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
Friday, August 14, 2009
mRELEVANCE Launches HBA Blog at NAHB's Executive Officers Council Conference
mRELEVANCE is excited to announce its launch of www.HBABlog.com, a new blogging platform designed specifically for home builders associations. HBA Blog was officially launched at the 2009 National Association of Home Builders Executive Officers Council (EOC) Conference in Louisville, Ky. The EOC Seminar provides high-level association management education and motivation specifically related to the home building industry. Managing Partners Mitch Levinson and Carol Flammer unveiled the program during their social media session, Social Media Lab: Building a Social Media Program from the Ground Up, to executive officers and senior staff of state and local home building associations.
HBA Blog is a free blog platform for home builders associations that will help increase the online visibility for associations and their members. Created by building industry professionals and supported by local industry experts, HBA Blog allows associations to share information about their chapters, councils, education events, executive officer and government relations news and more. HBA Blog members also enjoy the added benefit of being able to follow other associations across the nation.
Levinson says, “We created this platform to make blogging easy for HBAs. Best of all, with the mRELEVANCE team supporting the site, HBAs will have support from industry insiders along the way.”
“Many HBAs are interested in blogging and launching social media programs. HBA Blog will provide them with their first step toward online success,” commented Flammer.
HBA Blog is completely customizable and offers eye-catching themes, helpful widgets, podcasts, videos, photos and more. Support comes in three-tiered service plans, offering associations as much or as little support as needed.
For more information, visit www.HBABlog.com.
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Atlanta Kitchen the Official Countertop of the Golf Club of Georgia
Atlanta Kitchen, Inc., the Southeast's top provider of premium countertops, is now the Official Countertop of the Golf Club of Georgia, again demonstrating their extensive range in capabilities and products. The company recently took part in a total makeover of the Clubhouse, which included the replacement of the existing wooden bar by Atlanta Kitchen with new eco-friendly Cambria countertops in the color Brownhill. Atlanta Kitchen is a leading fabricator of quartz, granite, natural stone and solid surface countertops and a one-stop shop for all residential and commercial kitchen needs for home builders and remodelers.
Cambria is an elegant and practical natural quartz surface that can be used in countertops, floor tile, vanities, fireplace surrounds, wet bars, showers, etc. It has the natural look and feel of granite, but with superior performance because of its strength and durability. It is maintenance-free and nonporous and will not absorb food and liquids like other stone surfaces.
“The bar probably would have been replaced with another wood countertop until the designers learned of Cambria and its many advantages,” said Mitch Hires of Atlanta Kitchen. “We were working together with the same designers on another project for which we used Cambria, and the designers saw the strength, beauty and performance of Cambria on that project, and decided to use Cambria on the renovation of the Clubhouse.”
“The Cambria product is absolutely beautiful and the installation by Atlanta Kitchen was flawless,” says Jeff Paton, Director of Golf and General Manager of the Club. “It has completely changed the look of the main bar area and continues to draw rave reviews and comments from both members and guests.” The grand opening of the newly renovated club house took place in late June during the Club's Member-Guest tournament.
The Golf Club of Georgia is purely a golf club, embracing the game's traditions and presenting championship conditions every day. Since 1990, The Golf Club of Georgia has stood for unmatched service, camaraderie and hospitality and an unrelenting devotion to daily turf quality and performance. The private Club offers two Arthur Hills-designed courses.
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 http://www.constructionresourcesusa.com/.
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Monday, August 10, 2009
Brookhaven at Johns Creek to Hold Open House Event August 15
Home tours, exhibits, music, raffle and dinner planned
Jim Chapman Communities is pleased to announce an open house event at its Brookhaven at Johns Creek community on Saturday, August 15 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event will include a meet and greet with homeowners, a tour of model homes as well as exhibits including a display by local artist Becky Volpp that will feature homemade gift cards and enclosures. Dinner provided by JR’s Log House Restaurant is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Music and numerous raffles that you aren’t going to want to miss will also be occurring at this time. Those wishing to attend may RSVP by calling Gail Laney at 770-402-1876.
“We are looking forward to a wonderful afternoon and evening at Brookhaven at Johns Creek, said Jim Chapman. “We have numerous activities planned for the day. If you are interested in learning more about our community, I hope that you will join us for a fun day of activities, food and entertainment.”
Brookhaven at Johns Creek features Jim Chapman Communities’ signature two and three bedroom quad ranch condos as well as two- to four-bedroom single family home floor plans. Bonus rooms with full baths, great rooms with fireplaces and kitchen upgrades are also available. Homes are all-brick and stone construction with inviting front porches, vaulted ceilings and oversized master suites.
