Single Family sales volume continues to be lower vs. 2007 for both monthy and year to date figures, down 66% and 36% respectively. Single family monthly sales volume declined by 33% vs. October figures.  YTD figures show an average price sale increase for single family units in Pinehurst of about 1.5%.  Condo average sale prices continue to be higher due to the increased sales of new higher end units versus '07.  Though the volume decline is significant, prices in the Pinehurst market remain strong.                                                         Nov ‘08          Nov '07           YTD '08        Same ‘07   Pinehurst Single Family # Units Sold                                    10                    29                      225                350 Average Price                     ... 12/10/2008

November 01, 2008 through to November 30, 2008 there were 21 Single Family Homes Sold. The Average Price was $281,163 and Average Days on Market (DOM) was 199. During the same time there were 61 New Listings entering the market with the Average Asking Price $187,500. View the full and printable version of the Housing Market Update at our website and contact us with your questions, comments and referrals. Thank you for your interest and the privilege of serving you! With our highest regard,                                                            Wayne and Lynda Gomillion"The Pinehurst Home Team" "The friendship and referrals of those we serve is the foundation of our success."  Member of the Real Estate Intelligence Network  PinehurstRealEstate.us | Pinehurst-NC.us | PinehurstHomeTea... 12/08/2008

The annual town Christmas Parade was held in Southern Pines today, and the turnout is sure to have been the highest ever.  It was great to see so many people with their friends and family to celebrate an annual tradition in greater numbers than ever.  With the media constantly trying to convince us that the sky is falling, it was refreshing to be among so many people marking one of the many traditions that make Southern Pines such a wonderful place to call home.  We've got a lot to be thankful for even though the economy is struggling.  Today was a reminder that things will get better!!  If you missed the parade, try and make it next year if you are in the area.  For more information about local holiday events, please get in touch with us at 800.788.8814 toll free or 910.693.7901 locall... 12/06/2008

Give yourself the gift of new clients for Christmas.  You've been good all year and deserve it.  Unfortunately, there is not a Santa that will bring you new clients on Christmas morning.  There might not be a client Santa, but there are plenty of client elves though.  There are plenty of resources to help you get new clients.  It starts with marketing though.  If potential clients are unaware of all that you can offer them, how can you expect to gain their business?  Marketing might remind you of annoying jingles and commercials that you would rather fast forward through.  However, it is simply communication.  It can be direct (one-on-one), or mass, but it is still communication.  Sharing yourself with your target market.  They will only know what sets you apart from your competition be... 12/02/2008

Single family home listing and sales activity in the popular Pinehurst No. 6 subdivision continues to be rather slow compared to prior years.  Between October 6th and December 1st there were five new* listings with list prices ranging between $239,000 and $542,000.  Three properties are pending as of 12/1.  And three sales occured between 10/6 and 12/1, with sold prices of $215,000, $322,900 and $343,000.  Click here to see more details on the above homes. Info. About Pinehurst No. 6 - One of the largest and most admired golf communities in town, "No. 6" member residents covet their home course that is also considered a favorite by many members and guests. The course was redesigned by Tom Fazio in 2005. No. 6 member residents enjoy their own clubhouse, pool and tennis courts while havin... 12/01/2008

As mentioned in previous blogs, the Moore County (and especially Pinehurst) real estate market is faring very well of late when it comes to price stability.  Several buyer prospects I have worked with recently have asked me about condo and town home price trends relative to single family homes. The answer.....average prices for condos and town homes have been up for '08 vs. '07 in every month I've done the YTD comparisons.  For instance, as of my latest calculation for the end of October, prices are up about 25% over YTD '07.  So, why is this occuring?  The answer is this market has seen a quick increase in luxury condos/town homes coming on the market for the past couple of years.  Communities such as Lamplighter Village, the Villas at Forest Hills and Cotwold are a few good examples. ... 11/26/2008

