Jim Chapman's Blog

New Building in Brookhaven at Johns Creek

Jim Chapman (Jim Chapman Communities) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:41:16 -0800

In order to better meet buyer demand, construction has begun on six new homes in Brookhaven at Johns Creek. Located in the city of Johns Creek, the active adult community has been one of the most popular Jim Chapman Communties neighborhoods to date.

The community features two and three-bedroom attached condominium plans and two to four-bedroom one level detached homes. All of the homes feature roomy, livable floorplans, all brick and stone construction with front porches, optional outdoor greatrooms with fireplaces and kitchens, vaulted ceilings and oversized master suites.

The desirable North Fulton location puts residents just minutes away from all the hustle and bustle of the Johns Creek lifestyle, but the communities location off of quiet secondary roads keeps the neighborhood feeling peaceful and calm.

With a heated pool, outdoor fireplace, two lighted tennis courts, walking trails and clubhouse complete with exercise room and kitchen, Brookhaven at Johns Creek is the perfect community for any active adult who wants to be close to the city, but still experience the suburb lifestyle.

For more information about Brookhaven at Johns Creek, call Gail Laney at 770.402.1876 to schedule a tour today.

New Construction at Jim Chapman Communities

Jim Chapman (Jim Chapman Communities) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:03:05 -0700

One of the Jim Chapman Communities recently began new construction. Brookhaven at Johns Creek, an award winning active adult community has been the first community to see construction since 2008. Located in the Atlanta area, Brookhaven at Johns Creek is looking forward to the finish of a new quadraplex in the near future. When construction is finished there will be four new homes and feature a brand new model called the Westminster II-Supermaster. The beautiful community of Brookhaven at Sugarloaf is also expecting a new quadraplex in the near future.

Brookhaven at Johns Creek is located in one of Atlanta's most desired areas. It's a gated, maintenance-free community featuring two- to four- bedroom single family homes in brick and stone construction. Vaulted ceilings and oversized master suites highlight the homes as well as inviting front porches. Floor designs are roomy and livable and many options are available including finished basements and bonus rooms over the garage.

This active adult community is designed to provide a relaxing atmosphere for its residents. Top notch amenities are offered including a clubhouse with heated swimming pool and outdoor fireplace. This makes for a wonderful location to host parties and get-to-gethers. Lighted tennis courts, walking trails and a fitness center offer plenty of options for those looking to stay active. One aspect unique to this Jim Chapman Community is the activities coordinated by the lifestyle director. Themed parties and gatherings are scheduled throughout the year. The director also coordinates exciting trips to various locations all over the world.

JCC Has Summer Success

Jim Chapman (Jim Chapman Communities) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:49:53 -0700

More and more couples like the Oliver's are coming to Jim Chapman Communities to find their perfect home. The Oliver's bought a home at Brookhaven at East Cobb as their winter home, during the summer they live in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

It was the community's spirit and pleasant staff that really sold the couple. Plus, they loved the Atlanta active adult community for its first class amenities and high quality work.

Other residents also love the special features that Jim Chapman homes have, such as optional bonus rooms, full walk-out basements, screen porches and so much more.

Clearly, other active adults share the same feelings as Perry and Anne Oliver because Jim Chapman Communities continues to thrive despite the slow economy.

Whether it is the easy-living standard, the excellent floorplans, the staff, the high standard of quality or the builder's likability, senior adults want to buy a home in a Jim Chapman community.

The month of June was particularly successful for the Atlanta active adult homebuilder. They signed 10 contracts and closed on 5 homes in just that month. July enjoyed great sales as well with more than five closing in early July.

You're Invited to the Open House at Brookhaven of East Cobb

Jim Chapman (Jim Chapman Communities) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:18:00 -0700

Jim Chapman Communities is pleased to invite everyone to their open house July 30th at Brookhaven of East Cobb. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and greet homeowners, tour model homes as well as resident homes and enjoy delicious refreshments.

