West Village, Monte Hewett Homes’ unique community of single-family homes and townhomes is the right place for new homebuyers looking in Cobby County. The luxury townhomes are now priced from the $460,000s and the single-family homes from the $500,000s, making West Village a very good value.

West Village is unlike any other new community you will come across in your search for a new home in Atlanta. The homes are an updated Craftsman style and specifically designed for their particular homesite. Monte Hewett Homes goes above and beyond to provide a quality built home that is convenient for the homebuyers.

But offering more than a quality, green built home, West Village is a 60+ acre mixed-use development between I-285 and Atlanta Road. The quaint “downtown” of West Village is full of unique restaurants, boutique shops, a coffee bar and one-of-a-kind finds.

Also, residents at the Monte Hewett community benefit from an exceptional list of amenities, including: a swimming pool, clubhouse, fitness center and outdoor fireplace. If you are looking to purchase a new home in Smyrna, you owe it to yourself to visit West Village because no other community even comes close to giving you everything that West Village does: all homes are built to ENERGY Star and EarthCraft standards, it is a mixed-use development with exceptional amenities and every house was uniquely crafted to promote an enjoyable home life.

Monte Hewett has been building quality homes in the Smyrna Vinings community for years and are builders of such neighborhoods as Stonehaven at Vinings, Greenwood, Rileys Walk, and Oak Hills.

If you have any questions about West Village or any of Monte Hewett’s other neighborhoods or homes, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll be glad to help you.

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GuildQuality recently honored Atlanta new home builder Traton Homes by giving them the 2008 GuildMaster Award. GuildQuality is a service for building professionals who are interested in using customer feedback to monitor and improve the quality of their service.

The organization provides customer satisfaction surveying and performance benchmarking for builders, remodelers and real estate developers that value quality. This is a good piece of information for home shoppers because if the builder you are looking to purchase a home from is a member of GuildQuality, then you know that they take pride in their product and care about customer satisfaction.

The GuildMaster Award is given to only a handful of GuildQuality members for exemplary quality and customer service. In order to even be considered for the award, the GuildQuality member must have achieved a recommended rate of 90% or greater with at least 70% of their customers completing a satisfaction survey. These are very high standards to meet, and speaks volumes about Traton Homes.

Traton Homes has been active in the Smyrna Vinings real estate for years and has built such neighborhoods as Covered Bridge at Barnes Mill, Cooper’s Glen, King Valley at Vinings, Collier Gate, The Retreat at Old Vinings Lake, Carriage Hill and Reed Place.

If you’d like to learn more about either new or resale homes built by Traton Homes in Smyrna Vinings, don’t hesitate to contact us.

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John Wieland is working to build confidence in new home purchases with his “Value Protection” program. Five years after closing, if the homeowner’s new John Wieland home does not appraise for at least the purchase price, John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods will pay them the difference. The complete program conditions and procedures are included on an enrollment certificate that is completed at the time of closing.

John Wieland says, “With more than three decades of homebuilding experience across the Southeast, I have seen the market rise and fall. I am so confident that our homes retain their value that I am willing to put my money where my mouth is. Our new no cost Value Protection program lets customers buy with confidence, regardless of market conditions.”

The program began in April. Value Protection will be included on each and every new John Wieland home at no cost to the homebuyer. Offering peace of mind to the homebuyer against any decline in value, this program is unmatched in the homebuilding industry. Best of all, this program does not require homeowners to sell their home in order to make a claim; they simply order an appraisal from an agreed upon list of appraisers.

Current John Wieland new homes include Olde Ivy at Vinings, Vinings Estates, One Ivy Walk in Smyrna Vinings.

John Wieland Homes has been building in the Smyrna Vinings community for years and are the builders of such other neighborhoods as Paces Point, Market Village, The Ridge at Vinings Estates, The Cove at Vinings Estates, Paces Green and Heritage at Vinings.

If you have any questions on the Value Protection program or are interested in John Wieland Homes, don’t hesitate to contact us.

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In case you missed it in the Smyrna Neighbor yesterday, the Smyrna City Council unanimously approved a development agreement with Halpern Enterprise which will allow for the redevelopment of Belmont Hills at the corner of Atlanta Road and Windy Hill Road in Smyrna to commence. Below is an aerial photo of the current shopping center.

Rather than waiting to see how the Tax Allocation District (TAD) and Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) issues will be resolved as part of a special referendum in November, the City Council has decided to get creative. In January, the Smyrna City Council approved a $23.5 million tax allocation district subsidy for the redevelopment project.

The project was awaiting county and school board approval, but in February the Georgia Supreme Court ruled that the portion of property taxes apportioned to schools could not be used to fund redevelopment projects under the current law. With that ruling, approximately half of potential TAD funding for projects was eliminated. This ruling impacts not only Belmont Hills, but also the upcoming Jonquil Village.