Real estate markets are localized and the Pinehurst, NC area is a wonderful place to live, work and play, so real estate is a relatively safe and secure investment for both primary and secondary home buyers. Reasons to invest in real estate include... Security Leverage Tax favored status Reasons to buy now include... Good supply to choose from Negotiable Sellers Favorable Interest Rates As a result of legislation enacted in July 2008, First time home buyers have a limited opportunity to take advantage of a tax credit of as much as $7,500. Tax Credit Overview The tax credit is available for first-time home buyers only. The maximum credit amount is $7,500. The credit is available for homes purchased on or after 4/9/08 and before 7/1/09. Single taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 and marr... 11/26/2008

Single Family sales volume continues to be lower vs. 2007 for both monthy and year to date figures, -56% and -33% respectively. YTD figures show an average price sale increase for single family units in Pinehurst of about 2.5%.  Condo average sale prices continue to be higher due to the increased sales of new higher end units versus '07.  Though the volume decline is significant, prices in the Pinehurst market remain strong.                                                         Oct ‘08          Oct '07           YTD '08        Same ‘07   Pinehurst Single Family # Units Sold                                    15                    34                      215                321 Average Price                          $286,233       $276,617        $322,159      $314,437 Avg. Days on Mark... 11/24/2008

Wow, I just realized that I haven't posted a blog in a month. I have been busy. Thanks to FrontGate, the Keller Williams business model and The Shift training I received. I became busy very quickly. I had business! A fair amount of business with homes going under contract and several more clients with interested buyers.  Now I'm back and everything is moving along nicely with my clients happily in the process of closing on their new homes. I think what I learned from The Shift training is any market is a good market as long as we, as real estate professionals, create a mindset that this is a buyer's market and work it as a buyer's market.  Sure, there is less business but it is important to be able to counsel your sellers. Let them know that it is far better to be competitive now in pr... 11/21/2008

Last night, at our house we had company from out of town.  It's always nice to get together with people who have never been to this area before (Pinehurst, NC) because we get to show them around.  We walked around downtown before dinner and I found stores and places that I didn't realize were here.  After listing the many perks of the area, (43 golf courses within 15 miles, great restaurants, horse country,safety, great people, and  unique shops) I found myself remembering all the things I love about living here.  No matter how large of a city you live in, I encourage you to 'be a tourist' from time to time.  There are undoubtedly great places you haven't been before.  I have a greater appreciation of Pinehurst, and I am excited to check out some new places, just down the street.  There... 11/07/2008

We've all been to restaurants, stores, or hotels and had a bad experience.  You remember the bad, and you tell more people.  There is endless supply of companies selling the same thing.  One might be selling a service, another a product, but those services and products don't often vary widely to their direct competition.  Take casual dining for instance.  They offer similar foods, at similar prices.  One might have a certain menu item you might prefer, but essentially, they have few differences.  What might be the main one that would keep you coming back for more then?  Customer service.  They can't vary widely in their food selection, because they are limited by cost, so what can they do to get repeat and satisfied customers?  Treat you right; I know that's how they get my business.  R... 11/05/2008

Do you feel like you have enough time to create the kind of marketing materials that are not only effective, but are creative and professional?  Unfortunately, we all wish we had more time.  More time to accomplish professional goals, and more time for our loved ones.  When I worked at a real estate agency, creating marketing materials for the agents, I noticed two things.  Agents don't have time to create all the marketing materials they need to take them to the next level, or they aren't familiar enough with the programs to best create those materials. I saw in a lot of cases, it was a combination of the two.   Here at Marketing Solutions, we have the time create effective marketing materials, and we love doing it.  We can help you save time, and achieve your professional goals. Our u... 11/05/2008

October 01, 2008 through October 30, 2008 there were 23 Single Family Homes Sold. The Average Price was $279,897 and Average Days on Market (DOM) was 132. During the same time there were 56 New Listings entering the market with the Average Asking Price $427,729. Go to www.PinehurstRealEstate.us to download a printable version of the Housing Market Update and contact us with your questions, comments and referrals. Thank you for your interest and the privilege of serving you! With our highest regard,                                                            Wayne and Lynda Gomillion"The Pinehurst Home Team" "The friendship and referrals of those we serve is the foundation of our success."  Member of the Real Estate Intelligence Network  11/04/2008

