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BRAYSON HOMES SETS GRAND OPENING AT OAKDALE RIDGE IN SOUTH COBB COUNTY
JUNE 2008 – Brayson Homes will hold Grand Opening this Saturday, June 28, in Oakdale Ridge, its 25-home community in the Smyrna/Greater Vinings area of South Cobb County just two miles outside Interstate 285.

Scheduled from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., the event will feature food from the famed Varsity drive-in restaurant.

Oakdale Ridge is located on Oakdale Road, which runs off South Cobb Drive and Highlands Parkway. In this community, Brayson Homes is introducing new two and three-story Craftsman-styled plans, and home prices start at $269,000. Located on the property is a garden-like common space with a sitting area from which residents will have an excellent view of the downtown Atlanta skyline.

The four to seven-bedroom homes will have architecturally-controlled exteriors with beautiful Craftsman design details, as well as prairie-style front windows, board and batten shutters, decorative 12-light glass front doors, and carriage-style garage doors. The exteriors will have brick or stone accents, and options include three sides brick. Most homes will have covered front porches, and a number of basement homesites are available.

The extensive special features in the spacious interiors include wide plank hardwood entry foyers, solid surface kitchen countertops with an integrated sink and pull out faucet, recessed lighting in the kitchen, a luxurious garden tub and separate shower in the owner’s suite, and many energy efficient features. Some plans offer such things as a double sided fireplace opening into the living room and keeping room, a loft, and a sitting area in the owner’s suite.

The community, which is convenient to both I-285 and I-75, has sidewalks, streetlights, and underground utilities. More information about Oakdale Ridge can be obtained by calling the on-site agent, Tonya Abernathy, at 770-616-7674 or by visiting the decorated model home or click here.

Mark Carruth Brings Diverse Background to Active Adult Market
JUNE 2008 - As a third generation homebuilder, Mark Carruth has been building homes since the age of 16. In college, Carruth pursued a medical career briefly, but as a junior decided his passion was building homes. Carruth graduated from the University of Georgia with a Business Degree with an emphasis in real estate. After college, Carruth worked in the Macon and Atlanta residential and commercial markets before starting his first company, Loren Construction. Carruth now brings that diverse background to the active adult market at Windsong Properties, which he founded with Steve Romeyn to meet a demand fueled by the baby boomers and the change in demographics.

Windsong is Carruth’s fourth company and is his first company focused solely on the active adult market. Carruth relates to the active adult as an empty nester himself, and he uses that personal experience and merged it with his building experience.

“Building for the active adult market is just as much about building a lifestyle as it is building the actual home,” said Carruth. “People go through a lot of changes in their fifties. Whether it is career-related, family-related or health-related, Windsong allows active adults to live a lower-maintenance lifestyle in a community of like-minded people.”

Windsong pays attention to the details that make living simple for the active adult. Homes are single-level, have no steps, are EasyLiving certified and have wider openings creating wheelchair accessibility. The homes are smaller, but the individual rooms are more spacious.

After 30 years of building homes, Carruth still enjoys the process and works hard to make it enjoyable for his clients as well. “Clients are excited about the custom building process, but have reservations because they have heard so many horror stories about the homebuilding process,” said Carruth. “I just want the process to be fun. You do not want your client to be worn out or stressed; and you want the results to be positive.”

When he’s not building homes, Carruth enjoys playing golf, boating or traveling to his second home on Hilton Head Island. Carruth is also actively involved with Habitat for Humanity and the Greater Atlanta Home Builder’s Association. For more information, call 770-516-3409 or click here.
 

Windsong Properties to Host Active Adult Homebuyer Seminar
JUNE 2008 – Windsong will host an Active Adult Homebuyer Seminar on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at The Villas at Blackberry Run in Seven Hills, which is located in Paulding County. The seminar will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Villas' Clubhouse. Speakers will include Patricia Ann Bowen, a relocating specialist and Arow Flemmer, an interior designer that will talk about staging and decorating. The seminar is free and open to the public. Guests are asked to RSVP at 770-917-8082.

Patricia Ann Bowen is responsible for marketing and client relations with Get Ready for Tomorrow, a Senior Move Management and Estate Liquidation service. She has a Masters degree in Psychology and years of marketing, training and intervention experience. With her Operations Partner, Tome Schulte, she provides free estimates for what it will take anyone to ‘Get Ready for Tomorrow,’ including downsizing, selling, donating, packing, sorting and more.

Arow Flemmer is the owner of Under the Willow Interiors and has been running her own business for six years. She is one of four Accredited Staging Professional Masters in Georgia. Flemmer received her Interior Design degree from Lambuth College and has approximately 20 years industry experience. Flemmer has been staging home for four years and has staged homes with values ranging from a $92,000 condo to a $2.6 million estate. As part of a staging team, Flemmer was featured on two episodes of A&E’s Flip This House in the Atlanta market.

The Villas at Blackberry Run is a master-planned community located in Seven Hills between Acworth and Dallas. These ranch-style homes consist of two to three bedrooms and two to three bathrooms. Features of the homes include private courtyard retreat with patio, ventless fireplace with gas logs, oversized Master walk-in closet, and cultured marble garden tub and separate shower in the Master bathroom. For more information and directions, call 770-516-3409 or click here.
 

DAVID WEEKLEY GREEN HOMES IN ATLANTA OFFER SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS IN ENERGY USAGE
JUNE 2008 – The nation’s largest privately-held builder, David Weekley Homes, has launched its new ‘Green Home’ program in its new Atlanta neighborhoods. According to Joe Lstiburek of Building Science Inc., “80% of all environmental damage is directly related to energy generation and use.” Today, David Weekley Homes is setting the standard in constructing the most energy efficient and cost effective homes in Atlanta, which help lessen the impact on the environment and save money for its growing list of new Homebuyers.

The Green Homes offered through the program are Energy Star® Certified and meet the Diamond Level requirements for the Environments For Living® Program. David Weekley Green Homes save up to 50% in heating and air conditioning usage over a similar home built to 2004 building code standards. The homebuilder’s Green Homes are a ‘win-win’ for its increasing list of Customers and the environment.

“By utilizing innovative, environmentally beneficial products, we are able to reduce the amount of energy needed within our new homes. This means there is less damage to our environment and it also means lower energy bills for our Homeowners,” said David M. Weekley, Chairman, David Weekley Homes. “Our Green Homes are just one of the many ways that we can help our Customers invest their housing dollars more wisely, help the environment and live more comfortably – all of which can help make their David Weekley Green Home easier to resell.”

For more information about David Weekley Homes in Atlanta, click here or call 888/888-7417.
 

Few Homes Remain at Two of McCar Homes’ Atlanta Communities
JUNE 2008 – Only a few homes remain in two of McCar Homes’ most sought-after new Atlanta communities, Daniel Creek and Kingsbridge Point. Daniel Creek, located in Sugar Hill, only has five homes remaining and Kingsbridge Point, located in Cobb County, only has 12 homes remaining. Both neighborhoods feature spacious single-family homes at affordable prices.

Homes at Daniel Creek are from the Cottage, Hearth and Preserve collections and are priced from the $250,000s. Plans range in size from 2,522 to 3,256 square feet with three, four and five bedrooms. Exteriors feature low-maintenance three side brick, welcoming front porches and front or rear courtyard garages. Interiors of the new homes include gourmet kitchens with granite countertops, hardwood floors throughout the main level and spacious master suites. Homebuyers can also choose from a variety of state-of-the-art options, such as wireless broadband internet and private Web cameras at the community school bus stop.

Children at Daniel Creek attend excellent Gwinnett County schools, including Riverside Elementary, Lanier Middle and North Gwinnett High schools. For more information about Daniel Creek, please contact our on-site sales agent at (770) 614-1323.