Under the new agreement with Halpern Enterprise, the company will self-fund the TAD eligible expenses (infrastructure improvements) and be reimbursed from tax revenue generated by county and city property taxes as a result of the project. It will be up to Halpern Enterprise to acquire the up-front funding to move forward with the project. With this new agreement, the City of Smyrna will not be issuing bonds and Halpern Enterprise bears all the risk. Click here, if you’d like to read the original Smyrna Neighbor article.

The new development, to be called Belmont, currently calls for

• 93,500 square feet in commercial office and retail space
• 344 condos
• 286 townhomes
• 174 luxury rentals
• 8 single family homes

Belmont will be a dynamic, mixed-use development. The 47.5 acre development will feature a pedestrian
friendly atmosphere with wide sidewalks and bike paths. Additionally, it will offer a variety of architectural styles, patios, roundabout intersections and extensive landscaping.

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Atlanta Parade of Homes

More than 100 new homes throughout the Atlanta region will be part of the 2008 Spring Parade of Homes during the weekends of April 19 & 20 and 26 & 27 . This year’s Parade will be unlike any other, combining the forces of four local Home Builders Associations. During the Parade, guests can tour a variety of home styles and types built by a variety of builders.

Smyrna Vinings new home neighborhoods included in the 2008 Atlanta Parade of Homes includes Hawthorne Gate, Whitehall and Whitestone.

“There has never been a better time to buy a new home than now.” said David Ellis, executive vice president of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. “As a steady demand for new homes continues, we are seeing the current inventory supply shrinking. Lower housing prices and special incentives will soon be a thing of the past as builders begin to sell their current inventory. The Spring Parade of Homes offers new home shoppers and those who are considering buying a new home the opportunity to visit a variety of communities, and to speak with real estate agents and buyers.”

The 2008 Parade of Homes is free and open to the public. Specifics on builders and communities participating are available on www.paradeofhomesatlanta.com.

“This event comes at a perfect time,” continues Ellis. “Today’s real estate market is truly a buyers’ market. For many, that makes owning a dream home an even more affordable option than previously thought. Interest rates remain low, increasing how much home can be bought for the same monthly payment than with higher interest rates. A strong job market and great incentives are also contributing factors, making now the best time to buy a new home and get a great deal.”

City of Smyrna Mayor Max Bacon will be a special guest, along with City Council Representative Pete Wood and Smyrna Historical Society’s Harold Smith, at the ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the grand opening of the new covered bridge at Woodbridge Crossing in Smyrna.

The bridge, which is located in the Historic Concord Covered Bridge Area of Smyrna and crosses Nickajack Creek, will be held on Tuesday, March 25th.

The bridge was newly constructed in 2007 and special consideration was put into the planning of this bridge. The new covered bridge replaces an existing bridge that was dilapidated and impeding the flow of water through Nickajack Creek. The new covered bridge was raised to help increase water flow and constructed to insure safe travel over the bridge and into the community.

“Woodbridge Crossing is nestled quietly in the Concord Covered Bridge Historic Area of Smyrna which is full of rich Southern history and beautiful surroundings,” said Ginny Bryant, Director of Marketing for The Providence Group. “We are excited about the completion of the beautiful covered bridge within the community and hope that homeowners will enjoy both its visual appeal and its usefulness.”

The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a welcoming speech by Warren Jolly of The Providence Group and special guests will also say a few words. A brunch buffet catered by Carolyn’s Gourmet Café will be served in the Woodbridge Crossing clubhouse. Drawings will be held every 30 minutes so all attendees are asked to stay for the entire event which will run until 1:00 p.m.

Everyone is invited! Register to WIN $10,000 in prize giveaways every 30 minutes including sky box tickets to the Hawks and Thrashers provided by Comcast; a Spa Sydell gift certificate donated by Atlanta New Homes Directory; two VIP tickets to the High Museum of Arts Wine Auction, donated by Skirt Magazine; a high definition flat screen television with DVD player plus prizes donated by local businesses including a gift card to Atkins Park in Smyrna Market Village, a family pass to Tolleson Pools, one month at World Gym including one visit with a trainer, PLUS $1,000 CASH! There will be many more prizes from other local restaurants and shops!

The homes at Woodbridge Crossing range in size from 2,500 to 3,500 square feet, and offer elegant exteriors featuring traditional brick, siding and stone which blend with the carriage-style garage doors.

As an additonal bonus for Smyrna Vinings home buyers, you’ll be excited to know that the homes in Woodbridge Crossing are eligible for the Smyrna Vinings Ultimate Welcoming Gift, valued at over $3,000.

