s tunes. The Entertainers will bring oldies and beach music to the Village Green on June 12, while the Shane O'Dazier will play country on June 19.

The series ends June 26 with top '40s to Motown music with the Reality Show Band. Concerts are free and open to the public. Parking is $5 per car for non-residents, with parking proceeds donated to Sterling Life, the nonprofit community support organization for Sterling on the Lake. Details and updates available at www.sterlingonthelake.com.

Rocklyn Homes Launches New Website

May 2010 - Rocklyn Homes has released their new website! With the help of Rearview and AtlantaNewHomesDirectory (ANHD), they are making their mark in Atlanta.

Rearview was chosen to create the site in part because of their experience with new home builder websites, affordability, and their experience with integrating ANHD content. The easy to navigate site contains company information, community details, and a blog for the latest news.

Asked where they see Rocklyn Homes in a year, VP of Sales and Marketing Mike Rosenberg said "I see Rocklyn Homes as a thriving builder building in top notch communities in great locations. I would love to see us building 150-200 homes in a year."

O'Dwyer Homes Offers New Floorplan

April 2010 - The Wellington is a NEW O'Dwyer Homes Detached Ranch Villa Plan featuring 3 BR's and 2 BA's. This plan is available at The Villas at Castleberry Township in Cumming, GA or The Villas at Heritage Springs in Woodstock, GA. They are both Maintenance Free Ranch Villa communities.

John Slappey named 2009 Realtor of the Year and /#1 Top Producer in New Home Sales
April 2010 - The Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of Realtors awarded John Slappey with the 2009 Realtor of the Year Award. Each year this award is presented to a broker or sales associate member of the Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of Realtors whose activities are primarily involved with sales, leasing, property management or management training in the real estate industry. This award recognizes a member for his or her Realtor spirit, civic activity, business accomplishments, and their local, state, and national association activity.

John was also recognized as the #1 Top Producer in New Home Sales. His achievement in sales is noted by a $14 million sales volume with 41 homes sold. He has worked in a suburban swim community of 128 homes with an average selling price of $299,900 and a townhome community with an average selling price of $159,900. Twenty percent of John’s clients are referrals from past clients or acquaintances.

John is a native of Georgia, having grown up in the eastern suburbs of Atlanta. His leadership extends beyond real estate and into his community and the world. John has participated in Habitat for Humanity, AID Gwinnett, and helped create the Builder’s Legacy Program at Christian City Home for Children that raised over $1,000,000 to build homes for foster children. He has given time and resources to mission work, including building homes in Nicaragua, a church in Honduras, and most recently leading a mission team to Cambodia.

John is an active member of the Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of Realtors and is currently serving as president in 2010. He also serves on the Board of Directors for National Association of Realtors, Georgia Association of Realtors, and the Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of Realtors. John has a passion for the Realtor Political Action Committee and has served on the local committee for several years. In 2008, John was selected as one of twenty from a pool of sixty five to participate in the Georgia Association of Realtors Leadership Academy.

Homes Building in River Mist Plantation
April 2010 – Construction has begun in River Mist Plantation. The community, located in Jackson county, offers 3/4 + acre homesites with a variety of ranch, two story and split level homes priced from the $130’s in the sought after Jefferson City school district.

River Mist Plantation has excellent amenities offering homeowners swim, cabana, playground, sidewalks, streetlights, walking trails, and 105 acres of green space. Everything you have ever wanted in a community!

River Mist Plantation is located on Old Swimming Pool Road off of Hwy. 129 in Jackson County. For more information, contact John Slappey at 770-616-9774 with Peggy Slappey Properties or visit www.psponline.com.

Alex G Tetterton Homes to Begin Construction in Great River at Tribble Mill
April 2010 – Multiple Professionalism Award winning Alex G. Tetterton Homes has begun construction in the Great River at Tribble Mill community. These new homes will be traditional two stories that will be up to 3,100 square feet and have a starting price point in the $190’s. Great River at Tribble Mill is an established community with several phases that have ranged from the mid $100’s to the upper $400’s.

In addition to the now standard sidewalk/streetlight community, Great River features a top tier swim/tennis/clubhouse amenities package and is across the street from Tribble Mill Park. Great River is located in the Lawrenceville/Grayson area of Gwinnett County and will be part of the new Archer High School district. The community offers easy access to Hwy. 78, the new Sugarloaf Connector to I-85, and The Avenues shopping center.

The son of one of Atlanta’s most successful builder/developers, Alex Tetterton literally grew up in the building industry. Alex is a graduate of Georgia Tech where he was also a member of the football team. Alex G. Tetterton Homes, along with its subcontractors, has been recognized by customers and peers in the building profession alike for outstanding service and quality. The company was awarded Gold Professionalism Awards in 2004 and 2005 and a Silver Professionalism Award in 2006.

Alex and his wife believe in giving back. In addition to coaching Miracle League Softball and helping in their Church, there are numerous charities their company’s principles and employees have donated time, effort, money and/or other resources such as Honduras Outreach, Dream House, Christian City, and the North Metro Miracle League.

Alex Tetterton is the current President of the Gwinnett County Home Builders Association. He is also a member of the Board of Directors to the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association.

Marketed by Peggy Slappey Properties, Great River at Tribble Mill is located on Upper Shoal Way Near New Hope Road in Gwinnett County. For more information on this community, contact John Slappey at 770-616-9774 or visit our website at www.psponline.com. For more information on Alex G. Tetterton Homes, visit www.agthomes.com.

Copper Creek opens in Forsyth County
April 2010 – Peggy Slappey Properties announces the opening of their newest community Copper Creek. Priced from the $400’s to $600's, Copper Creek is a gated community with a pool and clubhouse featuring "classic elements of elegance reflected throughout the creative home designs that will set a new standard for distinctive, yet neighborly living in Forsyth County."

Located near Old Atlanta Road and Regan Boulevard in Forsyth County, Copper Creek is close to GA 400, Lake Lanier, a wide variety of restaurants, business centers, and shopping at The Avenues Forsyth and North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall.

Sales and marketing is through Peggy Slappey Properties, Inc. To learn more about Copper Creek, visit www.psponline.com or call Mark Ruzek at 770-480-7597.

Kerley Family Homes On Leading Edge of New Construction Strategy
April 2010 – After the housing collapse, homes in GA construction all but stopped as it did in many areas around the country. The problems faced by many homeowners were also faced by builders and developers – the market could no longer support the price they paid for the land. As a result, the banks acquired land through foreclosure in every form from undeveloped parcels to developed lots in established communities. Today builders are able to purchase lots for reduced prices enabling competitive attainable housing to be built. Kerley Family Homes is on the leading edge of this new home construction strategy.

Some examples:
Parkside Village located just outside downtown Cumming. This 36 home community originally offered homes for sale in the mid $300’s. After acquiring the homesites from the bank, Kerley Family Homes is now building their Georgian Series homes starting in the upper $150’s.
Kerley Family Homes acquired Oakhurst, a 109 lot community that will offer full amenities, through a bank foreclosure. Originally offering homes for sale in the $300s, the new homes are priced in the $170’s.

Waterford Oaks in Woodstck was obtained at a fraction of the original asking price. This community was originally developed for homes to be priced in the high 200s. Because of their reduced purchase price, Kerley Family Homes is able to offer homes priced upper $ 150’s.

Within walking distance from Kennesaw Mountain, White Oaks is a 19 homesite community. This community features their Presidential Series of home plans and pricing starts in the $240’s, a rare find in this location for a single family home.

Gene Kerley, master carpenter and former president of one of America’s top 50 builder companies, has joined with his builder son to form the company. Gene worked his way up through the ranks in the building industry from construction and project manager to president of a major building company, overseeing production in Missouri, Illinois, Colorado and most recently Atlanta. He has honed his skills in construction, management and customer service over the last 34 years.

Now in the business for almost 15 years, Joe spent the summers of his teen years working around jobsites as a laborer, and his career progressed until he eventually became a superintendent managing multiple subdivisions. Most recently, he owned a contracting company where he ran a crew of 60 carpenters and 15 siding contractors.

Marketed by Peggy Slappey Properties. To learn more about these communities, please visit their website at www.psponline.com or call 770-932-3440.

