Major court cases in an ongoing Chinese manufactured drywall situation have yet to deal with medical or health-related claims. Over the past month there has been a handful of news stories about Chinese drywall-related health fears.
In one instance, the U.S. Army is looking into the possibility that drywall may have contributed to the death of an infant child at Fort Bragg, N.C., according to Raleigh-Durham television station WTVD "Fort Bragg investigating infant deaths. Army investigators are examining ten infant deaths in Fort Bragg base housing, all classified as "sudden infant death syndrome" (SIDS) fatalities, and are trying to determine whether any aspect of base housing may have been a contributing factor in the deaths. Parents of three of the infants told the station that they believe Chinese drywall may have been to blame. Father of one victim, said the Army gave him several different test reports: "One shows two pieces of drywall from their home which tested positive for Chinese drywall - giving off gases at levels higher than a positive control sample." But a different test, for elemental sulfur within the actual board, came back within normal limits, the station reports "New information in Bragg baby deaths".
When renting or purchasing a home we recommend you inspect for environmental hazards as well as the structural, roofing, plumbing and electrical systems.
These hazzards include: lead based paint, indoor air quality issues such as Radon, mold, Asbestos, Methamphetamine and Chinese drywall to name a few.
Contact us and request our free "Buyer Beware" report on what dangers to avoid and learn why savvy home buyers will only work with an Accredited Buyer Representative when investing in real estate.
Thank you for your interest and the privilege of serving you!
With our highest regard,
Wayne and Lynda Gomillion
Trusted Names in Real Estate
Member of the Real Estate Intelligence Network
"The friendship and referrals of those we serve is the foundation of our success."
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Southern Pines, North Carolina is a jewel of the South and widely known for its flourishing equestrian community as well as the relaxing rhythm and eclectic mix of quaint to sophisticated shopping and dining experiences. Southern Pines offers something for everyone with personal residences ranging from upscale family sized homes in quiet and gracious neighborhoods to somewhat smaller scaled homes, suitable for empty nesters, active retirees and first time home buyers. As you leave the tree lined streets of the business community you'll discover the area locals refer to as "horse country" and there you find a collection of over 400 horse farms of various sizes, in one of the major equestrian centers in the eastern United States. Whether youre interested in golfing communities, equestrian properties or an active retiree venue, Southern Pines, North Carolina is definitely worth your time.
Housing Market Update
August 01, 2010 through to August 31, 2010 there were 09 Single Family Homes Sold. Average Sales Price of $268,877. Average Days on Market (DOM) was 113. During the same time there were 21 New Listings entering the market with the Average Asking Price $289,019. Currently there are 178 homes listed sale for sale with the Average Asking Price $429,025
View a full and printable version of the Housing Market Update at our website and please contact us with your questions, comments and referrals.
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With our highest regard,
Wayne and Lynda Gomillion
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Member of the Real Estate Intelligence Network
"The friendship and referrals of those we serve is the foundation of our success."
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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
August 01, 2010 through to August 31, 2010 there were 48 Single Family Homes Sold. Average Sales Price of $235,661. Average Days on Market (DOM) was 148. During the same time there were 159 New Listings entering the market with the Average Asking Price $345,600. Currently there are 1066 homes listed sale for sale with the Average Asking Price $410,847.
View a full and printable version of the Housing Market Update at our website and please contact us with your questions, comments and referrals.
Thank you for your interest and the privilege of serving you!
With our highest regard,
Wayne and Lynda Gomillion
Trusted Names in Real Estate
Member of the Real Estate Intelligence Network
"The friendship and referrals of those we serve is the foundation of our success."
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Two things we really enjoy... a good cup of coffee and our cats.
We never considered using our friendly felines for commercial enterprise until we read: Kitty Poo Coffee fetches $30 Per Cup NYC!
