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Spring Break Part 1: Zoo Atlanta
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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→
The 5 Things You Must Know About the Tax Credit
Posted by: | CommentsUnderstanding 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.
For more information about any of the Bowen Family Homes communities, visit the Bowen Family Homes YouTube page, become a fan of Bowen Family Homes on Facebook or follow along on Twitter @BowenFamilyHome
Bring Your Children to Free Pretzel Day!
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On Saturday Febuary 20, make sure you grab the family and head to the nearest Auntie Anne’s pretzel shop and pick up your free pretzel. Everyone who comes out between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. will receive one free pretzel. You can choose between the original salt flavor or the ever popular cinnamon sugar pretzel.
As an added bonus, if you take a picture of your family at free pretzel day and email it to wakeup@auntieannesinc.com your photo will be posted on the Auntie Anne’s Facebook page and 100 people will be randomly selected to win an Auntie Anne’s t-shirt.
Not sure where the closest Auntie Anne’s is?
You can use the store locator to find the nearest location. If you are a resident of one of the many Bowen Family Homes locations in Fulton County near North Point Mall, then you’ll have no problems finding an Auntie Anne’s near you. We have several communities with-in 30 minutes of the mall including, Deerfield Green and The Preserve at Johns Creek. Read More→
Is Atlanta Low on Houses?
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According to a study done by Metrostudy Inc. the Atlanta housing market could run out of new inventory as early as mid 2010. About 14,000 new homes were sold in the metro Atlanta area in 2009, bringing the new home inventory down from 23,046 units to 13,438. There is no longer an oversupply of new houses and if demand stays steady, we could be seeing an undersupply of new homes rather soon.
So what is the answer to this problem? Builders need to begin building again, which is precisely what has been happening at Bowen Family Homes. The Atlanta Business Chronicle recently spoke with Bowen’s Chief Financial Officer, Steve Palmer who revealed the details of the building plan for the next year.
“This time last year, we had 195 new homes,” Palmer said. “Today we have 50.”
In order to increase inventory and better meet buyer demand, construction has begun on 43 new homes across the metro Atlanta area, by the end of the year we hope to have constructed 150 new homes. Read More→
Ranking High in Atlanta
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Each year the Atlanta Business Chronicle releases The Book of Lists. A compilation of all businesses in the metro-Atlanta area, The Book of Lists ranks everything from Top Home Builders in Atlanta to Top Women Owned Businesses. The 2009 Book recently came out and Bowen Family Homes Ranked high. Determined by the number of homes sold in 2008, Bowen Family Homes ranked fourth on the 2009-2010 Top Home Builders in Atlanta list. This is one spot up from last year’s ranking of fifth.
In addition, the Book of Lists also ranked Bowen Family Homes 52nd among Atlanta’s Top 100 Private Companies. The rankings for this list were determined by latest annual revenue. Read More→
