Jim Chapman Communities is stealing this summer’s heat by creating its own “hot”, buzz worthy active adult homes priced from the $240,000s. Increasingly, home buyers age 55+ are moving out of their current homes and into communities such as Brookhaven at Sugarloaf, Brookhaven of East Cobb and Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge.

What brings the “heat” to Jim Chapman Communities you might ask? Brookhaven at Sugarloaf is located in Duluth and provides active adults with charming floor plans. It’s no wonder with its beautiful vaulted ceilings, master suites and inviting front porches that the community is 70 percent sold out. Plus, the community is only a few minutes from the Mall of Georgia.

In Kennesaw, Brookhaven of East Cobb has exceptional homes that feature two and three bedroom, award-winning floor plans. The homes exhibit gorgeous French doors that recess into a sunroom, immaculate hardwood floors and many more unique details.

Additionally, Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge in Cumming is the best active adult value in Atlanta. Only two miles from GA 400, Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge has easy access to Lake Lanier, North Georgia Premium Outlets and Bears Best Golf Course.

All of these communities include great amenities and maintenance free living. Residents of these ranch style condominiums enjoy beautiful pools, outdoor fireplaces and clubhouses with exercise rooms and kitchens.

Living in a home built by Jim Chapman Communities is choosing to live in the hottest and most ideal location of your town. Affordable and “hot” to buy right now, you can’t beat the heat unless you’re living in the quality and service standards you deserve. For more information, call 678-825-4510 or visit www.JimChapmanCommunities.com.

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Active adults seeking to stay just that will have no problem finding things to do near our beautiful 50+ community of homes at Brookhaven at Johns Creek.

• Lake Lanier: Lake Lanier is a one-stop destination for fun either by yourself or with the whole family. You can enjoy the majesty of Lake Sydney Lanier from the lake’s shore or by boat. Other activities at the resort include Lake Lanier Islands Water Park, a golf course, horseback riding, a spa, hiking and more.
• Johns Creek Arts Center: Located next door to the community is the Johns Creek Arts Center, which offers an array of classes for adults including ones for pottery, drawing, painting, jewelry making and photography.
• Golfing: Set your tee time now for Saint Marlo Country Club, Atlanta Athletic Club, Standard Club or St. Ives. All three are within minutes of the community, and St. Ives is current running a special on all memberships. Plus, the Atlanta Athletic Club also offers tennis, a pool, spa, fitness center and dining, and the Standard Club offers tennis, dining, sports courts, a pool and sauna.
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra: Enjoy a nice evening out at the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra.

In addition to all of these activities located just outside the community’s gates, residents will also find plenty to do without having to leave home. Our wonderful community amenity package includes a clubhouse with catering kitchen and fitness center, a heated pool, outdoor fireplace, two lighted tennis courts, walking trails and a community garden.

After a long day of play, settle in for a good night’s sleep in our beautiful custom homes and villas, which all offer one level living at its finest. Inside these homes, you’ll find two to four bedrooms, open floor plans, vaulted ceilings, updated kitchens, bonus rooms and basements. The outsides are just as inviting with brick and stone exteriors, screened porches, outdoor great rooms and rocking chair front porches.

With so much to do inside and out of Brookhaven at Johns Creek, it’s no wonder why more active adults are choosing to call this Jim Chapman Community home!

For more information, please call Sandy Epstein at 770-623-9323 (office) or 404-468-0920 (cell) and visit us online at www.JimChapmanCommunities.com.

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With fully gated communities, impeccable landscaping, brick and stone one level condominium homes, architecturally designed clubhouses, amazing amenities and ideal locations, more and more active adults are choosing Jim Chapman Communities. Last month alone, the builder sold nine homes and saw construction boom at Brookhaven at Sugarloaf, Brookhaven of East Cobb and Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge.

