pinehurst nc real estate: What up With Agents! Pinehurst NC Real Estate - 03/03/10 04:48 AM
 Yesterday I was preparing for my second closing of 2010 and in reviewing the HUD statement I discovered a $4,000 shortfall in my commission from the seller (I represented the buyer).  This has been a two month contract where the sellers agent has continued to insist that I take a reduction in commission after the contracts were signed.  The answer for her request was that the builder had no money and my choice was to take a reduction in commision or get no commission, however this is rediculous. 
I agree with the saying it's better to get a piece of the pie rather than … (0 comments)

pinehurst nc real estate: SEO - 12/02/09 12:23 AM
I have just been told that I should place my site on the Yahoo Search Directory to get improved position on Google.  Is this true.  Also, how important is it that I write blogs.
 
 
 
 
The above information was provided by Dale Heck, an award winning Pinehurst, North Carolina real estate agent.  If you are looking for a retirement home you might find that Pinehurst is the deal place to retire into.  If you are interested Pinehurst NC real estate, a Pinehurst waterfront home, a Pinehurst golf Front home, a Pinehurst Condo or a North Carolina horse farm … (2 comments)

pinehurst nc real estate: Pinehurst NC Real Estate - 10/11/09 03:11 AM

 
 
The above information was provided by Dale Heck, an award winning Pinehurst, North Carolina real estate agent.  If you are looking for a retirement home you might find that Pinehurst is the deal place to retire into.  If you are interested Pinehurst NC real estate, a Pinehurst waterfront home, a Pinehurst golf Front home, a Pinehurst Condo or a North Carolina horse farm please visit one of my sites listed below.  Try Easy Search on anyone of my four web sites, it's the easiest way to search for real estate in Moore County. 
 
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pinehurst nc real estate: Pinehurst NC Real Estate, Pinehurst Real estate - 09/22/09 11:33 AM
Cnn Money has rated Pinehurst North carolina as one of the best 25 places to retire in the US.  The article rated Pinehurst as a great place to live even if one doesn't play golf  See article below.
 
25 Best Places to Retire
Thinking about your post-work home? You'll get huge bang for your buck -- plus lots of other perks -- in these towns.
4 of 25 Pinehurst, N.C. Golfers rejoice in Pinehurst
· Tee up your retirement 
Population: 12,000 % over 50: 57% Typical 3-bedroom home: $300,000 Housing prices down: 27% State income tax: 7.75%*
Most Americans know this … (0 comments)

pinehurst nc real estate: Pinehurst NC Real Estate - 09/15/09 05:25 AM
Ready for quick occupancy.  Beautiful 3-bedroom home with brick exterior and view of Pinehurst #6 golf course.   This is a great family home with good schools and plenty of kids living in the neighborhood. 
 
 
The above information was provided by Dale Heck, an award winning Pinehurst, North Carolina real estate agent.  If you are looking for a retirement home you might find that Pinehurst is the deal place to retire into.  If you are interested Pinehurst NC real estate, a Pinehurst waterfront home, a Pinehurst golf Front home, a Pinehurst Condo or a North Carolina horse farm please visit one … (0 comments)

pinehurst nc real estate: NC Horse farms - 09/15/09 05:14 AM
I just listed a 100 year old farm in the Seagrove area.  The farm has 50 acres of land, several fenced pastures a nice 2-bedroom home and the best part is that it has three rental properties that has consistently provided 41200/month of rent.  Please visit any of my sites listed below for more information.
 
 
The above information was provided by Dale Heck, an award winning Pinehurst, North Carolina real estate agent.  If you are looking for a retirement home you might find that Pinehurst is the deal place to retire into.  If you are interested Pinehurst NC real … (0 comments)

pinehurst nc real estate: Pinehurst NC Real estate, Fairwoods #7 Real Estate, Pinehurst Homes - 09/15/09 03:04 AM
Golfers looking for one of the best places to own a primary or second home should look into purchasing real estate in Pinehurst North Carolina.  For a monthly fee of $350/year you can obtain a family membership at 6 Pinehurst golf courses including the Pinehurst #2 US Open course.  In addition to joing Pinehurst 1-6, owners can elect to also join Pinehurst #7 for an additional $65/month.  The one time transfer fee is $12,000 for a Pinehurst 1-6 membership and an additional $10,000 for a Pinehurst 1-7 membership. 
 
