Presales Available at Three Bowen Communities

October is one busy month for Bowen Family Homes. Not only are they in the midst of their unprecedented Penny Power Promotion, but they have also announced presales at three of their metro Atlanta communities. Now is a great time to purchase a new home at Caswell Overlook, Brynfield-Woodvale or Stonehaven Pointe. Buying a presale home gives the buyer creative freedom for exterior elevations and interior finishes. Plus, there can also be some adjustments to floorplans to cater to your needs and styles.

These three communities give home shoppers a variety of options. Whether looking for a luxury townhome in Marietta, single family home in Forsyth County or a beautiful home in Suwanee, you can find it at one of these communities.

Bowen Family Homes Celebrates 40 Years

Bowen Family Homes has reached a tremendous milestone – their 40th anniversary. In a time when home builders are dropping like flies, it is so nice to know that there are quality builders persevering. Like any business, the success of Bowen Family Homes did not come easy. Back in 1969, Rudy Bowen began with a single home project in the suburbs of Gwinnett County. Once Rudy saw how quickly his one-home project sold, he was inspired to build more homes here and there. By the time the 1980’s rolled around, Bowen had developed a reputation for providing quality and value to homebuyers. As metro-Atlanta grew over the years, so did Rudy’s business.

By this time, he realized he needed something that gave his business an edge in the field. He decided to start developing his own land, and, since he was no longer paying a third-party for development costs, he was able to reduce the price for home shoppers.

Win a Bowen Home for a Penny

Never will a penny be so valuable to you as now. During the Bowen Family Homes Penny Power Promotion home shoppers all over the Atlanta area can take a chance to win a home for $.01! Participants will take part in the penny toss competition and ultimately be entered to win a home in the grand finale event. So, you might be wondering how this works. Between now and November 8 prospective homebuyers can earn pennies to toss into a fish bowl from 10 feet away. There are several ways to earn tosses. Touring a Bowen Family Homes community and registering will earn you one penny to toss. If you pre-qualify to buy a Bowen Family Home with a preferred lender this will earn you three tosses. And if you are under contract or write a contract on a Bowen Family Home this will get you five tosses. Once you’ve collected your pennies you can take your shot at the fish bowl at any one of the twelve participating  Bowen Family Homes communities.

Realtors and Brokers can also take part in the penny toss for a chance to win $50,000. Partcipants can earn their pennies by touring a community or attending a “Penny Power” event for one toss, previewing a Bowen Family Home with a client for three tosses or having a client write a contract for a Bowen Family Home for five tosses.

Whether you’re a prospective homebuyer or a realtor you can toss your pennies at any one of the twelve locations Saturday, Monday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Friday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Once your penny makes it into the fishbowl you will be entered into the grand finale and receive an invitation to the event on November 10. On this day one lucky person will be the winner of the beautiful Amberwood home at Kensington Creek Manor. And one lucky realtor will win $50,000. It’s time to come out and try your hand at winning at the penny toss. Throughout the coming months there will be many other penny incentives offered by Bowen Family Homes in their communities, so make sure to stay up to date by following Bowen on Twitter and Facebook.

Find a Great Home at McGinnis Reserve

Two inventory homes remain  in the highly sought after McGinnis Reserve community. The homes built, by Bowen Family Homes, offer residents a fun and beautiful community that is perfect for a luxurious lifestyle.

Both of the homes remaining at McGinnis Reserve in Suwanee, Georgia are single-family homes. Homes at McGinnis Reserve have ranch style floorplans or a two-story option ranging from 2,490 to 4,500 square feet. The exterior features brick, stone or traditional siding.

Bowen Family Homes interiors offer innovative floorplans with a wonderful customization options. Homebuyers may choose to upgrade their home to include granite countertops in the kitchen and baths, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, built-in closets and bookcases and upgraded lighting.

Three Move-in Ready Homes Available at Berkeley Chase

The popular gated community Berkeley Chase has three homes available right now for immediate move-in. This Bowen Family Homes community also has seven pre-sales featuring the Carter Model available for a November/December move-in date. Located in Norcross, the Berkeley Chase community has beautiful, two-story brick townhomes affordably priced from $209,900.

