Sandhills Real Estate October 15, 2010

KNOLLWOOD HEIGHTS THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS IN SOUTHERN PINES 220 SWOOPE DRIVE Enter this stately brick home of 2380 sq.’ and walk into a completely thorough renovation and remodel as up to date as any new construction home on the market.

This 3 Bdr. 2.5 Ba boasts a single level open plan with an abundance of hardwood floors, granite, custom cabinets and picture frame molding, and a low maintenance 2/3rd acre lot in the heart of one of Southern Pines most sought after neighborhoods.

Staged by Total Design Solutions of Southern Pines, the furnishings allow for comfortable living around the heart of this home to maximize the easy open flow of the floor plan.

Generous allowances for kitchen appliances, carpeting, shelving & lighting are yours to create your own final touches.

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21 MIDDLETON PLACE … $306,000 … 2 bedrooms/2 baths … Prestigious Middleton Place – serene setting affording much privacy-walled in patio.

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165 COUNTRY CLUB …. 39 HIGHLAND VIEW … $284,900 … 3 BRs/21/2 BAs … $479,000 … 4 bedrooms/31/2 Walking distance of Southern Pines CC baths - Golf front well – Move in ready w/remodeled kitchengranite, stainless steel appliances, desk planned/designed custom all ... hardwood, lg deck overlooking fenced brick home on 3rd hole. in backyard ... a must see!

CAROL HANEY

New Listing Seven Lakes West Home Near back Gate asking $269,000

Unique Horse Farm in Seven Lakes North.

9 acres with 4 acres of established pasture and a riding ring. Excellent building site for Home and barn! $215,000

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138598 Pinehurst: Immaculate! Quality brick, 2600sf, 5BR/3.5BA, covered porch, granite & hardwood. $299,900

139937 Bright & Open 3BR/2BA manufactured home on 5 acres. Eat-in ktchn, fam rm & sep. den w/frpl. $99,900

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15th Fairway Course # 6 2172 SF 3 BR, 2 ½ BA, Screen Porch Best Buy on GC at $339,000

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

October 4-8, 2010 Stephen G. Barnette and Patricia A. Kirkpatrick to Kenneth D. and Pauline G. Baraw, Lot 192 U6 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $250,000.

Gary R. and Christa G. Neumann to Richard L. and Carolyn J. McClure, Lot 248 U16 P2 Pinehurst, McNeill Township, $307,000.

Yvonne L. Holzkamp to David J. and Christy Buckingham, Lot 722 Little Juniper Seven Lakes, Mineral Springs Township, $158,000.

Jerry W. Hinesley Et al. to Dina H. Jackson, Lot 90 Ridgeway, $120,000.

Kevin F. and Margaret A. Shea to Laurence W. and Roberta R. Studer, Lot 300 A S4 Whispering Pines, McNeill Township, $338,500.

Maude M. Wiseman Et al. to Chuck L. Nance and C. Ned Huneycutt, Lot 4133 Northwood Seven Lakes West, Mineral Springs Township, $120,000.

Swifton E. and Elizabeth D. Barnette to Bobby W. and Natalie A. Johnson, Lot 33 P1 Arrowstone, McNeill Township, $287,000.

Norman Barber Jr. to Beneficial Mortgage Co. of NC, Estoppel Deed B2707/50 Tracts, $74,000.

Richard W. Womack II and Annie Page, Lot 18 S6 Highland Trails, Sandhills Township, $145,000.

Chad M. and Jennifer P. Thomason to Anthony W. and Mackenzie L. Greene, 0.92 acres, Carthage Township, $123,500.

James P. Rogers Et al. to J. Chris and Brenda B. Davis, Lot 6 BLB Royal Dornoch Golf Village, Mineral Springs Township, $300,000.

J. Chris Davis Et al. to James P. and Peggy L. Rogers, Lot 18 P1

TAMMY LYNE,

Fourth Nine ADD CCNC Sandhills Township, $1,200,000.

Wolf Ram Inc. to Scott D. Wence and Laura Jefferies, Lot 75 P3 Arrowstone, McNeill Township, $342,000.

David L. Smith to Edward D. Smith, 3 acres, Sandhills Township, $75,000.

