Sandhills Real Estate October 12, 2012

Open House Sunday October 14 1-4 PM Weymouth Heights 1120 E Connecticut Ave in Southern Pines

Stunning, wooded 1.24 acre lot with saltbox style residence built in 1977. Four bedrooms, two full and one half bath on three levels. Heart pine floors in dining room, kitchen and breakfast room areas. Master with large walk-in closet has new hardwood floors. Two fireplaces, one in living room, second in ground floor playroom. Elevated deck off living room, spacious entry deck off kitchen. Two car garage with large storage areas, outbuilding with metal roof ideal for potting shed, near site of large vegetable garden.

Many charming details throughout house and yard.

Offered at $445,000.

Maureen Clark

WHEN EXPERIENCE MATTERS

910∙315∙1080 • www.clarkpropertiesnc.com Prudential Gouger, O’Neal & Saunders Real Estate Clark Properties of North Carolina

LIN HUTAFF

6 Belair Ct.

BROKER/REALTOR®

$235,000 PINEHURST #6, 3BR-2BA, LIKE NEW, “One Owner” home. Low maintenance landscape & exterior.

Great Floor-plan. Great 2nd home. Furnishings & Pinehurst Membership available!

$199,900 WOODLAKE, 3BR-2BA on a THREE LOTS! Split floor-plan w/FPL, vltd ceilings, Granite Kitchen, Screen Porch & huge Workshop. Master Suite has jacuzzi tub, w/i shower & WIC.

2 RIVERFRONT HOMES, VASS/Ft Bragg area. 3BR2BA on 2 ACRES with a second 2 BR home for GOOD RENTAL INCOME. Huge deck, large garden, workshop & tool shed. Great Fishing! $59,500

$162,000 PINEHURST 3BR2BA, “Nice Big Rooms!”

Vaulted Dining Rm, beautifully updated e/i Kitchen, large Fenced Yard, Garage, Deck & FPL. Great Village Acres location. Must See!

$190,000 SEVEN LAKES, 3BR-2.5BA, Golf Front, 12th Fairway!

Brick Home w/lovely Sun Room & Deck.

Paved circular drive, Stone FPL, Anderson Windows & lots of natural light. Very nice quality!

"Selling Moore" 910.528.6427 lhutaff@gmail.com

38 Greyabbey Dr.

Doral Woods Golf Front

Pinewild Golf Front

Custom 3BD/2BA home in Custom 3BD/2BA with 155 ft of Gated Community. Large Golf Frontage on Pinehurst No1 Course. Great room with walls of open rooms,walls of windows.

Stunning curb appeal with windows, many built-ins, circle drive. Many upgrades. workshop on lower level.

Asking $362,500

Asking $300.000

We’ll Sell Your Home for $2,995!

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Martha Gentry’s Home Selling Team Featured Properties PINEHURST

7 LAKES WEST

7 Lakes West

$630,000 Pinehurst

3 BR / 3.5 BA

Code 945 3 BR / 2 BA

Charming lakefront cottage in impeccable condition w/beautiful custom upgrades throughout. One of the most beautiful yards on the lake! Extensive patio and deck areas for maximum enjoyment of the water views.

www.103FeatherstonPoint.com

$185,000

Lovely setting for this well-built and spacious home in a great neighborhood. Large, open great room with cathedral ceiling, inviting Carolina room to enjoy all the season! Great price reflects the need for cosmetic updating.

Code 946

www.350SugarPineDrive.com

PINEHURST

Pinehurst

$158,000

This well kept home offers wonderful privacy and an oversized deck in back offers easy entertaining or the perfect place to relax. Super floor plan in popular Village Acres!

3 BR / 2 BA

www.8JuniperLane.com

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Code 947

910-295-7100 800-214-9007

Re/Max Prime Properties 5 Chinquapin Rd. Pinehurst, NC

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

The Moore County Register of Deeds Office in Carthage has recorded the following property transfers valued at $50,000 or more.

October 1-5, 2012 David H. and Teresa K. Lewis to Paul Caccia, Lot 51 U10 P2 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $146,000.

Allan J. Lorenz to Brandon and Amanda Schroeder, Lot 28 P2 Longleaf Estates, McNeill Township, $141,000.

Ronald L. and Carol H. Hickman to Teri M. Prince and Susan J. Eansor, Lot 161 U2 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $679,500.

Junaid M. and Adele K. Rahman to Caleb D. and Meghan A. Harmon, Lot 929 S9 Highland Trails, Sandhills Township, $235,000.

The Bank of New York Mellon Et al. to Johannes Neveling, Lot 396 U1 P1 Pinehurst, $150,500.

CMD Properties I, LLC to Firsthealth of the Carolinas, Inc., Lot 17 Regional Medical Park, Mineral Springs Township, $1,700,000.

Farrah and Brian A. McCullough to Robert A. Davis, Lot 41 U4 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $162,000.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Travis W. and Gayle L. Lee, Lot 19 P2 Princess Gate, $276,000.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Brian P. and Briana M. Suitt, Lot 16 P1 Forest Ridge, $212,000.

Robert J. Knorr to James J. and Dorothy A. Dean, Unit 115 Lakeview Condo, Mineral Springs Township, $125,000.

