With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we know you want to focus on finalizing your travel plans, cleaning your home/preparing it for guests, and double-checking your grocery list. With so much to prioritize, you may need to prepare additional dishes and drinks for a holiday dinner you’re proud to host. Paran Homes wants to help make your holiday enjoyable this year with five easy last-minute Thanksgiving recipes your family will love.

Many families spend hours in the kitchen cooking delicious recipes for Thanksgiving dinner but forget to make a special drink to pair with their meal. This year, your guests won’t just devour what’s on their plate. They’ll come back for seconds and thirds of this crowd-favorite brew!

Sparkling Apple Cider Punch

Mix equal parts sparkling apple cider and ginger ale. Add a splash of cranberry juice and garnish with apple slices and cranberries.

Do you want to spice up your canned cranberries this year? We’ve got the perfect easy recipe to satisfy your taste buds.

Cranberry Brie Bites

Place small squares of Brie cheese on top of mini phyllo cups. Top with a dollop of cranberry sauce and bake until the cheese melts. To infuse your cranberry sauce with extra flavor, consider adding one or more of these sauces and seasonings you may already have in your pantry – maple syrup, brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, whole cloves, citrus zest, and star anise.

You can prepare this popular vegetarian dish in many ways with different vegetables, faux meat, cheese, tofu, tempeh, and grains. Try this recipe this year to ensure everyone is satisfied at your dinner table.

Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers

Fill bell peppers with a mixture of cooked quinoa or rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and spices. Season generously with your favorite mix of herbs and spices, and add black pepper and salt to taste. Bake until the bell peppers are tender, and garnish with basil leaves to add another pop of color to the plate.

Did you really celebrate Thanksgiving unless you ate something pumpkin-flavored? Instead of a pumpkin pie, try this classic cheesecake for a satisfying spin on the flavor.

No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

Mix cream cheese, canned pumpkin, sugar, and pumpkin spice seasoning in a bowl. Taste the ingredients as you mix to get the desired flavor. Spoon the mixture into a graham cracker crust and refrigerate until set. Keep the cheesecake in the fridge for at least 8 hours for clean and sturdy slices. The end result is a delectable, hassle-free dessert that will likely become a yearly staple in your family!

Another delicious sweet treat is always welcome at the Thanksgiving table! Here’s a recipe that adults and kids alike will love!

Caramel Apple Tray

Cut slices of apples and spread them evenly across a baking sheet. Top the apples with sweets such as caramel, chocolate chips, nuts, small candies, or sprinkles. To add more fun to the dish, separate the toppings into small bowls and allow your guests to create their own custom flavors.

We’ve got you covered every Tuesday with tips to make your homeowning experience enjoyable! Follow us on social media to stay updated on our amazing tips and advice. From our Paran Homes family to yours, have a happy Thanksgiving!

Now that “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” don’t let winter prep get you down. This month is the perfect time to get your home ready for the chillier days ahead. From buying winter clothing and gear to insulating your pipes to prevent a burst, Paran Homes has 5 tips you need to get prepared and keep your new home snug and stylish throughout the season.

Stop the Draft!

Along with the cold weather comes the windy season. A cozy evening watching holiday movies with the family can be ruined when cold drafts throughout the house keep the temperature at nearly freezing temps. Preventative measures like investing in attic insulation, adding door socks, and installing window caulk are top ways to winterize your home and will help keep the cold out!

Reverse Ceiling Fans

It might feel counterintuitive to put your fan on during the winter, but hear us out! Set your ceiling fans to rotate clockwise to help distribute warm air throughout the rooms in your home. Hint: most fans have a small switch on the side of the motor that makes this step easy. Remember to use a sturdy ladder or stool to reach the fan, and consider asking someone to hold it to ensure you don’t fall while you make the switch.

Service Your Chimney

Chestnuts roasting by the open fire can only happen this year if your chimney is clean of soot,  creosote, and debris. Small animals like raccoons, birds, and squirrels can also get trapped inside. If you have a fireplace, have it cleaned and inspected by a professional to ensure it’s safe to use. Consider converting to ventless logs for extra credit!

Protect Pipes from Freezing

A pipe burst can turn a calm day at home with your family into total chaos. Don’t let it happen to you this winter! Insulate pipes in unheated areas of your home to prevent freezing and potential bursts. Make sure you take care of the exterior areas of your home, too, by covering sprinkler spigots and draining garden hoses.

Stock Up on Winter Supplies

Disaster doesn’t have to strike twice this year. When inclement weather descends, ensure you have essentials like rock salt, shovels, and emergency supplies on hand. A case of batteries, flashlights, oil lamps, and a first aid kit should always be in your home in case of an electrical power outage or health crisis.

