Sandhills Real Esate March 12, 2010

The MCHBA Parade of Homes continues this weekend! Visit this brand new, furnished golf-front home in the maintenance-free development of CHAMPIONS RIDGE. Features include 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2300 sq. ft., all kitchen appliances (stainless), energy-saving technology, natural gas, screened porch and a modern open floor plan with lots of light. Visit Friday and Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sunday 1pm to 5pm and register for a chance to win a $250 gift certificate to The Fresh Market. Ask to see the model home in CHAMPIONS RIDGE as you enter the gates of MID SOUTH CLUB off Midland Rd. For more information call David Ainslie with Keller Williams Realty at 910.690.6777 or visit www.ChampionsRidge.com

P R O P E RT Y T R A N S A C T I O N S The Moore County Register of Deeds Office in Carthage has recorded the following property transfers valued at $50,000 or more.

March 1-5, 2010 Sean M. Murphy Et al. to Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company National Association Et al., Trustees Deed B2652/211 Lot 5251 Parkland Seven Lakes West, Mineral Springs Township, 09 SP 370 $301,000.

Gene W. and Eleanore Luce to Janet K. Colon and Donald C. McCaskill, 38.210 acres, Sheffield Township, $50,000.

Arthur D. and Florence O. Berkoski to Joseph B. and Colleen Phillips, Lot 2168 Dartmoor Seven Lakes, Mineral Springs Township, $153,000.

R&M Commercial Real Esate LLC to Sofia Filzer, Tract, Sandhills Township, $178,000.

Richard R. Blessing III Et al. to Bruce J. and Debra M. Rosenberger, Lot 361A S4 Whispering Pines, McNeill Township, $275,000.

Patti S. Kennedy to Mary H. Burns, Lot 270 U4 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $145,000.

Wesley W. and Jeanne C. Brasher to Goffers Nest LLC, Lot 3047 P1 U7 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $525,000.

MEK LLC to Keith and Janet Engels, Lot 3355 Sandwood Seven Lakes West, Mineral Springs Township, $475,000.

Terry L. Michael Construction LLC to Eduardo Zambrana, Lot 284 U9 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $235,000.

Terry G. Auman Et al. to Deutsche Bank National Company Et al., Trustees Deed B3003/186 Lot 7 BLB Pineview 09 SP 319, $53,000.

Dennis J. and Kristin E. Geshel to Matthew T. and Jessica P. Harris, Lot 475 Carriage Park Seven Lakes, Mineral Springs Township, $134,500.

Clay P. Sessoms Construction Inc. to Keith B. and Elizabeth G. Neff, Tract, McNeill Township, $175,000.

Margaret B. White and Richard J. Kania to Nancy E. McLain and Ronald C. Gainey, Trustees Deed B1516/486 1.72 acres, Mineral Springs Township, 09 SP 156 $115,500.

Tri City Inc. Et al. to Jason M. and Teresa R. White, Lot 100 S5A National Golf Corporation, McNeill Township, $740,000.

Karen C. Oppen Et al. to Amedeo A. Passarelli, Unit 2 P1 Whispering Winds Townhome, McNeill Township, $150,000.

Clay P. Sessoms Construction Inc. to Pirate Nest Properties LLC, Lot 2718 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $62,000.

RHC Construction and Realty Inc. to Mabel J. Scharch, Lot 5261 S11 Woodlake Little River Township, $212,000.

Michael D. and Vicki L. Stone to Richard B. Jr. and Jennifer Dalton, Lot 35 PII Foxfire, Sandhills Township, $187,000.

Kimbery R. Gore Et al. to Chadley W. Jones, Lot 12 & PT Lot 13 Edgewood McNeill Township, $119,000.

Dytalis E. and David J. Cowan to Mark A. and Mandy M. Haselton, Lot 16 Southland, McNeill Township, $103,500.

Kevin C. Jr. and Bridgette L. Pavlosky to George A. and Regina A. Pinkerton, Lot 19 P2 Thurlow Lake, McNeill Township, $145,500.

William R. Towne II to Christopher and Rebecca Thompson, Lot 54A S6 Whispering Pines, McNeill Township, $240,000.

Pinnacle Associates Inc. and Timothy R. Moore to Samuel T. Copper, Trustees Deed B3109/83 Unit 254 Linville Gardens Condo, 09 SP 351 $119,500.

Murdocksville Corporation to Jordan Lumber & Supply Inc., Timber Deed 63 acres, Mineral Springs Township, $88,000.

Arthur Williams & Sons Inc. Et al. to Troy Lumber Company, Timber Deed 46 acres, Bensalem Township, $175,500.

Dale W. and Elizabeth H. Johnson to Sydney and Paula Johnson, Lots 1718 Cedar Lane, Bensalem Township, $84,000.

Martin L. and Geraldine L. Goins to Mark and Jennifer Bouchard, PT Lot 58 & Lot 59 Westhaven, McNeill Township, $101,000.

Frances C. Chatfield Et al. to Dewey T. Holderfield, Lots 31R & 34R Camerons, McNeill Township, $60,000.

Billie A. Mudthun to Joseph W. and Elizabeth Strode, 30.10 acres, Mineral Springs Township, $140,000.

Peter J. and Sarah O. Gallagher to Christopher E. and Lucinda L. Yates, Lot 236 U10 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $204,500.

Jonathan M. and Elizabeth J. Richman to Steven and Barbara Kelley, Lots 1A & 8 Weymouth Ridge, Sandhills Township, $315,000.

Alan B. and Wanda C. Wakeman to Richard L. and Corinne A. Winegardner, Lot 347 S7 Woodlake, Little River Township, $193,000.

Sara H. Fargo Et al. to Stephen C. and Charlene L. Pierce, Tract, McNeill Township, $743,000.

H&H Homes of Fayetteville LLC to Patrick and Krisan Hunt, Lot 3 Sinclair Little River Township, $223,500.

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Charming Carriage Home Setting with 3 Bedrooms 3 Baths, Carolina Room, Study & Double Garage HARDWOOD - GRANITE - STAINLESS FIREPLACE - POND or GOLF VIEWS Price Subject to Change

MODEL HOME FOR SALE Brick 3BR/2BA w/split BR open design. Hardwood, granite, stainless, family room and private terrace. Many upgrades. Only used as model home. REDUCDED TO SELL! $375,000

NEW LISTING GOLF-FRONT BRICK HOME Overlooks 17th green & rolling fairway vista. This open split bedroom design offers 3BR/2BA plus study. Great room w/built-ins & gas FP. Breakfast Bay & formal dining room. $419,900

END UNIT/POND FRONT Spacious open design villa with 3BR/2BA + office. Hardwood throughout, gs FP, eat-in kitchen + dining room w/bay. No outside maintenance worries! $259,500.