Residents enjoy two lighted tennis courts, walking trails, a beautiful heated pool, outdoor fireplace and clubhouse with exercise room and kitchen, as well as activities such as themed parties, holiday get-togethers and planned excursions, coordinated by the communities’ lifestyles director. Brookhaven at Johns Creek is 100 percent fenced for security with a gated entrance with remote openers.
Brookhaven at Johns Creek is located in the highly sought-after North Fulton area between Peachtree Parkway (GA 141) and McGinnis Ferry Road on Technology Circle. From Atlanta take I-85 North to I-285 West and Exit 31B, (GA 141 North-Cumming/Dahlonega). Bear left on GA 141 North to Johns Creek. Turn right on McGinnis Ferry Road, and then right on Technology Circle. Community is approximately one-half mile on left.
An Atlanta-based builder and developer, Jim Chapman began building custom homes in Buckhead in 1998. Today, Jim Chapman Communities applies to the active adult market the same quality and service standards Jim Chapman developed while building luxury homes. 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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Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Bowen Family Homes E-Incentive for Realtors A Success
Facebook page reaches 200 new Realtor fans in five days
Bowen Family Homes’ most recent social media program, that included presenting new Realtor fans on Facebook with a $10 Starbucks gift card, was well received as was evident by the more than 200 Realtors that signed up as fans of the Bowen Family Homes’ corporate Facebook page in less than five days.
“We are excited that we were able to connect with so many Realtors on Facebook so quickly,” said Kelly Fink, marketing director at Bowen Family Homes. “We hope that Facebook will be a great way for us to keep Realtors updated about our current events and available homes.”
To receive a $10 Starbucks gift card, realtors had to log into their Facebook account and become a “fan” of the Bowen Family Homes’ corporate page. Once they became a “fan” realtors were asked to post one thing they love about Bowen Family Homes. After signing up and posting their message, a representative from Bowen Family Homes contacted them directly to mail them their gift card.
Comments left on the Bowen Family Homes’ corporate Facebook page included:
“I am a realtor and I love selling Bowen Homes. It has always been a pleasure.”
“Bowen Family Homes is still here when so many builders have gone away because they are innovative, trustworthy and have good taste! Starbucks cards are a great idea for getting some attention! May I steal your idea?
“I have enjoyed showing Bowen Family Homes! And now a Starbucks Gift Card. I added you as a Fan to my Facebook (page) several days (ago). I will toast you when I am drinking my coffee.”
“Bowen homes offer great value and product for the customer and great incentives for realtors.”
Realtors that are “fans” of Bowen Family Homes Facebook page are the first to know about new promotional programs and have VIP privileges to exclusive deals. Realtors also have the opportunity to become fans of the Bowen Family Homes community Facebook pages to learn about community specific promotions and incentives.
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 Yearfor 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.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Windsong’s Somerset Sees Solid Summer Sales
Active Adult Builder continues to sell homes despite slow economy
Windsong Properties, Atlanta’s premier active adult courtyard home builder, is thriving despite a down economy. Between June 17 and July 17, the successful builder signed five contracts in its Somerset community located in Woodstock. Somerset features 59 detached ranch courtyard homes priced from $278,000.
“We offer active adults the freedom to choose the features they need in a home and we provide them with the amenities they want in a community,” said Steve Romeyn, managing partner of Windsong Communities. “For many of our residents, these options make purchasing a home worthwhile despite the economy.”
Somerset offers five ranch-style floorplans: the Hamilton, the Lexington, the Hampton, the Worthington and the Drayton. The Hamilton floorplan features three bedrooms and two and one half baths, while the Lexington is slightly larger with three bedrooms and three baths.
Additionally, this floor plan features a casita, pleasant and private accommodations for guests. The Hampton offers 3 bedrooms and two and one half baths with a study, while the newest floorplan, the Worthington includes three bedrooms, two baths and a study. The Drayton floorplan has three bedrooms, two and one half bathrooms and the option of adding a sun room or upstairs bonus room. All floorplans are expertly designed to suit the specific needs of active adults.
Windsong distinguishes themselves from other active adult builders by offering buyers the opportunity to personalize 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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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Two Move-in Ready Homes Remain at McGinnis Reserve
Brand Bank offering 3.49 percent interest rate
Bowen Family Homes recently announced that it has only two inventory homes remaining at its highly sought after McGinnis Reserve community. The single-family home community, located in Suwanee, Ga., offers luxurious homes ranging from the $340s to the $500s. With Brand Bank offering an incredibly low interest rate of 3.49 percent, future home buyers are expected to take advantage of the affordably priced homes.
