Sandhills Real Estate October 5, 2012

22 Royal County Down in National Golf Club

This nearly new three bedroom, three and a half bath golf front home was thoughtfully designed for accessibility and perfectly executed for gracious contemporary living. Luxurious master suite features fireplace, spacious closets and roll-in spa/ shower. Gourmet kitchen, hardwoods, crown mouldings and designer window treatments make this home a must see!

MLS# 150278 Offered at $797,000

by J.B. Wilford & Associates jbwkcw@earthlink.net

For a private tour call Kathy Wilford: (c) 910 603 0444 (o) 910 235 4659

Rick Phillips Owner/Broker

910-695-5795

R T DE AC UNNTR CO

Serving the Pinehurst Area for 37 Years

rphillips@pinehurst.net Village Properties of Pinehurst 19 Chinquapin Rd., Pinehurst, NC

$269,000 PINEHURST, 4BR3BA, Large all BRICK home w/sep In-law Suite! Nice corner lot, paved circular drive, Sun Room, all Formals, eat-in Kitchen & a PCC Membership!

WATERFRONT! WHISPERING PINES, 3BR-3BA on SPRING VALLEY LAKE! Very, very spacious. Nicely updated & super energy efficient! Private DOCK (Boat Included). $339,000.

$319,000 WHISPERING PINES, Newer 3BR-2BA w/1st floor BONUS ROOM, Separate Family Rm, a Detached Brick Storage Bldg, detached Workshop & a gorgeous POND!

PINEHURST #6, 3BR-2BA, Ultra-modern design! Huge brick Fireplace, high ceilings, tiled floors, separate Office, Carolina Room & 2 Decks.

Stunning architectural features. Just $199,500!

$184,900 WHISPERING PINES, 3BR-2BA Water view of SHADOW LAKE! Bright & Open! Tiled Floors, vaulted ceilings, separate Workshop & a huge FENCED Yard. Farmlife Schools!

Aronimink Town Home #51 - #5 Golf Course 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, 1705 Sq.Ft. + Decks Pinehurst Club Membership $209,500

5 Wanamoisette Ln. - #6 Golf Course

4+ Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, 2205 Sq.Ft. Hardwood Floors + Bonus Room. $279,500

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Martha Gentry’s Home Selling Team Featured Properties

SEVEN LAKES WEST

PINEHURST

Pinehurst

$165,5000 Seven Lakes West

3 BR / 2 BA

Code 943

A very charming and welcoming home! Open floor plan design.

Spacious main level master bedroom and 2 guest bedrooms upstairs. Well planned kitchen with plenty of storage. Fenced back yard. Colorful landscaping with raised beds.

www.250FoxRunRoad.com

$380,000

The Best Buy on Lake Auman! Spacious home with gorgeous lake views! A dock awaits your boat for evening cruises on the lake!

3 BR / 3.5 BA

Code 944

www.127PhillipsDrive.com

SEVEN LAKES WEST

Seven Lakes West

$695,000

3 BR / 3 BA

Code 901

This lakefront home is a rare find! Located on one of the most impressive point lots on Lake Auman with 272 feet of prime lake frontage, this beautiful, custom built by Harris and Son, is all brick and has over 3400 square feet all on one level.

www.123McCrackenDrive.com

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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.

September 24-28, 2012 Kimberly D. Whitaker to Jonathan D. Thompson, Lot 3R Edgemoore Heights, McNeill Township, $172,000.

Gyula and Katalin Torok to Christopher L. Fisher, Lot 68 U15 P2 Pinehurst, $151,000.

Kenneth J. and Alice S. Schweizer to Zachary R. and Jennifer L. Carlson, Lot 827 S8 P1 Highland Trails Sandhills Township, $165,500.

Dennis and Colleen Dolgan to James and Kathleen Meucci, Lot 118 U1 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $313,000.

Thomas N. and Mary W. McFadyen to Jonathan S. Keen, Lot 64 Whispering Winds, McNeill Township, $275,000.

The Bank of New York Mellon Et al. to Jeffrey A. and Christina D. Wrona, Tract, $460,000.

Mary F. Bryant to Beneficial Financial I Inc. and Beneficial Mortgage Co. of North Carolina, Estoppel Deed B3494/351 Tract, $122,000.

H&H Constructors, Inc. to Suzanne Fernandez, Lot 460 U8 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $230,000.

Charles J. Hartsell Revocable Trust Agreement Dated April 27, 2004 Et al. to Marilyn T. and Thomas C. Hartsell, 125 acres, Sandhills Township, $430,000.

