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Peachtree City Named as Premier Retirement Location

By Linda HangencloseAuthor: Linda Hangen Name: Linda Hangen
Email: lhangen@thehomesourcerealtors.com
Site:
About: See Authors Posts (3) | November 12, 2008

Peachtree City has been named one of its “10 Best Places to Retire in Georgia” by Retire in Georgia magazine, a publication of Georgia Lifestyles Publishing, Inc.

Criteria included travel and tourism assets, cost of living, health care infrastructure, population dynamics, housing, community commitment, climate, technology infrastructure, state and local parks systems and lifelong learning opportunities. Nominations from cities and counties throughout Georgia were considered for the honor.

Peachtree City, one of the most successful planned communities in the country, has long been recognized for its recreation oriented lifestyle, 80+ miles of cart paths winding through four independent but interconnected villages, thriving business climate, top-ranked schools, and proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and downtown Atlanta.

“Peachtree City has a lifestyle popular with people of all ages,” said The Home Source Realtors Managing Broker Cheri Scranage. “There is so much here for everyone. Many residents describe Peachtree City as living in a resort.”

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Realtor.com still tops the list!

By Cheri ScranagecloseAuthor: Cheri Scranage Name: Cheri Scranage
Email: cscranage@thehomesourcerealtors.com
Site: http://www.thehomesourcerealtors.com/agents/agent_details.aspx?agent=99&agentlist=SCRANAGECHER&#
About: Cheri is the Managing Broker of the Peachtree City office of The Home Source Realtors. She served as President of Fayette County Board of Realtors in 2005 and was chosen "Realtor of the Year" for Fayette in 2006. She is an active member of Fayette County Chamber of Commerce and a graduate of Fayette Leadership, Class of 2008. She is also a member of the Women's Council of Realtors, Fayette chapter. Cheri has been licensed since 1996 and hold the designations of ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative), ASR (Accredited Seller Representative) and GRI (Graduate, Realtor Institute). She earned her Associate Broker license in 2003.See Authors Posts (5) | November 10, 2008

An article I just read on Inman News announced that Realtor.com is still the top real estate search website. This is great news for agents at The Home Source Realtors and their sellers. Our company has made a commitment to the #1 real estate website by providing the agents with a showcase membership to Realtor.com. Every home for sale with The Home Source Realtors has the opportunity for maximum exposure on the #1 real estate search site on the internet. Looking for a home? Check out www.realtor.com and www.thehomesourcerealtors.com.

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Home Buyer’s Incentives Offered in The Vistas at SummerGrove

By Carol DyecloseAuthor: Carol Dye Name: Carol Dye
Email: cj1954@gmail.com
Site: http://caroldye.realtor-ga.20m.com
About: I am Carol, a licensed Georgia Realtor with The Home Source Realtors. I am from Rochester, New York. I first left Rochester when I joined the U.S. Navy. My first assignment was working at the Pentagon for the Defense Intelligence Agency at the Department of Defense. I lived and worked in Japan before relocating to the Atlanta area. I have also lived in Germany for 3 years. Living and working in different parts of the country has enhanced my understanding and appreciation of different cultures. Currently, I am one of the New Homes Sales Agent for Custom Homes, Prestigious Homes, Home Innovations, Homescapes and Carelock Homes in Summergrove.See Authors Posts (2) | October 8, 2008

Home Innovations is offering some great Buyer’s Incentives on the 2 remaining homes in The Vistas at SummerGrove. These incentives are Refrigerator, Blinds throughout, one year Lawn Maintenance and Closing Cost! For more information call Carol or Cindy at 770-252-4517.

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Early Voting for the 2008 Presidential Election

By Carol DyecloseAuthor: Carol Dye Name: Carol Dye
Email: cj1954@gmail.com
Site: http://caroldye.realtor-ga.20m.com
About: I am Carol, a licensed Georgia Realtor with The Home Source Realtors. I am from Rochester, New York. I first left Rochester when I joined the U.S. Navy. My first assignment was working at the Pentagon for the Defense Intelligence Agency at the Department of Defense. I lived and worked in Japan before relocating to the Atlanta area. I have also lived in Germany for 3 years. Living and working in different parts of the country has enhanced my understanding and appreciation of different cultures. Currently, I am one of the New Homes Sales Agent for Custom Homes, Prestigious Homes, Home Innovations, Homescapes and Carelock Homes in Summergrove.See Authors Posts (2) | October 8, 2008

On, November 4th, the lines prove to be long for this year’s most historical election.

Starting this week, Georgia has begun early voting. Located below you will see the link for the schedule for early voting for whatever county that you live in.

Please get out and vote early, if you can. They say we will not come out in numbers.

*Let’s prove them wrong.* Forward this link, so that we can keep everyone informed. The link is located below..

http://www.sos.georgia.gov/elections/11_04_earlyvoting.pdf

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Taste of Newnan

By Cindy MillardcloseAuthor: Cindy Millard Name: Cindy Millard
Email: cmillard@thehomesourcerealtors.com
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About: See Authors Posts (3) | September 26, 2008

If you are a resident of Coweta County and rarely visit the downtown Newnan area, here is the perfect opportunity. The fall “Taste of Newnan” is scheduled for October 2 from 5:00 - 8:30PM on the historic downtown square. As the name implies, The Taste of Newnan features local resturants and caterers with sample treats as you stroll the beautiful downtown area surrounding the 1905 Courthouse. Also there will be a chilli cook-off, and a ”Kidz Korner” on West Washington Street for children’s activities including a birds of prey demonstration by Winged Ambassadors.  For more information visit www.mainstreetnewnan.com or www.cityofnewnan.org.

