Jim Chapman Communities, an Atlanta-based developer and home builder, is excited to have recently sold its last inventory home at Concord Mill, an East Cobb active adult community of just 22 homes priced from $179,900. The sought-after East Cobb community, close to great shopping, dining, recreation and entertainment, no offers homebuyers the opportunity to customize their future home on one of the remaining 10 homesites available and ready for construction.

Buyers can choose their lots and floor plans and select their exterior and interior options and upgrades. Roomy, open floor plans with three or four bedrooms and up to 2,500 square feet of living space are available. Hardwood floors in the living areas, tile floors in the bathrooms, maple cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, and oversized master suites with tray ceilings, spacious walk-in closets, and spa baths with double vanity sinks and separate showers and tubs are all featured in the homes at Concord Mill.

Homes are built with long-lasting HardiePlank ® exteriors with stone and brick accents and include front porches, covered side porches and optional screened porches. Best of all, the community is maintenance free, meaning the stress of landscaping and exterior home upkeep is off the residents and handled by professionals.

Concord Mill is conveniently located just off the East-West Connector and students there attend Russell Elementary School, Floyd Middle School and South Cobb High School.

Visit JimChapmanCommunities.com or call 404-556-2703 for driving directions, model home touring hours or to get more information.

Jim Chapman Communities‘ active adult community, Brookhaven at Johns Creek, has had a very busy fall and is looking forward to an even busier spring. Located in one of north Atlanta’s most desirable locations, Brookhaven at Johns Creek has had three homeowners move-in to new homes over the past 45 days and one more will move-in this week. Additionally, there are three homes currently for sale, an Ansley and two Westminster II villas.

The Ansley is a single family ranch home with two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and a three-car garage. The home features a gourmet kitchen with upgraded cabinets, a fireplace in the living room, an outdoor lanai with fireplace, a master closet organizer and hardwood floors in the kitchen, foyer, living and dining rooms. (more…)

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

Jim Chapman Communities is happy to announce that the Nov. 19 grand opening for its newest model home, the Lilac, at The Springs at Sterling on the Lake was a huge success. The age-targeted active adult community in Flowery Branch, Ga. received tons of traffic from which numerous follow-up / contract appointments were set.

The Springs at Sterling on the Lake features the builder’s award-winning, age-targeted one-and-one-half story floor plans called the Haven series. The Lilac features 4,105 square feet with five bedrooms, four baths and a full finished basement. The home includes a three-car garage and a screened-in porch with a fireplace. A stunning fireside family room opens to this porch and then on to a grilling deck. The spacious kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and an island with bar seating that looks out into the dining room. The home’s main-level master suite features separate vanities and a walk-in closet. The second level of the Lilac boasts two bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bath and a large loft area. There is also a 300 square foot unfinished storage space upstairs. (more…)

Jim Chapman Communities, Atlanta’s leading active adult builder, has recently started construction on two models and four specs at its newest ranch style community,The Springs at Sterling on the Lake. The models will be complete and decorated for the Grand Opening / Harvest Balloon Festival on October 15th. The four specs will all be ready for move in before the end of the year. Currently taking lot reservations, hurry to contact us to find out about our special one-time pricing incentives available to all on the VIP list prior to the Grand Opening. Priced from the $190,000s, there has never been a more affordable option to buy in this community!

Located in Flowery Branch, Ga., homes at The Springs at Sterling on the Lake will feature Jim Chapman’s award-winning age-targeted one-and-a-half story floor plans. From 1,350 to 2,900 square feet, these homes will have community maintained landscaping, gorgeous outdoor living spaces including screened porches and fireplaces, optional three-car garages and optional finished basements with kitchenettes. In addition, all of these age-targeted homes offer master suites on the main level with spacious bonus rooms upstairs.

Within the 1,000-acre lakeside master-planned community of Sterling on the Lake residents can enjoy resort-style amenities such as an 8,000 square foot clubhouse, multiple pools, the $6 million Hall County library and café, a 45 acre lake and a lighted tennis center. Plus, there is a full-time activities director to plan tons of family events throughout the year.

To visit the The Springs at Sterling on the Lake from Atlanta, take I-85 North and merge onto I-985 North. Take I-985 North to exit 12, Spouts Spring Road. Turn right and go two miles to the Sterling on the Lake community. Turn right into the community and take an immediate left into The Springs. The models and sales center are immediately on the right.

Are you ready to enjoy the home and lifestyle that you deserve? Preview the available plans and pricing and get on the VIP list today by contacting Chris D’Amico at 770-286-3539. For more information, please visit www.JimChapanCommunities.com.

Jim Chapman Communities was recently recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle on the Top 10 Atlanta Home Builders list! Metro Atlanta home builders were ranked based on the number of homes closed in 2010, and Jim Chapman Communities sold 52 homes.

Jim Chapman Communities are popular with active adult buyers for many reasons.  Most love the one-level living that the ranch condos offer.  The homes have beautiful designs, functional floor plans and superb locations. Plus, all homes comply with the Easy Living Home building specifications including wider doorways, ample maneuvering space in baths and showers and zero-step entries from garages.

