Sandhills Real Estate October 21, 2011 by The Pilot LLC

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$259,900 BEACON RIDGE Golf Front! 3BR-2.5BA w/200+’ on the 9th Tee! Great Golf and a 1000 acre Lake for Boating, Fishing & Water Sports. Gated Community. Beautiful Condition.

$225,000 PINEHURST AREA! 3BR-2BA on 4.5 Acres! Cul-de-sac Lot, Vltd Ceilings, Walnut Floors, Maple Cabinetry, Fish Pond & Grape Arbor. Nicely Landscaped w/2 Car Garage & Lg Carport.

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Homes Available for Viewing Mid-November Offered By Betsy N. Robinson, Manning Realty LLC 910-639-0695 betsynrobinson@aol.com

LAKEFRONT LIVING IN WHISPERING PINES

$172,000 SEVEN LAKES NORTH! 3BR-2BA, Just Built! on .71 acres. Splitplan, Bonus Rm/Office/ Den, Wood Floors, Bay Window w/built-in seating & storage, wooded yard & sep. Laundry Rm!

92 Pine Ridge Drive – Lake front living at its best on Spring Valley Lake in Whispering Pines, 3BR/2BA, huge screen porch, deck, dock, gorgeous kitchen, lower level family room, panoramic views. MLS#145052 $219,900

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$265,000 PINEHURST 3BR-2.5BA WATERFRONT w/Golf View of Course #3! (2400+ SqFt) Super yard, Great Rm, Media Rm, Bar, Home Office & rear Deck w/views! MLS# 144481

$209,900 WHISPERING PINES (Princess Gate). All Brick 3BR-2BA in Move in Condition! Bonus/Recreation Room, SCR Porch & FULL walkScan for More out BASEMENT! Farm Photos & Full Details Life Schools!

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With a diverse collection of homes available, every home is full of the extras and QUALITY you've come to expect in a first class community.

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144890 Donald Ross Area: Immaculate Brick w/Cherry & Granite & 3/4 acre. 3BR/2BA. $299,900 PRU5S5W6 Krista Duncan 295.5504 690.7009

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141168 CCNC: New Price! NOW $350,000! 3BR/2BA. Immaculate condition! Spacious floorplan. PRU3M5Y2 Kimberly Byrd 692.2635 695.6778

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139534 Donald Ross Area: Brick home on .92 acre lot, 3600sf w/builr-ins & hrdwd flrs. $449,900 PRU7Y2U2 Krista Duncan 295.5504 690.7009

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141717 Old Town Pinehurst: $85,000 BELOW Tax Valute! 4BR/4BA. 3200+SF. 3-Car Garage. $598K PRU2F7E6 Eva Toney 295.5504

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

THE PILOT — SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. VIEW OF LAKE PINEHURST

PINE GROVE VILLAGE

Eva Toney 910-638-0972

E-Mail: eva@pinehurst.net

www.RealEstateInPinehurst.com

CHARMING ALL BRICK HOME IN UPSCALE NEIGHBORHOOD with Clubhouse, pool and tennis area. This home was built as a builder’s personal home – The present owner has enjoyed the quality, energy efficiency and low maintenance of this special home. Features include 3 BR, 2 BA (split plan), formal LR, separate Dining Room and Carolina Room on almost an Acre of privacy. Farm Life School District. $319,000

WALK TO THE MARINA AND BEACH AREA AND ENJOY THE FRESH BREEZES OFF LAKE PINEHURST! Lovely one-owner home in prestigious area of Pinehurst with 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, lovely formal areas, beautiful updated kitchen with full Breakfast Area, fantastic Carolina Room and large deck. Extra lot available for those who wish more space. $220,000 – house & 1 lot $240,000 – house & 2 lots

