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[Music] Thank you [Applause] [Music] Good morning and welcome to Atlanta's Best new homes I'm your host Greer Howard and for the past 25 years we've Been coming into your home to show you The very best new communities around the Metro Atlanta area and today if you are Looking for incredible views we've got a Couple neighborhoods to show you and a Special treat from some furry friends so Stick with us Atlanta's best new homes brought to you By New American Funding you find your Home let us do the rest [Music] Today we are doing something a little Bit different we are here with hero dog Rescue and you may or may not know but Over 70 percent of households have a pet And over 40 percent of people are Willing to move to better accommodate Their pet at new home communities all Around the Metro Atlanta area have your Pet in mind so today I'm here with Beth And Anita and we have a couple of cuties That we want to introduce to you so who Do we have here well we have little Praline here she's a three-year-old Terrier mix and we have little Monty Here who is a senior poodle mix and Little Monty right now weighs eight
Pounds but when he came to hero from Rescue he was a stray and he lost two Pounds of matted awful smelly dirty Horrible Hair on him in nails that were over two Inches long and unfortunately that Happens sometimes with these little Babies but he is living the jackpot life Now well I'm so glad you guys found him And he's looking amazing he's such a Little sweet little cuddler so what are Some of the best qualities of these dogs Well uh for Monty he loves to lay in Your lap and take naps or he'll take Naps on the bed but for a senior he Still has good energy he walks great on A leash and he is just the perfect Little fella and for praline now miss Praline she is great trained and potty Trained and she also walks great on the Leash and she just never meets a Stranger loves everybody she meets and a Little Monty he has an extra quality he Rarely barks and for a homeowner that's Very important yes Yes for sure and what kind of homes Would be best for these dogs well for uh Praline her best home would be a large Family small family kids no kids as long As she is with her person she is totally Happy she is a real Gem of a pup and for Little money we recommend a home because He's a senior not for half toddlers or Small children but he would be excellent
For a work-at-home family and also for a Retired individual or individuals who Live in one of these beautiful retired Communities he would be an excellent pet And he would be the star of the show in The community all right well somebody Wants to find out more about these Cuties or other little dogs that you Have you know available to adopt what's The best way to do that well you can Find out more about hero dog rescue Through our website at Herorescue.org if you cannot adopt Please consider fostering if you can't Foster please consider volunteering and If you can't do that or if you can do All of them please donate we are a Non-profit in all of our funds go Directly to the care and re-adoption of Our pets and we need help so much in the State of Georgia for animal rescue and Across the country So please today won't you consider being A hero well Beth thanks so much for Being here with me today and Anita for Bringing praline and Monty and if you Are thinking about adopting go ahead and Check out hero dog rescue or one of your Local shelters around the Metro Atlanta Area and join the over 70 percent of Households that own a pet right Monty [Laughter] [Music] Today we are the neighborhood that is
Coming soon from Rockland homes in Conyers Georgia and I am here with Holly And we are at Riverside so Holly what Can you tell us about this new Neighborhood yes we are super excited to Be bringing a new maintenance-free Townhome Community to the Conyers area Starting in the low to mid 300s Riverside is conveniently located Minutes off I-20 surrounded by great Shopping dining and offers easy access To downtown Atlanta and Hartsfield International Airport The City offers several amenities for All ages it's mostly known for the International Horse Park built for the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games For the Avid golfers a bucket list Championship 72 par Golf Course Cherokee Run well Holly we can tell from this Angle that this is going to be a pretty Impressive neighborhood so what can you Tell us about the town homes here at Riverside yeah Riverside is going to Consist of 251 of our craftsman style Farmhouse Townhomes Riverside will Feature our award-winning three-bedroom Two-and-a-half bath plans with two-car Garages front and rear entry the Streetscape will be made up of three Separate entrances with additional Parking for the guests surrounded by a Spacious open green space with walking Trails a playground and a dog park
Riverside a neighbor friendly Community Will also boast a swimming pool Clubhouse Pavilion which will be great For entertaining your friends and family Our spacious bins include Gourmet eat-in Kitchens with Islands 42-inch cabinets Quartz or granite countertops a tile Backsplash and stainless steel Appliances the main floor will consist Of engineered Hardwoods and hardwood Stairs to match this will also include Wrought iron balusters fireplaces with Granite surround and all of the family Rooms The owner's Suite includes relaxing Garden tubs separate tiled showers and Vanities with dual sinks all of our Homes will include two inch blinds Throughout a full security system and Smart Home pre-wired so if someone wants To get the most up-to-date information What's the best way to do that they can Go to our website and register at Rocklinhomes.com well Holly thanks so Much for being here with me today and if You are looking for a low maintenance Townhome Community you'll want to check Out Riverside by Rockland homes in Conyers [Music] Today we are here at Worley preserve by Smith Douglas homes in Jasper Georgia And I am here with Matthew and Matthew You guys have been busy this is a big