New homes at Kingsbridge Point are from McCar Homes’ Masters, Premier and Preserve collections and are priced from the $290,000s. The traditional two-story style plans range in size from 2,500 to over 4,000 square feet with up to five bedrooms and four and one-half bathrooms. Features of the new homes include vaulted ceilings, granite countertops and spacious master suites. Homebuyers can also take advantage of new elevations featuring rich paint color trim packages and unique carriage-style garage doors currently available from McCar Homes.

Amenities at Kingsbridge Point include a community pool, cabana, professional landscaping and sidewalks. Children at Kingsbridge Point will attend Clay Elementary, Lindley Middle and Pebblebrook High schools. For more information click here or call 770-945-6259.

Kairos Development Corporation Partners with Outstanding Team to Create Avignon at Vinings
May 2008 - Karios Development Corporation has partnered with the best in the building industry to develop Avignon at Vinings, a 170-home gated community of condominiums, new townhomes and single-family homes. Harrison Design Associates, The Preston Partnership and B&C Studio have all teamed up with Kairos Development to create this one-of-a-kind community located in the heart of Vinings Village.

Harrison Design Associates, established in 1991, specializes in the design of custom residential homes, as well as new townhomes and specialized commercial projects. The award-winning firm brings high-quality design to the residential market by creating one-of-a-kind homes that will become timeless investments showcasing the individuality of each family who lives in the homes.

The Preston Partnership is a full service, multi-discipline firm with a focus on architecture and design, combined with an absolute commitment to service. Established in 2001, the firm’s multi-disciplinary approach includes architecture, structural engineering, MEP engineering, interior design and landscape architecture.
B & C Studio is a full-service landscape architecture, design and planning firm. Services include traditional landscape design, land planning, site design and layouts, design guidelines and construction documents.
Avignon at Vinings is reminiscent of a romantic village on a hillside with a grand Chateau as the focal point.

The 170-home gated community will feature Single-family Villas, Village new townhomes and Village condominiums starting from the high $300s to more than $1 million. For more information, click here or call 770-394-5400.

Driven by the desire to create aesthetically beautiful “Live Life Communities” and facilities that address their clients’ needs and distinctive styles, Kairos (ki-ros) offers a vast array of choices and options in each of its communities. Since entering the industry in the mid 1980s, the company has developed more than $400 million in Atlanta area real estate assets, including residential, retail and office properties. During that time, Kairos Development has received many outstanding awards. Most notable is the 2005 Development of Excellence Award presented by the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Regional Business Coalition for the multi-use urban development and environmental buffer provided by The Aramore on the city’s famous Peachtree Road. For more information, call 404-350-1440 or click here.

 

Brock Built Builds a Better Community
June 2008 – Atlanta’s largest intown homebuilder, Brock Built, is partnering with WSB-TV Channel 2 in the “Going Green 2008” campaign, an important program addressing an issue that is changing the quality of life of every citizen in Georgia. As part of that effort, Brock Built has started construction on an environmentally-friendly demonstration home in its Atlanta West Highlands Community. When complete, the new home will be open for tours and auctioned to the highest bidder with all proceeds going to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Groundbreaking for The Green House began in March and work is progressing quickly. When complete, the home will showcase environmentally friendly and sustainable design features attainable for the typical Atlanta family. Contributions are being solicited for funds, services, building materials, fixtures, appliances and everything else necessary to build the home. All participating vendors are required to demonstrate that their contribution will promote EarthCraft standards.

The EarthCraft program is a voluntary green building program which serves as a blueprint for healthy, comfortable homes that reduce utility bills and protect the environment. EarthCraft homes are thoroughly inspected and tested (for factors such as air leakage and carbon monoxide safety) before the homeowner moves in. They are proven to help save energy and water and conserve natural resources. They are more affordable because they help homeowners lower energy costs by up to 30%, lower maintenance and repair costs, and even lower doctor’s bills for health problems related to poor indoor air quality.

Construction on The Green House is expected to be complete in August, when the public will be invited to tour the home. WSB –TV will film the entire building process and will run a special one-hour prime time program in September telling the story of the innovative partnership behind the home’s creation, as well as the remarkable transformation of the larger West Highlands community.

The Green House will be auctioned off to the highest bidder in October 2008. All proceeds from the sale will be given to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a not-for-profit organization that provides care, research, teaching, wellness and charity care for the children of Atlanta.

For more information on Brock Built’s new communities or The Green House, click here or call 404-351-7555.

 

Melissa Danielson of Solid Source Realty Takes on Sales at The Cottages at Heron Bay Golf and CC
June 2008 - Melissa Danielson of Solid Source Realty has taken on the sales for Windsong Properties' The Cottages at Heron Bay Golf and Country Club. Danielson has more than twenty years of marketing, management and sales experience. The Cottages is an intimate Active Adult neighborhood of 67 homes by Windsong Properties, where low-maintenance homes start in the mid $180,000s. Heron Bay is a beautiful master-planned community in Henry and Spalding counties, just south of Atlanta.

“The Cottages are a wonderful Active Adult community that I just love,” said Danielson. “The reason is the people, product, and place. It’s the people that make a place home, and there are wonderful neighbors in The Cottages. Empty nesters, couples, widows, singles, from all over love this place because the people who live here truly care about their neighbors and the place they call home. The relaxed, well maintained, inviting atmosphere is evident from the moment you drive in to the area.”

Danielson, who lives in McDonough, Ga., specializes in new construction; resales; second homes; land; VA, HUD and bank-owned homes in the metro Atlanta area and coastal Georgia/ St. Simons Island. She is a Multi-Million Dollar Producer, Lifetime Member of the Circle of Excellence and ranked in the top 10% of Henry County Sales Production. Danielson is a local, state and national member of the Board of Realtors and an Active Life Member of the Metro South Association of Realtors.

New homes at The Cottages at Heron Bay offer spacious ranch plans from approximately 1,800 to 2,000 square feet with up to three bedrooms and three full baths, front porches, private courtyards, rear patios and attached, two-car garages. The interiors feature Corian® countertops, hardwood floors, designer baths, and upgraded lighting packages and cabinetry choices. With lawn maintenance taken care of and Heron Bay’s incredible amenity package, homeowners in The Cottages have the opportunity to relax and enjoy the many opportunities for leisure (such as walking trails, swimming pools, golf, tennis and more) everyday. Windsong Properties is currently offering a builder’s closeout special with significant discounts on each of these four homes. For more information about new homes in The Cottages at Heron Bay, click here or call 770-898-1042.
 

Minerva Properties Announces Direct Lot Sale Program at Heron Bay Golf & Country Club
June 2008 – Minerva Properties is offering future homeowners a rare opportunity at Heron Bay Golf and Country Club. For a limited time, buyers will be able to purchase a lot in either The Links or Lakeview neighborhoods, with the option of delaying construction on their new home for up to two years. Fifty lots varying in size from one-half acre to one and a half acres are available under this program and are priced from $74,000 to $387,000. Lot locations include a mix of interior lots, golf lots and several spectacular lakefront and lake view lots.

“This is an incredible opportunity for future new homeowners,” said Brian Davison, Managing Partner with Minerva Properties LLP, the developer of Heron Bay Golf and Country Club. “Homeowners can purchase their home site now while interest rates are at historic lows. They can then delay the construction process for a period of up to two years, allowing them time to sell their existing home, arrange financing or to design their new home.”

New lot owners will have access to the full spectrum of resort-style amenities available to all Heron Bay property owners upon closing. These amenities include the newly opened Lakefront Park with covered Pavilion overlooking the 1,100 acre Cole Reservoir, a three-pool aquatic center with kid-friendly water features, seven miles of walking trails, a tennis center, children’s play park and sports field and the 5,000 square foot community Lodge with fitness center. Residents can also elect to become members of the golf facilities at Canongate at Heron Bay, which includes an 18-hole championship golf course, quality practice facilities, clubhouse and restaurant, and reciprocity at other Canongate courses.

