Kolter Homes, a premier developer of active adult communities, achieved significant recognition at the 45th Annual OBIE Awards, taking home five honors, two Gold and three Silver, for excellence in home design, construction, and marketing throughout its metro Atlanta Cresswind communities.
About Kolter Homes and The Kolter Group
Cresswind Georgia at Twin Lakes Leads the Way
Excellence in Community Design and Marketing
Cresswind at Spring Haven Recognized
EB5AN Presents Premier EB-5 Investment Opportunities
About Kolter Homes and The Kolter Group
The OBIE Awards, presented annually by the Atlanta Sales and Marketing Council (SMC) and Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (HBA), honor outstanding achievement in building, marketing, remodeling and design across metro Atlanta’s housing industry.
Kolter Homes, a part of The Kolter Group LLC, specializes in master-planned, age-targeted communities.
The Kolter Group, led by CEO Robert “Bobby” Julien, has sponsored more than $26 billion in real estate projects across the southeastern U.S., including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee. With 84 completed residential projects and delivering over 23,000 units, Kolter continues to set the standard for quality homebuilding and investment.
Cresswind Georgia at Twin Lakes Leads the Way
Twin Lakes Georgia in Hoschton stood out during the awards ceremony, earning two Gold and two Silver accolades. Since its opening, the community has welcomed over 710 homeowners and features 15 thoughtfully designed floor plans catering to active adult lifestyles. Twin Lakes is one of the most successful EB-5 projects in the market.
The Maple floor plan received a Gold OBIE in the Single-Family Builder category. This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home spans 2,216 square feet and balances comfort with versatility. Key features include a central kitchen for entertaining, private bedroom suites with Jack-and-Jill bathrooms, a covered lanai, a second-story bonus room, and both a golf cart and two-car garage.
The Rosewood model earned a Silver OBIE for Single-Family homes. Boasting 2,600 square feet, three bedrooms, and three baths, the Rosewood includes a gourmet kitchen, spa-inspired owner’s suite, versatile den, extended covered deck, three-car garage, and an unfinished basement for future customization.
Excellence in Community Design and Marketing
Cresswind Georgia at Twin Lakes also took home the Gold OBIE for Best Landscaping Design. The community’s outdoor spaces, including two lakes, walking trails, a butterfly garden, and a vegetable garden, are designed to encourage wellness, outdoor activity, and neighborly connection.
Kolter Homes’ video promotion, “Take a Tour Around Hoschton with Cresswind,” received a Silver OBIE, highlighting local amenities, shopping, and dining while introducing the company’s New Home Guides to personalize the homebuying experience and showcase Cresswind’s welcoming culture.
Jennifer Landers, Community Director at Cresswind Georgia at Twin Lakes, noted that the OBIE Awards recognition highlights the careful planning and craftsmanship in every home, with designs that enhance daily living while fostering comfort, style, and community connection.
Cresswind at Spring Haven Recognized
The Madison model at Spring Haven also earned a Silver OBIE for Single-Family Detached homes. As the top-selling plan in the Carson Collection, the 2,058-square-foot home blends modern farmhouse style with open layouts, a chef-inspired kitchen, luxurious owner’s suite, 15-foot folding glass doors to an extended lanai, and a versatile upstairs bonus room with full bath.
Andrew Hitch, Community Director of Cresswind at Spring Haven, emphasized that the award highlights Kolter Homes’ dedication to high-quality home design and thoughtful community development, reflecting the priorities of modern active adult buyers.
EB5AN Presents Premier EB-5 Investment Opportunities
Kolter’s recent accolades at the OBIE Awards have reinforced its standing as one of the most respected real estate developers in the nation. With a flawless record in project execution and investor fund repayment, Kolter is widely trusted in the EB-5 community.
EB5AN has collaborated with Kolter on numerous projects for more than a decade, including the highly successful Twin Lakes Georgia EB-5 project.
All EB5AN-Kolter projects either have created or are on track to create the required jobs, and they maintain a 100% USCIS project approval rate. This proven collaboration continues to provide EB-5 investors with high-quality projects backed by a trusted development team that prioritizes both financial security and immigration outcomes.
Current EB-5 projects developed by Kolter include:
- Twin Lakes (Loan) – Rural TEA
- Rocky River (Loan) – Rural TEA
- Spring Haven (Loan) – Urban TEA
- Terra Ceia Multifamily (Loan) – Urban TEA
Each project is located in a targeted employment area (TEA), either a rural region or an urban area with high unemployment, making them eligible for special U.S. government incentives. TEA investments require a lower capital commitment of $800,000 and qualify for reserved visa allocations. Rural TEA petitions also receive priority processing, which can accelerate the Green Card timeline for investors.
If you would like to know more about your EB-5 investment options, book a free call with our expert team today.
