The beautiful city of Acworth, winner of the 2010 All-America City Award, displays the kind of life most Americans dream about. Located close enough to experience Atlanta’s best cultural and sporting events, the city itself still gives off a small-town atmosphere. Families in Acworth are provided with fun opportunities, as well as tranquility. For instance, Acworth is surrounded by two gorgeous[...]
Whether it is industrial, modern or traditional, the farmhouse trend has proven over the years that it is here to stay! This inviting, charming and sought-after stylistic choice is still at the forefront of architectural design within the homebuilding industry and features popular exterior design elements such as board and batten siding with shutters typically showcased in black and white.[...]
Providing storage and ensuring the main areas of the home remain polished and neat, the mudroom is a connector between the outdoors and the home’s interior and offers the perfect space for backpacks, purses, coats, shoes, dog leashes, sports gear and much more. This home addition saves space and decreases clutter in high-traffic areas allowing the rest of the home[...]
Jim Jacobi, president of Parkland Communities and Parkland Residential, is a featured speaker at Zonda’s The Future of Build to Rent conference located in Dallas, Texas, March 27 – 28, 2023. This event provides a data-grounded exploration of what 2023 holds for Build to Rent. The conference looks at supply and demand forecasts, hot and not markets, potential headwinds, and[...]
The City of Atlanta ranked 6th on the list of top 10 cities across the nation with the greatest number of green buildings! The annual U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) ranking is based on LEED-certified gross square footage per capita within the previous year. With a gross square footage per capita of 2.25, Atlanta had 66 projects certified in 2022. "There's always a[...]
Home design trends come and go - some due to demand and others due to necessity. Demand for two-story foyers is waning, and single-family homes are getting smaller. Why? And what is going to be hot in 2023? Home Size is Shrinking During Covid-19, homeowners and homebuyers sought more residential space, as they were home more and needed space to work from[...]
The roof is an integral part of any building. It provides protection from harsh weather conditions, insulates your home, and makes occupants comfortable. However, despite regular maintenance, the exposed nature of roofing systems makes them prone to damage. Common roofing issues facing homeowners include missing shingles, faulty gutters, leaks caused by extreme weather conditions, falling branches, and normal wear and[...]
While 2022 is still in full swing, renowned paint companies are revealing their 2023 selections for the color of the year. With a wide range of color choices from large paint producers, the 2023 color trends should satisfy every design aesthetic. PANTONE Selects Viva Magenta The most anticipated color of the year selection is finally here! PANTONE announces Viva Magenta as it’s[...]
If you have an outdoor enthusiast on your holiday shopping list and are unsure of what gift to purchase, consider giving the gift of the outdoors this holiday season with Georgia State Park Passes. This gift is a healthy alternative for someone who already has all of the latest clothes and gadgets. From an Annual ParkPass to a GreensPass that[...]
Greater Atlanta award-winning builder Harcrest Homes understands the importance of delivering sturdy, well-designed homes to prospective buyers. Custom homebuilding presents the opportunity to design and construct a home that perfectly fits the buyer's needs and reflects current trends. The ever-changing real estate market rapidly shifts between color palettes, structural elements, layouts and more to reflect the modern buyer. The Harcrest Homes team[...]