Sandhills Real Estate April 2, 2010

Find Your Dream Home!This is an incredible opportunity for consumers to shop for a new home while:

• Interest rates are low • There are lots of home choices• Expanded Homebuyer Tax Credit is still available

On Friday April 9th visit www.pinehurstncrealtors.com and the real estate pageof www.thepilot.com for open house details.

Special Ad Section - TThhee PPiilloott FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2010

Elaine Rios is a MultimillionDollar Producing Agent withERA Strother Real Estate.She’s also the proudPresident of the SandhillsBusiness and ProfessionalWomen’s Association.

The club is an affiliate of theBPW Foundation, with clubsthroughout North Carolina.BPW/N.C. promotes equityfor all women in the work-place through advocacy, edu-cation and information. Riosexplains that members growpersonally and professionally

via development programs,networking, participation ingrassroots activities, andopportunities to support andhelp other women throughscholarships. Those scholar-ships stay in the community,and are awarded to highschool and community col-lege young women. “TheBPW funds the scholarshipsthrough our Miss NoelPageant Scholarship Project,”Rios says. This year’s schol-arship deadline is April 1.

Rios is a native of Staten

Island, N.Y., who has madeher home in Southern Pinesfor several years.

“I personally would like toinvite business and profes-sional women,” she says, “tojoin us on the third Thursdayof each month for our speak-er program, full dinner andnetworking.”

To learn more about theBPW, to reserve a spot at thenext meeting or to apply forscholarships, call Elaine Riosat (910) 528-2204.

Rios: Calling All Professional Women To Join A Top Club

Elaine Rios

Visit us online at: www.thepilot.com

FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2010 Special Ad Section - TThhee PPiilloott PAGE 3

Professionally SpeakingDear Community,

“It’s a homeshopper’sdream, andoffers home-buyers aconvenientway to seeas manyhomes asthey want inone week-end andgives ourmembers achance to bepart of this fantastic effortto match buyers to sellers,”according to Realtor®Elizabeth Childers, 2010President of theAssociation.

In a collaborative effortwith REALTORS® through-out the country, the broker-ages of the Pinehurst-Southern Pines AreaAssociation of Realtors andthe brokers’ clients will behosting open houses onSaturday, April 10 andSunday, April 11. TheMoore County Open House

Weekend willoffer buyersthe conven-ience of tour-ing multiplehomes for salein one week-end.

The REAL-TOR®NationwideOpen Houseweekendcomes justweeks prior to

the April 30 deadline forhomeowners to takeadvantage of the federalhome buyer tax credit.Homes must be under con-tract by April 30, 2010, andclosed on by June 30,2010, in order for buyers totake advantage of up to$8,000 in tax credits.

For more information,visitwww.pinehurstncrealtors.com or contact a MooreCounty Realtor.

Elizabeth Childers

Moore County OpenHouse Weekend Set

for April 10-11

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

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

Pinehurst - Southern Pines AreaAssociation of REALTORS®, INC.The Voice for Real Estate in the Sandhills

www.pinehurstncrealtors.com


6 ALLYSON PLACE NORTH, VASSCORDELIA HILLS SUBDIVISION

4 BR, 3.5 BA New Construction with Gigantic SeparateFinished Bonus Room. All Bedrooms Have Walk-InClosets; Master Suite on 1st Floor; Solid SurfaceCounter Tops; All Appliances including washer/dryer.Hardwood; Tile; Carpet; Oversized Garage; 1.22 AcresLot on Cul-de-Sac. Adjacent to Elementary School;MLS #136491 $299,500

Roy Harvel • 695-1111US #1 REALTY

104 PINENEEDLE DR.SEVEN LAKES NORTH

Spacious well maintained 3BR, 2BA ranch.Home includes Living room, Family room,and relaxing Sunroom overlooking privatefenced-in backyard and 2 tiered deck withgazebo. Asking $199,000. Call JudySeldomridge to see anytime. MLS #135031

Judy Seldomridge • 690-3331The Property Center

134 PEBBLE DRIVE, WEST ENDWonderful starter home with room to grow! Thissplit-plan, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is on a level 2-acre lot. Completely renovated with hardwoodfloors in main living areas, new carpet in bedroomsand updated kitchen. 900 sq. ft. of unfinished spaceis upstairs – bonus room, bedroom and bathroomcan be completed at your own pace. $160,000MLS #137101

Beth St. John• 910-528-6643HSP Realty Group

120 GORE STREET, PINEBLUFFBeautiful, new construction, move-in ready,1500+ sq.ft. 3BR, 2BA, open floor plan, onlarge level lot. MLS 136201, $168,900 100%financing available. Up to $8000 in tax creditthru 4-30-10.

