• Be Rewarded For Selling Atlanta New Homes With Sharp Bucks

    Sharp ResidentialSharp Residential has a new program to reward sales agents for selling Atlanta new homes. From now until Dec. 31, 2012, sales agents can take advantage of the Sharp Bucks program.

    - Sell 1 Sharp home and receive a $100 American Express Reward Card

    - Sell 2 Sharp homes and receive an Apple iPad

    - Sell 3 Sharp homes and receive a $1,500 American Express Reward Card

    - Sell 4+ Sharp homes and receive a $2,500 American Express Reward Card

    The Sharp Bucks program is valid at the following communities:

    • Brandon Hall | Forsyth | $200’s | 770-205-1857
    • Kimball Estates | Alpharetta | high $400’s | 770-777-5885
    • Lakestone | Woodstock | $200’s | 770-992-4063
    • Olde Heritage | Woodstock | $200’s | 770-948-4063
    • Ivey Mills | Milton | $500’s | 770-928-4063
    • The Highlands | Milton | $300’s | 770-518-4896
    • Milton Place | Milton | $400’s | 770-752-0738
    • Stonewyck | Roswell | high $400’s | 770-752-0738
    • Vickery Crest | Milton | $400’s | 770-752-0738

    For more information on all of our communities, please visit the Sharp Residential website.

    [Offer valid only on homes placed under contract and accepted at a Sharp Residential community between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012. Closings occurring after 12/31/12 will still be counted toward total provided the contract was accepted on or before that date. Offer is subject to errors, omission, and may be changed or withdrawn without notice.]

    Date: February 1st, 2012 Author: Ben Frame Comments: No comments

  • A Taste of New Orleans From South City Kitchen

    Vinings restaurantSearching for something extraordinary to eat? South City Kitchen in Vinings is putting out a special Mardi Gras-themed menu for a limited time. From Feb. 2 to Feb. 11, this restaurant will be offering the following menu items.

    A Taste of New Orleans

    • CREOLE BARBEQUED SHRIMP (shell-on Gulf shrimp, lemon, garlic, French bread) – 11
    • OYSTER STEW (Herbsaint, fried oyster, smoked bacon, basil butter) – 7
    • GULF CRABCAKE (fried pickled okra, sauce Ravigote) – 14.50
    • GRILLED OYSTERS (spinach, pimento cheese, city ham) – 9
    • ALLIGATOR & ANDOUILLE BEIGNETS (green chili aioli) – 7
    • BOUDIN BLANC (choucroute, Creole mustard) – 6
    • CHOPPED SALAD (butter crunch lettuce, satsumas, mirlitons,pickled red onion, cane syrup vinaigrette) – 8
    • DEBRIS PO’BOY H&F (roll, beef brisket, cheddar, okra pickles, hot mustard aioli) – 9
    • CRISPY LA CATFISH (blue crab maque choux, caper remoulade) – 18
    • TROUT MEUNIÈRE (Gulf shrimp, caper berries, spring Vidalia onions, bliss potatoes) – 22 Read the rest of this entry »

    Date: January 24th, 2012 Author: Ben Frame Comments: No comments

  • New Opportunities for Lake Living in Cherokee County

    lake homes in North AtlantaIf you’ve always dreamed of living on the lake, Sharp Residential has a wonderful opportunity for you. We are currently building a new phase at Lakestone in Cherokee County. There are 40 new homesites to choose from, half of which are premium lake lots.

    The new homes at Lakestone will include all the luxurious interior appointments Sharp Residential is known for, as well as a few extras. Vaulted ceilings, granite countertops, recessed can lighting, GE premium stainless appliances, stained cabinetry and split cooking are some of the features you’ll find inside your new home. Because the new homes at Lakestone are still under construction, there is still time for you to customize selections at the Sharp Residential Design Center. Read the rest of this entry »

    Date: January 17th, 2012 Author: Ben Frame Comments: No comments

  • Weekend Events in Roswell – Jan. 14-15

    Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Roswell? Here are a few of the events you and your family can look forward to.

    Becky’s New Car – Visit the Georgia Ensemble Theatre to see this romantic comedy about a modern day woman who feels stuck in life. She doesn’t see any hope for change until a chance meeting with a socially inept millionaire changes everything. Becky’s New Car will be playing on Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 15 at 2:30 p.m.

    The Chattahoochee Nature Center is also hosting several weekend events.

    • Join the North Fulton Drama Club for Bard OWL. The members will be acting out various scenes from Shakespeare’s plays and discover the animals in these performances. Also, you may even have a chance to do a little acting of your own! Bard OWL with the North Fulton Drama Club takes place on Jan. 14 at 1 p.m.
    • If you’d rather be outdoors, a trail hike will be taking place on Jan. 14 at 1 p.m. Your tour guide will use biofacts and activities to spark your curiosity and help you learn more about the surrounding area.
    • Learn about the native wildlife at the Chattahoochee Nature Center during a 30-minute live animal presentation on Jan. 15 at 4 p.m.

