Pinehurst offers more than 41 golf courses that are all playable virtually year round in a mild climate and an abundance of private and gated golfing communities and some with private lakes. Yet unlike faster growing golf neighbors such as Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, Pinehurst retains a true small-town charm.
So it's no suprise that after extensivly researching and comparing literally hundreds of towns across the nation, that Pinehurst was placed in "The Twenty One of The Best Boomer Towns to Retire." The key criteria included: low crime, range of home prices, university access, airport convenience, small town charm, state of the art hospitals, local events, good weather and abundant cultural activities. See the complete list by visiting bestboomertowns.com
Recently, CNN Money Magazine ranked Pinehurst NC in the Top Five Best Places to Retire.
Whatever your passion, the Pinehurst North Carolina area is a great place to call home.
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The Pinehurst Business Guild welcomed nearly 200 artisans, crafters and more as it celebrated the 31st Annual Holly Arts and Crafts Festival. The event was held Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 10am to 4pm, and was located in the heart of Pinehurst's Historic Old Town area. Combining the talents of hand crafters in a variety of genres - from woodworking to glass, stitched art to lawn ornaments, hand-crafted jewelry to metal sculpture. Area restaurants and food vendors dot the gathering as downtown shops offer sales and specials. This event was well attended and we hope to see you there next year!
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Aberdeen Lake Park, US Hwy 1, Aberdeen, NC 28315
The First Annual International Sardine Festival was held in October 1992 and every year there after people gather together in Aberdeen, North Carolina to admire classic automobiles, celebrate good times and graze on the traditional southern delicacy of sardines, moon pies and RC Cola's.
Sponsored by Sandhills Classic Street Rod Association, the 17th Annual International Sardine Festival Benefit Car & Truck Show was held at Aberdeen Lake Park, Aberdeen NC.
Proceeds from the event benefit local charities including Sandhills Teen Challenge and Aberdeen Parks & Recreation Youth Program, Aberdeen, NC.
One of the highlights of the festival is the arrival of the Sardine Queen, who is brought in by a caravan of convertibles, along with her court of past queens.
In case you missed the festival this year, be sure to get it on your calendar for next October 9th and we'll look forward to seeing you there!
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Wayne and Lynda Gomillion
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Community Profile
Moore County is located in North Carolina and as of 2000, the population was 74,769. The county seat is Carthage.
Founded in 1784, it was named for Alfred Moore, an officer in the American Revolutionary War and associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Moore County has many golf resorts in the Southern Pines/Pinehurst area, and has played host to the 1996 and 2001 Women's U.S. Opens as well as the 1999 and 2005 Men's U.S. Opens. The Women's Open returned to Southern Pines in 2007.
As a result of the area's rare combination of prestige and isolation, many celebrities escape to this area from time to time. Among those who frequent or have private homes in the area are Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Sean Connery. Past residents of the area include Annie Oakley, Adlai Stevenson, Harvey Firestone, and John D. Rockefeller.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,828 km² (706 sq mi). 1,807 km² (698 sq mi) of it is land and 21 km² (8 sq mi) of it (1.13%) is water.
As of the census² of 2000, there were 74,769 people, 30,713 households, and 21,959 families residing in the county. The population density was 41/km² (107/sq mi). There were 35,151 housing units at an average density of 19/km² (50/sq mi). The racial makeup of the county was 80.25% White, 15.50% Black or African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.20% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. 3.99% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
By 2005 78.0% of the county population was non-Hispanic whites. 5.1% of the population was Latino. 14.8% of the population was African-American.
There were 30,713 households out of which 26.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.10% were married couples living together, 10.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% were non-families. 24.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.81.
In the county the population was spread out with 22.10% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 25.80% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 21.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 93.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,240, and the median income for a family was $48,492. Males had a median income of $31,260 versus $23,526 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,377. About 8.00% of families and 11.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.60% of those under age 18 and 10.10% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns found in Moore County include: Cameron, Carthage, Foxfire, Pinebluff, Pinehurst, Robbins, Seven Lakes, Southern Pines, Taylortown, Vass, West End and Whispering Pines.
Housing Market Update
September 01, 2009 through to September 30, 2009 there were 69 Single Family Homes Sold. Average Sales Price $262,501 Average Days on Market (DOM) 149. During the same time frame there were 186 New Listings entering the market with the Average Asking Price $399,886.
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Wayne and Lynda Gomillion
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Community Profile
Situated on the outskirts of Vass, Woodlake is a resort and golf community the covers over 3,000 acres. The Woodlake Country Club has two golf courses, one designed by Dan Maples and the other by Arnold Palmer. The historic clubhouse overlooks the 1,130 acre lake, the largest private man-made lake in North Carolina, offering fine dining with impressive views. The impeccably maintained grounds make Woodlake pleasing to the visitor and resident alike.
Housing Market Update
September 01, 2009 through to September 30, 2009 there were 04 Single Family Homes Sold. Average Sales Price $319,500 Average Days on Market (DOM) 240. During the same time frame there were 01 New Listings entering the market with the Average Asking Price $184,950.
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With our highest regard,
Wayne and Lynda Gomillion
Trusted Names in Real Estate
"The friendship and referrals of those we serve is the foundation of our success."
Member of the Real Estate Intelligence Network
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