Jim Chapman Communities is continuing its 50 percent off sale on upgrades until May 31, 2012. Homebuyers will purchase upgrades through the builder’s design center. The discount will help buyers add touches to their homes that fit their lifestyles.

“The success of the sale in all communities is a big part of our sales success in April,” stated Kelly Dempsey, vice president of sales and marketing at Jim Chapman Communities. “12 homes were sold due to homebuyers taking advantage of this great opportunity. We hope to sell even more this month!”

Homebuyers will be able to meet with a professional designer at the design center. The designer will assist them in the custom selections process. Jim Chapman Communities offers a variety of upgrades with multiple colors and styles. These include finished bonus rooms with baths, outdoor great rooms with fireplaces and gourmet kitchens, sunrooms, screen porches and upgraded trim packages.

The upgrade selection process should take no longer than one month post-contract signing and should culminate with presenting a sales agent with a non-refundable check for the remaining balance.

Brookhaven at Sugarloaf in Duluth, Brookhaven at Johns Creek, Brookhaven at East Cobb in Kennesaw, Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge in Cumming, Concord Mill in Austell and The Haven at Slater Mill in Douglasville are all participating in the sale.

For more information on these homes and the design center, visit www.JimChapmanCommunities.com.

Originally posted on Atlanta Real Estate Forum, Atlanta's best source for Atlanta new homes news.

The Springs at Sterling on the Lake has become a popular community because of its beautiful homes and amazing amenities. Currently, this community has four standing inventory homes, but buyers can expect more new homes soon. Making these standing inventory homes an even better deal is the current available homes incentive. Buyers who sign a contract before May 31 and close before June 30 using the REMN preferred lender will receive a $10,000 discount to be used against sales price or closing costs.

Homesite 43 is priced at $239,900 and showcases the Cypress floor plan with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. This home has a gorgeous open kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances and eat-in breakfast nook. The home also features a fireside family room, spacious sunroom and roomy master suite on the main.

Homesite 44, which is priced at $309,900, features the Magnolia floor plan with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. This exquisite home features a private in-law suite separated by an open courtyard, spacious gourmet kitchen, fireside family room, large patio, loft area and more.

Homesite 45 follows the Lilac floor plan with four bedrooms and three bedrooms. Priced at $299,900, this stunning home has a covered porch and grilling patio, large fireside family room, updated kitchen, loft area and luxurious master suite on the main.

Homesite 47 has three bedrooms and three baths and is priced at $259,900. This Elm floor plan home includes a separate study, a great kitchen, grilling patio, formal dining room and a spacious master suite on the main.

Residents of this community enjoy all of Sterling on the Lake’s amenities including an award-winning clubhouse, the Hall county library, lighted tennis courts, village green, 45 acre lake, two pools and a four-and-a-half acre village center park.

The Springs at Sterling on the Lake is located in Flowery Branch in Hall County. Homeowners are convenient to plenty of shopping, dining, entertainment, recreation and healthcare options with this fantastic location!

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to call The Springs home! For more information, visit www.JimChapmanCommunities.com.

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Jim Chapman Communities announces its two specially priced homes ready for spring move-ins at The Haven at Slater Mill in Douglasville, Ga. These active adult homes are priced from the $160,000s. The builder is also offering $10,000 to homebuyers to spend on appliance upgrades, design upgrades, screen porches or closing costs.

One of the available homes, the Mercer, has 1,940 square feet of space with two bedrooms and three full baths and a standard bonus room. The home features an open floor plan with spacious great room and gourmet kitchen. The kitchen includes plenty of cabinets and has easy access to the laundry room. The owner’s suite is located on the main floor and boasts a luxurious bath and a large, walk-in closet. The home offers tons of storage in the two-car garage.

The second available home, featuring the Woodward floor plan, has 1,959 square feet of space with two bedrooms, two baths and a bonus room with a third full bath. The home’s welcoming foyer leads to an open great room and kitchen. The owner’s suite has a huge walk-in closet and a spacious bath. Upstairs, there is a finished bonus room that is perfect for overnight guests or hobby room.

The Haven at Slater Mill is an extraordinary community for active adults ready to enjoy a spacious single-story home while enjoying a carefree lifestyle. Amenities include a beautiful pool and a clubhouse with exercise room and kitchen.

For more details about Douglasville new homes at The Haven at Slater Mill, call Debbie Forrester at 404-409-0377. Also, visit www.JimChapmanCommunities.com.

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Jim Chapman Communities is proud to announce the start of construction on its latest condominium building at Brookhaven of East Cobb. With three contracts written this year, the active adult community in Kennesaw remains highly popular with buyers. Additionally, the builder is offering 50 percent off on all upgrades. During construction, buyers can make all of their selections and customizations. These new starts will be ready for late spring or early summer.

