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Traton Homes Introduces New Mobile Site for Smartphone Users
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It’s happened to almost all of us: you need to find some information quickly from your smartphone, but the website you’re trying to access isn’t mobile-friendly. You strain your eyes to read the small print and can’t click on anything you want because your fingers are too big to be that precise. Most times, you end up giving up before you find the information. Well, that’s no longer the case for metro-Atlanta buyers who are shopping for a Traton home. That’s because the builder recently launched its mobile website.
Created in partnership with Atlanta New Homes Directory due to an increasing number of users trying to access the website from their mobile phones, the new site allows smartphones users to gain the information they need easily and effectively. Whether using your phone to shop for a new home from the comfort of your sofa, or need to access information while onsite at a Traton Homes community, you’ll find what you need quickly. Read More→
Traton Homes Opens Another West Cobb Community
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If you love all that West Cobb has to offer, this is the community for you. Shopping galore is just down the street at The Avenue. Ford’s Crossing, built by Atlanta homebuilder Traton Homes is located in the highly rated Harrison High School district. Homes are priced from the mid $200,000s and located on large homesites of one- third to one-half- acre.
Homes at Ford’s Crossing have four to five bedrooms and two-and-a-half to four baths and 3,000 to 3,450 square feet of space. Buyers have a choice of six floor plans with prices ranging from the mid-$200,000s to the low $300,000s.
The homes have nine-foot ceilings on the main and upper levels, gourmet kitchens with maple cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors in the kitchen, breakfast room and foyer, two heating and air conditioning units for each level and an alarm system. The Read More→
Four Woodstock New Homes Remain in The Preserve at Wiley Bridge
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Only four home sites remain in The Preserve at Wiley Bridge, a community built by Acadia Homes and Neighborhoods. This exclusive community of just 16 custom homes in a convenient Woodstock location offers homes from the $400,000s.
These large craftsman style, two-story homes with three-car garages are around 3,300 square feet with options of two-story foyers, keeping rooms, downstairs studies, upstairs media rooms and basements. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood and tile floors and abundant trim are found throughout.
A rocking chair front porch on the Carlisle floor plan leads to an open living area and spacious study. The formal dining room is perfect for entertaining, and the family room has a beautiful coffered ceiling. The massive owner’s suite features a sitting room and generous walk-in closets. Starting at $400,000 and with three other spacious bedrooms, this plan is perfect for a growing family.
The Creekside, starting at $408,000, is an elegant floor plan designed for functional living and entertaining. The grand entrance even has a two-story foyer. The plan also features a spacious kitchen with breakfast room and keeping room. The family room has a trey ceiling and access to the deck. Additionally, the master suite on the second level includes spacious walk-in closets.
The Preserve at Wiley Bridge’s largest design, the Kingston, has over 4,000 square feet and is priced from $420,000. The gourmet kitchen includes a walk-in pantry, split cooking and an oversized work island. The huge owner’s suite features a sitting area and has a luxurious bath with island soaking tub and a dual walk-in closet. Three flex rooms, the living room, home office and the loft, offer functional adaptability to meet anyone’s needs. Two, rear covered porches are the perfect place for entertaining or relaxing.
The community is in an excellent location off of Highway 92 where Cobb, North Fulton and Cherokee Counties meet. Residents attend Arnold Mill Elementary School, Rusk Middle School and Sequoyah High School.
For more information on these Woodstock new homes or other Atlanta new homes, call the sales office at 404-788-2195 or visit www.acadiahomes.us.
New Home Construction Continues in Atlanta
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For Atlanta home buyers looking for a great value and a great location, many of them will not have to look any further than Traton Homes. The builder is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
Lots of homes are in process in four of Traton Homes communities: Valley Brook Parc in Buckhead, Westminister Place in Milton, Davis Farm in Kennesaw, and Oakwood Creek in Kennesaw.
Luxurious homes in the heart of Buckhead from the mid $500,000s can be found at Valley Brook Parc. There are only 18 homesites in this intimate enclave of homes located near Chastain Park. The community is just minutes away from all of Atlanta’s best shopping, dining and entertainment, not to mention office buildings and more. In addition, the community is located in the desirable Sarah Smith Elementary school district. Right now, four homes have started and are slated for a fall move-in.
Tucked away among the distinctive Milton landscape, Westminister Place features large one-acre homesites and homes featuring basements and three-car garages. This community has four homes currently underway that are scheduled to be ready in October. Homes are priced from the mid-$500,000s, an exceptional value for this area.
