Brian Bloom Named New Project Manager at Atlanta Headquarters

Ashton Woods Homes recently announced the hire of Brian Bloom, who was named Project Manager at the Atlanta Ashton Woods headquarters.

When speaking of Bloom, Dave Roberts, vice president of operations for Ashton Woods Homes stated, “As our division expands, his experience in the industry will make our team more versatile.”

Previously an aviation pilot from Indiana, Bloom and his family moved to Atlanta in 1993, and it was then that he entered into the real estate world. Bloom’s industry experience stems from over 15 years of working with John Wieland Homes and a recent four year period with Global Builders & Restoration.

His local knowledge and rich industry experience make Bloom a great asset to the Ashton Woods team, and they are very pleased to have him as is he.

Bloom said, “The team is very passionate about the industry, and I am happy to join them…I look forward to learning more about the company and its fantastic homes.”

Currently, Bloom can be found in the Atlanta office working with his on-boarding mentor, Cliff Niederpruem.

Atlanta Home Builder Awarded Gold OBIE

Brock Built Homes, your top Atlanta home builder, was recently awarded a Gold OBIE Award from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. This award honored Brock Built for their incredible Stonewycke home design featured in Dupont Commons in the single family detached-urban Redevelopment/Revitalization $300,000 to $449,999 category.

The award-winning Stonewycke III home design features an elegant exterior mixture of stone and beautifully colored James Hardie cement siding. Interior appointments consist of lovely hardwood flooring with an open floor plan that allows guests to easily flow from room to room. A gourmet kitchen provides the chef in the family with plenty of stainless steel appliances to work with, while the high-end cabinetry, natural stone backsplash and unique butler’s pantry add charm to the space.

Built-in cabinets, wood shelving and designer light fixtures can be found throughout the home, along with a number of other amazing upgrades. To add a lavish touch to the master suite, a private dressing area is included. Even the basement of this featured home has its own hidden treasures such as a wet-bar area perfect for entertaining guests and a private screened-in back deck.

Dupont Commons is the perfect example of award-winning, quality Fulton County real estate. This spectacular community offers three to four bedroom homes priced from the low $200,000s.

Community amenities include an award-winning clubhouse, pool, children’s pool, 24-hour fitness center, playground and other nature wonders residents enjoy. Ideally situated in Midtown, Dupont Commons offers city living with peaceful suburban-like surroundings.

Visit Dupont Commons today and find your dream home! Please call 404.603.5332 for more information or visit www.BrockBuilt.com.

Atlanta New Homes in Sentinel Chase Offer Basements

If you haven’t visited any Atlanta new homes by KM Homes recently, then you need to tour Sentinel Chase today! These incredible homes have spectacular features upstairs, downstairs and all around! Many of these great homes will be available in January 2013 and offer full basements, a must have for many.

Full basements mean more space and comfort for homeowners, including additional storage space, weather shelters and extra rooms that can be finished. Priced from the $300,000s, these homes are simply extraordinary!

The elegant Hillcrest J home design located on lot 14 will be available to buyers on January 15, 2013. Priced at $358,668, this home boasts interior features such as five bathrooms, four baths, hardwood flooring, a two-story family room and a full basement. The exterior shows off the exquisite craftsman style brick and stone front, beautiful porch, carriage style garage doors and lovely landscaping. Located on one of the largest lots in the community, lot 14 has the most popular floor plan and plenty of space to enjoy it on!

Also available in January 2013, lot 15 is priced at $369,169 and features the gorgeous Hopedale B floor plan. Designed with comfort and style in mind, this home boasts spacious rooms, lovely walk-in closet in the master suite, a spa-like master bath, large walk-in pantry in the kitchen, granite countertops, a split cooking design and so much more!

Children in this neighborhood attend excellent schools, such as Big Creek Elementary, Piney Grove Middle and the top rated South Forsyth High.   

Homes in Sentinel Chase offer buyers everything they need, including more space, beauty and function. This community is selling fast, so please stop by today for a tour by calling Cheryl Serna or Kristen Barrett at 678-321-2146.

Also, please visit www.kmhomes.com for more information about these Forsyth County new homes or our other available properties.