For More Info CallRichard Schuck, Broker • 910-315-1898

Weichert, Realtors — Larose & Co.

560 W. DENNY, PINEBLUFFLUKE’S LANDING

Best Buy in the county!!! Over 1800 sq.ft., 3BR, 2Full BAs, formal dining and bonus rooms. Beautifulkitchen - breakfast nook combo. Wonderful mas-ter suite! Tastefully decorated and spotless. Movein ready!!! Tile and Hardwoods! Large level lot,sodded, irrigated, and fenced !!! Must See!Absolutely priced to sell @ $204,900. MLS 135107



Special Homes For The 1st Time BuyerOPEN HOUSE

Saturday, April 3 • 1-5 PM

21 S. LAKESHORE DR. WHISPERING PINESEnjoy the peace and quiet of this water viewhome within walking distance to Thagardlake & picnic area. This home features 3 bed-rooms/3 baths along with a lg 2 rm suiteupstairs, fireplace, formal dining andCarolina room. Exterior features include a lgfront porch, rear deck and irrigation. Offered@ $219,000.00 Mls#137511

Sheri Harris • 910-639-4930Rhodes & Company

710 MONTICELLO, PINEHURST

LARGE GREAT ROOM with cathedral ceiling,gas fireplace, & upgraded laminate hardwoodfloors. Sunny Kitchen opens off Great Roomwith ample area for eating & overlooks a privatebackyard. 4BR/2BA $210,000 MLS 13547

For More Info CallJoanne Padgett • 910-235-8700

Pinehurst Resort Realty

Homebuyer Tax Credit is Extended!

Qualified home purchases, subject to a binding sales contract signed by

April 30, 2010, will qualify for the tax credit

provided closing occurs prior to July 1, 2010.

155 TELLA DRIVE, SOUTHERN PINESGreat home at Hyland Hills. 3BR, 2BA, largegreat room, 1775 sq.ft. on a large, private lot.Walking distance to golf and restaurant.Convenient to Bragg, Pope, all Sandhills des-tinations. No city taxes, but city water avail-able. Great buy at $159,900. Decoratingallowance with acceptable offer. MLS 136680



#1 BUCKHORN RD., FOXFIRETraditional brick ranch golf front home situated ona quiet cul-de-sac at the acclaimed Foxfire Resort& Country Club. Over 1800 sq. ft., 2 BR, 2 BA witha fantastic Carolina room & huge screened porchoverlooking the course. Golf cart garage andlarge storage space under the home. Priced tosell @ $182,500. MLS #137144.

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

515 TYNER AVENUE, PINEBLUFFBeautiful, new home at Luke’s Landing,move in ready. 3BR, 2BA, over 1500 sq.ft.,affordably priced @ $164,900. 100% financ-ing available. Up to $8000 in tax credit thru 4-30-10. MLS 136200



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By Victoria Spannaus Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Although many of the nation’shomeowners have mortgageescrow accounts, a great dealof confusion still exists aboutthe benefits they provide.

An escrow account is set upby your lender to pay for prop-erty taxes, insurance premi-ums, or other appropriateexpenses. Just some of theadvantages include:Bills are paid on time:

Homeowners need not worryabout overlooking a deadlineor coming up with large, lump-sum payments for criticalexpenses.Unexpected increases are

taken care of: It is the lender’s

responsibility to allow for possi-ble increases in taxes andinsurance premiums.Shortages are taken care of:

It’s very common for lenders topay taxes and insurance premi-ums before the homeownerhas paid in all the money due.Rates and downpayments

stay lower: By making mort-gage loan portfolios a moresecure and profitable invest-ment escrowing helps keepinterest rates and downpay-ments more affordable.Local Governments save

money: Escrow accounts giveyour local government a moreefficient and less expensive

way to collect taxes.The law is very specific on

how escrow funds are collectedand managed. A lender or loanservicer can require a monthlypayment equal to one-twelfth ofthe total estimated taxes, insur-ance premiums, and otheranticipated charges. Plus, thelender may collect an addition-al amount as a “cushion” toavoid account deficiencies.Since state laws can also affect

escrow deposits, contact yourlender or local HUD office, ifyou have questions about yourown account.

