The Home Source Realtors Learn Importance of Land Surveys
By Linda Hangen | June 18, 2009
Warren Gray, surveyor with W.D. Gray and Associates of Tyrone, offered insight on the importance of land surveys when purchasing property as he addressed a recent meeting of The Home Source Realtors at the company’s Newnan General Brokerage office.
Among Gray’s topics were potential problems that may be revealed by an accurate current survey, myths and common assumptions about boundary and property line locations, and things not to assume when purchasing a home or land.
The weekly business meetings often include presentations on the most up-to-date information relating to the real estate industry.
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Free Homebuyer Workshop Slated at The Home Source Realtors
By Linda Hangen | June 9, 2009
If you are thinking of buying a home, plan to attend a free Homebuyer Workshop at The Home Source Realtors Coweta General Brokerage office to learn what it takes to help make your dream of home ownership a reality.
The event, sponsored by Bank of America Home Loans, will be Thursday, June 25 from 7-9 p.m. at The Home Source Realtors in Newnan. Refreshments will be served.
“An abundance of homes for sale, low mortgage interest rates, and special incentives for first-time home buyers make this an excellent time to buy a home,” said The Home Source Realtors Qualifying Broker Linda Huff. “The Homebuyer Workshop is a great opportunity to gain insight on the home buying process, learn details on creating a budget to make the down payment, and gather information about home loan options.”
Workshop topics include benefits of owning a home; determining how much home you can afford; understanding, establishing and repairing credit; steps to obtaining a mortgage; and varieties of affordable mortgage programs.
Call The Home Source Realtors at 770-251-8991 to reserve a seat. The Home Source Realtors Coweta office is located at 1201 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan. In Newnan, take Hwy. 34 East, turn right on Newnan Crossing Bypass, then Left on Lower Fayetteville Road to The Home Source Realtors on the right.
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Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt at Saranac
By Linda Hangen | May 12, 2009
World Airways employees recently enjoyed a golf cart scavenger hunt throughout Peachtree City and lunch at the picnic gazebo at Saranac, Chadwick Homes’ neighborhood of new cottage homes from the high $300’s. The event was sponsored by a Saranac resident and World Airways employee. Reviewing their scavenger hunt route as they deliver sodas are (L-R) Rowdy Godwin and Tarsha Clark of World Airways, and (center) builder representative Emily Byrd of The Home Source Realtors. Saranac, with access to Peachtree City’s cart path system, is located on Senoia Road off North Hwy. 74 in Peachtree City. For more information call Emily Byrd at 678-201-8354.
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The Home Source Realtors Volunteer at Special Olympics
By Linda Hangen | May 12, 2009
Volunteers from The Home Source Realtors fill helium balloons before helping with relay events at the Fayette County Special Olympics, held this year at Sandy Creek High School. Special Olympians from Fayette County schools participated in the annual event, which included a parade of athletes, track and field competition, and medals presentation. Volunteers included (L-R) Chris Byrd, Leah Sides, Tom Hangen, Barb Miller, Amber Johnson, Jeannine Corley, Michelle Johnson, Cheri Scranage, Phil Corley, Pathway Communities; Will Rippeto and Kim Potts.
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The Home Source Realtors Honors Top Real Estate Professionals
By Linda Hangen | March 10, 2009
Susan Fitzgerald, Terri Martinez, Carol Carter, and Deborah Tinsley are top Realtors for 2008 at The Home Source Realtors, who made the announcement at a recent awards event in Peachtree City.
The Home Source Realtors honored the company’s Realtors from the Peachtree City, Newnan, and former Fayetteville General Brokerage offices, and the Builder Services Group which markets new homes at SummerGrove in Newnan, and additional communities in Fayette and Coweta counties.
Susan Fitzgerald is the company’s 2008 Agent of the Year. Top Producers are Carol Carter, Builder Services Group; and from General Brokerage offices Susan Fitzgerald, Peachtree City; Terri Martinez, Newnan; and Deborah Tinsley, Fayetteville.
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World™ Premier Club honorees are Terri Martinez, Newnan – Silver Level; Nancy Aaron, and Julie and Chris Hunt, Newnan, and Susan Fitzgerald and Sheree Gripper, Peachtree City – Bronze Level. Relocation Award recipients also are Terri Martinez for having the highest dollar volume of outgoing referrals closed, and Susan Fitzgerald for sending the most outgoing referrals.
Additional honorees include:
Newnan General Brokerage: Larry Olewine and Linda Shemo – Achievers; Cindy Manning – Most Valuable Player; Vicki Dell, Julie Hunt and Terri Martinez – Winner’s Circle Super Stars.
Peachtree City General Brokerage: Leslie Jernigan – Achiever; Mary Watts – Most Valuable Player; Susan Fitzgerald, A.C. Roda and Jane Young – Winner’s Circle Super Stars.
Fayetteville General Brokerage: Ileanne Price – Achiever; Dee Dee Altman – Most Valuable Player.
