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320 Holly St., Vass. Wonderful custom stick built family home! Warm and Inviting with over 3000 sqft HugeRec room, Huge Bonus room, 4 bedrooms, Like new kitchen w/granite, stainless type appliances and tile

floor. Refinished hardwood floors, new carpet, new paint,new heat pump. Lots of storage. Shows like a newhome!! 1.2 acres with fenced in back yard and all new INGROUND POOL! Close to town .2 miles to Vass

Park and only 10 minutes to Downtown Southern Pines. Call Carl Nines Rhodes & Co 910-603-1883.Directions: Take US1 Business in Vass, left at Vass-Carthage Rd, left at Holly St.

Special Ad Section - The Pilot FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2010

The Moore County Register of Deeds Office inCarthage has recorded the following property trans-fers valued at $50,000 or more.

January 4 - 8, 2010

H&H Homes of Fayetteville LLC to Brian S.Wo rth, Lot 28 Sinclair Little River To w n s h i p ,$185,000.

Wayne M. and Amy D. Braren to James A.Shoemaker Et al., 5.98 acres, Carthage Township,$226,000.

Paul J. Shomers to Sharon L. Smith, Lot 40 P2The Pines, Sandhills Township, $155,000.

David H. and Candice M. Goble to Meghan E.and Rodney A. McGuire, Lots 5859 RidgeviewSandhills Township, $150,000.

McDonald Family Farms LLC to UwharrieLumber Company, Timber Deed Tract ExceptionMap, $591,000.

Juliet McKinnon Et al. to JPMorgan ChaseBank Et al., Trustees Deed B3388/271 B3621/434Lots 32R & 33R Carolina Pines 09 SP 310, $83,000.

McDowell Timber Company Et al. to MitchellL. and Machonne F. Ritter, 22.226 acres,Bensalem/Carthage Township, $61,500.

Donnie R. McNeill and Margaret R. Garner toClint E. Sanders, Tracts, Sheffield To w n s h i p ,$254,500.

Brian S. and Kassandra T. Caddell to Debra L.and Michael Galvin, Lot 67 S10 Woodlake LittleRiver Township, $269,000.

Frank Bryant to Festus H. Underwood, 3.20acres, Greenwood Township, $75,000.

Donna O. Smith Et al. to Gregory E. and JudithA. Hogan, Lot 2253 Dartmoor Seven Lakes, MineralSprings Township, $192,000.

Gerard J. Capstaff Et al. to Beneficial MortgageCo. of NC, Trustees Deed B3297/461 Tr a c t ,$124,000.

Lucille M. Punchard Et al. to B. Nathan andJacqueline E. Spearing, Lots 23 & 24 BL J&ISouthern Pines, McNeill Township, $175,000.

W. Wayne Blake Et al. to Sylvia J. McSwain,3.31 acres Sheffield Township, $52,500.

Martha K. Maness Et al. to Wachovia Bank NA,Trustees Deed B3410/165 Lot 215 U3 P1 Pinehurst,Mineral springs Township, 09 SP 17 $57,500.

William G. and Deborrah K. Little to SamuelA. III and Elizabeth M. Blackwell, Tract 1Wildwood Mineral Springs Township, $144,000.

Stafford Land Company Inc. and Stafford LandCompany to Bryen C. and Kim M. Freigo, Lot 52P2 Cabin Branch, Carthage Township, $249,500.

Willis W. Harris II to Dwane A. and Cathy S.Parsons, Tract, Mineral Springs To w n s h i p ,$124,000.

G u e n t e r G. and Regina R. Rauscher t oGuenther and Evelyn M. Baerje, Unit 101 P2Foxgreen Villas Condo, $55,000.

H&H Homes of Fayettevillle LLC to Raleighand Jennifer S. Cash, Lot 36 Sinclair Little RiverTownship, $233,000.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2010 Special Ad Section - The Pilot PAGE 3

Professionally SpeakingDear Community,

Over the nextfew weeks withthe help of fellowRealtor® HampThomas, whospecializes inpropertyappraisals andhas written sever-al books onappraisal meth-ods, we aregoing to lookinside the world of automat-ed valuation models (AVM's)as they are used by internetwebsites to answer the ques-tion "What's my home worth-now? We’ll discover thegood, the bad, and the “Ihope they don’t find out”details of this growing worldof computer generated valu-ation services.

Most of us have heard thenational names that providefree property valuations.Companies like Zillow, Trulia,Domania, eappraisal, cyber-homes, and even Yahoo areusing AVM's to post informa-tion on the value of your fam-ily's home, your neighbor's,your boss's, any propertyacross the country on theirwebsites.

Automated Valuations

Models are esti-mates of residen-tial property val-ues using comput-er based statisticalmodeling softwarethat comparerecent sales datafrom publicrecords. Thisinformation is agood start, but,statistical model-

ing does not equate to localmarket knowledge gainedfrom the skill and experienceof knowing the local marketfactors or specific transac-tions details unique to eachproperty transaction.Statistical modeling softwarewon't know the transactioncircumstances such as, thelow sale after the divorce orthe sale to quickly settle anestate or a bidding warbecause of a desirable loca-tion. According to appraisalspecialists, local marketknowledge is critical in deter-mining the true value of realestate. Realtors® are a greatsource of that local marketknowledge when listing orpurchasing a home.

