Mike Smith Receives the 2009 Builder of the Year Award from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association
On November 7, 2009 the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association awarded Mike Smith with the 2009 Builder of the Year Award. Each year the Builder of the Year Award is presented to a member of the Greater Atlanta HBA who has demonstrated a commitment to professional excellence. This award recognizes a builder for his or her contributions to furthering the goals and mission of the association through volunteer efforts within the association and the housing industry and through community and charitable programs.
Mike Smith is a native of Georgia and grew up in Conyers an eastern suburb of Atlanta. He developed an interest in the building business at a young age, working with his father as a plumber's helper during summer breaks and in a cabinet shop after school. He enrolled in Georgia Southern University's Construction Management program and obtained his degree in 1989. Mike joined Carl Riden Homes which later became Harcrest Homes in 1992 and became president in 1998 and sole owner in 2004.
For over thirty years Harcrest Homes has set the standard for the home building industry. The proof is in the 1000 plus satisfied families who live in one of their homes. Additionally, the building industry has awarded Harcrest over 90 prestigious awards including the coveted America’s Best Builder from the National Association of Home Builders and Builder Magazine. In 2000, Harcrest Homes also received the Lee Evans Award for Business Management Excellence. Most recently in 2007, they received the Customer Satisfaction Award from the Certified Professional Home Builder. The professional staff at Harcrest Homes works diligently to insure strong customer satisfaction and a level of quality unsurpassed in the building business. Harcrest homes are known for their creative designs and quality construction. As one of the leading builders in Forsyth, Gwinnett, Fulton, and Hall counties, Harcrest Homes has built in some of Atlanta’s premier communities including Village Grove, Willowstone at Duluth, The Summit at Huntcrest, Rivermore Park and Hamilton Mill. Harcrest Homes currently builds in Habersham on Laurel Springs, Royal Lakes and Adeline Pond.
Mike is an active member of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and will serve as vice president in 2010. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Home Builders Association. In 2009 Mike became the president of the Housing Institute and the Certified Professional Home Builder program. He is also a proud sponsor of HomeAid Atlanta.
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 Harcrest Homes Announces Two New
Plans at Habersham on Laurel Springs
Harcrest Homes’ newest community, Habersham on Laurel Springs, in Johns Creek/South Forsyth is pleased to announce the introduction of two new plans value priced from the low $400s. The Cedarwood offers five bedrooms, three baths and over 3200 square feet of heated space. With flexible living spaces on the main level including Library/Living Room and Bedroom/Office, and the large gourmet kitchen open to expansive family room, this plan affords comfortable living throughout. In addition, the Laurelwood plan also features five bedrooms and three baths with almost 3000 square feet. The two-story family room and grand two-story foyer add a classic touch to this dramatic, open plan.
Habersham on Laurel Springs is a gated community offering a premium location in the highly sought after Johns Creek/Suwanee area. The neighborhood is complete with amenities including swim, tennis, pavilion and gathering area with fireplace. Upon completion the neighborhood will be home to 69 residents. Over fifty-percent of the homesites are completed with homes ranging in price from the $400s to the $600s. The Spring Tour of Homes is currently underway and the feedback from visitors is very positive.
Harcrest Homes over the past 30 years has received over 90 awards from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, as well as the Lee Evans Award for Business Management Excellence and the coveted America’s Best Builder Award from the National Association of Home Builders and Builder Magazine. They have set the standard for quality home building in Northern Atlanta. In keeping with their extraordinary reputation for building fine homes, Habersham at Laurel Springs has raised the bar once again. Habersham’s unique collection of homes features four and five bedroom plans ranging in size from 3000 to 4040 square feet. The rolling terrain and heavily wooded surrounding area set the tone for these homes that feature abundant outdoor living areas with covered front porches, spacious decks and patios. Additionally, Harcrest provides the first year of Chem Lawn service for free to all home owners—evident in the lush green lawns. Home sites range from approximately one-quarter to one third acre. All homes enjoy a gourmet kitchen, deluxe trim package throughout, professionally landscaped lawn, Whirlpool Gold appliances and Delta plumbing features.
The location of Habersham at Laurel Springs is convenient to Johns Creek and easy access to GA 400. The Avenue South Forsyth is a quick four mile commute and the immediate area has excellent shopping and restaurants. Children will attend the new Johns Creek Elementary, Riverwatch Middle and the nationally ranked South Forsyth High.
The decorated model is open daily and Harcrest Homes Realty sales associates Maryellen Peterson and Todd Babb can be reached at 678.513.9997, web: harcresthomes.com. From GA 400N take Exit 12A/MacFarland Road, veer right, travel one mile and turn left on McGinnis Ferry Road—continue on McGinnis Ferry Road, and turn left on highway 141, turn right onto Laurel Springs Parkway, and the neighborhood is the third entry on the right.
