Sandhills Real Estate February 10, 2011

Come see Pine Ridge, Southern Pines' newest Equestrian Community by horseback or by car. On Young's Road!!

Grand Opening, February 16-20th from 1-4 pm each day!

Yes....you can bring your horses and ride the beautiful trails of Pine Ridge and The Walthour Moss Foundation. Pine Ridge is the only equestrian development that offers each resident access to The Foundation. 5-10 acre lots with prices starting at only $22,000 an acre!!

We look forward to showing you Pine Ridge!!

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We’ll Sell Your Home for $2,995!

Rick Phillips Broker

910-695-5795

Serving the Pinehurst Area for 37 Years

rphillips@pinehurst.net Real Living Hagan Realtors

$269,000 PINEHURST, 3BR-2BA, All Brick, All Formals, Sep. Family Rm w/fireplace PLUS a Carolina Rm w/natural views.

PCC Membership. (Burning Tree Rd, to Sugar Pine Dr, to Osage Ln)

$175,000 PINEHURST, 3BR-2BA, a quality, ALL BRICK home on private .66 acre lot near National GC. Separate Family/Bonus Rm, oversized Garage, Quartz Kitchen. MLS #147015

$299,900 PINEHURST #6, 4BR-2.5BA+ OFFICE. Convenient location.

Upscale neighborhood.

Super design w/New HW floors, Granite Kitchen, Screened Porch & Terrific Curb Appeal.

80 Page Rd. - Pinehurst Old Town

19 Chinquapin Rd., Pinehurst, NC

3 Bedrooms (Split Plan), 2 Baths, 2000+ Sq.Ft. Many Updates + Pool. $299,500

105 Ridgewood Rd. - Pinehurst Course #3 Area 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 1901 Sq.Ft. Many Updates + Club Membership. $295,000

443 Match Point Dr. - Lawn & Tennis Club 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 1700 + Sq.Ft. Hardwood Floors, Large Patio. $168,500

Barbara Klug Cell 910.690.0262

$315,000 Downtown SOUTHERN PINES, 1920’s Storybook Cottage. Rear Courtyard w/Heated Pool, Detached Workshop & fully updated Granite Kitchen. MLS# 146058

$240,000 SEVEN LAKES WEST! Newer 4BR-3BA on a lake-view lot with fabulous walk-out basement! 2560sf, beautiful finishes & terrific neighborhood amenities.

$259,900 BEACON RIDGE Golf Front! 3BR-2.5BA, Enjoy an open floor-plan w/vaulted ceilings & Carolina Rm on the 9th Tee! Lake Auman access & other super amenities!

(910) 295-1600 Visit www.SellersHomes.com

Commissions are negotiable and not set by law.

MIDLAND COUNTRY CLUB 40 MIDLAND DRIVE Open and bright floor plan on private cul-de-sac with panoramic view of golf course. This brick exterior townhouse has 2 bedrooms/2.5 baths; 9' ceilings, skylights, ceiling fans, Anderson Windows, oversized garage for workshop area. Carolina Room off of den overlooking Par 3 hole at Midland Golf Course.

Contact Barbara Klug 910-690-0262 for more details.

Offered at $225,000

Box 1511 - 2209 Midland Road - Pinehurst, NC 28370 800.633.8576 - 910.295.5011 - Fax 910.295.6000 WWW.PINEHURSTAREAREALTY.COM

Martha Gentry’s Home Selling Team

PINEWILD CC GOLF FRONT

Pinewild CC $549,000 Exquisite Custom Golf Front Home 4 BR / 4.5 BA Code 829

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Featured Properties

LAKE AUMAN WATER FRONT

Seven Lakes West $550,000 One Story Lake Auman Water Front 3 BR / 2 BA Code 842

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FOXFIRE GOLF FRONT

Foxfire $249,900 All Brick Home On The 16th Fairway 3 BR / 2 BA Code 835

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910-295-7100 800-214-9007

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

THE PILOT — SOUTHERN PINES, N.C.

WATERFRONT HOME IN SEVEN LAKES NORTH

$199,900 WOW!