Gerald F. and Catherine A. Genaw to John A. and Heather M. Balint, Lot 4006 Homestead Seven Lakes West, Mineral Springs Township, $307,000.

PFS Homes, Inc. to Shengde Properties, LLC, Lot 100 U8 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $232,000.

Roger W. and Carol B. Peck to Tommy Cataldo and Kari Rojek, Unit 217 Linville Gardens Condo, Mineral Springs Township,

$113,000.

Ronald L. Kane Et al. to Richard L. and Nancy S. Carbaugh, Lot 198 U10 P2 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $247,000.

Winford N. and Ruby H. Williams to McSwain Holdings, LLC, Lot 12R Sandy Mine Commercial Park, $50,000.

LWD Properties, LLC to Joseph G. and Cathryn A. Nogay, Tract, McNeill Township, $287,500.

Robert and Winifred Borden to Bortins Enterprises, LLC, Lot 4 P1 Beacon Ridge Villas Seven Lakes West, Mineral Springs Township, $140,000.

James R. and Marilyn J. Edgar to Bortins Enterprises, LLC, Lot 3 P1 Beacon Ridge Villas Seven Lakes West, Mineral Springs Township, $138,000.

Douglas N. and Linda R. Rosskamp to Bortins Enterprises, LLC, Lot 5 P1 Beacon Ridge Villas Seven Lakes West, Mineral Springs Township, $136,000.

Karl R. and Nancy P. Horst to Bortins Enterprises, Lot 1 P1 Beacon Ridge Villas Seven Lakes West, Mineral Springs Township, $132,500.

H&H Homes of Fayetteville, LLC to Frederick L. and Sonya D. Slagle, Lot 60 P1 Forest Hills West, Sandhills Township, $261,000.

Bill Clark Homes of Fayetteville, LLC to Lawrence K. and Wesley C. Allen, Lot 50 P1 S16 The Carolina, $257,500.

Richard J. and Margaret E. Catalano to Michael R. and Karen E. Cusano, Lot 249B S4 ADD 1 Whispering Pines, McNeill Township, $220,000.

JA PAR, LLC to Corey A. Fike, Lot 17R P2B Spring Meadows Sandhills Township, $206,000.

Red Door Homes of Fayetteville, LLC to Joshua Evans Et al., Lot 5 BLA Colonial Heights, Sandhills Township, $173,500.

James R. Edgar Et al. to Jay R. Southers, Lot 2430 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $127,500.

Andrew Jarachovic to Peter G. and Lisa M. Voorhees, Lot 820R S8

Highland Trails, Sandhills Township, $175,000.

Robert G. and Jennifer Frost to Curtis R. Honeycutt, Unit 266 Lakeview Condo, Mineral Springs Township, $107,000.

Johnny Dipiazza to Joshuwa D. and Machelle M. Watkins, Lot 18 P2 Forest Ridge, Carthage Township, $230,000.

Global Properties and Development, L.L.C. to James E. Rhodes, Jr., Lot 31 Pine Arbor McNeill Township, $330,000.

Corrie A. and Joseph D. Dodds to Ian H. Williams, Lot 263 S3 Highland Trails Sandhills Township, $183,000.

James S. and Monica McCarthy to Duane and Sharon Erickson, Lot 4014 Homestead Seven Lakes West, Mineral Springs Township, $290,000.

James B. Griffin to Gary L. and Eileen M. Giglio, Lot 341B S4 Whispering Pines, $149,000.

Shirley G. Cox Et al. to Audrey M. Francis, 18.87 acres, McNeill Township, $150,000.

Cathleen and Frank Notareschi to Michael A. Burns, Jr., 12434 sq. ft. Sandhills Township, $125,000.

Marlene M. Powers to Sandhills Property Management, LLC, Lot 7, P1 Highland Trails, Sandhills Township, $56,000.

Sean P. Powers Et al. to Sandhills Property Management, LLC, Lot 7, P1 Highland Trails, Sandhills Township, $56,000.

LPP Mortgage LTD and CLMG Corp. to Waldemar L. Riefkohl and Elinor C. Marsalisi, Lot 79 Pine Grove Village, $397,000.

Jeanne C. and Eric P. Johnson to Jerry W. Sr. and Carolyn H. Sink, Lot 5579 Southwood Seven Lakes West, Mineral Springs Township, $215,000.

Bill Clark Homes of Fayetteville, LLC to J. Kenneth and Karen H. Rhea, Lot 59 P1 The Carolina, $275,000.

L&S Builders, LLC to H&H Homes of Fayetteville, LLC, Lots 5657 P2B Forest Hills West, Sandhills Township, $88,000.

Knollwood Village • 214 Bentwood Lane

Beautifully maintained brick townhome with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Eat-in kitchen opens to sunny & bright Carolina Room. Living room with fireplace, plus dining room and family/den.

All on one level. Overlooks the 3rd hole at Knollwood Fairways.

Give Barbara Klug a call 910-690-0262 for more information.

Offered at $162,000.

