Davis Farms Announced By Traton Homes

Recently, Traton Homes opened Davis Farm, a private enclave of only 30 homes, 21 which will be built by Traton. Traton Homes is offering spacious single-family homes from the $330,000s. The first three pre-sale buyers in the community can take advantage of a free third-car garage, and for a limited time all buyers can receive $5,000 in closing costs plus price reductions up to $23,000.

Traton Homes, headquartered in Marietta, continues to see success at its new home communities in Cobb County. In the past year, it has sold out of five communities in Cobb County and opened an additional five.

Children at Davis Farm attend Hayes Elementary, Pine Mountain Middle and Kennesaw Mountain High schools.

To visit Davis Farm, take I-75 North to exit 269 (Barrett Parkway), turn left and travel 3.2 miles to Stilesboro Road. Turn right on Stilesboro and travel 2 miles. Davis Farm is located on the left.

Visit the Traton blog for more information about new community openings and incentives.

Traton Homes Selling Quickly at Valley Brook Parc in Buckhead

Only nine sites for Atlanta new homes remain at Valley Brook Parc, a Buckhead community with executive residences by Traton Homes. The community opened this summer and has seen a steady pace of sales.

"Buyers have instantly recognized the value, impressive features and highly desirable location available at Valley Brook Parc," said Kimberly Garwood, marketing manager for Traton Homes. "These brand new homes are attractively priced from the upper $500,000s and have exceptional interior features and custom options."

Valley Brook Parc is a private enclave of only 18 Atlanta new homes, tucked away near Chastain Park. The community provides easy access to Buckhead and Midtown, for all of homeowners’ business and entertainment needs.

The community features new home plans with unique architectural details, both inside and out.

To visit Valley Brook Parc, take I-285 to Roswell Road exit (exit #25). Travel South on Roswell Road for 2.4 miles. Turn Left on Meadow Brook Drive. Go .2 miles and Turn Right on Valley Brook Drive. Travel a short distance to Valley Brook Parc on the right.

Children who reside at Valley Brook Parc are in the Atlanta Public School District for Sarah Smith Elementary, Sutton Middle and North Atlanta High. The community is also nearby some of Atlanta's best private schools.

For more information on Valley Brook Parc, visit the Traton Homes website or call 404-597-8170.

Beautiful Outdoor Spaces From Ashton Woods Homes

On the north side of the city, Ashton Woods Homes is showcasing outdoor entertaining done right at three of it's Atlanta new homes communities on the northside.

At Copper Creek in Forsyth County, a screened porch with a fireplace shows just how cozy you can be while enjoying the outdoors. The model showcases more than just the porch, though. On the upstairs deck, a bright umbrella adds personality to the table and chairs. Below, a garden bench, hammock and additional seating provide plenty of room for guests to relax.

At Woodstock Knoll in Cherokee County, the model shows a backyard designed for fun, no matter the season. A shady pergola with curtains provides privacy and a place to take solace in nature. The patio extends to a brick fireplace and Adirondack chairs.

The model home at The Oaks on Charlotte Drive in north Fulton County has a backyard area that is an entertainer's dream. Three defined areas flow perfectly from the back door to the stone fireplace.

Learn more about Ashton Woods Homes at the website and start building the outdoor space of your dreams.

How Did You Find Your New Home?

Chances are you started your new home search online. Right? It started with a search for an area of town, a particular builder or community. You went on the Internet and you Googled a few keywords or phrases.

If you are a home builder or new home community you want to be found when your buyers search for your keywords. Search engine optimization is more important than ever. What are you doing to make sure you have fresh content for the search engines to find? Are you blogging? Do you have a news section on your website?

Fresh content is easier than ever for Atlanta home builders to put online. Contact the number one Atlanta real estate news blog today - www.AtlantaRealEstateForum.com

Coming soon– Water saving plumbing fixtures in all new construction

A new law recently signed by Gov. Sonny Perdue will require all new homes in Georgia to have water saving plumbing fixtures beginning in July 2012. There are also new requirements for commercial construction and multi-unit buildings, such as condos and apartments. The Georgia Water Stewardship Act is one way the state’s legislators are showing a good faith effort to be responsible water consumers as they fight the “water wars” with surrounding states.

With the passage of the new law, homeowners in all of Georgia will share the outdoor watering restrictions that those metro Atlanta have long followed. The new restrictions say that residential landscape watering should take place between the hours of 4 p.m. and 10 a.m. Watering your vegetable garden is acceptable at anytime (though you’ll still get the most bang for your buck during the early and late hours when less water evaporates).

Speaking of bang for your buck, there’s no need to invest in expensive irrigation systems to hydrate your yard in a way that conserves water usage. The Equifax Personal Finance Blog recently published information on Water Saving Devices including a programmable sprinkler timer that costs only about $50 and works with regular garden hoses. The post’s author was Ilyce Glink, nationally-syndicated columnist, bestselling real estate book author and Newstalk 750 WSB radio talk show host. She profiled several additional gadgets that will also save you money while helping the environment. The Equifax blog is full of information to help homeowners, homebuyers and anyone who spends money. Check it out!

Bowen Family Homes Ranks as Top Nationwide Home Builder

For the tenth year in a row, metro-Atlanta home builder, Bowen Family Homes has been ranked by Builder Magazine as a top nationwide home builder on the Builder 100 list. A annual compilation of the top-100 home builders nationwide, the Builder 100 list uses total closings to determine rankings. This year Bowen Family Homes ranked No. 81.

Bowen Family Homes currently builds two-story, ranch and town homes priced from $89,900 to the mid $400s in Cobb, Forsyth, Fulton and Gwinnett counties. Bowen Family Homes communities frequently feature amenity packages that range from gated entryways, neighborhood pools, parks, playgrounds, walking trails and tennis courts. Many communities are also conveniently located near community parks and recreation making it easier for home owners to enjoy their time within their neighborhood and surrounding community.

For more information about Bowen Family Homes communities, please visit the Bowen Family Homes website. This informative and interactive website is a plethora of information ranging from community information to floorplans and pricing.

New Home Communities Near Encompass Group Affiliates in Lawrenceville

The Atlanta Journal Constitution recently reported that Encompass Group Affiliates will be relocating their headquarters to Gwinnett County, bringing 100 new jobs to the Lawrenceville area. With numerous outdoor activities, including close proximity to both Lake Lanier and the North Georgia Mountains, greats dining and shopping options Encompass Group Affiliates could not have chosen a better area to relocate to.

Metro-Atlanta home builder, Bowen Family Homes has several new home communities in Lawrenceville perfect for Encompass employees who want to live near work.

For those interested in maintenance-free living at a reduced price, Alcovy Falls is the perfect community for you. Originally priced at $119,900 this townhome community has been drastically discounted and priced now begin at $89,900. There is also one townhome remaining in Bennington Square located off Sugarloaf Parkway and 316.

Looking for a single-family home? You might want to consider Freeman Crossing. This beautiful new homes community begin in the $140s, perfect for a young professional or family. For the family who needs a bit more space, the three and four bedroom floorplans, six move-in ready homes and several presale opportunities make Kensington Creek Manor ideal.

To learn more, visit the Bowen Family Homes website today, or call 1-800 MY BOWEN.