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Active adult homes in Duluth now priced from the mid $200,000s
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Located in the heart of Gwinnett County, Brookhaven at Sugarloaf is the number one active adult community in the area. Built by Jim Chapman Communities, one level condominium homes feature all brick and stone exteriors with two and three bedroom floor plans. With over 50 percent of the community sold, the builder has rolled back prices of select homes to the mid $200,000s. Additionally, homes that close on or before April 15, 2012 will include finished bonus rooms and covered porches. These free upgrades are a $19,000 value. It has never been a better time to buy at Brookhaven at Sugarloaf.
The Oxford and Westminster floor plans are very popular with homebuyers. Both feature roomy and livable spaces with elegant details such as custom wood trim, 12 to 16 foot vaulted ceilings, great rooms with gas fireplaces featuring decorative wood mantels and owner suite baths with large double vanities and ceramic tile showers. Homes provide ample space for entertaining, including kitchens with casual breakfast bars, Whirlpool appliances and custom cabinetry.
The Oxford floor plan offers approximately 2,000 square feet of living space with two bedrooms, three full baths and a bonus room. Featuring a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and beautiful solid wood cabinets, a spacious master bedroom with large walk-in closet and an optional screened-in patio, privacy wall or sunroom
With 2,500 square feet, three bedrooms and two full baths, the Westminster floor plan is selling fast. The plan includes a breakfast nook off the kitchen area and a 500 square foot bonus room or storage area upstairs.
The Westminster and Oxford floor plans were uniquely designed for active adults. For instance, the one-level ranch homes meet wheelchair access standards – with a step-free entrance and larger doorways and bathrooms – that make maneuvering around the homes easier for homeowners.
Residents enjoy an array of amenities, including a beautiful pool, outdoor fireplace and a clubhouse with exercise room and kitchen.
Brookhaven at Sugarloaf is conveniently located near I-85, some of Duluth’s finest restaurants, the Mall of Georgia, Discover Mills Mall, Gwinnett Place Mall, Gwinnett Medical Center, Gwinnett Civic Center and several public parks and recreation centers.
For more information, call 678-825-4510 or visit www.JimChapmanCommunities.com.
Winter is Coming: Where to Put Your Acorns for Retirement
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With uncertainty before us about the state of Social Security and Medicare funding, it’s now more important than ever to have a serious plan about your post-retirement income. After working hard throughout your career, you want to enjoy the time you’ve earned, after all. Financial expert Jeff Rose explains in his article “How to Calculate Your Retirement Savings and Retirement Date” on the Equifax Finance Blog how to avoid having to work again after retirement.
Rose suggests that you consult a financial expert to best map out your economic future, but also offers a few general ideas on retirement planning. Since a lot of people are skittish about the stock market given the tumult of recent years, he suggests that people invest in bonds and CDs. Bonds are debt securities in which the holder of the bond lends money to a safe institution, typically to the government, at a low interest rate. CDs, or Certificates of Deposit, are time deposits that are also very safe and work like savings accounts that are locked in for a certain period and then rewarded interest, usually benefiting a bank, credit union or other financial institution.
With both of these, there is still interest growth but at a very low level which corresponds to their high safety. Rose suggests that while these are good, some risk is required to keep your investment portfolio growing with you. Some stock investments are necessary, and a 25-75 stocks to bonds and CDs mix is recommended as a good place to begin your portfolio.
There’s a lot more to read in the article, from where to start to how to calculate your date of retirement and avoid sneaky pitfalls. For more information about retirement planning, taxes, credit trends, real estate and everything else to save money and live better, check out the Equifax Finance Blog.
Do Not Miss these Final Richmond New Home Opportunities
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Richmond New Home Closeout at Haywood Village
Dreaming of Richmond new homes for the New Year? Well, time is running out to make that dream a reality at Haywood Village at Charter Colony. Boone Homes announces that there is only one home and one home site left at this luxury Chesterfield County community.
Haywood Village’s last home features the Dovercroft design. This floor plan boasts 3,049 square feet, five bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, and is located on a cul-de-sac lot. Elegant interiors offer a columned entrance, formal living room, formal dining room with coffered ceiling and expansive molding detail, a first-floor study and spacious owner’s suite with retreat.
The designer kitchen is large enough for even the most avid chef and features a spacious pantry, island, granite countertops, tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Also the home offers a insulated, two-car garage for added convenience.
All of the new homes in Richmond at Haywood Village include Energy Star features as well as the option for buyers to customize existing floor plans to suit their needs and lifestyles.
Plus, residents enjoy many wonderful amenities including tennis courts, swimming pools, walking trails, tot lot, playground and a multi-purpose field.
For more information about the remaining home and lot at Haywood Village, visit the Boone Homes website.
The Will is the Way: Basics of Estate Planning
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One of the things to think about this season of family get togethers and gift-giving is planning for your final gift, and how it will affect your family. Admittedly, post-death effects are something no one much wants to think about or discuss, but it is an essential part of estate planning and the discomfort of having the conversation can save a lot of misery down the road. Having the after-death talk as an open discussion also serves to disarm any potential confusion or conflicts among your loved ones. An article on the Equifax blog by Jeff Rose recently touched on a number of different aspects of estate planning in his article, “Estate Planning: Discussing Your Final Wishes with Your Family.” Read More→
Work for Windsong Properties
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Want to work for the builder of award-winning active adult ranch home communities? Windsong Properties is seeking a new home sales specialists. The builder is conducting interviews this month, and the candidate will start at the beginning of January.
Even after the 50+ marketplace was hit hard during the economic downturn, Windsong Properties has remained successful. The builder has high confidence in growth. This is due to the Windsong’s commitment to value and passion for the needs of the active adult buyer. Additionally, active adults have realized that this economy is the new reality and they want to get on with their ideal living instead of waiting for a recovery.
To be a part of this growing company, candidates need to have intermediate to advanced technology skills. Good listening skills, compassion and patience are unique qualifications that Windsong Properties is looking for. New homes sales experience is helpful but not necessarily required.
Windsong Properties offers low maintenance living, single-level floor plans and private courtyards in communities throughout Georgia, including Windsong at Seven Hills in Dallas and Garden Street in Woodstock. Each home has wide, no-step doorways, lever handles and ability for personalization.
To apply, e-mail Carrie Roeger, Marketing Manager, at carrie@windsonglife.com. To find out more about Windsong Properties, visit www.windsonglife.com.