The community offers three models – Burton, Lakeland and Carter. The Burton model features three bedrooms, two and a half baths and a second-floor loft. The downstairs has an open floor plan, perfect for entertaining. The laundry room is on the upper level making it more convenient for the homeowner.

The Lakeland model has three bedrooms and two and a half baths including a large owner’s suite with a walk-in closet. This model also has an upstairs laundry room, a two-story foyer, dining room and open floorplan.

The Carter model offers three bedroom and two and a half baths with a loft that could be converted into a fourth bedroom. It features a two-story foyer, owner’s suite with walk-in closet, separate tub and show in the master bath, formal dining room and spacious family room.

All of the models are roughly 1,850 square feet of living space and each offer three different elevations. Berkeley Chase children will attend Berkeley Lake Elementary, Duluth Middle and Duluth High schools.

To visit Berkely Chase take I-285 to Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. Turn left onto South Old Peachtree Road and the community will be on your right. Located just a mile from West Gwinnett Park and aquatic center, this community is perfect for families as well as young professionals.

Bowen Family Homes is Social Media Savvy

Bowen Family Homes has taken the initiative to become tech savvy by launching a social media campaign.

Bowen Family Homes now has a Facebook page, a Twitter account, a blog, Youtube videos and an interactive website that allows potential home buyers to watch video tours of the model homes, virtually explore the neighborhoods and compare floor plans all from the comfort of their computer chair.

The real estate industry has benefited greatly from the internet and Bowen Family Homes says they have already seen the social media benefits. With over 200 Facebook fans and more than 300 followers on Twitter, Bowen Family Homes has been able to connect with many potential home buyers and current Bowen residents in the few short months they’ve had this online presence.

To learn more about the luxury homes, resort-style amenities and great locations Bowen Family Homes has to offer, please call 1-877-My-BOWEN or online at www.bowenfamilyhomes.com.

Amenities Now Open at Hanover Place and Hanover Pointe

The warm weather amenities at Bowen Family Homes’ Hanover Place and Hanover Pointe communities have now opened for the summer. With lighted tennis courts and an aquatic center, residents all of ages will enjoy a summer of fun without leaving home. This summer instead of spending money on a vacation, residents at Hanover Place and Hanover Pointe can save money with a staycation thanks to the amazing community amenity package.

Hanover Place, a single-family home community in sought after South Forsyth, and Hanover Pointe, a townhome community across the street, share the fabulous resort-style amenities offered by Bowen Family Homes. The community amenity package features four lighted tennis courts, an aquatic center with a mushroom fountain, a neighborhood pool, a playground, a cabana for lounging with friends and family and lighted sidewalks throughout the communities.

Hanover Place offers 12 single-family home designs that include two-story and ranch-style home plans ranging in size from 2,329 square feet to 3,397 square feet of heated living space. Elegant interiors include gas fireplaces, marble vanities in bathrooms, large kitchens with maple cabinets and Whirlpool appliances, oversized owner’s suites with spacious owner’s bathrooms and much more. Homes at Hanover Place are priced from $299,900.

Hanover Pointe offers spacious garage townhomes featuring three bedrooms with two and one half to three bathrooms. Many floorplans include a two-story foyer with rod iron banisters, a spacious kitchen with maple cabinets and granite countertops, hardwood floors throughout the main floor, an oversized owner’s suite, upstairs laundry and much more. The beautiful townhomes at Hanover Pointe are affordably priced from $194,900.

To visit these beautiful communities take GA 400 North to Exit 12B West (McFarland Parkway). Travel West on McFarland Parkway. Turn left on Union Hill. Hanover Place will be located on the right and Hanover Pointe will be located on the left.

Come fall 2009 children at Hanover Place and Hanover Pointe will attend Midway Elementary, Piney Grove Middle and South Forsyth High schools. For more information on these Forsyth County new home communities, visit www.bowenfamilyhomes.com.

