Active Adult Builder announces Worthington model
Windsong Properties, Atlanta’s premier active adult courtyard home builder, is proud to announce its newest floorplan, the Worthington Model at its Somerset community in Woodstock. The floorplan includes 2269 square feet of heated living space with an additional 271 square feet of attic space. Currently priced at $286,000, the model includes three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms with the option of adding a garden tub in the master bath. The floorplan expertly designed to suit the specific needs of active adults, features 9-foot ceilings with crown molding and hardwood floors in the main living areas.
“We offer active adults the opportunity to choose from five different floorplans at our Somerset community,” said Steve Romeyn, managing partner of Windsong Communities. “Recently, we have seen an increase of homebuyers interested in our Worthington Model site unseen. We have sold three in the last two and half weeks alone.”
Somerset previously offered four ranch-style floorplans: the Hamilton, the Lexington, the Hampton and the Drayton. The Hamilton floorplan features ten-foot ceilings, three bedrooms and two and one half baths while the Lexington is slightly larger with ten-foot ceilings, three bedrooms and three baths. The Hampton, similar to the Hamilton includes 9-foot ceilings, three bedrooms, three bathrooms with the option of either a study or dining room. The Drayton floorplan, similar to the Worthington includes ten-foot ceilings, three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms and the option of adding a sun room or upstairs bonus room.
Windsong distinguishes themselves from other active adult builders by offering buyers the opportunity to make structural modifications to their home plans. All of the homes at Somerset offer elegant details, such as private courtyards with garden retreats; rocking chair front porches; ten-foot ceilings with crown molding; and large master suites with baths that have separate vanities, garden tubs, tile showers with seats and ceramic tile floors.
Every home that Windsong Properties builds meets EasyLiving Homes© standards – no-step access, wide doorways, lever handles, and other amenities that facilitate changing life situations. All of the homes at Somerset are qualified by Southface as EarthCraft Home© and Energy Star certified. This assures that the homes have a lower cost to operate, are healthier and more comfortable and reduce the impact on the environment.
Somerset is located just two and a half miles west of I-575. Take I-75 North to I-575 North to Exit 8. Travel west on Towne Lake Parkway, staying straight on Eagle Drive. Turn left off Eagle Drive onto Putnam Ford Road. Somerset is half a mile on the left.
Locally owned, Windsong Properties was founded by Mark Carruth and Managing Partner, Steve Romeyn. The two bring more than 50 years of local building experience to Windsong Properties, “Where Life’s a Breeze.” As empty nesters themselves, Mark and Steve have first hand knowledge of the desires of active adults and are passionate about creating communities and homes for empty nesters. Every decision made at Windsong Properties, from the design of the community and its amenities to the award winning floor plans and the unique customer service approach, is targeted to the 50-plus, empty nester group.
Windsong Properties earned the highest honor from the Certified Professional Home Builders association in 2007 and 2008 when it was awarded the Customer Satisfaction Award. They were also recipients of four gold OBIE awards in 2008. The OBIE Awards are presented by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association’s Sales and Marketing Council to honor excellence in building in Greater Atlanta. It is the highest honor given in the Atlanta housing industry.
Windsong Properties invites you to visit one of its two communities and see for yourself just how easy living the Windsong Lifestyle can be. For more information, call 770-516-3409 or visit www.windsonglife.com.
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Saturday, August 29, 2009
Windsong Properties Introduces New Floorplan at Somerset
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Inventor "Invents" Condominium In Downtown Atlanta
“As I was getting ready to pick up my wife, I saw the large sidewalk billboard of what would become the Sovereign building and I fell in love with it instantly,” said Taheri.
The ground breaking of Sovereign building, a luxury mixed-use tower on Peachtree Road had just begun. The building, developed by Regent Partners and designed by architects, Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates is a 50 story, 635-foot tower that includes more than one-half million square feet of Class A office and retail space and is crowned by the 82 residences of Sovereign.
“We came in the sales office and saw a few sets of plans and details and we loved it,” said Taheri. “I had written a check after a couple of hours.”
Taheri said that although his love of architecture sold him on the luxury high rise, it was Regent Partner’s flexibility to allow him to build his condominium from scratch that ultimately sold him on the building.
“We wanted to build our own interior and they were agreeable,” said Taheri. “I sketched out and noted my ideas and I began working with my architect, Haitham Haddad on the project.”
Once the transformation was complete, Taheri began what was to be a yearlong process of completing his combined 3100 square foot home.
Known for his inventions, Taheri’s Buckhead condominium is an invention all onto itself. Upon entering the condominium, it is hard to pass the cave-like guest bathroom without wanting to take a closer glance. Taheri’s motivation for the bathroom derived from one of his business trips he took to Thailand a few years earlier.
“While I was there I went to a spa that looked like a cave. I liked it and thought that someday I wanted to build a similar place like this for myself,” he said.
His vision for the guest bathroom was later solidified after taking the capsules of his daily vitamins apart one day and seeing how the parts can be combined to form the structure.
“My wife thought I was crazy, but I discussed the idea of what I had seen and envisioned for the bathroom with my architect. Then, the idea of the bathroom was born,” said Taheri.
The bathroom, which is separated into three capsules, is aqua in color. Taheri’s skillful General Contractor, Jay Eskandari of Tuscany Corp hired a framer from Canada to frame and build the bathroom’s structure. However, because of the multiple curves, shapes and structure, Taheri quickly learned that tiling the bathroom would not work with standard square tiles of almost any size.
“The tiles wouldn’t bend the right way because of the curves of the bathroom walls running from one space to another,” says Taheri. “Instead of using tile, we decided to use broken tempered glass instead.”
The glass was later imported from Italy and consisted of over a million pieces. The project, which took close to four months to complete, brings a grin to Taheri’s face as he discusses its complexity.
