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Harvest Balloon Festival Returns to Sterling on the Lake!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sterling on the Lake invites visitors and residents to the third annual Harvest Balloon Festival on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the community’s Village Green, 7005 Lake Sterling Blvd., in Flowery Branch, Ga. The fall fun heats up with this seasonal festival that includes balloon rides and a variety of family-friendly activities. Attendees can soar above the community on tethered balloon rides and enjoy an evening balloon glow. Other festivities will include pumpkin carving and painting, hay rides, games, face painting, live music and treats from food vendors, carnival stands and a bake sale. Proceeds will be donated to Challenged Child and Friends, a local non-profit for children with disabilities, and the Hall County Animal Shelter. Visitors can meet and adopt a dog at the shelter’s pet adoption tent as well as participate in the blood drive hosted by the American Red Cross. Attendees are also welcome to tour model homes in the Sterling on the Lake community during their visit.  For more details, visit www.harvestballoonfestival.com or call 770-967-9777.

 

Developed by Newland Communities^®, Sterling on the Lake^® is a premier planned residential community located in Flowery Branch, Ga., approximately 50 miles from downtown Atlanta. The community is situated on nearly 1,000 acres with 200 acres of open space, lakes and parks. Designed as a true lakeside village, Sterling provides a variety of affordable and luxury homes with extensive community amenities including tennis courts, a clubhouse, fitness center, private movie theater, boating, extensive walking trails and much more. When complete, the community will have approximately 2,000 homes and more than 6,000 residents. Home prices range from the $150s to the low $500s. For more information, visit www.sterlingonthelake.com or call 770-967-9777.

 

VIP Agent Lake Home Site Preview Event at Sterling on the Lake on June 14

 

VIP Agent Lake Homesite Preview Event at Sterling on the Lake
Thurs, June 14 from 12 to 2pm.  Win a Chateau Elan Getaway Package!

Please RSVP as soon as possible via e-mail or call 770.967.9777 

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‘Arts Fest’ at Sterling on the Lake TODAY!

Spring for Art at Sterling on the Lake’s ‘Arts Fest,’ April 28
 
Sterling on the Lake is bringing art to the park for its first-ever “Arts Fest” on April 28.  Held from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Sterling’s Village Center Park, the free fine arts festival celebrating art, music and food, will feature a juried artist competition, art exhibits and demonstrations, model home gallery and tours, live jazz and blues performances, wine tasting, culinary delights and more. 
 
From photography and glass mosaics to handmade jewelry and chainsaw art, the festival will showcase a variety of artwork for the whole family to enjoy by local artists such as Cheryl Hardin, Gallerie 110, and Bella Folk Art. Plus, children can create their own masterpieces with sidewalk chalk, spin art and other fun festival activities. Guests will also enjoy live music from The Brotherland, Tom Grimm Band and OPEX, as well as performances by Heather Wayne’s Performing Arts Dance Academy and Creative Movement and Dance. 
 
Admission into the Arts Fest is free, and parking is $5 per car. More information is available at www.SterlingontheLake.com/art, or call (770) 967-9777. 
 
About Sterling on the Lake®
Developed by Newland Communities®, Sterling on the Lake® is a premier planned residential community located in Flowery Branch, Ga., approximately 50 miles from downtown Atlanta. The community is situated on nearly 1,000 acres with 200 acres of open space, lakes and parks. Designed as a true lakeside village, Sterling provides a variety of affordable and luxury homes with extensive community amenities including tennis courts, a clubhouse, fitness center, private movie theater, boating and a network of walking trails. When complete, the community will have approximately 2,000 homes and over 6,000 residents. Home prices range from $150’s to $500’s.  For more information, visit www.sterlingonthelake.com or call (770) 967-9777.
 
About Newland Communities® 
Newland Communities® is the nation’s largest privately owned developer of planned communities. Newland believes it is their responsibility to create enduring, healthier communities so people may live life in ways that matter most to them. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Newland is developing or managing about 40 projects located in 14 states. www.newlandcommunities.com.

Sterling on the Lake’s Village Center Park
6946 Golden Bud Lane
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
(770) 967-9777

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Sterling on the Lake Hosts First-Ever ‘Arts Fest’ April 28, 2012

WHAT:                

 

Sterling on the Lake will host the first-ever “Arts Fest,” a free fine arts festival celebrating art, music, food and more, at its Village Center Park on April 28, 2012. The day-long celebration, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., will feature a juried artist competition, art exhibits and demonstrations, model home gallery and tours, live jazz and blues performances, wine tasting, culinary delights and much more! 