    If you’re still looking for the perfect Roswell new home, why not stop by one of our communities while you’re in the area?

    Stonewyck is located just a short distance from the shopping and dining on Holcomb Bridge Road. There are limited opportunities remaining at this intimate, gated community. And with prices in the $400’s, these homes won’t be available for long.

    Ivey Mills is an exclusive gated community with estate-sized wooded homesites. Prices start in the $600’s, and each home includes a wealth of upgrades and must-have features.

    So if you”re planning on visiting Roswell this weekend, be sure and stop by our communities and tour one of the gorgeous model homes. For more information and driving directions, visit the Sharp Residential website.

    Date: January 10th, 2012 Author: Ben Frame Comments: No comments

  • Few Opportunities Remain at Brandon Hall

    When searching for a new home, one of the qualities you should look for in a community is longevity. Our Brandon Hall community in Cumming, Ga., is the perfect example of a well-established neighborhood. It has 283 total homes, and there are only a few opportunities remaining for interested homebuyers. These new homes are priced from the high $200’s to the mid $300’s with everything buyers expect from Sharp Residential.

    The Highcroft II is one of our more popular floor plans. It has an open island kitchen and breakfast area. There is also a separate dining room with a dropped trey ceiling. A full guest suite includes a walk-in closet. The second floor has three spacious secondary bedrooms, each with a walk-in closet. The master suite has a trey ceiling and a luxurious bath with a vaulted ceiling and a corner tub.

    Like the Highcroft II, the Briarcliff II has an open island kitchen and breakfast area, as well as separate dining and living rooms. A guest bedroom and full bath complete the main floor. On the second floor, the master suite features a sitting area and his/hers closets.

    If you’re looking for stepless living, check out our Hollybrooke plan. The spacious kitchen has an island and plenty of counter space. The vaulted breakfast room leads to a fireside great room with a coffered ceiling. The master suite includes a vaulted sitting area and a huge walk-in closet.

    Amenities at Brandon Hall include a playground, lighted tennis courts and a large swimming pool with a tower slide.

    For more information on these new Forsyth County homes, visit the Sharp Residential website.

    Date: December 31st, 2011 Author: Ben Frame Comments: No comments

  • North Fulton New Homes from Sharp Residential

    Alpharetta new homesAre you looking for a new home in North Fulton? Sharp Residential has several opportunities in several amazing communities for homebuyers who want to live in a highly desirable location.

    Kimball Estates is a community of just 46 homes in Alpharetta. More than 30 contracts have been written this year, and opportunities to buy are limited. Homes here are priced from the low $400’s and include brick exteriors, stone accents, three-car garages and more! You’ll love the interiors of these homes, which feature many upgrades. The community is located just off Kimball Bridge Road near historic Alpahretta, giving homeowners access to local parks, shopping and dining.

    Stonewyck is an intimate gated community with 18 homes in Roswell. There are just four homesites remaining priced from the $400’s. This neighborhood is just a short distance from Holcomb Bridge Road in the heart of Roswell. Homeowners here can enjoy the nearby Chattahoochee River and local parks.

    Ivey Mills features 21 estate-sized homesites priced from the $600’s. These new Roswell homes have beautiful elevations that blend brick and natural stone. Each one has a three-car side-entry garage, covered front porch, gourmet kitchen, luxurious master suite and more!

    Vickery Crest is convenient to fabulous shopping and dining in downtown Alpharetta. The community also has a Junior Olympic pool and two lighted tennis courts. Homes here are priced from the $390’s and have wooded sites with up to 2 acres of land.

    To learn more about our communities, visit the Sharp Residential website.

    Date: December 26th, 2011 Author: Ben Frame Comments: No comments

  • Recent Buyer Trends

    At Sharp Residential, we take pride in building quality new homes that meet the needs of every buyer. Even though the market has been down recently, our contracts in the past 90 days have been at their highest numbers for 2011. Part of the reason for this sales success is our commitment to customization.

    Because each homebuyer who comes to us has a different set of needs, we often customize the homes we build. One trend we continue to see is the removal of the two-story family room in lieu of an upstairs media room or home theater. As families continue to grow, we are also seeing an increase in the number of requests for finished basements and additional secondary bathrooms.

    Another popular room is the kitchen. Our floor plans are spacious and inviting, which allow homeowners to entertain guests and host family gatherings. The kitchens in our homes now serve as living spaces instead of just cooking spaces. More homeowners are demanding larger kitchens with breakfast areas and keeping rooms.

