The Bell Tree Tavern in Southern Pines is now under new management.  They have a great new menu also.  The Bell Tree is a great place in downtown Southern Pines to meet friends or watch your favorite team play that big game.  They are open for lunch and dinner and the menu prices are moderate.  Plus, the Bell Tree has a great selection of beer and wine.  The location is great - on N.E. Broad Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and New Hampshire Avenue - just a few doors down from our blue Southern Pines real estate office, which is located at 107 NE Broad.  Stop by our office or visit us at http://www.mcdevitttownandcountry.com   03/29/2010

Community Profile Southern Pines, North Carolina is a jewel of the South and widely known for its flourishing equestrian community as well as the relaxing rhythm and eclectic mix of quaint to sophisticated shopping and dining experiences. Southern Pines offers something for everyone with personal residences ranging from upscale family sized homes in quiet and gracious neighborhoods to somewhat smaller scaled homes, suitable for empty nesters, active retirees and first time home buyers. As you leave the tree lined streets of the business community you'll discover the area locals refer to as "horse country" and there you find a collection of over 400 horse farms of various sizes, in one of the major equestrian centers in the eastern United States. Whether youre interested in golfing comm... 03/06/2010

Press Release | Pinehurst - Southern Pines North Carolina Hagan & Hagan GMAC Real Estate announced that Wayne and Lynda Gomillion have received the national Premier Service® Diamond national award for providing superior customer service to home buyers and home sellers in The Greater Pinehurst - Southern Pines NC area. The Premier Service Diamond award was presented to the Gomillions by GMAC Real Estate President Harley E. Rouda, Jr. and will be recognized at the company's upcoming national business conference. "Wayne and Lynda Gomillion join a select group of real estate professionals recognized nationally for providing incredibly high levels of customer service to their local clients," Rouda said. "With our Premier Service program, buyers and sellers are asked to complete a survey eval... 02/27/2010

Caterino's in Southern Pines has just made the transition from a deli to a full service restaurant serving lunch and dinner.  The italian dishes and authentic and they are huge.  Nick Caterino and his wife have done an awesome job creating a small spot with big flavor and unmatched hospitality.  Great specials in addition to standby favorites.  Full bar and a good selection of wine.  If you go often enough, they might just name a sandwich after you.  Located at 1150 Old US 1 in Southern Pines near Bill Smith Ford.  910-693-1222.  Try it for lunch or dinner.  You'll be glad you did.  If you need info about Southern Pines Real Estate, visit us at http://www.mcdevitttownandcountry.com or call 800-788-8814. 02/25/2010

 Southern Pines Recreation & Parks Department offers you a multitude of opportunities to get up, get moving, and enjoy yourself.  Whether you are walking for fitness, taking the dog out, or checking out the latest storefronts in downtown Southern Pines, we applaud you.  Thanks to the generous support of Moore Regional Hospital Auxiliary, Southern Pines Recreation & Parks Department has mapped out several walking routes for you, your family and friends. Pick up your own copy of Southern Pines Walkways brochure which details three walking routes ranging in distance from 1 mile to 2 miles.  Each route takes you past various parks, playgrounds, and downtown highlights which will make this a fun venue for adults and children alike.  The colorful and glossy brochures is available in the Recr... 02/24/2010

February 2010 Business After Hours Date:  Thursday, February 18, 2010 Time:  5:30 PM - 7:00 PM  Penick VillageE. Rhode Island Ave. Ext.Southern Pines, NC 28387 We'll kick off this Business After Hours with a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the new Garden Cottage at Penick Village. This cottage is a new, small home model of care that is a free-standing home for 10 assisted-living residents and one of the first of its kind in North Carolina. The design fo the Garden Cottage was selected for Design for Aging Review 10th edition (DFAR10). This is a national competition put on by the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA). This publication is considered the most sought after award in Retirement Commun... 02/17/2010

Community Profile Southern Pines, North Carolina is a jewel of the South and widely known for its flourishing equestrian community as well as the relaxing rhythm and eclectic mix of quaint to sophisticated shopping and dining experiences. Southern Pines offers something for everyone with personal residences ranging from upscale family sized homes in quiet and gracious neighborhoods to somewhat smaller scaled homes, suitable for empty nesters, active retirees and first time home buyers. As you leave the tree lined streets of the business community you'll discover the area locals refer to as "horse country" and there you find a collection of over 400 horse farms of various sizes, in one of the major equestrian centers in the eastern United States. Whether youre interested in golfing comm... 01/30/2010

