Sandhills Real Estate March 9, 2012

Barbara Klug

We’ll Sell Your Home for $2,995!

OPEN HOUSES Sunday, March 4th 1-4 pm

$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)

$259,500 PINEHURST, 5BR-3.5BA w/2 Car Garage! Lots of ROOM. NEW Roof & NEW Granite Kitchen! Shows like a dream.

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Sunday 1-4 • 106 Morris Drive • 7 Lakes West

DEAL OF THE DECADE! $240,000 SEVEN LAKES WEST, A super 4BR-3BA w/LAKE VIEWS & a fabulous finished basement.

2560 square feet of beautiful finishes!

Your chance to see a Gated Community. All brick home nestled in the pines on a private wooded lot. Split bedroom plan (3 Bedrooms); Living room, dining room, Carolina room, screened porch. $297,500

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

$297,500 FOXFIRE VILLAGE, Golf Front 3BR2BA. Enchanting low maintenance home, built in 2006 on the 3rd Green.

Like new & loaded with extras. Great neighborhood.

$265,000 WHISPERING PINES, 3BR-2.5BA on 8.16 acres. OVER 1000 ft of FRONTAGE ON LITTLE RIVER. Split BR Plan, Open Kitchen/Family Rm, Screen Porch & Fencing.

$172,500 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

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Commissions are negotiable and not set by law.

Martha Gentry’s Home Selling Team

2 ACRES IN MCLENDON HILLS

McLendon Hills $399,000 Lovely Home - Equestrian Community 4 BR / 4 BA Code 662

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SEVEN LAKES WEST

Seven Lakes West $263,000 Lovely Custom Home w/Outstanding Kitchen 2 BR / 2 BA Code 869

WATER FRONT IN WHIPERING PINES

Whispering Pines Custom Whisper Lake Water Front 4 BR / 2 Full & 2 Half Baths

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PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

THE PILOT — SOUTHERN PINES, N.C.

Rick Phillips, Broker 910-695-5795

80 Page Road Pinehurst Old Town Village 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2000+ sq.ft.

Many updates + inground pool $299,500

80 Page Road New Kitchen Cabinets + Granite Tops, New Hardwood flooring in Email Foyer, Living Room, Dining Room, & Kitchen rphillips@pinehurst.net $299,500

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COTTAGE STYLE HOME BUILT IN 1999.

Beautiful upgrades in every room, Kitchen-Gathering Room with custom Cherry cabinets, granite counter, gas cooktop with 4 burners & griddle, antique heart pine floors, Living Room with 12’ ceilings, crown moldings and stacked stone fireplace, large Master w/sitting area and exquisite bath. $675,000

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

February 20-24, 2012 Stone Bay Partners LLC to Michael J. and Tiffany Loomis, Lot 23 P1 Arrowstone, $302,000.

Avlok Enterprises LLC to Charles and Mary Hindbaugh, Lot 4178 Sunset Seven Lakes West, Mineral Springs Township, $170,000.

Bernice Rappaport and Substitute Trustee Services Inc. to US Bank National Association and C Bass Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates Series 2006 SC1, Trustees Deed B2950/212 Tract, McNeill Township, 11 SP 345 $330,000.

Susan C. Stackhouse and Fantasy Farms to Joseph and Kimberly O’Callaghan, 11.6 acres, Little River Township, $88,000.

NC One LLC to Michael K. and Barbara L. Curry, Unit 513 Meadow Cottages Longleaf, McNeill Township, $341,000.

Forest Creek Holding Company LLC to Paul Staples and Eun Jee

FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012

Park, Lot 1852 S18 Forest Creek McNeill Township, $120,000.

Roger M. Dutton Et al. to Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company National Association Et al., Trustees Deed B2387/01 Lot 11 Lake Longleaf Seven Lakes, Mineral Springs Township, $109,000.

William B. and Judith K. Rank to Marie Slilaty, Lot 307 U10 P2 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $75,000.

Karen H. Stutts Et al. to Tony L. Brown, Tract Carthage Township, $90,000.

Patrick J. McPharlin Et al. to Tashe J. and Bonnie J. Radevski, Lot 311 U8 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $400,000.

Stone Bay Partners LLC to Aaron C. and Krista G. Spence, Lot 2404 S1 P1 Mid South, $290,000.