GOLF FRONT VILLA 3BR/3BA w/study & den.

Great room w/gas FP, large master suite, breakfast nook + dining. Deck overlooks multiple fairways. $269,500.

PATIO LOT Nice wooded building lot in the Longleaf community. Lot backs up to Talamore’s fairway. Natural gas available. No time limit to build. $54,900.

NEW LISTING End unit 3BR/3BA villa w/deck overlooking panoramic golf & lake view. Great room w/ gas FP, large master & bay in DR. Open floor plan with abundant natural light. $199,500.

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Professionally Speaking

Dear Community,

Realtor Tips When Buying a Home

With the changing real estate market and ever changing guidelines for obtaining a home mortgage, it is important for buyers to be prepared financially when they buy a home.

Money matters. If you are considering a mortgage, shore up your outstanding credit. Get a copy of your credit report. You can obtain a free copy each year of your credit report at www.annualcreditreport.com, or call tollfree: 877-322-8228. Before you start looking at property you should get pre-approved and have a pre-approval letter from your lender. Determine how large your mortgage can be.

This saves you time and grief of looking at homes you cannot afford.

Explore different loan options to determine what is best for you. Talk with several loan officers to determine the loan product that best for your financial situation. Don’t be house poor but double and triple check to be sure you haven’t maxed yourself out of the cost of your home. Remember items like moving expenses, maintenance, insurance, home repairs, and

association fees, etc.

Have a contingency fund for home emergencies.

Decide what (and where) you want to buy. Prioritize your needs (i.e., location, schools and amenities). Consider your re-sale value. Even if you don’t have school-aged children, a strong school district is a good thing and adds value. A Moore County Realtor, through the MLS, can provide you with a report on neighborhood quality of life, schools, home values, and comparisons with other areas.

Most importantly, working with a professional REALTOR can help you work through the mortgage process in addition to identifying properties within your criteria. Consider your Realtor as your trusted advisor on probably your largest lifetime investment. It pays to have someone looking out for your interests.

I would like to invite you to tour some of the great new home products on the Moore County Parade of Homes tour this weekend. Call your local Realtor® for more information or go to www.mchb.com.

Elizabeth Childers

Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of REALTORS®, INC. The Voice for Real Estate in the Sandhills www.pinehurstncrealtors.com

Published every Friday by The Pilot in partnership with the PinehurstSouthern Pines Area Association of REALTORS, with a circulation of 19,000.

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

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MARY ELLEN JOSEPHSON, GRI Broker, Realtor MEJ PROPERTIES

910-603-5300

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Pinnock Real Estate•Keller Williams Realty

Direct: (910) 315-7754

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Christine Sellers

Jim Horne

“Specializing in Woodlake for Over 23 Years”

Office.: (910) 245-8683 Cell: (910) 624-2997 jhornewlcc@pinehurst.net

www.thelakeresortproperties.com

murray@basilgrouprealty.com Cell: (910) 528-2432 Fax: (910) 944-7943 Pinehurst, NC 28374 www.basilgrouprealty.com

Murray Williamson Realtor®

295-1600 Office 603-0367 Direct

Holleigh McLaurin

DANNA BULLOCK Broker / REALTOR®

Larose and Company

Independently owned and operated

980 Unit 3 Seven Lakes Drive

Danna@LaroseandCompany.com www.DannaBullock.com

Cell: (910) 315-9950 holleighmc@hotmail.com

(910) 673-1050

Office 693-3300 Cell 315-2368

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FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2010

LET’S TALK HOME F I N A N C E

Spring Maintenance Checklist

Even if you have no intention of selling you home this year, regular maintenance is essential for preserving your property’s appearance and value. If you do plan to sell, your wellmaintained home should fetch a higher asking price while avoiding last minute repairs before closing.

This spring concentrate on these important fix-ups: • Inspect gutters and downspouts and check to see that splash blocks are properly positioned. To see if the weight of snow, ice and wet leaves has twisted your home’s gutters out of shape,

pour a large container of water into each one. If water pools in one spot or flows away from the downspout, the gutter may need to repair or replacement.

• All homes settle a bit each year, which can stress the foundation. Look carefully for hairline cracks and repair them immediately with the proper sealant.

• If your home has a brick exterior, inspect the bricks and mortar for any signs of wear or damage. If your home has wood or vinyl siding, look for loose panels and trim. Inspect the soffit and facia below the gutters for rot and insects.

By Victoria Spannaus Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

“I will provide an outstanding mortgage experience from application to closing” • Examine all doors and windows for warping, and recaulk all seams every two years.

• On the roof, look for missing, loose or cracked shingles.

Areas of mold or evidence of moisture accumulation may mean that water is not draining properly toward the gutters.

• Decide if your deck needs a fresh coat of stain or preservative, and tap in any protruding nails.

• Inspect all visible pipes for leaks, drips or corrosion. Also look for water stains on the ceilings and walls that could indicate roof or window leaks.

For a free consultation to discuss which type of mortgage loan will work best for you, call Victoria Spannaus at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage at (800) 741-7813 or 910-692-6225.

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Enter Pinewild from the 211 Gate 14 Abbottsford (Pictured) Golf Front For Best Proximity to these 4 br. 3.5 ba. New Construction, 3 Car Garage—Fabulous Views Homes Visit me at my office at MLS #136305 Turn Right on Kilbride, $675,000 Prudential Gouger O’Neal (Directions: left on Greyabbey (1st on left)—con- 35 Abbottsford (Pictured) Golf tinue on Greyabbey to Abbottsford Front 3 br. 2.5 ba. brick home 3 & Saunders in the turn right (14 Abbottsford on right— Car Garage, Living room w/2 Village of Pinehurst 35 and 61 Abbottsford on the left) sided fireplace to hearth room www.arvillasheron.com $498,500 MLS# 136676 68 Greyabbey—Pond Location 3 br. 2.5 ba. Two fireplaces (one in 61 Abbottsford—4 br. 4 ba. Golf living room & one in family room) Front. Courtyard w/waterfall, koi Gourmet kitchen—beautiful land- pond. Separate guest house.

Screened porch. scaping deck and terrace MLS #137261 MLS #137138 $565,000 $440,000 ©2010, An independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.

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OF THE PINES

235 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines, NC 28387

Realtor

Pinky Doyle, CRS, GREEN, GRI

Barbara Klug

BROKER/OWNER Office: 910-695-3651 Mobile: 910-783-6573

Cell 910.690-0262

pinkydoyle@mindspring.com www.pinkydoyle.com

NEW LISTING! 135 OAK DRIVE, SOUTHERN PINES • $149,900

BEAUTIFUL SETTING! Spring is approaching, and this is the perfect place to enjoy it. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home has lovely wood floors throughout; it has a split bedroom floorplan with a large master. There is a warm, comfortable feeling in the family room with a mason fireplace and access to the very private backyard. The home is all brick, has a single car garage, and a small basement. Call for more details and to see.

