MMaarr tt hhaa GGeenn tt rryy ’’ ss HHoommee SSee ll ll ii nngg TTeeaammFeatured Properties

7 LAKES NORTH $249,000Lake Front! This brick ranch on over an acre on Big Juniper Lake offers pri-vacy and gorgeous lake views. The vaulted ceiling in the living room makesthe large room feel even more spacious. Great lake views from the picturewindow. Accessed from outside the home, the lower level offers plenty ofroom for a work shop/artist studio/rec room…whatever your heart̓ s desire!3 BR / 2 BA Code 936

www.126CardinalLane.com

7 LAKES WEST $399,000This gorgeous, custom-built home is on almost an acre of pris-tine property! The home has tons of space – over 4,000square feet and is the perfect family home. Beautiful hardwoodfloors , 2 gas fireplaces and a wonderful 3-car garage! 4 BR / 4.5 BA Code 937

www.130LamplighterLane.com

7 LAKES NORTH $124,900This great home in a great neighborhood is cute as a button! The spaciousand open living room features a vaulted ceiling, large brick fireplace with tilesurround and wood stove insert, crown molding, recessed lighting, two ceil-ing fans, and sliding doors to the screened porch. The spacious backyardis wonderfully private and full of mature landscaping. This great house at agreat price is ready for the next owner!3 BR / 2 BA Code 919www.105ScuppernongCourt.com

See all Moore County Listings at www.MarthaGentry.com and to view more listings today go to Page 2.

910-295-7100800-214-9007Re/Max

Prime Properties5 Chinquapin Rd.Pinehurst, NC

7 LAKES NORTH 7 LAKES WEST 7 LAKES NORTH

(910) 295-1600Visit www.SellersHomes.com

We’ll Sell Your Home for $2,995!

$349,900 COTSWOLD ofPINEHURST, Newer LuxuryTownhome, 4BR-3BA, exten-sive HW floors, Granite & CherryKitchen. All Brick constructionw/Community Pool & Tennis!

$269,000 PINEHURST,4BR-3BA, ALL BRICKw/separate In-law Suite!Formal Living Rm & DiningRm plus Family Rm, SunRoom & a huge Eat-inKitchen! PCC Member-ship!

$243,000 FOXFIRE, 3BR-2BA w/Carolina Rm. GolfFront on the 2nd Green! Allbrick home, custom built, up-scale & in move-in condition.Bright & maintenance free!

$170,000 PINEHURST,3BR-2BA, a quality, ALLBRICK home on private .66acre lot near National GolfClub. Separate Family Rm,Quartz Kitchen & an oversizedGarage.

$295,000 WHISPERINGPINES, 3BR-2BA w/ Sep.Library/Den & full BonusRoom. Superb Landscape,Level 3 Granite & many otherExtras! (Builders personalresidence.) MLS 148683

Bill Brock, CRS, ABR, REALTORNC License 197240

Prudential Gouger O'Neal & Saunders910.639.1148 mobile • 910.692.8894 home

wbrock@nc.rr.com • www.billbrockrealestate.com

OPEN HOUSE • 1-4 SATURDAY

103 Killarney CourtDonʼt miss seeing this showplace in National Golf Club. This incredible home has it all. Viewseverywhere, overlooking pond and 10th hole on the golf course. Every conceivable upgrade has beendone on this beautifully constructed home. Large walk-in closets, crown molding, granite counters inthis custom kitchen, top of the line appliances including a wine cooler. There is storage everywhere in-cluding massive cedar closet, holiday room and a luggage storage space and a custom covered patiooff of the Carolina Room. $875,000

A HOME THAT WILL EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS IN EVERY POSSIBLE WAY…..

14 Rathlin Ct. is a custom built home situated on one ofPinewild's most private and beautiful golf course lots.

Built in 2005 this home boasts top grade quality and finishingthroughout the home and the meticulous yard.

Some of the features include: Cherry finished cabinets by Custom Craft, Wolf Gas Range, Fisher & Paykel double

dishwashers, Canadien Granite, Sub Zero refrigerator & winecooler, 3/4" tongue in groove 7 coated prefinished hardwoods,

12 & 20' ceilings, custom bookshelves, Mohawk carpet, level 3 granite, Rain Bird irrigation & a Jenn Aire grill with a custom built brick pit with granite to name but a

few features. This 3 Bedroom, 3.5 bath home + Bonus/officeoverlooks the Holly course's 4th green/fairway.

Offered for $539,900.

CONTACT BILL SAHADI TO PREVIEW THIS HOME

910 638-0888

PAGE D2 THE PILOT — SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2012

The Moore County Register ofDeeds Office in Carthage hasrecorded the following propertytransfers valued at $50,000 or more.

August 13-17, 2012Oliver E. Johnson Et al. to

Bank of America, N.A. Et al.,Trustees Deed B3351/48 Tract,Sandhills Township, $125,500.Michael T. and Carrie Haas to

Roy and Anne Keys, Tract, Min-eral Springs Township, $900,000.Hollinshed Properties, LLC to

Stone Bay Partners, LLC, Lots3034 P2 Princcess Gate, McNeillTownship, $185,000.Don L. and Marjorie J. Hop-

kins to John R. Gerba, Lot 600U8A P1 Pinehurst, Mineral SpringsTownship, $198,500.Pensco Trust Company Et al. to

Raymond C. McCann andDeirdre MacNeil, Unit 42 Building4 Mid South Condo, McNeill Town-ship, $310,000.David J. Allen to Michael J. and

Jeanine N. McDermott, Lot 685U8A P1 Pinehurst, Mineral SpringsTownship, $335,000.Millicent G. Diehl Et al. to Alan

D. and Rachel G. Leturno, Lot171 S3 Sandhurst South, SandhillsTownship, $229,000.Nevius Toney and Nevius

Ratliff to Joyce Gilchrist, 0.77acres, Sandhills Township,$250,000.E. Samuel and Debbie Simpson

to George E. III and Shirley S.Carr, Unit 2 Holly House Condo,Mineral Springs Township,$435,000.