Touchstone's New Floor Plans Built to Sell
April 2010 - With the housing market finally turning a corner, thanks in large part to current tax incentives, builders are seeking inventive ways to attract home buyers.

Touchstone Homes, a builder at Sterling on the Lake since the award-winning community opened in 2004, is one such example. The company, which has been building beautiful homes in the Atlanta area since 1994, announced it is retiring older floor plans to make room for new plans that better meet the needs of today's consumer.

"We're being very deliberate in how we build today," says Jeff Barnes, Touchstone's new home specialist at Sterling on the Lake. "The market has changed significantly, and we're being innovative and responsive to match our products to what the market can and will buy while, at the same time, reflecting the latest trends in our industry."

Touchstone's newest floor plan is the "Washington." At 2,800 square feet, this single-family home offers an open layout with a two-story foyer, four to five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a media/bonus room, attached garage and a beautiful porch. Home prices start in the high $250s. Barnes points out that Touchstone can now build a new pre-sale home in just 90 days, from contract to closing. So a buyer's eager wait for a new home just got shorter. These homes can also be personalized using Touchstone's award-winning Design Studio.

To date, Touchstone has built two of the Washington plans, with both homes going under contract before the homes were completed. "We knew right away that it was a desirable plan," he adds.

The two new Touchstone home buyers and others are taking advantage of the government tax credit cou pled with Sterling on the Lake's own tax credit offer: a match of up to $8,000 on a new home purchase, for total savings of up to $16,000 on a new home. More details are available at www.sterlingonthelake.com/pages/credit.aspx and you can learn more about Touchstone Homes at www.touchstonehomes.com.

ONE WEEK SPECIAL: Unheard of Price Point in Dupont Commons!
March 2010 - This week only, Brock Built has reduced the price of lot 267 at Dupont Commons by $20,000. This Ashley floorplan consists of three bedrooms, two and one-half baths and a two-car garage. It is regularly priced at $319,900, but for this week only, the home is being offered at only $299,900!

The Ashley is filled with elegant features and finishes. Hard wood floors accent the main level and the gourmet kitchen is adorned with granite countertop, a glass tile backsplash and an abundance of counter space. The main floor also features a formal dining room, breakfast area, two-story foyer and family room with fireplace. Walk through the breakfast room straight into a covered back patio and a fenced in backyard, perfect for enjoying the warm weather that will be he re before you know it!

The three bedrooms are located on the second story. The owner's suite includes a separate sitting area and luxury spa bath that includes a jetted tub with separate shower and oversized walk-in closet.

The special pricing on the home is only available through close of business on March 27, 2010 - so do not delay in making your way to Dupont Commons to secure your new Atlanta home.

Dupont Commons is an award-winning, master-planned community located in west Atlanta, only five miles from Atlantic Station and Downtown Atlanta. Community amenities include an award-winning clubhouse with fitness center, swimming pool, parks with picnic areas, playgrounds, sidewalks, fire pits and outdoor fire places.

Priced at only $299,900, you get an exceptional home filled with upgraded features in an award-winning community with fantastic amenities located only minutes from downtown Atlanta.

Sound too good to be t rue? Call Ansley today at 404.472.5707 to see it for yourself! Don't miss your chance to own a home in Atlanta's best kept secret, Dupont Commons!

Daylight Savings = Big Cash Savings at The Villas of Johns Creek
March 2010 - As you spring forward for daylight savings, you'll also enjoy big cash savings at The Villas of Johns Creek this month. The gated Epcon Community of European style villas is offering new homebuyers $20,000 in free upgrades through the end of March. A special Spring Forward event is being held at The Villas of Johns Creek Sunday march 14th from 1pm-5pm. Visitors can enjoy food and refreshments in the neighborhood's clubhouse, and take a tour of the newly released courtyard homes now being offered.

There's nothing else like these homes in Johns Creek. Each of the 4 one-of-a-kind brand new floor plans offers private courtyard space accessed off the master bedroom with optional extras like a fire pit or water feature. The bright, open floor plans are all on one level—so there are no stairs to climb. Residents in the maintenance free community enjoy their newfound free time socializing with neighbors or walking to nearby shops and restaurants since all exterior maintenance and yard work is taken care of.

The gated community of European style villas is celebrating an increase in activity and sales of current inventory. Builder Tylar Bacome says, "We can just see people's eyes light up when they visit and tour our newly finished model, showcasing a see through fireplace in the massive living space surrounded by views of their own private courtyard. Our current promotion of giving $20,000 in free upgrades will certainly go a long way and allow buyers to pack their home with hardwoods, stainless steel appliances, a fire pit, water feature—you name it." As an Epcon Community, The Villas of Johns Creek is part of a nationwide network of builders. Epcon Communities was the first builder in the country to conceptualize and build the maintenance free single story 4-unit condominium in 1986. Over the years as other "copycat" builders attempt to capitalize on Epcon's success, the company has modified and changed its floor plans to meet changing demands and needs. The Courtyard Collection homes represent the biggest change Epcon has made in its design yet. The company spent more than a year and a half gathering information, planning, designing and testing the new homes. The research revealed, in the end homeowners refuse to sacrifice style or amenities for the "right-sized" home. At the core of The Villas of Johns Creek's new designs, the basic concept is still the same—affordable, quality, maintenance free single story living for all walks of life. The new designs offer residents private, outdoor courtyard areas with the idea that outdoor living should be as central to design and as carefully planned as interior home design.

Buyers have plenty of options for the courtyard so they can create their own unique entertaining and gathering space unprecedented in both its segment of homes and in its price range. The Villas of Johns Creek's new plans also include an upgraded formal dining room, abundant closet and pantry space, an updated master bedroom and bathroom with a contemporary doorless shower, and oversized garage and a covered front porch and entryway. The kitchen features several updates as well, with elegant island areas, open living space views and abundant cabinetry and finish options. The 4 new plans are called The Aboreta, Bramante, Colonnade and Ducal. They range from 1,137 to 1,806 square feet and will be priced from the mid $230's. Visit The Villas of Johns Creek today near the intersection of Medlock and Abbotts Bridge Road. Stop by The Villas of Johns Creek's Spring Forward Event on Sunday March 14th from 1-5pm and ask for details on how you can receive $20,000 in free upgrades!

The Villas of Johns Creek
10722 Abbotts Bridge Road
Johns Creek, GA 30097
(678) 957-1205
www.thevillasofjohnscreek.com

MARCH FINANCING SPECIALS - CHOOSE YOUR PLAN!
March  2010 - Close by March 31 on a NEW Patrick Malloy home in Stonebridge, Newnan's best-selling community, and choose how you want to spend our money! Offered through our list of experienced and preferred lenders, choose to have your interest rate start at 2.75%, choose a low 4.25% fixed rate or make no payments for 4 months from the date of closing!

At Stonebridge, we have homes and prices to meet your needs. Choose from 6 distinct neighborhood/home plan options priced from $119,900 to $300,000. We have everything from 2 bedroom townhomes to 6 bedroom 2 story homes. Stonebridge is in the sought-after Newnan Crossing Elementary school district and less than one mile from I-85. It's all about location, and Stonebridge has it! Contact our sales agents at Patrick Malloy Communities Realty: 770.304.9170 for more details on our March incentives.

0 DOWN IN GATED TOWNHOMES AT CAMP CREEK MARKETPLACE
March 2010 - That's right! No down payment when you qualify for one of 3 down payment assistant programs available at the Highlands at Princeton Lakes. 2 and 3 bedroom home plans with garage to choose from within walking distance to Camp Creek Marketplace restaurants, shopping, theater and more. Travel a lot? Take marta to the airport(no parking expenses). This close-in gated community is less than a mile from I-285 OTP. Monthly payments less than rent! Buy now and make no payments until July 2010. Buy before April 30 and take advantage of the federal and state TAX CREDITS of up to $9800!!

Call Chantal at PMC Realty for more details 770.351.7428 or email chantal.anderson@pmcommunities.com.