As one exits the guest bathroom, you are drawn to the kitchen, which is located in the center of the condominium. After interviewing various kitchen design and manufacturers, Taheri decided on Bulthaup, a German company that is known as one of the leading kitchen manufacturers worldwide. Taheri, who appreciates German design and engineering decided to design and purchase the Bulthaup kitchen and Gaggenau appliances including a refrigerator, freezer, wine cooler and lift up oven. While in the kitchen, one’s eye is drawn to a swirling cloud like design with programmable lights that Taheri envisioned and helped to design.
Other highlights of the condominium include furniture designed by Italian designer Giogetti and French furniture designer and maker Roche-Bobois. The master bathroom features a vanity countertop with recycled glass that Taheri purchased from Thinkglass, a Canadian company known for recycled glass. The countertop was so heavy, that it took eight individuals to lift it and place it in the condo. Most of the flooring was made out of imported limestone from Spain, but perhaps the most unique feature is the moving glass wall that Taheri and his architect designed and had built in Germany. The wall that spans almost the entire condominium is used to close off the living room when needed, but also provides Taheri with a unique architectural design that he can appreciate on a daily basis.
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Saturday, July 18, 2009
Sovereign to Host Urban Land Institute (ULI) Atlanta Panel July 21
Panel to discuss the future of the real estate capital markets
Is the real estate market on its way to making a recovery? What are the obstacles that stand in the way of market’s revival and where are the opportunities in such a trying time? Join ULI Senior Resident Fellow Steve Blank at 3344 Peachtree/Sovereign on July 21 as he discusses these topics as well as his outlook for the U.S. Capital Markets.
In addition, Blank, will moderate a panel that will provide insight on regional and local real estate markets. Panelists include: Michael McDonald, managing director of Eastdil Secured, Thad Ellis, vice-president of Cousins Properties and Thomas L. Coakley, regional director of MetLife.
“We are delighted to have Steve Blank joined by an esteemed local panel to explore trends and opportunities in the capital markets, including sources and flows of equity and debt capital” said Jeff DuFresne, Executive Director of ULI Atlanta.
The program will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on the 24th floor of 3344 Peachtree/Sovereign, Atlanta’s award winning luxury-high rise office and condominium, which has been recognized nationally for its innovative design and first class residences and office space.
Pre-registration fees for the conference are as follows:
• Private - $50 for members, $65 for non-members
• Public/Nonprofit and Young Leaders - $45 for members, $60 for non-members
• Students - $40 for members, $35 for non-members
For more information or to register online visit www.uliatlanta.org.
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Friday, July 17, 2009
Tour Atlanta’s First Eco-Friendly Decorators’ Show House this Weekend – Free Admission and Parking
Pace Homebuilders is proud to present Greenhaven, the first eco-friendly Decorators’ Show House in Atlanta. Open to the public Friday, July 17 – Sunday, August 9, 2009, Greenhaven will showcase the latest in sustainable interior design, state-of-the-art technology and energy efficiency. The home will feature over 20 of Atlanta’s top interior designers, each with a fresh and unique perspective on eco-friendly design. From a healthy home nursery and eco-pet suite to a green “tween” room and fly fishing experience, guests will enjoy an exclusive tour of the most innovative and sustainably designed interior spaces in Atlanta.
To complement the inspiring design, Greenhaven will be an archetype for maximum sustainability and energy-efficiency. The implementation of state-of-the-art technologies in the design of Greenhaven will create a smart and functional home to evolve with the needs of today’s family. Greenhaven will carry 7 earth-friendly certifications including the US Green Building Council’s LEED for Homes (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, Earthcraft House, Energy Star, Health House, NAHB, PATH Partner and Builder’s Challenge.
Other innovative features of the home include:
New LED lighting and fixtures
Soybean spray insulation
Touch panel energy monitoring system
River reclaimed pine floors
Solar tubes
Greywater System
Non-PVC and Vinyl-free recycled decking
Eco-friendly modern “open” fireplace
Tankless water heaters
Green Technology Room
The home is open to the public with free admission Thursday – Sunday. For directions visit: www.greenhavenhome.com
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
Team Reps from Bullard Named to International President's Circle
One sales team and one sales associate who was with another sales team from Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty’s McDonough/Henry County office have been recognized as members of the Coldwell Banker 2008 International President's Circle. This prestigious membership was awarded to the top 25 percent of all sales associate teams nationally in the Coldwell Banker system.
Receiving the designation were members of the Clowdus Team, composed of team leader Susan Clowdus, Christine Hurst, James Clowdus and Allan Depoe Jr.; and Robin Harrell, a current sales associate with Bullard who during 2008 was a member of a sales team no longer with the company.
These Bullard representatives were recognized for their achievement at the Coldwell Banker International Business Conference, held March 1-4 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Tex. The annual event united thousands of Coldwell Banker sales associates, brokers, managers and employees for an intensive professional development program and awards ceremony.
The oldest and largest real estate company headquartered in the Metro South area of Atlanta, Coldwell Banker Bullard has its headquarters in Jonesboro. The organization now has other offices in McDonough, Jackson, Peachtree City, and Newnan, and a separate but affiliated company, Coldwell Banker American Land Mart in Conyers.
The Bullard organization, founded in 1956 by the late Cliff Bullard, worked out a franchise agreement with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation in early 1998 and is the largest Coldwell Banker franchise in Georgia. Current Owner and President Steve Bullard has been with the company for more than 35 years.
Even during a challenging real estate market, the Bullard organization has continued to grow, having added three companies, Coldwell Banker Joe T. Lane Realty, Coldwell Banker Fulton Realty Associates and Century 21 Southern Crescent, through acquisitions since September of 2007.
Since 1906, the Coldwell Banker organization has been a premier full-service real estate provider. In 2007, Franchise Times magazine's prestigious Top 200 issue ranked the Coldwell Banker system No. 1 in real estate for the eighth straight year and 12th among franchisors in all industries. The Coldwell Banker System has approximately 3,800 residential real estate offices and nearly 117,000 sales associates in 47 countries and territories. The Coldwell Banker System is a leader in the industry in residential and commercial real estate, and in niche markets such as resort, new home and luxury property through its Coldwell Banker Previews International division. It is a pioneer in consumer services with its Coldwell Banker Concierge Service Program and award-winning Web site, www.coldwellbanker.com. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Each office is independently owned and operated.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Dickens Tops Sales for Newnan Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty Office
Steven Dickens has been named Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty’s June, 2009, Agent Leader for its Newnan/Coweta office. Betty Murphy was the No. 2 individual producer and Linda Scott was No. 3. for the Newnan office during the month.
