Blogging in the Pines

I have a 'Google Alert' setup for my name and I receive an email every afternoon which tells me where my name has popped up during a Google Search.  I have the same name as some popular Australian actress and she shows up ALOT in my 'Google Alert', but today there was someone 'new' with MY NAME! ...

The real estate sign restrictions in Pinehurst, NC are very strict and as a real estate agent we must abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the Village of Pinehurst.  Homeowners, who choose to try and sell their property on their own, must also abide by these rules and regulations.  Gat...

Pinehust Homes For Sale In Village Acres A couple of days ago, I wrote a real estate market review on the Homes That Sold in Village Acres of Pinehurst last year.  2010 was a good year for Village Acres and in my opinion Village Acres will be just as desirable to today's Pinehurst Buyer in the ye...

RECYCLING MADE EASIER FOR PINEHURST, NC RESIDENTS The Village of PINEHURST will soon make it easier for residents to recycle!  Currently, us Pinehurst residents have to provide our own recycle containers, which we have to carry out to the street.  I don't know about you, but my recycling containe...

Village Acres of Pinehurst, NC 2010 Real Estate Review Village Acres was one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Pinehurst last year.  "Why"?, you ask. Well, lets take a minute and review why Village Acres of Pinehurst is such a good buy, could it be because:    Most of the homes are priced...

 Fun Things To Do In & Around Pinehurst, NC | January 21st-23rd UPDATED 1/20/11:  Well, turns out you might have to pick and choose this weekend, there's alot of good music to be heard out 'n about this weekend!  Wine, Music & Horses...Have Fun Everybody!(I'm posting this weekends events early, b...

My getaway place is the Mountains of North Carolina.We can get to the Mountains from Pinehurst in only 3 hours!This view is from a trail along the Blue Ridge Parkway just north of Linville Falls.This was taken during the summer and the views are amazing no matter what the season.It will render yo...

2.54 ACRE Lot in the Gated Community of Seven Lakes West!!! Asking Price:  $59,900Buy now...Build later!  (We can Custom Build Your Dream Home)Excellent opportunity to own one of the largest lots in the community. As a property owner in Seven Lakes, you have access to the lakes, marina, beach are...

Do you see my fax/phone in the upper right-hand corner?  I rarely receive faxes anymore, but when I do sometimes my 'Lovely Assistant' gets to them before I do and this is what happens.  Shreds of paper all over the office.  It is hilarious to watch...she can shred a piece of paper into a hundred...

Does Today's Buyer Prefer Formal Dining or Casual Dining? The trend in NEW Construction is 'Build It Smaller & They Will Buy It'.  The average Pinehurst Buyer is no longer looking for the biggest house on the block.  They are shopping for the most affordable house on the block, which usually mean...