Brookhaven of East Cobb is a wonderful community located 25 miles north of downtown Atlanta at the intersection of Chastain Road and Bells Ferry Road. The community's great location offers homeowners access to an abundance of dining, entertainment, and shopping outlets.

The active adult community also features wonderful amenities such as a large club house complete with an exercise room. If that isn't enough, Brookhaven of East Cobb residents enjoy a 20 by 40 foot pool perfect for spending a lazy summer day.

The homes at the Jim Chapman community in Easy Cobb are also impressive. Homes range in size from 1,625 to 1, 875 square feet and were built with the active adult in mind. They feature elegant exteriors as well as comfortable and luxurious interiors. Featured inside is GE appliances, custom cabinetry, two-car garages, great rooms with gas fireplaces featuring decorative wood mantels and master suite baths with large his and her vanities.

The open house is quickly approaching, stop by and have a look at this wonderful community and the beautifully designed homes.

Happy Couple Moves to Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge

Jim Chapman (Jim Chapman Communities) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:03:13 -0700

Nothing brings the Atlanta active adult home builders more joy than knowing that their residents are happy and content with their homes. Recently the homebuilder caught up with Rick and Ginny Flugham who moved to Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge about four months ago. They were kind enough to tell them about their decision to move and how they feel about Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge.

Although the Fulghams are originally from Columbus, Ohio, they have lived in Lake Lanier for over 20 years- and simply love it. They moved to the area in order to fulfill their dream of owning their own pool and spa business. Even though they love the area, Fulghams decided it was time to move to a new community which better suited their active adult lifestyle.

So they began looking for a new neighborhood that had features designed to fit their needs. When they discovered the Cumming active adult new home community, they were immediately impressed.

"The location, reputation and quality construction of the units is what first attracted us to Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge, said Rick Fulgham. "Once we viewed the community, we could see how well the homes were put together," he later stated.

In addition to the location and quality of the homes, the Fulghams like other homeowners living in the Jim Chapman active adult community, are taking advantage of their maintenance-free lifestyle. With sidewalks on both sides of the community roads, a large heated pool, an outdoor fireplace, and an award winning clubhouse where neighbors get together in the card and game room and exercise in the workout room.

After four months of living in the community, the Fulghams say they could not be happier. They often spend time with their neighbors and even held an open house for many of their friends and neighbors.

"Our neighbors are great and we enjoy spending time with them and many of our friends," said Rick Fulgham. "We enjoy living in an all new gated community that is very convenient to everything we need."

Jim Chapman Communites honored with National Building Awards

Jim Chapman (Jim Chapman Communities) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:31:40 -0700

Jim Chapman Communities happily accepted two new awards at The National Association of Home Builder's Best of 50+ Housing Awards. We are so proud and honored to be given two superior awards last month in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -we simply can't stop smiling.

The active adult builder and developer was the recipient of both the Silver Award in the Community of the Year Division for our active adult community at Brookhaven of East Cobb and the Silver Award for Best Detached Home at an Active Community at Brookhaven at Johns Creek.

The awards banquet is the industry's most prestigious national awards program and is viewed by the industry as a showcase of innovation, emerging trends, and quality housing for active adults. Jim Chapman Communities is proud to be a leader in this industry and plans to continue designing innovative, quality homes for the mature demographic.

We believe the success of the homebuilding company comes from our commitment to deliver luxury homes at an affordable cost. We have has always felt homes should not sacrifice elegance for affordability and therefore have designed all of the communities to include the best feature and amenities.

