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Colonial Heritage Pays Closing Costs, Heritage Wake Forest Draws 200+

Colonial Heritage, VA is offering to pay closing costs.

Colonial Heritage, VA is offering, for a limited time, to pay the buyer’s closing costs—up to $10,000. Financing must be arranged with an approved lender....

Check out the Calendar of Pro Events listing where & when you can see major golf events at communities this spring. First one is the PGA Tour's Verizon Heritage held at Sea Pines, SC, the week after the Masters, April 16-19... Heritage Wake Forest's Spring New Home Showcase of 21 new homes, which was held last weekend and will occur again this weekend, enjoyed a 50 percent increase in traffic. The homes were visited by 200+ people. Prices range from the low-$200,000s to $600,000s.

Golf Course Rankings - Harbour Town, Powder Horn, Forest Dunes in Top 100

Sea Pines Plantation is home to Harbour Town Golf Links.

Congratulations on these golf courses (and their communities) being named to Golfweek magazine’s 2009 list of its Top 100 Modern Golf Courses:

No. 28. Harbour Town Golf Links Hilton Head Island, S.C., 1970, Pete Dye
No. 76. The Powder Horn  Sheridan, Wyo., 1997, Dick Bailey
No. 82. Forest Dunes  Roscommon, Mich., 2003, Tom Weiskopf

The Landings Schedules Easter Events, Golden Ocala Receives Blue Ribbon Award

The Cliffs Communities, SC will host Geoff Ogilvy in April.

The Cliffs Communities, SC is set to welcome 2006 U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy as special guest at the grand opening of its International Institute of Golf. The event takes place Saturday, April 25, at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, beginning at 9:30. Institute co-founders Steve Bann and Dale Lynch will lead a tour of the facilities, which include the latest computer, video and motion analysis technology along with a state-of-the-art indoor/outdoor practice facility—all for the benefit of Cliffs golfers. Click here for more information about The Cliffs!

The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA will offer a variety of activities for residents of all ages, as well as visiting family and friends, in April. For the kids, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt and petting zoo on April 11 with the Easter Bunny joining the fun on the porch of the Plantation Club for pictures. On Sunday, all can enjoy a traditional Easter Brunch at the Plantation Clubhouse or an Easter Buffet at the Marshwood and Oakridge Clubhouses. Click here for more information about The Landings!

Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, FL has received a Blue Ribbon award for one of its model residences in the 2009 Marion County Spring Parade of Homes. The luxurious Grandview model home, built by Ecclestone Signature Homes, was recognized for its outstanding master bathroom design, featuring Travertine accents. Ecclestone Signature Homes, winner of three "Builder of the Year" awards, is one of the community’s featured builders. Click here for more information about Golden Ocala!

New Luxury Residence at Hammock Dunes, FL; Wachesaw Plantation Hosts Golf Match

Hammock Dunes Private Community, FL is set on 997 acres.

Hammock Dunes Private Community, FL announces its newest-to-market home. This luxury residence, at 118 Island Estates Parkway, is listed at a price of $2,195,000. Reminiscent of a French Country Estate, this 5,378-square-foot custom Arthur Rutenburg home is set on approximately 1.75 acres with 145 feet of Intracoastal Waterway frontage. A special feature of the four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home is its limestone and Brazilian cherry wood flooring. Click here for more information about this Hammock Dunes Featured Home!

Wachesaw Plantation Club, SC just hosted the 11th Annual Can-Am Junior Team golf matches. On the second day of the matches, the American team earned 74 ½ of 144 possible points to defeat the Canadian squad 114-102. The matches were contested over the 6,853-yard Wachesaw Plantation Club course, home to the Can-Am since 2002. The event was made possible with the ongoing support of Wachesaw Plantation and a group of its members who help fund the event. Click here for more information about Wachesaw Plantation Club!

Kingston on Lake Oconee GA to be Launched on GolfCourseHome this Tuesday

GCH Network to launch Kingston on Lake Oconee GA in its Tues March 31 newsletter. The community is offering incentives for ‘First Families’ totaling $70,000. Go here for more info.

Bay Club Announces a Reduction in Its Initial Equity Fee by $50,000 to $75,000

Bay Club near Buzzard's Bay MA announces its initial equity deposit fee of $120,000 has been temporarily reduced to $75,000.

