Memorial Day events near Cobb County luxury homes

School’s almost out and the temperature outside is rising, which can only mean one thing: Summer is about to take over Atlanta. To make sure your vacation starts off on the right foot, why not make some fun plans for Memorial Day weekend? There is an event for every family, with celebrations near your Atlanta or Cobb County luxury homes. Just take some time to find which one suits you best.

For the music lovers in the area, the 35^th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival may be calling your name. Starting on Saturday, May 26 in Piedmont Park, come out and enjoy a day packed full of performers including Kathleen Bertrand, the Lionel Loueke Trio and the Grace Kelly Quintet. The festival is free and provides a great, picturesque setting for a lunch or dinner picnic.

For families with children, you might consider a day at Stone Mountain Park. From Saturday to Monday on Memorial Day weekend, the park is offering fun-filled activities including the all new Geyser Towers, adventure courses, mini-golf, the Laser show Spectacular and, to top it all off, a special fireworks finale all three nights. The park is also offering active and retired military personnel a free Adventure Pass with a valid ID, as well as other discounts for immediate family members.

If you are interested in history and learning about why we celebrate Memorial Day, then your top choice might be to spend an afternoon at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. They are offering a wide range of events all day Monday, May 28. This includes an artillery demonstration, a display of veteran’s uniforms and the Kennesaw Mountain High School NJROTC drill team. All events are free and truly provide a great look into American war history.

And, of course, water lovers should plan a trip to the lake. Whether you have a boat or want to rent one for the day, the lake is a great place to spend Memorial Day. Lake Allatoona and Lake Acworth are located in Cobb County or you can head over to Lake Lanier in Buford. Lake Lanier has a full Memorial Day events schedule starting Friday, May 25, and there will be a fireworks display on Sunday night.

For more than 40 years, Traton Homes has built luxury homes near exciting events such as the ones happening Memorial Day weekend.

For more information about Traton Homes, visit http://www.TratonHomes.com.

Traton Homes wins GuildMaster award for 5th consecutive year

As a top Atlanta home builder, we strive to provide our homebuyers with an ‘Altogether More’ experience, and it’s not going unnoticed. We just received a 2012 GuildMaster with Distinction award. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Traton Homes has received the GuildMaster award.

GuildMaster awards are presented to companies that receive excellent customer satisfaction ratings from GuildQuality, an independent customer satisfaction surveying company. GuildQuality surveys customers, and those companies that receive extremely high customer recommendation rates are honored with a GuildMaster award.

In the home building, remodeling and real estate industry, the average customer recommendation rate is around 70 percent. However, to receive a GuildMaster award, companies must receive a recommendation rate of 90 percent or higher. This distinction demonstrates our long-standing commitment to providing outstanding customer service.

As a GuildQuality member, we are constantly seeking to improve the quality of our customer service by using the surveys’ objective feedback.

At Traton Homes, we strive to make our customers happy by building new homes with the highest quality construction, beautiful architecture, exceptional features and outstanding locations. Our Atlanta new homes range from the $180,000s to the $700,000s, and we currently have communities in Cobb, Cherokee, Dekalb, North Fulton, Paulding, and South Fulton counties. For more information, visit http://www.tratonhomes.com.

For more information regarding the GuildMaster Award, visit: http://www.guildquality.com/guildmaster.

Final phase of Cobb County new homes at Rockford Township

The Cobb County new homes at Rockford Township have been extremely popular among new home buyers. We recently sold six homes in two weeks at this amazing community, and the rest of Phase I is selling out fast. However, there is more great news at this community: we just released the final phase of 14 home sites at Rockford Township. So, there’s still time to purchase one of the community’s beautiful homes and choose one of these outstanding new home sites. The final phase in this popular Marietta community is sure to sell quickly.

Conveniently nestled near the historic Marietta Square, Rockford Township is an intimate, gated enclave located on 27 acres of the Smith-Manning antebellum estate. Homes are priced from the $240,000s and feature rich exterior designs with brick, staked stone, cedar shake and carriage-style doors, as well as professional landscaped lawns with sodded front, side and rear yards.

With summer right around the corner, you’ll find that Rockford Township is the perfect location for you to spend time outside. Not only does the community offer amazing new Traton homes, but it also boasts a pool, cabana and playground for hours of fun in the sun. Plus, with the Marietta Square, the Avenue at West Cobb and Town Center Mall just minutes away, there are plenty of nearby activities to keep your children busy while out of school for the summer.

When the kids do return to school, you’ll have the peace of mind that comes with sending them to top notch schools including Burruss Elementary, Marietta 6th Grade Academy, Marietta Middle and Marietta High schools.

Don’t miss your chance to own a new home at Rockford Township! For more information, visit http://www.TratonHomes.com.

Mother's Day brunch ideas near your Atlanta luxury homes.