To find out more information about Heron Bay Custom Homes and the Direct Lot Sale Program, call 770-898-4891, click here or stop by the sales office, which is open seven days a week. To visit Heron Bay, take I-75 South to Exit 216. Turn right and proceed five miles to Heron Bay Golf & Country Club.

Tyler Perry’s “The Family that Preys” filmed at The Astoria at the Aramore
May 2008 – Kairos Development Corporation’s Buckhead high-rise, The Astoria at the Aramore, served as a filming site for the upcoming motion picture “Tyler Perry’s The Family that Preys.” Earlier this month, Tyler Perry and Lionsgate Films spent 24 hours over two days shooting scenes for the film at The Astoria at the Aramore. Filming was conducted on the ground floor and the 12th floor of the building.

The film stars Tyler Perry, Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard, and is a story about a friendship between two women and about the struggles each of their families face. In the story, Kathy Bates is the head of a powerful Atlanta family whose longstanding construction business is facing a vicious power struggle.

According to Jack Williams, Business Director for Kairos Development Corporation, the site of The Astoria at the Aramore was chosen by the producers of the film because of the building’s location on Peachtree Road and the status of the job site.

Inviting home exteriors with large balconies and an actual backyard setting along Peachtree Creek, allow homeowners to enjoy the serene outdoors without leaving the comforts of home. An abundance of amenities are offered at The Astoria to cater to homeowners’ every need, including a pool, heated spa, private poolside cabanas, poolside summer kitchens and grilling areas, state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking the sundeck, concierge and street-level retail and dry cleaning services. Each condo provides a magnificent 180-degree surrounding city view, which was accomplished through the use of abundant windows and large balconies. Resident move-in is anticipated for Summer 2008, where new condos are priced from the $400,000s and penthouses are priced from the $900,000s.

For more information about The Astoria at the Aramore, call 404-355-6999 or click here.
 

Final Active Adult Opportunity at Windsong Properties
May 2008 – Only four new homes remain in Heron Bay Golf and Country Club’s most popular Active Adult neighborhood, The Cottages. The Cottages is an intimate Active Adult neighborhood of 67 homes by Windsong Properties, where low-maintenance homes start in the mid $180,000s. Heron Bay is a beautiful master-planned community in Henry and Spalding counties, just south of Atlanta.

Homes at The Cottages at Heron Bay offer spacious ranch plans from approximately 1,800 to 2,000 square feet with up to three bedrooms and three full baths, front porches, private courtyards, rear patios and attached, two-car garages. The interiors feature Corian® countertops, hardwood floors, designer baths, and upgraded lighting packages and cabinetry choices. With lawn maintenance taken care of and Heron Bay’s incredible amenity package, homeowners in The Cottages have the opportunity to relax and enjoy the many opportunities for leisure (such as walking trails, swimming pools, golf, tennis and more) everyday. Windsong Properties is currently offering a builder’s closeout special with significant discounts on each of these four homes. For more information about new homes in The Cottages at Heron Bay, call 770-898-1042.

Residents at The Cottages will enjoy the 1,100 acre Cole Reservoir, 18-hole Canongate golf course, three-pool aquatic center, seven miles of walking trails, lighted tennis center and a 5,000 square foot community lodge with fitness center. A beautiful Lake Front Pavilion is currently under construction and set to open this summer.

To visit Heron Bay, take I-75 South to Exit 216. Turn right and proceed five miles to Heron Bay Golf and Country Club. For more information, call 770-516-3409 or click here.

Only a Few Homes Remain at McCar Homes’ Carrington in Cobb County
May 2008 – McCar Homes’ Carrington community is 70 percent full and only eight homes remain along the historic Silver Comet Trail. Carrington is a luxury new townhome community located in sought-after Cobb County and offers new homeowners the opportunity to live in a historic setting with all the modern luxuries of today.

New Townhomes at Carrington are priced from the $140,000s to $160,000s, and are available in three bedroom plans with two and a half bathrooms at approximately 1,588 square feet. New homes along the Silver Comet Trail feature great views of trees and portions of the trails. The interiors include state-of-the-art features such as upgraded appliance packages, designer lighting fixtures, a variety of flooring including hardwoods and countertop and cabinet choices.

Living within walking distance of one of the state’s most popular trails allows residents to exercise the natural beauty of the Silver Comet’s hike and bike trails. Carrington’s homeowners will also enjoy the community swimming pool and cabana modeled after the original Silver Comet Trail train station. Residents will enjoy close proximity to some of the best shopping areas in Cobb County including The Avenues at West Cobb and Arbor Place Mall. Children at Carrington attend Powder Springs Elementary, Copper Middle and McEachern High schools.

To visit Carrington, take I-75 North to Barrett Parkway and turn left. Proceed 12 miles and turn right on Powder Springs Road. Travel to C.H. James Parkway and turn left. Continue to Florence Road and turn left. Community will be on the right. For more information on Carrington, call (770) 439-7038 or click here.
 

Last Opportunity to Call Faircroft Home
May 2008 –There are only three new townhomes left at McCar Homes’ premier townhome community, Faircroft, located just miles from Georgia Highway 400 in the sought-after Johns Creek and Windward areas of Forsyth. Townhomes are priced from the $220s and the last remaining homes feature floorplans from the Village collection.

The three townhomes available from the Village Collection are the Farmington and Milton floorplans. The two-story townhomes range in size from approximately 2,182 to 2,222 square feet and consist of three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. All of the new townhomes at Faircroft offer state-of-the-art design features including upgraded appliance packages, designer lighting fixtures, a variety of flooring, including hardwoods, granite countertops and high-end cabinet choices. The homes exteriors are just as appealing as the interiors, featuring three-sided brick and two-car garages. All of the new townhomes offer private lots, backing up to wooded areas.

In addition to the beautiful homes, homeowners will enjoy the community swimming pool, cabana and tennis courts. Sidewalks wind throughout the community. Due to the community’s Forsyth County location, homeowners can take advantage of the community’s close proximity to shopping, dining and entertainment while at the same time enjoying the low Forsyth County taxes. Children at Faircroft attend Forsyth’s top rated schools: Big Creek Elementary, South Forsyth Middle School and South Forsyth High.

To visit Faircroft, take GA 400 North to McFarland Road (Exit-12A East). Go one mile to the dead end of McFarland at McGinnis Ferry. Turn left onto McGinnis Ferry. Faircroft is one mile on the left. Or, take 400 North to Exit 11 (Windward Parkway) turn right. Go three and a half miles to the end of Windward. Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road. Faircroft is half a mile on the left. For more information on Faircroft, click here or call (770) 772-4630.

Haven Properties offers new 2 Year Energy Usage Guarantee
May 2008 – Haven Properties, the award-winning builder of EarthCraft and Energy Star certified luxury homes, is now offering a 2 Year Energy Usage Guarantee on every new home. The company will actually pay the difference in energy costs if you use more electricity and natural gas than they think you will during your first two years as a Haven Properties homeowner.

“We’re putting our money where our mouth is,” said Haven Properties President Mike Baptist. “Our technologically advanced approach to construction guarantees that our homes will use energy efficiently. Not only that, it also makes our homes healthier and more comfortable to live in. Buyers won’t be disappointed.”

Haven applies energy modeling calculations for each home through residential energy analysis software. The model takes into account the home’s dimensions, its position and components of its construction to predict the number of kWH and Therms it will use. At closing, the homeowner receives a certificate outlining their home’s floorplan and its estimated usage. The homeowner sends Haven monthly copies of gas and electric bills, which are reviewed and tallied for annual usage at the end of 12 and 24 months. At those times, Haven pays any overages by multiplying them by the cost per kWH and Therms as stated on the bills.

Haven Properties builds in Cherokee, Cobb, Dawson, Douglas, Forsyth and South Fulton counties with price ranges from the high $300,000s to the $700,000s. For more information on Haven Properties, call 770-752-0919 or click here.
 

