Traton Homes - News http://www.tratonhomes.com/ en-us Model Home NOW OPEN at Great Oaks Estates http://www.tratonhomes.com/news/news/82.html http://www.tratonhomes.com/news/news/82.html Wed, 22 May 2013 21:00:00 -0600 Traton Homes is pleased to announce that buyers will now have a new Cobb County home to tour as it announces the grand opening of the model home at Great Oaks Estates. Located in Acworth, the fully-furnished model home showcases the popular Glenstone floor plan.

 

Exteriors of the home are warm and inviting with a rocking chair front porch and three-car garage. Guests are welcomed into the home by a dramatic dining room decorated in charcoal black and platinum grays with silver accessories providing brilliant contrast. The open kitchen and family room create a warm atmosphere with a blend of linen fabrics, contemporary artwork and organic accessories. The owner’s suite wows with chocolate brown carpet, white fabrics and a luxurious tiled bathroom. A media room provides the ideal hangout for teens with shag bean bags, bold artwork and fun accessories. Moms will enjoy the third floor walk-up bonus room which is perfectly designed for a relaxing retreat, scrapbook room or office.

 

Situated near the shores of lakes Allatoona and Acworth, the new model home provides buyers with a firsthand glimpse into life at Great Oaks Estates. With only 22 single-family homes available, buyers will enjoy a peaceful lifestyle within minutes of the excellent shopping and dining available at The Avenue at West Cobb, Lakeside Marketplace and Town Center Mall. Additionally, the lakes offer a wide variety of recreational activities including boating, fishing, hiking and more.

 

Children at Grey Oaks Estates attend Frey Elementary, Durham Middle and Allatoona High schools.

 

To visit the community, take I-75 North to Exit 269 (Barrett Parkway). Turn left onto Barrett Parkway and travel approximately 3.4 miles. Turn right onto Stilesboro Road and go 4.3 miles. Turn right onto Acworth Due West Road, go .8 miles and turn left onto Old Stilesboro Road. Great Oaks Estates is located on the right.

 

Homes at Great Oaks Estates are priced from the low-$300,000s. For more information on this extraordinary community, call 678-574-3491 or visit www.TratonHomes.com.

]]>
Traton Homes Featured on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio http://www.tratonhomes.com/news/news/81.html http://www.tratonhomes.com/news/news/81.html Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:00:00 -0600 Kimberly Garwood, Director of Marketing and Josh Hilscher, Vice President of Sales and Marketing were featured guests on Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio on April 26, 2013.  Click on the below link to hear more about what makes Traton Homes "Altogether More!" 

http://www.atlantarealestateforum.com/atlanta-real-estate-forum-radio-traton-homes-and-john-rogers-renovations-76356/

 

]]>
Traton Homes Nears Completion of First Homes at Frederica on St. Simons Island http://www.tratonhomes.com/news/news/78.html http://www.tratonhomes.com/news/news/78.html Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:00:00 -0600 Summer is just around the corner and just in time to enjoy the warmer coastal weather, Traton Homes is excited to announce that two of their St. Simons Island homes are nearing completion and available to homebuyers at Frederica. Both homes are expected to be ready by the end of April, just in time for buyers to enjoy an island spring and summer.

 

These two available homes are located on the lake providing breathtaking views and convenient access to lake activities such as fishing and boating. The Glynnlake home is priced at $894,418 and showcases four bedrooms. 4.5 bathrooms, a spacious dining/family room area with sweeping 12 foot ceilings and a large screened porch perfect for enjoying the sights and sounds of nature at Frederica. The Southerland home is priced at $922,109 and offers four bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and amazing outdoor living with a large terrace and vaulted screen porch.  In addition to the two available homes, two additional homes are under contract with more homes starting soon.

 

With homes priced from the high $700,000s, Traton Homes is offering buyers an opportunity to purchase their dream home in this acclaimed club community at a price point that has not previously been offered. Traton’s Frederica homes are designed with lowcountry influences with most homes located on the lake or with lake views. Exteriors showcase warm color palettes of Hardi Board siding with board and batten and brick or stone accents. Interiors are perfect for southern entertaining with open layouts, gourmet kitchens, spacious family rooms and outdoor living spaces.   