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CCNC Waterfront Villa. This lovely 3BR/2.5BA traditional villa captures the beautiful waterfront views from every room. Expansive windows bring light and beauty into this spacious home, ideal for formal or casual living. French doors lead to a large private patio overlooking the lake & gardens. Contact Barbara Klug 690-0262 for further information.

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

RE/MAX of the PINES

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85 SAWMILL ROAD W. • VILLAGE ACRES FIRST CHANCE TO SEE this Impeccable Pinehurst home with 3BR/2BA along with all the amenities this home has to offer.

Priced at $239,000 DIRECTIONS: From the Pinehurst Circle take 15-501 N to Spring Lake Dr. Left on Spring Lake Dr., you will pass through 1 roundabout on Spring Lake Dr. Turn Right on Sawmill Rd. Home is on a cul-de-Sac on the Left.

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Golf Front Home Priced to sell!

Now Reduced $75,000! Immaculate move in ready three year new brick golf front home will exceed your expectations. Fabulous floor plan with master bdrm, guest rm, Carolina rm & gourmet kitchen all having unobstructed views of the 6th fairway. This home, only one mile from Pinehurst, offers hardwood floors, granite in kitchen & master bath, two pantries, neutral colors, tons of natural sunlight, great storage, golf cart storage, oversized 2 car garage, & Two club memberships for the price of one. www.25McNishRoad.com 4 Bedrooms / 3 1/2 Baths $500,000

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Weichert, Realtors — Larose & Co. 910-315-2127 (Direct) 910-693-3300 (O) www.AmandaBullock.com

FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2010

. . .Your Hometown Realtors PINE GROVE VILL AGE

PINEHURST HOMES NEW LISTINGS

Eva Toney 910-638-0972

E-Mail: eva@pinehurst.net

www.RealEstatePinehurst.net

GOLF COURSE #6 AREA Custom home with many special features: 1900+ SF, 3BRs/2 Baths, 9' ceilings, cathedral in LR with fireplace, screened porch enclosed, some wood floors, lg kit w/island and breakfast area, Master suite has 2 sinks, whirlpool tub & sep shower, walkin closet. New heat pump 2009. $279,000

All brick 3BR/2.5BA with bonus room & loft area located on cul-de-sac, very open floor plan, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen. Pool & tennis included, conv. to Hospital, schools, walking trails & base.

MLS#135465 $465,000

“THE WOODLANDS” (Unit 8A) All brick custom home near Golf Couse #4 and #7 - 1900+ SF, 3BRs/2 Baths, 9' ceilings, LR has Cathedral ceiling, gas log fireplace and opens to the large deck, Master suite features whirlpool tub, sep shower and 2 sinks. Pinehurst CC Membership available. $259,000

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910.603.4114

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CUSTOM 3 BR, 3 BA IN CAROLINA TRACE MLS# 135875

$374,900

MID SOUTH GOLF FRONT LOT

MLS# 133509

$89,000

WATERFRONT on Lake Thagard!

$393,000 WATERFRONT! Whispering Pines! 3BR-4BA, SPACIOUS Brick Contemporary. Relax by the FIREPLACE and take in the outstanding views. The gorgeous CORIAN Kitchen and the Great Room overlook the Lake. The Floor Plan includes TWO FULL MASTER SUITES with waterviews, a SEPARATE DEN, and an outdoor Patio, Balcony & BOAT DOCK! Fresh interior paint, new roof in 2009, solar tube lighting, custom molding, lake-fed irrigation, attic storage & more. Located in the FARM LIFE SCHOOL DISTRICT!

Located in the North Shore section, this spacious (over 4,100 heated s.f.) and updated home w/ finished lower level offers incredible pond and golf course views. Carolina Trace Golf Club membership available.Truly a must see!

FULL SERVICE LISTING PLANS WITH EXCEPTIONAL PRICING TODD KENTHACK

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Rick Phillips, Broker 910-695-5795

15 McDonald Road Near Old Town Pinehurst 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, 2100 SF $288,900

Email rphillips@pinehurst.net

10 Pinyon Circle Near Lake Pinehurst 3 BR, 2 BA, 1900 + SF $238,900

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This popular floor plan has 3 brs. 2 baths on the main level (split plan). Second level has guest rm., full bath and large bonus rm.!

Walk in attic storage on second level and huge unfinished lower level walk out (1400 sq')! Granite countertops, gorgeous hardwood floors and ceramic tile baths. NEW PRICE $380,000. MOVE IN READY!!!!!! Owner will rent or rent with lease option.

MLS#131812 CALL SANDY TODAY!

Immaculate! Built in 2006 and "Like New"! This home has brick/vinyl exterior! Interior with lots of gleaming hardwood floors plus ceramic tile baths. One of the bedrooms could be used as bonus/playroom on second floor. 3 Br.s on first floor (split plan) Lg informal dining area with bay window. SO MUCH SPACE FOR THE MONEY. $269,000. MLS#130195 WebID:w7749558

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ASHLEY COTTAGE - 65 E. McCaskill. OLD TOWN PINEHURST —

Charming Cottage on almost half an acre, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, fenced in garden lovely setting $495,000

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Serving the Pinehurst Area for over 35 Years Hagan & Hagan GMAC Real Estate

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4Br's/3.5 Baths, Open Floor Plan, Master BR on the main level- Huge Screened in Porch Overlooking Large manicured backyard-Bar-Entertainment Room-Granite-Tile-Hardwoods.

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910-992-6272 www.kathyhawks.com

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Visit This Home On The Parade of Homes

425 Legacy Lakes Way, Aberdeen • $349,900 2516 Heated sq.ft. w/430 sq.ft. of Bonus Room. 4BRs / 3 BAs. A charming cottage in the Sandhills up and coming family oriented neighborhood. An open plan with Formal Dining Room and a Master suite with his and hers walk in closets along with a spacious Master Bath are featured in this split bedroom design. The Bonus room provides its own full bath. Higher installation values for energy efficiency. A low mintenance exterior of Hardiplank siding. Covered front and back porches. Designed and Built by Bill Reaves Construction.

910-673-0004

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, MARCH 13 • 2-4 P.M. 185 EVERETTE ROAD, PINEHURST

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NEW TO MARKET: Charming Cottage located in the Heart of Olde Town Pinehurst.

Features include Vaulted Ceiling in Living Room, Island & Breakfast Bar in Kitchen; Master Suite features include whirlpool tub, shower, and Large Walk In Closet.