In case you're wondering... Kitty Poo coffee is made from the beans of coffee berries, which have been eaten by the Asian Palm Civet, also known as Toddy Cat, then passed through its digestive tract. The berries, containing the bean, is eaten for their fleshy pulp. Once ingested photolytic enzymes seep into the beans, making shorter peptides and freer amino acids. Learn more about Kitty Poo Coffee.
Although our cats are not Asian Palm Civets, I wonder if they would accept Siamese? We would even consider selling the coffee at $15.00 per cup! Are there any takers?
Seriously If you want a good cup of Java in the Greater Pinehurst - Southern Pines area we're happy to recommend you to a good barista, although we can't guarantee they will have Kitty Poo Coffee.
Better yet, please contact us for information and professional real estate services for the greater Pinehurst - Southern Pines, NC area.
Thank you for your interest and the privilege of serving you!
With our highest regard,
Wayne and Lynda Gomillion
Trusted Names in Real Estate
Member of the Real Estate Intelligence Network
"The friendship and referrals of those we serve is the foundation of our success."
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Along with death of a family member, loss of a spouse and disaster, moving and being unemployed rank among the top five stress producers. To be faced with two of the top stressors simultaneously requires the marshalling of all your survival and recovery instincts.
You're moving to make life better, but that is only true if moving is best for both of you and the rest of the members of your family. Your job as the transferred spouse is to make the best of the transition. Finding the right employment situation will get you well on the road to accomplishing that goal.
Over 75% of company transferees are married, according to the Employee Relocation Council in Washington, D.C. This means that three out of four transferees has a "trailing spouse."
Although some companies take steps to smooth the transition for employees who are asked to move from one city to another, few recognize or appreciate the tremendous stress factors that typically befall the trailing spouse. The transferee is expected to integrate into his/her new surroundings and "hit the ground running," while the trailing spouse is left with the primary duties of finding or moving into a home, installing children in new schools and other programs, beginning a new social network and generally adjusting the family to the culture shock of a new environment. Add to that the burden of having to find a new job in an unfamiliar market, and the prescription for adjustment problems is filled.
Job hunting in a new market doesn't have to be frustrating. Here are a few suggestions that transferred spouses can follow to help them find the right position...
If you are uncertain what direction you want to take, slow down and re-evaluate your priorities. Do you want to return to the same kind of job that you had? Talk to a career counselor if you are in doubt. The evaluation fee is well worth it if it can lead you in a new direction that you will find more rewarding.
Contact us for information and professional real estate services for the greater Pinehurst - Southern Pines, NC area.
Thank you for your interest and the privilege of serving you!
With our highest regard,
Wayne and Lynda Gomillion
Trusted Names in Real Estate
Member of the Real Estate Intelligence Network
"The friendship and referrals of those we serve is the foundation of our success."
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To Whom It May Concern:
Finding a real estate agent that can be trusted is one of the most important steps, and one of the most difficult, in the often long and arduous process of selling or buying a home.
More difficult still is finding one that can be trusted and knows the market-that knows the public and private schools, that knows the location of churches and character of neighborhoods, that knows the fun restaurants and those for quiet evenings, that knows the drive time to airports and that knows local credible merchants and skilled craftsmen, that knows the community's economic environment and state's regulatory issues, that knows preferred lending sources and title companies, that knows what price points will persuade sellers and what features will attract buyers.
And finding one that also has the simple but rare talent for listening-to what clients want, for what clients hope-moves the task from being extremely difficult to virtually impossible.
Not only is Wayne the embodiment of the above, but over the years I have come to know him as a person of remarkably high ethical standards, and over the weeks following the listing of our home, I have come to know him as a professional of exceptionally high skills as he sold our home at price-per-square foot significantly above area comparables.
It is with unmitigated enthusiasm I recommend to you Wayne and Lynda Gomillion
Sincerely,
William and Kathy Hawkins
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March 24, 2005
To Whom It Concerns:
I first met Wayne and Lynda Gomillion at a local Chamber function, and learned about Business Network International (BNI), where local, reputable business professionals routinely meet with the intent of referring business to one another. Wayne's enthusiasm for BNI led to my joining the group and since we have been involved on a weekly basis in helping one another build our respective businesses.
