The Fayette Citizen-News Page

Wednesday, May 9, 2001

Mortgage business on the rise

As home construction continues to be strong on this side of Atlanta, a couple of facts should be fairly obvious:

Choose smart growth instead of no growth

Tight restrictions on growth often disguised as ways to protect the environment or relieve traffic congestion are pushing the cost of housing beyond the reach of millions of families.

Walden Park community now open in south Fulton

Walden Park, a new planned community in south Fulton County, recently held its grand opening.

Front porches, sidewalks making a comeback at Highland Park

Residents of Highland Park Estates, the first residential development of its size with new zoning rules requiring minimum 1.6-acre lots, are enjoying the neighborhood from their front porches.

Assist 2 Sell opens Peachtree City office

Saving money on real estate commissions is a growing trend in real estate today.

SummerGrove exceed 500 home sales

As SummerGrove exceeds 100 homes sales since January 2001, and over 500 homes sold since the community's inception in 1998, Pathway Communities, the developer of SummerGrove, is pleased to announce the addition of Home Innovations to the community's builder team.

Career Night set for May 21

Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty's Newnan/Coweta County office will host a "Career Night" session Monday, May 21.

Feltman gets millionth MLS listing

Corki Feltman, who recently opened Home Power Realty's office in the Eagle's Landing area, was recently recognized for having the one millionth listing for the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

Bullard named to elite group

Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty has been named to the prestigious Coldwell Banker Chairman's Circle, being one of only 98 real estate affiliate firms selected out of the more than 1,500 Coldwell Banker companies throughout North America.

Avery Park to host Ultimate Kitchen Tour

Avery Park, a master-planned community in historic Newnan, will host the Ultimate Kitchen Tour May 19 & 20 and 26 & 27 from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. on Sundays.

Walker-Jones joins Bullard

Rebecca Walker-Jones has joined the staff of Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty's Fayette County office as a sales associate.

ERA Preferred hosts career seminar

ERA Preferred Realty will host a Career in Real Estate seminar for those interested in finding out about the world of professional real estate.

Renaissance Group starts renovations in Fayette, Coweta

The Renaissance Group, Distinctive Homes and Renovations, has just announced the launch of its upscale renovation services for homeowners in Fayette and Coweta counties.

Builders raise money for Habitat for Humanity

Southside homebuilders gathered at the end of March at the Shamrock Community Center in Clayton County for the Wild Game Dinner, a fundraising event for Habitat for Humanity.

Scranage earns GRI designation

Cheri Scranage of ERA Preferred Realty has earned the Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) Designation from the Georgia Association of Realtors. It was awarded at Callaway Gardens after she completed three week-long courses and passed a written exam at the end of each session.

Autumn Ridge open in Griffin

Forrest Homes has announced the opening of Autumn Ridge, a new single-family residential community in Spalding County.

Canterbury Springs opens third phase

Phase III, which has a total of 19 homesites, is now open in Canterbury Springs, a Jerry Ballard Homes community in the Coweta County city of Grantville.

McKillop, Story reach GRI

Carolyn McKillop and Marie Story, both with Century 21 Southern Crescent in Fayetteville, have completed the curriculum required to achieve the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) designation.

Rogers receives Phoenix award

Judy Rogers, a top-producing Realtor with more than 20 years of experience, was recently presented with the Phoenix Award during a Fayette County Board of Realtors banquet.

Bartolomei joins Re/Max

Barbara Pearson, broker/owner of Re/Max Around Atlanta All-Stars in Fayetteville, has announced the addition of Fernando Bartolomei.

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