Sandhills Real Estate December 7, 2012

QUANTIFY THE VALUE! 259 Juniper Creek Blvd., Pinehurst.

MLS # 151244 - $289,000

This 3 Bdr./2.5 Bath shows like new. It features a separate Bonus Room and 2461 sq.' of heated living space. The home is priced $10,000 below the original purchase price in 2006, and the sellers have added over $35,000+ in upgrades/renovations. This great home is currently priced $3000 below its recent appraisal by Carolina Appraisers and the sellers are still offering a $3000 Buyer Closing Cost Incentive for an acceptable offer by Dec. 30th. Upgrade Features: $10,000 Enclosed/Heated Carolina Room with Champion Windows/$10,000 in Landscape & Irrigation (ProScapes)/$8000 in Plantation Shutters/$6000 in customized closet, pantry & laundry room shelving & rack grids (ORG)/$1900 Jenn Aire Dual Fuel Range /$2200 LG Side by Side Stainless Refrigerator Additional Features: Custom Lighting - Tile Backsplash Hardwood Flooring - Granite Counter tops -Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Fireplace with gas logs + 250 gallon buried propane tank

CONTACT BILL SAHADI TO PREVIEW THIS HOME 910 638-0888

Joan Annis Cell 910.690.8296

Knollwood Village Condominium "Great opportunity to quality living at an affordable price awaits you!"

$185,000 SEVEN LAKES, 3BR-2.5BA, Golf Front, 12th Fairway! Brick Home w/lovely Sun Room & Deck. Paved circular drive, Stone FPL, Anderson Windows & lots of natural light. Real quality!

$339,000 WATERFRONT! WHISPERING PINES, 3BR-3BA, SPRING VALLEY LAKE! Very, very spacious. Updated & super energy efficient! Private DOCK (Boat Included) MLS148680

FOR RENT: WHISPERING PINES, 4BR-3BA w/separate Library/Den. Fully fenced yard (approved pets OK), all appliances included. Easy drive to Ft Bragg. $1850/mo.

FOR RENT: PINEHURST 3BR-2BA fully furnished Condominium. First Floor, split BR plan w/Fireplace, Formal Dining Room and lovely Granite Kitchen. $900/mo.

$259,000 WHISPERING PINES 4BR-3BA Brick home w/Waterview of Thagards Lake! Walkout basement w/Rec. Room, 2 Master Suites, REAL Oak floors, Lots of Marble & Granite. MLS 150912

New hardwoods in main living room, new kitchen flooring, and new tiled bathroom and a one-year home warranty, make this second-floor end unit a great value.

Security and privacy, a community pool, unlimited golf, driving range, library, fitness room, and other recreational opportunities on-site. Low monthly condo and golf dues and a warm, friendly neighborhood.

Call Joan (910-690-8296) today for an appointment to view this move-in ready condo. At this price, don't wait!! $76,900

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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PINEHURST

Old Town Walk to the Village from this prime Old Town location! The oversized living room with hardwood floors is bright and cheerful. Formal dining room has hardwood floors and the kitchen has been updated.

3 BR / 2 BA Code 956

www.110McLeanRoad.com

Featured Properties CARTHAGE

7 LAKES WEST

Willow Brook Estates Beautiful family home on 10 acres! Property has been mostly cleared and fenced - perfect for horses or just getting away from it all! The home has an open F/P with the master suite on the main level and 3 bedrooms and bonus room on the upper level.

4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 958

7 Lakes West Fantastic opportunity to live on Lake Auman under $300,000! Nestled in a wooded cove lot, this cute house has great views of the water and great privacy. Super condition and ready to move in!

2 BR / 2 BA Code 957

www.285WillowBrookDrive.com

www.118OtterDrive.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.

November 26-30, 2012 The Weltner Family Trust U/A/D July 12, 1990 and Amended April 22, 2010 Et al. to Richard M. Huff and Patricia J. Andrus, Lot 319 P1C Fairwoods on 7 Mineral Springs Township, $405,000.