Located in Duluth and 70 percent sold out, Brookhaven at Sugarloaf provides active adults with desirable floor plans. Priced from the $240,000s, homes include inviting front porches, roomy living rooms, vaulted ceilings, oversized master suites and optional screened porches and bonus rooms with full baths. The community is minutes from the Mall of Georgia, Harry Farmer’s Market, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Sugarloaf Country Club, Discover Mills and Collins Hill Park.

The builder’s community in Kennesaw, Brookhaven of East Cobb, is also priced from the $240,000s. Extraordinary homes feature two and three bedroom award-winning floor plans. One available home, the Westminster II, is priced at $286,900 with three bedrooms and two full baths. The home boasts vaulted living and dining areas, French doors opening to a sunroom and gorgeous hardwood floors. Additionally, the fully finished bonus room has a walk-in closet and full bath. Just one-half mile to I-575, the community is convenient to Shaw Park, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park and Town Center at Cobb Mall.

Lastly, priced from the $240,000s, Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge in Cumming has Atlanta’s best active adult value. Maintenance-free homes have livable floor plans with dual master suites, gourmet kitchens, hardwood floors and sunrooms. Two miles from GA 400, the community has easy access to Lake Lanier, Wills Park, the Mall of Georgia, North Georgia Premium Outlets and Bears Best Golf Course.

Residents at all three communities enjoy amenities such as beautiful pools, outdoor fireplaces and clubhouses with exercise rooms and kitchens.

To choose Jim Chapman Communities too, visit www.JimChapmanCommunities.com for more information.

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The beautiful city of Johns Creek leaves its residents nothing to be desired. Whether you’re looking for fantastic shopping and dining, entertainment and recreation or to just get back to the city’s roots, there is something for everyone. The city’s tremendous offerings have made it a popular destination for first-time buyers, move-up buyers and active adults alike. Now, those seeking an active adult home in this affluent area of Atlanta will be pleased to learn that Jim Chapman Communities is now offering custom built homes and villas at the gated Brookhaven at Johns Creek community.

Buyers can build the home of their dreams thanks to the hard-working Jim Chapman Communities team. We offer several one level floor plans that can be customized to meet your needs, or you can design your home from the ground up. Common features of these homes include two to four bedrooms, brick and stone exteriors, rocking chair front porches, screened porches or outdoor great rooms, bonus rooms and basements. Ultimately, we want you to have a home that you love and that offers you the most flexibility and livability.

In addition to these stunning homes, residents will enjoy an amenities package that includes a clubhouse with exercise room and kitchen, beautiful heated pool, outdoor fireplace, two lighted tennis courts and walking trails.

Brookhaven at Johns Creek is just one mile from the new world-class Emory-Johns Creek Hospital, and is also convenient to the Standard Club, Johns Creek Arts Center, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Atlanta Athletic Club, Saint Marlo Country Club, Shakerag Park, GA 400, I-85 and much more.

Visit Jim Chapman’s flagship active adult community today to experience the lifestyle you could be living.

For more information, visit www.JimChapmanCommunities.com or call Sandy Epstein at 770-623-9323 (office) or 404-468-0920 (cell).

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It’s play time at Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge! Built by active adult builder Jim Chapman Communities, this community in Forsyth County is just minutes from the historic Cumming Playhouse. So, get dressed up, go see a play and make a night out of it!

The Cumming Playhouse is located at the Cumming Public School. The school was erected in 1923 and is now on The National Register of Historic Places. During a restoration project, tongue and groove pine flooring and a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams were discovered in the school auditorium. Now the Cumming Playhouse, the space has 184 seats and offers a variety of stage plays and concerts.

After attending a show, eat at Tam’s Backstage Restaurant. With a fun atmosphere of a Broadway Pub, the finest entrees and beverages of served. Plus, you can eat in the Historic Garden. This area is filled with gorgeous flowers and shrubs.

Wouldn’t you want to live by the Cumming Playhouse? If so, take a tour of Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge. Priced from the $230,000s, homes have all brick and stone construction with welcoming front porches. Floor plans are livable and roomy with vaulted ceilings, oversized master suites and gourmet kitchens.

