By now you’ve surely heard about Jim Chapman Communities, one of Atlanta’s leading builders of one-level ranch condos and detached homes for active adults. Have you ever wondered what makes a JCC community so special, but just haven’t had the time to schedule a visit? Thanks to the builder’s online virtual community tours, potential homebuyers can examine different floorplans without getting up from the computer.

Interested parties can examine homes in a number of ways. There are not only photos and galleries that highlight different rooms, but also slideshow presentations of each model that allow you to see the homes up close and personal. And for an even more comprehensive view, people on the site can look at panoramic views of individual rooms which give the illusion of actually being inside the home.

There are currently several floorplans that offer virtual tours: the Oxford, Oxford II, Westminster, Westminster II, Ansley, Morningside, Bellevue, Durham, Farrington, Asbury, Bristol and Cambridge. Visitors to the site can also look at floorplan specs for each model and see dimensions of rooms and optional upgrades.

In addition to online virtual tours, the Jim Chapman website includes a Video Information Center with helpful videos. Potential homebuyers will be able to learn about the carefree lifestyle that awaits them at one the builder’s fine active adult communities.

For more information, visit the Jim Chapman Communities website.

For Jim Chapman Communities (JCC), 2010 was no doubt an inspirational year. Despite a turbulent housing market, the active adult builder rose above the fray, having one of its best years in recent memory.

JCC Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Kelly Dempsey says all indications show another positive year is on the horizon in 2011.

“We were very pleased with the way 2010 went, we sold 58 homes,” he said. “We remain optimistic that this year will be another great one. We have built our reputation over the years by building elegant and affordable one-level ranch condos and detached homes and I think people have taken notice of our quality product.”

JCC’s 2010 sales numbers indicate that homebuyers are paying attention. Last year, the active adult builder increased closing revenue by $6 million and closings by 13 over the same period in 2009. The average closing price also increased by $58,801.

Jim Chapman Communities currently offers active adult Atlanta real estate in counties including Douglas, Gwinnett, Cobb, Fulton and Forsyth counties. Most homes feature the builder’s signature two-and-three bedroom quad ranch condos as well as two- to four-bedroom single-family home floorplans. Bonus rooms with full baths, great rooms with fireplaces and kitchen upgrades are also available. Homes are mostly all-brick and stone construction with inviting front porches, vaulted ceilings and oversized master suites.

For more information visit the Jim Chapman Communities website.

When looking for information about a community, what do you start with? Do you look at floorplans or community features and amenities? Why not start by listening to people with firsthand experience. As a builder of quality active adult communities across the greater Atlanta landscape, Jim Chapman Communities has developed a solid reputation. But don’t just take our word for it…check out what these residents had to say:

For some residents, choosing Jim Chapman Communities was about more than just finding a home.

“What was so appealing about Brookhaven at Sugarloaf was its close proximity to I-85, restaurants, shopping and to our families,” said the Gail and Jon Colcord, residents of Brookhaven at Sugarloaf. “A ‘hats off’ goes to the Jim Chapman Communities who have been very open-minded and receptive to input from the ‘over 50′ home owners.”

“After nearly 44 years in our home, it was a move we weighed very carefully,” said Lloyd and Floreen Chambers, residents of Haven at Slater Mill. “We love our neighbors and the fellowship we have enjoyed with pot luck dinners, game nights, trips, etc. The management group has always been responsive to our requests, and after just celebrating the anniversary of our first year here, we love the carefree lifestyle.”

For others, it was about a commitment to make good on a promise.

“I had to think long and hard about making the commitment to be the first homeowner in a new community. I am sure I do not have to tell you of the horror stories we all hear, of builders going bankrupt and homeowners left high and dry,” said Dave Vance, resident of Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge. “If I had not seen the commitment of your staff and your financial commitment in completion of the clubhouse, honestly, I would not have made the purchase, but because of your staff and your financial commitment, I overcame my apprehension and that is how I came to be one of your homeowners.”

These kind words are just a few of the many nice things residents have had to say about Jim Chapman Communities. Isn’t it time you experienced the quality of these active adult communities for yourself?

For more information and to read more testimonials, visit the Jim Chapman Communities website.