Welcome to Pinehurst Real Estate

Why I relocated to Pinehurst

I relocated to Pinehurst from California in 2005 during the US Open.  I actually live just down the road from where the prestigious golf tournament was played.

I have a unique perspective about moving to NC from out-of-state for a number of reasons:

1. I moved from a state which had very different real estate laws and practices.
2. My wife and I relocated for a lifestyle change but we are not of retirement age yet, unlike many who end up retiring to Pinehurst.
3. Although we chose to move because of our active involvement in horse sports, we did not move to Southern Pines to be near the Walthour-Moss Foundation, as so many do.  Instead, we moved to Pinehurst, a village lessor known for equestrian activities and instead known world-wide as a golf resort destination.  There are over 40 high quality golf courses in the immediate area which include the famed Pinehurst #2 and other championship courses.
   
4. As someone who moved to the Sandhills of North Carolina from The San Francisco Bay area, I had to learn all about a completely new way of doing things such as...
1. Property, sales, and other taxes are collected and levied completely differently. 
   
2. The DMV, aka the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), has different ways of doing things too.
3. Purchasing a home is very different too.  NC has attorneys, not title companies, to finalize real estate transactions.  Additionally, North Carolina has a "buyer beware," or caveat emptor law in place, as opposed to full-disclosure real estate law with regard to home seller and real estate agent disclosure requirements.
5. The culture of North Carolina, the Sandhills, and the South in general is very unique.
6. The weather is nothing like many other states.
7. The shopping opportunities are very different as well.
   

So What is the Pinehurst Real Estate site all about?

 

Its a little bit of a mix between a relocation guide, cultural introduction, and Moore County NC tour.  I hope to cover topics I wish I knew when I moved here (or before), as well as current topics you might find useful such as events calendar, Pinehurst area news, definitely some real estate information, shopping and restaurant reviews, and anything else that area visitors might find useful.

 

I hope you find my information useful.  If you have any questions or comments, please email.

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