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ΩThe Moore County Register of Deeds Office in Carthage has recorded the following property transfers valued at $50,000 or more. August 23-27, 2010 Jill L. Drake Et al. to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company and FFMLT Trust 2006 FF13 Mortgage Pass Through Certificates Series 2006 FF13, Trustees Deed B3044/153 Lot 24 P3 Woodgreen 10 SP 212, $101,500. Steven P. Cherok Et al. to Robert S. and Katherine E. Rusch, Unit 201 Erin Hills Condo, Mineral Springs Township, $145,000. Steven D. and Wendy N. Clouse to Thomas C. and Mary K. Akerlund, Lot 4 Sandhurst South, $120,000. Neil T. Tyson Et al. to Bank of New York Mellon Et al., Trustees Deed 2223/322 Lot 27 Wedgewood 10 SP 207, $109,500. Betty T. Peizer to Rose Ishman, Unit 136 Linville Gardens Condo, Mineral Springs Township, $155,000. Tiara Properties LLC and RK + JJ Enterprises LLC to Longleaf Leasing Partners LLC, Lot 2 P1 Finley Pines Townhomes Sandhills Township, $130,000. Connie C. Landis to Douglas and Eda Sherman, Unit 177 Knollwood

Village Townhouses, McNeill Township, $180,000. Lee Huckabee Homes Inc. to Donald M. and Darleen J. Marchetti, Lot 649 U16 P2 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Township, $449,000. Gregory E. and Brandy Owen to Victor E. Williams, 0.46 acres, McNeill Township, $123,000. Timothy R. and Amy S Roberts to Margaret S. Kepich, 10.38 acres, Mineral Springs Township, $196,000. Lawerence R. and Nancy L. Koster to Timothy A. and Ronda S. Gameros, Lot 43A S1 Whispering Pines, McNeill Township, $297,500. David P. Whalen Et al. to Butch and Donna R. Granados, Lot 192B S6 ADD 5 Whispering Pines, McNeill Township, $182,000. Gregory Hammer to Stephen M. and Sheri Saleeby, Unit 142 Lamplighter Village Condo, Mineral Springs Township, $290,000. Thomas H. Sullivan Et al. to John C. Hilbrecht, Tracts, McNeill Township, $131,000. Global Properties and Development LLC to Ricky A. and Tammy B. Reynolds, Lot 15 The Arboretum, McNeill Township, $75,000. Glenn W. and Tami Johnson to Leighton C. Schwob III, Lot S3 U15 P2 Pinehurst, Mineral Springs Town-

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Check Yourself

Hiring a professional to conduct a home energy audit is a great way to determine how much energy your home consumes and what you can do to make it more efficient, but it can also be expensive. You can, however, easily conduct your own. Use the following guidelines from the U. S. Department of Energy and keep a checklist of areas you inspect and problems you find. AIR LEAKS. You might be able to save 5 percent to 30 percent a year on your energy bills by finding and fixing leaks. Start by checking for obvious leaks. Inspect windows and doors. If you can rattle them, chances are there’s an air leak. Caulking or weather stripping is an easy fix. Also check to see if air flows through less-obvious places such as baseboards and electrical outlets. Then head outside the house to inspect all areas where two different building materials meet: where siding and chimneys meet and where the foundation and the bottom of exterior brick or siding meet. Plug and caulk any holes you find and seal other cracks with appropriate materials. INAULATION. Check the attic hatch to see if it is as heavily insulated as the attic, is weatherstripped and closes tightly. In the

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attic, determine whether openings for items such as pipes, ductwork and chimneys are sealed. Seal any gaps with an expanding foam caulk or other permanent sealant. Also check to see if you have a vapor barrier under the attic insulation. If not, paint the interior ceilings with vapor barrier paint to reduce the amount of water vapor that could pass through the ceiling. HEATING AND COOLING EQUIMENT. Check to see if it’s more than 15 years old. If so, you might want to consider switching to a newer model. Also check your ductwork for dirt streaks; these indicate an air leak and will need to be sealed with a duct mastic. LIGHTING. Check the wattage of your light bulbs. You might be using a 100-watt bulb when you could be using a 60-watt. Consider switching to compact florescent lamps for lights that are on for hours at a time. Source: www.energysavers.gov FACT: During Hot Dog Season, which runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Americans consume 7 billion hot dogs, or 818 hot dogs every second. Source: National Hot Dog and Sausage Council

