Taste of Henry is being held this Friday, April 23rd from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Jason T. Harper Event Center at Heritage Park in McDonough, Georgia. Proceeds from this annual event’s ticket sales will benefit A Friend’s House, a home for children in crisis.

Over 25 local area restaurants will be showcasing popular menu items ranging from appetizers and sweet treats to main courses. You can expect to see locally owned restaurants like Season’s Bistro to popular chain restaurants like Shane’s Rib Shack, Chick-Fil-A and Bruster’s Real Ice Cream. All participating restaurants compete for 3 prestigious awards; People’s Choice, Best Presentation and Best Sweets. (more…)

The Homebuyer Tax Credit is about to expire! All home purchases must close by April 30th in order to qualify for this discount, so hurry over to Heron Bay! You don’t miss out on the opportunity to save up to $8,000 for first time homebuyer and $6,500 for move-up homebuyers.

You also don’t want to miss out on our incredible collection of new Henry county homes at Heron Bay. Home prices start in the low $180s and many have incentives from the builders. One amazing deal comes from D.R. Horton. This builder is currently offering amazing deals in Meadow’s Glen. If you buy before June 2010, not only will you receive the home buyers tax credit, you’ll also be able to take advantage of $15,000 any way you want it as well as earning $5,000 in closing costs. This is a deal too good to be missed, so don’t waste any time. Head over to Heron Bay today and see why so many have chosen to call this Locust Grove community home. (more…)

Is a foreclosure a better deal than a new home in this market?

Well, let’s think about this. Would you rather buy a 2004 car with 80,000 miles and no warranty for half of its value, or would you rather buy a brand new automobile with a 100,000 mile warranty and all the options you want for 75% of the original value?

Like a used car, foreclosed houses can often have hidden problems. The previous owner might not have paid much attention to the finer details in the house. These little issues can often lead to costly repairs on the part of the buyer.

Instead of going for someone else’s hand-me-downs, why not get what you really want from the start? By building new in Atlanta golf community,  Heron Bay, you’ll be able to completely customize your house. (more…)

Heron Bay Golf & Country Club’s The Summit at Heron Bay is offering homes from the high $170’s to the low $200’s. These homes are priced just right for first-time home buyers and  empty-nesters who still want space when the grandkids come to stay.

Of the 5 new floor plans in The Summit, 3 of them are priced below $200,000.

With three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and the option for a fourth bedroom or large in home office, the Miller plan is great for anyone who loves open floorplans.  On the first floor, the great room opens up to the kitchen and breakfast room, making this already spacious home feel even larger and more welcoming. (more…)

Congratulations to the Heron Bay Ladies Tennis Team who recently won the ALTA Atlanta City B4 Championship!

This is not the first time one of the tennis teams has been a champion. In the Summer of 2008 the mixed ALTA team won the city division in their first season together. Since then several new teams have been formed, including the Ladies Team that just won.  Heron Bay also has several Men and Junior teams, making it easy for the whole family to play.  Lessons are also offered by one of the residents in the master-planned community in Henry County.

The tennis club is one of many perks offered to residents living in the Atlanta lake community. There’s always something going on at the Cole Reservoir and with a three-pool aquatic center, (more…)

Heron Bay Golf & Country Club stands out from other communities because of the emphasis they place on the natural beauty of the land. While building the new homes in Locust Grove, Todd Smith, Project Manager for Minerva, focused on developing the homes with the natural features of the land. He delicately balanced the many streams, waterways, special tree stands that feed the Cole Reservoir.

Todd made himself familiar with the lay of the land to make the new homes in Henry County fit in without disturbing the natural setting. The knowledge Todd gained from surveying the land allowed the opportunity to adjust roads and utilities to save features such as a large American Beech Tree. The tree is now a joy to everyone who drives along Heron Bay Boulevard. (more…)

That’s right, there is a new neighborhood opening at Heron Bay Golf & Country Club. The Summit at Heron Bay features single-family homes built by award-winning builder Paul Thomas Homes. With prices from the high $100,000’s, this new neighborhood is ideal for first-time homebuyers and growing families. Interested homebuyers are encouraged to visit the community and tour the fully decorated model home which showcases the Raleigh floorplan. The 10 different floorplans available at the Summit range from 2,140 to 2,887 square feet, with up to five bedrooms and three and one-half baths. A few of the options include: two-story family rooms with stacked stone fireplaces; large backyards; gourmet kitchens with islands, granite countertops and hardwood floors; spacious master bedrooms with spa bathrooms; children’s retreats and more. Of course, being a neighborhood within the Atlanta golf community, Heron Bay, residents benefit (more…)

Atlanta is notorious for its traffic. It seems that no matter what time of day on any day of the week, a 10 mile commute will take anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes, and, in some extreme cases, 1 hour! This in not an attractive part of our otherwise fantastic city. Spending time in bumper-to-bumper traffic can really be frustrating as we do have more important things to do with our day than battle other cars on the road. What’s even worse is that traffic is not exclusive to the interstates. How many parents spend 45 minutes driving their children to school in the mornings? Well, the wonderful people at the master-planned community, Heron Bay Golf & Country Club, which offers new homes in Henry County, have always gone above and beyond to make sure their residents are enjoying life to the fullest, and opening a school within the boundaries of the neighborhood is just another way that Heron Bay stands out in Atlanta real estate. (more…)