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 Harcrest Homes Grand Opening Event
New Model at Habersham on Laurel Springs
September 16, 2008 from 11:00AM to 1:00PM Harcrest Homes will celebrate the grand opening of their new decorated model The Wellington. The Wellington plan recently went through a redesign to maximize living space and create a more affordable home. From the grand entry to the stunning built-ins, this new model offers a refreshing and creative approach to flexible living. A bedroom/optional study on the main level and master up with sitting area, bonus room/media makes this five bedroom, four bath home a wonderful retreat. The old world architecture transitions from the outside elevation into the home with exposed rustic beams on the second floor visible from the foyer.
Habersham on Laurel Springs is a gated community offering a premium location in the highly sought after Johns Creek/Suwanee area. The neighborhood is complete with amenities including swim, tennis, pavilion and gathering area with fireplace. Upon completion, the neighborhood will be home to 69 residents. Harcrest has just completed a fine ensemble of over 25 homes ranging in price from the mid $400s to the $600s. The Summer Tour of Homes is currently underway and the feedback from visitors is very positive.
Harcrest Homes over the past 30 years has received over 90 awards from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and has set the standard for quality home building in Northern Atlanta. In keeping with their extraordinary reputation for building fine homes, Habersham at Laurel Springs has raised the bar once again. Habersham’s unique collection of homes features four and five bedroom plans ranging in size from 3334 to 4040 square feet. The rolling terrain and heavily wooded surrounding area set the tone for these homes that feature abundant outdoor living areas with covered front porches, spacious decks and patios. Additionally, Harcrest provides the first year of Chem Lawn service for free to all home owners—evident in the lush green lawns. Home sites range from approximately one-quarter to one third acre. All homes enjoy a gourmet kitchen, deluxe trim package throughout, professionally landscaped lawn, Whirlpool Gold appliances and Delta plumbing features.
The location of Habersham at Laurel Springs is convenient to Johns Creek and easy access to GA 400. The Avenue South Forsyth is a quick four mile commute and the immediate area has excellent shopping and restaurants. Children will attend the new Johns Creek Elementary, Riverwatch Middle and the nationally ranked South Forsyth High.
The decorated model is open daily and Harcrest Homes Realty sales associates Maryellen Peterson and Jolee Stebbins can be reached at 678.513.9997, web: harcresthomes.com. From GA 400N take Exit 12A/MacFarland Road, veer right, travel one mile and turn left on McGinnis Ferry Road—continue on McGinnis Ferry Road, and turn left on highway 141, turn right onto Laurel Springs Parkway, and the neighborhood is the third entry on the right
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HarcrestHomes Announces Grand Opening of
New Model at Habersham on Laurel Springs
Harcrest Homes’ newest community, Habersham on Laurel Springs, in Johns Creek/South Forsyth is pleased to announce the grand opening of their new decorated model The Wellington. The Wellington plan recently went through a redesign to maximize living space and create a more affordable home. From the grand entry to the stunning built-ins, this new model offers a refreshing and creative approach to flexible living. A bedroom/optional study on the main level and master up with sitting area, bonus room/media makes this five bedroom, four bath home a wonderful retreat. The old world architecture transitions from the outside elevation into the home with exposed rustic beams on the second floor visible from the foyer.
Habersham on Laurel Springs is a gated community offering a premium location in the highly sought after Johns Creek/Suwanee area. The neighborhood is complete with amenities including swim, tennis, pavilion and gathering area with fireplace. Upon completion, the neighborhood will be home to 69 residents. Harcrest has just completed a fine ensemble of over 25 homes ranging in price from the mid $400s to the $600s. The Summer Tour of Homes is currently underway and the feedback from visitors is very positive.
Harcrest Homes over the past 30 years has received over 90 awards from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and has set the standard for quality home building in Northern Atlanta. In keeping with their extraordinary reputation for building fine homes, Habersham at Laurel Springs has raised the bar once again. Habersham’s unique collection of homes features four and five bedroom plans ranging in size from 3334 to 4040 square feet. The rolling terrain and heavily wooded surrounding area set the tone for these homes that feature abundant outdoor living areas with covered front porches, spacious decks and patios. Additionally, Harcrest provides the first year of Chem Lawn service for free to all home owners—evident in the lush green lawns. Home sites range from approximately one-quarter to one third acre. All homes enjoy a gourmet kitchen, deluxe trim package throughout, professionally landscaped lawn, Whirlpool Gold appliances and Delta plumbing features.