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Settlement — also referred to as closing — is the final stage of making your dream home your own. The final settlement meeting will usually involve the closing attorney, the seller, both real estate agents and you. Before you sit down at the table to sign the final papers, make sure you have covered all of your bases so that the settlement goes as smoothly as possible. Prior to closing: Your lender is required to give you a booklet explaining the closing costs, a "good faith estimate" of how much cash you'll have to supply at closing, and a list of documents you'll need at closing. Have your attorney conduct a title search. A title search involves looking through public records to see if anyone else has a claim to your prop-

erty. These searches are normally required to go back decades as required by title insurance. Determine if you are required to purchase lenders’ title insurance to protect your lender from claims. This insurance can guard against a faulty title search, as well as other issues that can pop up such as liens or development restrictions that even the most thorough search will not reveal. Purchase your own title insurance. The lender’s and previous owner’s title insurance will not protect you against a claim. Arrange for a home inspection. A home inspection will let you know the condition of your cooling and heating systems,

pipes, structure, grade of the land and electrical system. It is strongly suggested that the buyer hire the home inspector. You also should also schedule a personal inspection of the home at least 24 hours before settlement to ensure that there has been no recent damage and that the seller has fixed prior agreedupon issues with the home, if any existed. Once you get to the settlement table, you will find yourself signing a lot of forms. Most of these forms will be supplied by the signing agent; however, you will be responsible for bringing a copy of your home owner’s insurance policy with proof of payment and a certified check for closing

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costs and any remaining portion of your down payment. Check with your agent to see if any other forms are required by the state or local government. A day or two before the settlement appointment, you will receive a HUD-1 Settlement Statement from the closing agent. This will show you all of the fees associated with the purchase of your new home — which will include the application fee, appraisal fee, closing cost fee, taxes, etc. —and tell you how much money you will have to pay at closing. Before leaving the table, make sure you are clear on when your first mortgage payment is due and where it should be sent. A few weeks following settlement you will receive a payment

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NEW 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.

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Despite skittish consumer confidence in recent years, homeownership remains the American dream. Of course, record low interest rates and affordable housing prices have helped fuel this trend, but the growing availability of homebuyer assistance programs has also done much to boost the ranks of property owners. In fact, so many specialized programs exist that it’s difficult for consumers to keep track of them all. Fortunately, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has compiled a comprehensive list of resources available in each state — located at http://www.hud.gov/ buying/localbuying.cfm. In addition to other valuable information, you’ll find links to:

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1. Housing counseling agencies — Free or low-cost counseling services to assist with buying, foreclosures, and credit issues. 2. Assistance programs — Resources and programs in your state and/or community that can help you buy and maintain your home. 3. Homeownership vouchers and grants — If available in your state, government agencies may be able to help you obtain a grant or participate in the Housing Choice Voucher Program. 4. Home repairs — Financial sources for home improvements and repairs. 5. HUD homes — A roster of homes

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Common Issues with Older Homes

By Marty Gabryszak • Pillar To Post Professional Home Inspection

Older homes can be full of charm and character, but they may also have worn out systems and components - anything from ancient water heaters to sagging floors. The specific issues that will affect your older residence will depend on how well the home has been maintained. If the home has been well cared for you should only expect to perform some minor repairs, but in the majority of cases at least one major system may need updating. Read on to get acquainted with some of the most common issues associated with older homes. Plumbing in an older home is usually a mix of old and new materials and the type you have determines how long it's good for. Cast iron piping can pit or crack as it corrodes from the inside out. Iron and lead pipes can fill up and clog with mineral deposits. These individual sections have different periods of efficiency and should

be replaced as needed. Unless the home has had its plumbing gutted recently, you can count on updating at least some of the piping and fixtures. Energy inefficiency is common in older homes. The best way to save energy is to cut down on convective heat loss, which occurs when warm household air flows through gaps like those around windows or the chimney of a fireplace. This means weather stripping doors and windows, and caulking gaps. If drafts become a serious issue, consider replacing windows and doors and checking fireplace dampers. Wood Floors can really show the signs of age - anything from cracks, to burn spots, to loose boards. Each home has to be evaluated on a case by case basis to determine the difference between a cosmetic problem and a significant repair. If there is enough wood thickness to sand the

floors and refinish, it's a cosmetic issue. If you have a sagging floor that can no longer support its own weight, it will need to be replaced. Roofing. Many old roofs are a patch work of repairs and additions of different ages and materials. It's common practice to add layers of asphalt shingles over an old roof, but eventually this practice can cause the roof to sag. Make sure that your roof undergoes a careful inspection if you're in need of repairs, you'll avoid burying the problem. To learn more about the issues that affect older homes please contact your local Pillar To Post office.

