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$319,000 WHISPERING PINES! 4BR-3BA w/Bonus Suite! A Dream Home w/Teak Floors, Level 3 Granite, highly detailed Moldings and many other wonderful features! MLS 146796
$269,000 PINEHURST! 3BR-2BA, All Brick with spacious Formals, Separate Family Rm w/fireplace and a Carolina Room with views of woodlands & wildlife. PCC Membership available.
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JANUARY 29TH 1:00 PM-4:00 PM 3916 NIAGARA CARTHAGE ROAD, WHISPERING PINES
Immaculate golf front home on 13th green of Whispering Woods GC. 2BD/2.5BA with Open Den/Study, kitchen w/ breakfast area, split bedrooms, California Closets, large deck. Offered at $189,000.
NOW only $165,000! SEVEN LAKES NORTH Just Built! 3BR-2BA, Split plan w/Bonus Rm, HW Floors, Bay Window w/seating & storage, wooded yard, horses, pool, lakes & more!
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$299,900 PINEHURST #6, 4BR-2.5BA+ OFFICE. Convenient location. Upscale neighborhood. Super design w/New HW floors, Granite Kitchen, Screened Porch & Terrific Curb Appeal.
$224,900 VASS (Woodlake) Gated Community! Spacious, newer 4BR2.5BA w/Tigerwood Floors, Spa Pebble Shower, invisible fencing & a “drop-dead gorgeous” Master Suite!
TALAMORE 1323 SANDMOORE DRIVE
$206,000 VASS (Woodlake Country Club) 3BR2BA on THREE WOODED LOTS! Excellent Storage & great Club Amenities (Pool, Lake, Golf, Tennis, etc). Easy Drive to Bragg.
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Commissions are negotiable and not set by law.
This amazing 2 bedroom/2 bath END unit is built on a gentle slope to give you a ground level entrance, but an elevated covered balcony w/views from many windows of the 9th hole at Talamore. Foyer allows entrance to lock off 2nd bedroom with full bath. Contact Debbie Schwob 910-528-0336 for more details. Offered at $199,000.
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130 PINE VISTA, PINEHURST All brick 4 BR, 3 1/2 Bath Home with bonus room! Gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances even a refrigerator. Granite countertops, center island, brkst bar, and pantry. Beautiful new paint colors! Master and 2 BRs on main level. 1400 sq’ unfinished lower level. Guest room, bath and bonus on second level. NOW $349,950! MLS# 144578.
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50 HIGHLAND VIEW DRIVE • 3 BD / 2.5 BA • Sliding Glass Doors off each room onto Deck • Overlooks #1 Green of Talamore Golf Course •Formal DR w/ Built-in China Cabinet • Family Rm w/Built-ins • LR w/Cathedral Ceiling • Large Eat-in Kitchen w/ Center Island • Double Ovens and Gas Cooktop • Double See-thru Fireplace • Partial Heated and Cooled Basement • Master Suite with Dbl Vanities, Whirlpool Tub & Shower • Split Bedroom Plan • Over 2200 Sq Ft •Home Inspection Completed • 2 Car Garage • Landscaping managed by HOA • Membership to Talamore & Mid-South with Buyer paying the current transfer fee. Absolutely Pristine Condition!! RE/MAX of THE PINES 235 E. Pennsylvania Ave. Southern Pines, NC 28387
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The Moore County Register of Deeds Office in Carthage has recorded the following property transfers valued at $50,000 or more. January 17-20, 2012 Susan E. Clark and Jeff D. Rogers to Branch Banking and Trust Company, Trustees Deed B2948/304 5.31 acres, $59,000. US 1 SOP LLC to NC Dept of Transportation and Department of Transportation, Deed for Highway Right of Way, Sandhills Township, $320,000. Fairway SOP LLC to NC Dept of Transportation and Department of Transportation, Deed For Highway Right of Way, Sandhills Township, $580,000. Tara W. and Mark K. York to Richard M. Meter, Lot 4587 S10 Woodlake, Little River Township, $560,000. Jerry L. and Catherine O. Miller to Phillip P. and Sandra L. Welsh, Lot 28 P1 Laurenwood, McNeill Township, $185,000. Michele Jr. and Michael Cirillo Jr. to Anthony L. and Stephanie H. Jenkins, Lot 54 P4 Morganwood Seven Lakes West, Mineral Springs Township, $365,000. John C. and Patricia J. Cox to Jose P. Martinez, Lot 130 U8 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $213,000.