December 2004, my husband and I developed an interest in finding a new home and immediately I thought of bringing Wayne on board to help us out. Reflecting back, hiring Wayne was an excellent decision as we found him to be competent and highly effective as well as pleasant and informative.
After reviewing our wants, needs and priorities, Wayne quickly went to work, searching and informing us daily of all new properties, matching our criteria, as they became available. Also Wayne proved to be an effective advocate by helping us to objectively evaluate each property pointing out the good and bad points of each.
And though we were not in the market for million dollar homes, Wayne treated us like royalty and was there for us throughout the entire process, especially when it came to the really important areas, like negotiation, due diligence and the closing process.
There's no shortage of real estate agents to choose from, but I don't feel there is any one more dedicated, more sincere and more qualified then Wayne Gomillion. His attention to detail, his follow-up and follow through was truly remarkable. So it is with much confidence that I highly recommend his services to my friends, family and virtually anyone considering buying, selling or relocating.
Sincerely,
Laura Alvarez
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Dear Mr. and Mrs. Gomillion,
This is a letter of commendation and recommendation for going above and beyond the call of duty in what I'm sure has been a memorable sale we will all try to forget. I can't thank you enough for your persistence and adaptability in a rough situation.
It's truly amazing how many things can go wrong in a sale but you rose to meet each new challenge with grace and determination. Your commission doesn't come close to paying you for your time and determination but I am confident that these qualities will bring you more success than either of us can now imagine. Again I thank you for your help in this situation and if I can return the favor please feel free to let me know.
Sincerely,
Kevin Graham
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Dear Wayne and Lynda,
Thank you for the wonderful service you gave me while buying my new home. You were always there for me when questions arose and I appreciated your friendly advice, assistance and just generally looking out for me. I feel that going through your was a lot less stressful then my past experience with other Realtors. And if I ever decide to sell, I will certainly contact you.
Sincerely,
Dorothy Rodriguez
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To whom it may concern:
We've recently had the pleasure of meeting and working closely with Wayne Gomillion, as he's diligently worked to sell our portfolio consisting of eight investment properties, I've personally observed his obvious expertise and his ability to simplify even the most complicated idea.
As active real estate investors, we moved to another state to pursue more profitable ventures and needed a professional that we could trust. Before Wayne, we had hired another agent to manage our portfolio while managing the properties. He failed to perform as promised and consequently nearly all of our properties had fallen into foreclosure. Needless to say this inept person cost us a great deal of time and money. As you might imagine, we were very guarded and skeptical when we first met Wayne Gomillion and turned the project over to him. Not only did he have to manage the usual components involved in selling real estate, he also had to deal with everything from angry lien holders to bankruptcy issues.
I have a deep understanding of how important it is to radiate a thoughtful, attentive and supportive attitude toward others, especially during the stressful times of buying or selling a home, to say nothing of extreme situations like foreclosure or bankruptcy. Wayne impressed us by doing just that in a very professional and caring manner.
There's an overwhelming need for honesty, competence and professional guidance in this age of deceptive and fraudulent business practices perpetrated from corrupt contractors, mortgage brokers, appraisers to lazy and incompetent real estate agents. Wayne Gomillion is a breath of fresh air in these troubled times and we've benefited immensely from his counsel, supportive attitude and positive encouragement. Not once has he complained about the mess we turned over to him.
What I've appreciated most is how he seemed to easily have a handle on not one... but eight properties for us. All the while working with his other clients! Wayne has a keen eye for detail and always kept me informed with his ability to impart practical information through his quick evaluation of questions allowing an environment of mutual trust. I found Wayne to be honest, articulate and well organized, all of the qualities that make for a good manager, business person and just good person to have on your side.
