John Wieland has been making the headlines since his 101 Home Sale promotion has been a tremendous success. Since launching the program in March, he has been traveling throughout the southeast in a "Wiebago" and sleeping in unfurnished model homes until 101 homes have been sold. So, what's the progress? He has only 34 more homes to sell before he[...]
It's pretty common knowledge that many Atlantans are entertaining out-of-town guests this weekend. Since these visitors do not live in Atlanta, it is up to us natives to show them the unique holiday traditions that our amazing city has to offer. One of them is the 2008 Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Christmas House. By taking your guests to the Christmas[...]
Decorating your home can be overwhelming. Sometimes it is hard to know where to start! And, when it comes to decorating a child’s bedroom, the task can quickly become overwhelming. Luckily, Pottery Barn Kids is an excellent resource for decorating your child’s new bedroom or simply updating their existing one. Whether you are decorating a baby’s room, for a toddler[...]
Atlanta Journal Constitution reporter Julie B. Hairston interviewed John Wieland this week about the housing downturn. Her story "Homebuider Wieland 'upbeat' amid housing downturn" ran on Feb. 6, 2008. Wieland reflects on the tough market in 2007 and the decisions his company has made to overcome the challenges of 2008. John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods recently launched the Sale of a[...]
More than 100,000 housing professionals are expected at the 2008 International Builders' Show in Orlando, Florida. The largest residential home building and light commercial trade show in the world will be held at the Orange County Convention Center February 13 - 16, 2008. Billed as the single most important building industry event, attendees include new home and apartment builders, architects,[...]
Those curious as to whether professional sports teams truly have economic benefits on the city can find out at the ULI Atlanta panel discussion on Tuesday, November 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the 755 Club at Turner Field. The event, which is titled "The Economic Impact of Pro-Sports on Real Estate and How to Leverage Development around Sports Venues," will[...]
Through the collaboration of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, numerous new home builders and allied organizations, the Get Home Atlanta! campaign is informing consumers on the facts about why now is a great time to buy a home in Atlanta. One of the top 10 reasons why now is a great time to buy a home in Atlanta is the[...]
At its 2006 Holiday luncheon, the Atlanta Sales & Marketing Council (SMC) donated $34,000 to four different charities. The funds, raised through a silent auction held in the fall, were distributed equally in $8,500 checks to Georgia Canines for Independence, CURE Childhood Cancer, Georgia National Guard Foundation and HomeAid Atlanta. Photo: Ramona Nichols with Georgia Canines for Independence receives a check[...]
Atlanta Home Builder Dan O'Dwyer has a personal goal to leave the world a better place. He was recently recognized for his hard working toward this goal by two nonprofit organizations. O'Dwyer was named the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association's Builder of the Year for 2006 and HomeAid Atlanta's Builder Captain of the Year. O'Dwyer volunteered as a Builder Captain for[...]