 

WHO:                  

 

Sterling on the Lake by Newland Communities 

 

WHEN:                                

 

Saturday, April 28, 2012

 

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

 

WHERE:              

 

Sterling on the Lake’s Village Center Park

 

6946 Golden Bud Lane

 

Flowery Branch, GA 30542

 

MORE INFO:      

 

Admission into the Arts Fest is free, and parking is $5 per car. For more information, visit www.SterlingontheLake.com/ArtsFest, call (770) 967-9777 or email [email protected].  

 

About Sterling on the Lake®

 

Developed by Newland Communities®, Sterling on the Lake® is a premier planned residential community located in Flowery Branch, Ga., approximately 50 miles from downtown Atlanta. The community is situated on nearly 1,000 acres with 200 acres of open space, lakes and parks. Designed as a true lakeside village, Sterling provides a variety of affordable and luxury homes with extensive community amenities including tennis courts, a clubhouse, fitness center, private movie theater, boating and a network of walking trails. When complete, the community will have approximately 2,000 homes and over 6,000 residents. Home prices range from $150’s to $500’s.  For more information, visit www.sterlingonthelake.com or call (770) 967-9777.

 

About Newland Communities®

 

Newland Communities® is the nation’s largest privately owned developer of planned communities. Newland believes it is their responsibility to create enduring, healthier communities so people may live life in ways that matter most to them. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Newland is developing or managing about 40 projects located in 14 states. www.newlandcommunities.com.

Jim Chapman Communities Hosts Grand Opening of New Model Home at The Springs at Sterling on the Lake

Active Adult Homes from $189,900 in Flowery Branch

 

ATLANTA – Jim Chapman Communities, Atlanta’s leading active adult builder, is hosting a grand opening for its newest model home, the Lilac, at The Springs at Sterling on the Lake in Flowery Branch, Ga. The community features the builder’s award winning, age-targeted ranch and one-and-a-half story homes priced from $189,900. The event will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19. Hot dogs, hamburgers and chips will be served.

 

The Lilac model has 4,150 square feet of living space with five bedrooms, four baths and a three-car garage. The model also features a finished basement with storage.

 

The Lilac is the second model home for Jim Chapman Communities in The Springs, joining the Cypress model home. The Cypress has 2,392 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and three full baths. Both model homes are beautifully decorated and showcase a variety of optional and standard features throughout.

 

Luxurious standard features include granite kitchen countertops, upgraded cabinets, hardwood floors in the foyer and kitchen, architectural shingles and irrigation systems. Finished basements with kitchenettes are available, and spacious lofts with bedrooms and bathrooms are available per plan

 

All homes have well designed outdoor living spaces including screened porches and optional fireplaces. Lawn care is also included. The Springs at Sterling on the Lake has a total of nine open and bright floorplans that range from 1,362 to 2,950 square feet of space not including optional basement living space.

 

Designed as a true lakeside village, Sterling on the Lake provides a variety of affordable and luxury homes with an abundance of community amenities including tennis courts, a clubhouse, fitness center, private movie theater, boating, extensive walking trails and county library and cafe.
To visit The Springs at Sterling on the Lake from Atlanta, take I-85 North and merge onto I-985 North. Take I-985 North to exit 12, Spouts Spring Road. Turn right and go two miles to the Sterling on the Lake community. Turn right into the community and take an immediate left into The Springs. The models and sales center are immediately on the right.

An Atlanta-based builder and developer, Jim Chapman began building custom homes in 1998.  Today, Jim Chapman Communities applies to the active adult market the quality and service standards Jim Chapman developed while building luxury homes in the Buckhead area. Jim Chapman Communities currently builds elegant, yet affordable one-level ranch communities in Douglas, Cobb, Gwinnett, North Fulton, Hall and Forsyth Counties.  Planning and delivering extraordinary communities designed for the active adult lifestyle, Jim Chapman Communities offers Well-Earned Elegance for today’s active adults.  For more information, call Jason Janssen at 678-488-6391 or visit www.JimChapmanCommunities.com.

Jim Chapman Communities Introduces The Springs at Sterling on the Lake

Active Adult Homes from the High $100,000s in Flowery Branch Master Plan

 

ATLANTA – Jim Chapman Communities announces the construction of its newest active adult community, The Springs at Sterling on the Lake, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Homes will be built inside the lakeside master-planned community of Sterling on the Lake and will range in price from the high $100,000s to the low $300,000s. The grand opening will be held on Saturday, Oct.15 during the Sterling on the Lake Harvest Balloon Festival.