Dickens kicked off his real estate career with Bullard nearly seven years ago, transferring to the Newnan office early in 2006 from the Jonesboro office. He is a specialist in assisting private owners in buying and selling personal and investment properties, as well as serving many nationwide corporate clients in marketing their foreclosure properties. Before entering real estate, he had a successful 15-year career in corporate management with Edison Bros. Stores, Inc., Circuit City and Gateway Computers.
An Active Life Member of the Metro South Association of Realtors’ Circle of Excellence, he was a top-selling agent for the Jonesboro office in 2005, being No. 1 in sales volume and No. 3 in generating income. He received Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation International Sterling Society membership in 2004 and International Diamond Society membership in 2005. In 2006, he was in the top 2 percent of Coldwell Banker agents nationwide, gained membership in the Coldwell Banker International President’s Elite and was the year’s top individual producer both companywide and for the Newnan/Coweta office. In 2007, he again achieved International President’s Elite status, was the top producer for the Newnan office, and was the No.2 individual producer for the company.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Construction Resources a Green Team Member on Eco-friendly Cobb County Home
Construction Resources, Inc., demonstrates their continued commitment to the environment and to the community as a proud partner of Greenhaven, an eco-friendly Cobb county home that will carry multiple green building certifications and showcase the latest in green building techniques, sustainable design, state-of-the-art-technology, and energy efficiency. Construction Resources is an all-inclusive provider of the best in home construction needs, such as stone, fireplaces, tubs, windows and doors for residential and commercial home builders and remodelers. The company recently donated $24,000 in fabrication and installation of countertops, shower doors and bath mirrors in the home.
In addition to shower doors and bath mirrors in all baths in the home, Construction Resources installed environmentally-friendly Cambria natural quartz countertops for the kitchen and all baths. Cambria is a stain resistant, nonporous surface that is stronger, harder and easier to care for than other stone surfaces. Cambria is certified by NSF International as safe for use as a food preparation surface. Produced in the United States, Cambria surfaces have a lower carbon footprint than others, requiring less transportation and carbon resources in route to market. Cambria is GREENGUARD for Children and Schools® certified and GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified® by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute. Cambria also does not contain formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds or radon emissions.
Greenhaven, built by Pace Homebuilders, is located in the Chelsea Landing subdivision and will carry the US Green Building Council’s LEED for Homes (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), EneryStar, EarthCraft, American Lung Association Health House, and National Wildlife Foundation’s Backyard Wildlife Habitat certifications. Bringing together industry-leading local talent, Pace Homebuilders creates the ultimate 'Green Team' of top Atlanta decorators, local vendors, consultants, and landscape architects, to transform the house into a widely recognized green building model for designers, builders, and homeowners.
Slated for completion in July 2009, Greenhaven will be open to the public for tours July 10 to August 9. Proceeds from public tours of the home will benefit the Upper Chattahoochee River Keeper’s Fund. For more information, visit www.greenhavenhome.com.
Construction Resources, Inc. is a 39-year-old company that provides residential and commercial builders/remodelers, as well as homeowners with a one-stop shop for their kitchen and bath needs. The staff at Construction Resources, Inc. has the ability to provide products from several sister companies including Atlanta Marble Mfg., Atlanta Kitchen, Inc., Atlanta Glass & Mirror, Inc. and Atlanta Garage Doors & Fireplaces, LLC. By offering a diverse selection, Construction Resources, Inc. allows customers to simplify their ordering, scheduling and vendor process by dealing with just one salesperson and company rather than multiple salespersons and companies. Construction Resources, Inc. has four showroom locations throughout the surrounding Atlanta area including Acworth, Alpharetta, Decatur and Lake Oconee. For more information on Construction Resources, Inc., call 404-419-1259 or visit www.constructionresourcesusa.com.
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Brookhaven of East Cobb to Hold Open House Event July 30
Jim Chapman Community is Cobb County’s best selling active adult community
Jim Chapman Communities is pleased to announce an open house event at its award winning Brookhaven of East Cobb Community on Thursday, July 30. The event, scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m., will include a meet and greet with homeowners, a tour of residents homes and models and refreshments. Those wishing to attend may RSVP by calling 678-354-4584.
Located in popular East Cobb County, the community, which was recently recognized as a National Association of Homebuilders 2009 Active Adult Community of the Year, offers homeowners access to an abundance of dining, entertainment and shopping outlets. The two-and-three-bedroom homes, offered from $290,000, include elegant details such as brick exteriors with stacked stone accents, custom wood trim, 12 to 16 foot vaulted ceilings, great rooms with gas fireplaces featuring decorative wood mantels and master suite baths with large his/her vanities with full-length mirrors and ceramic tile showers.
“We are very excited to welcome visitors to Brookhaven of East Cobb, said Jim Chapman, Jr. “Since opening in 2007, we have been honored with numerous awards and we continue to strive to offer our residents only the best homes and amenities available. We welcome all of those interested in learning more about active adult communities.”
Brookhaven of East Cobb homes range in size from 1,625 square feet to 1,875 square feet and were built with the active adult in mind. Each home provides ample space to entertain, and includes such features as kitchens with breakfast bars, GE appliances, custom cabinetry, two-car garages, large front porches with columns and back patios for grilling. Home buyers may also select a screened porch to take advantage of Atlanta’s wonderful climate or a bonus room over the garage with permanent stair access and a full bath.
Residents also have the opportunity to enjoy the community’s fantastic amenities, including a 2,500 square foot clubhouse with an exercise room and kitchen and a 20 ft. x 40 ft. swimming pool. A Lifestyles Director is also available to host parties and get-togethers at the clubhouse throughout the year.