Barbara Klug - Cell 910.690.0262

Box 1511 - 2209 Midland Road - Pinehurst, NC 28370 800.633.8576 - 910.295.5011 - Fax 910.295.6000 WWW.PINEHURSTAREAREALTY.COM

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Rick Phillips, Broker Aronimink Town Home #51 5 Wanamoisette Ln - #6 Golf Course #5 Golf Course. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 910-695-5795 4+ Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, 2205 Sq. Ft 1705 Sq. Ft. + Decks, Hardwood Floors + Bonus Room Email Pinehurst Club Membership $279,500 $209,500 rphillips@pinehurst.net Serving the Pinehurst Area for over 37 Years

VILLAGE PROPERTIES OF PINEHURST

GOLF FRONT FOXFIRE AND GOLF FRONT PINEHURST!

51 FOREST LAKE DR., FOXFIRE Golf front East Course. Custom built 2005 with all the bells and whistles! 3 br. plus bonus room, screen porch, patio, separate storage shed/workshop, oversized 2 car garage and closets galore.Cook’s kitchen and luxurious master bath! MLS#147316 Asking $349,000!

MUST HAVE APPOINTMENT TO SHOW.

80 PINE VALLEY DRIVE, PINEHURST Fully furnished, 2nd floor unit with 2BR/2BA ! Screen porch! Overlooks 4 golf holes on #3. Walk to US Open in 2014! One hole from main clubhouse! PCC available. Easy walk to Village of Pinehurst MLS#147283 PRICE IS NOW $122,000. MAKE AN OFFER!

Sandy Haarlow

RE/MAX “Selling Pinehurst & Southern Pines Since 1985” Prime Properties

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7 Lakes West $380,000 Spacious waterfront on Lake Auman 3 BR / 3.5 BA Code 944

www.127PhillipsDrive.com

7 Lakes North

$630,000 Pinehurst

$185,000

3 BR / 3.5 BA

Code 945 3 BR / 2 BA

Code 946

Charming lakefront cottage w/custom upgrades Lovely setting in great neighborhood

www.103FeatherstonPoint.com

www.350SugarPineDrive.com

$238,000 Pinehurst $158,000 Pinehurst Super floor plan and wonderful privacy Open, contemp. brick & cedar w/10' ceilings Code 918 3 BR / 2 BA Code 947 3 BR / 2.5 BA

www.8JuniperLane.com

www.1220StAndrewsDrive.com

$289,000 $475,000 Pinehurst $165,000 Pinehurst $495,000 Pinebluff $124,900 Pinehurst Golf front on Pinewild’s Magnolia course Cute fixer-upper in great neighborhood Gorgeous new construction in Fairwoods on 7 Open plan, gourmet kitchen, pool & more!

Code 926 Code 921 3 BR / 3 BA Code 924 3 BR / 3.5 BA Code 925 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 919 4 BR / 3.5 BA

Great house-great price! Updates, renovated BRs

3 BR / 2 BA

7 Lakes West

www.105ScuppernongCourt.com

www.12AbbottsfordDrive.com

www.4StarlitLane.com

www.33GrangerDrive.com

www.105MastersWay.com

Pinehurst $198,000 Aberdeen $225,000 Pinehurst $595,000 Whispering Pines $310,000 Pinehurst $1,295,000 Charming brick ranch home Charmingly restored turn of the century home Beautiful home with spectacular lake views Great value on nice family home Stunning custom home in Fairwoods on 7 3 BR / 2 BA Code 927 3 BR / 3 BA Code 929 4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 930 4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 931 4 BR / 4 BA & 2 Half BA Code 932 www.145SugarPineDrive.com www.309EMainStreet.com www.1060BurningTreeRoad.com www.170InverraryRoad.com www.45SunsetDrive.com

Pinehurst $349,000 Pinehurst $269,000 7 Lakes West $314,000 7 Lakes North $249,000 7 Lakes West $399,000 Beautiful townhome in Cotswold Great house with large rooms Lovely golf front w/pond view Single-level waterfront home w/great privacy! Gorgeous family home on almost an acre!

3 BR / 3 BA Code 933 3 BR / 2 BA Code 934 4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 935 3 BR / 2 BA Code 937 Code 936 4 BR / 4.5 BA

www.6StantonCircle.com

www.40PinyonCircle.com

www.105Banbridge.com

www.126CardinalLane.com

www.130LamplighterLane.com

7 Lakes West $469,000 Pinehurst $625,000 Pinehurst $389,000 Pinehurst $349,000 Pinehurst $165,500 Great single-level waterfront on Lake Auman Gorgeous custom-built golf front Stunning new construction in Forest Creek Immaculate one-story brick home on 2 lots Charming home w/open floor plan 2 BR / 2.5 BA Code 938 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 941 3 BR / 2 BA Code 939 3 BR / 3.5 BA Code 942 3 BR / 2 BA Code 943

www.138SwaringenDrive.com

www.3ForestHillsLane.com

www.430MeyerFarmDrive.com

www.355DiamondheadDrive.com

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When you need to know... talk to Mickey DeBernard

Dear Community,

How to Improve the Odds of an Offer

www.NewHeritageRealty.com E-mail: Mickey@NewHeritageRealty.com

Affiliated Builders • McArnold Construction Inc. • Wonderful Life Construction Inc.