H&H Homes of Fayetteville LLC to Stephen M. Mannino, Lot 119 Birkdale Village, McNeill Township, $330,000. Mary A. Johnson to Jesse A. and Ivette R. Davis, Lot 31 S2 Sandhurst, Sandhills Township, $233,000. Rex N. and Megan L. Dommer to Michael Cirillo Jr., Lot 929 Echo South Seven Lakes, Mineral Springs Township, $184,500. Jack L. and Doris W. Bowman to Renee D. Moody, Lot 2 BLM S2 Forest Hills Sandhills Township, $227,000. Leonard and Rosemarie Duckman to John J. and Sandra L. Macintyre, Lot 3163 S9 P1 Pinewild, Mineral Springs Township, $310,000. Danny H. Pardue Et al. to Bank of New York Mellon Et al., Trustees Deed B1512/383 7.07 acres, 11 SP 373, $97,000. Lisa E. Okusko and Elizabeth B. Ells to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company and American Home Mortgage Assets Trust 2006 5 Mortgage Backed Pass Through Certificates Series 2006 5, Trustees Deed B3081/578 Lot 206 U2 P1 Pinehurst, 11 SP 374, $642,000. Andrew D. and Kathleen S. White to Phillip R. and Marla F. Bowman, Tract, $135,500. Beneficial Financial I Inc. to Robert M. and Gloria C. Fuentes,
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Lot 66 U10 P2 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $156,000. Barry J. Gladman Et al. to Joshua L. and Alison N. Richardson, Lot 81 Woodgreen Sandhills Township, $142,000. Tatum Builders Inc. to Thomas J. and Taylor L. McCaskill, Lot 6 U15 P2 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $249,000. Tradition Homes LLC to James E. and Jenese J. Patanella, Lot 175 P1 Legacy Lakes, Sandhills Township, $218,000. Ralph M. and Mary A. Kortge to Thomas and Jane Howe, Lot 106 U1 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $202,000. Larry and Susan Close to David and Brenda Harvey, Unit 246 Linville Gardens Condo, Mineral Springs Township, $156,500. Richard E. and Nancy W. Loew to Patrick G. and Debbie R. Owen, Lots KIII & KIIIA Kings Point Sandhills/Mineral Springs Township, $430,000. Gary B. and Roxanne M. Leopper to Shann P. and Desiree D. Bedford, Lot 116B S6 ADD 1 Whispering Pines, McNeill Township, $214,500. H&H Homes of Fayetteville LLC to Lauren H. Stauffer, Lot 1 Shepherds Ridge, Sandhills Township, $132,000.
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GINNY WEBB
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$399,000 Seven Lakes South $198,500 Seven Lakes North $165,000 Pinewild CC Golf Front w/Oversized Screened Porch Hardwood Floors and Split Bedrooms Beautiful All Brick Golf Front Home Code 832 3 BR / 3 BA Code 830 3 BR / 2 BA Code 831 3 BR / 2.5 BA
Pinehurst $379,000 Beautiful Pinehurst Water Front Home 3 BR / 3 BA Code 833
Foxfire $249,900 Mid South Club $449,000 Pinehurst $269,000 CCNC $449,000 All brick home on the 16th fairway Beautiful new golf front home Brick Home with Split Bedrooms Custom Built Villa Overlooking Water 3 BR / 2 BA Code 835 3 BR / 3.5 BA Code 837 3 BR / 2 BA Code 840 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 841
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$449,000 Seven Lakes North $142,500 Southern Pines $159,000 Seven Lakes West Charming Home w/Deck & Fenced Yard Talamore Villa w/Bright & Open Floorplan Custom Lake Auman Water Front Code 846 3 BR / 2 BA Code 844 2 BR / 2 BA Code 845 3 BR / 2 BA
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Foxfire $210,000 Aberdeen $226,000 Beautifully Renovated and Spacious Rooms Immaculate Townhome w/Custom Touches 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 847 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 848
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$249,000 Pinehurst $399,000 Aberdeen Pinehurst $629,000 Pinehurst $145,000 Pinehurst $249,900 Elegant & Luxurious w/Spacious Rooms Spacious Home on 2 Acres! Fabulous Lake Pinehurst Water Front All Brick Golf Front on Double Lot Cute as a Button w/Fenced Yard Code 850 3 BR / 2 BA Code 852 3 BR / 4 BA 3 BR / 3 BA Code 849 3 BR / 2 BA Code 851 4 BR / 3 BA Code 853
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www.1450LongleafDrive.com
www.10StantonCircle.com
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2012
THE PILOT — SOUTHERN PINES, N.C.