Ronald Miko and Emma C. Wales to Kenneth D. Sr. and Shirley Guy, Lots 4243 Wedgewood McNeill Township, $94,000.

Benjamin C. Matthews to Advisory Trust Company of Delaware Et al., Lot 32 P3 Willow Creek Sandhills Township, $205,000.

John R. and Carol Loomis to Michael J. and Kelly C. McCrann, Lot 33 Royal Dornoch Villas Sandhills Township, $300,000.

Bill Clark Homes of Fayetteville, LLC to Preston and Michelle Barrett, Lot 5207 SII Woodlake, $254,000.

Barbara A. Carter Et al. to James Leach, Lot 4 & PT Inner Sq. BL I&2 Southern Pines, McNeill Township, $50,000.

Barbara A. Carter Et al. to Dewey T. Holderfield, Lot 3 BL I&2 Southern Pines, McNeill Township, $50,000.

Thomas B. Smith Et al. to Robert and Jana Montgomery,

Lot 435 U9 P1 Pinehurst, $200,000.

Charles R. and Phyllis C. Gardiner to Xinyan Shi, Lot 92 S9 Whispering Pines, McNeill Township, $224,000.

FC Pinehurst, LLC to Tag Homes, LLC, Lot 20 P1 Legacy Lakes, Sandhills Township, $52,000.

Jonathan M. Francis Et al. to Melissa Darrow and Michael A. Johnson, 2.046 acres, Carthage Township, $135,000.

Grosvenor Properties, LLC to David and Jill Catron, Lot 76 P3 Arrowstone, McNeill Township, $307,000.

Dominick A. and Janet L. Demarco to Insulating, Inc., Lot 360 P1C Fairwoods on 7, Mineral Springs Township, $1,000,000.

Charles E. Jr. and Michelle C. Bolton to Yvonne R. Snead Et al., Lot 3331 Southwood, Seven Lakes West, Mineral Springs Township, $850,000.

Tricity, Inc. Et al. to Bumgarner Builders, Inc., Lot 141 S6B Pinehurst National Corporation, McNeill Township, $119,000.

Bumgarner Builders, Inc. to Russell and Stephanie Stokes, Lot 141 S6B Pinehurst National Corporation, McNeill Township, $550,000.

Harriette G. Marsh to David Chatham and Ioulia M. Melomed, Lot 2090 P1A Pinehurst National Corporation, McNeill Township, $415,000.

Kermit and Nancy Burgess to Michael A. and Denise B. Gutschmit, Tracts, McNeill Township, $420,000.

WRI Pinecrest Plaza, LLC to Hawthorne Pinecrest, LLC, 33.02 acres, $22,250,000.

Wesley A. and Angela C. Meredith to SDG Development, LLC, Lot 1 68 & 1617 P1 Scots Glen, $270,000.

Midstate Development, LLC to Joel W. and Kristen Gregory, Unit 74 Cypress Creek Townhomes, Sandhills Township, $188,000.

Rosalyn L. Walk to Julia Vetrinskaja, Lot 17B S8 Whispering Pines, McNeill Township, $180,000.

Christopher T. and Devon L. Donahue to David G. and Angela P. Yonkovich, Lot 134 S12 Whispering Pines, McNeill Township, $355,000.

Jere N. Jr. and Mary E. McKeithen to Jere N. III and Heather K. McKeithen, Lot 3 BLK Forest Hills, Seven Lakes, Sandhills Town-

Pinehurst $165,500 Charming home w/open floor plan 3 BR / 2 BA Code 943

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ship, Exception, $135,500.

Nicholas L. and Jodie L. Braddock to Jonathan Podell and Molly Crossman, Lot 35 Arrowstone, $315,000.

Steven A. Lasday Et al. to Codey and Meghan Martin, PT Lots 79 BL D&1 Pinebluff Sandhills Township, $131,000.

Calvin M. Wicker Jr. Et al. to Liam S. and Maureen M. O’Hara, Lot 24 Edgewood, Mineral Springs Township, $120,000.

Holly Pickerel to Daniel J. Carissimo and Kathleen J. Ball, Lot 2198 P1A Mid South Club, McNeill Township, $60,000.

Peggy H. Biggerstaff to James and Jeannine Winkley, Lot 2205 S1 P2 Pinewild, Mineral Springs Township, $425,000.

Ivan J. and Cheryl M. Gill to David Gardner, Lot 78A S1 Woodlake Little River Township, $245,000.