Each home at Brookhaven of East Cobb is Easy Living Certified – with a step-free entrance and wider doorways and wheelchair maneuberable bathrooms –making ageing in place as easy as possible.
Located 25 miles north of downtown Atlanta, Brookhaven of East Cobb in Kennesaw is within close driving distance to many area attractions such as the Gone With the Wind Movie Museum, Sun Valley Beach, Six Flags White Water and American Adventures.
Brookhaven of East Cobb is located at the intersection of Chastain Road and Bells Ferry Road. From Atlanta take I-75 North to I-575 North and take exit #3 (Chastain Road). The community will be approximately one-half mile on the left. For more information, call (770) 319-7474.An Atlanta-based builder and developer, Jim Chapman, Jr. began building custom homes in 1998.
Today, Jim Chapman Communities applies to the active adult market the quality and service standards Jim Chapman, Jr. developed while building luxury homes. Jim Chapman Communities currently builds elegant yet affordable one-level ranch condominiums in communities across metro Atlanta, including Douglas, Gwinnett, Cobb, North Fulton and Forsyth counties. Planning and delivering extraordinary communities designed for the active adult lifestyle, Jim Chapman Communities offers well-earned elegance for today’s active adults. For more information on Jim Chapman Communities, call (770) 319-7474 or visit www.JimChapmanCommunities.com.
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
Kay McInroe Named Realtor of Year by Fayette Board of Realtors
Fayette County resident Kavita (Kay) McInroe, an award-winning Realtor with Prudential Georgia Realty in Fayetteville, was recently honored as the 2009 Realtor of the Year for the Fayette County Board of Realtors.
Kay has long been an involved member of the Fayette Board and other real estate organizations. She is a lifetime member of the Fayette Board’s Circle of Achievement and has served as a local director and with the Cultural Diversity Committee. In 2008, she served as president of the Fayette chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors. Kay also belongs to the Asian Real Estate Association of America, the Georgia Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.
She sells real estate in partnership with Ernie Curtis. Known as the Curtis McInroe Team, Kay specializes in residential real estate and Ernie focuses on commercial real estate and investment properties. The Curtis McInroe team was the top team in 2008 for the Prudential Fayetteville office. A portion of her commissions goes to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, the Sunshine Kids Foundation, an organization that helps kids with cancer and Children’s International.
A licensed Realtor for six years, Kay, in order to better serve her clients, has earned the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified Skilled Negotiator and the Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designations, along with being a Prudential Fine Homes Specialist and a Corporate Relocation Specialist.
Passionate about making a difference in the community, Kay volunteers with McIntosh High School PTSO and has helped with the Science Olympiad program, Beta Club, Ambassadors program, Teacher Appreciation lunches and other school events. She is also a member of the Peachtree City Optimist Club, volunteering for such events as the food drive and the annual Easter egg hunt. In addition, Kay has worked closely with Promise Place, Fayette Samaritans and Honor Flight and is currently the president-elect for the Kiwanis of McIntosh Trail.
For more information about the local real estate market, call Kay McInroe at 678-570-0717 or visit www.KayMcInroe.com to conduct a complete search of some 80,000 available properties in metro Atlanta.
Prudential Georgia Realty (www.PrudentialGA.com) is an independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, a full-service residential and commercial real estate network with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada. Ranked by Real Estate Magazine as one of the top 100 real estate companies in the U.S., Prudential Georgia Realty placed 43rd for most 2008 sales in the real estate trade magazine’s 2009 Power Broker Report. It is the 12th largest Prudential real estate affiliate in North America.
Prudential Georgia Realty recently became the first large brokerage company in the nation to win the Realtor.com Online Marketing Award of Excellence. For the last five consecutive years, the firm has been honored with a Consumers’ Choice Award as Best in Class for Executive Home Sales in metro Atlanta. Prudential Georgia Realty annually has real estate sales well in excess of $1.5 billion, has 23 metro Atlanta locations and 1,200 Realtors, and just completed its 45th year serving metro Atlanta. To learn more about the state of the metro Atlanta real estate market, visit www.atlantarealestate2009.com to view a quarterly-updated video by Prudential Georgia Realty President and CEO Dan Forsman, filled with the latest statistics, information and the local housing market outlook.
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Saturday, July 11, 2009
Leslie Terek Joins PTC/Fayette Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty
Leslie Terek is now a sales associate with the Peachtree City/Fayette County office of Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty.
Terek, who has been in real estate since may of 2003, is now affiliated with the Bullard organization as a result of the recent acquisition of Century 21 Southern Crescent. She has earned the GRI designation and has been named to the Fayette County Board of Realtors' Million Dollar Club and Circle of Achievement.
She is a member of a sales team with her brother, Kenneth Edmondson, and her uncle, Dave Edmondson, who was the owner of Century 21 Southern Crescent, is now an associate broker with Bullard.
Terek, a Fayetteville resident, is a member of Peachtree City United Methodist Church.
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
"This Old House" Names the Best Old-House Neighborhoods
The housing boom may be over, but the This Old House editors have tracked down 51 great neighborhoods that have promising futures and homes that truly deserve a long-term commitment. The Best Old-House Neighborhoods appear in the July/August issue, on newsstands June 29, and online at www.thisoldhouse.com/best-places.
This Old House scoured the United States, and for the first time, Canada, to find unique, tight-knit neighborhoods for their second annual search for the best old-house neighborhoods. These places might not be on your radar, but deserve to be, according to the magazine’s editors.
This Old House magazine (pg. 48) and thisoldhouse.com feature 51 great spots that fit the criteria of old-house neighborhoods – architectural diversity, craftsmanship of the homes, and the preservation momentum in the area as well as neighborhood amenities including walkability, safety and community. With the help of PreservationDirectory.com, neighborhood groups, real estate agents, and preservation societies, This Old House compiled their list of the best places to track down, fix up, and fall head over heels for.