Ouida S. Newell to Justin C. Lynch and Sherri E. Eder, 2.048 acres, 7.770 acres & 4.392 acres, Carthage /Greenwood Township, $70,000.

Scott E. and Jone E. Letsinger to Mary P. Tibbs, Lot 309 PO1 McLendon Hills, Mineral Springs Township, $320,000.

Caryl A. Barga to Antonio IV and Shannon L. Ramos, Tract, McNeill Township, $149,000.

Robert L. and Velma P. Powell to Jason and Jennifer Leinweber, Tract, McNeill Township, $81,000.

Realtor

910-603-5300

3 BR, 3 ½ BA cottage w/ large upstairs bonus room.

Short walk to Rassie Wicker Park & heart of Village.

Asking Price: $479,000.

Gloria Gunther Realtor/Broker 910-315-4170

9 Shenecossett Lane

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Rick Phillips, Broker 910-695-5795

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# 6 Golf Course Area 1810 SF 3 BR, 2 BA, Screen Porch A Great Buy at $235,000

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Dear Community,

Low Offers: Prevention Is The Cure

It takes an innovative marketing plan to cause a home to sell, but to attract serious buyers, it must also be priced fairly. What else must be done to successfully sell your home?

Buyers are in search of their dream home. If priced reasonably, they will purchase the home that best reflects their idea of that dream, and it’s the sellers who are in charge of making it happen.

Experience has shown that buyers often reduce their offers by as much as $2.00 for every $1.00 in uncompleted repairs. Sellers won’t have to face those disappointing offers if attention is given to their home before it is ever shown.

The best method for improving buyer appeal is a “walk-through” by the sellers’ REALTOR, who will assume the part of a prospective buyer, and then sug-

gest important upgrades, repairs, and cosmetic improvements.

Then the sellers should complete all the work before the home is placed on the market.

Neither a prospective buyer, nor another agent, should ever see the home until it is in 100% marketable condition.

Excuses made at a showing are an open invitation to a reduced price. When a buyer is disappointed, no explanation will suffice to bring the price back up.

When selling, contact a Moore County REALTOR. A complete list of REALTORS in Moore County can be found on the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Area Association of Realtor’s website, www.move2moore. Ask your REALTOR for advice, and then take action. Buyers will often compete for such a good value.

Elizabeth Childers

Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of REALTORS®, INC. The Voice for Real Estate in the Sandhills www.pinehurstncrealtors.com

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Deadline for the Sandhills Real Estate Guide is 5:00 pm on Tuesday.

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138314 Priceless Lake & Golf Views! Magnificent 4BR/5.5BA home on 1.6 acres. Boat House & Dock.

138345 Immaculate home on 1.83 acres! Ensuite guest room, gourmet ktchn/hearth rm. 3BR/3BA. $525,000

137224 Lovely golf front 3BR/2.5BA. Beautiful condition!

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138397 Golf Front, 4BR/2BA home featuring hardwood floors, fully equipped kitchen & fenced yard.. $259,900

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139713 Panoramic view of Holly Course 5th Hole! High ceilings.

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MOORE COUNTY HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

How Effective Are Your Energy-Efficient Efforts?

Energy efficiency is all the buzz right now — it is not only earthfriendly, but it can also be friendly to your wallet. But are you doing the right things to get the most out of your efforts to be “green”?

A study by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that of the more than 500 people surveyed about energy efficiency most mentioned curtailing their energy use rather than investing in efficiency improvements as a way to live greener. While curtailment is a positive move, most people don’t realize that they can get more longterm benefits — both environmentally and financially — by investing in upgrades to the home.

You don’t need to

choose one or the other, however.

While investing in system upgrades provides a higher percentage of energy savings, combining curtailment efforts with system upgrades could yield up to a 30 percent savings on your energy bill.

A study by Gerald Gardner and Paul Stern shows some of the most effective ways to save energy and money in both categories: Curtailment Curtailing your current lifestyle involves a continuous, active effort by household members. Like the suggestions listed below, they often involve very low to no cost to the home owner. What you can

do today: Replace 85 percent of your incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent ones.

When heating your home, reduce the temperature from 72 degrees to 68 degrees during the day and even further down to 65 degrees at night.

Wash your clothes in warm and cold temperatures, rather than hot.

These three simple steps can save you more than 8 percent on your energy bill and cost little if no money to implement.