Arthur E. and Ann M. Criss to Symeon Tsoupelis, Unit 2 Regime 3 Colonial Pines, $140,000.

Helen F. and Robert E. Neill to Mary B. Rand Et al., Unit 14 P1 Sherwood Forest Condo, McNeill Township, $88,000.

Charles D. Jones Et al. to Brian J. and Melissa A. Acworth, Lot 8B S2 Lake Surf & 37 Sq. Ft., Little River Township, $435,000.

Michael J. Devine III Et al. to Carl J. and Meredith S. Staffel, Lot 162 U16 P2 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $310,000.

DGH Management LLC to Joseph R. Santa Lucia and Joseph R. Lucia, Lot 15 Laurel Commons, Sandhills Township, $189,000.

Miles C. Washburn to Aaron C. Daganhardt and Candice L. Simmons, Unit 220 Lakeview Condo, Mineral Springs Township, $108,000.

Ronald D. and Victoria King to Ben N. and Brianna L. Hubbard, Lot 207B ADD 5 S6 Whispering Pines, McNeill Township, $219,000.

Sandra and James J. Franklin to Ross and Jill Hutchison, Lot 5186 Westwood Seven Lakes West, Mineral Springs Township, $250,000.

Camden Mid South LLC to Steven J. Menendez, Unit 53 Building 18 Camden Villas Mid South Condo McNeill Township, $250,500.

JR Square LLC to Department of Transportation, Deed for Highway Right of Way, Mineral Springs Township, $64,000.

Valerie Minick Et al. to Anthony E. II and Tracy T. Gibson, Lot 103 S2 Clarendon Gardens, Mineral Springs Township, $50,000.

Crystal Ridge Properties, LLC to Jamar M. and Elizabeth M. Garner, Lot 9 Hunters Landing Sandhills Township, $207,000.

May L. Selzo Et al. to Reubin E. and Geneva Burney, Lot 49 Knollwood Village Townhouses, McNeill Township, Map, $125,000.

Adrienne O. Ives Et al. to Alison A. Ives, 46.34 acres 151.30 acres, & 0.26 acres, $1,386,000.

Clayton R. and Katee Davis to Robert J. and Krista M. Tannery, Lot 438A Add 2 S4 Whispering Pines, McNeill Township, $300,000.

Dolores K. Buckley Et al. to Michael J. III and Tamara K. Devine, Lot 1018 SA P1 Pinewild, Mineral Springs Township, $641,000.

Annboyd and Ralph S. Newman Jr. to Casey W. and Kimberly J. Ball, Lot 20 P1 Sandy Springs Sandhills Township, $228,500.

John V. Morreale Et al. to Gerald D Jr. and Roberta A. Lee, 10.54 acres, Ritter Township, $95,000.

Fletcher D. Thompson Et al. to Sandhills Area Land Trust, 109.32 acres & Ease, $276,000.

Richard O. Meinecke to Q5,

LLC, Unit 4 Midlands Hall Condo, McNeill Township, $365,000.

Stone Bay Partners, LLC to Bernardo C. and Brittney B. Carbo, Lot 18 P2 Princess Gate, $284,500.

Go Management, L.L.C. to Keith and Lorene Duever, Lot 10 Coltons Corner Seven Lakes West, $273,000.

Michael L.Trumbo Et al. to Bradley P. and Sharon J. Schmidt, 1.66 acres, McNeill Township, $279,500.

Brian Atkins Et al. to Mickey and Elizabeth West, Lot 139B S2 Woodlake Little River Township, $332,000.

Midstate Development, LLC to Evris Beavers, Unit 58 Cypress Creek Townhomes, Sandhills Township, $178,000.

Stephen A. Gotlieb to Douglas C. Morris, Lot 2376 Dorset Seven Lakes, Mineral Springs Township, $174,000.

