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

December 12-16, 2011McKee Homes LLC to

Christopher and HeatherYBarra, Lot 13 P1 Forest HillsWest, Sandhills Township,$243,500.FC Pinehurst LLC to Francis

and Carolyn Grandinetti, Lot69 P1 Legacy Lakes, SandhillsTownship, $65,000.George D. and Ethel C. Dou-

glas to Roy L. Jr. and Lois W.Thomley, Unit 7 PIV FoxkroftVillas Condo, Sandhills Town-ship, $83,500.Mark T. and Belinda M. Cac-

ciatore to Donald C. and MaryA. Runaldue, Lot 1071 PICPinehurst Plantation Golf Club,$608,000.Brian F. Whillock to D.

Parker and Betty W. Lynch,Lot 252 S1B Pinehurst NationalCorporation Mineral SpringsTownship, $62,000.Robert F. and Pamela S.

Northrup to Michael D. andDelana J. Nicodemus, Lot 167S12 P2 Whispering Pines, Mc-Neill Township, $265,000.Gabrielle N. Bryen and Kurk

W. Harris to Joshua andChristina Sullivan, Lot 66 ParkPlace & 2199 Sq. Ft. SandhillsTownship, $125,000.TCC Vanderbuilt LLC to

Clint A. Lorance, Lot 302 S7Lake Surf Little River Township,$145,500.Keith T. Groseclose Et al. to

Bank of New York Mellon Etal., Trustees Deed B2569/287Lot 396 U1 Pinehurst, 11 SP 305,$162,500.Juanita C. and Barry Teague

to Andruzzi Buck LLC, Lot 428Knollwood Heights, $200,000.Elizabeth B. Brinson Et al. to

Elbert R. and Amber A.Waller, Lot 315 U10 P2 Pine-hurst, Mineral Springs Township,$335,000.George B. Moran Et al. to

Tyler C. and Oxana Munson,Lot 114 U8 P1 Pinehurst, Min-eral Springs Township,

$202,500.Rudy L. and Rebecca M.

Pittman to Stephen J. andKatie B. Wilson, Lot 260 U1 P1Pinehurst, Mineral SpringsTownship, $258,000.Alma M. Greenway to Sivico

Investments LLC, Lot 31Knollwood Village Townhouses,McNeill Township, $85,000.Coble Properties of Chatham

LLC to Thomas R. Jr. andKitty H. Walker, 0.993 acres,Ritter Township, $56,000.Tradition Homes LLC to

Kenneth A. and Rebecca M.Byrd, Lot 224 P1 Legacy Lakes,Sandhills Township, $212,000.McKee Homes LLC to An-

thony G. III and Kathryn Cer-ruto, Lot 32 P2A Forest HillsPointe Sandhills Township,$246,000.Tracy D. and Sherrie D.

Carullo to Wells Fargo BankNA, Estoppel Deed B3787/74Lot 257 S9 P4 Whispering Pines,$375,000.Michael L. and Kathryn B.

Caldwell to Darrin and Bar-bara Potter, Tracts, SandhillsTownship, $190,000.Robert P. III and Julia C.

Dowd to State EmployeesCredit Union, 5.320 acres,Carthage Township, $450,000.Robert G. and Peggy A.

Adams to Singsakhone Kham-panya, Lot 4075 WillowdaleSeven Lakes West, MineralSprings Township, $218,000.Jeffrey S. and Lara Ellis to

Pete and Cathy Koppenhoefer,Lot 3165 Woodridge, SevenLakes West, Mineral SpringsTownship, $280,000.Peter C . and Catherine J.

Koppenhoefer to Jeffrey S. andLara Ellis, Lot 6025 S1 SevenLakes West, Mineral SpringsTownship, $60,000.Christopher L. and Kelly P.