Increased efficiency While curtailment is not only smart but low cost, investing in energy-efficient upgrades to your home

will provide the most significant changes to your energy bill — and to the planet. Upgrades involve some initial costs upfront but will give you a return on your investment tenfold over time. What you can do this week, month or year: Caulk and weatherstrip your home. By reducing air leaks, an average household can cut 10 percent of their monthly energy bill.

Install or upgrade your attic insulation, particularly in homes built prior to 1980.

Look for R-values between 30 and 60 — the higher the Rvalue, the better. Attic insulation can compact over the years and lose effieciency.

Install a more efficient water heater.

Consider a tankless water heater which

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By Jarrett Deerwester Moore County Home Builders Association President

can be comparable in cost to traditional gas water heaters but are 30 percent more efficient, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Consider a programmable thermostat which automatically lowers the heat at night or when you are not home, and can save you up to 10 percent on your annual heating bill.

As an added bonus, some home energyefficient upgrades may provide tax cred-

its of up to $1,500 — if you act before Dec. 31. Find out what qualifies at www.nahb.org/efficiencytaxcredit.

To find a builder or remodeler in your area that can help you with these upgrades, contact The Moore County Home Builders Association at www.mchba.com or visit the home owners section of the NAHB National Green Building Program website at www.nahbgreen.org.

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280 Diamondhead Drive In Pinehurst REMARKABLE SAVINGS ON THIS HOME AND A PINEHURST MEMBERSHIP! This is a one time opportunity to buy this beautiful 3BR/2.5 Bath home and be able to purchase a Pinehurst Resort Membership for only $13,250 in comparison to the $40,000 for membership!! Open Floor Plan, Hardwood Floors, Kohler Fixtures, Eat-in Kitchen with Granite Counter Space, Great Room with Granite Fireplace, Upstairs Bonus Room, Stainless appliances, Mstr Suite w/Whirlpool Tub, Separate Glass Shower, Lrg. Walk-in Closets, Attached Attic area already Wired & Plumbed for a 4th Bedroom and Bath, 2 Car Garage, Irrigation System, Upgraded Energy Efficient System and Lots More! Come see this fabulous home at a price you won’t believe! $296,757! LIVE IN PINEHURST and be a member of PINEHURST COUNTRY CLUB!

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

Pinky Doyle, CRS, GREEN, GRI Broker/Owner Office: 910-695-3651 Mobile: 910-783-6573 www.pinkydoyle.com

OPEN HOUSE • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 • 1-4 PM

135 ST. MELLIONS DRIVE NATIONAL GOLF CLUB

PRICE ADJUSTMENT TO $500,000 Gorgeous golf front home.

Stop by and see why it is the best value in a golf front home in a gated community in the area.

Call Peggy Floyd at 910-639-1197

www.PinehurstLuxuryProperties.com peggy@pinehurstluxuryproperties.com

M-4 JAMES RIVER PLACE, PINEHURST Price adjustment to $1,675,000 Waterfront and Golf front at CCNC 4 bedroom, beautifully refurbished home. New kitchen, spa and guest suite.

146 JUNIPER CREEK BLVD. , PINEHURST Price adjustment to $335,000 Pinehurst No. 6 Three bedroom, two bath with enclosed porch, oversized two car garage and PCC membership for transfer.

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The Obama Administration recently announced two new programs designed to help unemployment homeowners avoid foreclosure.

Through the Hardest Hit Fund, the U.S. Treasury has set aside $2 billion for borrowers struggling to make their mortgage payments due to job loss. In addition, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will soon launch the $1 billion Emergency Homeowners Loan Program (EHLP), which will provide 24 months of assistance to those facing foreclosure because of involuntary layoff, underemployment, or a medical condition.

Both programs are part of the government’s comprehensive efforts to stabilize a fragile housing market and give responsible homeowners the chance to reduce their monthly mortgage payments.

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States eligible to receive assistance have all experienced an unemployment rate that equals or exceeds the national average over the past 12 months.

Each state will use the funds for targeted unemployment programs that provide temporary assistance to eligible homeowners while they seek a new job, additional employment, or job training. To qualify, borrowers must: • Be at least three months delinquent in their mortgage payments and have a reasonable likelihood of resuming their regular payments and relaxed housing expenses within two years.