A RARE FIND AT THIS PRICE! This great home has 3BRs, 2.5BAs with over 2600 Sq Ft of Living Space..... with Vaulted Ceiling in the Great Room area, Living/Dining Room combo, Family Rm. with Frplce, 1st Floor Mstr Suite, Carolina Rm, New Kitchen Cabinets, Countertops and Vinyl with New Carpeting throughout the home, Basement, Gated Community, 2 Car Garage, Workshop, Deck and Patio overlooking the lake. Location is the best and so is the price. $199,900. Location: 149 Edgewater Drive RE/MAX of THE PINES 235 E. Pennsylvania Ave. Southern Pines, NC 28387

P i n k y D o y l e , CRS, GREEN, GRI, RFC Broker/Owner Office: 910-695-3651 Mobile: 910-783-6573 www.pinkydoyle.com

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

MORTGAGE SPECIALIST NMLS# 69833

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

January 30 - February 3, 2012 Dorothy M. Rogers and Sellers Hinshaw Ayers Dortch & Lyons PA to Walter Mortgage Company LLC, Trustees Deed B1415/118 Lots 1011 & Alley BL P&12 Southern Pines 2011, SP 284, $68,500.

Cecil M. Boyer Jr. and Jason Sutton to George Harding Et al., Trustees Deed B3467/212 Lot 106 U14 P2 Pinehurst & Lot 257A S4 Whispering Pines 11 SP 298, $182,000.

William J. Lea Et al. to Eve L. Williamson, 0.97 acres, Mineral Springs Township, $144,000.

William J. Lea Et al. to James E. Lea, 1.13 acres, 5.59 acres & 13.37 acres, Mineral Springs Township, $254,000.

William J. Lea Et al. to Sherry L. Howie and Children of Ellen Belinda LZ Bohlander, 5.14 acres, Mineral Springs Township, $191,000.

William J. Lea Et al. to William C. Lea Et al., 18.56 acres & 30.21 acres, Mineral Springs Township,

Southern Pines 205 SE Broad Street

Member FDIC

www.FirstBancorp.com

Equal Housing Lender

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012

910-692-6222

$417,000.

Charles V. Watson II and Trustee Services of Carolina LLC to Bank of New York Mellon Et al., Truestees Deed B3015/291 2.15 acres, 11 SP 276, $58,000.

James L. and Kathleen G. Lupini to William J. and Brenda E. McWhorter, Lots 579580 U8A P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $238,000.

John R. Lovell to Charlie and Jean Coble, Lot 40 Westlake Pointe, Mineral Springs Township, $199,000.

Hugh M. Jr. and Myrtis J. Morrison to Jodi L. Plew, Tract, McNeill Township, $150,000.

Blake C. Hetterich to Sonia I. Wriglesworth, Lot 321B S4 Whispering Pines, McNeill Township, $150,000.

John W. and Deborah P. Masotti to David S. and Mary A. Herpy, Lot 84 P1 Legacy Lakes Sandhills Township, $89,000.

Wolf Ram Inc. to Grosvenor Properties LLC, Lots 7172 8485 & 92 P3 Arrowstone McNeill Township, Exception, $244,500.

Patrick McPharlin Et al. to John and Andrea Koester, Lot 73B S5

TAMMY LYNE,

Whispering Pines, McNeill Township, $269,000.

Arthur D. and Florence O. Berkoski to Archie C. and Suzanne G. Simmons, Lot 2131 Berkshire Seven Lakes, Mineral Springs Township, $208,000.

Donald C. Billman and Trustees Services of Carolina LLC to Bank of New York Mellon Et al., Trustees Deed B3087/536 Lot 223 U13 P2 Pinehurst 11 SP 275, $288,000.

Vincent A. Hubler Et al. to Charles R. Kolb Jr., Lot 540 U8A P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $212,000.

Paul Moretz Et al. to Lavera K. Lee, Lot 3 P4 Country Side Estates Sandhills Township, $55,000.

Elizabeth S. Bittner Et al. to NC Dept. of Transportation and Department of Transportation, Deed For Highway Right of Way, Sandhills Township, $64,000.

Wells Fargo Bank NA Et al. to John B. and Janee W. Cates, Tracts, McNeill Township, $145,000.

