Visit this new home, nestled on a delightful and expansive 2-acre "mini-farm" lot located in the newest phase at McLendon Hills. This beautiful single-level, ranch-style home features hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, granite counter tops, bonus room, greenhouse and a small orchard. Additional acreage is available, too! This showcase home features "green concept" amenities from the very best manufacturers. $469,500 For detailed information call 910-255-4044 or visit www.McLendon Hills.com
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
Ω The Moore County Register of Deeds Office in Carthage has recorded the following property transfers valued at $50,000 or more. June 28 - July 2, 2010 Kay D. Robbins Et al. to Troy Lumber Company, Timber Deed 30 acres, Carthage Township, $112,500. JA PAR LLC to Eric and Shiontel Revels, Lot 7 P1 Spring Meadows, Sandhills Township, $194,000. Timothy W. and Annette D. Miller to Cuong Vuong, Lot 66 P3 Glen Laurel Sandhills Township, $199,000. Pandich Construction Company to James R. and Amanda G. Taft, Lot 29 U17 P2 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $235,000. Phoenix Housing Group Inc. to Stephen A. and Margarita A. Coleman, Lot 1 BLA Colonial Height, Sandhills Township, $160,500. Von and Savannah Allen to Lawanda D. Legrand, Lot 37 Southland, Mineral Springs Township, $147,000. Robert A. Broadbent and Magdalene F. Mudd to Tara D. Cameron, Lot 47 U15 P2 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $260,000. Speight Construction Inc. to Leelamma Joseph and James Thoyalil, Lot 116 P4 Woodgreen, Sandhills Township, $144,000. Margaret M. Johnson Et al. to William L. and Angelique V. Craig, Lot 53 U2 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $305,000. David A. and Robin Caiazzo to Frank and Barbara Horan, Lot 10 The Commons Seven Lakes West, Mineral Springs Township, $295,000. Frank P. and Barbara Horan to Vincent P. and Susan P. Ulrich, Tracts, Mineral Springs Township, $300,000. Belinda A. Atkinson Et al. to Wilton J. Allen Et al., 33 acres & 15 acres, Exception, $50,000.
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Habitat For Humanity of The NC Sandhills Inc. and Habitat For Humanity of Moore County Inc., to Tamara J. Sarmadi, Lot 9 Partnership Place, $100,000. William E. and Shirley M. Robertson to Mary A. Dale, Tract, McNeill Township, $197,000. Sherry M. Jett to Daniel K. and Danielle N. Blue, Lot 355 U4 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $167,500. Lisa M. Moore to Jesse A. and Donna J. Thompson, Lot 2 BLA Cabin Creek Estates Bensalem Township, $85,000. Betty A. Shaw to James E. and Mollie C. King, Lot A101 PII Pinehurst Trace, Mineral Springs Township, $136,000. National Golf LLC to Robert G. Jr. and Debbie N. Clancy, INT IN Unit 2 The Cottages National Golf Club, Mineral Springs/McNeill Township, $96,000. William Hannah Et al. to Craig S. and Karen P. Dillman, Lot 589 U8A P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $239,000. Edmund and Sandra McCaffery to George T. and Alice Schwoyer, Lot 1104 P1A Pinehurst National Corporation, McNeill Township, $575,000. Pinnacle Development Corporation Inc. to Gregory P. III and Jennifer A. Bailey, Unit 37 P5 Elk Ridge, Sandhills Township, $190,000. John A. III and Gretchen L. Phillips to Troy Lumber, Timber Deed Tract, Greenwood Township, $119,500. Moore Investments Et al. to David A. Coble and Lindsay M. Jones, Tract, Sheffield Township, $100,000. Cornerstone Construction and Realty LLC to Kenneth F. and Michelle C. Larking, Lot 2579 Cambridge Seven Lakes, Mineral Springs Township, $215,500. Lynn D. Lineberry to Jean L. Thompson, 6.99 acre, McNeill Township, $535,000.