 

Homeowners have access to all of Frederica’s incredible amenities through a membership in the Frederica Golf Club. Amenities include an acclaimed Tom Fazio golf course, renowned golf practice facilities, golf learning center, 35,000 square foot clubhouse, boathouse, outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, well-equipped fitness facility and an equestrian center. The community is also near opportunities to sail, dolphin watch and kite surf. St. Simons Island Lighthouse, the Bloody Marsh Battle site and Fort Frederica National Monument are a few historic points of interest in the area.

 

Frederica is just 35 minutes from Interstate I-95 and is a five hour drive to Atlanta and 90 minute drive to Savannah.

 

The community represents the very best of St. Simons Island real estate and is a gracious retreat that celebrates all that life has to offer. It is a gorgeous vacation destination and year-round community with miles of undisturbed beaches and pristine shoreline. For more details about the community, visit www.fredericaliving.com.

For more information on homes built by Traton Homes at Frederica, visit www.TratonHomes.com.

]]>
Cobb Association of Realtors recognizes Traton New Home Representative, Steve Lee http://www.tratonhomes.com/news/news/79.html http://www.tratonhomes.com/news/news/79.html Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:00:00 -0600 Traton Homes would like to congratulate Steve Lee for his recent recognition at the 2012 Multi Million Dollar Club Gala hosted by the Cobb Association of REALTORS®. Steve had $9.7 million in sales for 2012 and was ranked 6th among the Top 10 agents in Cobb County. The gala was held on Thursday, April 21, 2013 at The Marietta Conference Center.

 

Steve was one of only two new home agents to make the Top 10. He is currently the New Homes Representative at The Preserve at Lost Mill Trace.

 

The Preserve at Lost Mill Trace is an upscale enclave community of East Cobb County homes priced from the high-$600,000s. Buyers have a variety of spacious floor plans to choose from with both master-up and master-on-the-main home designs available. Stunning interiors boast luxurious features and finishes that include airy family rooms with fireplaces and coffered ceilings, deluxe trims, gourmet kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors and spacious owner’s suites. This exceptional community is selling fast, and only four Traton opportunities remain.

 

Residents at The Preserve at Lost Mill Trace take advantage of the mild Georgia weather with over 10 acres of open space that includes a soccer field and walking trails.

 

To visit The Preserve at Lost Mill Trace from Marietta Square, take GA-120 East/Roswell Street to Old Canton Road and turn left. Go .3 miles and turn right onto Sewell Mill Road. Go straight .7 miles and turn left on Lost Mill Trace. Proceed through four way stop. Entrance is straight ahead. From Roswell Square take GA-120 from Roswell Square to Johnson Ferry Road. Go east on Johnson Ferry Road to Sewell Mill Road and turn left. Follow 2.5 miles and turn right onto Lost Mill Trace. Proceed through four way stop and entrance is straight ahead.

 

Stop by the community today and congratulate Steve for his outstanding 2012. For more information on The Preserve at Lost Mill Trace, call 678-858-1984 or 770-321-7884 or visit www.TratonHomes.com.

]]>
East Cobb Homes Now Available in Pope High School District http://www.tratonhomes.com/news/news/80.html http://www.tratonhomes.com/news/news/80.html Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:00:00 -0600 As an East Cobb home builder, we understand how important location is, especially when you have school-age children. When you purchase a new home from Traton Homes you can count on the fact that we have already done the research on local education and build Cobb County homes in the best school districts.

 

For example, Traton Homes is now selling beautiful new homes at The Estates at Davis Ridge. Children in this extraordinary community receive an excellent education attending Mountain View Elementary, Hightower Middle and Pope High schools. According to www.schooldigger.com, both Pope High and Hightower Middle consistently rank as top schools in Ga. with Pope ranked 8th out of 367 high schools in Ga. and Hightower ranked 7th out of 476 middle schools in Ga for 2012. All three schools performed better than 90 percent of schools in Ga. for 2012 with average math and reading scores above 90.

 

Following school, children at The Estates at Davis Ridge will enjoy coming home to spacious rooms that provide the perfect locations for relaxing and doing homework. Media rooms are standard per plan and perfect for both having fun and working on a school project. Airy family rooms allow children to unwind by watching television or to curl up in front of the fireplace with a good book. Additional highlights of the homes at The Estates at Davis Ridge include gourmet kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances that are perfect for preparing family meals.  Homes also include hardwood floors, beautiful crown molding, spacious secondary bedrooms and luxurious owner’s suites with large walk-in closets. Exteriors are just as beautiful as the interiors with four sides brick, cedar shake and/or stone and three-car garages.