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Coweta County Fair

By Cindy MillardcloseAuthor: Cindy Millard Name: Cindy Millard
Email: cmillard@thehomesourcerealtors.com
Site:
About: See Authors Posts (3) | September 26, 2008

Each September, a few weeks after Powers Cross Roads Country Fair and Arts Festival, the annual Coweta County Fair begins. If you have never been, the is really a treat for the entire family & all ages.   There is an exhibit hall with community and commercial exhibits, and of course my favorite - the barn with all the animals! This is in addition to the usual midway with games and rides.  Also each day and each evening has a special event. The Coweta County fair runs for 10 days - through September 27, at the Coweta County Fairgrounds on Pine Road, near I-85 Exit 41. For more information and directions visit www.cowetacountyfair.org.  You will have a great time. Promise!

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Golf Anyone?

By Leah SidescloseAuthor: Leah Sides Name: Leah Sides
Email: lsides@thehomesourcerealtors.com
Site: http://www.thehomesourcerealtors.com/agents/agent_details.aspx?agent=102&agentlist=SIDESLEAH&
About: See Authors Posts (3) | September 25, 2008

If you’re a golfer, you’ll be happy to know that the golf course at Sun City Peachtree in Griffin, GA is now part of the Canongate Golf Clubs.  Members of Canongate now have access to 23 Private Golf Clubs, including three clubs in Texas and one in the Hilton Head area of South Carolina.  Membership really does have its privileges!   For more information about Canongate, go to www.canongategolf.com .

 

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Realtor Incomes Increase with Designations

By Cheri ScranagecloseAuthor: Cheri Scranage Name: Cheri Scranage
Email: cscranage@thehomesourcerealtors.com
Site: http://www.thehomesourcerealtors.com/agents/agent_details.aspx?agent=99&agentlist=SCRANAGECHER&#
About: Cheri is the Managing Broker of the Peachtree City office of The Home Source Realtors. She served as President of Fayette County Board of Realtors in 2005 and was chosen "Realtor of the Year" for Fayette in 2006. She is an active member of Fayette County Chamber of Commerce and a graduate of Fayette Leadership, Class of 2008. She is also a member of the Women's Council of Realtors, Fayette chapter. Cheri has been licensed since 1996 and hold the designations of ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative), ASR (Accredited Seller Representative) and GRI (Graduate, Realtor Institute). She earned her Associate Broker license in 2003.See Authors Posts (5) | September 12, 2008

The following information was sent via email from Frank Mears Seminars:

Investing in your real estate career is important to your business.  Earning designations is one way to increase your revenue, through learning about issues and real estate topics that are relevant to today’s real estate market.

NAR Research and Statistics   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Personal Gross Realtor® Income Updated statistics for average gross income of members with designations (including ABR®) vs. members without.   Personal Gross REALTOR Income   Designation                      2005 Survey     2007 Survey       2008 Survey                                            2004 Gross        2006 Gross         2007 Gross                                               Income            Income              Income         No Designations              $35,500           $40,000           $33,200 ABR®                                $81,400            $77,000           $67,900 CRB                                   $124,200          $96,000          $102,000 CRS                                    $111,000          $91,300          $90,500 GRI                                     $84,500            $75,900          $69,800         Certifications:       No Certifications             $44,800            $42,400          $37,500 At Home with Diversity $62,400            $46,700          $51,700 e-Pro                                 $85,700            $62,800          $61,000 * Statistics provided by REBAC - 07/08  Each of us, as professionals, should be striving to achieve designations. With the current real estate market, there is no time like to present to recommit ourselves to education.

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New Prices On Brand New SummerGrove Townhomes in Newnan

By tlindseycloseAuthor: tlindsey Name: Theresa Lindsey
Email: tlindsey@thehomesourcerealtors.com
Site:
About: See Authors Posts (2) | September 7, 2008

Here’s an awesome deal in an awesome community! Eastlake Town Homes in Summergrove were priced at $153,900 to $199,900 are now $138,900 to $159,900.  Choose your Brand New 2 bedroom, 2 to 2- 1/2 baths with a lake view, fireplace, private driveway to your 2 car garage, or a 3 bedrm, 2 1/2 bath, a large loft, fireplace, with the master bedroom on the main floor.  At this price these won’t last long. Contact me today!

Theresa Lindsey, Builder Representative

Direct:  678-389-0391 

Fax: 770-304-1398

Website: http://theresalindsey.GeorgiaMLS.com

Email: tlindsey@thehomesourcerealtors.com

Topics: General Real Estate, Home Design, Home for Sale, Latest Posts, Marketing a Listing, Most Popular, New Homes, Online Marketing, Relocation | No Comments »

UGA - A Great Resource

By Leah SidescloseAuthor: Leah Sides Name: Leah Sides
Email: lsides@thehomesourcerealtors.com
Site: http://www.thehomesourcerealtors.com/agents/agent_details.aspx?agent=102&agentlist=SIDESLEAH&
About: See Authors Posts (3) | September 5, 2008

Looking for information on radon gas, I recently discovered the website of The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, http://www.fcs.uga.edu/ext/housing/index.php .  What a great resource!  Not only did I find information on radon, I found additional information on indoor air quality, recycling, water conservation, buying and maintaining a home, hispanic resources, and the list goes on.  Visit the website today, it’ll be worth your time!

GO DAWGS!

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