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Wednesday, July 9, 2003

Green building: The next wave in housing is here

Thanks to a new movement taking place in the housing industry known as "green building," new homes, apartments, townhouses and condominiums are being built in more environmentally friendly ways then ever before.

Real estate help plentiful in Fayette

With home sales and construction at a breakneck pace all over the Southside of Atlanta, the real estate industry has grown by leaps and bounds during recent years.

About the Fayette County Board of Realtors

The Fayette County Board of Realtors was established in 1969 as a non-profit trade association under a charter from the National Association of Realtors. It is a member-run association governed by NAR-approved Bylaws and a Board of Directors.

Why a real estate professional can help you

Homebuyers and sellers today, more than ever, view their real estate professional as a partner, not just an agent.

New faces in new places in real estate

River Forest in development in Monroe County

Just in time for the finish of horse racing's Triple Crown, Monroe County's River Forest community is offering a triple crown for homebuyers: a community that features equestrian facilities and riding trails, an 18-hole golf course designed by one of the South's top golf architects, and 350 wooded estate lots on the Little Towaliga River.

Lake Windsong breaks ground for amenities facility

Construction of The Lodge clubhouse at Lake Windsong, a new lake community of custom homes from the mid $300's near Peachtree City, is underway.

Assist 2 Sell adds 29 franchises

Assist 2 Sell, North America's largest residential discount real estate company, added 29 new franchises from Jan. 1 through April 30.Along with the opening of South Dakota's first Assist 2 Sell franchise in Rapid City, the expansion brings the total number of Assist 2 Sell franchises in 43 states and Canada to 242, up 13.24 percent from Dec. 31, 2002.

New homes available in Ashton Reserve

Ashton Woods Homes is pleased to offer its Horizon Collection at Chadsworth at Ashton Reserve in Peachtree City.

Tyrone's Tullamore becomes new home buyer destination

Builders offer $7,500 toward closing cost or upgrades

Business booming, records breaking at Metro Brokers

Last month has been dubbed Magnificent May at Metro Brokers/GMAC Real Estate, with every division under the Metro Brokers umbrella reporting significant gains this year over last.

Summer sparks strong sales for Newnan's Avery Park

Summer temperatures are not the only things rising in Coweta County. Home sales are hot at Newnan's Avery Park. The community had 7 home sales in June alone and has already exceeded 50 for 2003 and developer, Pathway Communities expects summer sales figures to continue to rise.

PruGeorgia celebrates 10th year of conference

For 10 years, Prudential Atlanta/Georgia Realty has been honoring its top real estate agents with an annual three-day, motivational and educational retreat at the Hilton Sandestin Resort in Destin, Fla. Known as the Masters Conference, the company put extra sizzle into this year's event to mark the conference's 10-year anniversary, celebrating Oscars style, with "10 Years in a Starring Role."

Lunsford attends real estate seminar

Laura Lunsford, Sales Associate at Assist 2 Sell Buyer and Seller Realty Center, recently attended a one day Real Estate Success Seminar in Atlanta. The seminar was conducted by highly acclaimed real estate trainer Howard Brinton, with Star Power Systems. Also presenting the seminar was two of Howard Brinton's Star Power agents, Alexis Bolin and Buddy West, both very successful multi-million dollar producers.

Two from Bullard named to Circle

Two sales associates from Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty have been selected to join the Coldwell Banker network's International President's Circle. The prestigious membership is limited to only the top twelve percent of the more than 90,000 Coldwell Banker sales associates worldwide.

Ravin Homes names agent in StoneBriar Park

Roch deGolian has been named to handle sales for Ravin Homes in StoneBriar Park, the third phase of the StoneBriar community on Lester Road in Fayetteville.

Metro Brokers Insurance receives customer service honor

Met Life Auto & Home recently announced that Metro Brokers Insurance has received the company's 2002 Presidential Customer Service Award for customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Two Bullard agents named to Elite

Two sales associates from Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty, Keith Harris from the Jonesboro/Clayton County office and Duane Lockwood from the McDonough/Henry County office, have been named to the Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation International President's Elite.

Three Bullard agents named to President's Premier Club

Three sales associates with Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty have earned membership in the company's International President's Premier. Only one percent of the more than 90,000 Coldwell Banker Sales Associates worldwide qualify for this distinguished award.

Tullamore reports brisk sales

Tullamore's distinctive custom homes from the high $200's are drawing home buyers to this new neighborhood just north of Peachtree City.

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