Bobby W. and Natalie A. Johnson to Robert A. Depasqua, Lot 33 P1 Arrowstone, McNeill Township, $319,000.

John M. and Cheryl J. Ginniff to John A. and Barbara M. Saul, Lot 284B S4 Whispering Pines, McNeill Township, $260,000.

Karen J. Tinnerholm and Tinnerholm Trust U/A/D December 6, 2000 to Charles E. and Mary Williams, Lot 156 U1 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $280,000.

John B. Davenport Et al. to Mark P. and Cecilia J. Mitchell, PT Lots 1213 Edgemoore Heights, $160,000.

LIN HUTAFF

BROKER/REALTOR®

"Selling Moore" 910.528.6427 lhutaff@gmail.com

West End - Oakhurst Vista

Offered at $650,000 • Possible Horse-farm

Fabulous Craftsman style home perfectly situated among 13.5 acres of longleaf pines in subdivision of Oakhurst Vista. Quality built in 2009 for Builders personal residence.

Loaded with upgrades including a Geo-thermal heating and cooling system, master bath plumbed for sauna, three levels, 6 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths plus two large offices.

Natural gas, city water, plus 2 wells. Two car garage off kitchen, plus additional garage on lower level. About Eight miles (12 minutes) to Moore Regional Hospital.

24 THUNDERBIRD CIRCLE

110 EVERGREEN COURT

LOCATED IN SOUGHT-AFTER “DORAL WOODS” THIS GOLF FRONT HOME HAS AWESOME VIEWS OF 12th GREEN AND FAIRWAY OF COURSE # 1! 2700 SF, hardwood floors, high ceilings, wide crown moldings, a large Gathering Room with fireplace and a fabulous Kitchen any Gourmet Cook will love. Pinehurst Membership for Courses #1 thru #7. $495,000.

ELEGANCE AND COMFORT IN PINE GROVE VILLAGE! Formal living

Eva Toney 910-638-0972

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

Linda Breeding 910-690-8368

and dining areas are enhanced with cathedral ceilings, a fireplace and built-ins. The Carolina Room is a place to relax and enjoy the view of the almost one acre lot covered with magnificent Pine Trees. Bonus for this sub-division is a recreation area with pool and tennis. $317,000

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MID -SOUTH COUNTRY CLUB HOME PRICED BELOW APPRAISED VALUE

NEW APPRAISAL JUST DONE on this beautiful 4BR/3BA, Split Bedroom Plan home in the gated community of Mid-South off Midland Road. The interior features are fabulous with gorgeous Wood and Tile floors, beautiful Wood Cabinets, Vaulted Ceilings, Fireplace, Carolina Room and a wonderful Bonus Room upstairs with a bath included. Large Mstr Suite, Walk-in-Closets, Deck overlooking the golf course with Country Club amenities that include Club House, Pool and Tennis Courts. NOW PRICED AT: $425,000

RE / MAX of the Pines

235 E. Pennsylvania Ave. • Southern Pines, NC

Pinky Doyle

CRS, GREEN, GRI Broker/Owner

910-783-6573 910-695-3651

Open house Sunday from 1-5 Refreshments will be served.

82 SAKONNET TRL

Beautiful custom built home on 1.33 acres golf front! 4 bedroom/3.5 bathroom, basement w/ golf cart run-in, two fire places, gleaming hardwoods and split floor plan.

Directions: Go through main entrance of #6, R on Shennecosset, L on Sakonnet Trl, L on Sakonnet, House on Left.

