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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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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Volunteers from The Home Source Realtors fill helium balloons before helping with relay events at the Fayette County Special Olympics, held this year at Sandy Creek High School. Special Olympians from Fayette County schools participated in the annual event, which included a parade of athletes, track and field competition, and medals presentation. Volunteers included (L-R) Chris Byrd, Leah Sides, Tom Hangen, Barb Miller, Amber Johnson, Jeannine Corley, Michelle Johnson, Cheri Scranage, Phil Corley, Pathway Communities; Will Rippeto and Kim Potts.

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Susan Fitzgerald, Terri Martinez, Carol Carter, and Deborah Tinsley are top Realtors for 2008 at The Home Source Realtors, who made the announcement at a recent awards event in Peachtree City.

        The Home Source Realtors honored the company’s Realtors from the Peachtree City, Newnan, and former Fayetteville General Brokerage offices, and the Builder Services Group which markets new homes at SummerGrove in Newnan, and additional communities in Fayette and Coweta counties.

        Susan Fitzgerald is the company’s 2008 Agent of the Year. Top Producers are Carol Carter, Builder Services Group; and from General Brokerage offices Susan Fitzgerald, Peachtree City; Terri Martinez, Newnan; and Deborah Tinsley, Fayetteville.

        Leading Real Estate Companies of the World™ Premier Club honorees are Terri Martinez, Newnan – Silver Level; Nancy Aaron, and Julie and Chris Hunt, Newnan, and Susan Fitzgerald and Sheree Gripper, Peachtree City – Bronze Level.  Relocation Award recipients also are Terri Martinez for having the highest dollar volume of outgoing referrals closed, and Susan Fitzgerald for sending the most outgoing referrals. 

        Additional honorees include:

        Newnan General Brokerage: Larry Olewine and Linda Shemo – Achievers; Cindy Manning – Most Valuable Player; Vicki Dell, Julie Hunt and Terri Martinez – Winner’s Circle Super Stars.

        Peachtree City General Brokerage: Leslie Jernigan – Achiever; Mary Watts – Most Valuable Player; Susan Fitzgerald, A.C. Roda and Jane Young – Winner’s Circle Super Stars.

        Fayetteville General Brokerage: Ileanne Price – Achiever; Dee Dee Altman – Most Valuable Player.       

        Builder Services Group: Karin Davis, Achiever; Carol Carter, Most Valuable Player;  Emily Byrd, Carol Carter, and Karin Davis – Winner’s Circle.

        Marking company anniversaries are Sandi Pilgrim, Newnan; and Pam Gillion and Betty Steffens, Peachtree City – five years; Nancy Crowe and Greta Petty, Peachtree City and Wyvonnia Smith-Gorden, Newnan – 10 years; and Vicki Wrightson and Jane Young, Peachtree City – 15 years.

        “We are very proud our real estate professionals, whose integrity, advanced education and training, and superior service to our customers have made The Home Source Realtors a leading area real estate company for more than 20 years,” said The Home Source Realtors Qualifying Broker Linda Huff.

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Home affordability – with the city’s median home price at $247,900 – was the most important factor in the magazine’s calculations. The average commute was listed at 29 minutes.

Other considerations included low pollution and green space; well-educated residents and high test scores in schools; low personal and property crime; and impressive economy with high job growth, high family income, and low unemployment rate.

BusinessWeek penalized places with lack of racial diversity, bad weather, high divorce rates, and few children. In Peachtree City, the survey noted that 48 percent of the city’s residents are married with children.

The magazine considered communities with populations ranging from 5,000 to 60,000 within 25 miles of the most populated city in each state, median family incomes of $51,000 to $200,000, and lower than average crime rates.

“Residents are attracted to Peachtree City for its recreation-oriented lifestyle, award-winning schools, extensive variety of home styles and prices, and 90 some miles of cart paths for jogging, bicycling, walking and golf cart rides,” said The Home Source Realtors Qualifying Broker Linda Huff. “The city’s convenience to I-85 for a quick commute to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and downtown Atlanta is an added bonus.”

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     At the recent National Association of Home Builders Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, SummerGrove won the Gold Award for Website in the nation by a master-planned community.

     The website cleverly communicates the fact that SummerGrove is almost sold out with a “flying turtle.”  
     This is the highest internet-related award given in the home building and development industry.  Other communities competing for the Gold Award included The Landmark in Denver, Colorado; Bridgeland in Cypress, Texas; Oakleaf Plantation in Jacksonville, Florida; Brambleton in Ashburn, Virginia and Sun City Mesquite in Mesquite, Nevada.

