Fore Properties » Moore County http://www.foreproperties.com Pinehurst Southern Pines Raleigh Cary NC Real Estate for Sale Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:40:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 THE MOORE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL – Feb. 4th-5th http://www.foreproperties.com/1369/chris-dunn-claire-philips/ http://www.foreproperties.com/1369/chris-dunn-claire-philips/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:15:14 +0000 admin http://www.foreproperties.com/?p=1369 Chris Dunn, Executive Director of the Moore County Arts Council, and Claire Philips, the Marketing Director of the Moore County Convention and Visitors Bureau, discuss the many upcoming Spring events in Moore County, including March’s Palustris Festival and the vital role the CVB plays in bringing new business to Moore County.

]]> http://www.foreproperties.com/1369/chris-dunn-claire-philips/feed/ 0 A LENDERS PERSPECTIVE – 2011 – Dec. 24th & 25th http://www.foreproperties.com/1359/victoria-spannaus-liz-english/ http://www.foreproperties.com/1359/victoria-spannaus-liz-english/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:26:58 +0000 admin http://www.foreproperties.com/?p=1359 Lender Victoria Spannaus and real estate broker, Liz English of Fore Properties discuss the many facets of our lending world from both the lender’s & Realtor’s perspective. Victoria Spannaus has many years of experience & respect in the Moore County market. Her perspective and overview is a great primer for buyers & sellers. Liz English, in addition to being a real estate broker, has had over 10 years of experience in the lending field, and her skill set as a Realtor and former lender is a great benefit to her clients.

]]> http://www.foreproperties.com/1359/victoria-spannaus-liz-english/feed/ 0 Real Estate – Fighting for a Buyer http://www.foreproperties.com/1351/real-estate-fighting-for-a-buyer/ http://www.foreproperties.com/1351/real-estate-fighting-for-a-buyer/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:24:25 +0000 admin http://www.foreproperties.com/?p=1351 It’s always frustrating, if not maddening, when the appraisal comes in low on a sale of a home. Buying a home is very emotional for both buyers and sellers, and the last thing anyone wants is some appraiser telling the parties involved that the home isn’t worth what they agreed upon. Personally, I don’t know of any appraiser who likes coming in low on the sale of a home; frankly it’s a major headache. If there is a true arm’s length purchase agreement between a willing and knowledgeable buyer, and a willing and knowledgeable seller – that is the very definition of market value!

The challenge comes when buyers want to use someone else’s money for their purchase, the banks. Appraisers don’t make the market; they interpret it, and give their opinion of value based on that interpretation. But, any interpretation or opinion of value also has to follow standards set by: USPAP, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD (FHA), investor guidelines (Wells Fargo, B of A, Flagstar, etc.), and the originating lenders guidelines. Then appraisers have to meet all of those guidelines, using a reduced number of available comparable sales.

What we have now is banks wanting appraisals with perfect comparable sales. They are also enforcing the strictest lending and appraisal guidelines in history. Add to that the fact that there are less comparable sales than normal, and buyers (and sellers) are at the mercy of the current “comparables.” It doesn’t necessarily mean that the home’s value is absolute, it just means that buyers can only borrow against what an appraiser can prove on paper. And, without a loan, there’s no sale. If a home is unique, it may be more difficult to find quality comps. In that case, the home may appraise below the contract price. Buyers are also learning that just because the appraisal is below the contract price, it does not automatically mean the price they agreed to pay isn’t fair. There are so many “it depends” situations in selling a home today, a good Realtor® can make the difference between simply getting frustrated with the process or getting your home sold.

For a seller, the best thing to do is to have an appraisal done first (and a home inspection). The most knowledgeable Realtors® will tell you that having an appraisal done, prior to listing your property, is just a necessary ingredient in today’s real estate process. If you really want to sell your home in this highly competitive market, you have to know upfront what a typical buyer may be able to borrow on your home. Pricing and condition are both critical to attract a buyer in this market. Real estate has always had cycles of buyer’s and seller’s markets. Today, it is a buyer’s market if there ever was one. They want it all, and they want it at a bargain price.

