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The following real estate transfers were recorded during the past week:
Thomas W. Von Fange and wife to Scott McBride and wife, 1/2 acre, Piedmont District. $155,000.
Peter H. Luke and wife to Steven L. Bregel and wife, 40 acres, Hampton District. $176,000.
Hubert S. Gilkey III and wife to Jonathan W. Pierce and wife, Blue Ridge Mountain Estate, Block 10,
93.8%