Pottery Barn Inspired Model Home Opens at Kensington Creek Manor
May 2008 – Bowen Family Homes and Pottery Barn have partnered to provide new home buyers with design ideas. Located in Kensington Creek Manor in the Lawrenceville area of Gwinnett County, the Pottery Barn inspired Dorchester model showcases furniture and accessories which are available at the popular home furnishings store. This single-family home community offers homebuyers the choice of 12 different floor plans, both ranch and two-story, ranging from three to four bedrooms. The 2,452 square foot Dorchester home was fully decorated by Jason Craigo of Pottery Barn with the helpful insight of onsite agent Patty Shipley.

Homes at Kensington Creek Manor are priced from the $170,000s making them ideal for new home buyers, many of which may not always have the furniture and accessories they desire to fill their home.
Each room within the two-story Dorchester home features items from Pottery Barn which can be purchased for approximately $5,000. When deciding what furniture and accessories to feature in the home, Craigo said he chose items that were hot sellers at Pottery Barn, such as the Chesapeake dining table located on the patio in the backyard.

In addition to the multitude of ideas buyers at this Lawrenceville community may receive, homeowners also enjoy a fabulous array of amenities that are perfect for gatherings with family and neighbors, including a swimming pool, mushroom fountain, tennis courts, playground and a picnic pavilion with grill.

With the Mall of Georgia less than five miles away, residents of Kensington Creek Manor benefit from close proximity to some of the finest dining and shopping in Gwinnett County. In addition, Discover Mills and the Gwinnett Arena are also convenient to the Lawrenceville community. For spectacular outdoor activities, Lake Lanier is less than 10 miles from the community.

Kensington Creek Manor is located in a popular section of Lawrenceville, with convenient access to the shopping and dining at The Mall of Georgia and major commuter routes, including Highway 316 and I-85. To visit, take I-85 North to Exit 115 (Georgia 20), and turn right towards Lawrenceville.
Travel approximately 4.5 miles, and turn left on Georgia 124, Braselton Highway. Turn right on Old Fountain Road, and the community will be on the right.

For more information about Bowen Family Homes, please call their Atlanta regional headquarters at 678-325-4554 or 1-877-MY BOWEN or click here.
 

The Providence Group Dedicates Covered Bridge at Woodbridge Crossing to Smyrna Mayor Max Bacon Ribbon cutting ceremony held Tuesday, March 25
April 2008 - More than 200 guests joined The Providence Group as the new home builder dedicated the covered bridge at Woodbridge Crossing to Smyrna Mayor Max Bacon on Tuesday, March 25th. To commemorate the opening of the bridge, special guests, including agents, homeowners and representatives from the media, attended a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration sponsored by Countrywide Financial at the community. View our video.

Woodbridge Crossing is located in the Concord Covered Bridge Historic Area of Smyrna. The community features single-family courtyard and garden homes priced from the low $400,000s to the $500,000s.

“The dedication of the new bridge at Woodbridge Crossing was a success,” said Ginny Bryant, Director of Marketing for The Providence Group. “We were honored to have so many special guests attend, including Mayor Max Bacon, City Council Representative Pete Wood, Harold Smith with the Smyrna Historical Society and Titus Edwards a representative from York Bridge Concepts, the company that designed and built our one-of-a-kind bridge at Woodbridge Crossing. It was a delight to see the mayor’s face when we unveiled the plaque announcing that the bridge was named after him. We hope this bridge will be a joy to residents of the community and Smyrna for many years to follow.”

During the event, guests were invited to tour the model homes and clubhouse at the community and were treated to a catered lunch by Carolyn’s Gourmet Café. Numerous prizes were given away throughout the day, including a custom pub bar, bar stools, and four teak lounge chairs donated by Towne Lake Heating and Air, a flat screen TV, spa gift certificates, gift certificates to local restaurants Atkins Park and McCray’s Tavern, gym memberships with a personal trainer, and $1,500 in cash.

Designed exclusively for the property, York Bridge Concepts built the bridge at Woodbridge Crossing. The double lane bridge crossing over Nickajack Creek, was built to withstand the rigors of modern-day traffic. However, the look of the covered bridge adds a touch of nostalgia to the community and preserves the history of the land upon which it is built. For more information on York Bridge Concepts you can visit them at ybc.com.

The homes at Woodbridge Crossing range in size from 2,500 to 3,500 square feet, and offer elegant exteriors featuring traditional brick, siding and stone which blend with the carriage-style garage doors. In addition, all homes incorporate a variety of interior designer features, such as gourmet kitchens with granite countertops, tile backsplashes, custom cabinets and stainless steel appliances including double ovens; large master suites with luxurious baths including garden tubs and walk-in showers; vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, detailed trim and eight-foot doors throughout the main levels; and wrought-iron stair balusters.

Homeowners at Woodbridge Crossing’s gated community also enjoy an array of fabulous amenities including a swimming pool, clubhouse with full kitchen, outdoor seating area, outdoor fireplace, and the beautiful York covered bridge over Nickajack Creek. In addition, there are sidewalks on both sides of the street and oak and maple trees planted in each front yard creating a very attractive streetscape. Leaving more time to enjoy life and all the excitement that surrounds the community, landscape maintenance will be provided by the Homeowners Association.

To visit the neighborhood from downtown, take I-75 North to I-285 West. Take the Atlanta Road exit and turn right. Follow to the second traffic light and make a left onto Cumberland Parkway, which turns into the East West Connector. Go through four traffic lights, and turn left onto Cooper Lake Road, the community will be on the left.

For more information on Woodbridge Crossing, click here, or contact the on-site agent, at 678-264-8190 or Woodbridge@TPGHomes.net, or stop by the sales office Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from Noon to 6:00 p.m.

 

The Providence Group hosts successful event at the Highlands of Sandy Springs
April 2008 - More than 100 guests attended the recent event at the Highland of Sandy Springs, a gated community extremely close to the Perimeter Mall area. The event celebrated the opening of the community’s two decorated model homes and the newly decorated clubhouse.

“Highlands of Sandy Springs truly offers it all,” said Ginny Bryant, Director of Marketing for The Providence Group. “The community is so close to shopping, dining, entertainment and recreational activities, plus it has an amazing amenities package. With so much to offer there is always a reason to celebrate.”

Bank of America and Chuck Ford sponsored the event, with a catered lunch by Jason’s Deli. Guests were invited to tour the professionally decorated model homes, as well as two other spec homes that are currently for sale, and the newly decorated clubhouse. Many prizes, including $1,000, $500, and $100 gift cards, were given to guests.

The designer-decorated clubhouse features a state-of-the-art fitness center and is located next to the architecturally designed pool. There is also an outdoor common area which centers on a cozy outdoor fireplace.

Highlands of Sandy Springs is located at the corner of Roswell Road and Dalrymple Road in Sandy Springs, and is close to Big Tree Preserve and Chattahoochee River State Recreation Area, which provides miles of hiking and biking trails.

The spacious two- and three-story townhomes and lavish mid-rise condominiums at The Highlands of Sandy Springs are priced from the $190,000s to the $480,000s. Ideally situated on one of the highest points in Sandy Springs, Highlands will offer mid-rise condos with 930 to 1,261 square feet and Village Homes and Traditional Townhomes with 1,800 to 2,900 square feet of living space. The townhomes offer high-end brick exteriors while also incorporating many of the designer features today’s discerning home buyer has come to expect. The two to four bedroom townhomes feature site finished hardwood floors; gourmet kitchens with granite countertops, ceramic tile backsplash, and Deluxe Whirlpool® appliances; gas log fireplaces with stone surround; oversized bedrooms and trey ceilings in the master suites. There are also basements available on the Village Homes which home buyers may opt to have finished.

To visit the neighborhood from downtown, take 400 North to exit 5B (Sandy Springs/Abernathy Road). Travel West for approximately one mile and turn right onto Roswell Road. Follow Roswell Road to a right onto Dalrymple Road. Turn right on Dalrymple and the entrance to the community will be on the right.

