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$237,500 VASS, WATERFRONT! 3BR-2.5BA PLUS… a Den, a Sun Room, a huge Screened Porch & vaulted Great Room w/gas Fireplace & Oak Floors! Private boat dock & very large yard!
$129,000, Built in 2007! 3BR-2BA, Split Bedroom Plan w/Vaulted Ceilings, an oak Kitchen & large rooms! Beautiful tree-lined Cul-deSac. Union Pines & New Century Schools.
Lovely end unit with beautiful hardwood flooring in living & dining rooms, hallway and bedrooms. Tiled flooring in entryway, kitchen & bathrooms. Master bedroom has plantation shutters; guest bedroom has its own private courtyard. Third bedroom is being used as a den/study. Wood burning fireplace in living room. Wonderful floor-plan for entertaining!! Great buy at $139,999 Contact Joan Annis at 910-690-8296 for more details.
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7 Lakes North $175,000 This picture perfect home is nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. This home offers a large, private, well -manicured yard, spacious new deck, beautifully updated interior with granite counter tops in kitchen and baths, hardwood floors, plantation shutters and a new metal roof. 3 BR / 2 BA Code 948
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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
The Moore County Register of Deeds Office in Carthage has recorded the following property transfers valued at $50,000 or more. November 19-21, 2012 William S. Muller Et al. to Forest Creek Investors, LLC, Lot 239 P1 S2 Forest Creek McNeill Township, $135,000. Forest Creek Investors, LLC to William S. and Barby B. Muller, Lot 1632 S16 Forest Creek, McNeill Township, $785,0000. Nancy B. Frock Et al. to Harold V. McCoy Jr., Lot 62 Fourth Nine Add P1, CCNC, Sandhills Township, $1,050,000. McArnold Construction, Inc. to Toby and Colene Risner, Lot 27 P12 Foxcroft Plains, McNeill Township, $321,000. Diane Nuzzolese Et al. to David Kelley and Michela Rebuli, Lot 249 U12 P2 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $233,000. Elizabeth J. Dennington Et al. to Lorimer J. and Janie H. White, Lot 42 U2 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $270,000. Paul B. and Pamela A. Barbee to Michael T. and Jennifer K. Branthoover, Lot 2202 Knollwood Center, McNeill Township, $273,500. Hubert A. and Juanita B. Nall to Jan H. and William A. Williams, 31.345 acres, Bensalem Township, $61,500. Louise N. and Kenneth Jimison to Jan H. and William A. Williams, 31.345 acres, Bensalem Township, $61,500. Patricia A. Bartley to Paul B. and
Pamela A. Barbee, Lot 65 Pine Grove Village, $440,000. Joseph Fino Et al. to John T. Pinkston and Gloria R. Crabtree, Lots 1617 BL F&8 Southern Pines, McNeill Township, $160,000. Robert P. Dowd III Et al. to Whitaker’s Holdings, LLC, Tract, Greenwood Township, $88,000. Stevan V. and Darlene K. Nikoloff to Patricia A. Bartley, Lot 317 P2 Magnolia Park Longleaf, McNeill Township, $320,000. Donald C. Billman and Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC to The Bank of New York Mellon Et al., Trustees Deed B3087/536 Lot 223 U13 P2 Pinehurst, 11 SP 275 $252,000. George E. and Ruth A. Glover to Sara T. Fowler, Lot 361 Echo East Seven Lakes, Mineral Springs Township, $150,000. Montgomery W. and Dianna D. Leija to Riley E. McEvoy, Lot 208 U9 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $187,500. Michael C. Arnold and Arnold Family Trust, Dated January, 1992 to Arthur R. and Laree A. Miller, Lot 531 U1 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $173,000. Grosvenor Properties, LLC to Nicolas and Nicolas M. Leach, Lot 71 P3 Arrowstone, McNeill Township, $425,000. Holly L. Williamson and Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC to Branch Banking and Trust Company, Trustees Deed B3212/157 1.243 acres, Carthage Township, 12 SP 161 $60,500.