The location of Habersham at Laurel Springs is convenient to Johns Creek and easy access to GA 400. The Avenue South Forsyth is a quick four mile commute and the immediate area has excellent shopping and restaurants. Children will attend the new Johns Creek Elementary, Riverwatch Middle and the nationally ranked South Forsyth High.
The decorated model is open daily and Harcrest Homes Realty sales associates Maryellen Peterson and Jolee Stebbins can be reached at 678.513.9997, web: harcresthomes.com. From GA 400N take Exit 12A/MacFarland Road, veer right, travel one mile and turn left on McGinnis Ferry Road—continue on McGinnis Ferry Road, and turn left on highway 141, turn right onto Laurel Springs Parkway, and the neighborhood is the third entry on the right. |
 Harcrest Homes Announces Grand Opening
of Amenities at Habersham on Laurel Springs
Harcrest Homes’ newest community in Johns Creek/South Forsyth is pleased to announce the grand opening of their recreation facility at Habersham on Laurel Springs. Habersham on Laurel Springs Members Club will include swim, tennis, pavilion and gathering area with fireplace. This gated community offers refreshing old-world style architecture with all the new features buyers are looking for. Upon completion, the neighborhood will be home to 69 residents. Harcrest has just completed a fine ensemble of 21 homes ranging in price from the mid $400s to the $600s. The Spring Tour of Homes is currently underway and the feedback from visitors is very positive.
Harcrest Homes over the past 30 years has received over 80 awards from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and has set the standard for quality home building in Northern Atlanta. In keeping with their extraordinary reputation for building fine homes, Habersham at Laurel Springs has raised the bar once again. Habersham’s unique collection of homes features four and five bedroom plans ranging in size from 3360 to 4040 square feet. The rolling terrain and heavily wooded surrounding area set the tone for these homes that feature abundant outdoor living areas with covered front porches, spacious decks and patios. Additionally, Harcrest provides the first year of Chem Lawn service for free to all home owners—evident in the lush green lawns. Home sites range from approximately one-quarter to one half acre. All homes enjoy a gourmet kitchen, deluxe trim package throughout, professionally landscaped lawn, Whirlpool Gold appliances and Delta plumbing features.
One showcase home and seven field models are currently and available for touring. Harcrest Homes has assembled a wonderful assortment of two-story home plans, and many feature a basement and many upgraded features. Mike Smith of Harcrest Homes expressed, “these are truly some of the most beautiful homes we have built, and we are most excited about this unique collection of homes that depict a style of architecture that is so memorable”
The location of Habersham at Laurel Springs is convenient to Johns Creek and easy access to GA 400. The Avenue South Forsyth opening this Spring is a quick four mile commute and the immediate area has excellent shopping and restaurants. Children will attend the new Johns Creek Elementary, Riverwatch Middle and the nationally ranked South Forsyth High.
The decorated model is open daily and Harcrest Homes Realty sales associates Maryellen Peterson and Jolee Stebbins can be reached at 678.513.9997, web: harcresthomes.com. From GA 400N take Exit 12A/MacFarland Road, veer right, travel one mile and turn left on McGinnis Ferry Road—continue on McGinnis Ferry Road, and turn left on highway 141, turn right onto Laurel Springs Parkway, and the neighborhood is the third entry on the right.
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Harcrest Homes receives 6 OBIE's
Home Builders Association honors veteran homebuilder
Every November, the Sales and Marketing Council of the Home Builders Association presents their annual OBIE Awards. The awards first made their debut to honor excellence in the homebuilding industry in 1980. Since that time, Harcrest Homes, formerly known as Carl Riden Homes, has received more than 80 awards, and with the conclusion of the 2007 ceremony, they can add an additional six awards to their credit.
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Details stand out on growing family’s first home
Nicolae Butoiu moved from
Romania to the U.S. in 2000,
renting while he saved enough
money to build a home. Nicolae,
who is expecting a baby girl with
wife Leonarda in January, chatted
about their July move to Suwanee’s
Habersham on Laurel Springs.
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Harcrest begins Fall Tour of Habersham
Harbersham at Laurel Spring features old-world architecture
Johns Creek / South Forsyth is quickly becoming one of Atlanta's hottest addresses, and Harcrest Homes is pleased to be in the heart of the action. A Few minutes from Johns Creek business district, Harbersham on Laurel Springs offers refreshing old-world style architecture with all new features buyers are seeking. Upon completion, the neighborhood will be home to 69 residents.
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Harcrest Homes is an Atlanta homebuilder featuring new homes and communities in popular Forsyth and Hall County neighborhoods.
