James Seekford,

vice president/builder sales for Nationwide Homes' operation in this area,

said that system-built homes offer many advantages.

"They

provide consistent quality, since they are designed and built in a climate-controlled

environment, meaning that the interior of the home is never touched by

harmful weather. In addition, these homes go through 300 quality inspections

and third party inspection to ensure top quality," he explained.

"This

type of housing is also very cost-effective," said Seekford. "Because

they are constructed quicker, costs are controlled and kept at a minimum

with the savings passed along to the homebuyer. Our homes also qualify

for all mortgage programs, with the same mortgage rules and regulations

applying to a Nationwide home as to a site-built home."

Another advantage

is speed of construction. Seekford said the homes are delivered up to

90 percent complete and built in one-third of the time it normally takes

to build a home.

"Construction

is seldom delayed because of weather, subcontractor no-shows or missing

material," he added.

"The homes

from Nationwide also are energy efficient, engineered using the latest

construction technology, which should save homeowners money on bills in

the future," he said.

Seekford said

that design flexibility provides a wide variety of house plans, and Cedarcroft

will have both ranch and two-story plans. Many options are available to

allow purchasers to customize their homes.

Michael Rossetti,

Ravin Homes' president, said that available options which Ravin can provide

include such items as cabinet selection, hardwood floors, jacuzzi tubs,

ceramic tile baths, countertop color selections, and carpet selection.

Information

about pre-sales in Cedarcroft can be obtained by calling Stephanie Griffith,

the marketing representative for the 220-home community, at 770-487-9608.

Home prices

in Cedarcroft start at $135,000, and Phase I has 64 homesites. The community

is located off MacDuff Parkway, which runs off Ga. Highway 54 west of

Ga. Highway 74 North, with St. Albans Way as the entrance road into the

community.

The homes in

Cedarcroft will contain from 1,300 to 2,000 sq. ft., and completion of

the first homes in the community is expected early next year.