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Rich Van Tassel Receives Real Estate Impact Award
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com) has announced that Rich Van Tassel, president of the company, has been selected as one of the Real Estate Impact 24 leaders by Business Leader magazine. The Impact 24 award recognizes outstanding achievement and contributions to the Triangle... - December 14, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Home for the Holidays with Julie LaTerra Homes
Receive $5,000 in free options through December 31, 2008. - December 13, 2008 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Highland Homes Opens Highland Courte at Ayersworth Glen
Highland Homes recently opened their new affordable line of homes in the community of Ayersworth Glen. - December 05, 2008 - Highland Homes
Mountain Architects Releases Its Newest Addition to a Distinctive Collection of Log Cabins & Plans
Take a look at how this award-winning architectural firm transforms the ordinary log cabin into rustic elegance. - November 28, 2008 - PrecisionCraft & Mountain Architects
From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Mountain Architects Announces Launch for a Distinctive Collection of Log Cabins & Plans
The log cabin industry is inundated with simple, low-end cabin designs. Mountain Architects takes the ordinary log cabin to the next level by blending rustic elements with high end finishes and inspiring design. - November 25, 2008 - PrecisionCraft & Mountain Architects
EnergyStar Certifies Northeast Georgia Home Builder
Mountain View Home Builders has been certified under EnergyStar’s green builder program. The company builds energy efficient homes in the Northeast Georgia area. - November 25, 2008 - Mountain View Home Builders
Jim Chapman Communities Wins Five Obie Awards
Jim Chapman Communities received outstanding recognition Saturday at the Greater Atlanta Home Builder's Association's 28th annual Obie Awards program. - November 23, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
Give Back to the Community with Julie LaTerra Homes This Season
Julie LaTerra Homes’ Design Center is a drop-off site for Toys for Tots. - November 20, 2008 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Model Homes Open Now at Bryant Lake LaGrange
PEC Development Group is pleased to announce that three beautifully decorated model homes are now open daily for tours at its newest community, Bryant Lake LaGrange. - November 20, 2008 - PEC Development
Presales Begin at Lakeview at Bryant Lake LaGrange
Nineteen home sites are now available in the Lakeview neighborhood at Bryant Lake LaGrange. For those looking for lakefront property, nine home sites have been released on the lake, and 10 non-lakefront properties are also now available in the neighborhood. Upon completion, the Lakeview... - November 20, 2008 - PEC Development
Bowen Family Homes Announces the Addition of Four New Floorplans at the Preserve at Johns Creek
Bowen Family Homes is pleased to announce the opening of four new floorplans—the Gloucester, Havilland, Castleton and Foxcroft at The Preserve at Johns Creek, a master-planned community in North Fulton priced from the high $300s. The Preserve at Johns Creek offers two-story home designs... - November 19, 2008 - Bowen Family Homes
Bowen Family Homes Wins Big at 28th OBIE Awards
Bowen Family Homes had one of its best years yet at the 2008 Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association’s 28th Annual OBIE Awards Saturday, Nov. 8. They won six total awards—four Gold and two Silver OBIEs. The “Dollars for Dreams” home event was the big winner, receiving two Gold OBIEs and one Silver. The sales and marketing team scored again with a Gold for a television commercial, and two of Bowen Family Homes’ communities took Gold OBIEs for Best Building Design. - November 17, 2008 - Bowen Family Homes
Hanover Place Now Features New Home Plan--the Tanner
Bowen Family Homes recently introduced the Tanner home plan at the Alpharetta community, Hanover Place. This Forsyth County community offers interested homebuyers the choice of 12 different single-family ranch and two-story home plans, ranging from three bedrooms with two baths to five bedrooms... - November 15, 2008 - Bowen Family Homes
Brookhaven at Johns Creek to Host Atlanta 50+ Housing Council Meeting
The Atlanta 50+ Housing Council, part of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, will invite its members and friends to attend a council luncheon at Jim Chapman Communities premier Active Adult Community in Fulton County – Brookhaven at Johns Creek. The luncheon and networking event... - November 15, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
Turnberry Homes Re-Enters Brentwood Market with Sonoma
Turnberry Homes comes back home to Brentwood with the opening of Sonoma, a community of 66 homes on estate-sized sites. Homes are priced from the high $600,000s to the $700,000s. “We’ve been so successful in Brentwood in the past that we sold out of our homes here last year,”... - November 06, 2008 - Turnberry Homes
Royal Oaks Building Group Named to Inaugural Western Wake 100 List
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has been named to the inaugural Western Wake 100 list by Cary Business magazine. The list is comprised of the 100 most influential companies in Western Wake County. Area chambers of... - October 31, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Construction Underway on First Model Home at The Park at Heritage Ridge
PEC Development is pleased to announce that construction has begun on the first model home at The Park at Heritage Ridge. Located in historic Newnan, the 241-home community is the final neighborhood located in the successful Heritage Ridge master-planned community. Upon completion, the community... - October 25, 2008 - PEC Development
Jim Chapman Named Secretary of the Atlanta 50+ Housing Council's Board of Directors
The 50+ Housing Council, part of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, recently named Jim Chapman Secretary of the Executive Committee for 2009. Jim has served on the Board of Directors for two years and currently serves as Sponsorship Committee Chair. In January, Chapman will take over as... - October 24, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Gold at 2008 Parade of Homes
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com) has received a Gold Award from the 2008 Parade of Homes competition, an annual event hosted by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. The company received highest honors in the competition’s Category 1 ($125,000 - $175,000)... - October 23, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