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The “One-Call” system, which is free to the excavator as well as the homeowner, helps those who dig comply with the safety rules and regulations of the construction industry. In a typical neighborhood, a complex web of utility lines is buried under lawns, sidewalks and driveways. When digging, one wrong move might cause the community of residents to be cut off from heat, electricity, telephones, water, 911 calls, and other vital services. When you make the free call to North Carolina 811, they notify their member utilities to mark the ground with colorcoded paint. After the utilities are marked in your work area, you have taken the first step to avoid damage or injury. Calling before you dig and digging safely not only prevents damage, but is also the law! North Carolina state law requires homeowners, contractors and excavators to contact North Carolina 811 at least two business days before digging. “Taking care where you dig with a shovel or backhoe can not only prevent damage to underground utilities, but the potential loss of life as well," says Jimmy Nichols. Jimmy is the chairman of the Moore County Utility Coordinating Committee. The "Dig safely" campaign is the centerpiece of North Carolina 811 efforts to increase public awareness of North Carolina excavation laws and safe digging practices. North Carolina 811 provides a toll-free telephone number, 811, to help reduce damages to underground facilities. This helps in reducing the loss of service to the public and the loss of time and money to excavators, utilities and taxpayers. So, be safe, not sorry, Know what’s below, Call before you dig, Dial 811

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Keller Williams Realty Named Highest Ranked in Home Buyer Satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates for Third Straight Year

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

AUSTIN, TEXAS (July 30, 2010) —According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Home Buyer/Seller StudySM, Keller Williams Realty, Inc., the third largest real estate company in the United States, has received the highest overall satisfaction ratings from home buyers among the largest full-service real estate firms for the third year in a row. The company also ranked second among home sellers in the study for the second year in a row. “We are incredibly proud of our associates for earning this distinction and want to thank them for their commitment to their clients and communities,” said Mark Willis, CEO of Keller Williams Realty. “We see this honor as demonstration of our company philosophy that it is the agent’s brand that matters most and no amount of money spent on advertising can replace the influence and reputations our agents have in their local communities. Our associates

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have earned this on their own, by building relationships in their communities.” The study was produced by J.D. Power and Associates to measure home buyers and sellers customer satisfaction. The results of the home-buying experience were determined by three factors including the buyer’s experience with their agent, the real estate office and a variety of additional services. Keller Williams Realty performed particularly well in the agent and office factors. And, overall satisfaction of buyers for the industry was up over last year. Additionally, the study noted that the importance of real estate agents has increased substantially in the past year, with buyers and sellers relying on the negotiating skills of their chosen agent and help in navigating the market. “It is thrilling to see our firm, once again, get public recognition for its incredible focus on customer satisfaction from such a pres-

tigious group. Our associates continually demonstrate that it is possible to deliver the highest level of customer service in one of the toughest real estate markets on record,” said Mary Tennant, president and COO of Keller Williams Realty. “We feel incredibly fortunate to be in business with them, and want to congratulate them on their hard work and dedication.” In the past year, Keller Williams Realty has continued to grow despite the well-publicized turmoil in the real estate industry. In addition to becoming the 3rd largest real estate company in the U.S., surpassing RE/MAX®, Keller Williams Realty was ranked as the No. 1 real estate franchise on the 31st Annual Franchise 500 list by Entrepreneur magazine and was voted the Most Recognizable Brand of Real Estate Franchises and the Trendsetter of the year for 2009 in an industry-wide survey for the Swanepoel TRENDS Report.

