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7 Lakes North $175,000This picture perfect home is nestled at the end of a quietcul-de-sac. This home offers a large, private, well -mani-cured yard, spacious new deck, beautifully updated interiorwith granite counter tops in kitchen and baths, hardwoodfloors, plantation shutters and a newmetal roof.3 BR / 2 BA Code 948www.129ShagbarkCourt.com

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56 Devon Drive - Pinewild Lotwith Club Membership closeto Club House. $39,900

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The Moore County Register ofDeeds Office in Carthage hasrecorded the following property trans-fers valued at $50,000 or more.

November 19-21, 2012William S. Muller Et al. to For-est Creek Investors, LLC, Lot 239P1 S2 Forest Creek McNeill Town-ship, $135,000.Forest Creek Investors, LLC toWilliam S. and Barby B. Muller,Lot 1632 S16 Forest Creek, McNeillTownship, $785,0000.Nancy B. Frock Et al. to HaroldV. McCoy Jr., Lot 62 Fourth NineAdd P1, CCNC, Sandhills Township,$1,050,000.McArnold Construction, Inc. toToby and Colene Risner, Lot 27 P12Foxcroft Plains, McNeill Township,$321,000.Diane Nuzzolese Et al. to DavidKelley and Michela Rebuli, Lot 249U12 P2 Pinehurst, Mineral SpringsTownship, $233,000.Elizabeth J. Dennington Et al. toLorimer J. and Janie H. White, Lot42 U2 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral SpringsTownship, $270,000.Paul B. and Pamela A. Barbee toMichael T. and Jennifer K.Branthoover, Lot 2202 KnollwoodCenter, McNeill Township, $273,500.Hubert A. and Juanita B. Nall toJan H. and William A. Williams,31.345 acres, Bensalem Township,$61,500.Louise N. and Kenneth Jimisonto Jan H. and William A. Williams,31.345 acres, Bensalem Township,$61,500.Patricia A. Bartley to Paul B. and

Pamela A. Barbee, Lot 65 PineGrove Village, $440,000.Joseph Fino Et al. to John T.Pinkston and Gloria R. Crabtree,Lots 1617 BL F&8 Southern Pines,McNeill Township, $160,000.Robert P. Dowd III Et al. toWhitaker’s Holdings, LLC, Tract,Greenwood Township, $88,000.Stevan V. and Darlene K.Nikoloff to Patricia A. Bartley, Lot317 P2 Magnolia Park Longleaf, Mc-Neill Township, $320,000.Donald C. Billman and TrusteeServices of Carolina, LLC to TheBank of New York Mellon Et al.,Trustees Deed B3087/536 Lot 223U13 P2 Pinehurst, 11 SP 275$252,000.George E. and Ruth A. Glover toSara T. Fowler, Lot 361 Echo EastSeven Lakes, Mineral Springs Town-ship, $150,000.Montgomery W. and Dianna D.Leija to Riley E. McEvoy, Lot 208U9 P1 Pinehurst, Mineral SpringsTownship, $187,500.Michael C. Arnold and ArnoldFamily Trust, Dated January, 1992to Arthur R. and Laree A. Miller,Lot 531 U1 P1 Pinehurst, MineralSprings Township, $173,000.Grosvenor Properties, LLC toNicolas and Nicolas M. Leach, Lot71 P3 Arrowstone, McNeill Town-ship, $425,000.Holly L. Williamson and RogersTownsend & Thomas, PC toBranch Banking and Trust Com-pany, Trustees Deed B3212/1571.243 acres, Carthage Township, 12SP 161 $60,500.

Beverly R. Hombs to Luther H.Henson Jr., Lot 353 Echo East SevenLakes North, Mineral Springs Town-ship, $170,000.First Presbyterian Church Cor-poration of Greensboro, N.C. toJudy O. Lovin, Lot 5407 PinevalleySeven Lakes West, Mineral SpringsTownship, $176,500.Marjorie T. and Jan K. Ludwigto Daniel R. Jr. and Leslie M. Stan-ley, Lot 160 U1 P1 Pinehurst,$269,000.Pinedief, L.L.C and Pinedief,LLC to JT Realty, LLC, Units103104 Biltmore Professional CenterMcCormick Office Condo, MineralSprings Township, $247,000.Laura Falconer to Melvin G. andMary H. Nelson, Unit 420 LakesideVillas Condo, McNeill Township,$120,000.Jeffrey L. and Stephanie P.Wolters to Todd R. and Sherri T.Nicholson, Lot 333 P3B McLendonHills, Mineral Springs Township,$530,000.Samuel T. and Lori A. Copper toSteven R. Jr. and Casey A. Horne,Lot 13 P2B Spring Meadows, Sand-hills Township, $229,500.Grosvenor Properties, LLC toWilliam D. and Leia M. Capps, Lot42 P2 Arrowstone, McNeill Town-ship, $353,000.Lyle M. and Kerri L. Lowes toAndrew M. and Beverly R. Malick,Lot 26 P3 Willow Creek, $215,000.H&H Homes of Fayetteville,LLC to Jerry A. and Tami Peter-son, Lot 53 P2 Sinclair, Little RiverTownship, $190,000.