Margaret A. Lorenz and Benjamin F. Bitner to Gary M. Sr. and Rosina Tucek, 4.59 acres, Sandhills Township, $191,000.

Edna Z. Brooks to Alfred G. Craske Jr. Et al., Lot 616 U16 P2 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $81,500.

Caroline A. Kaptur Living Trust U/A Dated October 5, 1999 Et al. to Nicolette M. Kaptur Et al., Lot136 U2 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $514,000.

Caroline A. Kaptur Trust U/A Dated August 3, 2006 Et al. to Nicolette M. Kaptur, Lot 136 U2 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $372,000.

H&H Homes of Fayetteville, LLC to Alexis M. Wells, Lot 65 P1 Forest Hills West, Sandhills Township, $268,500.

Elizabeth J. Gamel and Debra G. Vinci to James J. and Pamela P. Dougherty, Tract, McNeill Township, $375,000.

James J. and Pamela P. Dougherty to Patricia A. Breslin and Ronald E. Lind, Lot 4 Pinehill Mineral Springs Township, $315,000.

Steve and Sophie Robbins to Matthew J. Wolfe, Lot 196A Whispering Pines, McNeill Township, $275,000.

Calvin A. Simmons Jr. and Kathleen C. Vincent to Kenneth T. Greene, 1.37 acres, Deep River Township, $120,000.

Josef K. and Jenan D. Eichinger to Harriette G. Marsh, Unit 273 Champions Ridge, McNeill Township, $343,000.

What a beauty!! Freshly painted, well-maintained, bright with lots of natural light, many updates and in pristine condition-definitely move-in ready!!

Split bedroom plan with 9 ft. ceilings. Large living/dining combo. Screen porch provides a very private outdoor space overlooking a wooded area.

Give Joan Annis a call 910-690-8296 for showings and more information!!

Offered at $164,900

Joan Annis - Cell 910.690.8296

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

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Pinky Doyle, CRS, GREEN, GRI, RFC Broker/Owner Office: 910-695-3651 Mobile: 910-783-6573

$295,000 7 Lakes West $655,000 7 Lakes West Lovely All Brick Single-Story Stunning All Brick Water Front Code 883 3 BR / 4.5 BA Code 882 3 BR / 2.5 BA

www.135AndrewsDrive.com

www.129MorrisDrive.com

$359,000 Pinehurst $239,900 Southern Pines $229,000 7 Lakes West Custom with great views of Lake Auman.

All-Brick Golf-front in Pinehurst #6 Charming in Great Neighborhood Code 893 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 888 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 889 3 BR / 2 BA

www.120DeerwoodLane.com

Aberdeen $210,000 Aberdeen $174,000 7 Lakes West 5 BR house in a great family neighborhood One-story brick in great neighborhood Gorgeous 5 BR / 3 BA Code 894 3 BR / 2 BA Code 895 3 BR / 2.5 BA

www.303McQueenRoad.com

Technology in Telephones, Colored Copiers, Scanner & Fax Machine • Large Conference Room • Reception Seating

• Various Office Sizes to

Pinehurst $389,000 Longleaf CC $319,000 Spacious all brick w/gorgeous landscaping Brick single story w/view of 17th green Code 880 4 BR / 4BA Code 875 3 BR / 2 BA

$149,900 7 Lakes West $210,000 Southern Pines Great Family Home in great Neighborhood Lovely Condo in National Code 887 4 BR / 2.5 BA Code 884 1 BR / 1 BA www.42CochraneCastleCircle.com www.178BakerCircle.com

www.121Newington.com

Knollwood Village • 726 Burlwood Drive

www.495StoneyfieldDrive.com

www.104LawrenceOverlook.com

$299,000 Pinehurst $159,800 Pinehurst $188,000 golf-front Charming one-story on cul-de-sac Lovely home w/open & spacious floorplan Code 896 3 BR / 2 BA Code 897 3 BR / 2 BA Code 900

www.268LongleafDrive.com

www.60VixenLane.com

www.140SakonnetTrail.com

7 Lakes West $695,000 Pinehurst $299,000 7 Lakes West $615,000 7 Lakes North $205,900 Foxfire $249,900 Stunning custom on prime lake frontage Immaculate w/open, split floor plan Stunning waterfront on Lake Auman Darling waterfront home w/open floorplan All brick home on the 16th fairway 3 BR / 3 BA Code 901 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 904 4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 905 3 BR / 2 BA Code 906 3 BR / 2 BA Code 907

