Builders
The SAW Companies, Inc.
Steven A. Williams, President and Founder of The SAW Companies, Inc. began working in the construction industry at the age of 14 for Coakley & Williams, Inc. (a commercial builders/developer/hotel management company based in the Washington DC area). He worked every aspect of the construction business throughout his college years. In 1984, upon graduating from Colorado State University with a degree in Business Marketing, he returned to the Washington DC area to further his career with Coakley & Williams, Inc. He was involved in many aspects of the firm including project management, hotel management, property management, cost estimating, commercial construction and marketing. In the summer of 1993, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia to pursue other opportunities. The residential market was growing and he realized the need for a premier residential builder. After researching the market, Steve started purchasing foreclosure properties in need of major renovation. In 1996, he began building custom homes throughout the metropolitan Atlanta area, Alpharetta, Atlanta, Buckhead, Dunwoody and Roswell. In 2002, The SAW Companies, Inc. began acquiring properties and developing residential communities. “We are committed to the details of providing the best quality home for the right price in the market place. Providing a quiet, comfortable environment for homeowners to live in convenient locations around Atlanta”, Steve Williams, The SAW Companies, Inc. Recent projects: Crooked Creek, Alpharetta; Madaline Manor, Atlanta; Ferncliff Commons, Buckhead; Stonemoor, Roswell; The Estates of RiverBirch Glen, Roswell; Magnolia Park, Atlanta.
Steed Properties, Ltd.
Josh Steed has been in the real estate business for over 20 years since graduating from Vanderbilt University. Josh worked for 6 years with the commercial real estate firm of Branch & Associates, Ltd. While working for Branch, he focused primarily on tenant improvements, retail, office and industrial development, property management and investor relations. In 1991, Josh then went to work with the residential builder, Jim Cowart. Josh says, “Mr. Cowart helped me understand that timely communication with the customer is the builder’s most important function.” Josh’s philosophy is to provide the best possible product, in the best possible location for the best possible price. Josh focuses on quality construction , design and attention to detail. Steed Properties has built homes for Jim Cowart, Inc. in the following communities: Linfield, Amberfield and Glen Abbey. Recent projects: Parc St. James, Dunwoody; Madaline Manor, Atlanta; Magnolia Park, Atlanta.
Tom Nail Builders, Inc.
As a native Atlantan, Tom Nail, President of Tom Nail Builders, has a great appreciation for the advances I home architecture in the metro area. He understands that the lifestyles of today’s families have dictated a very functional design while highlighting the classic beauty of this region’s architecture.
After earning a BBA degree at the Unity of Georgia, Tom enjoyed a successful career with Delta Air Lines, Inc. prior to beginning his current career as a homebuilder. Tom focuses on building custom homes in the $500,000 to $1,000,000 range, where he is able to devote detailed attention each day to every home. His most recent projects include: The Ridge, N. Fulton County; Hamilton Mill, Gwinnett County; Creekstone Estates, S. Forsyth, The Manor Golf & Country Club, N. Fulton.
Tom is a Certified Professional Homebuilder and a member of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. He is recently featured on Home & Garden Television “Dream Builders” episode. Tom is a participant in the EarthCraft House program and was a recipient of the 2003 Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association Silver Professionalism Award.
R.G. Swims, Inc
R.G. Swims, Inc. was founded in 1988. Clients in the early days were major real estate companies, Relocation Departments, and Fannie Mae. The scope of work was foreclosure renovations, painting, floor coverings, and remodeling.
In 1999 Roger joined John Willis Homes, Inc. as a builder. He has worked with executive clients and CEO’s exclusively in the in-town market including Buckhead, Emory, Decatur, Midtown, Ansley Park, Morningside and Perimeter Mall areas. During the last 6 years he has built 50 homes in the $750,000 and up price point.
Roger Swims is a member of The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and is a HBA Certified Residential Building Contractor. Roger has a simple formula for success: “I look forward to earning my clients trust and future referrals by simply Putting their best interest first”.
JA Development
Al Livnat and Jacob Cohen, founders of JA Development, Inc. / Buy Rite Homes, join the Bo Bridgeport family of builders in bringing quality construction at an affordable price to the many intown neighborhoods throughout Atlanta and Decatur.
Founded in 1998, they approach each home as if it where their own, ensuring only the highest quality craftsman ship and attention to detail. Their professionalism and simplification of the home buying process has earned them a great reputation and keep previous home buyers coming back. JA Development, Inc. / Buy Rite Homes is a member of the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association.
You can read more about JA Development and Buy Rite homes at JA Development.com. Click here to see more photos of JA Development’s great new construction homes
Laurel River Properties was founded in 1993. It has risen from a modest, 3-home start in the Richland community of Suwanee to current products in Gwinnett, DeKalb, Cobb, and Fulton counties. Laurel River designs and builds an eclectic mix of homes including luxury townhomes, bungalows, and estate-style homes priced at over $1 million. There is perhaps no other builder of comparable size in the Atlanta area that offers such a diverse range of homes. Laurel River is a member of the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association and is a Certified Professional Home Builder. The company and its homes have received numerous professionalism awards from the Association.