Beverly R. Hombs to Luther H. Henson Jr., Lot 353 Echo East Seven Lakes North, Mineral Springs Township, $170,000. First Presbyterian Church Corporation of Greensboro, N.C. to Judy O. Lovin, Lot 5407 Pinevalley Seven Lakes West, Mineral Springs Township, $176,500. Marjorie T. and Jan K. Ludwig to Daniel R. Jr. and Leslie M. Stanley, Lot 160 U1 P1 Pinehurst, $269,000. Pinedief, L.L.C and Pinedief, LLC to JT Realty, LLC, Units 103104 Biltmore Professional Center McCormick Office Condo, Mineral Springs Township, $247,000. Laura Falconer to Melvin G. and Mary H. Nelson, Unit 420 Lakeside Villas Condo, McNeill Township, $120,000. Jeffrey L. and Stephanie P. Wolters to Todd R. and Sherri T. Nicholson, Lot 333 P3B McLendon Hills, Mineral Springs Township, $530,000. Samuel T. and Lori A. Copper to Steven R. Jr. and Casey A. Horne, Lot 13 P2B Spring Meadows, Sandhills Township, $229,500. Grosvenor Properties, LLC to William D. and Leia M. Capps, Lot 42 P2 Arrowstone, McNeill Township, $353,000. Lyle M. and Kerri L. Lowes to Andrew M. and Beverly R. Malick, Lot 26 P3 Willow Creek, $215,000. H&H Homes of Fayetteville, LLC to Jerry A. and Tami Peterson, Lot 53 P2 Sinclair, Little River Township, $190,000.
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stances you can cancel a contract within three business days of signing it. 8. Ask if the contractor's workers will do the entire job or whether subcontractors will be involved too. 9. Get the contractor to indemnify you if work does not meet any local building codes or regulations. 10. Be sure that the contract specifies the contractor will clean up after the job and be responsible for any damage. 11. Guarantee that the materials that will be used meet your specifications. 12. Don't make the final payment until you're satisfied with the work. Reprinted from REAL TOR® Magazine with permission of the NAR.
1. Get at least three written estimates. 2. Check references. If possible, view earlier jobs the contractor completed. 3. Check with the local Chamber of Commerce or Better Business Bureau for complaints. 4. Be sure the contract states exactly what is to be done and how change orders will be handled. 5. Make as small of a down payment as possible so you won't lose a lot if the contractor fails to complete the job. 6. Be sure that the contractor has the necessary permits. licenses, and insurance. 7. Check that the contract states when the work will be completed and what recourse you have if it isn't. Also, remember that in many in-
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Margaret Hinesley – Director Dianne Forsberg – Director Anita Emery – Director Walter O’Hearn – Director Peyton Gentry – MLS President
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What the 21st Century Home Buyer Wants
Whether you’re in the market for a new home, or wondering how appealing your existing home is by today’s standards, an up-to-date assessment of current home buyer preferences can prove handy in evaluating the many options that are out there. Home builders rely on such information to determine the best floor plans, locations and amenities to offer their clients, and a prime source of this data is the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB’s) Home Buyer Preferences Survey. This study focuses on 2,000 households who have either purchased
a new home in the last two years or who plan on doing so within the next two years. The latest survey results provide some surprising — and some not-so-surprising — insights into the psyche of today’s American home buyer. With prime home buying season upon us, you might find the following information helpful. Kitchens and bathrooms: don’t skimp on the details Not surprisingly, new home buyers pay particular attention to kitchens and bathrooms – more attention, in fact, than they pay any other rooms
of the house. Home builders and their consultants will tell you flat out that the kitchen can make or break a home sale, and that homes with fewer than two bathrooms can draw a significantly limited audience. More than 80 percent of those surveyed indicated a preference for two or more bathrooms. Interestingly, however, buyers aren’t looking to go overboard – an equal percentage (17 percent) said they preferred 1 ½ bathrooms as said they wanted three or more bathrooms. Nearly 80 percent of survey respondents consider a walk-in pantry a “must-have,” while more than 70 percent feel that way about an island work area in the kitchen. Other highly favored kitchen features include a built-in microwave oven, extra-long counters and newly popular “warming drawers” that keep meals palatable for on-the-go fam-
ily members who are perpetually late for dinner. Preferred kitchen cabinetry is made of light-colored wood, while the favorite kitchen floor layout is completely or at least visually open to the family room/great room area. The most popular bathroom features include a linen closet as well as an exhaust fan, separate shower enclosure, dressing/make-up area and private toilet compartment. Ceramic tile walls are also high on the preference list. In high-end homes, add a whirlpool tub and multiple showerheads to the mandatory file. Studies have also shown that it’s a good idea to plan ahead for accessibility issues in the kitchen and bathroom. With aging baby boomers one of the housing market’s most
formidable subsets, thoughtful extra features such as reinforced walls for grab bars, raised sinks and appliances, lowered light switches and lever door knobs – all of which allow for universal access by those with and without mobility impairments – can add valuable flexibility to your home and allow for what’s known in housing parlance as “aging in place.” Beyond the basics: specialty rooms and outdoor amenities Elsewhere in the home, several not-soobvious features can be extremely important for motivating home buyers. In particular, according to a large percentage of NAHB respondents, the laundry room is the singlemost desired “specialty area” in a new home. The second-most important specialty area is the
dining room – a surprise to the many naysayers who’d predicted an early exit for this traditional feature. On the contrary, more than a third of survey respondents indicated they could do without a living room in their new home. The most important exterior features are, respectively, exterior lighting, a lot with trees, a front porch, a rear deck or patio, and a fenced yard. Beyond the basics, an outdoor amenity that is rapidly gaining in popularity is the outdoor fireplace/fire pit, for backyard barbecues and the like. Soughtafter community amenities include, by order of importance, a park area, walking/jogging trails, open spaces, a lake, and playgrounds. For more information on current home buyer preferences, contact the Moore County Home Builders Association at (910)944-2992 or visit us online at www.mchba.com.