• Own only one property and occupy the mortgaged home

as their principal residence; • Demonstrate a good payment record prior to the reduction in income.

For more information about the new Hardest Hit Fund or EHLP, contact your lender or your state’s HUD office.

For a free consultation to discuss which type of mortgage loan will work best for you, call Victoria Spannaus at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage at (800) 741-7813 or 910-6926225.

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OPEN HOUSES FEATURED PROPERTIES & NEW LISTINGS

OPE N H OU S E•S U ND A Y , OC T . 17•1 - 4PM

Come See this Historic Home in Hyland Hills 160 McLendon Court Southern Pines Hosted by Jennifer Dwiggins Golf front 4 bd home on 3 lots in cul-de-sac setting.

Directions: located off Valley View Rd behind Hyland Hills Golf Club, Hwy 1N.

Kim Stout, REALTOR/Broker

Keller Williams Realty/Pinehurst Market Center Kim Stout

“I will provide an outstanding mortgage experience from application to closing”

(910) 528-2008 Cell KimberlyStout@gmail.com

Jennifer Dwiggins

GOLF & WATER VIEWS!

28 Oxton Cir., Pinehurst/Pinewild CC Fabulous location with Golf & Water Views! Gorgeous Master Bath.

Gourmet Kitchen w/granite counters.

Kitchen open to Family Rm. w/ 2-sided Fireplace. Elegant Living Rm. & Dining Rm. Perfect for entertaining. Elegant yet comfortable. Easy to show. New Price $599,900.

PAT WRIGHT, BROKER 910-295-6455 or 910-691-3224

OPE N H OU S E•S U ND A Y , OC T . 17•2 - 4PM HYLAND HILLS - 200 HORSESHOE 3BD/2.5BA Popular updated open/split floor plan in Hyland Hills! Over 1/2 acre corner lot w/privacy fencing & more! Asking $239,000 Directions: US1 N at Hyland Hill CC, turn on Valley View, R onto Skyline Manor, L on Lakeview, L on Horseshoe.

Pat Phillips

ABR/BROKER/REALTOR

Rhodes & Co. Real Estate Services 910-639-1550 SPECIAL OLD TOWN WITH HISTORY

This jewel on the Village Green near the chapel has charm, history and great potential. Loved and cared for by owners, “The Juniper” has high ceilings, 2001 roof, new heat pump, 2 sitting rooms, 2 BR, 2.5BA, sun room and Pinehurst Membership. Must see with new price of $485,000!

J oe l Ri ch 910-315-4009 910-692-3198

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OPEN HOUSE • SAT., OCT. 16 & SUN., OCT. 17, 10 A.M.-5 P.M. 140 Midland Rd., Southern Pines Wonderful brick home with 4BRs (work in progress) & 2BAs. Just built in-ground swimming pool with enormous decks and new Jacuzzi. Room for 7 cars under cover! New kitchen.

Living room has wood floors & a gas fireplace. New metal roof. Main & lower levels. Easy to see! $270,000

Binky Albright P roperties LLC 910-315-2622 www.binkyalbright.com WHISPERING PINES!

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BRICK 3BR-2.5BA (2494 sf) w/ GREAT size & style! Minutes to Ft. Bragg, Farm Life Schools & access to the Villages five private Lakes for fishing, boating, etc. Formal Living Room, Separate Family Room, Formal Dining, Breakfast Room, BONUS ROOM and huge Screened Porch & Grilling Patio. New Wood Floors, NEW Roof, NEW Windows. Great Home! $254,900.

Visit www.SellersHomes.com for maps, photos & details!

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Federal tax credits set to expire by end of year THE PILOT — SOUTHERN PINES, N.C.

(ARA) - Putting off that home improvement project? Waiting too long could be detrimental to your wallet.

On Dec. 31, the federal tax credit worth up to $1,500 for energy-efficient home improvements will expire, leaving procrastinating homeowners out in the cold - or at least chilly from their old, drafty windows.

In addition to tax credit savings, many window sellers are offering savings on qualifying windows during October, which happens to be National Energy Awareness month.

"The timing couldn't be better for value shoppers to make the investment into new energy efficient windows for their homes," says Erin Johnson, window expert for Edgetech I.G. "Special offers and tax credits will add up through December, but the long-term savings on energy bills will be long-lasting if consumers do their homework to find the right windows to meet all of their needs."