Annual dues for 2009 are $12,000 with a $1,500 food minimum which can be used any time throughout the year.  

Bay Club also offers a social membership, which is obtained with a non-refundable deposit of $30,000 and annual dues of $6.000. Annual food minimum is $1,500 food minimum which can be used any time throughout the year. 

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is a private golf and lifestyle community on 625 rolling wooded acres near the shores of Buzzard's Bay (close by Cape Cod). Member-owned, the club is built around a Brad Faxon-Brad Booth championship golf course and also features tennis, gourmet dining and many other athletic and cultural pursuits.

The Owners Club® at Hilton Head SC, Fractional Community, Joins GolfCourseHome

The Owners Club® features Nicklaus- and Jones-designed courses.

The Owners Club® at Hilton Head joined the GolfCourseHome Network today.

At the heart of Hilton Head Island, the golf community of Indigo Run has long stood as a top-shelf example of luxury resort living. Tucked within its secure gates is The Owners Club® at Hilton Head--a collection of 1/13th fractional interests in a luxury residence. The community is listed on many of the Network Member Websites, including PrivateResidenceClubs.net.

Close at hand are more than 14 miles of alluring ocean beaches, sparkling waterways and lagoons, and recreational options that draw vacationers from throughout the eastern U.S.

A Club That's a Family Value: Owners Club® at Hilton Head amenities include clubhouse, two outdoor pools, meeting space, putting green, exercise equipment, whirlpool/hot tub, shaded paths and hiking trails.

Amenities and local attractions available nearby include bicycle rental, outlet malls, boat rental on Broad Creek or the Atlantic, historic sites, fishing charters and cultural activities of all kinds. Save time to browse the island's unique art galleries and boutiques, as well.

Members have 24-hour access to their dedicated clubhouse. Upon arrival, each member receives a 4-digit code to the keyless entry.

Real Estate: The Owners Club at Hilton Head, SC

• 28 three-bedroom fully furnished homes
• Living space of 2,000 square feet
• Privileges for at least 27 days per year
• Renowned ClubCorp Star Service
• Privileges at affiliate Owners Clubs
• Privileges at more than 170 Associate Clubs and Resorts
• Priced from low-$40,000s to high-$80,000s
• Click here for more information about The Owners Club at Hilton Head!

GolfCourseHome Now on Twitter at http://twitter.com/GolfCourseHome

GolfCourseHome is now on Twitter and we are interested to see how this develops. We are not interested in telling you what we had for breakfast or how we're feeling. What we do want to communicate is useful information that will help you find your dream home on the golf course or on the water. GCH Twitter will give quick links to useful articles, timely alerts on new community launches, industry updates and more. Whether it is successful depends on how useful you find it. We welcome your feedback.

People and Clubs on the Move: News from The Landings, Champion Hills and Others

Lakewood Ranch, FL is an award-winning community.

Talented managers and executives are making news throughout the GolfCourseHome Network of communities. Lakewood Ranch, FL has appointed Miranda Oswald vice president of sales and marketing at the community. Oswald had been sales director at Neal Communities….

Greg Lumb has joined Quail Creek at The Ridges, TN as its new assistant tennis Professional. Lumb will work to further develop the community’s tennis program, which has produced many junior standouts….

Michael J. Perham, director of golf course and grounds at The Landings, GA, has completed requirements for maintaining his status as a Certified Golf Course Superintendent with the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America....

Champion Hills, NC has appointed Prudential Lifestyle Realty as its new broker of record for the community’s on-site real estate office and will assist in promoting the community’s mountain and sporting lifestyle. Click here for more information about Champion Hills!

Olde Stone Holds "Tour of Italy," Lance Armstrong Rides Through Pauma Valley

Amelia Island Plantation, FL covers 1,350 secluded acres.

Amelia Island Plantation, FL celebrated its first official Boardwalk Bash of the new season on March 13. Revelers saluted St. Patrick’s Day in the community’s popular Spa & Shoppes neighborhood. On the back porch of Marché Burette there were food & drink specials, green beer for $1, live Irish music and give-a-way prizes. More events in the Boardwalk Bash tradition are upcoming. Click here for more information about Amelia Island Plantation!