For more information on the Highlands of Sandy Springs, click here, or contact the on-site agent, at 770-522-0291 or highlands@tpghomes.net, or stop by the sales office Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from Noon to 6:00 p.m.
 

The Residences at Lullwater Park Experiences Steady Sales
April 2008 – The Residences at Lullwater Park, an exclusive Druid Hills community on Briarcliff Road, is pleased to announce that only limited opportunities remain in Phase I. The community held its grand opening on November 20 and sold 11 homes in just 90 days. With the first phase of the 50 ultra-luxury town residence and manor home community almost sold out, new home buyers are encouraged to purchase their new home before it’s too late. The Residences at Lullwater Park provides a sophisticated lifestyle in sought-after Druid Hills/Virginia Highlands and offers homes priced from $499,000. The Residences at Lullwater Park are designed by Harrison Design Associates Architects and developed by Viscaya Development Group.

“We are ecstatic with the success we have seen thus far at The Residences at Lullwater Park,” said John Hogan, founder and CEO of Viscaya Development Group. “This Druid Hills/Virginia Highlands area is ideal for the sophisticated buyer looking for an ultra-luxury home without the hassle of outdoor maintenance. Plus, homes in this area historically outperformed other Atlanta neighborhoods in value appreciation.”

This luxurious, gated community combines striking architectural details with exceptional features and finishes. Homes have 9 and 10 foot ceilings, hardwood floors in the main living areas, as well as designer carpeting and travertine tile. The kitchens are appointed with professional-grade Viking appliances and granite countertops, while the master bedrooms offer spacious sitting areas. The homes are wired for surround sound and plumbed for central vacuum. All homes at The Residences at Lullwater Park offer two-car garages on the terrace level and decks or outdoor living areas per plan.

The maintenance-free community is within walking distance to great Virginia Highlands' attractions such as fine dining, one-of-a-kind boutiques and entertainment venues. Residents will also enjoy easy access to the arts, including Emory University, The Carter Center, Fernbank Museum of Natural History and Variety Playhouse. Additionally, Piedmont, John Howell and Candler parks are only a short distance away.

Exclusive sales and marketing is being provided by Morris and Raper Intown. For more information about The Residences at Lullwater Park, call 404-377-1371.
 

There has Never Been a Better Time to Buy a Peachtree Residential Home
April 2008 – This spring, Peachtree Residential Properties is encouraging buyers to take advantage of the many incentives and low interest rates currently available. With special pricing at its communities throughout metro Atlanta and an unprecedented market, now is the ideal time to buy a new home at one of Peachtree Residential’s luxurious communities.

“There has never been a better time to buy a new home,” said Mike Ruland, President. “At Peachtree Residential, we are offering some of the best pricing in our 20 year history. By purchasing a home now, buyers can save thousands of dollars by taking advantage of our incredible values and financing options. In today’s market, buyers can easily afford to call a home in one of our communities their own.”

Peachtree Residential currently is offering six months no payments and $3,000 in closing costs on select homes and homesites when buyers finance their new homes through Peachtree Residential Mortgage. Special restrictions apply, and interested buyers should contact the sales manager at their community of choice for complete details.

For the ultimate in luxury living, five of Peachtree Residential’s North Fulton County communities are considered among the company’s most prestigious: Clearbrooke, The Hampshires, Tavistock, Windfaire, and soon-to-open Moss Pointe. Each community offers the utmost in fit and finish, with estate-sized homesites, stately floorplans with distinctive interiors, and high-end appointments and details. Click here for more information.
 

Escape to Estate Living at Turnberry Park
April 2008 – Nestled in the serenity of Sharpsburg in Coweta County, Turnberry Park offers craftsman style homes in an exclusive neighborhood setting priced from the 400’s. This private enclave of twenty estate lots ranging in size from 1.6 to 2.6 acres offers wooded lots, professionally landscaped yards with irrigation systems and an extensive list of standard features that are considered upgrades with other building companies. Choose from one of our custom-built available market homes or select your own plan and work with one of our dedicated builders to customize the home of your dreams. A 1-year social membership to Canongate Golf Club is included with the purchase of your new home. Call us or click on the web link for incentives on select market homes that are currently being offered.

Turnberry Park is located close to great schools, I-85, and shopping and entertainment in Peachtree City and Newnan. Model homes are open on Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 or by appointment. Click here or call Trudie Daniell at 770-843-2858 or Linda Byrd at 678-416-0174 for more information.
 

Bowen Family Homes Hosts Dollars for Dreams Home Event
April 2008 – Bowen Family Homes, which builds single-family homes and townhomes in the most sought-after metro Atlanta locations, is pleased to announce *“The Dollars for Dreams Home Event.” From April 17 to 20, those who purchase a home at any of Bowen Family Homes’ 26 metro Atlanta communities will receive up to $50,000 to spend on their new home! Buyers may opt to use the money towards a Pottery Barn shopping spree, designer upgrades, down payment/closing costs, free basement on available homesites, or to lower monthly payments. In addition, the metro Atlanta homebuilder is offering a drawing for a $5,000 Pottery Barn shopping spree. For more information about the Dollars for Dreams home event, visit www.bowendreamevent.com.

“We build in some of the most desired locations throughout metro Atlanta and hope that interested new home buyers will stop by one of our many communities during our ‘Dollars for Dreams Home Event’ April 17 to 20 to see why they should call one of our many communities ‘home’,” said Mike Phelps, Owner of Bowen Family Homes. “We are proud of the homes we build and are excited to offer this incentive to interested new home buyers for a limited time.”

 

McCar Homes Offers Special Savings Up to $50,000 through May 11 during Spring Savings Event
April 2008 – To meet the demands of new home shoppers in today’s competitive market, McCar Homes is offering the biggest savings event in McCar Homes’ history with $50,000 in savings on select homes now through May 11 in all of its single family home communities across the Atlanta area.

Shoppers can preview all of the homes available at McCar Homes many communities across metro Atlanta by clicking here or by visiting the on-site New Home Specialists at each community. McCar Homes builds finely-crafted, award winning single-family and townhome communities throughout metro Atlanta in the most sought-after, convenient locations and that offer a full array of popular amenities, including nature trails, pools, multi-purpose athletic fields and putting greens.

“This Spring Savings event is larger than any other promotion in McCar Homes’ history in terms of scale across all communities in all divisions in the Southeast and especially in terms of the incentives being offered,” said Chris D’Amico, Corporate Director of Marketing. “The new home market is shifting and buyers are demanding more flexibility and value, so we are excited to offer home buyers this one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a McCar home more affordably than ever before.”

For more information about the McCar Homes, click here or call 888-566-2227.
 

eon at Lindbergh Invites Guests to Celebrate Earth Day
April 2008 – eon at Lindbergh invites new home buyers, agents and anyone else interested in learning how to live a ‘green’ lifestyle to attend the Earth Day 2008 celebration at the eon Sales Gallery located on Main Street in the new Lindbergh City Center. As one of the first new home communities in the Buckhead area to pursue the EarthCraft® certification, the developers of eon, The Dawson Company and Lane Company, are consistently proving that eon is committed to not only being as environmentally-friendly as possible, but teaching others how to live ‘green’ as well.

On Tuesday, April 22nd from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. guests of eon at Lindbergh may enjoy cocktails, organic hors ‘doeuvres and participate in a variety of green activities. The Piedmont Park Conservancy will be on hand to present their plans for the Piedmont Park expansion and how others may get involved with the cause. In addition, an Organic Food specialist from Piedmont Park will demonstrate how to choose and prepare organic foods, as well as explain how it is beneficial to a healthier lifestyle.

A representative from Lindbergh’s Pike Family Nursery will also be on hand to demonstrate how to grow an indoor herb garden and how to choose plants that promote a healthier indoor living environment. Guests may also learn more about the benefits of using the Zip Car, which will be parked outside of the eon Sales Gallery. Dave FM will be in attendance from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with their remote vehicle an array of Dave FM prizes.

