Take a step into a Jim Chapman Communities’ home and see that design is crucial—especially since homes are built with active adults in mind. Instead of tons of yard work, towers of stairs and tight doorways and showers, communities are built with features for easier living.

Ranch style single family homes and attached ranch style condominiums mean that homes are functional and many are stair-free. Homes also include maintenance free exteriors and are designed with wider doorways, ample maneuvering space in baths and showers and zero-step entries from garages into the homes.

Select floor plans include inviting front porches, courtyards for gardening or barbecuing , detached in-law suites with separate entrances and even full daylight walk-out basements.

For more design options, Jim Chapman Communities is willing to customize by adding special features to homes. Through each community’s design center, customers can select upgrades that fit their specific needs.

A professional interior designer is available to assist in the custom selection process. Adding customizable options takes no longer than one month post contract signing. So, it’s easy to have the home of your dreams!

Besides offering customizable floor plans, communities are designed to simplify the lives of active adults. Amenities such as heated pools, state-of-the-art gyms and spacious clubhouses with full kitchens allow residents to enjoy activities without being too far from home. Communities are also convenient to stores, banks, hospitals and restaurants.

Looking for a home with impeccable design? Stop by a neighborhood built by Jim Chapman Communities today! For more information, visit Jimchapmancommunities.com

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.

We’re excited to announce eight new homes are being built at Brookhaven at Sugarloaf, four of which are already under contract!We’re offering two plans in this Duluth, active adult community: the Westminster and the Oxford. The Westminster is a three bedroom, two bathroom plan with approximately 2,500 heated square feet. A cozy breakfast nook and the option of a screened-in rear porch make this home spacious, yet comfortable. The two bedroom, two bathroom Oxford plan is just over 1,600 square feet and is perfect for the couple or individual who don’t want a lot of inside home chores.All of the homes in our communities are maintenance-free which means you can spend more time doing the things you want, and less time worrying about yard work.Brookhaven at Sugarloaf is located in the highly sought after Sugarloaf area of Gwinnett County and is located close to ample fine dining and shopping such as Gwinnett Place Mall, Discover Mills or Mall of Georgia.Be sure to check around our website for pictures and 3-D drawings of the floorplans!

There have been plenty of recent developments in several Jim Chapman Communities throughout the metro-Atlanta area. Here are some of the things we think you should know about over here at Jim Chapman:

Concord Mill now features two story floorplans.

The only Jim Chapman Community without age restrictions, Concord Mill now features three different two story floorplans: the Asbury, the Bristol and the Cambridge. All three designs are over 2,000 square feet and feature a master-on-main floorplan. Pricing for these models begins in the $180s.

New construction at Brookhaven at Johns Creek and Brookhaven at Sugarloaf.

Nine new homes will be built between the new communities. Five new homes will be constructed at the Johns Creek and four new homes will be built at Sugarloaf. Two of Jim Chapman’s most popular communities, both the Brookhaven at Johns Creek and Brookhaven at Sugarloaf feature impeccable craftsmanship, quality products and fabulous amenities.

Come out today to and tour one of these three amazing communities. See why so many Atlantan’s have chosen Jim Chapman to be their active adult builder of choice.

Concord Mill, the only Jim Chapman Community without age restrictions, has recently begun construction on three new floorplans: the Asbury, the Bristol and the Cambridge. All three designs feature two-story floorplans and prices on these new homes begin in the $180s.

At 2,195 square feet, the Asbury is the smallest of the new floorplans. This three bedroom/three bath home features an open floorplan and a bonus room, perfect for an extra bedroom, in-home office or media room. The Asbury is attractively priced at $186,900.

If you’re looking for a little more room, then the Bristol might be the right model for you. The three bedroom/three bath home feels much larger than it’s 2,404 square feet and is the perfect home for a young family or the active adult who loves to entertain. Like all of the new floorplans, the Bristol features the master bedroom on the main floor and an upstairs bonus room. This home is priced at $196,900.

The final of the three new homes is the Cambridge. The largest design, the Cambridge starts at $196,900. The 2,496 square foot home boasts four bedrooms and three baths. In addition to being roomy and spacious, the Cambridge also features granite counter tops and stainless steel kitchen appliances (both standard in all Jim Chapman homes).

Concord Mill is located in Powder Springs off the East-West Connector. For more information about these no maintenance homes in Atlanta, or any of the Jim Chapman communities, visit the Jim Chapman website.

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.

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!

Once again Jim Chapman Communities has been recognized for its excellence in building elegant, yet affordable housing for the 50+ active adult community. This year Atlanta’s leading active adult home builder received two prestigious awards at The National Association of Home Builder’s Best of 50+ Housing Awards in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The awards banquet is the industry’s most distinguished national awards program. Only the best builders in the country are honored for excellence in design, building, and marketing of housing for active adults.

Jim Chapman Communities was awarded the Silver Award in the Community of the Year Division for their active adult community at Brookhaven of East Cobb as well as the Silver Award for Best Detached Home at an Active Adult Community for the Ansley floorplan at Brookhaven at Johns Creek.

“To be recognized on a national level by our peers is exciting,” said Jim Chapman, president of Jim Chapman Communities. (more…)