Craig Clark Et al. to Bruce D. and Deirdre R. Gardner, Lot 2233 Village of Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, Exception, $265,000. Ronald C. Hudson to Rescom Investments LLC, Tract, Sandhills Township, $170,000. H&H Homes of Fayetteville LLC to Matthew V. and Dionne R. McKinney, Lot 18 Sinclair, Little River Township, $235,500. Blackman Builders Inc. to James A. Bridle and Richard L. Farthing, Lot 1510 S15 Mid South Club, McNeill Township, $572,500. JU BE Enterprises Limited Partnership and James J. Barnes Jr. to Denise A. Perry, Lot 3 Churchill Farms, McNeill Township, $80,000. Mile Away Farm Inc. to Cameron C. Sadler, 1.30 acres, McNeill Township, $58,500. Weekley Homes LP and Weekly Homes GP LLC to Laurin A. Jr. and Beverly J. Suiter, Lot 170 Legacy Lakes, Sandhills Township, $210,000. Micky Swaim Et al. to Richard Parsons and Baerbel Dewheiner, Unit 25 Pine Valley Condo, Mineral Springs Township, $120,000. James D. and Rose K. Conway to Joseph W. and Norma F. Boggs, Lot 3263 Sunset Seven Lakes West, Mineral Springs Township, $525,000. Robert P. and Anne Eiserman to Linda H. Loran Et al., Unit 7 Spring Lake Hills Condo, Mineral Springs Township, $116,000. Scott A. Wilson to Stephanie V. Severson and Severson Family Trust, Unit 115 Knollwood Village Condo, McNeill Township, $77,000. Mid State Development LLC to Renee Anderson, Unit 8 Cypress Creek Townhomes, Sandhills Township, $175,000. Camden Mid South LLC to James E. Fitch, Unit 45 Building 16 Camden Villas at Mid South Condo, McNeill Township, $253,000. Jeanne R. Gallaher Et al. to Evan and Nancy Whalley, Lot 288 U8 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $180,000.
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Ralph D. Hoyt Et al. to Wen Chen Su and Ming Fun Huang, Executors Deed Lot 2366 S7 P1 Pinewild, Mineral Springs Township, $415,000. D. Brian Kendall to Chad and Amanda Hill, Lot 2318 Dartmoor Seven Lakes, Mineral Springs Township, $192,000. Jonathan H. and Mary A. Mann to Susan L. Phillips, Lot 629 U1 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $185,000. Walter O. and Carol A. Youngstead to Steven P. and Marcy A. Erickson, Lot 218 S12 P2 Whispering Pines, Sandhills Township, $246,000. John and Alma Hoffmann to Elizabeth D. and Michael S. Walker, Unit 143 Linville Gardens Condo, McNeill Township, $215,000. Charles S. Meares II to Sandra and William Bridges, Unit 801 Hyland Hills Northwood Condo, McNeill Township, $80,000. Linda H. Norris to Barbara and Robert Scheve, Lot 10 UC Pine Grove Village Garden Villas, McNeill Township, $120,000. Newell and O’Dell Williams to Janet O. Peele, 2.00 acres, Sandhills Township, $94,000. Paul J. and Maricela Roberts to Teresa R. Pacey, Lots 516 517 S5 Woodlake, Little River Township, $480,000. George E. and Nancy L. Sandoval to Thomas and Gwen Harris, Lot 324A S4 Whispering Pines, McNeill Township, $283,500. Virgina R. Boebel and Gary S. Magee to Betty Ann Shaw, Lot A74 PII Pinehurst Trace, Mineral Springs Township, $167,500. Lincoln Taggart LLC to Alan K. and Sally S. Bolton, Lot 1A P1 The Fields, Greenwood Township, $100,000.
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FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2010
Professionally Speaking
Dear Community,
What's my home worth—now?
Over the next few weeks with the help of fellow Realtor® Hamp Thomas, who specializes in property appraisals and has written several books on appraisal methods, we are going to look inside the world of automated valuation models (AVM's) as they are used by internet websites to answer the question "What's my home worth-now? We’ll discover the good, the bad, and the “I hope they don’t find out” details of this growing world of computer generated valuation services. Most of us have heard the national names that provide free property valuations. Companies like Zillow, Trulia, Domania, eappraisal, cyberhomes, and even Yahoo are using AVM's to post information on the value of your family's home, your neighbor's, your boss's, any property across the country on their websites. Automated Valuations
Models are estimates of residential property values using computer based statistical modeling software that compare recent sales data from public records. This information is a good start, but, statistical modeling does not equate to local market knowledge gained from the skill and experience of knowing the local market factors or specific transactions details unique to each property transaction. Statistical modeling software won't know the transaction circumstances such as, the low sale after the divorce or the sale to quickly settle an estate or a bidding war because of a desirable location. According to appraisal specialists, local market knowledge is critical in determining the true value of real estate. Realtors® are a great source of that local market knowledge when listing or purchasing a home.