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1. Price it right. Set a price at the lower end of your property's realistic price range.

2. Prepare for visitors.

Get your house market ready at least two weeks before you begin showing it.

3. Be flexible about showings.

It's often disruptive to have a house ready to show at the spur of the moment. But the more amenable you can be about letting people see your home, the sooner you'll find a buyer.

4. Anticipate the offers. Decide

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Average Closed Price

Total Sold

Days on Market

2011

$244,366

880

162

693

156

2012

$241,857

GINNY WEBB

MORTGAGE SPECIALIST NMLS# 69833

Southern Pines 205 SE Broad Street Member FDIC

www.FirstBancorp.com

Equal Housing Lender

910-692-6222

793

$252,021

179

862

$258,569

172

Moore County, Single Family, residential only, number of closings by month: Year

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2011

56

47

75

70

81

93

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67

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63 45 20

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66

72

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90 70 59

2012 Board of Directors:

Arvilla Sheron – President Lari Dirkmaat – President-Elect Greg Regan – Secretary/Treasurer Christine Menear – Director

THE BEST MORTGAGE AT THE RIGHT PRICE WITH THE LEAST STRESS.

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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. Arvilla Sheron – President.

2009

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in advance what price and terms you'll find acceptable.

5. Don't refuse to drop the price. If your home has been on the market for more than 30 days without an offer, you should be prepared to at least consider lowering your asking price.

Reprinted from REALTOR® Magazine with permission of NAR.

Laurie Davis – Director Marcus Larose – Director Eileen Malan – Director Ross Laton – Director

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How to Change the View Without Moving

So, you want a new house but dread the mere thought of “the move”? Don’t fret. In this dilemma, you really can have it both ways — just remodel!

Too much work, you say? Nonsense.

The “do-it-yourself” segment has lost a share of the market.

Most people who decide to remodel their homes hire contrac-

tors.

Remodeling Trends Some home owners are building whole rooms onto their houses. One popular addition is the master bedroom suite. Home owners can easily convert their old bedroom into an office, media room or spare bedroom — whatever fits their lifestyle. In many cases, remod-

elors are adding these rooms on the upper levels of the homes. This technique helps conserve land and space.

Other home owners hire contractors to finish their basements. With this choice, they benefit from a whole room of living space without altering their home’s exterior appearance.

Many remodeling contractors are working on kitchens and bathrooms. In their kitchens, home owners want more counter space, natural-wood cabinetry and solid surface

countertops.

The stainless steel, industrial look is also popular in today’s remodeled kitchens. In addition, many home owners want bigger bathrooms with whirlpool tubs and spacious showers.

Most home owners who choose to remodel want to create the illusion of space.

So, they request light paint colors such as white, bone and almond. They also want additional large windows.

A sizeable number

of home owners are ripping up their wall-towall carpet and replacing it with hardwood floors. If they can’t have wooden floors, they choose floors with laminated surfaces.

Many remodeling contractors add features to homes that make them more energy efficient and “environmentally conscious.” For instance, they can install energy-saving glass windows and skylights. Some are even adding solar

panels on rooftops.

A good remodel job can help home owners preserve their environment.

So, if you’re considering a change but want to stay put, try remodeling. Believe it: contractors can perform miracles. You will feel like you have a brandnew house, but you won’t have to leave your friends or all the conveniences of your old neighborhood.

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How to improve your home’s curb appeal

en and women who have tried to sell a home are likely familiar with the phrase “curb appeal.” Curb appeal is similar to getting ready for a big date, only you’re not dressing yourself up to make a strong first impression. Instead, improving curb appeal involves dressing your home up in the hopes it makes a strong first impression on prospective buyers, many of whom will have a strong opinion about the property before they even get out of their cars to have a look around.

A home with strong curb appeal can entice buyers who are likely to believe that a home with a wellmaintained exterior is likely to have an equally impressive interior.

Homeowners who want the process of selling their home to go smoothly can improve the property’s curb appeal in a number of ways, many of which don’t necessitate a substantial home improvement budget.

• Clean up. The most effective way to improve curb appeal is to clean up the property. Many homeowners are savvy enough to remove toys and

Ensuring a home’s primary entryway is welcoming and well-groomed is one way homeowners can improve curb appeal.

• Take to the trees. Many homeowners grow accustomed to overgrown trees around their property and may not notice that low-hanging, unsightly branches are hiding the home from view. Buyers want to see the house, so take to the trees and trim any branches that hang too low or obscure your home.

other items from the yard before showing a home, but cleaning up goes beyond removing clutter from the property. Make sure all hedges are trimmed and remove weeds, sticks and other debris from any flower beds. Lay mulch in the flower beds and garden, as mulch prevents weed growth while helping the soil retain moisture, resulting in more attractive gardens to catch a buyer’s eye.

• Get an “edge” on other sellers. Edging is another easy and effective way to improve curb appeal. Edge driveways, sidewalks and other walkways around the property, removing or trimming anything that is hanging over the driveway or walkways. If the boundary between your driveway and lawn is not distinct, consider installing edging materials such as stone or bricks. The edging can be level with the driveway or elevated, but keep in mind that elevated driveway edging can protect the lawn, preventing kids from riding their bicycles onto the lawn or cars from driving onto it. Adding edging is not a very difficult do-it-yourself project.