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Rodent proof your home before the cold weather settles in
(BPT) - It is that time of year again: time to wage war against the pests seeking entry into your home. So check for small openings around the outside of your house, trim bushes and vegetation, and do any other small repairs, because when temperatures drop, pests start looking for ways inside. "As the weather cools, rodents and other pests move inside," says Kim KelleyTunis, technical services director at Orkin. "Rats, mice and insect pests, such as cluster flies, Asian ladybugs and boxelder bugs, along with a few other regional pests like stink bugs and kudzu bugs, migrate toward homes, looking for warmth." Mice can fit through an opening the size of a dime, so it is important to fix any cracks in and under siding, doors and windows. Inside your home, these animals can go unnoticed, set up a nest and begin reproducing. A single female can have up to eight pups per litter and four to five litters per year. Cluster flies, Asian ladybugs, boxelder bugs and regional insect pests can be found inside wall voids and attics. They are more
frequently found congregating on sun-facing areas like south- or southeast-facing walls. "It is extremely important to be proactive in protecting your home now for the upcoming winter and spring months," says Kelley-Tunis. "As the temperatures warm in the early spring, many of these insects and rodents will emerge from their hiding spaces in search of a way out of your house, often congregating around windows and lights within the home." As you prepare your home for winter by covering the air conditioner, winterizing hoses and checking your roof for leaks, the
experts at Orkin recommend you also do the following: * Make sure all holes in mesh screens are repaired. * Replace door sweeps and ensure that doors and windows close tightly, without any small openings. * Trim excess bushes and vegetation around the home. * Make sure attics and wall voids are insulated. * Clean out gutters and install gutter guards to help prevent leaves and debris from accumulating. For more tips on how to help protect your home from rodents and other fall pests, visit orkin.com.
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The surprising truth about carpet
(BPT) - Carpet has gained quite the reputation in the past decade, fueled by a multitude of assumptions. But is there truth behind the rumors about this very popular flooring option? With a little investigation you'll find many are completely false - making carpet a viable flooring option that can benefit everyone, from allergy sufferers to penny pinchers to the elderly. Who can benefit from carpet Carpet isn't just comfortable and stylish, it's a safe flooring option too, reducing slips and softening falls if they do occur ideal for both the elderly and very young. Carpet also improves a home's acoustics because it absorbs noise rather than reflecting it back into the room. Those who want to save money welcome the fact that carpet provides actual thermal resistance (Rvalue) - meaning when it's cold, it retains warmth longer, conserving energy and reducing heating bills. Perhaps one of the biggest misconceptions about carpet is that it's bad for people with allergies. But the 60 million Americans the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America says live with respiratory ailments might be surprised to learn that the opposite appears to be true, according to multiple studies. Allergy and asthma carpet studies A 15-year Swedish study found no link between carpet and allergy and asthma attacks. In fact, when carpet usage in Sweden decreased by 70 percent, allergy reactions in the general population increased by 30 percent. In 2003, a study of school children in New Jersey found that having carpet in a child's bedroom was associated with fewer missed school days and less need for asthma medication.