Elizabeth Childers
Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of REALTORS®, INC. The Voice for Real Estate in the Sandhills www.pinehurstncrealtors.com
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140 GORE ST. LUKE’S LANDING IN PINEBLUFF MLS 137054 3 BR, 2 BA, over 1500 sq.ft. and Beautifully Decorated on Almost ¾ Acre. $169,900 This and Four Other Brand New Homes, Move-in Ready – Priced From the Low $160’s All Five Open For Tour Sat., July 10, From 10:00 a.m. to Noon or by Appt. Call Richard Schuck, Broker @ 910-315-1898 for Directions or US 1 to Pinebluff to W. Chicago Ave. and Follow Signs and Balloons. WEICHERT, REALTORS Larose and Co.
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drawers and shelves. Then, take inventory of your stuff and make adjustments to meet your personal needs. Use a tower unit to separate his space from hers and incorporate shelves and drawers. Use pant racks to organize 12 pairs of pants in a compact space while keeping them smooth and pressed. Use shelves for organizing folded sweaters so they keep their proper form. Raise shoes off the floor. Look for shoe cubbies that comfortably hold two shoes, not just one. Shoe cubbies are also ideal for stowing away evening bags, belts and other personal items. For more information, visit www.homeoptionsstorage.com.
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145 WINCHESTER RD. PINEHURST $179,000
Well maintained 3BR, 2BA home on quiet street. Located in convenient Village Acres sub-division. Within 3-4 minutes of Moore Regional Hospital, First Health services & 5 minutes from Pinehurst Village. This one-story home shows like new. Walter Newton • (910) 638-8391
WEICHERT, REALTORS-Larose & Company
FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2010
LET’S TALK HOME F I N A N C E
Are Homebuying Incentives Still Available?
Even if you weren’t lucky enough to qualify for the federal government’s homebuyer tax credits that expired in June, incentives still exist to help Americans finance a new home. Where should you start looking? With you own real estate agent and mortgage lender, of course. Their companies may be offering special programs to help sustain the recent surge in home sales. Plus, they’ll be the most knowledge-
Properties From Page 2 Virginia C. McDonald to Capri Properties LLC, 24.57 acres, Ritter Township, $525,000. Russell Irving Et al. to William R. and Maryln Davis, Beneficiary & Executors Deed Lot 265 U16 P2 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $190,000. Jimmy and Marilyn McCaskill to Connie B. Harrelson and James B. McDermott IV, Lot 206 Timber Lake Seven Lakes, Mineral Springs Township, $158,500. Dennis W. and Rhonda M. Parris to Susan P. and Vincent T. Meadows, Lot 19 Southland, McNeill Township, $74,000. Burton Q. Jr. and Teresa C. Perham to Stephen M. and Sarah J. Sloop, 9.00 acres, Little River Township, $312,500. Robert A. and Barbara C. Harold to Bradford M. Burris Et al., Lot 36 S9 Whispering Pines, McNeill Township, $310,000. Rebecca A. and Robert T. Hogan to Jonathan M. and Cassie W. Phillips, 3.42 acres, Sheffield Township, $70,000.
able about other funding sources designed to subsidize closing costs or reduce property taxes. And don’t forget about the NCSHA - the National Council of State Housing Agencies. This nationwide nonprofit was organized by America’s state Housing Finance Agencies to increase housing. opportunities through a variety of programs, including HOME Investment Partnerships, mortgage revenue bonds, and
By Victoria Spannaus Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
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low income housing tax credits. The NCSHA has state-specific information available on their web site link found at www.ncsha.org/node/2608. Click on your own state and you’ll find a summary of homebuyer assistance pro-
grams available in your area. 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. Reprinted with permission of The Printer, Inc.