TOUCHSTONE HOMES CAN DELIVER IN 60 DAYS

March 2010 - Touchstone Homes is proud to announce that management and builders have spent the past three years evaluating the building process and has shortened our process to deliver a brand new custom home within 60 days. Touchstone Homes can build your new home in time for you to take advantage of the $8,000 First Time Home Buyer as well as the $6,500 Move Up Buyer Tax Credit before it expires June 30, 2010. You heard it! Choose your Homesite! Choose your Plan! Choose your Custom Features! And we can build it for you in time for tax credit deadlines. Buyers must write a contract by April 30th and close by June 30th in order receive the tax benefits.

Touchstone Homes has 12 communities in metro Atlanta with price range from as low as the $140s to the $400s, amenities and a wide variety of floorplans to meet your individual needs. Whether you want to live in the best school districts, near the Airport or a little further out toward the mountains, Touchstone Homes is surely to have a location that is ideal for you and your family. Touchstone Homes offers 2-6 bedroom homes, ranch homes, master on main, townhomes, and basement homes. Visit our web site to view available homes in each community.

Touchstone Homes is an ENERGY STAR ® Certified Builder in Atlanta, therefore you home will meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Energy Star ® homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20-30% more efficient than standard homes.

"Touchstone Homes is building more efficiently, by building a more efficient home," says Jeffrey J. Abraham, CFO, "Touchstone has partnered with ENERGY STAR® to provide a home with more square footage for a lower price but also saves the consumer in energy costs."

ENERGY STAR qualified homes offer homebuyers all the features they want in a new home, plus energy-saving features like effective insulation systems, high performance windows, tight construction and ducts, properly-sized and installed efficient heating and cooling equipment, efficient products, and third-party verification of energy performance.

"Most homebuyers focus on what's outside the walls," said Sam Rashkin, National Director for EPA's ENERGY STAR Homes Program, "but they also need to look behind the walls for the energy-efficient features found in ENERGY STAR qualified homes that help ensure comfort, quiet, improved indoor air quality, and low utility bills for years to come."

Touchstone Homes has been developing and building in some of Atlanta's finest communities since 1994. Over the years, as one of Atlanta's premier new home builders, Touchstone Homes has built new homes in Barrow, Gwinnett, Forsyth, Fulton, Hall, Cobb, and Douglas Counties. Touchstone Homes' experienced new home builders and on-site professionals are well versed in assisting homebuyers throughout the entire home building process to ensure all your expectations are met. From the time you select your home and make all of your selections in our Design Studio to the day you move into your new home-we're with you every step of the way.

Touchstone Homes has received numerous Professionalism Awards from the Greater Atlanta Homebuilder's Association, and the company has earned the coveted Certified Professional Home Builder designation. Touchstone Homes has also received the national award of America's Best Builder for 2007 by Builder Magazine and 2008 Management of Excellence Award from the Lee Evans Group.

In 2009, Touchstone Homes launched their social media marketing campaign with a new company blog site www.TouchstoneHomesBlog.com and presence on several social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, Twellow, Zillow, Trulia, and YouTube. For more information on Touchstone Homes call the Corporate Office at 770-945-5228 or visit www.touchstonehomes.com.

Grand Opening - Customize your home Malloy Style!
February 2010 - Tired of fitting into that production builder box? Would you like to move a wall, extend a bedroom, add more storage space to the garage? We do that. Waterford, a Patrick Malloy community, with two distinct neighborhoods provides for a variety of 2 story, ranch and 1st floor owners suite home plans. Choose how you want to personalize your home! Enclave prices range from the low 200's up while Premier prices range from the mid 200's up. Choose large 100' wide homesites in Enclave or Lakeview/Lakeside homesites in our Premier Waterford.

Contact Beth at Patrick Malloy Communities Realty for more information:404.478.6482 or email beth.jones@pmcommunities.com
 

STERLING ON THE LAKE SWEETENS THE POT FOR HOMEBUYER CREDIT PROGRAM
February 2010 - Sterling on the Lake, the award-winning residential community in Flowery Branch, Ga., has announced a new Tax Credit Program that will double the savings currently being offered by the U.S. Government.

From now until March 31, 2010, Sterling on the Lake and its participating builders are matching any tax credit for which a homebuyer qualifies. For first-time homebuyers who qualify for an $8,000 tax credit, they will receive an additional $8,000 credit from Sterling on the Lake. A move-up buyer receiving a $6,500 tax credit will receive an additional $6,500 credit. This means that potential homebuyers can now receive up to a $16,000 total credit when buying a new home.

In addition, for any new home buyer who does not qualify for one of the government's current tax credits, Sterling on the Lake is still offering a credit of $6,500 for any new home purchase made before March 31, 2010.

Homes at Sterling on the Lake start in the high $100s. Builders participating in this special offer include Jim Hogan Homes, Peachtree Residential Properties, Ryland Homes, Touchstone Homes and Waterford Homes.

To qualify for this new "double your savings" deal, new-home contracts must be signed on or before March 31, 2010. For more information, call (770) 967-9777 or visit www.sterlingonthelake.com/pages/credit.aspx. For more information on the U.S. Government's Homebuyer Credit program, visit http://tiny.cc/qsUAZ or www.irs.gov.

About Sterling on the Lake®
Developed by Newland Communities®, Sterling on the Lake® is a premier planned residential community located in Flowery Branch, Ga., approximately 50 miles from downtown Atlanta. The community is situated on nearly 1,000 acres with 200 acres of open space, lakes and parks. Designed as a true lakeside village, the community provides a variety of affordable and luxury homes with extensive community amenities including tennis courts, a clubhouse, fitness center, private movie theater, boating and extensive walking trails. When complete, Sterling on the Lake is planned to have about 2,000 homes and 6,000 residents. Home prices start in the high $100's. For more information, visit www.sterlingonthelake.com or call (770) 967-9777.

About Newland Communities®
Newland Communities® is the nation's largest privately owned developer of planned communities. Newland believes it is their responsibility to create enduring, healthier communities so people may live life in ways that matter most to them. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Newland is developing or managing about 40 projects located in 14 states. www.newlandcommunities.com.
 

Challenged Child Gets Special Valentine's Gift

February 2010 - Sterling on the Lake has presented a gift of $6,457.00 to Challenged Child and Friends Inc. (www.challengedchild.org) to help make the non-profit's Valentine's Day even sweeter. The funds were raised at the 2009 Life is good Pumpkin Festival, held at Sterling on the Lake last fall. Challenged Child and Friends serves children with disabilities through state-of-the-art education, nursing, therapeutic and family counseling services in an integrated environment. Last year marked the fourth year Newland Communities, Sterling on the Lake and Life is good joined forces to raise funds for children in need through the Life is good Pumpkin Festivals. Since 2006, these festivals held in Newland communities have raised nearly $1 million for non- profit organizations. www.sterlingonthelake.com

Pictured at the check presentation with children from the Challenged Child program were (l to r) Beth MacMillan of Sterling on the Lake; J. David Earnest, EdD, executive director of Challenged Child and Friends; and Jennifer Landers, regional marketing director for Newland Communities.
 

Crown Communities Holds Free CE Class On Advanced Prospecting
February 2010 - On February 24th at 10:00am, Crown Communities will host a 3 hour class on advanced prospecting techniques. The class will be presented at the Lakemont Subdivision in McDonough by Joi Hardiman and includes lunch afterwards! Also, representatives from Element Funding and Community Capital Bank will be present to answer any of your mortgage questions.

So come get your free CE credits and view our community. View a map to get directions and RSVP by 2/18/2010!

Deborah Smith 678-856-0876
email:deborahsavagesellshomes@yahoo.com

Christina Radney 404-925-8810
email: clrrealestate@bellsouth.net

Dan O'Dwyer of O'Dwyer Homes Elected As President For HomeAid Atlanta For 2010 - 2012
January 2010 - Dan O'Dwyer, President of O'Dwyer Homes was elected as President for HomeAid Atlanta by the Board of Directors for the 2010 - 2012 terms. HomeAid is the designated charity of the Greater Atlanta Homebuilder's Association and it provides shelters for the temporarily homeless.

Dan has been involved with HomeAid Atlanta for several years. In 2006, he generously served as HomeAid's Builder Captain for The Drake House project, renovating 16 apartments for homeless families in Roswell, GA. He later joined HomeAid's Board of Directors in 2009.