Jim Chapman Does His Part to Help Atlanta Housing Market

Jim Chapman (Jim Chapman Communities) — Mon, 04 May 2009 09:44:21 -0700

It's about time some of the builders take responsibility for the current housing market and do something to help correct it. So, we are very proud that leading Atlanta active adult builder. Jim Chapman Communities, Inc. recently announced the launch of Jim Chapman Construction Services, LLC (JCCS). The new company is a full-service general contracting firm that will assist banks and investors in their completion of foreclosed homes or REO (real estate owned) properties. Due to the current downturn in the housing market in the Atlanta metro area, many builders have been forced into foreclosure to release their assets back to the banks that issued the loans on the properties. Many banks are now finding themselves with multiple properties in an incomplete state. These distressed properties are in dire need of completion or risk permanent devaluation. As a professional homebuilder still comprised of a strong team of both corporate and field staff, JCCS now offers its homebuilding expertise to certain banking and investor partners. “This is a great opportunity to diversify and to build up our banking and investor relationships. While we are unfortunately experiencing a slowdown in Jim Chapman Communities’ business, we can continue to keep our staff as well as our subcontractors busy through JCCS activities,” says the company’s president, Jim Chapman. To date, JCCS’ largest and most notable clients include SunTrust Bank and Resource Real Estate Partners, LLC. Way to go Jim Chapman!!

Jim Chapman Communities Opens The Haven at Lost Mountain

Jim Chapman (Jim Chapman Communities) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:27:41 -0700

Jim Chapman Communities, a leader in the active adult home building industry, was excited to hold the grand opening of its newest community in West Cobb, The Haven at Lost Mountain, on March 21, 2009. The active adult community in metro Atlanta welcomed attendees to see move-in ready homes and the amazing, newly-finished model home. Jim Chapman Communities provided giveaways such restaurant gift certificates, gas cards, and food and beverages as an incentive to attend the grand opening. Jim Chapman, founder of Jim Chapman Communities, was also on-site to personally answer any questions about the homes.

The model home that guests were invited to tour was the Durham floor plan. With three bedrooms and two baths, the Durham provides plenty of room for guests and office space. The master suites are spacious and include huge walk-in closets. A home in The Haven at Lost Mountain is best describes as both luxurious and comfortable. Among the features in the homes are stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, tray ceilings, ceramic-tiled showers with seats, and so many many more. For more information on this spectacular active adult community in West Cobb, visit the Jim Chapman Communities Web site. Be sure to take the virtual tour and experience the spectacular craftsmanship in a JCC home for yourself!

Jim Chapman Has BIG News!!!

Jim Chapman (Jim Chapman Communities) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:15:57 -0800

Jim Chapman Communities has acquired two new communities in West Cobb County, both of which plan to re-open on February 1st. Many circumstances in Atlanta real estate have caused builders to back out of projects and cease building all together, but here is Jim Chapman Communities not only succeeding with their standing communities, but taking on new endeavors. What great news for the housing industry!!

Even bigger news is that for the first time Jim Chapman Communities is opening a non-age restricted community, Concord Mill. They are creating a community that provides many of the appealing aspects of their signature active adult communities, like maintenance free living, and opening it to homeowners of all ages. The other community, The Haven at Lost Mountain, is for those aged 55 and better.

Homes in both communities will offer hardi-board exteriors with stacked stone accents, custom wood trim, 12-foot trey ceilings, great rooms with gas fireplaces featuring decorative wood mantels and master suite baths with large his/her vanities with full-length mirrors and ceramic tile showers and flooring. These homes will also provide ample space to entertain, and include such features as kitchens with breakfast bars, Whirlpool appliances, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, hardwood flooring, two-car garages, large inviting front entries and side patios for grilling.

More details on each community to come as they get closer to opening.

Brookhaven at Johns Creek to Host Atlanta 50+ Housing Council Meeting

Jim Chapman (Jim Chapman Communities) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:48:24 -0800

The Atlanta 50+ Housing Council, part of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, will invite its members and friends to attend a council luncheon at Jim Chapman Communities premier Active Adult Community in Fulton County – Brookhaven at Johns Creek. The luncheon and networking event will take place in the brand new 5,000 square foot clubhouse on Dec. 10, 2008.