Shopping for replacement windows The first rule of thumb when shopping for new sustainable windows is

to understand what the labels mean, and to read them carefully. Windows that bear the ENERGY STAR label are proven to reduce heating and cooling costs, and are National Fenestration Ratings Council (NFRC) approved for U-factor (the rate of heat loss through the window) and solar heat gain (how well the window blocks heat from the sun).

To meet the federal tax credit requirements, windows must achieve a .30 Ufactor and .30 solar heat gain coefficient, and this information should be clearly marked on the windows.

But to ensure the long-term performance of replacements, there are a number of other factors that should be considered, including condensation resistance.

"The existence of condensation on windows is a sign that a window is inefficient," Johnson says. "This can even occur in newer, poorly constructed windows and will lead to other problems, including mold and damage to curtains, walls, carpet and the window itself. Most importantly, moisture can

lead to seal failure and the need to replace the entire window system."

Some NFRC labels include condensation resistance (CR), which is reported on a scale from one to 100, and measures the ability of a product to resist formation of condensation on the interior surface of the product. The higher the CR rating, the better that product is at resisting condensation formation. While this rating cannot predict condensation, it can provide a credible method of comparing the potential of various products for condensation formation. This rating is not required to be

posted on new windows - so be sure to do your homework if it isn't there.

The primary component to watch for to prevent condensation is the spacer - the window component that separates and seals the two panes of glass.

According to the NFRC, an important step toward reducing the potential for condensation is the use of a warm edge spacer system that reduces the conductivity through the edge of the window.

"Non-metal, dualsealed warm edge spacer systems, such as Super Spacer, are less conductive than metal spacers, which leads to less

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condensation in insulating glass windows," Johnson says. "Because of its all-foam, nometal design, Super Spacer offers the highest condensation resistance in the industry."

According to Johnson, all-foam spacers have other benefits that will ensure the longterm energy performance of replacement windows. "Rigid, metal spacers do not bend, so over time stress from wind, snow and barometric pressure changes can cause the seal to crack. A flexible spacer will expand and contract with weather changes, keeping the seal intact and

the window performing longer," she says.

A survey conducted by the Alliance to Save Energy found that 64 percent of homes in the U.S. have single-pane windows, which contribute up to 35 percent of energy wasted in buildings. In cold climates, energy-efficient, dual-pane windows with low-e coatings can reduce heating bills by as much as 34 percent. In warm climates, they can cut cooling costs by 38 percent.

For more energyefficient window buying tips and tax credit information, visit www.sustainaview.com.

Local Realtor Directory

Christine Sellers

Lucretia Pinnock 692-6767

When Experience Counts...

You Can Count on Lucretia!!!!

An Experienced Realtor Will Smooth Your Transaction!!!

www.PinehurstHomeSearcher.com

Pinnock Real Estate & Relocation Services, Inc.

Jim Horne

murray@basilgrouprealty.com Cell: (910) 528-2432 Fax: (910) 944-7943 Pinehurst, NC 28374 www.basilgrouprealty.com

Fax: (910) 245-8684

jhornewlcc@pinehurst.net

www.thelakeresortproperties.com

LEILANI MEDLIN REALTOR® / Broker

Larose and Company

Office 693-3300 Cell 690-1404

Independently owned and operated

Leilani@laroseandcompany.com www.LeilaniMedlin.com

Realtor®

TANYA BRIDGERS-ZOPPI Branch Manager 910-690-7112 NMLS #106825 tbzoppi@ncrrbiz.com

KELLI E. BECKEL

“Specializing in Woodlake for Over 25 Years”

Office.: (910) 245-8683 Cell: (910) 624-2997

Murray Williamson

“Mortgages Made Simple” Fast ~ Efficient Service

Sr. Mortgage Loan Specialist 910-787-8876 NMLS #73384 kbeckel@integritymtgs.com

Office 910-692-8874

www.imgnc.com

GINNY PRESCOTT Realtor/Broker

Direct: 910.691.5060 Office: 910.692.5553

pinehurst-area-homes.com ginny111@kw.com

295-1600 Office 603-0367 Direct

Holleigh McLaurin

980 Unit 3 Seven Lakes Drive

(910) 673-1050

Cell: (910) 315-9950 holleighmc@hotmail.com

Bobby Edwards Edwards Real Estate & Forestry Consulting (910) 944-2023 (Office) (910) 690-5955 (Cell)

Out & About

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Monica Hawke & Christine Menear of WEICHERT, REALTORS® Larose & Company completed a 30 Day Hot Yoga Challenge of 30 classes in 30 days to improve their strength, balance and flexibility at Hot & Healthy Yoga in Pinehurst. Congratulations!!

