Jill Ford's (athomeinpinehurst) Blog

There appears to be a new product in the reverse mortgage arena that may be a lifesaver for baby-boomers looking at a retirement that is different than the one they designed because of the market turmoil and erosion of capital and real estate values.  They can purchase a home with a reverse mortg...

I got a short text message from one of my colleagues last night, one of the owners of my market center. Most of our ownership group (with the exception of the one who is returning from an awesome adventure travel vacation involving both a motorcycle and Antarctica!) and a few of the office staff ...

This cute cape style home provides one-story living and convenience, spacious half-acre+ lot.  You'll find yourself living in your Carolina room with all the light and comfort that it offers.  Large eat-in kitchen for casual meals, formal dining space for dinner parties, a wonderful expansive mul...

snow must fall--even, occasionally, in the Carolinas! What a beautiful morning!

  The Builder/Owner has slashed the price of this home and is offering it at well below cost and tax value. This terrific story and a half cape cod home in Foxfire, is by far the best deal in a 4 bedroom home in our market.  More than 3300 square feet, this system-built home offers four bedrooms,...

Remember this gal from an earlier post?  We just came from the Realtor year end luncheon where new officers were installed, old officers were thanked, awards were given, speeches were made, etc. Food Food was good--we are not letting an off year keep us from a good meal! The highlight of the even...

It's OFFICIAL!!  Tuesday evening, December 16th, the FrontGate Pinnock Properties Christmas Party provided a special surprise gift for all the "FrontGaters" in attendance.  Janet Faulk, Regional Director of Keller Williams of the Carolinas came from Lake Norman to be with us.  Mike Hardinger int...

Last evening was "graduation" for this year's Moore County Leadership Institute participants.  The event was celebrated with cocktails and a dinner at the Donald Ross Grill at the Pinehurst Resort Clubhouse, and featured Walter Sturdivant, President and General Manager of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro...

Southern Pines Saturday update There's things going on all day Saturday in downtown Southern Pines--Here's a poster with the details:  

If you are anywhere near downtown Southern Pines this weekend, you don't want to miss the annual Holiday Parade.  It goes off at 11am, on Broad Street.  It is always a terrific event, loads of fun and floats and good old small town Christmas cheer.  Better still, get up early and come join the Re...