Traton Homes Announces Oakwood Creek

Traton Homes is having a very successful 40th anniversary, and just opened Oakwood Creek, its ninth new community this year.

Oakwood Creek is located on North Hadaway Road, half a mile from Stilesboro Road. This community is a small enclave of only 18 homesites.

Homes in Oakwood Creek by Traton will feature exteriors with architectural detail highlighted by brick, cedar shake, stacked stone and fiber cement siding. Kitchens feature granite countertops, maple cabinetry, recessed lighting and stainless steel appliances. Hardwood flooring runs throughout the foyer, powder room, kitchen and breakfast areas.

Two homes are already underway at Oakwood Creek and are estimated to be complete in November. The Glenstone is a four bedroom, three bathroom home with a large media room on the upper level. The owner’s suite features trey ceilings, a large sitting area and luxury bath. The Knollwood is an inviting four bedroom three and a half bathroom home with a two-story foyer, mud room and covered deck. This plan also features the popular master-on-main layout, which includes a sitting room and access to the deck.

Children at Oakwood Creek will attend some of the most desirable schools in Cobb County: Frey Elementary, McClure Middle and Harrison High schools.

To visit the community, take I-75 to exit #269 (Barrett Pkwy.) Turn left on Barrett Pkwy and travel 3.2 miles to Stilesboro Road. Turn right on Stilesboro Road and go 4.5 miles. Turn left on North Hadaway Road. Travel 1/2 mile to Oakwood Creek.

For more information on Oakwood Creek, visit the Traton Homes website or call 770-420-1470.

Atlanta New Homes Now Available at Brandl Estates

Brandl Estates, a single-family community of Atlanta new homes by Ashton Woods Homes in Roswell is now open. This secluded enclave of only 21 homes only has six homesites remaining.

“We are excited to offer homebuyers energy-efficient homes at an exceptional value in the wonderful Crabapple location,” said Tara Brown, marketing manager for Ashton Woods Homes' Atlanta division. “With only six homesites available, we expect this community to close-out quickly.”

Brandl Estates is convenient to shops, parks and historic areas. It is just over a mile to downtown Crabapple, just over two miles to Wills Park and Hembree Park and just over three miles to downtown Alpharetta.

Five home designs offer traditional and craftsman-style elevations, so homebuyers can select the plans that suit their varied lifestyles. Ashton Woods Homes thrives on personalization, and buyers are able to select finishes and additional features to truly make a mark on their homes at the Ashton Woods Homes Design Center.

Children that live in Brandl Estates are in the Crabapple Crossing Elementary, Northwestern Middle and Milton High school districts.

To visit Brandl Estates, travel 400N to Exit 9 Haynes Bridge Road. Go left (West) off of the exit. Drive 1.3 miles and turn left on Old Milton Parkway. Continue on Old Milton Parkway which turns into Rucker Road for 3.2 miles. Turn right on Colgan Court into Brandl Estates.

To visit the Sales Center, please visit The Oaks on Charlotte Drive. From Brandl Estates: Turn Left out of Brandl Estates to head East on Rucker Road for 1.2 miles. Turn Left on Charlotte Drive. The Oaks on Charlotte Drive is .3 of a mile on the left.

For more information on Brandl Estates, visit the Ashton Woods Homes website or call the onsite agent at 770-569-1470.

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.

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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!