O'Dwyer Homes, an award-winning and reputable builder with more than 30 years of experience in the home building industry, is recognized in the real estate community for its quality construction and value-oriented product along with their total commitment to customer satisfaction and service.

Dan received his degree in Construction Management from Michigan State University. He is one of Atlanta's premier home builders. He founded O'Dwyer Homes in 1993 and under his leadership, O'Dwyer Homes' goal has always been to deliver the best home at the best value. The company's homes can be found in many Atlanta area communities, affordably priced from the $180's to more than $500K.

In 2006, Dan received the coveted Builder of the Year Award presented by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (GAHBA). He also received HomeAid Atlanta's Builder Captain of the Year Award the same year, honoring his work on The Drake House project.

Dan is currently on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Home Builders as well as the GAHBA's Board of Directors. He is also an active member of the Certified Profess ional Home Builder program.

Dan and his wife Kathy reside in Woodstock, GA and are the proud parents of two children, Meghan and Brendan, who both attend Auburn University.

To learn more about Dan O'Dwyer, O'Dwyer Homes and their outstanding new home communities please visit their Website at www.odwyerhomes.com or call 770-887-2177. You can also follow them on Twitter@odwyerhomes.com, search O'Dwyer Homes on Face book and search O'Dwyer Homes on YouTube.
 

New Detached Luxury Ranch Villa Homes For Active Adult Lifestyles By O'Dwyer Homes
January 2010 - Award Winning New Home Builder, O'Dwyer Homes is now offering a collection of exciting new detached luxury ranch villa homes at some of the best prices in the Atlanta area.

Two brand new detached plans, The Ashborne and The Wellington are now available at The Villas at Castleberry Township in Cumming, GA and The Villas at Heritage Springs in Woodstock, GA.

The luxury detached ranch villa homes host two-car carriage style garages, three bedrooms, two baths. The plans are very spacious and flow well from room to room. Each home showcases a covered entry, dining room, family room, eat-in breakfast area off the kitchen, large master suite with two walk-in closets and private patio . . . perfect for entertaining. Priced from the $180's, these homes are designed for people that are ready to choose quality time over yard work.

The Villas at Castleberry Township and The Villas at Heritage Springs offer exceptional maintenance-free living with outstanding amenities including a Members Club with a state-of-the-art fitness room, pool, sought after locations that are close to healthcare facilities, premier golf courses, dining, entertainment, major intersections and premium shopping.

For more information on The Villas at Castleberry Township, call 770-889-9281, e-mail villasatcastleberry@odwyerhomes.com. For information on The Villas at Heritage Springs, call 770-517-2232, e-mail villasatheritagesprings@odwyerhomes.com or visit their Website at www.odwyerhomes.com. You can also follow them on Twitter@odwyerhomes, search O'Dwyer Homes on Face book and search O'Dwyer Homes on YouTube.

$5000 for Police Officers and Firefighters!
January 2010 - At Brock Built, we recognize the difficult and often risky work that police officers and firefighters do each day to keep us safe. We would like to thank them by offering $5000 towards the purchase of ANY new Brock Built home! With neighborhoods and townhomes in Smyrna, Downtown Atlanta, and West Mid Town, there are plenty of options! We encourage you to visit our website and browse all of our neighborhoods to find a community that suits your lifestyle. Click on the green "Downpayment Assistance" button for each neighborhood to find even more ways to save on a home today!

Please remember to thank a police officer and firefighter by passing this news along! Contact us today for more information at 404.472.5707 or visit our website at www.brockbuilt.com.

VILLAGE GREEN AT STERLING ON THE LAKE HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING DESIGN
December 2009 - Sterling on the Lake, the award-winning residential community in Flowery Branch, Ga., has received a 2009 MALTA "Distinction Award" for its Village Green. The award was presented by the Metro Atlanta Landscape & Turf Association. The annual awards recognize residential and commercial real estate professionals for landscape installations, maintenance, seasonal color, lighting, green innovations and community service.

The Village Green at Sterling on the Lake is one of the community's focal points. Events are held throughout the year including the Life is good® Pumpkin Festival, "Songs 4 Summer" Concert series, outdoor theatre productions and many other special program s. Landmark Landscapes, who completed the project, created a natural boulder seating amphitheatre on the green and a free-flowing sidewalk that wraps around the entire area. To see images of the Village Green, watch Sterling on the Lake's virtual tour.

"Newland Communities is known for gorgeous landscape environment nationwide and that is certainly true here at Sterling on the Lake," said Patrick Clark, vice president, general manager for Newland Communities. "We took a drought-ridden space and turned it into a lovely, peaceful area which our residents use regularly. The Village Green has become a central gathering spot for our community."

Bobby Harmon, business development director for Landmark Landscapes, added, "We're so proud to receive this award and look forward to more notable projects with Newland Communities. This project was especially rewarding because the Village Green is a focal point for Sterling on the Lake and is used by residents throughout the year, so it was important to develop the space wisely."

The Distinction Award is given to projects that are superior overall and is judged on a number of factors including attention to detail, degree of difficulty, overall appearance and meeting owner objectives.

MALTA's Professional Landscape Awards program promotes professionalism, adherence to industry standards and education. The 2009 awards included 63 entries in 12 categories. MALTA members submitted photographs and project descriptions which were judged by a panel of industry experts. Entries don't compete against each other; rather, they're evaluated using criteria specific to each category. For more information on MALTA's landscape awards, visit www.maltalandscape.com/awards/.

About Sterling on the Lake®
Developed by Newland Communities®, Sterling on the Lake® is a premier planned residential community located in Flowery Branch, Ga., approximately 50 mil es from downtown Atlanta. The community is situated on nearly 1,000 acres with 200 acres of open space, lakes and parks. Designed as a true lakeside village, the community provides a variety of affordable and luxury homes with extensive community amenities including tennis courts, a clubhouse, fitness center, private movie theater, boating and extensive walking trails. When complete, Sterling on the Lake is planned to have about 2,000 homes and 6,000 residents. Home prices start in the high $100's. For more information, visit www.sterlingonthelake.com or call (770) 967-9777.

About Newland Communities®
Newland Communities® is the nation's largest privately owned developer of planned communities. Newland believes it is their responsibility to create enduring, healthier communities so people may live life in ways that matter most to them. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Newland is developing or managing about 40 projects located in 14 states. www.newlandcommunities.com.
 

Brock Built is now introducing plans in two of its hottest neighborhoods at record low prices!
December 2009 - Located in Brock Built’s Smyrna Collection, Belmont Chase is offering plans starting at $265,900. This is almost unheard of in such a flourishing city. In fact, when you visit the city of Smyrna’s website, you will find information on "new homes priced from the $300’s to $1 million’s" (http://www.ci.smyrna.ga.us/index.php?pr=About_Us).

That’s right, Brock Built is offering homes "below the low" and still able to provide beautiful craftsman styling with multiple floor plan options to suit your needs. Belmont Chase is in the heart of Smyrna, close to the Smyrna Market Village and the soon to be redeveloped Belmont Hills. Homes in Smyrna offer convenience to shopping, dining, and entertainment. Just fifteen minutes from downtown, yet still located in the much sought after Cobb County, Belmont Chase is a win all around!

If you’re looking for a home inside Atlanta, but still want a suburban lifestyle, then Dupont Commons is the community for you. Dupont Commons features craftsman style homes, award winning amenities, parks, courtyards, outdoor fireplaces and fire pits, tree lined streets, and best of all, it is just FIVE minutes from downtown, Atlantic Station, and so much more of this great city! Plans offered in this neighborhood are starting at $274,900.

Please call 404.472.5707 for more information on these or any other Brock Built neighborhoods.

Mike Smith Receives the 2009 Builder of the Year Award

November 2009 - The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association awarded Mike Smith with the 2009 Builder of the Year Award. Each year the Builder of the Year Award is presented to a member of the Greater Atlanta HBA who has demonstrated a commitment to professional excellence. This award recognizes a builder for his or her contributions to furthering the goals and mission of the association through volunteer efforts within the association and the housing industry and through community and charitable programs.