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and nothing says Happy Mother’s Day more than taking your highly appreciated mom out to a lovely brunch. Don’t panic if you’ve been too busy to start planning yet. We’ve done the legwork for you and compiled a list of unique dining venues to honor and celebrate your mom near your Atlanta luxury homes.

Dine “Under the Sea.” Want to do something for mom that will make a lasting impression? How about dining with whale sharks, manta rays and beluga whales? That’s right. You can treat your mom to an extra special Mother’s Day brunch at the Georgia Aquarium in the breathtaking Oceans Ballroom. Plus, your Mother’s Day brunch experience includes access to many Aquarium exhibits.

Dine like a Queen. Crown your mom queen for the day and take her out for a “knight” to remember at Medieval Times. Admission for mom is free with the purchase of one full-priced adult ticket. Plus, she’ll be treated to a flower, so she’ll feel extra special!

Enjoy a Traditional Mother’s Day Brunch Experience. For those who want to treat mom to a traditional Mother’s Day brunch experience, there are many restaurants in the metro Atlanta area serving up delicious meals. Some of your options include the Swan Coach House, 103 West, 4th & Swift, Cassis at the Grand Hyatt and Park Tavern.

At Traton Homes, we build beautiful, luxury homes near dining experiences like these and more. We construct family-friendly homes with mom in mind, and offer many popular finishes and features such as walk-in closets, elegant master retreats with spa-like baths and gourmet kitchens.

For more information about Traton Homes, visit http://www.TratonHomes.com.

Traton Homes has your solution. We recently launched the mobile version of our blog, so you can now read the latest news about our metro Atlanta homes, no matter where you are.

The mobile version of the Traton Homes blog has all of the same great information in an easy to read format.  There are several benefits to using the mobile site including faster load times from your mobile device, easy-to-read articles because the site is built for the smaller screen of your phone and the finger-friendly content lets you select which post you want to read with minimal clicks.

For more than 40 years, we have built quality homes throughout metro Atlanta; and you can read all about what makes us a successful builder, as well as information about our new homes, communities, homecare tips and metro Atlanta events on our blog.

For more information about Traton Homes, visit the mobile blog at http://www.TratonHomesBlog.com.

Move-in ready Atlanta homes feature most popular plans.

Just because you need to move quickly it doesn’t mean that luxury, new Atlanta homes are out of the question. Our most popular plan, The Providence, is ready for an immediate move-in at Westminister Place and The Estates of Fernwood Creek. So, whether you need a quick move-in date because of a new job, a new marriage or schools, you can still purchase a fabulous new home in an amazing location.

Westminister Place is located in highly-sought after Milton, a location that was recently recognized for having the highest quality of life in the state of Georgia by an “On Numbers” study. The Providence I at Westminister Place features five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a three-car garage and a basement, conveniently nestled on a one-acre home site. The home has been reduced by an incredible $91,100 and is now priced at $499,900.

In Woodstock, near Roswell, The Estates of Fernwood Creek is a fabulous new home community with a variety of family-friendly amenities. Imagine hours of summer fun splashing around in the community pool, catching up with friends on the tennis courts or relaxing at the cabana with outdoor fireplace. Here buyers will find the Providence B, a five bedroom, four bathroom home with a three-car garage and basement. This home has been reduced by $17,400 and is now priced at $429,900.

These are just two of the move-in ready Traton homes that we have available. We have several homes that are ready now.

For more information about our move-in ready homes, visit http://www.TratonHomes.com.

Cobb County New Homes are Selling Fast

April showers, honeysuckle in bloom, a rising pollen count and fabulous new home inventory can only mean one thing: Spring has sprung at Rockford Township with Cobb County new homes in full bloom! Recently, we sold six homes in two weeks and the remaining bouquet of homes in Phase I won’t last long.

With all that the community has to offer, Rockford Township has continued to rise in popularity. This elegant, gated enclave has everything residents need to enjoy the outdoors this summer. Imagine hours of splashing around in the community’s sparkling swimming pool, watching the kids play on the tot lot, relaxing by the cabana or gathering with friends and family at the outdoor fireplace. You can have all of this relaxation and fun without ever having to leave the community!

However, if you do want to get out and explore the surrounding area, you’ll find that you’re just 1.5 miles away from the historic Marietta Square with boutique shops, quaint restaurants and bakeries, a weekend farmer’s market and many other fun activities.

If you’re interested in one of the Traton homes at Rockford Township, then you’ll be happy to know that we have two move-in ready homes available now. The first home boasts the Glenstone U design with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and an unfinished third floor, priced at $283,600. The second home features the Glenstone T elevation and offers four bedrooms, three full bathrooms and a basement, priced at $331,100. Both homes offer family rooms with stone fireplaces, spacious owner’s suites with over-sized closets and gourmet kitchens with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, hardwood flooring and stained cabinets.

