Six Basement Homes Remaining at Brannon Oak Farm

Active Adults, do you want the luxury of active adult living, but with a home that still has plenty of room for living and entertaining? Then hurry in to TheOrchards of Brannon Oak Farm! This Cumming community from The Orchards Group has just six basement home opportunities remaining!

The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm is the first of the builder's active adult communities to include basement home options because previously the builder hadn't seen a demand or need for basements among their active adult buyers.

However, demand for more space has been increasing over the past year, and now the builder is down to just three single family homes with a basement and three townhome villas with a basement.

With just these limited opportunities left, The Orchards Group encourages interested buyers to visit the community today. They are already seeing interest in many of the remaining basement homes, and they expect to be down to just three within the next 60 days.

Basement homes cost upwards from $300,000 depending on if the space is unfinished or finished. Finished spaces are great for guest bedroom suites, media rooms and wet bars. Plus, having a basement provides a great opportunity for buyers to also include a deck or elevated screened in porch on their home.

In addition to these basement opportunities, buyers can also choose from non basement villa townhomes, single family homes and ranch condominiums all priced from the $240,000s.

Active adult residents enjoy a fabulous lifestyle with amazing amenities including two pools, outdoor gathering spaces, a grand clubhouse and clubs and activities. The community's Cumming location is also close to GA 400, dining, shopping, entertainment, recreation and healthcare.

For more information, visit www.OrchardsGroup.com or call 678-513-8879.

Life Insurance can Save your Family from Debt Later

While it's not something people like to think about, death is one of the very few sure things in this world. If you were to die tomorrow, would your family fall into debt without your emotional, physical and
financial help? There is a new article to help you understand the importance of life insurance in the new article on the Equifax Finance Blog, "Four Reasons to Have Life Insurance Now."

Life insurance pays for a number of things, including burial expenses, which are always growing larger. These expenses include casket, funeral services, burial and other services, which can cost up to $10,000 or more in some cases. The financial cost of burial alone can often be enough to put families into debt who weren't prepared for it, and the additional problems of not having your income will only add up to a huge debt if not prepared for. Life insurance benefits may seem high, but they are there so your family avoids there huge debts and has the time to set up a financial way to deal with your passing.

The Orchards Groups’ Active Adults Collect Items for Troops

The Orchards Group is proud to provide its active adults opportunities to not only spend time together, but to also come together to give back to their community and the nation. At The Orchards at Crabapple, an active adult community in Roswell from The Orchards Group, homeowners recently collected items to send to American troops overseas.

In only three weeks, homeowners collected over 23 cartons worth of supplies for the troops. These supplies were delivered to the Alpharetta American Legion post 201 before being shipped overseas.

"Our community, the first development built by The Orchards Group back in 1998, is filled with generous and patriotic residents. It was amazing what we collected; we even had to fill the back of one neighbor's truck to deliver everything!" said Tom Siracusa, homeowner and organizer of the efforts.

Residents of The Orchards at Crabapple first came together to collect items back in 2009, and were so successful that they decided to do it again this year.

"It is great to know that groups in the states still recognize the sacrifices of the troops and continue to support them," said Adam L. Mortensen, lieutenant colonel for the U.S. Air Forces and Program H Mission Commander.

If you're looking for the ultimate active adult lifestyle, be sure to visit TheOrchards of East Cherokee in Woodstock and TheOrchards of Brannon Oak Farm in Cumming. Both offer low-maintenance lifestyles with plenty of amenities, community service opportunities and activities.

For more information, visit www.OrchardsGroup.com or call 678-513-8879.

Boone Homes Offers Move-in Ready Maycroft Home at Tarrington on the James

Luxury Estate Richmond new home at upscale Chesterfield County community

Maycroft Home at Tarrington on the James

Boone Homes has a two-story move-in ready home at Tarrington on the James, a community of luxury single-family Richmond new homes in Chesterfield County. Featuring the Maycroft home design, this upscale home offers many of the Richmond builder’s popular finishes and features, and is priced at $719,950.

The move-in ready Maycroft home boasts six bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms with a full, finished basement. The home offers many popular interior finishes including a formal dining room, mudroom, luxurious owner’s bath with jetted tub, tile shower and double vanities, and a chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, double oven, stone backsplash, granite countertops and spacious island.

