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Newest Touchstone Community in Hall County

Written by tbennett on July 29th, 2010

Touchstone Homes has a brand new single family community coming online August 1. Clarkstone Village is a cozy community located in Flowery Branch near Spout Springs Road and Interstate 985. There are 17 existing homeowners, Touchstone Homes has purchased 34 lots where we intend to build craftsman style homes similar to those you see when you visit the community.

Touchstone Homes is rolling out two new floorplans for this community – the Campbell and the Clearwater. Both are 2-story plans with 3-4 bedrooms, opening floorplan for entertaining and flexible spaces.

These new plans will start in the $140,000s. First homes available in October or pre-sale homes are available now. Contact Jeff Barnes at 770.965.7816 or email jbarnes@touchstonehomes.com for more information.

You can also visit our web site TouchstoneHomes.com for additional information on this brand new community.

Summer Promotion and 6% Co-Op

Written by tbennett on July 26th, 2010

As you may already know, Touchstone Homes has partnered with Atlanta’s Best New Homes TV show to feature Touchstone Homes communities across Metro Atlanta every Sunday morning on FOX5. The show airs at 10:00 am EST and runs for 30 minutes with Hostess Susie Proffitt. The show features Atlanta Builders and their communities. This weekend, Touchstone Homes ran a segment on their Summer Promotion where we are offering co-op agents a 6% Selling Commission and the Buyer gets 1 of 4 fabulous prizes. If you missed it, check it out here!

No Reasonable Offer Refused July 17-31 on Inventory Homes

Written by tbennett on July 15th, 2010

Touchstone Homes announces a HUGE promotion beginning on July 17th . The company is offering a 6% (six percent) Selling Commission on any inventory homes. Touchstone Homes has 49 inventory homes throughout Metro Atlanta available for immediate closing. In order to qualify for the incentives, contracts must be written between July 17th-31st and homes must close by September 30, 2010.

Touchstone Homes is in the process of rebooting and rolling out new and improved floorplans for today’s market,” said Mike Zambri, Sales Manager of Touchstone Homes. “To make way for these exciting new floorplans, we have discounted inventory homes anywhere from $15,000 up to $100,000. Also, Touchstone is offering co-op agents an unprecedented 6% selling commission. And to sweeten the deal even more, we are introducing a Buyer Bonus Incentive for this two week promotion.”
The Buyer Bonus Incentive is being introduced during this two week promotion to help the new homeowner furnish their new home or take a mini-vacation after the stress of getting settled into their new home! See Agent for Full Details. The Buyer will have the opportunity to win one of four of the following prizes when they write a contract for a home:

1. Apple iPad 64 GB
2. Panasonic 50” Plasma Television
3. 36,000 Delta Skymiles (must have valid Skymiles Account)
4. $1,500 Rooms to Go gift card

Touchstone Homes offers townhomes from the $140s and Single Family Homes from the $200s.

Townhomes
Riverdance, Suwanee – Angel Whiteman – 770-476-7374
Lanier Walk, Cumming – Jeff Barnes – 770-403-1155
Park Place, Cumming – Dennis Doll – 404-641-8505
Ridenour, Kennesaw – Emily Peker – 770-422-8807
Village Grove, Suwanee – Elaine Gentry – 770-831-6883
New Haven Walk, Roswell – Barbara Lutz – 678-461-6011

Single Family
Village Grove, Suwanee – Elaine Gentry – 770-831-6883
Sterling on the Lake, Flowery Branch – Jeff Barnes – 770-965-7816
Hampton, Cumming – Sharon Jones – 678-947-1494
Windermere, Cumming – Sharon Jones – 678-232-9151
Ivey Chase, Dacula – Jeff Barnes – 770-403-1155
Trilogy Park, Hoschton – Jeff Barnes – 770-403-1155
Sienna on the River, Braselton – Tom Collins – 706-338-5141
Tributary, Douglasville – Molly White – 678-391-0026

See the web site www.TouchstoneHomes.com for available homes and community locations.