Elizabeth Childers

What's my homeworth—now?

Published every Friday by The Pilot in partnership with the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Area Association of REALTORS, with a circulation of 19,000.

Deadline for the Sandhills Real Estate Guide is 5:00 pm on Tuesday.

Pinehurst - Southern Pines AreaAssociation of REALTORS®, INC.The Voice for Real Estate in the Sandhills

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As a majority of taxpayers areaware, owning property canbring significant tax savings.But the proliferation of tax cred-its, home-based businesses,second homes, rental proper-ties, and refinancing can alsomake do-it-yourself tax prepa-ration a much bigger chal-lenge.

If you need the help of a high-

ly trained tax pro, the NationalAssociation of Enrolled Agents(NAEA) can help. Becauseenrolled agents must demon-strate special competence andmaintain their status throughcontinuing education, manyconsider EAs the most experi-enced tax professionals. In fact,EAs are licensed by the federalgovernment to represent you in

case of an audit.To locate an enrolled agent in

your area, call the NAEAs 24-hour referral service at 1-800-424-4339, and a list of nearbymembers will be sent to you.Or, a roster of EAs can befound on the association’s website at www.naea.org.

For a free consultation to dis-cuss which type of mortgageloan will work best for you, callVictoria Spannaus at WellsFargo Home Mortgage at (800)741-7813 or 910-692-6225.

Reprinted with permission ofThe Printer, Inc.

Time To TurnTo A Tax Pro?

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Home owners looking to savemoney on heating and coolingcosts with energy-efficientimprovements to their homecan also benefit from a newlyexpanded federal tax credit.

In the recent stimulus legisla-tion signed by PresidentObama, previous energy-effi-ciency credits were not onlyrenewed, but were significantlyimproved. Before, home own-ers were able to recoup only 10percent of the cost of eachapproved energy upgrade withthe lifetime cap of $500. Thenew credit has tripled thoseamounts to 30 percent and$1,500, respectively.

According to Energy Star, ajoint program of the U.S.Environmental ProtectionAgency and the U.S.Department of Energy, a typicalhousehold spends about$2,000 a year on energy bills.By incorporating Energy Starappliances and other energy-efficient components to yourhome, they estimate a homeowner can save about a thirdon his or her energy bill. Theexpanded tax credit moneyavailable to home owners ontop of these savings is icing onthe cake!

This is an excellent time forhome owners to take advan-tage of these tax benefits tomake positive changes in theirhome that will not only benefitthem immediately, but over thelong term as well.

What is included?Tax credits are available at 30

percent of the cost, up to

$1,500, in 2009 and 2010 (forexisting homes only) for:

• Windows and doors • Insulation • Roofs (metal and asphalt) • HVAC (heating, ventilating

and air-conditioning)• Water heaters (non-solar) • Biomass stoves Tax credits are available at 30

percent of the cost, with noupper limit through 2016 (forexisting homes & new con-struction) for:

• Geothermal heat pumps • Solar panels • Solar water heaters • Small wind energy systems • Fuel cellsDetails on qualifying improve-

ments are available on theEnergy Star Web site atwww.energystar.gov/taxcredits.

How to Claim the CreditsHome owners can claim the

25C and 25D credits on IRSForm 5695 when they preparetheir income tax returns. Besure to retain records thatinclude:

• Name and address of themanufacturer

• Identification of the compo-nent

• Make, model or otherappropriate identifiers

• Statement that the compo-nent meets the 25C standards

• Climate zones for which thecriteria are satisfied

• Additional information for

storm windows, if applicableManufacturer’s certification —

a signed statement from themanufacturer certifying that theproduct or component qualifiesfor the tax credit.

Moore County is unique inthere are many NAHB CertifiedGreen Professional (CGP) con-tractors in our area. Thesebuilders and tradesman havereceived 24 hours of instructionand passed an examination

certifying their expertise ingreen and energy efficient con-struction techniques. To find aCertified Green Professional tohelp make your home moreenergy-efficient, contact theMoore County Home BuildersAssociation atwww.mchba.com or 910-944-2996. On the web or visit thehome owners section ofNAHB’s National GreenBuilding Program Web site atwww.nahbgreen.org.

Tax Benefits Increasedon Energy-Efficient

Home Improvements


(ARA) - Getting ready for win-ter often means changing towarmer clothes and takingstock of mittens and hats. Butit's also a good idea to prepareyour home's heating, ventilationand air conditioning (HVAC)system for winter, too - especial-ly if you want to keep energybills down.

Heating can account foralmost half of the average fami-ly's winter energy bill, accordingto the Environmental ProtectionAgency. Taking a few steps nowwill help your furnace and otherheating components operatemore efficiently throughout thewinter, helping you save money.American Standard Heating& Air Conditioning offersthe following tips for winterhome readiness:

Program your thermostat. Ifyou don't have a programmablethermostat, this is the year to

get one. Resetting the tempera-ture from a constant 72 degreesto 65 degrees for eight hours aday (perhaps during the daywhile you and your family areless likely to be home) can cutyour heating bill by up to 10percent, according toenergy.gov. Some models evenallow you to pre-set differenttemperatures for every day ofthe week according to yourfamily's schedules.