Builder Services Group: Karin Davis, Achiever; Carol Carter, Most Valuable Player; Emily Byrd, Carol Carter, and Karin Davis – Winner’s Circle.
Marking company anniversaries are Sandi Pilgrim, Newnan; and Pam Gillion and Betty Steffens, Peachtree City – five years; Nancy Crowe and Greta Petty, Peachtree City and Wyvonnia Smith-Gorden, Newnan – 10 years; and Vicki Wrightson and Jane Young, Peachtree City – 15 years.
“We are very proud our real estate professionals, whose integrity, advanced education and training, and superior service to our customers have made The Home Source Realtors a leading area real estate company for more than 20 years,” said The Home Source Realtors Qualifying Broker Linda Huff.
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Peachtree City Named Most Affordable Suburb
By Linda Hangen | March 10, 2009
Peachtree City is the “most affordable suburb” in Georgia, according to BusinessWeek magazine, who cited the city’s cart path system, Kedron Fieldhouse and Aquatic Center, and two lakes.
Home affordability – with the city’s median home price at $247,900 – was the most important factor in the magazine’s calculations. The average commute was listed at 29 minutes.
Other considerations included low pollution and green space; well-educated residents and high test scores in schools; low personal and property crime; and impressive economy with high job growth, high family income, and low unemployment rate.
BusinessWeek penalized places with lack of racial diversity, bad weather, high divorce rates, and few children. In Peachtree City, the survey noted that 48 percent of the city’s residents are married with children.
The magazine considered communities with populations ranging from 5,000 to 60,000 within 25 miles of the most populated city in each state, median family incomes of $51,000 to $200,000, and lower than average crime rates.
“Residents are attracted to Peachtree City for its recreation-oriented lifestyle, award-winning schools, extensive variety of home styles and prices, and 90 some miles of cart paths for jogging, bicycling, walking and golf cart rides,” said The Home Source Realtors Qualifying Broker Linda Huff. “The city’s convenience to I-85 for a quick commute to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and downtown Atlanta is an added bonus.”
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SummerGrove Website Named Nation’s Best
By Phil | February 12, 2009
While SummerGrove is best known for its great amenities, wide range of home styles and enviable Newnan location, the community was recently honored on the national level for its website initiatives.
At the recent National Association of Home Builders Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, SummerGrove won the Gold Award for Website in the nation by a master-planned community.
The website cleverly communicates the fact that SummerGrove is almost sold out with a “flying turtle.”
This is the highest internet-related award given in the home building and development industry. Other communities competing for the Gold Award included The Landmark in Denver, Colorado; Bridgeland in Cypress, Texas; Oakleaf Plantation in Jacksonville, Florida; Brambleton in Ashburn, Virginia and Sun City Mesquite in Mesquite, Nevada.
“In today’s internet-driven society, it is an honor to have the best website in the nation for a master-planned community,” said Phil Corley, vice president of marketing for Pathway Communities. “But the real proof is the success of SummerGrove. The builders at SummerGrove have really paid attention to the details and our on-site agents have done a tremendous job of educating potential buyers about the merits of SummerGrove.”
SummerGrove is located at the intersection of Lower Fayetteville Road and Shenandoah Blvd. in Newnan. The Information Center is open daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call (770) 252-9000, or visit www.summergrove.com.
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The Park at Heritage Ridge Offers New Homes, Abundant Amenties
By Linda Hangen | February 12, 2009
Angela Cole of The Home Source Realtors greets a visitor at The Park at Heritage Ridge in Newnan, where Piedmont Residential Builders offers spacious new one- and two-story homes from the low $100’s. Neighborhood amenities include a clubhouse, pool with hot tub, two lighted tennis courts, playgrounds, bocce ball court, game room with billiard table, and exercise room. To visit, from Newnan take Hwy. 34 East, right on Newnan Crossing Blvd. East, then left on Lower Fayetteville Road to The Park at Heritage Ridge on the left. Sales Center hours are Friday-Monday 12:30 – 5 p.m. For more information call Angela Cole at 678-633-9265.
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Customer Testimonial for The Home Source Realtors
By Tela Kayne | January 25, 2009
Below is another great testimonial that came in for a Realtor on The Home Source Realtors Team!
1-22-2009
To Whom It May Concern:
We would recommend Michelle Johnson and Lisa Gray of The Home Source Realtors to list your property. They have both been very helpful and professional during our home selling experience. Our situation is a bit unique. We were transferred to Puerto Rico and had to leave our house fully furnished until it sold.We were away for months at a time. Michelle and Lisa were very attentive to our home. They went and checked on our home numerous times per our request. Also, they followed up with every agent who showed our house. They passed along all of the feedback they received from the agents and tried to overcome all of the prospective buyers objections. One objection we received several times was the yard was too small. Lisa and Michelle changed the wording in their advertisements to make the small yard seem positive by stating, “Low maintenance lifestyle”. They kept signs posted, fliers stocked and always answered their phones.They were very aware of the current market condition and continuously educated us. We really appreciate all of the time and effort they put in to selling our home!
Satisfied Customers,
Vic & Gina Echevarria