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Dear Community,
December Existing-Home Sales Show Uptrend
“The inventory supply suggests Existing-home sales continued on an many markets will see prices stauptrend in December, rising for three bilize or grow moderately in the consecutive months and remaining near future,” Yun said. above a year ago, according to The National Association the National Association of of Realtors®, “The Voice Realtors®. for Real Estate,” is AmerThe latest monthly data ica’s largest trade associashows total existing-home tion, representing 1 million sales1 rose 5.0 percent to a members involved in all asseasonally adjusted annual pects of the residential and commercial rate of 4.61 million in December from a real estate industries. downwardly revised 4.39 million in NoNOTE: For local information, please vember, and are 3.6 percent higher than OPEN HOUSE Whispering Winds Sunday 1-4 contact your-local REALTOR forPM data the 4.45 million-unit level in December from local multiple listing services. Local 2010. The estimates are based on comMLS data is the most accurate source of pleted transactions from multiple listing services that include single-family homes, sales and price information in specific areas. townhomes, condominiums and co-ops. REALTOR® is a registered collective Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said these are early signs of what may be membership mark which may be used only by real estate professionals who are a sustained recovery. “The pattern of members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIAhome sales in recent months demonTION OF REALTORS® and subscribe to strates a market in recovery,” he said. its strict Code of Ethics. Not all real estate “Record low mortgage interest rates, job agents are REALTORS®. All REALgrowth and bargain home prices are givTORS® are members of NAR. ing more consumers the confidence they need to enter the market.”
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Affiliated Builders • McArnold Construction Inc. • Wonderful Life Construction Inc.
1901 N. Poplar Street • Aberdeen NC
10K in closing cost or Credit for all Houses in this Ad on accptable offers made prior to Jan 15, 2012
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Single Family residential Average sales price, units closed and average days on market in Moore County only. Stats provide by the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Area Multiple Listing Service. Roy Harvel – President.
Year
Average Closed Price
Total Sold
Days on Market
2011
$244,366
880
162
2009
$258,569
693
156
2012 2010
$252,021
862
172
Moore County, Single Family, residential only, number of closings by month: Year
Jan
2011
56
2009
20
2012 2010
45
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
47
75
70
81
41
42
56
45
51
72
94
78
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
93
88
75
70
68
61
77
79
76
59
67
67
74
67
112
77
70
77
54
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SOUTHERN PINES COUNTRY CLUB 285 CLIFF RD 4BR / 3BA, Screened Porch!
MLS# 145196
$215,000
Shannon Stites/Laurie Davis 910-690-8480
PINEHURST/THE WOODLANDS 4 AMBOY PLACE 3BR / 2BA / Great Location / Formal Living and Dining Rooms
MLS # 145769
Greg Regan 910.690.7214
$175,000
PINEHURST/NEAR OLD TOWN 170 LOST TREE RD 3 BR / 3.5 BA / Great Backyard
MLS# 146524
Dianne Forsberg 910-315-5073
$315,000
SOUTHERN PINES 124 W. CHELSEA CT. Camden Villas at Mid South Club 2 BR / 2 BA, Platinum Pkg Updates, 2 Car Garage MLS# 146732 $279,000 Peggy Floyd 910-639-1197
Directions: Enter Mid South, left on Plantation, follow to Camden Drive, 124 on R.
WHISPERING PINES 6 HIGHLAND DR. 3 BR/ 2 BA, Front & Screened Porch Impeccable Cottage MLS# 146696 $175,000 Margret Endrigat 910-690-8025 Hosted by Sue Deutsch O'Hearn 910-639-9909
Directions: Morganton Rd, turn right on Indiana, right on Hill, left on Cliff Rd.
