President of Jim Chapman Communities paves way for other small-scale builders

ATLANTA – Jim Chapman, president of Jim Chapman Communities, began developing active adult communities in 2005 and has been closely involved in 50+ housing ever since. Recently, Chapman shared his knowledge at an education session during the International Builder’s Show in Las Vegas called 50+ Builder’s Forum: Capturing Your Share of the Market.

During the session, Chapman explained what type of products appeal to today’s active adults. His company’s one-level all masonry ranch condominiums are award-winning and popular with buyers. Homes are beautifully designed, superbly functional and located in sought-after metro Atlanta areas including 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. Additionally, each community is maintenance free and complies with the Easy Living Home building specifications. Features include wider doorways, ample maneuvering space in baths and showers and zero-step entries.

Chapman also discussed how to make homes stand out, how to avoid common mistakes and how to effectively serve 50+ consumers, even if it means building one home at a time. Overall, attendees learned that large national builders do not own a monopoly on the 50+ marketplace and that small-scale builders can be successful too.

Besides speaking engagements, Chapman is serving his sixth term on the board of the Atlanta 50+ Housing Council of the Greater Atlanta Home Builder’s Association and is the past Chairman. Chapman’s most recent honor is his appointment to the Board of Trustees of the National Association of Home Builder’s 50+ Housing Council.

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

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

The Atlanta Business Chronicle recently released its Top 10 Home Builders list for Atlanta and Jim Chapman Communities made the list at number 10!

Metro Atlanta home builders are ranked based on the number of homes closed in 2010. Jim Chapman Communities made the list among many national builders closing 52 homes in 2010.

To see all of the homebuilders who made the Top 10 list, click here.

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When we discovered that Jim Chapman Communities was #1 in Sales and Closings in 3 Metro Atlanta Counties for the past 3 years running, we immediately wanted to highlight and promote those accomplishments with a specially created advertisement in the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

We went to work creating an advertisement to showcase 2 of those communities, Brookhaven of East Cobb in Cobb County and Brookhaven of Sugarloaf in Gwinnett County. Both of these neighborhoods have enjoyed tremendous success for the past 3 years and being #1 in the Active Adult Marketplace in Gwinnett and Cobb  in today’s real estate environment we felt certainly was something to showcase.

#1 in Sales and Closings in any location for one year is good thing but for 3 years is outstanding and is certainly a testimony to Jim Chapman Communities locations, staff and what the Active Adult market thinks of our neighborhoods.  Each of these neighborhoods offer secure gated living, a maintenance free lifestyle with a clubhouse and  pool, home plans and designs that today’s active adults seek out in an “in town” metro location.

For more information on Jim Chapman Communities and all of our communities, visit our website www.jimchapmancommunities.com

Jim Chapman Community in Forsyth County/Cumming now priced from the $220,000s

ATLANTA – Jim Chapman Communities, one of Atlanta’s leading active adult developers recently began construction on two new units at its Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge community that is located just two miles from Lake Lanier Islands Resort.

Offering two-and three-bedroom houses from the $220,000s, homes include 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. Homes range from 1,625 square feet to 1,875 square feet.

“If you enjoy living by the water, spending time on your boat or playing golf, I can’t think of a better opportunity out there” said Kelly Dempsey, Jim Chapman Communities Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

In addition to its ideal location, roomy livable floor plans and unparalleled construction, the community is also situated two miles GA-400.

Built with the active adult in mind, homes in Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge provide ample space to entertain, and include features such 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 may 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.

Each home also meets wheelchair access standards – with a step-free entrance and larger doorways and bathrooms – that make maneuvering around the homes easier for all occupants.

Homeowners will also enjoy the community’s fantastic amenities, including a 2,400 square foot clubhouse with an exercise room and kitchen, a 20 ft. x 40 ft. heated swimming pool and outdoor fireplace.

Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge is located just two miles from GA-400 at the intersection of GA-20 and Samples Road. From Atlanta take GA-400 North to Exit 14 (Cumming) and turn right onto GA-20. Travel approximately two miles and turn left onto Samples Road and then take an immediate left into the community. For more information, call Joan Wise at (770) 780-9095.