For a free consultation to dis-cuss which type of mortgageloan will work best for you, callVictoria Spannaus at WellsFargo Home Mortgage at (800)741-7813 or 910-692-6225.

Reprinted with permission ofThe Printer, Inc.

The Benefits ofMortgage Escrow

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SPECIAL PINEHURST VALUES

Pinehurst #6 Properties(Pictured Home) 3 br. 2.5 ba.Plus bonus room, 2 car garage andoversized driveway PCCMembership reinstatement avail.$299,000 MLS #136038

Lamplighter VillageTownhome 2 br. 2 ba. FurnitureAvail. Pinehurst Membership$239,500 MLS #136306

New Construction (Pictured)Beautiful stone and hardiplankexterior 4 br. (bonus) + office 4 ba.Many upgrades & extras$394,900 MLS #134645

Pinehurst Home on 2 LotsBrick 4 br. + office 3 ba. LivingAnd Carolina rooms, screenedporch end of cul-de-sac,Reinstatable membership avail.$349,000 MLS #135281

©2010, An independently owned and operatedmember of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.Prudential is a registered servicemark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal HousingOpportunity.

Arvilla SheronBroker

(910) 639-5133 (cell)Visit me at my office at

Prudential Gouger O’Neal& Saunders in the

Village of Pinehurstwww.arvillasheron.com

TAMMY LYNE, Realtor

910-603-5300

"Choose a Realtor who is also an experienced State-Certified Appraiser"

To see MY LISTINGSand ALL area MULTIPLE LISTINGS go to

www.TammyLyne.com

Box 1511 - 2209 Midland Road - Pinehurst, NC 28370800.633.8576 - 910.295.5011 - Fax 910.295.6000 WWW.PINEHURSTAREAREALTY.COM

Barbara KlugCell 910.690-0262

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This 18 Acre wooded parcel of land is situ-ated amongst lovely home and barn siteswith a cul-de-sac location and right in theheart of Southern Pines horse country!This site has been partially cleared andready for pastures. Build your dream

farm on this fabulous land! Just a short distance from the WalthourMoss Foundation. Located off Youngs Rdon the corner of Calloway and Yadkin

Run. Offered at $810,000.

NEW LISTING — NEED ROOM FOR HORSES!

OF THE PINES

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

Pinky Doyle, CRS, GREEN, GRIBROKER/OWNER

Office: 910-695-3651Mobile: 910-783-6573

[email protected]

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ENJOY THE CONVENIENCEOF OLD TOWN with almost anacre of privacy. This beautifulone-floor home has beenupdated and has a largeworkshop/hobby roomattached by a breezeway.2300+ SF, 3 BRs/2.5 BAs.

$585,000

NEW LISTING! Walk to the Village Shopsfrom this lovely all brickhome with 2200 SF, 3 BRs/2.5 Baths, situated on anestate size lot on quiet

cul-de-sac.$369,900

©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.

Eva Toney910-638-0972

E-Mail: [email protected]

www.RealEstatePinehurst.net

OLD TOWN DONALD ROSS DRIVE AREA

135 GLENMOOR DRIVE, SCOT’S GLENBetter than new 5BR/4BA home in

great neighborhood w/tree lined sidewalks, loft,screen porch, gourmet kitchen w/granite & stainless steel appliances, screen porch,

large deck & private back yard. MLS#137839 $498,900

Visit135GlenmoorDrive.RagoneRealEstateNC.com

NEW LISTING IN SOUTHERN PINES

CCaarroollyynn RRaaggoonnee RReeaall EEssttaattee,,Carolyn B. Ragone, Broker/Owner

www.RagoneRealEstateNC.com 910.603.4114Call Carolyn! Carolyn Cares!

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DISCOVER FOR YOURSELF, THE PINES REALTY DIFFERENCE!1 BR CONDO IN PINEHURST MANOR MID SOUTH GOLF FRONT LOT

FULL SERVICE LISTING PLANS WITH EXCEPTIONAL PRICING

MLS# 133509 $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!

MLS# 134724 $112,000

Attractive and spacious first floor 1 BR condo in the popularPinehurst Manor community. Features a beautiful 17x6 tiled

Carolina Room w/ lots of natural light, a large updated Kitchen, fireplace, patio and more!