Wayne Gomillion is a talented and enthusiastic professional with admirable honesty whom we highly regard. We're confident in recommending him and know that he'll do a splendid job for you as well.
Sincerely,
R. Chaussé, Manager
TrendSmart, L.L.C.
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"Wayne Gomillion is a good agent! Hard working, smart, honest and very reliable." Steve and Jan Lewis 5/28/05
"Wayne and Lynda, Thank you for your diligence. You have been a joy and please to work with. Your professionalism and determination have been unmatched by any other real estate professional we have met. Our sincerest appreciation to you and your team." Michael and Melisa Bishop 2/7/2005
"Wayne and Lynda Gomillion went far and above any agent we've ever worked with! Their knowledge and expertise was impressive and greatly appreciated. We highly recommend the Gomillions to our friends and family!" Ray & Rebecca Craven 2/2/05
"Dear Wayne & Lynda, Thank you for all of your hard work! You are both outstanding real estate agents who demonstrates thoroughness, patience and understanding. We are so very grateful that we found you." Ron and Barb Saczalski 7/21/2004
J.P. -- Excellent Service... We're VERY IMPRESSED!
D.J. -- Wayne was referred to us by our nephew, who is an appraiser and works with a lot of Realtors. He helped us sell in a few short weeks with competing bids on our property! So we now recommend him too.
M.B. -- We recently transferred back to the US from the UK and as a result the help and guidance we received from Wayne Gomillion, we had an excellent experience.
R.M. -- Wayne Gomillion is awesome! We will gladly refer him to our friends.
L.E.C. -- Wayne Gomillion was helpful and very considerate.
S.O. -- Wayne was excellent in keeping our sale together. I don't know what we would have done without his advice and guidance.
D.L.S -- We've bought and sold 10 different times and I've never had a better or more enjoyable experience.
K.W.L. -- Very attentive, knowledgeable and punctual. His professionalism and demeanor made our experience very positive.
M. & K. A. -- Outstanding... We trust and recommend the Gomillions without reservation!
S. C. -- Wayne Gomillion is an exceptional individual. A real professional and very courteous.
D. R. -- The Gomillions we're very organized and a real stickler for detail
R. & D. B. -- Wayne Gomillion proved to be knowledgeable, highly skilled and very reliable. We recommend him!
N. K. -- Wayne demonstrated genuine concern for my situation and delivered more than promised.
D. & S. G. -- Wayne Gomillion went above and beyond his duties to help us find and get into our home.
K. & S. R. -- We recommend the Gomillions to our family, friends and colleagues.
D. & J. D. -- We found Wayne and Lynda on the internet and were very pleased with their performance.
J. & M. S. -- Wayne and Lynda are awesome realtors!
W. & C. O. -- The Gomillions were referred to us and they sold our our home in less then 30-days!
Z. O. E. -- I recently had the pleasure of meeting and working with the Gomillions. They listed and sold my home when I accepted a job out of state and my home was unoccupied for an extended period of time. I had my neighbor keep an eye on my place and she tells me that they we're always stopping by and checking on the property. I was impressed with them from the very start and was enormously pleased with their performance through to the end.
J. A. -- I have bought and sold a number of homes and I have never had a transaction go so smoothly as when Wayne helped me buy my present home.
D. B. -- Wayne, you are a consummate professional in your industry and we look forward to working with you again.
S. & A. C. -- Great Job Wayne... and thanks for all of your help!
T. & L. H. -- Thanks for all of your help. You are tops in our book.
M. S. & B. B. -- Thanks for all your efforts to find us the house we wanted. We're very pleased with you and the property!
K. S. & L. V. -- With out question... we were tough to work with. We happen to be very picky and new exactly what we wanted in a home. And though it took us a over ten months to find "the house." Wayne was always there for us, providing us information and never acted in a manner that was less then professional. We've enjoyed our time together and consider him a good friend as well as an outstanding real estate agent.
S. & J. L. -- You came to us highly recommended and we now know why.
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