• Clean the gutters.

Leaves and sticks hanging from the gutters are a red flag to buyers, who tend to associate clogged gutters with roof damage. Clean the gutters thoroughly before putting your home up for sale and keep them clean throughout the selling process. If your property includes lots of trees, install guards to keep twigs and leaves out of the gutters.

Get an “edge” on other sellers.

Make sure all plants are living.

Be front door accessible.

• Make the home accessible through the front door. Many homeowners enter their home through a side door or through their garage. If you fall into this category, keep in mind that prospective buyers will be entering through the front door, so make this area accessible. Clear any clutter, such as overgrown

hedges, away from the front door, and consider upgrading the door handle to a more modern feature.

In addition, make sure the lock on the front door doesn’t stick, forcing the realtor and buyers to immediately struggle before entering the home.

You want buyers and their real estate agents to get in and out of the home as smoothly as possible.

• Make sure all plants, including flowers, are living. Dehydrated or dead plants and flowers are eyesores, and they will give buyers the impression that you didn’t pay much attention to your property.

Make sure all plants are alive and thriving and replace those that aren’t.

You can replant new flowers or plants or just use potted plants instead.

When purchasing new plants, choose lowmaintenance varieties that appeal to buyers who want good vibrant plants but might not want to put in much work into the garden.

When selling a home, homeowners can employ a number of tactics to improve their home’s curb appeal.

Open House Saturday Oct. 13th! • 2-4 PM

110 BELLHAVEN DRIVE VILLAGE AT BLUE FARM WHISPERING PINES

Charming 3 bed/2 bath with lovely large landscaped yard.

Directions: Airport Rd, take 22 towards Carthage, turn right on Bellhaven.

Emmy Webster 910-639-3520 www.emmywebstersells.com

New Price!

6 Princeville Lane, Pinehurst #6 Price: $315,000

Absolutely Immaculate! Move-In Condition!

Charming 3 Bedroom Home. Great Room with Fireplace and Built-In Bookcases. Pretty Kitchen with Granite Counters. Screened Porch. Large Bonus Room. Gorgeous Landscaping. Club Membership available for transfer. Conveniently located for shopping, schools, & Ft. Bragg. MLS#150103.

Easy to show.

Call Pat Wright 910-295-6455 or 910-691-3224.

PAT WRIGHT, BROKER Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders 910-295-6455 or 910-691-3224

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STATELY, PRESTIGIOUS COLONIAL

3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths Formal Living Room Formal Dining Room Study Well for Irrigation System

ABUNDANT AMENITIES Game/Media Room Carolina Room Heated Swimming Pool Subzero Refrigerator Outside Speakers

Security System Cedar Walk-In Closets Wine Coolers Heated Towel Racks Situated on 1.2 Acres

ENTERTAIN FRIENDS AND FAMILY in this "Dazzling" different, Well-Bred, Elegantly Appointed home that makes a statement of destinction! PRICED AT: $550,000. Call me for a personal tour!

RE/MAX of THE PINES 235 E. Pennsylvania Ave. Southern Pines, NC 28387

P i n k y D o y l e , CRS, GREEN, GRI, RFC Broker/Owner Office: 910-695-3651 Mobile: 910-783-6573

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• PINEBLUFF (1:00-4:00) • 355 E. Boston Avenue - ID # 4865 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, MLS # 150240, $132,000

• PINEHURST (1:00-4:00) • 1 Topaz Lane - ID # 2545 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, MLS # 150015, $259,900

• PINEHURST (1:00-4:00) • 70 Horse Creek Run - ID # 4285 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full, 2 Half Baths, MLS # 149577, $450,000

• PINEHURST (1:00-4:00) • 75 Gray Fox Run - ID # 4565 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, MLS # 150441, $295,000

• PINEHURST (11:00-4:00) • 59 Glasgow Drive - ID # 2395 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full, 2 Half Baths, MLS # 149114, $366,900

• SOUTHERN PINES (12:00-4:00) • Birkdale Village at Mid South Club New construction homes by H & H Homes starting at $299,900! Birkdale Agents are currently located in the Camden Villas Clubhouse.

• ABERDEEN (2:00-5:00) • 4361 Ashemont Road - ID # 4765 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 6+ Acres, MLS # 149970, $217,000

• PINEBLUFF (1:00-3:00) • 105 Willow Creek Lane - ID # 4675 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, MLS # 149827, $209,000

• PINEBLUFF (11:00-4:00) • 154 Laurel Oak Lane - ID # 4075 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, MLS # 149947, $228,000

• PINEHURST (11:00-4:00) • 59 Glasgow Drive - ID # 2395 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full, 2 Half Baths, MLS # 149114, $366,900

• PINEHURST (1:00-3:00) • 95 Kingswood Circle - ID # 2015 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, MLS # 150442, $255,000

• PINEHURST (1:00-3:00) • 775 St. Andrews Drive - ID # 2115 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, MLS # 146067, $399,000

• PINEHURST (1:00-4:00) • 16 Sassafras Lane - ID # 4615 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, MLS # 150550, $209,000

• SOUTHERN PINES (1:00-4:00) • Birkdale Village at Mid South Club New construction homes by H & H Homes starting at $299,900! Birkdale Agents are currently located in the Camden Villas Clubhouse.