www.123McCrackenDrive.com

www.24BedfordCircle.com

www.123VanoreRoad.com

www.112BarberryCourt.com

www.25RichmondRoad.com

Pinehurst $332,000 Pinehurst $259,000 Southern Pines $475,000 Pinehurst $399,000 West End $275,000 Charming split-plan on corner lot in #6 Gorgeous townhome in the heart of the Village Great home w/open floor plan, lg. Master BR J. Camina built home on wooded lot w/Open floor plan Charming ranch on over 4 acres of wooded land 3 BR / 3 BA Code 908 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 913 4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 910 3 BR / 2BA Code 914 3 BR / 2 BA Code 917

www.17OverpeckLane.com

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www.32BerylCircle.com

www.497ClearfieldLane.com

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Dear Community,

How to Prepare Your Home for a Virtual Tour

ing magnets from the refrigerator, or taking down distracting art.

5. Pare down furniture. Identify one or two pieces of furniture that can be removed from each room to make the space appear larger.

6. Rearrange. Spotlight the flow of a space by creating a focal point on the furthest wall from the doorway and arranging the other pieces of furniture to make a triangle shape. The focal point may be a bed in a bedroom or a china cabinet in a dining room.

7. Reaccessorize. Include a healthy plant in every room; the camera loves green. Energize bland decor by placing a bright vase on a mantle or draping an afghan over a couch.

8. Keep the home in shape. You want buyers who liked what they saw online to encounter the same home in person.

(Source-Barb Schwarz, www.StagedHomes.com Concord,Pa) Reprinted from REALTOR® Magazine with permission of NAR.

With more buyers shopping for homes on the Web, photos and virtual tours are a must. There are many things you can do make your home shine on camera.

1. Understand the camera's perspective. The camera's eye is very different from the human eye. It magnifies clutter and poor furniture arrangement. To make a home shine in a virtual tour or video presentation, cater to the lens.

2. Make the home "Q-tip clean." Because the camera magnifies grime, each room must be spotless . Don't forget floor coverings and walls; a discolored spot on the rug might be overlooked by prospects during a regular home showing, but that stain becomes a focal point for online viewers .

3. Pack up the clutter. But leave three items of varying heights on each surface. For example, on an end table you can place a lamp (high), a small plant (medium), and a book (low).

4. Snap pictures. This will give you an idea of what the home will look like on camera.

Closely examine the photos and list changes that would improve each room's appearance: opening blinds to let in natural light, remov-

Sincerely,Arvilla Sheron

President

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.

Year

Average Closed Price

Total Sold

Days on Market

2011

$244,366

880

162

693

156

2012

$241,857

2010

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Year

Jan

2011

56

2012

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63

$258,569

45 20

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

47

75

70

81

57 51 41

68

66

72

94

42

56

101 78 45

172

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

Dec

93

88

75

70

68

61

77

67

67

74

67

83

112 79

2012 Board of Directors:

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

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

2009

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$252,021

2009

2010

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793

81 77 76

90 70 59

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

100 77

54

67

Margaret Hinesley – Director Dianne Forsberg – Director Anita Emery – Director Walter O’Hearn – Director Peyton Gentry – MLS President

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By Bob Van Houten Moore County Home Builders Association President

Protect Your Investment This Fall with a Few Home Chores Between Touchdowns and Turkey Leftovers

The leaves have changed and are rapidly falling to the ground, creating another time-honored chore: raking, and providing hours of leaf fort entertainment for children in neighborhoods across the country.

While many families would prefer to spend the weekends cheering on their favorite football teams, there are a few important maintenance tasks that should make their way onto every home owner’s Saturday “to do” list.

November typically brings with it the first crisp days of fall and, in some areas of the country, the season’s first frost. A little effort paid to home maintenance now, may save you time, money and headaches during the long winter months ahead.

Take this opportunity to check out your exte-

rior doors to determine if they are leaking cold air. While outside, survey your home’s exterior walls and look for weather-related cracks or crumbling mortar.

Wood trim and siding also can suffer from weatherworn paint and may have become loose, as can windowsills.

Inspect your roof carefully to head off costly emergency repairs that may be needed during the winter. Keep an eye out for damaged or loose shingles, gaps in the flashing and mortar damage around the chimney. If you see or suspect any damage, contact a professional roofer to evaluate and repair the damage.

Late summer and fall storms, such as hurricanes, tornadoes and even severe thunderstorms, can cause weak trees or branches to break and

damage your home, car or power lines, in some cases weeks after the damaging weather has passed. Scan the wooded areas of your lot for large, dead branches, detached branches that are suspended in trees, cavities or rotten wood along trunks or split tree trunks. If you see anything that looks hazardous, contact a professional tree service.

