Time is Running Out for 2012 Tax Deductions

Quick, there are only a few days left – have you made sure you can save as much as you can on your 2012 taxes? With less than a week left, you need to prioritize how to save money before time runs out. The experts at the Equifax Finance Blog have a great guide for making the most out of these last few days before 2013 starts with the following actions:

·         Make sure your home is clear of donation-worthy items – Do a quick winter house-clearing and empty out closets full of clothes you haven’t worn or never intend to wear. You can also donate items that have never come in useful or outlived their use to you. You can donate these items that are in good condition or give some of them to people who would love them. Itemize what you donate, especially if they were expensive at any time. While itemizing, take photos for your tax file, and make sure to take advantage of tools charities offer to prove and make the most of your donation (but make sure to be careful about all the information you supply to charities to keep yourself safe from some kinds of identity theft).

Traton Homes Announces Dunwoody Community Coming Soon

2013 is going to be a great year to purchase a new home and Traton Homes is excited to announce that their Ridgeview Falls community is coming soon. Conveniently located in DeKalb County, this beautiful community will offer Dunwoody new homes priced from the $700,000s.

Spacious single-family homes at Ridgeview Falls will showcase the popular Madison and Davis floorplans, as well as introduce three new home designs. Four of the five homes will feature basements and all boast four-sides masonry with three-car garages. Luxurious interiors will highlight state-of-the-art features and finishes including hardwood floors, airy family rooms with fireplaces and coffered ceilings, gourmet kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and spacious owner's suites with oversized walk-in closets.

Wilson Parker Homes Now Selling New Homes in Columbia

Wilson Parker Homes is proud to announce that they are now selling new homes in Columbia, South Carolina! With new homes already being sold in Atlanta, Augusta, Phoenix and Raleigh, they believe the Columbia market is a great addition.

Columbia buyers will find their new homes at Cobblestone Park in Blythewood. Three unique 3,539 to 4,068 square foot, four to five bedroom floor plans priced from the $200,000s are offered in this wonderful community. The Pinehurst offers a kitchen with breakfast nook, keeping room, two-story family room, study, owner's suite with sitting room, three-car garage, patio and customizable options. The Turnberry showcases a spacious kitchen open to other areas of the home, study, family room, dining room, master suite with sitting area and optional fireplace or sixth bedroom, patio and a three-car garage. Finally, the Oakmont features a master on the main, bonus room, kitchen with eat-in breakfast nook, separate dining room, option for a media room or fifth bedroom and patio.

Residents of this community also enjoy a wealth of amenities that aren't offered at other nearby communities. You can have fun and stay active right around the block from your home with sports courts, a swimming pool, a fitness facility, golf course, parks and even dining options.

Located in Richland County, Cobblestone Park is minutes from downtown Columbia and I-77.

For more information on the new homes available in our Columbia community, visit www.WilsonParkerHomes.com.

Purchase a New Chicago Townhome in Orland Park

Don't miss out on the opportunity to purchase a new Chicago townhome at Colette Highlands!
Colette Highlands is a 122-unit community by T.J. Cachey Builders that features a peaceful lake and 24.5 acre park.

Choose from a diverse range of two and three bedroom floorplans that include amenties such as upgraded kitchens with decorator countertops as well as roomy patio decks. The floor plans at Colette Highlands start at 2,113 square feet and $240,000.

Residents will also enjoy having a two-car garage, an in-unit laundry room, plus walk-in and linen closets! Homeowners can even customize their townhome with optional hardwood flooring.

All Colette Highlands residents will belong to a Homeowners Association that provides lawn cutting, snow removal, garbage collection and more! So if you truly enjoy a low-maintance lifestyle, this is the perfect community for you!
The Highlands townhomes are located in Orland Park, with nearby access to a Metra line, the Orland Park Sportsplex and the excellent Carl Sandburg Consolidated School District 23.

There are only eight of these townnhomes left, so be sure to act fast and visit a model today!

For more information, visit the T.J. Cachey website or call (708) 349-8586.

Cobb County Homes at Cloverhurst Sure to Impress

Buyers who have been searching endlessly for the perfect Cobb County home need to look no further than Brock Built's Cloverhurst community. Featuring an eclectic mix of old world and traditional style homes, this community is sure to impress even the pickiest of buyers!

The beautiful home on site 7 showcases our Jasper plan with five bedrooms and four bathrooms. Priced at $419,900, the home's exterior is a mix of stone and brick with a three-car garage and covered back porch for entertaining. Distinguishing interior features include a gourmet kitchen, guest suite on the main, formal living and dining spaces, spacious owner's suite with huge closet, cozy secondary bedrooms and a media room.

Homesite 6 features our Ashbrook plan with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms for $429,900. Master crafted brick and stone welcome homeowners to their new abode, and you'll also be delighted to find a covered back porch and three-car garage. Inside, 10-foot ceilings on the main level, a great room with coffered ceilings, formal dining room, formal living room or study, an exquisite master suite and prestigious chef's kitchen are sure to amaze.

Cloverhurst is an intimate community of just 15 homes located off of Stilesboro Road in Kennesaw. I-75, Barrett Parkway, Town Center Mall, The Avenues of West Cobb and more shopping, dining, entertainment and recreation destinations are all just minutes away.

Children attend top schools including Kennesaw Mountain High, McClure Middle and Bullard Elementary.

For more information, call 770-853-1088 or visit www.BrockBuilt.com.

Three Marietta New Homes Remain at Rockford Township

Trying to decide whether now is a good time to purchase your Marietta new home? Well, don't wait too long or you will miss out on your opportunity to purchase a luxury new home at Traton Homes' popular Rockford Township community. Only three opportunities remain at this gated community in Marietta, so stop thinking and make purchasing your dream home a reality. 