 
“The Springs at Sterling on the Lake will offer the best amenities, the best location, the best lots and the most livable floor plans to create the best active adult detached home value in Atlanta,” said Jim Chapman, owner of Jim Chapman Communities.

 

Phase one of The Springs will include 49 lots featuring Jim Chapman Communities’ award-winning one-and-a-half story detached floor plans. Homes range in size from 1,800 to 2,900 square feet and include options such as finished basements, three-car garages and large attic storage areas. Additionally, homes will feature outdoor living spaces that include screened porches and stacked stone fireplaces.
 
Residents at The Springs will have access to the amenities located within Sterling on the Lake, including the clubhouse, pools, nature trails, library with café, lighted tennis center and much more.

To visit The Springs at Sterling on the Lake from Atlanta, take I-85 North and merge onto I-985 North. Take I-985 North to exit 12, Spouts Spring Road. Turn right and go two miles to the Sterling on the Lake community entry and follow signs to the Information Center.

 
An Atlanta-based builder and developer, Jim Chapman began building custom homes in 1998.  Today, Jim Chapman Communities applies to the active adult market the quality and service standards Jim Chapman developed while building luxury homes in the Buckhead area. Jim Chapman Communities currently builds elegant, yet affordable one-level ranch communities in Douglas, Cobb, Gwinnett, North Fulton, Hall and Forsyth Counties.  Planning and delivering extraordinary communities designed for the active adult lifestyle, Jim Chapman Communities offers Well-Earned Elegance for today’s active adults.  For more information, call Chris D’Amico at 770-286-3539 or visit www.JimChapmanCommunities.com

Jim Chapman Communities Holds Successful Grand Opening of The Springs at Sterling on the Lake

Event Brought in New Active Adult Home Sales and Interested Buyers

 

ATLANTA – Jim Chapman Communities, Atlanta’s leading active adult builder, hosted a very successful grand opening at The Springs at Sterling on the Lake in Flowery Branch, Ga. on Oct. 15. Built inside the 1,000 acre lakeside master-planned community of Sterling on the Lake, homes are priced from the high $190,000s.

 

“The grand opening was well attended and very successful.  Not only did we have over 40 guests, but we wrote one new contact, have a second contract in the works and had several lot reservations. It was fun to show off the community!” stated Jim Chapman, president of Jim Chapman Communities. “Needless to say, our sales agent has been very busy these past few days.”

 

The contract was for a Cypress plan which is under construction and will be move-in ready in December. This was the most popular floor plan during the event because of its incredible details. The Cypress features 2,259 square feet, four bedrooms and three baths with details such as a large, open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and eat-in breakfast nook. In addition, the home boasts a master retreat with luxury bath and his and hers closets. Priced at $262,900, the home also includes a covered porch off of the fireside family room that leads out to the grilling patio.

 

The Lilac model will be completed in mid-November. Additionally, a Lilac plan is under construction that will be ready to move in this December. The Lilac features 2,957 square feet, four bedrooms, three full baths, three-car garage and is priced from $305,900. The Lilac includes a spacious kitchen and large fireside family room that opens out to a covered porch and grilling patio. The master suite features separate vanities and a walk-in closet. The second level includes two bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bath and large loft area.

 

The Elm and Magnolia home plans will also be completed in December. The Elm features 2,370 square feet, three bedrooms and three full baths. Priced from $264,900, the home boasts a gorgeous family room with fireplace and separate study. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and island with bar seating. The dining room opens out onto a grilling patio. The large master bedroom has a luxurious bath and spacious walk-in closet.

 

The Magnolia is priced from $313,900 and has 2,905 square feet, four bedrooms, three full and one half baths and a three-car garage. The exquisite home features a private in-law suite separated by an open courtyard. Additionally, the home has an open kitchen and fireside family room that opens to the grilling patio. The large master suite features a dual vanity and walk-in closet. The home’s second level includes two bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bath and loft area.

 

Residents can enjoy Sterling on the Lake’s amenities including tennis courts, a clubhouse, fitness center, private movie theater, boating, extensive walking trails and county library and cafe.