If you have an inground lawn sprinkler system, contact a professional company about servicing the system for the winter to avoid costly repairs due to burst pipes.

Don’t ignore your hose bibs and learn the location of your

pipes as well as how to shut off the water. If your pipes end up freezing, you’ll have a better chance of preventing a burst if you can quickly shut water off. It’s also a good idea to check weather stripping and caulking around windows and doors, helping keep your home better insulated against the elements.

Last but not least of your exterior fall home maintenance chores, keep your gutters clear. It’s important to remove all debris so that water can properly drain, minimizing standing water and stalling the freeze and thaw expansion process that often occurs during colder months. If your lot is extremely wooded or you’ve had a problem in the past, consider installing gutter guards that prevent leaves and branches from enter-

ing your gutters and direct the flow of water away from the house and into the ground.

While you may be tempted to end your fall home maintenance check outside, a few simple interior checks also are warranted this time of year.

Check pipes for cracks and leaks and have any damage promptly repaired and consider insulating unfinished rooms, such as garages, if they contain exposed pipes.

And, maintain at least 65 degrees in your home.

Before the cold weather strikes, take a look at your heating system to be sure it is in working order or have the unit serviced before the busy winter season. Check and replace appropriate filters and the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors as well.

Do a quick check of insulation in your attic, to prevent the cycle of water freezing and melting on your roof, a potential cause of roof damage, and basement and crawl spaces to ensure your space is well insulated and to prevent freezing pipes.

Finally, clean out any dust that has accumulated in vents to reduce exposure to indoor pollutants and cut down on winter colds.

For more home maintenance tips, contact the Moore County Home Builders Association at (910)944-2992 or visit us online at www.mchba.com.

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This Weekend OPEN HOUSE • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 FROM 1PM - 4PM 11 Stirrup Place Pinehurst

Mostly brick home on an idyllic lot with privacy on a culde-sac. Covered front porch, large screened porch, meticulous landscaping. 3 BR, 2 BA split bedroom floor plan. Large living room, formal dining room and separate family room. Pinehurst Country Club Membership available for transfer.

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MIDDLETON, SOUTHERN PINES 34 COURTNEY PLACE 2 BR/2 BA w/2 Fireplaces, Den and coveted Carolina Room MLS# 142207 $270,000 JILL FORD • 910-315-9977 Completely carefree lifestyle in this beautiful brick home, sizzling buy! Appraisal and Home Warranty provided, Home inspection available.

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2 Master Suites Over 2,200 Sq Feet Transferable Membership Available Offered at $175,000 Directions: Linden -> St. Andrews -> Lake Forest -> Lake Forest SW

Realtors from Rhodes & Co. Real Estate Services dined out at The Pirate House in Savannah, GA one evening during the NC/SC Real Estate Convention in Savannah held on September 811th! Seated from L to R are Marinda Avera, Sheri Harris, Carl Nines, Joanne Crum, Ed Rhodes, Pat Phillips and Tim VenJohn.

90 LINDEN ROAD

110 EVERGREEN COURT

“EDGEWOOD COTTAGE” is nestled on 1 Acre of lush landscaping with a pool and cabana. Circa 1928 Dutch Colonial meticulously renovated features 4 BR suites with sitting rooms and private baths. $1,100,000. Call Eva Toney 910-638-0972 or Emily Hewson 910-315-3324

ELEGANCE AND COMFORT IN PINE GROVE VILLAGE! Formal living and dining areas are enhanced with cathedral ceilings, a fireplace and builtins. The CarolinaRoom is a place to relax and enjoy the view. Bonus for this area is a recreation area with pool and tennis. $317,000.

Eva Toney 910-638-0972

E-Mail: eva@pinehurst.net www.RealEstateInPinehurst.com

Linda Breeding 910-690-8368

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Dawn Crawley 910-783-7993 www.dawncrawleyrealty.com

5 Riviera Dr

Custom home on Lovely Riviera Dr All brick, hardwoods, 9ft Ceilings 3BD, 2 BA, Sprinkler System Offered at $250,000

LIN HUTAFF

BROKER/REALTOR®

Open Sunday 1:00 - 4:00

Open Sunday 1:00 - 4:00

25 Turtle Point

115 Lakewood Drive

"Selling Moore" 910.528.6427 lhutaff@gmail.com

Pinehurst No 5 Golf Front Split bedroom, Large stone fireplace 3BD, 2BA, Furnished for 2014 Open Offered at $335,000

Pinehurst No 3 Golf Front LOCATION, New Roof, UPDATED Private, Great for entertaining Offered at $400,000

Allan Nanney Attends Special Training, Builds Expertise in Luxury Home Market

(Southern Pines, NC, October 2, 2012) -ALLAN NANNEY with YOUR PINEHURST HOME at KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY recently completed a luxury home marketing training course offered by Keller Williams Realty and the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing.