Pritchard to Tyler J. Bellmore,Lot 36 PIII S1 Foxfire, MineralSprings Township, $217,000.James R. Springer to R. Lee

and Rebecca M. Pittman, Lot2219 Village of Pinehurst,$385,000.Gregg and Donna Hoerde-

mann to David C. Williams Et

al., Lot 447 Sequoia South SevenLakes, Mineral Springs Town-ship, $209,000.Nicholas A. Huge Et al. to

Stacy L. Larsen and MatthewC. Mahoney, Tract, Little RiverTownship, $445,000.Anthony and Maryanne

Maisano to Donna M. Davis,Lot 93 P4 Glen Laurel SandhillsTownship, $237,000.David A. and Johanne L.

Pratt to Jack L. and GeraldineG. Smalley, Lot 40 S10 Whis-pering Pines, McNeill Township,$240,000.Kathleen K. Macfarlane and

Harry M. Elias to Taylor J.and Sally P. Duren, Lot 430AS4 ADD 2 Whispering Pines,McNeill Township, $190,000.Atlas NC 1 SPE LLC to

Ticon Properties LLC, Tracts,McNeill Township, Exception,$1,900,000.Winston P. and Phyllis D.

Taylor to Thomas A. andPhilipa S. Davidson, 9.09 acres,McNeill Township, $356,000.Nancy E. Nellis Et al. to John

V. and Michele J. Cassaro, LotA32 P2 Pinehurst Trace, MineralSprings Township, $178,000.Edith K. Rafferty Et al. to

Stephen R. Monroe, Lot 2 DonMar Acres, Mineral SpringsTownship, $130,000.Robert Hallissey Et al. to

Ronald G. and Deborah L.Smith, Lot 673 P3 FairwaysHomes, McNeill Township,$360,000.Crescent State Bank to

Caylin J. Sandke, Lot 330A S4Whispering Pines & 0.09 acres,$205,000.Christopher M. Paine Et al.

to Steven E. and Carrie E.Grewell, Lot 330 U3 P1 Pine-hurst, Mineral Springs Township,$195,000.Mel and Jacqueline Danker

to Wesley H. Bauguess andThomas S. Earnhardt, Lot 21AS1 Woodlake, Little River Town-ship, $146,500.Russell L. and Mary B. Pait

to Matthew A. Green, Lots4748 P1 Longleaf Estates,$239,000.

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Aberdeen $226,000Immaculate Townhome w/Custom Touches3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 848

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Pinehurst $145,000Cute as a button w/fenced yard3 BR / 2 BA Code 851

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Seven Lakes North $149,000Great Family Home – Quiet Street3 BR / 2 BA Code 533

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Seven Lakes North $319,000Unique & Welcoming Water Front Home2 BR / 2.5 BA Code 628www.105BrownBarkRoad.com

Aberdeen $135,000Terrific Floor Plan – Fenced Backyard3 BR / 2 BA Code 654www.240SnoozingPineLane.com

Midland CC $182,000Newly Renovated Brick Golf Front2 BR / 2 BA Code 681

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Foxfire $379,000Spectacular Brick Golf Front5 BR / 4.5 BA Code 688

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Pinehurst $117,900Great Buy – Furnished Condo2 BR / 2 BA Code 660www.105StAndrewsCondo.com

CCNC $295,000Great Brick Home – Beautiful Golf View3 BR / 3 BA Code 700www.45BrookHollowDrive.com

Longleaf CC $244,900Wonderful Townhouse – Beautiful Golf Views3 BR / 3 BA Code 704

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McLendon Hills $399,000Lovely Home - Equestrian Community4 BR / 4 BA Code 662www.192BrokenRidgeTrail.com

National $459,000Lovely Brick Golf Front Home 3 BR / 2 BA Code 672

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Pinehurst $629,000Fabulous Lake Pinehurst Water Front3 BR / 3 BA Code 849www.800LakeForestDrive.com

Longleaf CC $379,000Gorgeous Pristine Golf Front Home3 BR / 2 BA Code 713

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Pinehurst $75,000Updated Immaculate Golf View Condo1 BR / 1 BA Code 717www.210StAndrewsCondo.com