Thomas R. and Susan S. Turnerto Phillip J. and Heidemarie Ben-dick, Lot 4577 S10 Woodlake, Lit-tle River Township, $160,000.Richard A. Fritz to William T.

Bullock, Lot 119 S9 P3 WhisperingPines, McNeill Township,$225,000.Joseph Ussery Et al. to Evan A.

and Whitney N. Brown, Lot 34U17 P2 Pinehurst, $210,000.Allison N. and Jason M. Amar

to Anders M. and Aleksandra A.Lindstrom, Lot 63 U8 P1 Pine-hurst, Mineral Springs Township,$248,000.Elizabeth Q. Armstrong to

Derek Bartlett, Lot 8 P2 ColonyTownhouses, McNeill Township,$172,000.Ivan J. and Linda R. Mann to

Susan C. Wheeler, Lot 429 S4Southern Pines CC Lands, SandhillsTownship, $155,000.DOC Real Estate Venturs, LLC

Et al. to Arthur E. Mittnacht III,Lot 6 BLK Royal Dornoch Golf Vil-lage, Mineral Springs Township,$250,000.Nancy N. McNeill Et al. to Jef-

frey N. McNeill, Lot 467 SequoiaSouth Seven Lakes, MineralSprings Township, $270,000.Adam R. and Amber B. Dierk-

ing to Richard Odosso, Lots 12 BLI&7 Southern Pines, McNeill Town-ship, $145,000.Robert A. Maurer Jr. Et al. to

Irene C. Hampe, Lots 68 BLK For-est Hills Sandhills Township,$150,000.Pineridge Builders, Inc. to Don-

ald A. Foote Et al., Lot 43 U9 P1Pinehurst, $242,000.Dean and Kimberly Anderson

to Lance A. Doody, 7.93 acres, Mc-Neill Township, $58,500.Carol J. and Robert P. Curran

to Gay Jordan, Lot 180 U17 P2Pinehurst, McNeill Township,$190,000.Myrtle N. Smits to Patrick B.

and Mary J. Flanigin, Lot 242 U1P1 Pinehurst, Mineral SpringsTownship, $220,000.Michelle H. Reddic and Trustee

Services of Carolina, LLC toDeutsche Bank National TrustCompany Et al., Trustees DeedB2773/347 Tract, Sandhills Town-ship, 11 SP 113, $73,500.Bill Clark Homes of Fayet-

teville, LLC to Christopher J. andHeather M. Reif, 10.20 acres,$310,000.Gary D. and Kimberly B.

Bullard to Thomas M. Gisler Etal., 7.83 acres, Greenwood Town-ship, $325,000.Kirby Holding Group, LLC to

Jonathan W. and Bethany C.Jackson, Tract, Sandhills Town-ship, $319,000.Samuel T. and Lori Copper to

Jay and Terry Pope, Lot 206ALake Diamond, Mineral SpringsTownship, $269,500.Robert M. Pope to Sandra A.

Watson, Tract, $62,500.Harvey C. Worthington Et al.

to Timothy D. Sykora Et al., Unit162 Meadow Villas Condo, McNeillTownship, $225,000.

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

Pinehurst $269,000Great house with large rooms3 BR / 2 BA Code 934www.40PinyonCircle.com

Seven Lakes South $179,000Golf Front w/Oversized Screened Porch3 BR / 3 BA Code 830www.223DevonshireAvenue.com

CCNC $449,000Custom Built Villa Overlooking Water3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 841 www.8RoyalDornoch.com

Southern Pines $159,000Talamore Villa w/Bright & Open Floorplan2 BR / 2 BA Code 845www.2221CreswellDrive.com

Pinehurst $209,000Charming with many updates2 BR / 2 BA Code 865www.175LakeForestDrive.com

7 Lakes West $229,000Charming One-story w/Open floorplan3 BR / 2 BA Code 868www.130BlackstoneCourt.com

7 Lakes West $359,000Custom with great views of Lake Auman.3 BR / 2 BA Code 893www.104LawrenceOverlook.com

Pinehurst $249,900Bright & open, lovely back deck3 BR / 2 BA Code 872www.5LoblollyCourt.com

Seven Lakes North $169,000Custom built all brick, fenced back yard3 BR / 2 BA Code 873www.100ThistleLane.com

Pinehurst $155,000Great neighborhood, charming back deck3 BR / 2 BA Code 877www.420SugarPineDrive.com

7 Lakes West $295,000Lovely All Brick Single-Story3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 883www.129MorrisDrive.com

7 Lakes West $210,000Great Family Home in great Neighborhood4 BR / 2.5 BA Code 884www.178BakerCircle.com

Pinehurst $345,000Like new w/gourmet kitchen & private patio3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 878www.45ShadowCreekCourt.com

Southern Pines $149,900Lovely Condo in National1 BR / 1 BA Code 887www.42CochraneCastleCircle.com

Southern Pines $229,000Charming in Great Neighborhood3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 889www.495StoneyfieldDrive.com

Longleaf CC $319,000Brick single story w/view of 17th green3 BR / 2 BA Code 880www.16SteeplechaseWay.com

7 Lakes West $655,000Stunning All Brick Water Front3 BR / 4.5 BA Code 882www.135AndrewsDrive.com

Seven Lakes South $175,000Bright & Open floorplan w/two sun porches3 BR / 2 BA Code 857www.135LancashireLane.com

Foxfire $159,000Completely renovated on 1.2Acres3 BR / 2 BA Code 890www.2896HoffmanRoad.com