Frederick M. Hobbs Et al., to Christopher J. and Julie O. Petrini, 14.25 acres, McNeill Township, $380,000.

L&S Builders LLC to McKee Homes LLC, Lots 3031 P2A Forest Hills West, $88,000.

Betty L. Stewart to Edward S. and Sandi L. Anderson, Lot 24 Pine Grove Village, $130,000.

McKee Homes LLC to Zachary J. Rhyner, Lot 59 P1 Forest Hills West, Sandhills Township, $255,500.

H&H Homes of Fayetteville LLC to Francis III and Barbara Frugoli, Lot 76 P2 Sinclair, Little River Township, $236,000.

Stone Bay Partners LLC to Mario Contreras Et al., Lot 2406 S1 P1 Mid South, $296,000.

Stone Bay Partners LLC to William B. Webb Et al., Lot 2405 S1 P1 Mid South, $291,000.

Phillip Harper Et al. to Valsaraj P. Pacha and Sujani Valsaraj, Lot 294 U3 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $161,000.

Judie W. Fulbright Et al. to Christina Saunders, Lot 5 Forest Heights Sheffield Township, $65,000.

Gregory D. Jackson Et al. to Rebecca Crews, Tracts, $160,000.

Thomas P. and Bernadine S. Smith to Robert L. and Diana L. Smeal, Lot 226R Hunter Trail Longleaf, McNeill Township, $285,000.

OPEN HOUSES THIS SATURDAY 1:00-5:00 PM

OPEN HOUSES SUNDAY 1-4PM

LIN HUTAFF

BROKER/REALTOR®

"Selling Moore" 910.528.6427 lhutaff@gmail.com

165 PAGE RD. 25 TURTLE POINT RD. Village of Pinehurst Golf Front on Pinehurst No. 5 Old Town Cottage with loads Wonderful bright home on of charm on .90 acres. private cul-de-sec overlooking You will love the pool and Pinehurst No. 5 w/GOLF and privacy. Great for entertaining. WATER views. All furnishing Pinehurst CC Membership are negotiable. Ready to rent Courses 1-7 available for for the Open. Pinehurst CC transfer. Priced to sell at Membership available for $295,000. transfer. $379,000.

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130 PINE VISTA RD., PINEHURST DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION! NOW $325,000! This is a ton of house for the money. 4 brs. plus bonus room. Gorgeous hardwood floors and ceramic tile in kitchen & baths. Attic storage plus 1400 sq’ unfinished space on lower level MLS#144587 MAKE an OFFER.

SPRING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION in Aberdeen off Roseland Rd. Great New development with large 3/4+ acre lots & no town taxes! Convenient to Ft. Bragg & Camp Mackall. Quality-built homes 1,4003,000 SF, prices starting at $145,000 up to low $200,000’s. Model home now open & available for sale or choose your plan.

Agent on duty every Tues, Thurs & Sat. 15. Go Roseland Rd towards Sandpit Rd, look for Dev. the left.

TAMMY LYNE,

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Sandy Haarlow

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Pinehurst $249,000 Stunning Brick w/ Great Features 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 749

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Pinehurst $189,000 Pinehurst $319,900 Great Location – Generous Sized Rooms Gourmet Kitchen – Gorgeous Landscaping 3 BR / 3 BA Code 730 4 BR / 2.5 BA Code 743

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$139,000 Pinehurst $529,900 Seven Lakes West $649,000 SouthernPines Elegant Spacious Water Front Home Elegant Water Front – Breathtaking Views Great Buy - Super Neighborhood Code 764 3 BR / 3.5 BA Code 752 4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 762 3 BR / 2 BA

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Whispering Pines $379,000 Unique Water Front w/ Recent Upgrades 3 BR / 3 BA Code 765

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Seven Lakes North $219,900 Pinehurst $349,900 Pinewild CC $475,000 Wide Water Views – Great Floor Plan Lovely Golf Front – Spacious Floor Plan Elegant Golf Front w/ a Private Setting 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 768 4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 771 3 BR / 3.5 BA Code 772

$297,500 Pinehurst $469,000 Pinehurst Custom Home On Beautifully Wooded Lot Gorgeous Brick – Spacious Floor Plan 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 782 4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 777