Heather M. Reif 910-728-3320 www.ReifRealEstate.com

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

Pinehurst Lovely home in Old Town 3 BR / 2 BA

$395,000

Code 956

www.110McLeanRoad.com

7 Lakes West $269,000 Pinehurst $165,500 Super Condition! Lake Auman waterfront Charming home w/open floor plan 2 BR / 2 BA Code 957 3 BR / 2 BA Code 943

www.116OtterDrive.com

www.250FoxRunRoad.com

7 Lakes West

$185,000 $630,000 Pinehurst Lovely setting in great neighborhood Code 946 Code 945 3 BR / 2 BA

Charming lakefront cottage w/custom upgrades

3 BR / 3.5 BA

www.103FeatherstonPoint.com

www.350SugarPineDrive.com

$339,000 $175,000 7 Lakes West $299,000 Pinehurst $375,000 7 Lakes West Pinehurst $158,000 7 Lakes North Immaculate golf front w/open floor plan Elegant & luxurious w/spacious rooms Great home with open floor plan Super floor plan and wonderful privacy Picture perfect w/beautiful updates Code 951 Code 948 4 BR / 3 BA Code 949 4 BR / 3 BA Code 950 3 BR / 3.5. BA 3 BR / 2 BA Code 947 3 BR / 2 BA

www.8JuniperLane.com

www.129ShagbarkCourt.com

www.244LongleafDrive.com

www.10StantonCircle.com

Foxfire $225,000 Pinehurst $274,900 Pinehurst $464,900 Pinehurst Immaculate all-brick w/golf views Beautiful home w/elegant upgrades Stunning home w/Open floor plan Lovely home in Old Town 2 BR / 2 BA Code 953 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 954 4 BR / 3 BA Code 955 3 BR / 2 BA

www.18ShamrockDrive.com

www.30IdlewildRoad.com

www.16AirdrieCourt.com

www.128OwensCircle.com

$395,000 McLendon Hills $325,000 Lovely Home - Equestrian Community Code 956 4 BR / 4 BA Code 662

www.110McLeanRoad.com

www.192BrokenRidgeTrail.com

Pinehurst $75,000 Pinehurst $189,000 Pinehurst $319,900 Pinehurst $166,950 Seven Lakes West $369,000 Updated Immaculate Golf View Condo Great Location – Generous Sized Rooms Gourmet Kitchen – Gorgeous Landscaping Quiet Cul-De-Sac – Pristine Condition Elegant Brick Home – Split Plan 1 BR / 1 BA Code 717 3 BR / 3 BA Code 730 4 BR / 2.5 BA Code 743 2 BR / 2 BA Code 790 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 800 www.210StAndrewsCondo.com www.1425MonticelloDrive.com www.44DeerwoodLane.com www.125MerionCircle.com www.134HarrellRoad.com

Pinehurst $239,000 Seven Lakes South $449,000 $179,000 CCNC Covered porch & large fenced lot Custom Built Villa Overlooking Water Golf Front w/Oversized Screened Porch 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 825 3 BR / 3 BA Code 841 Code 830 3 BR / 2.5 BA www.1340BurningTreeRoad.com www.8RoyalDornoch.com www.223DevonshireAvenue.com

Southern Pines $159,000 Seven Lakes South $175,000 Talamore Villa w/Bright & Open Floorplan Bright & Open floorplan w/two sun porches 2 BR / 2 BA Code 845 3 BR / 2 BA Code 857

www.2221CreswellDrive.com

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www.135LancashireLane.com

Re/Max Prime Properties, 5 Chinquapin Rd., Pinehurst, NC 910-295-7100 • 800-214-9007

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Professionally Speaking

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

Dear Community,

5 Feng Shui Concepts to Help a Home Sell

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

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

1901 N. Poplar Street • Aberdeen NC

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To put the best face on a listing and appeal to buyers who follow feng shui principles, keep these tips in mind.

1. Pay special attention to the front door, which is considered the "mouth of chi" (chi is the "life force" of all things) and one of the most powerful aspects of the entire property.

Abundance, blessings, opportunities, and good fortune enter through the front door.

It's also the first impression buyers have of how well the sellers have taken care of the rest of the property. Make sure the area around the front door is swept clean, free of cobwebs and clutter. Make sure all lighting is straight and properly hung.

