Forsyth County Active Adult Homes Almost Sold Out

If you take a drive through The Orchards Group's Brannon Oak Farms community, chances are you'll notice plenty of happy active adult homeowners out enjoying the beautiful weather and amenities. In fact, this Forsyth County community has seen a record number of homes sold so far this year; so much so that the community is almost sold out.

With 15 homes sold in the past eight weeks and 40 new home sales total in 2013, The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farms won't have "for sale" signs for much longer. Deborah Reahm, remarked sales associate for the builder claims that sales have been increasingly rapidly due to the almost sold out status. “Urgency compels people to buy. As we run out of incredible product, the urgency does nothing but increase. We will definitely be sold out before December."

“Due to this incredible surge in sales, we find ourselves having to quote delivery dates well into late winter or early spring of 2014,” said Mitch Block, director of sales and marketing for The Orchards Group. “It’s a great chance for folks to buy their new home and have at least a month or two to make their decorating selections.”

Currently, only 14 master-on-the-main townhome villas, six ranch condominium homes and just one single-family home priced from the $270,000s to $350,000s remain.

The largest and most unique of all of The Orchards Group's communities, Brannon Oak Farm offers an unparalleled amenities package with a grand clubhouse, swimming pool, barbecue grilling area, community lawn and fire pit.

Homeowners enjoy a convenient location close to GA 400, seven golf courses, Lake Lanier, downtown Cumming, St. Josephs, Northside Hospital and North Point Mall.

For more information on the final homes at this community, please visit www.OrchardsGroup.com or call 678-513-8879.

New Berks County Communities Offer Abundant Recreation Opportunities

Keystone Custom Homes is proud to announce their two newest communities, Middle Creek Farms and Buckingham Preserve, which bring the Pennsylvania home builder to the beautiful Berks County for the first time. In addition to offering an amazing selection of new homes complete with high end features and finishes, these communities also provide easy access to an abundance of year-round recreation opportunities.

Middle Creek Farms in Oley offers homebuyers just what they've been looking for with new single-family homes priced from the $230,000s. Residents are located in the Oley Valley school district just minutes from Route 422, as well as numerous recreation areas, including:

• Pleasantville park and Pleasantville covered bridge
• Oley Valley park
• Earl Township park
• Evergreen Country Club

Keystone Custom Homes' second new Berks County homes community, Buckingham Preserve, is also the perfect place for families to call home with new homes priced from just the $190,000s. This community, located in the Daniel Boone school district, also has a prime location minutes from Route 422 and the following recreation areas:

• Blackwood golf course
• French Creek State Park
• Conventry Woods preserve
• St. Peter's Village hiking and horse trails

Keystone Custom Homes will open a third Berks County community, Penn Hills, in the near future.

After spending your days exploring all that mother nature has to offer in Berks County, imagine coming home to a cozy abode filled with a chef's kitchen, large living areas, spacious bedrooms and plenty of storage. With the new homes and communities from Keystone Custom Homes, you can do just that!

To learn more about these new opportunities from Keystone Custom Homes, click here. Home buyers are also invited to visit the Welcome Center and tour the new model home at Buckingham Preserve. Please call Barb DiBrito at 717-368-9831 to schedule an appointment.

What’s Going On In Real Estate Right Now?

In the recent Equifax Finance blog article, “Buying a Home? What’s Happening in Today’s Real Estate Market,” industry experts shared their thoughts and insights on what’s going on in real estate right now.

Mortgage interest rates are low, but creeping up: According to Amy Crews Cutts, chief economist for Equifax, today’s interest rates are the best you’ll get, and if you have a low rate, lock it in now. While she can’t predict how far and how fast rates will rise, she doesn’t expect rates to hit 6 percent for years. 

New Single-Family Homes Selling Fast at The Orchards of East Cherokee

Premiere Atlanta active adult builder, The Orchards Group, has seen a drastic increase in home sales over the first six months of the year. To keep up with demand, they recently released six single-family basement home sites, two of which have already sold! With one additional site being used to build an inventory home, this means that there are only three basement sites left at The Orchards of East Cherokee. In fact, they expect the community to be completely sold out of single-family homes by the end of the year.

The inventory home, a Piedmont, is currently under construction with an expected mid-November completion date. This plan offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms and the option to turn the den into a third bedroom. The home features a spacious kitchen overlooking the large family room, a formal dining room, oversized master suite with double vanities and a large walk-in closet, as well as a relaxing screened porch. The homeowner will have the opportunity to complete the basement during construction, which would double the square footage of the home and additional storage space, a media room or even more bedrooms.

In addition to the three basement home sites, there are also three non-basement homes available at The Orchards of East Cherokee. Homebuyers will have the opportunity to select the floor plan of their choice, with non-basement homes priced from the mid to high $200,000s and basement homes priced from the low to mid $300,000s. Just like the popular ranch condominiums offered from The Orchards Group, the single-family homes offer homeowners low-maintenance living with regular landscaping and an irrigation system that is paid for by the homeowner’s association. All of the remaining single-family home sites also have beautifully wooded, private back yards.

The Orchards of East Cherokee’s residents enjoy an active lifestyle with an amazing amenities package, including the grand clubhouse with a fireplace, gourmet kitchen, fitness center and card and game room; barbeque grill; community swimming pool and waterfall sitting plaza.

The Orchards of East Cherokee is located in Woodstock near the Cherokee County library, Sequoyah Park, health centers, shops and restaurants. Homeowners also have easy access to major roadways, including I-75 and I-575.

For more information on the new single-family active adult homes at The Orchards of East Cherokee, call 770-345-5409 or visit their website at www.OrchardsGroup.com.