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14 Killearn Court

Classic 2-story Colonial home close to the Village of Pinehurst but inside the gated community  of Pinewild CC of Pinehurst.  A large, pillared porch opens to a dramatic entrance foyer with side staircase.  The lower level is spacious and has formal living and dining rooms with lovely details.  A long, storage-filled kitchen with cherry cabinets invites the cook who loves to entertain.    14 Killearn Court was custom built by Blackman Construction for the owners. Additional informal space includes the 2-story family room with the floor to ceiling, brick fireplace; the master suite with his and hers closets plus a large bath suite; Carolina Room with tiled floor, insulated windows which allow use nearly year round, not included in sq footage.  Outside features include a Charleston brick wall surrounding the rear gardens which are fully irrigated. The upper level offers 3 excellent bedrooms with wonderful storage and access to two full baths.  The upper level is accessed by front and rear stairs, upper level includes additional storage closets and bookshelves as well as a large, finished bonus space – perfect for playroom, sewing room or office.

14 Killearn Ct Listing Details

Slide show of 14 Killearn Court.

First floor plan

Living in Moore County, North Carolina is as a mecca for those who want  more quality of life.  We have a multitude of things to do and see.

The Clubhouse of Pinewild CC

Pinehurst  also includes the best golf has to offer with memberships to such excellent courses as Pinewild CC of Pinehurst and opportunities to play more than 40 fine courses within minutes of this property.  14 Killearn Court is located in the Village of Pinehurst for details about the Village…

2nd Floor plan

Lake Pinehurst home

When you think of relaxed living and a home that works with its surroundings…this is it. Offered at $560,000.

A Lake Pinehurst home with wide views of the exquisite lake. Excellent space with 3 or 4 bedrooms/Master on first floor/FR and guest rooms on lower level. Stunning views and deep lot.  2 fireplaces, wet bar, Carolina Room, Woodmode cabinetry.

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More Details: 
Custom built for owner.  Roof replaced – 2008. 2 fireplaces – 1 up/1 down. Brass heatilator in lower fireplace; chimney has damper and screened top. Large deck off Master/LR and Carolina Room with roll-up awning. Pella windows/doors. Wood-mode cherry cabinets in kitchen. Extra, large utility with excellent counters and pecan cabinets.  LR/DR floors – solid red oak Chickasaw, random plank. 80 gallon hot water tank. Central Vac. 2 HVAC systems (one new) for each level. Landscape irrigation water from lake.  Newly sodded back yard.

Pinehurst CC membership available for transfer. Enjoy all that a membership in Pinehurst CC has to offer .

Other things to see and do in the Pinehurst Area!

This issue has information and links to The Pinehurst Harness Track, the Walthour Moss Foundation and the Carolina Horse Park at Five Points.  Additionally, tour Meadowood Farm in Southern Pines – a beautiful equestrian property on over 19 acres of land, as well as a 5 acre mini-horse in Southern Pines.  Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders also has featured a sampling of some of the land and lots available in the Sandhills of North Carolina.

How is the market?

Our Market is steady in terms of price and we have excellent inventory to select from – sales have increased since 2009 but much of this has to do with what is selling and why. After a frenzy to get our buyers under contract before April 30, 2010 and closed before June 30, 2010, the market took a rest. Buyers sat on the fence immediately following the end of the tax credits. We did all we could to get the first-time home buyers and the repeat buyers under contract! Market statistics showed an improvement with these incentives but not what we would have thought. We still feel that we have good news to move our market! Now the market will be encouraged and incented by historically low mortgage rates coupled by some excellent price reductions in all classes of property. The government provided some incentives and now the sellers and the banks are doing the same although these will have a more lasting impact. How do the numbers stack up against 2009? The numbers speak for themselves – steady and similar to a year ago. Buyers should be prepared to jump into the market with both feet for some great buys.

Check out the Second Quarter Market report for more details.

