Haddock Joins Bullard Organization as McDonough Office Assistant Manager

Christy Cole Haddock, one of the Metro South area's most successful Realtors in the 2000s, has joined Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty as assistant manager and a Realtor at the company's McDonough/Henry County office.

In welcoming Haddock to the Bullard organization, Steve Bullard, company president and owner, said, "We at Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty are excited to have this outstanding real estate professional associated with our company. "

Barry Buttram, managing broker of the McDonough/Henry County office, which is the company's highest producing office, said that Haddock will initially focus on sales development and recruitment.

Since 2000, Haddock has been with Keller Williams Realty Grand South in McDonough, serving as new home sales manager and consultant. For the past year, she has also been a team leader and business coach. Prior to going into real estate, she had experience in the banking and mortgage loan industry.

A graduate of the State University of West Georgia with a BBA degree in real estate, Haddock has lived in Henry County since 2000. She is married to John Haddock, associate manager with CVS Pharmacy in McDonough, and they live in McDonough with their two-year-old daughter Sarah.

She can be contacted at 770-914-9250 or by emailing chaddock@cbbullard.com.

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 also 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 and the largest real estate company headquartered between I-20 and the Florida line. 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.
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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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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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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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"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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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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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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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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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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43 Homes Sold at Cosmopolitan at Buckhead Auction

Morris J. Kaplan Communities and Morris & Raper Realtors are pleased to announce the successful sale of 43 homes at auction at Cosmopolitan at Buckhead. On Sunday, May 17, the 43 residences at the Buckhead community were auctioned in under two hours to a room filled with over 250 attendees eager to call the urban, upscale condo community home. The community has now entered the post-auction sales period, during which the remaining units will be sold.

Well-priced homes remain at Cosmopolitan at Buckhead. “The auction was a great kick off to our sell out phase, which is now underway,” said Janis Kirtz, President of Morris and Raper Realtors. “Remaining units are available in fabulous locations all throughout the building; on lower levels and upper levels, offering pool, skyline and treeline views, and with designated garage parking.”

According to Kirtz, Sunday's auction was “a means of accelerated marketing for the community.”

“The auction exceeded our goal of selling 40 homes,” said Kirtz. “Residences sold from the low $100,000s to $300,000s. FHA financing is available on homes at Cosmopolitan at Buckhead, allowing buyers to put down a 3.5 percent deposit. The $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers also contributes to this success of the sales here. Post-auction pricing on the homes now ranges from $125,000 to $299,000 – still an unbelievable value for buyers looking for contemporary, intown condo living.”

Cosmopolitan is located in the exclusive Lindbergh area, convenient to midtown and downtown, and provides close proximity to the best that Atlanta has to offer. The community is a short distance to Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square Mall which offers upscale shopping and dining. Direct access to I-75, I-85, GA 400 and MARTA's Lindbergh station, which is within walking distance, allow for short trips to Atlanta’s numerous sporting events, museums and theaters.

Each urban residence at Cosmopolitan includes luxurious features such as gourmet kitchens with granite countertops, sophisticated 42” flat panel wood cabinets and spacious pantries, 10 to 12 foot ceilings, operable near floor-to-ceiling windows, large linen and walk-in master and guest room closets. Hardwood floors accentuate the hallways, living rooms, dining rooms, powder rooms and kitchens. All residences offer balconies or patios, select units have private terraces with pool access and magnificent downtown views and private street-front entrances. Select units also feature double vanity sinks, walk-in showers and garden tubs in master baths and pedestal sinks in powder rooms.

Cosmopolitan at Buckhead received the Best Amenity Package award from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association's OBIE awards. Residents enjoy a full slate of state-of-the-art amenities including a resort-style pool with terrace, fitness center, cyber café with virtual offices, piano bar, billiards room with four tables, 20-seat screening room, 24-hour concierge, WiFi in common areas, controlled access parking and a dramatic two-story lobby with a grand staircase.