Horse Farm Partners can help you find your dream horse farm in Moore County, NC!  We are on the only local team dedicated exclusively to the sale of Horse Farm Properties, and we have over 29 years of combined experience.  We dedicate our time to helping you sell or buy Horse Farm Real Estate in Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen, Seven Lakes, Foxfire, and surrounding areas.  There are so many great farms in this area, and we would love to have an oppurtunity to show you what all there is to offer.  We encourage you to check out our website for more information at www.horsefarmpartners.com as there is a wealth of information for those in the real estate market and horse lovers alike.  Please feel free to contact us at anytime.  Email:  Info@HorseFarmPartners.com Office Phone: (910) 692... 10/24/2008

Increasing our efforts to better serve the Pinehurst Real Estate market, our customers and our clients, we are busy making changes to be announced soon concerning our Pinehurst Real Estate website - http://www.PinehurstListings.com .  We are busy creating a new website keeping the real estate property search features our main website now has and adding more. The goal is to provide buyers and sellers of all Pinehurst area real estate the best possible portal to find, buy and sell real estate - and of course, we would appreciate being part of the process.  The domain name of www.PinehurstListings.com will soon take you to the new website however the current site should remain active for at least a year under a new domain name and links from website to website will be provided until we see... 10/24/2008

One of the most popular neighborhoods in Pinehurst is Pinehurst No. 6.  Conveniently located off of Highway 15/501, just north of the Pinehurst traffic circle, the community is comprised of golf front (the well regarded Pinehurst No. 6 course) and interior homes, as well as town homes (Juniper Creek) and luxury town homes (Lamplighter Village).  The link below will provide you more information about this popular Pinehurst subdivision.  From it, you can access the total inventory of homes in No. 6, and also take a look at my "Pinehurst No. 6 Market Pulse."  The market pulse contains information on recent listings, sales and homes that have just gone under contract. More about Pinehurst No. 6 Beyond No. 6, there are many popular gated and non-gated subdivisions to consider in the Pinehurs... 10/24/2008

Whether you're looking to renovate or you want to find a home that has already been updated, you will find many options in Old Town Pinehurst.  The current inventory in Old Town Pinehurst consists of 44 homes, ranging in price from $325,000 to just under $3 million.  The oldest was built in 1895 and the newest this year.  Some of the current Old Town Pinehurst properties listed have Pinehurst CC transferrable memberships, and some do not.  The link below will give you a current look at the total inventory.  From there you can customize your own search to narrow down the results based on your preferences.  Old Town Pinehurst Single Family Homes  To learn more about real estate options in Old Town Pinehurst or anywhere in the Moore County NC market, contact Todd Kenthack, Broker/Owner of ... 10/24/2008

Too busy to spend a day taking your pups in for a good grooming?  Look no further if you live in or around Pinehurst and Southern Pines, NC - The Driveway Dogs will come to your rescue in their mobile grooming van.  They will come to your home anywhere in Moore County.  With their state of the art van, they don't even have to bath your pups inside - they've got a pet shower right in the van.  When they are done, they leave a "report card" on your kitchen counter with details and anything they found related to the health of your pet.  We have 5, count'em 5 dogs and they love Beth and Jenny, who started their mobile grooming business just a couple years ago.  They get an 11 on a scale of 1 to 10 because they'll exceed your expectations and your dogs will love them.  Plus, your dogs will b... 10/22/2008

More frequently, I come into contact with propective buyers seeking a luxury condo or town home.  The Pinehurst market is starting to increase the supply, but spacious and modern luxury condos still represent a small fraction of the total condos in the Pinehurst area.  For purposes of this blog, let's define luxury condos as being over 1,600 square feet, newer than 1984 and over $230,000.  That effectively filters out the large number of small and dated condos that often come on the market inside Pinehurst.  For those of you looking for an affordable Pinehurst CC membership condo, click here. In the luxury bracket inside Pinehurst you will find the following cond/town home subdivision:  Click on any to view the current inventory. Aronimink Cotswold (off Linden Rd. toward Foxfire) Lake P... 10/19/2008

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