Richard W. and Patricia L. O’Connor to Elias P. and Helen S. Dalitsouris, Lot 187 U16 P2 Pinehurst, McNeill Township, $190,000.

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Whispering Pines $525,000 Aberdeen $239,900 Whispering Pines $274,500 Pinehurst $209,000 Seven Lakes West $649,000 Custom Whisper Lake Water Front!

Immaculate Home w/Open Floor Plan Beautifully Renovated Inside & Out Charming With Many Recent Updates Elegant Water Front – Breathtaking Views 4 BR / 2 Full & 2 Half Baths Code 859 4 BR / 2 BA Code 863 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 864 2 BR / 2 BA Code 865 4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 762

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$349,900 Pinewild CC $495,000 Southern Pines $139,000 Whispering Pines $379,000 Seven Lakes North $219,900 Pinehurst Lovely Golf Front – Spacious Floor Plan Elegant Golf Front w/ a Private Setting Great Buy - Super Neighborhood Unique Water Front w/ Recent Upgrades Wide Water Views – Great Floor Plan Code 771 3 BR / 3.5 BA Code 772 3 BR / 2 BA Code 764 3 BR / 3 BA Code 765 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 768 4 BR / 3.5 BA

www.155TellaDrive.com

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www.80RidgewoodRoad.com

www.14AbbottsfordDrive.com

Pinehurst $469,000 Pinehurst $289,000 Pinehurst $229,900 $297,500 Pinehurst $179,500 Aberdeen Custom Home On Beautifully Wooded Lot Inviting All Brick w/ Special Touches Throughout Gorgeous Brick – Spacious Floor Plan Quiet Cul-De-Sac – Pristine Condition Super Floor Plan – Great Privacy 4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 777 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 781 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 796 Code 782 2 BR / 2 BA Code 790 3 BR / 2.5 BA

www.35WestlakeRoad.com

Seven Lakes West $369,000 Elegant Brick Home – Split Plan 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 800

www.134HarrellRoad.com

www.565BurningTreeRoad.com

www.165StAndrewsDr.com

www.125MerionCircle.com

www.105SilverburnPlace.com

$387,000 Seven Lakes West $269,000 Pinehurst $198,500 Seven Lakes North $178,000 Pinehurst Nice Neighborhood – Wonderful Family Home Split Bedrooms and Sunroom Inviting Family Home – Great Location Like New Beautiful Golf Front Code 809 4 BR / 2.5 BA Code 816 Code 810 3 BR / 2 BA 3 BR / 2 BA Code 806 4 BR / 4.5 BA

www.119PineneedleDrive.com

www.195RidgewoodRoad.com

www.174BakerCircle.com

www.272JuniperCreekBlvd.com

$276,500 Pinehurst $325,000 Pinehurst Whispering Pines $298,000 Whispering Pines $214,000 Seven Lakes West $249,000 Spacious Rooms & Large Corner Lot Spacious Home w/Fenced Backyard Spacious Open Rooms & Large Yard Split Bedrooms & Fenced Backyard Covered Porch & Large Fenced Lot Code 818 3 BR / 2 BA Code 822 3 BR / 2.5 BA 4 BR / 2.5 BA Code 817 3 BR / 3 BA Code 820 3 BR / 3.5 BA Code 825

www.160RoyalWoodsWay.com

www.2WhisperLakeDrive.com

www.65PitchPineLane.com

www.101SimmonsDrive.com

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Professionally Speaking

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012

THE PILOT — SOUTHERN PINES, N.C.

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

Dear Community,

Local Realtor Achieves National Recognition

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Pinehurst, NC - Rose M. world's largest association Heustess with RE/MAX of real estate professionals Prime Properties has focusing specifically on repbeen awarded the Acresenting the real estate credited Buyer's Reprebuyer. There are more than sentation (ABR®) 40,000 active members of designation by the Real the organization worldEstate Buyer's Agent wide. THE NATIONAL ASCouncil (REBAC) of the SOCIATION OF SUPER BOWL OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4PM'The FOXFIRE NATIONAL ASSOCIAREALTORS®, Voice for TION OF REALTORS® (NAR.) Real Estate," is the world's largest Rose M. Heustess joins more than professional association, represent30,000 real estate professionals in ing over 1,000,000 members inNorth America who have earned volved in all aspects of the real the ABR® designation. All were reestate industry. quired to successfully complete a You may contact the Real Estate comprehensive course in buyer Buyer's Agent Council by telerepresentation and an elective phone, (800) 648-6224, by e-mail, course focusing on a buyer repre[rebac@realtors.org], or by visiting sentation specialty, both in addition the REBAC website, to submitting documentation verify- [www.REBAC.net]. ing professional experience.