Better yet, light the path leading up to the front door to create an inviting atmosphere.

2. Chi energy can be flushed away wherever there are drains in the home. To keep the good forces of a home in, always keep the toilet seats down and close the doors to bathrooms.

3. The master bed should be in a place of honor, power, and protection, which is

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GINNY WEBB

MORTGAGE SPECIALIST NMLS# 69833

Southern Pines 205 SE Broad Street Member FDIC

www.FirstBancorp.com

Equal Housing Lender

910-692-6222

President

Year

Average Closed Price

Total Sold

Days on Market

2011

$244,366

880

162

$244,229

2010

965

$252,021

2009

172

693

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

Jan

2011

56

2012 2010 2009

63 45 20

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

47

75

70

81

57 51 41

68

66

72

94

42

56

101 78 45

179

862

$258,569

156

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

Dec

93

88

75

70

68

61

77

67

74

67

83

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2012 Board of Directors:

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

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

Sincerely,Arvilla Sheron

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.

2012

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farthest from and facing toward the entryway of the room. It's even better if you can place the bed diagonally in the farthest corner. Paint the room in colors that promote serenity, relaxation, and romance, such as soft tones of green, blue, and lavender.

4. The dining room symbolizes the energy and power of family togetherness. Make sure the table is clear and uncluttered during showings. Use an attractive tablecloth to enhance the look of the table while also softening sharp corners.

5. The windows are considered to be the eyes of the home. Getting the windows professionally cleaned will make the home sparkle and ensure that the view will be optimally displayed.

Source: Sell Your Home Faster With Feng Shui by Holly Ziegler (Dragon Chi Publications, 2001) Reprinted from REALTOR® Magazine with permission of NAR.

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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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MOORE COUNTY HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

By Bob Van Houten Moore County Home Builders Association President

‘Tis the Season for Giving … And for Taking: Protect Your Home from Break-Ins During the Holidays

This year’s holiday season promises to be as busy and wonderfully hectic as ever — shopping and giftgiving, decorating and celebrating with friends and family.

Unfortunately, it’s an equally busy time of year for home burglars.

Nearly 400,000 burglaries occur in the United States in November and December each year, according to the FBI. The National Crime Prevention Council recommends home owners take extra precautions to protect their homes during

the holidays, due to the many home invasions at this time of year.

During the holidays, homes are often filled with expensive gifts, the good silver is out and people are in a festive mood — they aren’t thinking about home security the way they should. In addition, the busy holiday pace of parties, shopping and events leaves many homes dark and empty more often than at other times of the year.

Whether home owners are out or just asleep upstairs, the spoils of holiday-

timed thefts are just too tempting for many burglars.

A few proactive measures and common sense can prevent your holiday season from being wrecked by a breakin. Follow these tips and enjoy a safer and happier holiday season.

First and foremost, lock up! Whether it’s a short trip to the grocery store or a longer haul to finish some holiday shopping, make sure your doors and windows are securely locked. Never leave boxes from expensive gifts laying on the curb for trash pickup. Consider crushing them and placing them in a large, black garbage bag.

Break down boxes from expensive gifts and turn them inside out.

Remember that nothing is more effective at deterring a bur-

glar than the impression that the home is occupied.

Make it look like it is by installing timers on your lights.

Have a friend or a neighbor collect your mail. It is also recommended to temporarily stop newspaper and mail service if your neighbors can’t help you out.

Store valuables like jewelry in a secure place. A home safe can be a great option for storing various valuables including important home and family-related documents.

Keep your garage door closed at all times. Garage doors are a favorite point of entry for burglars.

Keep the door from your garage into your home locked as well.

Be sure that your trees and shrubs

don’t hide windows and doors.

Blocked entrances can make it easier for burglars to get into your home unnoticed by neighbors and passers-by.

Leave spare keys only with trusted family members or neighbors you are close to.

Do not hide them outside. Burglars are smart enough to look around and know the common places people hide keys.