Debbie Schwob Cell 910.528.0336

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011

The Moore County Register of Deeds Office in Carthage has recorded the following property transfers valued at $50,000 or more. October 10-14, 2011 Stone Bay Partners LLC to Sarah E. Frazer and Jeffrey M. Nephew, Lot 46 Sandy Springs, $225,000. Stone Bay Partners LLC to Clinton H. and Kristen Lentz, Lot 29 Sandy Springs, $232,000. Timothy A. and Kristin L. Mueller to John D. Berggren, Lot 561 U16 P2 Pinehurst, $258,000. Alexis J. Latham to Kristy Lambe, Lots 1314 BL E&5 Southern Pines, McNeill Township, $151,000. Donald Foyston to Chad M. Fal-

cone Et al., Lot 219 U6 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $180,000. Joel G. and Deborah G. Fox to Christopher A. and Karen H. Sikes, 6.03 acres, Mineral Springs Township, $560,000. John G. and Barbara Bicket to Samuel and Mary L. Carubba, Lots 4001 4002 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $600,000. Air Specialties Inc. to Burfords Treen Inc., Lot 18B Sandy Mine Commerce Park, $265,000. Pinnacle Development Corporation Inc. to Paul F. and Kathleen M. Christensen, Lot 7 S10 Whispering Pines, McNeill Township, $295,000. Luigia A. Colombo to Michael and Georgette M. Stengele, 1.19

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acres, Greenwood Township, $50,000. Patricia T. Niebauer Et al. to William J. Jr. and Kerrie M. Hayes, Commissioners Deed Lot 2B Hidden Creek Greenwood Township, 11 SP 213 $170,000. Christine T. Padgett to Noah T. and Jennifer Secrist, Lot 5 BLI Montford Park, Sandhills Township, $110,500. Pinehurst Surgical & Medical Partnership LLC to DJM Associates LLC, Lot 18 Heather Glen Mineral Springs Township, $387,500. Carl S. Leichtnam Et al. to James E and Phyllis C. Kordek, Lot 34 Knollwood Village Townhouses, McNeill Township, $124,000.

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KNOLLWOOD VILLAGE - 858 WILLOWOOD COURT. Immaculate newer brick townhome located on quiet cul-de-sac. Welcoming entrance hall opens into large living/dining area. Split bedroom floor plan offers privacy for each bedroom area. Bay window in breakfast room looks out on wonderful garden courtyard. Large screen porch w/skylights overlooks private setting. Contact Debbie Schwob at 910-528-0336 for further details. Offered at $173,000. 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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OVERLOOKING THE # 1 GREEN ON THE TALAMORE GOLF COURSE this home shows pride of ownership inside and out! Features include: 3BR/2.5BA, Family Rm with Built-ins, Formal DR with Built-ins, Crown Molding, Living Room with DBL Fireplace into the Family Rm, Large eat-in-kitchen with Dbl Ovens, Corian Countertops, Partial Heated & Cool Basement with a separate entrance, Lrg deck the length of the house overlooking the green. * Membership available with Buyer paying the transfer fee. $375,000!

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$229,500 Pinehurst $495,000 Pinehurst Whispering Pines $396,000 Seven Lakes North $349,900 Pinewild CC $495,000 Unique Water Front w/ Recent Upgrades Wide Water Views – Great Floor Plan Lovely Golf Front – Spacious Floor Plan Elegant Golf Front w/ a Private Setting Custom Home On Beautifully Wooded Lot Code 768 4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 772 4 BR / 3.5 BA 3 BR / 3 BA Code 765 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 771 3 BR / 3.5 BA Code 777

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Professionally Speaking

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011

THE PILOT — SOUTHERN PINES, N.C.

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

Dear Community,

The New Home Search

There was a time in the not too distant past when your search for a new home began with driving around and looking at different neighborhoods. You looked for “For Sale” signs in yards. You would pick up the Sunday paper and search the Real Estate section. If you were from out of town, you may ask the clerk in the hotel about the area. You may guess at what price range you would like to buy in based on current or previous home ownership and current salary. Then you would call the local Realtor® and set up an appointment to meet at their office. In the office you would discuss your wants and needs, look at some large books, then head out to look at homes. Today, thanks to modern technology such as the Internet and Smart Phones the new home search begins in a much different manner. According to the National Association of Realtors®, nine out of ten buyers begin their home search online. Realtor.com is the number one site used. There are many websites such as Zillow and Trulia, Craig’s List and more. Most major real estate brokerages have corporate as well as local internet presence. Newspapers such as The Pilot have websites. The local Board of Realtors has a website www.move2moore.com. So how do potential buyers really find the perfect home? Many buyers begin their search many months in advance. They research the area and the market to see what is available in their price range. During this process they may have hit on a website where a Realtor® has responded to them and begins to assist them in understanding the local market. The buyer may contact several realtors while searching. The key for both the buyer and Realtor® is choosing a Realtor® to work with exclusively. The buyer should look for the best, most professional Realtor® they can. Although realtors are traditionally paid by the seller, as a buyer you want to have someone you feel will

