Blog
December 2022 Moore County Market Snapshot
As is typical of this time of year, the real estate market has slowed a bit. Stats from December are very similar to November’s, with the months of inventory only reduced by 0.03 months, the sold-to-list prices reduced by 0.1%, the average days on market increased by 2.4 days, and the average sales price reduced... Read More
Our 10 Favorite Restaurants
Towering Pines Real Estate is celebrating 10 years in business in 2023! To celebrate our anniversary, we’ve compiled some lists of “10 Favorites” to share with you throughout the year. The first in our series of favorites is Our 10 Favorite Restaurants and why we love them: Ironwood Café – Whether celebrating a special occasion... Read More
November 2022 Moore County Market Snapshot
To know where the housing market is trending, it’s important to look at statistic comparisons over time. Compared to last month, the months of inventory and days on market have increased, while the sold-to-list ratio and average sales prices have decreased. While most of the active listings have been for homes that are $500k or... Read More
Jumping on the Gnome Bandwagon
Have you ever wondered about garden gnomes and why they’re found everywhere? With a history rooted in ancient Rome, these iconic creatures are the most popular garden decorations in the western world. Throughout their history, they were believed to be a good luck charm. In ancient Rome, these statues represented Roman gods, ensuring a successful... Read More
October 2022 Moore County Market Snapshot
As winter approaches, we’ve seen the market slow down a little. Houses aren’t selling as quickly as they recently were, and we get a reminiscent glimpse of what the real estate market was like pre-Covid. While it is still a seller’s market with an inventory of 1.87 months, sellers are learning patience as they wait... Read More
Finding Your Blessings
How often have you gone through a difficult situation and later looked back with the realization that, while difficult at the time, it ended up being something you’re thankful for? Alternately, have you ever been thankful for something difficult that’s happened to someone else? An example of this would be my dad. He was in... Read More
September 2022 Moore County Market Snapshot
Market Snapshot September 2022 It’s been said the market is changing – that it’s leveling off and, in some areas, is reported to be a buyer’s market. To paint a clear picture of today’s housing market in Moore County, we’d like to approach the numbers from a different viewpoint and compare September’s stats with those... Read More
Pumpkin, Spice & Everything Nice
Pumpkin, Spice, & Everything Nice I LOVE pumpkin spice! Yes, I’m one of those people who anxiously awaits the Starbucks announcement that Pumpkin Spice is finally back! Then I immediately head to the nearest Starbucks for my Venti Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino, taking a moment to savor each sip with joy. The yearly craze reminds me... Read More
Lorie McDuffie Joins Towering Pines Real Estate
<SOUTHERN PINES, NC> <September 28, 2022> — Lorie McDuffie, a real estate sales professional in Whispering Pines, has joined Towering Pines Real Estate. Based in Whispering Pines, Lorie’s local knowledge of Moore County and surrounding areas gives her an edge when locating or selling homes. As a former educator and healthcare professional, she has honed... Read More
Kristie Brayboy Joins Towering Pines Real Estate
<SOUTHERN PINES, NC> <September 16, 2022> — Kristie Brayboy, a real estate sales professional in Aberdeen, has joined Towering Pines Real Estate. An Anson County native, Kristie was born and raised in Wadesboro. After graduating from Anson Senior High School, she attended Sandhills Community College and Western Carolina University, earning a degree in Criminal Justice.... Read More