Pauma Valley Country Club, CA was part of the action as racing star Lance Armstrong and a field of contenders came through Pauma Valley in the Amgen 2009 International Bike Race, with Pauma Valley Country Club helping supply food and refreshments. That same week, a tournament sponsored by the Womens Southern California Golf Association fielded 108 members and guests for the 18-hole event, with lunch and prizes afterward. Click here for more information about Pauma Valley Country Club!

The Club at Olde Stone, KY is taking a Chef’s Tour of Italy as its culinary theme for March, sampling dishes from specific regions of Italy each theme night. This past Saturday a contingent of members went to the Tennessee Performing Arts Center to see the Broadway-style show, “Menopause: The Musical” by Jeanie Linders, and finished their evening with a late supper at The Club. Click here for more information about The Club at Olde Stone!

Williamsburg, VA Golf Communities are ideal for visiting in springtime, with great local events to add to the itinerary. On May 4-10 the Kingsmill Resort & Spa hosts the Michelob ULTRA Open. With a $2.2 million purse, it’s one of the richest events on the LPGA Tour. It includes three separate pro-ams, fashion show and junior clinic. Also in May is the Festival of Williamsburg, with four nights of classical music concerts at the College of William & Mary. Click here for more information about Williamsburg, VA Golf Communities!

Colleton River Plantation, SC enjoyed a highlight of its golf season last weekend, the annual Men’s Club Challenge. Teams were made up of one member, three guests and one professional. A unique element of the Club Challenge is that it includes a round on Colleton River’s Borland Course, a challenging little par-3 layout that complements the club’s two championship 18s. Click here for more information about Colleton River Plantation!

Goose Pond Island, AL is part of the attraction as collegiate golf enthusiasts and competitors arrive on the island’s local golf course, Goose Pond Colony Plantation, for the Spring Fling National Junior College Golf Championship. Teams from around the country compete with most hoping to earn enough recognition to return in May to play the same course in the Junior. College National Championship. Click here for more information about Goose Pond Island!

Wachesaw Plantation Club, SC kicks off  its April schedule of golf club activities on April 1 with a Men’s Guest Day. On April 9 the WLGA-18 Interclub tournament will be hosted by Wachesaw. On the 16th there is a spring 9 Holers tourney and on 19th is Couples Golf & Grille. The Men’s Spring Member-Member takes place the weekend of April 25-26. Click here for more information about Wachesaw Plantation Club!

Construction, Openings Include Heritage Wake Forest Homes, Seven Falls Facility

The Vineyards, FL is a private, gated community in Naples.

The Vineyards, FL recently held a grand opening for its Palermo model in Chestnut Grove, which is an enclave of Italian villas set apart by a European stone bridge. It features a tree park, 16 fountains and a tropical island hammock. The Palermo is a three-bedroom, three-bath villa home. The Vineyards also unveiled the Seville model in Aspen Palms, an enclave of the Hammock Isles neighborhood. The Seville is a four-bedroom, 4.5-bath home with a den, great room and formal dining room. Click here for more information about The Vineyards!

Heritage Wake Forest, NC will open 21 new homes for public viewing at its Spring New Home Showcase next weekend, March 28-29. The showcase will feature homes ranging in price from the low-$200,000s to the $600,000s. Showcase hours are from 12 noon until 5 pm. Click here for more information about Heritage Wake Forest!

Palmetto Bluff, SC will host the 24th Annual Architects' Selected Preview of Homes on Sat. March 28. Sponsored by the Hilton Head Architectural & Construction Administrators, this event will showcase homes in Palmetto Bluff, including a Craftsman-style residence that has won numerous awards. Guests will take self-guided private tours of the homes and are invited to also spend some time in Wilson Village, the community’s waterfront downtown on the May River. Click here for more information about Palmetto Bluff!

Seven Falls Golf & River Club, NC has continued construction stages on what will be the first Arnold Palmer Premier golf facility in the U.S.—a championship 18-hole course, plus the existing Arnold Palmer Golf Academy, and more. The community has also completed an important River Revitalization program. Click here for more information about Seven Falls!

Teton Springs Announces Reduced HOA Fees; Fly & Buy Promotion at Brier Creek

Teton Springs, ID is is a 780-acre golf community.