An Atlanta-based builder and developer, Jim Chapman began building custom homes in Buckhead in 1998.  Today, Jim Chapman Communities applies to the active adult market the same quality and service standards Jim Chapman developed while building luxury homes.  Jim Chapman Communities currently builds elegant yet affordable one-level ranch condominiums and detached homes in communities across metro Atlanta including Douglas, Gwinnett, Cobb, Fulton and Forsyth counties.  Planning and delivering extraordinary communities designed for the active adult lifestyle, Jim Chapman Communities offers Well-Earned Elegance for today’s active adults.  For more information on Jim Chapman Communities, call (770) 319-7474 or visit http://www.jimchapmancommunities.com/.

Jim Chapman Communities recenty began construction on two new units at its Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge community near Lake Lanier.

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.

Closings/Sales pick up for Atlanta-based active adult builder in 2010

ATLANTA – Jim Chapman Communities (JCC), one of Atlanta’s premier active adult builders announced today that it increased closing revenue by $6 million (70.3 percent) and closings (13) over the same period in 2009. The average closing price also increased by $58,801 (23.2 percent).

This year proved very successful for JCC, who has sold a total of 58 homes since January. In addition to its improved sales numbers the builder has also witnessed an 800 percent increase of new home starts this year over the same period in 2009, starting 41 homes this year, opposed to five the prior year.

“We are very pleased with the way 2010 has gone,” said Kelly Dempsey, vice president of Sales and Marketing for Jim Chapman Communities. “We definitely feel like things are continuing to move in the right direction and we expect the trend to continue in 2011.”

Jim Chapman Communities has built its reputation by building elegant yet affordable one-level ranch condominiums and detached homes in communities across metro Atlanta including Douglas, Gwinnett, Cobb, Fulton and Forsyth counties.

Jim Chapman’s popular communities typically 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 on Jim Chapman Communities, call (770) 319-7474 or visit www.JimChapmanCommunities.com.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced the 2011 Atlanta 50+ Housing Council Board of Directors this week.  Jim Chapman was named Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Council and Kelly Dempsey, VP of Sales & Marketing for Jim Chapman Communities, will be on the Board for Sponsorships.

To read the full article, click here.

For more information about the 2011 Atlanta 50+ Housing Council Board of Directors or membership opportunities, visit their website.

With six active adult communities scattered throughout the Atlanta landscape, Jim Chapman Communities (JCC) has been one of the leaders of providing the carefree lifestyle that so many boomers desire.

From Cobb County and Gwinnett County to Fulton County, Douglas County and Forsyth County, JCC’s meticously crafted homes have boomed with popularity for those 55-plus over the past three years. This year alone, the active adult builder has sold a total of 51 homes.

“This has been a very good year for us,” said Jim Chapman, president of Jim Chapman Communities. “We definitely feel like things are continuing to move in the right direction.”

Jim Chapman’s popular communities typically 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 on Jim Chapman Communities visit their website www.JimChapmanCommunities.com

Jim Chapman Communities (JCC), one of Atlanta’s premier active adult builders announced today that it will close on a total of 11 homes this month.

This year continues to be successful for JCC, who has sold a total of 51 homes since January. In addition to its improved sales numbers the builder has also witnessed a 220 percent increase of new home starts this year over the same period in 2009.

“This has been a very good year for us so far,” said Jim Chapman, president of Jim Chapman Communities. “We definitely feel like things are continuing to move in the right direction”.

Jim Chapman Communities has built its reputation by building elegant yet affordable one-level ranch condominiums and detached homes in communities across metro Atlanta including Douglas, Gwinnett, Cobb, Fulton and Forsyth counties.

October closings include the following:

• Brookhaven at Johns Creek (Johns Creek)—6
• Brookhaven of East Cobb—2
• Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge (Cumming)—2
• Brookhaven at Sugarloaf (Duluth)—1
• The Haven at Lost Mountain (Powder Springs)—1