Roy J. Desell and Pamela J. Staton to Gary D. Goodwin, Lot 2 The Fields Greenwood Township, $480,000. Laurel H. Upchurch Et al. to Roy R. and Anne E. Keys, Unit 10 Palmetto House Condo, Mineral Springs Township, $272,500. Timoteo and Maria C. Vences to Michael and Kelsey Taylor, Lot 10R Lions Paw, $235,000. FC Pinehurst LLC to Lawrence P. Jr. and Frances C. Morris, Lot 260 P1 Legacy Lakes, Sandhills Township, $107,500. Terry L. and Angela F. Davis to Martha F. Satterwhite, 1/2 acre & 6.8 acres, Ritter Township, $115,000. Quality Built Homes Incorporated to Ira J. Danner III, Lot 7 Laurel Commons, McNeill Township, $202,000. Christopher J. and Gail L. Sharpsten to Richard K. and Julia F. Hass, Lot 109 S2 Blue Farm, McNeill Township, $217,000. James F. Page Et al. to Nathan Hifko and Christina Powers, 5.57 acres, 12.02 acres, 5.23 acres, 5.05 acres, & 11.05 acres, Carthage Township, $120,000. Lenora Properties LLP and Mickey R. Brown to Noah H. Key, 0.52 & 0.17 acres, Sheffield Township, Map, $75,000.
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Local Listings With . . . PINEWILD OPEN HOUSES SUNDAY 7/11• 2-4PM
Barbara Klug Cell 910.690-0262
Arvilla Sheron Broker (910) 639-5133 (cell)
Visit me at my office at Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders in the Village of Pinehurst www.arvillasheron.com
Pinewild’s 211 Gate – straight through is Glasgow Drive – continue to Stoneykirk – turn left – continue on Stoneykirk – turn left on Abington 45 Glasgow Drive * Golf front and Pond Location * All brick 3 br. 2.5 bath home * Living room with gas fireplace * Large kitchen w/Corian counters * Wonderful deck overlooking views * Area under home for workshop and/or golf cart storage MLS # 138369 $415,000
60 Stoneykirk (Pictured) Golf Front w/privacy 3 Br. 2.5 Ba. brick home Living room w/fireplace Large kitchen opening to lovely deck for entertaining & enjoying views * Two car garage w/workshop area MLS # 137647 $450,000 28 Abington Drive * All brick 3 br. 3 ba. home VALUE * Open feeling throughout * Screened porch w/great privacy MLS # 138908 $325,000 * * * *
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The Country Club of North Carolina Immaculate 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath golf front home overlooks the 16th Fairway of the Dogwood Course at CCNC. Walls of windows & skylights create a light and spacious feeling in this open floor plan. Low maintenance brick exterior and naturalized yard leave time to enjoy the quality of life at Pinehurst's premier golf & country club!! Offered at $619,000; contact Barbara Klug 690-0262 for further information.
Box 1511 - 2209 Midland Road - Pinehurst, NC 28370 800.633.8576 - 910.295.5011 - Fax 910.295.6000 WWW.PINEHURSTAREAREALTY.COM
INTRODUCING CHARM & CHARISMA
NEW LISTING ON MERRY MOCK HILL in SOUTHERN PINES
NESTLED ON 1 ACRE IN A WARM AND FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD surrounded by horse farms and within easy access to the gate of Ft. Bragg. You’ll love this home with 3 BR/2.5 Baths, LR/DR, Fireplace, Fabulous Kitchen with Center Island, 2 Car Attached Garage, detached building with 260 Heated Sq. Ft. with electric and plumbing for many uses, Fencing, Deck and with loads of detail that make this home TOO GOOD TO LAST TOO LONG! Priced at $$243,500. RE/MAX of THE PINES 235 E. Pennsylvania Ave. Southern Pines, NC 28387
Pinky Doyle, CRS, GREEN, GRI Broker/Owner Office: 910-695-3651 Mobile: 910-783-6573 www.pinkydoyle.com
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TAMMY LYNE,
Realtor
910-603-5300
"Choose a Realtor who is also an experienced State-Certified Appraiser" To see MY LISTINGS and ALL area MULTIPLE LISTINGS go to
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BIG REDUCTION to $312,000
590 Country Club Southern Pines
Wonderful 3 bedroom house and attached 2 bedroom apartment overlooking SPCC golf course.
