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125 Crest Road. Situated next to the Mid Pines Golf Course with a wonderful backyard, this Low CountryCottage sits on one of Southern Pines' prettiest and most nostalgic streets in a neighborhood from yestery e a r.

Historical traditions are honored with every detail of this 4,000+ sq. ft. home, coupled with the modern convienences expected in a new home and with too many upgrades to list. A home equally suited for a large

family or for entertaining, it offers formal areas, a wonderfully flowing family and kitchen area, a great screenporch with large deck, 4 bdrms, 4.5 baths, a large bonus room (could be 5th bdrm) and, a great value at

$639,000. Please contact David Wilson, broker/builder, Fore Properties at 690-6446 to schedule a private viewingof this one of a kind home in one of the most desired neighborhoods in the Southern Pines/Pinehurst area.

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Professionally SpeakingDear Community,

Credit today is muchmore than a plastic cardyou carry in your wallet.According to the Fe d e r a lTrade Commission, anamendment to the federalFair Credit Reporting Act(FCRA) requires each ofthe nationwide consumerreporting companies toprovide you with a freecopy of your credit report, at yourrequest, once every 12 months.

A credit report contains informationon where you live, how you pay yourbills, a list of inquiries made by vari-ous financial institutions, informationon public record, such as foreclo-sures or bankruptcies and if you’vebeen arrested or sued.

There are three nationwide con-s u m e r-reporting bureaus — Equifax,Experian, and Trans Union.Creditors (such as banks), insurersand certain employers use this infor-mation to evaluate your applications.The information contained in yourcredit report can affect your ability toobtain a loan and also can affect thepercentage rate you will receive.

Reviewing your credit report is toyour advantage because it willenable you to make sure the infor-mation is accurate, complete, andup-to-date before you apply for aloan for a major purchase like ahouse. Also, by reviewing yourcredit report on a regular basis canhelp you guard against identity theft.Identity theft is when someone elseuses your personal information (yourSocial Security number, name, creditcard number) to commit fraud likeobtaining a loan or open a creditcard account in your name.

There is one central website, toll-free telephone number and mailingaddress where you can order yourcredit report. Do not contact eachconsumer reporting bureau individu-a l l y.

Order your free credit report:• online, go to: www. a n n u a l c r e d-

i t r e p o r t . c o m ,• call toll-free: 877-322-

8 2 2 8• or complete the Annual

Credit Report Request Fo r m(the form is available ath t t p : / / w w w. f t c . g o v / b c p / c o n-l i n e / i n c l u d e / r e q u e s t f o r m f i-nal.pdf) and mail it to:Annual Credit ReportRequest Service, P. O. Box

105281, Atlanta, GA 30348-5281Knowing what’s in your credit

report before applying for a mort-gage loan is to your advantage. AR E A LTOR® with the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Area Association ofR E A LTORS® is a professional youcan look to for help in the homebuying process.

The National Association of REAL-TORS®, “The Voice for Real Estate,”is America’s largest trade associa-tion, representing more than 1.2 mil-lion members involved in all aspectsof the residential and commercialreal estate industries. TheP i n e h u r s t-Southern Pines AreaAssociation of REALTORS® is oneof more than 1,400 local boards andassociations of REALTORS® nation-wide that comprise the NationalAssociation of REALTORS®. Go tow w w. r e a l t o r.com for home-buyinginformation and listing of homes inMoore County.

The Pinehurst-Southern Pines AreaAssociation of REALTORS®, a tradeassociation, offers a websitew w w.pinehurstncrealtors.com thatprovides a complete listing of REAL-TOR® real estate brokerages inMoore County, contact informationfor REALTOR® members, andindustry associates. If you are a firsttime homebuyer or a repeat buyerc o n s i d e rw w w.pinehurstncrealtors.com as agood source for Moore CountyR E A LTOR® information

Tim Venjohn

Start 2010 by Checking Your Credit Report

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


Keller Williams Realty is proudto announce that MargretEndrigat and Emmy We b s t e rhave completed the real estateindustry’s most comprehensivenew home sales course to earntheir national certification as aCertified New HomeSpecialist™. With this certifica-tion, they join a group dedicatedto providing the highest level ofprofessionalism and service tobuilders and new home buyers.