The Best Old-House Neighborhoods are:
ALABAMA
Capitol Heights, Montgomery
ALASKA
Ketchikan
ARIZONA
West University, Tucson
ARKANSAS
Eureka Springs
CALIFORNIA
Temescal, Oakland
COLORADO
The North Side District, Pueblo
CONNECTICUT
Old Wethersfield
DELAWARE
Smyrna
FLORIDA
Seminole Heights, Tampa
GEORGIA
Newnan
HAWAIIL
anai
IDAHO
Weiser
ILLINOIS
Elgin
INDIANA
Woodruff Place
IOWA
Guttenberg
KANSAS
Leavenworth
KENTUCKY
Covington
LOUISIANA
Lower Garden District, New Orleans
MAINE
Douglas Park, Brunswick
MARYLAND
Lauraville, Baltimore
MASSACHUSETTS
The Highlands, Fall River
MICHIGAN
The Vine Neighborhood, Kalamazoo
MINNESOTA
Morgan Park, Duluth
MISSISSIPPI
Poplar Springs Historic District, Meridian
MISSOURI
The Southmoreland Neighborhood, Kansas City
MONTANA
Hi Bug Neighborhood, Red Lodge
NEBRASKA
The Dundee Neighborhood, Omaha
NEVADA
Virginia City
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Hopkinton
NEW JERSEY
Atlantic Highlands
NEW MEXICO
Huning Highlands, Albuquerque
NEW YORK
Richmond Hill, Queens
NORTH CAROLINA
East Durham
NORTH DAKOTA
Southside Historic District, Fargo
OHIO
College Hill, Cincinnati
OKLAHOMA
Guthrie
OREGON
Boise, Portland
PENNSYLVANIA
Beaver
RHODE ISLAND
Quality Hill, Pawtucket
SOUTH CAROLINA
Georgetown
SOUTH DAKOTA
Central Residential Historic District, Brookings
TENNESSEE
Fayetteville
TEXAS
Houston Heights, Houston
UTAH
Sugar House neighborhood, Salt Lake City
VERMONT
The Hill Section, Burlington
VIRGINIA
Church Hill, Richmond
WASHINGTON
Barge-Chestnut Neighborhood, Yakima
WEST VIRGINIA
Wheeling
WISCONSIN
Brewer’s Hill, Milwaukee
WYOMING
South Wolcott District, Casper
CANADA
St. Patrick’s Ward, Guelph, Ontario
This Old House Ventures is America’s premier home enthusiast brand, netting 50 million multi-media impressions each month through its award-winning television, print, and web properties. The leading consumer publication for home how-to and inspiration, the award-winning This Old House magazine currently has a circulation of 950,000 and reaches an audience of almost six million.
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Realtor Mark Spain Ranks #2 Agent in USA by the Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal/LORE 2009 Real Estate Top 400 Professionals list was released in June. It is based on a survey of more than 7,000 brokerage firms, associations of Realtors® and hundreds of other sources to determine the top agents in the United States. Atlanta-based Realtor Mark Spain and his RE/MAX Greater Atlanta real estate team of 10 people were honored as the #2 team in the United States for most transaction sides.
Only three other Georgia real estate teams made this list, with the next team placing 64th (review complete list at http://online.wsj.com/ad/top100teamsides.html). The ranking is broken down by teams and individual agents, with a top 100 list each for transaction sides and for sales volume. Mark Spain also appeared on the team sales volume list in the #9 spot and was the sole representative for Georgia on this ranking.
Mark Spain Team’s 2008 sales marked the eighth consecutive year the team has exceeded the $100 million annual sales mark. They averaged more than a closing a day with 535 closings for a total of $131 million in gross sales. Based on this performance, the Mark Spain Team was named the #2 Team in the U.S. for closed transactions by RE/MAX International, earlier this year at the company’s annual sales convention.
“We’re seeing some positive signs in the metro Atlanta market with sales activity picking up and foreclosure inventory continuing to get snapped up. Once there are fewer available foreclosure properties, it’s very likely we’ll start seeing home prices increase. This summer is an excellent time to begin searching for a home while it’s still a buyer’s market, including excellent mortgage interest rates and the very generous first-time home buyers’ $8,000 tax credit that expires in December,” said Mark Spain.
Mark’s team regularly ranks in the top 10 teams worldwide out of nearly 100,000 RE/MAX agents in more than 65 countries. At the end of 2006, Mark Spain surpassed the billion dollar sales mark for lifetime transactions and is believed to be the youngest Realtor to accomplish this in the least amount of time—11 years. Spain has also received numerous industry honors, like twice being named a Top 50 Realtor on the Rise in the U.S. by Real Estate magazine as well as being inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame and earning the Lifetime Achievement Award from RE/MAX International in 2004.
An Atlanta native, Mark Spain is a University of Georgia graduate. He is affiliated with the RE/MAX Greater Atlanta office at 5591 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road in Atlanta, an office frequently named the #1 RE/MAX location in the world in terms of sales volume. The Mark Spain Team specializes in assisting home buyers and sellers in the North Atlanta region in all price levels.
To learn more about the Mark Spain Team, call 770-886-9000, toll-free at 800-241-3970, or visit http://www.markspain.com to conduct an online home search of available metro Atlanta properties, request a free online home evaluation, sign up for a free monthly e-newsletter about the real estate market at http://www.markspain.com/Newsletter%20Sign%20Up.htm or to learn more about becoming a first-time home buyer.
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Bullard Agents Named to Coldwell Banker Network's International President's Elite
Two individual sales associates with Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty’s McDonough/Henry County office have been named to the company's International 2008 President's Elite. Only one percent of the more than 107,000 sales associates worldwide in the Coldwell Banker system qualified for the distinguished group.
The two agents, Tammi Lamb and Phil Wagner, were recognized for this honor at the Coldwell Banker International Business Conference, held March 1-4 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Tex. The annual event united thousands of Coldwell Banker sales associates, brokers, managers and employees for an intensive professional development program and awards ceremony.
The oldest and largest real estate company headquartered in the Metro South area of Atlanta, Coldwell Banker Bullard has its headquarters in Jonesboro. The organization now has other offices in McDonough, Jackson, Peachtree City, and Newnan, and a separate but affiliated company, Coldwell Banker American Land Mart in Conyers.
