SHORT SALE PRIMER – ATTORNEY STEVE WILDE

Attorney & Short Sale specialist, Steve Wilde, (www.wildelawfirm.com), joins Kay Beran, broker/owner of the Prudential real estate company and host Bill Sahadi of Fore Properties to discuss all the basic information about the mechanics of a Short Sale to help Sellers & Buyers thru the process. Steve reviews his Eight Steps to a Successful Short Sale.  The foundational information is not only valuable for Sellers, but also for Buyers who need to know what to expect if they indentify a home to purchase that must run the Short Sale route.

LENDING UPDATES AND INTEGRITY BUILDERS OF THE SANDHILLS, LLC.

Private mortgage banker Lisa Gibbs and builder Densel Williams of Integrity Builders of the Sandhills, LLC discuss the myriad of topics concerning appraisals, underwriting , lending practices, tips for buyers & sellers alike, and both provide a good overview of market conditions in Moore County. Densel Williams speaks in detail about custom built homes and the role of the smaller artisan builder in a market economy driven by larger building groups used to doing more volume in units constructed. His insight provides a lot of good food for thought for would be buyers in our real estate market.

MOTHER’S DAY REFLECTIONS

mothers day showMoore County friends and mothers, (L to R) Gayvin Powers, Amity Aldridge, Kirsten Foyles & Molly Johnston discuss the many joys and challenges of motherhood. Between them they have 12 children between the ages of 3 – 18 that includes two sets of twins. Their remembrances, inspirations, influences and experiences are brought to life in a heartfelt conversation. David Michael Wolff, www.carolinaphil.org joins us to discuss his Mother’s Day Pops Season Finale on May 12th at the Robert E. Lee Auditorium from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Gayvin, Amity, Kirsten and Molly have some great stories to tell and their observations and lessons learned are memorable.

 

The FIRST TEE OF THE SANDHILLS -” It Takes a Community to Raise a Child”

first tee of the sandhillsExecutive Director Lisa Chandler, board vice president, volunteer & program director Bob Burwell of Roberts Golf Shop discuss the many facets of the First Tee Program of the Sandhills.
They are joined by local parent & First Tee advocate, Jennifer Nguyen and her 8th grade daughter, Elizabeth, who speaks articulately about the benefits of the program from her personal perspective.
Bob & Lisa trace the beginnings of the program in Moore County (2003) to the present and speak about The Core Values of Learning, the volunteer & coaching aspect, the direct benefits that the game of golf provides students, ages 5-18, and how the life lessons are imparted and how the added mentoring assists students of all ages in creating self esteem, discipline and perseverance as life skills.
Fund raising events are touched on as well as the Partners Program and the First Tee’s participation in National School Program; all in an effort to reach more kids.
Additional information about the First Tee can be found at www.thefirstteesandhills.org or by emailing Lisa Chandler atlchandler@firstteesandhills.org.

 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – APOSTLE BUILD PROGRAM & HOPE FOR HILL CREST SCHOOL FUNDRAISER

Executive Director of Habitat, Elizabeth Cox is joined by Apostle Build future home owner, Wanda Brower, Apostle Build committee member, Kate Cote and Habitat volunteer of the Habitat Repair ministry, Karen Hieronymus. Elizabeth leads a discussion that touches on the many important aspects that Habitat for Humanity provides to Moore County future homeowners who meet the criteria that Habitat sets and then talks about the big picture benefits of “community” that Habitat can provide for their new homeowners and our next generation of children. Kathryn Kelly also joins us to discuss her self directed fundraiser for “Hope for Hill Crest – Kids for Catastrophes”. This fundraiser will be held on May 5th at the Pine Needles Convention Ctr. from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Her heartfelt story about dedication to provide free schooling in Africa for children under the age of 6 speaks of a commitment from her heart.