The Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 43 Active Listings for Horse Farms within Moore County as of June 1, 2008. Of those listings, 21 were located in Southern Pines while 4 were located in Vass and 5 were located in Carthage. The others were located in Aberdeen (1), Cameron (3), Foxfire (2), Pinebluff (1), Pinehurst (4), Robbins (1), and Whispering Pines (1). The price of these Horse Farms ranged from a low of $118,500 to a high of $6,950,000, with the average price equal to $1,226,883 and the median price equal to $775,000. The average number of days these listing were on the market ran 248, while the median number of days ran 223. This is 8 fewer Horse Farms on the market than on February 1, 2008, with the average number of days on the market increasing only 9 days, although the median number of days has increased 38 days.

The information for previous months is as follows:

The Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 45 Active Listings for Horse Farms within Moore County as of May 1, 2008. Of those listings, 22 were located in Southern Pines while 5 were located in Vass and 6 were located in Carthage. The others were located in Aberdeen (1), Cameron (2), Foxfire (2), Pinebluff (1), Pinehurst (4), Robbins (1), and Whispering Pines (1). The price of these Horse Farms ranged from a low of $159,000 to a high of $6,250,000, with the average price equal to $1,204,411 and the median price equal to $775,000. The average number of days these listing were on the market ran 266, while the median number of days ran 235.

This compared to 47 Active Listings for Horse Farms within Moore County as of April 1, 2008. Of those listings, 25 were located in Southern Pines while 6 were located in Vass and 6 were located in Carthage. The others were located in Aberdeen (1), Cameron (1), Foxfire (2), Pinebluff (1), Pinehurst (3), Robbins (1), and Whispering Pines (1). The price of these Horse Farms ranged from a low of $159,000 to a high of $6,250,000, with the average price equal to $1,205,759 and the median price equal to $795,000. The average number of days these listing were on the market ran 287, while the median number of days ran 244.

As of March 1, 2008, the Pinehurst - Southern Pines Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 50 Active Listings for Horse Farms within Moore County. Of those listings, 25 were located in Southern Pines while 7 were located in Vass and 6 were located in Carthage. The others were located in Aberdeen (2), Cameron (1), Foxfire (3), Pinebluff (1), Pinehurst (3), Robbins (1), and Whispering Pines (1). The price of these Horse Farms ranged from a low of $159,000 to a high of $6,250,000, with the average price equal to $1,169,094 and the median price equal to $780,000. The average number of days these listing were on the market ran 254, while the median number of days ran 212.

As of February 1, 2008, the Pinehurst - Southern Pines Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 51 Active Listings for Horse Farms within Moore County. Of those listings, 26 were located in Southern Pines while 7 were located in Vass and 6 were located in Carthage. The others were located in Aberdeen (2), Cameron (1), Foxfire (3), Pinebluff (1), Pinehurst (3), Robbins (1), and Whispering Pines (1). The price of these Horse Farms ranged from a low of $159,000 to a high of $6,250,000, with the average price equal to $1,163,817 and the median price equal to $785,000.The average number of days these listing were on the market ran 239, while the median number of days ran 185.

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The number of condos/townhomes on the active market in Moore County has remained virtually constant over the last four months with 155 on the market as of March 1, 2008 and 156 on the market as of June 1, 2008. While there were slight variations among the communities within Moore County, the numbers do not carry any numerical significance.

Here are the statistics for the last four months.

The Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 155 Active Listings for Condos/Townhomes within Moore County as of June 1, 2008. Of those listings, 77 were located in Pinehurst while 47 were located in Southern Pines. The others were located in Aberdeen (14), Carthage (5), Foxfire (6), Seven Lakes (2), Whispering Pines (1), and Woodlake (3).

The Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 161 Active Listings for Condos/Townhomes within Moore County as of May 1, 2008. Of those listings, 77 were located in Pinehurst while 53 were located in Southern Pines. The others were located in Aberdeen (15), Carthage (5), Foxfire (4), Seven Lakes (2), Whispering Pines (1), and Woodlake (4).

This compared to 156 Active Listings for Condos/Townhomes within Moore County as of April 1, 2008. Of those listings, 73 were located in Pinehurst while 55 were located in Southern Pines. The others were located in Aberdeen (13), Carthage (5), Foxfire (3), Seven Lakes (2), Whispering Pines (1), and Woodlake (4).

As of March 1, 2008. the Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 156 Active Listings for Condos/Townhomes within Moore County. Of those listings, 69 were located in Pinehurst while 57 were located in Southern Pines. The others were located in Aberdeen (15), Carthage (5), Foxfire (3), Seven Lakes (3), Whispering Pines (1), and Woodlake (3).

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While as of June 1, 2008 there were 164 more single family homes within Moore County on the market than as of February 2, 2008, the average price of these homes was $15,102 higher while the median price was only $150 less. More importantly, the average days on the market increased only by four days and the median days on the market actually decreased by 11 days. While the average price information could suggest that more higher priced homes are coming on the market rather than an actual appreciation in home values, the averge and median days on the market data continues to confirm the absorption rate health of the overall real estate market in this area. This information does not take into account any homes that may have been withdrawn from the market due to lack of sale.