“We are very excited about our Earth Day Celebration at eon at Lindbergh and feel that we have a great variety of speakers to show guests just how easy it is to incorporate a ‘green’ lifestyle,” said Tamara Kimble of The Dawson Company.

The eon at Lindbergh sales gallery is located on Main Street in Lindbergh City Center and includes one full-size, decorated model condominium residence. For more information, click here.


Sera CityHomes to Host Consumer Sneak Peek Event on Saturday April 19th
April 2008 – Sera CityHomes at Lindbergh is pleased to announce the consumer sneak peek event on Saturday, April 19th. Interested new home buyers, or those simply interested in learning more about the newest development in South Buckhead, are encouraged to stop by the Sera Sales Gallery located at the corner of Piedmont Road and Garson Drive from Noon to 4:00 p.m. on April 19th. Guests may enjoy great food from Fat Matt’s Rib Shack and take a hard hat tour of the nearly complete and uniquely designed CityHomes. Sera CityHomes offers 72 split-level and traditional CityHomes priced from the $300,000s in a convenient location near an array of shopping, dining and entertainment venues.

“With homes move-in ready next month, we are excited to host out consumer sneak peek event, and hope that interested new home buyers will be sure to stop by during the four hour event,” said Jennifer Roberts, New Home Consultant at Sera CityHomes. “In addition to the great food provided by Fat Matt’s Rib Shack, guests will have the opportunity to win gift cards to exclusive Buckhead restaurants and spas, tickets to Braves baseball games, and be one of the first to catch a glimpse of the mysterious “Sera” before anyone else.”

The split-level CityHomes offer two- and three-bedroom options ranging from 1,435 to 2,650 square feet, while the traditional CityHomes have three- to four-bedrooms and three and one-half bathrooms, ranging from 1,870 to 2,680 square feet. Interior features include granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, European-style cabinetry, 5-inch exotic hardwood floors throughout the main living areas and carpet in the bedrooms, homeowner-selected custom lighting packages, large bathrooms with relaxing soaking tubs, and streamlined glass showers.

For more information about Sera CityHomes at Lindbergh, call 404-848-1624 or click here.
 

Heron Bay Golf & Country Club Presents Henry the Heron
April 2008 – Minerva Properties’ Heron Bay Golf and Country Club is pleased to present “Henry the Heron,” a great blue heron caricature that will serve as the official mascot for the award-winning, master-planned community. Henry the Heron will be the voice, face and personality of Heron Bay, with a MySpace page (www.myspace.com/henryheron), a personal journal on the Heron Bay Web site (www.henry.heronbayinfo.com) and appearances on Heron Bay community signage, billboards and advertising and at community events. Henry the Heron will keep residents, new home shoppers and industry professionals abreast of community and area happenings, local events and news as well as amenity, builder and retail center news. Henry the Heron will also offer helpful tips for protecting and preserving natural resources.

Henry the Heron’s MySpace page and journal include weekly entries and photos of Henry spending time in the community at the amenities and at homeowner events. Example entries include “A Little Water Goes a Long Way,” which offers tips for water conservation, “Workout Time,” which describes Henry’s New Year’s Resolution to devote time in the fitness center at Heron Bay and has a photo of Henry superimposed on an actual elliptical machine at the fitness center and “Happy Trails,” which encourages residents to connect with nature by hiking the trails at Heron Bay. Billboards, print and online advertisements throughout the Atlanta area raise the question “Who is Henry Heron?” and direct readers to Henry’s journal on the Heron Bay Web site.

For more information, click here or call 770-957-5633.


Final Opportunities at Two Neighborhoods at Heron Bay Golf and Country Club
April 2008 – Only a few new homes remain in two of Heron Bay Golf and Country Club’s most popular neighborhoods, The Cottages and Pinehurst. Four homes are available in The Cottages, Heron Bay’s intimate active adult neighborhood of 67 homes by Windsong Properties, where low-maintenance homes start in the mid $180,000s. Three homes remain in Pinehurst, a family-friendly Brayson Homes neighborhood where homes are priced from the high $190,000s to the mid $200,000s. Heron Bay is a beautiful master-planned community in Henry and Spalding counties, just south of Atlanta.

Homes at The Cottages at Heron Bay are built by Windsong Properties and offer spacious ranch plans from approximately 1,800 to 2,000 square feet with up to three bedrooms and three full baths, front porches, private courtyards, rear patios and attached, two-car garages. The interiors feature Corian® countertops, hardwood floors, designer baths, and upgraded lighting packages and cabinetry choices. Windsong Properties is currently offering a builder’s closeout special with significant discounts on each of these four homes.

Located directly across from Heron Bay’s community lodge and aquatic center, Pinehurst features innovative plans with up to five bedrooms and three and one-half baths from 2,000 to 2,600 square feet. These spacious new homes by Brayson Homes offer brick or stone accents, vaulted ceilings, gracious owners’ suites, formal living rooms with fireplaces and formal dining rooms, island kitchens with cherry cabinets, kitchen and breakfast areas with hardwood floors, marble vanities in baths and two-car garages.

For more information, click here or call 770-957-5633.
 

Clear Creek Communities & Coro Real Estate Advisors are proud to announce the pre-grand opening of Atlanta’s newest lakefront community Sanctuary Cove.
Sanctuary Cove is a gated lakefront community located along the shores of the 480 acre Dog River Reservoir. It is truly a one of a kind neighborhood with over two miles of shoreline and picturesque ridge top views. The Dog River rapids border the property to the west, the 800 acre Dog River Park to the north, and several scenic creeks cascade through the middle.

Future owners can enjoy sunsets from private docks or socialize with friends at the five acre lake front park. There are a total of 66 home sites with 32 lakefront sites. The home sites range in size from 3 to 5 acres and are priced from the 150’s to the high 300’s.

Sanctuary Cove’s few fortunate homeowners will enjoy the serenity of a private lakeside estate, with views similar to the Blue Ridge Mountains, without the drive to the country. This unique development is conveniently located on Highway 166 between Chapel Hill Road and Highway 5 in Douglas County, Georgia. Sanctuary Cove is located in the heart of the Dog River Basin only 16 miles from Atlanta and 25 minutes to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

For information click here or call 404-642-3412.

Escape to Estate Living at Turnberry Park
April 2008 – Nestled in the serenity of Sharpsburg in Coweta County, Turnberry Park offers craftsman style homes in an exclusive neighborhood setting priced from the 400’s. This private enclave of twenty estate lots ranging in size from 1.6 to 2.6 acres offers wooded lots, professionally landscaped yards with irrigation systems and an extensive list of standard features that are considered upgrades with other building companies. Choose from one of our custom-built available market homes or select your own plan and work with one of our dedicated builders to customize the home of your dreams. A 1-year social membership to Canongate Golf Club is included with the purchase of your new home. Call us or click here for incentives on select market homes that are currently being offered.

Turnberry Park is located close to great schools, I-85, and shopping and entertainment in Peachtree City and Newnan. Model homes are open on Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 or by appointment. Click here or call Trudie Daniell at 770-843-2858 or Linda Byrd at 678-416-0174 for more information.

Plan to take part in the 2008 Spring Parade of Homes
April 2008 – During the weekends of April 19 & 20 and 26 & 27 more than 100 new homes throughout the Atlanta region will be part of the 2008 Spring Parade of Homes. This year’s Parade will be unlike any other, combining the forces of four local Home Builders Associations. During the Parade, guests can tour a variety of home styles and types built by a variety of builders.

“There has never been a better time to buy a new home than now.” said David Ellis, executive vice president of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. “As a steady demand for new homes continues, we are seeing the current inventory supply shrinking. Lower housing prices and special incentives will soon be a thing of the past as builders begin to sell their current inventory. The Spring Parade of Homes offers new home shoppers and those who are considering buying a new home the opportunity to visit a variety of communities, and to speak with real estate agents and buyers.”