Rather than an educational program or meeting to discuss council business, this meeting is an opportunity for council members and friends to preview the homes and amenities that Jim Chapman Communities and Brookhaven at Johns Creek have to offer the 50 plus buyer; as well as enjoying some time networking with their colleagues.

The Atlanta 50+ Housing Council is a division of the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association. The council is comprised of housing professionals specializing in catering to the needs of the fast-growing 50+ population and serves as the leading source of research and information concerning the latest trends in the housing market for the 50+ consumer

Jim Chapman Communities Wins Five OBIE Awards

Jim Chapman (Jim Chapman Communities) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:56:40 -0800

The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association held their annual OBIE awards program earlier this month, and Jim Chapman Communities received five awards throughout the evening. The active adult builder won four gold awards for: Fifty-Plus Community of the Year for Brookhaven at Sugarloaf, Attached Community of the Year for Brookhaven at Sugarloaf, Best Amenity Package (500 units and above) for their Brookhaven of East Cobb community and Best Building Design, Attached Model, $275,000 to $374,999 for their Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge community. They also won a silver award for Best Sales Center, 599 square feet and under, at Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge. As if receiving four gold OBIEs was not enough of an acheivement all in itself, Jim Chapman Communities was the first builder to ever receive two Community of the Year awards in the same year for the same community. A congratulations is definitely in order for this amazing active adult homebuilder in Atlanta!

Jim Chapman Communities Hosts Successful Meet and Greet Programs on Reverse Mortgage Financing

Jim Chapman (Jim Chapman Communities) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:23:48 -0700

Jim Chapman is getting involved with the local community and helping to educate them on the current mortgage industry. Throughout September, Jim Chapman Communities hosted Meet and Greet programs at three of its five metro Atlanta active adult communities to bring together current and prospective homeowners to meet one another and learn about reverse mortgages. Jim Chapman Communities teamed up with their partners at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage to offer the educational events on creative mortgage programs for those ages 62 and up.

“Using a reverse mortgage to purchase a home ensures that the homeowner never has to make a payment for as long as they live in the home,” said Bob Glezen, Reverse Mortgage Specialist for Wells Fargo. “It allows those who are 62 years old or older, to bring a down payment to closing and use the reverse mortgage for the balance of the financing.”

While a reverse mortgage program may not be right for everyone, it can be a great option for those who want to begin living a maintenance free lifestyle now without struggling to sell their current home in a less than ideal marketplace. “Jim Chapman Communities prides itself on offering their customers solutions to problems they may face in the selling of their current home, said Jim Chapman, President of Jim Chapman Communities. “We see the importance of informing prospective homeowners about the different financing options available to them and encouraging them to not give up on the sale of their current home in this tough economic environment. These events were very informative and I certainly learned a lot about this exciting form of financing and how it can potentially help those customers wanting to start living the Jim Chapman Communities lifestyle today.”

Way to go Jim Chapman! It's so important to reach out to home buyers and make sure they are as well knowledged about the home buying process as possible. You obviously enjoy helping people shop for a new home and it shows through your devotion to the community as well as your expectional product.

Jim Chapman Receives Georgia Builder License

Jim Chapman (Jim Chapman Communities) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:10:12 -0700

Jim Chapman, President of Jim Chapman Communities, Inc., personally received his Residential – Basic Contractor License in June from the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors. This license enables Chapman to act as the Qualifying Agent for Jim Chapman Communities, Inc. and any of its current active adult projects.

“Effective July 1, 2008 the State of Georgia has required that all residential building permittees be licensed. Georgia is one of the last southern states to require that its residential contractors be licensed. This is a step in the right direction for the State of Georgia as it will help us better maintain the quality of our contractor’s work and the ethics behind their business practices,” said Chapman.

Having operated as a residential contractor in Georgia since July 1996, Chapman was able to apply for his license under the exam exemption privilege. He applied prior to the original application deadline of December 31, 2006. After requests for further information last fall the license was finally issued to Chapman in June.