“With such a low interest rate, and only two homes remaining, we expect these homes to move fast,” said Kelly Fink, Bowen Family Homes’ marketing director. “If you are currently in the market for a home in Suwanee, this is a great time to advantage of such a wonderful opportunity.”
McGinnis Reserve offers ranch and two-story option homes ranging from 2,490 to 4,500 square feet of living space. The elegant homes feature brick, stone or traditional exteriors with innovative floor plans. With a wide variety of options, McGinnis Reserve is sure to have something to match everyone’s taste. Homes can also be highly customized with features that include granite countertops in the kitchen and baths, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, built-in closets and bookcases and upgraded lighting.
Homeowners enjoy all of the amenities that McGinnis Reserve has to offer including a neighborhood clubhouse, relaxing swimming pool and mushroom fountain, lighted tennis courts, and a 20-acre lake stocked with fish. It is also the only neighborhood with direct access to Suwanee Greenway Trail System which connects to Suwanee Creek Park.
To visit McGinnis Reserve, travel I-285 to Peachtree Industrial North. Turn right onto McGinnis Ferry Road. McGinnis Reserve will be on the left before Satellite Boulevard. Or you may travel I-85 North to Old Peachtree Road and turn left onto Old Peachtree Road. Turn right onto Satellite Boulevard and left onto McGinnis Ferry Road. McGinnis Reserve will be on the right.
Children who live in McGinnis Reserve will attend Parsons Elementary, Richard Hull Middle and Peachtree Ridge High schools.
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 4th among metro Atlanta builders in 2006 and 30th among Atlanta’s Top 100 Private Companies for 2006.
Additionally, Bowen Family Homes was named the nation’s 43rd largest homebuilder by Builder
Magazine in 2007. These successes have been achieved by simply offering the best new home value in all price ranges. For more information about Bowen Family Homes, please call their Atlanta region headquarters at 678.325.4554 or 1-877-MYBOWEN or visit online at www.bowenfamilyhomes.com.
Hunter Realty Brokers Six Hotels in Six Weeks
Officials from Hunter Realty, a leading national hotel investment services firm, today announced that the firm brokered the sale of six properties in six weeks. The six hotels, aggregating 693 rooms, are located in Georgia, Alabama, Pennsylvania and Maryland, and comprise independent hotels as well as such brands as Holiday Inn, Comfort Inn, and Days Inn.
“We are beginning to see more distressed hotels coming to the marketplace, including several of these six completed sales, which were distressed hotels sold for banks,” commented Lee Hunter, CHB, ISHC and COO, Hunter Realty. “We expect this trend to gain momentum over the next 12 to 18 months.”
“The hotel industry has been through five recessions since 1973,” said Bob Hunter, the firm’s founder and CEO. “We have advised banks, lenders, special servicers and hotel owners in each of these difficult economic climates. Based on our experience, these transactions require an in-depth understanding of hotel pricing and financing, as well as the ability to create a win-win situation for both the buyer and seller.”
“Transactions under $10 million began to show signs of loosening up late in the first quarter,” said Teague Hunter, CHB, president, Hunter Realty. “However, deals involving hotels valued above $10 million are still a challenge because financing is not readily available. Buyers today are very cautious and selective and demand good value. In the $10-plus million segment, transactions still remain few and far between.”
“Financing for these six hotels was varied and ranged from all-cash to community banks and SBA loans,” Teague Hunter added. “A prior, strong relationship with the bank was necessary to complete the transactions.”
Teague Hunter noted that the firm increasingly is providing guidance on distressed hotels to lenders and special servicers. “We have conducted more Broker Opinions of Value in the past six months than we have in the past two years.”
Hunter Realty, founded in 1978, has offices in Atlanta, Washington, DC and Minneapolis, MN. Hunter’s exclusive focus is in hotel brokerage and financing. For more information or to view current listings, please visit www.hunterhotels.net or contact us at 770-916-0300 in Atlanta, 301-215-7507 in Washington, DC or 952-837-6207 in Minneapolis.
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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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Sunday, July 19, 2009
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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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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Buyers Sure to Find Bargains at Auction of 175 Bank-Owned Homes Throughout Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee
/PRNewswire/ -- Foreclosures continue to soak the nation's housing market in inventory and drive down home prices. For buyers who were unable to afford property during the boom years, the market's downturn is an opportunity to purchase homes at discounted prices. America's leading foreclosure auction firm, Hudson & Marshall will auction about 175 bank-owned homes in cities throughout Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. Over 100 homes will be auctioned in Georgia, which currently ranks among the nation's top ten states with high foreclosure rates.