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Pinehurst $159,800Charming one-story on cul-de-sac3 BR / 2 BA Code 897

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Southern Pines $399,000 Jose Camina built home on wooded lot w/Open F. Plan4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 914www.497ClearfieldLane.com

West End $275,000Charming ranch on 4+ acres of wooded land3 BR / 2 BA Code 917www.231MaplewoodLane.com

Pinehurst $238,000Open, contemp. brick & cedar home w/10' ceilings 3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 918www.1220StAndrewsDrive.com

Pinehurst $165,000Cute fixer-upper in great neighborhood3 BR / 3 BA Code 924

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Pinehurst $495,000Gorgeous new construction in Fairwoods on 73 BR / 3.5 BA Code 925www.33GrangerDrive.com

Pinebluff $289,000Open plan, gourmet kitchen, pool & more!3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 926www.105MastersWay.com

Pinehurst $198,000Charming brick ranch home3 BR / 2 BA Code 927www.145SugarPineDrive.com

Aberdeen $225,000Charmingly restored turn of the century home3 BR / 3 BA Code 929

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Pinehurst $595,000Beautiful home with spectacular lake views4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 930www.1060BurningTreeRoad.com

7 Lakes West $469,000Great single-level waterfront on Lake Auman2 BR / 2.5 BA Code 938www.138SwaringenDrive.com

Pinehurst $389,000Gorgeous custom-built golf front3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 939www.3ForestHillsLane.com

Pinehurst $1,295,000Stunning custom home in Fairwoods on 74 BR / 4 BA & 2 Half BA Code 932www.170InverraryRoad.com

Pinehurst $625,000Stunning new construction in Forest Creek3 BR / 3.5 BA Code 941www.430MeyerFarmDrive.com

Pinehurst $349,000Immaculate one-story brick home on 2 lots3 BR / 2 BA Code 942www.355DiamondheadDrive.com

Pinehurst $349,000Beautiful townhome in Cotswold3 BR / 3 BA Code 933www.6StantonCircle.com

7 Lakes North $249,000Single-level waterfront home w/great privacy!3 BR / 2 BA Code 936www.126CardinalLane.com

7 Lakes North $124,900Great house-great price! Updates include renovated BRs3 BR / 2 BA Code 919www.105ScuppernongCourt.com

Pinehurst $165,500Charming home w/open floor plan3 BR / 2 BA Code 943www.250FoxRunRoad.com

Pinehurst $475,000Gorgeous golf front on Pinewild’s Magnolia course4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 921 www.12AbbottsfordDrive.com

Pinehurst $188,000Lovely home w/open & spacious floorplan3 BR / 2 BA Code 900www.140SakonnetTrail.com

7 Lakes West $650,000Stunning custom on prime lake frontage3 BR / 3 BA Code 901www.123McCrackenDrive.com

7 Lakes West $615,000Stunning waterfront on Lake Auman4 BR / 3.5 BA Code 905www.123VanoreRoad.com

Pinehurst $475,000Gorgeous townhome in the heart of the Village3 BR / 2.5 BA Code 910

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Moore County, Single Family, residential only, number of closings by month:

Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

2012 63 57 68 66 101 83 81 90 100 83

2011 56 47 75 70 81 93 88 75 70 68 61 77

2010 45 51 72 94 78 112 77 70 77 54 67 65

2009 20 41 42 56 45 79 76 59 67 67 74 67

Year Average Closed Price Total Sold Days on Market2012 $242,921 886 1782011 $244,366 880 1622010 $252,021 862 1722009 $258,569 693 156

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1. Get at least threewritten estimates.2. Check references. Ifpossible, view earlierjobs the contractor com-pleted.3. Check with the localChamber of Commerceor Better Business Bu-reau for complaints.4. Be sure the contractstates exactly what is tobe done and how change orders willbe handled.5. Make as small of a down pay-ment as possible so you won't lose alot if the contractor fails to completethe job.6. Be sure that the contractor hasthe necessary permits. licenses, andinsurance.7. Check that the contract stateswhen the work will be completed andwhat recourse you have if it isn't.Also, remember that in many in-

stances you can cancel acontract within three busi-ness days of signing it.8. Ask if the contractor'sworkers will do the entirejob or whether subcontrac-tors will be involved too.9. Get the contractor toindemnify you if workdoes not meet any localbuilding codes or regula-tions.