 
The above information was provided by Dale Heck, an award winning … (0 comments)

pinehurst nc real estate: SEO through Website Promotion with Mark Berreras - 08/29/09 12:51 PM
I have been actively working on website promotion for several years.  Business Networking with Mark Barreras and his Buisnees Networking is far and away the best and most affordable way that I have found to promote any type of business.  Mark is hard working can be reached at  http://www.grassrootsnetworking.com/.  Mark can get almost instant recognition for your site and also move your site up on the natural search terms of interest. 
A second way of get increased recognition on the search engines is to exchange links with other real estate relted sites.  I will exchange links with almost any site as long as I find them … (0 comments)

pinehurst nc real estate: Website Promoation - 04/30/09 02:24 AM
Website promotion is the best way of promotion your name or business.  I always tell potential sellers, if your agent well ranked on Google, then your property is not being effectively advertised. 
There are two way of promoting your site and both are important.  I have tried numerous companies that charge a monthly fee to update and optimize my sites.  Although these companies may work, it takes much more time and money than I am willing to do or can afford.  The best way to improve rankings on Google and Yahoo is to exchange links with other sites (especially real estate related sites) … (0 comments)

pinehurst nc real estate: Website Link Exchange - 01/25/09 10:52 PM
I am a top=producing realtor who has a top reated website.  I am looking for other realtors with at least a three page rank site that would like to exchange home page links.  Please email me at dheck@pinehurst.net if you would like to exchange links. 
 
The above information was provided by Dale Heck, an award winning Pinehurst, North Carolina real estate agent.  If you are looking for a retirement home you might find that Pinehurst is the deal place to retire into.  If you are interested Pinehurst NC real estate, a Pinehurst waterfront home, a Pinehurst golf Front home, a … (2 comments)

pinehurst nc real estate: 8 reasons to Move to Pinehurst North carolina - 09/16/08 07:02 AM
8  Reason to Relocate to Pinehurst/Moore County
 
•1.       Fantastic Climate.  You can pretty much count on year-round golf, tennis or equestrian weather. 
•2.       Low Property Taxes.  Property taxes on a $300,000 golf front home are typically less than $2800/yr.
•3.       Excellent Medical Facilities.  Unfortunately, most of us will probably need medical assistance at some time in our life.  First Health, located in Pinehurst, is an excellent hospital facility that has consistently been rated as a "top notch" medical facility. Raleigh has some of the best medical facilities in the US. 
•4.        Great Restaurants and Shopping.  See restaurant guide.  Most major … (0 comments)

pinehurst nc real estate: North carolina Tax Considerations For Realocations - 09/16/08 06:55 AM
North Carolina Tax Considerations:
North Carolina has a 7% sales tax and an income tax ranging from 6% to 7.75% depending on income and individual classification. $.05 per $100 is charged for the countywide Advance Life Support System.  The real estate tax rate, based on 100% of assessed value, is $.54 per $100 for the county, with municipality rates ranging from $.28 to $.66.  There is no school tax in North Carolina.  For example, a $300,000 home in Pinehurst would have a property tax of about $2,200.
The North Carolina tax structure is very favorable to retirees in that a significant … (0 comments)

pinehurst nc real estate: Pinehurst Area Shopping - 09/16/08 06:40 AM
 
SHOPPING (just a small sampling)
The Gentlemen's Corner, Pinehurst - Chris Dalrymple at GC sells the very best.  A great selection, including everything from the basic button down to Ferragamo neckties to footwear.
Le Faux Chateau, Pinehurst - A feel good store with a distinctive collection of this & that.  For gifts, home & her.  Specialties: handbags & custom faux water florals.
Jewels of Pinehurst, Pinehurst - selected as Moore County's best Jewelry three years in a row.  Designer crafted custom jewelry by Patricia Reil, graduate gemologist.
Potpourri, Pinehurst - Decorative accessories, guilt gifts and interesting finds for discerning shoppers.
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pinehurst nc real estate: Pinehurst Wagathon/Dogathon - 09/16/08 06:37 AM
The Moore County Humane Society is having a fantastic event this Saturday.The Walking & Waggin' Dog Walkathon will be held in Cannon Park in Pinehurst. The registration fee is $15 per person. Members of a Dog Pack (5 or more paid walkers) receive a $5.00 discount. The first 100 registered walkers will receive a t-shirt. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. The walk will begin at 10:00. Dogs must be current on their rabies vaccine and must be on a leash at all times. Water, biscuits and pet clean-up bags will be provided at the event. The course distance is approximately 3k. … (0 comments)

