My Home Communities is pleased to bring luxury, affordable homes to Harbor Club on Lake Oconee.  Homes, available in late Summer, are priced from the high $300,000s to the low $400,000s. With only 36 opportunities, these single-family homes are sure to go quickly. “We are excited to offer homebuyers in this established community for an affordable price,” said Jacob Prather, President of My Home Communities. “Harbor Club is truly a special place to live with lakeside living and fantastic resort-style amenities, including an 18-hole golf course.” The Saxton and Orchard plans will be feat ..read more

Home builder celebrates its first closing Blue River Communities (BRC) is pleased to announce it has closed on Calverton in Henry County. This 21-lot community is located on Chambers Road off Jonesboro Road in McDonough. “We are excited to close Calverton.  This small but beautiful project is the perfect gem to kick-off BRC’s portfolio of developments right here in our home market of metro Atlanta. This is the first of many upcoming closings for Blue River Communities,” states Greg Duriez, CEO. “We look forward to bringing this community out of the ground to showcase the capabilities of o ..read more

President Stephen Haines with Artisan Built Communities joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio show to discuss the builder’s newest community, The Manor at Gainesville Township, Calhoun’s new construction opportunities and more. Haines sits down with Carol Morgan, President of Denim Marketing and Show Host for this week’s episode. With decades of experience under his belt, Haines shares invaluable insights into the journey of Artisan Built Communities and its mission to redefine living in the Atlanta area. Haines traces his roots to the industry giants and his experience working with well ..read more

Three volunteer workdays generate impactful savings on construction and maintenance costs. Each year, building industry nonprofit HomeAid Atlanta completes ten or more Care Days, hands-on volunteer workdays that are free of charge for nonprofits providing housing and services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Ashton Woods Homes employees volunteered at a HomeAid Care Day at House of Dawn in Jonesboro on April 11 and again on April 12 with help from Beacon Management Services and BrightView employees. Volunteers completed priming and painting tasks, as well as major lands ..read more

Jim Chapman, a prominent figure in the home building industry and President of Jim Chapman Construction Group, officially announces his candidacy for Georgia State Representative at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). This move seeks to extend his impactful service, having maximized roles at local and state levels, to a national platform. State and Local Contributions Chapman’s career is marked by notable contributions and leadership within the housing sector. Locally, he led the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (GAHBA) as President in 2018 and has played a crucial role ..read more

terra alma is pleased to announce that Chamblee Tap & Market has fully leased its food hall with the addition of South End Smokehouse. The newest culinary hotspot, located across the street from Chamblee City Hall and the planned Chamblee Town Center, is set to open later this year. South End Smokehouse brings a tantalizing array of barbeque specialties to the food hall under the experienced helm of owner-operators Buzz Schuster, Ken Man and Raquel Stalcup. Childhood friends Schuster, Man and Stalcup grew up in the restaurant business and came together after all these years to create Sout ..read more

Milesbrand, a leader in real estate branding and marketing, is delighted to announce a series of new  Atlanta partnerships with prominent real estate developers, significantly enhancing its presence in the Atlanta market. The new collaborations include Drapac Capital Partners, Trilogy Investment Company and High Country Communities. “Our entire team looks forward to working on these new opportunities in Atlanta, which range from master-planned communities to home sites for sale in a beautiful North Georgia mountain community, to the build-to-rent development space,” said Kelly Fink, Gene ..read more

It’s finally warming up in the south! With bright sunshine comes longer days and bright flowers. It also brings rising temperatures that quickly affect smaller animals, such as cats. Blossom, the new Ranch Cottages for Rent mascot, is back to share the coolest tips to ensure your furry friend enjoys a paw-some spring and summer season. Hydration is Key The easiest solution to quickly and effectively cool down your cat is to provide plenty of H2O throughout the day. If your favorite pal is a particularly active animal or loves to spend hours under a bright sun ray, a refreshing drink must alw ..read more

Have you ever wished you could go back in time and snap up your chance for a new home in the next great downtown hotspot before its reputation – and prices – skyrocketed?  If so, that moment is now at Holly Springs Town Center. Construction is currently underway at Holly Springs Town Center setting the stage for an all-new walkable downtown district. Centered on the landmark new Holly Springs City Hall, the Town Center will encompass local restaurants and eateries, brewpub, market plaza, green spaces and an outdoor amphitheater as well as a host of concerts, community events and activiti ..read more

CEO and Managing Partner of Trilogy Investment Company Jason Joseph joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Podcast to talk about all things build-to-rent. Joseph joins Show Host and President of Denim Marketing Carol Morgan for a lively conversation on renters by choice and how the flexibility of renting equals equity for renters. A native of Alpharetta, Joseph brings a wealth of experience from his background as an investment banker. Following the Great Recession in 2009, he entered the principal investing sector. With a keen eye for opportunity, he has navigated the real estate landscape throu ..read more