 

Interested buyers have 21 luxury Cobb County homes opportunities priced from the low-$600,000s to choose from at The Estates at Davis Ridge. The first two home buyers at this community will receive a special buyer’s incentive* that includes $10,000 in FREE design options plus a $7,500 closing costs bonus. See agent for details.

 

To visit The Estates at Davis Ridge, take I-75 North to Exit 267A towards GA-5 N/Canton Road. Go about a ½ mile and merge onto Canton Road Conn NE. Travel approximately one mile and turn right onto Sandy Plains Road. Go 4.4 miles and turn right onto Davis Road. At traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Davis Road. The Estates at Davis Ridge is located 1.2 miles beyond the traffic circle.

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to take advantage of this amazing incentive while purchasing the perfect home for your family. With beautiful homes located in a desirable school district, this extraordinary community is sure to sell out fast. For more information on The Estates at Davis Ridge, call 770-578-4444 or visit www.TratonHomes.com.

 

* Offer good on first two contracts at The Estates at Davis Ridge. Deposits required for options promotions will be based on the full price of the option prior to any discounted or free options made part of this offer. All options deposits will be credited to buyer at closing. Not good in combination with any other offer. Must use Traton approved lender. Subject to errors, changes, prior sales, withdrawals and omissions. See agent for complete details. 

]]>
Traton Homes’ Agents Recognized Among the Best by Atlanta Board of REALTORS® http://www.tratonhomes.com/news/news/71.html http://www.tratonhomes.com/news/news/71.html Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:00:00 -0600 Traton Homes recently celebrated a successful 2012 with three new homes representatives receiving recognition at the Atlanta Board of REALTOR’s® 2012 Multi-Million Dollar Sales Club Banquet. The banquet held on Friday, March 8, 2013 at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead, celebrated members of the Multi-Million Dollar Sales Club and their accomplishments throughout 2012. In order to receive membership, individuals must reach a total gross production of at least 3 million dollars in real estate transactions.

 

Traton New Homes Representatives Ed Olwine and Kerri Briant were named among the Top 5% in new home sales, with over $9.1 million and over $9.9 million respectively.  Mike Riley received a Phoenix Award.

 

“2012 was a great year for Traton Homes and we could not have been as successful without the hard work and dedication of our sales team,” said Josh Hilscher, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Traton Homes. “We congratulate Ed, Kerri and Mike on their outstanding achievements.”

 

Olwine finished an award-winning 2012 by being named the 10th top agent in new home sales in Atlanta. Earlier in the year, Olwine was named the Salesperson of the Year by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. This is his fifth consecutive year of being recognized as a Top 5% agent. He is currently the New Homes Representative at The Estates of Fernwood Creek in Cherokee County.

 

Briant made the Top 5% list as the 9th top agent in new home sales. For 2012, Briant was the New Homes Representative at Davis Farm and Cook’s Farm in West Cobb, and is the current New Homes Representative at Traton’s newest East Cobb community, The Estates at Davis Ridge.

 

Riley celebrated a successful 2012 by receiving a Phoenix Award. Phoenix Awards are given to agents who have qualified for membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Sales Club for 10 consecutive years. In 2012, Riley was the New Homes Representative for Leisure Ridge, which just sold out, and is currently the New Homes Representative for Traton’s brand new community, Ridgeview Falls in Dunwoody.

 

In addition to Phoenix Awards, the Atlanta Board of REALTORS® recognized the Top 5% in production among five categories: New Homes, Individual, REO, Team-Small, and Team-Large. Both Olwine and Briant were recognized for their high level of accomplishments in new home sales.

 

Traton Homes builds beautiful new homes in more than 15 communities located throughout metro Atlanta. For more information on all of their Atlanta new home communities, visit www.TratonHomes.com.

]]>
Traton Homes Now Selling at Great Oaks Estates http://www.tratonhomes.com/news/news/72.html http://www.tratonhomes.com/news/news/72.html Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:00:00 -0700 Traton Homes is now selling beautiful Cobb County homes at Great Oaks Estates. Featuring half-acre or larger homesites, the 22 luxury new homes showcased in this serene enclave community are priced from the low-$300,000s.