• SOUTHERN PINES (1:00-4:00) • 105 Essex Place- Camden Villas - ID #2455 An Epcon Community that offers upscale condos with panoramic golf views! Multiple units open to view!

Agents are located in the Camden Villas Clubhouse.

• SOUTHERN PINES (1:00-4:00) • 24 Talamore Drive - ID #2145 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, MLS # 148696, $369,000

• SOUTHERN PINES (1:00-5:00) • 416 Avenue of the Carolinas- The Carolina New construction homes by Bill Clark Homes.

Airport Road between Hwy 22 and Whispering Pines, enter The Carolina Main Entrance stay on main road just past Woodbine Way on the right.

• VASS (1:00-4:00) • 212 N. Prince Henry Way- Sinclair SubdivisionID # 4365 New construction homes by H & H Homes starting at $197,900! Lobelia Road towards Fayetteville, left on McPherson, follow signs.

• PINEHURST (2:00-4:00) • 81 Pinewild Drive - ID # 2125 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, MLS # 147234, $450,000

• SOUTHERN PINES (12:00-4:00) • 105 Essex Place- Camden Villas - ID # 2455 An Epcon Community that offers upscale condos with panoramic golf views! Multiple units open to view!

Agents are located in the Camden Villas Clubhouse.

• SOUTHERN PINES (1:00-5:00) • • VASS (1:00-4:00) • 416 Avenue of the Carolinas- The Carolina 212 N. Prince Henry Way- Sinclair Subdivision- ID # 4365 New construction homes by Bill Clark Homes. Airport New construction homes by H & H Homes startRoad between Hwy 22 and Whispering Pines, enter The ing at $197,900! Lobelia Road towards Carolina Main Entrance stay on main road just past Fayetteville, left on McPherson, follow signs.

Woodbine Way on the right.

910.693.3300

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NEW LISTING

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$155,000

150471 Pinehurst: Stunning open concept! Completely Renovated in 2005!

PCC Mbrshp available. 3BR/2.5BA. $250,000 T824568

150555 Pinehurst #6: Stately 4BR/2BA home. Split bdrm plan, LR w/9' ceiling & corner frplc. Screened Porch. $225,000 T443885

149973 Midland CC: Updated with attention to detail! 2 Bedroms, 2.5 Baths. Owner licensed NC Real Estate Agent. $235,000 T778676

150107 Lawn & Tennis: PCC Mbrshp Available. Single level, 3BRs w/high tray ceilings in LR & Master Bdrm, crown molding. $155,000 T788806

783.6061

690.4705

690.4705

Donna Chapman

$165,000

692.2635

Bonnie Baker

692.2635

$168,900

Bonnie Baker

692.2635

$175,000

Eva Toney 638.0972 295.5504

$179,000

147979 Longleaf CC: Lakeside Villa Golf View! Vacant & waiting for you!

3Bedrooms, 3Baths. Lovley! $165,000 T443698

149891 Juniper Creek: Excellent townhome on Pinehurst #6 golf course! Ideal vacation home/investment property.

2BR/2BA $168,900 T325823

148908 Foxfire: Cute as a button!

Living/dining room combo. Lots of Ktchn cabinets! Picture window Brkfst Area. 3BR/2BA. $175,000 T632901

148962 Pinehurst: Contemporary, 3BR/3BA home tucked into privacy.

Vaulted ceiling, frplc, wet-bar. Screen Porch, Deck. $179,000 T465973

$179,000

528.4386

$183,000

783.7374

315.5013

Pat Koubek

215.2869

692.2635

Michael Harrell

692.2635

Linda Criswell

295.5504

$184,500

Carol Haney

$189,000

149932 Bretton Woods: The Ultimate "Lock & Leave" Lifestyle! Recent Upgrades.

3BR/2.5BA. $183,000 T325823

150213 Pinehurst: Nicely kept home on Catapla Lane. Den/Study could be 3BR. Combo living/dining. Screen Porch. $184,500 T802032

149629 Lake Pinehurst: 2nd row Villa with Lake View! In Excellent Condition! Flexible 3BR/3BA floor plan. $189,000 T752441

690.7080

315.3322

690.7080

315.3322

$189,000

295.5504

Kay Beran

$199,900

692.2635

145265 St Andrews Condo: www.206StAndrewsCondo.com 3Bdrm, 2Bath condo. Furnished! PCC available. $189,000 T302840

149389 7 Lakes North: Lake front cottage on quiet cul-de-sac. Magnificent views of Lake Sequoia! 3BR/2BA. $199,900 T682235

