If you are Military relocating to Fort Bragg or Pope AFB and you're seeking a single family home inside Moore County, you should check out real estate options in Southern Pines, North Carolina.    Southern Pines, with a population of almost 13,000, is located in the southeaster part of Moore County.  Using the popular shortcuts that originate on Connecticut and Youngs Road in Southern Pines, it is a fairly easy and quick commute to the base.   As of the writing of this blog, there are 155 single family homes listed for sale in Southern Pines; ranging in price from $54,900 all the way up to $2,300,000.  The average list price is currently $497,159.  This average is a bit higher because of some more upscale gated golf communiites and horse country properties.  So don't be scared away, thi... 12/23/2008

The Fields is a great community where you can enjoy equestrian activities right in the community - miles of trails, a dressage ring and a jumping ring.  But just 15 minutes away, you'll find the Walthour Moss Foundation, which is located at the edge of Southern Pines and contains over 4,000 acres of unspoiled terrain for riding and enjoying the outdoors.  For more information about the Foundation, just click here: Walthour Moss Foundation  The Foundation is the primary location for the Moore County Hounds.  The Hunt season begins in November of each year.  For more info about the area in general, visit http://www.mcdevitttownandcountry.com which is the web address for Sotheby's Realty in Southern Pines and Pinehurst, NC. 12/17/2008

If you live in the Sandhills of North Carolina in or around Pinehurst, Southern Pines or Whispering Pines, you can celebrate New Years with your entire family and still get home long before midnite.  In downtown Southern Pines on New Years Eve, there's a celebration called "First Eve".  There is entertainment for all ages starting at 6 pm.  At around 8, there's a pretend New Year's - after all, it's midnite somewhere!!  I am looking forward to being able to celebrate with my whole family.  It is great to live in a place where the town and residents support an event like this one. There are also a lot of other events that take place in the area over the holiday season.  For more information, view a calendar of holiday events here: Pinehurst and Southern Pines NC events Or you can visit h... 12/13/2008

Southern Pines NC has a lot of holiday events that are fun for the whole family.  Three biggest events are: 1. The Southern Pines Christmas Parade.  The Parade takes place on the first weekend in December.  Broad Street is blocked off and the sidewalks fill up quickly before floats, antique cars bands and civic groups make the annual march through town.  Santa is there for the kids.  The shops and restaurants in town are of course open all day, so you can get a lot of shopping done. 2. The Carriage Parade.  This unique event takes place on the second Saturday in December.  The carriages are all drawn by horses, and the event is organized by the Moore County Driving Club.  This event is one of the highlights of the year here in the heart of North Carolina Horse Country. 3. First Eve.  On... 12/13/2008

November 01, 2008 through to November 30, 2008 there were 13 Single Family Homes Sold. The Average Price was $305,969 and Average Days on Market (DOM) was 196. During the same time there were 13 New Listings entering the market with the Average Asking Price $327,656. 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

Southern Pines Saturday update There's things going on all day Saturday in downtown Southern Pines--Here's a poster with the details:   12/04/2008

If you are anywhere near downtown Southern Pines this weekend, you don't want to miss the annual Holiday Parade.  It goes off at 11am, on Broad Street.  It is always a terrific event, loads of fun and floats and good old small town Christmas cheer.  Better still, get up early and come join the Reindeer Fun Run, a benefit for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Sandhills.  All are welcome, registration is optional, as the goal is to bring the community together to have fun and to generate funds for the Clubs.  Here's your schedule for Saturday--forget about your shopping, you can do it another day: Saturday, December 6th - RACE DAY 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m Registration & Packet Pick-up (map) 8:00 a.m. Chick-fil-a biscuts, hot cocoa & coffee available 9:00 a.m. 5k Reindeer Fun Run 9:30 a.m. to 1... 12/02/2008

These luxury condos, located in the very popular Mid South Club, continue to sell.  So far in 2008, statistics from the Pinehurst-Southern Pines MLS show eleven sales, at sold prices ranging from $283,881 to $381,573.*  As of the writing of this blog there are three listed at $279,900, $329,900 and $359,900.* If you are seeking new construction, primarily single level living and a great golf membership, you definitely ought ot check out Camden Villas.  Square footage of their plans range from about 1,700 to 1,900 and all have 2-car garages.  Some are golf front; the community is surrounded by four holes (1,2,8,9) of the Mid South Course.  Prices include a Holly Silver membership with no additional transfer fee.  Monthly HOA include your golf membership dues, Mid South HOA and give you a... 11/27/2008

According to a report from the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, North Carolina values continued in a slight upward trend.  NC was tied for fourth in appreciation in 4-quarter appreciation in a recent study, ending with Q2 of 2008. With appreciation expressed in either positive or negative numbers, North Carolina came in at a positive 3.6%.  Only Oklahoma, Wyoming and South Dakota came in higher.  The national average was a negative number, -1.7%.  Negatives were led by (no surprise here) California,  Nevada, and Florida, all in double digits.  It's not too much of a surprise--the high negatives in those states, the slight positives in the vast majority of states.  We all know there was a lot more air to come out of those bubbles.  While our values in NC marched slowly but... 11/07/2008

October 01, 2008 through October 30, 2008 there were 12 Single Family Homes Sold. The Average Price was $273,931 and Average Days on Market (DOM) was 121. During the same time there were 30 New Listings entering the market with the Average Asking Price $363,351. 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