Teton Springs, ID's Lodge & Spa recently reduced owners’ HOA fees by more than 20 percent. Also, new buyers will receive a rental income guarantee for their first two years of ownership. The Lodge & Spa is a condo-hotel in the heart of the Teton Springs community. Condo owners enjoy all benefits of community amenities including, fitness, pool, tennis, fishing, skiing, restaurants and golf. Click here for more information about Teton Springs!

Brier Creek Country Club, NC offers the new Toll Brothers ‘Fly and Buy’ program. This program reimburses domestic travel expenses, including airfares, of up to $2,000 to home buyers who visit the Raleigh-Durham area by May 31 and execute a sale agreement on a Brier Creek property within 90 days of the visit. International travel credit is offered up to $4,000. Book a visit by April 30 and receive a free round of golf and dinner for two at Brier Creek Country Club. Click here for more information about Brier Creek!

Willoughby Celebrates 20th Year, Reynolds Landing Earns Audubon Designation

Willoughby Golf Club, FL has 200+ acres devoted to golf.

Willoughby Golf Club, FL celebrated its 20th anniversary with the dedication of K-9 Korner, where all the furry friends and owners enjoyed a Yappy Hour. The activities continued with golf scrambles; tennis pro nights and mixers, a Car Show and many nights of enjoying treats and cocktails prepared by award-winning Chef Jimmy Cunningham. The celebration will continue all year round, so be sure to visit. Click here for more information about Willoughby Golf Club!

St. James Plantation, NC reports that its sales and marketing company, which is responsible for more than 3,600 property transactions in the community, has joined the local Association of Realtors and participates in its Multiple Listing Service (MLS.) The tools it provides will better equip the company to serve clients, customers and community. Click here for more information about St. James Plantation!

Reynolds Plantation, GA reports that its sister community, Reynolds Landing, has achieved designation as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. Reynolds Landing is the 16th golf course in Georgia and the 686th in the world to receive the honor. Click here for more information about Reynolds Plantation!

NEWS SHORTS
If you are worried about the value of your recently purchased home falling after the sale, several communities are offering "insurance" against that possibility. For details, contact
The Bridges at Preston Crossing, The Reserve at SugarTree, Lake Ridge --all Texas Bluegreen communities and Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL

Community Deals Include $10,000 Closing Cost Coverage from Colonial Heritage, VA

Colonial Heritage, VA is a gated 55+ golf community.

Colonial Heritage, VA is offering, for a limited time, to pay the buyer’s closing costs—up to $10,000. Financing must be arranged with an approved lender. Click here for more information about Colonial Heritage!

Lakewood Ranch, FL residents were wearin’ the green on Tuesday at the community’s  favorite gathering place, Ed’s Tavern, for the inaugural “Who’s Your Paddy” event which featured live music by Big T & The Tornadoes on an outdoor stage. Bag pipers played and proceeds from the beverage sales went to a local charity for families in need. Click here for more information about Lakewood Ranch!

Pauma Valley CC, CA: Indoor and Outdoor Amenities Along the San Luis Rey River

Pauma Valley CC, CA - ideal weather, many activities.

In a prime location along the San Luis Rey River with the mountains of the Cleveland National Forest rising to the north, Pauma Valley Country Club is a private hideaway featuring a Robert Trent Jones Sr. classic golf course.

Blessed with near perfect weather year-round, residents enjoy an active social calendar and full club amenities, while often arriving for a stay via the club's private 3,000-foot airstrip.

Desert Inspiration Meets Superior Planning: Hidden here, alongside the San Luis Rey River, is the treasure known as the Pauma Valley Country Club, home to a Robert Trent Jones Sr. Signature golf course and a thriving, energetic member community.

Club facilities include a gracious clubhouse, attractive guest rooms, tennis courts, swimming pool, and a 3,000-foot, private airstrip. The Club dining room and bar-grille offer complete dining services, and there is around-the-clock security provided for the Club compound and immediate local area.

Real Estate: Pauma Valley Country Club, CA

* Homes priced from $245,000 to $1 million
* Building lots priced from $295,000
* Resale homes from $245,000 to $1.9 million
* Click here for more information about Pauma Valley Country Club!

SummerGlen, FL: Retirement Community Offers Golf, Fitness, Billiards, Much More

SummerGlen, FL is located in Ocala, Florida's "horse country."