The new building will feature two super master Westminster II floor plans, one Oxford II plan and one of the builder’s three bedroom Westminster II homes. These homes will be priced from the $280,000s to the mid $300,000s. Their square footage ranges from 1,671 to 2,446 with two to three bedrooms down and a third or fourth bedroom option upstairs depending on the plan selected. Homes will have all brick and stone construction with inviting front porches.

The Westminster II floor plan is ideal for individuals or couples who require guest bedrooms on the main level but who also need a spacious home office or in-law suite separate from the main living area. It also includes a screen porch off of the living room that is perfect for enjoying the outdoors.

The Oxford II floor plan is the ultimate in design and livability. The plan fits the needs of every active adult. With its soaring vaulted ceilings and open floor plan, the two bedroom and two bath Oxford II is the answer for couples or individuals who need two large master bedrooms with full baths and walk-in closets on the main level. The plan provides the opportunity for a spacious home office, studio or in-law suite. There is also a screened porch off of the sunroom.

Brookhaven of East Cobb is an extraordinary gated community in desirable East Cobb. It is convenient to Town Center Mall, Marietta, the Georgia mountains and downtown Atlanta. The community offers a beautiful heated pool, outdoor fireplace and an award winning clubhouse with exercise room and kitchen.

To schedule a tour call Dale Greer, the onsite agent, at 770-634-7871. The sales office is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.JimChapmanCommunities.com.

Originally posted on Atlanta Real Estate Forum, Atlanta's best source for Atlanta new homes news.

Built by Jim Chapman Communities, The Haven at Slater Mill in Douglasville is offering something better than a box of chocolates. For all closings thru April 15, 2012, agents will receive “Sweetheart” deals including five percent co-op commission*. It’s a great time to sell in this active adult community!

To kick off this incentive, onsite agent Debbie Forrester hosted an open house and lunch at The Haven Clubhouse on February 7. The event, catered by Sam and Rosco’s, had a wonderful turnout with 40 agents in attendance. Guests dined on chicken with lemon sauce, tri color cheese tortellini with marinara sauce, sautéed fresh vegetable medley, Italian house salad, homemade garlic rolls, and sweetheart desserts such as silver cream pie, red velvet cake and chocolate brownie bites.

The Haven at Slater Mill is for active adults, 55-plus, who are ready to live in a spacious single-story home while enjoying a carefree lifestyle complete with a professionally maintained home and lawn. The community offers two and three bedroom floor plans such as the Woodward and the Mercer. Priced from $159,900, homes have all brick and stone construction with inviting front porches, optional screened porches, roomy floor plans, vaulted ceilings and oversized master suites.

The community features a beautiful pool and a clubhouse with exercise room and kitchen. The Haven at Slater Mill is gated with remote openers. The property is 100 percent fenced for security.

Currently, there is one unit available for purchase. Jim Chapman Communities is ready to start building in Phase II. Since The Haven at Slater Mill is the builder’s best value in Atlanta, its homes are selling fast!

Jim Chapman Communities invites everyone to come out and visit. To schedule a tour, call Debbie at 404-409-0377 or email debbieforrester1@aol.com. For more information, go to www.JimChapmanCommunities.com.

*Five percent commission on all closings thru April 15, 2012. See agent for details. Information is believed accurate but not warranted and is subject to changes, omissions, errors, prior sales and withdrawal without notice.

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Brookhaven at Sugarloaf, the number one active adult community in Gwinnett County, is offering Realtors and brokers a five percent co-op for homes that close in the month of February. Additionally, homes that close on or before April 15, 2012 will include finished bonus rooms and covered porches. These free upgrades are a $19,000 value. It has never been a better time to sell or buy at this community.

Built by Jim Chapman Community, one level condominium homes feature all brick and stone exteriors with two and three bedroom floor plans. Homes are priced from $240,000 and have approximately 2,000 to 2,500 square feet of space.

Homebuyers especially enjoy the Oxford and Westminster floor plans. Both feature roomy and livable spaces with elegant details such as custom wood trim, 12 to 16 foot vaulted ceilings, great rooms with gas fireplaces featuring decorative wood mantels and owner suite baths with large double vanities and ceramic tile showers. Homes provide ample space for entertaining, including kitchens with casual breakfast bars, Whirlpool appliances and custom cabinetry.

Also, the Westminster and Oxford floor plans were uniquely designed for active adults. For instance, the one-level ranch homes meet wheelchair access standards – with a step-free entrance and larger doorways and bathrooms – that make maneuvering around the homes easier for homeowners.

Brookhaven at Sugarloaf offers amenities such as a beautiful pool, outdoor fireplace and clubhouse with exercise room and kitchen. The community is 100 percent fenced for security and includes remote openers for the gate.

For more details on Brookhaven at Sugarloaf and the five percent co-op incentive, please call Debbie Jones at 678-525-7902 or e-mail her at Debbie@jimchapmancommunities.com. Also, check out www.JimChapmanCommunities.com.

Originally posted on Atlanta Real Estate Forum, Atlanta's best source for Atlanta new homes news.

