Saturday is our Independence Day which is synonymous with fireworks, family, fun and food! As the owner of an Atlanta active adult new home from Jim Chapman Communities, you have no doubt filled your extra bedrooms with family members to help celebrate the holiday. If you have yet to solidify plans for Saturday, allow us to help give some suggestions that will make this 4th of July a night to remember.

Below is a map of events convenient to Jim Chapman active adult communities. Whether you are looking for Atlanta fireworks that will light up the sky, live entertainment or an elegant gala, there is a fantastic holiday event that fits your personal style and is close to home. Happy 4th of July!

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The Fulghams are just one of the many happy couples living in Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge, an active adult community by Jim Chapman Communities. The Fulghams have lived in the Lake Lanier area for twenty years. The couple is originally from Columbus, Ohio, but decided to make the move down to Georgia in order to start their own pool and spa business.

Over the years the couple fell in love with Lake Lanier. So when they were ready to move to a new community which complimented their active adult lifestyle, they didn’t want to move too far from the area they came to know as home.

Almost immediately, there were many things that attracted the Fulghams to the Atlanta active adult home builder. “The location, reputation and quality construction of the units is what first attracted us to Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge,” admitted Rick Fulgham. (more…)

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Once again Jim Chapman Communities has been recognized for its excellence in building elegant, yet affordable housing for the 50+ active adult community. This year Atlanta’s leading active adult home builder received two prestigious awards at The National Association of Home Builder’s Best of 50+ Housing Awards in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The awards banquet is the industry’s most distinguished national awards program. Only the best builders in the country are honored for excellence in design, building, and marketing of housing for active adults.

Jim Chapman Communities was awarded the Silver Award in the Community of the Year Division for their active adult community at Brookhaven of East Cobb as well as the Silver Award for Best Detached Home at an Active Adult Community for the Ansley floorplan at Brookhaven at Johns Creek.

“To be recognized on a national level by our peers is exciting,” said Jim Chapman, president of Jim Chapman Communities. (more…)

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One big problem facing the Atlanta housing market is the number of foreclosed homes and REO (real estate owned) properties. Thus, many banks find themselves in possession of a plethora of incomplete projects. These have a negative impact on the market because they can permanently devalue the property and surrounding homes that are complete. So, Jim Chapman Communities has decided to take matters into their own hands by launching a new company, Jim Chapman Construction Services, which will assist banks and investors by completing these foreclosed homes and REO properties. This is a tremendous help for the Atlanta housing market since it will keep the value of homes from drastically depreciating. (more…)

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Jim Chapman Communities recently held the Grand Opening of The Haven at Lost Mountain in West Cobb on March 21st, 2009. The active adult community in metro Atlanta had the furnished model home and move-in ready homes available for guests to tour during the opening to see the excellent craftsmanship in the Jim Chapman homes. While enjoying food and beverages at this event, attendees also had a chance to win great giveaways like gas cards and restaurant gift cards. In addition to all of the fun festivities, Jim Chapman, founder of Jim Chapman Communities, was available for questions prospective home buyers had about Jim Chapman Homes.

The model home in The Haven at Lost Mountain contains the Durham floor plan with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. You will never have to worry about having enough space with the walk-in closets and open living rooms with tray ceilings. Luxury and comfort are within your reach with homes starting in the $190,000’s. Included in the exquisite homes are large, eat-in kitchens, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, large double vanities in the master bathroom, and tiled showers with seats. See the Jim Chapman Communities difference on the virtual tour of the model home today!

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Last August, Forbes Magazine ranked Atlanta as the #9 most affordable place to retire. Being among the top 10 cities in the entire nation is a rather extraordinary feat. Of course, we did not need Forbes magazine to tell us that Atlanta is great place to spend your golden years. With a mild climate, a vibrant culture and a central location to mountains and beaches, Atlanta can make the golden years the most enjoyable years of your life. And where other cities make an enjoyable lifestyle unaffordable, Atlanta offers a variety of housing options for every budget. The combination of these factors is no doubt the reason that Atlanta ranked #3 in terms of net migration among people over 65, which was one of the determining factors for the “Most Affordable” list. There are only two other cities in the nation that attract more seniors than Atlanta, which means the senior population will only continue to grow over the years. (more…)

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Jim Chapman Communities has acquired two West Cobb County communities that they plan to open on February 1st. One of which, Haven at Lost Mountain, will stay true to Jim Chapman’s reputation by providing individuals aged 55 and older with a home designed and built especially for their lifestyle in a community that allows them to really enjoy retirement. However, the other community is open to home shoppers of all ages. Jim Chapman Communities is incorporating some of the most appeal aspects of their active adult communities, like maintenance-free living, and providing it to all stages of life, from young professionals to empty nesters and everyone in between.

Concord Mill is a 22-home development that is close to great shopping and dining, and competitively priced starting at $179,900. (more…)

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There is one feature that you must look for when purchasing a new active adult home: Does the home meet the standards of an EasyLiving Home? The criteria behind EasyLiving Homes is very simple and subtle, but it is the key component to an active adult new home. There are three primary factors that make a home EasyLiving:

1. Interior doorways are at least 34 inches or wider
2. There is at least one zero-entry threshold
3. There is at least one bedroom and full bath on the main floor (more…)
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Jim Chapman Communities is extremely proud to have received five OBIE awards at this year’s ceremony earlier this month. The OBIE awards program is hosted by the Sales and Marketing Council of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, and this year’s event was the 28th annual awards program. Obviously these awards are a long-standing tradition in the Atlanta home building industry, and they are the highest honor given in the local housing industry. OBIE award winners gain industry recognition and attract promotional opportunities. It really is a tremendous honor to be the recipient of even one award, so for Jim Chapman Communities to bring home five is an incredible honor.

The active adult builder won four gold awards for: Fifty-Plus Community of the Year for Brookhaven at Sugarloaf, Attached Community of the Year for Brookhaven at Sugarloaf, Best Amenity Package (500 units and above) for their Brookhaven of East Cobb community and Best Building Design, Attached Model, $275,000 to $374,999 for their Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge community. (more…)

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A congratulations is in order for Jim Chapman as he has been named the Secretary of the Executive Committee of the  50+ Housing Council, part of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, for 2009. Jim is no stranger to this committee as has served on the Board of Directors for two years and currently serves as Sponsorship Committee Chair. His history with the council as well as his expertise in active adult home building make him an ideal candidate for this position. No doubt, he will contribute to many successes for the council next year. January is when Chapman will step up to take over the responsibilities as Secretary on the Executive Committee. Election for this position creates the opportunity for Chapman to serve as Treasurer in 2010, Vice Chair in 2011 and Chairman of the Board in 2012. Chapman, owner and founder of Jim Chapman Communities, is experienced in the 50+ market, having overseen the development of five successful active adult communities in the Atlanta area. (more…)

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