Exterior Features: Concrete and Brick Drive, Large Back yard with Patio, PERFECT for entertaining! Short Walk to Village Shops and Dining! For more information and virtual tour visit www.SandhillsTeam.com MLS# 136809 Directions: Traffic Circle to Hwy. 2, Turn Right onto Kelly Rd., Right onto Everette, home is on the left.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 12 • FOXFIRE •

109 Grande Pines Ct. - ID #4585 (1:00-5:00) 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, MLS # 131654, $669,500

• PINEHURST •

200 Lamplighter Village Drive - ID #2505 (11:30-2:00) 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, MLS # 136263, $295,000

SATURDAY, MARCH 13 • PINEBLUFF •

Luke’s Landing - ID #4245 (1:00-3:00)

5 New, move-in ready homes, 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, MLS #136201, $168,900

• SOUTHERN PINES •

1240 Ft. Bragg Rd. - ID #4305 (10:00-12:00) 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, MLS #136994, $375,000

260 Brooks Lane - ID #4515 (2:00-4:00)

3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, MLS #136264, $190,000

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109 Grande Pines Ct. - ID #4585 (10:00-5:00 PM)

4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, MLS #131654, $669,500

• PINEHURST •

15 Oakmont Circle - ID #2415 (1:00-4:00) 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, MLS # 136648, $289,900

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1 Buckhorn Road - ID #4965

2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, MLS # 137144, $182,500

109 Grande Pines Ct. - ID #4585

4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, MLS #131654, $669,500

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115 Mallard Lane - ID # 2695

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, MLS # 135910, $239,000

145 Winchester Road - ID #4385

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, MLS # 137254, $184,000

50 Hillcrest Drive - ID #2145

2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, MLS # 137221, $258,500

7 Loblolly Court - ID #2055

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, MLS # 137370, $266,000

7A Pinehurst Manor - ID #2545

2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, MLS # 137106, $138,250

13 Gadsten Court - ID #2235

4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, MLS #137050, $315,000

720 S. Diamondhead Drive - ID #2165

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, MLS # 137009, $270,000

• VASS •

Sinclair Subdivision - ID #4365

New homes starting at $76 a sq.ft., many floor plans, minutes from Ft. Bragg, Moore County Schools

635 Chukar Court - ID #4395 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, $159,900

• ABERDEEN •

1000 Robinwood Road - ID #4265

3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, MLS # 136903, $195,000

104 Longwood Place - ID #4605

3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, MLS # 136582, $213,900

• SOUTHERN PINES •

645 N Leak Street - ID #4735

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, MLS # 137175, $137,000

• PINEBLUFF •

Luke’s Landing - ID #4245 (1:00-3:00)

5 New, move-in ready homes, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, MLS #136201, $168,900

910.693.3300

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Pinehurst $219,000 Great Home w/ Inviting Floor Plan 3 BR / 2 BA Code 590 www.3PritchardLane.com

Southern Pines $69,000 Cozy Affordable Unit with Golf View 2 BR / 1 BA Code 591 www.202KnollwoodVillage.com

Pinehurst $169,000 Charming Water Front Condo 2 BR / 2 BA Code 592 www.115LakeviewCondo.com

Seven Lakes North $214,900 Split Plan – Large Corner Lot 3 BR / 2 BA Code 593 www.101PineconeCourt.com

Pinehurst $198,000 Immaculate & Beautifully Maintained 2 BR / 2 BA Code 594 www.175LakeForestDrive.com

Southern Pines $139,900 Wonderful All Brick Condo 3 BR / 2 BA Code 596 www.635KnollwoodVillage.com

Whispering Pines $319,000 Open Floor Plan w/ Golf & Water Views 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 598 www.111PineLakeDrive.com

Mid South Club $850,000 Gorgeous Golf Front /Water Views 4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 599 www.22MastersRidge.com

Glen Laurel $234,000 Lovely Home in Immaculate Condition 4 BR / 2.5 BA Code 601 www.107PineBraeLane.com

Seven Lakes West $319,000 Lovely Brick Home-Many Upgrades 3 BR / 3.5 BA Code 602 www.119JamesDrive.com

Glen Laurel $234,900 Bright & Open Floor Plan 3 BR / 2 BA Code 603 www.1110MagnoliaDrive.com

Mid South Club $569,000 Beautiful Golf Front Home 4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 604 www.4NorthSouthCourt.com

Mid South Club $389,000 Fully Furnished Golf Front Unit 2 BR / 2.5 BA Code 606 www.414PalmerDrive.com

Seven Lakes West $750,000 Exquisite Water Front Home 3 BR / 3 BA Code 609 www.156SimmonsDrive.com

Pinehurst $450,000 Beautiful All Brick Golf Front 3 BR / 4.5 BA Code 607 www.175JuniperCreekBlvd.com

Mid South Club $475,000 Beautiful Custom Brick Home 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 612 www.9AugustaDrive.com

Pinehurst $329,500 All Brick - Spacious Floor Plan 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 624 www.165StAndrewsDrive.com

Foxfire $269,500 Well Designed Split Floor Plan 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 615 www.5GreenValleyLane.com

Legacy Lakes $425,000 Exceptional Floor Plan w/ Upscale Features 4 BR / 4 BA Code 616 www.335LegacyLakesWay.com

Seven Lakes South $239,000 Desirable Golf Front Home 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 617 www.122CambridgeLane.com

Whispering Pines $282,000 Pristine All Brick Home 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 618 www.5AveryDrive.com

Southern Pines $204,000 Great Privacy – Move In Condition 3 BR / 2 BA Code 619 www.1107GlenwoodTrail.com

Pinehurst $269,500 Beautiful Home – Super Floor Plan 3 BR / 2 BA Code 620 www.220LakeHillsRoad.com

Seven Lakes South $227,500 Move In Ready Golf Front 3 BR / 2 BA Code 622 www.114WinsfordCircle.com

Pinehurst $189,000 Beautifully Furnished Golf Front 3 BR / 2 BA Code 623 www.128LinvilleGardens.com

View Floor Plans and Virtual Tours of Our Listings and See ALL Moore County Listings and Community Information at

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Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended for Military Personnel

Although most home buyers need to sign sales contracts by the end of April to qualify for the $8,000 first-time and $6,500 repeat home buyer tax credits, qualified active military servicemen and women have an additional year to take advantage of these great incentives.

Under a legislative provision

targeting active members of the military, the Foreign Service and the intelligence communities, the tax credit was extended for one year beyond the current deadlines of April 30, 2010 for a binding sales contract and June 30, 2010 for settlement and closing.

The provision only applies to

Decades ago many of us might have rolled our eyes at the notion of Earth Day… Visions of tree huggers, granola, and boomer hippies likely came to mind. No longer as the Green movement has gone mainstream, baby boomers enter retirement, and virtually all products and services attempt to become environmentally friendly.