 

An Atlanta-based builder and developer, Jim Chapman began building custom homes in 1998.  Today, Jim Chapman Communities applies to the active adult market the quality and service standards Jim Chapman developed while building luxury homes in the Buckhead area. Jim Chapman Communities currently builds elegant, yet affordable one-level ranch communities in Douglas, Cobb, Gwinnett, North Fulton, Hall and Forsyth Counties.  Planning and delivering extraordinary communities designed for the active adult lifestyle, Jim Chapman Communities offers Well Earned Elegance for today’s active adults.  For more information on The Springs at Sterling on the Lake, call Chris D’Amico at 770-286-3539 or visit www.JimChapmanCommunities.com

HARVEST BALLOON FESTIVAL RETURNS OCT. 15 WITH HIGH-FLYING ADVENTURES AT STERLING ON THE LAKE

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – On Oct. 15, from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m., the second annual Harvest Balloon Festival will lift off at Sterling on the Lake, 7004 Lake Sterling Blvd. in Flowery Branch, Ga., with balloon adventures and fall festivities for all ages.

 

The festival is taking fun to new heights with tethered balloon rides, a balloon glow and competitive races in the sky, and even more activities down below. The balloon race and launch will take place on Saturday and Sunday between 8 and 8:30 a.m., depending on weather and wind conditions. On land, guests can celebrate fall with pumpkin carvings, hay rides, face paintings, tasty treats, games, and live music throughout the day. Guests will also have the opportunity to tour new ranch model homes by Jim Chapman Communities for the Grand Opening of Sterling on the Lake’s newest neighborhood, The Springs.

 

“Our first Harvest Balloon Festival was a huge success bringing in nearly 8,000 guests, and we expect another great turnout and lots of fun again this year,” said Jennifer Landers, marketing director for Newland Communities, the nation’s largest privately owned developer of planned communities. “This festival is a great way to celebrate fall with friends and family, while enjoying the magnificence and excitement of beautiful hot air balloons.”

 

The Harvest Balloon Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 15, with balloon rides offered on both Saturday and Sunday mornings. For a complete schedule, directions and to reserve a balloon ride, visit www.harvestballoonfestival.com  or call (770) 967-9777. Admission into the festival is free, and parking is $5 per car. Money raised through parking fees and purchases will benefit the National Military Family Association, which provides support to families of the military, and Challenged Child and Friends, an organization that serves children with disabilities through educational, therapeutic, nursing and family counseling services.

 

About Sterling on the Lake 

Developed by Newland Communities, Sterling on the Lake is a premier planned residential community located in Flowery Branch, Ga., approximately 50 miles from downtown Atlanta.  The community is situated on nearly 1,000 acres with 200 acres of open space, lakes and parks.  Designed as a true lakeside village, the community provides a variety of affordable and luxury homes with extensive community amenities including tennis courts, a clubhouse, fitness center, private movie theater, boating and extensive walking trails.  When complete, Sterling on the Lake is planned to have about 2,000 homes and 6,000 residents. Home prices start in the $150’s. For more information, visit www.sterlingonthelake.com or call (770) 967-9777.

 

About Newland Communities 

Newland Communities is the nation’s largest privately owned developer of planned communities.  Newland believes it is their responsibility to create enduring, healthier communities so people may live life in ways that matter most to them.  Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Newland is developing or managing about 40 projects located in 14 states.  www.newlandcommunities.com

 

WHAT:

Harvest Balloon Festival

WHO:

Sterling on the Lake by Newland Communities

WHEN: 

Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, 1:30-8:30 p.m.

 

Full schedule at www.harvestballoonfestival.com

Jim Chapman Communities Hosts Grand Opening of The Springs at Sterling on the Lake

Active Adult Homes from the High $100,000s in Flowery Branch Master-Planned Community

 

ATLANTA – Jim Chapman Communities, Atlanta’s leading active adult builder, is hosting a grand opening for its newest ranch style community, The Springs at Sterling on the Lake in Flowery Branch, Ga., during the Harvest Balloon Festival on Saturday, Oct. 15. The grand opening will unveil two new models and four specs. Built inside the 1,000 acre lakeside master-planned community of Sterling on the Lake, homes range in price from the high $100,000s to the low $300,000s.

Homes at The Springs at Sterling on the Lake feature Jim Chapman’s award-winning age-targeted one-and-a-half story floor plans. Ranging between 1,350 to 2,900 square feet, these homes will have community maintained landscaping, gorgeous outdoor living spaces including screened porches and fireplaces, optional three-car garages and optional finished basements with kitchenettes. In addition, all of these age-targeted homes offer master suites on the main level with spacious bonus rooms upstairs.