We are pleased to welcome SummerGlen to the GolfCourseHome Network. Situated amid the beauty of Ocala, Florida’s horse country, SummerGlen is an adult retirement community that offers outstanding convenience, every opportunity for recreation, and affordable homes that are easy to maintain.

The crown jewel of SummerGlen is its 18-hole championship golf course, which opened in 2000. The course’s rich, pleasing landscapes and consistently challenging design make it a layout you can play every day.

Buy the Residence, Get the Club: The new SummerGlen Residents’ Club features a fully-equipped fitness room and aerobics center, along with billiards, card and activity areas, crafts and much more.

Real Estate: SummerGlen, FL

* Finished model homes for touring
      o Pricing with lot from $150,000s to mid-$200,000s
* Express discount offers for ready buyers
* Money-Back Construction Satisfaction Guarantee
* All homes meet Green Home building standards
* No builder closing costs
* Equity golf club membership eligibility with home purchase
* Click here for more information about SummerGlen!

Bald Head Island Joins GolfCourseHome Network: Nature, Amenities In Harmony

Bald Head Island, NC is a no-cars sanctuary.

We are pleased to welcome Bald Head Island, NC to the GolfCourseHome Network. Bald Head Island is the southernmost of North Carolina’s cape islands, and the northernmost semitropical environment on the East Coast. Access to the island is by passenger ferry or private boat, and travel on the island is by electric cart--no cars allowed.

With 10,000 of Bald Head Island’s 12,000 total acres set aside as nature preserves, choosing which environment to explore first can be a tough decision. Ocean beaches stretch for 14 miles, while tidal creeks, perfect for paddling a kayak or canoe, traverse the salt marsh.

The Bald Head Island Club golf course has earned top accolades from Golf Digest and Travel & Leisure Golf for quality of play and environmental sensitivity. Along with golf, the club offers tennis, swimming, croquet and excellent fine and casual dining.

A Premier Swim Club, Too: The island’s family-friendly Shoals Club overlooks the magnificent point of Cape Fear. Complementing the club’s dramatic views are fine and casual dining, swimming pools, locker rooms, and recreational programs for all ages and interests.

A 10-acre marina rounds out the island’s recreational amenities, accommodating vessels up to 100 feet. Residences here range from cozy to spacious, quaint to grand. Many incorporate deep porches, long roof overhangs and traditional wood materials.

Real Estate: Bald Head Island, NC

* Homesites range from the $300,000s to $2 million
* Homes range from the $400,000s to over $4 million
* Multiple neighborhoods in various configurations
* Cape Fear Station
      o Homes and homesites along beach, marsh, maritime forest
* Harbour Village
      o Borders 10-acre marina with a traditional seafaring feel
* The Hammocks
      o Fractional-ownership homes golf include multi-club membership
* Indigo Plantation & Marina
      o On the Southport mainland fronting Intracoastal Waterway
* Click here for more information about Bald Head Island!

Bluegreen Offers "Value Assurance Guarantee," Reynolds Holds Summer Deals

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL is set on 885 acres.

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL reports that a seller with its realty agency is offering prospective buyers "insurance" against falling home values after the sale. The seller of this home, which is fairly priced for today's market, would escrow 8 percent of an agreed-upon sales price for the purchaser’s benefit in the event of a decline in Florida housing market indexes for a period of one year. Buyer would be reimbursed to a maximum of the 8 percent figure. Click here for more information about Harbour Ridge!

The Bridges at Preston Crossing, TX, The Reserve at SugarTree, TX and Lake Ridge, TX report that developer Bluegreen Corporation, is offering a “Value Assurance Guarantee” promotion through March 31. Bluegreen will pay a maximum of 10 percent reimbursement of purchase price upon confirmation that the homesite value has decreased by 10 percent or more.

Click here for more information about The Bridges at Preston Crossing!
Click here for more information about The Reserve at SugarTree!
Click here for more information about Lake Ridge!

Reynolds Plantation, GA and its Ritz-Carlton Lodge are set to welcome families with “Summer Family Camp,” the resort’s newest value-added vacation package. The package is designed as a one-night stay for a family of four and includes spacious, overnight accommodations with two neighboring guestrooms, and breakfast for two adults and two children. “Campers” also enjoy Family Golf in the Afternoon and unlimited use of kayaks, canoes, fishing equipment and bicycles, allowing for days of action-packed and fun-filled adventure. Click here for more information about Reynolds Plantation!