Directions: Morganton Rd to Monticello, Rt on Salem to 2nd left. House on Rt.
Directions: McKenzie to Corner of Lost Tree and St Andrews Ample parking on St Andrews.
Directions: Airport Rd. to Whisp. Pines, turn L on Hardee, R on Highland Dr.
WHISPERING PINES/ THAGARD LAKE WATERFRONT 16 S. LAKESHORE DR. 3 BR / 3 BA, Workshop & Carolina Room, Updated MLS# 146193 $350,000 Margret Endrigat 910-690-8025
WHISPERING PINES 45 SUNSET DR. 3 BR / 3 1/2 BA / Bonus Room, Pristine Condition MLS# 146688 $350,000 Margret Endrigat 910-690-8025 Cheryl DeNoble 910-280-9299 Directions: Airport Rd to Whisp. Pines Circle, Turn N on 22 towards Carthage, R on Rays Bridge Rd, L on second Sunset.
WHISPERING PINES/ARROWSTONE SUBDIVISION 60 SPEARHEAD DRIVE 3BR / 2.5BATH+Bonus Room MLS# 146118 $317,500 Cassie Drexel 910-783-8773
VILLAGE AT BLUE FARM/ WHISPERING PINES 110 BELLHAVEN DRIVE 3 BR / 2 BA, Charming Home, No City Taxes! MLS# 145444 $195,000 Emmy Webster 910-639-3520
Directions: Airport Rd to Whisp. Pines, L on Hardee, L on Niagara Carthage, L on Lakeshore.
Directions: Airport Road to Hardee….Left on Hardee….Left on Spearhead, Into Arrowstone, and down on left.
Directions: Take 211 towards Carthage, right on Bellhaven just before new Food Lion.
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How to avoid scary heating bills this winter
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(ARA) - This year's winter weather has been unpredictable, but homeowners can take a few simple steps now to ensure chilly temperatures and monthly heating bills don't take a bite out of their wallet. Seeing your home through the lens of an infrared camera is one simple way to evaluate heat loss - an infrared lens is able to capture thermal energy emitted from weaknesses in the home's "thermal envelope," the barrier created between the exterior of a home and outdoor temperatures. "What you're seeing in an infrared photo of a home is not unlike what you might see from the human body the most substantial loss of heat is from the top," says John Smith, leader of Environmental Construction for Johns Manville, a building products manufacturer. "Similar to a winter hat, the proper level of attic insulation combined
with air sealing helps trap heat inside, increasing comfort and efficiency and decreasing money wasted on energy bills." Homeowners can contact a local energy auditor to have a thermal image taken of their home. If you don't have access to an infrared camera, evaluating home efficiency can be as easy as taking a trip to the attic with a measuring tape and measuring the depth of attic insulation - the average home needs up to 19 inches of fiber glass attic insulation for maximum energy efficiency. "Many homeowners automatically brace themselves for higher energy bills as soon as temperatures dip and winter coats come out," says Kateri Callahan, president of Alliance to Save Energy, a Washington, D.C.based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting energy effi-
ciency. "But it doesn't need to be that way. Taking a proactive approach to energy efficiency is easier and more attractive than ever with the availability of tax credits and rebate incentives. What's more, projects that increase energy efficiency, such as air sealing and adding insulation, are among the best investments to deliver paybacks now and in the future." Investments made in home energy efficiency pay dividends for the lifetime of a home and improve the home's resale value. For every dollar saved in annual utility costs, homeowners can expect to add $20 to their home's market value, according to the Appraisal Institute. Homeowners can reduce their homes' heating and cooling costs by as much as 20 percent through proper air sealing and insulation techniques, according to the U.S. Environmental Protec-
tion Agency. Do-it-yourself (DIY) or Do-it-for-me (DIFM)? After evaluating their existing level of attic insulation, homeowners can identify the best approach to completing the project based on available resources, such as time, their personal skill level and budget. DIYsavvy homeowners can install insulation themselves, whereas other homeowners may be more comfortable with a DIFM approach. "Handy homeowners can add insulation in their attics by placing batts or rolls on top of existing insulation or they can rent an insulation blowing machine to install loose-fill insulation," says Fred Stephan, vice president and general manager of Insulation Systems for Johns Manville. "For those who prefer to hire someone to perform the work, major retailers such as Lowe's offer Installa-
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The only thing scarier than this picture is the heating bill the homeowner can expect this winter
tion Services programs, which connect homeowners with qualified contractors in their area. With one stop, a homeowner can select products and a reputable third party to handle the project." When adding insulation, homeowners should also consider air sealing their attic to help eliminate any holes or gaps that may exist in the floor or walls. By using caulk, spray foam or weather stripping to close such gaps, homeowners can further decrease wasted energy. "As homeowners
tighten up their homes to improve energy efficiency, they should consider using products that are free of formaldehyde and other volatile organic compounds," says Stephan. "Products such as Johns Manville Formaldehyde-free fiber glass insulation help improve indoor air quality and achieve a healthier, safer home by reducing your overall formaldehyde exposure." To find more information on DIY tips or how to find a contractor in your area, visit www.jmhomeowner.com.