PEC Development Selects Piedmont Residential to Build The Park at Heritage Ridge
PEC Development has tapped Piedmont Residential to build the homes in The Park at Heritage Ridge, one of Newnan’s newest communities. “With its focus on first-time buyers, Piedmont Residential offers the quality and attention to detail while building affordable homes,” said Paul... - October 16, 2008 - PEC Development
Jim Chapman Communities Hosts Successful Meet and Greet Programs on Reverse Mortgage Financing
Throughout September, Jim Chapman Communities hosted Meet and Greet programs at three of its five metro Atlanta active adult communities to bring together current and prospective homeowners to meet one another and learn about reverse mortgages. Jim Chapman Communities teamed up with their partners... - October 15, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
Jeff Benton Homes Releases Quality Assurance Program Results
Jeff Benton Homes (JBH), Incorporated, announced the year-to-date results of the builder’s internal Quality Assurance Program. Constructing a home is a large task and Jeff Benton Homes is proud of the attention to detail that is made throughout the building process. Each stage of the building... - October 13, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
Turnberry Homes Eases Williamson County Traffic with Road Improvements
Turnberry Homes is improving traffic safety and reducing congestion in Williamson County with a road widening project on Wilson Pike. - October 08, 2008 - Turnberry Homes
Nash Construction Builds First EarthCraft™ Certified Green Home in Fauquier County
Nash Construction is proud to announce that it has completed construction on a home in Delaplane, Virginia that is the first home in Fauquier County to receive green building certification from EarthCraft. EarthCraft provides a certification process for single family and multifamily projects and... - October 06, 2008 - Nash Construction, Inc.
American Homes Ribbon Cutting for Green, Energy Savings and Storm Resistant Home for the Berlen's in Port Charlotte Florida
American Homes, LLC cuts the ribbon on a bright future despite tough times. - October 04, 2008 - American Homes, LLC
Brookhaven at Johns Creek Holds Grand Opening Weekend Festivities
Jim Chapman Communities announces the Grand Opening of its newest active adult community, Brookhaven at Johns Creek. Combining a perfect location with one level ranch homes designed just for the active adult, Brookhaven at Johns Creek brings active adult living to one of metro Atlanta’s... - September 28, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
Parkstone Extends Services to Help Houston Homeowners Rebuild
Premier custom luxury estate homebuilder takes on extensive storm damages and build on your land projects as the city recovers from Hurricane Ike. - September 27, 2008 - Parkstone Estate Homes
DJH Construction, Inc. Project Selected to be Showcased in 9th Annual Solar Homes Tour in San Diego
DJH Construction, Inc., an Orange County based solar installation construction company, announced their project has been selected to take part in the 9th Annual Solar Homes Tour in San Diego. Over 40 homes throughout San Diego County is anticipated to participate in this year’s home tour. - September 26, 2008 - DJH Construction, Inc.
The Peninsula at Amberly Featuring Homes by Royal Oaks to Host NBC 17 Shredding Event Location
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company will host one of the two locations for the NBC 17 Shredding Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27. The event is free to the public and will take place at The Peninsula at... - September 26, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Groves Park Commons, a Traditional Neighborhood Development, Receives the Outstanding Planning Award for a Green Development
The Outstanding Planning Award for a Green Development is the first green award presented by TAPA. The judging panel selected Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon as the recipient because, “The Groves Park Commons plan is a leader in green initiatives in Traditional Neighborhood Developments.” - September 25, 2008 - Groves Park Commons
Turnberry Homes Makes It Easy to Come Home with New Website
Turnberry Homes makes it easy to find the new home of your dreams online with the launch of a new website at www.TurnberryHomes.com. Nashville area homebuyers can access photos and information on available Turnberry luxury homes in Brentwood, Franklin, Nolensville and other areas served by award... - September 19, 2008 - Turnberry Homes
Woodland Homes Featured in Nationally-Distributed Builder Magazine
Woodland Homes of Huntsville recognized by Builder Magazine for innovative marketing techniques and self-promotion. - September 18, 2008 - Woodland Homes of Huntsville
Jim Chapman Communities Announces Tamara Hesse as Director of Lifestyles and Marketing
Jim Chapman Communities, which develops and builds extraordinary active adult 55 Plus communities across metro Atlanta, is pleased to announce Tamara Hesse as Director of Lifestyles and Marketing. In a role specifically created for Hesse, she will continue to utilize her background in marketing and... - September 14, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
Jim Chapman Communities Wins Gold and Silver at NAHB 2008 Best of 50+ Housing Awards Competition
Jim Chapman Communities' newest active adult development, Brookhaven of East Cobb, received both the Gold and Silver Awards at the National Association of Home Builders Best of 50+ Housing Awards Gala in New Orleans on May 20, 2008. The Best of 50+ Housing Awards is the premier design and marketing... - September 14, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
At Jim Chapman Communities – Lifestyle is the Name of the Game
When homeowners choose to move in to one of the five Jim Chapman active adult communities across metro Atlanta they are purchasing more than just a new home – they are purchasing a lifestyle. To promote this lifestyle Jim Chapman Communities offers residents an array of community amenities... - September 14, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
Jim Chapman Communities Introduces Four New Floor Plans at Their Active Adult Communities in Gwinnett, Cobb, Forsyth and North Fulton counties
Jim Chapman Communities is pleased to announce the introduction of four new floor plans. Welcoming active adults ages 55 and better, Jim Chapman Communities builds step-free ranch condominium homes and detached single family ranch homes in five active adult communities across metro Atlanta. Two of... - September 14, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
Have a house to sell? Say “Welcome Home” to Jim Chapman Communities.