Be certain that tools, ladders and other objects that could be used to break into your home are securely locked up inside the house. If you will be away for a lengthy period, entertain the idea of a house sitter. It may turn out to be well worth the money.

You may also want to consider a home

security system.

Check online or look in your phone book to find companies specializing in home security.

Most experts agree that your neighbors are your best defense. Get to know them and chances are they will be more likely to watch for suspicious activity around your home while you’re away.

Break-ins can be easily avoided by taking the proper precautions. So be prepared, make wise decisions and relax.

While the holidays can be stressful, by following these tips, you’ll find yourself more at ease and ready to celebrate the season.

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

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Multiple “Cappers” at Keller Williams Realty Pinehurst

SOUTHERN PINES—Keller Williams Pinehurst Market Center had a record-breaking month in November, and is proud of several of their agents for reaching cap status! According to the Keller Williams structure, sales associates who reach certain sales goals, earn “cap” status—which entitles them to 100 percent of their earned commission on sales for the remainder of their individual anniversary

year. November’s “cappers” included owner and Operating Principal Tammy Lyne; Shannon Stites, who has been with Keller Williams Pinehurst since its inception in 2007; and Amy Stonesifer, who just joined the Market Center in February 2012!

Donna Campbell, Team Leader, said, “We are pleased with the contribution of these agents to our office, and we are excited for them! They certainly deserve the

opportunity that ‘capping’ presents to our agents.”

Keller Williams Pinehurst is located at 195 Short Street in Southern Pines and was established in 2008.

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

The Road Less Traveled - Jessica & Jon Patella

Jessica and Jon Patella share their story as residents and working professionals in Moore County and the exciting journey they embark upon this week as they prepare to live overseas. Jessica has been a frequent & valued

Jon & Jessica Patella give an inspiring account of their time in Moore County and their future plans.

guest on our past shows as Moore County's only Naturopathic physician and as a teacher at Sandhills Community College in the field of Nutrition. Jon came to Pinehurst twice since 2004; most recently as the Carolina Hotel Fine Dining Operations Manager in 2010. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People author Stephen R. Covey said to ‘begin with the end in mind’, and that's just what the Patella's have done and are doing. The story of their change of life plans, the sale of their Pinehurst home and their impending year abroad is brought to life in an inspirational, principled and loving conversation of commitment, consistency and resolve. Their relationship to conventional wisdom is both intriguing and full of hope and courage.

You can hear their story on this weekends’ radio broadcast of All Things Moore County, and follow their journey at www.WhileTravelingAbroad.com, like them on Facebook at While Traveling Abroad or follow them on Twitter @jjpatella. E mail: WhileTravelingAbroad@gmail.com Jessica and Jon Patella are setting a tone for people of all ages and all walks of life to consider. Moore County wishes them well on their Road Less Traveled.

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Keller Williams Pinehurst celebrates their ‘future clients’ (children of current clients) with a special holiday party

From L - Jon Patella, host Bill Sahadi, Jessica Patella. Jessica and Jon made the All Things Moore County radio show their last order of business before departing Moore County for Europe.

ALL THE CHARM WITHOUT THE WORK, IT’S ALL DONE!

These future Keller Williams clients had fun with crafts and cookie decorating

Walk to downtown and enjoy living in one of the most charming homes in town, there’s a new guest house, fenced yard, workshop and a “WOW” kitchen, even a fireplace in the master bath, all heartpine floors, don’t miss it!

Call Sally Thomas/Fore Properties 910-215-6937

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Keller Williams Pinehurst’s ‘Future Client Appreciation Party’ included a very special visitor!

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149146 233 RAMBLE RIDGE, SO. PINES, DIR.: From Airport Road Circle toward Whispering Pines; Enter The Carolina; 1st Right Ramble Ridge; House end of cul-de-sac. Golf Front.

