Brock Built Adding to Cobb County Homes Inventory at Cloverhurst

For those buyers who don't want to wait a longer period of time to move into their new Brock Built home, the perfect solution is oftentimes purchasing an inventory home at one of their communities. Currently, two Atlanta new homes are construction at one of their most popular Cobb County communities, Cloverhurst.

The Jasper, one of their most popular plans, is under construction on the lot 12 basement lot for just $459,900. The home's exterior features a three-car side-entry garage and Fox Mountain stone and brick exterior. Inside, buyers will be delighted by an elegant trim package and hardwood flooring throughout the first floor. This part of the home is also where the gourmet kitchen, guest bedroom suite or study, formal living room and formal dining room are located. Upstairs, a luxurious master suite has a spa bathroom and large walk-in closet, and there is also a large media room and cozy secondary bedrooms.

The builder's newest plan for Cobb County homes is the Barrett. This home is currently under construction on lot 10 for $409,900. The home's main level boasts a hardwood flooring, 10-foot ceilings, a covered back porch, study or guest bedroom suite, chef's kitchen, family room with coffered ceilings and formal living and dining spaces. Above the first floor, buyers will enjoy secondary bedrooms, an elegant master suite with sitting room and trey ceiling and a third level retreat.

During the month of January, buyers will also enjoy closing costs included on all new home purchases with use of our preferred lenders!

Cloverhurst is located close to Barrett Parkway, the Avenues of West Cobb, Town Center Mall and other local shops, restaurants, parks, entertainment venues and cultural centers.

Students residing within the community attend Kennesaw Mountain High, McClure Middle and Bullard Elementary schools.

Only a limited number of opportunities remain in this community, so now is the time to snatch one up!

For more information, please call 770-853-1088.

New Homes Now Underway at The Orchards of East Cherokee

If you've been waiting for the housing market to pick up to sell your old home and move in to an active adult home, now is the time. The Orchards Group is delighted to inform active adult buyers that they have started construction on new homes and condos at The Orchards of East Cherokee in Woodstock.

"Our sales in 2012 were stronger than expected. The community is now 45 percent sold, and our new construction is a response to ongoing demand and our hope for a continually improving housing market in 2013," said Mitch Block, Director of Sales and Marketing for The Orchards Group.

Coming soon to the ranch condominium collection of homes are two new models and seven new inventory homes. These will feature a wide array of the builder's floor plan offerings as well as bonus room and sunroom options. All of them will be priced from $199,000 to $249,000 and will be ready by late spring.

Additionally, they are building two new courtyard single family homes priced from the high $200,000s. The Belmont is a gorgeous two bedroom plus den floor plan that will be ready by the end of March, and the Ascot is a beautiful two bedroom plus bonus room plan that will be ready in mid January.

All of the residencies at East Cherokee come with zero to low maintenance exteriors. Residents also enjoy spending time together in a variety of clubs, events, activities and at the grand clubhouse, swimming pool, grilling area and waterfall sitting plaza.

The community's Woodstock location is just a short drive away from all of your favorite shopping, dining, recreation, entertainment, libraries, medical centers and more!

For more information, please call 770-345-5409 or visit www.OrchardsGroup.com.

Affordable Homes in Forsyth County on Display at Castille

Finding the perfect affordable homes in Forsyth County has never been easier thanks to the new Turnberry model home from Wilson Parker Homes at Castille in Forsyth.

Upon first arriving, you'll be greeted by a gracious brick exterior lit with high quality light fixtures and a well manicured lawn. Inside, buyers will find an open floor plan that spans 4,443 square feet with five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Other outstanding features of this home include a fireside family room with custom built mantles, gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, luxurious bathrooms and more. Buyers can make all of this their very own for just $304,900.

Buyers at Castille can also choose from six additional floor plans spanning 3,014 to 4,608 square feet with four to five bedrooms and two-and-a-half to four bathrooms. These homes are also well-priced from the mid $260,000s.