Jim Murray - President Steve Ennis - Director Christine Menear - Director Barbara Klug - MLS Director Arvilla Sheron - President Elect Peggy Floyd - Director

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represent you to your best advantage in your home buying process. Realtors® usually have their own websites on which you can search the entire area. They may have newsletters they email out; they may have a service to provide you with the latest listings in your price range and well as a list of mortgage lenders and other service providers. Realtors® will help you find the perfect lender to get pre-qualified so that you know what price range is best for you. You always have a stronger offer when you know your credit rating and take proactive steps to improve your scores ahead of time. Now you begin your search in earnest. You drive around neighborhoods, look for “For Sale” signs, visit “Open Houses.” Wait a minute that sounds like the old days! What is new is that technology has now made it possible to pull up to a home and call a toll free number and hear the latest information on the home. Even newer ways to retrieve information is the role of the new Smart Phones. Now you can download an app like Realtor.com and stop in front of a home, click on the app and it will use the GPS in your phone to pull up the home you are in front of, plus any homes in the neighborhood that are for sale. Look for signs that use texting such as KWKLY. This allows you to receive information as a text message about the home. Our sources of information are constantly changing but the one constant in the real estate process is the knowledge and skill of a professional local Realtor®. The search is just the beginning; the real process begins once you have found the perfect home. From contract to closing, a Realtor® assists in navigating the negotiations, inspections, repairs and unexpected issues that can arise. Happy home hunting. There is still time to be in your dream home by the holidays.

Sincerely Christine Menear,

2011 Board of Directors: Laurie Davis - Director Bobby Brooks - MLS Director Lynne Williams - Secretary/Treasurer Dave Craft - Director Elizabeth Childers - Past President Denise Roberts - MLS Director

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145364 200 PINYON CIRCLE, PINEHURST, DIR.: Lake Forest Drive; Pinyon Lane; Pinyon Circle. All brick, 5BR/2.5BA ranch. Carolina & Bonus Rooms. $369,000 PRU3B3K6 Pat Koubek 215.2869 692.2635

141979 15 DUNGARVAN LANE, PINEHURST, DIR.: Traffic Circle to Midland Road; Turn into National Golf Club; National Drive to Right on Dungarvan. 3BR/3.5BA. Golf Front. $399,900 PRU2Q8V7 Jim Saunders 315.1000 692.2635

142190 199 LAKEVIEW DRIVE, WHISPERING PINES, DIR.: From Airport round about; head toward Carthage; Right Rays Bridge Road; Right Lakeview. Water & Golf Views. 4BR/3BA. $349,900 PRU4P8F7 Laura Gollehon 315.4200 692.2635

145458 Pinehurst: Brick Beauty with dbl Frplc & Cathedral Ceilings. Only $274,900! PRU6R9T3 Krista Duncan 690.7009 295.5504

145135 So. Pines: Comfortable 3BR/ 2BA easy maintenance ranch. Open Living Rm & Ktchn. $82,000 PRU2V8J6 Carol Haney 315.5013 692.2635

141305 Waterfront! Over 4,000 sq,ft., 3BR/3BA log home on 1+acres. $439,000 PRU9A4K2 Arvilla Sheron 639.5133 295.5504

144191 22 LOCHWINNOCK LANE, PINEHURST, DIR.: Traffic Circle to Midland Road; Turn into National Golf Club; National Drive to Left on Lochwinnock. 3BR/3BA. Golf Front. $349,000 PRU8K6Z7 Carolyn Hallett 986.2319 692.2635

135057 190 HEARTHSTONE ROAD, PINEHURST, DIR.: Hwy 15-501 entrance to Fairwoods on 7; Right Inverrary; Right Firestone; Right Hearthstone. 3BR/2.5BA. See: www.190Hearthstone.com $599,995 PRU8K4E5 Beverly Valutis 916.1313 295.5504

