Real Estate broker Jennifer Carlson of PINELIFE REALTY GROUP
is joined by Sal Nolfo of Alpha Radon Testing Services to discuss the importance
of radon inspections in the home buying process in Moore County.
Sal and Jennifer discuss some of the myths about Radon and
provide an easy to follow basic overview of what Radon is, why it is important
to mitigate and to better inform the public and area brokers about the X’s
& O’s of Radon.
Our topic today is seen through the eyes of John Tampa, a Southern Pines resident for 14 years. With a move to Winston-Salem in the works due to job transfers, John and his wife Julie, put their Southern Pines home on the market for sale, while at the same time starting a home search in the Winston-Salem area. The story started in early March at the Tampa’s dining room table, and now with the their home sold, they move on to Winston-Salem for their home closing in early June.
Their experience is shared with Fore Properties broker, Christian McCarthy, who was there at that early March pre-listing meeting and throughout the process, and local lender, Laura Glasby of Southern Trust Mortgage, who assisted the Tampa’s with their financing for their Winston Salem purchase.
The conversation about the Tampas’ specific processes and experiences serve as a backdrop for the bigger picture that is full of great tips for buyers and sellers who are in the market or planning to get into the market in the near future.
Laura Glasby, Southern Trust Mortgage – 910-850-7194, laura.glasby@southerntrust.com
Michael McNamara, Southern Trust Mortgage VP of the Credit Mortgage Office is a licensed CE Instructor, recognized credit expert & board adviser for the Southern Trust Mortgage Company. Laura Glasby is their top producing loan officer with offices in Southern Pines and Fayetteville.
Together they discuss many ways to help people improve their credit scores by a following some simple rules. Much of this advice can alter and improve scores within 72 hours.
Ways to Improve Credit Scores
Different Credit Score Models
Pre-Application Credit Check up
Ways to Increase a Credit score
Impact of Inquiries
Credit Bureau Contacts
Fraud Alert & Security Freeze
Rebuilding Credit
From a real estate broker’s perspective, Southern Trust can
provide buyers with a path to improving credit scores and qualifying for better
interest rates.
This information is important to hear as it dispels many myths, whether you are a home buyer or not.
Fore Properties real estate broker, Tracy Gibson, joins the panels and helps provide a myriad of questions that many clients may ask. Her firsthand experience and knowledge of this process makes her a valuable asset to any home buyer.
Calli McIntyre first appeared on All Things Moore County in the spring of 2017. Today she is looking forward to her high school graduation and attending The Conservatory of Performing Arts and the honors program at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, to obtain a BFA in musical theatre and a dance minor in jazz. Her mother Noelle is a financial advisor when she is not Calli’s mom. Their relationship is special and their conversation this Mother’s day is a poignant reminder of how quickly time goes by us.
Julia Latham is a non-practicing attorney who has a B.A. in theater and a minor in dance. Julia. She earned her J.D., clerked on the 9-Circuit Court of Appeals, and practiced administrative and environmental law in D.C. and Chicago. She is a current board member of Sandhills Pride, our local LGBTQ advocacy organization. She is also a mother of two boys, Max, age 15 and Nik, age 10. Max attends The O’Neal School and is a member of the Junior Beta Club and is active in the school’s theatre program. Max just finished a service project in which he raised $7000 and distributed books about diversity to 100 primary school classroom classrooms. He is fully enrolled in theatre; both thru the Gary Taylor Dance Studio, the Imagine Youth Theatre’s Broadway program, as well as numerous musical theatre productions. His brother Nik is a 5th grader at The O’Neal School and is also actively involved in the Arts. He has been a member of the Gary Taylor Dance Studio since he was 3, and has studied for two summers at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Nik has also been involved with the Sandhills Repertory Theatre Company and the Imagine Youth Theater Productions.
Local area artists Janessa McKibbin & Hannah Jones are independent artists as well as artistic guides at Wine & Design in Southern Pines https://www.wineanddesign.com/calenda… They are joined by Fore Properties real estate brokers, Christian McCarthy & Tracy Gibson to discuss the local art scene as well as the relationship between the art world and our local real estate world in Moore County. Art captures emotion, spirit and intentionality. Tracy and Christian’s take on some of their first hand experiences with clients purchasing a home and the emotion attached to it takes on a different meaning when commemorated with home sketches, watercolors, renditions of a home’s front door as well as other keepsakes that go with homeowners throughout their lives. If a photograph captures a memory, an artistic rendition captures that memories spirit and always holds it near to the heart.
Janessa McKibbin
Originally from Arizona, Janessa says, “I have never lived within such a forest.” She has resided in Moore County for six years.. She has been an artist and creator for a long as she can remember. As a child, she remembers getting so frustrated when “my hands didn’t do what my eyes saw.” Janessa earned a Bachelor in Fine arts degree from the Arizona State University in Painting and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History. “My intention was to not only refine my artist skills within the classroom, but also learn more about Art historically. Most everything in my daily controlled environment is done with some sort of creative approach.”
Janessa is a mother, a navy veteran, and a ‘forever student’ learning and deciphering this life journey. She specializes in both water colors and oil painting. Her take is always spiritual in nature and her vision is extraordinary. One of the joys of her art is the opportunity to capture the homes, the architecture and the magnificent visuals Moore County provides.
Hannah Jones (from her bio)
I’m originally from Colorado. I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado (A different UNC!) with a Visual Arts degree specializing in K-12 Art Education. My husband is military, so like many military folks, we ended up here in NC! But I love Southern Pines, and we have many treasured memories living in this town.
After moving here in 2010, I taught as an Art Teacher for 6 years for Hoke County Schools I am currently working as a Manager for our Southern Pines Studio, but you’ll also see me instructing some of the classes here and there to keep my “Art Buzz” going! I love every-single-thing about this job. At Wine & Design, I get to challenge my own artistic capabilities. I am able to de-stress (at work!!) from all the chaos of being a busy mom and military wife. I also get to be part of a group of women artists that I consider to be “my tribe.” We work so well as a team, and I am constantly inspired by not only their artistic talent, but by their personal stories that shape them into the strong women they are today. Lastly, I get see our customers fulfill their own self-care when they come into the studio. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing people (artistic or not) let loose, have fun, and actually love what they created in just 2 short hours. I’m constantly striving to help reach potential customers that might be missing that certain spark in their life. I’ve been at this studio for almost 2 years, and I can say without a doubt, every time I leave work, I feel energized and full of ideas. Like I said… I love every single thing about this company. I know what it’s like to get bogged down by stress. Wine & Design thankfully breaks that apart and provides an experience for people to express themselves and connect with others in a therapeutic way. Cheers to that! Much love to all our loyal (and new!) customers and our amazing staff.
