Jim Cheeks

Fortas Homes is a premier homebuilder and developer based in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 2006, Fortas has been building high-quality single-family, detached, and attached homes in the city for over two decades. With a deep understanding of the amenities that make intown communities desirable, Fortas has focused on developing infill homes and small developments in neighborhoods close to downtown Atlanta, including Summerhill, Mechanicsville, Peoplestown, Pittsburgh, Glenwood Park, and Grant Park.

Fortas is committed to engaging with the community in which it builds homes and incorporating neighborhood feedback into its design process. By integrating thoughtful design elements like period-style architecture, wide and deep front porches, and low-maintenance front yards and alley access wherever possible, Fortas knits new infill housing seamlessly into existing neighborhoods.

One of Fortas's core goals is to provide affordable single-family housing to the community, which is often challenging to develop and build. To meet this goal, homes are designed for minimal maintenance and low operating costs. Fortas also actively supports the development and use of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), providing legal and rentable units owned by primary unit purchasers. This approach enables both market-rate and subsidized purchasers to offset mortgage and operating costs while doubling the availability of affordable housing in the area.

Fortas Homes is committed to building homes that not only meet the highest standards of quality and design but also contribute to the long-term vitality and sustainability of the communities in which they are located.