Whispering Pines $475,000Custom Whisper Lake Water Front4 BR / 2 Full & 2 Half Baths Code 859www.23GoldenrodDrive.com

7 Lakes West $299,000All-brick golf front w/pond view4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 935www.105BanbridgeDrive.com

Seven Lakes West $369,000Elegant Brick Home – Split Plan3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 800www.134HarrellRoad.com

Seven Lakes West $229,000Nice Neighborhood – Wonderful Family Home4 BR / 2.5 BA Code 810www.174BakerCircle.com

Pinehurst $239,000Covered porch & large fenced lot3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 825www.1340BurningTreeRoad.com

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

wwwwww..MMaarrtthhaaGGeennttrryy..ccoommRe/Max Prime Properties, 5 Chinquapin Rd., Pinehurst, NC 910-295-7100 • 800-214-9007 www.MarthaGentry.com

Military?!Check out our

MilitaryAdvantage Program at

Seven Lakes North $178,000Inviting Family Home – Great Location3 BR / 2 BA Code 806www.119PineneedleDrive.com

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

www.TammyLyne.com

258 Tall Trees DrivePinehurst - Merrywood3BD - 2BA - Townhome

Pinehurst CC MembershipSpacious Rms, New Hardwood

New Carolina Rm, Updated KitchenBacks to Fairwoods on 7

Asking $200,000

LIN HUTAFFBROKER/REALTOR®

"Selling Moore"910.528.6427

lhutaff@gmail.com

38 Greyabbey DrivePinehurst - Pinewild3BD - 2BA - Gated

Pinewild CC MembershipCustom Danny Adams Home

Large Open Great Rm - Golf FrontPatio across backAsking $362,500.

OPEN SUNDAY 1:00 - 4:00

Joan Annis - Cell 910.690.8296

Knollwood Village156 Knollwood Drive

Lovely 3 bedroom/2 bath townhome situated on a large lot with views of the 8th Fairway fromthe Carolina Room, living/dining room and #3 bedroom. Front courtyard setting offersadditional outdoor living space. Contact Joan Annis 910-690-8296 for further details.

Offered at $148,900.

Box 1511 - 2209 Midland Road - Pinehurst, NC 28370800.633.8576 - 910.295.5011 - Fax 910.295.6000

WWW.PINEHURSTAREAREALTY.COM

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2012 THE PILOT — SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. PAGE D3

When you need to know...talk to Mickey DeBernard

Affiliated Builders• McArnold

Construction Inc.• Wonderful Life

Construction Inc.

www.NewHeritageRealty.comE-mail: Mickey@NewHeritageRealty.com

1901 N. Poplar Street • Aberdeen NC

!"#$%"&'(")'( !"#$%&''($)(*$+$,-)&$.$/('&01$,-)&$2'&-34'*$567'8$#93:-$-6$-676&;&6<=>$ >-)(*)&*>8$ ,6:)&$ "6-$?)-'&$,1>-'78$ !$ @$ #'*$ >A:3-$ #'*&667$A:)($ <3-5$ &')&$ B)&6:3()$ C6678$?):D3($ >56<'&8$ E+FGH$ ?6&D>56A$<3-5$ >'A)&)-'$ "I!B8$ !"#J%&''(8$ !"#$%&'$($)*+$%,-./.001$

** "+',-./0"1-""K53>$L$#'*$G8+$#)-5$567'$5)>$M''($)$ N&'>5:1$ A)3(-'*$ 'F-'&36&8$!$ O93'-$269(-&1$>'--3(0$6($6P'&$)($)2&'$<3-5$<6&D>56AQ$0&''($569>'Q$)(*$:)&0'$0)&*'($ )&')8$ /(R61$ -5'$ M)2D1)&*$N&67$-5'$B)&6:3()$C667$)(*$S'2D8$T')2'N9:Q$ 26(P'(3'(-$ )(*$ )NN6&*;)M:'8$ !"#$20'$($%23./.008$$

Open House Sunday 1-4PM - Foxcroft Whispering Pines

2"#$%"&'(")'("3"L$#'*&667$567'$<3-5$M')9-3N9:$>-)2D'*$>-6('$)(*$26P'&'*$269(-&1$A6&258$$K<6$>-6&1$5305$U)73:1$C667Q$B)&6:3()$C667Q$V$9A>-)3&>$GHFE@=$!2-3P3-1$C6678$W)>-'&$>93-'$*6<(8$")&*<66*$X66&>$-5&690569-$:6<'&$:'P':8$S''A$7)A:'$2)M3('->$<3-5$0&)(3-'$269(-'&-6A>8$@$?6(*'&N9:$M'*&667>$9A8$YP'&$GZGZ$>O$N-8$C')*1$N6&$377'*3)-'$6229A)(218$ !"#$-'$($)*+$%4,3/.005$

24*"+5"6'7$"89:$;0"&:<"/FA'&3'(2'$ -53>$ *'>30('&$ *'26;&)-'*$567'8$/FO93>3-'$26:6&)-36(>$;$4('$76:*3(0>Q$5)&*<66*>Q$-&37$<3-5$:305-3(0$'F-&)>[$$!$L$#'*$@8+$#)-5$567'8$?5)-$)$7)>-'&$>93-'$<3-5$6N42'J>-9*18$\)D'$T3('59&>-$B6779(3-1[$ !"#$ %67$ ($ )*+$%38./.008

Professionally SpeakingDear Community,

Published every Friday by The Pilot in partnership with the Pinehurst-SouthernPines 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 Area Association of REALTORS®, INC.The Voice for Real Estate in the Sandhills

www.pinehurstncrealtors.com

It's guaranteed to be hecticright before closing, but youshould always make time fora final walk-through. Yourgoal is to make sure thatyour home is in the samecondition you expected itwould be. Ideally, the sellersalready have moved out.This is your last chance tocheck that appliances are inworking condition and that agreed-upon repairs have been made. Here's adetailed list of what not to overlookfor on your final walk-through.Make sure that:• Repairs you've requested havebeen made. Obtain copies of paid billsand warranties.• There are no major changes to theproperty since you last viewed it.• All items that were included in thesale price - draperies, lighting fix-tures, etc. - are still there.• Screens and storm windows are inplace or stored.

