Spring is here. Atlanta has started to warm up and the the sun has been seen peaking out behind the clouds of winter (well, some days). All across the metro-Atlanta area, Children can be found staring longingly out the windows of their classrooms, each waiting for the elusive moment when the teacher announces that it’s time for recess.
Spring time also means spring break and this joyful holiday of fun in the sun with friends and family is right around the corner. If you’re one of the many Atlanta families not taking a vacation this spring break, you might be wondering what’s happening around Atlanta that week.
Bowen Family Homes has the information you’re looking for. Each week we’ll fill you in on the activities and events happening around the metro-Atlanta area ensuring that you’ll be full of fun ideas and activities for spring break week.
Spring Break Part 1: Zoo Atlanta
Lions and Tigers and Bears. Oh my! While you might not find bears at Zoo Atlanta, the lions and tigers are sure to impress. Read More→
If you live in of one of the many Bowen Family Homes communities throughout the metro-Atlanta area, you might be looking for something fun and family friendly to do with your children to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
We have just the event for you. Also known as St. Pat’s 2010, the Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the oldest St. Patrick’s Day festivals in Georgia. The parade dates back to 1858 and the 2010 celebration marks the 128th parade in Atlanta over the past 152 years.
The parade will kickoff on Saturday March 13 at noon on at the corner Peachtree Street and Ralph McGill. If you want to ensure that your little ones have a good view of the floats, music and candy, there’s a reviewing stand just down the road from the parade’s start. The Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival will continue down Peachtree and will turn onto Decatur Street to finish in Underground Atlanta. Read More→
Understanding the 2010 home buyer tax credit can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. In order to help simplify the process, Bowen Family Homes representative, Tanner has created this video explaining the five things you need to know about the extended home buyer tax credit.
Just to recap:
- The tax credit doesn’t need to be repaid
- It applies to both first and repeat home buyers
- First time home buyers can receive up to $8,000. Repeat buyers up to $6,500
- The credit is good for homes up to $800,000 in value
- The tax credit has been extended through April 30, 2010.
Bowen Family Homes has several new home communities throughout the metro-Atlanta area that fit the criteria for the home buyer tax credit. Whether you’re a first time home buyer wanting to live near the city or a repeat buyer who is looking for a North Fulton home, Bowen Family Homes has just what you’re looking for. By offering buyers high quality homes at an affordable rate, Bowen Family Homes is the perfect builder for home buyers who want to take advantage of their tax credit.
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It’s hard to imagine that the new and improved Bowen Family Homes Web site was launched just one year ago. Now the interactive and informative has won two awards. You might remember the story of our Gold OBIE in November of 2009?
Our second award came just last month at the The Nationals award ceremony. The Bowen Family Homes Web site received a Silver Award for Best Web site for a Builder at the ceremony held during the National Association of Home Builders’ annual International Builders Show.
The Nationals are the nation’s largest competition for new-home sales and marketing professionals and communities. The awards competition is presented annually by the National Sales and Marketing Council and is co-sponsored by MetLife Home Loans, Move, Inc., Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and AT&T Connected Communities. Read More→
Bowen Family Homes‘ Deerfield Green community in Milton has a lot to offer a family on the go. There were are already several floorplans to choose from, each offering something a little different and now we’ve added another.
The Chadwick plan features three bedrooms and two bathrooms. What makes this plan really stand out from the rest is the two-story design. There are also three different brick elevations to choose from. The addition of this plan will add a unique twist to Deerfield Green’s already beautiful streetscape. Read More→