Bonus: Clean Gutters and Downspouts

One of the worst emergency repairs a homeowner can face is needing a new roof. This can be especially taxing in the winter when cold breezes and freezing temperatures make home maintenance harder to complete. To avoid any potential water leaks and roof damage from clogged gutters, remove leaves and debris to prevent clogs and ensure proper drainage.

With these 5 tips, you’ll be one step closer to keeping your home safe and sound this winter. If you’d rather prepare for the cold season in the new home of your dreams, check out our available new homes! Contact an agent today for more information.

What do you see when you look under your kitchen or bathroom sink? Around the half-used box of garbage bags, squishy dishwashing pods, and reusable rubber gloves, you will surely find a collection of colorful plastic bottles housing familiar household cleaning products. Most people buy products because it’s what they’ve always used. That nostalgic smell of Pine Sol© and Clorox© can be hard to shake off, but what if you tried a more environmentally friendly and safer choice instead of using these chemicals?

There’s no need to scour the internet for ideas; Paran Homes has the DIY fall cleaning recipes you’ve been searching for so you can breeze into the season feeling fresh and clean.

Ensuring that your entire home is ‘spic and span’ is a priority for most homeowners. With so many options and surfaces needing attention, finding one cleaner that does it all can be challenging! Here are a few recipes to get you started on your home this season.

All-Purpose Cleaner

1 cup water

1 cup vinegar

A few drops of essential oil (e.g., lavender, lemon, etc.) for a pleasant scent

Stainless Steel Cleaner

Equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle

A few drops of olive oil for shine

Fabric Freshener

2 cups water

One tablespoon of baking soda

10-15 drops of your favorite essential oil

Bathtub Drain Cleaner

1-gallon boiling water down the drain

1 cup baking soda

1 cup lemon juice or vinegar

Cover drain for 30-45 minutes

Slowly flush the cleaner with another gallon of boiling water

Window/Glass Cleaner 

1 cup water

1 cup distilled white vinegar

10-15 drops of your favorite essential oil

One More Helpful Tip

Now that you know a safer way to clean, your kids can join in on the fun! Because these recipes use safe ingredients like water, essential oils, and vinegar, you can involve your older children in cleaning up. Watch what they do, demonstrate how to clean specific areas, and explain which DIY cleaner works best. You can even include them in the recipe creation if you want to go the extra mile.

Keeping your home clean this season is easy using these tips from Paran Homes! We’re always here to help our homeowners and prospective homebuyers find the home of their dreams and keep it looking great.

Contact us today to schedule a tour and ask about our Breeze Into a Paran Home promotion.

August is back-to-school month in Georgia! At Paran Homes, we know it’s an exciting time for you and your family. It’s also a great time to start goal-setting and making your intentions clear regarding what standards you’d like to set for the school year.

Is your little one starting school for the first time this year and needs to understand that their daily routine will have the most transformation? Or are your children older and only need a box of pens and a new backpack to get started? Are you planning to foster better communication with your child’s teachers and coaches about upcoming dates and important events?

Whatever your plans are for this school year, we know change can be challenging. That’s why we created a short list of tips to get you excited about completing your tasks and prioritizing what’s most important.

Communication is Key

It is vital that as a parent you stay informed about important dates, events, and any changes in school policies so your family can be prepared for the day. Communicating with your child’s teachers/coaches by scheduling parent-teacher conferences, or sending an email can be the difference between a slight misunderstanding and a complete due date mishap. Keeping communication consistent and open is especially important for last-minute school closures, updates to policies like the Dress Code and Student Code of Conduct, and potential emergencies.

Re-establish Routines

No matter how old your child is, they will still have an adjustment period from their summertime schedule to their school schedule. Help your child transition into school by gradually adjusting their sleep schedule and meal times. Make sure to set boundaries for when they can grab snacks, play outside, and complete chores. This will allow them to re-establish or define their routines so their assignments are finished and the goal for each day is achieved.

Check School Supplies

We know the school supply aisles in office stores and supermarkets are packed at this time of year. Before you load the kids in the car, double-check the supply list the school provides to ensure they have the necessary items before the first day of class. Additionally, for older students, don’t forget to review the syllabus from each of their teachers to ensure they have what they need for each course. Remember, making sure your child has what they need helps them stay prepared for assignments and projects that can affect their grades and keeps them on track with their peers.

Encourage Emotional Support

Although you might be ready to get your child out of the house and back to full-time learning, going back to school can be both exciting and nerve-wracking for kids. Offer emotional support and reassurance to ease any anxiety they may be feeling about going back to school. Make sure you take the time to listen to their concerns, big or small, and provide advice if necessary. Sometimes just being heard and understood can do a world of good for kids, and it helps them feel more confident about communicating how they are processing an upcoming change.

Going back to school doesn’t have to be stressful this year for you or your family. Keep these tips from Paran Homes in mind as you prepare for the next shift in your routine! And if you’re looking to upgrade your home this school year, contact us today to schedule a tour and ask about our new homes!

