Pizza in Southern Pines, NC

When you are from New York, like Chicago, you can be pretty particular about your pizza.  Arrogant some might say, and they would probably be correct.  Here in Southern Pines we have two favorite pizza spots!  If you are looking for that New York style pizza we recommend So Pies NY Pizzeria at 130 West New Hampshire Ave.  We always ask for the crust to be extra crispy and they never disappoint!  Great news - they now deliver!

If you would prefer a great specialty pizza with a great glass of wine P.zza will never disappoint.  This artisan wood fired pizza is located at 127 West Pennsylvania Ave.  They also have great salads and small plates in case one of your dining friends just doesn't feel like pizza. The staff here is warm and wonderful and the smell from the street just draws you in!

Mangia!

Pinecrest High School - Best in Moore County!

Schools are always important when purchasing a home.  Even for the buyer who does not have children.  Parents with children will pay attention to school ratings and often design their home search to focus on certain schools.  To be sure their children receive a strong education, studies show buyers will pay more for a home to be in the right district. 

The National Association of Realtors recently shared a recent Redfin study using MLS databases and have discovered that buyers paid, on average, an additional $50 per square foot for homes within certain school districts during the period of May 1 to July 31, 2013.

If you are wondering where the best high school is here in Moore County we are proud to share the most recent U.S. News and World Report!  U.S. News and World Report recently named their top high schools in North Carolina.  They reviewed 31,242 U.S. public high schools and 97 North Carolina schools made the ranking.  We are very proud of Pinecrest High School and the faculty right here in Southern Pines!  They have been ranked #15 in North Carolina and #1383 nationally. Congratulations to our teachers and our students for all of their hard work!

Successful Yard Sale - 20 Tips

It's that time of year again!  If you are planning on a big spring cleaning check out this great article by Kathleen Miller.

If the reason you are clearing out the clutter is to move to your next great destination be sure to give us a call at 910-528-1181 to get your home marketed in the best way possible!

National Golf Club to Join the Pinehurst Resort?

Recent reports in our local newspaper, The Pilot and also in Golf Week announce the current due diligence period of 70 days to merge National Golf Club with the Pinehurst Resort.  This will add another delightful resort experience for local residents and visitors to the Pinehurst area.

Current members in Pinehurst are extremely happy with the recent renovations to the resort’s clubhouse.  There are also plans for a swimming complex to be built.  The resort is working very hard to give all of its membership amenities that will be unmatched.

Could now be the time to purchase a home in National Golf Club?  Allan and Terry at Towering PinesReal Estate would be happy to help you!

New to Pinehurst?

Are you on overload from your move?  You packed, said your good-byes, unpacked and now here you are.   What’s next?  Moving to a new town and meeting new friends with common interests can be hard. 

If you purchased a home in Pinehurst we have good news!  The Newcomers of Pinehurst was established in 1984 and has several different events every month.  Bridge, golf, Bunco, book clubs, lunch, dinners, and more.  Just visit their website, download a form and make the call.  Jump right into the Pinehurst lifestyle you have been dreaming of. 

We are glad you are here!

Deer Problems in the Garden?

There has been plenty of news coverage about our growing deer population in the Pinehurst area over the last several months.  Now that garden season is almost upon us we need to start making plans of not only what to plant but how to keep it!

Here are three simple choices:

You can fence your garden with a tall fence.  A 7 foot fence is what is typically recommended.  Keep in mind that deer can jump higher than this but usually do not want to.

Or you can scare them by spraying fox, coyote or wolf urine since deer are afraid of predators.  Be sure to reapply often. 

You can also fend off the deer with repellants.  Try spraying your plants with a hot pepper spray or try placing human hair around the garden.   Deer like plants they find tasty and easy to eat.  You can also place plants they see as a repellant.  A few annual plants you can choose are alyssum, begonias, foxglove, geraniums and parsley.  If you would rather plant perennials try some lantana which will bring the butterflies or use plants you will use to cook with such as rosemary, chives, garlic, mint, or thyme.

Happy Planting!

66 Degrees, Partly Cloudy and a Great Golf Deal!

The Woodlake Maples Course, designed by the late Ellis Maples and Ed Seay, and the Woodlake Palmer Course, designed by The King himself, are both available to play this Saturday for as little as $36 per player.  These courses are conveniently located just minutes from Ft. Bragg, Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Fayetteville.  There is no need to break the bank when you play.  Book today at Golf18Network and enjoy the lifestyle here in the Pinehurst Southern Pines area.