• All appliances are oper-ating, such as the dish-washer, washer and dryer,oven, etc.• Intercom, doorbell, andalarm are operational.• Hot water heater isworking.• No plants or shrubshave been removed fromthe yard.

• Heating and air conditioning sys-tem is working• Garage door opener and other re-motes are available.• Instruction books and warrantieson appliances and fixtures are avail-able.• All personal items of the sellersand all debris have been removed.Check the basement, attic, and everyroom, closet, and crawlspace.

Reprinted from REALTOR® Maga-zine with permission of NAR.

Single Family residential Average sales price, units closed and average days on market in Moore County only.Stats provide by the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Area Multiple Listing Service. Arvilla Sheron – President.

Moore County, Single Family, residential only, number of closings by month:

Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

2012 63 57 68 66 101 83 81

2011 56 47 75 70 81 93 88 75 70 68 61 77

2010 45 51 72 94 78 112 77 70 77 54 67 65

2009 20 41 42 56 45 79 76 59 67 67 74 67

Year Average Closed Price Total Sold Days on Market2012 $242,219 575 1772011 $244,366 880 1622010 $252,021 862 1722009 $258,569 693 156

Arvilla Sheron – PresidentLari Dirkmaat – President-ElectGreg Regan – Secretary/TreasurerChristine Menear – Director

Laurie Davis – DirectorMarcus Larose – DirectorEileen Malan – DirectorRoss Laton – Director

Margaret Hinesley – DirectorDianne Forsberg – DirectorAnita Emery – DirectorWalter O’Hearn – DirectorPeyton Gentry – MLS President

2012 Board of Directors:

Sincerely,Arvilla Sheron President

What Not to Overlook on a Final Walk-through

PAGE D4 THE PILOT — SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2012

Local Builders & Home Services

Ken Rice ~ Owner/30 Years Experience NC License No. 54148

www.LeClaireConstruction.com

Daniel Adams, owner danny@danieladams.com

(910) 295-1504 • www.danieladams.com

PROVIDINGCustom Homes

Remodeling Metal Buildings

HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE

PIONEERINSURANCE.COM 910-944-2848

Visit our website or give us a call for a

FREE Quote.

409 Johnson St, Aberdeen

RReeCERTIFIED GREEN BUILDER • ADDITIONS

REMODELING • CUSTOM BUILT HOMESWAYNE HADDOCK

6895 NC HWY 211 W • PINEHURST

295-5400

Aberdeen Carpet & Flooring CenterAberdeen Carpet & Flooring Center

Carpet • Hardwood • Laminate • Ceramic • Vinyl910-944-6204 • www.aberdeencarpet.com

Located Next to Gulistan Carpet • 3086 Hwy 5 Aberdeen, NC • Hours: Mon.- Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-4

FinancingAvailable

OFFICE: 910-281-4567 or 800-682-9276

QUALITY WORKAT REASONABLE RATES

Commercial & Residential Service On All Brands - New or Existing24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

It’s Time to Get Comfortable™

By Bob Van HoutenMoore County Home Builders Association PresidentMMOOOORREE CCOOUUNNTTYY HHOOMMEE BBUUIILLDDEERRSS AASSSSOOCCIIAATTIIOONN

Remodeling your homeis uniquely differentfrom building a newhome. With remodeling,your home becomes theworksite. You live side-by-side with the projectfrom start to finish. Onceconstruction begins,you'll probably long forsimple pleasures like adust-free home or a fullyfunctioning kitchen orbath. But the end resultwill be well worth theseinconveniences.

CommunicationConsistent and opencommunication betweenyou and your remodelerwill enhance your under-standing of the project,provide an opportunity toexchange ideas, and ulti-mately help to make theexperience a positive onefor everyone involved.To facilitate this process,you need to:Determine who youand your remodelershould contact for dailydecisions or an after-hours emergency. Designate a backup foreach contact person toassure continuity in any-one's absence.Create a place in yourhouse where the contactpersons can leave mes-sages for each other (asecurely anchored note-book is a good idea sinceit is less likely to disap-pear).Speak up. If you are

uncertain about any as-pect of the project, besure to let the contactperson know.The Pre-Construction

MeetingOne way to ensure thesuccess of your project isto plan for and activelyparticipate in a pre-con-struction meeting. Thisallows your remodeler toclarify procedures andexplain how the job willprogress. It also offersboth you and your re-modeler an opportunityto prepare for those is-sues that may arise later.You should think of thismeeting as a forum forall participants to definetheir expectations andagree on the anticipatedoutcome.Some of the issues youmay wish to cover at thismeeting include:Will you allow your re-modeler to place a com-pany sign on yourproperty? Rememberthat, in addition to beinga marketing tool, signshelp contractors and sup-pliers locate your home.What areas of yourhome will be off limits toworkers?Does your house havean alarm system? Willworkers need a key orwill someone always bethere?How will you ensurethat your children andpets stay out of the work

space?How willtrash re-moval behan-dled?Wherewill theremod-eler locatethe dumpsteron your property?Does the remodeler an-ticipate any interruptionsof utilities during theproject? If so, when andfor how long? At certainstages of construction,the project may affectbasic household necessi-ties like water and elec-tricity. Will you need tovacate the house at anytime?What are your expecta-tions regarding clean up?Will sweeping be suffi-cient for a daily cleaning,or will you need a morethorough cleaning inorder to use the space? You should also use thepre-construction meetingto establish guidelinesfor the remodeling crewworking on the project:Determine who youand your remodelershould contact for dailydecisions or an after-hours emergency. For ex-ample, your contact maybe the lead carpenter forthe job, while the remod-eler's contact could beyour spouse.What times will work-

ers begin and end workat your home? Be

sure to considerthe neighborsas well ashouseholdmembers. Where

can workerspark near the

jobsite?Will you allow workersto use your phone forlocal business calls?Will bathroom facilitiesin your home be avail-able to workers?What is the remodeler'spolicy on smoking on thejobsite?What is the remodeler'spolicy on the use of pro-fanity? If you are espe-cially sensitive to thisissue, you should letyour remodeler know.Will you allow workersto play their radios at areasonable volume? Arethere any stations or pro-grams that you do notwant played?