Residents enjoy resort-style amenities such as an 8,000 square foot clubhouse, multiple pools, the $6 million Hall County library and café, a 45 acre lake and a lighted tennis center. Plus, there is a full-time activities director to plan family events throughout the year.

The four specs will all be ready for move-in before the end of the year. The Springs at Sterling on the Lake is currently taking lot reservations and offering special one-time pricing incentives that will be available prior to the grand opening.

To visit The Springs at Sterling on the Lake from Atlanta, take I-85 North and merge onto I-985 North. Take I-985 North to exit 12, Spouts Spring Road. Turn right and go two miles to the Sterling on the Lake community. Turn right into the community and take an immediate left into The Springs. The models and sales center are immediately on the right.

An Atlanta-based builder and developer, Jim Chapman began building custom homes in 1998.  Today, Jim Chapman Communities applies to the active adult market the quality and service standards Jim Chapman developed while building luxury homes in the Buckhead area. Jim Chapman Communities currently builds elegant, yet affordable one-level ranch communities in Douglas, Cobb, Gwinnett, North Fulton, Hall and Forsyth Counties.  Planning and delivering extraordinary communities designed for the active adult lifestyle, Jim Chapman Communities offers Well-Earned Elegance for today’s active adults.  For more information, call Chris D’Amico at 770-286-3539 or visit www.JimChapmanCommunities.com.

HARVEST BALLOON FESTIVAL RETURNS OCT. 15 WITH HIGH-FLYING ADVENTURES AT STERLING ON THE LAKE

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – On Oct. 15, from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m., the second annual Harvest Balloon Festival will lift off at Sterling on the Lake, 7004 Lake Sterling Blvd. in Flowery Branch, Ga., with balloon adventures and fall festivities for all ages.

 

The festival is taking fun to new heights with tethered balloon rides, a balloon glow and competitive races in the sky, and even more activities down below. The balloon race and launch will take place on Saturday and Sunday between 8 and 8:30 a.m., depending on weather and wind conditions. On land, guests can celebrate fall with pumpkin carvings, hay rides, face paintings, tasty treats, games, and live music throughout the day. Guests will also have the opportunity to tour new ranch model homes by Jim Chapman Communities for the Grand Opening of Sterling on the Lake’s newest neighborhood, The Springs.

 

“Our first Harvest Balloon Festival was a huge success bringing in nearly 8,000 guests, and we expect another great turnout and lots of fun again this year,” said Jennifer Landers, marketing director for Newland Communities, the nation’s largest privately owned developer of planned communities. “This festival is a great way to celebrate fall with friends and family, while enjoying the magnificence and excitement of beautiful hot air balloons.”

 

The Harvest Balloon Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 15, with balloon rides offered on both Saturday and Sunday mornings. For a complete schedule, directions and to reserve a balloon ride, visit www.harvestballoonfestival.com  or call (770) 967-9777. Admission into the festival is free, and parking is $5 per car. Money raised through parking fees and purchases will benefit the National Military Family Association, which provides support to families of the military, and Challenged Child and Friends, an organization that serves children with disabilities through educational, therapeutic, nursing and family counseling services.

 

About Sterling on the Lake

 

Developed by Newland Communities, Sterling on the Lake is a premier planned residential community located in Flowery Branch, Ga., approximately 50 miles from downtown Atlanta.  The community is situated on nearly 1,000 acres with 200 acres of open space, lakes and parks.  Designed as a true lakeside village, the community provides a variety of affordable and luxury homes with extensive community amenities including tennis courts, a clubhouse, fitness center, private movie theater, boating and extensive walking trails.  When complete, Sterling on the Lake is planned to have about 2,000 homes and 6,000 residents. Home prices start in the $150’s. For more information, visit www.sterlingonthelake.com or call (770) 967-9777.

 

About Newland Communities

 

Newland Communities is the nation’s largest privately owned developer of planned communities.  Newland believes it is their responsibility to create enduring, healthier communities so people may live life in ways that matter most to them.  Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Newland is developing or managing about 40 projects located in 14 states.  www.newlandcommunities.com

WHAT:
Harvest Balloon Festival
 

WHO:
Sterling on the Lake by Newland Communities

 

WHEN:
Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, 1:30-8:30 p.m.
Full schedule at www.harvestballoonfestival.com 

 

WHERE:
Sterling on the Lake, 7004 Lake Sterling Blvd., Flowery Branch, GA 30542

Free Summer Concerts June 4th, 11th, and 18th at Sterling on the Lake

Join us for free concerts on the lawn the first three Saturdays in June. There'll be live music, delicious food, exciting giveaways and fun for all.