$369,000 Pinehurst $179,500 Aberdeen $229,900 Seven Lakes West Elegant Brick Home – Split Plan Quiet Cul-De-Sac – Pristine Condition Super Floor Plan – Great Privacy Code 800 2 BR / 2 BA Code 790 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 796 3 BR / 2.5 BA

Seven Lakes North $178,000 Pinehurst $387,000 Inviting Family Home – Great Location Like New Beautiful Golf Front 3 BR / 2 BA Code 806 4 BR / 4.5 BA Code 809

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Seven Lakes West

www.80RidgewoodRoad.com

www.105SilverburnPlace.com

$259,000 Whispering Pines

www.14AbbottsfordDrive.com

www.134HarrellRoad.com

www.35WestlakeRoad.com

www.119PineNeedleDrive.com

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$285,000 Whispering Pines $214,000 Seven Lakes West $276,500 Pinehurst $316,000 Split Bedrooms & Fenced Backyard Spacious Rooms & Large Corner Lot Spacious Home w/Fenced Backyard Code 817 3 BR / 3 BA Code 820 3 BR / 3.5 BA Code 818 3 BR / 2 BA Code 822

Nice Neighborhood – Wonderful Family Home Spacious Open Rooms & Large Yard 4 BR / 2.5 BA

Code 810

www.174BakerCircle.com

4 BR / 2.5 BA

www.160RoyalWoodsWay.com

www.2WhisperLakeDrive.com

www.65PitchPineLane.com

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Professionally Speaking

FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012

THE PILOT — SOUTHERN PINES, N.C.

Dear Community,

Low Offers: Prevention Is The Cure

It takes an innovative marketing plan to cause a home to sell, but to attract serious buyers, it must also be priced fairly. What else must be done to successfully sell your home?

Buyers are in search of their dream home. If priced reasonably, they will purchase the home that best reflects their idea of that dream, and it’s the sellers who are in charge of making it happen.

Experience has shown that buyers often reduce their offers by as much as $2 for every $1 in uncompleted repairs. Sellers won’t have to face those disappointing offers if attention is given to their home before it is ever shown.

The best method for improving buyers appeal is a “walk through” by the sellers’ chosen REALTOR®, who will assume the part

of a prospective buyer, and then suggest important upgrades, repairs, and cosmetic improvements.

Then the sellers should complete all the work before the home is placed on the market. Neither a prospective buyer, nor another agent, should ever see the home until it is in 100% marketable condition.

Excuses made at a showing are an open invitation to a reduced price. When a buyer is disappointed, no explantation will suffice to bring the price back up.

When selling, ask your REALTOR® for advice, and then take action. Buyers will often compete for such a good value.

Sincerely,Arvilla Sheron

President

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Stats provide by the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Area Multiple Listing Service. Arvilla Sheron – President.

Year

Average Closed Price

Total Sold

Days on Market

2011

$244,366

880

162

$258,569

693

2012

$217,737

2010

66

$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

160 156

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

Dec

93

88

75

70

68

61

77

79

76

59

67

67

74

67

112

77

70

77

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THE PILOT — SOUTHERN PINES, N.C.

FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012

Ask Questions of Your Home Builder

MOORE COUNTY HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

and "when can we move in?," here are some other questions to note the answers to: Will the builder give you references of recent buyers/occuYou might think that pants?

Lots of people like the sales person is to go through model Are there options in there just to sell you homes. Most go to the floor plan — for buy a new home, oth- a home. But the example, can a deck sales representative ers go to look for inbe added?. should be considered terior decorating How much "cusa resource of inforideas and to see the tomizing" can be latest home technolo- mation on the home, done versus standard development and the features? gies, and some go just to see what their area. Besides the Can appliances be questions of "how dream home of the up- graded? much does it cost?," future may look like.

Are there any addi-

tional fees relating to the home or development?

Does the builder offer a warranty program?

Does the price include landscaping?

What if the plants die within a year?

Are there any restrictive covenants?

What are the estimated taxes on the property?

How is the school system rated?

By Bob Van Houten Moore County Home Builders Association President

Are day care and grocery stores convenient and satisfactory?

What about emergency facilities — police, fire department and hospitals?

Are there any major development plans for the area in the next five years?

You have a right to and need to ask every question that you think is impor-

tant. A little research with the neighbors is also a good idea.

Remember, a professional builder and sales representative will want you to be a happy and satisfied home owner. Their next sale could depend on your reference.