“This course is recognized asone of the very best ever offeredin real estate,” explains Margretand Emmy. “The training cov-ered architectural design andplanning, blueprint reading,t o p o g r a p h y, building sitedesign, evaluating quality con-struction, materials, methods,construction terminology andscheduling. We also studiedsuccessful buyer/builder rela-

tions, all aspects of customerservice and the use of variousorganizational tools and sys-tems. We will be able to do amuch better job of assistinganyone interested in a brandnew or existing home.”

“I’m excited to have more ofour associates earning this certi-fication,” explained Terry Rainer,Team Leader of Keller Wi l l i a m sR e a l t y. “Knowledge is power,and I believe this training reallysets our people apart when itcomes to helping builders mar-ket new homes and home buy-ers make their best decisions.”

Completion of the CertifiedNew Home Specialist™ traininginvolves a total of over 20 hoursof interactive computer- b a s e dcourse work and a 90% or bet-ter score on the certification test.The course was created byDennis Walsh, CNHS, CS P, who

is recognized internationally asa leading authority in all aspectsof new home sales and market-ing.

Margret Endrigat has beenactive in real estate sales for 8years and works with MearesConstructrion and Elite HomeBuilders. Emmy Webster has

been active in real estate salesfor 7 years and is involved withAccent Design/Build II LLC.Both work in Pinehurst and thesurrounding communities.

Margret can be reached at910-690-8025 and Emmy can bereached at 910-639-3520.

Margret Endrigat and Emmy Webster of Keller Williams EarnsReal Estate’s Premier New Home Sales Certification

Margret Endrigat Emmy Webster

Southern Pines, NC – KayBeran, President of PrudentialGouger O’Neal & SaundersReal Estate is proud toannounce that Susan Ulrich, inthe Southern Pines office, hasbeen awarded the NationalAssociation of REALTORS®’NAR’s Green Designation, theonly green real estate profes-sional designation recognizedby NAR.

“Susan achieved this presti-gious designation after complet-ing 18 hours of course workdesigned specifically for REAL-TORS®.” Beran continued say-ing, “The courses were createdin collaboration with a multidis-ciplinary team of industryexperts from across the coun-try; ensuring designees gaincomprehensive knowledge of

green homes and buildings andissues of sustainability in rela-tion to real estate.”

More specifically, Susan wastrained in understanding whatmakes a property green, help-ing clients evaluate thecost/benefits of green buildingfeatures and practices, distin-guishing between industry rat-ing and classification systems,listing and marketing greenhomes and buildings, dis-cussing the financial grants andincentives available to home-owners, and helping consumerssee a property’s green poten-tial.

“As energy costs rise alongwith concern for the environ-ment, homeowners are lookingfor innovative ways to savemoney and live responsibly,”

said Dick Gaylord, NAR’s imme-diate past president. NAR’sGreen Designation was devel-oped in response to growingconsumer awareness of thebenefits of resource-efficienthomes and buildings. The des-ignation helps consumers whocare about energy efficiencyand sustainable building prac-tices identify REALTORS® whocan help them realize theirgreen real estate and lifestylegoals.

As an NAR Green Designee,Susan has gained the knowl-edge and the tools necessary tobecome a trusted greenresource for Moore County RealEstate. For more informationabout Susan Ulrich, please visitprudentialpinehurst.com,susansellssandhillrealestate.co

m or by [email protected].

For more information aboutNAR’s newest designation, visitwww.greenresourcecouncil.org

Susan Ulrich REALTOR® With Prudential Gouger O’Neal & SaundersAchieves National Association Of REALTORS® Green Designation

SUSAN ULRICHSouthern Pines Office


If you’re one of America’smany home-buyers looking fora fixer-upper, you probablyknow that a “value-added”mortgage will let you mergepurchase and renovationexpenses into one home loan.But what if that’s not a feasibleoption for you?

Residential remodels are nolonger one-shot marathons thatsubject the homeowner tomonths of disruption. Instead,many people are turning tophased remodeling projectsthat prioritize property improve-ments within tighter budgets.

By focusing on specific renova-tions that maximize resalevalue, unnecessary costs arealso minimized.