Right now, in most markets, the reality is there are more sellers than buyers. Sellers have set a realistic price to begin with, and find a Realtor® who understands what it takes to get a home sold in today’s marketplace. Sellers need to think like buyers. Have a pre-listing appraisal, look at the current competition, and price your home to move to the head of the class. You only get one shot at a first impression. No price reduction later ever has the same effect. If you want to sell your home today, you have to come armed with the ammunition to win the battle for buyers. By Michael Bolton & Hamp Thomas – Carolina Appraisers – Southern Pines, N.C. housingtechnologies@gmail.com.

]]> http://www.foreproperties.com/1351/real-estate-fighting-for-a-buyer/feed/ 0 SOUTHERN PINES MAYORAL CANDIDATES DAVID MCNEILL & CHRIS SMITHSON – OCT. 22ND & 23RD http://www.foreproperties.com/1344/southern-pines-mayoral-candidates-david-mcneill-chris-smithson-oct-22nd-23rd/ http://www.foreproperties.com/1344/southern-pines-mayoral-candidates-david-mcneill-chris-smithson-oct-22nd-23rd/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:07:31 +0000 admin http://www.foreproperties.com/?p=1344 With election day just under two weeks away on Nov. 8th, David & Chris join Bill Sahadi to discuss the issues of Southern Pines including the Comprehensive Long Term Plan, the tax base/rates, growth, promoting Southern Pines as a tourist destination, West Southern Pines, and the challenges of our next 4 years in an economy where financial management will be so important.

]]> http://www.foreproperties.com/1344/southern-pines-mayoral-candidates-david-mcneill-chris-smithson-oct-22nd-23rd/feed/ 0 April 30th – Vince Gill Concert Updates & Chamber Events http://www.foreproperties.com/1206/april-30th-vince-gill-concert-updates-chamber-events/ http://www.foreproperties.com/1206/april-30th-vince-gill-concert-updates-chamber-events/#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:07:09 +0000 admin http://www.foreproperties.com/?p=1206 Bob Burwell, one of the organizers of May 7th’s Vince Gill Concert at the Village Aboretum in Pinehurst, talks about last minute logistics and the primary cause that the concert raises money for – The First Tee Organization. Danaka Bunch, Moore County’s Chamber of Commerce Membership relations executive and Mike Ratkowski, owner of the Rail House Brewery discuss May 14th upcoming Festival of Beers, as well as the May 6th Chick Fil A LEADERCAST and an upcoming fundraiser for recent tornado victims in N.C.

]]> http://www.foreproperties.com/1206/april-30th-vince-gill-concert-updates-chamber-events/feed/ 0 WEEB 990 AM Talk Show “All Things Real Estate” to become “All Things Moore County” in 2011 http://www.foreproperties.com/984/weeb-990-am-talk-show-%e2%80%9call-things-real-estate%e2%80%9d-to-become-%e2%80%9call-things-moore-county%e2%80%9d-in-2011/ http://www.foreproperties.com/984/weeb-990-am-talk-show-%e2%80%9call-things-real-estate%e2%80%9d-to-become-%e2%80%9call-things-moore-county%e2%80%9d-in-2011/#comments Tue, 21 Dec 2010 01:18:09 +0000 admin http://www.foreproperties.com/?p=984 PRESS RELEASE

WEEB 990 AM Talk Show “All Things Real Estate” to become “All Things Moore County” in 2011.

Talk Radio 990 WEEB is pleased to announce that their weekend talk show, “All Things Real Estate” will be renamed “All Things Moore County” starting in early 2011.

The show has been on the air since August 2009, and has dealt with straight talk about the Moore County real estate market and valuable information for people considering buyer, selling or renovating their homes. The show has also focused on the many related community & neighborhood projects which make Moore County such a great place to live.

In 2011, the new format will allow a broader range of subjects to be covered including real estate, local business, community projects & neighborhood related subjects that comprise the Moore County living experience. The show is hosted by Bill Sahadi of Fore Properties Realty Inc. of Southern Pines.

General manager and station owner Steve Adams says,

“The show will continue to air on Saturday mornings from 10:05 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and Sunday evenings from 8:05 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Bill does a great job, and the new show will allow Bill to expand the show into new areas that will interest a wider audience and serve the community needs and interest to a greater degree. We have a so many interesting people living here, doing great thing for our community, and this will afford them a forum to inform the public, and inspire others to get involved with the quality of lifestyle we all enjoy here in the Sandhills.”