Marinda Avera of Rhodes & Co. trying out her new inflatable walker that was given to her at a "milestone" surprise birthday party on Oc. 9th.

NEW ON MARKET

Pinehurst $86,000 Fabulous Golf Front – Pristine Condition 1 BR / 1 BA Code 712

Pinehurst $249,000 Seven Lakes North $299,000 Beautiful Custom Built Golf Front Fantastic & Spacious Water Front 2 BR / 2 BA Code 684 3 BR / 2 BA Code 685

Seven Lakes South $185,000 Lovely & Spacious Golf Front Home 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 686

Longleaf CC $299,900 Inviting Home in Golf Community 3 BR / 2 BA Code 687

Foxfire $435,000 Spectacular Brick Golf Front 5 BR / 4.5 BA Code 688

Seven Lakes West $269,900 Open & Spacious Golf Front Home 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 313

Seven Lakes West $349,000 Great Location & Open Floor Plan 4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 691

Foxfire $225,000 Inviting Floor Plan & Great Location 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 693

Seven Lakes North $265,000 Charming Water Front Home 3 BR / 3 BA Code 695

Pinehurst $475,000 Beautiful Brick Golf Front Home 3 BR / 4.5 BA Code 696

Seven Lakes South $215,000 Affordable Brick Golf Front Home 4 BR / 2.5 BA Code 697

Whispering Pines $385,000 Pinehurst Gorgeous Home – Attention To Detail Generous Open Floor Plan 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 698 2 BR / 2.5 BA

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CCNC $410,000 Great Brick Home – Best Buy in CCNC Code 699 3 BR / 3 BA Code 700

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$145,000 Aberdeen $274,900 Southern Pines $69,900 Aberdeen Immaculate Home – Move in Condition Great Neighborhood – Cul-de-sac Location Affordable Golf View Condo Code 703 4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 701 2 BR / 1 BA Code 702 3 BR / 2 BA

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Pinehurst $199,800 Inviting Home w/ a Great Floor Plan 3 BR / 2 BA Code 707

Seven Lakes West $369,000 Beautiful All Brick Golf Front 3 BR / 3 BA Code 708

Aberdeen $220,000 Split Floor Plan – Great Kitchen 3 BR / 2 BA Code 709

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CUSTOM QUALITY Whispering Pines home by Violette Brothers Construction. Bright and open floor plan with split bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, hardwood floors.

Beautiful Kitchen and Master Suite.

Screened porch. 3BR/2BA $295,000 (138667)

RARE OPPORTUNITY! 19.8 acres adjacent to the Pinehurst No. 8 golf course. 2200 sq. ft. brick home with a detached 1 bedroom apartment and detached 30x24 garage & workshop. 3BR/2.5BA Joanne $425,000 Padgett (136910)

Broker in Charge CRS/GRI & GREEN

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RARE FIND IN WEYMOUTH VICTORIAN in Carthage listed on HEIGHT, Hardwood/parquet floors the National Historic Register. Propthroughout. Kitchen w/breakfast area. erty is zoned commercial and has Carolina Room, wine cellar. One wing been operating as a Bed & Breakfast. and plumbing have been upcould be apartment for in-law or Wiring dated. Formal Garden enclosed with teenager. Elizabeth In-ground pool. Separate brick Joe walls. Heart of Pete Pine floors and Garner workshop.

5BR/5BA $539,000 exterior siding. 6BR/4.5BA $295,000 Violette (138346 Childers Associate Broker (139814)

Realtor the Week Rogerof Johnson Harwe

Associate Broker CRS/GRI

Associate Broker

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PRIVACY FROM EVERY ANGLE of this custom two story home. Cherry cabinets, granite counter tops. Coffered ceiling in Dining Room.

