Blue River Communities has closed on Calverton in Henry County.

Blue River Communities Closes on Calverton in Henry County

Home builder celebrates its first closing Blue River Communities (BRC) is pleased to announce it has closed on Calverton in Henry County. This 21-lot community is located on Chambers Road off Jonesboro Road in McDonough. “We are excited to close Calverton.  This small but beautiful project is the perfect gem to kick-off BRC’s portfolio of developments right here in our home market[...]

Final Opportunity at Reverie at East Lake by Davidson Homes

Davidson Homes: Final Opportunities at Reverie at East Lake

Launched in September 2021, the premier McDonough community Reverie at East Lake from Davidson Homes is down to its last three homesites. Nestled in the Union Grove school district, this comes as no surprise! Located across the street from the Union Grove High School, this community offers quality single- and two-story homes that range from 2,471 to 3,330 square feet. Priced[...]

Blue River Development Managing Principals Michael and Brad Cooper

Blue River Development Donates Land to Local Church, City of McDonough

Atlanta-based Blue River Development, LLC recently donated 1.5 acres to the City of McDonough for a new fire department, as well as 2+ acres to expand New Creation Christian Academy. These latest contributions are a part of the developer’s commitment to directly impacting the areas it serves. The 2.07 acres donated to New Creation Christian Academy sit adjacent to 62 acres[...]

Blue River Development Acquires 1K+ Lots in Henry County

Blue River Development Acquires 1K+ Lots in Henry County

Atlanta-based Blue River Development, LLC recently closed on more than 1,000 lots in Henry County as part of multiple future communities. Spread amongst five McDonough neighborhoods that have since sold to leading builders in the area, homes will include single-family detached, attached townhome and apartment options, many of which include popular community amenities. Highlights of the transactions include: Symphony Park: Roughly[...]

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Enjoy the Simple Southern Life in Henry County

For metro Atlanta residents searching for the solidarity and peace of the country life, living on the Southside may be the ticket! Henry County is home to Hampton, McDonough, Stockbridge and Locust Grove and gives residents a convenient 28-mile drive into the city while allowing them to enjoy the slower pace of suburban living. Families and young professionals will enjoy the[...]

Booming Housing Market Leads to Increase in Equity-Rich Properties

A Booming Housing Market Leads to Increase in Homeowner Equity

Earlier this year, ATTOM released its fourth-quarter 2021 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report. The release revealed that 41.9 percent of mortgaged residential properties were considered equity-rich in the fourth quarter. The combined estimated amount of loan balances secured by the surveyed properties was no more than 50 percent of their estimated market values. Out of the homes surveyed in the fourth quarter[...]

Photo portraying a single family home in Heron Bay located in Locust Grove, Georgia

Live, Work, Play at Heron Bay

Designed by famed architect Jeff Burton in 2004, the golf course at Heron Bay Golf and Country Club is 7,000 yards of perfect fairways on the outskirts of Henry County in Locust Grove. Initially an exclusive destination for golf connoisseurs, Heron Bay became a homeowners’ retreat in 2008 when award-winning property-developer Minerva Properties unveiled a plan to turn the commercial center into[...]

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Summertime in Locust Grove Brings a Treasure Trove of Adventure

It’s finally summer in Locust Grove! The weather is heating up, kids are free from those dreaded classrooms for a few months and it’s time to take advantage and live life to the fullest. In addition to the traditional family vacation which may involve road tripping to the nearest beach, or even jumping on an airplane to a distant paradise,[...]

a courthouse in downtown mcdonough georgia

McDonough: Just Like in the Movies

The city of McDonough, located in Henry County, is a wonderful blend of American history and modernism. Whether you desire an outdoor lifestyle or shopping until you drop, McDonough offers the perfect mixture of both. With three easily accessible exits to I-75 and only 20 miles from Atlanta, residents enjoy the closeness of the city, while residing in the suburbs.[...]

Qualifying for Mortgages During the Pandemic with New American Funding

Qualifying for Mortgages During the Pandemic with New American Funding

Atlanta’s Best New Homes Show recently welcomed Belinda, branch manager with New American Funding, and Gayle, a community sales manager at Nine Oaks. The two women joined this Mortgage Minute segment, sponsored by New American Funding, to discuss whether or not potential buyers and homeowners can still qualify during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Belinda with New American Funding encourages everyone to[...]