Mike Smith is a native of Georgia and grew up in Conyers, an eastern suburb of Atlanta. He developed an interest in the building business at a young age, working with his father as a plumber's helper during summer breaks and in a cabinet shop after school. He enrolled in Georgia Southern University's Construction Management program and obtained his degree in 1989. Mike joined Carl Riden Homes which later became Harcrest Homes in 1992 and became president in 1998 and sole owner in 2004.

For over thirty years Harcrest Homes has set the standard for the home building industry. The proof is in the 1000 plus satisfied families who live in one of their homes. Additionally, the building industry has awarded Harcrest over 90 prestigious awards including the coveted America’s Best Builder from the National Association of Home Builders and Builder Magazine. In 2000, Harcrest Homes also received the Lee Evans Award for Business Management Excellence. Most recently in 2007, they received the Customer Satisfaction Award from the Certified Professional Home Builder. The professional staff at Harcrest Homes works diligently to insure strong customer satisfaction and a level of quality unsurpassed in the building business. Harcrest homes are known for their creative designs and quality construction. As one of the leading builders in Forsyth, Gwinnett, Fulton, and Hall counties, Harcrest Homes has built in some of Atlanta’s premier communities including Village Grove, Willowstone at Duluth, The Summit at Huntcrest, Rivermore Park and Hamilton Mill. Harcrest Homes currently builds in Habersham on Laurel Springs, Royal Lakes and Adeline Pond.

Mike is an active member of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and will serve as vice president in 2010. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Home Builders Association. In 2009 Mike became the president of the Housing Institute and the Certified Professional Home Builder program. He is also a proud sponsor of HomeAid Atlanta.
 

Atlanta New Homes News Celebrates One Year Anniversary!

November 2009 - For the past 12 months, we have been bringing you the latest in Atlanta real estate news, special buyer & agent promotions, and neighborhood grand openings. Plus we've been getting the word out about brand new communities, new AtlantaNewHomesDirectory.com clients, and so much more.

We've watched our subscriber base and our page views grow to levels we never dreamed of when we first started. We certainly hope you've enjoyed reading our new homes in Atlanta news feed as much as we've enjoyed putting it together!!
 

2009 Georgia Schools Of Excellence Named

November 2009 - State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox named the 2009 Georgia Schools of Excellence honoring 27 schools that have shown the greatest improvement or highest achievement across the state.
 

The Georgia Schools of Excellence are honored in two categories. Qualifying schools are chosen from each Congressional District in the following categories:
- Top 10%: Schools that are in the top 10% as measured by assessments in reading and mathematics.
- Greatest Gains: Schools that demonstrated greatest continuous gains in student achievement for the past five years as measured by assessments in reading and mathematics.

Peachtree Ridge was one of the Atlanta schools to receive the award. Click here to see which new home communities attend this school.

Fantastic Year-End Savings When You Finance Through Peachtree Residential Mortgage!
November 2009 - Purchase a Peachtree Residential home between now and November 30th and they'll pay your closing costs (up to $8,000) when you choose Peachtree Residential Mortgage, an affiliate of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, for your financing!

This is a limited-time offer as they wind down 2009! With more than 20 North Atlanta new home communities and fantastic year-end deals on showcase homes in every neighborhood, there are dozens of homes to choose from! Click here for communities and check out the "Move In Ready Homes" link for each one.
 

Morris and Raper Intown Opens a New Office

November 2009 - Our Morris and Raper Intown division of Morris and Raper Realtors, is a boutique-style operation that serves the needs of buyers and sellers of resale and new construction residential properties within Atlanta I-285 perimeter area. On December 1, 2009, Morris and Raper Intown office will move into the first floor of the Mayfair Royal building on 14th Street.

"While many companies are downsizing, we are growing," says Jon Carr, managing director for the Morris & Raper InTown division. "In the past nine months, we have added 24 new agents. It became readily evident that we needed to expand our offices to accommodate the influx of new agents and our expanding market into traditional sales, foreclosures, and short-sales."

If you or someone you know is looking to sell your home or buy a resale, consider their award-winning Morris and Raper Intown agents. For more information click here or visit www.morrisandraperintown.com or call at: 404-228-2691.

Bowen Family Homes offers 40 penny tosses in honor of our birthday!

November 2009 - Our Grand Finale is quickly approaching and finalists are qualifying left and right, which means there are only a few spots remaining for the Grand Finale Penny Toss set to take place on November 10th at the Gwinnett Center. There are only 11 spots remaining for the chance to win a new home and only 15 spots remaining for a chance to win $50,000. Opportunities won’t last long! Once we reach 100 finalists in each category, you will then only have an opportunity to qualify as a Runner-up for the event. Don’t miss your chance!

Worried you might have missed your shot? Wishing you had gone out to one of the participating communities to to try your hand at the 10 foot toss?

Don’t fret, Penny has decided to hold a special Penny Toss event this weekend in honor of Bowen Family Homes turning 40 this year!

This weekend, in honor of our birthday, Penny is offering 40 penny tosses to everyone who comes out to one of the participating communities. All of the communities listed below will be providing the opportunity to toss 40 pennies on Friday from 2-6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4.m. and Sunday from 2-6 p.m.

Don’t delay! Grab your bag of pennies and head over to one of the communities listed below. This is the very last chance for homebuyers to win a home for only a penny and Realtors to take $50,000 home to your family.

O'DWYER HOMES CELEBRATES OPENING OF DECORATED DESIGNER MODEL HOME
October 2009 - Cumming, GA - Award Winning and Energy Star new home builder, O'Dwyer Homes, taking its cue from the "Oldtowne" style of architecture, debuts their decorated designer model home, The Longford at Westbrook located just minutes from downtown Cumming and GA 400.

Situated on a picturesque lot, The Longford features four bedrooms, four baths with an inviting front porch and third car detached garage with a breezeway. The home opens into a gorgeous two-story foyer. To your left as you enter the home you see the dining room with arched openings and beautifully trimmed columns. To your right is a sitting room dressed in warm burgundy hues.

The kitchen with Santa Cecelia granite, stainless steel appliances and upgraded maple cabinets with cocoa glaze opens to the keeping room and two-story family room with a two sided fireplace. The family room is accentuated with a towering view of the "wall of windows". Nestled into the staircase is a built in bookshelf and clever niche for trinkets. The staircase leading to the gorgeous upstairs master retreat features wrought iron balusters.

The upstairs "plays up" the exquisite master suite with fireplace. The master bath showcases granite vanities and framed mirrors, beautiful tile work and a whirlpool tub with Venetian bronze plumbing fixtures. The third story retreat touts a media room - perfect for entertaining the kids and friends.

Minimizing impervious surfaces in the driveway by featuring grass center strips and using the Velux Solar Water Heating Systems are just a few of the green building techniques featured in the home.

Westbrook is located just minutes from GA 400 in South Forsyth County and features welcoming streetscapes, charming homes, neighborhood parks, a tot lot, clubhouse and swim/tennis center with wooded walking trails, a historic covered bridge and 7 acres of green space. Schools for the community are Vickery Creek Elementary, Vickery Creek Middle and West Forsyth High.

Directions: Take GA 400 North to Exit 13, turn left on Peachtree Pkwy. / Bethleview Road (Hwy. 141). Travel approximately five miles to left on Kelly Mill Road. Community entrance is 1/4 mile on right.

For sales and information, call 678-807-7365. For more information on O'Dwyer Homes and our communities, visit our Website at www.odwyerhomes.com and follow us on Twitter@odwyerhomes, search O'Dwyer Homes on Facebook and search O'Dwyer Homes on YouTube
 

Piedmont Residential Re-Opens Model at Retreat at Lost Mountain in West Cobb
October 2009 - Piedmont Residential pleased to announce the re-opening of their model home at The Retreat at Lost Mountain. The Retreat is conveniently located north of Macland Road on Lost Mountain Road and is convenient to Highway 41 and I-75. The newly decorated model is the Clayton a five bedroom, three bath home with a roomy master retreat with sitting room. At almost 3000 square feet the home offers grand living spaces perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The Retreat is a heavily wooded community with wonderful recreational and natural amenities including pool, children’s play area, 18-acre nature preserve, deluxe bathhouses and sidewalks. The Retreat at Lost Mountain will have 86 homes upon completion. Piedmont Residential is currently pre-selling homes starting from the $160s.

