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.

There are several benefits to the new mobile site including that it’s faster to load from a mobile device and it is designed so that users can access the information they need with minimal clicks. The mobile site is also built for the smaller screen of a smartphone, and is easier for users to view.

The mobile site places a great emphasis on ease of use, just like the Traton Homes main site, so no matter which one you choose to use you’re sure to be pleased.

For more information about Traton Homes, visit http://www.TratonHomes.com.

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 master baths feature his-and-her vanities, garden tubs and separate showers, and tile floors, tub decking and shower surround. Some homes are on basement lots and some feature a media or bonus room. Three-car garages are an option.

Students in Ford’s Crossing attend Ford Elementary School, Durham Middle School, and Harrison High School.

To reach Ford’s Crossing, take I-75 North to exit 269 (Barrett Parkway) and go left. Go about 3.4 miles and take a right on Stilesboro Road. Turn left on Kennesaw Due West Road and go 5.6 miles, then turn right on Mars Hill. Ford’s Crossing is ¾ miles on the right.

For more information contact Angie Chavez at 770-792-0261 or visit www.tratonhomes.com.

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.

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, giving homeowners access to great schools, restaurants, shopping and other conveniences.

Oakwood Creek in Kennesaw is an enclave of only 18 beautiful homesites. Homes are priced from the High $200’s and feature exceptional included features such as granite countertops, maple cabinetry, recessed lighting and stainless steel appliances in the kitchens and 9 ft. ceilings on the main level. Oakwood Creek is located off North Hadaway Road in the desirable Harrison High School District.

For more information on Traton Homes, visit www.tratonhomes.com or call the corporate office at 770-427-9064.

Sterling CookbookTM Builds Momentum

For more than 20 years, Austin luxury real estate builder, Sterling Custom Homes, has been creating custom dream homes for their clients. Now the builder has taken those years of experience and created the Sterling Cookbook™, which guides homebuyers through the construction process in a streamlined manner that produces real savings that can be passed on to the buyer.

The homebuyer’s role in the homebuilding process is critical, and the customer’s most important responsibility is to stay ahead of construction in their selections. The Cookbook™ does just that – it keeps the customer on track and ahead of time with their selections so that Sterling can stay on track with the construction process and avoid losing time or falling behind schedule.

The Sterling Cookbook™ gives home buyers custom-made, detailed recipes for building their new home. The book includes step-by-step instructions on what they have to do to make their dream home a reality, from making selections to meeting with trade partners. The book outlines each step of the approval process and client responsibilities, and includes a reference section regarding care of the completed custom home.

Sterling Custom Homes, a leading Austin home builder, has new homes in a variety of communities, including Lakeway, Flintrock Falls, Rough Hollow, Caslano, Seven Oaks, Barton Creek, Mirador Drive, River Place, Spanish Oaks, Bellagia Estates, The Bluffs at Steiner Ranch and The Reserve at Lake Travis. Visit the Sterling Custom Homes website for more information about the Sterling Cookbook™.

“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.

The cabin under construction on lot 10, will have this breathtaking view of Lake Nantahala, which boasts some of the most pristine waters in the south. Come take a tour of the lake and imagine looking you’re looking out of you own cabin’s windows.

Bank-sanctioned pricing has been enacted within the community, and the home sites start as low as $94,900. Considering the gorgeous clean lake, views and ease of access, these prices are steals!

Buyers at The Village at Reflection Lake Nantahala can design their home without the hassle of a timed build-out requirement.

Remaining home sites at The Village at Reflection Lake Nantahala aren’t expected to be on the market very long. Come take a tour of the lake and you’ll want to stay for a lifetime. While touring, you’ll be treated to complimentary lunch at Lakes End Diner, a boat tour of the lake, a tour of the home sites available and a $25 gas card. You can also enter to win a weekend at the lake for yourself and 14 friends.

For more information, call 866-218-8439 or visit The Village at Reflection Lake Nantahala online.

“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.

The community is in a quiet, private setting but with easy access to shopping and dining in Dallas and Hiram, GA and is just a short drive to downtown Atlanta and the North Georgia mountains.

To visit Windsong at Seven Hills, take I-75 North to Glade Road (exit 278) and turn left. At the third traffic light, turn right on Highway 92. Turn right on Highway 41. Pass Highway 92 and turn left at the traffic light on Cedarcrest Road. Windsong at Seven Hills and its sister community The Villas at Blackberry Run are both located in the Seven Hills Community, approximately a half mile on the right. For more information visit www.windsonglife.com or call 770-516-3678.

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.

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