Have you ever seen an advertisement for a fabulous community and wondered what life there is really like? Well Soleil Laurel Canyon, one of Atlanta's premier, resort-style active adult communities, offers potential homebuyers just such an opportunity. Soleil representatives traveled to Chicago, Ill., earlier this month to present information about the community's unique lifestyle to a brand new audience at[...]
It's never too late to find your perfect home, as Bruce and Sally Nagel recently discovered. This week The Atlanta Journal Constitution chronicled the couple's search for a new home, which took them to Soleil Laurel Canyon, one of Atlanta's premier active adult communities. The Nagels previously resided in Cumming, Ga., before deciding that a change was necessary. After visiting several locations and[...]
When looking for information about a community, what do you start with? Do you look at floorplans or community features and amenities? Why not start by listening to people with firsthand experience. As a builder of quality active adult communities across the greater Atlanta landscape, Jim Chapman Communities has developed a solid reputation. But don't just take our word for[...]
It’s amazing how many great stories have come out of Soleil Laurel Canyon this year. From raising thousands of dollars for local charities to amazing personal accomplishments, the resort-inspired active adult community in Canton, Ga. is full of individuals who continue to inspire and resident Rich Elwell is no exception. Elwell is the co-author of “Crossroads of Conflict” A Guide to[...]
Jim Chapman Communities was recently awarded top honors from the National Active Retirement Association. The builder's Brookhaven at John's Creek community in North Fulton County received the gold award for best small active adult community during the association's conference in late October. Judges cited the community’s location near country club-style amenities, access to area healthcare and interesting design features as the[...]
Like many other couples searching for the perfect active adult community, Fred Saffir and Wilma Libar did their fair share of homework before deciding to call Soleil Laurel Canyon home. During their search, the couple who resides in Plant City, Florida came across Soleil Laurel Canyon's Sneak-a-Peek home program through Soleil's website. Intrigued by the ability to experience the Soleil lifestyle[...]
Imagine kicking back at your community’s outdoor cabana bar that overlooks Lake Lanier as you prepare to head to your boat that is docked at the community’s marina. You can smile knowing your piece of lake front real estate is enough to make even Jimmy Buffett jealous. That is just one of many options that will soon be possible for residents[...]
For seniors ages 62 and older that own or are shopping for Atlanta real estate, reverse mortgages can rescue a dwindling budget because the reverse mortgage lender pays you to continue living in your home. If the scenario seems too good to be true, it’s because seniors and their families may overlook the term “lender” in the previous sentence. It’s true[...]
A three day, two night getaway at a beautiful resort in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sounds like the romantic vacation you've been looking for, right? Now that fall has arrived, many metro-Atlanta residents are traveling north on vacation to enjoy the solitude and crisp cool air of the North Georgia Mountains, while others are thinking more about[...]
After residing in Fulton County for most of their adult lives, Roger and Charlotte Dreher did something they didn’t ever think they could do—move to Cobb County. The result? Pure joy. The couple who recently celebrated their one year anniversary in Jim Chapman Communities’ Brookhaven of East Cobb community said the move has been the best thing they have ever[...]