First Time Home Buyer LOVES Her New Townhome

Written by tbennett on July 14th, 2010

My decision to work with Touchstone Homes has proven to be one of the best choices I’ve made as a first time homebuyer. My new home is a dream and working with the Touchstone team has made all the difference. From the time spent at the Design Studio to my pre-closing walk-through, every member of the Touchstone team has shown that they care about what they do and are committed to homebuyer satisfaction. I would definitely recommend Touchstone Homes to other homebuyers interested in working with a professional company that builds quality homes.

Mimi S., Suwanee, GA
Riverdance Townhome Community

Touchstone Homes Unveils 60 Day Building Process

Written by tbennett on July 12th, 2010

Brian Milbrett, Operations Manager for Touchstone Homes, tells all about the rebooting of the company, the 50% reduction in building process, new Energy Star certification and products used to make our homes more energy efficient foir our Buyer. The segment was featured on Atlanta’s Best New Homes TV on Sunday, July 11th. But if you missed it, you can check it out here.

Housing is Cyclical

Written by tbennett on July 7th, 2010

I was recently reading an article on John Burns Consulting, and here is what he has to say about the Housing Industry and the Cycle we are currently going through (again).

Ridenour Townhomes Featured on Atlanta’s Best New Homes TV

Written by tbennett on July 6th, 2010

Discover a place where 88 acres of natural area in Cobb County have been preserved and integrated with residential, recreational and retail spaces. Based on the principles of TownPark Planning, Ridenour has devoted a quarter of the property to hiking trails and greenways linked to historic Kennesaw National Battlefield Park. An innovative combination of office buildings and residences nestled with amenities including a junior Olympic swimming pool and tennis courts make Ridenour a great place to live, work and play. You can have all of this without leaving the community. Conveniently located on GA 400, Hampton is just minutes away from Lake Lanier, great restaurants and some of Forsyth County’s best shopping at the North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall in Dawsonville.

Check out Sienna on the River, Executive Homes

Written by tbennett on July 1st, 2010

Our newest community, Sienna on the River is nestled in the North Georgia foothills in Braselton just moments from I-85. The prestigious Chateau Élan resort is located at your doorstep, offering unlimited possibilities of golf, fine dining, wine tasting, tennis, and spa. Sienna on the River is conveniently located near the business and shopping districts of Gwinnett, Hall and Barrow counties. Experience the ease and comfort of new home living with the serenity only found in a long established community such as Braselton. Touchstone Homes is an award winning builder and offers you a charming community at Sienna on the River which says welcome home. Sienna on the River amenities will include a junior Olympic pool, tennis courts and connect to The Braselton’s City’s Park/Walking Trail System. This location will give your family plenty to do.

Homes Reach Cheapest Prices since 1968

Written by tbennett on June 28th, 2010

Last week Business Insider pointed out how U.S. mortgage rates had hit the lowest level ever in recorded history (going back to 1971).

Further along that meme, Paul Kasriel of Northern Trust believes that the implication of record low mortgage rates is that homes have become undervalued. That’s because the monthly financing cost of paying down a mortgage is now far less than the cost of renting a home of similar value, according to Mr. Kasriel, as shown below.

Read more here….

Lanier Walk Townhomes Featured on Atlanta’s Best New Homes TV

Written by tbennett on June 25th, 2010

Just imagine it’s Friday evening. After a hectic work week, you look forward to an evening at the lake. Within minutes you are there…tent in place and with the campfire blazing. Saturday is relaxing on the boat with fishing and swimming. Sunday you are back home ready for 18-holes of golf. Lanier Walk offers convenient, low maintenance living that leaves time to enjoy the endless choice of activities. An affordable, low-maintenance lifestyle is within your reach! Driving into Lanier Walk, your first impression is that you have arrived at a sophisticated and charming community. Located less than two miles from Lake Lanier and minutes from great shopping on Marketplace Boulevard, Lanier Walk is the epitome of convenience. With easy access to GA 400 and Hwy. 20, our location is ideal for commuters. For first time homeowners or those seeking a second home close to Lake Lanier, come find what you are looking for at Lanier Walk. You can have all of this without leaving the community. Conveniently located on GA 400, Hampton is just minutes away from Lake Lanier, great restaurants and some of Forsyth County’s best shopping at the North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall in Dawsonville.