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Betsy Sheppard Selected as a Judge for the 2011 National Mature Media Awards

Betsy is proud to serve as an Editorial Judge for the 2011 National Mature Media Awards. The awards are organized by the Mature Market Resource Center headquartered in Libertyville, IL. The National Mature Media Awards is the nation’s largest awards program that annually recognizes the best marketing, communications, educational materials and programs for adults age 50 and older. For more information on these awards, please visit www.seniorawards.com

B. Sheppard Consulting and Saluda River Club Win Silver Award Presented by the 2010 National Mature Media Awards

B. Sheppard Consulting and  Saluda River Club was recently awarded a Silver Award for the Best Brochure/Booklet for Marketing Communications. The award for the brochure – “Welcome to the Good Life at Saluda River Club” was presented by the Mature Market Resource Center headquartered in Libertyville, IL. To see a list of all awards, visit www.seniorawards.com/winners.

Enter the Most Liveable Community Awards sponsored by AARP and NAHB

When it comes to their homes, Americans of all ages want the same thing – a safe and comfortable home in a vibrant community. The Livable Communities Awards, co-sponsored by AARP and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), recognize builders, remodelers, developers, architects and planners who build and design homes and communities that improve everyday comfort, safety and personal independence. The deadline to enter the Livable Communities Awards is July 16, 2010. For more information, visit www.nahb.org.

House OKs extension of tax credit closing deadline

In a 409-5 vote, House lawmakers have passed a standalone bill that would extend for three month Wednesday’s deadline for closing on a home purchase in order to claim the federal homebuyer tax credit. The Senate could vote on the bill, HR 5623 as soon as tomorrow.

Keeping a Positive Attitude

One habit I found to be very effective in keeping a positive attitude is to continue to learn and educate yourself on things related to your career and things of interest to you. I use my time while driving to t or on business trips to listen to CD’s that inform, enlighten and entertain. My car has become a library on wheels.

Try it! Some great folks to follow are Jim Rohn www.jimrohn.com;  John Maxwell - www.johnmaxwell.com;  www.Successmagazine.com;,   Zig Ziglar – www.ziglar.com; and Brian Tracy -http://briantracyintl.com

B. Sheppard Consulting Congratulates Charleston, South Carolina based Sabal Homes!

Sabal Wins Highest Distinction in GuildQuality

Customer Service Awards

Buyer Satisfaction Survey Honors Builder for 3rd Year

Sabal Homes is part of an elite group of builders and real estate firms that continue to deliver excellence, year after year,” commented GuildQuality president Geoff Graham.  “In fact, Sabal is one of only six businesses that have won the top award three times.  I commend Jason Simpson, Matt Jones and Todd Ussery for their dedication.” For more information on Sabal Homes, visit www.sabalhomesc.com. Learn more about GuildQuality at www.guildquality.com.

Stonecrest Homes Launches New Website

BSC is pleased to annouce the launch of the new website for Atlanta based Stonecrest Homes. The website offers fresh up to date information about the homes and communities Stonecrest Homes builds in. Stonecrest Homes is led by Charles Heiser, Jr. and Jim Chapman, Jr, two veterans of the new home real estate industry. Designed by www.bsheppardconsulting.com, http://stonecresthomesga.com is an  interactive website and offers all the information you need to know when looking to buy a new home. Visit the site today and be sure follow Stonecrest Homes on Facebook and Twitter!

BSC Believes in Providing the Highest Quality of Service for our Clients. Thank you Mr. Jon Keith for letting us know how we are doing.

“I am not sure if you are considering a company to help you design or in our case, re-design a web site, but after an evaluation of 6 companies we decided on B. Sheppard Consulting of Atlanta. Not only was this the right decision for the design aspect, it was definitely the right decision for AFTER the site was up and running. Few companies provide great service “after the sale” but NOT the case with B. Sheppard. Timely response and helpful tips are the order of the day. I have no financial interest in this company, but I do have a vested interest in my retirement community. B. Sheppard should be high on your list of companies to consider (and ultimately select) if you are really serious about a website that exceeds your expectations and provides the follow-up we all need after the design work is complete. They were referred to me by a friend and I will be grateful to him for such great advice.”
Jon G. Keith
Director of Marketing
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community

Systemically Green, Urban Roots To Suburban Re-Growth

The Green Building Council is proud to present Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House series, Home By Design and The Not So Big Life. Sarah will discuss how to cater to the evolving needs of this more cautious homeowner and the tools needed to tap into this huge market for a better designed home. This is a meeting you don’t want to miss.   June 29 at 6:00pm at Villa Christina located at 4000 Summit Blvd. Atlanta, 30019.

To register visit, www.atlantahomebuilders.com/education/classes-events.cfm or call 770 938-9900. $35 GBC Council Members, $45 Non Council Members and $55 Non HBA members.

“Extensive Market Data at Your Fingertips”

Join the Greater Atlanta HBA 50+ Housing Council on Thursday, June 17 from 10:00am – 12:00am to hear Barbara Howard, Director of Gerontology of the MetLife Mature Market Institute share the newest Trends and Insights on Real Estate’s Hottest Growing Market, the Baby Boomers. The event will be held at the Greater Atlanta HBA office at 1484 Brockett Road, Tucker, GA 30084.

To learn more, visit www.atlantahomebuilders.com/education/classes-events.cfm. or call 770 938-9900.  Take advantage of an excellant opportunity to network and to learn more about about this very important market segment. $25. for 50+ Housing Council Members, $30 for non council members and $40 for non HBA members.

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