TODD KENTHACKP. (910) 603-9050 BROKER/OWNER REALTOR, MBA, GRISEARCH ALL LISTINGS AT: GOLFHOMESINPINEHURST.COM

JUST REDUCED

COMING SOON!MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 20101 - 4 PM

35 MARTIN DR., WHISPERING PINES4 BED / 2 BA+/- 2600 SF

GOLF FRONT/WATER VIEW$334,900

www.AreaRealEstatePartners.com

Betsy N. Robinson910-639-0695

Anita M. Emery910-639-1751

AREA REAL ESTATE PARTNERS

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16+ Acres! Near Foxfire Village. Secludedsubdivision of Equestrian farms and Privateestates. Enter Reynwood subdivision. Followsigns. Priced to sell at $163,000!

Golf Front in Foxfire on 17th fairway. Lot 3Sunset Ln.. Wonderful views. West onHoffman Rd. Left on Sunset Ln. Look for signon left. Asking $49,500.

Janice Storrs, Brokerwww.janicestorrs.com

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NEW LISTING!

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$299,500 Woodlake Country Club, 3 Bedrooms, 3.5Baths, PLUS Formal DINING ROOM, GAME ROOM overGarage & a huge Tiled SUN ROOM. Brand NEW Hickory& Granite Kitchen, GREAT ROOM w/floor-to-ceiling StoneFireplace, and a Master Suite with “His and Hers” Baths!Loads of storage, terrific location and a fully fenced rearyard! Membership Available. Call for an appointment to

see, 645 Loblolly Drive, MLS# 137815

YOUR SANDHILLS REAL ESTATE CONNECTION

Hagan & Hagan GMAC Real Estate

285 Quail RunClarendon Gardens

3 BR, 4 1/2 BA, 3779 SF$379,800

Aronimink # 5110th Fairway, # 5 G. Course

2 BR, 2 BA, 1700 SF$224,900

Serving the Pinehurst Area for over 35 Years

Rick Phillips, Broker910-695-5795

[email protected]


28 Oxton Cir., Pinehurst/Pinewild CCFabulous location with rare Golf & Water Views! Elegant, ClassicHome. One level living at its best! Gorgeous, newly redoneMaster Bath. Gourmet Kitchen w/granite counters and BrandNew Floor! 3 bdrms. Style & grace throughout.

PAT WRIGHT, BROKER910-295-6455 or 910-691-3224

NEW PRICE $625,000

©2010, An independently owned and operatedmember of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.Prudential is a registered servicemarkofThePrudential InsuranceCompanyofAmerica.EqualHousingOpportunity.

12 RIDGE ROAD, FOXFIRE VILLAGEThis beautiful new 3 bedroom/ 2 bath home has spaciousliving areas. A large family room with gas log fireplace,separate dining room, eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances are but a few of theupgrades to be found in this 2270 sq. foot house on a 1acre lot.

Offered by Yearby Construction: 910.695.5624


Seven Lakes West $775,000Charming Custom Built Water Front3 BR / 3.5 BA Code 636

www.131OwensCircle.com

Seven Lakes North $163,500Beautifully Renovated Interior3 BR / 2 BA Code 633www.105CobblestoneCourt.com

Mid South Club $389,000Fully Furnished Golf Front Unit2 BR / 2.5 BA Code 606

www.414PalmerDrive.com

Legacy Lakes $425,000Exceptional Floor Plan w/ Upscale Features4 BR / 4 BA Code 616www.335LegacyLakesWay.com

Carthage $136,000Great Neighborhood- Private Backyard3 BR / 2 BA Code 625

www.109DundeeDrive.com

McLendon Hills $479,000Gorgeous Home – Beautifully Landscaped3 BR / 3.5 BA Code 637www.254McLendonHillsDrive.com

Whispering Pines $269,900Beautiful Brick Water View Home3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 634

www.30GoldenrodDrive.com

Seven Lakes West $750,000Exquisite Water Front Home3 BR / 3 BA Code 609

www.156SimmonsDrive.com

Seven Lakes South $239,000Desirable Golf Front Home3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 617www.122CambridgeLane.com