These are just two of many studies showing no correlation between carpet and allergies or asthma. How carpet helps asthma and allergy sufferers So if carpet isn't contributing to allergy and asthma problems, how is it helping those with the conditions? Carpet acts much like a filter, trapping allergens and keeping them out of the air you and your family breathe. These trapped allergens, such as pollen, pet dander and dust, can then easily be removed through proper cleaning techniques. Think of your carpet like you would a sweater in your wardrobe. If you wear a sweater, it eventually gets dirty and needs to be washed. Your carpet is walked on by people and pets frequently, and much like a sweater, needs to get cleaned regularly to look its best and last a long time. To keep your carpet in great shape, reduce allergens and retain good indoor air quality, consider these tips from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI): 1. Vacuum regularly How often do you really need to vacuum? High-traffic or pet areas should be vacuumed daily, medium-traffic areas need to be vacuumed about twice a week and light-traffic areas should be vacuumed weekly. -Use a CRIcertified vacuum for optimum soil removal, dust containment and
to avoid damage to your carpet. 2. Limit dirt intrusion Keeping as much dirt and grime off the carpet as possible is ideal. Be proactive and put out a durable entrance mat for people to wipe off their feet before entering your home. Then require everyone to take off their shoes so less dirt is tracked inside. 3. Deep clean Once a year your carpet should be cleaned by hot water extraction by a professional. This process extracts deeply embedded dirt that regular vacuuming can't reach. To find a CRI Seal of Approval Service Provider visit www.carpet-rug.org. If you suffer from particularly bad allergies, consider cleaning your upholstered furniture, draperies and blinds also. Like carpet, these also need regular cleaning. Drapes and blinds can build up microscopic allergens quickly from open windows. Vacuum and wash regularly and consider hiring a professional cleaner once a year or as needed. Carpet provides many benefits for many different people, including those with allergies. So before you spend a lot of money taking out your home's carpet, remember why you chose it in the first place. Then take the proper steps to clean it so it complements your home for many years to come.
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150101 5 PIN OAK COURT, PINEHURST, DIR.: Linden Road to St. Andrews to Lake Forest SE to Lake Forest SW; Right Pin Oak. 3BR/2+BA. $325,000 T303435
148219 Stunning Water Front Home! Large porch leads to over 6,000 sq.ft. of living space. 1.62Acre Lot. $1,400,000 T547882
146054 Beautiful rustic contemporary waterfront home on 2 lots! Many renovations! Spectacular Water Views! $750,000 T368102
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149536 295 FIELDCREST ROAD, SO. PINES, DIR.: From Hwy 1, exit Midland Road; Bear Right; Right Hwy 22 to Yadkin Trails; Right Fieldcrest; House on the Right. 3BR/2BA. $229,500 T745954 Debbie Darby 783.5193 295.5504
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147229 Magnificent Golf Course Views! 3,700SF of elegant living space. 3BR/3.5BA. Upgrades galore! $739,900 T443906
148908 Cute as a button! LR/DR combo, wood stove, Sun room. 3BR/2BA. Deck & Patio. $175,000 T632901
149817 Beautifully maintained, 4BR/2.5BA, family home! Remodeled Ktchn! New Master Bath! $285,000 T767383
150904 Dramatic 2-story Living Room! Corian counters, Carolina Room, & storage! $132,500 T863376
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149973 Beautiful updated home with attention to detail! 2BR/2.5BA, Study, Carolina Room. $235,000 T778676
147503 Stunning Golf Front home with Water View! Upgrades galore! Marvelous Storage! $875,000 T465979
150951 Meticulously maintained Outstanding Features! home! 3BR/2BA. LR/DR Combo. $155,000 T867406
150736 Beautiful, spacious home! Golf Front living at its finest! 3BR/3.5BA. Screen Porch & Deck. $789,000 T443822
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149917 Stately and elegant hilltop home! 3BRs/3.5BAs, 3-Car Garage. Carriage House. $1,020,000 T773070 986.2319
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150906 Spectacular Lake View! 3BR/4BA, Great Rm w/wood floors & frplc. LL Family Rm, Office. $475,000 T863286
143080 Located on 3.3 acres, 3BR/3.5BA, vaulted LR, DR, Kitchen & Carolina Room. Broker/Owner $360,000 T385480
150641 "Craddock Cotage" - original Tufts Cottage circa 1896 - in the heart of the Village. $599,000 T524550
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145969 "Rose Cottage" circa 1895 one of 6 original cottages by Tufts. 4BR/3.5BA, Great Room. $889,000 T443865