The Bullard organization, founded in 1956 by the late Cliff Bullard, worked out a franchise agreement with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation in early 1998 and is the largest Coldwell Banker franchise in Georgia. Current Owner and President Steve Bullard has been with the company for more than 35 years.
Even during a challenging real estate market, the Bullard organization has continued to grow, having added three companies, Coldwell Banker Joe T. Lane Realty, Coldwell Banker Fulton Realty Associates and Century 21 Southern Crescent, through acquisitions since September of 2007.
Since 1906, the Coldwell Banker organization has been a premier full-service real estate provider. In 2007, Franchise Times magazine's prestigious Top 200 issue ranked the Coldwell Banker system No. 1 in real estate for the eighth straight year and 12th among franchisors in all industries. The Coldwell Banker System has approximately 3,800 residential real estate offices and nearly 117,000 sales associates in 47 countries and territories. The Coldwell Banker System is a leader in the industry in residential and commercial real estate, and in niche markets such as resort, new home and luxury property through its Coldwell Banker Previews International division. It is a pioneer in consumer services with its Coldwell Banker Concierge Service Program and award-winning Web site, www.coldwellbanker.com. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Each office is independently owned and operated.
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Amenities Now Open at Hanover Place and Hanover Pointe
The warm weather amenities at Bowen Family Homes’ Hanover Place and Hanover Pointe communities have now opened for the summer. With lighted tennis courts and an aquatic center, residents all of ages will enjoy a summer of fun without leaving home. This summer instead of spending money on a vacation, residents at Hanover Place and Hanover Pointe can save money with a staycation thanks to the amazing community amenity package.
Hanover Place, a single-family home community in sought after South Forsyth, and Hanover Pointe, a townhome community across the street, share the fabulous resort-style amenities offered by Bowen Family Homes. The community amenity package features four lighted tennis courts, an aquatic center with a mushroom fountain, a neighborhood pool, a playground, a cabana for lounging with friends and family and lighted sidewalks throughout the communities.
Hanover Place offers 12 single-family home designs that include two-story and ranch-style home plans ranging in size from 2,329 square feet to 3,397 square feet of heated living space. Elegant interiors include gas fireplaces, marble vanities in bathrooms, large kitchens with maple cabinets and Whirlpool appliances, oversized owner’s suites with spacious owner’s bathrooms and much more. Homes at Hanover Place are priced from $299,900.
Hanover Pointe offers spacious garage townhomes featuring three bedrooms with two and one half to three bathrooms. Many floorplans include a two-story foyer with rod iron banisters, a spacious kitchen with maple cabinets and granite countertops, hardwood floors throughout the main floor, an oversized owner’s suite, upstairs laundry and much more. The beautiful townhomes at Hanover Pointe are affordably priced from $194,900.
To visit these beautiful communities take GA 400 North to Exit 12B West (McFarland Parkway). Travel West on McFarland Parkway. Turn left on Union Hill. Hanover Place will be located on the right and Hanover Pointe will be located on the left.
Come fall 2009 children at Hanover Place and Hanover Pointe will attend Midway Elementary, Piney Grove Middle and South Forsyth High schools. For more information on these Forsyth County new home communities, visit www.bowenfamilyhomes.com.
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Three Move-in Ready Homes Available at Berkeley Chase
Presales available on remaining Carter model home sites
Bowen Family Homes’ popular gated Berkeley Chase community currently has three homes available for immediate move-in and seven presales available on remaining home sites. The move-in ready homes feature two Burton Models and one Lakeland Model. The pre-sales, all feature the Carter Model, and will be available for a November/December move-in. Berkeley Chase is a beautiful, brick townhome community located in Norcross. The two-story townhomes are affordably priced from $209,900.
The Burton Model features three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and includes a loft on the second floor. The kitchen and breakfast areas have wonderful views of the family room, creating a wonderful atmosphere for the homeowner who likes to entertain. The main level includes a separate dining area, while the laundry room has been placed upstairs for the owner’s convenience.
The Lakeland Model includes three bedrooms and two and half bathrooms and features an owner’s suite with a walk-in closet. A two-story foyer, dining room and open view of the family room from the laundry room upstairs highlight this model.
The Carter Model features three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms with a loft that can be converted into a fourth bedroom. An open two story foyer and large owner’s suite with a walk-in closet, separate tub and shower make this a perfect home for someone who is looking for luxurious living. A formal dining room and spacious family room are ideal for hosting guests or dinner parties.
The two-story townhomes are all roughly 1850 square feet of living space and buyers may choose from three different elevations. Children who live in Berkeley Chase will attend Berkeley Lake Elementary, Duluth Middle and Duluth High schools. To visit Berkeley Chase, travel I-285 to Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. Turn left onto South Old Peachtree Road. Berkeley Chase is on the right.
“Berkeley Chase is an ideal community for residents interested in amenities and outdoor recreation, said Beth Barrett, community sales manager at Berkeley Chase. “We are located just a mile from West Gwinnett Park and Aquatic Center, a state-of-the-art facility with an indoor competition pool and 750-seat spectator area.”
Berkeley Chase is also within walking distance to Pinckneyville Park, a multi-sports complex that includes seven-field baseball/softball complex and a roller hockey rink. Residents can take advantage of the 1.1 mile paved multi-purpose trail, roller skate in the free skate area or watch
the children play on one of the four playgrounds. For dog lovers, Pinckneyville Park has a three-acre dog park. The Berkeley Chase community is conveniently located in Norcross near Berkeley Lake, and is conveniently located off Peachtree Industrial with easy access to Ga.141/Peachthree Parkway and I-285. This location offers close proximity to the shops and restaurants of The Forum and Gwinnett Place Mall, but also is a quick commute to the unique shops and entertainment at Discover Mills and the Gwinnett Arena. Residents at Berkeley Chase have a myriad of convenient options for dining, shopping, entertainment and exercise.