Call Jean Webster 910-690-2086
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. . .Your Hometown Realtors DONALD ROSS DRIVE
JUST REDUCED — HORSE FARM
QUAIL HILL CONDO
272 EDGEWOOD ROAD, CAMERON
Eva Toney 910-638-0972
Donald Ross Drive (Unit 2) is adjacent to Old Town with estate www.RealEstateInPinehurst.com size lots of approximately 1 Acre. Magnificent like new 2006 all brick home with 4 BRs/3 1/2 Baths, many upgrades & special features. Seller will entertain offers between $489,000 and $568,876 PVRM. E-Mail: eva@pinehurst.net
Over 5000SF renovated home w/8 fireplaces on 13.96 acres, 5BR/4.5BA, gourmet kitchen, 4 car garage, pool, tennis courts, fenced pasture, run in shed, bridle trails, stream. Convenient to Fort Bragg!
GOLF FRONT CONDO - 18th Fairway, Course #3 - walk to the Village. Total new kitchen and baths (2 1/2) with granite, Marvelous views and fully furnished. Pinehurst CC Membership available.
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$435,000
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OPEN HOUSE on Lake Thagard! Saturday, July 11th, 1 to 4PM. Whispering Pines, WATERFRONT w/southern exposure! A 3 Bedroom, 4 BATH, SPACIOUS Brick Contemporary! Relax by the FIREPLACE & 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 & new septic in 2009, solar tube lighting, custom molding, lake-fed irrigation, attic storage & more. Located in the FARM LIFE SCHOOL DISTRICT! Priced right @ $375,000. 71 Lakeview Drive (off Niagara Carthage Rd), View photos, details @ www.SellersHomes.com
42 CARDINAL DRIVE, WHISPERING PINES — Golf Front in Whispering Woods. 3BR/2BA Plus Bonus Room with a Third Full Bath. This Home draws you in with it's Gracious Curb Appeal and Versatile Floor Plan. A Carolina Room and Deck w/ Privacy & Golf Course View Round Out This Meticulously Kept Residence. Reduced to $325,000.
Call Debbie Darby Broker/REALTOR
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3BR, 2BA IN SEVEN LAKES WEST
MLS# 137516
Rick Phillips, Broker
110 High Point Road 910-695-5795 Pine Grove Village, 3260 SF 4 + BR, 2 1/2 BA Email $469,500 rphillips@pinehurst.net
180 Ridgewood Road Pinehurst #3 GC, 3220 SF 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA $524,900
Serving the Pinehurst Area for over 35 Years Hagan & Hagan GMAC Real Estate
$255,000
Classic single level brick home built in 1999. Bright and open floor plan measuring over 2,100 s.f. Features include oak hardwoods, large Kitchen, Carolina Room and spacious Master BR Suite. Nicely landscaped .49 acre lot and circle driveway.
Pinnock Real Estate
& Relocation Services, Inc. 1 1 5 E . P e n n. A ve . Sou the r n Pi ne s, NC ( 80 0 ) 6 9 2 - 7 0 0 8
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A HOME FOR ALL SEASONS! Over 2000sq.ft. of fantastic living space. Open floor plan with 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths, and Bonus Room. Open Kitchen with Breakfast Area and separate, formal Dining Room. Beautiful landscaping with Gazebo, Pond, Pathways and Patios. $285,000 MLS 139052
YOUR PRIVATE PARADISE! 2600+ Square feet of Quality living on 2+ beautiful acres 3Bedrooms, Large Kitchen, Carolina Rm, Living Rm with Built-ins, Swimming Pool, 48’x30’ RV Garage/ Workshop. Full basement with 2nd Kitchen, 2 Car attached Garage and Much More! $425,000 MLS #138651
$85,000
An incredible price for a nicely situated .46 acre golf front (11th hole) lot in the popular Mid South Club. Mid Tal membership available. Build now, or a terrific investment opportunity!