Seven Lakes North $299,000Tranquil Water Front Home3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 626

www.109TimberDrive.com

Whispering Pines $193,500Great Home on Quiet Cul-de-sac3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 639

www.24BirdieDrive.com

Pinewild CC $624,500Inviting Golf Front Home3 BR / 3.5 BA Code 635

www.16McMichaelDrive.com

Pinehurst $450,000Beautiful All Brick Golf Front3 BR / 4.5 BA Code 607www.175JuniperCreekBlvd.com

Southern Pines $204,000Great Privacy – Move In Condition3 BR / 2 BA Code 619

www.1107GlenwoodTrail.com

Seven Lakes West $375,000Beautiful home w/ Spacious Floor Plan3 BR / 3.5 BA Code 627

www.101SimmonsDrive.com

Seven Lakes North $395,000Lovely Water Front Home2 BR / 2.5 BA Code 628www.105BrownBarkRoad.com

Foxfire $292,000Lovely Golf Front Home3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 630

www.5RidgeRoad.com

Whispering Pines $345,000Thagard Lake Water Front Ranch2 BR / 2.5 BA Code 631

www.114LakeshoreDrive.com

Beacon Ridge $255,000Beautiful Golf Front Home3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 996www.202BanbridgeDrive.com

Mid South Club $475,000Beautiful Custom Brick Home3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 612

www.9AugustaDrive.com

Pinehurst $269,500Beautiful Home – Super Floor Plan3 BR / 2 BA Code 620

www.220LakeHillsRoad.com

Pinehurst $180,000Beautiful Golf Front Condo3 BR / 2 BA Code 632www.136LinvilleGardens.com

Mid South Club $569,000Beautiful Golf Front Home4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 604

www.4NorthSouthCourt.com

Foxfire $269,500Well Designed Split Floor Plan3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 615

www.5GreenValleyLane.com

Pinehurst $329,500All Brick – Spacious Floor Plan3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 624www.165StAndrewsDrive.com

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MARY ELLENJOSEPHSON, GRIBroker, Realtor

ChristineSellers

295-1600 Office603-0367 Direct

GARY TANNERBroker / REALTOR®

Office 910-693-3300Cell [email protected]

Larose and CompanyIndependently owned and operated 980 Unit 3 Seven Lakes Drive

(910) 673-1050Cell: (910) [email protected]

“Specializing in Woodlake for Over 23 Years”

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

[email protected]

Jim Horne

“The only Real Estate Team in the area dedicated exclusivelyto the sale of Horse Farms”

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YourYourY Community Bank Since 1935FIRST BANK

205 SE Broad StreetSouthern Pines, NC 28387

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Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders 2009 Award WinnersSOUTHERN PINES, NC -

Prudential Gouger O’Neal &Saunders (PGOS) Real Estatehas once more retained itsunique status as a major leaderin Moore County real estate for2009. With the changing realestate market, the efforts of oursales associates are even moreimportant.

PGOS is the oldest real estatefirm in the Pinehurst/SouthernPines area and has occupied theleadership position in the localmarket for more than 40 years.By focusing on customer service,the brokerage has maintained adominant market share and con-tinuously and consecutivelyearned its leadership status.With more than 50 sales associ-ates, Prudential Gouger O’Neal &Saunders Real Estate has themost experienced real estatesales professionals in the area.

When asked to explain thecompany’s continued success,Prudential Gouger O’Neal &

Saunders Real Estate President,Kay Beran, attributed their trackrecord to customer loyalty and adepth of professional experience.

“Our firm has a client base thathas been with us for generations.We are selling to the children ofthe families we began with yearsago, and some of our agents arechildren of the agents who start-ed with us many years ago,” saidBeran. “Our sales professionalsoffer more than 450 years ofcombined selling expertise toproperty owners in MooreCounty. The typical sales agentwill leave the real estate industryafter 6 years. Almost half of ouragents have been with PrudentialGOS a minimum of 10 years. Oursales professionals are the bestin Moore County and strive tokeep abreast of real estate trendsby participating in our continuingeducation and e-technologyclasses and programs. Our TopProducers have been steady,hard workers. They know theirmarket and have maintained afocused outlook throughout2009. ”

“As we know, 2009 has been achallenge for the real estateindustry nationwide,” Beran said.“However, since the beginning of2010, we have been encouragedby an increase in buyer traffic.Moving forward we are preparingto take advantage of this increaseby using more advanced tools toincrease the exposure for our list-ings with a broader reach on theweb.”