The exterior features brick and engineered siding, and private yard with sod that backs up to acres of nature preserve. The home is also located within walking distance to the community’s river front park.

The Estate Homes at Tarrington on the James are conveniently located in Richmond, just minutes from Route 288. Priced from $599,000, these homes offer cutting-edge floor plans that showcase Boone Homes’ award-winning designs. Homes offer four to six bedrooms, 3,400 to 6,000 square feet, gourmet kitchens, two-car garages, basements, granite countertops, hardwood floors, three-piece crown molding and more per plan.

Children residing at Tarrington on the James attend the award-winning Midlothian schools including Robious Elementary School, Robious Middle School and James River High School.

In addition to the community’s beautiful new luxury homes in Richmond, residents enjoy sidewalks, three community pools, a 10-acre park, fitness center, clubhouse, a 10- acre park and river front park with walking trails.

The Maycroft home at Tarrington on the James is located at 4301 Elmstone Road Midlothian, Va. 23113. For more information about this home, or to schedule a tour, call Chris Parks at 804-218-7760 or visit http://www.boonehomes.net. 

Are You Getting the Best Loan Rates on Your New Home?

Recent reforms allow you to find out what is lowering
your FICO Score so you can fix it and get better loans.

Are you getting the best rate when it comes time to secure financing for your new home or condo? While simply being able to get financing requires a good FICO score, your credit score being lower than optimal will carry additional cost in interest rates. The Equifax Finance Blog explains in the article, “Are You Receiving the Best Interest Rates on Your Loans?”

Until recently, your lender didn’t have to let you know why you weren’t receiving the best rates. Thankfully, recent financial law reforms have changed that. Lenders are required to give you notice as to why you didn’t qualify for better rates.

Diverse Group of Active Adults Moving to The Orchards of East Cherokee

Sales have been steadily increasing at The Orchards of East Cherokee this year, and as a result, the Woodstock active adult community has seen an influx of new faces.

Many of the new homeowners at East Cherokee have relocated from outside the Atlanta metro area. In addition to Georgia, new residents have been moving in from Alabama, South Carolina, Louisiana, Pennsylvania and Colorado to be closer to their families.

"These new names and faces are a welcome addition to our community. As our community events and onsite activities continue to grow in attendance and number, our new homeowners, with their diverse geographic backgrounds are making things even more exciting," said Mitch Block, director of sales and marketing with The Orchards Group.

This diverse group of homeowners moving to the community is not uncommon. In the past, new residents have come from as far away as California, Wisconsin and Washington D.C.

These active adults are seeking out communities such as The Orchards of East Cherokee because of all they have to offer their generation. Buyers can choose from low maintenance single family homes and zero maintenance ranch condominiums. Residents also enjoy amenities such as a barbeque grill, swimming pool, waterfall sitting plaza and clubhouse all with a heart of Woodstock location!

For more information, please visit www.OrchardsGroup.com or call 770-345-5409. For more on active adult Atlanta real estate, visit Atlanta Real Estate Forum.

Active Adult Home Buying Made Easy

Finding a new home can be tough! But with The Orchards Group, finding your perfect active adult home is easy! Whether it is a desire to live closer to family and grandkids, downsizing or just a change of scenery, The Orchards Group has many Atlanta active adult homes to choose from.

"Our typical buyer moving from out of town has children or grandchildren living within five to seven miles of one of our communities," said Mitch Block, director of sales and marketing for the Orchards Group in a recent NewcomerAtlanta article. "That’s true of someone who moves here 95 percent of the time."

If you're looking in Atlanta, be sure to check out beautiful active adult homes at The Orchards of East Cherokee in Woodstock and The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm in Cumming. The Orchards of East Cherokee offers two distinct villages: “The Southern Heritage” with 92 award-winning ranch condos and “The Gallery” with 48 single family homes. Also, be sure to check out The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm’s ranch plans with masters on the main and excellent community amenities such two pools, a grand clubhouse and cabana.

Offering affordable, maintenance-free living options, The Orchards Group provides residents with social activities and amenities to ensure you’ll live an enjoyable lifestyle. The Orchards Group is proud of its reputation for producing high quality homes with a customer loyalty program that strives for 100 percent customer satisfaction. Because of their community locations, buyers will also be satisfied with living in luxury close to their families.

For more information, please visit www.OrchardsGroup.com. For more Atlanta real estate news, visit Atlanta Real Estate Forum.