Sincerely, Arvilla Sheron REBAC, founded in 1988 is the 2012 PSPAAR President

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

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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. Roy Harvel – President.

Year

Average Closed Price

Total Sold

Days on Market

2011

$244,366

880

162

$258,569

693

2012

$221,939

2010

63

$252,021

2009

862

172

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

41

42

56

45

51

72

94

78

158 156

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Jul

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

Dec

93

88

75

70

68

61

77

79

76

59

67

67

74

67

112

77

70

77

54

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

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 • 1 - 3 PM

1320 BURNING TREE, PINEHURST

MLS 146038 $245,000 3BR/2BA. 2125 sq. ft.

Near Pinehurst Lake. Huge Rooms Split Plan & Carolina Room Dual Sided Fireplace! Large Eat in Kitchen.

Quick commute to Ft. Bragg & Shopping. Pinehurst Schools!

Hosted by Angie McKew Directions: Linden Rd. Pinehurst. Left Pine Vista.

Open Houses

This Weekend

Sweethea rt Deal!

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, FEB. 12 • 2 P.M. TO 4 P.M.

Custom built 2BD/2BA + office den complete w/full wall of cherry cabinets and bookshelves!

All brick split plan built in 1998 w/beautiful upgrades such as 9' ceilings, crown moldings, chair rails, picture moldings, wood columns, custom mantle fpl w/gas logs, cathedral ceiling in LR, mature and manicured landscaping. Small lot perfect for those who prefer no maintenance! Custom Kitchen w/glass cabinets, solid surface countertop, breakfast bar, &wood floors. Completely Turnkey!

Great price and available PCC membership. $299,000 Directions: Burning Tree to Sugar Pine to Lodge Pole.

Right Burning Tree. House on Right.

Pat Phillips, Broker

(910) 639-1550 Rhodes & Co. Real Estate

Angie McKew, BROKER, REALTOR-910.315.6280 "Life Happens When You Make Plans!" www.AngiesListings.com

OPEN SUNDAY, FEB. 12 • 1 - 3 PM

14 KILLEARN CT., PINEWILD CC Gracious Southern Style.

Front Porch with Elegant Columns.

Generously Sized Rooms. Large Kit. & Dining area. Rear Yard with Charleston Style Garden. 4 Bdrms 3.5 Baths.

Tons of space for the price! $475,000

Directions: Linden Rd. Enter Pinewild CC from Linden. First Street on left to 14 Killearn Ct.

PAT WRIGHT, BROKER Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders 910-295-6455 or 910-691-3224

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY

FEBRUARY 12TH

1 - 3 PM

450 CENTRAL DR * PINE NEEDLES * SOUTHERN PINES True Elegance best describes this immaculate 4 BR/3.5BA home situated on the #2 Fairway of Pine Needles golf course. Amenities include a beautiful Gourmet Kitch w/sub zero Refreigerator, Granite Counters, Rutt Custom Cabinets,Formal DR, 3 Gas Log Fireplaces, Hardwood Flrs throughout, Pella Windows,Guest Suite w/private bath,Screened in Porch, the Mstr Suite boasts a sitting area w/Fireplace,Walk-in Closets and Cedar Closet. Outside the beautiful backyard overlooking the golf course and a fabulous fenced -in 14x27 Swimming Pool and a wrap around deck. THIS HOME COULD MOVE YOU!! Priced at $345,000.

Directions: US 1 N, W on Midland Rd, first right on HWY 22, house on left.

