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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In April, Jim Chapman Communities sold 24 homes throughout its active adult communities of The Springs at Sterling on the Lake, Brookhaven at Johns Creek, Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge, Brookhaven of East Cobb and Brookhaven of Sugarloaf. This marked the active adult builder’s best sales month in its history.

“April was a great month for us and proves that buyers are coming back from an unsteady time,” explained Kelly Dempsey, vice president of sales and marketing for Jim Chapman Communities. “I’d like to thank our staff and sales team for working so hard and loving what they do. They make the buying process for our clients simple and enjoyable.”

In addition to a hard working team, Jim Chapman Communities offers gorgeous ranch homes from the mid $200,000s. These homes feature all brick and stone construction with inviting front porches, livable floor plans, vaulted ceilings, oversized master suites, optional screened porches and bonus rooms with full baths.

Communities are gated with award-wining clubhouses. These include meeting/private dining rooms, exercise facilities, spacious front verandas, heated swimming pools, large vaulted great rooms with wood burning fireplaces and a caterer’s kitchen.

With locations in Flowery Branch, Johns Creek, Cumming, Kennesaw, Duluth and Douglasville, communities are minutes from shopping, restaurants, hospitals and recreation.

To help Jim Chapman Communities sell even more homes, visit www.jimchapmancommunities.com for more information.

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What makes Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge so special? Built by Jim Chapman Communities, this active adult community in Cumming is special because it is gated, has spectacular amenities and, of course, offers gorgeous condominium homes.

14 homes are currently under construction, with 12 already sold. These homes feature popular floor plans such as the Westminster and the builders’ new Abbey plan.

Homes boast inviting front porches, two or three bedrooms, roomy living rooms, gourmet kitchens, vaulted ceilings, bonus rooms and oversized master suites.

Community amenities include a heated pool, outdoor fireplace and clubhouse with state-of-the-art fitness room, meeting room and kitchen.

Additionally, the community is maintenance free with included trash removal service, landscape maintenance and improvement, irrigation installation and maintenance, fence and gate maintenance, common area street lighting, street and driveway maintenance and repair and professional management of the community.

Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge is convenient to everything in Cumming. Residents are minutes from Lake Lanier, Bears Best Golf Course, Mary Alice Park, Wills Park, North Point Mall, Mall of Georgia, Cumming Marketplace, Northside Hospital Forsyth and Emory at Johns Creek.

Take a tour today, or watch the video above to learn how special Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge is for yourself! Also, visit www.jimchapmancommunties.com for more information.

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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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When purchasing a new home, buyers want it to incorporate all of the latest design trends. According to 55Places.com, 2013 has seen the continuation of open floor plans and the emergence of multipurpose rooms and outdoor spaces. Jim Chapman Communities, a popular active adult home builder, stays on top of these trends with its communities in the Atlanta metro area.

At Brookhaven of East Cobb in Kennesaw, Brookhaven at Sugarloaf in Duluth and Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge in Cumming, open floor plans are common. These ranch-style condominium homes feature spacious living rooms with fireplaces, gourmet kitchens and informal dining rooms that flow into one another. Kitchens include Timberlake cabinetry, granite countertops and hardwood floors. This set-up is perfect for entertaining friends and relatives.

In addition to open floor plans, homes have spaces that can be used as family rooms, game rooms, studies or even guest bedrooms. These multipurpose rooms make more efficient use of living space and give buyers the option to use the areas as they want.

Multipurpose living is so popular that the builder brought the concept outside. Homes feature covered porches and sunrooms per plan. These spaces are great for spending time outside without worrying about the weather.

Jim Chapman Communities does not just have great design, the builder also appeals to buyers with its amenities. Communities offer pristine pools, outdoor fireplaces and award-winning clubhouses with fitness centers.

Stop by one of the communities today, and see why Jim Chapman Communities is right on trend. For more information, 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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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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About Sales, Inc. announces the success of Jim Chapman Communities’ Brookhaven at Johns Creek. The active adult community has already sold 16 homes this year and is starting on another phase.

“Buyers are attracted to the superb location, ambiance and amenities that we offer,” stated Sandy Epstein, About Sales agent at Brookhaven at Johns Creek.

Gated and maintenance free, the community is priced from the $330,000s with two to three bedroom one level attached condominium floor plans and two to four bedroom one level detached homes with full finished basement options.

Exterior features include all brick and stone construction with inviting front porches, optional screened porches and optional outdoor great rooms with fireplaces and kitchens. Interior appointments include soaring ceilings, oversized doorways, zero-step entries, gourmet kitchens and relaxing master suites.

“We are truly custom,” explained Epstein. “At this stage in our buyers’ lives, they know exactly what they want in their homes. We try to always accommodate them.”

Besides offering gorgeous homes, Brookhaven at Johns Creek also has a wide array of activities. These include a heated pool, outdoor fireplace, two lighted tennis courts, walking trails and clubhouse with exercise room and kitchen.

Residents are just minutes from area attractions, such as The Forum, Atlanta Athletic Club, fine dining and the new world-class Emory-Johns Creek Hospital.

For more details, call Sandy Epstein at 770-623-9323 or visit www.jimchapmancommunities.com.

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