Pinehurst $249,000All brick Golf front on double lot3 BR / 2 BA Code 850

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CCNC $449,000Custom Built Villa Overlooking Water3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 841

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Seven Lakes West $550,000One Story Lake Auman Water Front3 BR / 2 BA Code 842www.107LawrenceOverlook.com

Seven Lakes North $142,500Charming Home w/Deck & Fenced Yard3 BR / 2 BA Code 844

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Southern Pines $159,000Talamore Villa w/Bright & Open Floorplan2 BR / 2 BA Code 845

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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. Roy Harvel – 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

2011 56 47 75 70 81 93 88 75 70 67 58

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

2008 61 55 69 72 90 94 112 92 99 70 47 59

Year Average Closed Price Total Sold Days on Market2011 $244,245 802 1632010 $252,021 862 1722009 $258,560 693 1562008 $276,853 920 142

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By John PandichMoore County Home Builders Association PresidentMMOOOORREE CCOOUUNNTTYY HHOOMMEE BBUUIILLDDEERRSS AASSSSOOCCIIAATTIIOONN

The days when indi-viduals build housesby themselves havelong since passed.Building a house isnow a team effort.General contractorshire skilled subcon-tractors who special-ize in the variousphases of construc-tion. Part of the jobof the general con-tractor is to develop a

schedule for buildinga house so that eachsubcontractor spe-cialist is there to per-form each given taskat the right time. Who are some ofthe players? First,someone has to ex-cavate the lot, dig-ging a hole for thefoundation. Next, asubcontractor has topour the footings, on

which the house willrest. A subcontractorwill then place thefoundation on top ofthe footings. Once the foundationis in place, a newgroup of subcontrac-tors comes to thesite. Someone has toframe the house,which is the skeletonthat provides the sup-port for the interiorand exterior walls,the flooring and theroof. A siding con-tractor is needed toinstall the exteriorsiding material. Aroofing subcontractorneeds to apply theshingles or otherroofing material.Someone needs toinstall the windowsand doors to finishclosing up the house.When the house isclosed up, there isstill a lot of interiorwork to be done. Aelectrical subcontrac-tor needs to install all

of the neces-sary wiring.A plumb-ing sub-

contractorinstalls thepipes for thewater system. And aspecialist needs to in-stall the heating, airconditioning and ven-tilation (HVAC) sys-tem. As houses havebecome larger andmore complex, manyof these trades re-quire a greater levelof expertise than inbygone generations.The house is nowready for the finishingtouches. Once theplumbing, electricaland HVAC work is in-stalled, a subcontrac-tor comes in to installinsulation. Anothermust hang the inte-rior walls and ceil-ings. These thenhave to be painted byanother sub. Thecabinets and appli-

ances for thekitchenneed tobe in-stalled.The

flooringand carpeting

need to be laid.Once again, thesetasks must be sched-uled in the correctorder. Subcontractors alsowork on the outsideof the house. Some-one must grade andlandscape the prop-erty. Houses withdriveways and decksmay have still othersubcontractors whocome to the site.As houses have be-come larger and filledwith more featuresand options for peo-ple's comfort, houseconstruction has be-come more special-ized. Nonetheless,more than one ofthese tasks may beperformed by a par-

ticular subcontractor.The general contrac-tor may also performsome of the tasks.This large team of