For more home buying tips, contact the Moore County Home Builders Association at (910)9442992 or visit online at www.mchba.com.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012

THE PILOT — SOUTHERN PINES, N.C.

SOUTHERN PINES, NC - Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders (PGOS) Real Estate continues its unique status as a leader in Moore County real estate for 2011. With the changing real estate market, the efforts of our sales associates are even more important.

PGOS is the oldest real estate firm in the Pinehurst/Southern Pines area and has occupied a leadership position in the local market for more than 45 years. By focusing on customer service, the brokerage has maintained a dominant market share and has continuously and consecutively earned its leadership status. With more than 40 sales associates, Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders Real Estate has the most experienced real estate sales professionals in the area.

When asked to explain the company’s continued success, Pru-

dential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders Real Estate President, Kay Beran, attributed its track record to customer loyalty and a depth of professional experience.

“Five of our sales professionals received the Honor Society award from Prudential Real Estate for 2011 production – those recipients are Bill Brock, Mav Hankey, Donna Chapman, Carol Haney and Linda Criswell,” said Beran. She continued with, “Several or our agents have also received their Fine Homes InternationalSM Specialist Designation through Prudential Real Estate. This designation is given to sales professionals who list and or sell properties in the top

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10% of our market - – Congratulations to Donna Chapman, John Condit, Bill Brock, Nettie Calfee, Beverly Valutis and Linda Criswell.”

“2011 brought changes to Prudential Real Estate.” said Kay Beran as she addressed the group, “Along with the announcement that Prudential Real Estate made regarding our new parent company, Brookfield Residential Property Services, whose focus is on growth and strength in the real estate industry, we look forward to

this partnership and have already seen positive results in our business growth.”

“In a challenging market we need to be tough, smart and dedicated.

We are here to support our clients with advanced systems and technology.” Beran’s stated in the remarks.

Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders Real Estate is an independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., a Prudential Financial company.

Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders Real Estate opened its doors in 1971 and has been affiliated with Prudential since 1995.

2011 Prudential Honor Society Recipients

BONNIE BAKER Recipient of the Robert E. Blauw Award

William H. “Bill” Brock 2011 TOP PRODUCER

In recognition of a sales professional who has exhibited the characteristics of integrity, dedication and valuable service to Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders Real Estate and through many hours of volunteer work in various community programs.

Open Houses

Bill Brock, Mav Hankey, Donna Chapman, Carol Haney all of the Southern Pines Office, and Linda Criswell in the Pinehurst Office.

This Weekend

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY • 1-3 PM

PINEHURST #6 4 CARSON WAY 4 bed 3 bath Beautiful Newer Home off of Kingswood Cir from Juniper Creek Include this one while on the Parade of Homes!

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

2011 TOP PRODUCERS

OPEN HOUSE • SUNDAY MARCH 4 • 1-3 p.m.

10 PLANTATION DR. MID SOUTH CLUB

Custom built brick home, outstanding quality, million dollar golf view, split plan, separate office, vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace.

MLS# 146232 $459,900

John Condit, Pinehurst Office, Donna Chapman, Southern Pines Office, Bill Brock, Top Producer for Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders Real Estate in 2011, Linda Criswell, Southern Pines Office, Jerry Townley, Pinehurst Office

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Sally Thomas, Fore Properties 910.692.4211 Cell 910.215.6937 E Mail: sthomas@foreproperties.com www.foreproperties.com

OPEN HOUSES • SUNDAY, MARCH 4 • 12 - 2 PM•FOXFIRE VILLAGE

14 BOBOLINK RD. MLS 146598 $250,000 3BR/2.5BA, Nearly 1 Acre and Golf Front! All Brick! Spacious vaulted LR. Patio, Carolina Rm & Circle Drive. Walk to Golf Club, Pool & Village Park. $3000 Seller Paid Closing Costs!

46 WOODLAND CIRCLE MLS 144532 $180,000 - Reduced $45,000!!!

3BR/2BA - Beautiful golf & pond views! All Brick!

Single Level & nicely maintained. Large deck, 3/4 Acre yard & Concrete Curbing. Spacious Rooms!

Fantastic Value!!!

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

OPEN HOUSE • SATURDAY • 1-4 PM 53 Devon Drive Pinewild CC

Premier 4 BR, 2.5 BA on 18th fairway of Magnolia Course. Single level living with all upgraded features.