The Mid South Club, Arnold Palmer signature golf course is ranked 46 in the Top 100 NC golf courses and offers a challenging yet enjoyable championship layout for golfers to test their skills. Located just minutes from the historic village of Pinehurst, North Carolina, the Mid South Club is one of the Carolinas most attractive private residential golf communities. Five hundred forty five acres of longleaf pine forests, lakes and gently rolling hillsides provide a backdrop for a place of beauty and serenity. Mid South Club 1 Palmer Dr., Southern Pines, NC 28387-2986 (910) 695-3193 Website | MapIt The 18-hole "Mid South" course at the Mid South Club facility in Southern Pines, North Carolina features 6,577 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 73.0 an... 01/23/2010

Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club | Ranked No. 4 of the Top 15 Golf Courses, the "Pine Needles 18" course at the Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club facility in Southern Pines, North Carolina features 7,015 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71 . The course rating is 72.2 and it has a slope rating of 131 on Bermuda grass.  Designed by Donald J. Ross, ASGCA/(R)John Fought, ASGCA, the Pine Needles 18 golf course opened in 2004. For three generations, the Bell family have been welcoming guests to Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club. The classic Donald Ross course was completely restored in 2004 and has hosted the 1996 and 2001 U.S. Women's Open and has been awarded the Championship again in 2007. World-renowned instruction and practice facilities, all wrapped up with Southern hospitali... 01/15/2010

Reservoir Park is a 165-acre campus in Southern Pines that features a 95-acre lake for fishing and boating, encircled by a 2 mile walking trail. There you find miles of nature and hiking trails as well as covered picnic shelters with grills and picnic tables. The park is open dawn to dusk, on most all days, unless otherwise posted. The physical location and contact information is: Reservoir Park, 300 Reservoir Park Road, Southern Pines, NC  (910) 692-2463 Whether you're seeking the solitude of an easy walk around the lake, biking the many miles found in the Green Way Trail system, kayaking or canoing the lake, you'll relish the quality time spent refreshing your spirit.Please contact us if you're considering moving to or visiting the Pinehurst - Southern Pine area and interested in lear... 01/11/2010

If you are in Southern Pines around breakfast or lunchtime, try Lula's Cafe.  It's located on the corner of Broad St. and Massachussets Avenue.  The Omelettes are wonderful at breakfast - and Lula's Soups are out of this world.  Her soups are even sold by Neiman Marcus!  Now that it's wintertime, there's nothing like a bowl of hot soup to warm you up.  The perennial favorite is the Portabello Mushroom Soup, but there are many others in addition to a great selection of sandwiches and salads.  One taste and you'll be a regular.  If you don't have time to sit down, just call ahead and get them to have your food ready.  A lot of people (me included) even stock up on the soups for dinner.  If you are having guests for dinner, you can't go wrong with a quart or two!  Lula's phone # is 910-692... 01/04/2010

Community Profile Southern Pines, North Carolina is a jewel of the South and widely known for its flourishing equestrian community as well as the relaxing rhythm and eclectic mix of quaint to sophisticated shopping and dining experiences. Southern Pines offers something for everyone with personal residences ranging from upscale family sized homes in quiet and gracious neighborhoods to somewhat smaller scaled homes, suitable for empty nesters, active retirees and first time home buyers. As you leave the tree lined streets of the business community you'll discover the area locals refer to as "horse country" and there you find a collection of over 400 horse farms of various sizes, in one of the major equestrian centers in the eastern United States. Whether youre interested in golfing comm... 12/31/2009

If you are seeking a moderate priced single family home in the Southern Pines, NC area, you will want to learn more about Pine Needles and Yadkin Trail.  Amongst the famous Pine Needles Golf Course, north of Midland Road and east of Highway 1, just off of Central Drive/Hwy 22, these joined neighborhoods are located in a very convenient spot.  I recently represented military buyers in Yadkin Trail.  It was a logical choice for them after getting a good feel for many Southern Pines neighborhoods.  The proximity to Pope AFB was also a factor in their decision. These neighborhoods are established and as such you will find a wide range of home ages and many styles.  Prices generally range from the high 100's to high 300's.  Some ot the homes in the Pine Needles section are golf front.  These... 12/25/2009