FULL SERVICE LISTING PLANS WITH EXCEPTIONAL PRICING TODD KENTHACK
P. (910) 603-9050 BROKER/OWNER REALTOR, MBA, GRI SEARCH ALL LISTINGS AT: GOLFHOMESINPINEHURST.COM
84 DEERWOOD LANE, PINEHURST
L uc r e t ia Pi n no c k (9 1 0) 69 2 -6 7 67
MID SOUTH GOLF FRONT LOT
MLS# 133509
5 Bed / 3.5 Bath * MLS #136628 Beautiful home on course No. 6, hole 2, with huge bonus rm that could be 5th BR. Shows like new, very open floor plan w/2 masters on the main level. Lovely covered porch w/great views of the golf course. PCC Membership available, buyer to pay prevailing transfer fee. $425,000 Dir.: 15-501 to North entrance of No. 6 Right on Deerwood, house on right.
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Christine Sellers
Lucretia Pinnock 692-6767
When Experience Counts... You Can Count on Lucretia!!!! An Experienced Realtor Will Smooth Your Transaction!!!
“The only Real Estate Team in the area dedicated exclusively to the sale of Horse Farms”
www.PinehurstHomeSearcher.com
Pinnock Real Estate & Relocation Services, Inc.
295-1600 Office 603-0367 Direct
Holleigh McLaurin
Jim Horne
“Specializing in Woodlake for Over 25 Years”
Office.: (910) 245-8683 Cell: (910) 624-2997 Fax: (910) 245-8684
jhornewlcc@pinehurst.net
www.thelakeresortproperties.com
LEILANI MEDLIN Broker / REALTOR®
Larose and Company
Independently owned and operated
Office 693-3300 Cell 690-1404
Leilani@laroseandcompany.com www.LeilaniMedlin.com
Bobby Edwards
murray@basilgrouprealty.com Cell: (910) 528-2432 Fax: (910) 944-7943 Pinehurst, NC 28374 www.basilgrouprealty.com
980 Unit 3 Seven Lakes Drive
Murray Williamson Realtor®
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Create 'curb appeal' with easy home projects
(ARA) - Whether you're selling your home and want the best price, or you just want to be the envy of the neighborhood, creating "curb appeal" can be very rewarding. And you're confident you know what constitutes great curb appeal - siding, windows, doors and a lawn that are all in good shape. But is that all you have to think about when it comes to curb appeal? Not so, says Gordon Blickle of Gardner-Gibson, a manufacturer of driveway, brick and patio sealers. "Driveways and sidewalks are the entryways to the home," he notes. "If they're in
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great shape, you've got a strong first impression. If not -you've said a lot about the quality of the home." Unfortunately, driveways are often overlooked, spoiling an otherwise manicured landscape. Unless the drive is severely cracked, crumbling or poses a safety hazard, there's no need to spend thousands on removing and replacing it. There are easier ways to makeover a tired driveway and boost the curb appeal of a home. Beautify your blacktop Don't let problems go unad-
dressed until it's too late. Old pavement left untreated will crack and crumble, becoming an expensive replacement. But a new coat of driveway sealer can restore it to like-new beauty. Refresh old, worn blacktop driveways and fill small cracks with fast-drying Black Jack Ultra-Maxx 1000, a flexible, long-lasting filler and sealer with a 10-year guarantee. Showcase your home at night Low-voltage or solar landscape lighting can create a softly lit path to border the driveway. In addition to creating a pretty landscaping effect, the lighting can improve visibility and decrease the chances someone will accidentally drive onto the lawn. Make walkways more welcome Stains on sidewalks and entries from dirt, mold, tree sap, and other outdoor invaders create an unattractive first impression. Clean the walk with an outdoor cleaner like Driveway Kleen, a garden-safe spray solution that attaches to a garden hose. To protect stains from coming back, coat the sidewalk
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and adjacent pavers or edgers with Krystal Brilliance, a waterbased clear acrylic sealer. Add greenery to your scenery Instead of having to keep the edge of the lawn trimmed against the driveway, create a "buffer" strip with a decorative rock garden or plant flowers along the path to create an inviting drive up to the home. If the driveway is shared with a neighbor, plant shrubs and flowers between them to create a small privacy wall. Border on amazing Edge the driveway with pavers in colors complementary to the home and pavement. Use pavers in different shapes and sizes to create an interesting focal point and frame the driveway. "Consider your front yard the 'arms' that welcome visitors into a home," says Blickle. "Without a warm welcome, guests and potential buyers may just keep walking." For more information and ideas on how to protect driveways from the elements, visit www.gardner-gibson.com. Courtesy of ARAcontent FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2010
Smart ways to save money on summer home improvement projects