Eileen C. Malan, REALTOR 910-690-5852 eileen99s@yahoo.com

RE/MAX of the PINES 235 E. Pennsylvania Ave. Southern Pines

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Jim Horne

980 Unit 3 Seven Lakes Drive

“Specializing in Woodlake for Over 25 Years”

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Office.: (910) 245-8683 Cell: (910) 624-2997 Fax: (910) 245-8684

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THE PILOT — SOUTHERN PINES, N.C.

MOORE COUNTY HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012

By Bob Van Houten Moore County Home Builders Association President

Test Your Electrical Savvy

On February 11, 1847 the genius inventor of the electrical age, Thomas Edison, was born. Over 160 years later, his most famous invention, the light bulb, still has an essential place in the home. With often no more than four hours of sleep per night and his personal creed of, "Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration," his work with electricity is legendary.

For all the work done by Edison and his predecessors, most people know only as much about electricity as is absolutely necessary to go about their daily lives; in other words, not very much. But ignorance isn’t always bliss. A little information can pre-

vent shocks and reduce power bills.

Here are a handful of true/false questions to test your electrical IQ: 1. If lights flicker or dim repeatedly, you should call an electrician.

TRUE. "Anytime you're getting flickering or dimming lights, there is a problem and you should call your electrician," said Douglas Sutton, Sr., president of Sutton Siding and Remodeling in Springfield, Ill. "Power outages due to power line accidents, strong wind, storms or extreme heat can cause brief interruptions. Customers can call their power company to find out details on the situation, or check their circuit boxes for those outages. But flickering or dimming lights signifies an overload, and a professional should be contacted." You should also call your electrician if you are constantly resetting circuit breakers or changing fuses, smell

burning electricity or need to replace faulty wiring.

2. It’s cheaper to leave fluorescent lights on when exiting a room than it is to turn them back on when you return.

FALSE. This is a commonly held belief, based on the erroneous notion that fluorescent bulbs use a lot of power to get started. While it is true that a compact fluorescent bulb does require a brief surge when switched on, it works out to be around the same amount of energy as five seconds of normal use, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). So turning the lights off for more than five seconds will save more energy than leaving them on.

2. House wiring never needs replacing.

FALSE. Depending on the amount of use, insulation on house wires can become frayed or broken, creating a fire hazard. If you have any doubts

about your wiring, have a qualified electrician perform a complete inspection. Houses built between 1965 and 1973, in particular, are at risk because many were built with aluminum wiring, which the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says is 55 times more likely to reach “fire hazard conditions” than regular copper wire.

3. A circuit breaker is not designed to protect against a ground fault.

TRUE. Circuit breakers are designed to protect against high levels of electrical current caused by a short circuit. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) protect against ground faults, when current leaking from an appliance goes to ground through a person touching the appliance. Even a small amount of current passing through a person this way can be lethal; a GFCI will trip if there’s a ground fault, whereas a

circuit breaker won’t.

4. A two-parter: Computer screen savers save energy, and your computer will last longer if you leave it on all day, instead of shutting it off when you’re not using it.

FALSE AND FALSE. Screen savers only save screens, not energy. If you want to save energy, turn the monitor off. In fact, the EPA recommends you turn the computer off, too, if you aren’t going to use it within a half hour. They claim the lifetime of the hard disc is limited by use, rather than start-ups.

5. You can damage a power tool by using the wrong size extension cord.

TRUE. If your electric lawn mower, hedge trimmer, or leaf blower doesn’t get enough power, either because the extension cord is too thin or too long to deliver it, it can damage and eventually destroy the motor. Also, overloading an extension cord can cause a fire or shock haz-

ard. Be sure to use a cord rated to provide the proper amperage the tool requires, listed on the tool.

Remember, when dealing with electrical issues in your home, safety should be your number one priority. “We’ve seen home owners put themselves in dangerous situations by thinking they could do a job cheaper by themselves,” said Frank Malpere, Jr., owner/president of Quality Building and Remodeling in Effort, Pa. “If it’s more than changing a light bulb, call a professional. Or take a how-to class at a local community college.”

Just a little electrical knowledge can go a long way. For more information and tips, contact the Moore County Home Builders Association at (910)944-2992 or visit online at www.mchba.com.