There's a great opportunity to get membership privileges at 4 different golf clubs in the Pinehurst area at a very good price.  Avestra golf management is offering a program called Sandhills Originals, which includes Southern Pines CC, Whispering Pines CC, Foxfire CC and Hyland Hills Golf Club.  There is a $500 activation fee, and then rates begin at $150 per month.  This entitles members to full golf privileges and all you pay is the cart fee, which is either $16 or $20 depending on which course you play.  (SPCC is $20).  In all there are 6 great courses.  You can add a $145 to your monthly bill and you never pay a cart fee.  It's a great deal and all of the courses are in very good shape and getting better.  Visit our website at http://www.mcdevitttownandcountry.com or Avestra Pinehur... 10/22/2008

If you've ever had the chance to stroll down Broad Street in downtown Southern Pines, you'd understand why people like to live within walking distance.  Broad Street and the surrounding streets offer buyers several options including Broad Street Trails, Elk Ridge, Magnolia Courtyards and the the Lofts at Pinnacle Place (currently underway) off Pennsylvannia.  Beyond the downtown area, there are also many attractive condo and town home subdivisions in golf communities like Knollwood, National, Mid South, Talamore and Longleaf.  As of the date of this blog, the current inventory of condos and townhouses in the Southern Pines market totals 42, with a range of asking price from $69,900 to $499,000.   Check out the current inventory for yourself.   Search All Condos and Town Homes in Souther... 10/20/2008

Longleaf, just a short drive west of the Village of Pinehurst, is a popular golf community in Southern Pines, NC.  Longleaf is located next to Talamore and right across the street from the Mid South Club off Midland Road in Southern Pines. The course and community was built on the site of one of Pinehurst's former horse training estates. This heritage has been nicely incorporated into the course layout. Club amenities for member residents include a clubhouse with dining and grille rooms, lawn bowling and croquet, tennis courts with lighting, a pool and a fitness room. Though there are a nice supply of newer and resale single family homes, many buyers are attracted to the community because of the nice range of modern and spacious condos, villas and town homes.  If you are looking for a h... 10/19/2008

If you're giving any thought to building in Mid South, you'll want to know about the     lots that have been listed within the last week.  A good number (over 25) are patio home lots located on Deacon Palmer ranging from $35,000 to $75,000.  Deacon Palmer is to the right after entering the main gate.  These lots are perfect for those wanting to build a smaller home, in the 2,000 to 2,300 square foot range.  As you wind your way down Plantation from the main gate, past the new pool and tennis courts you will find more recently listed larger lots off Plantation on Hadley Ct.   Then there are several interior and golf front lots that were listed on Belfair Ct., located on other side of Mid South close to the 5th and 6th holes.  Check out all the available lots yourself by clicking here. Fo... 10/17/2008

 Southern Pines Horse County at its finest!!!  James Creek Farm is one great Farm, with two great options.  Truly an amazing farm!!!  Please read below and check out www.horsefarmpartners.com or www.jamescreekfarm.com for more information.  Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths 15+/- Acres 16 Stall Barn 5,000 Sq. Ft. Main Residence 2BR/1BA Grooms Quarters 3BR/2BA Guest Cottage Features:   Remarks: James Creek Farm is truly one of the most magnificent Estates in the area. The natural beauty of the property and landscape must be seen to be fully appreciated. 15+/- acres of established pastures, woodlands, and mature native plantings. (up to 40 acres available can be subdivided to suit buyer) 3 miles of private trails on the property, contiguous to Weymouth Woods Nature Preserve... 10/15/2008

The October Newsletter is uploaded and ready to go!!  Please check it out!! It's on our website www.horsefarmpartners.com, more specifically at http://www.horsefarmpartners.com/octobernewsletter.html.  This month we had a couple of wonderful local guest journalists.  We had a local vet write an article about preparing your horse for the Moore County Fox hunt, and a couple that owns a trailer company and who are authors wrote a great piece about trailering horses.  Local writers really add value and originality.  It also helps if you writing all of the material yourself. This was our second newsletter and as you can imagine went out much more smoothly. Keeping our sanity just seemed like a bonus....  Please enjoy and feel free to leave feedback.  Take care from all at Horse Farm Partners! 10/14/2008

If you are searching for a tremendous value, modern and spacious condo in the Pinehurst area--whether for investment or for a second home--you ought to take a look at the Talamore Villas.  The Villas at Talamore total 98 and were built between 1997 and 2005.  There are a limited number that are actually golf front.  Others overlook the nearby Southern Pines reservoir or have across road golf views.  Even the interior units offer an open look and feel because of the way they are situated and due to the design of the villas with high ceilings and lots of natural light.  The majority of the Villas come with transferrable Mid-Tal memberships; the current membership transfer fee is $12,500.  The Mid-Tal membership gives owners full access to Talamore and its sister property Mid South Club, l... 10/11/2008

Southern Pines is presently in a slight buyer's market. We did not see a decrease in our market until early 2008. This year, homes priced under $350,000 are experiencing better sales volume than homes priced higher.  In many areas homes priced under $250,000 are experiencing steady or increased prices. Linda Breeding 910-690-8368 www.RealEstateInPinehurst.com   10/08/2008

Southern Pines, North Carolina | September 01, 2008 through to September 30, 2008 there were 15 Single Family Homes Sold. The Average Price was $386,618 and Average Days on Market (DOM) was 129. During the same time there were 15 New Listings entering the market with the Average Asking Price $349,720. 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    10/02/2008

Southern Pines, North Carolina | August 01, 2008 through to August 31, 2008 there were 11 Single Family Homes Sold. The Average Sales Price was $386,618. The Average Days on Market (DOM) was 204. During the same time there were 46 New Listings entering the market with the Average Asking Price $446,786. 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 09/01/2008