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KB HOME EXPANDS INTO ATLANTA MARKET AND CLOSES FIRST LAND DEAL

  • KB Home announced its expansion into the Atlanta market, a top five U.S. housing market.
  • Bill Schmidt, Division President who joined KB Home in 2025, will oversee operations including land acquisition, construction, sales, & customer service.
  • The company has acquired 110 homesites in the Atlanta area.
  • KB Home will open its first new community, Whitley Meadows, in early 2027.
  • Whitley Meadows is located in Bethlehem, Georgia, within Gwinnett County & zoned for highly rated schools.
  • Homes at Whitley Meadows will range from 2,000 to 3,100 square feet.
  • Planned amenities include a pool, cabana, playground, & walking trails.
  • The community offers easy access to State Road 316 & Interstate 85 for regional commutes.
  • Bill Schmidt brings over 35 years of homebuilding experience, including 25 years in the Atlanta market.
  • Vince DePorre, Regional President, cited Schmidt's experience as invaluable for establishing the company's regional presence.
  • KB Home operates in 49 markets & has built over 700,000 homes in nearly 70 years.
  • The company is recognized as an industry leader in sustainability with high ENERGY STAR® certification rates.