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Inge Dahl awarded McDevitt Sotheby’s International Realty Broker of the Year award for 2011 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012

McDevitt Sotheby’s International Realty announced today that Inge Dahl has been awarded the Company’s Broker of the Year award for 2011.

The award was given at the Company’s 2012 kickoff meeting in recognition of Ms. Dahl’s record sales results for 2011– the highest of all Associate Brokers in the Company.

A native of Denmark, Ms. Dahl came to Moore County eighteen years ago from New York, where she worked for Columbia

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Ms. Dahl operated the Southern Pines Tack and Saddler in Southern Pines before entering the real estate business full time in 2004. She has been with McDevitt Sotheby’s since 2006 and works in the firm’s office in Southern Pines. Ms. Dahl represents both Sellers and Buyers in the residential real estate market. In 2011, her sales volume included diverse transactions including the sales of single family homes, farms and land.

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A spokesman for McDevitt Sotheby’s also noted that Ms. Dahl’s 2011 sales results represented her personal best and a great personal achievement in a very challenging real estate market.

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(ARA) - As the chill of winter sets in, your home interior may be lacking the warmth and comfort you'd prefer.

Fortunately, creating an inviting atmosphere does not require huge amounts of time or money. And you don't need to be a professional interior designer or even have experience in decorating - to transform your home into a welcoming haven. To bring your decor into the season and give your home noticeable appeal, follow a few easy tips.

Paint Color has an enormous effect on mood and it greatly influences the atmosphere of a room. Neutral and white walls can feel stark and cold during the winter months, so consider warming them up with rich hues like those found in Dutch Boy's 2011 holiday palette.

Yellow Springs, Reservoir Red and Loden Wool will create the perfect cozy feel, and accents of Ultra White will make your new colors stand out even more.

"The warmth of this light yellow is reminiscent of lights glowing on the tree, popcorn strands strung, or light from the candles set on the mantel," says Rachel Skafi-

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das, color and design specialist for Dutch Boy Paints. "It's the perfect backdrop for a deep, traditional red and mistletoe green." And don't stop at paint - incorporate these colors into other decor elements for a festive feel throughout the home.

Rugs Hardwood and natural stone floors have become extremely popular in the past several years, but these options can be cold and unpleasant underfoot in the wintry months.

Adding rugs in visible areas will instantly give any room a more inviting look, as well as warmer feet on cold winter mornings. Experiment with different sizes, styles, shapes and designs throughout the home. You might even consider switching out current kitchen and bathroom rugs for more seasonal choices to give these rooms a festive appeal.

Lighting Now that winter is here and days are shorter, depending on natural sunlight to brighten a room past mid-afternoon is no longer an option. But instead of harsh white ceiling lights, give your home a cozy glow with strategically placed lamps, can-

dle sconces and wall lights. A variety of light sources creates a welcoming feel that still allows occupants to entertain or read comfortably. A trip to any home improvement store will prove there are endless possibilities to light your home, with many unique and easyinstallation options to choose from.

Accessories It's the little things that can make the biggest difference, and accent items have a great effect on the ambiance of your home. From decorative sofa pillows, to festive candles, to holiday table runners, the details of a room determine its mood. If you're feeling creative, many home and craft magazines have hundreds of ideas for do-it-yourself wreaths, centerpieces, wall hangings and other accents. And appealing to other senses with a pine-scented candle or seasonal bowl of potpourri will instantly make a room more inviting.

No matter what your budget or decorating experience, you can give your home a cozy, comforting feel easily and affordably. Using these tips, you'll be ready to enjoy the great indoors in no time at all.

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2011 Gold Producers - Walter Newton

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2011 Bronze Producer - Megan Grieshaber

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The Community Service Committee of the Pinehurst Southern Pines Board of Realtors

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2012

The Community Service Committee of the Pinehurst South-

ern Pines Board of Realtors announced today their intention to

Congratulations to the Newest Homes For Heroes Recipient

Southern Pines, NC January 21, 2012 Congratulations to the Capstaff Family on the purchase of their new home in Sanford, North Carolina. With the Help of Homes for Heroes and Friends of Heroes, the Capstaff’s were able to save over $2800 when purchasing their new home.