Piedmont Residential offers a wide variety of home choices with seven home plans to choose from. Each home includes first class building materials including Hardie-Plank® cement siding with the ColorPlus® Technology, Amana Heating and Cooling equipment, Frigidaire or equivalent appliances. In addition to using high quality materials Piedmont Residential offers the Build It Right in 60 days Guarantee.

Local conveniences include The Avenue, Town Lake Mall and nearby Kennesaw Mountain. Children will attend Varner Elementary, Tapp Middle and McEachern High Schools. The decorator model is Monday through Wednesday and Saturday from 11:00am to 5:30pm and Sunday 1:00-5:00pm. Results Realty sales associates are Tammy Calhoun and Karen Foster. They can be reached at 678.324.7744, web: www.piedmontresidential.com.

The Retreat at Lost Mountain information center is located at 1851 Ruby Mountain Road, Powder Springs, Georgia 30127. Directions: 75N to exit 269 onto Barrett Parkway. Travel 6 miles, turn right onto Dallas Highway (120), Go 5 miles, turn left onto Lost Mountain Road, community is 2.5 miles on the right.
 

Peachtree Residential Receives the 2009 Best of Suwanee Award!

October 2009 - Peachtree Residential Properties has been selected for the 2009 Best of Suwanee Award by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

"We are proud to be recipients of this year’s Best of Suwanee award by the U.S. Commerce Association! In truth, our greatest accomplishments are the perfect surveys and words of praise we have received from the more than 4,000 happy homeowners in Atlanta area communities who have entrusted us to build their dream homes over the past 21 years. It is always an honor, however, when this commitment to excellence and customer service is recognized by organizations such as the USCA."

Touchstone Homes Partners with Energy Star Program
October 2009 - SUWANEE - Touchstone Homes is proud to announce its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR Program for all new pre-sale homes. Touchstone Homes is currently building Energy Star Homes in Tributary and Village Grove, and any new start effective immediately will be an Energy Star rated home. Through this partnership, Touchstone Homes will provide homebuyers with energy efficient new homes that save money on utility bills, offer greater comfort and better performance, and help to protect the environment.

To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20-30% more efficient than standard homes.

"Touchstone Homes is building more efficiently, by building a more efficient home," says Jeffrey J. Abraham, CFO, "Touchstone has partnered with ENERGY STAR® to provide a home with more square footage for a lower price but also saves the consumer in energy costs."

ENERGY STAR qualified homes offer homebuyers all the features they want in a new home, plus energy-saving features like effective insulation systems, high performance windows, tight construction and ducts, properly-sized and installed efficient heating and cooling equipment, efficient products, and third-party verification of energy performance.

"Most homebuyers focus on what's outside the walls," said Sam Rashkin, National Director for EPA's ENERGY STAR Homes Program, "but they also need to look behind the walls for the energy -efficient features found in ENERGY STAR qualified homes that help ensure comfort, quiet, improved indoor air quality, and low utility bills for years to come."

Touchstone Homes has been developing and building in some of Atlanta's finest communities since 1994. Over the years, as one of Atlanta's premier new home builders, Touchstone Homes has built new homes in Barrow, Gwinnett, Forsyth, North Fulton, Hall, Cobb, and Douglas Counties. Touchstone Homes' experienced new home builders and on-site professionals are well versed in assisting homebuyers throughout the entire home building process to ensure all your expectations are met. From the time you select your home and make all of your selections in our Design Studio to the day you move into your new home-we're with you every step of the way.

Touchstone Homes has received numerous Professionalism Awards from the Greater Atlanta Homebuilder's Association, and the company has earned the coveted Certified Professional Home Builder and Energy Star Certified designations. Touchstone Homes has also received the national award of America's Best Builder for 2007 by Builder Magazine. For more information on Touchstone Homes call 770-945-5228 or visit www.touchstonehomes.com.

ENERGY STAR was introduced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1992 as a voluntary market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency. Today, ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions to save energy, money and help protect the environment for future generations. More than 12,000 organizations are ENERGY STAR partners committed to improving the energy efficiency of products, homes, buildings and businesses. For more information about ENERGY STAR, visit www.energystar.gov or call toll-free 1-888-STAR-YES (1-888-782-7937).
 

The JD Power Customer Satisfaction Award Goes To...
September 2009 - Pulte Homes ranked highest in customer satisfaction among new-home builders in 12 markets! This was measured by JD Power and their Customer Satisfaction survey.

The New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study, now in its 13th year, includes satisfaction rankings for builders in 24 markets. Nine factors drive overall customer satisfaction with home builders: workmanship/materials; builder's warranty/customer service staff; price/value; builder's sales staff; construction manager; home readiness; recreational facilities provided by the builder; builder's design center; and location.

Pulte Homes in Atlanta has 17 communities for you to choose from!
 

New Superhero Promotion At Bowen Family Homes

September 2009 - There is a fantastic new promotion for the Atlanta New Homes market. Bowen Family Homes announces Penny Power!

Between September 9th, 2009 and November 8th, 2009, every prospective homebuyer (non-realtor) will have the opportunity to participate in the Penny Power Promotion. These contestants (non-realtor) will have a chance to participate in a penny toss competition in which the first 100 to successfully toss a penny into a fish bowl from 10’ away (using their own pennies, which will be donated to charity), will be entered into a finale event (November 10th, Gwinnett Center, 9 a.m.). The 100 finalists (and select number of runner-ups) will receive an invitation to the event, in which everyone will have the chance to win a NEW HOME from BOWEN FAMILY HOMES.
 

O'Dwyer Homes Welcomes New Director of Sales
September 2009 - Atlanta new home builder O'Dwyer Homes has recently hired Eileen Walton as Director of Sales and Qualifying Broker. Eileen brings eleven years of experience in new home sales and has a comprehensive track record of top performance in business operations management, real estate sales, staff supervision, strategic planning, contract negotiations, new business development, product-knowledge presentations and policies and procedures. She currently holds a Georgia Brokers License and Georgia Real Estate License and is REO Certified

Eileen states, "My passion is and has always been in new home construction. I enjoy the entire sales process and there is nothing more rewarding to me than to help buyers achieve the dream of home ownership. It's the greatest feeling in the world to have a home owner who is completely satisfied. I've always felt that my role is to coach and mentor my sales team to achieve excellence in customer service while setting the right expectations with each and every buyer. I love what I do, I enjoy what I do and I can't imagine having a better career. Being an O'Dwyer Homes homeowner, I have experienced the quality of their homes first hand. It's both a privilege and an honor to work for O'Dwyer Homes."

Award winning Energy Star home builder, O'Dwyer Homes offers new homes at a variety of price points, from the low $200's up to the $550's. O'Dwyer also offers a variety of styles from traditional homes to luxury ranch villas in communities all over the Atlanta area. O'Dwyer has compiled an impressive product line that allows buyers to choose from almost every category of home and price offering. For more information call (770) 887-2177 or visit www.odwyerhomes.com.

JOIN THE FUN AT LIFE IS GOOD® PUMPKIN FESTIVAL OCT. 24
September 2009 - Looking for some good fall fun? Then carve out Saturday, Oct. 24, 1-6 p.m., for the Life is good® Pumpkin Festival at Sterling on the Lake, 7004 Lake Sterling Blvd. in Flowery Branch. Festival-goers will enjoy delicious food, music, old-fashioned games, a costume parade, pumpkin carving activities, hay rides, a silent auction and more.

This year, Sterling on the Lake joins three other Newland Communities to raise money and awareness for select nonprofit partners, which help children facing unfair challenges. Admission to the festival is free, and monies raised through purchases and donations this year will benefit the Life is good Kids Foundation, which support s Project Joy and Challenged Child and Friends. For more information, visit www.newlandpumpkinfestival.com/sterling or call (770) 967-9777.

O'Dwyer Homes Receives Superior Results on Third Party Survey
September 2009 - With over 15 years of building new homes and still going strong, financially stable O'Dwyer Homes reiterates their reputation as a sound builder via results from a third party survey. O'Dwyer Homes has built thousands of homes for Atlanta families, their experience means quality.

