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Wednesday, June 11, 2003

Dreaming of building a custom home? It's more achievable than you think

When you hear the word "custom" associated with the home building industry, you probably think of a one-of-a-kind home with everything you ever dreamed, right down to the door knobs, at a price reserved for people with large, six-figure incomes. At one time, that was probably correct. But things are changing.

SummerGrove looking at possible expansion

SummerGrove is already big, but it could be getting bigger in a way.

New faces in new places in local real estate

Ellen's Ridge offers custom homes, estate lots

Do you want a spacious brick home, a beautiful wooded estate lot, excellent schools, and a quick commute to Atlanta and Hartsfield Airport? Ellen's Ridge on Milam Road in north Fayette offers all of this and more.

Coughlan named tops in state

RE/MAX of Georgia has notified Dot Coughlan of RE/MAX Advantage in Jonesboro that she is the top producing individual agent in the state of Georgia for the month of April.

Scholarships to be announced at June 19 meeting

Recipients of the Home Builders Association of Midwest Georgia annual scholarships will be recognized at the association's June meeting, scheduled for Thursday, June 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center in Peachtree City.

New group develops in Maple Shade

In 1983, Jimmy Halligan started Highland Developers by building duplexes and entry level homes in Gwinnett County. From those first homes, he expanded into developing his own subdivisions with a model home, and as time went on he began developing lots for other builders and homeowners in DeKalb, Fulton, Fayette, and Coweta counties.

Fayette County Board of Realtors honors National Homeownership Month

The Fayette County Board of Realtors is joining Realtors across America in a celebration of National Homeownership Month in June, designed to bring more individuals and families into homes of their own.

Bullard earns top company award in state

Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty was number one in Closed Adjusted Gross Commission Income in Georgia for Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation, (Coldwell Banker) in 2002.

Gramm promoted Floyd

GRAMM & Associates, Inc., an industry-leading real estate development company, today announced that it has promoted Ansley E. Floyd, its senior marketing assistant, to the position of senior marketing director.

Neal named top office manager

Tracy Neal of Custom Community Marketing was one of three honorees chosen by the Metro South Association of Realtors as Secretary/Office Manager of the Year.

City cites Apple Orchard

The Apple Orchard, Dixon Development's project of "timeless" homes in Fayetteville, was recipient of the award for Best Residential Development when Fayetteville officials presented their first Development of Excellence Awards.

Villages earns city award

The Villages at LaFayette Park was recipient of the award for Best Mixed Use Design when Fayetteville officials presented their first Development of Excellence Awards.

Gilbert named Home Source training director

Alan Gilbert, former managing broker at several Atlanta realty companies including Buckhead Brokers, Northside Realty, and Jenny Pruitt & Associates, is now The Home Source Realtors' training director.

Fitzgerald, Young named to Atlanta's Best Realtors list

You rarely see Susan Fitzgerald of The Home Source Realtors walking anywhere. She's usually talking on her cell phone arranging appointments or home inspections and hurrying to her car to meet customers or show property - all at the same time!

Community network becomes electronic front porch for Avery Park residents

Avery Park's success spans more than sales figures, its technology initiatives are cultivating a successful sense of community for the residents of the Newnan development.

WalkAmerica goal exceeded

Prudential Georgia Realty's Peachtree City office recently took part in the March of Dimes WalkAmerica.

Eagle's Tour draws crowds

More than 250 people turned out for the recent Tee Off Party, an event for Realtors which served as the kickoff for the Eagle's Tour of Homes in Eagle's Landing Country Club and Eagle's Brooke Golf & Country Club, Killearn Properties' two communities in Henry County.

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