Every year, April 22 marks the worldwide celebration of Earth Day. In 2010, Earth Day will commemorate its 40th anniversary and more than half a billion people are expected to participate in this year’s events. The Earth Day Network hopes to have thousands marches, parades, lectures and cleanup projects around the globe. You can find a list of events in your area at www.earthday.net.

You don’t have to wait until April 22 to incorporate the concepts of Earth Day in your own home, however. These simple environmentally-friendly household suggestions can make you

an Earth Day advocate all year long. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the average family of four uses 400 gallons of water every day. To combat this, the agency suggests that you: Don't let the water run while shaving or brushing teeth.

Take short showers instead of tub baths.

Keep drinking water in the refrigerator instead of letting the faucet run until the water is cool.

Scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher; wash only full loads.

Wash only full loads of laundry or use the appropriate water level or load size selection on the washing machine.

Repair all leaks (a leaky toilet can waste 200 gallons a day).

Water the lawn or garden during the coolest part of the day (early morning is best).

Group plants according to their water use so you don’t overwater. Check with your local extension service or nurs-

By Jarrett Deerwester Moore County Home Builders Association President

home buyers in the above mentioned groups who have served on official extended duty for 90 days or more outside the U.S. from Jan. 1, 2009 to April 30, 2010.

Also, service members who must sell their home because of official extended duty are excluded from a rule that requires buyers to repay the

credit if they move out of their home within three years.

More information on the special provision for military service members can also be found at www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com.

eries for advice.

Set sprinklers to water the lawn or garden only — not the street or sidewalk.

Use soaker hoses or trickle irrigation systems for trees and shrubs.

Keep your yard healthy — remove dead grass from your lawn, use mulch, and set your

mower on a high setting to encourage grass growth and eliminate weeds naturally.

Sweep the driveway and walkways outside instead of using a hose to spray it down.

A few behavioral changes in your water usage can make a big difference to the environment and to your pocketbook.

Celebrate Earth Day 2010…

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news•pa•per (nooz pa per) n. a publication, usually issued daily or weekly, containing current news, editorials, feature articles and usually advertising.

It's as simple as donating your vacation papers, or a few dollars added to your paid subscription to Newspapers in Education.

Support our local schools & students the future leaders of the community.

For more information or to make a donation, call 693-2490 or stop by The Pilot on 145 W. Penn. Ave in Southern Pines.

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NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION It's as simple as donating your vacation papers, or a few dollars added to your paid subscription to Newspapers in Education. Support our local schools & students the future leaders of the community.

For more information or to make a donation, call 693-2490 or stop by The Pilot on 145 W. Penn. Ave in Southern Pines.

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Special Homes For The 1st Time Buyer

OPEN HOUSE — 3/12-3/14 Fri., Sat., & Sun.•Noon-4 PM

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515 TYNER AVENUE, PINEBLUFF Beautiful, new home at Luke’s Landing, move in ready. 3BR, 2BA, over 1500 sq.ft., affordably priced @ $164,900. 100% financing available up to $8000 in tax credit thru 430-10. MLS 136200 Directions: US 1 to Pinebluff, Rt. on W. Chicago.

Richard Schuck, Broker • 910-315-1898

120 GORE STREET, PINEBLUFF Beautiful, new construction, move-in ready, 1500+ sq.ft. 3BR, 2BA, open floor plan, on large level lot. MLS 136201, $168,900 100% financing available up to $8000 in tax credit thru 4-30-10. Directions: US 1 to Pinebluff, Rt. on W. Chicago.

Follow signs and balloons or call Richard Schuck, Broker • 910-315-1898

Saturday, March 13 • 2-4 PM

Sunday, March 14 • 1-3 PM

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310 COUNTRY CLUB DR. SOUTHERN PINES Wonderful 3bed/2bth home on golf course with spacious attached 2bed/1bth/apartment $349,000. Directions: Next to pool of Southern Pines Country Club.

Jean Webster • 910-690-2086

873 ROSELAND ROAD, ABERDEEN 3BR/2BA Charming Cottage w/ New Flooring, Appliances, and Recently Fenced Back Yard.

Doors to Patio from Kitchen and Master. Attic Storage. Priced to Sell $159,500.

For More Info Call Debbie Darby 910-783-5193

15 BRAEMAR ROAD IN FAIRWOODS ON 7 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths, 4300 sq.ft. Soaring ceilings with lots of wood and structural wood beams. Best Value in Fairwoods-onSeven, a private gated community. MLS #136342 $675K Fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies available! Use 15-501 Gate.

Phil Hinesley • 910-783-8807

205 COVE CT. IN FAIRWAY COVE ABERDEEN Overlooks 5th Hole of famed Donald Ross Elks Club course, off Saunders Blvd. Bright Open floor plan -2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath townhome.

Covered parking for two cars. MLS #136097 $189,900 Fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies available! Fairway Cove off Saunders Blvd.

Margaret Hinesley • 910-724-7444

601 SUN ROAD, ABERDEEN OFF OF 15/501

180 LAKE HILLS ROAD, PINEHURST

Prudential All-American Realty

220 LIGHTHORSE TRACE, ABERDEEN GOLF-FRONT TOWNHOME! 2BD/2BA immaculate townhome conveniently located to shopping, schools, and communting distance to Ft. Bragg! Many wonderful features including wood floors, gas fireplace, kitchen w/granite, stainless steel appliances, tiled baths and 2-car attached garage! Also included are front-loading washer, dryer and 46" flat screen TV! Now is the time to buy! Recently reduced to $239,000 Pat Phillips 910-639-1550

933 PINEBLUFF LAKE RD., PINEBLUFF SOLID 3BR-1.5BA with Bonus/Recreation Room! HARDWOOD floors in Living Room, Halls & ALL BEDROOMS. Large half-acre yard; plenty of room for a Pool, Garage or Shop! 4 miles to Mackall. $132,500 Kurt Sellers • (910) 295-1600

301 PERHEALTH DR., ABERDEEN 3BR-2BA home on 10 ACRES w/large stocked POND & detached Storage Building!

Built in 2006, featuring a Split Floor Plan with a Stone Fireplace & walk-in Closets in every Bedroom. All appliances included. $135,000, MLS #137443 Christine Sellers• (910) 295-1600

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6 ALLYSON PLACE NORTH, VASS

CORDELIA HILLS SUBDIVISION 4 BR, 3.5 BA New Construction with Gigantic Separate Finished Bonus Room. All Bedrooms Have Walk-In Closets; Master Suite on 1st Floor; Solid Surface Counter Tops; All Appliances including washer/dryer.

Hardwood; Tile; Carpet; Oversized Garage; 1.22 Acres Lot on Cul-de-Sac. Adjacent to Elementary School; MLS # 136491 $299,500

Roy Harvel • 695-1111 US #1 REALTY

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All new, stick built homes from the low 160’s in Luke’s Landing, Pinebluff. Move-in ready!!!