Traton Homes Heads South to St. Simons Island

We have exciting news for home buyers looking for the perfect new home in St. Simons Island. Atlanta luxury home builder, Traton Homes, is now selling beautiful homes at highly-acclaimed Frederica on St. Simons Island. These stunning new homes are priced from the high $700,000s and feature low country design influences that blend in beautifully with the natural surroundings. 

Life at the 2,900 acre community of Frederica represents the best that St. Simons Island has to offer. Spectacular amenities include a 400-acre lake, tennis courts, well-equipped fitness center, Tom Fazio designed golf course, 35,000 square foot clubhouse, boathouse, and equestrian center. Homeowners will enjoy breathtaking nature views thanks to the preservation of existing wildlife and natural vegetation, including the careful transplanting of hundreds of indigenous Live Oak trees. 

Chicago New Townhomes at Talamore Community in Huntley

Ryland Homes is now selling five different models of townhomes at their Talamore community in Huntley. Model pricing starts at just $130,000 and homes range from two-bedrooms, one-and-a-half-bath models to three bedrooms with two-and-a-half baths.

Alll Talamore townhomes feature the Ryland HouseWorks Energy Efficient Program, which save residents hundreds of dollars! A A 92 percent more efficient furnace and an Energy Saver hot water heater are just some of the efficiency options that Ryland home buyers will enjoy. Home buyers will also enjoy kitchens with high-quality appliances, and every townhome comes with a Ryland Warranty guarantee.

The Talamore community also offers acres of parks and onsite sportscore. Families can also enjoy an outdoor pavilion with a fireplace and plenty of picnic tables as well as a stocked fishing pond.

To visit the model townhomes at Talamore, stop by the Talamore Sales Center at 10075 Cummings St. in Huntley, Ill.

For more information, visit the Ryland Homes website or call 847-515-1166.

Atlanta New Homes Are Ready, Are You?

Ashton Woods Homes is ready for you, with over 25 amazing Atlanta new homes currently available to home buyers in various locations throughout the Atlanta area. What are you waiting for?

Priced at $530,549, the stunning Cambridge is available in Alpharetta’s Pindell Glen community. This home boasts five bedrooms, four baths, full basement, three-car garage and custom finishes you’ll fall in love with. Located near historic Alpharetta and Crabapple, Pindell Glen offers residents an array of recreation, shopping, dining and entertainment just minutes away!

Situated in Cumming, the Ashton Woods community of Notting Hill offers home buyers the Greenville floor plan with five bedrooms and four baths. This incredible home is priced at $399,900. Wonderful interior appointments will make this house feel like a home, such as the amazing sunroom with double-sided fireplace joining the family and upgraded kitchen. This allows for year round enjoyment of the sunroom space! Location, low Forsyth County taxes and exceptional schools make this community the perfect place for your family to settle down. 

Located in South Forsyth, the community of James Creek is offering two move-in ready homes. Priced from $299,900, both of these lovely homes feature the Melrose floor plan, which include basements and spacious rooms full of upgrades! Within this impressive community, amenities such as nature trails, tennis courts and a large pool will provide your family with plenty of fun throughout the year.

Stop stressing about sorting through all of the available Atlanta new homes. Visit an Ashton Woods Homes community today and see why it will be your last stop!

Face the Fear of the Terrifying Credit Score

Your credit score isn't something to be afraid of.

For some there is something more terrifying than a spooky monster lurking around this Halloween - it’s their credit score! Thankfully, your personal finance doesn’t have to be a horror story worthy of the frightful holiday season. The Equifax Finance Blog is here to help you understand how it all works and show you that your credit doesn’t have to be scary at all in the new article, “How Does Equifax Get the Information for My Credit Report?”

First, it is important to understand the overall process of credit reporting. Let’s say you are planning on buying a new home and you are very excited about all the new things you want to purchase, from patio furniture to light fixtures. In preparation, you go open a store credit at your closest home improvement store. Although you’re not actually purchasing anything yet, the simple step of filling out the application for a store credit starts a process behind the scenes that affects your personal finances.

The store, known as the ‘creditor,’ will then report that you have applied for a line of credit to a credit reporting agency, such as Equifax, Experian and/or TransUnion. These agencies take this information and compile it into a file, which contains all the information previously collected in your name. This file is your credit report.