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Barnes Mill was the #1 selling single family home community in Cobb County in both 2006 and 2007. The end result is that if you’ve thought about purchasing a new home at Barnes Mill, your time is running out. Barnes Mill is located off of the East West Connector in Smyrna.

Traton Homes and Red Oak Construction are the two builders in the community and Red Oak has just sold out of all of their homes. Traton Homes still has some great inventory homes as well as a few lots left to build on, but don’t expect these to last long.

There are two Barnes Mill homes on slabs starting in the low $400s remaining with all the other homes and lots for basements, which start in the high $400s.Of special note, Traton Homes will be launching some special incentives from March 8th-22nd, with additional savings off their standard prices from $36,000 to $66,000 in price reductions.

You’ll love the 200-acre master planned community with the extraordinary amenities, including the oversized swimming pool, playground, tennis courts, clubhouse (which is a replica of the historic Gann House), bike paths and direct access to the Silver Comet Trail.

Contact us if you’d like more information on Barnes Mill or want to learn more about the new incentives to be launched on Saturday morning or any other of Smyrna Vinings Neighborhoods.

Also, don’t forget that Barnes Mill is also eligible for the SmyrnaVinings.com Ultimate Welcoming Gift, which is an additional Buyer Bonus of $3,500 over and above any builder incentives. Contact us now for more details.

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Ashton Woods has announced the Grand Opening of their new phase at Riverwalk at Wildwood, which offers luxurious three story brick townhomes in a secluded, gated community. Located in the Wildwood area, Riverwalk at Wildwood offers a serene wooded setting, yet is only minutes from I-75 & I-285! You’ll love the convenience of the location, but appreciate being so close to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Park.

These elegant townhomes feature gourmet kitchens, spacious master retreats, open and inviting living rooms and so much more! The new phase will feature 44 townhomes in total with 8 actually being four stories.

As part of the Grand Opening, there are some great incentives. These include the terrace level being finished (includes Bonus Room, Bedroom, Full Bath) and 2% towards closing costs when using Ashton Woods Mortgage.

Also, from March 8-16, 2008, there is an additional incentive, which is no lot premiums. This can equate to an additional savings from $5,000 to $60,000.

Construction is underway on the 44 townhomes at the new phase of Riverwalk at Wildwood and 7 townhomes have already gone under contract. So don’t miss out on the excellent incentives currently being offered.

Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions on Riverwalk at Wildwood or any other Smyrna Vinings townhomes.

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For 10 short days, John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods will give a lifetime structural warranty and up to $100,000 in savings on new homes in Atlanta, Charlotte and Raleigh, N.C., Charleston, S.C., and Nashville, Tenn.

Dubbed the “Sale of a Lifetime,” the unprecedented offering comes from the same builder recently ranked highest in customer satisfaction among new home builders in Atlanta and Charlotte by J.D. Power and Associates.

The Sale of a Lifetime will take place Friday, Jan. 25 through Sunday, Feb. 3. Buyers can receive $10,000 to $100,000 in bonus dollars on every John Wieland home. Buyers will also get the lifetime structural warranty whether they choose from existing inventory or build from scratch.

John Wieland Homes have been building homes in the Smyrna Vinings area for years. Some Smyrna new homes neighborhoods included in this program include Vinings Estates, The Registry at Vinings Estates, Olde Ivy at Vinings, One Ivy Walk.

Not only can you reap the benefits of this great program, but these Smyrna Vinings neighborhoods also qualify for the Ulimate Welcoming Gift through SmyrnaVinings.com, in which you can receive over $3,000 in gift cards from Smyrna businesses and Vinings businesses. So whether you’re looking for a Smyrna home or a Vinings townhome, you’ll have a great time checking out the local restaurants, shops and businesses. Register for the program now and we’ll work with you to find your new home.

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The Village at Vinings

As I mentioned the other day about a new development called the V at Vinings, I apparently managed to confuse it with another mixed use development coming to the Vinings area to be called The Village at Vinings. I really can’t understand how this could have happened, I mean the names of the projects are not even similar (V at Vinings vs. Village at Vinings). I have corrected the post on the V at Vinings.

Now let’s talk about The Village at Vinings.

The Village at Vinings is located at Paces Walk on Cumberland Parkway and is a mixed use development consisting of retail, restaurant, office, high rise condominiums, hotel as well as a senior living facility. The photo below depicts the plot of land where the proposed Village at Vinings is to be built.

Total retail space of 104,375 square feet, office space of 10,563 square feet, 120 rooms in the hotel and 399 condominium units. The project is still pending rezoning. The Village at Vinings is just down Cumberland Parkway from Home Depot and Publix and adjacent to Vinings Vineyard condominiums.

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