639.3099

315.5013

Frank Sessoms

$229,500

295.5504

Carol Haney

$249,000

692.2635

Team Townley

295.5504

$221,000

Kay Beran

$225,000

692.2635

150063 Pinehurst: Charming retto, all brick home. 3BR/2BA. PCC Mbrshp available. Great layout!

Expansive Deck.` $221,000 T784765

150111 Pinehurst Trace: Great home on 2 lots! 3Bdrms, 2Baths, large patio, 2Car Garage. Over 55. $225,000 T789423

$249,000

$256,900

783.5193

Debbie Darby

295.5504

639.5133

Arvilla Sheron

295.5504

149536 Yadkin Trail: Brick home, fenced back yard, in-ground pool & Jacuzzi Hot Tub. Screen Porch.

3BR/2BA. $229,500 T745954

147924 Aronimink: Totally Renovated from the floors up! Tranquil setting!

Stunning Golf Views! 3BR/3BA. $249,000 T443819

150414 Carthage: Built in 2006! Lovely 3BR/2BA home in a country setting.

Open & Spacious! On 1.75 acres. $249,000 T817672

150552 7 Lakes West: Curb appeal plus! Wonderful 4BR/2.5BA home w/room for everyone! Bright & Open! $256,900 T495634

783.5193

783.6061

528.4386

783.7374

Debbie Darby

$285,000

295.5504

149817 James Creek: Beautifully mainted, 4BR/2.5BA home.

Newly remodeled ktchn, new master bath. Fam Rm w/frpl. $285,000 T767383 639.1148

Bill Brock

692.2635

Donna Chapman

$294,900

692.2635

Michael Harrell

$339,900

692.2635

149223 Aberdeen: Great brick home on 5.58 acres & over 1100sf office/garage/workshop. 3BR/2BA. $294,900 T666825

148364 Cottage style - Fronts 8th Tee & Green Course #6! Beautiful LR w/wood-burning FP, hrdwd, Carolina Rm, 3BR/2BA. $339,900 T566907

639.1148

638.0972

Bill Brock

692.2635

Eva Toney

Linda Criswell

$445,000

which was founded on the principle of giving back to its agents; Mark Willis, CEO of Keller Williams Realty International in Austin Texas says, “In everything that we do, we honor our associates, because we know that it is through our associates that our company flourishes and grows. The Profit Share system is no different.”

The Pinehurst office has returned to its agents over $56,000 in profit share dollars so far this year, exceeding last year's total amount shared.

Keller Williams appreciates the relationship enjoyed with AES Lending and Kelli Beckel, Loan Officer, as well as with the many other vendor partners who are a large part of the success of the local KW and its agents.

Keller Williams Pinehurst is located at 195 Short Street in Southern Pines and was established in 2008. They have over 50 associates, and consistently rank number one in market share in PinehurstSouthern Pines Area Associations of Realtors. To learn more about Keller Williams Realty, call Team Leader Donna Campbell at 910-692-5553.

Allison Hicks Joins Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders Real Estate

692.2635

150384 Pinehurst: Cozy 3BR/2BA home!

New roof 8/2012; New Heat Pump 2010.

Carolina Room & a back deck. $179,000 T815301 Team Townley

S O U T H E R N PINES—Keller Williams Pinehurst recently enjoyed its midyear awards program and profit share breakfast, sponsored by AES Lending. Many agents Angela (including Rooney, Angela Thompson, Kim Stout, Endrigat, Margret Peggy Floyd, Shannon Stites and Tammy Lyne) were awarded for reaching cap status – this means that a certain amount of "company dollar" has been earned by these agents and they have now achieved "cap" status, allowing them to sell for the remainder of their fiscal year without paying company dollar to Keller Williams. This is a unique program only found at KW, and a real advantage to its agents as well as their clients.

Most Improved Agent award went to Karen Reese May, and the New Agent Productivity award went to Amy Stonesifer.

Several agents received attendance awards, including Kelly Curran, Rebecca Cummings, Scarlett Allison, and Lin Hutaff.

Kim Stout enjoyed the award for highest Profit Share to date.

Profit Share is an important part of the Keller Williams culture,

295.5504

150389 Pinehurst: Updated!

4BR/3BA, 3,600 sq.ft., large lower level. Fenced yard. $445,000 T816445

Carolyn Hallett 692.2635 295.5504 986.2319

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ALLISON HICKS Southern Pines Office

Southern Pines, NC – Allison Hicks has joined Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders Real Estate as a Broker Associate in the Southern Pines office. The announcement was made by Kay Beran, president of the company.

Allison grew-up here in the Sandhills of North Carolina. She graduated from The O’Neal School. After graduation she went on to obtain a BS from Appalachian State University in psychology.

After college, Allison began her sales career working with Rainsoft selling clean water and air. In 2010 she obtained her North Carolina Real Estate license and worked with a local firm for over a year.

“I love selling!” commented Allison, “There is a deep sense of satisfaction knowing you have assisted in matching the desires and expectations of a buyer or seller in their real journey.”

“I am excited to be associated with Pru-

dential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders Real Estate, a company that has stood the test of time. With over 40 years of doing business in Moore County, and with such a sound reputation, I feel my association with a known brand that offers such excellent resources will be of value to my clients.” said Hicks.

Kay Beran added, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Allison to the Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders Real Estate sales professional team.

Her compassion for people and her enthusiasm is most contagious. Her knowledge of the area will be an added bonus in her real estate career.”