Preventing Remodeling Fever

The train-station at-mosphere of a remodel-ing project can lead toremodeling fever. Themain symptom of thistemporary affliction isfeeling a loss of controlthat results from dis-rupted routines and theimpact on your personalspace. The best way toprevent this fever is toprepare well, remember

that "this too shall pass,"and focus on the progressbeing made. A few othersuggestions from remod-eling pros:Prepare for inconven-ience. A remodeling proj-ect can turn your homeand — on some days —your life upside down. Akitchen remodel will, ofcourse, affect meal plan-ning. But a little ingenu-ity and some culinaryshortcuts can lessen theimpact. Set up a tempo-rary cooking quarters bymoving the refrigerator,toaster oven, and mi-crowave to anotherroom. Arrange a dish-washing station in yourlaundry room. If theweather is warm, fire upthe grill and dine al-fresco.Designate a safe havenin your home where youcan escape from thechaos and commotion.Guard against dust.During a remodelingproject, dust has the un-fortunate tendency to ap-pear everywhere fromlampshades to platesstacked inside yourkitchen cabinets. To keepout as much dust as pos-sible: 1) Seal off door-ways and stairs; 2) Turnoff central air or heatwhen workers are sand-ing and stock up on extrafilters so that you canchange them often; 3)Have deliveries made

though a designated en-trance; 4) Use doormatsand temporary floor cov-erings where appropriate;5) Remove anything thatmight get damaged bythe dust or at least coverit with plastic drop clothsthat are taped shut.Maintain a sense ofhumor, Remember thatcertain things are out ofyour control and it's bestto laugh rather than upsetyourself about things likethe weather or delayeddelivery of materials.See the remodelingprocess as an adventure.Tell the kids that you are"camping in" and trans-form inconvenience intofun. Along the way, cele-brate as different stagesof the project are com-pleted.For more informationon choosing a profes-sional remodeler andmanaging every phase ofyour remodeling project,be sure to contact theMoore County HomeBuilders Association at(910)944-2992 or visit usonline atwww.mchba.com.

Living With Your Remodeling Project

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2012 THE PILOT — SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. PAGE D5

Out & Aboutin Real EstateKeep us involved

Send us your event photos to share with the community. Submit digital photos accompanied by caption information to mechelle@thepilot.com.

NAVIGATING THROUGH BANK OWNED PROPERTYFirst Bank V.P. of Real Estate Operations, Janice Durham, (sitting L), Pinehurst Real Estate Attorney, Buck Adams, and

Fore Properties real estate broker, Christine Warren, (sitting R) new to Moore County from the Charlotte area, join host BillSahadi to discuss the nuances, misperceptions and expectations of purchasing "bank owned" property (REO). Janice's expertisein this area coupled with her background as a real estate broker in the Chapel Hill area allows her to paint a much clearer andmore understandable picture of how this process works. Attorney Buck Adams clearly explains some of the things involvedin bank owned transactions that buyers need to be aware of. The show aired last weekend on 990 WEEB's weekly talk show,ALL THINGS MOORE COUNTY, but can still be heard in it's entirety via podcast at www.foreproperties.com/radio.

• ABERDEEN (1:00-5:00) • 732 Sun Road - Forest Hills Pointe - ID # 5285New construction homes by H & H Homes start-ing at $233,900! US 1 towards Aberdeen, right on

Sun Road into Forest Hills, follow signs.

910.693.3300www.laroseandcompany.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25TH

• ABERDEEN (1:00-5:00) • 732 Sun Road- Forest Hills Pointe - ID # 5285New construction homes by H & H Homes start-ing at $233,900! US 1 towards Aberdeen, right on

Sun Road into Forest Hills, follow signs.

• SOUTHERN PINES (1:00-4:00) • 5 Augusta Drive - ID # 2155

4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths,MLS # 148752, $369,000

• SOUTHERN PINES (1:00-5:00) • 416 Avenue of the Carolinas- The CarolinaNew construction homes by Bill Clark Homes.Airport Road between Hwy 22 and WhisperingPines, enter The Carolina Main Entrance stay onmain road just past Woodbine Way on the right.

• SOUTHERN PINES (12:00-4:00) • 105 Essex Place- Camden Villas - ID # 2455

An Epcon Community that offers upscale condoswith panoramic golf views! Agents are located in

the Camden Villas Clubhouse.

• SOUTHERN PINES (12:00-4:00) • Birkdale Village at Mid South Club

New construction homes by H & H Homes start-ing at $299,900! Birkdale Agents are currentlylocated in the Camden Villas Clubhouse.

• SOUTHERN PINES (1:00-5:00) • 416 Avenue of the Carolinas- The Carolina New construction homes by Bill Clark Homes.Airport Road between Hwy 22 and WhisperingPines, enter The Carolina Main Entrance stay onmain road just past Woodbine Way on the right.