Davis Farm is a Kennesaw community of only 30 homes, 21 of which will be built by Traton Homes. Homes are priced from the mid $300,00s and feature three-sides brick, cedar shake and/or stone exteriors. The first two pre-sale home buyers will receive a free third-car garage. Davis Farm is conveniently located off Stilesboro Road, Read More→
Acadia’s Wellstone at Middle Creek Is Getting a Facelift
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Acadia Homes and Neighborhoods’ popular community of active adult homes in in Forsyth County is getting a new look. The developers are spending $100,000 to revamp the entrance and clubhouse. In addition, a greenway outside the sales center and a community garden with planting beds and a potting shed will be installed.
“We’re giving the entire community a facelift, upgrading the landscaping and adding new signage with earth tone colors. We want our homeowners to enjoy living in a beautiful community,” said Sam Bass, vice president of sales and marketing for Acadia Homes and Neighborhoods. “Additionally, we are offering homebuyers a $25,000 buyer bonus on two inventory homes at Wellstone. Please stop by and see our agent for details.”
Priced from the mid-$200,000s, Wellstone at Middle Creek is an Atlanta new homes community of Craftsman-style ranch condominiums with more than 2,000 square feet of living space. Homes feature three bedrooms, three baths and two-car garages with included garage door openers.
Standard features include hardwood floors in the foyer, kitchen and breakfast room, crown molding in the main living areas, stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets with crown molding, granite countertops and tile backsplashes in the kitchen and tile floors and tile surrounds in the bathrooms.
The community’s resort-style amenity package includes a heated swimming pool, a 5,000 square foot clubhouse with a state-of-the-art fitness center, billiards room, meeting spaces, hot tub and outdoor fireplace.
To reach the community, take GA 400 to exit 14 (GA 20/Buford Highway) and turn right. Turn left on Nuckolls Road. The community will be on the left.
For more information, call 404-788-5957 or visit www.acadiahomes.us. To receive continual Acadia updates, follow AcadiaHomesUS on Twitter and “Like” Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods on Facebook.
New Clubhouse Underway at Windsong at Seven Hills
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Residents of Windsong at Seven Hills, an Atlanta active adult community, will have a gathering place of their own when the clubhouse that is currently under construction is complete in September. The clubhouse will be the perfect place for all of their regularly scheduled activities, special events, and impromptu get-togethers.
“Residents at Windsong at Seven Hills are eagerly awaiting the completion of the clubhouse which is sure to become the centerpiece of the community,” said Steve Romeyn, managing partner of Windsong Properties. “The residents in the community are quite active enjoying pot-luck dinners, card parties, wine tastings, special holiday parties and more,” Romeyn said.
The 1,800 square-foot clubhouse features spacious covered porches, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a catering kitchen, a large great room and cozy nooks for playing cards, reading or socializing.
Windsong at Seven Hills is located in the master-planned community of Seven Hills in Paulding County. Residents have access to the Seven Hills amenities, including tennis courts, walking trails, year-round gardens, sports courts, a playground and an aquatic center with a zero-entry pool and water park.
Windsong at Seven Hills features innovative two and three bedroom ranch courtyard floor plans with flexible space, priced from the $180,000s. Terrace level lots are available. When complete, the community will have just 57 homes.
The homes are built to EasyLiving Homes® standards and have step-free access, extra-wide doorways, level handles, ample space in the baths and other features that facilitate changing life situations. Homes have maintenance free exteriors with weekly lawn care and trash removal service provided by the Homeowner’s Association. Read More→
Crabapple Crossing Offers Homes in North Fulton
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Only one home remains in Crabapple Crossing where homes have been hot, hot, hot this summer. However, never fear if you are looking for Atlanta new homes in this hot area of town, Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods offers homes in Crabapple Station, adjacent to Crabapple Crossing in desirable Milton. Of the nine remaining opportunities in this community, Acadia has three new craftsman-style homes that will be available to close this fall.
Acadia’s last remaining Craftsman-style garden home at Crabapple Crossing has approximately 3,100 square feet with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. The home is priced at an incredible value of $314,100.
Homes include high-end finishes such as gourmet kitchens with maple cabinets, granite countertops and tile backsplashes, hardwood floors in the foyer, kitchen and breakfast room, tile floors in all baths and laundry room and crown molding in the living areas and master suite.
