As an award-winning national homebuilder with 48 years of Building Dreams, Enhancing Lives to its credit, David Weekley Homes has long been known for its quality-crafted single-family home developments. However, in Atlanta, another segment is quickly rising to the forefront. After launching its Encore by David Weekley Homes age-qualified, 55+ home and development brand in 2014, it slowly began gaining steam. But with the population of 55+ adults forecast to rise by 21% between now and 2033 to an astounding 130 million across the nation, that’s about to change. And David Weekley Homes – Atlanta is leading the charge. The builder currently has one Encore community in closeout, two more actively selling, and three more waiting in the wings throughout the Metro area.

“While there are currently 18 completed or active Encore developments across nine states in which David Weekley Homes has a presence, this brand really resonates among 55+ homebuyers here in Atlanta,” said division president Adam Cornett. “We launched our very first Encore community at Heritage at Towne Lake in Woodstock in 2018, followed in rapid succession by Marietta Township and Glenhaven at Ridgewalk – all highly successful. Of course, we will continue to provide a mix of offerings – from single-family developments to townhome communities to zero-lot line intown neighborhoods – we’re finding a real need among the 55+ set. We want to lead the way for them.”

David Weekley Homes – Atlanta 55+ offerings, both current and future, include:

• The Retreat at Sterling on the Lake – In Closeout in Flowery Branch

• Crescent Pointe at Great Sky – Actively Selling in Canton

• Maple Grove at Towne Lake – Actively Selling in Woodstock

• Old Mill Preserve – Coming Soon to Dallas – Opening June 2025

• Lanier Landing – Coming Soon to Gainesville – Projected Opening Spring 2026

• Wade Farm – Coming Soon to McDonough - Projected Opening Spring 2026

“Our Encore brand recognizes that 55+ homebuyers want something more,” added Cornett. “They want homes that meet their lifestyle preferences in small- to mid-sized communities where neighbors can become lifelong friends. Other major factors that drive this particular market include the allure of a maintenance-free lifestyle, structured activities, opportunities to socialize, and a solid sense of community. Encore developments provide all those things – we have on-staff Lifestyle Coordinators to plan activities and events, professional lawn care is included in HOA dues, and our amenities and streetscapes promote social connections. Our land development team does an amazing job of finding the ideal municipalities in which to base our Encore communities. They are often located within or near ‘all age’ neighborhoods, with restaurants, shopping, entertainment, healthcare, and recreation within easy reach. Homeowners of a certain age in some communities, like those based in Cherokee County, no longer have to pay the public-school portion of their property taxes. And those municipalities view our Encore communities as a welcome addition. We support retention of their 55+ residents – extending the ‘Longevity Economy’ while minimally impacting traffic congestion and expensive public services.”

Beyond its amenity-rich communities, Cornett asserted that it also comes down to the homes upon which David Weekley Homes has staked its reputation. Part of the Encore Difference is that homes are right-sized and designed for entertaining. Boasting anywhere from 1,600 to 2,600 square feet, Encore homes offer main-level Owner’s Retreats, chef-inspired kitchens with large islands, open entertaining spaces that connect seamlessly to private outdoor living spaces, and ample storage options. Some offer second suites and FlexSpace options. Surrounded by beautifully designed clubhouses, wellness destinations, and pocket parks, Encore homes showcase outstanding aesthetics and transitional design, often inspired by the environment and regional architecture that surrounds the community. Fixtures and finishes are at a high-quality baseline with ample opportunity for upgrades and customization. Homeowners also enjoy a focus on energy efficiency and benefit from best-in-class warranty service.

To learn more about David Weekley Homes, its current and coming soon Encore developments, and its other communities throughout Metro Atlanta, please visit www.DavidWeekleyHomes.com.