• PINEHURST (11:00-2:00) •122 Deerwood Lane - ID #2025

4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths,MLS # 148939, $425,000

Scan here using your smart phone to access our Open Houses

• SOUTHERN PINES (1:00-4:00) •160 Presnell Court - ID #4085

3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths,MLS # 148829, $300,000

• 1-800-682-2231 •

• PINEHURST(11:00-2:00) •234 Juniper Creek Blvd. - ID #2675

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths,MLS # 148699, $184,000

• SOUTHERN PINES (1:00-4:00) • Birkdale Village at Mid South Club

New construction homes by H & H Homes start-ing at $299,900! Birkdale Agents are currentlylocated in the Camden Villas Clubhouse.

Call Our 24 Hour Talking Hotline and Enter the 4 DigitID # for information about these listings

• CARTHAGE (12:30-3:30) •115 Edinburgh Drive. - ID #2375

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths,MLS # 148649, $159,000

• PINEHURST (12:00-3:00) •775 St. Andrews Drive - ID #2115

3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths,MLS # 146067, $430,000

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26TH

• SOUTHERN PINES (1:00-4:00) •105 Essex Place- Camden Villas - ID #2455

An Epcon Community that offers upscale condoswith panoramic golf views! Agents are located in

the Camden Villas Clubhouse.

• SOUTHERN PINES (1:00-4:00) • 127 W. Chelsea Court - ID # 2055

2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths,MLS # 147649, $289,500

• PINEHURST (1:00-4:00) •130 Tamarisk Lane - ID #2305

4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths,MLS # 142125, $335,500

• WEST END (1:00-4:00) •3132 Murdocksville Road - ID #4735

3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths,MLS # 148604, $299,900

• FOXFIRE (12:00-3:00) •91 Richmond Road - ID #4535

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths,MLS # 147838, $151,000

Ready to take the next step in your job search?

Our online job matching solution will provide you with 100’s of job listings where you can login to your account to view

potential jobs that match your criterea.

/jobs

Call Karen Triplett at 910-693-2510 karen@thepilot.com

OPEN HOUSE AUG. 25th 12:30 TO 3:00505 LAKE FOREST DRIVE S.E.

Outstanding location across fromLake Pinehurst 3 BR, BA, with den andbonus room for $350,000. Hdwd floors,spacious split plan, w/covered porches.

Designer kitchen, french doors,plantation shutters.

From hwy 5 take Lake Hills Rd. aroundsmall circle to Sugar Gum Rd. Turn left atLake Forest Dr. S.E. 2nd house on right.

Linda MaullRemax Prime Properties

910-315-5516 • lindamaull@remax.netwww.move2pinehurst.com

Open Houses

ThisWeekend

PAGE D6 THE PILOT — SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2012

THERE’S A LITTLE SMOKEY IN ALL OF US.9 out of 10 wildfires are caused by humans. Which means 9 out of 10 wildfires can be

prevented. So if you see someone acting irresponsibly, step in and make a difference.

SmokeyBear.com

photo Jill Greenberg©USDA Forest Service

(ARA) - Doesmaintaining a lush,healthy and greenlawn to enjoy withfriends and familyseem daunting? It'soften a task that iseasier said than donefor homeowners. Buttake heart, a simplewatering routine canhelp grass thrive. Natural grass hasbeen cultivated to en-dure a wide variety ofconditions and hasthe added benefit ofbeing capable of self-repair. Remember,there's no need to cre-

ate a complex systemto maintain yourlawn. In fact, it onlytakes a little planningand monitoring to notonly keep your lawnin tip-top shape, butreduce your water useand save money.Are you ready to getyour lawn in perfectcondition? GrassSeed USA, a coali-tion of Americangrass seed farmers,has developed a setof six tips to helphomeowners conquerwatering fears andget the most out of

their yards. Followthese simple wateringtips: 1. Water only whennecessary. Manyhomeowners overwater their lawns,which does moreharm than good. Asimple trick to deter-mine whether yourlawn needs wateringis to insert a screw-driver into the grass.If it enters the soileasily, your lawn hasplenty of water al-ready. If you havetrouble getting thescrewdriver into the

ground, it is time togive it a drink.2. Mow grass to aheight of 2 to 2.5

inches. Keeping grassslightly taller in hotand dry conditionsprovides shade to theroots and soil surface,reducing the waterlost due to evapora-tion.3. Water throughoutthe season. Grassneeds a consistentwatering schedule,and starting and stop-ping a watering pat-tern can stunt yourlawn's growth. This isespecially true rightafter fertilizing. Onceyou start a routine,stick with it. 4. Allow the soil todry. A thorough wa-tering once or twice aweek is preferable tolightly misting everyday. Allowing the soilto dry before water-ing again encouragesthe roots to growdeeper into the soiland can help the lawnbecome drought-tol-erant in the future. 5. Make sure youwater your lawn, notthe air. Adjust your

sprinkler settings toproduce larger dropscloser to the groundrather than misting inthe air. Air currentscan easily catch lightsprays and keep thewater from reachingyour grass.6. Water duringcooler hours. Earlymorning and earlyevening are the idealtimes to water.Cooler air and lesswind mean water isabsorbed directly intothe grass with lessmoisture lost to evap-oration. Wateringduring the heat of theday can actually scaldand burn your grass.For more informa-tion on how to keepyour lawn healthyyear-round, visitwww.weseedamer-ica.com. With a littleplanning, you'll beenjoying the aestheticand environmentalperks of a cool, lushgreen lawn in notime.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2012 THE PILOT — SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. PAGE D7

©2012 BRER Affiliates Inc. An independently owned and operated broker member of BRER Affiliates, Inc. Prudential, the Prudential logo and the Rock symbol are registered service marks of PrudentialFinancial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Used under license with no other affiliation with Prudential. Equal Housing Opportunity.

