"Both

of the builders in The Vineyards, Meyer-Sutton Homes and

John Christian Homes, offer Corian kitchen countertops as

a standard item in their homes, and I believe this is the

major attraction in marketing this community of $112,000

to $140,000 homes," she said.

"It's

becoming more recognized and appreciated by consumers,

and the prospective home buyers who come through The

Vineyards are amazed that it's a standard item and not an

upgrade," she added. "They aren't accustomed to

seeing this in communities with homes priced less than

$200,000, and they feel it adds real value to a

home."

Since a

family spends approximately 64 percent of its time in the

kitchen, builders are focusing more on upgrading features

in the kitchen to attract buyers, added Rogers.

Founded 15

years ago, the Designer Solid Surfaces went through a

name change and got new ownership two years ago. Rogers,

who joined the company just under a year ago, was in

sales in the construction industry for the past 18 years.

"I

wanted to get into a business where I had more

face-to-face contact with my customers," he said.

"Also,

I like the idea of contributing toward helping people

with the American dream of home ownership."

Rogers, in

running the company on a day-to-day basis, also places

major emphasis on the quality and service offered by the

company.

"It's

really the main thing we have to offer," he said.

Designer

Solid Surfaces, which now operates out of a 7,500-sq. ft.

building in Fayetteville, has a staff of 13 employees.

For information phone 770-719-8780.