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On February 1, 2008, McDevitt Sotheby's sold a horse farm for $2.3 Million, the highest price on record for a non-commercial property in the Southern Pines area in at least 4 years.  The property, in horse country is the second $2 Million Dollar plus sale that the Firm has recorded during the 1st...

If you are thinking of moving to North Carolina, but you don't know much about the State and want to learn more before narrowing down your choices, consider getting a subscription to Our State Magazine.  Our State is a great magazine containing articles about North Carolina Places, Events and Peo...

$2.35 MILLION -  a record sale for Pinehurst, NC.  The highest priced property sold in Pinehurst in over 3 years.  Lovely "Shadowlawn" at the edge of Old Town.  Truly one of the most exquisite properties, not only in Pinehurst, but in all of North Carolina.  Discriminating Buyers recognize both t...

If you are in the market for residential real estate, don't confine your search just to properties in your desired price range.  It's important to know what you can get for a little less than your budget and what you would get if you spent a little more.  The goal is not to spend more than you ca...

When choosing a vacant building lot in Pinehurst nc, southern pines nc or any anywhere else, consider these 10 very important things to do or questions to ask: 1. Ask for copies of all existing real estate surveys and consider getting one of your own to make certain that you are aware of any encr...

Pinehurst Travel Plans Should Include the 2008 U.S. Amateur Golf Tournament this August.  From August 18-24, Pinehurst will host this prestigious event on two of it's famed courses, Pinehurst No. 4 and the signature course at Pinehurst, Pinehurst No. 2.  Stroke play takes place on the first 2 day...

Thinking about visiting the Pinehurst and Southern Pines area?  If so, consider making a trip during the first weekend of April.  In addition to being a great time to play golf, the 57th running of the Stoneybrook Steeplechase takes place at the Carolina Horse Park on April 5.  The Steeplechase i...

When you are getting ready to list your home and you live in an area where there is a "Buyer's Market", make sure that your house is in great condition before showing it to potential buyers.  With more homes out there to choose from, buyers are not going to be hunting for homes in poor condition ...

Pinehurst, North Carolina is one of the best golf destinations in the US.  In addition to being a great golf resort area, it is also a wonderful place to live.  Best of all, it is still very affordable.  The easy going quality of life in the area, combined with wonderful restaurants, an abundance...

2007 was a great year for the pinehurst nc real estate market.  Even though overall sales volume in the area was down about 4%, average home prices were up 3% compared to 2006.  The bottom line - Pinehurst is a great place to invest in real estate, whether you are relocating or just looking for a...