149685 Pinehurst Manor: End Unit!Excellent Condition! Light & Open!2BR/2BA. Comfortable Room Sizes!$118,000T754128

Terry Ganse783.5335 295.5504

149820 Carthage: Bank owned propertypriced for quick sell! Brick, 3BR/2BAranch on almost 3 acres. $74,900T309470

Linda Criswell783.7374 295.5504

140539 Bretton Wood: NEW LISTING!The Ultimate Lock & Leave Lifestyle!Recent Upgrades. 3BR/2.5BA.

Kay Beran315.3322 692.2635

142819 225 LINDEN ROAD, PINE-HURST, DIR.: From Hwy 5 (BeulahHill Road) turn onto Linden Road;House is on the right. 3BR, 2BA, Pool.$499,900T11629

Carol Haney315.5013 692.2635

148756 Carthage: Farm LifeSchools. 3 Bdrooms, 2.5Baths, 2acre lot. A Must See! $250,000T443299

Bonnie Baker690.4705 692.2635

148504 Pinebluff: Character Abounds inthis Charming Cottage w/VersatileSpace! Built in 1950s! 3BR/2BA.$139,900T588308

Debbie Darby783.5193 295.5504

140539 Lawn & Tennis: New ShakeRoof, 3BR/2BA, Carolina Room, 2-CarGarage. Low Association Fees.$165,500T353486

Marie O'Brien528.5669 295.5504

For More Information,For More Information,Text the “T” Code to 85377Text the “T” Code to 85377910.295.5504 Pinehurst ~ 910.692.2635 Southern Pines

145997 Highland Trails: Comfortable4BR/3BA Family Home! GreatNeighborhood! Screen Porch & Deck.$219,000T353591

Carol Haney315.5013 692.2635

147530 Foxfire: NEW PRICE! 2YearsYoung! 4BR/3BA home with grante &stainless. Cul-de-sac. $219,900T467705

Carolyn Hallett986.2319 692.2635

149832 Lakeview Condo: ARarity! 3BR Condo on wide part ofLake Pinehurst! Gorgeous Views!$224,500 T767382

Eva Toney638.0972 295.5504

147924 Aronimink: New Price! TotallyRenovated from the floors up! Granite,hardwood, built-ins & More! $249,000T443819

Donna Chapman783.6061 692.2635

149932 St Andrews Condo:www.206StAndrewsCondo.com -3BR/2BA condo Furnished!Pinehurst CC available. $189,000T302840

Frank Sessoms639.3099 295.5504

145265 Pinehurst: House & 2 Lots -Prime Location - View of LakePinehurst! 2300 sq.ft., 3 Bedrooms.$189,999 T368182

Eva Toney638.0972 295.5504

139728 Pinehurst: Great Price! LRw/fireplace, 3BR/2.5BA, 1st floor mas-ter. Large Deck. Great Yard! $199,000T615182

Marie O'Brien528.5669 295.5504

149536 295 FIELDCREST ROAD,YADKIN TRAIL, DIR.: From Route 1exit at Midland Road; Bear Right; RightHwy 22 to Yadkin Trails; Right onFieldcrest. 3BR/2BA. Pool. $229,500T745954

Debbie Darby783.5193 295.5504

146348 255 DORAL DRIVE, PINE-HURST, DIR.: Morganton Roadd to DoralWoods entrance. House on right. Golf Front,3BR, 2.5BA. $299,500T422011

Beverly Del Giudice603.9903 295.5504

147926 585 DONALD ROSSDRIVE, PINEHURST, DIR.: FromLinden Road; Turn onto Donald RossDrive; House on Left. 3BR/3BA. SunRoom. $359,900T244078

Mary Joe Worth592.7685 692.2635

147748 7 Lakes West: Wonderful4BR/2.5BA home with room for every-one! Near Johnson Point Marina.$262,000T495634

Linda Criswell783.7374 295.5504

149411 Middleton Place: Updatedluxury townhome just minutesfrom everything! $265,000T734336

Pat Koubek215.2869 692.2635

144890 Donald Ross Area: Brick,3Bedroom, 2Bath home, cherry & gran-ite, 2500+SF. $274,900T11587

Krista Duncan690.7009 295.5504

147928 Pinehurst #6: All Brick,3BR/2.5BA Cap Cod. FencedYard. Large Deck Breezeway.Storage Unit. $289,900T514590

Marie O'Brien528.5669 295.5504

149223 Aberdeen: Great brick homew/5.58acres & over 1100sfOffice/Garage/Workshop! 3BR/2BA.$294,900T666825

Bill Brock639.1148 692.2635

145021 Middleton Place: Perfectly situ-ated affording much privacy! WoodFloors, Beautiful Kitchen! NewUpdates! $295,000T353530

Kay Beran315.3322 692.2635

149817 James Creek: NEW LIST-ING! Beautifully mainted home!Remodeled Kitchen & MasterBath. 4BR/2.5BA $295,000T767383

Bill Brock639.1148 692.2635

Now is the Time to Buy Your New Home!

HHiissttoorriiccaallllyy llooww iinntteerreesstt rraatteess && aaffffoorrddaabbllee pprriicciinngg..