Hardwood floors, Carolina room and master suite opening to large deck overlooking fairway. Immaculate home loaded with special appointments.

Must see! In Great Location! $359,000

Directions: Linden Road entrance. 2nd left onto Devon Dr.

Gene White, Broker • 910-315-1777

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DeSell & Co hosted their annual Client Appreciation Party on Saturday, February 25th, 2012.

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Congratulations to Melinda Ringley! Another Happy Home Owner and a Raving Fan sent her this awesome fruit arrangement from Edible Arrangements. Melinda is a resource and a matchmaker for her clients. She seeks to serve her home buyers and sellers and they love it! Melinda you are awesome!!!

Dr. Aaron Spence, Moore County's new school superintendent appeared on WEEB 990 AM on the talk show ALL THINGS MOORE COUNTY last week.

A podcast of the show can be heard at anytime at www.foreproperties.com/radio.

Dr. Spence was joined by Patrick Coughlin, (far left) the President of the Moore County Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Laura Staal, professor of education at UNC - Pembroke, who is a mother of five children in the Moore County school system, and host Bill Sahadi. Dr. Spence talked about the big picture for education in our public schools and shared some touching stories of his experiences, which gives the listener a good insight into his philosophy and vision for Moore County.

Keller Williams Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Keller Williams Held Ribbon Cutting For New Office Building in Southern Pines

Keller Williams Realty Pinehurst held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House on February 22, 2012. With around sixty people in attendance for the ribbon cutting, including Mayor McNeill and members of the Moore County Chamber of Commerce, Keller Williams Realty officially opened their doors at their new location. With tours all day, special music, great appetizers, and door prizes drawn every hour, there was a constant stream of visitors all day. If you missed the Open House, come by and see us at 195 Short Street in Southern Pines.

The new office building is approximately 6,000 sq. ft., is built to Energy Star Standards, and is the hub for 52 incredible Real Estate Brokers.

FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012

Mary Ellen Bailey hosted the event at her horse farm in Horse Country.

Carol Wall joins Keller Williams Realty Pinehurst Market Center

FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012

PINEHURST, NC - January

5, 2012 — Carol

Wall, a real estate sales professional in Moore County, has recently joined the Keller Williams Realty Pinehurst Market Center.

Wall has been in the real estate business since 1978 in many different capacities.

Wall has worked in eight different states; she owned and operated her own business in Hoboken, NJ; worked in the New York City market; was the president for the Board of Realtors for three terms, as well as several other positions at both the State and National level.

Wall also managed the Coldwell Banker in the metro DC area and managed the Coldwell Banker here in Pinehurst for five years. Wall renovated three historic buildings in Hoboken, NJ, the District of Columbia’s City Hall on Pennsylvania Ave., and she also worked on the committee to restore the Statue of Liberty in 1986.

“We are excited to have Wall’s expertise join our team,” says Team Leader Donna Campell. “With her wide-range of experience, we all (clients and other agents) will

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Holleigh McLaurin

Lucretia Pinnock 692-6767

Call or e-mail to Request A Copy of the Real Estate Report.

An Experienced Realtor Will Smooth Your Transaction!!!

980 Unit 3 Seven Lakes Drive

(910) 673-1050

www.PinehurstHomeSearcher.com

Carol Wall

benefit by having her as part of our team.”

Wall is married to Michael Wall, has two sons, Donald and Douglas, and four grandchildren. Wall attended St. John’s University and Hunter College. She is from Queens, NY, loves traveling and reading.

She is a part of the National Association of Realtors, PSPAAR, and the Pinehurst Country Club.

The Pinehurst Market Center, located at 195 Short Street in Southern Pines, was established in 2008 and has 50 associates. They recently moved into a brand new building and consistently rank number one in market share in Pinehurst-Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors.

To learn more about Keller Williams Realty, call Donna Campbell at 910-692-5553 or visit www.kw.com.

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

Pinnock Real Estate & Relocation Services, Inc. AllPinehurst@gmail.com

Now is the Time to Buy Your New Home!

Historically low interest rates & affordable pricing.

Gouger O’Neal & Saunders Real Estate

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140539 140 LOVE THIRTY LANE, PINEHURST, DIR.: Morganton Road to entrance of Lawn & Tennis; Match Point Drive; Left Thirty Love Lane to end.