After months of seeing the effects of a slowing housing market and facing the constant problem of active adults wanting to move into a JCC community but having to contend with trying to sell their house in a slow re-sale market, Jim Chapman Communities chose to be proactive and attempt to alleviate... - September 14, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
Woodland Homes’ 2008 Rocket City Dream Home Grand Opening
Woodland Homes announces the grand opening of the fourth annual Rocket City Dream Home in the Foxfield community in Madison, Ala. The home will be open from Saturday, September 13th until Saturday, September 20th. Tours of the home are free, but donations will be gratefully accepted for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. - September 14, 2008 - Woodland Homes of Huntsville
Jim Chapman Receives Georgia Builder License
Jim Chapman, President of Jim Chapman Communities, Inc., personally received his Residential – Basic Contractor License in June from the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors. This license enables Chapman to act as the Qualifying Agent for Jim Chapman... - September 13, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities
DryJoist Named One of the 50 Most Innovative Building Products of 2008
Wahoo Decks’ DryJoist Receives Top Honor from Professional Remodeler Magazine. - September 07, 2008 - Wahoo Decks
Royal Oaks Building Group Ranked Among Top Residential Builders
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has been ranked among the Triangle area’s top residential builders by the Triangle Business Journal. - August 28, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
No Need to Wait: Turnberry Homebuyers Can Have Custom Now
Building a custom home from scratch can take months, but Turnberry Homes has homes ready for fast move-in and will customize them to suit the homebuyer’s needs. As Tennessee’s premier luxury home builder, Turnberry has structural and interior designers on staff who can work with... - August 27, 2008 - Turnberry Homes
A Custom Home That is "Truly a Reflection of Me" - States a New Homeowner of Julie Laterra Homes
Julie LaTerra Homes and their newest homeowners hosted a successful Open House. Guests enjoyed refreshments and snacks as they toured the expertly designed 3,500 sq. ft., custom home. Several guests wanted to buy the home. The new homeowners however, are not selling. - August 22, 2008 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Drafting Consultants Offers Options in Making Floor Plans for New Homes
Drafting Consultants offers two ways to meet client's need for custom house plans. Blueprints can be obtained through the traditional method of hiring a drafter, or by taking two short courses that enables the client to do it for themselves. - August 13, 2008 - Drafting Consultants
Women Asked…Julie LaTerra Homes Responded
Are you thinking about updating the look of your home, or considering buying or selling? Join Julie LaTerra Homes for Girls' Night Out and spend and evening enjoying great wine, delicious Hors D'oeuvres and new friends. Learn about innovative design ideas and how you can refresh your home with the vibrant, new color trends of 2008. - August 07, 2008 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Learn the Secrets of Building a Custom Home ~ Julie LaTerra Homes Shares the “Seven-Simple Steps” ~
Julie LaTerra Homes has narrowed the homebuilding process down to seven simple steps to help you start planning your new home today and get back to what’s really important…your life, family & friends. - August 07, 2008 - Julie LaTerra Homes
Jeff Benton Homes Now Ranks Among the Nations Top 200 Home Builders
Jeff Benton Homes, Incorporated, has achieved a top-200 ranking on Builder Magazine’s annual list of the nation’s largest homebuilders for 2007. Builder Magazine tracks trends in the housing and construction industry and bases its annual rankings on both the total number of closings... - August 01, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
Royal Oaks Building Group Launches New Web Site
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced the launch of the company’s new Web site. The Web site offers detailed descriptions of each Royal Oaks community with a large gallery of images and a list of featured properties, as well as news... - August 01, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Jeff Benton Homes Opens New Pool and Clubhouse in South Huntsville
Representatives from the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce joined Jeff Benton Homes a ceremony to open a new pool and clubhouse complex in Renaissance, a JBH community in Huntsville, Alabama. - July 30, 2008 - Jeff Benton Homes
Success Among the Ruins: Buyers Still Turn to Turnberry Homes' Williamson Communities
While homebuyers may seem hesitant in today’s market, 12 families have moved into Turnberry Homes' Stags Leap and Catalina communities during the last two months. As Tennessee’s premier builder of luxury homes, Turnberry is filling its Williamson County communities with custom designs... - July 28, 2008 - Turnberry Homes