The Fayette Citizen-News Page
Wednesday, September 13, 2000
Own a piece of history
There are two meanings that are derived from the word “historical.” The actual meaning is any site over 50 years old but many feel it means “George Washington slept here.”
Buying a home is just the beginning
A new home is likely to be the biggest purchase the average American makes. But that's just the beginning of a yearlong process of furnishing, decorating, personalization and enhancement for most homebuyers
Learn about the e-house of the future
The future is coming to the Atlanta Home Show.
 
Cedarcroft homes under construction
With all the needed approvals from city officials in hand, Ravin Homes Inc. has begun street construction in the first phase of Cedarcroft, the company's 220-home community off Ga. Highway 54 West in Peachtree City.
Habitat for Humanity sets benefit auction
This fall the Atlanta Home Show will feature a different kind of homebuilder — Habitat for Humanity.
 
'Drive home a winner' in sweepstakes
Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty is offering everyone a chance to drive home a GMC Yukon Denali during the Coldwell Banker “Drive Home A Winner” Sweepstakes through November 9, 2000.
 
'Hometime' stars coming to Home Show
Dean Johnson and Robin Hartl, hosts of The Learning Channel's popular program “Hometime,” will be conducting seminars at the Atlanta Home Show at the Cobb Galleria Centre Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22-23.
 
Tim Jones named top 2000 state builder
Tim Jones of Jonesboro-based Tim Jones Communities has been named 2000 Builder Member of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Georgia.
 
Building the historically based home
(Editor's note: This is the second in a three-part series about the process Wilson Traditional Homes carries out in creating a home based on the company's “Historical Plans for Finer Living.”
 
Massey honored for mortgage work
Camille Massey, a loan officer with Southern Crescent Mortgage's Griffin office, had an impressive month in July, with over $1 million in closed loans during the month.
 
New Columbus model open at WhiteWater
John Wieland Homes & Neighborhoods has announced the completion of its designer model, the Columbus, located in the prestigious WhiteWater Country Club neighborhood in Fayette County.
 
How to get past the zoning board
Asking for zoning approval for your remodeling or construction project? Your local zoning board may just say, “Go ahead, make my day.”
 
Axe the capital gains tax—carve out your own exclusion
The capital gains tax is a nasty surprise to many home sellers. Fortunately, Uncle Sam does feel your pain.
 
Bullard increases multilingual capabilities
Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty has a number of bilingual agents able to serve the increasingly diverse population in the Atlanta metro area.
 
How to save money on plumbers
A visit from the plumber can be a big drain on your bank account.
 
B-Quick Realty now open in Fayetteville
Barbara Quick has announced the opening of her new real estate firm, B-Quick Realty, specializing in residential, commercial, land, lots and leasing management.
 
New park completed in Riverwalk
Crown River continues to fulfill its commitment to preserve green space with the recent opening of a new park in the community's upscale Riverwalk neighborhood.

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