Additional information about the show and podcasts of previously recorded shows can be found at:

www.weeb990.com/allthingsrealestate.php, www.weeb990.com/allthingsmoorecounty.php., or www.foreproperties.com

Inquiries about show topics or request for air time may also be sent directly to host, Bill Sahadi at bsahadi@foreproperties.com or by phone at 910 638-0888.

]]> http://www.foreproperties.com/984/weeb-990-am-talk-show-%e2%80%9call-things-real-estate%e2%80%9d-to-become-%e2%80%9call-things-moore-county%e2%80%9d-in-2011/feed/ 0 “All Things Moore County” airs on WEEB 990 AM http://www.foreproperties.com/487/all-things-moore-county-airs-on-weeb-990-am/ http://www.foreproperties.com/487/all-things-moore-county-airs-on-weeb-990-am/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:03:44 +0000 admin http://www.foreproperties.com/?p=487 ALL THINGS MOORE COUNTY is a weekly radio show highlighting the many facets of Moore County that include Real Estate, Lifestyles, Community & Neighborhood.

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Originally started in August, 2009, All Things Moore County started out as All Things Real Estate and featured the many facets of the home buying, home selling and home renovating process. ALL THINGS MOORE COUNTY is hosted by Bill Sahadi of Fore Properties Realty Inc. of Southern Pines, a member of the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Association of Realtors. The show will continue to emphasize many of these themes.

General manager and station owner Steve Adams says, “The show will continue to air on Saturday mornings from 10:05 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and Sunday evenings from 8:05 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Bill does a great job, and the new show will allow Bill to expand the show into new areas that will interest a wider audience and serve the community needs and interest to a greater degree. We have a so many interesting people living here, doing great thing for our community, and this will afford them a forum to inform the public, and inspire others to get involved with the quality of lifestyle we all enjoy here in the Sandhills.”

“Moore County is a great place to live but living in an area is not just made up of the real estate transactions that take place but by the people that make that place such a great place to live. It’s a privilege to live in Moore County and having the ability to conduct a public forum for the residents of Moore County is an honor and a responsibility to insure that good straight information can be discussed for everyone’s benefit that calls Moore County home. I welcome any and all inquiries from our residents pertaining to subjects of interest they would like to hear more about”, adds Bill.

Additional information about the show can be found at:

http://foreproperties.com/radio

http://www.weeb990.com/allthingsmoorecounty.php

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Inquiries may also be sent directly to Bill Sahadi at bsahadi@foreproperties.com.

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John Constantini of Buzz Off and Chuck Hefner & landscape designer Pamela Graham of Hefner Landscaping & Ground Management join new Pinehurst homeowner, Monica Charlebois, to discuss the many design, maintenance, and bug prevention issues Moore County homeowners face each summer with tips for some outdoor improvement to enhance a property’s value.

]]> http://www.foreproperties.com/752/outdoor-issues-for-summer-living/feed/ 0 The First Tee program in Moore County http://www.foreproperties.com/717/first-tee-program-moore-county/ http://www.foreproperties.com/717/first-tee-program-moore-county/#comments Sat, 08 May 2010 22:27:44 +0000 admin http://www.foreproperties.com/?p=717 May 8, 2010: Bob Burwell of Robert’s Golf and Bill Baker the Executive Director of The First Tee discuss the upcoming May 29th Vince Gill Concert to be held at The Arboretum in Pinehurst. Proceeds from this concert will benefit The First Tee program in Moore County.

]]> http://www.foreproperties.com/717/first-tee-program-moore-county/feed/ 0 The National Golf Club http://www.foreproperties.com/715/the-national-golf-club/ http://www.foreproperties.com/715/the-national-golf-club/#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 22:23:24 +0000 admin http://www.foreproperties.com/?p=715 May 1, 2010: THE NATIONAL GOLF CLUB – Ken Crow, general manager and Tom Parsons, the Director of Golf join Bill Sahadi to discuss the many aspects of one of Moore County’s most prominent golf course and residential communities.

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