The Enclave at East Atlanta is a Laurel River Arts and Crafts Collection neighborhood. These homes offer standard features that many other builders only provide as upgrades. Laurel River realizes that today's home buyer wants a unique place to live. In order to meet that demand, Arts and Crafts Collection series buyers have the freedom to customize many facets of their new homes.
Springdale Homes
Springdale Homes has been helping facilitate the rebirth of Atlanta's intown neighborhoods for the last 13 years. They have developed countless beautiful historic renovations and infill new construction homes. Now they are expanding to the arduous development of enormous subdivisions. Their most recent venture is a sensitive new development of bungalow homes in the historic Kirkwood neighborhood of the City of Atlanta. This lovely new development is known as Hawthorn Park. It offers homebuyers the opportunity to live in dynamic intown neighborhoods in homes with all the charm of 1920s Craftsman architecture and all the conveniences of the 21st century.
The homes of Hawthorn Park have been designed to blend in with the surrounding neighborhood. Fifty homes will be built in 8 different styles based on Craftsman architecture from the 1920s - the predominant style of Atlanta's intown neighborhoods. The development will have sidewalks and street lights to complement the adjoining streetscape. A one-third mile greenway walking trail will also be developed as an additional amenity.
Mike Williamson Homes, LLC
Mike Williamson has been building and renovating homes since 1995. After renovating numerous homes in the historic neighborhoods of the East Atlanta area, Mike started building historic style homes from the ground up. Over the years, he has moved his company in the direction of designing and building a wide range of homes from “Intown Living” to “Suburban Tranquility”. In each one of his homes, Mike demands quality from the first nail to the last. That attention to detail is why the company’s motto is: “Building Quality Homes to Last a Lifetime”. Mike Williamson Homes, LLC is a proud member of the National Association of Home Builders and the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association.
Roswell Road Homes, LLC: Exceeding Expectations.
Parc Saint James and Lauren Parc was created by Certified Professional Home Builders Mark Shea and Josh Steed. Together they bring respect for custom homebuilding traditions and a similar philosophy. "I build every home as if it were my own," says Mark. "My philosophy is simple," elaborates Josh. "I treat every customer the way I would want to be treated." Two custom builders means twice the expertise, and twice the quality. At Parc Saint James, they will exceed your expectations.
Stoney River Homes
We are Stoney River Homes. We take great pride in building Craftsman, Four-Square and Charleston style homes within the Atlanta and Decatur intown neighborhoods such as Grant Park, Old Fourth Ward, Midtown, East Lake and Oakhurst. The exteriors of the homes we build are in the vintage designs of the early 1900s while the interiors are loaded with creative and sophisticated finishes that make living in today's world easy and comfortable. Take a look at some of our neighborhood friendly designs on our website.
With over twenty years of home building experience, we take pride in creating an enjoyable experience for our customers. We strive to give you the personal attention we feel is so important in turning our house into your home. We want you to actively participate in framing options, lighting positioning and all the many decorative decisions that will help to put your personality into your new home. Take a look at some of our exterior photos.
Laughing Sun Renovations, LLC
Them: Paula Rose and Kara O'Brien About have been restoring, building, and adding on to properties since 1997. Laughing Sun was born upon the desire to restore old houses back to their original grandeur.At the beginning, Kara and Paula purchased old run down homes with the goal to save and enhance the architectural details: the old windows, doors, floors, mantels, and heavy woodwork. If these touches were missing, they weren't afraid to add the architecturals back into the house. They've installed heart fir flooring from a century-old North Carolina schoolhouse, framed in brilliant Victorian stained glass from upstate New York, hung ornately carved mantels from Philladelphia, and plumbed clawfooted tubs from Georgia. The end result is a stunning historic piece of architecture unlike most anything constructed today. Literally building upon that desire, Kara and Paula expanded their business by helping neighbors and Atlantans to maximize their floor plans, add lovely spaces such a grand kitchens and master suites, and infuse beauty and uniqueness to their homes.
By keeping the business small and intimate, clients get one-on-one attention and the careful finishing and details are not overlooked. Handcrafted workmanship is our specialty. For examples of our work, please check out our website.
R.G. Swims, Inc.
R.G. Swims, Inc. was founded in1988. Clients in the early days were major real estate companies, Relocation Departments, and Fannie Mae. The scope of work was forclosure renovations, painting, floor coverings, and remodeling.
In 1999, Roger joined John Willis Homes, Inc. as a builder. He has worked with executive clients and CEOs exclusively in the intown market including Buckhead, Emory, Decatur, Midtown, Ansley Park, Morningside and Perimeter Mall areas. During the last 5 years, he has built 50 homes in the $7500,000 and up price point.
Roger Swims is a member of The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and is an HBA Certified Residential Building Contractor. Roger has a simple formula for success: "I look forward to earning my clients' trust and future referrals by simply putting their best inerest first."