Prices these days at Brookhaven at Sugarloaf will reflect those from 2008! Until Sunday, April 15, 2012, homes will be priced from the mid $200,000s. Be sure not to miss this “Shock and Awe Roll Back Sale”!

Brookhaven at Sugarloaf is the number one active adult community in Gwinnett County. Built by Jim Chapman Communities, the community features one level condominium homes with all brick and stone exteriors. Homes that close on or before April 15 will include finished bonus rooms and covered porches. These upgrades are a $19,000 value!

Some homes to check out include the Oxford and Westminster. Be shocked at how much home you get for your money—each home has two or three bedrooms and livable spaces with elegant details. Special features include custom wood trim, vaulted ceilings, gas fireplaces, spacious master suites, large double vanities in bathrooms, and walk-in closets.

Gourmet kitchens include casual breakfast bars, Whirlpool appliances, beautiful solid wood cabinets and even breakfast nooks. These spaces are perfect for friends or just quiet dinners.

The Oxford and Westminster floor plans are uniquely designed to meet the needs of active adults. They meet wheelchair access standards, have step-free entrances and include larger doorways and bathrooms.

Brookhaven at Sugarloaf offers tons of amenities, including a beautiful pool, outdoor fireplace and a clubhouse complete with an exercise room and a kitchen.

Take a tour today and discover the “awe value” yourself! Please call Debbie Jones at 678-525-7902 or email her at Debbie@jimchapmancommunities.com. For more information, visit www.JimChapmanCommunities.com. It has never been a better time to purchase at Brookhaven at Sugarloaf!

Originally posted on Atlanta Real Estate Forum, Atlanta's best source for Atlanta new homes news.

There is a lot going on in Douglasville this New Year’s Eve. From midnight champagne toasts at local restaurants and community centers to costume contests, balloon drops and parties, there’s no need to drive into Atlanta to ring in the New Year and have a fantastic time doing it.

That’s good news for residents at The Haven at Slater Mill, who will be able to grab a glass of bubbly and toast the New Year close to home. The Haven at Slater Mill’s desirable location just a mile to I-20 and near Douglasville’s best dining, shopping, recreation and entertainment, will allow homeowners to enjoy the festivities hosted by local joints, like the food and drink specials and free champagne toast at the Irish Bred Pub, decade costume contest at Taco Mac, prime rib dinner and balloon drop at Topp’s Bar & Grill and dinner, dessert and dancing at the Woodie Fite Senior Center.

The Haven at Slater Mill, Jim Chapman Communities’ popular active adult, gated ranch condominium community, has homes from $159,900. These all-brick and stone, two bedroom, two bath homes are designed to meet the needs of today’s active adults, with two-car garages, step-less entryways and wide doors and hallways. (more…)

As Chairman of the Board of the Greater Atlanta HBA 50+ Housing Council, Jim Chapman has the honor of giving the opening keynote address at the first annual 50+ University Day, which will be held on October 12th from 8am to 5pm at the Cobb Galleria.

The 50+ University Day is a jam-packed conference featuring educational sessions taught by leading active adult experts. The event is open to all who would like to attend and will feature classes about relevant housing industry-related topics such as “Kitchen Design – What Women Want!” and “Driving Social Media to the 50+ Consumer”.

Choose the sessions you would like to attend, earn CE Credits, and stay once the classes are finished for the Social Hour from 5-6pm for wine and appetizers. For more information on 50+ University Day, visit 50PlusUniversity.com.  Register for the event online at AtlantaHomeBuilders.com.

For more information on Jim Chapman Communities and Jim Chapman himself, visit JimChapmanCommunities.com

Agents, if you haven’t seen the award-winning Brookhaven at Johns Creek community yet, Tuesday, August 2^nd is the perfect time to visit!  Brookhaven at Johns Creek is hosting a catered agent luncheon from 12-2pm with $200 in drawings.  Tour our homes and enjoy a gourmet lunch from Situations Catering featuring roast beef and cheddar wraps, chilled gazpacho soup, key lime cheese bars and more!

Brookhaven at Johns Creek offers an array of choices for your active adult buyers.  From villas to single family homes, Brookhaven at Johns Creek can give them just the right amount of space with their comfort and accessibility in mind.  Plans feature wider doorways, ample space in baths and zero-step entries from the garage.

Brookhaven at Johns Creek has been well thought out by Jim Chapman to include the lifestyle that your buyers deserve. The community features a 5,000 square foot furnished clubhouse for entertaining and events, a fitness center, heated pool and a catering kitchen, two lighted tennis courts, paved walking trails and a 1,500 square foot community garden.

Brookhaven at Johns Creek is offering 50% off options up to $50,000 if purchased before August 31, 2011 on homesites 12, 22, 401, 402 and 403! Get all of the details on Tuesday 8/2 for your buyers.

For more information, call 770-623-9323 or visit www.jimchapmancommunities.com