About Bowen Family Homes:

Since 1969 the Bowen name has stood for excellence in new home construction and community development. Recognized as the 39th largest privately owned builder in the country by Builder Magazine for 2008, Bowen Family Homes is a dynamic homebuilder with operations in Georgia, Florida and Texas. The Atlanta Business Chronicle ranked Bowen Family Homes 5th among metro Atlanta builders in 2007 and 40th among Atlanta’s Top 100 Private Companies for 2007. Additionally, Bowen Family Homes was named the Georgia Family Business of the Year for medium sized companies by Georgia Trend and the Cox Family Enterprise Center at Kennesaw State University in 2006. Bowen Family Homes was ranked 66th on the 2008 Professional Builder Housing Giants list. These successes have been achieved by simply offering the best new home value in all price ranges. Earlier this year Bowen Family Homes launched their social media marketing plan with a new company blog, www.bowenfamilyhomesblog.com and presence on several social media outlets such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. For more information about Bowen Family Homes, please call their Atlanta region headquarters at 678-325-4554 or 1-877- MY BOWEN or visit online at www.bowenfamilyhomes.com

Bowen Family Homes Advises New Home Buyers on Purchasing a New Home vs. a Foreclosure

In today’s economy, home buyers are looking for the better deal and a lot of people tend to think that buying a foreclosed home is the best deal because of the price tag, but buying a home is a lot more than just the price. In an effort to educate new home buyers on the realities of purchasing a foreclosed home, Bowen Family Homes has added a new Web page that lists questions buyers should ask themselves prior to purchasing a foreclosed home as well as the benefits of purchasing a new home. If you are deciding between a new home and a foreclosed home, visit www.bowenfamilyhomes.com/buy-new-home/new-homes-vs-foreclosures.

Buying a foreclosed home can be very appealing because of the inexpensive price, but in reality the price may be the only positive. Here are some questions and some things to consider before purchasing a foreclosed home:

• Do you have a lot of time to search for a home?
• Are you a risk taker?
• Are you prepared to submit multiple offers on foreclosed properties and waste valuable time in your home search?
• Do you have the extra money to fix up a foreclosed home?
• Do you want the piece of mind of a home warranty or do you feel comfortable buying “as is” and taking your chances?
• Are you prepared to deal with liens on your home that are not free and clear?

Special Pricing Available at Willoughby Cove

Located in the sought-after Hamilton Mill area, Bowen Family Homes’ Willoughby Cove community offers beautiful ranch-style homes ideal for the family looking to live in a peaceful suburb that offers all the benefits of city life. Close proximity to recreation areas, shopping centers and local restaurants makes this ranch home community perfect for new Atlanta home buyers looking to live an active and social lifestyle. In addition to the great location, Bowen Family Homes has recently implemented unbelievable pricing at this Gwinnett County community with pricing as low as $204,900.

Potential home buyers have five ranch-style home designs to choose from ranging in size from approximately 2,059 square feet to 2,905 square feet. Interiors of the homes include luxury features and finishes such as upgraded lighting, spacious privately situated owner’s suites, gas fireplaces, spacious kitchens with maple cabinets and Whirlpool appliances, hardwoods in entry foyers, and more.

Redistricting Places Several Bowen Family Homes Communities in New School Districts for Fall 2009

When looking for a new home in Atlanta, an important aspect of the home buying process is school districts. Whether the purchaser has children or not, a community’s school district says a lot about the neighborhood’s surrounding area. Bowen Family Homes’ communities are located in the best school districts in Georgia and as a result of redistricting and the addition of new schools, children at a few of Bowen Family Homes’ Atlanta communities will attend new school districts come fall 2009.

Located in Gwinnett County, Kensington Creek Manor and Willoughby Cove offer home buyers affordable single-family homes. With spacious home designs to choose from, homes at these communities provide the ideal space for everyday life and entertaining. This fall children at both communities will attend the brand new Twin Rivers Middle and Mountain View High schools. Elementary-age children at Kensington Creek Manor will attend Dyer Elementary while children at Willoughby Cove will attend Freeman’s Mill Elementary.