Homes for Heroes was formed in 2002 to recognize community heroes after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

The program helps law enforcement officers, firefighters, health care workers, educators and military personnel save money on real estate expenses.

The benefit of the program is that it represents a genuine expression of appreciation to the members of the community who do

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hold a tag sale to raise dollars to support their year-long

project, the Military Shoebox Campaign.

The tag sale is to be held at the Realtor Board office at 550 South Ashe Street in Southern Pines, on March 3, from 8am2pm. To make this effort a huge success we need your donations of tag sale items.

Consider an early spring cleaning to thin out those extra household items, garden implements, sports equipment, electronics, furnishings etc.

Please no clothes though! Please bring your items to the

Board office up until March 2, at 2pm so that we may sort and price items in advance of the sale.

The Military Shoebox Campaign is meant to support our deployed military personnel with shoebox care packages filled with an assortment of useful, practical and diversionary items, from food items such as beef jerky, trail mix, cookies, nuts, coffee, tea, protein bars, to playing cards, paperback books, to toiletries, sunblock, shampoo, and games,

batteries, DVD movies etc.

Arrangements have been made to provide military transport to our overseas bases as long as Realtors keep producing the shoebox care packages. It is the hope of the Committee to make this an on-going project this year.

If you would prefer to donate items directly to fill shoeboxes, call the board office to get the list of suggested items and bring products to the Board office anytime.

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146348 255 DORAL DRIVE, PINEHURST, DIR.: Morganton Road to Doral Woods entrance; House on the right. Golf Front!

Updated! 3BR/2.5BA. $312,500 PRU5U5N7 Beverly Del Giudice 603.9903 692.2635

146894 Unit 10: Nice home in great condition! Lots of built-ins & skylights. 3BR/2BA. $200,000 PRU5H8V3

143475 Longleaf CC: Golf front condo - Gorgeous views! 3Bdrms plus a bonus room & attic storage. $170,000 PRU5U4X7

146186 305 JUNIPER CREEK, PINEHURST #6, DIR.: Hwy 15501 North to North entrance to Pinehurst #6; Left on Juniper Creek.

4BR/2BA. $239,000 PRU8U9Y3 Bonnie Baker 690.4705 692.2635

145071 9 ALPINE PLACE, PINEHURST, DIR.: Off Route 5 to St. Andrews between Lake Hills and Pine Tree. 4BR, 3BA, Overlooks Course #5. $299,000 PRU9L9L8 Beverly Valutis 916.1313 295.5504

146898 So. Pines: Ideal family home! 4BR/2.5BA, hardwood floors, fireplace, large family room. $240K PRU3P6W2

143062 Donald Ross Area: Style, Quality & Value! Well appointed 3BR/3BA home. Now $399,999!

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137743 Lovely lake front villa with wonderful golf views! Formal and informal areas, 3BR/3BA. $450,000 PRU2S9L5 295.5504

145942 25 TAMARISK LANE, PINEHURST, DIR.: From Beulah Hill Road take Linden Road; Left St. Andrews Drive; Left Bob-OLink; Left Tamarisk Lane.

3BR/2BA. $237,900 PRU7P7B3 Nettie Calfee 315.6225 692.2635

146931 Whispering Pines: Panoramic Golf & Lake Views!

3BR/3BA, top-of-line kitchen. $369,900 PRU8G3D4

146054 Beautiful rustic contemporary water front home on 2 lots.

3BR/3.5BA. Many renovations!

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143779 Golf Front on Magnolia 11th fairway. 3BR/2BA, Carolina Rm, formal DR, country ktchn. $462,500 PRU6C5H8

146457 Pinewild CC: Golf Front, brick home has 3BRs/2.5BAs, and a 3-car garage. $459,000 PRU6W7L4

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such great work without much expectation of fanfare or public recognition.

Allan Nanney and Terry Rainer feel “It’s a very viable way to give back to the community where we live.

We have so many people working in jobs where they are completely selfless.”

Homes for Heroes provides qualified buyer opportunities. For some, “it’s the difference between being able to buy and not being able to buy. Sellers can take advantage of the discounts as well.

For more information visit www.HomesForHeroes.com . No Forms, No Red Tape, No Fine Print, No Hidden Fees, No Catch.