The course - which covered such topics as demographics of the affluent, lifestyle seg-

mentation, trends and amenities in today’s luxury home product, and creating a marketing plan for the multimillion dollar property – was taught by Laurie Moore-Moore, President of the Dallasbased Institute for Luxury Home Marketing and author of the book, Rich Buyer, Rich Seller! The Real Estate Agents’ Guide to Marketing Luxury Homes.

“The course is a step towards earning the

prestigious Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation which The Institute awards internationally to sales professionals who meet performance standards in the uppertier residential market,” said Moore-Moore.

Allan Nanney is an example of a sales associate who works to hone the special skills and competencies necessary to provide exceptional service in the

fine homes and estates marketplace.”

Nanney is an awardwinning sales associate who has been in real estate since 1984 and specializes in the Moore County / Sandhills market. He has been with Keller Williams Realty since 2005 and holds the GRI, CSP, SFR, and CDPE designations.

“The training provided new insight about the upper tier market, helped me pol-

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148708 45 ELDORADO LANE, DORAL WOODS, DIR.: Morganton Road to Doral Woods; Right Eldorado; 3rd House on Left. Folf Front!

3BR/3BA. $299,000 T335280 Beverly Del Giudice

149951 80 GARNER LANE, PINEHURST, DIR.: Route 211 to Gun Club Road; Left at fork; Right Garner Lane.

Golf front. 3BR/2BA. Overlooks PCC #8. $225,000 T775606 295.5504

148929 305 JUNIPER CREEK, PINEHURST, DIR.: North on Hwy 15/501 from Traffic Circle; 2nd entrance to Pinehurst #6; Left Juniper Creek. 3BR/2BA, Den. $239,000T443885 Bonnie Baker 690.4705 692.2635

142863 170 FRYE ROAD, PINEHURST, DIR.: Route 5 to Linden Road; Right McKenzie; Left Frye Road; House is on the left. 6BR/7+BA. Stunning Estate! $1,795,000 T256378

150384 Pinehurst Unit 1: 3 Bedroom, 149411 Middleton Place: Updated & 2 Bath home. Details at: Move-in Ready! 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. www.60MerionCircle.com $179,000 NOW $260,000 T734336 T815301

149389 Lake front cottage! Magnificent views of Lake Sequoia! Living/dining combo, 3BR/2BA. Boat dock. $199,900 T682235

148299 Wonderful 4BR/3BA home within walking distance to Beacon Ridge CC. Large bonus room. Many Upgrades! $329,000 T558578

315.5013

783.7374

NEW LISTING

690.7080

Team Townley

295.5504

NEW LISTING

585.2087

John Condit

NEW PRICE

215.2869

Pat Koubek

ABERDEEN

692.2635

150213 Pinehurst Unit 10: Details at: 149223 Great brick, 3BR/2BA, www.55CatalpaLane.com - 2Bedrooms, home with 5.58 acres and over 1100sf office/garage/workshop.

2Baths. $184,500T802032 $294,900 T666825 690.7080

Team Townley

NEW LISTING

295.5504

639.1148

Bill Brock

JAMES CREEK

Mav Hankey

NEW LISTING

692.2635

639.1148

Bill Brock

692.2635

LAWN & TENNIS

Carol Haney

692.2635

DONALD ROSS AREA

147159 Sun drenched Cape Cod! Open spaces, long windows, and lovely details! 3BR/2.5BA. $269,000 T11781

692.2635 315.3322

150014 Pinehurst: 1,850 sq.ft.! 149817 Beautifully maintained 3Bedrooms, 2Baths, Screened-in Porch 4BR/2.5BA home! Newly remodeled and a 2-Car Garage! $189,000 T781124 kitchen/new master bath. Screen Porch. $285,000 T767383 603.3589

7 LAKES NORTH

Kay Beran

692.2635

LAKE PINEHURST

315.3324

Emily Hewson

295.5504

7 LAKES WEST

Linda Criswell

295.5504

DONALD ROSS AREA

144890 Brick home with cherry & granite, 2500+SF, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. $274,900 T11587 690.7009

Krista Duncan

295.5504

LAKE PINEHURST AREA

149832 3-Bedroom Condo with wide view of Lake Pinehurst!