With combined results from a Closing Survey and a 12 month Survey, over 95% of O'Dwyer homeowners would recommend them as their builder. They also ranked over 95% for customer satisfaction, building design and options/features offered - just to name a few.

Being an Award Winning builder, O'Dwyer Homes understands the entire new home process. With their reputation for quality, they offer homeowners the best value. For more information on O'Dwyer Homes and their award winning homes, visit at www.odwyerhomes.com or call 770-887-2177.

HEALTH & FITNESS A WAY OF LIFE AT STERLING
August 2009 - For Sterling on the Lake residents, health and fitness means more than just eating well and exercising -- it's a way of life.

"My wife and I never considered ourselves health nuts or exercise buffs, but when we moved to Sterling, we found ourselves naturally becoming more active. It's contagious here. And with all the different activities and classes to join, there's bound to be something for everyone," says resident Leo Veiga.

Easily accessible, enjoyable outlets for maintaining a healthy lifestyle are found in abundance throughout the almost 1,000 acres that make up Sterling on the Lake, a unique lakeside village in Flowery Branch, Ga. The array of activities is wide, making it easy for people of all ages and fitness levels to find an activity that suits their interests and needs.

Many residents choose to enjoy the outdoors on the numerous acres of trails and sidewalks, which are suitable for walking, running, biking or rollerblading; some prefer to take it to the water by canoeing or kayaking on the lakes. And you'll always find exercise buffs in the 24-hour, state-of-the art fitness center.

Yet, others choose to take advantage of one of the many health and fitness groups and activities held throughout the year, including Weight Watchers, Boot Camp, line dancing, low impact aerobics, group and singles tennis, Yoga, Pilates, step aerobics and ZUMBA, an energetic dance aerobic class based on Latin and International music and dance steps, just to name a few.

Amanda Demars said she grew quick bonds with other residents through attending some of the community's exercise classes. "I was surprised by how easy it was to get involved in healthy activities and meet people. We don't just strengthen our minds, bodies and souls; we strengthen our friendships."

Another popular activity is the Sterling Stampede, an annual 5K at Sterling on the Lake. This year's race takes place on Sept. 19, and includes a half-mile "Tree House Tot Trot" for the youngest runners. Register at www.active.com. Event proceeds benefit My Sister's Place, a safe haven for homeless women and children. "The Stampede is a lot of fun for our neighborhood," adds Gail McGee, Sterling Life Stampede chairperson. "Runners get a chance to jog with friends and neighbors on a crisp, fall morning while raising money for a worthy cause."
 

For information about other Sterling on the Lake community activities, visit www.sterlingconnects.com.

Traton Homes Builds Playhouse for Project Playhouse 2009
August 2009 - Traton Homes will participate as a featured builder for HomeAid Atlanta's sixth annual Project Playhouse fundraiser. Traton's playhouse along with two others will be awarded through a raffle drawing with all raffle ticket proceeds benefiting HomeAid Atlanta's development of supportive, transitional housing for homeless families and children in the metro Atlanta area.

Traton's playhouse will be a charming nautical cottage. This meticulously crafted playhouse will be filled with maritime features that are sure to delight children of all ages. The dynamic exterior will showcase exquisite handcrafted woodwork, a cedar shake roof and siding, a stunning turret, and a covered promenade on the front and rear. Casement windows will feature flounder-shaped shutters, and the turret is crowned with a copper sailing ship weather vane.

The nautical interior will showcase beautiful teak woodwork, a fish bowl porthole, deck chairs for seating, a lobster trap serving as a tea table, and wooden pulleys acting as the mechanical hoist for the lights and prowl window. Reminiscent of a nineteenth century sailing ship, the curtains and prowl awning will appear as if they were made from a ship's sails, with ship pivots serving as curtain rods. In addition, the turret galley will feature a ship's wheel dining table.

"Project Playhouse provides a unique way for Traton to give back to the community by doing what we do every day – building homes. This is a very worthwhile cause and one that we are honored to be a part of," said Dale Bercher, chief operating officer for Traton Homes.

Traton's playhouse will debut at the 23rd Annual Art in the Park festival in downtown Marietta, Ga. This fine art extravaganza held each Labor Day weekend is presented by the Marietta Business Association and is proud a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event for September. Festival hours are 10:00 – 5:00 p.m. Saturday – Monday, September 5 – 7, 2009. Admission is free.

Traton's playhouse along with two others will be on display at The Avenue Forsyth Sept. 19 – Oct. 10. On weekends, Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m., Project Playhouse volunteers will be on site selling raffle tickets, hosting children's activities and offering attendees the opportunity to see inside the playhouses. Admission is free.

COUSINS PROPERTIES, PEACHTREE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES OPEN TILLMAN HALL

August 2009 - Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ), in its first partnership with developer Peachtree Residential Properties, has announced the grand opening of Tillman Hall, a new community of single-family homes located on W. Jones Bridge Road in Norcross, Ga. Beginning today, the public is invited to visit the on-site sales center and tour a professionally decorated model home. Three showcase homes are currently under construction.

Tillman Hall is a gated community with 29 lots conveniently located in the heart of Peachtree Corners near luxury shopping centers, including the Forum, as well as golf and tennis facilities. The private, walled community will feature a beautifully landscaped boulevard, passive park and walking trail. The public schools that serve the community are Simpson Elementary, Pinckneyville Middle and Norcross High. Tillman Hall is located just minutes from Wesleyan School, a private Christian school for grades K-12.

Tillman Hall offers seven options for floor plans, including the popular St. Michelle plan with a master bedroom on the main level, a large kitchen and a keeping room. The home features four bedrooms, four and one half baths, and an optional loft that can be built above the keeping room. Each floor plan, ranging from 3,000 to 5,500 square feet, can accommodate a basement and includes a three-car garage. Homes at Tillman Hall start at $700,000.

"The new Tillman Hall development in Norcross offers an exceptional opportunity for home buyers and we are pleased to have teamed up with Cousins to make this community a reality," said Alec Rickenbaker, chief operating officer at Peachtree Residential. "Buyers will find everything they’re looking for at Tillman Hall: great financing options; incredible homes; and peace of mind that results from the dual financial stability and quality partnership of Peachtree Residential and Cousins."

Peachtree Residential offers competitive rates for homebuyers seeking mortgages through Peachtree Residential Mortgage LP. Homebuyers will receive $3,000 toward closing costs on a home financed through Peachtree Residential Mortgage. And, for a limited time, Tillman Hall homebuyers can receive up to $50,000 in options at half price on presales.

For more information on Tillman Hall, contact the sales center at (678) 291-9710 or visit www.peachtreeresidential.com.

About Cousins Properties
Cousins Properties Incorporated is a leading diversified real estate company with extensive experience in development, acquisition, financing, management and leasing. Based in Atlanta, the Company actively invests in office, multi-family, retail and land development projects. Since its founding in 1958, Cousins has developed 20 million square feet of office space, 20 million square feet of retail space, more than 3,500 multi-family units and more than 60 single-family neighborhoods. The Company is a fully integrated equity real estate investment trust (REIT) and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CUZ. For more, please visit www.cousinsproperties.com.

About Peachtree Residential Properties
Peachtree Residential Properties was founded in 1988 with a commitment to build quality homes with meticulous craftsmanship, custom designs and thoughtful touches. Building homes only in the most desirable Atlanta locations, Peachtree Residential is among Atlanta’s premier luxury builders. The company prides itself on offering design flexibility and Peachtree tailoring, enabling homes to be individualized to each buyer’s personal style without custom pricing. In fact, the company has earned a reputation as "the builder who listens." A certified professional home builder, Peachtree Residential ensures that every home meets the "Foundation to Rooftop" Gold Standard of Approval. Excellence is something that will never change at Peachtree Residential. For more information, visit www.peachtreeresidential.com.

The Tick of the Tax Credit Clock is Getting Louder
August 2009 - Earlier this year our representatives in Washington signed a bill giving first time home buyers a tax credit of up to $8,000. This is a great incentive to buy a home and many have taken advantage of the opportunity. Now the expiration date is nearing. The tax credit is set to expire on November 30th of this year. To be eligible buyers must close on their home purchase by that time.

