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Five Move-In Ready Homes Available in Smyrna, Carrollton

Traton Homes has five move-in ready homes in three different communities around the metro-Atlanta area. With these exclusive quick move-in opportunities, you could be the proud owner of a Traton home this Fall! The Grove at Adams Pond The Grove at Adams Pond community located in Smyrna currently offers two quick move-in homes. Priced at $599,900, the Phase One model home on[...]

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Traton Homes Announces Two New Active Adult Communities

West Cobb communities designed with those 55+ in mind Traton Homes announces two new active adult communities coming soon in west Cobb County – Courtyards at Camden and 1825 Stilesboro. Specifically designed for homebuyers 55 and over, these age-restricted communities offer courtyard home plans perfect for those seeking single level living and a low maintenance lifestyle. Kimberly Garwood, Director of Marketing with[...]

Amenity Area Now Complete at New Marietta Active-Adult Community

Amenity Area Now Complete at New Marietta Active-Adult Community

Local home builder Fortress Builders is excited to announce the amenity area at Barrett Preserve is now complete. Residents of the active-adult community can now spend their evenings at the community fireside pavilion. Comprised of 41 homes, Barrett Preserve is already more than 30 percent sold out and offers a low-maintenance lifestyle with well-appointed homes, HOA-maintained lawns and a community fireside[...]

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Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio: PrimeLending and Atlanta’s Aging Population

Greg Hart with PrimeLending is this week's guest on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Greg shares information on the variety of mortgage products that are available to homeowners, and his interview is followed by a round table discussion on metro Atlanta's rapidly aging population. Greg Hart is the branch manager for PrimeLending in Atlanta. He is a native to the Atlanta[...]

Jim Chapman Communities Ranks as One of the Top 10 Home Builders

  Jim Chapman Communities was recently recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle on the Top 10 Atlanta Home Builders list! Metro Atlanta home builders were ranked based on the number of homes closed in 2010, and Jim Chapman Communities sold 52 homes. Jim Chapman Communities are popular with active adult buyers for many reasons. Most love the one-level living that the ranch[...]

Atlanta Regional Commission Promotes Lifelong Communities

Created by the Atlanta Regional Commission, Lifelong Communities (LLC) is described as "A Regional Approach to Aging." The project represents a desire to design places that meet the needs of residents young and old and to create communities where individuals can live for a lifetime. In order to provide a higher quality of life for all, three goals need to[...]

Active Adult Couple Searches for Perfect Soleil Home

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[...]

In Active Adult Atlanta Real Estate, Jim Chapman Communities is Praised

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[...]

Atlanta Ranks in Top 10 for Retirement Cities

According to Forbes magazine, retirees can get more bang for their retirement buck in Atlanta, which ranks 9th among top U.S. cities where affordable housing, low cost of living and decent job prospects are available for retirees. The ranking took into consideration the following: the number of people over age 65 who are employed, net migration for people over 65 and[...]