“In addition to elevated onlineexposure,” added Beran, “we arereintroducing a powerful tool thatPrudential Real Estate Affiliatescreated several years ago to pro-vide a stimulus to sales in a simi-lar market, called PrudentialValue Range Marketing. Our sell-ers will have the option to listtheir properties at a fixed price ora range.”

“Prudential Gouger O’Neal &Saunders is the only localPrudential Real Estate office thatgives you the option of listingyour home with a traditional fixedprice strategy or offering yourhome in a range with PrudentialValue Range MarketingSM.Attracting more qualified buyersto your home means a quickersale at a fair price,” said Beranand added, “Prudential ValueRange MarketingSM eliminatesany concern of potentially over orunder pricing your home. It mir-rors the natural buying and sell-ing process, and tends to reducethe number of days a home is onthe market. This proven market-ing strategy encourages buyersto make an offer on the propertyand begin the negotiatingprocess. Regardless of whichpricing tactic you initially choose,

marketing strategies can beswitched at any time during themarketing period. The PrudentialValue Range MarketingSM is anoptional strategy our sellers maywish to consider. We feel it isimportant to offer alternatives toour valued clients.”

Arvilla Sheron2009 Company Top Producer

2009 Top Office ProducersLinn Ardner, Pinehurst Office, Bill Brock, Southern Pines Office,Arvilla Sheron, Top Producer for Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders Real Estatefor 2009, Bettye Marcum, Pinehurst Office, and Carol Haney, Southern Pines Office.Not pictured is Linda Criswell, Seven Lakes Top Producer.

Carol Haney

Prudential Leading Edge Recipients

Arvilla Sheron Bill Brock

Judy Townley Presented the Robert E.Blauw Award by Kay Beran, Presidentof Prudential Gouger O’Neal &Saunders Real Estate

Prudential HonorSociety Recipients

Donna Chapman Jim Saunders


As so many home buyers pre-pare to close on their newhomes prior to the $8,000Federal Tax Credit programending, now is a great time totalk about taking poccession ofyour new home. Before you goto settlement on a new home,you and your builder will do a"walk-through" to conduct afinal inspection of the newhome. The walk-through pro-vides an opportunity for you tospot items which may need tobe corrected or adjusted, andallows you to learn about theway your new home works.

Some things a builder shouldaddress during the walk-through are:

• The operation of the allhome's components

• The buyer's responsibilitiesfor maintenance and upkeep

• Warranty coverage and pro-cedures

When you buy a new house,you will receive a stack ofinstruction booklets on how to

operate the kitchen appliances,the heating and cooling sys-tems, the water heater andother features in the home.Most likely you won’t be able toget through all of the materialwhile also managing a move.Use the walk-through to havethe builder go over the opera-tion of these items so you canoperate them correctly until youhave time to read the material.

You will also need to learnabout your maintenance andupkeep responsibilities as thehome owner. Most new homescome with a one-year warrantyon workmanship and materials.However, such warranties donot cover problems that devel-op because of failure to per-form required maintenance.Many builders provide a book-let explaining common upkeepresponsibilities of new homeowners and how to performthem.

When inspecting the house,an effective way to handle this

is with a checklist. The listshould include everything thatneeds attention, and you andyour builder should agree to atimetable for repairs. Buildersprefer to remedy problemsbefore you move in because itis far easier to both the crewsand the home owner, work inan empty house prior to youmoving in. Some items mayhave to be corrected aftermove-in and this is fine so longas you and the builder agreeupon a time line for the specificwork to be completed.

It is also important that you bethorough and observant duringthe walk-through. Carefullyexamine all surfaces of coun-ters, cabinets, fixtures, floorsand walls for their finishes.This a situation is once yourmovers complete your move-in;then any dings, scratches, orscuffs will likely have been

caused by the movers and thehome owner will be responsi-ble.

Many builders ask their buy-ers to sign a form at the walk-through stating that all surfaceshave been inspected and thatthere were no damages otherthan what has been noted onthe walk-through checklist. Youcan find a walk-through check-list atwww.nahb.org/forconsumers.