Since 1969 the Bowen name has stood for excellence in new home construction and community development. Recognized as the 25th largest privately owned builder in the country by Builder Magazine for 2005, Bowen Family Homes is a dynamic homebuilder with operations
in Georgia, Florida and Texas. The Atlanta Business Chronicle ranked Bowen Family Homes 5th among metro Atlanta builders in 2007 and 40th among Atlanta’s Top 100 Private Companies for 2007. Additionally, Bowen Family Homes was named the Georgia Family Business of the Year for medium sized companies by Georgia Trend and the Cox Family Enterprise Center at Kennesaw State University in 2006. Bowen Family Homes was ranked 83rd on the 2007 Professional Builder Giant 400 largest homebuilders in the United States list. These successes have been achieved by simply offering the best new home value in all price ranges. Earlier this year Bowen Family Homes launched their social media marketing plan with a new company blog, www.bowenfamilyhomesblog.com and presence on several social media outlets such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. For more information about Bowen Family Homes, please call their Atlanta region headquarters at 678-325-4554 or 1-877- MY BOWEN or visit online at www.bowenfamilyhomes.com.
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
Isakson to Host First-Time Homebuyer’s Forum Event Will Feature Tips, Information on Home Buying Process
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. today announced he will host a statewide First-Time Homebuyer’s Forum on Saturday, June 27, 2009. The workshop will be held at the Busbee Center at Gwinnett Technical College in Lawrenceville, Ga., from 10 a.m. until noon.
The forum is an opportunity for first-time homebuyers to hear from professionals on best practices for first-time homebuyers, federal and state tax incentives, how to choose a Realtor, and general information on the home purchasing process. Presenting organizations will include the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, the Georgia Association of Realtors and the Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia. Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the Atlanta Board of Realtors and Gwinnett County also will be available to speak with attendees.
“I am honored to be able to offer this excellent opportunity to first-time homebuyers from across Georgia,” said Isakson. “As a Realtor myself for many years, I’m well aware of the value of a knowledgeable buyer. Information is power in home buying and negotiating. I encourage anyone interested in meeting with professionals in the field to participate.”
All persons who are interested in attending must make a reservation online at rsvp@isakson.senate.gov, or by contacting Isakson’s office at (770) 661-0999. All persons who wish to attend must do so by the registration deadline on Thursday, June 25, 2009, at 5 p.m.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Bullard Agent Named to Coldwell Banker Network's International President's Premier
Michelle Munda, a sales associate with Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty’s Jonesboro/Clayton County office, has earned membership in the company's International President's Premier for 2008. Less than one percent of the more than 107,000 sales associates worldwide in the Coldwell Banker system qualified for this distinguished award.
Munda was recognized for this distinguished honor at the Coldwell Banker International Business Conference, held March 1-4 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Tex. The annual event united thousands of Coldwell Banker sales associates, brokers, managers and employees for an intensive professional development program and awards ceremony.
In other Coldwell Banker honors, Munda, who was with the company’s Griffin/Spalding County office last year, was No.3 in the Southern Region in Total Units for 2008 among agents from Coldwell Banker franchise companies.
The oldest and largest real estate company headquartered in the Metro South area of Atlanta, Coldwell Banker Bullard has its headquarters in Jonesboro. The organization now has other offices in McDonough, Jackson, Peachtree City, and Newnan, and a separate but affiliated company, Coldwell Banker American Land Mart in Conyers.
The Bullard organization, founded in 1956 by the late Cliff Bullard, worked out a franchise agreement with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation in early 1998 and is the largest Coldwell Banker franchise in Georgia. Current Owner and President Steve Bullard has been with the company for more than 35 years.
Even during a challenging real estate market, the Bullard organization has continued to grow, having added three companies, Coldwell Banker Joe T. Lane Realty, Coldwell Banker Fulton Realty Associates and Century 21 Southern Crescent, through acquisitions since September of 2007.
Since 1906, the Coldwell Banker organization has been a premier full-service real estate provider. In 2007, Franchise Times magazine's prestigious Top 200 issue ranked the Coldwell Banker system No. 1 in real estate for the eighth straight year and 12th among franchisors in all industries. The Coldwell Banker System has approximately 3,800 residential real estate offices and nearly 117,000 sales associates in 47 countries and territories. The Coldwell Banker System is a leader in the industry in residential and commercial real estate, and in niche markets such as resort, new home and luxury property through its Coldwell Banker Previews International division. It is a pioneer in consumer services with its Coldwell Banker Concierge Service Program and award-winning Web site, www.coldwellbanker.com. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Each office is independently owned and operated.
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Peachtree Residential Moves up in Professional Builder’s Housing Giants Ranking
Peachtree Residential Properties, celebrating its 21st year of building homes in Metro Atlanta, moved up nine notches in the recently released 2009 Housing Giants report by Professional Builder. Peachtree Residential ranked number 152 on the annual listing of the largest builders in the United States based on closings and revenue.
“Our strong ranking demonstrates Peachtree Residential’s stability, which is a vital attribute for homebuyers to consider when purchasing a home,” said Mike Ruland, president of Peachtree Residential. “We remain successful because of our willingness to tailor homes to our buyers’ personal styles and our ability to provide quality, well-designed homes in highly sought-after locations.
“It obviously has been a rough year for the housing market,” Ruland continued, “so to move up in one of the most important industry rankings is a huge accomplishment. We convey Peachtree’s strength and stability to our prospective purchasers every day, but to see the proof in black and white in the Housing Giants report really provides them with that extra sense of security that they are making a smart buying decision from a builder who will be here for many years to come.”
To develop the 2009 Giant 400 ranking, Professional Builder identified the nation’s 400 largest builders based on the number of housing units closed in 2008. Those 400 builders were then sorted according to revenues. This year’s Giant 400 included just 350 builders, reflecting the economic climate.
Peachtree Residential Properties was founded in 1988 with a commitment to build quality homes with meticulous craftsmanship, custom designs and thoughtful touches. Building homes only in the most desirable Atlanta locations, Peachtree Residential is among Atlanta’s premier luxury builders. The company prides itself on offering design flexibility and Peachtree tailoring, enabling homes to be individualized to each buyer’s personal style without custom pricing. In fact, the company has earned a reputation as “the builder who listens.” A certified professional home builder, Peachtree Residential ensures that every home meets the "Foundation to Rooftop" Gold Standard of Approval. Excellence is something that will never change at Peachtree Residential. For more information, visit www.peachtreeresidential.com.