The 2008 Parade of Homes is free and open to the public. Specifics on builders and communities participating are available on www.paradeofhomesatlanta.com.

“This event comes at a perfect time,” continues Ellis. “Today’s real estate market is truly a buyers’ market. For many, that makes owning a dream home an even more affordable option than previously thought. Interest rates remain low, increasing how much home can be bought for the same monthly payment than with higher interest rates. A strong job market and great incentives are also contributing factors, making now the best time to buy a new home and get a great deal.”

The Parade will be held the weekends of April 19 & 20 and 26 & 27, with an option to have the homes open the week in between. Each participating home will be featured on the Parade’s Web site, which will feature extensive searching and mapping capabilities. Listings will be featured on the site until the 2009 Parade of Homes. For more information on the Parade of Homes, please visit www.paradeofhomesatlanta.com
or call (678) 775-1426.
 

PEACHTREE RESIDENTIAL ANNOUNCES OPENING OF PHASE II AND CONSTRUCTION OF AMENITIES AT THE HAMPSHIRES
April 2008 – Peachtree Residential Properties is pleased to announce the opening of Phase II and the start of construction on the amenities at The Hampshires, a wooded swim and tennis community in beautiful Northwest Fulton County/Alpharetta. New homes are priced from the $700,000s to more than $1 million.

“The new phase exemplifies the large, wooded homesites available at The Hampshires,” said Kathleen Murphy, Peachtree Residential Director of Marketing. “All of the sites range in size from one to three acres, and many are situated on quiet cul-de-sacs.”

In addition to the opening of the new phase, construction has begun on the amenities at the community. When complete, residents will enjoy a swimming pool with cabana, two lighted tennis courts and a playground. The amenity area promises to be a central gathering place for families at The Hampshires who already enjoy a strong sense of community. Completion is anticipated late this year. For more information, click here.
 

Sharp Residential’s Forsyth County Community Continues to Thrive
April 2008 – Sharp Residential is experiencing much excitement at its Forsyth County community, Parkstone. The community, which is located in the fastest growing county in the state, was recently selected by Smart Numbers as the second best community to live in Forsyth County within its price range and the seventh best community to live in Forsyth County overall. With the exceptional homes, sought-after location and active residents, it is no wonder that even in the current market, Parkstone has continued to experience steady sales. The single-family homes at Parkstone are from Sharp’s Classic, New Traditions and Horizons home series, and are priced from the $200,000s to $400,000s.

“We are thrilled with the success and activity currently taking place at Parkstone,” said Ginny Bishop, director of marketing for Sharp Residential. “Sales continue to be strong and we currently have approximately ten homes which are move-in ready. Interested new home buyers should visit soon to pick out their favorite home and see first-hand everything that this amazing community has to offer, which is great homes and phenomenal residents. Parkstone is a one-of-a-kind community in which residents truly get involved in everyway possible. The ALTA tennis season just started back up and residents have four different teams participating in the league. The residents have also created the Resident Advisory Board and recently launched a community Web site which is a great way to keep residents informed on what’s going on at Parkstone.”

Parkstone also features a variety of outdoor amenities including a lake with fishing dock, junior Olympic swimming pool, and children’s pool with zero entry and water mushroom. The whole family may enjoy spending time on the playgrounds, having weekend get-togethers at the picnic areas and hanging around the outdoor fire pit. Other amenities include basketball and sports courts, a playing field, and a community hiking trail system that connects the three neighborhoods to each other. Centrally located within the community is The Parkstone Club, a neighborhood lodge where new homeowners can spend time together.

Children at Parkstone attend Matt Elementary School, Liberty Middle School and North Forsyth High School.

Discover the Sharp difference - call 770-518-4896 or Click here for more information.
 

Final Opportunity to Call Cascade Cove Home
March 2008 – Time is running out for Fulton County new townhome shoppers to call Cascade Cove home. Cascade Cove is McCar Homes’ most relaxing new Atlanta townhomes community and only a few homes remain in this highly sought-after neighborhood. This community combines a convenient South Fulton location with upscale features and finishes in a gated, retreat environment. The two and three-story townhomes in this exclusive community start in the $170,000s.

The townhomes at Cascade Cove are from McCar’s popular Elite collection and offer elegant exterior elevations featuring McCar Homes’ new stylish, rich paint color scheme – providing a charming streetscape throughout the community. The homes offer almost 2,000 square feet of living space and the flexible floorplans have two to four bedrooms featuring double owners' suites and roommate plans.

All of McCar’s homes at Cascade Cove offer many of the design features today’s homeowners are looking for, including upgraded appliance packages, designer lighting fixtures, a variety of flooring including hardwoods and countertop and cabinet choices. Children at Cascade Cove attend West Manor Elementary, Young Middle and Benjamin E. Mays High. For more information, call 404-505-6599 or click here.



Spring Incentives for Agents and Buyers at Serrano in Sandy Springs
March 2008 - During the month of March, The Lane Company is offering special incentives to new home buyers and their agents at Serrano, the Mediterranean inspired community located in larger master-planned Abernathy 400 development in Sandy Springs. Upon completion, the new community will consist of 150 condominium residences priced from the low $300,000s.

“As development of the new community continues at a steady pace, with the covered parking garage nearing completion and the framing of the main residential component underway, we wanted a way to reward the first homeowners at the community,” said John Bell, Southeast Regional Partner, Lane Company. “For those who sign a contract in the month of March, we will provide $2,000 in closing costs plus a Bose Surround Sound System. In addition, the buyers’ agents will receive a 5 percent commission through April. For more details, interested prospects should visit our sales gallery, which is located onsite at 901 Abernathy Road.”

Please see attached press release for more information. If you have any questions, contact Lana Rader at 770-383-3360 ext. 22 or click here.


 

Last Chance at McCar Homes’ Kingsbridge Point
March 2008 – McCar Homes is pleased to offer big savings on new homes at Kingsbridge Point, a single family home community located just minutes from downtown and Vinings. Only a few home sites remain in this 79 home community. Homes in Kingsbridge Point are priced from the $270,000s and include spacious floorplans and great amenities in a Cobb County community. Special savings up to $30,000 are available now select inventory ready for quick move-in.
McCar Homes is currently offering new elevations featuring rich paint color trim packages and unique carriage-style garage doors. Traditional two-story style plans are available on wooded home sites. Homes range in size from 2,500 to over 4,000 square feet. Home features include vaulted ceilings, granite countertops, spacious master suites. Homes are from McCar Homes’ Masters, Premier and Preserve collections and offer up to five bedrooms and four and one-half bathrooms.

Kingsbridge Point features such amenities as community pool, cabana, professional landscaping and sidewalks. The Cobb County schools that are zoned for Kingsbridge Point are Clay Elementary, Lindley Middle, and Pebblebrook High. For more information call 770-945-6259 or click here.
 

SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, March 25 ribbon cutting ceremony for Woodbridge Crossing
March 2008 – The Providence Group is pleased to announce the grand opening of the covered bridge at Woodbridge Crossing in Smyrna. To commemorate the opening of the bridge which is located in the Historic Concord Covered Bridge Area of Smyrna and crosses Nickajack Creek, a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Tuesday, March 25 with special guests, Mayor Max Bacon, City Council Representative Pete Wood and Harold Smith with the Smyrna Historical Society. This event is being co-sponsored by Countrywide Home Loans.

“Woodbridge Crossing is nestled quietly in the Concord Covered Bridge Historic Area of Smyrna which is full of rich Southern history and beautiful surroundings,” said Ginny Bryant, Director of Marketing for The Providence Group. “We are excited about the completion of the beautiful covered bridge within the community and hope that homeowners will enjoy both its visual appeal and its usefulness.” The bridge was newly constructed in 2007 and special consideration was put into the planning of this bridge. The new covered bridge replaces an existing bridge that was dilapidated and impeding the flow of water through Nickajack Creek. The new covered bridge was raised to help increase water flow and constructed to insure safe travel over the bridge and into the community.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a welcoming speech by Warren Jolly of The Providence Group and special guests will also say a few words. A brunch buffet catered by Carolyn’s Gourmet Café will be served in the Woodbridge Crossing clubhouse. Drawings will be held every 30 minutes so all attendees are asked to stay for the entire event which will run until 1:00 p.m.

