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Fayette County Among Top ACT Test Performers

Linda Hangen — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:16:34 +0000

Fayette County’s high school seniors are among the most prepared in Georgia and the nation for college-level coursework, according to 2009 ACT test scores. Among the top performing schools in Georgia, Fayette posted the highest composite score – 22.5 – compared to the number of students tested – 1027. The number of Fayette seniors taking the ACT has increased more than 80 percent since 2005.

The ACT is designed to measure skills needed for success in the first year of college coursework. It consists of curriculum-based tests of educational development in mathematics, reading, English, and science.

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Realtors Earn Loss Mitigation Certification (LMC) Designation

Linda Hangen — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:03:25 +0000

Several Home Source Realtors now hold the Loss Mitigation Certification (LMC) designation which enhances their skills to work effectively with transactions involving foreclosures, short sales, and properties at auction or bank-owned. The Home Source Realtors Qualifying Broker Linda Huff, Sheree Gripper, Georgia Association of REALTORS Instructor Rhonda NeSmith, Deborah Tinsley, Peachtree City Managing Broker Cheri Scranage, David Chambless, and Relocation Director Leah Sides (L-R) discuss the attendees insight into counseling through often challenging scenarios and their extensive reference materials for working with buyers, sellers, and lending institutions. The course is recognized by the National Association of REALTORS as the premier education tool for these types of transactions.

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Piedmont Residential Offering New Homes at The Villages at Stillwood Farms

Linda Hangen — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:09:13 +0000

Builder Representatives Verkina Parrish and Kristen Cunningham (L-R) of The Home Source Realtors and Piedmont Residential President JD Espana, Jr. discuss the new homes Piedmont Residential is offering at The Villages at Stillwood Farms in Newnan. With 20 years experience in home building and development, Piedmont Residential is offering 3 and 4 bedroom ranch and two-story Craftsman style homes from the $140’s – $190’s, which will be completed in time for first time home buyers to qualify for the $8,000 tax credit. Stillwood Farms amenities include a neighborhood pool and clubhouse. To visit Stillwood Farms, take Hwy. 34 East from Newnan, turn right on Newnan Crossing Bypass, the left on Lower Fayetteville Road to Stillwood Farms on the right. For more information call 770-843-1390 or 770-846-8004.

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Lexington Village Luxury Townhomes Offer Value, Style

Linda Hangen — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:34:08 +0000

Marksmen Properties Superintendent Wade Cohran and Builder representative Cecelia Hayes ofThe Home Source Realtors admire the finishing touches on new luxury townhomes under $200,000 at The Village at Lexington Circle in Peachtree City.

Home buyers seeking a new home under $200,000 with low maintenance lifestyle in Peachtree City – with bright open living areas offering granite counter tops, custom kitchen cabinetry, stainless apliances, and hardwood floors – will find all this at The Village at Lexington Circle across from Peachtree East Shopping Center on Hwy. 54.

Marksmen Properties offers luxurious 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhomes with two-car garages at the east Peachtree City townhome community.
“These luxury townhomes, offered at considerably below original appraisal, are a tremendous value,” said Builder Representative Cecelia Hayes of The Home Source Realtors. “Home buyers particularly enjoy a flexible space with full bath on the ground level that can be a home office, guest suite, exercise room, art studio, or crafts area.”
The approximately 2,000 sq. ft. townhomes also feature vaulted and trey ceilings in the master suite, crown molding, and fireplaces. In addition, The Village at Lexington Circle is conveniently close to shopping, dining, and McIntosh High School, and is minutes to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. For more information call Cecelia Hayes at 404-992-9094.

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Announcing New Builder at The Park at Heritage Ridge!

Lisa Stanley — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:06:03 +0000

Builder Representative Angela Cole of The Home Source Realtors and Edward Andrews Homes Vice President of Construction Jimmy Anderson review plans for new homes from the low to mid-$100’s at The Park at Heritage Ridge.

Sales of the new ranch style and two-story traditional homes from the low to mid-$100’s are brisk, with homes selling as quickly as they are built. Neighborhood amenities include a pool, clubhouse, play ground, and tennis courts.

To visit the The Park at Heritage Ridge decorated model home Friday – Monday 12:30 – 5 p.m., take Hwy. 34 East from Newnan, turn right on Newnan Crossing Bypass, then left on Lower Fayetteville Road to The Park at Heritage Ridge on the left. For more information call 678-633-9265.

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SummerGrove Information Center now at Newnan Home Source Office

Linda Hangen — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:00:35 +0000

The latest information about SummerGrove – Coweta’s best-selling neighborhood offering new homes from the $100’s-$700’s – is available at the SummerGrove Information Center at The Home Source Realtors General Brokerage office in Newnan.