Community and you've sold a lot of homes And you are now in closeout right yes Yeah we had started with 163 home sites And we're down to 18 left oh my gosh Okay so if you want to be a part of Broiler preserve you got to get on it Right now so talk to me a little bit About this neighborhood in the area of Jasper sure so we're right on the cusp Of Jasper uh we're about 10 minutes from Ball Ground 20 minutes from Canton a Quick drive to North Georgia Mountains Close to some nearby shopping And some nice restaurants to do that Also yeah I love the area of Jasper it Has so many beautiful views it really is Just so nice and you know here in the Neighborhood why don't you tell us a Little bit about you know what maybe What some people love about these homes Sure they uh they like that uh we have Some nice uh winding sidewalks on both Sides of the street we have some Cul-de-sac areas also left uh to to Purchase nearby but I think that if you Can kind of see this our homes are nice And open so kind of that open concept Floor plan nice modern kitchen great Gourmet kind of kitchen areas also Masters on the main we have Ranch plans Available Two-story house is also available and We're priced from the high 200s okay so Let's talk about
Home that are left here not that many so Talk a little bit about you know maybe Availability when will some of them be Ready that kind of thing sure sure right Now we are building and the soonest I Have one will be ready in May uh and Then we're building out till the summer Time frame but we still have some uh Great cul-de-sac Lots I said like I said Earlier one level uh plans and some the Next slot next phase we've got is uh Some large Lots with some really good Sized backyards okay all right well if There's something out there that would Love to learn more what is the best way To do that yeah you can just reach out To me and give me a call my number is 678-300-7179 or you can email me at Matthew.lee at smithduglashhomes.com Well Matthew thanks so much for being Here with me today and to find out more About Worley preserve or any of the Smith Douglas communities you can go to Smithduglish homes.com where it's your Home your choice Within Reach A home is more than square footage more Than a number of bathrooms and bedrooms Home is something bigger it's small talk At the end of the day it's cheering at Your kids games Gathering friends and family Or a sanctuary in times of trouble With your best friend or run through Your neighborhood it's all a part of
Home and making it yours is what we do At New American Funding [Music] Watson Farms is a community of Single-family homes coming soon in Loganville starting in the high 300s Offering both Ranch and two-story Single-family homes there is something For everyone homes range in size from Approximately 1900 square feet to Approximately 2 400 square feet up to Five bedrooms two and a half baths and Expansive Lofts we are well underway and Have several homes you can move into This spring with lennar's everything's Included and great rates and incentives Through Lennar mortgage we've made home Buying easy located near amenity Ridge Parks shopping and restaurants Watson Farms is a great place to call home Sales are expected to start by March 1st If you would like to be added to our Interest list for Watson Farms please Call 470-373-1617 or go online at lennar.com And complete our registration for more Information Did you know your favorite Saturday Morning new home television show is also On Instagram follow us for behind the Scenes footage and sneak peeks at some Of the new communities we're featuring Before they air [Music]
Today we are here at Horizon at Laurel Canyon by Patrick Malloy and I am here With Camille and Camille let's just Start with Laurel Cannon it's such a Beautiful area tell us a little bit About it Laurel Canyon is so close to Downtown Canton with all the nice Restaurants and shopping you know just Right down 575 to the outlet malls and The different shopping centers but the Most important thing about Laurel Canyon Are the views the killer views that are Here that's what people love and not Only that but these homes are stunning We're we're here today in your model and It is just gorgeous can you kind of talk Us through the homes yes I'm so excited To be in this model This one is about 28 2900 square feet if You notice it has the 12 foot ceilings Our cabinets are beautiful our Countertops are beautiful we have the Double ovens the microwave drawer the Stainless steel vent-a-hood beautiful Fireplace that we have over here their Gas Vlogs With the gas fire starter and They have the glass door beautiful Cove Molding we have the eight inch Cove Molding that's standard the Deep base Molding eight foot doors even when You're in or smaller plan say that's 2600 square feet feel so much bigger What can you tell us about your Available Lots we have 18 or 20 I say 18