In fact, most homeowners buya home with the idea of chang-ing something. But becausethey’re not flush with cash ordon’t have the time to renovatean entire house, phasedremodeling is a more practicalapproach.

Matt Lederer, president ofMahogany Builders in Chicago,recently completed a condoowner’s phased remodel. Afterthe home’s guest bathroom

was gutted and replaced in2007, the master suite wascompletely refurbished earlierthis year. By staggering neededimprovements, the homeownerwas able to plan more efficient-ly and budget for expenses.

For more information abouthome improvements or to finda professional remodeler inyour area, contact the National

Association of the RemodelingIndustry at 1-800-611-6274 orwww.nari.org.

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.

Phased RemodelingFinds A Following

“I will provide an outstanding

mortgage experience

from application to closing”






When facing a mortgagedefault, most homeowners tryto sell their home - fast. Thetechnique that works in thesestressful situations also worksfor the rest of sellers - namely,aggressive pricing.

As a seller, you control thethree factors that determinehow quickly your home willsell: marketing, condition, and

price. Let's focus on that lastelement.

First, be clear about yourgoals. Can you hold out forthe highest price you can get,or do you want to move onquickly? Unfortunately, the factthat you paid more than whathomes in your neighborhoodare selling for is irrelevant intoday's market.

Forget about salvaging equity,and price your home aggres-sively against the competition.Overpricing keeps many buy-ers from even seeing your list-ing in their affordability zone.They'll see lower priced homesas a better value, while you'llwait until the lowballers comeout of the woodwork.

Start your pricing decisionwith a Comparative MarketAnalysis (CMA) performed byyour real estate representative.If you're truly motivated to sellquickly, price your home 10%lower than the selling (not ask-ing) prices of other homes in

your area. Now your home becomes a

bargain, and it will attract theattention of other agents andtheir qualified buyers. Anattractive price, good conditionand savvy marketing will resultin offers and ultimately, a sale.

The Goose AndThe Gander


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

December 7-11, 2009Jerri L. Patterson Et al. to Joe L. Jones, Unit B

Foxhill Condo No. 3, Mineral Springs Township,$128,000.

Jane J. Klotzbach Et al. to Jane J. Klozbach Etal., Life Estate Unit 33B Midland CC, McNeillTownship, $240,000.

Cherie M. Shiels to John R. Babb, Lots B PIIIThe Cove Villas Woodlake Little River Township,$165,000.

Wonderful Life Construction Inc. Et al. to Benand Tina D. Finkelstein , Lot 557 P1 NewburyRidge, McNeill Township, $313,000.

Michael W. Ventola to Gregory A. and Amey C.Parkins, PT Lot 342 Southern Pines CC Lands No.3, Sandhills Township, $317,000.

Timothy Wood Et al. to US Bank NationalAssociation Et al., Trustees Deed B2858/218 PTLots 79 BL D&1 Pinebluff Sandhills Township, 09SP 222 $148,500.

Christian J. III and Theresa J. Umland toJasohn and Christina McWilliams, Lot 30 SettlersGrove, McNeill Township, $201,000.

Sallie V. Sturdivant to Lipscombe Service Inc.,18.58 acres, 1.00 acre & 1.00 acre, SandhillsTownship, $350,000.

Anglea P. Deiasi to Donald L. Morris Et al., Lot44 Windsor Seven Lakes Townhouses, MineralSprings Township, $140,000.

Longstreet Construction LLC to EkambaramElamaran Et al., Lot 16 P3 Hyland Hills McNeillTownship, $279,000.

Coy A. McKenzie Jr. Et al. to Edwards TimberCompany Inc., Timber Deed 46 acres, Map,$53,000.

US Bank National Association Et al. to MichaelP. and Jennifer M. Ames, 6.0 acres, $164,000.

Anthony G. and Michelle G. Schenna toSheldon and Sheila Rappaport, Lot 368 Echo EastSeven Lakes, Mineral Springs Township, $112,500.

Sara H. Fargo Et al. to Sarah D. and SeanO’Leary, Tract, McNeill Township, $755,000.

Michael G. Orand Et al. to Mary L. Majors,Lots 707708 Longleaf, McNeill Township, $365,000.