Viewing a topographic map of SummerGrove with Broker Linda Huff (third from left) are (L-R) The Home Source Realtors SummerGrove experts Verkina Parrish, Nancy Aaron, Lynne Meier, Vicki Dell, Carmella Carter, Pam Rineer, Larry Olewine, Roy Smith, and marketing placard “SummerGrove Sam” who is dressed to enjoy SummerGrove’s pools, tennis, lake, and golf.

For more information visit the SummerGrove Information Center Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. or Sunday noon-5:30 p.m.
From Newnan take Hwy. 34 East, then right on Newnan Crossing Bypass, and left to The Home Source Realtors at 1201 Lower Fayetteville Road, or call 770-251-8991 or 770-252-9000.

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New Homes by Zenco Development Offered at The Parks of Olmsted

Linda Hangen — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:54:47 +0000

Gorgeous new two-story and ranch style homes from the $250’s-$300’s by Zenco Development are now available at The Parks of Olmsted, a community with 100-acre lake, pool, clubhouse and tot lot in Newnan. Standard features are granite counter tops, stainless appliances, hardwood floors, and bonus rooms, with optional sunrooms.

With Karl Franzen of Zenco are Builder Representative (L-R) Jenny Pierson, Jeanne Billa and Terri Martinez of the NuWay Team at The Home Source Realtors.

Visit the decorated model home 1-6 p.m. weekdays except Tuesdays. and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends. From Newnan take Hwy. 34 East, turn right on Newnan Crossing Bypass, left on Lower Fayetteville Road, then right on Mary Freeman Road. On the right enter The Parks of Olmsted, then rurn left at Biltmore and left on Piedmont. For more information call 678-378-5060.

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Free Peachtree City Cart Path Maps Available at The Home Source Realtors

Linda Hangen — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:49:17 +0000

Free color maps of Peachtree City’s cart paths, streets, shopping centers and other landmarks are available at The Home Source Realtors Fayette General Brokerage office in Peachtree City.

Comparing the maps with the topographic overview of Peachtree City are Home Source Realtors (L-R) Sheree Gripper, Mark LaGrande, David Chambless, Chris Byrd, Elaine White, Will Rippeto, Ann Hargraves, Sharon Harper, Illeanne Price, Andre Kok, Carol Murray, Mary Watts, Deborah Tinsley, Susan Fitzgerald, Managing Broker Cheri Scranage, Frank Kimble, Debbie Gronner of Bank of America, Leah Sides, A.C. Roda, and Leslie Jernigan.

Visit The Home Source Realtors office at 100 World Drive, Suite 100 just off North Peachtree Parkway across from Kedron Shopping Center for a free map.

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The Home Source Realtors Learn Importance of Land Surveys

Linda Hangen — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:19:00 +0000

Warren Gray, surveyor with W.D. Gray and Associates of Tyrone, offered insight on the importance of land surveys when purchasing property as he addressed a recent meeting of The Home Source Realtors at the company’s Newnan General Brokerage office.

Among Gray’s topics were potential problems that may be revealed by an accurate current survey, myths and common assumptions about boundary and property line locations, and things not to assume when purchasing a home or land.

The weekly business meetings often include presentations on the most up-to-date information relating to the real estate industry.

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Free Homebuyer Workshop Slated at The Home Source Realtors

Linda Hangen — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:23:34 +0000

If you are thinking of buying a home, plan to attend a free Homebuyer Workshop at The Home Source Realtors Coweta General Brokerage office to learn what it takes to help make your dream of home ownership a reality.

The event, sponsored by Bank of America Home Loans, will be Thursday, June 25 from 7-9 p.m. at The Home Source Realtors in Newnan. Refreshments will be served.

“An abundance of homes for sale, low mortgage interest rates, and special incentives for first-time home buyers make this an excellent time to buy a home,” said The Home Source Realtors Qualifying Broker Linda Huff. “The Homebuyer Workshop is a great opportunity to gain insight on the home buying process, learn details on creating a budget to make the down payment, and gather information about home loan options.”

Workshop topics include benefits of owning a home; determining how much home you can afford; understanding, establishing and repairing credit; steps to obtaining a mortgage; and varieties of affordable mortgage programs.
Call The Home Source Realtors at 770-251-8991 to reserve a seat. The Home Source Realtors Coweta office is located at 1201 Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan. In Newnan, take Hwy. 34 East, turn right on Newnan Crossing Bypass, then Left on Lower Fayetteville Road to The Home Source Realtors on the right.

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