 

Stunning homes at Great Oaks Estates showcase beautiful brick, cedar shake and/or stone front exteriors with side-entry garages. Spacious interiors highlight upscale features and finishes that include finished media rooms (per plan), nine foot smooth ceilings on the main level, iron balusters, elegant owner’s suites with trey or vaulted ceilings, and luxurious owner’s bathrooms with large tiled showers, ceramic tile floors and maple cabinetry. Gourmet kitchens are a chef’s dream with granite countertops, hardwood flooring, maple cabinetry, recessed lighting and stainless steel appliances.

 

In addition to breathtaking homes, Great Oaks Estates’ prime Acworth location puts residents within minutes of the excellent shopping and dining available at The Avenue at West Cobb, Lakeside Marketplace and Town Center Mall.

 

Children at Great Oaks Estates receive an exceptional education attending Frey Elementary, Durham Middle and Allatoona High schools.

 

To visit Great Oaks Estates, take I-75 North to Barrett Parkway (Exit #269) and turn left. Travel approximately 3.4 miles and turn right onto Stilesboro Road. Go 4.3 miles and turn right onto Acworth Due West Road. Travel .8 miles and turn left onto Old Stilesboro Road. Great Oaks Estates is located on the right.

 

In celebration of the grand opening, Traton Homes is offering a special buyer incentive on the first three homes sold at Great Oaks Estates. Buyers that purchase one of the first three homes will receive $10,000 in FREE design options plus a $2,500 closing costs bonus. See agent for details and requirements.

 

Interested buyers must act fast to take advantage of this amazing incentive. For more information on Great Oaks Estates, call 678-574-3491 or 678-438-4136, or visit www.TratonHomes.com.

]]>
Traton Sells Out One Dunwoody Community and Opens Another http://www.tratonhomes.com/news/news/76.html http://www.tratonhomes.com/news/news/76.html Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:00:00 -0700 One Opportunity Closes, Another One Opens for Luxury Dunwoody New Homes You may have heard that Traton Homes recently sold the final home at Leisure Ridge, but that does not mean you are out of opportunities to purchase a luxury Dunwoody new home. We recently started selling beautiful homes at Ridgeview Falls. Ridgeview Falls will feature five spacious new homes priced from the low-$800,000s. 

We have seen tremendous success at Leisure Ridge and are excited to provide more opportunities for you to purchase a fantastic new home in a prime location. This extraordinary community will showcase stunning homes with attractive exterior features such as four sides brick, cedar shake and/or stone, architectural roof shingles, three-car garages with carriage-style doors and sodded lawns. Homeowners will feel like a professional chef cooking in gourmet island kitchens with stainless steel appliances, beautiful cabinetry, granite countertops and hardwood flooring. Fabulous owner’s suites with luxurious bathrooms and large walk-in closets provide the perfect space to relax and unwind after a long day.

Located on Ridgeview Road off Mt. Vernon, Ridgeview Falls is just minutes from many of metro-Atlanta’s top dining, shopping, recreation and entertainment destinations.

Children at Ridgeview Falls will attend Austin Elementary, Peachtree Middle and Dunwoody High schools. Additionally, there are many excellent private schools located nearby.

To visit Ridgeview Falls, take I-285 to Ashford Dunwoody (Exit #29) and turn left off of the exit. Follow Ashford Dunwoody past Perimeter Mall and turn left onto Mt. Vernon Road. Go ½ mile and turn left onto Ridgeview Road. The community is straight ahead on the right, at the end of Ridgeview Road.

The sales office for this serene community is located at nearby Leisure Ridge. For more information on the breathtaking new homes at Ridgeview Falls, call Mike Riley at 770-216-1900 or visit www.TratonHomes.com.

]]>
Davis Farm in Kennesaw SOLD OUT - More Homes at Nearby Cook's Farm http://www.tratonhomes.com/news/news/75.html http://www.tratonhomes.com/news/news/75.html Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:00:00 -0700 Traton Homes recently sold the final home at Davis Farm, but buyers looking to live in the area have more opportunities to purchase Cobb County homes at nearby Cook’s Farm and Scott Farm.