Located in Alpharetta, this gated community is close to all of the shops, restaurants, parks and more located along Highway 20 and Post Road. Residents will also enjoy easy access to GA 400, making commuting to Atlanta a breeze!

Students residing within the community will attend West Forsyth High, Liberty Middle and Sawnee Elementary schools.

For more information on Castille and other new homes in Atlanta communities, call 678-296-6910 or visit www.WilsonParkerHomes.com.

ID Protection and Credit Card Lessons for Youth

Teach youth ID protection for a happier
financial adulthood.

If you haven’t discussed credit cards and ID protection with your kids and young adults, there is no better time than now! In a helpful article from the Equifax Finance blog called, “Three Lessons to Teach Your Children about Credit Cards,” experts suggest that teaching your children about credit at an early age may benefit them in the future.

First, explain to kids that credit is a loan, and a loan is borrowing money from someone else. This is a simple, yet very important concept for kids to understand. By also showing them your monthly credit card statement, explaining how interest is accrued and showing them you must pay back the money borrowed, you can help your children learn the responsibility of credit card management for their futures.

Brock Built Building Custom Roswell, GA Houses for Sale

Brock Built isn't just your average homebuilder with wonderful communities across the Atlanta metro area, they also offer custom homes such as their current Fulton County real estate project in Roswell.

This project will transform a condemned home on King Street into a gorgeous showcase. The Brock Built team will be working hard alongside the property's owner to meet her needs as well to maintain the current streetscape of this historic area close to Barrington Hall. 

The owner of the property has already refurbished another home located next door. This custom gem now features a master on the main, bonus room, upgraded basement and much more.

Construction on this new custom home is scheduled to start within the next few weeks with completion planned for early spring.

For those looking to purchase Brock Built Roswell, GA houses for sale, they still have one opportunity remaining at their Corner of Lake Charles community. This enclave of five homes features four to five bedroom floor plans with plenty of exquisite upgrades and an unbeatable location!

For more information on all of their communities and custom home projects, visit www.BrockBuilt.com.

ID Theft Protection for Homebuyers

Buying a home for the first time can be a stressful process, so it’s no wonder that ID theft protection would not be at the forefront of a buyer’s thoughts. However, the experts at the Equifax Finance Blog believe that everyone should know and understand how personal information is obtained and used because this information is used in evaluating important purchases like your home mortgage, and may even affect someone applying for a new job.

In the article, “6 Ways To Prevent Identity Theft,” the finance specialists at the Equifax Finance Blog state that one important identity theft solution consumers should understand concerns their personal information.

New Asheville Floor Plan Designed for Cobb County Real Estate

Brock Built Homes is excited to introduce our newest floor plan for Cobb Countyreal estate, the Asheville. Debuting at our Idlewilde community, the Asheville is sure to wow even the pickiest of new home buyers!

This five bedroom and four-and-a-half bathroom home is priced from just $639,900. As you approach the home, buyers will be welcomed by a lovely front porch that flows into the foyer and formal dining and living spaces. As you move into the heart of the home, you'll be amazed by the open living area complete with a large kitchen, breakfast nook and living area. The first level also includes a master suite with spa-like bathroom. On the second floor of the home, the rest of your family members and guests will enjoy generous secondary bedrooms and bathrooms as well as a multi-purpose media room, which is the perfect space for games and move watching! The home's magnificence doesn't just stop there, though. Outside, you'll find the perfect spots for entertaining including a screened porch with corner fireplace and uncovered wooden deck. The home also includes energy efficient features throughout, so you can save the planet and your money!

Located in East Cobb, Idlewilde is an exclusive community of just 15 Cobb County homes, which means residents enjoy privacy in an unbeatable location close to shopping, dining, recreation, entertainment, medical centers, libraries and more.

Children will attend sought-after schools including Rocky Mountain Elementary, Simpson Middle and Lassiter High.

For more information, please call 404-786-8435 or visit www.BrockBuilt.com.