US 1 to Pinebluff, follow signs and balloons or call Richard Schuck, Broker @ 910-3151898 for directions or private showing. Up to $8000.000 tax credit and 100% financing available for qualified applicants.

Weichert, Realtors — Larose & Co.

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Chanticleer Properties

Sunday, March 14 • 1-5 PM

#1 BUCKHORN RD., FOXFIRE Traditional brick ranch golf front home situated on a quiet cul-de-sac at the acclaimed Foxfire Resort & Country Club. Over 1800 sq. ft., 2 BR, 2 BA with a fantastic Carolina rm & huge screened porch overlooking the course. Golf cart garage and large storage space under the home. Priced to sell @ $182,500. MLS#137144. Directions: Highway 211 to left on Hoffman rd, right on Richmond, right on Shamrock, right on Buckhorn. Follow signs and balloons.

Scott Brazaski, Broker • 910-690-6498 Weichert Realtors Larose & Company

103 PINEDALE CT. SEVEN LAKES NORTH Lake Sequoia Waterfront. Open, expansive lake views. Private Cul-de-sac, 1/2 ac. lot. 3BR/ 3BA. Newly carpeted. Finished walk-out basement.

Workshop area. MLS #136874 $399,000 Judy Seldomridge • 690-3331 The Property Center

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3BR, 2.5BA. Large all-brick custom built home with 3 car garage. Sunroom, fireplace, nice lot.

For Showing Appointment Call Clarence • (910) 309-4441

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INVITING CAPE COD with a gourmet Kitchen overlooking a cozy Family Room with fireplace.

Many custom features and a park like backyard.

PCC membership available for transfer.

4BR/2BA $278,000 MLS 137143 For More Info Call Joanne Padgett, Broker • 910-235-8700 Pinehurst Resort Realty

690 LONGLEAF DR., SW PINEHURST, VILLAGE ACRES! Newer 3BR-2BA, Low Maintenance, Split Floor Plan with a Vaulted Living Room, lovely Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Tiled Kitchen & EXTRALARGE Bedrooms w/9’ ceilings! Rear Deck has a lovely wooded view. $192,000, MLS #135946 Christine Sellers • (910) 295-1600 Assist-2-Sell

FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2010

Keller Williams Realty Annual Convention Focuses on an Industry at a Crossroads

More than 8,000 agents receive new strategies at Family Reunion in New Orleans

SOUTHERN PINES, NC, MARCH 8, 2010 — A contingent of 17 real estate associates from the Keller Williams / Pinehurst Market Center attended Keller Williams Realty’s annual convention, Family Reunion, in New Orleans, La., Feb. 20-24.

The focal point of the event was the current state of the real estate market and the strategies and tactics that agents must employ to sustain and grow their businesses.

Terry Rainer, Team Leader of the Pinehurst Market Center said “This event is unmatched in our industry. The benefits to our team come from the incredible education and the opportunity to network with the best of the best from all across North America.”

The Pinehurst Market Center was recognized in New Orleans as the #1 Launch Market Center for North and South Carolina in 2009, and is on track to be the #1 Home Run Launching Market Center for all of Keller Williams Realty International for 2010. This means the Pinehurst Market Center is leading the entire North American continent as the most profitable Keller Williams office to open during 2009.

During his annual State of the Company address, CEO Mark Willis noted Keller Williams Realty continued to out-perform the rest of the real estate industry, citing a number of independent benchmarks and awards: Keller Williams was rated the #1 Real Estate franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine.

The 2009 Real Trends 500 Report ranked Keller Williams Realty as the #1 franchise in: Total # of Associates Total # of Sides per Office FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2010

Total # of Brokers represented in the list All of these, for the 2nd year in a row!

Keller Williams Realty is the only major franchise with positive growth in both the total # of associates and the total # of sides.

The 2009 RIS Media Power Broker Survey ranked Keller Williams Realty #1 in both the total # of associates and the total # of closed sides.

In December, 2009, Stefan Swanepoel, a leading industry analyst and observer, conducted an independent survey, and found Keller Williams Realty to be the “most recognizable brand” of all major real estate companies.

J.D. Power & Associates awarded Keller Williams Realty as “Highest Overall Satisfaction for HomeBuyers” – for the 2nd year in a row!

The 2010 Swanepoel Trends Report named Keller Williams Realty as the #1 Trendsetter of the Year for 2009!

Addressing the turmoil in the real estate market in 2009, Chairman and Co-Founder of Keller Williams Realty, Gary Keller, urged attendees at his annual Vision Speech to master the markets of the moment, focus on business development, and get lean by cutting expenses.

He pointed out that in 2009, housing affordability was the most favorable year on record, helped largely by historically low interest rates. As a result, US sales increased 5%, which was the first gain since 2005 and the 10th highest annual activity level ever recorded. For agents who are determined to stand strong and build market share

during the shift, opportunities are still wide open. His advice to these agents: “Press On. Persistence and determination are the most important qualities you can bring to bear on behalf of your buyers, your sellers, and your own businesses.”

To assist agents in the increasingly challenging and competitive real estate landscape, Family Reunion included more than 120 breakout sessions – many focused on specific tactics for tackling challenging market conditions, including: Seller Pricing Strategies, Living Your Goals/Business Planning, Financing Solutions, Negotiating Win-Win Agreements, Working with Distressed Properties, Marketing Luxury Homes, Harnessing the Power of Social Media, Building an Effective Website, Time Blocking & Lead Generation, Commercial Business Development, Seller Staging Strategies, and Wealth Building.

“There is no way you can compete with an agent who has been to this type of training – it covers everything from your attitude, to your finances, to how to run your business better …,” said Shannon Stites, a Keller Williams agent in Seven Lakes.

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“It is by far the best investment I make in my business, and always pays for itself several times over.”

Pete Mace, another Keller Williams agent in Southern Pines, added, “You simply can’t afford not to go.”

Keller Williams Realty plans to host its 2011 Family Reunion in Anaheim, CA, Feb. 21-25.

The Pinehurst Market Center, located at 206 Commerce Avenue, Southern Pines, NC, was established in 2009 and has 61 associates. In the 2009 calendar year, the Market Center shared more than $75,310 in profits with its agents. To learn more about Keller Williams Realty, call Terry Rainer at 910692-5553 or visit www.CareersOfALifetime.com.

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LET’S TALK GREEN Stewart Construction Energy Star Qualified Homes Home Owner Benefits

To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20–30% more efficient than standard homes. At STEWART CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT, we have made a commitment to build 100% Energy Star®, so that our homeowners can enjoy the efficiency benefits they deserve, added peace of mind, and increased environmental protection. The differences our Energy Star® homes make speak for themselves.

ADDED CONFIDENCE Home buying is complex enough without having to know all the details

of energy-efficient construction.