143778 Updated. 2100 sq.ft., granite ktchn, wrkshop, 3-cport, 3BR/2BA. $189,900 PRU5D8U2 Nettie Calfee 315.6225 692.2635

141066 Charming Cape Cod situated on 2 acres. Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths. $280,000 PRU7C2L6 Bonnie Baker 690.4705 692.2635

145073 East shore of Lake Pinehurst. Unique, 4BR/3.5BA home on 2 lots. Wide views! $595,000 PRU5X7Q6 Kay Beran 315.3322 692.2635

142615 All brick, 3BR/2BA, single level home. See: www.74DungarvanLane.com $320,000 PRU5A2W5 Frank Sessoms 639.3099 295.5504

142863 170 FRYE ROAD, PINEHURST, DIR.: Route 5 to Linden Road; Right McKenzie; Left Frye Road; House on the left. Stunning Estate! 6BR/7+BA. $1,895,000 PRU2G8V6 Emily Hewson 315.3324 295.5504

143062 Well appointed, brick, 3BR/3BA home. Split plan. Master with his/her baths. $425,000 PRU3W2Q5 Mary Joe Worth 695.5430 692.2635

144589 Spacious 4BR/4BA Townhome. Large rooms, extended space. Outside maintenance by HOA. PRU3V6A9 Eva Toney 638.0972 295.5504

142107 Charming cottage style 3BR/ 2BA with a Bonus Room/Office. Open & versatile plan. $330,000 PRU3T6S4 Jill Greenleaf 783.6139 692.2635

140976 Golf Front. 4BR/4BA, Private Guest House. Courtyard, Screened Porch. $498,000 PRU3F5L8 Arvilla Sheron 639.5133 295.5504

144000 Magnificent lake views! Custom, detailed to perfection executive home. 3BR/3+BA. $899,500 PRU4Y9R9 Kay Beran 315.3322 692.2635

144627 Wonderful front porch w/gazebo! Formal Rooms, Large Ktchn, Great Rm w/frplc. $259,900 PRU5Z3L5 Carol Haney 315.5013 692.2635

140365 All brick, 4BR/3.5BA. Water View. See: www.114KillineyCt.com $449,900 PRU3W2F8 Frank Sessoms 639.3099 295.5504

142613 Custom, 4BR/3.5BA home on 2 acres. High ceilings, hardwood, granite & much more! $500K PRU5P5Q3 Kay Beran 315.3322 692.2635

144297 Brick, 3BR/2BA home on over an acre. Wrkshop w/HV/AC. Golf Views! In-ground Pool. $289,900 PRU6V5S9 Bill Brock 639.1148 692.2635

144428 Shady Bank Farm - 12 acres, 4BR/4+BA home with views of lush pastures and pond. PRU3X4Z4 Bill Brock 639.1148 692.2635

143196 Great newer 3BR/2BA home. Fenced back yard. Hardwood floors, fully equipped ktchn. $179,500 PRU4V7T4 Bill Brock 639.1148 692.2635

143469 Golf Front. 4BR/3.5BA. NeoCraftsman Design. 3-Car Garage. $744,000 PRU7H2V4 Arvilla Sheron 639.5133 295.5504

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011

MOORE COUNTY HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

By John Pandich Moore County Home Builders Association President

Homeownership Tax Change Would Harm Seniors

For many Americans, getting married, buying a home, having children and providing them with an education, then being able to retire comfortably without financial worries is the embodiment of their American Dream.

Homeownership has long been the foundation of a family’s ability to achieve their American Dream. For more than a century, Americans have counted on their investment in their homes to be able to pay for their children’s

education and to enable them to live where and how they want to after they retire. But those expectations are in jeopardy for the nation’s 75 million home owners. Policymakers seeking to reduce the federal deficit are considering eliminating or reducing the mortgage interest deduction. Changes to the deduction would not only harm home owners who currently rely on it to manage their household expenses, it would also hurt millions of seniors who no longer claim the deduction but still depend on its existence to secure their future. According to most

economists, eliminating or scaling back the mortgage interest deduction would trigger a drop in home values. This would cause more home owners to be saddled with mortgages that are larger than their property’s value, which would lead to even more foreclosures and place even more downward pressure on home prices. Seniors looking to use the proceeds from the sale of their home to relocate to a different part of the country, to move into