Community amenities include a beautiful heated pool, outdoor fireplace and clubhouse with exercise room and kitchen.

Besides being close to the Cumming Playhouse, Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge is also near shops, restaurants, Lake Lanier and Northside/Forsyth Hospital. For more details, call Joan Wise at 770-780-9095. Also, visit www.jimchapmancommunities.com.

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It’s play time at Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge! Built by active adult builder Jim Chapman Communities, this community in Forsyth County is just minutes from the historic Cumming Playhouse. So, get dressed up, go see a play and make a night out of it!

The Cumming Playhouse is located at the Cumming Public School. The school was erected in 1923 and is now on The National Register of Historic Places. During a restoration project, tongue and groove pine flooring and a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams were discovered in the school auditorium. Now the Cumming Playhouse, the space has 184 seats and offers a variety of stage plays and concerts.

After attending a show, eat at Tam’s Backstage Restaurant. With a fun atmosphere of a Broadway Pub, the finest entrees and beverages of served. Plus, you can eat in the Historic Garden. This area is filled with gorgeous flowers and shrubs.

Wouldn’t you want to live by the Cumming Playhouse? If so, take a tour of Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge. Priced from the $230,000s, homes have all brick and stone construction with welcoming front porches. Floor plans are livable and roomy with vaulted ceilings, oversized master suites and gourmet kitchens.

Community amenities include a beautiful heated pool, outdoor fireplace and clubhouse with exercise room and kitchen.

Besides being close to the Cumming Playhouse, Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge is also near shops, restaurants, Lake Lanier and Northside/Forsyth Hospital. For more details, call Joan Wise at 770-780-9095. Also, visit www.jimchapmancommunities.com.

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Jim Chapman Communities is excited to announce new market prices at Brookhaven of East Cobb! This active adult community’s base prices now start from the $240,000s.

Designed with all-brick and stone construction, homes at Brookhaven of East Cobb have inviting front porches and award-winning floor plans. One available home, the Westminster II on home site 1006, has three bedrooms and two full baths. Priced at $286,900, the home features a vaulted living room and dining area with fireplace, a bright sunroom with tons of natural light and a covered patio that’s perfect for entertaining. The kitchen includes granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and designer cabinets. The master suite is an oasis after a busy day with high ceilings, walk-in closet and private bath.

Amenities at Brookhaven of East Cobb include a heated pool, outdoor fireplace and an award-winning clubhouse with exercise room and kitchen. Additionally, the community is convenient to Town Center Mall, Marietta, the Georgia mountains and downtown Atlanta.

With lower prices, be sure to take a tour today! Brookhaven of East Cobb is located at the intersection of Chastain Road and Bells Ferry Road. To visit from Atlanta, take I-75 North to I-575 North. Then, take the second exit, #3. Turn right on Chastain Road. The community will be approximately one-half mile on the left.

For more details, feel free to call Tim Parker, the on-site agent, at 404-808-5648. Also, check out www.jimchapmancommunities.com.

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As Gwinnett County’s number one selling active-adult community, Brookhaven at Sugarloaf is still going strong in 2013. With unbeatable pricing from the $240,000s, great amenities and an amazing location, this comes to no surprise. Built by Jim Chapman Communities, the community already has four of its eight new homes under contract.

Brookhaven at Sugarloaf features beautiful ranch homes with one-level living. Two to three bedroom floor plans include two-car garages, privacy walls, optional screened-in porches, vaulted sunrooms, hardwood flooring, limestone fireplaces and custom bookshelves per plan. Kitchens offer gourmet cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Oversized master suites are perfect for relaxation.

One home available, on home site 3101, has an amazing transom window in the sun room, hardwoods in all rooms except the bedrooms and a finished bonus room above the two-car garage with a full bath and spacious closet. The home also boasts a kitchen with maple cabinets, stone backsplash, under cabinet lighting, granite countertops and a stainless steel appliance package. Priced from $263,052, this home is a must-see!

