Eastwood Homes Offers Tranquil Living in Top Georgia Locations
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Land Acquisition Manager Nick Whitson with Eastwood Homes joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss new construction opportunities across metro Atlanta and more! Whitson sits down with the Denim Marketing President and Show Host Carol Morgan. Before joiningEastwood Homesin October 2023 as land acquisition manager, Whitson was an agent completing various land deals in the Atlanta market. From 2016 until his current role, he worked in downtown Atlanta and around the perimeter, mainly on infill development projects. Eastwood Homes is a private builder based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, with a presence in the Virginia, the Carolinas and Georgia markets. A company connected to its roots, the original owner still participates in land drives to this day! With many projects underway, Eastwood Homes has a pulse on the Atlanta market. Prospective buyer searching for the perfect home across the state have many new construction opportunities to choose from, thanks to the builder’s presence in Canton, Cumming, Flowery Branch, Ball Ground and Hoschton. Whitson said, “We’re trying to get aggressive and expand our market share. Being a smaller company, [we] can kind of push the envelope and get a little more creative.” Traditionally a competitive market, Atlanta buyers are searching for homebuilders that fit the bill but also provide thoughtful features! With this in mind, Whitson shared that Eastwood Homes consistently looks for opportunities to find partners, focus on the smaller details and more to set the company apart from its competition. Twin Lakes in Hoschton is a master-planned community with an extensive builder lineup! Focused on providing top-tier products in this community, Eastwood Homes offers two-story ranch-style homes spotlighting three to five bedrooms, two to three bathrooms and 1,829 to 3,047 square feet of living space priced from the high $400,000s. The community also features sought-after onsite amenities such as a pool, cabana, nature trails, dog park, playground and more by the lake! In Ball Ground, Marble Tree offers homebuyers an opportunity to find their dream home in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Priced from the mid-$400,000s, the community provides a smaller, single-family product featuring up to five bedrooms and three or more bathrooms within walking distance of picturesque downtown Ball Ground. Whitson said, “That’s something we’re keeping in mind moving forward. How do we get the walkability? That’s going to add a lot of value for the homeowners.” At Sunrise Cove at Great Sky in Canton, Whitson shared that the community has a few lots remaining as well as move-in-ready opportunities. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, community members have no problem returning to town thanks to the close proximity! Homes in this community feature three to five bedrooms and two to three bathrooms priced from the $500,000s. Tune into the full interview above to learn more about Eastwood Homes, or visitwww.EastwoodHomes.com. A special thank you to Denim Marketing for sponsoring Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Known as a trendsetter, Denim Marketing has been blogging since 2006, podcasting since 2011 and is currently working on strategies for the Google Helpful Content update and ways to incorporate AI into sales and marketing. Contact them when you need quality, original content for social media, public relations, blogging, email marketing and promotions. A comfortable fit for companies of all shapes and sizes, Denim Marketing understands marketing strategies are not one-size-fits-all. The agency works with your company to create a perfectly tailored marketing strategy that will adhere to your specific needs and niche. Try Denim Marketing on for size by calling 770-383-3360 or by visitingwww.DenimMarketing.com. The Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio “All About Real Estate" segment, presented by Denim Marketing,
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