$118,000 $165,500

$189,000

$219,900 $224,500 $249,000

$262,000 $265,000 $274,900

$289,900 $294,900 $295,000 $295,000

OPEN HOUSE, SAT.,AUG. 25TH, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

$199,000

$139,900

$189,999

OPEN HOUSE, SUN.,AUG. 26TH, 12:30 - 2:30 PM

$74,900

$183,000

$219,000

$250,000

OPEN HOUSE, SUN.,AUG. 26TH, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

OPEN HOUSE, SUN.,AUG. 26TH, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Responsible watering tips for keeping your lawn green

PAGE D8 THE PILOT — SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2012

PINEHURST RESORT REALTY

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

Located in the Lobby of the Carolina Hotel

Joanne PadgettBroker in Charge

CRS/GRI & GREEN

Elizabeth ChildersAssociate Broker

CRS/GRI

Joe Violette

Associate Broker

Pete GarnerAssociate Broker

ABR

Roger JohnsonAssociate Broker

Harwell StovallAssociate Broker

Ann BentonAssociate Broker

GRI/ABR/RRS & GREEN

Faye GibsonAssociate BrokerGRI/ABR/RRS

We are here 7 days a week to answer your questions and meet your real estate needs or call 1-800-772-7588 910-235-8722 • E-mail: pinehurstresortrealty@pinehurst.com

Special Hickman built home on the 2ndfairway of PCC Course No. 6. Hardwood,ceramic, and carpeting, crown moldings.Master bedroom has a California closet.Kitchen has granite fine cabinets, stain-less steel appliances. Plantation shutters& window treatments. Screened backporch and brick patio. Super landscaping.3BR/3.5BA $422,500 (145122)

FANTASTIC CUL-DE-SAC, GOLFFRONT on the 10th tee of Fairwoods onSeven. Enjoy the golf & water views fromthe elevated rear deck. New roof in 2010.Kitchen has been freshly painted. Unfinishedbasement with golf cart access. Brick exteriorwith mature low maintenance landscaping.Private well for irrigation. Security system.4BR/2BA, 2 Half Baths $694,900 (148048)

SERENITY, SECURITY, & SPLEN-DOR. Family Room has a wall of glasswindows & doors plus the warmth of afireplace that is open to an outstandingKitchen. Thirty-five feet of glass over-looks the brick patio and a view of LakePinewild. PCC membership available fortransfer. 3BR/3.5BA (147531) $549,000

PRISTINE HOME in Doral Woods inmove-in condition! Top of the line features.Remodeled Kitchen complete w/GE Profilestainless steel appliances, granite, winecooler, Cherry cabinets, desk. Pella win-dows & doors, steam shower, whirlpool tub,landscape lighting, stone fireplace, 2 hotwater heaters. Newer roof, heat pump &landscaping. 4BR/BA $418,500 (149430)

CORNER LOT with side entry garage.This house features a Family Room w/ WetBar, refrigerator, & built-ins. Living Rmhas a fireplace, built-ins, & vaulted ceiling.Casual Dining next to Kitchen. Master Bed-room has French doors opening to screenedporch & has a 6x12 walk-in closet. MasterBath has separate shower & jetted tub.3BR/2BA $179,000 (146026)

ENJOY the Pine Needles Golf CoursePar 3 16th Hole from your brick patio or14 x 18 Carolina Room. There are twofireplaces. Nice Kitchen with amplesolid cherry cabinets, eating area and8x10 Laundry Room. Beautiful woodedgolf front lot loaded with dogwoods andazaleas. 3BR/2BA $309,000 (145749)

CUL-DE-SAC location. Split bedroomplan. Large bedrooms plus Great Roomand Carolina Room. Eat-in Kitchen andFormal Dining Room. Large back yardwith deck for entertaining. Extras includePantry, Laundry Room, & cozy Office.New paint throughout. PCC membershipavailable for transfer. 3BR/2BA $264,000(147843)

NICE & NEAT AS A PIN! One ownerhome that has been very well maintained.Heat pump and ductwork are two years old.Vaulted ceiling, rear deck. Best price inPinehurst for such a nice home. 3BR/2BA$139,500 (149511)

RARE FIND. Golf & water views fromevery window. Nicely furnished withflat screen TVs in every room. Kitchencabinets, counter and floor replaced inrecent years. There are two PCC mem-berships available for transfer w/thisground floor unit. 2BR/2BA $178,000(148703)

NEW PRICE!LIKE NEW FAMILY HOME. FormalLiving Room w/hardwood floors, fireplacew/gas logs & ceiling fan. First floor MasterBedroom w/ceiling fan, walk-in closet, bathw/double vanity, whirlpool tub & shower.Kitchen w/breakfast bar, pantry, breakfastnook. PCC membership available for trans-fer. 4BR/3BA $219,900 (147806)

Secluded 3BR modular home with 17.52acres. There is a single wide mobilehome, well, & septic located behind thehome. Possible subdivision; seller is inprocess of determining the possibilities.3BR/2BA $239,000 (147959)

NEW INTERIOR PAINT and ready forbuyer to choose flooring. Full partially fin-ished basement with outside entrance.16x12 deck with screened area underneath.New gutters and garbage disposal.3BR/2BA $249,999 (148029)

NICELY FURNISHED GOLFFRONT three bedroom unit located onthe 2nd fairway of PCC No. 5 course.New vanities and many upgrades in thelast year. Condo is and can remain onthe Hotel rental as long as new owneragrees to the management rules and reg-ulations. 3BR/2BA $217,500 (146648)

REDUCED $70,000GOLF FRONT HOME on famed Don-ald Ross No. 2 course. Located in TheFairwoods on Seven, a gated community.Overlooks the 4th tee of Course No. 2.Well maintained home. New roof and heatpump 2009. Newly painted interior. LargeMaster Suite, bedroom, sitting room, & of-fice. 3BR2.5BA $625,000 (137891)

Joanne PadgettBroker in Charge

CRS/GRI & GREEN

Elizabeth Childers

Associate BrokerCRS/GRI

Joe Violette

Associate Broker

Pete GarnerAssociate Broker

ABR

Roger JohnsonAssociate Broker

Harwell StovallAssociate Broker

Jeannette PetersAssociate Broker

Ann BentonAssociate BrokerGRI/ABR/RRS

& GREEN

Faye GibsonAssociate BrokerGRI/ABR/RRS

Realtor of the WeekROGER JOHNSON

Pending