Jill Ford's (athomeinpinehurst) Blog

There really can be help for some unlucky homeowners upside down in the mortgages.  A recent item on All Things Considered on NPR featured a handful of Cleveland area homeowners who were negotiating with their lenders getting mortgages released for a 10-20% lump sum payment.  Here's the link to t...

This gorgeous 3000 square foot custome brick home is loaded with features and upgrades you don't find in a spec-built home.  From the moment you walk in, every where you look you see quality. From the beautiful white oak floors featured throughout the living space, to the Luxor high quality kitch...

In my now 62 years, I am sure I have developed various dependencies on external elements, fields and forces. For the first several years I know I was pretty heavily dependent on my parents for food and clothing and shelter.  I wandered through elementary school dependent on friends, teachers, and...

how about administering a comprehensive test to legislators on the content of a bill before a vote is called.  This is incredibly short sighted and as so often is the case, not reflective of an understanding of a big picture.  The chilling effects of the energy inspector piece below could suck as...

http://idx.imprev.net/9E524886/71/19771/204037/ You'll love this terrifc house! Unquestionably the BEST Whispering Pines Waterfront Home. check out this wonderful home:http://idx.imprev.net/9E524886/71/19771/204037/ 6 Piney Pt  Whispering Pines, NC 28327 $489,000   $2,093 per month | Personalize ...

42 Cardinal Dr  Whispering Pines, NC 28327 $350,000   $1,496 per month | Personalize this estimate | Check local mortgage rates 4 Bed, 3 Bath | 0.61 Acres (26,571 Sq Ft Lot) | MLS ID #133090   9 Property Information for 42 Cardinal Dr Save Listing Property Features Single Family Property Status: ...

Spectacular Golf-Front Home   Village of Whispering Pines     Property Information for 38 Cardinal Dr Save Listing   A home designed for entertaining. Indoor and outdoor living at their best here in the Village of Whispering Pines. You will love all that this special home has to offer, and at th...

Golf views from EVERY window in this charming cottage! Beautiful built-ins flank the wood-burning fireplace in great room.Formal Dining Rm with tray ceiling and moldings. Double pocket doors to bright Carolina rm. Overlooks professionally landscaped yard and tee boxes of Whisp Wds par 3. Kitchen...

Yesterday a long-awaited closing was set to take place.  The contract was written before the end of last year, but the seller needed several months to arrange her relocation, so we put a closing date almost 4 months out.  A lovely home, in excellent shape, happy seller, excited buyers, $435,000 p...

The recently passed 2008 Housing and Economic Recovery Act has created a unique opportunity for seniors:  the ability to purchase a home with a reverse mortgage in a single transaction.  Reverse mortgages have been around since 1987, when they were originally established by the Housing and Commun...