Great location, updated ktch, furnished, pool privileges. $224,500 T767382

145852 Beautiful brick home w/9' ceilings, crown moldings, ktchn w/granite, bay windowed brkfst area, 3BRs. $259,000 T155940

PINEHURST TRACE

PINEWILD CC

638.0972

Eva Toney

295.5504

638.0972

Eva Toney

295.5504

150214 Fairwoods on Seven: Details at www.10WalnutCreekRoad.com 3BR/2BA. $429,000 T802023 Team Townley 690.7080 295.5504

140539 Light & Bright Carolina Room, LR w/tray ceiling & frplc, updated ktchn, Murphy bed in 3rd bdrm. $149,000 T353486

150111 Adult Community - Over 55.

Great Room, 3BR/2BA, dining room.

Oversized Patio. 2-Car Garage. $225,000 T789423

147524 Stunning 4BR/3.5BA, Bonus Room & Office, Chef's Kitchen. $549,000 T467703

528.5669

639.5133

315.6225

150396 Talamore: Details at www.20GlendevnDr.com Beautiful golf front home!

3BR/3.5BA. $479,500 T11600

149146 Golf front! Southern Plantation 148771 Wonderful 3BR/2.5BA home designed home! 4BR/3.5BA. On 1.11 on level lot. Room for a Pool. acre golf front lot! $349,000 T662741 Hardwood Floors. Great Family Neighborhood! $199,000 T615182

NEW LISTING

Frank Sessoms 639.3099 295.5504

Marie O'Brien

295.5504

THE CAROLINA

315.5013

Carol Haney

692.2635

Arvilla Sheron

295.5504

VILLAGE ACRES

528.5669

Marie O'Brien

Nettie Calfee

692.2635

WEYMOUTH HEIGHT

150455 Peaceful tranquility, next to 600 acres of State Park. Close to So. Pines & Ft. Bragg.

3BR/2.5BA. $359,900 T353560

Mary Joe Worth 692.2635 295.5504 695.5430

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ish my skills, and provided valuable networking contacts with other agents across the country who specialize in luxury properties,” said Nanney. “In addition, I discovered new and creative tools for promoting expensive homes and estates and new resources for finding buyer prospects.

Home buyers and sellers alike will benefit from my membership in this prestigious organization.”

For insights into the

current state of the luxury market, contact Allan Nanney at Keller Williams Realty, 910528-1181, or email Allan@YourPinehurstHome.com.

(ARA) - Your backyard is a space where you enjoy quality time with your family - from running around with your kids in the fall leaves to playing catch with your furry friend in the snow. It's a place to escape, but remember accidents can happen anywhere at any time, and just like you childproof your house, you need to ensure your backyard is safe as well.

Keeping your backyard safe begins with your fence. A yard without a fence is a little like a house without walls. Fences help protect children from danger, keeping toddlers out of swimming pools, hot tubs and ponds or keeping them in the yard, away from busy traffic or strangers.

Fences can also help keep your own pets in your yard, and other animals out. They can reduce your liability by preventing injuries to uninvited guests on your property, or damage or injury caused by escaped pets.

“A good weekend winterizing project is making sure your fences and gates are functioning properly and are protected from rust, a destructive force that can render gate hardware useless or dangerous,” says Jim Paterson, senior vice president of D&D Technologies, which manufactures gate latches and hinges made of ultra-strong engineering polymers. “In our research, we found that when homeowners consider their fencing needs, rusty metal gate hardware that no longer functions properly or becomes a threat to children was their top concern. Rust-free and adjustable gate hardware is available.”

Seasonal weather, ground settling and other factors can cause a gate to become misaligned over time and not function properly.

It's important to have gate hardware that can

be easily adjusted to overcome this. TruClose self-closing, tension adjustable hinges are an ideal solution.&nbsp;Some models are vertically and horizontally adjustable as well. Combined with D&D adjustable, locking gate latches will ensure your gate will always function properly.

Additional precautions to take when childproofing your backyard: * Tighten and cover any protruding bolts on swing sets and do not attach ropes or cords, which could become strangulation hazards. * Remove old tree stumps and rocks, level concrete footings to avoid tripping. *Seal wooded items such as decks, swing sets and picnic tables before inclement weather sets in. * Completely fence pool and spa areas with adjustable self-closing hinges like TruClose and self-latching gates, ensuring latches are out of the reach of children such as the Magnalatch Safety Gate Latch. Both products carry a lifetime warranty and are adjustable both vertically and horizontally for quick and easy adjustments. * Eliminate access to lawn equipment and chemicals. Put these items completely out of the reach of children. * Keep a first aid kit and a rescue kit for those backyards with water features easily accessible.