pinehurst nc real estate: Pinehurst Night Life - 09/16/08 06:34 AM
 
Nightlife
 
Hangouts
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If you want to spend a few hours with some friends or even meet some new friends, try these local watering holes and dining spots.
Pinecrest Inn, Pinehurst - The Pinecrest is the quintessential golfers hangout in Pinehurst and it has been for a long time.  There's a lot if history here, including visits by numerous pros before, during and after the various US Opens and other tournaments that have been held in Pinehurst.  Stays open late.
Dugans Pub, Pinehurst - Located on the corner of Market Square and Magnolia Rd in … (0 comments)

pinehurst nc real estate: Pinehurst Restaurants - 09/16/08 06:32 AM
Restaurants
 
  
Incredible Dining Choices.
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These are special to us - locally owned places where we've had the best of times with family and friends and where "they know your name".  In all, there are over 250 local area restaurants to choose from. Unless otherwise indicated, local restaurants are casual.
 
Elliott's on Linden ($$$$), Pinehurst, 910-215-0775.  Mark Elliot moved to Pinehurst from Great Britain via a tour as an Executive Chef to open one of the nicest restaurants in Pinehurst.  In the adjoining space, Mark has also opened Kitchen Essence, a gourmet cooking store … (0 comments)

pinehurst nc real estate: Morre County real Estate Sales 2007, Pinehurst NC Real Estate - 01/12/08 08:16 AM
 
The following table summarizes the home sales in Moore County for the year 2007.  As shown, 1585 homes sold in Moore county for the entire 2007.  The average sales price was approximately $263,000 and the average days on market was 135.   If you have any questions concerning these results, I can be reached at 910-528-4652.
 
 
The above information was provided by Dale Heck and Cathy Bason, award winning Pinehurst, North Carolina real estate agents.  If you are looking for a retirement home you might find that Pinehurst is the deal place to retire into.  If you are interested Pinehurst NC real estate, … (0 comments)

pinehurst nc real estate: Pinehurst Real Estate - Real Estate Closing Costs - 08/28/07 05:55 AM
Closing Costs
Down PaymentMost lenders require at least 10% of the purchase price, though new programs are available for 3%-5% down. 100% financing can be found, but you credit must be excellent and PMI insurance will be required. Loan Origination FeeA lender's fee for establishing a new loan. Government regulations allow only 1% origination fee on FHA or VA loans. Conventional loan fees can vary from -1 to 3+ points, plus other costs. A point is 1% of the loan.
Appraisal FeeFee paid to obtain an estimate of market value upon which the lender will base the loan amount. The cost is about … (0 comments)

pinehurst nc real estate: Pinehurst Real Estate - Choosing A Home - 08/28/07 05:51 AM
Choosing A House
Before LookingBefore you actively look at homes to buy, it's necessary to know how much you can qualify for. Use mortgage calculators to determine how much you can buy with your down payment and closing cost money and what your monthly payments will be. 
Know Your Credit WorthinessLook at your credit report before you go to a lender. It is not uncommon to find problems with reports, especially if you have a common last name. 
Get Pre-ApprovedAfter you see your credit report and any problems are cleared up, get pre-approved with a lender. Take the steps necessary to get a letter … (0 comments)

pinehurst nc real estate: Pinehurst Real estate - The Effect of Changing Jobs - 08/28/07 05:49 AM
The Effect of Changing Jobs
How Changing Jobs Affects Buying a Home
For most people, changing employers will not really affect your ability to qualify for a mortgage loan. For some homebuyers, however, the effects of changing jobs can be disastrous to your loan application.
Salaried Employees
If you are a salaried employee who does not earn additional income from commissions, bonuses, or over-time, switching employers should not create a problem. Just make sure to remain in the same line of work.  Hopefully, you will be earning a higher salary, which will help you better qualify for a mortgage. Call Dale for condo on the … (0 comments)