Here are the comparison statistics for these different months.

As of June 1, 2008, a total of 996 Single Family homes within Moore County were shown to be for sale in the Multiple Listing Service of the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors. The price of these homes ranged from a low of $39,900 to a high of $3,250,000, with the average price equal to $410,395 and the median price equal to $318,850. The average number of days these listing were on the market ran 129, while the median number of days ran 96.

As of May 1, 2008, a total of 974 Single Family homes within Moore County were shown to be for sale in the Multiple Listing Service of the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors. The price of these homes ranged from a low of $40,000 to a high of $3,250,000, with the average price equal to $405,185 and the median price equal to $315,000. The average number of days these listing were on the market ran 126, while the median number of days ran 88.

As of April 1, 2008, a total of 945 Single Family homes within Moore County were shown to be for sale in the Multiple Listing Service of the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors. The price of these homes ranged from a low of $40,500 to a high of $3,250,000, with the average price equal to $412,185 and the median price equal to $319,000. The average number of days these listing were on the market ran 123, while the median number of days ran 87.

As of March 1, 2008, a total of 873 Single Family homes within Moore County were shown to be for sale in the Multiple Listing Service of the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors. The price of these homes ranged from a low of $14,500 to a high of $2,750,000, with the average price equal to $395,193 and the median price equal to $317,500. The average number of days these listing were on the market ran 124, while the median number of days ran 104.

As of February 2, 2008, a total of 832 Single Family homes within Moore County were shown to be for sale in the Multiple Listing Service of the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors. The price of these homes ranged from a low of $40,00 to a high of $2,750,000, with the average price equal to $395,293 and the median price equal to $319,000. The average number of days these listing were on the market ran 124, while the median number of days ran 107.

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The Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 1278 Active Listings within Moore County as of June 1, 2008. Of those listings, 996 were single family homes, 43 were single family homes with acreage, 155 were condo/townhomes, 43 were horse farms, 40 were manufactured homes, and 1 was Build to Suit.

The total properties on the market increased this month by only 16, although single family homes increased by 22, while condo/townhomes decreased by 6, horse farms decreased by 2 and manufactured homes increased by 2. These statistics suggest that the area is continuing to absorb well the new listings coming on the market and is not experiencing the major declines in sales affecting other areas.

The Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 1262 Active Listings within Moore County as of May 1, 2008. Of those listings, 974 were single family homes, 43 were single family homes with acreage, 161 were condo/townhomes, 45 were horse farms, 38 were manufactured homes, and 1 was Build to Suit.

The total properties on the market increased by 43, continuing the trend experienced each month since February. Increases were experienced in all categories except horse farms (reduced by two) when compared to those posted for Apri, 2008, which were:

The Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 1219 Active Listings within Moore County as of April 1, 2008. Of those listings, 945 were single family homes, 37 were single family homes with acreage, 156 were condo/townhomes, 47 were horse farms, and 34 were manufactured homes.

While the total properties on the market increased by 60, single family homes increased by 72, while manufactured homes decreased by 7. The other categories remained essentially the same as those posted for March, 2008, which were:

The Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 1159 Active Listings within Moore County as of March 1, 2008. Of those listings, 873 were single family homes, 39 were single family homes with acreage, 156 were condo/townhomes, 50 were horse farms, and 41 were manufactured homes.

Slight increases were experienced in single family homes, single family homes with acreage and condo/townhomes, while the other categories remained essentially the same as those posted for February, 2008 which were:

The Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 1101 Active Listings within Moore County as of February 2, 2008. Of those listings, 832 were single family homes, 34 were single family homes with acreage, 144 were condo/townhomes, 51 were horse farms, and 40 were manufactured homes.

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GOOD NEWS FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOME OWNERS IN MOORE COUNTY

While as of May 1, 2008 there were 142 more single family homes within Moore County on the market than as of February 2, 2008, the average price of these homes was slightly more, the median price was just slightly less, and the average and median days on the market were surprisingly slightly less. This confirms the stability and health of the overall real estate market in this area.

Here are the comparison statistics for these different months.

As of May 1, 2008, a total of 974 Single Family homes within Moore County were shown to be for sale in the Multiple Listing Service of the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors. The price of these homes ranged from a low of $40,000 to a high of $3,250,000, with the average price equal to $405,185 and the median price equal to $315,000. The average number of days these listing were on the market ran 126, while the median number of days ran 88.

As of April 1, 2008, a total of 945 Single Family homes within Moore County were shown to be for sale in the Multiple Listing Service of the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors. The price of these homes ranged from a low of $40,500 to a high of $3,250,000, with the average price equal to $412,185 and the median price equal to $319,000. The average number of days these listing were on the market ran 123, while the median number of days ran 87.

As of March 1, 2008, a total of 873 Single Family homes within Moore County were shown to be for sale in the Multiple Listing Service of the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors. The price of these homes ranged from a low of $14,500 to a high of $2,750,000, with the average price equal to $395,193 and the median price equal to $317,500. The average number of days these listing were on the market ran 124, while the median number of days ran 104.

