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Pinehurst | Southern Pines | Sandhills Area

Find your home, and your people, in Moore County.

Moving here means figuring out school registration, enrollment paperwork, and what the commute actually feels like at drop-off and pickup. I know because I was you. Now I help families buy, sell, and settle in, because I'm living it too.

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Where are you in your move?

Relocating or PCSing

New orders, new town

Video tours, remote closings, and a local who can be your boots on the ground before you arrive. As a military spouse, I've done this move myself.

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Buying

Find the right fit

The best town depends on your commute, your school district, and how you want to spend your weekends. I'll help you sort it out and walk you through how North Carolina offers work.

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Selling

Sell with a plan

Whether you're PCSing out or making room for what's next, I'll help you price it right, prep it well, and market it with The Foundry Group and Compass behind you.

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Your Guide to Moore County

Everything I wish I'd had before we moved: the towns at a glance, Fort Bragg commutes, school and childcare timelines, healthcare, life with little ones, and a step-by-step PCS checklist.

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Moore County towns at a glance

Which town fits best?

Compare the Towns

Pinehurst

Golf and a walkable village

Southern Pines

Walkable downtown and events

Aberdeen

Affordable and growing fast

Whispering Pines

Quiet lakes, golf and space

Carthage

County seat, land and a slower pace

West End

Seven Lakes: lakes and golf

Vass

Small, authentic rural charm

Pinebluff

Small-town living near Aberdeen

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I'm Lex, your Moore County hype person.

I'm a transplant here in Southern Pines, a proud military spouse, a mom of two toddler boys, and a golden retriever lover. I work with The Foundry Group at Compass, so you get a whole team's experience behind your move, and a local who answers the phone.

Life in MoCo

Events, hidden gems, and local favorites

Follow along for real-time recommendations: restaurants, weekend events, and the parks my boys can't get enough of.

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