        “In today’s internet-driven society, it is an honor to have the best website in the nation for a master-planned community,” said Phil Corley, vice president of marketing for Pathway Communities.  “But the real proof is the success of SummerGrove.  The builders at SummerGrove have really paid attention to the details and our on-site agents have done a tremendous job of educating potential buyers about the merits of SummerGrove.”

     SummerGrove is located at the intersection of Lower Fayetteville Road and Shenandoah Blvd. in Newnan.  The Information Center is open daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.  For more information, call (770) 252-9000, or visit www.summergrove.com. 

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Angela Cole of The Home Source Realtors greets a visitor at The Park at Heritage Ridge in Newnan, where Piedmont Residential Builders offers spacious new one- and two-story homes from the low $100’s. Neighborhood amenities include a clubhouse, pool with hot tub, two lighted tennis courts, playgrounds, bocce ball court, game room with billiard table, and exercise room. To visit, from Newnan take Hwy. 34 East, right on Newnan Crossing Blvd. East, then left on Lower Fayetteville Road to The Park at Heritage Ridge on the left. Sales Center hours are Friday-Monday 12:30 – 5 p.m. For more information call Angela Cole at 678-633-9265.

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1-22-2009

To Whom It May Concern:

We would recommend Michelle Johnson and Lisa Gray of The Home Source Realtors to list your property. They have both been very helpful and professional during our home selling experience.  Our situation is a bit unique. We were transferred to Puerto Rico and had to leave our house fully furnished until it sold.We were away for months at a time. Michelle and Lisa were very attentive to our home. They went and checked on our home numerous times per our request. Also, they followed up with every agent who showed our house. They passed along all of the feedback they received from the agents and tried to overcome all of the prospective buyers objections. One objection we received several times was the yard was too small. Lisa and Michelle changed the wording in their advertisements to make the small yard seem positive by stating, “Low maintenance lifestyle”.  They kept signs posted, fliers stocked and always answered their phones.They were very aware of the current market condition and continuously educated us.  We really appreciate all of the time and effort they put in to selling our home!

Satisfied Customers,

Vic & Gina Echevarria

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The Home Source Realtors SummerGrove Specialists from left Frank Kimble, Leslie Jernigan, Jay Davis, Carlin Bass, Greta Petty, Qualifying Broker Linda Huff, Julie and Chris Hunt of The Hunt Team, Janet Sloan and Carmela Carter gather around the topographic map at the SummerGrove Information Center. Not pictured is David Chambless.

Even though 2008 will be remembered as one of the most challenging real estate markets in decades, The Home Source Realtors continues to find success at SummerGrove.

     Not only has The Home Source Realtors participated in more than 2,000 home sales since SummerGrove’s inception in 1999, the company has chalked up more than 55 sales in 2008 alone.

     “Our agents are educated about the current market conditions and have an uncanny ability to communicate with customers the benefits of purchasing in one of Atlanta’s most admired communities,” said The Home Source Realtors Qualifying Broker Linda Huff.

     The Home Source Realtors now has a full-time presence at the SummerGrove Information Center helping both buyers of new homes, and existing SummerGrove residents with the sales of their pre-owned homes.  

     SummerGrove is one of the Atlanta-area’s top-selling communities. Home buyers are attracted to the community’s award-winning golf course, 100-acre lake, tennis, playgrounds, walking paths, neighborhood parks, and three pools. Home prices from the mid-$100’s – $800’s, and a location convenient to I-85, add to SummerGrove’s appeal. 

     SummerGrove specialists are available at the Information Center Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. For more information call 770-252-9000. To visit SummerGrove from Atlanta, take I-85 Exit 47 on to Hwy. 34 East, turn right on Newnan Crossing Blvd., then left on Lower Fayetteville Road to SummerGrove on the right.

Customers buying or selling a home at SummerGrove can enjoy convenient one-stop real estate expertise from The Home Source Realtors specialists (L-R) Frank Kimble, Leslie Jernigan, Jay Davis, Carlin Bass, Greta Petty, Qualifying Broker Linda Huff, Julie and Chris Hunt of The Home Source Team, Janet Sloan, and Carmela Carter, who are gathered around the topographic map at the SummerGrove Information Center as pictured in the above photo.

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