The Fayette Citizen-News Page

Wednesday, May 8, 2002

Spotlighting emerging home trends and products

Showcasing the latest in innovative and emerging products and technologies that will one day be common features of new homes built in this country, the New American Home 2002 debuted at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders' Show in Atlanta.

Just a click away

As more and more people turn to the Internet every day for many needs, including those related to real estate, scores of companies in the real estate industry are making it easier for prospective customers to get the information they need and get it quickly.

Fayette builder masters industry feat

The home building industry as a whole has been encouraging builders to produce completed homes prior to closing for many years. Considering this an utter impossibility, most builders and homebuyers alike have instead accepted the concept of the never-ending punch list. Contrary to this, five years ago Fayette County Builder Bob Adams challenged his team of builders to deliver the first 100 percent completed home prior to closing, and has never looked back.

Avery Park amenities drive home sales

While much of Avery Park is modeled after historic Newnan, there's nothing historic about the communities amenity package.

Golfers tee it up for hospital auxiliary

More than 140 golfers and Fayette Community Hospital Auxiliary volunteers participated in the FCH Auxiliary Golf Tournament at the SummerGrove Golf Club in Newnan. While golfers were concentrating on below par scores, they were also paying tribute to Willis Granger. He joined the Auxiliary in 1997, before the Hospital opened, and accumulated countless volunteer hours before his death this past February.

New faces in new places in local real estate

High-end homes picking up in Walden Park

The pace has picked up in home sales activity in the higher price ranges at Walden Park, the master planned community located in South Fulton County.

'Dream Home' contest underway

Forrest Homes is joining with Atlanta radio station KISS 104.1 in presenting the Dream House IV with the Grand Prize winner becoming the owner of a new four-bedroom, two and one-half bath home.

First residents move into Deer Creek

Deer Creek, a new 44-home community in the city limits of Union City, already has its first residents.

Trellis is featured speaker at builder meeting

The Home Builders Association of Midwest Georgia is presenting two programs by Al Trellis along with its May meeting.

Northgate students learn about land development

The interior design class at Northgate High School recently received a lesson in land development and model home merchandising. Mike Johnson, sales manager at Avery Park in Newnan, points out the variety of homes styles and price ranges available at Avery Park. The students toured Avery Park's eight model homes to learn how professional decorators address today's ever-changing design trends.

Two homes available in Graeagle

The second home is nearing completion in Graeagle Estates, an exclusive gated community off Georgia Hwy. 27/41 in Meriwether County, giving the development two homes available for purchase.

Stagecoach Village announces grand opening

Grand opening is being celebrated at Stagecoach Village, a new Tim Jones Communities neighborhood in the Rex/Ellenwood area.

Bullard reflects on 2001 success

Speaking at his company's annual Awards Breakfast, Steve Bullard, owner and president of Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty, termed the year 2001 as "very surprising and challenging."

Career Night scheduled for May and June

Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty's Newnan/Coweta County office will have "Career Night" sessions Tuesday night, May 14, and Monday night, June 10.

Forrest Homes recognized in Chronicle

Forrest Homes Inc. was included in this year's Atlanta Business Chronicle listing of "Pacesetters - Atlanta's 50 Fastest Growing Private Companies," in the April 5-11 edition.

Sales underway at Lakeview

With the pre-Grand Opening sales effort just underway, there have already been three new home sales at Lakeview, a cluster homes neighborhood in Union City.

Two from Bullard named to President's Elite

Two sales associates with Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty have been named to the company's International President's Elite. Only four percent of the more than 75,000 Coldwell Banker sales associates worldwide qualified for the distinguished group.

Silverstone building in Clayton

Brayson Homes, a company currently celebrating its silver anniversary, is entering the Clayton County market with the opening of Silverstone, an 80-home community on Hwy. 19-41 (Tara Boulevard).

Jones realtors recognized

Six sales agents from Tim Jones Realty were recognized as members of the Metro South Association of Realtors' 2001 Million Dollar Club.

Click here to view complete listing of articles for this edition of The Citizen News