Francisco Jr. and Shannon L. Rincon to BrianS. and Monica M. A re y, Tract, Little RiverTownship, $82,000.

Hal G. Burrows and D.T. Scarborough III toB&C Sundries Inc., Trustees Deed B1595/427B2264/446 0.56 acres, Sandhills Township, 09 SP329 $113,500.

Quality Built Homes Incorporated to Ronald W.Cox, Lot 5 Laurel Commons, McNeill Township,$199,000.

Ruth D. Stoddard to Donna B. and Stephen P.Wilt, Lot 70 P2 Juniper Creek Village, MineralSprings Township, $180,000.

Margaret E. Booth to Mary M. Pearce, Lot 24Village in the Woods, McNeill Township, $125,000.

Jeannette Drake Et al. to Earl E. Jr. and LouiseM. Pearson, Lot 149 U16 P2 Pinehurst, McNeillTownship, $235,000.

Patrick V. III and Amy C. O’Reilly to Adam M.Neal and Carla E. Purvis, Lot 336 U9 P1 Pinehurst,Mineral Springs Township, $203,000.

Davis & Dunn Homes LLC to Dennis A. andTeresa W. Frye, Lot 285 U14 P2 Pinehurst, MineralSprings Township, $290,000.


One important responsibilityof owning a home is maintain-ing your investment throughregular maintenance and care.Like many things in life, theright tool can make your main-tenance tasks easier and quick-er. Following is a list of thebasic tools that home ownersshould have on hand to takecare of routine maintenancearound the house.

Claw hammer: The claw ham-mer, used for driving andpulling nails, is generally themost common hammer. Lookfor one that is comfortable inyour hand.

Rubber mallet: Also known asa soft-face hammer, a rubbermallet is used to strike wood-handled chisels or to tap intoplace soft materials that wouldbe marred by a metal hammerface.

Set of screwdrivers: Be sureyour toolbox contains both slothead and Phillips head screw-drivers in a variety of sizes.Always use a screwdriver thatfits the screw head. If it doesn’t,you can damage the slot orstrip the screw.

Drill and drill bits: Whetheryou buy a hand drill or a powerdrill, a good drill will last you alifetime. Make sure your choiceis based on the types of proj-ects you expect to work on inyour home. Don’t forget to geta variety of drill bits, sinceyou’ll want to drill precisionholes. If you choose a powerdrill, you can grind, sand, pol-ish and accomplish other jobs

with the correct accessories.Paintbrushes: Brushes rang-

ing from one-to-four incheswide and made of syntheticmaterial or animal hair are ade-quate for the average homeowner. Be sure to match thebrush you use to the job athand, and if you are using latexpaint, don’t use natural-bristlebrushes. Typically, the packag-ing indicates what paint worksbest with them. Cut-in work isbest done with a chiseledbrush, and a one-inch brush isgood for trim. To find a good-quality brush, look for one witha lot of bristles of varyinglengths and flagged (or split)ends so the paint goes onmore smoothly.

Medium-sized adjustablewrench: General-use wrenchesare used to turn any type ofhex or square nut or bolt, or anobject with flat surfaces.Plumbing wrenches are used toturn objects with round sur-faces, such as pipes. Invest inthe best quality you can, sincethis will be a well-used tool.

Pliers: Pliers are scissor-liketools that are usually made ofdrop-forged steel with jaws togrip small objects. You’ll likelywant a variety of sizes.

Needle-nose pliers with wirecutter: One of several specialtypliers, needle-nose or long-nose pliers have thin, taperedjaws for reaching into tightspots or to hold and bend wire.This tool is especially helpful inelectrical projects.

Crosscut saw: Saws come

with various-sized teeth andspecific numbers of teeth perinch (tpi) designated by“points.” The higher the num-ber of points, the finer andslower the cutting. Look fortaper-ground blades to reducebinding. The 8-point size is agood choice for general cross-cut work.

Measuring tape: Choose acoated tape that has a solidcase and a reliable returnmechanism. Keep in mind thata wider tape is easier to read ata distance.

Assorted nails, brads, screws,nuts, bolts and washers:Choose a variety of fasteners tohave on hand for projects thatspring up unexpectedly. Youmay want to take a visualinventory of the items in yourhouse that will need repair inthe future and stock up inadvance.

