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Wednesday, February 13, 2002

Implement a job site safety and health program

Home builders across the country are implementing job site safety and health programs in order to eliminate needless construction accidents and protect their most valuable assets their workers.

Home ownership stronger than ever

The number of people owning their own homes in the United States has reached record levels.

 

Avery Park has successful 2001

Just two short years ago, Pathway Communities' vision for Avery Park was to create a pedestrian-friendly planned community that resembled the look and feel of turn-of-the-century Newnan.

The Home Source Realtors Honors Real Estate Professionals

Susan Fitzgerald, Tricia Topmiller, Connie Dyer, and Linda Fabre are top real estate professionals for The Home Source Realtors for 2001. The Home Source Realtors made the announcement recently at an awards dinner at the Wyndham Executive Conference Center.

Applications sought for Noel November funds

The Fayette County Board of Realtors is making plans for Noel November 2002, "A Celebration of Trees and Wreaths." The annual community fundraiser benefits local organizations. Any Fayette County organization that would like to be considered as one of this year's three recipients is encouraged to send a letter of request detailing how the funds will be used to the Fayette County Board of Realtors, 205 Brandywine Blvd., Fayetteville, GA 30214. The deadline is Feb. 18.

Builders to meet Feb. 20

The Home Builders Association of Midwest Georgia will receive its annual "Economic Forecast" from an official of SunTrust Bank at its February meeting.

Knight Group gets award

The Knight Group, a residential builder headquartered in Jonesboro, has received the prestigious Golden Achievement Award from Quality Builders Warranty Corporation for Excellence in Customer Service.

Ballard building in Oak Park

Jerry Ballard Homes has announced that it will build 14 homes in Oak Park, a neighborhood in SummerGrove, Pathway Communities' master planned community in Newnan.

Jones makes Chronicle list

Tim Jones Communities, which is based in Jonesboro, has again been included in the Atlanta Business Chronicle's annual "Book of Lists." The current publication appeared Dec. 28.

Brayson travel awards announced

Brayson Homes has awarded $2,500 travel awards to four more cooperating sales in "The Great Brayson Vacation Getaway" offered in 2001 by the company. This brings to eight the number of cooperating agents receiving travel awards during 2001.

Bullard sets Career Night

Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty's Newnan/Coweta County office has scheduled a Career Night session for Tuesday night, Feb. 26.

Deer Creek homes available

With the marketing effort just opening, the first new home sale has been recorded in Deer Creek, Brayson Homes' 44-home community in the city limits of Union City.

Woodland named Wieland South Region president

Ed Woodland was recently named President of John Wieland Homes & Neighborhoods South Atlanta Region in a move that positions the company for further growth and expansion in the region.

Workshops available for home buyers

The Home Buyers Assistance Foundation (HBAF) conducts free Home Buyers Education Workshops on the first and third Saturdays each month

Strauss named Bullard manager in Griffin

Jenifer L. Strauss has been named manager of Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty's new office serving the Griffin and Spalding County area.

Murphy named managing broker for Prudential Georgia office

Long-time Fayette County real estate professional Kathy Murphy has been named Managing Broker of Prudential Georgia Realty's Peachtree City office at 1971 Highway 54 West after Prudential bought the residential division of Tri-City Realty Services.

New faces in local real estate

Christman, Goodman join O'Kelly team

The team of Sarah Christman and Laura Goodman has recently affiliated as realtors with Donna O'Kelly Realtors, Inc.

Patriots Point in development in Henry County

John Christian, developer of Patriots Point in Locust Grove, said the sales center for the more than 200-homesite community in Locust Grove will open this month.

Harris joins Avery Park builder group

During the first part of the year, when home buying season is traditionally slow, Avery Park in Newnan has had one of its most active months in the community's history. It is during this time that Pathway Communities, the developer of Avery Park, has chosen to unveil its newest builder partner at Avery Park.

Story earns CIPS designation

Marie Story of Century 21 Southern Crescent in Fayetteville has recently been awarded the prestigious Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation. She was formally recognized at the 2001 Realtors Conference & Expo in Chicago last November.

New water park and amenity area at SummerGrove

Three pools connected by small water canals, a large water mushroom, a lazy river ride, water sprays, a sand volleyball court, a basketball court and an amphitheater. It may sound like a popular vacation destination, but it is actually the new amenity center planned for SummerGrove at Newnan.

Avery Park's Village Square makes for unique entry

While home sales at Avery Park continue at a brisk pace, the commercial Village Square at Avery Park has created a unique statement of its own.

Transplant House sold

The Georgia Transplant Foundation (GTF) is the recipient of a a check for $134,580, a record amount for one year, from the sale of Brayson Homes' 2000-2001 Transplant House.

Spell earns ABR designation

Jan Spell, an associate broker at The Home Source Realtors General Brokerage office in Peachtree City, has earned the Accredited Buyer Representation (ABR) designation following a comprehensive course in buyer representation, a written exam on legal and practical aspects of client representation, and practical experience in the field of buyer representation.

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