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Thursday, June 11, 2009
Isakson Continues Push to Stimulate Housing Market
Introduces Legislation to Expand Tax Credit for Homebuyers, Cites Endorsement by Business Roundtable
Drawing on more than three decades of experience in the real estate industry, U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today introduced legislation to invigorate housing demand and to boost the economy by expanding the first-time homebuyer tax credit passed by Congress earlier year.
“The first-time homebuyer tax credit has made a difference. First-time home buyers used it and the market stabilized, but we don't have a recession in first-time home buyers. We have a recession in the move-up market,” Isakson said. “One of the biggest problems facing the American people today is an illiquid housing market, a decline in their equity, a decline in their net worth and a depression in the housing market that we are obligated to correct if we possibly can.”
Specifically, Isakson’s legislation would increase the maximum amount of the credit from $8,000 to $15,000 and expand the current tax credit so that it applies to any buyer of any home, not just first-time buyers. The legislation also would eliminate the income caps of $75,000 for an individual and $150,000 for a couple under the current tax credit so that there is no income limit for eligibility. Finally, the amendment would extend the tax credit for one year from date of enactment and would still allow homebuyers to claim the credit on their 2009 tax return for purchases made in 2010.
“The man who is transferred from Missouri to Georgia can't sell his house in Missouri, can't come to Georgia and can't take the transfer. His employer can't afford to buy the house and hold it for him because of the proliferation of inventory that is owned,” Isakson said. “Today, in the United States, one in two sales made every day is a short sale or a foreclosure. That is an unhealthy market, and it is continuing to precipitate a downward spiral in values, loss of equity by the American people and a protracted, difficult economic time for our country.”
Isakson immediately picked up a bipartisan group of co-sponsors for his legislation, including Senators Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., Jim Bunning, R-Ky., Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., Chris Dodd, D-Conn., John Ensign, R-Nev., Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, James Risch, R-Idaho, and David Vitter, R-La.
In addition, the National Association of Realtors and the Housing Working Group of Business Roundtable today endorsed Isakson’s efforts to expand the current homebuyer tax credit as part of recommendations to help return stability and growth to the U.S. housing market.
In announcing its endorsement of the expansion of the homebuyer tax credit as well as other recommendations to boost the housing market, Richard A. Smith, President and CEO of Realogy Corporation and Chair of Business Roundtable’s Housing Working Group, said, “We recognize the earlier efforts made by the Administration and Congress, but strongly recommend taking additional steps to jumpstart the lagging housing market in order to stimulate a broader economic recovery. If the housing market is not corrected or stabilized, the tide of the recession is not likely to reverse in the near term, and the slide in the economy overall will continue. We believe targeted, demand-side solutions – such as the ones Business Roundtable is recommending today – will provide a critical next step for a housing recovery that will help create jobs and boost the economy as a whole.”
Isakson has pushed hard for a non-repayable tax credit for homebuyers because he knows that it will work. In the mid-1970s, America faced a similar housing crisis when a period of easy credit and loose underwriting flooded the market with new construction. Interest rates rose, the economy slowed and America was left with a three-year supply of vacant homes. Congress responded by passing a $2,000 tax credit for anyone purchasing a new home for their principal residence. Isakson, who was in the real estate industry in Atlanta at the time, says the results were clear and swift as home values stabilized, housing inventory dropped and the market recovered.
Isakson spent more than three decades in the real estate business, beginning his business career in 1967 when he opened the first Cobb County, Ga., office of a small, family-owned real estate business, Northside Realty. Isakson later served as president of Northside for 20 years, presiding over the company’s growth into the largest independent residential real estate brokerage company in the Southeast and one of the largest in America.
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
Bullard, Its Offices and Agents Gain Top Spots in Coldwell Banker Rankings for 1st Quarter
Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty, its offices and agents once again earned high positions in quarterly rankings for residential affiliates released by Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. The latest rankings were for 1st Quarter 2009.
In national rankings of Top 50 offices, the company placed No. 40 in Adjusted Gross Commission Income among 1,282 participating companies.
Among Top 10 Offices in the Southern Region, Coldwell Banker Bullard’s McDonough/Henry County office placed No 7 among offices with 51 to 100 sales associates.
In state of Georgia Top 5 Office rankings, the results for Bullard were as follows:
Selling Units - McDonough/Henry County office, No. 5.
Total Units - McDonough/Henry County office, No. 3.
Listing Units - McDonough/Henry County office, No. 2; Jonesboro/Clayton County office, No. 5.
Current Bullard organization representatives placing in the Top 10 in state of Georgia rankings for agents were as follows:
Selling Units (Team) - The Penny Henderson Team, McDonough/Henry County office, No. 9; The Clowdus Team, McDonough/Henry County office, No. 10.
Adjusted Gross Commission Income (Individual) - Tammi Lamb, McDonough/Henry County office, No. 2.
Selling Units (Individual) - Tammi Lamb, McDonough/Henry County office, No. 4.
Total Units (Individual) - Tammi Lamb, McDonough/Henry County office, No.1; Steven Dickens, Newnan/Coweta County office, No. 5; Michelle Munda, Jonesboro/Clayton County office, No. 6; Cynthia Brown, Jonesboro/Clayton County office, No. 9.
Listing Units (Individual) - Tammi Lamb, McDonough/Henry County office, No. 1; Steven Dickens, Newnan/Coweta County office, No. 6; Cynthia Brown, Jonesboro/Clayton County office, No. 8.
The Bullard organization, founded in 1956 by the late Cliff Bullard, worked out a franchise agreement with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation in early 1998 and is the largest Coldwell Banker franchise in Georgia. Current Owner and President Steve Bullard has been with the company for more than 35 years.
The oldest and largest real estate company headquartered in the Metro South area of Atlanta, Coldwell Banker Bullard has its headquarters in Jonesboro.
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