To visit Cosmopolitan at Buckhead, from downtown Atlanta, take I-85 North to Exit #86/GA-13 North toward Buford Highway. Go one mile and take the Piedmont Road/GA-237 exit. Go one-third of a mile and turn right on Piedmont Road/GA-237. Go just over one-half mile and turn right on Lindbergh Dr NE/GA-236. Cosmopolitan at Buckhead will be on the right. The sales center at Cosmopolitan is open seven days a week, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday. Exclusive sales and marketing is provided by Morris & Raper Intown. Interested homebuyers may contact the sales center at 404-815-0306 or visit www.cosmocondos.com.

Established to develop quality-built, multi-family urban communities that revitalize and enhance intown Atlanta, Morris J. Kaplan Communities is a full-service builder with a strong reputation for quality buildings and customer satisfaction. Founded by Morris J. Kaplan, President, the company specializes in creating unique floorplans, adding generous interior appointments normally found at higher price points and including state-of-the-art amenities that encourage community interaction. The company is also well known for creating impressive elevations with exceptionally memorable street appeal. Dedicated to offering homeowners in Atlanta more intown housing options and more in the way of an active and enjoyable urban lifestyle, Morris J. Kaplan Communities is also committed to utilizing creative “outside-of-the-box” construction techniques that result in highly affordable urban homes. For more information on Morris J. Kaplan Communities, visit www.kaplancommunities.com.
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Harris Tops Sales for Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty's Jonesboro Office

Keith Harris has been named Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty’s April 2009 Individual Agent Leader for the Jonesboro/ Clayton County Office. Louann Harris was No. 2 individual producer and Michelle Munda was No. 3.

Harris began his real estate career in 1991 and became the top agent in his office in 1993 and 1994. Since then he has consistently sold between 1 and 7 million dollars of real estate every year. At Coldwell Banker he has been awarded the distinction of Sterling Society, International President’s Circle and International President’s Elite placing him in the top 1% of agents worldwide.

After many years of service with the Metro South Association of Realtors, Harris is currently serving as President. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Association of Realtors.

Keith and his wife Louann, also a realtor, live in Jonesboro and spend their spare time in service to their church, Harvest Point, in McDonough.
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Eight Bullard Organization Agents Are Named to Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society

Eight sales associates from the Coldwell Banker Bullard Realty organization earned membership in the company's 2008 International Diamond Society, a level achieved by only the top five percent of the more than 107,000 sales associates worldwide in the Coldwell Banker system.
Achieving the designation were Betty Denio and Linda Lindsey from Coldwell Banker American Land Mart, a Bullard affiliate company; Robert Conklin and Shannon Scott from Bullard’s Newnan/Coweta County office; Cynthia Brown, Sherry Mattox and Patricia Winston from the Jonesboro/Clayton County office; and Donna Blade from the Peachtree City/Fayette County office.

These agents 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.

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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Couple Enjoying Glory Years at Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge

Active Adult Community by Jim Chapman Communities in Forsyth County drawing rave reviews

When Rick and Ginny Fulgham decided to move into an active adult community; their decision did not come without reservations. Shortly after visiting Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge, an active adult community by Jim Chapman Communities, any initial doubts quickly dissipated.

The Fulghams, who resided just three miles from Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge in a 35 year-old community, knew that they wanted to stay in the area. They moved to the Lake Lanier area more than 20 years ago when they relocated from Columbus, Ohio to start their own pool and spa business. They also wanted something new that they could call home.

“The location, reputation and quality construction of the units is what first attracted us to Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge,” said Rick Fulgham. “Once we viewed the community, we could see how well the homes were put together. Our son, who is a contractor, also told us the homes were very well constructed.”

