The Fayette Citizen-News Page

Wednesday, April 11, 2001

'Seize the day' for housing

At the recent International Builders' Show in Atlanta, newly installed president of the National Association of Home Builders Bruce Smith unveiled ambitious goals for 2001

Fayette home construction not slowing down

It can be difficult to drive very far in any direction in Fayette or Coweta without seeing construction, particularly home construction.

Builder's first Fayette home leaves quite an impression

Al Waters, owner of AlSon Builders, has built only one home in Fayette County, but oh, what a house!

Home Source adds Web site

The Home Source Realtors, with NeighborhoodFind.com, is providing comprehensive Web sites for neighborhood communication and relocation information for many neighborhoods in Peachtree City and Coweta County.

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.

Wieland names two neighborhood sales managers

John Wieland Homes & Neighborhoods has named two new neighborhood sales managers, Anthony Howell and Genna Davidson, who will be responsible for sales and growth in the south region of Atlanta.

Fitzgerald named Agent of the Year

Susan Fitzgerald is Agent of the Year for The Home Source Realtors with residential real estate volume in excess of $25 million.

Jane Young named marketing agent at The Peninsula

Pathway Communities, developer of The Peninsula in Peachtree City, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jane Young from The Home Source Realtors as the new community's exclusive marketing agent.

Designer model opens

John Wieland Homes & Neighborhoods is proud to introduce its newest Habersham Homes Model the Stratford, at Lakeside on Redwine in Fayette County. The Habersham Homes at Lakeside on Redwine are currently planned for a small enclave of 23 homesites and are priced from the low 200's.

Jernigan named Agent of the Year

Myra C. Jernigan, GRI, CRS, was named Agent of the Year by Century 21 Scarbrough Properties in Tyrone for the tenth time.

Maria Winninger joins The Home Source Realtors

The Home Source Realtors, one of Atlanta's most successful real estate companies, is pleased to announce the addition of Maria Winninger to its team of real estate marketing professionals.

Wieland scores with Sandy Creek athletic dept.

John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods recently partnered with Sandy Creek High School's Athletic Department furnishing their spacious new fieldhouse with coaching workstations and cabinetry.

Fifth designer model opens at Avery Park

Pathway Communities, the developer of Avery Park, a 380-acre master-planned community in historic Newnan, is pleased to announce the opening of the community's fifth designer model home.

Quick joins Million Dollar Club

Barbara Quick received the 2000 Million Dollar Club Award at the Fayette County Board of Realtors Spring Ball March 3, 2001 at the Atlanta Hilton.

Centennial under development

After recently receiving approval for the Centennial land plan, formerly known as the Westside village or Katz Property, John Weiland Homes & Neighborhoods is expecting to close on the 350 home, 182-acre neighborhood located in prestigious Peachtree City this spring.

Builder/designer teams selected for Street of Dreams

Street of Dreams, Inc. has announced its builder and interior design teams for the eleventh annual Atlanta Street of Dreams, the most popular and prestigious luxury home tour throughout North America.

Avery Park opens new custom home

Pathway Communities, the developer of Avery Park, a 380-acre master-planned community in historic Newnan, is pleased to announce the opening of its custom home showcase.

Wieland unveils South Hampton

John Wieland Homes & Neighborhoods is proud to announce the long-awaited opening of its newest master-planned neighborhood of 292 homesites, South Hampton, located in the heart of prestigious Fayette County.

Keller Williams Realty adds new agents

Keller Williams Realty announces the addition of Debbie Burdett, Sheri Henley and Kirk Wright as new agents at the Peachtree City-Newnan Market Center.

McKillop receives GRI designation

Carolyn McKillop, a member of the Fayette County Board of Realtors, was recently awarded the Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) designation by the Georgia Association of Realtors.

Taking the long view check your sight lines before you buy

Two homes have the same square footage yet one seems so much larger than the other does. How can that be?

Trotter's Farm now open

Forrest Homes Inc. has announced the opening of Trotter's Farm, a new swim/tennis community on Fayetteville Road in south Fulton County.

Bullard to hold two 'Career Night' sessions

Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty's Fayette County office will be the scene of a "Career Night" session Tuesday, April 17.

Disharoon receives GRI designation

Angie Disharoon of Tri-City Realty has earned the Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI)designation from the Georgia Association of Realtors. It was awarded in February at Callaway Gardens after she completed three week-long courses and passed a written exam at the end of each session.

Futch earns CIPS designation

Marlene Futch of Century 21 Southern Crescent has successfully completed the educational requirements of the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation awarded by the National Association of Realtors in Glasgow, Scotland.

Monarch Village opens ninth designer model

Pathway Communities, developer of Monarch Village, a 440-acre master-planned community in fast-growing Henry County, is pleased to announce the opening of the David Weekley Homes model.

Don't buy a castle just because rates are low

"Don't let the drop in interest rates lure you into buying more house than you can afford," said Steve Rhode, president and co-founder of Myvesta.org. "Use lower interest rates to your advantage and buy what you can reasonably afford. That way you'll be able to furnish your new home and live comfortably, without setting yourself up for future debt problems."

New online options for homeowners

Homeowners Can Now Interview Agents Online, Receive Analysis of Value of Their Property

Bullard agents named to elite list

Six sales agents from Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty have been chosen to the Coldwell Banker network's International President's Elite, a prestigious honor bestowed upon the top four percent of the more than 72,000 Coldwell Banker sales associated worldwide.

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