Level: A level is a wood orwood and metal tool; usually24 to 48 inches long, that con-tains a set of small, glass tubeseach with an air bubble. Levelscome in a variety of sizesdepending on the need. Checktheir accuracy by testing a per-fectly level surface.

Plane: This tool is used toshave wood from boards.When using a plane, cut withthe grain, use both hands andwork at a slight angle. Be sureto keep the blade sharp.

Safety goggles: Keep in yourtoolbox plastic goggles withfront and covered sides largeenough to fit over regular eye-

glasses. Don't take anychances with your eyes andvision when working aroundthe house.

Heavy gloves: Use gloves forhandling rough items such asbrick or scrap lumber withexposed nails. Gloves not onlyprotect your hands but alsosecure your grip.

Utility knife: Also known as atrimming knife or carpet knife,this handy tool is for cuttingsoft materials such as carpet,drywall, tape and string. Besure to keep the blades sharp.

Caulking gun: A metal devicewith a trigger handle and anotched rod that extends fromthe back. It is used to applycaulk (which you’ll need in avariety of types and colors) andother sealants from standard10.5-ounce cartridges.

Putty knife: Also known as aspackling knife, this tool has anarrow blade with a squared-offend and is used primarily toapply glazing compound or forsmall scraping or spacklingjobs.

This basic set of tools isenough to get you going. Inthe long run, it is better to buythe right tool for the project youare working, rather than makedo with what you have onhand. Be sure you buy thebest-quality tools you canafford since quality tools willlast you a lifetime.

The HomeOwner’s Toolbox



Loretta Vanaman has joinedERA Strother Real Estate as anagent for the Southern Pinesoffice. A seasoned real estateprofessional, Vanaman movedto Aberdeen 12 years ago for “acountry way of life.” She is anative of suburban Chicago. “Iwas really attracted to thefriendliness and the beauty ofthe area,” she says of MooreCounty.

She particularly enjoys work-ing with seniors in their homebuying or selling needs.

She is the a mother to twogrown children, Thomas ofWest End, who works forLowe’s; and Sarah, a militaryspouse who resides in Virginia.

An avid community volunteer,Loretta is especially passionateabout contributing time to the

Guardian Ad Litem program,and with helping abused orneglected children.

Loretta Vanaman can bereached at (910) 528-1342, or e-mail:[email protected].

Out & Aboutin Real Estate

Keep us involvedSend us your event photos to share with the community. Submit digitalphotos accompanied by caption information to [email protected].

Shannon Stites and her kids Will & Alyson, visiting Santa at theArboretum open house Saturday, December 12th.

Loretta Vanaman Joins TeamAt ERA Strother Real Estate

Loretta Vanaman

Liz Giri, owner and general con-tractor of Precision Builders & RealEstate, Inc. has recently completedher Green Advantage Certification.Green Advantage® is the country’slongest-standing green certificationfor builders and building-relatedpractitioners.

Green Advantage CertifiedPractitioners (GACPs) have passedone or more exams, demonstratingtheir knowledge of the latest ingreen building principles, materialsand techniques that includes:

• Overview of the green buildingindustry/green building materials

• Energy- and water-efficientbuilding technologies

• Sustainable construction tech-nologies that enhance disasterresistance and resistance to ter-mites and other biological hazards

• Healthy construction methodsthat improve air quality and thehealth of building occupants

• Land planning, land develop-ment, and land management prac-tices that protect wildlife habitats,soil and water, and foster biodiver-sity At the local level, individualhomeowners and commercialproperty owners directly benefitfrom green building practices:lower energy bills, lower waterbills, and healthier longer-lastinghomes, but the cumulative effect oflarge-scale green building canhave enormous benefits for thecommunity, the nation and theplanet. Soon, financial institutionsand investors will use new valua-tion methodologies to quantifyimportant green building factorslike productivity and long-term lifecycle costs when determining realestate values.

More information on GreenBuilding can be found at www.pre-cisionhomes.com and follow theGreen Advantage link!

Liz Giri of Precision Builders & RealEstate, Inc. has recently completed her

Green Advantage Certification


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