10. Be sure that the contract speci-fies the contractor will clean up afterthe job and be responsible for anydamage.11. Guarantee that the materials thatwill be used meet your specifications.12. Don't make the final paymentuntil you're satisfied with the work.

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Whether you’re in themarket for a newhome, or wonderinghow appealing yourexisting home is bytoday’s standards, anup-to-date assessmentof current home buyerpreferences can provehandy in evaluatingthe many options thatare out there. Homebuilders rely on suchinformation to deter-mine the best floorplans, locations andamenities to offer theirclients, and a primesource of this data isthe National Associa-tion of Home Builders’(NAHB’s) Home BuyerPreferences Survey.This study focuses on2,000 households whohave either purchased

a new home in the lasttwo years or who planon doing so within thenext two years.The latest survey re-

sults provide somesurprising — andsome not-so-surpris-ing — insights into thepsyche of today’sAmerican home buyer.With prime home buy-ing season upon us,you might find the fol-lowing informationhelpful.Kitchens and bath-

rooms: don’t skimp onthe detailsNot surprisingly, new

home buyers pay par-ticular attention tokitchens and bath-rooms – more atten-tion, in fact, than theypay any other rooms

of the house. Homebuilders and their con-sultants will tell you flatout that the kitchencan make or break ahome sale, and thathomes with fewer thantwo bathrooms candraw a significantlylimited audience. Morethan 80 percent ofthose surveyed indi-cated a preference fortwo or more bath-rooms. Interestingly,however, buyers aren’tlooking to go over-board – an equal per-centage (17 percent)said they preferred 1½ bathrooms as saidthey wanted three ormore bathrooms.Nearly 80 percent of

survey respondentsconsider a walk-inpantry a “must-have,”while more than 70percent feel that wayabout an island workarea in the kitchen.Other highly favoredkitchen features in-clude a built-in mi-crowave oven,extra-long countersand newly popular“warming drawers”that keep meals palat-able for on-the-go fam-

ily memberswho areperpetu-ally latefor din-ner. Pre-ferredkitchencabinetry ismade of light-coloredwood, while the fa-vorite kitchen floor lay-out is completely or atleast visually open tothe family room/greatroom area. The most popular

bathroom features in-clude a linen closet aswell as an exhaust fan,separate shower en-closure,dressing/make-uparea and private toiletcompartment. Ceramictile walls are also highon the preference list.In high-end homes,add a whirlpool tuband multiple shower-heads to the manda-tory file. Studies have also

shown that it’s a goodidea to plan ahead foraccessibility issues inthe kitchen and bath-room. With aging babyboomers one of thehousing market’s most

formidablesubsets,thought-ful extrafeaturessuch asrein-

forcedwalls for grab

bars, raised sinks andappliances, loweredlight switches andlever door knobs – allof which allow for uni-versal access by thosewith and without mo-bility impairments –can add valuable flexi-bility to your home andallow for what’s knownin housing parlance as“aging in place.”Beyond the basics:

specialty rooms andoutdoor amenitiesElsewhere in the

home, several not-so-obvious features canbe extremely importantfor motivating homebuyers. In particular,according to a largepercentage of NAHBrespondents, the laun-dry room is the single-most desired“specialty area” in anew home. The sec-ond-most importantspecialty area is the

dining room – a sur-prise to the many nay-sayers who’dpredicted an early exitfor this traditional fea-ture. On the contrary,more than a third ofsurvey respondents in-dicated they could dowithout a living roomin their new home. The most important

exterior features are,respectively, exteriorlighting, a lot withtrees, a front porch, arear deck or patio, anda fenced yard. Beyondthe basics, an outdooramenity that is rapidlygaining in popularity isthe outdoorfireplace/fire pit, forbackyard barbecuesand the like. Sought-after communityamenities include, byorder of importance, apark area, walking/jog-ging trails, openspaces, a lake, andplaygrounds.For more information

on current home buyerpreferences, contactthe Moore CountyHome Builders Associ-ation at (910)944-2992or visit us online atwww.mchba.com.