Master and Guest Rm/Office on main floor. Open floor plan. Landscaping, stone wall/patio, irrigation in 2008.

5BR/3BA $389,000 (136732)

INVITING CAPE COD with a gourmet Kitchen overlooking a cozy Family Room w/fireplace. Many custom features & park like backyard.

PCC membership available for transfer. 4BR/2BA $274,900 (137143)

NICE HOME conveniently located to the Unit 1 pool and Village. Large rooms with many upgrades. Newer roof, heat pump and appliances.

Large read deck with private backyard. PCC membership available for transfer. 3BR/2.5BA $243,000 (139803)

IMMACULATE, move-in ready condition. Open & spacious. Third bedroom currently used as an Office w/ custom built-ins. Tile countertops in Kitchen. Jetted tub in Master Bath.

Private deck off of Kitchen & Living Rm. 3BR/2BA $259,900 (138195)

GREAT KITCHEN cooks will love with granite countertops, a double/oven with convection, room for an island, and space to eat and entertain. Cathedral ceiling in Living Room with fireplace and hardwood floors.

Private back yard and upscale landscaping. 3BR/2BA $239,900 (139237)

MAINTENANCE FREE brick & vinyl home located across the street from PCC golf course No. 6 2nd hole.

Cathedral ceiling Family Room with a ventless propane gas fireplace. Split bedroom floor plan. Large Kitchen with breakfast nook. Front and back porches. PCC membership available for transfer. 3BR/2BA $239,000 (140442)

NICE HOME on a quiet street near Lake Pinehurst Beach. Living Room plus cozy den w/fireplace off Kitchen and breakfast area.

Bamboo floors, screened porch, fenced backyard. Lots of custom features. PCC membership available for transfer. 3BR/2BA $259,000 (138975)

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 $124,500 (138209)

Joanne Padgett Broker in Charge CRS/GRI & GREEN

Elizabeth Childers Associate Broker CRS/GRI

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Joe Violette Associate Broker

Pete Garner Associate Broker ABR

Roger Johnson Associate Broker

Harwell Stovall Associate Broker

Jeannette Peters Associate Broker

ROGER JOHNSON Associate Broker Associa OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2010 1:00 – 4:00

GOLF FRONT on famed Donald Ross No. 2 course. Located in The Fairwoods on Seven, a gated community. 225ft. frontage on No. 2 course. Well maintained home.

New roof and heat pump 2009.

Large Master Suite, bedroom, sitting room, and office. Workshop area.

GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY. 3BR2.5BA $725,000 (137891) Directions: Midland Road to the north entrance to Fairwoods on Seven. Gates will be open.

Brookhaven Road to 160 Brookhaven Road.

Ann Benton Associate Broker GRI/ABR/RRS & GREEN

Faye Gibson Associate Broker GRI/ABR/RRS

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Saturday, October 23, 2010 9:00 am at Memorial Park, Southern Pines $50 per team (64 Teams Max) Cash Prizes

C1staPlace s h P- r$500 i z e f o2nd r 1Place s t , 2$300 n d & 3rd 3 rPlace d P l$100 ace Entry Deadline: Friday, October 15th

BackPack Pals: Feeding Moore Children

Hundreds of children leave school on Friday afternoon and have little or nothing to eat until they return on Monday morning. The BackPack Pals program started

by Moore County Schools with "seed money" from St. Joseph of the Pines. Students are selected for the program with input from teachers, social workers, teacher assistants and administrators. The identified students receive food in their BackPacks to take home for the weekend. Volunteers meet at the Food Bank every Thursday at 1 p.m. to set up an assembly line of items that will be given to the children for the weekend. After they are filled, volunteers deliver them back to their respective schools.

For more information with regards to the BackPack Pals program or volunteering your time, please contact Linda Hubbard, 910-947-2342.

Current Sponsors

House of Raeford The Pilot Star 102.5 Hickory Tavern / Pit Sponsor Fidelity National Title / Pit Sponsor Sandhills Bowling Center / Pit Sponsor Coca Cola – Beverage Donation Dugans Pub – Discounted Lunches

Donations accepted!

Sponsorships Available Lunch Sponsor - $350 (Sign Recognition and 1 Teams) Pit Sponsor - $100 (Sign Recognition and 1 Team / 8 remaining)