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.