The Fayette Citizen-News Page

Wednesday, August 14, 2002

Using the Internet in your house search

It used to be when someone wanted to buy a home they rode around in the back seat of a real estate agent's car until they either found a property they liked, or both parties became exhausted and postponed the buying decision. But times have changed, according to the Fayette County Board of Realtors.

A long-time Fayetteville apartment complex will soon be Fayette County's newest condominium complex, giving local residents another affordable option for buying a new home.

For the majority of us, the verb "relocate" is a four-letter word. The thought of moving a household or office is downright aversive because it entails sorting, sifting, and packing literally hundreds of thousand of items. All belongings, large and small, must be wrapped, stuffed, and otherwise secured in boxes, bins and bags. And the worst part is that life doesn't take a vacation while you're trying to do it.

As Newnan and Coweta County continue to attract homebuyers from the Atlanta region because of its suburban setting, many home buyers are drawn to Newnan's Avery Park because it offers a cosmopolitan feel.

Its 1776 for Wieland's Centennial in Peachtree City

John Wieland Homes & Neighborhoods proudly welcomes their first homebuyers at Centennial, the company's master-planned neighborhood in the heart of prestigious Peachtree City.

New faces in new places

Cabinetcraft donates homes for the holidays

John Wieland's Cabinetcraft division typically builds cabinets for homes and businesses, but recently decided to tackle a new kind of building project for a great cause. Company members donated their time and talents to the construction of fifteen 3-story dollhouses as a contribution to the 2002 Festival of Trees, which benefits Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Upon completion, the dollhouses will be decorated by top Atlanta designers and then put up for sale at the Festival, which will take place in December at the Georgia World Congress Center and is expected to attract more than 100,000 visitors.

Metro Brokers/GMAC hires 1,200th agent

Metro Brokers/GMAC Real Estate reached 1,200 associates just six months after setting the 1,000 milestone.

Regency Oaks sales on the way up

Continuing the tradition of excellence in the historic South Fulton area, John Wieland's Regency Oaks neighborhood sold 12 homes in the six-week period ending mid April. CEO John Wieland, Region President Ed Woodland, Neighborhood Sales Managers Sherryl Mitchell and Tricia Browne, and Signature Builder Adam Anderson welcomed Ms. Gwendolyn Elmore and Ms. Sonia Burnett as they were excited to learn that they would be among the first homeowners at this prestigious South Fulton neighborhood.

Real estate course starts Sept. 10

The Advantage School of Real Estate will offer the 75-hour Real Estate Salesperson's Pre-Licensing Course starting Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Wieland promotes Durham to division president

Dave Durham was recently named President of John Wieland Homes & Neighborhoods' South Division in a move that positions the company for further growth and expansion. Wieland's South Division includes all operations in Charleston, SC, Nashville, TN, Raleigh, NC and South Atlanta neighborhoods located in Fayette and South Fulton counties.

Gaddy offering Career Night Sept. 10

Retiring? Job loss? Tired of commuting to work? Are you just ready for a fresh start?

Council honors top members

Top performing members of the local Sales & Marketing Council were recognized at the Home Builders Association of Midwest Georgia's June meeting, held at the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center in Peachtree City.

Catching the next wave of technology

Prudential Atlanta/Georgia Realty, one of the nation's largest 100 real estate companies according to a recent ranking by Realtor Magazine, continues to be at the forefront of Internet technology with its latest unveiling of a new web site designed to inform, educate, and assist area home buyers and sellers.

Home Power Realty president gets soaked

Home Power Realty is an "equal opportunity employer" ... in more ways than one. Just ask Home Power's president and owner, Mike Roberts.

PruGeorgia enters new agreement

Prudential Atlanta/Georgia Realty has entered into an exclusive vendor agreement with Resale-ability, Inc., an Atlanta-based "one-stop" home services company. This unique new program will be offered exclusively through Prudential Atlanta/Georgia Realty agents to their clients.

Augusta Green opening at Eagle's Landing

Eagle's Landing, the master planned community in Stockbridge, is presenting Augusta Green, a new section of Eagle's Landing Country Club.

Southfield coming to Lovejoy

Forrest Homes has announced plans for Southfield, a 118-unit townhome community in the Lovejoy area of Clayton County.

Oxford, Summit make a good team

A promotion currently underway in The Summit at Eagle's Landing gives overwhelming proof that new homeowners there are pleased with their builder, Oxford Homes.

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