As the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) celebrates the 15th National Farmers Market Week from Aug. 3 to 9, residents of Jim Chapman Communities’ Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge stand perfectly poised to celebrate the occasion at the many farmers market surrounding their nearly sold out Cumming active adult community. “Whenever we ask our current residents what drew them to Brookhaven[...]
The state of Georgia has long been known as an excellent place for retirees, empty-nesters and active adults, and this status was confirmed in 55 Places most recent ranking of the top active adult communities in the country. This year’s list of the 100 Most Popular Active Adult Communities in 2014 includes three communities located in metro Atlanta. Communities are ranked[...]
Residents at The Springs at Sterling on the Lake, a master-planned community in Flowery Branch, can enjoy a variety of ways to celebrate America’s independence this year on the Fourth of July. The community is hosting its own celebration on Saturday, meaning that residents who attend a local fireworks show on Friday can enjoy two days worth of red, white[...]
Georgia red clay is abundant throughout the state. As spring planting begins, it will become a nemesis to even expert gardeners. For those living in Stonecrest Homes’ sought after community, The Springs at Sterling on the Lake in Flowery Branch, red clay will not be a deterrent any longer. The home builder announces that one of its community’s very own[...]
Now that the holiday festivities are over, you may be wondering what to do with that Christmas tree that is still sitting in your house. Luckily, many Georgia cities, counties and organizations have combined their efforts to make recycling your tree near your Atlanta new home easy. We have compiled a list including most of metro Atlanta's counties and where to[...]
Nothing puts you more in the spirit of the season than visiting a pumpkin patch, where the only thing more beautiful than the fall foliage is the sea of orange from hundreds of pumpkins. The metro Atlanta area has dozens of pumpkin patches to choose from, but we have highlighted our favorites just for you. Burt’s Farm, located in Dawsonville in[...]
Summertime in Atlanta means one thing to most people: it’s hot. With longtime residents well aware of the woes of high humidity and even higher temperatures, it’s no wonder that Atlantans tend to head out of town on the weekends to get some refreshing relief from the heat at any one of the lakes in Georgia. Atlanta homeowners are lucky[...]
If you’ve recently bought a new Atlanta home after relocating to the area, Valentine’s Day may seem a bit tougher than usual this year. But, don’t fret! Use this guide for ideas for celebrating all types of LOVE at home and on the town this February 14! With your Kids: Better Homes and Gardens’ website offers great DIY craft ideas[...]
The pace of new home sales remained essentially unchanged at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 373,000 units in August according to recently released figures from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD. The stagnation of home sales follows the substantial increase the industry saw in July. "New-home sales in August effectively tied the pace they set in the previous month, when[...]
John Schwartz and Peter Michelson are this week’s guests on Atlanta Real Estate Forum radio. John tells us about two fantastic Hall County communities, while Peter shares how his company can help solve your home's problems. John Schwartz is the sales manager with Main & Main Realty Group. John has been a real estate broker in Hall County for 25 years,[...]