If you travel just a short way north from the Midland Road/Highway 1 interstection, you will find the small community of Hyland Hills.  The streets in Hyland Hills are within or border the golf course (under new ownership recently and now called Hyland Golf Club) and many are cul-de-sacs.  You will find a mix of low to moderate priced condos and moderate priced homes within the area.  Homes in Hyland Hills are located in the Southern Pines Area (out of city limits) which means owners only pay county taxes. The location of the community attracts all types of homeowners, including military who appreciate the easy commute to Fort Bragg and Pope AFB.  Residents also enjoy quick access to Highway 1 and just a short drive south to many favorite shopping and restaurant destinations in Southern... 12/25/2009

There are plenty of reasons why Pinehurst-Southern Pines area home seekers looking for a grea golf community give serious consideration to Talamore and Mid South Club.  For starters, buyers who purchase property with and active membership have the opportunity to transfer it at closing and secure a Mid Tal golf membership.  Mid Tal members have access to two great courses: the Rees Jones desiged Talamore Golf Club and the well regarded Arnold Palmer designed Mid South Club.  The courses are located a little over a mile away from each other, making it easy for member residents to play both.  The Mid Tal membership offers many amenities including the use of two pools, tennis courts and clubhouse facilities at both locations.  The Mid South clubhouse, just completed in '05 is one of the bes... 12/18/2009

Pine Grove Village is a very attractive single family home community located in Southern Pines, situated between Pinehurst and Whispering Pines off Airport Road.   Though it is not a "gated" or "golf" community, homeowners dues (under $500 yr. for single family & around $110 per month for the condos) cover use of a clubhouse, pool and tennis courts.  Lot sizes are a little larger and more private than you will find in other local neighborhoods.  It's also a fairly small community.  Single family home listings are usually in the high 200's to mid 500's.  The 2 and 3 bedroom condos (garden villas) are very reasonably priced, from under $100k to about $130k.  See All Pine Grove Villa Listings  Customize your own search for any type of property in Moore County NC:  Moore County Home Search ... 12/15/2009

Champions Ridge is a developing section within the popular Mid South Club.  These cottage style single family units began construction several years ago and are drawing a lot of interest from buyer prospects seeking mid sized home w/ nice finish work and no exterior maintenance a gated golf community.  The developers are offering five different cottage floor plans (The Hogan, The Palmer, The Nicklaus, The Jones and The Donald Ross) and the units range from about 2,200 to 2,700 s.f. They offer 3 and 4 bedroom plans and all have high-end rich finish work and very impressive features.  There's a mix of "golf view" and "golf front" units.  Prices generally range from the high 300's to the high 400's.  Most Champions Ridge homes come with a transferrable Mid Tal membership.   The buyer would... 12/15/2009

If you have ever had the chance to visit Downtown Southern Pines, you know firstand why  many home buyers in our area often search listings within walking distance of the many shoppes and restaurants located on both sides of Broad Street.  You also are within a short walk to parks, banks, the post office and many city facilities.  Though there are some newer homes, the majority older and historic homes and many have had partial or total renovations.  There are also several condo/townhome communities within a short walk to Broad Street such as Broad Street Trails, Elk Ridge and Magnolia Courtyards.   The Downtown area is also a popular spot for military couples and families who are attracted to the quaintness of the area and the convenience.  There is a short-cut to Fort Bragg that is ac... 12/11/2009

Community Profile Southern Pines, North Carolina is a jewel of the South and widely known for its flourishing equestrian community as well as the relaxing rhythm and eclectic mix of quaint to sophisticated shopping and dining experiences. Southern Pines offers something for everyone with personal residences ranging from upscale family sized homes in quiet and gracious neighborhoods to somewhat smaller scaled homes, suitable for empty nesters, active retirees and first time home buyers. As you leave the tree lined streets of the business community you'll discover the area locals refer to as "horse country" and there you find a collection of over 400 horse farms of various sizes, in one of the major equestrian centers in the eastern United States. Whether youre interested in golfing comm... 12/09/2009

Talamore is a very popular non-gated golf community in the Pinehurst-Southern Pines area.   Located in a prime and very convenient location, the community features a top rated course designed by the well known Rees Jones.  Part of the community borders the Southern Pines Reservoir Park.  Residents and guests have direct access to a 2 mile long trail that borders the reservoir.  It's a perfect place to walk, jog or ride your mountain bike. There are two entrances:  the main entrance (Talamore Drive) is located off Midland Road right across from Knollwood Village.  You can also access Talamore off Knoll Road (Highland View) while traveling through Longleaf CC, its neighbor to the west. The Talamore Golf Villas are an excellent opportunity for investors or those looking for a great golf ge... 12/09/2009