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Picture Perfect at Heron Bay
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Are you one of the many active adults who feels as though trying to find the right active adult community is like trying to find a needle in a haystack?
Sometimes the amenities are good, but the home features are bad. Other time’s the location of the community is what stops the purchase. If you’re the active adult who wants it all, you might want to consider looking at Heron Bay Golf and Country Club. Located comfortably south of Atlanta in Henry County, Heron Bay is a master-planned community that has every amenity imaginable including:
- Canongate golf course
- Swimming pool
- Tennis courts
- Miles of walking trails Read More→
Come Home to Concord Mill
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Nestled in the heart of West Cobb is the beautiful Jim Chapman Community of Concord Mill. Jim Chapman’s only non-active adult community, Concord Mill is now offering two-story floorplans.
Prices from the $180s the new two story floorplans feature two-car garages, Hardi-plank siding, stacked-stone accents, 12-foot trey ceilings, gas fireplaces with decorative mantles and master bathrooms with his-and-hers vanities. Kitchens feature granite countertops, a breakfast bar and Whirlpool appliances and lead out to covered patios, provideing an excellent place to grill during warm-weather months.
The smallest of the new floorplans is the Asbury. At just under 2,200 square feet, this three bedroom three bathroom home is ideal for the active adult looking to downsize. Read More→
Are the Needs of Active Adults Changing?
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50+ is one of the fastest growing demographics in the nation. Builders are constantly working on new plans and design features to target this rapidly growing market. From age restricted communities, to specially designed homes, the active adult is at the top of everyone’s mind these days when it comes to home design.
A 2009 study conducted by the National Association for Home Builders and MetLife Mature Market Institute has released surprising data that might change the way builders design homes for the Active Adult market.
Active Adults in the 55-64 age range have shown a strong interest in buying homes that have technology-heavy features. This demographic also showed an increased interest in home maintenance and repair along with several other features previously associated with the 65+ age range such as housekeeping, onsite health care and transportation. Read More→
Windsong Nominated EarthCraft Builder of the Year
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Windsong Properties has one more accolade to boast about: they were recently nominated as an EarthCraft builder of the year. To be one of just four builders nominated is an honor, but here’s hoping the active adult community builder gets to take the award home.
Windsong was nominated for Somerset, their active adult, new home community in Woodstock. Somerset homes are all EarthCraft and Energy Star certified. The environmentally-friendly features not only help the planet, they put money in your pocket every month through energy savings. On top of being good for the environment, these homes are beautiful as well. You can enjoy the outdoors on a rocking-chair front porches or in your brick-paved private courtyard. The tree-lined sidewalks provide great summer shade for enjoying a beautiful day. Inside, the homes feature premium finishes such as granite counter tops, ceramic tiled bathrooms, hardwoods and Shaw carpets and GE appliances.
To get a closer look at Somerset or other Windsong Properties, visit www.windsonglife.com for more information.
Windsong Properties Creates Livable Communities
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Anyone who owns a Windsong home shouldn’t be surprised by the company’s recent award. At the International Builder Show in Las Vegas, Windsong was awarded Livable Communities “special recognition” for their Somerset property in Woodstock, Ga. This recognition was awarded by AARP and the National Association of Home Builders.
Windsong has set the bar high for active adult communities with their EasyLiving Homes® standard. Each Windsong Properties’ courtyard home features wide doorways without steps, lever door handles, and other amenities to accommodate different life changes. The brick-paved courtyard provides an exceptional place to relax on your patio furniture while enjoying a warm day, or set up a garden.
The Somerset community features 58 spacious homes and a beautiful community club house with garden retreat. Each home is also EnergyStar Rated and EarthCraft certified, ensuring the home is environmentally friendly while saving money each month on utilities.
There’s no better way to see what this community of new homes has to offer than visit yourself. Somerset is conveniently located off I-575 in Woodstock. Visit Windsong for more information on Somerset and their other communities.