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Amenities Installed at Sweet Briar Farms in Woodstock

Located north of the intersection of Arnold Mill and Trickum Road, Sweet Briar Farms by Jim Chapman Communities is a 67-acre gated active-adult community offering privacy and little to no traffic five minutes from downtown Woodstock. The builder is currently working on installing the gorgeous amenities, including a clubhouse featured at many Jim Chapman developments, a sparkling pool, trellis fireplace,[...]

Empty Nesters Downsize to New Homes after Years of Memories

For many active adults, the idea of downsizing to a smaller home can be emotionally challenging. After spending most of their time and raising a family in one home, it becomes difficult to think about putting it on the market. However, there are many advantages to downsizing to a smaller home such as at Jim Chapman Communities’ Brookhaven at Lanier[...]

Gardening Goes Vertical: Workshop near Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge

The Tower Garden & Seedling Workshop in Cumming is not your average Gardening 101 tutorial, teaching conventional horizontal dirt gardening. Instead, attendees of the workshop will learn how to grow delicious fruits and vegetables using a tower garden, a vertical, dirtless method of gardening that takes up 90 percent less space than traditional dirt gardens, making it ideal for small[...]

Jim Chapman Communities’ Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge Perfectly Located for Farmers Market Week

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[...]

Q&A with Kelly Dempsey of Jim Chapman Communities

2014 is going to be a big year for the active adult home builder Jim Chapman Communities. With only 20 homes left in all communities, Brookhaven of East Cobb and Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge will be joining Brookhaven at Sugarloaf in closing out soon. Kelly Dempsey, the vice president of sales and marketing for Jim Chapman Communities, is excited about this[...]

Kelly Dempsey Named 2014 Chairman of Atlanta 50+ Housing Council

Jim Chapman Communities is excited to announce that Kelly Dempsey, vice president of sales and marketing, has once again been named chairman of the Atlanta 50+ Housing Council of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association for 2014. As one of the nation’s largest 50+ councils, Dempsey’s role includes advising its board members and committees on membership, programs, advocacy, education and charity. “It[...]

Jim Chapman Communities Starts Last Active Adult Condominium Building in Gwinnett

Jim Chapman Communities announces the start of its last active adult condominium building at Brookhaven at Sugarloaf in Duluth. As the No. 1 active adult community in Gwinnett County, these homes from the $260,000s will not last long. Interested buyers are encouraged to make reservations now for a 45 day move-in. Homes will feature all brick and stone construction, one level[...]

Find Something New For Your Active Adult Home at The Market at Duluth

Are you looking for a place like none other around? Want to go to a market where truly anything can be found? According to Duluth’s event page, The Market at Duluth is just that. The Market, located at the Duluth Festival Center and Amphitheater, is open tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 12 and will run through Saturday, Oct. 12. Tomorrow’s hours will[...]

Gain a Community when Purchasing an Active Adult Home

Buyers of active adult homes built by Jim Chapman Communities gain more than a new home after closing. They also gain a community. According to a recent article on the Money blog of U.S. News & World Report, community adds meaning and joy to everyday life. “Interacting with others keeps us engaged and involved,” wrote author Dave Bernard. “Sharing our human[...]