4BR/3.5BA. $329,000 T662741 Carol Haney 315.5013 692.2635

$159,000

MARKET WATCH REPORT

Sales through Nov 2012 $539,033,179 volume Sales through Nov 2011 2,287 units $486,193,628 volume 2,553 units

Up 11.6% in units and Up 10.8% in volume

November 2012 only 234 units sold $48,330,362 volume November 2011 only 190 units sold $45,546,520 volume Up 23% in units and Up 6% in volume

Prudential Gouger OʼNeal & Saunders sales in November Highest monthly closing volume per firm in 2012!

38 units with $9,593,050 volume = 19.85% of the market All Data from the PSP MLS

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148708 45 ELDORADO LANE, 150660 Carthage: New Listing! Roomy PINEHURST, DIR.: Morganton Road 3BR/2BAmanufactured home on 7.74 acres! to Doral Woods Entrance; Right Eldorado Deal of the week! $85,000T840750 Lane; 3rd house on the Left. Golf Front.

3BR/3BA. $299,000 T335280

147184 Village Green: Beautifully maintained end unit w/oversized glass/screen porch. 2BR/1BA. $107,000 T443904

603.9903

315.5013

Beverly Del Giudice

$161,900

692.2635 783.6061

150000 Bishops Ridge: Fresh Paint! 150667 Aberdeen: No City Taxes/H2O New Carpet! New Ktch Floors! Move-in Bill! 3BR/2BA, Fenced Yard, cul-deReady! 2BR/2BA. $159,000 T778676 sac. 3BR/2BA. $161,900 T506994 639.1148

Bill Brock

$179,000

692.2635

149932 Bretton Woods: Ultimate Lock & Leave Lifestyle!

3BR/2.5BA. Stree Free Living! $179,000 T773070 315.3322

Kay Beran

$199,900

692.2635

315.6225

Nettie Calfee

$189,000

692.2635

149629 Lake Pinehurst Villa 2nd row w/Lake View! Excellent Condition! 3BR/3BA. Flexible Plan. $189,000 T752441 315.3322

Kay Beran

$219,000

692.2635

Donna Chapman

$165,000

692.2635

147979 Longleaf CC: Golf Front, 3BR/3BA Condo. Bright, Open Floor Plan! $165,000 T443698 215.2869

Pat Koubek

$189,000

692.2635

148771 Pinehurst: Convenient Location! LR w/frplc, 3BR/2.5BA, 2Car Garage. Back Deck. $189,000 T615182 528.5669

Marie O'Brien

$219,900

295.5504

149832 Awesome Lake Pinehurst Views! 3BR Condo, Updated Ktchn, Fresh Paint, LR w/frplc. $199,900 T767382

150555 Pinehurst #6: Statley 4Bdrm home with 9' ceilings, frplce & French doors to Screen Porch. $219,000 T443885

147890 Highland Trails: Excellent Value! Super Location! Easty Commute to Bragg! 3BR/2BA. $219,900 T500819

638.0972

690.4705

603.4757

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Eva Toney

$228,500

295.5504

Bonnie Baker

$229,500

692.2635

Susan Ulrich

$235,000

692.2635

Carol Haney

692.2635

$174,900

151156 Lake Pinehurst: New Listing!

3BR/2BA. Views of Lake! Hardwood & Screen Porch. $174,900 T887572 Krista Duncan

690.7009

295.5504

$189,000

145265 St Andrews Condo: www.206StAndrewsCondo.com 3BR/2BA with PCC. Furnished! $189,000 T302840 Frank Sessoms

639.3099

295.5504

$220,000

150111 Pinehurst Trace: Many custom features! 2-Car Garage. 3BR/2BA. JUST REDUCED! $220,000 T789423 Arvilla Sheron

639.5133

295.5504

$235,900

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151043 Glen Laurel: Charming 4BR/2.5BA home. Architectural details throughout! 4BR/2.5BA. $228,500 T877059