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Rodent proof your home be-fore the cold weather settles in(BPT) - It is that timeof year again: time towage war against thepests seeking entry intoyour home. So checkfor small openingsaround the outside ofyour house, trimbushes and vegetation,and do any other smallrepairs, because whentemperatures drop,pests start looking forways inside."As the weathercools, rodents andother pests move in-side," says Kim Kelley-Tunis, technicalservices director atOrkin. "Rats, mice andinsect pests, such ascluster flies, Asian la-dybugs and boxelderbugs, along with a fewother regional pestslike stink bugs andkudzu bugs, migrate to-ward homes, lookingfor warmth."Mice can fit throughan opening the size of adime, so it is importantto fix any cracks in andunder siding, doors andwindows. Inside yourhome, these animalscan go unnoticed, setup a nest and begin re-producing. A single fe-male can have up toeight pups per litter andfour to five litters peryear.Cluster flies, Asianladybugs, boxelderbugs and regional in-sect pests can be foundinside wall voids andattics. They are more

frequently found con-gregating on sun-facingareas like south- orsoutheast-facing walls."It is extremely im-portant to be proactivein protecting yourhome now for the up-coming winter andspring months," saysKelley-Tunis. "As thetemperatures warm inthe early spring, manyof these insects and ro-dents will emerge fromtheir hiding spaces insearch of a way out ofyour house, often con-gregating around win-dows and lights withinthe home."As you prepare yourhome for winter bycovering the air condi-tioner, winterizinghoses and checkingyour roof for leaks, the

experts at Orkin recom-mend you also do thefollowing:* Make sure all holesin mesh screens are re-paired.* Replace doorsweeps and ensure thatdoors and windowsclose tightly, withoutany small openings.* Trim excess bushesand vegetation aroundthe home.* Make sure atticsand wall voids are in-sulated.* Clean out guttersand install gutterguards to help preventleaves and debris fromaccumulating.For more tips on howto help protect yourhome from rodents andother fall pests, visitorkin.com.

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(BPT) - Carpet hasgained quite the repu-tation in the pastdecade, fueled by amultitude of assump-tions. But is theretruth behind the ru-mors about this verypopular flooring op-tion? With a little in-vestigation you'll findmany are completelyfalse - making carpet aviable flooring optionthat can benefit every-one, from allergy suf-ferers to pennypinchers to the eld-erly.Who can benefitfrom carpet Carpet isn't just

comfortable and styl-ish, it's a safe flooringoption too, reducingslips and softeningfalls if they do occur -ideal for both the eld-erly and very young.Carpet also improvesa home's acoustics be-cause it absorbs noiserather than reflectingit back into the room.Those who want tosave money welcomethe fact that carpetprovides actual ther-mal resistance (R-value) - meaningwhen it's cold, it re-tains warmth longer,conserving energy andreducing heating bills.Perhaps one of thebiggest misconcep-tions about carpet isthat it's bad for peoplewith allergies. But the60 million Americansthe Asthma and Al-lergy Foundation ofAmerica says livewith respiratory ail-ments might be sur-prised to learn that theopposite appears to betrue, according tomultiple studies.Allergy and asthmacarpet studiesA 15-year Swedish

study found no linkbetween carpet and al-lergy and asthma at-tacks. In fact, whencarpet usage in Swe-den decreased by 70percent, allergy reac-tions in the generalpopulation increasedby 30 percent. In2003, a study ofschool children inNew Jersey found thathaving carpet in achild's bedroom wasassociated with fewermissed school daysand less need forasthma medication.

These are just two ofmany studies showingno correlation be-tween carpet and al-lergies or asthma.How carpet helpsasthma and allergysufferersSo if carpet isn't

contributing to allergyand asthma problems,how is it helping thosewith the conditions?Carpet acts much likea filter, trapping aller-gens and keepingthem out of the airyou and your familybreathe. These trappedallergens, such aspollen, pet dander anddust, can then easilybe removed throughproper cleaning tech-niques.Think of your carpetlike you would asweater in yourwardrobe. If you weara sweater, it eventu-ally gets dirty andneeds to be washed.Your carpet is walkedon by people and petsfrequently, and muchlike a sweater, needsto get cleaned regu-larly to look its bestand last a long time.To keep your carpetin great shape, reduceallergens and retaingood indoor air qual-ity, consider these tipsfrom the Carpet andRug Institute (CRI):1. Vacuum regularlyHow often do you

really need to vac-uum? High-traffic orpet areas should bevacuumed daily,medium-traffic areasneed to be vacuumedabout twice a weekand light-traffic areasshould be vacuumedweekly. -Use a CRI-certified vacuum foroptimum soil removal,dust containment and

to avoid damage toyour carpet.2. Limit dirt intru-sionKeeping as much

dirt and grime off thecarpet as possible isideal. Be proactiveand put out a durableentrance mat for peo-ple to wipe off theirfeet before enteringyour home. Then re-quire everyone to takeoff their shoes so lessdirt is tracked inside.3. Deep cleanOnce a year your

