Continuous and strong growth by his company during a tumultuous period for the housing market has earned Senoia-based builder Jeff Lindsey (pictured) a listing in the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s prestigious “Who’s Who” of “The 100 Key People Who Are Shaping Atlanta’s Housing Industry”. Called a listing of “the top 100 men and women who are guiding the future of this[...]
Reflecting the trends of increased telecommuting, a rise in home-based businesses and, let’s face it, more constant surveillance of e-mails and social media, an increasing number of (city) new homes include a home office. If you plan to have a home office, you’ll want to talk with your insurance provider to see if you need extra coverage. “Insuring a Home Office,”[...]
Congratulations to both Katie Smith and Peachtree Residential Properties. Katie is the new Sales and Marketing Manager at Peachtree Residential Properties. Katie was most recently the Marketing Manager at a local homebuilding company as well as a prominent national developer. She is a member of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association Sales and Marketing Council and a past board member of[...]
You have negotiated an offer on your new Atlanta home, and you’re working with a lender. Your application has been accepted and (cross your fingers here) everything is looking good for closing on time. There’s so much to do between now and then. Let’s talk about the things you should NOT be doing. You should NOT be out making huge[...]
On a sizzling hot summer morning, the Locust Grove community Heron Bay Golf & Country Club, awoke to a sound they pleasantly remembered: new construction! Tractors turned over dirt, cement trucks poured concrete footings, craftsmen followed detailed architectural drawings to construct the five bedroom, four bath dream home, and the buzz of new construction was heard and felt all along[...]
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[...]
If your home was built before 1978, you're probably already aware of the dangers of lead. Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in our homes such as paint. Exposure to lead paint can lead to poisoning and death. Some of the most common sources of lead poisoning include the deterioration of lead-based[...]
Giving back to your local community is so important and rewarding. Recently a group of volunteers from the Remodelers Council of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association participated in a two-day HomeAid Cares project at The Drake House in Roswell. This facility provides safe and comfortable housing to homeless women with children in the North Fulton area. HomeAid Atlanta, a nonprofit[...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6fELqaDlRo&fs=1&hl=en_US] There’s still time to act, although homes are selling fast at Vinings Main. The building is almost 40 percent sold as deals run rampant. Some condominiums are more than $200,000 off the 2008 prices. One bedrooms start in the $150,000s and two bedrooms start in the low $200,000s. Also, FHA financing is available with only 3.5 percent down, so[...]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71NRGtBfiJs&fs=1&hl=en_US] Convenience and beauty meet at Luxe condominiums. Located just steps from Piedmont Park and a block from Midtown Mile, Luxe is a boutique, high-rise building with 22 floors. Homes feature oversized balconies and terraces that allow for a spectacular view of the Atlanta skyline. Interiors include 10-foot ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops in[...]