Or 20 because I'm working on two Contracts right now so in a couple of Days I may have 18 but as of today I Have 20 but more importantly for people That are ready to move now I have three Homes on basements that will be ready to Move into in the next four or five weeks I have one home on a slab that is Move-in ready now for contact Information to reach us you can go to Our website PM Communities.com the landline number here 770-254-5357 And I would like to add that one of the Main reasons that I have loved working In Horizon for a few years now is Because Patrick Malloy is a person he's A person that can walk through the door At any point now it's just nice working With an individual and not just a big Corporation well Camille thanks so much For being here with me today and if you Are looking for a community with Stunning views then make sure to check Out the Horizon at Laurel Canyon [Music] It is time now for mortgage minutes Brought to you by new American funding And today I'm here with Jeff and Jeff it Is always great to see you how are you Today doing fabulous thanks girl how are You I'm so good and today we are here to Talk about FHA Loans so why don't we First just talk about maybe the benefit
And why someone would be interested in An FHA loan yeah so lots of programs out There right Um you know when clients calling to say Hey you know tell me about mortgages Jeff and I say okay well I'll just give You 30 000 foot one of the first Forks In the road is going to be your credit Score right so the FHA mortgage really Captures that lower to Mid credit score Yeah another thing that it captures is Maybe if somebody doesn't want to put as Much money down so you're able to Actually put the three and a half Percent which I've learned from Jeff Through the past Um and that's kind of that starter Amount but what if even that three and a Half percent might be a struggle are There options to for some down payment Assistance yeah absolutely so there's Several programs out there for a First-time homebuyer slash down payment Assistance right fundamentally those Programs are FHA mortgage for the most Part so when a client calls regardless Of credit score and they're saying hey Jeff what are my options for down Payment assistance or did somebody help Me with the down payment Um we go right back to the FHA mortgage Yeah and how common would you say the FHA mortgage is when you're working with Clients oh gosh well I think it depends
On lenders right and loan officers quite Frankly my team for instance a couple of Years ago we were a 65 FHA or government And you know the rest of it was Conventional right now we run at about 50 50. wow and do you feel like a lot of Those home buyers are potentially people That maybe didn't think they could Purchase a home absolutely you know that Home buyer you know for whatever the Reason hey I don't make enough money I Don't have the down payment my credit's Not good enough those are all reasons That a client would call us and say hey I just don't know where I'm at and and Sometimes you find that hey wait you got Perfect credit you make a boatload of Money and sometimes um it's like hey you Know what we have a program that solves That for you right right well I'm sure There's some people out there that are You know wondering the same thing and Would love to you know have someone to Talk to to navigate that conversation so If they wanted to reach out and find out More what would be the best way to do That Jeff yeah well we'd love to talk to Anybody right so if you want to contact Me directly call me at 404-915-6834 if you want to go to the Web Newamericanatlanta.com you find your Home let us do the rest Miss anything from today's show you can
Always head over to our YouTube channel To get caught up or check out new Communities around the Metro Atlanta Area and while you're there hit that Subscribe button [Music] Smith Douglas homes has communities all Around the Metro Atlanta area and today We are at a brand new townhome community In Austell now I am here with kalila how Are you doing today I'm great how are You I'm awesome it is so good to be here It's my first time seeing this gorgeous Model home so first of all what can you Tell us about the neighborhood of Ridgecrest so Ridgecrest is an intimate Community of 44 homes we've got three Options to choose from in terms of our Floor plans we've got the Maddox plan The Norwood that we're currently in and We have one a little larger the Ellison Ranging from 1719 to 1933 square feet Low maintenance but very spacious feels Like a single family home it really does Feel like a single family home we're Here in the Norwood which is the model That you are mentioning and it's so Gorgeous and this this floor plan really Is so spacious so what are some of the Things that homeowners really love about This this floor plan well they do love The opportunity that we have an island Along with an eat-in area they love the Loft area that they could utilize for