Instead, look for the governmentbacked ENERGY STAR to easily identify homes that are truly energy efficient. Find the house of your dreams and enjoy peace of mind knowing that it also meets rigorous energy efficiency guidelines set by EPA and verified by an independent Home Energy Rater.

LOWER OWNERSHIP COST Compared with standard construction, ENERGY STAR qualified homes use substantially less energy for heating, cooling, and water heating— delivering $200 to $400 in annual savings. Although these energy savings may seem small relative to the cost of monthly mortgage payments, no one likes to waste money. And over the 7 or 8 years that a typical buyer lives in a home, it can add up to thousands of dollars saved. Additional savings

By Mark Stewart Stewart Construction & Developmnet Co.

on maintenance can also be significant.

BETTER PERFORMANCE Properly installed energy-efficient improvements deliver better protection against cold, heat, drafts, moisture, pests, pollution, and noise. An ENERGY STAR qualified home helps ensure consistent temperatures between rooms, improved indoor air quality, and greater durability.

SMARTER INVESTMENT To date, more than 6,500 home builders have partnered with EPA to construct nearly 940,000 ENERGY STAR qualified homes. By 2010, more than 1 million homes are expected to earn the ENERGY STAR. The trend is clear. By choosing a home with the ENERGY STAR, you can be confident that it will have an increasingly valued feature when the time comes to sell.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Energy used in our homes often comes from the burning of fossil fuels at power plants. Because ENERGY STAR qualified homes use less energy, they help prevent greenhouse gas emissions—an added benefit for today’s environmentally-conscious consumers looking for “green” choic-

es.

Greater energy efficiency helps us all make the most of our energy resources, mitigates the impact of high energy prices, decreases the need for new power plants, lowers our reliance on energy imports, and reduces the emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants at the source.

Look for the ENERGY STAR label on the breaker box of your next home. If you are considering building a new home, contact STEWART CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT at 910-673-1929 to ensure that the ENERGY STAR® label is in your new home!

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Sandy Stewart ABR, GRI Broker/Owner

Come and See What it Means to Be Green!

OPEN HOUSE TOUR “GREEN ACRES”

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FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2010

Rock your walls with some creativity

(ARA) - Every few years we paint them, and they sure do make a convenient spot on which to hang our flat panel TVs. But how much do we really think about our walls?

Walls are, arguably, the largest decorator element in your home. Many of us, however, rarely venture beyond using them as background for our furniture and accessories. With a little courage and creativity, walls can be turned into a bold design statement in your home.

And you don't need the advice of a designer or the budget of a home-improvement show to look at your walls in a whole new light.

Here are some hot trends and ideas to consider if you're thinking of redesigning your walls: * More than ever, Americans are aware we're all part of a global community and our pride in that fact can be seen in the trend toward using large-scale maps as wall art. Maps can reflect our heritage or interests and are appropriate in virtually any room of the house. Love Italian cuisine? Consider plac-

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ing a map of Tuscany in your breakfast nook. Proud of your African heritage? Grace a family room wall with a floor-to-ceiling map of the continent. It's easier than ever to find and install maps, too, thanks to wallpaper murals like those found at MuralsYourWay.com. * Pictures may be worth a thousand words, but one hot trend turns words into graphic art to grace your walls. A simple phrase or quote dear to your heart can be turned into a graphic element in your room if you render it in decorative script and colors that enhance your overall theme. The quote not only makes a visually appealing focal point for the room, it tells visitors something about who you are as well. * When you think about the importance of fabric in a room, are you just thinking furniture and window treatments? Walls can benefit from a fabric treatment as well. Fabric can be an exciting substitute for wallpaper.

Or, it can add punch to decor as a piece of textile art, like a tapestry.

* Wall murals continue to be a favorite decorating tool of interior designers and homeowners alike, and it's easy to see why. Few wall treatments make as definitive a statement as a mural, and thanks to modern technology wallpaper murals are easier than ever to install and maintain. They fit in virtually every room setting and you'll find thousands of designs on Web sites like www.MuralsYourWay.com. For a few hundred dollars you can choose from an array of themes

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- travel, sports, nature and more - or have your own custom mural created from a favorite photograph. * Wall color will always be important. Fortunately, some trends also show signs of design longevity, like using interesting neutrals on walls to create a pleasing, complementary background for your decor.

Designers agree that gray is the new beige, and the most interesting color is one that mixes the tones gray and beige to create the ultimate blend of warm and cool for a neutral. * Across our culture, the recession has Americans doing less with more. An emerging design trend incorporates a few big, bold pieces of wall decor in an otherwise minimalist setting to create maximum impact with a minimum number of pieces. * Our penchant for all things "green" is showing up in designs that evoke the natural world and bring nature inside our homes. You can achieve this with a simple print of a forest, some artfully framed bamboo shoots or an eco-friendly art piece made from recycled glass bottles and reclaimed wood. — Courtesy of ARAcontent PAGE 17

Out & About in Real Estate

Client Appreciation Party Jo-an DeSell and Audrey Wiggins of DeSell & Co hosted their first annual Client Appreciation Party on Saturday February 20, 2010. DeSell and Co is a team within Hagan and Hagan Real Estate. The party was held at one of Jo-an’s premier listings on Hollybrook Farm Lane and was catered by Rachel Lincoln’s Sweet Feed Catering. Sponsors for the event included Knowlbrook Farms, Key Mortgage, Aberdeen Exterminating, Eric Payne Builders and Lee-Moore Insurance. Jo-an and Audrey expressed their appreciation to these professionals who have offered great support throughout the years.

Keep us involved

Send us your event photos to share with the community.

Submit digital photos accompanied by caption information to mwood@thepilot.com.

Mary Anne Schaad, Audrey Wiggins, Dr. Peter Schaad, Jo-an Desell.

First Time Home Buyers Seminar held by Richard Schuck of Weichert, Realtors Larose & Company and Victoria Spannaus of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage recently.

Sarah Salisbury, Susie Cook, Floreen Moroncelli, Ruth Budlong.

Williard Rhodes and Jo-an.

Tim Venjohn, Elizabeth Childers, Pam Hill and Tom Kowal at NCAR Leadership Meeting in Raleigh.

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Rod Lynch and Rachel Jurgens.

FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2010

Keeping your wood floor's natural shine

(ARA) - Wood floors are a beloved part of a home, and are also a great investment that can boost your home's value by up to $10,000, according to the Hardwood Information Center.

The wood care experts who make Murphy Oil Soap have some advice on how to keep your floors looking shiny and beautiful. * The first key to maintaining your wood floors is to know what type of finish you have.

Most wood floors installed after the 1960s are finished with polyurethane, which hardens into layers of solid plastic sheets on the surface of the wood.

