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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Big kudos to Jim Chapman Communities as they sold 12 total units in the month of August alone. This is an extraordinary accomplishment when you take into account the dim housing market and unstable economy. Brookhaven of East Cobb sold the most number of active adult new homes out of the Jim Chapman Communities, ending the month with a total of six. This is the community that recently won two awards, both a gold and a silver, at the National Association of Home Builders Best of 50+ Housing Awards Gala. It’s not surprising that Brookhaven of East Cobb has become the most popular Jim Chapman community as it has so much to offer those entering the retirement age. The convenient Kennesaw location puts residents next to I-75 and I-575, as well as Town Center mall and all of the entertainment attractions of Barrett Parkway. The location in combination with the low maintenance homes with luxurious features that were designed with the active adult in mind make the community truly exceptional. An interesting tidbit about the high sales numbers is that traffic was lower in August than it usually is. Brookhaven of East Cobb averages 180 traffic units per month, but only had 60 in August.

Brookhaven at Sugarloaf was a close second by selling five units. Now the Gwinnett County community has only one inventory unit left! Like Brookhaven of East Cobb, these active adult homes in Duluth are in a great location to settle into your golden years. Discover Mills Mall and the Gwinnett Arena are just down the street from Brookhaven at Sugarloaf. The community also provides close proximity to I-85. Bear in mind there is only one inventory home remaining, so if you are looking to move in immediately to a low maintenance, active adult home, you shouldn’t procrastinate any longer. (more…)

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Atlanta has become quite a popular city for those in the retirement age. In fact, it’s even been said that Atlanta is the new Florida for retirees. This fact could definitely have something to do with the growing trend of active adult communities in and around the Atlanta area. More and more, you are seeing new communities with signs that say “for adults aged 55 and over.” These active adult communities have become so popular that KNOWAtlanta did an entire feature on active adult communities in their Spring issue. With so many different active adult homebuilders in Atlanta, it can be a difficult task to find the community that best suits you and your needs. The article in KNOWAtlanta mentions many of these homebuilders, including Jim Chapman Communities. In fact, Jim Chapman Communities is the first mentioned in the feature, and it really is no wonder as to why. The article really focuses on how Jim Chapman Communities goes above and beyond to make sure residents enjoy this stage in life. (more…)

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Jim Chapman, President of Jim Chapman Communities, Inc., personally received his Residential – Basic Contractor License in June 2008 from the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors. Having operated as a residential contractor in Georgia since July 1996 Mr. Chapman was able to apply for his license under the exam exemption privilege. He applied prior to the original application deadline of December 31, 2006. After requests for further information last fall the license was finally issued to Mr. Chapman in June. This license enables Mr. Chapman to act as the Qualifying Agent for Jim Chapman Communities, Inc. and any of its current active adult projects. “Effective July 1, 2008 the State of Georgia has required that all residential building permittees be licensed. Georgia is one of the last southern states to require that its residential contractors be licensed. This is a step in the right direction for the State of Georgia as it will help us better maintain the quality of our contractor’s work and the ethics behind their business practices,” said Mr. Chapman.

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When President Bush signed the housing stimulus package to create the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, he instated a temporary tax credit of $7,500 for first-time homebuyers. This tax credit is the big hope for the real estate market, as it will, ideally, put more buyers in the housing market and give the economy a boost. To help give consumers a better understanding of the tax credit and everything it entails, the National Association of Home Builders has launched a new Web site, www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com.

If, as a home shopper of active adult communities, you think this first-time homebuyer tax credit does not apply to you, you may be mistaken. The criteria for being considered a first-time homebuyer is just that you’ve not had a mortgage payment in the past 3 years. So, if you’ve been renting your home for at least three years, you’re eligible for the tax credit. Of course, visit the Web site for detailed information and regulations, but do look for a brighter future in the real estate market.

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