(ARA) - With summer in the air, you're just itching to get that home improvement project going. It's a great time to install a rain garden, improve stormwater runoff in your yard, redo your windows or siding, or even change the look of one of the rooms inside your house with new paint and furniture. No matter what project you have on your summer to-do list, you're going to be shopping for supplies, and depending on how large your project is, the price can add up quickly. Here are some tips to get your home improvement projects going, while keeping a bit of extra cash in your pocket: * DIY - If you have any handy talents, you can save a lot of money by doing the project yourself, or by only contracting out part of the work where a professional might be required. If you aren't certain about installing a wood floor in your living room or are in need of landscaping ideas for around your back porch, head to your local library and check out several books on the topic for background knowledge. * Negotiate work agreements with your friends - Having more hands on deck to help with the work will make the job go much faster, but you don't have to hire the help. Offer your friends a trade - maybe you'll take them out for dinner. Or volunteer your services on one of their home improvement projects. Just make sure they understand the trade before the work gets started so you don't abuse your friendship. * Put cash back in your pocket when purchasing supplies You can find great deals on FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2010
supplies from leading home improvement retailers including Home Depot, Ace Hardware, American Blind, Lumber Liquidators and many more using online coupons and discount codes through Ebates.com. And at Ebates.com, not only can you get discounts for free shipping, or reduced prices at more than 1,200 online stores, but you will also get a check back in the mail for a percentage of what you purchase online. * Look for contracting specials - If you do need to hire a contractor to help you with your project, look online to find specials being offered this summer. You can also find coupons for discounts in home improvement newspaper tabs or in the back of the phone book. Some of the more popular coupon topics include insulation, siding, windows and doors and roofing projects. * Stage your project over time - You might discover your project is too much to handle - both physically and financially - in
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one season. The best recommendation is to break it down into mini projects. For example, if you want to landscape the entire yard, consider concentrating first on a vegetable garden or a flower garden that outlines the house. One advantage to breaking down a huge project is it allows you to discover how much maintenance and upkeep work you need to do on a yearly basis. You may discover you want to revise later
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stages of the project and make them maintenance free. As the summer gets started, fast forward your imagination to this fall where you are enjoying that new room inside the house, or are sitting on your refinished deck and admiring your backyard with its fresh gardens. And you should feel a smile spreading across your face as you remember how much money you saved on your project. Courtesy of ARAcontent
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MOORE COUNTY HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
Avoid Summer Lawn Stress
Care, patience and a little bit of knowledge can make the difference between a lush healthy lawn and an arid brown eyesore. But proper lawn care is more complicated than setting out a sprinkler every once in a while. You can water or fertilize a lawn too little or too much, and even the time of day matters. Overwatering is the most common lawn care mistake home owners make, according to the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. It can damage or even kill a lawn. Too much water leads to a shallow root system; it makes a lawn more vulnerable to weeds, insects, and diseases; and it reduces tolerance to drought and other environmental stresses. Before you pull out the hose, though, you need to find out how much water your lawn is getting by measuring the irrigation and precipitation rates. You don’t need sophisticated tools to figure this out; all you need is a coffee can. Here are some tips from The
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Cornell Cooperative Extension Service: Determine the irrigation rate by placing a can on an area that is being watered and taking note of how much water is in the can after 15 minutes. Calculate precipitation amount by leaving a can in the yard for a week and seeing how much rainwater collects in it. Actively growing turfgrass requires about one inch of water a week; water your lawn for as many minutes a week that are needed so that precipitation plus watering totals one inch. Water your lawn in the early morning to reduce evaporation and so plants dry by mid-morning. Letting the leaves stay wet for too long can lead to disease. Don’t mow your lawn too short. Keep it about three inches tall to reduce stress and pest problems. Wait until fall to fertilize, about two weeks after the last time you mow. If you fertilize in the spring, you will get fast-growing leaves, but weak roots,
By Jarrett Deerwester Moore County Home Builders Association President
which will make the plants more susceptible to diseases and insects. Heeding these few guidelines will go a long way to helping you maintain and enjoy your lawn, even through the hot, dry summer. To locate a landscape
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