To find out, scratch the surface of the wood with a coin in an inconspicuous area. If the finish flakes off, a finish like varnish or shellac was probably used. If you think you have wax floors, apply a few drops of water and wait 10 minutes. If white spots appear under the droplets, then your floor has a wax finish. A

polyurethane finish will not flake after being scratched with a coin, and white spots will not appear after exposure to water droplets. * A finish with a dull and lifeless appearance can usually be revived with a good cleaning to remove accumulated dirt. For polyurethane-finished floors, use a cleaner like Murphy Oil Soap for cleaning. To give your floors the best shine, make sure you follow diluting directions properly when using the concentrated version of Murphy Oil Soap. * Other ways to help preserve your wood floor shine include regularly sweeping and vacuuming your floors weekly; placing area rugs in high traffic locations; using floor protector pads or soft felt on the bottoms of furniture legs; setting a humidifier or dehumidifier to maintain a level of 30 to 50 percent humidity in the home; and protecting your floors from direct sunlight.

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GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD Unit 1 off Oakmont Circle. Cul-de-sac location. Well maintained home.

Third bedroom used as a den. Large deck and screen-in porch. Workshop area. 1/5 miles from Member’s Club.

3BR/2BA $237,900 (135332)

WATERFRONT HOME with panoramic views from every room.

Eat-in Kitchen are. Master opens to Carolina Room. Large deck w/built in seating. Easy to maintain landscaped yard with mature trees.

Open floor plan is bright & light.

3BR/2BA $345,000 (136763)

PRIVACY FROM EVERY ANGLE of this custom two story home. Cherry cabinets, granite countertops.

Coffered ceiling in Dining Room.

Master and Guest Rm/Office on main floor. Open floor plan. Landscaping, stone wall/patio, irrigation in 2008.

5BR/3BA $395,000 (136732)

PANORAMIC GOLF FRONT VIEW of the Pinehurst No. 3 golf course from the Living Room, Kitchen, Breakfast area, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, and new 36x14 deck.

Spa/Hot Tub on deck. PCC membership available for transfer.

3BR/2.5BA $395,000 (133324)

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OPEN HOUSE SAT., MAR. 13TH • 2-4 PM

OPEN HOUSE SUN., MAR. 14TH • 1-4 PM

136352 56 ABBOTTSFORD DR., PINEWILD CC, DIR.: From Clubhouse; Greyabbey; Left Abbottsford. 4BR/3.5BA, Bonus Room. Reduced $50K! NOW $579,000!

Nettie Calfee 910.315.6225 910.692.2635

135838 132 STEEPLECHASE WAY, SO. PINES, DIR.: Midland Road to Longleaf CC (Knoll Road); Left Steeplechase Way. Golf Front!

3BR/2BA. $419,900 Barbara Uber 910.315.1679 910.295.5504

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137027 5 CUMMINGS COURT, FOXFIRE, DIR.: Hoffman Road; Left Woodland Circle; Right Eagle; Right Cummings. Better than New! 3BR/2BA. $239,000

134567 239 KNOLL ROAD, SOUTHERN PINES, DIR.: Enter Longleaf on Knoll Road continue to Lakeside Villa. Golf & Water View.

3BR. $239,500

137138 68 GREYABBEY DRIVE, PINEWILD CC, DIR.: From Hwy 211 Gate: Right Kilbride; Left Water Front!

Greyabbey.

3BR/2.5BA. $440,000

Pat Koubek 910.215.2869 910.692.2635

Arvilla Sheron 910.639.5133 910.295.5504

134093 55 DORAL DRIVE, PINEHURST, DIR.: Morganton Road to Doral Drive. Golf Front! 3BR/2Full & 2 Half Baths. $367.000 Bettye Marcum 910.603.2686 910.295.5504

136676 35 ABBOTTSFORD DRIVE, PINEWILD CC, DIR.: From Hwy 211 Gate: Right Kilbride: Right Abbottsford; 1st house on left.

Golf Front! 3BR/2.5BA. $498,500 Arvilla Sheron 910.639.5133 910.295.5504

Linda Criswell 910.783.7374 910.673.1063

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137306 & 137307 Pinehurst Manor Condos: #137306 Furnished, 2BR/2BA. $152,000 #137307 Private Back Row, 2BR/2BA. $148,000 Eva Toney 910.638.0972 910.295.5504

Krista Duncan 910.690.7009 910.295.5504

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135838 85 PINE MEADOWS ROAD, PINEHURST, DIR.: From Lake Forest; Left Oak Hills; Left Pine Meadows. Custom 3BR/2BA. $259,000 Merry Garner 910.303.3091 910.692.2635

136889 Pinehurst: Beautiful High Gently Sloping Lot overlooking Pinehurst #8 Golf Course. $49,900

Southern Pines:

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137261 61 ABBOTTSFORD DRIVE, PINEWILD CC, DIR.: From Hwy 211 Gate: Right Kilbride; Right Abbottsford. Golf Front!

Courtyard w/waterfall. 4BR/4BA. $565,000 Arvilla Sheron 910.639.5133 910.295.5504

136571 470 DONALD ROSS DRIVE, PINEHURST, DIR.: Linden Road; Right Donald Ross.

Built 2004, Custom 4BR/3.5BA, Upgrades.. $599,000

25 DEVON DRIVE, PINEWILD CC, DIR.: From Linden Road Gate; Left Devon Drive. Golf Front! Like New 3BR/3.5BA home. $649,000

136305 14 ABBOTTSFORD DRIVE, PINEWILD CC, DIR.: From Hwy 211 Gate: Right Kilbride; Left Greyabbey; Right Abbottsford.

New Construction! Golf Views!

4BR/3.5BA. $675,000 Arvilla Sheron 910.639.5133 910.295.5504

137453 La Foret: One level, end unit townhouse. 1800+sf. Updated. See: www.LinnArdner.com $178,500

137256 Pinehurst: 3BR/2BA, over 1800sf, Granite counters & hardwood.

See: www.8RaleighDrive.com $289,500

Linn Ardner 910.295.0800 910.295.5504

Team Townley 910.695.6669 910.295.5504

137270 Knollwood Heights: 1930's stucco Cottage full of charm & good taste! 4BR/2BA. $359,900

137220 Pinehurst #6: Spacious 4BR/3.5BA, brick home nestled in a private cul-de-sac. $369,900

137285 Old Town Pinehurst: 1969 Ranch updated & immaculate!

2300+sf, 3BR/2.5BA. $585,000

Mary Joe Worth 910.695.5430 910.692.2635

Frank Sessom 910.639.3099 910.295.5504

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131195 130 MAGNOLIA ROAD, PINEHURST, DIR.: 2 Doors Down from Potpourri. "Craddock Cottage" - circa 1896. Restored. 4BR/4.5BA. $699,000 Emily Hewson 910.315.3324 910.295.5504

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