Homes also have beautiful features such as hardwood floors, custom trim, vaulted ceilings, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and oversized walk-in closets. With gourmet kitchens and spacious living spaces, homes are perfect for entertaining one person or your whole family! Special features include optional finished basements, screened porches and bonus suites with full baths and walk-in closets. Community amenities include landscaping service and gated entries with perimeter fencing for your security.

Jim Chapman started his career building custom homes in 1998, so you can trust the builder to plan and deliver an extraordinary home designed for your active adult lifestyle.  With locations in Douglas, Cobb, Gwinnett, Hall, North Fulton and Forsyth Counties, there is a community just for you. Plus, Jim Chapman Communities is willing to customize your home to meet your needs.

Don’t you think it is time for you to discover Jim Chapman Communities? Learn more by visiting www.JimChapmanCommunities.com. For news and updates, be sure to “like” Jim Chapman Communities at www.Facebook.com/JimChapmanCommunities.

Jim Chapman Communities President, Jim Chapman, regularly comes across interesting news about the market. For this reason, JCC would like to present Jim’s Corner, a division of our blog dedicated to interesting information Jim would like to share with our investors, homeowners and fans. Enjoy!

To help the economy succeed, the Fed is certainly using its ability to the max. Coming out of the FOMC meeting Wednesday, September 21st, the Fed announced “Operation Twist” – a strategy of selling its short-term securities to buy long-term bonds to drive down long term interest rates, especially for mortgages. This latest Fed effort to help the housing market is great news for anyone thinking of buying a home, as mortgage rates should stay very very low.

Wednesday’s other great news for housing was August Existing Home Sales came in UP 7.7%, to an annual rate just the other side of 5 million units, the best reading since March. This dropped the supply of existing homes to 8.5 months. Tuesday, August Housing Starts were down 5%, to a 571,000 unit annual rate. But, hey, dealing with a hurricane and floods, builders across a good part of the East were hesitant to break ground. Better news came with building permits – UP 3.2% for the month and now UP 7.8% versus a year ago. As for the long dormant consumer, here are some more good economic signs. Same-store sales were UP 3.4% versus a year ago, as measured by the International Council of Shopping Centers. Redbook Research reported an even better 4.1% boost in same-store sales. Then, some economists said they expect consumer spending to climb at a 1.5%–2% annual rate in Q3. The economy may not be booming, but it’s not double-dipping back into recession either.

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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.

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Jim Chapman Communities announces the construction of its newest active adult community, The Springs at Sterling on the Lake, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Homes will be built inside the lakeside master-planned community of Sterling on the Lake and will range in price from the high $100’s to the low $300’s. The grand opening will be held on Saturday, Oct.15 during the Sterling on the Lake Harvest Balloon Festival.

“The Springs at Sterling on the Lake will offer  the best amenities, the best location, the best lots and the most livable floor plans to create the best active adult detached home value in Atlanta,” said Jim Chapman, owner of Jim Chapman Communities.

Phase One of The Springs will include 49 lots featuring Jim Chapman Communities’ award-winning one-and-a-half story detached floor plans. Homes range in size from 1,800 to 2,900 square feet and include options such as finished basements, three-car garages and large attic storage areas. Additionally, homes will feature outdoor living spaces that include screened porches and stacked stone fireplaces.

Residents at The Springs will have access to the amenities located within Sterling on the Lake, including the clubhouse, pools, nature trails, library with café, lighted tennis center and much more.

To visit The Springs at Sterling on the Lake from Atlanta, take I-85 North and merge onto I-985 North. Take I-985 North to exit 12, Spouts Spring Road. Turn right and go two miles to the Sterling on the Lake community entry and follow signs to the Information Center.

For more information on this community or other Atlanta new homes, call Chris D’Amico at 770-286-3539 or visit www.JimChapmanCommunities.com.

Jim Chapman, an Atlanta native and the owner of Atlanta’s leading Active Adult builder Jim Chapman Communities, is pleased to announce his newest community, The Springs at Sterling on the Lake.  This 275 lot age-targeted pod inside the beautiful lakeside master-planned community of Sterling on the Lake is an exciting addition to the JCC family.

“I have spent over six years studying active adult communities across the United States, and I feel that this combination of developer – Newland Communities, community – Sterling on the Lake and builder – Jim Chapman Communities will produce the best amenities, the best location, the best lots and the most livable floor plans all coming together to offer the best active adult detached home value in Atlanta,” added Jim.

Phase One of The Springs is just 49 lots and will feature Jim Chapman Communities’ award-winning 1-½ story detached floor plans. These plans range in size from 1,800 to 2,900 square feet will have such amazing options as finished basements, 3 car garages, large attic storage areas and JCC’s signature outdoor living spaces including screened porches and stacked stone fireplaces. They will range in price from the high $100’s to the low $300’s. The Springs has it all.

The Springs is the perfect place to call home as it is located within Sterling on the Lake, just minutes walking distance to all that the community has to offer; clubhouse, pools, nature trails, library with café, lighted tennis center and much more.

Don’t miss The Springs Grand Opening on October 15^th during the Sterling on the Lake Balloon Festival. Come see our models and experience the best residential offering that Jim and his father have designed yet.

Contact Chris D’Amico at 770-286-3539 or cvdamico999@yahoo.com today to get on our VIP List and receive extra incentives prior to the Grand Opening!

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