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Home of the Week Feb 7-13

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

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.

Touchstone Homes named in Top 15 Builders in Atlanta

Friday, January 7th, 2011

The Atlanta Business Chronicle has published their 2010-2011 Book of Lists, which includes home builders as well as many other industries, and Touchstone Homes is amongst those names.  These ranking are based on number of homes sold and revenue.  While 2010 was a very difficult year for many builders across the nation, being included in this prestigious list is quite an honor.

To read more, click here.

Year End Sales Event at Touchstone Homes

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

This year has been a challenge to the home building industry in Atlanta, and other parts of the country as well.  We have seen many builders and developers in the Metro Atlanta area go out of business due to lack of sales and liabilities.  But Touchstone Homes located in Suwanee is not one of those builders!  Touchstone Homes continues to build and sell NEW homes in Metro Atlanta for a competitive price without lacking quality of selection to the Buyer.  Touchstone Homes has launched  a new product line in our Village Grove, Clarkstone Village, Ivey Chase and Sterling on the Lake communities starting in the mid $140s and up.  New Home.  New Home Warranty.  New Life for your Family!!!  Just in time for the Holidays!

Thumbs Up to Touchstone Homes!

Touchstone Homes has available homes that have been reduced to sell and are ready to move in immediately.  By working with our Preferred Lenders, Suntrust & MetLife Home Loans, we can assure you the best of customer service on your home financing and closing experience.  By using our Preferred Lenders, Touchstone Homes will cover up anywhere from $3,000  to $5,000 in Closing Costs (depending on community).  We are offering Short Sales and Foreclosure Pricing without the hassle of going through that lengthy process with the Bank!  No headaches, no waiting – just Buy and it’s yours!

We are offering another incentive for purchasing in November and December – we call it a Move In Package.  Included in the Move In Package is a GE washer & dryer set, garage door opener and faux wood blinds throughout the home.    Contracts must be written by 12/31/10 and must close by 1/31/11.

Touchstone Homes also has lots available for Pre-Sale Homes in Ivey Chase, Village Grove, Clarkstone Village and Sterling on the Lake.  Your new home can be built for you in 60 days – with our new building process, and without sacrificing quality at the same time.

Visit our web site for Available Homes, Locations and Pricing.

Newest Touchstone Community in Hall County

Thursday, 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 clarkstonevillage@touchstonehomes.com for more information.

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

No Reasonable Offer Refused July 17-31 on Inventory Homes

Thursday, 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.

Touchstone Homes Announces New Plan at Windermere

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

CUMMING – Touchstone Homes is pleased to announce a new floorplan at Southgate Village in Windermere, in South Forsyth.  Southgate Village at Windermere features two-story designs and is priced from the high $300s.  “Windermere has been very successful for Touchstone Homes, therefore we had decided to offer some new plans to choose from for our buyers,” said Touchstone Homes Sales Manager Mike Zambri.  “This market, however, has caused us to rethink some of the designs and retail costs to the consumer, thus reducing cycle time and construction costs to pass the savings to our customers.”

The Stanford plan is a large executive design featuring five oversized bedrooms, four baths, 2-car garage, stacked stone fireplace, open kitchen and great room perfect for entertaining.  The gourmet kitchen has a mega-island along with custom butler’s pantry.  The master suite also has his and hers walk in closets for added storage and space.   The Stanford plan is available as a pre-sale home on a variety of homesites and can be ready for the homeowner in 90 days.

Homes in Southgate at Windermere range from the $300s to the $400s featuring 2-3 car garages, James Hardie Color Plus siding with 15 year warranty, stacked stone and brick accents, master bedrooms with his and her vanities, large walk in closets, kitchens featuring granite countertops, islands, and GE appliances.  The Stanford is an Energy Star ® certified home, thus increasing energy efficiency and reducing energy costs by up to 15%.

Windermere is a golf course, swim, tennis community developed by Newland Communities, located in Cumming on Georgia 20.  Take Georgia 400 north to exit 14 turn right onto Georgia 20, travel approximately 4 miles, entrance to Windermere will be on the right.  Follow signs to the new homes in Southgate Village.  The new Sales Center in the Stanford is located at 3235 Suffolk Drive in Cumming.

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.

In 2009, Touchstone Homes launched their social media marketing campaign with a new company blog site www.TouchstoneHomesBlog.com and presence on several social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, Twellow, Zillow, Trulia, and YouTube.  For more information on Touchstone Homes call the Corporate Office at 770-945-5228 or visit www.touchstonehomes.com.

New Plans at Sterling on the Lake

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Touchstone Homes is in the process of permitting and getting geared up to start construction of three new homes for sale at Sterling on the Lake in Flowery Branch.  Touchstone plans to start construction of the brand new Brookstone, Washington, and Grandview plans within the next 60 days.  Touchstone continues to build and plan for the future – even in this “incredible” economy.

Visit www.touchstonehomes.com to view all of our homes and communities.

TWO NEW MODELS OPENING AT RIVERDANCE TOWNHOMES

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Grand Opening of the NEW Halifax & Guilford Townhome Plans

SUWANEE – Touchstone Homes announces the Grand Opening of the new Halifax and Guilford Decorated Model Homes at Riverdance in Suwanee, was held on March 2, 2010. Local real estate agents are invited to an Agent Luncheon and toured the two new floorplans. These two beautiful new townhome plans offer craftsman style exteriors, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1 car garage, combination kitchen, great room, and dining room, spacious master suite and walk-in closets. The plan is very open and great for entertaining.

The Halifax Model Home

The new Guilford & Halifax plans have been built and certified as an Energy Star ® home. 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, insulation, windows, doors, ceiling fans, and dishwashers.

“To be competitive in this incredible real estate market,” says Richard M. Stein, CEO of Touchstone Homes, “Touchstone Homes has focused on re-tooling our building processes and re-booting the company. This three year effort has resulted in our ability to deliver the same high caliber, award winning homes that Touchstone Homes has provided for the past 15 years. To be competitive with re-sales and foreclosures, our buyers are able to personalize their new home and have it delivered, contract to close, within 60 days without sacrificing price, quality, full selections and warranty all backed by Touchstone Homes’ solid reputation as one of the South’s premier home builders.”

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.

The Model Home and Sales Center for Riverdance is located at 820 Riverdance Drive in Suwanee, located on Satellite Boulevard just north of Old Peachtree Road. The sales office is open daily with a full time sales agent. For more information about the community, please call 770-476-7374. Gated townhomes from the $140s to the low $200s.

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.

In 2009, Touchstone Homes launched their social media marketing campaign with a new company blog site http://www.touchstonehomesblog.comand presence on several social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, Twellow, Zillow, Trulia, and YouTube. For more information on Touchstone Homes call the Corporate Office at 770-945-5228 or visit www.touchstonehomes.com.

Become a FAN on Facebook!

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Be the first to know about price reductions and incentives offered by Touchstone Homes! Social networking sites is a big part of our online advertising and keeping the Touchstone Homes brand in your sight when for agents showing homes to clients or if you are in the market for a new home.

Go to www.Facebook.com/touchstonehomesgeorgia and become a FAN!!!

All Touchstone Homes communities can be found in the Favorite Pages of Touchstone Homes including Lanier Walk Townhomes, Park Place Townhomes, Sterling on the Lake, Hampton Golf Village, New Haven Walk Luxury Townhomes, Sienna on the River, Southgate Village at Windermere, Village Grove, Riverdance Gated Townhomes, Riverbanks at Tributary,  and Ivey Chase.

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