If you are a first time buyer, do not miss this opportunity. Prices, selection, incentives and now the tax credit have never been better. Meridian Homes is here to help you or your buyers find a ready to move in home or build you a home in one of our outstanding communities. Check the tax credit count down at www.meridian.com to see how many days you have left.
 

Crown Communities Announces Donations to Local Veterans and Rescue Mission
August 2009 - Crown Communities announces it will donate proceeds from each closing at Willhaven Estates to the Disabled American Veterans Local Augusta Chapters and the Garden City Rescue Mission. Each organization will receive $300 per closing to support the valuable assistance both provide to the local area.

"Giving back is an important part of our responsibility to our communities," says Frank Downey, owner of Crown Communities. "We are proud to donate to such worthy and essential causes in the Augusta area."

The Disabled American Veterans local chapters offer much needed support to disabled veterans including transport to doctor visits, therapy sessions and other appointments. Garden City Rescue Mission provides housing and spiritual guidance to the homeless men, women, and children of the Augusta area. In addition to supporting these local organizations, Crown Communities will also provide free home modifications for the handicapped.

Willhaven Estates is a dynamic new community located off Gordon Highway between Gate 1 and Gate 2 of Fort Gordon. Environmentally friendly, Willhaven includes more than 31 acres of open space in Phase 1 and offers stylish four and five bedroom homes. Each floor plan is professionally designed and features granite kitchen countertops with tile backsplash, 42” cherry stained kitchen cabinetry, 9 ft. smooth ceilings on the main level, coffered dining room ceilings, archways, and custom doors throughout. The 2500 sq. ft. five bedroom/three bath Cambridge plan is priced at only $147,900. The 4100 sq. ft. five bedroom Edward plan is $202,900.

To learn more about Willhaven Estates by Crown Communities please visit www.CrownGa.com to find floor plans, area information and photos of Willhaven Estates as well as other Crown Communities or call 706-855-0796. For more information on the Disabled American Veterans visit www.dva.org and Garden City Rescue Mission visit www.gardencityrescuemission.com.

 

Peggy Slappey Properties Expands
August 2009 - An industry leader in real estate for over 30 years, Peggy Slappey Properties is pleased to announce the opening of a new office at The Veranda 1862 Auburn Road, NE Dacula, Georgia 30019
 

Expanded Services
PSP offers a full range of real estate services including resale, new homes and bank owned properties, along with qualified staff to manage short sale needs. Having served throughout the Gwinnett area since 1989, the staff at PSP has an in depth knowledge of your community and surrounding region. The professional agents of Peggy Slappey Properties have both the experience and expertise to navigate the challenges of today’s market. Peggy Slappey works to maintain the highest industry standards of professionalism, raising the bar for excellent service. The agents of PSP are active members of professional organizations. Some of the organizations are NAMAR (Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of Realtors), The Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association, The Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council, The Georgia Association of Realtors and various civic organizations with many of the agents serving in positions of leadership. These accomplished agents are ready to serve you in selling or buying your next home.
 

Moving forward with confidence
Peggy Slappey Properties has located our newest office at what is destined to become the gathering place of Dacula and surrounding area, The Veranda, a retail and office complex at 124 and 324. As the building takes life with new restaurants, gift shops and venue dining space the buzz about town will be “meet me at the Veranda”. Desiring to be part of the heart and soul of the community, PSP selected this site to be the home of its latest office expansion.
 

Leading the Green
Leading the way with green design for business centers, Peggy Slappey Properties built this newest office with environmentally sound, sustainable products. Utilizing energy efficient, water saving appliances and fixtures the office is filled with many green friendly elements. The eco friendly paint and carpet products help assure good indoor air quality. The bamboo custom built furniture, silestone coffee bar and countertops further enhance the green effects. Even the office chairs are a low-emitting, recyclable product. PSP proudly features the ergonomically designed Herman Miller Mirra Task Chairs.

You are invited to come in for a tour of the new Peggy Slappey Properties Office at The Veranda. You can schedule a market analysis, or community assessment, pick up our newest magazine of bank owned properties, and preview your next home purchase in our virtual touring Conference Room all while the children play at our Wii station. Moving forward, PSP leads the way.
 

Visit us at The Veranda, 770-271-5555, or on the web at psponline.com
 

Mansfield Homes Grand Opens The Estates at Persimmon Creek
August 2009 - Mansfield Homes began construction in the established neighborhood The Estates at Persimmon Creek in March 2009. Their first four homes are nearing completion, and two of the homes will be closing before the end of August. Mansfield has a total of six exciting new plans that feature four or five bedrooms and three to four and one-half baths. These home plans include exceptional living spaces—from formal living and dining areas to media rooms and keeping rooms. Elegant one and two-story plans range from 2800 to 3400 square feet and base prices start from the $260s.

The first two home buyers each purchased a four bedroom, three and a half bath home. The Ashland and Ridgeland homes were nearing completion when purchased. The Ashland plan is a master on main and has an open great room and kitchen opens into the keeping room. Complete with formal living and dining rooms and optional media room the Ridgeland offers a stately exterior with lots of flexible living space inside.

The Estates at Persimmon Creek is a beautiful master planned community convenient to I-85 and near the Canongate Golf Club. These beautiful homes are a combination of traditional and craftsman-style architecture with all the latest features. Home owners will enjoy the well appointed amenities including: pool, clubhouse, children’s play area, walking trails. The lots are generously sized at an acre plus and many feature a wooded back drop. Children will attend Canongate Elementary, Madras Middle and Northgate High.

Sales and marketing is provided by Josey, Young and Brady Realty LLC. New Homes Sales Specialists Joy Barnes, Realtor and Barret McDowell, Realtor can be reached at 404.328.5699. The Estates at Persimmon Creek is located in the growing area of Sharpsburg in Coweta County. Web: www.mansfield-homes.com
 

Directions: I-85 South to Exit 56/Collinsworth Rd—veer right off exit and remain on Weldon Road. Turn left on Palmetto-Tyrone Road, go 2.2 miles, turn left onto Sweet Bay Drive. Turn right onto Wintersweet Road and you will see our new homes.
 

Ashton Woods Homes Park at King Springs Grand Opening!
August 2009 - Ashton Woods Homebuyer and VIP Event at The Park at Kings Springs - Smyrna/Atlanta
Ashton Woods Homes, a premiere builder of eco-friendly and energy efficient new homes, today announced the Grand Opening and VIP tour of The Park at Kings Springs, with new eco-friendly homes starting in the $240's.

The Grand Opening celebration begins Friday July 31 at 3:30 PM for VIP homebuyers and is open to the public beginning Saturday, August 1 at 9:00 AM. The VIP event includes a cake cutting and champagne reception as well as a green ribbon cutting, signifying Ashton Woods' commitment to building eco-friendly and energy efficient homes. In fact, the Ashton Woods homes at The Park at Kings Springs are among the first PowerHouse Green with Environments For Living homes in Atlanta.

Located in the heart of Smyrna, The Park at Kings Springs is an exclusive enclave of 14 neo-traditional homes that incorporate Traditional and Craftsman styling and are less than 5 minutes from entertainment, recreation, shopping and dining. The new eco-friendly two story homes boast 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath plans, priced starting in the $240's and ranging in size from 2,009 square foot homes up to 2, 289 square foot homes. With basement and slab home sites and optional sunroom and sitting room options, there are endless possibilities to creating the dream home. All Park at King Springs new homes are Energy Star and Environments For Living (EFL) compliant - saving homeowners up to 45% on their utilities costs annually.

The Park at Kings Springs is located at: 1247 King Springs Court Smyrna, GA 30080. Take I 285W to Exit 16, turn right onto South Atlanta Road. Go 3.1 miles and turn left on Concord Rd. Turn left on King Springs Rd. Go through 3 stop signs and Park at King Springs will be on the right. The newly decorated model is open Sunday & Monday from 12pm-6pm and Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm. The phone number is 770.431.2327.

About Ashton Woods Homes
Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group- a fully-integrated collection of companies that spans the entire real estate spectrum in North America - from land acquisition and development to the design and construction of master planned communities. For more information, visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com.
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