a retirement community, to help defray health care costs or to fund other longterm obligations would find they have a much smaller retirement nest egg than they’d planned on. They may be forced to keep working for many more years, or to postpone or cancel moving to a new home because they can’t afford or are unable to sell their current home. Changing the rules now by eliminating or curtailing the deduction would be unfair. It would take money out of the pockets of those home buyers

who counted on the deduction being there when they needed it, and it would penalize millions of baby boomers nearing retirement and seniors who own their homes outright. Seniors have played by the rules and made sacrifices to get where they are, and they don’t deserve to have the rug pulled out from under them. Learn more about the threat to the mortgage interest tax deduction and find out how you can take action to protect it at www.SaveMyMortgageInterestD eduction.com, or contact the Moore County Home Builders Association at (910)9442992.

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Ten cold-weather plumbing tips for homeowners

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011

(ARA) - That first chilly autumn morning is the perfect reminder that when winter arrives it can be sudden, often leaving homeowners unprepared for the plumbing problems associated with cold weather. The number of frozen pipe claims nearly tripled nationally from 2008 to 2009, to more than 26,000 claims. This hassle and extra expense is easily prevented with a couple hours worth of weekend chores or a quick call to your local plumber. People in northernmost states should take preventive action to protect their plumbing systems by late October. Southerners should follow by late November. Failure to prepare early might prove costly when pipes freeze, which is why the plumbing experts at Roto-Rooter recommend taking these winterization precautions early, when time is on your side, instead of waiting until cold weather arrives.

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These 10 tips that can save you a bundle are easily managed in between raking leaves and carving pumpkins. * Disconnect outside water hoses. If left connected during freezing temperatures, water in hoses will freeze and expand causing connecting faucets and pipes to freeze and break. * Inspect outside faucets. If dripping or leaking, make the necessary repairs or call a plumber before a freeze. * If your home is equipped with interior shut-off valves leading to outside faucets, close them and drain water from the pipes. * Cover outside faucets using an inexpensive faucet insulation kit. * Insulate pipes in unheated areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cables around exposed pipes. * Make sure your furnace is set no lower than 55 degrees during the win-

ter to prevent pipes from freezing. Note that when pipes freeze, water pressure builds causing cracks, whether the pipe is made of plastic, copper or steel. Even a tiny crack can unleash 250 gallons of water in a single day. * Your water heater works harder during winter months. Drain corrosion-causing sediment from the tank, which reduces energy efficiency if it's not removed. * Set water heater thermostat to 120 F for optimum performance without risk of scalding. * Clear any leaves and debris from roof gutters and downspouts to ensure proper drainage throughout the winter season. * Inspect and clean sump pit. Remove any rocks and debris from pit then dump a bucket of water into the sump pit to test the pump. If it turns on and pumps water out then turns itself off, it is operating properly.

Visit www.RotoRooter.com/plumbing-basics to view an instructional video on

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winter plumbing preparation and what to do in the event that a pipe does burst.

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Third Annual Horseshoe Tournament Benefitting Back Pack Pals

Saturday, October 22, 2011 9:00 am at Memorial Park, Southern Pines $50 per team (64 Teams Max)

The proceeds will provide Thanksgiving dinners for families in Moore County registered with Back Pack Pals. Cash Prize for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place For more information contact: WEICHERT, REALTORSÂŽ Larose & Company (910) 693-3300 or sales@laroseandcompany.com

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Open Houses

Out & About

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This Weekend

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011

in Real Estate Keep us involved

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Beverly Gentry and Rose Marie Huestess are recent recipients of the prestigious Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) designation. They join Susan Phillips and Lari Dirkmaat at Martha Gentry’s Home Selling Team to provide an all ABR Buyer Specialist Team. The hallmark of excellence for Southern Pines mayoral candidates, Chris Smithson and David McNeill appear this weekend on the working with buyers, the ABR retalk show, All Things Moore County, on WEEB 990 AM. flects stringent standards for eduChris & David candidly discuss the issues & concerns for voters as the Nov. 8th elections approach. Their interview can be heard on Saturday morning at 10:05 a.m. and again on Sunday evening at cation and a proven track record 8:05 p.m. A podcast of this show will be available at www.foreproperties.com/radio to be heard any- of successfully representing buytime. ers in real estate transactions. It assures buyers they are represented by skilled Realtors, focused exclusively on buyers’ needs.