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141717 Just 3 blocks to Village Shops & Restaurants! Brick charmer, 4BRs/4BAs, large Ktchn/Eating Area. $598,000 PRU2F7E6 Eva Toney 638.0972 295.5504

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145857 Built in 1999! Lovely cottage-style home with Cherry custom cabinetry, granite, antique heart pine floors & more!

PRU3V6A9 Eva Toney 638.0972 295.5504

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142615 National GC: All brick, single level, 3BR/2BA home. Details @ w w w. 7 4 D u n g a r v a n L a n e . c o m $295,000 PRU5A2W5

146405 Charming Colonial details!

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146749 Pinewild CC: Golf Front, brick, 3BR/3.5BA, w/office, family rm & screened porch. $529K PRU3X5N4

143914 Stunning 4BR/3.5BA home with hardwood flooring on both levels. Beautiful! $487,500 PRU7M4B5

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140365 All brick, 4BR/3.5BA home with water view! Details @ www.114KillineyCt.com $449,900 PRU3W2F8 Frank Sessoms 639.3099 295.5504

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144000 Sophisticated Executive home designed to capture lake views! Detailed to perfection!

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146809 Horse Country! Beautiful horse property .25 miles off Connecticut. Custom, 3BR/2.5BA, brick home. PRU4J7X5 Beverly Del Giudice 603.9903 692.2635

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Breathtaking view of Whisper Lake! 9 ft. smooth ceilings. Granite Kitchen counter, lots of wood floors. Extra large upstairs bedrooms with walk-in storage room. Large front porch and rear deck.

Large unfinished walk-out basement.

Easy commute to Fort Bragg. 4BR/3BA $439,000 (145272)

MINT IS THE WORD FOR THIS HOME. Very private lot. Never anyone to the back. Cherry hardwood floors. Updated Kitchen with granite counter tops. Convenient to Village and Pinehurst Country Club. PCC membership available for transfer. $349,000 3BR/3.5BA (144336)

IMMACULATE HOME on a quiet street & double lot at Pinehurst No. 6 with membership. Custom built home. Well landscaped yard. Wonderful Carolina Room off the Kitchen; large deck & covered front porch. Split bedroom floor plan.

Great Kitchen space; good storage. Room for a work bench & oversized vehicles in the garage. 3BR/2BA $218,000 (145295)

GREAT AREA, Unit 1 off Oakmont Circle.. Cul-de-sac location. Well maintained home. Third bedroom used as a den. New granite counter tops. Large deck and screened-in porch. Workshop area. New roof in 2011. 1.5 miles from Member’s Club. 3BR/2BA $205,000 (144586)

MAIN HOUSE has three bedrooms and two baths. Apartment has two bedrooms and one bath. Property could easily be converted in to five bedrooms or a perfect inlaw suite. 5BR/3BA $249,000 (144645)

VERY ATTRACTIVE HOME. Hardwoods throughout. Remodeled & upgraded.

Granite counter tops. Large masonry fireplace & brick patio. Very large & private back yard. Great neighborhood. One mile from Pinehurst Country Club pro shop.

Custom suede paint on Kitchen & Family Room walls. PCC membership available for transfer. 2BR/2BA $215,000 (146034)

GREAT HOME w/over half acre lot with vacant land to the left for privacy & nice wooded view from screened porch.

Living Room w/fireplace, large foyer w/stone wall & built-ins, formal Dining Room, large Kitchen with granite counters & laminate wood floors. Rear deck offers great area for relaxing and entertaining. 3BR/2.5BA $186,500 (146094)

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 $128,000 (146175)

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 and lake. 3BR/4BA $299,000 (146141)

FANTASTIC DESIGNER HOME on Pinehurst No. 6 golf course with membership. Four bedrooms with three and a half baths. All hardwood and tile floors. Lots of natural light, Carolina Room, Large Kitchen, two fireplaces, Office, walk-in attic storage. Built-ins galore. Nantucket meet coastal living. Don’t miss this charmer. 4BR/3.5BA $395,000 (146561)

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Newly painted interior. Large Master Suite, bedroom, sitting room, and office. 3BR2.5BA $695,000 (137891)

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