Various things they love our closets and Our oversized owner Suites now Ridgecrest is located in Austell so what Can you tell us about the surrounding Area well we are definitely centrally Located very close to I-20 and 285 only Two miles away from downtown Mableton Where all of the shops and eateries are Let's talk about availability what is Available in the neighborhood so we just Moved into the model but we are over 65 Sold which is amazing in a short amount Of time we do have 14 more opportunities So it's definitely in everyone's best Interest to move forward sooner than Later so what is the starting price Point and if someone wants to reach out To find out more what's the easiest way To do that so I would say pricing would Be anywhere from our low 300 range and Up the great thing is buyers actually Have a great opportunity to control Their pricing because we still allow Customization so if someone needs to be At a slightly lower price point we can Stick to more of our base level options But if they have a little more wiggle Room in their in their budget then they Can definitely upgrade little more Smith Douglas is the value leader in Austell And if you want any additional Information please give me a call my Number is 678-898-7876 or you can always go to
Smithdouglass.com to get some additional Information on our community and any of The surrounding areas well Kalia thank You so much for being here with me today My pleasure and Smith Douglas homes goal Is to make home ownership attainable Westman Douglas homes it's your home Your choice Within Reach Thank you Today we are back at community of the Year nature walk at Seven Hills and I am Here with Trevor Trevor it is great to See you how you doing today I'm doing Great Greer how are you I am awesome and Today we've taken a little field trip We're here at one of your homes that are Ready to move in and you've got a few Here in the family section so what can You tell us about this home well this Home is a two-story four bedroom three And a half bath we have It upgraded with A lot of our most popular features that That uh attract that 2023 buyer there is A separate study there's a formal dining Room with a coffered ceiling a Butler's Pantry a cubby or a drop zone area Covered back porch with a fireplace Outside a terraced yard and a fully Wooded view yes this house house is Absolutely beautiful I happen to love The hardwood floors and to have both Fireplaces the one behind us and outside With those views I can already see a Family very happy living here and this
Home isn't the only one that's move-in Ready you do have a few other ones right That is correct I have four others that You can choose from ranging from Two-story to three-story four bedroom to Five bedroom up to four full baths in Those homes and um and different price Ranges for every budget yeah so if You're looking for something that you Need to move in quickly you do have a Couple of options which is really nice And like we mentioned we're here in the Family section and the amenities here Are unbelievable it truly is so can you Tell us a little bit about all the Things that you can do here at nature Walk absolutely so we have nationally Award-winning world-class amenities here We've got a 13 acre water park with Slides and fountains and a splash pad Clubhouse tennis and pickleball bat Basketball volleyball Sunbrella Amphitheater nature trails and a dog Park everything you can imagine there Really is so much to do you don't even Have to leave the neighborhood it's Amazing so I know there's probably a lot Of people out there that are interested Maybe want to find out more so where are These homes starting from and if someone Wants to get some more information how Do they do that so we start in the mid 400s and you can reach out to us at Discoverartisan.com or
678-515-9526 well Trevor thanks so much For being here with me today and if you Want to be a part of this award-winning Community come and check out nature walk At Seven Hills right here in Dallas Georgia Foreign Grove is an active adult community in Grayson by Lennar and today I am here With Debbie and Debbie we have some Exciting news phase two is open we do And we're so excited about phase two Opening we have homes that can close in As early as April located just off Grayson Highway in Grayson Georgia Aspen Grove is an active adult community Featuring our very sought after low Maintenance one-story ranch style homes Grayson is a quaint suburb near Lawrenceville in Northeast Atlanta voted One of the best places to live in Georgia Grayson offers residents a small Town feel with close access to Big City Activities well today we're here in your Beautiful models so tell us a little bit About the floor plans here at Aspen Grove yes so this is the Crestwood model And we do have four other floor plans Here in Aspen Grove our spacious floor Plans average around 2 000 square feet On the main floor and if that's not Enough space we have homes that include A second floor bedroom bathroom and Loft So we have something for everyone our
Open concept floor plans feature covered Porches on on the front and the rear of The home Master sitting areas and Gourmet kitchens it's all included at Lennar with our everything's included Finishes you don't need to worry about Going to a design studio and spending More money to add finishes such as Quartz countertops cooktops wall ovens And crown molding it's all included all These upgrades come with every Lennar Home as well as a home automation Package what makes this community Especially appealing to active adults is The low maintenance Lifestyle the Homeowners association handles all of The lawn care completely affording them The opportunity to travel and not have To worry it's time to have fun and enjoy The Finer Things in life with ease it's A great time to buy at Aspen Grove we Have great incentives that can help Cover closing costs and also get you a Great interest rate with our preferred Lender Lennar mortgage and Debbie when Is someone's worried about selling their Own home oh if they have a home to sell That's no problem actually we can help Them get an offer from Open Door who Will buy their current home without them Having to put it on the market when you Mentioned that new homes will be Available as early as April so what is The starting point and if someone wants