As of February 2, 2008, a total of 832 Single Family homes within Moore County were shown to be for sale in the Multiple Listing Service of the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors. The price of these homes ranged from a low of $40,00 to a high of $2,750,000, with the average price equal to $395,293 and the median price equal to $319,000. The average number of days these listing were on the market ran 124, while the median number of days ran 107.

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The Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 161 Active Listings for Condos/Townhomes within Moore County as of May 1, 2008. Of those listings, 77 were located in Pinehurst while 53 were located in Southern Pines. The others were located in Aberdeen (15), Carthage (5), Foxfire (4), Seven Lakes (2), Whispering Pines (1), and Woodlake (4).

This compared to 156 Active Listings for Condos/Townhomes within Moore County as of April 1, 2008. Of those listings, 73 were located in Pinehurst while 55 were located in Southern Pines. The others were located in Aberdeen (13), Carthage (5), Foxfire (3), Seven Lakes (2), Whispering Pines (1), and Woodlake (4).

As of March 1, 2008. the Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 156 Active Listings for Condos/Townhomes within Moore County. Of those listings, 69 were located in Pinehurst while 57 were located in Southern Pines. The others were located in Aberdeen (15), Carthage (5), Foxfire (3), Seven Lakes (3), Whispering Pines (1), and Woodlake (3).

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The Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 45 Active Listings for Horse Farms within Moore County as of May 1, 2008. Of those listings, 22 were located in Southern Pines while 5 were located in Vass and 6 were located in Carthage. The others were located in Aberdeen (1), Cameron (2), Foxfire (2), Pinebluff (1), Pinehurst (4), Robbins (1), and Whispering Pines (1).

This compared to 47 Active Listings for Horse Farms within Moore County as of April 1, 2008. Of those listings, 25 were located in Southern Pines while 6 were located in Vass and 6 were located in Carthage. The others were located in Aberdeen (1), Cameron (1), Foxfire (2), Pinebluff (1), Pinehurst (3), Robbins (1), and Whispering Pines (1).

As of March 1, 2007, the Pinehurst - Southern Pines Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 50 Active Listings for Horse Farms within Moore County. Of those listings, 25 were located in Southern Pines while 7 were located in Vass and 6 were located in Carthage. The others were located in Aberdeen (2), Cameron (1), Foxfire (3), Pinebluff (1), Pinehurst (3), Robbins (1), and Whispering Pines (1).

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The Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 1262 Active Listings within Moore County as of May 1, 2008. Of those listings, 974 were single family homes, 43 were single family homes with acreage, 161 were condo/townhomes, 45 were horse farms, and 38 were manufactured homes

The total properties on the market increased by 43, continuing the trend experienced each month since February. Increases were experienced in all categories except horse farms (reduced by two) when compared to those posted for Apri, 2008, which were:

The Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 1219 Active Listings within Moore County as of April 1, 2008. Of those listings, 945 were single family homes, 37 were single family homes with acreage, 156 were condo/townhomes, 47 were horse farms, and 34 were manufactured homes.

While the total properties on the market increased by 60, single family homes increased by 72, while manufactured homes decreased by 7. The other categories remained essentially the same as those posted for March, 2008, which were:

The Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 1159 Active Listings within Moore County as of March 1, 2008. Of those listings, 873 were single family homes, 39 were single family homes with acreage, 156 were condo/townhomes, 50 were horse farms, and 41 were manufactured homes.

Slight increases were experienced in single family homes, single family homes with acreage and condo/townhomes, while the other categories remained essentially the same as those posted for February, 2008 which were:

The Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 1101 Active Listings within Moore County as of February 2, 2008. Of those listings, 832 were single family homes, 34 were single family homes with acreage, 144 were condo/townhomes, 51 were horse farms, and 40 were manufactured homes.

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The Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 1219 Active Listings within Moore County as of April 1, 2008. Of those listings, 945 were single family homes, 37 were single family homes with acreage, 156 were condo/townhomes, 47 were horse farms, and 34 were manufactured homes.

While the total properties on the market increased by 60, single family homes increased by 72, while manufactured homes decreased by 7. The other categories remained essentially the same as those posted for March, 2008, which were:

The Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 1159 Active Listings within Moore County as of March 1, 2008. Of those listings, 873 were single family homes, 39 were single family homes with acreage, 156 were condo/townhomes, 50 were horse farms, and 41 were manufactured homes.

Slight increases were experienced in single family homes, single family homes with acreage and condo/townhomes, while the other categories remained essentially the same as those posted for February, 2008 which were:

The Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors' Multiple Listing Service carried 1101 Active Listings within Moore County as of February 2, 2008. Of those listings, 832 were single family homes, 34 were single family homes with acreage, 144 were condo/townhomes, 51 were horse farms, and 40 were manufactured homes.

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Every goal-regardless of how complex or difficult-is nothing more than a series of steps that must be completed along a path, from one objective to another

In todays' increasingly difficult economic times, selling a home is all the more challenging. The only way to a successful conclusion is implementing a comprehensive process, tailor-made to the specifc property at hand, one step at a time. There are no short-cuts, magic bullets, easy fixes. Just hard work, discipline, resourcefulness, and total dedication to reaching the ultimate goal.

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