carpet should becleaned by hot waterextraction by a profes-sional. This processextracts deeply em-bedded dirt that regu-lar vacuuming can'treach. To find a CRISeal of ApprovalService Provider visitwww.carpet-rug.org.If you suffer fromparticularly bad aller-gies, consider clean-ing your upholsteredfurniture, draperiesand blinds also. Likecarpet, these also needregular cleaning. -Drapes and blinds canbuild up microscopicallergens quickly fromopen windows. Vac-uum and wash regu-larly and considerhiring a professionalcleaner once a year oras needed.Carpet providesmany benefits formany different people,including those withallergies. So beforeyou spend a lot ofmoney taking out yourhome's carpet, remem-ber why you chose itin the first place. Thentake the proper stepsto clean it so it com-plements your homefor many years tocome.

148908 Cute as a button! LR/DRcombo, wood stove, Sun room.3BR/2BA. Deck & Patio. $175,000T632901

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145969 "Rose Cottage" circa 1895 -one of 6 original cottages by Tufts.4BR/3.5BA, Great Room. $889,000T443865

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149817 Beautifully maintained,4BR/2.5BA, family home!Remodeled Ktchn! New MasterBath! $285,000 T767383

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143080 Located on 3.3 acres,3BR/3.5BA, vaulted LR, DR,Kitchen & Carolina Room.Broker/Owner $360,000 T385480

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150641 "Craddock Cotage" - originalTufts Cottage circa 1896 - in the heart ofthe Village. $599,000T524550

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147503 Stunning Golf Front homewith Water View! Upgrades galore!Marvelous Storage! $875,000T465979

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150951 Meticulously maintainedhome! Outstanding Features!3BR/2BA. LR/DR Combo. $155,000T867406

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146054 Beautiful rustic contempo-rary waterfront home on 2 lots!Many renovations! SpectacularWater Views! $750,000 T368102

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138664 Charm of yesteryear withtoday's comforts! Famous Course #2 vis-ible from back windows. 5BR/4BA.$2,150,000T443717

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150243 Lovely 3BR/2.5BA ranch with aFrench flavor. Open LR & DR, frplc,granite. PCC Mbrshp. $309,000T803743

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150756 Spacious, updated, 3BR/2.5BAhome! Hardwood throughout, gorgeousKtchn. $210,000T850253

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147975 Overlooking Golf Course#3! All brick, 3BR/2.5BA, BonusRm w/half bath, Carolina Rm.$339,000 T519577

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147524 Almost New! 4BR/3.5BA homewith a Bonus Room and Office.Wonderful Chef's Ktchn! $549,000T467703

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142009 All brick, Golf Front,4BR/3.5BA home overlooking pond.Lower Level Rec. Rm. $579,000T389304

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CUSTOM maintenance free home on anice level lot in a great area. All walls inthe home insulated making it very en-ergy efficient. Smooth ceiling, nicemolding, 2 gas fireplaces, tiled CarolinaRoom. Kitchen is great! Nice MasterSuite. Bonus Room has direct access tofull bath & could be a fourth bedroom.3BR/3.5BA $449,000 (147941)

CUSTOM BUILT open floor plan w/splitbedroom plan. Mahogany floors in Foyer,Dining Room, Hallways, Kitchen & FamilyRoom. Family Room w/gas fireplace opensto Kitchen & Eating Area. Adjoining deck isTREK & has electric awning. Master Suitehas 2 walk-in closets, double vanity, separateshower & whirlpool tub. PCC member. avail.for transfer. 3BR/2BA $274,000 (149927)

MINT IS THE WORD FOR THISHOME. Very private lot. Never any-one to the back. Cherry hardwoodfloors. Updated Kitchen with granitecounter tops. Convenient to Village andPinehurst Country Club. PCC member-ship available for transfer. $335,0003BR/3.5BA (144336)

LARGE GREAT ROOM w/sliding doorleading to Carolina Room. Split bedroomplan. Beautiful Kitchen w/granite countertops. Pergo floors in main areas. Fullyfenced back yard. 2BR/2BA $169,500(148527)

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Knollwood Heights brick with vinyltrim home. Updated Kitchen. All ap-pliances included. Located on 1.2acre wooded lot. Updated wiring andplumbing. Fireplace, crown moldingand oak hardwood floors throughout.Two car garage. Two walk-in stor-age rooms. Second water meter foryard. New roof July 2012. 3BR/3BA $319,500 (147147)

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