Allison Hicks works as a full-time real estate sales professional in the Southern Pines office of Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders. Allison can be reached by calling 910. 303-6268 or 910.692.2635 or by email at allisonhicks@prudentialpinehurst.com.

PINEHURST RESORT REALTY Located in the Lobby of the Carolina Hotel

910-235-8700 • 1-800-772-7588 E-mail: pinehurstresortrealty@pinehurst.com

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. $335,000 3BR/3.5BA (144336)

GOLF FRONT HOME on famed Donald Ross No. 2 course. Located in The Fairwoods on Seven, a gated community. Overlooks the 4th tee of Course No. 2. Well maintained home. New roof and heat pump 2009. Newly painted interior. Joanne Large Master Suite, Padgett bedroom, sitting room, and office.

Broker in Charge 3BR2.5BA $625,000 (137891)

Hickman built home on the 2nd fairway of PCC Course No. 6. Hardwood, ceramic, & carpeting, crown moldings.

Master bedroom has a California closet.

Kitchen has granite, fine cabinets, stainless steel appliances. Plantation shutters & window treatments. Screened back porch & brick patio. Super landscaping.

3BR/3.5BA $419,500 (145122)

NEW PRICE!

NEW INTERIOR PAINT and ready for buyer to choose flooring. Full partially finished basement with outside entrance. 16x12 deck with screened area underneath. New gutters and garbage disposal. 3BR/2BA $229,999 (148029)

GREAT UNIT w/lots of upgrades..hardwood floors, granite counters, gas logs, rear deck. Used as a second home and is in excellent condition. PCC membership available for transfer. 2BR/2BA $165,000 (147919)

LARGE GREAT ROOM w/sliding door leading to Carolina Room. Split bedroom plan. Beautiful Kitchen w/granite counter tops. Pergo floors in main areas. Fully fenced back yard. 2BR/2BA $169,500 (148527)

CRS/GRI & GREEN

CUSTOM maintenance free home on a WATERFRONT HOME ON LAKE nice level lot in a great area. All walls in LONGLEAF. Beautiful hardwood flrs. the home insulated making it very energy Kitchen, baths & laundry which have tile. efficient. Smooth ceiling, nice molding, 2 Home could have as many as 4 or 5 bedgas fireplaces, tiled Carolina Room. rooms. Downstairs has a finished Bonus Kitchen is great! Nice Master Suite. Rm, full bath, workshop, & unfinished Bonus Room has direct access to full bath Family Elizabeth Joe Area. Living Rm &Pete DiningGarner Rm have & could be a fourth bedroom. access to screened porch & the private back3BR/3.5BA $449,000 (147941) Childers Violette Associate Broker yard & lake. 3BR/4BA $299,000 (146141)

Realtor the Week RogerofJohnson Harwe

Associate Broker CRS/GRI

Associate Broker

LIKE NEW CONDITION all brick second home very lightly visited. Lovely split bedroom plan with hardwood floors, large Living Room & Kitchen, corner gas fireplace, great screened porch and deck.

Large corner lot. 3BR/2.5BA $240,000 (148315)

GREAT VIEW of 2nd green of PCC Course No. 5. Unit is fully furnished and is in good condition. PCC membership available for transfer. 2BR/2BA $134,500 (133394)

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CUSTOM BUILT open floor plan w/split bedroom plan. Mahogany floors in Foyer, Dining Room, Hallways, Kitchen & Family Room. Family Room w/gas fireplace opens to Kitchen and Eating Area. Adjoining deck is TREK & has electric awning. Master Suite has 2 walk-in closets, double vanity, separate shower & whirlpool tub. PCC member. avail. for transfer. 3BR/2BA $274,000 (149927)

NEAT ALL BRICK HOME located on a 1.44 acre corner lot. Nice large lot trees and quiet rural area. New carpet in all rooms except Kitchen and Dining Room. Freshly painted interior walls and ceilings in all rooms. 3BR/1BA $104,000 (150541)

JOHNSON ROGER Associate Broker Associa

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, OCT. 13, 2012 1:00 – 4:00

345 LAUREL ROAD Knollwood Heights brick with vinyl trim home. Updated Kitchen. All appliances included. Located on 1.2 acre wooded lot. Updated wiring and plumbing. Fireplace, crown molding and oak hardwood floors throughout.

Two car garage. Two walk-in storage rooms. Second water meter for yard.

New roof July 2012. 3 BR/3BA $319,500 (147147) Directions: 3 blocks north of Midland Road on Pee Dee Road. Right on Laurel Road. Second house on left.

We are here 7 days a week to answer your questions and meet your real estate needs or call 1-800-772-7588 910-235-8722 • E-mail: pinehurstresortrealty@pinehurst.com

Joanne Padgett Broker in Charge CRS/GRI & GREEN

Elizabeth Childers Associate Broker CRS/GRI

Joe Violette Associate Broker

Pete Garner Associate Broker ABR

Roger Johnson Associate Broker

Harwell Stovall Associate Broker

Ann Benton Associate Broker GRI/ABR/RRS & GREEN

Faye Gibson Associate Broker GRI/ABR/RRS