To reach out what's the best way to do That yes the prices are from the low to Mid 400s and to contact us you can call 470-373-1617 or go to lennar.com well Debbie thanks so much for being here With me today and if you are looking for An active adult community make sure to Check out Aspen Grove by Lennar Foreign we are here at what will be the Cottages at Walker Ridge and I am here With Melanie from Jim Chapman Communities and this is so exciting to Be here I love to be able to see a Project before you actually start Building so tell us a little bit about This new property you guys have we are Just finishing up the Land Development Part of it and we hope to start vertical Construction in the next couple of weeks The cottages at Walker Ridge will be a Community of 207 Ranch and two-story Cottages for rent each Cottage will Feature Outdoor Living Spaces flexible Layouts and well-designed appointments With plenty of storage versatile spaces Throughout the home are ideal for a home Office and hobby areas while walk-in Attic storage is perfect to store Decades of memories we have two and Three bedroom floor plans with the Primary bedroom suite always featured on The main floor every floor plan has chef Inspired kitchens with granite Countertops energy efficient appliances
The roomy bedrooms have walk-in closets And each Cottage has its own washer and Dryer a favorite among all residents Each home has its own private attached Garage and not only are the Cottages Going to be appealing but this community Is really something special we are so Excited and we're hoping that everybody In the Cartersville area who wants to Rent instead of own will find us and Fall in love The cottages at Walker Ridge Community Represents an appealing option for People who want to enjoy the financial And lifestyle flexibility that renting Offers without the hassle of Home upkeep The pet friendly Community will offer a Resort style Clubhouse state of the art Fitness center a swimming pool and the Well-lit sidewalks for regular Amusement Within the community set your eyes in The professionally landscaped and Maintain grounds and enjoy the benefit Of on-site leasing management and 24-hour emergency maintenance services Available to ensure everything is Working and looking its best a thriving Corner of North Georgia the cottages at Walker Ridge residents enjoy proximity To the historic downtown areas of Cartersville and Adairsville both Offering their own unique antique shops Art galleries and restaurants the Cottages at Walker Ridge is located on
The Burnt Hickory connector close to the U.S 411 interchange so if this sounds Like a place for you please sign up on Our VIP list at Ranch Cottagesforrent.com if you're looking For a luxury rental in Cartersville Don't wait go ahead and sign up for that VIP list for the cottages at Walker Ridge [Music] Welcome to Atlanta's historic old Fourth Ward one of the coolest and hippest Intel neighborhoods it's a historic Community located just one mile Northeast of downtown Atlanta and is Also known as the birthplace of civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr it's Also now home to the Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Park and the King Center while you're an old Fourth Ward You'll definitely want to check out the Sweet Auburn historic district and the Very popular Sweet Auburn Curb Market And there's also a variety of historic Homes you can tour as well during the 50s and the 60s many atlanteans left in Town and moved out into the suburbs with A huge popularity now the Beltline and Freedom Parkway has been a magnet Drawing at lanterns of all ages back to Many in town neighborhoods like old Fourth Ward which are now experiencing Growth and huge popularity this area Also offers a lot of green space and
Destinations such as the Ponce City Market Downtown Atlanta Ponte Highland And Inman Park so there's never a lack Of fun things to do an old Fourth Ward And it's definitely one of the coolest And best places in Atlanta to live A home is more than square footage More than a number of bathrooms and Bedrooms Home is something bigger it's small talk At the end of the day it's cheering at Your kids games Gathering friends and family Or a sanctuary in times of trouble With your best friend or run through Your neighborhood it's all a part of Home and making it yours is what we do At New American Funding Did you miss something from today's show Well don't worry you can head on over to Our YouTube channel where you can find The communities you saw today and many More around the Metro Atlanta area and While you're there go ahead and click That subscribe button so you don't miss A thing Atlanta's best new homes brought to you By New American Funding you find your Home let us do the rest [Music] Well that's going to do it for this Episode of Atlanta's best new homes Thanks so much for spending your Saturday morning with us if you missed
Anything from today's episode you can Always go to our website and in the Meantime follow us on social media on Instagram and Facebook and click that Subscribe button to our YouTube channel Hope you have a great week and we'll be Back next Saturday right here for Another episode of Atlanta's best new Homes Foreign [Music] Foreign [Music]