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(ARA) - Enlightenment isn't just a state of mind - it can also be an important energysaving state of being for your home's roof. By "enlightening" your roof, you can use less energy, save money, and dress up the interior of your home at the same time. All roofs protect us, and the interiors of our homes, but they can do so much more. They can be the collection and distribution point for an inexhaustible supply of free natural light and energy. A roof that uses Energy Star qualified venting skylights, for instance, admits healthful natural light while providing passive ventilation through the natural "chimney effect" of rising air. This is not an insignificant consideration especially in kitchens and baths that have higher moisture and humidity lev-
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els than other areas of the home. Another kitchen- and bath-specific issue that skylights help address is the need for privacy. Many modern homes are built on small lots, in very close proximity to neighboring houses. "Light from windows is rarely enough, especially in places where lot sizes are small," says Jennifer Powers of design firm Scott-Ulmann. Areas of the home where traditional skylights with blinds might not work - such as hallways, closets and small, interior baths can still admit natural light through less expensive Sun Tunnel tubular skylights. And optional light kits turn these units into 24hour sources of light. Low-profile flat glass models that blend unobtrusively with the roof, and domed models, all offer a fast, easy, less expensive way to transform a
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Venting electric skylights admit natural light and fresh air while bringing decorating drama to a space.
home with natural light. In addition to light and ventilation from above, if you add an Energy Star-qualified solar water heating system your roof will work even harder for you. And, in addition to monthly power bill
A skylight with a colorful blind adds flair to the bedroom while providing natural light, ventilation, and privacy.
savings, these solar thermal systems qualify for tax credits and other savings that significantly reduce the payback time it takes to recover the initial cost. Solar power attic fans are also a cost-effective roof addition that helps to reduce mechanical cooling costs while removing damaging moisture from the home. In addition to the functional qualities these and other roof improvements offer, there are also aesthetic considerations. Skylights offer roomchanging drama and decorating flair while adding natural light from above. And skylight blinds are now available in colors and pattern choices to mix and match with room decor giving homeowners another inte-
rior design tool. Blinds not only dress up a room but also provide light control while increasing the energy efficiency and usefulness of skylights. According to skylight manufacturer, Velux America, the addition of blinds can increase the overall energy efficiency of the units by 37 percent. They recommend closing the blinds on high heat/sun days in the summer to reduce potential solar heat gain and, on cold winter nights, closing them to provide an extra layer of thermal insulation to keep warm air indoors. Skylight blinds, as well as the units themselves, can be controlled manually or with a remote. Modern, low profile skylights are unobtrusive and as depend-
able as vertical windows. Information about units with a 10year no-leak installation warranty, plus an installer locator, is available at veluxusa.com. There's also a free mobile phone app there to help homeowners see how skylights and blinds would look in rooms in their own homes.