149536 Yadkin Trail: Brick, 3BR/2BA 149973 Midland CC: Immaculate! 2nd home on large corner hilltop lot. Fenced home for owner. Many updates! Study in-ground Pool. $229,500 T745954 & Carolina Rooms. $235,000 T778676

783.5076

783.5193

Deborah Daly

$256,900

295.5504

150552 7 Lakes West: Wonderful home for everyone! 4BR/2.5BA. Walk to Marina! $256,900 T495634 Linda Criswell 783.7374 295.5504

$269,000

150969 Pinehurst: Charming 4BR/2.5BA Family Home with Extras Galore!

Hardwood, Granite. $269,000 Kay Piermattei 639.3177 295.5504

Debbie Darby

$260,000

295.5504

690.4705

Bonnie Baker

$265,900

692.2635

147673 West End: Fenced established pasture for Horses! Lovely 3BR/2BA home. $235,900 T443755 Debbie Darby

783.5193

295.5504

$269,000

149398 7 Lakes West: Brick home & 148856 Brittany Townhome: LIKE easy walk to Beacon Ridge CC. Lovely NEW! Totally Renovated! Modern feel home! 3BR/2.5BA. $260,000 T682763 in the midst of Old Town! $265,900 T626788

150218 New Listing! Spacious Middleton Place townhome! Lovely Carolina Rm. 2BR/2BA. $269,000 T802030

783.7374

603.3589

Linda Criswell

$269,000

295.5504

603.4757

Susan Ulrich

$285,000

692.2635

145852 Lake Pinehurst Area: 3BR/2BA, 9' ceilings, Ktchn w/granite, bay window, Caroline Rm. PCC $269,000 T155940

149817 James Creek: Beautifully maintained. Remodeled Ktchn, New Master Bath. Deck & Screen Porch. $285,000 T767383

638.0972

639.1148

Eva Toney

295.5504

Bill Brock

Mav Hankey

$289,000

692.2635

151082 Pinehurst #6: IDEAL FAMILY HOME! 4BR(Bonus Rm)/2.5BA. Granite, hardwood & more! $289,000 T880600

692.2635 783.6061

Donna Chapman

692.2635

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

FANTASTIC CUL-DE-SAC, GOLF FRONT on the 10th tee of Fairwoods on Seven. Enjoy the golf & water views from the elevated rear deck. New roof in 2010.

Kitchen has been freshly painted. Unfinished basement with golf cart access. Brick exterior w/mature low maintenance landscaping.

Private well for irrigation. Security system.

4BR/2BA, 2 Half Baths $680,000 (148048)

Hickman built home on the 2nd fairway of PCC Course No. 6. Hardwood, ceramic, & carpeting, crown moldings. Master bedroom has a California closet. Kitchen has granite, fine cabinets, stainless steel appliances. Plantation shutters & window Joanne treatments. Screened backPadgett porch & brick patio.

Super landscaping.

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

SERENITY, SECURITY, & SPLEN- PANORAMIC VIEWS of the 5th, 6th, DOR. Family Room has a wall of glass and 7th holes on the No. 5 golf course. The windows & doors plus the warmth of a most wonderful golf view available and fireplace that is open to an outstanding very private. Wide open with high ceilings, Kitchen. Thirty-five feet of glass over- large masonry fireplace. Large Master looks the brick patio and a view of Lake Suite with walk-in closet. A very pleasant Pinewild.Elizabeth PCC membership available and Well maintained Joecomfortable home.Pete Garner for transfer. 3BR/3.5BA $549,000 with a PCC membership available for (147531)Childers Violette Broker transfer. 3BR/2.5BAAssociate $330,000 (142456)

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)

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)

GREAT INVESTMENT or starter home.

Vaulted ceiling in Living room w/fireplace.

10x11 deck off Kitchen plus 8x6 storage room off carport. 3BR/2BA $115,000 (150028)

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)

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)

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

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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 $189,900 (147624)

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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