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(ARA) - Each year,420 home fires occurduring the holidayseason, claiming thelives of 21 people andinjuring 43, accordingto the National FireProtection Associa-tion. Protection 1, the na-tion's second-largestsecurity provider, isoffering 12 tips for asafer holiday to helpreduce the chance ofbecoming a holidayfire casualty:1. Maintain your holi-day lights - Inspectholiday lights eachyear for frayed wires,bare spots, gaps inthe insulation, brokenor cracked socketsand excessive kinkingor wear before puttingthem up. Use onlylighting approved bya verified testing labo-ratory such as Under-writers Laboratories.2. Don't overloadelectrical outlets - Donot link more thanthree light strands,unless the directionsindicate it is safe, oryou can risk puttingtoo much strain onthe power source. Foradditional protection,connect strings oflights to an extensioncord before pluggingthe cord into the out-let. Make sure to peri-odically check thewires - they shouldnot be warm to thetouch.3. Water that tree -Christmas trees ac-count for 250 fires an-nually, resulting in 14deaths, 26 injuriesand more than $13.8million in propertydamage according tothe U.S. Fire Associa-tion. Typically, treefires are started byshorts in electricallights or open flamesfrom candles, lightersor matches. Dry andneglected trees canincrease your risk,while well-wateredtrees help to reducethe chance of any is-sues.4. Avoid using litcandles - Openflames create manyopportunities for harm

particularly when kidsand pets are in thehouse. However, ifyou do use them,make sure they are instable holders andplace them wherethey cannot be easilyknocked down. Neverleave the house withcandles burning andnever go near aChristmas tree with anopen flame from can-dles, lighters ormatches.5. Stay in the kitchenwhen you are frying,grilling or broilingfood. If you leave thekitchen for even ashort period, turn offthe stove.6. Keep your mittsoff - Keep anythingthat can catch fire -potholders, woodenutensils, paper orplastic bags, foodpackaging, towels orcurtains - away fromyour stovetop.7. Watch the oven -In case of an ovenfire, turn off the heatand keep the ovendoor closed to pre-vent flames fromburning you or yourclothing.8. Use turkey fryersoutdoors, a safe dis-tance from buildingsand any other com-bustible materials.9. Use only nonflam-mable decorationsand ensure they areplaced away fromheat vents. If you areusing a metallic or ar-tificial tree, make sure

it is flame retardant.10. Quickly discardgift wrap and packag-ing from your openedgifts as wrappingpaper is very flamma-ble. Never burn giftwrap in the fireplaceor wood stove. It canignite suddenly andcause a flash fire.11. Throw it out -Never put treebranches in a fire-place or wood-burn-ing stove as theseitems may ignitequickly, starting flashfires. When the treebecomes dry, discardit promptly by taking itto a recycling centeror having it hauledaway by a communitypick-up service.12. Have workingsmoke alarms in-stalled on every levelof your home, testthem monthly andkeep them clean andequipped with freshbatteries at all times.Or, consider installinga monitored alarmsystem like those pro-vided by Protection 1.The company canalert authorities auto-matically of smoke orcarbon monoxidedangers - even ifyou're away fromhome.No matter how youcelebrate, followingthese 12 tips to asafer holiday can helpensure you, as well asyour friends and fam-ily, enjoy a safe, joyfulholiday season.

Deck the halls ... carefully please

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Ring in 2012 with renewed home decor(ARA) - New Year's isa time when manypeople commit tostarting fresh or devel-oping some positivechanges in their lives.As you consider whatyou will change in2012, think aboutwhere you spend themajority of your time.Your surroundingscan greatly influenceyour mood and ac-tions, and a refreshedinterior can help youstep forward into anew and improvedlifestyle. Enjoying lifemore in 2012 couldstart with just a fewsimple updates toyour home.ColorHome decor trendsare constantly evolv-ing, and one of themost obvious aspectsof changing style iscolor. An easy, cost-effective way to in-stantly modernizeyour home is to up-date your walls to aposh hue. Try a shadefrom Pratt & Lambert's2012 Color Trendspalette, which featuresa broad range of col-ors to fit any style.After tracing the devel-opment of today'sstyles back to theirorigins, the brand'sColor + Design team

