About Us

 Home South Communities proudly showcases the best in quality, creativity and value while exemplifying the beauty and soul of southern tradition in Atlanta, Georgia.

With new neighborhoods offered in Atlanta’s most sought after suburban locations, Home South Communities are thoughtfully planned out so families have a wide choice of home and living styles that combine access to acclaimed schools, convenient commuter routes, shopping, dining and entertainment attractions – all without sacrificing quality or value.

At Home South Communities, our customers recognize that the strength of our nationally experienced leadership team is proven not only by our solid financial foundation but also in national and local accolades and awards our team has received.

In 2011, Home South Communities was awarded by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association a Gold OBIE in the Single Family Builder Attached $200,000 to $289,999 category for Hanover Place in Alpharetta and a Silver OBIE in the Single Family Builder Attached $200,000 to $289,999 categoyr for McGinnis Reserve in Suwanee.

The most prestigious award of the evening also went to Home South Communities. The 2011 Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association Builder of the Year award was presented to Steve Palmer; Manager & CFO of Home South Communities. 

See More Details of the Prestigious Award in Atlanta Home Builders Magazine.


Reiner Rietig – Chief Operating Officer

With 18 years with Bowen Family Homes, Mr. Rietig knows how to build a successful home building company from the ground up. During his tenure, Bowen grew to be one of the largest private homebuilders in Atlanta closing as many as 1,400 homes in one year. For Home South, Mr. Rietig is responsible for the day to day operations of the company.

Stephen Palmer – Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Palmer spent 11 years with Bowen Family Homes as its CFO. Prior to that, Mr. Palmer was the VP-Finance for Trafalgar House Residential in McLean, Virginia for 13 years. He is also a past President of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and continues to be active in industry affairs. With nearly 25 years in the home building industry, Mr. Palmer brings a wealth of experience to his role as CFO for Home South.

Mike Moore – VP-Construction

Mr. Moore spent 10 years as VP of Construction of Bowen Family Homes managing a team of as many as 40 construction personnel. Prior to joining Bowen, Mr. Moore was with Owens and Terry (another successful home building company) for 17 years. Mr. Moore brings a lifetime of experience building the finest homes for Atlanta home buyers. At Home South, Mr. Moore is responsible for all construction activities.