Everyone is invited! Register to WIN $10,000 in prize giveaways every 30 minutes including sky box tickets to the Hawks and Thrashers provided by Comcast; a Spa Sydell gift certificate donated by Atlanta New Homes Directory; two VIP tickets to the High Museum of Arts Wine Auction, donated by Skirt Magazine; a high definition flat screen television with DVD player plus prizes donated by local businesses including a gift card to Atkins Park in Smyrna Market Village, a family pass to Tolleson Pools, one month at World Gym including one visit with a trainer, and an incredible Ultimate Welcome Gift from SmyrnaVinings.com that is valued at over $4,000, PLUS $1,000 CASH! There will be many more prizes from other local restaurants and shops!

The homes at Woodbridge Crossing range in size from 2,500 to 3,500 square feet, and offer elegant exteriors featuring traditional brick, siding and stone which blend with the carriage-style garage doors. In addition, all homes incorporate a variety of interior designer features, such as gourmet kitchens with granite countertops, tile backsplashes, custom cabinets and stainless steel appliances including double ovens; large master suites with luxurious baths including garden tubs and walk-in showers; vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, detailed trim and eight-foot doors throughout the main levels; and wrought-iron stair balusters.

To visit the neighborhood from downtown, take I-75 North to I-285 West. Take the Atlanta Road exit and turn right. Follow to the second traffic light and make a left onto Cumberland Parkway, which turns into the East West Connector. Go through four traffic lights, and Woodbridge Crossing will be located on the left. You will need to make a U-turn to enter the community until the second entrance opens in early spring 2008.

For more information on Woodbridge Crossing, click here, or email Woodbridge@TPGHomes.net, or contact the on-site agent, at 678-264-8190, or stop by the sales office Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from Noon to 6:00 p.m.

 

J.D. Kent Joins Legacy Realtor As Land Specialist
March 2008 – Legacy Realty President, Harry Hammond, announced this week that J.D. Kent, a veteran land sales specialist has joined the firm.

Although relatively new in the real estate business, Kent has enjoyed tremendous success having brokered more than $50 million in transactions the previous three years. Some of his more notable transactions were the $12M sale of Canterbury Golf Club in Marietta, a 140 acre tract of land in south Forsyth valued at more than $17M and a single family residence on Lake Lanier with a value of more than $11.5M. In 2006, his second year as an agent, he most likely achieved an all-time record in single day closings with 14.

“We are very pleased to have J.D. join our team. His expertise in the sale of large developed and undeveloped land parcels will be a huge asset for Legacy’s clients,” said Pratt Farmer, vice president of sales and marketing for Legacy Realty. “I am delighted to work for Legacy Realty,” said Kent. “The company is known for handling each transaction with integrity and perseverance. In addition, Legacy’s long-standing presence in residential and land brokerage, combined with the depth of experience of the entire organization makes the sales process much smoother .”
 

A member of the Chatham family of related businesses, Legacy Realty was founded more than fifteen years ago by real estate veterans, Harry L. Hammond, Jr. and David Chatham. Since its inception, the company has brokered nearly $2 Billion. Legacy Realty is widely recognized for unparalleled homeowner, builder and Realtor service. The company, based in Alpharetta has been repeatedly recognized for its sales and marketing success. To learn more about Legacy Realty, call 770-663-7290 or click here.

 

Construction continues at Serrano in Sandy Springs
March 2008 – As Serrano takes shape to become one of Sandy Springs most enviable locations, development continues at a steady pace. Signifying the continuing construction of the Mediterranean inspired community, the covered parking garage is nearing completion and framing is set to begin on the main residential component in March. Serrano is the residential component of the larger master-planned Abernathy 400 development. Developed by Lane Southeast, LLC, the community will consist of 150 condominium residences priced from the low $300,000s.

“As construction on the community continues to progress, Serrano is truly beginning to take shape,” said John Bell, Southeast Regional Partner, Lane Company. “Conveniently located near GA 400 and I-285, passers by can now get a visual of the shape and form of the community. For a deeper look inside this European village in Sandy Springs, interested prospects should visit our sales gallery, which is located onsite at 901 Abernathy Road.” To arrange an appointment with a sales consultant, contact Maggie Crist at 404-729-5591 or click here.
 

PRESTIGUOUS MANAGEMENT AWARD PRESENTED TO TOUCHSTONE HOMES
March 2008 – After just receiving the America’s Best Builder Award for 2007, Touchstone Homes receives 2008 Management of Excellence award from the Lee Evans Group based in Littleton, Colorado. The award was presented to Touchstone Homes President Bryan Cohen and CEO Richard Stein at the Lee Evans Executive Summit in Vail, Colorado. “This award inspires us to redouble our efforts toward continuous improvement and validates our 3-year preparation for these ‘Incredible Times’. We are excited about the future: and remain as always, Aggressively Conservative,” says Richard Stein, CEO, Touchstone Homes.

This prestigious award which is sought after by national home building companies of all sizes. Touchstone Homes is one of 20,000 national builders that applied for the Management of Excellence award in December 2007. According to the Lee Evans Group, other builders have applied multiple times for this award and never won; Touchstone wins after its first submittal. “Winning this award clearly brings Touchstone Homes into an elite group of home builders,” says Jeffrey Abraham, CFO of Touchstone Homes.

Lee S. Evans is a retired professor from the University of Denver who started his career in 1954 by teaching builders about good management practices. At the time, he was Director of the Real Estate and Construction Management Department for the University of Denver. He put together a group of professors from the university with a sponsorship from Practical Builder Magazine (now Professional Builder Magazine) and presented the first management training session in the industry. In the early 1970s, Mr. Evans retired and began conducting programs in Colorado for owners and top management employees of home building companies.

In 1992, the Lee Evans Group was formed to offer management seminars to home building companies in such topics as controlling costs and improving variances to achieve superior profits. The objective was to reach builders and key staff across the United States. Chuck Shinn is President of the Lee Evans Group and Shinn Consulting and has worked with Touchstone Homes for the past 10 years. Mr. Shinn has conducted seminars at Touchstone Homes offices in Suwanee for employees to learn, his trademark seminar being “How Builders Make Money”. ”. “The Lee Evans Group has clearly been our partner in success over the years,” says Bryan Cohen, President of Touchstone Homes.

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Winmark Homes Offers New Homes in Forsyth County
March 2008 – People from all over the country are flocking to Forsyth County to find a permanent residence, according to Forbes Magazine. This metro-Atlanta county has received top rankings on three separate lists published by Forbes: fastest growing, richest, and best place to get ahead. Interested homebuyers that wish to live in this desirable county should turn to Winmark Homes’ Champions Run or The Villages at Castleberry. Champions Run features single-family homes priced from the $300,000s, and The Villages at Castleberry is a mixed community of new townhomes and single-family homes priced from the $190,000s.

Forsyth County was recognized as being one of the top 25 fastest growing counties in the nation, having a 53.4% population increase since 2000 according to Forbes Magazine. Slightly north of the city of Atlanta, Forsyth County is home to Lake Sidney Lanier and only a short distance to the beautiful North Georgia Mountains.

However, Forsyth County is not only one of the fastest growing counties in the nation; it is also one the richest and one of the best places to get ahead. A median household income of $83,682 put Forsyth County at number 13 on Forbes Magazine’s list of America’s richest counties. Being a wealthy county also makes it a great place to get ahead, as Forsyth County was ranked number two in this category on the Forbes Magazine list. Because of the strong income boost of 21% from 2000, this county has attracted businesses and qualified workers from all over the country. This statistic is reflected in the strong job growth rate