Located in the historic Crabapple area, Crabapple Crossing and Crabapple Station offer buyers the best of two worlds — a small town atmosphere with easy access to major highways, shopping, dining and recreation. The communities are in walking distance of restaurants and retail and service establishments. In addition to the lake atmosphere offered by Crabapple Crossing, Crabapple Station also includes a community park and dog park for the whole family to enjoy.
Residents of Crabapple Crossing and Crabapple Station attend top rated Fulton County schools and are in walking distance of Milton High School, listed by Newsweek as one of America’s Best High Schools in 2010. Younger residents attend Crabapple Crossing Elementary and Northwestern Middle School.
To visit the community, take GA 400 North to Old Milton Parkway and go west. Old Milton becomes Rucker Road. Turn right on Broadwell Road. The sales center is on the left at McCaus Lane. For more information call (678) 469-1413 or visit www.acadiahomes.us.
Forsyth County from the $150,000s
Posted by: | CommentsHave you been visiting Atlanta Communities? If you are looking for an affordable first home in a sought-after area of town, make sure to include this brand new community on your list. The Springs at Burnt Bridge, a community of 82 Craftsman-style ranch homes on large wooded lots just opened up in desirable Forsyth County.
This is a very sought-after school district and students attend Matt Elementary School, Liberty Middle School and West Forsyth High School. If you purchase and move this summer you could be ready to go back to school in the fall. The three and four bedroom homes offer up to three baths depending on the floorplan selected. Homes range in size from 1,800 to 4,000 square feet of space and this all ranch-home neighborhood is priced from the $150,000’s to the low $200,000’s.
The community was developed by Cowart Building Group and the builders are The Knight Group and Cowart Building Group.
Homes have upscale features such as crown molding and judges paneling, tray ceilings and coffered ceilings, walk-in closets and fireplaces. Some plans have two-sided fireplaces, sun rooms, optional lofts and flexible space that can be used as a garage for a third vehicle or a bonus room.
The community is tucked away in wooded area with an amenity package that includes an outdoor fire pit, a children’s play area and walking trails. The oversized homesites and the feel of living away from the hussle and bussle of the city, yet being only minutes away from shopping, food and schools is just one of the many attributes that makes this community stand out.
The sales center is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 pm.To get to the community, take GA-400 to exit 15 and turn left. The road becomes Ga. 20. Turn right on Doc Bramlett Road and left on Holbrook Road, then right on Burnt Bridge Road and right into The Springs at Burnt Bridge.
For more information, call Jamie Mock at 770-616-1531 or visit www.aboutsalesinc.com
RealtyJoin, Social Networking Site for Real Estate Industry
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You’ve tried social networking to promote your business. However, you’ve found it hard to connect with your real estate industry specific target audience. If only there was some place you could go to network with others in real estate industry. Now there is.
Recently launched by mRELEVANCE, RealtyJoin 2.0 is a newly designed, free interactive social and business networking site for those in the real estate industries in the United States and Canada. The new and improved site is more user-friendly and offers participants a WordPress blog for all users, upgraded navigation, enhanced profiles, video options, upcoming events and the ability to post status updates, photos and video.
Now, you have a place to connect, network, advertise potential opportunities and increase revenues. The best part is, you’re company’s message can be targeted to the people for which it is intended.
RealtyJoin is already becoming the go-to place for those looking to make connections with the real estate industry as a number of high profile groups such as the Atlanta Board of Realtors®, Foreclosure.com and RIS Media already taking part.
But don’t take our word for it; Check out the new RealtyJoin 2.0 for yourself.
Realtors: $2500 Incentive at Quail Run Through December
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Hey Realtors, do you have clients shopping for West Point real estate? Now through Dec. 31, 2010 you can earn $2,500 for every new home sold in the master-planned community of Quail Run. To access the incentive, real estate agents should “like” the Greater Valley Group Facebook page. You also must register for this incentive on your first visit to Quail Run with your interested buyer.
Quail Run’s southern inspired homes are located in Lanett, Al and have all of the standard features that your client is looking for. These beautiful homes include granite countertops, hardwood floors, front and back porches, crown molding and Whirlpool Appliances. Starting in the $180,000s, Quail Run features three and four bedroom floorplans that range from 1,800 to 4,000 square feet.
For more information about Quail Run, visit the Greater Valley Group website.