3BR/2BA. $169,500 PRU3X3P4 Marie O'Brien 528.5669 295.5504

147159 3 LINDEN LANE, PINEHURST, DIR.: From Hwy 5; West Linden Road; Left Linden Lane. 3BR/2.5BA, Cape Cod. $285,000 PRU5X7Q6

146207 650 N BETHESDA ROAD, SO. PINES, DIR.: From Connecticut Avenue; Right Bethesda; 3rd House on Right.

Overlooks Weymouth Nature Preserve. 3BR/2.5BA. $369,900 PRU6Q3P3 Mary Joe Worth 695.5430 692.2635

142863 170 FRYE ROAD, PINEHURST, DIR.: Hwy 5 to Linden Road; Right McKenzie; Left Frye Road; House on the Left. Exquisite Pinehurst Estate! 6BR/7+BA. $1,895,000 PRU2G8V6 Emily Hewson 315.3324 295.5504

147199 Pinehurst Unit 2: www.7ParsonRoad.com - Great home and location! $259,500 PRU3X9F4 Frank Sessoms 639.3099 295.5504

145852 Prestigious Lake Pinehurst Area with Views!

Custom 1-Owner, All Brick Home!

3BR (split plan). $269,000 PRU4J6T2 Eva Toney 638.0972 295.5504

135787 Pinehurst: Panoramic Course #3 Views from large picturesque deck! Open Plan! 3BRs (split plan). $289,000 PRU5Z3T8

144630 PRU6S5L3 Well maintained single level home on a double lot. Almost 1 acre - Lots of Privacy! $135,000

CARTHAGE

CCNC

143083 Drastically Reduced by $20,000! NOW $179,900! Owner say, "SELL!" Lakefront!

PRU7L8M3

146527 25 Acre Pasture & Treed Parcel 2/4acre pond. 3BR modular home. Horses Welcome! $299,000 PRU2T2K6

146216 Affordable Country Living!

Move-in Ready!

3Bedrooms, 2 Baths. All for just $150,000! PRU7J2X7

146493 Unique Opportunity at CCNC! Golf Front on #12 Dogwood Course. 2BR/3BA. $299,000 PRU4K3H8

JUNIPER CREEK

KNOLLWOOD

LONGLEAF CC

NEAR RAEFORD

NEW LISTING

7 LAKES NORTH

315.1679

Barbara Uber

295.5504

691.3224

Pat Wright

REDUCED

295.5504

CAMERON

Donna Chapman 783.6061 295.5504

REDUCED

638.0972

603.4757

Eva Toney

Susan Ulrich

295.5504

692.2635

7 LAKES NORTH

Linda Criswell 783.7374 295.5504

Susan Ulrich

603.4757

692.2635

147032 Expansive Golf view of the 12th Fairway & Green Course #6!

Freshly painted interior. 2BR/2BA. $172,500 PRU3Z5M3

146898 Great 4BR/2.5BA family home on a large pond close to downtown. Easy commute to Ft. Bragg. $240,000 PRU3P6W2

143995 Hardwood flrs, Carolina Rm, plus fenced yard…make this a gem of a home! Mbrshp optional.

PRU8G3L3

144246 Affordable Updated 4BR home on 2 lots, workshop. $79,900. PRU4V9W4

PINEHURST

PINEHURST

PINEHURST #6

PINEWILD CC

Donna Chapman 783.6061 295.5504

639.1148

Bill Brock

692.2635

215.2869

Pat Koubek

692.2635

Nettie Calfee

315.6225

692.2635

146911 Delightful 3BR, 2BA with hardwood floors, open kitchen and a double garage. $150,000 PRU6V9Q5

146647 Just minutes for Pinehurst Village! All brick, 3BR, 2 bath home w/fenced yard in Unit 10. $209,000 PRU6T7N6

146108 Wonderful home with a great kitchen, 3 bdrms, 2 baths, a large deck and a garage! $168,500 PRU7M9J7

146374 Best Value! All brick, 3BR/3BA home. Private wooded lot. Carolina Room. $284,900 PRU2U5L5

SOUTHERN PINES

ST. ANDREWS CONDO

VILLAGE GREEN

VILLAGE IN WOODS

603.3589

Mav Hankey

692.2635

145135 Comfortable easy maintenance ranch style, 3BR/2BA split plan home. Private backyard. $82,000 PRU2V8J6 315.5013

Carol Haney

692.2635

690.4705

Bonnie Baker

692.2635

145265www.206StAndrewsCondo.com - 3Bdrm, 2Bath condo with Pinehurst CC mbrshp avail.