Your backyard can be one of the most exciting places for your children through the entire year.

A little prevention along the way will keep it safe and provide wonderful memories for your family.

Look for D&D Technologies rust free gate hardware and child safety latches at www.ddtechglobal.com or under the Stanley Hardware brand through Lowe's.

Allan Nanney

Year-round backyard safety tips for families

PINEHURST RESORT REALTY Located in the Lobby of the Carolina Hotel

910-235-8700 â&#x20AC;˘ 1-800-772-7588 E-mail: pinehurstresortrealty@pinehurst.com

SERENITY, SECURITY, & SPLENDOR. Family Room has a wall of glass windows & doors plus the warmth of a fireplace that is open to an outstanding Kitchen. Thirty-five feet of glass overlooks the brick patio and a view of Lake Pinewild. PCC membership available for transfer. 3BR/3.5BA $549,000 (147531)

CUSTOM BUILT HOME. Top of the line appointments. 10 ft. ceilings w/beautiful crown molding, hardwood floors on 1st floor. 9ft. ceiling on the lower level with upgraded carpet & 562ft. storage room. Gourmet Kitchen w/double ovens & warming drawer, solid surface counter tops. Beautiful deck overlooks the 16th tee of Course No. 6. 4BR/3.5BA $469,000 (150211)

ENJOY the Pine Needles Golf Course Par 3 16th Hole from your brick patio or 14 x 18 Carolina Room. There are two fireplaces. Nice Kitchen with ample solid cherry cabinets, eating area and 8x10 Laundry Room. Beautiful wooded golf front lot loaded with dogwoods and azaleas. 3BR/2BA $299,000 (145749)

NEW PRICE! QUALITY PLUS! Upgrades throughout. Granite, fireplace, hardwood, tile, Trane HVAC. Open & bright floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Covered porch.

Super large lot. Beautiful deck.

3BR/2BA $199,500 (147624)

LARGE and light filled 3 bedroom condo; golf front to the Pit Golf Course.

Bedrooms are large and are set up to sleep 12 people. Kitchen has stainless steel appliances and solid surface countertops with an eat at bar. Covered deck extends off the Great Room and Dining area. Purchase in time for the U.S. Open.

3BR/2BA $215,900 (146648)

GREAT GOLF COURSE VIEWS in St. Andrews. Fifth green of Course No. 5.

Living Rm, Master, & Kitchen all view golf course. Upgraded appliances, baths. Tile in Kitchen, hall and entry. Custom Bali blinds, nearly new furniture. Eating area seats six. 4 double beds & sleeper couch.

PCC membership avail. for transfer.

2BR/2BA $138,500 (150426)

NICE & NEAT AS A PIN! One owner home that has been very well maintained.

Heat pump and ductwork are two years old. Vaulted ceiling, rear deck. Best price in Pinehurst for such a nice home.

3BR/2BA $139,500 (149511)

NICE STARTER HOME. Water heater, carpet, bathroom tile floors, and sliding door new in 2011. Heat pump replaced in 2009. 10x12 rear deck and 10x13 storage shed. Very private back yard. 3BR/2BA $110,000 (146175)

PANORAMIC VIEWS of the 5th, 6th, and 7th holes on the No. 5 golf course. The most wonderful golf view available and very private. Wide open with high ceilings, large masonry fireplace. Large Master Suite with walk-in closet. A very pleasant and comfortable home. Well maintained with a PCC membership available for transfer. 3BR/2.5BA $330,000 (142456)

GREAT INVESTMENT or starter home. Vaulted ceiling in Living room w/fireplace. 10x11 deck off Kitchen plus 8x6 storage room off carport.

3BR/2BA $125,000 (150028)

Realtor of the Week PETE GARNER

FEATURED HOME

FANTASTIC CUL-DE-SAC, GOLF FRONT on the 10th tee of Fairwoods on Seven. Enjoy the golf and water views from the elevated rear deck. New roof in 2010. Kitchen has been freshly painted. Unfinished basement with golf cart access. Brick exterior with mature low maintenance landscaping. Private well for irrigation. Security system. 4BR/2BA, 2 Half Baths $694,900 (148048)

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 â&#x20AC;˘ 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

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