The Fulghams, like other homeowners in their community are taking advantage of their maintenance-free life-style in a new home that was built with the active adult in mind. Sidewalks on both sides of community roads, a 20’ x 40’-foot heated pool, an outdoor gas fireplace, a 2,500 square foot award winning clubhouse, featuring a card and game room, large catering kitchen as well as an exercise facility allow them to stay active without ever having to leave the confines of Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge.

Homes in Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge start at $280,000 and include two and three bedroom options that range from 2,125 to 2,375 square feet of living space. Vaulted ceilings, transom windows, granite countertops, tile flooring and an open-airy floor plan, as well as the optional finished 500 square foot bonus room set this community apart from the competition. After four months of living in at Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge, the Fulghams say they could not be happier. They often spend time with their neighbors and even recently held an open house for many of their neighbors and friends who left very impressed. “Our neighbors are great and we enjoy spending time with them and many of our friends,” said Rick Fulgham. “We enjoy living in an all-new gated community that is very convenient to everything we need.”

Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge is located at the intersection of GA-20 and Samples Road. From Atlanta, take GA-400 North to Exit 14 (Cumming/Buford Hwy). Turn right onto GA-20 and go approximately two miles. Turn left onto Samples Road and then take an immediate left into the community just past Publix Supermarket.

An Atlanta-based builder and developer, Jim Chapman began building custom homes in Buckhead in 1998. Today, Jim Chapman Communities is an award-winning homebuilding company applying luxury home quality and service standards to active adult communities. Jim Chapman Communities currently builds elegant yet affordable one-level ranch condominiums and detached homes in communities across metro Atlanta including Douglas, Gwinnett, Cobb, 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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Division of The Georgia Department of Human Resources Now Occupying Kairos Development Corp.’s Jefferson Station

Authentic loft office space in East Point providing extra space for Office of Child Support

Kairos Development Corporation, developers of the historic Buggy Works complex in East Point, which includes Jefferson Station and South Central Station, is pleased to announce that a division of The Georgia Department of Human Resources, Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) recently signed a 10-year lease and relocated several of their offices to Jefferson Station.
The Office of Child Support Services will occupy more than 29,000 square feet of office space, providing ease of access for staff and residents, as well as streamlined processes for state services. Child Support Services is designed to help children by enforcing parental responsibility to pay financial support.

“We are very happy to have a division of the State of Georgia’s Department of Human Resources, Office of Child Support Services located at Jefferson Station,” said Velda Simpson, CPM, Director of Property Management. “Jefferson Station offers extraordinary space, is located in the historic industrial district in East Point and is included on the National Register of Historic Places.”

Kairos Development’s Jefferson Station at The Buggy Works is a four-story, historic factory building originally constructed in 1930 that still includes authentic factory details. Office space is available in the building which offers pedestrian access, magnificently landscaped green space and an outdoor common area/plaza and is located near the East Point MARTA rail station and a variety of restaurants, banks, shopping venues, hotels and business services as well as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. For more information about Jefferson Station at The Buggy Works, visit http://www.kairosdevelopmentcorp.com or call 404-209-5141.

Kairos Development Corporation lives up to its Greek-inspired name, which challenges them to identify crucial moments to perform accurately so they can achieve their goals and meet the needs of all. Driven by the desire to create aesthetically beautiful “Live Life Communities” and facilities that address their clients’ needs and distinctive styles, Kairos (ki-ros) offers a vast array of choices and options in each of its communities.

Since entering the industry in the mid 1980s, the company has developed more than $400 million in Atlanta area real estate assets, including residential, retail and office properties.
During that time, Kairos Development has received many outstanding awards. Most notable is the 2005 Development of Excellence Award presented by the Atlanta Regional Commission and The Regional Business Coalition for the multi-use urban development and environmental buffer provided by The Aramore on the city’s famous Peachtree Road. Current projects include the Astoria, Avignon at Vinings, Buggy Works and Jefferson Station in East Point. For more information, call 404-350-1440 or visit www.kairosdevelopmentcorp.com.
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