Jim Chapman Communities, Atlanta’s leading active adult homebuilder will host a holiday open house Dec. 12 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at its Brookhaven of East Cobb community in Kennesaw. Four resident’s homes will be showcased. Guests are asked to meet at the clubhouse.

“We are looking forward to see many potential homebuyers at our holiday open house,” said Tamara Hesse, Jim Chapman Communities’ marketing director. “I think it will be a good opportunity for them to get an up close and personal feel for our community and residents. This is a great way for us to showcase the active adult lifestyle.”

The event is open to the public. Guests can enjoy cookies and warm up with coffee or hot chocolate while touring homes.

Brookhaven of East Cobb offers residents elegant details such as brick exteriors with stacked stone accents, custom wood trim, 12 to 16 foot vaulted ceilings, great rooms with gas fireplaces featuring decorative wood mantels and master suite baths with large his/her vanities with full-length mirrors and ceramic tile showers. Offering ample space, homes range in size from 1,625 to 1,875 square feet. Built with the active adult in mind, the homes also provide ample space to entertain, and include such features as kitchens with breakfast bars, GE appliances, custom cabinetry, two-car garages, and large front porches with columns and back patios for grilling. Home buyers also have the opportunity to select a screened porch to take advantage of Atlanta’s wonderful climate or a bonus room over the garage with permanent stair access and a full bath.

Homeowners also enjoy fantastic amenities, including a 2,400 square foot clubhouse with an exercise room and kitchen and a 20 ft. x 40 ft. swimming pool. All of the homes at Brookhaven of East Cobb also meet wheelchair access standards – with step-free entrances and larger doorways and bathrooms – that make maneuvering around the homes easier for all occupants.

Brookhaven of East Cobb is located at the intersection of Chastain and Bells Ferry roads in Cobb County. From Atlanta, take Interstate 75 N to Interstate 575 N. Exit on Chastain Road and turn left. The community is approximately one-half mile on the left. For additional information, call (678) 354-4584.

For those searching for Atlanta real estate, house hunting can prove to be a daunting task. Homebuyers often find it hard to find the time necessary to travel to the different communities and tour homes, but for active adults 55 and older looking to purchase a new home, this is no longer a problem.

Jim Chapman Communities‘ virtual tours provide those shopping for new homes the opportunity to tour all of the Jim Chapman models from the comfort of their living rooms. By visiting the Jim Chapman Website, active adults can tour one or more of the 13 different model homes.

While touring the home, homebuyers have two options: viewing the floorplan or taking a virtual tour of the home. The fully furnished, 3-D models of the home provide homebuyers with a great visual representation of what their new Jim Chapman home will look like.

Once a buyer has done the initial view of the home via the 3-D floorplan, the fun really begins. Jim Chapman Communities’ virtual tour provides three different options for viewing the home. The photographs section provides a large number of photographs, each of which is designed to show exactly what the the model home looks like. These fully furnished rooms give buyers a sense of size and space.

The next step is to combine the 3-D floorplan with the photographs in the Panorama’s section. These 3-D 360 degree photographs allow homebuyers to see the rooms of the homes from every different angle. Homebuyers will get to see the entire home as though they were standing in the middle of the room and slowly spinning in a circle. This unique experience gives buyers a more detailed idea of how the home is laid out.

The final option on the digital tour is the theater option. The photographs start out large and then zoom in on key details to showcase architectural details which provides the opportunity to see the details of the home.

The virtual tour combined with the 3D floorplan provide a detailed overview of each Jim Chapman model. It is a great way for potential homebuyers to narrow down their choices and decide which Jim Chapman home might best suit their needs without ever leaving the comfort of their current residence.

The 29th Annual OBIE Awards Gala was held this past weekend, November 7th to be exact, at the Cobb Galleria. As you know, these are the most prestigious home builder awards for the Atlanta market and to win is a huge honor. Jim Chapman Communities is no stranger to being an OBIE award winner having received multiple honors in the past, but that doesn’t make this year’s achievement any less impressive. The active adult home builder won a total of four awards at Saturday’s event – two Gold awards and two Silver awards.

One of the Gold awards was in the highly coveted “Community of the Year: Attached” category with Brookhaven of East Cobb being the winning community – this is actually the third Community of the Year award for the builder. Brookhaven at Johns Creek was the other community receiving a gold award this year for “The Amenity Package/Under 499 Units.”