A new phase is coming soon to Rockford Township, so make sure to check back soon for updates! For more information, visit http://www.TratonHomes.com.

Spring fun near your Atlanta new homes.

It’s inevitable. About this time every year, we begin to feel the itch to shed the winter blues and get outside to enjoy the sun and warmth of spring. If spring fever is getting the best of you, then why not try one, or all, of the many exciting outdoor activities that Atlanta has to offer?  You’ll find that you don’t even have to travel far from your Atlanta homes for a dose of fun. Check out our suggestions below that will help you overcome your spring fever.

Take a family trip to the zoo: Located in historic Grant Park, Zoo Atlanta is the perfect outing for both adults and children. Not just for school field trips, the zoo features more than 200 species of animals and many fun exhibits. Pack a picnic to make a day of it with your friends and family. For an extra special treat, make sure to plan your trip on April 22 for Zoo Atlanta’s Party for the Planet Earth Day celebration.

Spring into festival Season: That’s right. Spring is when we start to see festivals popping up every weekend throughout the metro Atlanta area. Start this weekend by attending the Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park for music, an artist market and more. Or, celebrate Earth Day at the Sweetwater 420 Fest at Candler Park, also happening this weekend. And, don’t forget the Inman Park Festival on April 27-29 and the Georgia Renaissance Festival, open throughout the spring and summer months.

Get your Cracker Jacks and Peanuts and head on down to Turner Field for a Braves game: Baseball season has officially started. And, spring is the perfect time to catch a game before it gets unbearably hot this summer.

These are just some of the fun activities you’ll find near your Traton homes. For more than 40 years, we’ve built beautiful new homes in some of the most desirable locations throughout metro Atlanta.

For more information about Traton Homes, visit http://www.TratonHomes.com.

Here at Traton Homes, we continually strive to design and build the best luxury homes Atlanta has to offer. That’s why we’re excited to announce that we’re introducing a wonderful new floor plan to our already stellar new home offerings at Westminister Place, Estates of Fernwood Creek and Davis Farm!

The Talbot is a five bedroom, four bathroom plan with all of the features and finishes you could ever want in a new home. The home offers a spacious two-or-three-car garage that enters into a convenient mudroom. With the option to include benches and lockers in the mudroom, you’ll never have to worry about dirty cleats and dance shoes soiling your clean carpets again.

The huge kitchen with oversized granite island that opens to the family room, charming vaulted keeping room off the kitchen and elegant formal dining room make entertaining a breeze.

The fifth bedroom is located on the first floor, making it the perfect place to house your overnight guests; and the study provides a quiet retreat for your home office or place to escape for a relaxing read on a rainy day.

Upstairs, you’ll find an expansive owner’s suite with oversized sitting room, as well as a luxurious owner’s bath with his and hers closets, soaking tub and large tiled shower making it the perfect place to unwind at the end of a busy day.

This is just one of the many beautiful Traton homes that we offering new home buyers. For information about our other floor plans, visit http://www.TratonHomes.com.

Spring Showers of Inventory

Here at Traton Homes, not only do April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring a shower of new spring inventory to the market! This spring, we’re offering 31 ready or ready soon new homes in metro Atlanta. From Cobb and Cherokee counties to North Fulton, Paulding and everywhere in between, you’ll find some of our most popular floor plans in the most desirable locations that Atlanta has to offer, many with reduced pricing or other incentives.

Many of our ready to own inventory is available for an immediate move-in while other homes will be available in early summer. But, you have to hurry: our incentives and price reductions aren’t available on every home, so you must act fast to take advantage of these deals. Below is a sampling of our available homes.

Located in Acworth in the desirable Harrison High School district, Ford’s Crossing is an intimate enclave of only 19 home sites. Here, we have three homes ready for a May move-in date. Two of the homes boast the popular Glenstone design, a four bedroom, three bathroom floor plan. One home is conveniently located on a cul-de-sac home site priced at $263,900 and the other features a basement priced at $299,900. The third home features the Melford design with four bedrooms and three bathrooms priced at $270,900.

For those interested in the highly sought-after Milton area, Westminister Place is just the community for you. Here, we have two move-in ready Traton homes featuring incredible savings up to $91,100! The first home is our popular Providence design and offers five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a three-car garage. Buyers will love all of the home’s features including double decks, a family room with fireplace, flex space, hardwood floors, media room, granite countertops and more.

The second move-in ready home at Westminister Place boasts the Inglewood floor plan. This home features five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a three-car garage, basement, hardwood floors, granite countertops and an owner’s suite with separate sitting room and spa bath with dual entry shower. Both homes are located on a cul-de-sac home site.

Don’t miss your chance to own one of these fabulous new homes. For more information, visit http://www.TratonHomes.com.