Spread Holiday Cheer with Atlanta New Homes Holiday Sale

Recently, Ashton Woods Homes began a promotion called ‘Home for the Holidays Sale’ for Atlanta new home buyers. This incredible event offers homebuyers select homes in 10 different Ashton Woods’ communities at discounted specials. This event also  offers to cover closing costs and receive a FREE move-in package with a refrigerator, washer and dryer and faux wood blinds (per plan)!*

Alderwood on Abernathy in Sandy Springs, Belmore Manor in Suwanee, Copper Creek in South Forsyth, Highlands at Johns Creek and Stonegrove Overlook in Johns Creek, Milton Preserve in Milton, Notting Hill in Cumming, and Pindell Glen in Alpharetta, are the communities participating in this holiday sales event. Brookfield Park at West Village and Parkside at Oakdale Bluffs have already sold out!

Milton Preserve is currently offering two holiday homes for this sale. Lot 28 features the Glenwood floor plan and is priced at $289,900. Boasting four bedrooms with three-and-a-half baths, this gorgeous home could be your home for the holidays. This home features lovely hardwood flooring, upgraded cherry cabinets, a luxurious master suite with upgraded bathroom features and a screened porch with an extended brick paver patio!

The Melrose floor plan on lot 37 is priced at $329,900. This home includes four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, amazing upgrades throughout, stainless steel kitchen appliances, granite countertops and an incredible third floor game room with bathroom! Beautiful details of this floor plan offer beauty and function to the future home owners of this impressive home.

Located in Milton near Windward parkway, the intimate community at Milton Preserve is near all of the conveniences one could hope for. Fine dining, shopping, recreation and entertainment are just minutes away!   

Also, residents with children residing in the community attend excellent schools, such as Cogburn Woods Elementary, Hopewell Middle, and Cambridge High.

If you are looking to give the gift of Atlanta new homes this year, please stop by Milton Preserve during this fantastic Holiday Sale!

*For contract written after 11/12/12 and closed by 12/28/12. Incentive when using preferred lender, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. All information is believed to be accurate but not warranted. Prices and incentives subject to change without notice. Closing costs paid up to $9,000.

Traton Homes Now Selling Cobb County Homes at Scott Farm

If you are looking for a new Cobb County home, then Traton Homes has exciting news for you. They are now selling luxury single-family homes at Scott Farm in West Cobb. Upon completion, Scott Farm will feature a total of 27 homes, with 12 being built by Traton Homes. Traton's new homes at Scott Farm are priced from the mid-$300,000s. 

Buyers have nine home designs to choose from at Scott Farm, including two master-on-the-main plans. Open layouts boast four to five bedrooms and 3.5 to 4.5 bathrooms. These beautiful two-story homes showcase upscale features and finishes such as gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, side-entry garages, and spacious owner’s suites with walk-in closets and luxurious baths. 

Located on Due West Road, residents at Scott Farm will enjoy a peaceful lifestyle near city conveniences with easy access to popular shopping, dining and entertainment.

Children at Scott Farm attend Vaughan Elementary, Lost Mountain Middle and Harrison High schools.

To visit Scott Farm, take I-75 North to exit 265 for GA-120/N Marietta Pkwy. Turn left onto N Marietta Pkwy NE. The take a right onto Polk St. and go 1.6 miles to turn right onto Burnt Hickory Road NW. Drive five miles and turn right onto Due West Road. Take the third left to stay on Due West Road and travel 2.3 miles to the community entrance.

For more information on this beautiful new Atlanta community from Traton Homes, call 770-792-0261 or visit www.TratonHomes.com. 

ID Theft Protection and Credit History

Your credit history can help you make large purchases (like a new home or townhome!), open new credit accounts and help with ID theft protection. However, most people have questions concerning the negatives on their credit history usually when they are considering making a big purchase such as a new home or car.

In the article, “How long does information stay on my credit report?” the experts at the Equifax Finance Blog have mapped out exactly what consumers can expect when they have negatives on their credit report.

Starting with the basic question of, “what is a credit score?” consumers should be aware that all of the information rolled into your credit score comes from the reports that lenders have sent to the three credit reporting agencies, from public records and from collection agencies. Together these make up your credit score.

Atlanta, GA New Homes Offer Urban Charm

Home buyers looking for Atlanta, GA new homes will need to look no further than the amazing community of Cold Water Creek! Priced from the $160,000s to the $240,000s, Cold Water Creek is located near the Camp Creek Parkway area and has incredible homes to choose from.

Homebuyers at Cold Water Creek have endless possibilities with over nine floor plans to choose from. Interior features boast four to six bedrooms with two-and-a-half to five baths and offer plenty of home upgrades that come standard. Homes range from 2,535 to 5,280 square feet, plus every home in this community is earth friendly with several energy-efficient features included. Wilson Parker Homes also offers a buy-back guarantee through 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, and is the only homebuilder in Georgia that does so!

Lovely community amenities add charm to Cold Water Creek including a cozy cabana, outdoor pool and great playground for the kids.

Cold Water Creek provides a suburban feel for its residents, while offering all of the conveniences of urban living. Residents of this community are just minutes away from downtown Atlanta, the Hartsfield Jackson Airport and the shopping and restaurants provided at the nearby Camp Creek Marketplace. 

Please stop by for a tour today at 335 Alamosa Path, Atlanta, GA 30349. Also, please visit Wilson Parker Homes online at www.WilsonParkerHomes.com.