News and Announcements
6/10/2008
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Dorchester Place,Covington’s New EasyLivingHome® Community
At a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday, June 10, at the Dorchester Place subdivision in Covington, Newton County Chamber of Commerce president, John
Boothby, membership director, Ron Carter, and several Chamber ambassadors along with Andrea Hammond, executive officer of the Newton County Home
Builders Association, joined builders of the Dorchester Builders Group and Bonnie Bonham, Director of EasyLivingHome® to celebrate the continued
expansion of the EasyLivingHome® program and the Grand Opening of Dorchester Place.
“We are pleased that the builders of the Dorchester Group, BoMar, Mathis Builders and JDS Homes, have chosen to embrace the construction techniques
of EasyLivingHome®”, said Bonham as she presented the first EasyLivingHome® certificate to developer Michael Penland. “These simple features will
benefit everyone who lives in or visits these homes – and they set this new community apart.”
The new, upscale community features tree-lined streets and well-spaced lots that are conducive to socializing, without sacrificing privacy. And the
city's best attractions — from the city square to the local park to the YMCA — are all within walking distance.
Inside, you'll find the very best in upscale living — from gleaming hardwood floors to modern appliances. Dorchester Place pays homage to
traditional Southern architecture with homes that capture the charm and style of a simpler time. Each of their models features an expansive floor
plan and classic detailing, including a sprawling front porch — the perfect place to relax and enjoy a crisp, fall afternoon or a beautiful, summer
evening. Some models also have an enclosed back patio and fireplace, offering numerous options when it comes to outdoor entertaining.
Bob Goucher, president of BoMar, Inc. and also president of the Newton County Home Builders Association, proudly proclaims, “Our homes offer the charm of yesterday with the convenience of today.”
5/10/2008
New EasyLivingHome® Affiliates – VA and TN
The state of Virginia officially became an EasyLivingHome® affiliate on February 20, 2008, and started their program off with a bang by showcasing their first certified EasyLivingHome® during the annual Dream Home® Tour on
March 8-9. The home was built by Stephen Thomas, Virginia's first member builder of the EasyLivingHome® program. Read an article from the ODC News about the Virginia affiliate and Stephen Thomas's show house.
The state of Tennessee became our next affiliate on May 2. In preparation for launching the program, five members of the Tennessee coalition met with
ELH representatives for a private replication summit on May 2-3, and after two days of extensive training, touring, talking and planning, returned home
with excitement and motivation to sign up builders and certify homes. Welcome aboard Virginia and Tennessee!
5/09/2008
EasyLivingHome® Neighborhood Certified in Canton, GA
John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods has completed the first homes in Cadence at Woodmont in East Cherokee County, the company’s first active
adult neighborhood exclusively for those aged 55 and better. A gated 126-home neighborhood, Cadence is located adjacent to Wieland’s prestigious
Woodmont Golf and Country Club. Cadence also marks Wieland’s first affiliation with Easy Living Home®, a voluntary certification program for
new home builders focused on universal design and accessibility features. The EasyLiving Home® certification for the model home at Cadence was
presented by the program’s new Honorary Chair, US Congressman Tom Price, at a special ceremony Friday, May 9.
Congressman Price was joined by local Cherokee County officials as well as representatives of EasyLivingHome® and John Wieland Homes and
Neighborhoods for the certification at Cadence. “Georgia is a leader in attracting and selling appropriate housing geared to our dynamically
changing population,” Price notes. “It is my privilege to work with this high caliber group at a time when other states are following Georgia’s lead by replicating the EasyLivingHome® program.”
After the presentation, Cadence’s new Richmond Designer Model was opened for its first tours. “Cadence is an exciting venture for our company,” says
Jason Wingfield, vice president of Wieland’s North Atlanta division. “It marks not only our first active adult neighborhood but also our first
incorporation of EasyLiving Home design standards into our homes here. These are great universal features that can make a home more convenient for homeowners of any age or lifestyle.”
EasyLivingHome® accessibility features incorporated in the homes at Cadence include a step-free entrance, a minimum of 32 inches of clear
passage space for every main-level interior passage and a main level that incorporates no less than one bedroom, full bathroom, kitchen and
entertainment area. Homes at Cadence range in size from 2675 to 3200 square feet and also offer gourmet kitchens, owners’ suites with spa baths and
elegant outdoor courtyard spaces. Prices range from the $300s to $400s.
Homeowners at Cadence will also enjoy private amenities including a private clubhouse, indoor fitness center, bocce ball court, outdoor lap
pool, open natural spaces, walking trails and a 2-acre lake as well as access to all the amenities of Woodmont Golf and Country Club including its
18-hole championship golf course, clubhouse with dining, fitness center, competition pool, waterslide, racquet club and onsite tennis pro.
For more information on Cadence at Woodmont, please call Neighborhood Sales Manager Valerie Hunter at 770-345-4653 or visit www.jwhomes.com/cadence online.
About John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods
Founded by John Wieland in 1970, John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is currently building in 60 neighborhoods with operations in Atlanta; Charlotte
and Raleigh, NC; Charleston, SC and Nashville, TN. In its 35-year history, the company has won more than 600 awards for excellence, including the
industry’s top award, America’s Best Builder in 2005. Also named National Builder of the Year and a National Housing Quality Award winner, Wieland is
the Southeast’s leading builder of move-up homes. Widely recognized for excellence in home design, quality and neighborhood planning, John Wieland
Homes and Neighborhoods offers a portfolio of home and townhomes from the $200s to over $ 1 million.
3/01/2008
Roy Wendt and Steve Romeyn Win Awards for EasyLiving Home® Projects
Roy Wendt of Wendt Builders is winning builder in the “More than 2,500 Square-Foot Home” category of the AARP/NAHB Livable Communities Award for his EasyLiving Home® in Olde Town Grayson.
AARP and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) created the joint awards program — the Livable Communities Awards for Builders, Remodelers,
and Developers-to recognize forward-looking companies that have constructed creative and unique homes and communities with accessible features that
improve the daily comfort, ease of use, and safety, of all their Upcoming Events.