138664 Charm of yesteryear with 150243 Lovely 3BR/2.5BA ranch with a today's comforts! Famous Course #2 vis- French flavor. Open LR & DR, frplc, ible from back windows. 5BR/4BA. granite. PCC Mbrshp. $309,000 $2,150,000 T443717 T803743
150756 Spacious, updated, 3BR/2.5BA home! Hardwood throughout, gorgeous Ktchn. $210,000 T850253
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147975 Overlooking Golf Course #3! All brick, 3BR/2.5BA, Bonus Rm w/half bath, Carolina Rm. $339,000 T519577 Marie O'Brien 528.5669 295.5504
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149164 Golf Front! 3BR/3BA, Brick home with large Bonus Rm. Deck overlooks the green. $497,000 T664664 Arvilla Sheron 639.5133 295.5504
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147524 Almost New! 4BR/3.5BA home with a Bonus Room and Office. Wonderful Chef's Ktchn! $549,000 T467703
142009 All brick, Golf Front, 148739 www.47GreyabbeyDrive.com 4BR/3.5BA home overlooking pond. - Brick, 3BR/2.5BA home. Golf Front! Lower Level Rec. Rm. $579,000 $370,000 T613099 T389304
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150523 Golf Front! Brick, 4BR/3.5BA 150396 www.20GlenDevonDrive.com 150455 Situated on 1.45 acres overlookhome, screened porch, lower level recre- - Beautiful Home! Golf Front ing Weymouth Nature Preserve. Pool. ation room. Mbshp avail. $569,000 w/spectacular views! $479,500 T11600 3BR/3.5BA. $359,900 T353560 T827294 639.5133
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CUSTOM maintenance free home on a nice level lot in a great area. All walls in the home insulated making it very energy efficient. Smooth ceiling, nice molding, 2 gas fireplaces, tiled Carolina Room. Kitchen is great! Nice Master Suite. Bonus Room has direct access to full bath & could be a fourth bedroom. 3BR/3.5BA $449,000 (147941)
Knollwood Heights brick with vinyl trim home. Updated Kitchen. All appliances included. Located on 1.2 acre wooded lot. Updated wiring and plumbing. Fireplace, crown molding and oak hardwood floors throughout. Two car garage. Two walk-in storage rooms. Second water meter for yard. New roof July 2012. 3 BR/3BA $319,500 (147147)
CUSTOM BUILT open floor plan w/split bedroom plan. Mahogany floors in Foyer, Dining Room, Hallways, Kitchen & Family Room. Family Room w/gas fireplace opens to Kitchen & Eating Area. Adjoining deck is TREK & has electric awning. Master Suite has 2 walk-in closets, double vanity, separate shower & whirlpool tub. PCC member. avail. for transfer. 3BR/2BA $274,000 (149927)
MINT IS THE WORD FOR THIS HOME. Very private lot. Never anyone to the back. Cherry hardwood floors. Updated Kitchen with granite counter tops. Convenient to Village and Pinehurst Country Club. PCC membership available for transfer. $335,000 3BR/3.5BA (144336)
HIGH QUALITY FEATURES throughout this special Violette Brothers home. Beautiful wide plank hardwood flooring, upgraded Kitchen, cabinets and granite with loads of pull out drawers for storage, and island breakfast bar. Third bedroom is above the garage with full bath. Lovely private rear deck overlooks wooded area. 3BR/3BA $242,000 (150505) (150505)
WATERFRONT HOME ON LAKE LONGLEAF. Beautiful hardwood flrs. Kitchen, baths & laundry which have tile. Home could have as many as 4 or 5 bedrooms. The downstairs has a finished Bonus Rm, full bath, workshop, & unfinished Family Area. Living Rm and Dining Rm have access to screened porch & the private backyard & lake. 3BR/4BA $299,000 (146141)
LARGE GREAT ROOM w/sliding door leading to Carolina Room. Split bedroom plan. Beautiful Kitchen w/granite counter tops. Pergo floors in main areas. Fully fenced back yard. 2BR/2BA $169,500 (148527)
Secluded 3BR modular home with 17.52 acres. There is a single wide mobile home, well, & septic located behind the home. Possible subdivision; seller is in process of determining the possibilities. 3BR/2BA $239,000 (147959)
LOCATION PLUS PRIVACY! All brick custom-built home on prestigious Donald Ross Dr. Open Kitchen w/hearth room w/fireplace & built-in bookshelves. Hardwoods in main living areas. Abundant of cabinets & drawers for storage plus large island. Master bedroom has “his” & “her” bathrooms plus room for sitting area & large walk-in closet. 3BR/3BA $345,500 (150680)
NEW INTERIOR PAINT and ready for buyer to choose flooring. Full partially finished basement with outside entrance. 16x12 deck with screened area underneath. New gutters and garbage disposal. 3BR/2BA $229,999 (148029)
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NEW PRICE! LOTS OF PRIVACY on #2 Golf Course at Fairwoods on #7. Large lot on the #3 Championship Tee. Outstanding buy. Large Master Suite w/den, office, or workout room attached. Very open. Large Great Room concept has a wall of glass plus the warmth of a fireplace. 3BR/2.5BA $585,000 (151095)
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