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ABRs possess honed negotiation skills and techniques to help Buyers find and purchase homes in today’s challenging real estate market. Martha Gentry’s Home Selling Team was the first in Moore County to offer specialized buyer services. Since the Buyer Team inception in 1999, hundreds of buyers have experienced the exceptional service and care a Martha Gentry’s Home Selling Team Buyer Specialist provides, confirming their tenet “Year after year we make people happy.”

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Martha Gentry’s Home Selling Team is delighted to welcome Beth St. John to the team as our Team Coordinator. “Beth is a familiar figure to the real estate scene in Moore County and her experience and knowledge will be a wonderful asset to our clients and friends”,

states Martha Gentry. “I’ve always had high regard for Martha’s team and consider it a privilege to be a part of this professional and highly successful organization. I’m really looking forward to being a valued member of the team!” says St. John.

Local Realtor Directory

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Beth St. John

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Murray Williamson Realtor®

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Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders Presents 2011 Third Quarter Sales Awards

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011

(Pinehurst, NC – October 19, 2011) – Kay Beran, President of Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders recognizes Linda Criswell in the Southern Pines Office and Eva Toney in the Pinehurst Office as the Top Producers for the quarter ending September 30, 2011. “Linda and Eva have both done a tremen-

dous job of providing superior customer service and timely real estate advice to their respective clients,” said Kay Beran. “I am extremely proud of their ability to provide the most efficient home buying and selling experience possible.” Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders, which is independ-

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ently owned and operated, became an affiliate of the Prudential Real Estate Network in 1996. Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders, founded over 40 years ago, continues to be a Real Estate leader in Moore County. Since that time, it has earned a host of honors, including The Pruden-

tial Real Estate prestigious Cornerstone Award in recognition of operational Excellence. Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders Real Estate is an independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., a Prudential company. Equal Housing Opportunity.

LINDA CRISWELL Southern Pines Office

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EVA TONEY Pinehurst Office

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011

PINEHURST RESORT REALTY Located in the Lobby of the Carolina Hotel

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

Breathtaking view of Whisper Lake! 9 ft. smooth ceilings. Granite Kitchen counter, lots of wood floors. Extra large upstairs bedrooms with walk-in storage room. Large front porch and rear deck. Large unfinished walk-out basement. Easy commute to Fort Bragg. 4BR/3BA $439,000 (145272)

PRESTIGIOUS DORAL WOODS. Custom touches, built-ins & skylights. Large Kitchen has walk-in pantry & Family Room has a walk-in serving bar. First floor Office and separate artist’s/ craft room off large laundry room. Plantation shutters, Anderson windows, & walk-in storage. PCC membership available for transfer. 4BR/3.5BA $349,000 (144036)

Special Hickman built home on the 2nd fairway of PCC Course No. 6. Hardwood, ceramic, and carpeting, crown moldings. Master bedroom has a California closet. Kitchen has granite fine cabinets, stainless steel appliances. Plantation shutters & window treatments. Screened back porch and brick patio. Super landscaping. 3BR/3.5BA $432,500 (145122)

REMARKABLE on the inside. Completely redone. Very open concept. Carolina Room, deck, and side patio with lovely backyard. Cart storage, 24x26 garage with lots of cabinets. Pinehurst Country Club membership available for transfer. 4BR/3BA $235,000 (142859)

NICE ALL BRICK HOME located just down the street from the 12th hole of PCC Course No. 1. Masonry fireplace with gas logs, vaulted ceiling. Eat-in Kitchen with nice elevated deck that is very private. 3BR/2BA $224,000 (144804)

NICELY FURNISHED GOLF FRONT three bedroom unit located on the 2nd fairway of PCC No. 5 course. New vanities and many upgrades in the last year. Condo is and can remain on the Hotel rental as long as new owner agrees to the management rules and regulations. 3BR/2BA $224,500 (143840)

NICE VIEWS and privacy from the three bedroom ground floor condo. Fully furnished including stack washer/dryer. PCC membership avail. for transfer. 3BR/2BA $174,400 (139139)

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 $224,5000 (140442)

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)

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 walkin storage rooms. Second water meter for yard. 3 BR/3BA $349,500 (143436)

Realtor of the Week JOE VIOLETTE

FEATURED HOME

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)

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