 

Family-friendly concerts begin at 7pm each week | see flyer for details

 

www.SterlingOnTheLake.com

 

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Presales are under way at Sterling on the Lake, Grand Opening in June

You could be the first to move in to this exciting new neighborhood at the center of the lively activity in Sterling on the Lake. Your new home will put you less than a five-minute walk from fun gathering places like the clubhouse and pool, tennis center, Village Green, public library and café , a 4.5 acre neighborhood park and more.

 

There are four different Stonecrest Homes to choose from, and all are ideal for those just starting out or just starting to simplify. 

New homes from the $150,000s
From 1,575 to 1,873 square feet
3 bedroom and 2.5 bath
2-car garage

 

Don't forget, presales are under way, with the model home ready for the grand opening
in June. Join our VIP list for Village Center updates and the best homesite selection.

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Bring Your Clients to Our Harvest Balloon Festival!

October 16-17 at Sterling on the Lake | Fun for everyone!

770.967.9777 | www.harvestballoonfestival.com

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Sterling Summer Concert Series

Live Music, Delicious Food, Exciting Giveaways, and Fun For All!

The Community of the Year invites you to FREE Concerts each Saturday in June!

http://www.SterlingontheLake.com/concerts

 

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'SONGS 4 SUMMER' CONCERT SERIES AT STERLING ON THE LAKE

April 2010 - Sterling on the Lake presents the second annual "Songs 4 Summer" Concert Series this June at Sterling on the Lake's Village Green, 7005 Lake Sterling Blvd., in Flowery Branch, Ga.

 

Every Saturday in June, from 7-10 p.m., gather friends and family for live music, good eats and exciting prizes.

 

On June 5, 80'Z Enuff will kick off the series with '80s tunes. The Entertainers will bring oldies and beach music to the Village Green on June 12, while the Shane O'Dazier will play country on June 19.

 

The series ends June 26 with top '40s to Motown music with the Reality Show Band. Concerts are free and open to the public.

 

Parking is $5 per car for non-residents, with parking proceeds donated to Sterling Life, the nonprofit community support organization for Sterling on the Lake. Details and updates available at www.sterlingonthelake.com.

Touchstone's New Floor Plans Built to Sell

March 2010 - FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga., March 19, 2010 - With the housing market finally turning a corner, thanks in large part to current tax incentives, builders are seeking inventive ways to attract home buyers.

 

Touchstone Homes, a builder at Sterling on the Lake since the award-winning community opened in 2004, is one such example. The company, which has been building beautiful homes in the Atlanta area since 1994, announced it is retiring older floor plans to make room for new plans that better meet the needs of today's consumer.

 

"We're being very deliberate in how we build today," says Jeff Barnes, Touchstone's new home specialist at Sterling on the Lake. "The market has changed significantly, and we're being innovative and responsive to match our products to what the market can and will buy while, at the same time, reflecting the latest trends in our industry."

 

Touchstone's newest floor plan is the "Washington." At 2,800 square feet, this single-family home offers an open layout with a two-story foyer, four to five bedrooms, three bathrooms, a media/bonus room, attached garage and a beautiful porch. Home prices start in the high $250s.
Barnes points out that Touchstone can now build a new pre-sale home in just 90 days, from contract to closing. So a buyer's eager wait for a new home just got shorter. These homes can also be personalized using Touchstone's award-winning Design Studio.

 

To date, Touchstone has built two of the Washington plans, with both homes going under contract before the homes were completed. "We knew right away that it was a desirable plan," he adds.

 

The two new Touchstone home buyers and others are taking advantage of the government tax credit coupled with Sterling on the Lake's own tax credit offer: a match of up to $8,000 on a new home purchase, for total savings of up to $16,000 on a new home. More details are available at www.sterlingonthelake.com/pages/credit.aspx and you can learn more about Touchstone Homes at www.touchstonehomes.com.