Furnished. $189,000 PRU5S8L3 Frank Sessoms 639.3099 95.5504

603.3589

Mav Hankey

692.2635

147184 Charming and well maintained end unit. Oversized Glass/Screened Porch. Built-ins & Fireplace. $107,000 PRU4B3P4 315.5013

Carol Haney

692.2635

639.5133

Arvilla Sheron

295.5504

146545 Great Williamsburg 4BR/ 3BA home convenient to downtown So. Pines! Exterior maintained. $182,500 PRU4W7V3 639.1148

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FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2012

PINEHURST RESORT REALTY Located in the Lobby of the Carolina Hotel

910-235-8700 • 1-800-772-7588 E-mail: pinehurstresortrealty@pinehurst.com

Special 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 treatments. Screened back porch & brick patio. Super landscaping.

3BR/3.5BA $432,500 (145122)

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 $329,000 (145749

NICE ALL BRICK HOME located just down the street from the 12th hole of PCC Course No. 1. Masonry fireplace with gas logs, vaulted ceiling. Eatin Kitchen with nice elevated deck that is very private. 3BR/2BA $224,000 (144804)

NEW PRICE! VERY NICE all new brick Violette Brothers home in Whispering Pines with many upgrades including granite counters, hardwood flooring, gas fireplace, Carolina Room, whirlpool tub & shower, rear deck, and irrigations system. Paved driveway in rear with stone driveway in front. 3BR/2BA 275,000 (139879)

PANORAMIC VIEWS of the 5th, 6th, and 7th holes on the No. 5 golf course. The most wonderful golf view available and very private. Wide open with high ceilings, large masonry fireplace. Large Master Suite with walk-in closet. A very pleasant and comfortable home. Well maintained with a Pinehurst Country Club membership available for transfer. 3BR/2.5BA $362,000 (142456)

CORNER LOT with side entry garage.

Features a Family Room w/ Wet Bar, refrigerator, & built-ins. Living Rm has a fireplace, built-ins, & vaulted ceiling. Casual Dining next to Kitchen. Master Bedroom has French doors opening to screened porch & has a 6x12 walk-in closet. Master Bath has separate shower & jetted tub. 3BR/2BA $199,000 (146026)

LIGHT AND OPEN FLOOR PLAN. Large Kitchen and a private back yard.

Split bedroom plan with each bedroom having a bath. Many storage closets. Low maintenance landscaping. New roof in 2011, new paint exterior and interior, new deck, new PVC plumbing. Two baths completely remodeled. 3BR/3BA $201,900 (146284)

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)

CUSTOM BUILT open floor plan w/split bedroom plan. Mahogany floors in Foyer, Dining Room, Hallways, Kitchen & Family Room. Family Room w/gas fireplace opens to Kitchen and Eating Area. Adjoining deck is TREK and had electric awning. Master Suite has 2 walk-in closets, whirlpool tub & separate shower, double vanity. 3BR/3BA $279,900 (147150)

Sandhurst West Brick/vinyl home on flat fenced lot w/irrigation. Hardwood flrs in main living areas, vaulted ceiling in LV Rm, Formal Dining Rm. Kitchen has maple cabinets, breakfast area, pantry. Master w/walk-in closet, garden tub & separate shower. Carolina Rm & Bonus Rm. Great location. Quiet neighborhood close to Ft. Bragg, shops, & restaurants. 3BR/2BA $239,900 (146663)

Realtor of the Week PETE GARNER

FEATURED HOME

BEAUTY, WARMTH, AND VALUE. Completely updated. Cosmopolitan charm. A trio of work stations in the Kitchen w/granite counter tops, triple sink, double ovens & warmer. A 19x23 Game Room w/wet bar is perfect for pool table & entertaining. Large Master Suite w/neutral colors lend subtle elegance to the well-appointed area & bath. Beautiful patio and heated & cooled Office area of a 3 car garage. 3BR/4BA $550,000 (147252)

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