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Pictured Home – 33 Edinburgh Pictured Home – 59 Pinewild Dr. 7. Mini Estate 2 lots 4 br. 5 ba.+bonus 1. Over 4800 sq. ft. 5 br. 4.5 ba. Media Exercise room & workshop $725,000 Room 3 car garage Elegant $839,500 8. Privacy abounds in this 4br. 3.5ba. New 2. Neo Craftsman design – 4 br. + bonus Visit me at my office at Home w/sweeping views of 2 fairways 3.5 ba. 6th Fairway of Holly $768,876 Prudential Gouger O’Neal 3 Car Garage Reduced to $599,000 3. Pond & Golf Front – Incredible Views & Saunders in the 9. Exquisite brick 3 br. 2.5 ba home 3 br. 2.5 ba. brick home $415,876 Village of Pinehurst 2 sided fireplace 3 car garage $498,876 4. Courtyard,waterfall, guest house 4 br. www.arvillasheron.com 10. Special location – 4th Green of Holly 4 ba. Screened porch $565,000 3 br. 3 ba. +BonusRoom $497,876 5. Model perfect 3 br. 3.5 ba. + office 11. Elegant 4 br. 3.5 ba. brick home Workshop 3 car garage $578,876 4th fairway & green Holly $524,876 6. Private location 3 br. 2.5 ba. + office 12. Beautiful 4 br. 4 ba. brick home Brick home – 13th tee of Magnolia on signature hole of course $650,000 Many extras Great patio $425,000 ©2010, An independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. Prudential is a registered service mark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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$765,000 Mid South Club $555,000 Seven Lakes North $214,900 Whispering Pines $299,000 Mid South Club Beautiful Golf Front Home Split Plan – Large Corner Lot Open Floor Plan w/ Golf & Water Views Gorgeous Golf Front /Water Views Code 599 4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 604 3 BR / 2 BA Code 593 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 598 4 BR / 3.5 BA

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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 irrigation system. Paved driveway in rear with stone driveway in front. 3BR/2BA $320,000 (139879)

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PRIVACY FROM EVERY ANGLE of this custom two story home. Cherry cabinets, granite counter tops. 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 $389,000 (136732)

VICTORIAN in Carthage listed on the National Historic Register. Property is zoned commercial and has been operating as a Bed & Breakfast. Wiring and plumbing have been updated. Formal Garden enclosed with brick walls. Heart of Pine floors and exterior siding. 6BR/4.5BA $295,000 (139814)

GREAT KITCHEN cooks will love with granite countertops, a double/oven with convection, room for an island, and space to eat and entertain. Cathedral ceiling in Living Room with fireplace and hardwood floors. Private back yard and upscale landscaping. 3BR/2BA $239,900 (139237)

WHISPERING PINES WATERFRONT HOME with panoramic views from every room. Eat-in Kitchen area. 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 $305,000 (136763)

NICE HOME conveniently located to the Unit 1 pool and Village. Large rooms with many upgrades. Newer roof, heat pump and appliances. Large read deck with private backyard. PCC membership available for transfer. 3BR/2.5BA $243,000 (139803)

CUSTOM QUALITY Whispering Pines home by Violette Brothers Construction. Bright and open floor plan with split bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, hardwood floors. Beautiful Kitchen and Master Suite. Screened porch. 3BR/2BA $295,000 (138667)

GREAT VALUE! Well maintained. Split bedroom plan. Hardwood floors in Living & Dining Rms. PCC membership available for transfer. 3BR/2.5BA $198,000 (137180)

IMMACULATE, move-in ready condition. Open & spacious. Third bedroom currently used as an Office w/ custom built-ins. Tile countertops in Kitchen. Jetted tub in Master Bath. Private deck off of Kitchen & Living Rm. 3BR/2BA $259,900 (138195)

LAWN & TENNIS corner location. Third bedroom has been converted into a Den. Wet bar in laundry room. Carolina Room has wall unit heat and air. PCC membership available for transfer. 3BR/2BA $199,500 (139423)

NICE HOME on a quiet street near Lake Pinehurst Beach. Living Room plus cozy den w/fireplace off Kitchen and breakfast area. Bamboo floors, screened porch, fenced backyard. Lots of custom features. PCC membership available for transfer. 3BR/2BA $259,000 (138975)

LARGE GREAT ROOM with cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace, & upgraded laminate hardwood floors. Sunny Kitchen opens off Great Room with ample area for eating & overlooks a private backyard. 4BR/2BA $215,000 (139609)

QUIET LOCATION near pool. Good condition with nice furnishings. Stack washer/dryer. Newer heat pump and water heater. PCC membership available for transfer. 3BR/2BA $154,000 (138642)

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Elizabeth Childers Associate Broker CRS/GRI

Joe Violette Associate Broker

Pete Garner Associate Broker ABR

Roger Johnson Associate Broker

RARE FIND IN WEYMOUTH HEIGHT, . Hardwood/parquet floors throughout. Kitchen w/breakfast area. Carolina Room, wine cellar. One wing could be apartment for inlaw or teenager. In-ground pool. Separate workshop. 5BR/5BA $539,000 (138346)

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