Before we choose a homesite on which to build, we consider the people who will potentially live there. While we take pride in the house thatParan Homes is building, we understand that it will be HOME for someone else. With this in mind, we seek out convenience – with access to major highways and shopping, as well as quality of life – with highly rated schools, activities, and entertainment.

Once we’ve identified the best location in which to build, it’s time to negotiate! Our team uses highly-specialized, data-driven tools to arrange the best price, which enables us to pass those savings on to our home buyers. This method makes it possible for us to build the best homes in the most ideal locations. It’s a winning formula!

Now that it’s time to build, we consider the people for whom we are building. What do they need and want in their new home? Are they a young couple just starting their family? Are they mid-career, possibly with teenagers, and they want to expand their activities? Maybe they’re newly retired and are looking for ease and comfort in their life. Our design team considers all of these possibilities when creating a new Paran Homes community.

Paran Homeswas founded on our intent to build with superior quality that will deliver a home our customers will love for years to come. Our formula to Identify, Acquire, and Design has worked for our company – and for our home buyers – since 2010. We believe that we have the perfect metro Atlanta home for you!

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In thriving Dallas, GA – just 30 miles from downtown Atlanta, find a small-town feel with big-city amenities. One of our fabulous new communities starting in the $400s may be right for your family.

• >High Shoals – these homes with 3-4 bedrooms offer flex space and covered porches. The open floor plan and gourmet kitchen make these homes perfect for entertaining.
• Oakleigh Pointe – these 3-4 bedroom homes feature a luxurious owner’s suite on the main floor and are surrounded by lots of green space and an Olympic-size pool.

In Jefferson GA, experience the country club lifestyle with all the luxuries you could hope for just beyond your front door. Our Traditions of Braselton homes are 3-4 bedroom beauties starting in the mid-$400s with main level primary and guest bedrooms in a wonderful open floor plan. Outside are resort-style amenities like a Jr. Olympic pool and splash pad, clubhouse with catering kitchen, and more!

Our two amazing Active Adult (55+) communities feature the luxury living you’ve earned, in communities made for relaxing and socializing. Within your neighborhood, you’ll find 3 bedroom homes starting in the $300s, walking paths, and a community clubhouse perfect for visiting with neighbors or entertaining. Both offer easy access to highways and a short trip to any place you want to be.

• Creekwood is located in Powder Springs,GA, and features thoughtfully designed one level homes with a gourmet kitchen and big open floor plans.
• Seaboard Junction is in Loganville, GA, and features attached villas with an optional screened-in back porch. This community also has a sparkling pool, a community clubhouse, and a community garden.

Whether you’re just starting out, want to live in a luxury resort, or are ready to age in place with comfort and style, you can rely on Paran Homes and our commitment to Identify, Acquire, and Design a beautiful quality home, in a terrific location, where you will happily live for years to come. Contact our sales team and schedule a tour today!

Find the home that’s right for you – the right location, design, and price – get prequalified, and sign. When you build with Paran Homes, that’s it! Leave the surprises and bidding wars behind and discover a homebuilder that makes room for a stress-free homebuying experience. With Paran Homes, hassle-free homebuying is as simple as 1, 2, 3!

1. Find Your Home – Our Neighborhoods

Your new home dreams start with… you! First, you can take a look at our new home neighborhoods all over Metro Atlanta in GA and Nashville, TN to discover the one that’s right for your life. We have single-family home neighborhoods with space for life to grow and flourish, as well as active adult communities with single-level ranch home layouts that make an age-in-place lifestyle so appealing.

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Searching our homes and neighborhoods from your phone, tablet, or desktop is easy. You can browse photo galleries, floor plan designs, and information about amenities and activities on each community’s page. It’s also easy to request additional information by phone or email and even schedule a tour of the neighborhood right here online. Agent contact information is listed on each neighborhood’s web page, but you can reach out with general inquiries on our website.

2. Secure Financing – Working With Our Trusted Lender

Once you’ve found the community that’s right for you, and you’ve found the home that’s the ideal setting for your next chapter, you can work with our trusted lender to make it a reality. Homeowners Financial Group is our trusted lender partner, and they’re dedicated to serving homebuyers like you with financing services and products you can trust. Working with them ensures you’re financing through a trustworthy lender, and you can even get prequalified for financing on a home from Paran Homes.

3. Coming Home

With your home picked out and your financing secured, that’s it! It’s time to start the signing process. No bidding, no kidding. Nobody can swoop in and buy your dream out from under you when you build a new home with Paran Homes. When signing is done, your dream is secure.

Discover a hassle-free homebuying process, and find out how Paran Homes can make every step of the process easier and less stressful. You can even find decor ideas and DIY projects on our Pinterest page for inspiration! Take a look at our communities today and see where your next chapter starts in a new home.

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