Seal heating and coolingducts. Leaks in the ducts thatmove air within your system canbe big energy wasters. Sealingthe ducts that run throughattics, crawl spaces, unheatedbasements and garages canimprove the efficiency of yourheating and cooling system byas much as 20 percent. Useduct sealant or metal-backedtape to seal the seams and con-nections, and then wrap the

ducts in insulation.Upgrade to newer technology.

If your furnace is more than 10years old, consider replacing itwith a more energy-efficientmodel. One furnace thatexceeds the government's ener-gy standards is the Freedom(R) 95 Comfort-R Variable-Speed ModulatingCommunicating Furnace. Madeby American Standard Heating& Air Conditioning, it con-verts 95 percent or more of fuelyou pay for into heat for yourhome. Instead of using on-again-off-again thermostat con-trol, it uses temperature datafrom the thermostat to calculateits own heating cycle. It thenadjusts the flame with a modu-lating valve for even, comfort-able heat and precise fuel con-trol. With the passage of theU.S. Economic Stimulus Bill,homeowners may be eligible for

a tax credit if they purchase cer-tain types of HVAC systemsbetween Jan. 1, 2009, and Dec.31, 2010. More informationabout the tax credit is availableatwww.americanstandardair.comand www.irs.gov.

Clean or replace filters. A dirtyfurnace filter can slow down theair flow in your heating systemand make it work harder thannecessary. Your furnace willwork less hard, use less energyand last longer if you clean orreplace filters monthly, or atminimum, every three months.

Schedule a winter checkup.As you schedule checkups tokeep your family healthy, do thesame for your home's heatingsystem. An HVAC professionalcan perform a routine mainte-nance checkup to ensure allcomponents of your heatingand cooling system are operat-ing properly and safely, andadvise you on ways to improveenergy efficiency. To locate anindependent AmericanStandard Heating & AirConditioning dealer, visit theAmerican Standard Heating& Air Conditioning onlinedealer locator at www.american-standardair.com.

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Save money on energy by preparing yourheating and cooling system for winter


(ARA) - A disorganized home wastes time, and time is money. Itcan be frustrating if you're constantly misplacing items, throwingout spoiled food that went missing in the kitchen and paying sur-charges for unpaid bills that got lost in the shuffle. But it's easy toput a little happiness back into your life if you just get organized.Here are some tips for getting your home - and your life - back inorder.

Get organizedTackle one room at a time to get a sense of accomplishment

right away. The kitchen is a logical place to start since it's typicallythe landing place for all things that get dropped while passingthrough, from cell phones to car keys to school notes. Get rid ofvisible countertop clutter. Throw out what you don't need and cor-ral small items in great-looking woven baskets or pottery bowls.

Next, de-clutter behind the scenes in the drawers and cup-boards. A few well-chosen cabinet accessories can help youhere. A wood cutlery divider added to a crowded utensil drawerwill keep your flatware in place, and give you a fighting chance atlocating the pie server or pizza cutter. One option is DiamondCabinet's easy-access, Wood Tiered Cutlery Divider, which has atop tier that slides back so you can organize more items. And, ifyou can't open a lower cabinet without a pile of pots and pansclattering to the floor, find your headache prevention in the UtilityStorage Cabinet With Pot & Pan Pull-Out, featuring both apot and pan rack and pantry pull-out within one cabinet.

Save moneyDesignate a "home office central" so you can keep track of

money matters and never miss a bill again. Carve out desk space in the kitchen or family room to sort mail and pay bills as theyarrive, or to keep it all in one place until payday arrives. Everydayitems can pull double duty to help you organize. Turn an attractiverectangular serving dish into an "inbox" for bills, and let a colorfulcoffee mug serve as a pen and pencil holder. While you're at it,why not use a wine rack to organize bills? A wine cabinet with anopen, X-shaped interior can provide fashionable storage for yourreds, whites and zinfandels, but it will also work perfectly fine forsorting and organizing bank statements, tax information and char-itable contribution receipts. It can serve to sort a variety of otheritems, from mittens to small toys - just let your imagination beyour guide.

Be happyAs long as you're making a few changes around the house, kick

up your mood with color. Be on the lookout as you organize draw-ers, cabinets and closets for items that can be used as acces-sories to brighten up your home - dig out that collection of base-ball caps in team colors and display it on pegs in the mudroom;turn a red metal toy truck into a conversation piece for the mantel;re-cover old pillows in fun new colors and throw them on thecouch. Cheer up cabinets with fashionable finishes in inspiringcolors that make you feel good, such as buttery Honeysuckle,warm Cider, spicy Sangria or the soothing blue-grey tones of TidalMist, all from Diamond Cabinets. Visualize the possibilities atwww.diamondcabinets.com. With these simple changes, you'llnot only get organized, but you'll save money and feel happierabout it, too.

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Get organized, save money, be happy


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