Pinehurst & Southern Pines NC Real Estate

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This page is a free directory of links that will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area you will live, work and play in.

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Area Info
Chamber of Commerce Research local area info, stats, economics and events in the place we call "The Sandhills".
Convention & Visitors Bureau This official visitor information site is your portal into this Mecca in North Carolina.

Government & Taxes
Moore County Government Area Services & Amenities serving Moore County, NC.
Local Property Tax Rates County and city tax rates for Moore County. Tax rate based on every $100 of tax value.
Department of Revenue Income & Sales Tax Information for individuals and businesses. Forms too!
Division of Motor Vehicles Vehicle Registration, Transfer Tax and Licensing.
Selling your home IRS tax tips on selling your home.
First-time homeowners IRS tax tips for the first time home owner. Here to save you money!
Homeowner deductions information IRS tax tips of what you can deduct on your taxes. Keep more of your own money!
How to report moving expenses IRS tax tips for relocation. Again, keep more of your own money!

Mortgages
Key Mortgage, LLC Key Mortgage, LLC is committed to helping you find the right mortgage product for your needs. We understand that every borrower is different, and we offer a variety of products to meet your individual requirements. We make the process of securing a mortgage simple and straightforward by offering you the latest in financial tools that enable you to make sound financial choices. Local loan agent - Pam Gantt
Wachovia Mortgage Corporation It's my intention to continue building lifelong relationships one client at a time and remain your personal mortgage consultant for life. If you know of a friend, coworker, or family member who has a mortgage or refinancing need, be sure to contact me. Your personal referrals are the greatest compliment I can receive. Local loan agent - Victoria Spannaus

Education & Schools
Moore County Public Schools The 22 Moore County Public Schools offer a comprehensive curriculum (Elementary - 14; Middle - 4; High - 3; Technical/Alternative - 1)
O'Neal School a Private, College Preparatory School K-12.
The Episcopal Day School a Private School K-5.
Sandhills Classical Christian School a Private School K-9.
Pope John Paul II Catholic School A private K-6 school.
Calvary Christian School A private K-12 school.
Sandhills Community College Sandhills Community College programs include Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Fine Arts. Over thirty technical programs are offered.
North Carolina State Department of Education North Carolina school reports and statistics.

Health Care
First Health of the Carolinas - A health care network serving 15 counties in the mid-Carolinas. In 2005, Moore Regional Hospital was for the second year in a row named one of the nation¿s Top 100 hospitals and a national survey rated its heart, orthopaedic and vascular services among the Top 10 programs in North Carolina.

Travel & Accommodations
Raleigh-Durham International Airport - 1 hour away! Domestic and International flights. Airlines serving RDU: AirTRAN Airways, America West Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta, jetBlue Airways, Northwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, U.S.Airways, Air Canada, AmericanAirlines, and United.
Best Western, Aberdeen - Our Inn is conveniently located to Fort Bragg and features an outdoor swimming pool and children's playground. Our unique services include babysitting and childcare. Start your day off right with our complimentary deluxe continental breakfast. We look forward to your stay with us!
Comfort Inn, Pinehurst - We offer 77 beautifully appointed guest rooms including 1, 2, and 4 bedroom suites. Suites include a multi-function hospitality room with a wet bar, refrigerator, and microwave.
Hampton Inn, Southern Pines - Hampton Inn is a leading brand of quality, value-priced hotels. Here you'll find clean, fresh, comfortable rooms standard with a coffee maker, iron and ironing board, and complimentary in-room movie channel.
Homewood Suites, Pinehurst - For your enjoyment, our Homewood Suites is an all-suite accommodation in an upscale, comfortable setting with affordable pricing. Our staff is available to help you arrange golf packages, corporate outings, meetings, family events, spa services, tennis, pottery country tours, shopping tours, dinner reservations and catering for your meeting. In addition, we provide complimentary high speed and wireless internet access for our guests.
Residence Inn, Southern Pines - Our spacious suites offer separate living/sleeping areas, plenty of space for relaxing, and a fully equipped kitchen with a full-size refrigerator with ice maker, microwave, and coffee maker. Our two-bedroom suites are perfectly suited to fit the needs of a relocating family or a golf foursome, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a spacious living area.
Springhill Suites, Southern Pines - For travelers who desire more room to stretch out and get comfortable. Our suites feature separate areas for sleeping, eating, and working. Providing 25% more space than a traditional hotel room for our guests, as well as many thoughtful amenities including: In-room coffee maker, microwave, and mini-refrigerator.

Things To Do
Sandhills Kids - Discover what makes the Sandhills Region an exceptional place to raise your children or come for a visit
Local Movie Theater - All stadium seating, 10 screens.
Weymouth Woods - An 898-acre natural preserve.
Weymouth Center - A full fledged center for the arts and humanites.
Arts Council of Moore County - Supporting, promoting and developing artistic excellence in Moore County.
Seagrove Area Potters - This small Seagrove area of central NC has been home to many potters since the late 1700s.
Malcolm Blue Farm Historic Site - An 1825 farmhouse and museum provides insight into the lives of early pioneers in the Sandhills.
Moore County Historical Sites - A collection of three homes and two cabins showing the early years of Moore County's heritage.
Raeford Parachute Center - Learn to skydive with the best! Training held weekly, tandem jumps offered with certified instructors.
Carolina Horse Park - The Annual Southern Pines Horse Trials and the running of the Stoneybrook Steeplechase located on 250 acres of beautiful farm land, approximately 12 miles south of Southern Pines.
Pinehurst Harness Track - A winter training facility for trotters and pacers. Check out the track restaurant's blueberry pancakes!
Airborne & Special Operations Museum - Dedicated to the glory and memory of all Airborne and Special Operations soldiers from 1940 to the present, and into the future.
Carowinds - Paramount's Themed Amusement Park - Located south of Charlotte on the North Carolina/South Carolina border. Fantastic rides and so much more!
North Carolina Zoological Park - The N.C. Zoo is the nation¿s largest walk-through natural-habitat zoo. Among the most popular exhibits are those that display polar bears, sea lions, river otters, alligators, elephants, gorillas, baboons, rhinoceros, giraffes, and zebras.
North Carolina Potter Center - The North Carolina Pottery Center includes permanent and changing exhibits on the history and ongoing tradition of North Carolina pottery, activities, and map and information services to the potteries of the Seagrove area and across the State.
North Carolina Wineries - North Carolina is home to 50 wineries and 3 vineyard-located tasting rooms. North Carolina now ranks 10th nationally in grape production and 12th for wine production.
High Point NC Furniture Directory - The Furniture Capital of the World. High Point furniture stores and factory outlets represent more than 2500 manufacturers of fine quality home furnishings.
Biltmore Estate - Asheville - An American castle built for the Vanderbuilt family. To this day, it is still the largest privately owned home in America.
North Carolina Speedway - NASCAR at Charlotte. Vrooomm!!!! NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series events, NASCAR Busch Series races and a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event are held on the 1.5-mile superspeedway. The Richard Petty Driving Experience and the Fast Track High Performance Driving School and the also use the track extensively throughout the year.
Carolina Hurricanes - Our National Hockey League team and the 2006 Stanley Cup Champions! GO CANES!!! Located in Raleigh.
Carolina Panthers - Our National Football League team in Charlotte at the Bank of America Stadium.
Charlotte Bobcats - Our National Basketball Association team in Charlotte at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena.

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