Only six opportunities remain at Cook’s Farm with homes priced from the low-$400,000s. Located in an established Kennesaw community on Acworth Due West Road, Cook’s Farm showcases beautiful exteriors with three-sides brick, cedar shake, and/or stone and side-entry garages. Elegant interiors match the beauty of the exteriors with gourmet kitchens that feature granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and luxurious owner’s suites with elegant tiled bathrooms. 

Children at Cook’s Farm attend Bullard Elementary, McClure Middle and Harrison High schools. We are currently offering new price reductions on three beautiful market homes, plus a $5,000 closing costs bonus on all remaining homes. For more information, call Kerri Briant at 770-590-8272.

The established Scott Farm neighborhood features 27 single-family homes, with 12 homes being built by Traton Homes. Home buyers have nine spacious home designs from which to choose, including two master-on-the-main plans. Upscale interiors showcase four to five bedrooms, 3.5 to 4.5 bathrooms, gourmet kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and spacious owner’s suites with walk-in closets and luxurious bathrooms.

With a great Due West Road location, children at Scott Farm receive an excellent education attending Vaughan Elementary, Lost Mountain Middle and Harrison High schools. Homes at Scott Farm are priced from the mid-$300,000s. For more information on beautiful homes in this extraordinary community, call 770-792-0261.

As a Cobb County home builder for more than 40 years, Traton Homes offers quality homes in the most sought-after locations. For more information on these Cobb County communities, as well as all of Traton’s metro Atlanta communities, visit www.TratonHomes.com.

]]>
Traton Homes Now Selling North Fulton Homes at Prestigious St Ives http://www.tratonhomes.com/news/news/73.html http://www.tratonhomes.com/news/news/73.html Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:00:00 -0700 Long reviewed as one of the most desirable places to live in North Fulton, St Ives is the ideal community for buyers looking for an established country club community. Traton Homes is excited to announce that they are now selling beautiful North Fulton homes in Kilarney at St Ives, a new phase of this sought-after community.  Traton’s homes are priced from the high-$600,000s.

 

“We are excited to begin building at Kilarney at St Ives,” said Josh Hilscher, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Traton Homes. “St Ives has been an established part of the North Fulton community for over two decades and continues to be one of the area’s most desirable places to live. With only nine Traton homes available in this new and final phase, we anticipate our homes will sell out quickly.”

 

Traton’s distinctive homes showcase four sides brick, cedar shake and/or stone, and three-car garages. Spacious interiors provide the perfect layout for entertaining and everyday life with approximately 3,800 to 4,500 square feet of living space. At the heart of the homes are gourmet kitchens with oversized islands, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Additional upscale features include hardwood floors, well-appointed owner’s suites with large walk-in closets and luxurious bathrooms.and airy family rooms with cozy fireplaces and coffered ceilings.

 

At the center of this gated community is a breathtaking 18-hole golf course designed by world-renowned golf course architect, Tom Fazio. Members looking to play a round of golf enjoy a challenging, but member friendly course that features broad fairways and a geography that makes it a comfortable walking course. Golfers enjoy a breathtaking Georgia backdrop with a creek that meanders through the course and feeds into three beautiful lakes.

 

St Ives is a member-owned private club and club memberships are available to homeowners at Kilarney at St Ives.  In addition to the golf course, St Ives’ exceptional amenity package includes a Junior Olympic pool, kids pool with water slide, 16 hard and clay tennis courts, and a 47,000 square foot majestic clubhouse.

 

Residents of Kilarney at St Ives enjoy convenient access to the area’s fantastic shopping, dining and entertainment as well as to major thoroughfares such as I-85, I-285 and GA-400. This fantastic community is also situated along the scenic Chattahoochee River providing recreational opportunities that include fishing, kayaking, and land activities such as bike riding and horseback riding. Popular Lake Lanier is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Johns Creek providing additional opportunities for recreation.

 

Children receive an excellent education attending Wilson Creek Elementary, River Trail Middle and Johns Creek High schools.

 

With only nine Traton homes available at Kilarney at St Ives, home buyers must act quickly to call this fantastic community home. For more information on these beautiful new homes, call Gary Lawson at 770-503-5897 or visit www.TratonHomes.com.

]]>