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Wednesday, April 11, 2001 Arbor Springs using a wide variety of custom builders Home shoppers looking at Arbor Springs Plantation in Newnan have a number of home styles to choose from, due mainly to the fact that a number of builders are currently working in the community. Here are a few examples.
Classic Homes, Ltd. Greg McCammack, president and owner of Classic Homes, Ltd., began building luxury homes in Fayette County in 1986. He is a native of Indiana where he received his business degree from Indiana University. The homes constructed by his firm emphasize functional floor plans for comfortable living, while incorporating dramatic open design features with luxurious appointments that create a touch of elegance throughout. Greg's design capability and years of hands-on experience virtually every aspect of home construction enable him to assist the client from the inception of the home design to insuring the quality of each home. He understands the expectations of buyers of luxury homes and gives his personal attention and direct supervision to each home.
Edwards Quality Homes Mike Edwards, president of Edwards Quality Homes, has more than 15 years of home-building experience and is an active member of the Home Builders Association of West Georgia. He and Lynn specialize in creating one-of-a-kind homes with high-quality craftsmanship, using top-grade materials and traditional building techniques, integrating both with the latest in technological advances. Mike and Lynn pride themselves in being on the cutting edge of "smart home" technology. Their knowledge of advanced cable and telecommunications wiring assures the client that his or her home will have 21st-century technology capabilities. Customization of each new home is Mike and Lynn's trademark. They also believe in quality craftsmanship and their diligent personal supervision during all stages of construction is evident when the home is completed.
Gyorgy Homes, Inc. Jerry Gyorgy, president of Gyorgy Homes, has been building homes for more than 33 years. He began his career by reclaiming houses that were in disrepair, updating them and then reselling them. Then he undertook extensive remodeling and restoration projects. As he continued to gain knowledge, he moved into building high-end custom homes. Today Gyorgy is recognized as a premier builder of luxury custom homes. Gyorgy's design and construction earned "Best Floor Plan" at the Street of Dreams. He also earned "Best Kitchen" and "Best Value" honors for his home at the Parade of Homes. He is an active member of the Midwest Georgia Home Builders Association. The emphasis of Gyorgy's design is to create ample, usable space for active families. His custom homes often have a second-floor game room, bar, computer room, exercise area and bonus room. For Gyorgy the goals is to make each custom homes feel special with generous moldings, columns that add grace and drama, arches for elegance, and medallions as special accents.
Lichty Brothers Construction Lichty Brothers Construction, founded in 1991, is family-owned and operated under the leadership of Galen and Dan Lichty. The company has more than 40 years of combined building experience. Lichty Brothers' homes are built by a family for a family. The brothers feel this deep-rooted commitment to family sets Lichty Brothers Construction apart from the crowd. Understanding the dynamics of siblings and relatives helps them better understand their clients. Because building a home is building a lifestyle, Galen and Dan take extra care to involve the home buyer in the planning and construction process. At Lichty Brothers the goals are to build quality products that last, to always impart a little warmth in every home, and to be ever mindful that their last client is the best advertising they could ever have.
McKinney Builders, Inc. Mac McKinney, president of McKinney Builders, has 25 years of home-building experience and serves on the Board of Directors for the Home Builders Association of Midwest Georgia. He has built his reputation by working closely with buyers to produce top-quality homes that are delivered on time and within budget. McKinney emphasizes personal supervision during all phases of construction. He has built hundreds of single-family homes. Mac was chosen by Southern Living to be among the exclusive network of builders to represent them in their custom builder program. Members are selected based on their reputation for quality craftsmanship and outstanding customer service. They share a common goal of promoting excellence in design and construction throughout the South. "In today's market, you must accommodate your customers, as they are far more educated than ever before," said McKinney. "When the buyer and the builder work closely together, both with a full understanding of budget and time constraints, it makes for a top-quality product and a win-win situation."
Piedmont Homes John Higgins opened his residential construction company in 1986 with the founding of Piedmont Homes, Inc., and has built numerous custom homes throughout Coweta and Fayette counties. He has a degree in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in commercial construction. Piedmont Homes maintains a commitment to always build a high-quality home and one that will give the home buyer the latest in technological advances. "By specializing in all-brick homes, we believe our homes will have a timeless appeal and offer low maintenance and high efficiency to the homeowner, which will serve to maximize their investment," said Higgins. Higgins' policy of mutual communication with the customer emphasizes the importance he places on customer service. He believes that by working closely with his customers he can turn their dreams into reality and take the stress out of the home-building process.
Richard Simms Homes, Inc. A native Atlantan and graduate of Washington & Lee University, Richard Simms began his construction and building career in 1980 working for a large-volume Atlanta building company, and rapidly rose to a top management position with direct responsibility for the logistics of building up to 750 homes per year. In 1985 he started his own company concentrating on providing a high level of quality and personal service. By building approximately 20 custom homes per year, Richard can ensure each house is built with pride and that every customer receives excellent service, both before, but especially after the sale. Make your home-buying experience a pleasure by dealing with a builder with experience, integrity, and a real understanding of what customer service means. Richard makes it his personal goal to ensure that there is excellent communication between customer and builder and that customer satisfaction remains the main mission of his company. Richard Simms is past president of the Midwest Georgia Homebuilders Association, whose members voted him Builder of the Year in 1996, and serves on the Board of Directors. He was also named Builder of the Year by the city of Peachtree City in 1999 and serves on the Board of the Directors of the Homebuilders Association of Georgia.
Southwind Homes Owned and operated by third-generation builders Charlie B. Harper and Kevin Walker, Southwind Homes produces only a limited number of houses per year in order to spend time making sure that each home reflects the client's individual tastes and personality. Before construction begins, Southwind wants to ensure that every question and concern is fully and completely addressed. A 100-percent custom builder, the firm can incorporate special requests that other builders may discourage. Valuing interaction with clients throughout the construction process and after the sale is complete, Southwind invites potential buyers to ask a sales representative for a current list of homeowners, believing that their clients are their best advertisers. Homes built by Southwind Homes generally feature large, livable porches, spacious master suites, chef's kitchens with ample pantry space, and the highest level of interior and exterior detail. Home plans are selected to complement the natural surroundings of the building site, with conservation of existing foliage receiving high priority. Southwind specializes in custom homes from the 300s. Having built in Fayette and Coweta counties, the company's efforts are now focused in Newnan's Arbor Springs Plantation.
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