A thorough walk-through willgive both you and your homebuilder peace of mind andallow you to enjoy your brandnew home for years to come.For more tips on closing andmoving into a new home, con-tact The Moore County HomeBuilders Association atwww.mchba.com

Tips for a Successful Walk-Through of Your New Home

By Jarrett DeerwesterMoore County Home Builders

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Pete GarnerJeannette PetersHarwell StovallElizabeth Childers

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LIGHT AND AIRY describes thishome. A dream Kitchen w/customcherry cabinets, granite countertops,stainless steel appliances. Master Bathwith jetted tub, separate shower, doublesinks, granite counters, and walk-incloset. 4BR/2.5BA $317,000 (136243)

WEYMOUTH HEIGHT, RAREFIND. Hardwood/parquet floorsthroughout. Kitchen w/breakfast area.Carolina Room, wime cellar. Onewing could be apartment for in-law orteenager. In-ground pool. Separateworkshop. 5BR/5BA $539,000(132820)

RARE OPPORTUNITY! 19.8 acresadjacent to the Pinehurst No. 8 golfcourse. 2200 sq. ft. brick home with adetached 1 bedroom apartment anddetached 30x24 garage & workshop.3BR/2.5BA $425,000 (136910)

INVITING CAPE COD with agourmet Kitchen overlooking a cozyFamily Rm w/fireplace. Manycustom features and park likebackyard PCC membership available.4BR/2BA $278,000 (137143)

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The Moore County Register of Deeds Office inCarthage has recorded the following property trans-fers valued at $50,000 or more.

March 22-26, 2010Laura E. Austin and Lisa S. Campbell to Wells

Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Home MortgageInc., Trustees Deed B2937/25 Lot 6 Thurlow Lake,McNeill Township, 09 SP 361 $172,000.Camden Mid South LLC to William C. and

Lucy P. Roberts, Unit 19 Building 6 Camden Villasat Mid South Condo, McNeill Township, $388,500.Rhetson Development LLC to NC Dept of

Transportation and Department ofTransportation, Deed for Highway Right of Way,Mineral Springs Township, $218,500.Joel M. and Colleen R. Juett to John O. III and

Kylie S. Terrell, Lot 188B S6 ADD 4 WhisperingPines, McNeill Township, $190,000.Sarah D. Perry and Jacqueline M. Salisbury to

William and Elizabeth Holt, Tract, Little RiverTownship, $179,000.Darin F. and Amanda R. Handy to April S.

Turney, Tract, Greenwood Township, $72,000.Barry E. Brown Et al. to Heritage Community

Bank, Trustees Deed B3514/272 Lot 928 P1 S9Forest Creek 10SP3 $145,000.Rorie Investments LLC to Tumbleweed LLC,

1.00 acres, Sandhills Township, $350,000.

Melba W. and Melba Wilson to MadeleineBurgoyne, Lot 342 U1 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral SpringsTownship, $180,000.Tommie L. and Marilee M. Little to R. Kelly Sr.

and Mary A. Barnhill, INT IN PT Lot 2 BuildingRoyal Dornoch Golf Village, Exception, $100,000.Toni R. King Et al. to Sally A. Schumacher,

Trustees Deed Unit 701 Building 7 Bretton WoodsSandhills Township, $175,000.Bruce J. and Mary E. Herpich to William H.

and Margaret H. Lindenberger, Lot 175 U16 P2Pinehurst, McNeill Township, $69,000.DL Smith LLC to Robert D. and Elizabeth D.

Downs, Unit 112 Prince Manor Condo, $78,000.Habitat For Humanity of the NC Sandhills Inc.

and Habitat For Humanity of Moore County Inc.to Shannon N. Ratliff, Lot 5 Partnership Place,$99,000.James F. and Sherry L. Bunce to John F. and

Joella B. Hardee, Lot 47 S2 Sandhurst SandhillsTownship, $185,000.Pinnacle Development Corporation Inc. to

Beverly L. and Noel S. Ashcraft, Unit 26 P4 ElkRidge Sandhills Township, $234,000.Big Sky Properties Inc. to Joshua J. and Jamie

M. Walker, 10.01 acres, Greenwood Township,$74,000.

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The Arboretum is pleased to announce the winners of our $100 gift certificate to theIronwood Café drawing are Art & Nancy Rupczyk of Pinehurst. They visited all fourhomes at The Arboretum during the recent Parade of Homes.Pictured left to right Becky Maness, Marketing Director at The Arboretum, Art Rupczyk.

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136887 Village Blue Farm: Likenew 3BR/2BA home with all theextras! Now $199,000!