released the 2012trends forecast. Titled"Trace," this forecastfeatures five palettes:Essence, Instinctive,Enough, Echo and Ex-pressive. From shim-mering etherealshades, to rich earthtones, to bright vibranthues, Pratt & Lam-bert's 2012 Trendsprovide the hottestcolor options to up-date every room in thehome. Use these col-ors as inspiration forother decorating ele-ments as well to cre-ate a cohesive,modern atmosphere.Accents Whether your taste isclassic and elegant,natural and rustic, orclean and modern,accessories have ahuge impact on thefeel of any room. Mir-rors, wall hangings,table art, pillows andfloral arrangementsare just some exam-ples of accents thatcan completelychange the look andfeel of a space. Don'tbe afraid to combinematerials and styles,either. An ornatebrass mirror can workwell to complementthe clean lines of amodern end table orthe intricate fabric of

an antique footstool.Avoid clutter as youadd visual acces-sories by using bas-kets, chests and otherstorage pieces to con-ceal magazines,books and other com-mon items.RearrangeReplacing your cur-rent furniture may notbe in your budget, butdon't underestimatethe effect rearrangingyour current piecescan have on yourspace. Simply chang-ing the layout of aroom costs nothingand can have a dra-matic impact on thefunctionality and at-mosphere of yourhome. Place largerfurniture piecesagainst the wall toopen up floor spaceand avoid blockingwalking paths. Or, youmight arrange yoursofa or elongatedpieces of furniture atan angle in the cornerof the room to give theillusion of a longerwall and also instantlycreate hidden storageopportunities. This up-date is as temporaryas you want it to be,so don't be afraid totry something new.You might even re-arrange every few

months to keep thingsfresh throughout theyear.LightingTo instantly giveyour space a newlook, consider chang-ing the lighting.Whether it's a largehanging fixture, wallsconces, standinglamps or recessedcan lights, adjustingyour current lightingwill have a significanteffect on the ambi-ence of any room. Amixture of lightsources works bestfor most spaces, anda visit to a local light-ing store will confirmthe options are end-less. While manylights will serve func-tional purposes, oth-ers may serve as puredecoration to highlightan aspect of the room,such as a piece of art-work. And, like furni-ture, remember that

simply adjusting thelocations of table andfloor lamps can havea dramatic impactyour room's feel.Bring your home intothe new year in styleand update your

color, accents, layoutand lighting to startfresh in 2012. By fo-cusing on a few keyareas, you can enjoyan improved livingspace easily and af-fordably.

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Joanne PadgettBroker in Charge

CRS/GRI

From Indiana, at-tended Ball State

University. Has beenin Real Estate inPinehurst for 20

years..

Pete GarnerAssociate Broker

Masters Degree fromAppalachian StateUniversity and is aformer teacher andcoach. Pete is a

Sandhills native, veryknowledgeable hadhas been in Real Es-tate for 28 years.

Elizabeth ChildersAssociate Broker

Past President Pine-hurst Southern PinesBoard of Realtors.Realtor of the Year1996. Holds CRS/GRI. Native ofNorth Carolina.Knowledgeable ofall Moore County.Twenty-three yearsin Real Estate

Harwell StovallAssociate Broker

From Atlanta, Georgia.

Graduated from theUniver sity of Florida.Worked for manyyears for Coca ColaCo. Owned his ownReal Estate companyand has been in RealEstate for 37 years.

Ann BentonAssociate Broker

Native of Illinois, haslived in the Sandhillsfor 25 years. Twelveyears of Real Estateexperi ence in MooreCounty. Previouslyworked in the TravelIndustry. HoldsGRI/ABR/RSS.

Joe VioletteAssociate BrokerBS Degree in Business

Administration from Salem StateUniversity in Mass.Moved to Pinehurstin 1989, and formerlyowned a Real Estateagency. Twenty-oneyears of Real Estate

experience.

Faye GibsonAssociate Broker

Past President ofBotani cal Moore

County Garden Club.Holds GRI/ABR/RRS. Native of

Hersey, PA, Knowl-edge in all areas ofMoore County. Fourteen years ofReal Estateexperience.

Roger JohnsonAssociate Broker

A native of Pittsburgh, PA.

Masters degree fromthe University ofPittsburgh. Taughtmathematics for 30years and has 23

years in Real Estate.

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