Brookhaven at Johns Creek thoroughly impressed the OBIE judges this year, as it also won Silver Awards for Best Building Design – Detached ($400,000 to $499,999) and Best Interior Merchandising – Detached Model ($450,000 – $549,999).

Congratulations Jim Chapman Communities! Your active adult new homes set a high standard for other fifty plus builders in Atlanta and your repeated wins at the OBIE awards only proves it.

Concord Mill, the only Jim Chapman Community that was not specifically built for active adults and does not have age restrictions has just introduced three new floorplans. Located in Cobb County, this maintenance free community has a floor plan for anybody whether it’s for a young professional, a couple, a family or the active adult. Concord Mill is a 22-home development that is located in a prime spot with plenty of shopping and dining options close by. The new floor plans have the option of expanding on the second floor for a third or fourth bedroom.

The smallest of the plans is the Asbury which features two bedrooms and two baths and 1,568 square feet of space with the option of a finished bonus room on the second level. This home has a wide open living area great for those who love to entertain. The layout of this home makes for an ideal living space for the young professional on the go, a small family or those looking to downsize.

The Bristol floorplan is a bit larger with  1,697 square feet of space and two bedrooms and two bathrooms with the option of a finished bonus room slightly larger than the one the Asbury offers. This model is also great for the small family, single professional or downsizing active adult.

The largest floorplan is the Cambridge with two bedrooms and 1,775 square feet of space. The layout is open and airy and is perfect for those who enjoy sunlight and having the open space to entertain guests.

The homes in Concord Mill offer hardi-board exteriors with stacked stone accents and custom wood trim. Homes also feature 12-foot trey ceilings, great rooms with gas fireplaces with decorative wood mantels, ceramic tile showers and more. These homes are competitively priced starting in the $180,000′s so drop by for a tour soon!

Jim Chapman Communities had an impressive showing at the Greater Atlanta Home Builder’s Association’s 29th Annual OBIE Awards Gala on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. The active adult builder took home Gold awards for Community of the Year: Attached for the Brookhaven at East Cobb and The Amenity Package / Under 499 Units for the Brookhaven at Johns Creek. The Brookhaven at Johns Creek also won Silver awards for Best Building Design – Detached ($400,000 to $499,999) and Best Interior Merchandising – Detached Model ($450,000 – $549,999).

Brookhaven at East Cobb marks Jim Chapman Communities third Community of the Year award. In 2008, the builder received two Community of the Year awards for Brookhaven at Sugarloaf taking home Community of the Year Awards for Attached Community of the Year and Fifty-Plus Community of the Year.

“Everyone at Jim Chapman Communities has worked extremely hard this past year,” said Tamara Hesse, Director of Marketing and Lifestyle at Jim Chapman Communities. “It is a great honor to be recognized as a leader in our industry. These awards are a true testament to the quality and value of Jim Chapman Community properties.”

The Sales and Marketing Council of the HBA presents its annual OBIE Awards every November. The OBIE Awards began in 1980 and have grown consistently and now feature more than 100 building, remodeling, marketing and personal achievement categories in which one can enter. The awards are the highest honor given in the Atlanta housing industry.

The Jim Chapman Community of Brookhaven at John’s Creek only celebrated their grand opening in late 2008 and in less than one year, the community is already winning awards. The active adult community in John’s Creek features several floorplans for homeowners to choose from, all of which feature the master suite on the main level, but it’s the Ansley floorplan that is turning heads by winning the 2009 National Association of Home Builders Best Detached Floorplan.

The Ansley is offered exclusively at Johns Creek and features three bedrooms with three full baths plus many added finishes that are sure to impress homebuyers. With over 2,200 square feet of space, this detached home offers a rear lanai with fireplace, creating the perfect outdoor living space, and a full day-light walk out basement.

Brookhaven at Johns Creek is a gated, maintenance free community located in the highly sought-after North Fulton area. The Ansley is just one of many detached and attached, one level floorplans the community has to offer. All homes feature brick and stone construction with inviting front porches, vaulted ceilings, spacious master suites and other features specifically designed for individuals aged 55 and over.

This Jim Chapman Community has been built to compliment the active adult lifestyle by offering incredible amenities including lighted tennis courts, a paved walking trail, a large heated pool, croquet courts, a 5,000 square foot Grand Clubhouse with exercise room and much more. Be sure to stop by for a tour of this award-winning floorplan.