Bill Brock910.639.1148 910.692.2635

NEW PRICE

137441 Great property for a HorseFarm! Beautiful, new 5BR/3.5BAhome. Many Upgrades! $599,000

Bill Brock910.639.1148 910.692.2635

NEW LISTING

136352 56 ABBOTTSFORD DR.,PINEWILD, DIR.: From Clubhouse;Greyabbey to Left Abbottsford.4BR/3.5BA. Now $579,000!

Nettie Calfee910.315.6225 910.692.2635

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137610 All brick, 3,019 sf home inPinehurst. 4BR/3.5BA. $379,000www.370SugarPineDrive.com

Team Townley910.690.7080 910.295.5504

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137350 Golf View! AffordableLuxury! Beautiful 4BR (split plan),3BA home. A Must See! $225,000

Merry Garner910.303.3091 910.692.2635

WOODLAKE CC

136984 Affordable 2BR/2BASouthern Pines Condo. Gently livedin! Some hardwood. $148,000

Jill Greenleaf910.783.6139 910.692.2635

PRICED TO SELL

136091 Large 2BR, 2BA condowith outstanding waterfront view.Furnished. Large deck! $159,900

Frank Sessoms910.639.3099 910.295.5504

WHISPERING WOODS

137540 Adorable brick cottage with3BR/2BA. Just 6 miles to down-town Southern Pines! $99,900

Jill Greenleaf910.783.6139 910.692.2635

ABERDEEN

129902 Home is move-in ready! Allbrick, 3BR, 2BA, single level, vil-lage lot. $347,000

Frank Sessoms910.639.3099 910.295.5504

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CCNC

133886 Nicely wooded building lot.CCNC offers great amenities!$114,900

Bonnie Baker910.690.4705 910.692.2635

137743 Lake Front 3BR/3BAVillage with a Great Golf View!Beautifully Landscaped. $525,000

Joel Rich910.315.4009 910.295.5504

134717 Gracious rooms in this3BR/3.5BA, Golf Front home on11th green Dogwood Course.$880,000

Joel Rich910.315.4009 910.295.5504

PINEWILD CC

137647 Golf Front, Brick3BR/2.5BA, home with office.Many special features. $450,000

Arvilla Sheron910.639.5133 910.295.5504

131747 Elegant Executive Home; 2greens & water views. 4BR, BonusRm & 5.5BAs. $1,399,000

Eva Toney910.638.0972 910.295.5504

135043 Exquisite 3BR, 3.5BA,Office. Overlooking the 13th greenof the Holly Course.

Marie O'Brien910.528.5669 910.295.5504

VILLAGE ACRES137184 Opportunity for a PCCmembership lot at a low price! Just$13,500!

Kay Beran910.315.3322 910.692.2635

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134427 Great building lot for ahome with a walk-out. $24,000includes PCC membership!

Frank Sessoms910.639.3099 910.295.5504

136889 Beautiful lot! High withgentle slope. View of Pinehurst #8.$49,900

Krista Duncan910.690.7009 910.295.5504

136091 Like New! Ideal 3BR/2BAFamily Home. Light & Bright!Move-in Ready! $205,000

Terry Ganse910.783.5335 910.295.5504

136164 Great building lot!Beautiful trees, 144' road frontage,slight slope. $30,000

Eva Toney910.638.0972 910.295.5504

LONGLEAF CC

137770 Unique 2-story patio home.3BR/3BA, plus Bonus Room. GreatKitchen w/granite & new appli-ances.

Pat Koubek910.215.2869 910.692.2635

136235 Bright and sunny3BR/2.5BA cottage overlooking the1st green of Longleaf. $375,000

Carol Haney910.315.5013 910.692.2635

137224 Golf Front, MagnificentViews, Gourmet Kit/Granite, BonusRm, Hrdwd, Porch & Deck.

Barbara Uber910.315.1679 910.295.5504

PINEHURST

137814 Charming Sunny Cottage,hrdwd flooring, granite, stainlessappliances. Great Area!

Bettye Marcum910.603.2686 910.295.5504

137818 New Construction in LakePinehurst Area with SpectacularFinancing Offered! $369,500

Bettye Marcum910.603.2686 910.295.5504

135960 Celebrate Spring in thisnewly-updated condo in Pinehurst!Immaculate! $84,000

Susan Ulrich910.603.4757 910.692.2635

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