Moore County Numbers -

Market Statistics 2nd Quarter

Market Trend Report

Sales for 2010 vs 2009

Pending Trend Report

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FINE HOMES Digital Magazine - Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders is proud to have a sampling of our luxury homes in the latest issue our own Fine Homes Magazine. We will be producing these digital digests on a regular basis and distributing them via the web and e mail worldwide! Our next issue will feature Farms and Land in Moore County.

Industry News - Despite an unsteady economy and the recent housing downturn, many Americans still value homeownership and consider it to be mroe than a simple fiancial investment, according to a recent Fannie Mae National Houseing Survey. Other findings…

293 Olmstead

Excellent location for office/professional business with 6 private offices, large conference room, kitchen and inviting reception and lobby area.  First floor location fitted to meet the building code requirements for handicap accessibility.

The floor plan is smart placement of offices at the periphery, surrounding the conference room at the center.  The reception room is entered off the building’s common lobby and has a handsome, built-in reception counter attractively situated at the entry.

This property is offered with executive furnishings included at Prudential Value Range Price:  $399,900 – $428, 876.  Seller will entertain offers between these ranges.  Seller also offering seller financing with acceptable offer.

Complete details are available in this web presentation.

8 out of 10 Americans believe that homeownership is important to the economy.  64% think it is a good time to buy a house, compared with 66% who said it was a good time to buy in 2003, before home prices peaked.  37% of Americans think housing prices will rise and 36 percent think prices will stay the same over the next 12 months.  60% believe buying a home today is harder than it was for their parents, and 68% think it will be even harder for their children.  7 out of 10 homeowners say they believe buying a home continues to be one of the safest investments available, while 74 % believe putting money into a savings or money market account is safe.  65 % say they prefer owning over renting, citing non-financial reasons such as neighborhood safety (43%) and quality of local schools (33%).  93 % of homeowners with fixed-rate loans and predictable payments say they are more satisfied than those with other types of mortgages.

From: The Residential Specialist   July/August 2010 issue

How is the market?   Our 2010 market is steady in terms of price and we have excellent inventory to select from.  The numbers look good for a repeat performance of what was sold in 2009. Home values in Pinehurst, North Carolina reflect great value and sustainable prices.

Click to download 2nd Quarter Market Report 

In the News: 

Interest rates are at historically low rates - just what is needed to a fuel to our home selling market.  Rates for the 30 year fixed are under 5% for many mortgage products.  FHA and VA mortgages are being used for many of the home priced under $300,000 and purchases for our military families who are moving to Moore County.  The military work force is set to increase in 2011, called BRAC, and we are writing more contracts for resale and new construction for military families in larger numbers than in the prior year. They love Moore County for their families!

The Tax Incentive worked.  The final deadline of contracts signed by April 30, 2010 and closing by June 30, 2010 gave our market a good boost. According to NAR, 47 percent of homebuyers in 2009 were first-time buyers. Moody’s Economy.com projected that the number of homes sold to first time homebuyers at 1.84 million. As of now, those who did not close on time to get the credit have a 90 extension to make it happen.

We are anticipating a more stable market for the future but also need to aware of the influx of short sale and foreclosure properties – in particular with builder spec homes for the near future. For more details on the future of the market…read on.

Moore County Local Report: Hear our recent radio interview!

Buyer or Seller Market: Buyer

Average Time on the Market: 181 days for Residential, higher for land and commercial. See the Pending Trend Report. 

Market Trend: Buyer activity –  stable. No more tax credits but sellers are “pricing right”.  Note the return of Value Range Marketing by Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders!  We have successfully used this for homes in our market.

Housing Inventory: Good Supply. Many price adjustments. Few new construction starts.

Average Sold Home Price in 2010: $242, 736.   Sales volume for 2009 vs 2010

Best Selling Price Range: $100,000 – $300,000 (2009) – same for 2010 thus far

Sold Price as a % of Asking Price: 94% (2009) and 94% 2010

Multiple Offers: Rare

Short Sales: On the rise, builder’s homes are most likely subjects.

Greatest Activity: First time buyers, move up buyer, single family properties, and military families from Fort Bragg.