 

About Sterling on the Lake®
Developed by Newland Communities®, Sterling on the Lake® is a premier planned residential community located in Flowery Branch, Ga., approximately 50 miles from downtown Atlanta. The community is situated on nearly 1,000 acres with 200 acres of open space, lakes and parks. Designed as a true lakeside village, the community provides a variety of affordable and luxury homes with extensive community amenities including tennis courts, a clubhouse, fitness center, private movie theater, boating and extensive walking trails. When complete, Sterling on the Lake is planned to have about 2,000 homes and 6,000 residents. Home prices start in the high $100's. For more information, visit www.sterlingonthelake.com or call (770) 967-9777.

 

About Newland Communities®
Newland Communities® is the nation's largest privately owned developer of planned communities. Newland believes it is their responsibility to create enduring, healthier communities so people may live life in ways that matter most to them. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Newland is developing or managing about 40 projects located in 14 states. www.newlandcommunities.com.

Scottish Company Picks Gainesville for North American HQ

From the Atlanta Business Chronicle

 

Scotland-based Gas Measurement Instruments Ltd. (GMI) has picked greater Gainesville, Ga., to be its North American headquarters and sales hub, the company and Hall County officials said Tuesday.

 

The manufacturer and distributor of gas measuring equipment plans to open its North American hub in the Interstate Ridge Business Park in Gainesville in March.

 

"Our five-year strategy is built around aggressive growth," GMI Chief Financial Officer David Hunter said in a statement. "We want to make GMI one of the world’s leading providers of detection equipment to the gas distribution and shipping market. To achieve this, we will be opening new geographic markets, developing innovative and cutting-edge technology and further developing the skills of our employees.”

 

GMI was founded in Renfrewshire, Scotland in 1947. It designs, makes and markets gas detectors for the chemical, oil and gas, defense and logistics industries. According to the news release, GMI embarked in 2009 on a plan to triple its global sales by 2014, and the United States is the company’s largest export market.

 

France Clouatre, who heads GMI in the U.S., said the firm picked Hall County for its accessibility to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest, and its quality of life and “business-friendly environment.

 

“This region is a location that will allow us to grow and meet our goals and objectives,” Clouatre said.

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STERLING ON THE LAKE SWEETENS THE POT FOR HOMEBUYER CREDIT PROGRAM

New Tax Credit Program Doubles the Savings, Up to $16,000

February 2010 - FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga., Feb. 15, 2010 - Sterling on the Lake, the award-winning residential community in Flowery Branch, Ga., has announced a new Tax Credit Program that will double the savings currently being offered by the U.S. Government.

 

From now until March 31, 2010, Sterling on the Lake and its participating builders are matching any tax credit for which a homebuyer qualifies. For first-time homebuyers who qualify for an $8,000 tax credit, they will receive an additional $8,000 credit from Sterling on the Lake. A move-up buyer receiving a $6,500 tax credit will receive an additional $6,500 credit. This means that potential homebuyers can now receive up to a $16,000 total credit when buying a new home.

 

In addition, for any new home buyer who does not qualify for one of the government's current tax credits, Sterling on the Lake is still offering a credit of $6,500 for any new home purchase made before March 31, 2010.

 

Homes at Sterling on the Lake start in the high $100s. Builders participating in this special offer include Jim Hogan Homes, Peachtree Residential Properties, Ryland Homes, Touchstone Homes and Waterford Homes.

 

To qualify for this new "double your savings" deal, new-home contracts must be signed on or before March 31, 2010. For more information, call (770) 967-9777 or visit www.sterlingonthelake.com/pages/credit.aspx. For more information on the U.S. Government's Homebuyer Credit program, visit http://tiny.cc/qsUAZ or www.irs.gov.

 

About Sterling on the Lake®
Developed by Newland Communities®, Sterling on the Lake® is a premier planned residential community located in Flowery Branch, Ga., approximately 50 miles from downtown Atlanta. The community is situated on nearly 1,000 acres with 200 acres of open space, lakes and parks. Designed as a true lakeside village, the community provides a variety of affordable and luxury homes with extensive community amenities including tennis courts, a clubhouse, fitness center, private movie theater, boating and extensive walking trails. When complete, Sterling on the Lake is planned to have about 2,000 homes and 6,000 residents. Home prices start in the high $100's. For more information, visit www.sterlingonthelake.com or call (770) 967-9777.

 

About Newland Communities®
Newland Communities® is the nation's largest privately owned developer of planned communities. Newland believes it is their responsibility to create enduring, healthier communities so people may live life in ways that matter most to them. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Newland is developing or managing about 40 projects located in 14 states. www.newlandcommunities.com.

