Special financing for green homes
The National Association of Home Builders has compiled a web page with links to information on special financing and rebates for builders and buyers of green homes. From explanations of EEMs (Energy Efficient Mortgages) to a database of state incentives, the site is a good resource for maximizing your dollars when you’re building or buying green. (Continued…)
New Gated Lakefront Estate Community
Clear Creek Communities and Coro Realty Advisors announce the pre-grand opening of their newest development, Sanctuary Cove. This exclusive community is 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, with several scenic creeks cascading through the middle.
Future owners can enjoy sunsets from private docks or socialize with friends at the five acre lake front park. Home sites feature panoramic views of the lake. There are a total of 66 home sites with 32 lakefront sites. The estate sites range in size from 3 to 5 acres and are priced from the 160’s to the high 300’s. (Continued…)
Haven Properties wins another EarthCraft Award
Southface Institute and the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association yesterday gave Alpharetta, Ga.-based Haven Properties the Accolade Award as an EarthCraft builder that received national recognition outside of the EarthCraft program. Haven Properties has achieved Energy Star recognition each of the last three years.
Haven Properties builds every home to meet or exceed EarthCraft and Energy Star standards. Now, with Haven’s Million Dollar Inventory Clearance Sale, buyers can get great buys on select Haven Properties new homes in Cobb, Cherokee, Dawson, Douglas, Forsyth and South Fulton counties. The details vary according to the home, and the offers are good only through May 31st.
It’s the best time to buy a Haven high-performance home.
How’s that New Year’s resolution working for you?
If you’re like about half of other American adults, you made a New Year’s resolution related to helping the environment. So how’s that going? Atlanta new home builder Haven Properties has some ideas for easy ways to make it happen.
A survey by Tiller, LLC, says that just under half (49%) of American adults made a green New Year’s resolution in 2008. When given a list of environmentally responsible lifestyle changes, 75% of respondents said they would reduce their household energy usage. An easy way to do it? Use smart power strips for things like computers and home entertainment centers. The smart strips prevent items from drawing an electric current while they’re idle. You can also help by unplugging chargers for your iPod, cell phone or other handheld devices when you’re not using them. Tiller lists nine more easy ways to help the environment on their site.
And if building a new home is on your list of things to do in 2008, now’s the time to check out Haven Properties, where building energy efficient, environmentally friendly and (Continued…)
Final Opportunities at River Breeze in Douglasville!
Only a few opportunities remain to own a home in the Scenic Homes River Breeze community in Douglasville. River Breeze is a quiet community, featuring a common area with a small lake.
Conveniently located off Hwy 92, River Breeze offers easy access to local shopping and dining and is minutes from the local water park. With all this community has to offer, it’s no wonder that only ten homes remain available.
One of the plans still available in River Breeze is the Richmond, an inviting four bedroom, three bath home with a covered front porch. The elegant two-story foyer entrance is flanked by formal living and dining rooms. In addition to the second level (Continued…)