The Velux Skylight Planner App is available for iPhones, iPods, iPads and Android phones. For government information on window and skylight energy efficiency visit energystar.gov, and for independent agency information visit nfrc.org or efficientwindows.org. For remodeling information visit nahb.org/remodel or greenhomeguide.org.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2012
The No. 1 countertop secret for 2012
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2012
By Ashley Fleming
(ARA) - Everyone loves granite for kitchen and bath countertops, but many homeowners find this option for adding value to their home, too pricey. When considering a kitchen update I found that granite typically costs $50 to $100 per square foot (including installation). Gail Turner, a top real estate agent in Chicago, agrees that, "While there's nothing functionally wrong with laminate, it's not what buyers are looking for. Her advice is to install granite countertops in your kitchen and bath if you really want to sell your home in this economy. So if you are looking for the beauty of granite without the price tag, consider paint. Giani Granite Paint kits allow you to give outdated countertops a granite look for about $70 a kitchen. Giani's parent company, located in St. Louis, Mo., began in 1959 and now sells to paint retailers nationally and internationally. Each kit comes with the primer, mineral paints, applicators and a demo DVD to help you update your Formica, laminate, wood, tile and Corian countertops. Gianigranite.com has several before and after photos along with customer testimonials. One kit can transform an average Lshaped kitchen countertop (which has about 30 to 33 square feet of countertop) in a weekend. I'm a savvy homeowner, but not an expert at remodeling projects and found this process to be easy enough for a first time painter. The finish has the same functionality as your old countertops as well as general care instructions; use cutting board and warming pads. "Our product's durability has one advantage," says Tim Haas, Vice President of Sales for Giani. "If you
scratch it or burn it, you can easily repair it by reapplying the minerals and topcoat. So unlike other countertop surfaces, wear and tear is never permanent." Before you begin, thoroughly clean the area with a scouring pad and then rinse with water. Use painter's tape to protect walls and cabinets. Look for any nicks and seams and apply a fast-drying wood fill, and then lightly sand the area with a fine grit piece of sandpaper or sanding block. For consumers who are willing to try this low priced alternative before throwing out your old counters (like I was), you will find the results well worth it. You can choose from a variety of styles and kit colors. I selected the Chocolate Brown kit, which contains three colors: brown feldspar, Inca gold and chocolate brown. This look will achieve a natural granite style. Although it was fun having everyone think I had granite installed, I had to reveal my new countertop secret. How to apply: 1. Roll on the black primer and allow eight hours of drying time. 2. Lightly sponge on all the mineral colors in the order specified on the packaging. Let dry for a minimum of four hours. A simple artists brush helped me complete a veining pattern. 3. Next, apply the first clear top coat and dry for four hours. Then, apply the second top coat and wait four hours. For more information, visit gianigranite.com or call 1-800-650-5699. For a standard Lshaped kitchen (about 30 to 33 square feet of countertop) the cost is $69.95 The product is also available at select Lowe's Home Improvement Centers Check Gianigranite.com for location details.
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WATERFRONT HOME ON LAKE LONGLEAF. Beautiful hardwood flrs. Kitchen, baths & laundry which have tile. Home could have as many as 4 or 5 bedrooms. The downstairs has a finished Bonus Rm, full bath, workshop, & unfinished Family Area. Living Rm & Dining Rm have access to screened porch & the private backyard & lake. 3BR/4BA $299,000 (146141)
MINT IS THE WORD FOR THIS HOME. Very private lot. Never anyone to the back. Cherry hardwood floors. Updated Kitchen with granite counter tops. Convenient to Village and Pinehurst Country Club. PCC membership available for transfer. $349,000 3BR/3.5BA (144336)
QUIET RURAL AREA near Cameron. Large corner lot with many large trees. New carpet, freshly painted interior including ceilings, and masonry fireplace. Seller is willing to help with buyer’s closing costs with an acceptable offer. 3BR/1BA $119,500 (144778)
VERY ATTRACTIVE HOME. Hardwoods throughout. Remodeled and upgraded. Granite counter tops. Large masonry fireplace and brick patio. Very large & private back yard. Great neighborhood. One mile from Pinehurst Country Club pro shop. Custom suede paint on Kitchen & Family Room walls. PCC membership available for transfer. 2BR/2BA $215,000 (146034)
MAIN HOUSE has three bedrooms and two baths. Apartment has two bedrooms and one bath. Property could easily be converted in to five bedrooms or a perfect in-law suite. 5BR/3BA $249,000 (144645)
NICE STARTER HOME. Water heater, carpet, bathroom tile floors, and sliding door new in 2011. Heat pump replaced in 2009. 10x12 rear deck and 10x13 storage shed. Very private back yard. 3BR/2BA $128,000 (146175)
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