Challenged Child Gets Special Valentine's Gift

February 2010 - Sterling on the Lake has presented a gift of $6,457.00 to Challenged Child and Friends Inc. (www.challengedchild.org) to help make the non-profit's Valentine's Day even sweeter. The funds were raised at the 2009 Life is good Pumpkin Festival, held at Sterling on the Lake last fall. Challenged Child and Friends serves children with disabilities through state-of-the-art education, nursing, therapeutic and family counseling services in an integrated environment. Last year marked the fourth year Newland Communities, Sterling on the Lake and Life is good joined forces to raise funds for children in need through the Life is good Pumpkin Festivals. Since 2006, these festivals held in Newland communities have raised nearly $1 million for non- profit organizations. www.sterlingonthelake.com

 

Pictured at the check presentation with children from the Challenged Child program were (l to r) Beth MacMillan of Sterling on the Lake; J. David Earnest, EdD, executive director of Challenged Child and Friends; and Jennifer Landers, regional marketing director for Newland Communities.

$5,000 Realtor Bonus in February at Sterling on the Lake!

Limited time price reduction of $25,000 on Lot 18

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It's Time to Come Home...

To Sterling on the Lake in Flowery Branch, Hall County. Big Incentives Now Through December 31st.

 

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VILLAGE GREEN AT STERLING ON THE LAKE HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING DESIGN

December 2009 - FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga., Dec. 14, 2009 - Sterling on the Lake, the award-winning residential community in Flowery Branch, Ga., has received a 2009 MALTA "Distinction Award" for its Village Green. The award was presented by the Metro Atlanta Landscape & Turf Association. The annual awards recognize residential and commercial real estate professionals for landscape installations, maintenance, seasonal color, lighting, green innovations and community service.

 

The Village Green at Sterling on the Lake is one of the community's focal points. Events are held throughout the year including the Life is good® Pumpkin Festival, "Songs 4 Summer" Concert series, outdoor theatre productions and many other special program s. Landmark Landscapes, who completed the project, created a natural boulder seating amphitheatre on the green and a free-flowing sidewalk that wraps around the entire area. To see images of the Village Green, watch Sterling on the Lake's virtual tour.

 

"Newland Communities is known for gorgeous landscape environment nationwide and that is certainly true here at Sterling on the Lake," said Patrick Clark, vice president, general manager for Newland Communities. "We took a drought-ridden space and turned it into a lovely, peaceful area which our residents use regularly. The Village Green has become a central gathering spot for our community."

 

Bobby Harmon, business development director for Landmark Landscapes, added, "We're so proud to receive this award and look forward to more notable projects with Newland Communities. This project was especially rewarding because the Village Green is a focal point for Sterling on the Lake and is used by residents throughout the year, so it was important to develop the space wisely."

 

The Distinction Award is given to projects that are superior overall and is judged on a number of factors including attention to detail, degree of difficulty, overall appearance and meeting owner objectives.

 

MALTA's Professional Landscape Awards program promotes professionalism, adherence to industry standards and education. The 2009 awards included 63 entries in 12 categories. MALTA members submitted photographs and project descriptions which were judged by a panel of industry experts. Entries don't compete against each other; rather, they're evaluated using criteria specific to each category. For more information on MALTA's landscape awards, visit www.maltalandscape.com/awards/.

 

About Sterling on the Lake®
Developed by Newland Communities®, Sterling on the Lake® is a premier planned residential community located in Flowery Branch, Ga., approximately 50 mil es from downtown Atlanta. The community is situated on nearly 1,000 acres with 200 acres of open space, lakes and parks. Designed as a true lakeside village, the community provides a variety of affordable and luxury homes with extensive community amenities including tennis courts, a clubhouse, fitness center, private movie theater, boating and extensive walking trails. When complete, Sterling on the Lake is planned to have about 2,000 homes and 6,000 residents. Home prices start in the high $100's. For more information, visit www.sterlingonthelake.com or call (770) 967-9777.

 

About Newland Communities®
Newland Communities® is the nation's largest privately owned developer of planned communities. Newland believes it is their responsibility to create enduring, healthier communities so people may live life in ways that matter most to them. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Newland is developing or managing about 40 projects located in 14 states. www.newlandcommunities.com

It's Time to Come Home to Sterling on the Lake

Big Incentives Now through December 31*

 

Model Home Grand Opening on November 7 & 8. Gourmet Food Tasting!

 

For more information about Sterling on the Lake, call 770-967-9777

 

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