Interested buyers will be required to make a cash or certified check deposit of $2,500 for each property which they are the winning bidder. A 5% buyer's premium will be added to the sales price. During registration the day of the auction, Hudson & Marshall's staff will explain to buyers how the process works, answer questions and guide buyers through every step of the auction from bidding to closing.
"Over 2 million homes are expected to go into foreclosure this year. To shorten the time foreclosures sit vacant in neighborhoods, furthering depressing property values, banks are increasingly using auction firms to quickly sell their real estate owned homes at a reduced price," commented Dave Webb, principal, Hudson & Marshall.
Despite the government efforts to prevent mortgage defaults, foreclosures are escalating. According to Realtytrac, in the first six months of 2009, 1,528,364 properties received one or more foreclosure filings. For the first six months of the year, Georgia reported the 6th highest number of foreclosures among the states with 56,391 filings; Tennessee came in 16th reporting 20,365 filings for the first half of the year and Alabama came in 30th with a total 9,657 filings.
All homes being auctioned are sold "as-is" and buyers should inspect properties before placing any bids. Buyers may view homes during the open house scheduled July 18th and 19th from 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. or by contacting listing agents to make appointments. Complete property details and additional information may be found at www.hudsonandmarshall.com or by calling 866-539-4172.
Hudson & Marshall will auction the homes on the following dates:
July 21st - Mobile (10 homes) at 7:00 p.m.-Hilton Garden Inn-Mobile East Bay/Daphne
July 21st - Memphis (10 homes) at 7:00 p.m.-Hampton Inn & Suites Memphis-Shady Grove
July 22nd - Montgomery (6 homes) at 1:00 p.m. - Hampton Inn & Suites Montgomery EastChase
July 22nd - Auburn/Opelika (6 homes) at 7:00 p.m.-Hampton Inn & Suites Opelika
July 22nd - Nashville (8 homes) at 7:00 p.m.-Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Airport
July 23rd - Birmingham (9 homes) at 7:00 p.m.-Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham/Lakeshore Drive
July 23rd - Knoxville (13 homes) at 7:00 p.m.-Hilton Garden Inn Knoxville West/Cedar Bluff
July 25th - Atlanta (113 homes) at 1:00 p.m.-Atlanta Marriott Northwest
Prior to auction, buyers can purchase property online by visiting the Web site and clicking on the Bid-Now icon. Sellers typically respond to offers within 24 hours. This is a reserve auction, which means sellers have the right to accept, reject or counter any bid; however, in past auctions conducted by Hudson & Marshall, the majority of offers have been accepted.
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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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Robert Rogers Named Realtor of Year by I-85 North Board of Realtors®
Johns Creek resident Robert Rogers, a REALTOR® with Prudential Georgia Realty in Suwanee, was recently honored as the 2008 REALTOR of the Year by the I-85 North Board of REALTORS.
A Georgia native who grew up in Alpharetta, Robert is a graduate of The Marist High School and the University of Georgia. He serves as an officer in the Jackson County UGA Alumni Association.
As a member of the I-85 North Board of REALTORS, Robert was highly involved in the Board’s Toys for Tots drive last year. The drive went from having a goal of 500 toys to collecting over 2,500 toys thanks, in part, to Robert’s tireless effort with emailing past clients and making calls. Nearly every one of his clients donated at least one toy. In fact, the Board gathered so many they had toys left after providing for area foster care children and could assist several area churches as well.
Robert created the “Lunch and Learn” series to help fellow real estate board members learn and master the fast-developing technology and better serve their clients. He currently chairs the I-85 North Board’s Technology Committee. Robert is very active in the I-85 North Board serving on numerous committees.
Robert holds his real estate license, his broker’s license and earned his Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI) and Certified Skilled Negotiator (CSN) designations. He specializes in residential real estate and first-time home buyers in Gwinnett and Jackson counties.
Extremely committed to his buyers and sellers and specializing in first-time home buyers, Robert estimates he saved his buyers more than $820,000 in 2008. “That’s a lot if instant equity for my home buyers,” Rogers explains. “The smart agent realizes this business is all about the client and what you can do for them. It’s how I conduct my real estate business every day.”
To contact Robert Rogers, please call Prudential Georgia Realty’s Suwanee office at 770-814-2300, or visit www.your24-7agent.com to learn more about the local real estate market, gain information on becoming a first-time home buyer (including the details and benefits of the 2009 First-Time Home Buyers’ $8,000 Tax Credit) or to conduct a search of some 80,000 available properties and foreclosures 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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