Active adults can enjoy a wide array of amenities, including a beautiful pool, outdoor fireplace, gazebo and clubhouse with exercise room and kitchen.

With a desirable location, only one mile to I-85, Brookhaven at Sugarloaf is conveniently near the Mall of Georgia, top notch medical facilities and fine dining.

For more details, watch the video above or visit www.jimchapmancommunities.com.

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Recently, Jim Chapman Communities was featured on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. The show interviewed Kelly Dempsey, the vice president of sales and marketing, about working at the award-winning company, active adult lifestyle and buyer trends.

“As an active adult myself, I have enjoyed working with these buyers for the past seven years,” stated Dempsey. “We are exclusive to the Atlanta market, and I think we have one of the best active adult brands in the area.”

Jim Chapman Communities offers single-family ranch level homes and condominiums from the upper $160,000s to low $300,000s. Communities include The Springs at Sterling on the Lake in Flowery Branch, Brookhaven at Sugarloaf in Duluth, Brookhaven of East Cobb in Kennesaw, Brookhaven at Johns Creek in Johns Creek and Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge in Cumming.

These beautiful and functional one level homes feature two and three-bedroom plans and have 2,100 to 2,400 square feet. Interior appointments include granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, sunrooms, covered porches, hardwood floors, wider doors and zero-step entries. For grandchildren, overnight guests and even hobby rooms, 500 square feet suites above garages are available.

Besides gorgeous homes, the builder prides itself on the lifestyle it provides its home buyers. Each community has little to no maintenance, making it easier for residents to “lock and leave” or travel without worries. Also, a variety of amenities offer resort style living. These include heated pools, outdoor fireplaces and clubhouses with exercise rooms and kitchens.

Jim Chapman Communities is a proud member of the 50+ Council through the Atlanta Home Builders Association, with Dempsey serving as president next year. Through this organization, the builder stays on top of buyer trends. With a network of vendors and suppliers, the builder can support homes for grab bars, install dropped-down cabinetry and more in order for buyers to be able to age in place.

For more information on homes built by Jim Chapman Communities, go to www.JimChapmanCommunities.com.

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Jim Chapman Communities is excited to announce their participation in the second annual 50+ University Day, hosted by the Atlanta 50+ Housing Council. Held on Thursday, October 18 at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia Hotel, the conference will feature education sessions taught by leading industry experts.

Registration starts at 8 a.m., and sessions will be offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Topics that will be presented include “Design Trends: The Multigenerational Builder & Buyer” and “Marketing to the 50+ Buyer.” 50+ University Day is approved to earn up to six Builder License Credits and three GREC Continuing Education Credits. After the sessions, attendees can enjoy cocktails and networking until 6 p.m. At the event, Kelly Dempsey, vice president of sales and marketing at Jim Chapman Communities, will be announced as the council’s 2013 president.

“I am honored to be the upcoming president,” stated Dempsey. “I have the privilege to follow Jim Chapman, the president of our company, in the position. Helping to plan next year’s 50+ University Day is an honor as the programs have truly been beneficial to those that have attended.”

Jim Chapman Communities builds single-family ranch level homes and condominiums in metro Atlanta for active adults. These beautiful and functional one level homes feature maintenance free living, custom options and elegant interior appointments that include hardwoods flooring, open floor plans, wider doorways and zero-step entries.

Community is important to the builder, so each location has a variety of outstanding amenities that allows friends and neighbors to come together. Residents have access to award winning architecturally designed clubhouses, exercise facilities, heated swimming pools, caterer’s kitchens and great rooms with fireplaces. These places are perfect for socializing and holding community events.

To register for 50+ University Day, visit www.AtlantaHomebuilders.com. For more information on homes built by Jim Chapman Communities, go to www.JimChapmanCommunities.com.

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