    All of our homes have several luxurious upgrades, including hardwood floors, which are becoming increasingly popular.

    For the homeowner who wants to completely customize a home, we have a gorgeous Design Center. Buyers can work with our design consultant to pick out everything from the cabinets to the countertops.

    Regardless of which home you select, our goal is to make it your dream home. We’ll work with you to make sure everything is perfect and built to your specifications. With communities in locations throughout metro Atlanta, you’re sure to find a neighborhood that meets your needs.

    To learn more about our communities, visit the Sharp Residential website.

    Date: December 20th, 2011 Author: Ben Frame Comments: No comments

  • West Haven Offers Fantastic Pricing on Last Remaining Homes

    We have great news for anyone looking for single-family homes in the Smyrna/Vinings area: Prices have been reduced on the last two available homes at West Haven. Plus, both of these homes include our standard 10-year structural warranty and $5,000 in closing costs when using a preferred lender.

    The Wellington at 1825 Haven Park Circle is now available for $349,900. This home is our formal model and is loaded with upgrades. It has a full basement, four bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Homebuyers will also find hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a three-story wrought iron stairwell and more!

    The Roanoke at 1907 Haven Park Circle offers tremendous value and is priced at just $299,900. This gorgeous home features five bedrooms, three baths and plenty of details buyers love. The gourmet kitchen has granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other interior appointments include hardwood floors and tiled floors. The home also has a huge family room with oversized windows; a guest bedroom and full bath on the main level; and a master suite with a luxurious bath and two closets.

    Homeowners at West Haven enjoy a wonderful location convenient to local shopping, dining and entertainment. Plus the community is less than one mile from I-285 for easy access to even more destinations.

    Children in the community attend Nickajack Elementary, Campbell Middle and Campbell High.

    For more information on the Smyrna new homes at West Haven, visit the Sharp Residential website.

    Date: December 9th, 2011 Author: Ben Frame Comments: No comments

  • Home for the Holidays Realtor Luncheon on Dec. 13

    Realtor eventsWe’re hosting a Home for the Holidays Realtor Luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come out to Vickery Crest in Alpharetta/Milton and see the beautiful new model home. At the event, put your business card in a drawing to win an iPad 2 or one of five iTunes gift cards!

    If you’d like to attend the luncheon, please RSVP to Darci Dahlgren at darci.dahlgren@sharp-residential.com or 770-752-0738.

    We will also be giving away a second iPad 2 to one lucky agent who visits Kimball Estates and Ivey Mills by Dec. 20 and leaves a business card.

    Vickery Crest is a gorgeous swim/tennis community with more than 60 homes priced from the $390’s. Each one features a three-car garage and a homesite ranging from one-third to two acres. The neighborhood is convenient to shopping and dining in the heart of downtown Alpharetta, as well as top North Fulton schools.

    Come see this neighborhood for yourself and win some wonderful prizes. Don’t hesitate to RSVP for our Home for the Holidays Realtor Luncheon.

    Directions:
    GA-400 North to Haynes Bridge Road. Travel west and turn left on Academy through Main Street (downtown Alpharetta.) Turn right onto Canton Street, which turns into Hopewell Road. Travel 1.5 miles and the Vickery Crest entrance will be on the left.

    For more information on Vickery Crest, visit the Sharp Residential website.

    Date: November 30th, 2011 Author: Ben Frame Comments: No comments

  • Brand New Phase at Lakestone

    lake homes in North AtlantaFew things in life are more serene than spending time near the lake. Imagine living in a beautiful new home surrounded by a pristine lake while still being close to city life. This sought-after lifestyle is exactly what Sharp Residential is offering at Lakestone. We are proud to announce a new phase of 67 homes at this Cherokee County community.

    The new phase at Lakestone will feature 27 premium lake lots. The first homes will be available in early 2012. Buyers can choose from the following floor plans: Hollybrooke, Avensong III, Brookside, Milton, Thornberry, Springdale, Briarcliff II, Canterbury II, Highcroft II, Rosehill II, Warrington (new) and Newbury (new).

    Each of these gorgeous homes has several luxurious features, including vaulted ceilings, stained cabinetry and elegant trim packages. Gourmet kitchens have GE Premium stainless appliance packages, granite countertops, tile backsplashes and recessed can lighting. The plush master suites have elegant master baths with large soaker garden tubs, Moen fixtures, designer tiling and more.

    Lakestone offers a peaceful setting for you and your family. Amenities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, tot lot, and of course, the spectacular lake. Plus, this community is convenient to great shopping, dining and entertainment in Woodstock.

    Children in the community attend Woodstock Elementary, Woodstock Middle and Woodstock High schools.

    For more information on Lakestone, visit the Sharp Residential website.

    Date: November 23rd, 2011 Author: Ben Frame Comments: No comments