Wachesaw Holds Putter Fitting Week, Olde Stone Offers Free Golf Membership, More

Heritage Wake Forest, NC announces new community.

Heritage Wake Forest, NC has opened its first exclusive ranch plan community, Heritage Walk. Custom built by Medallion Construction and Jordan BuiltHomes, these homes will range in size from 2,300 to 3,000 square feet and are priced from the $400,000s.  This small enclave of Heritage Walk is sited among wooded lots and greenways offers privacy while still offering prime amenities and services.
Click here for more information about Heritage Wake Forest!

NEWS SHORTS
Wachesaw Plantation Club, SC announced that its golf professional staff will host a Putter Fitting Week from March 31 to April 5. Cost: $30..... The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC recently announced that its Community Foundation had renewed its support for the Pickens County Meals on Wheels program....

The Club at Olde Stone, KY is offering free golf membership--a $20,000 value--with the purchase of real estate from March 1 to May 31.

Palmetto Bluff, SC's May River Golf Club will host Stan Utley for a members short game clinic on March 21st.... Daniel Island, SC hosts the world's top-ranked women at the annual Family Circle Cup April 11-19....Male tennis pros will prep for the French Open on the Har-Tru courts at The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA at the 2009 Tail $50,000 Pro Tennis Challenger May 2 - 10.

Heritage Wake Forest to Display a Record 21 Homes in Spring New Home Showcase March 21-22, 28-29

Heritage Wake Forest, Wake Forest, NC: Home Shows upcoming.

Heritage Wake Forest announces that 21 new homes will be open to the public during the upcoming Spring New Home Showcase. The annual event, which will be held the weekends of March 21 and 22 and March 28 and 29, will feature homes ranging in price from the low-$200,000s to $600,000s. Showcase hours are from 12 noon until 5 pm.

“The Spring New Home Showcase provides an excellent opportunity for people to tour a number of beautiful homes in a relatively short period of time,” said Andy Ammons, President of Heritage Wake Forest, Inc.

“It’s a great way for prospective buyers to find the home that best meets their need. We invite anyone who is interested in learning more about the homes in Heritage Wake Forest to visit us during the Showcase.”

The award winning Heritage Wake Forest community features 24 unique neighborhoods offering a variety of styles and living. Amenities abound and include a championship golf course, two swim clubs, tennis courts, numerous walking and biking trails, children’s playgrounds, and a fully stocked fishing pond.

The community was named one of The Top 100 Amenity Communities in the nation by Ideal Living Magazine, and the golf course was given 4.5 stars out of 5 by Golf Digest Magazine.

 

Reverie on the Ashley, SC - Riverfront Jewel Combines Luxury, Preservation

Reverie on the Ashley, SC is on the historic Ashley River.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Reverie on the Ashley, a riverfront jewel in North Charleston, South Carolina, to the WaterViewHome Network. Sited at one of the river's widest points, Reverie on the Ashley spans 32 acres, with a master plan calling for just four acres of the property to be built on.

Reverie on the Ashley is an 88-unit luxury condominium community rising above a lush, master-planned 32-acre site along the historic Ashley River in North Charleston. Sited at one of the river's widest points, Reverie looks a full half-mile across to its opposite shore.

While Reverie on the Ashley spans 32 acres, the developers have chosen to build on only four acres of the property. The remaining 28 acres are protected marsh and forest, lush with indigenous fauna and foliage such as blue herons and crepe myrtle trees. A nature trail will be made of semi-porous materials to reduce rainwater run-off and erosion. Bird feeders will line the trail.

Perfect for Boating, Walking, Shopping & More: A select number of private, deepwater boat slips are still available as an exclusive purchase option for select units.

The community is conveniently located 15 minutes from downtown Charleston–and even closer by boat. The North Charleston Performing Arts Center, the Charleston International Airport and a brand new shopping district are just moments away.

Real Estate: Reverie on the Ashley, SC

* Six condominium buildings
* 88 condos with magnificent views of the Ashley River
    o Two- and three-bedroom floor plans
    o Approximately 1,800 finished square feet
    o Jacuzzi tub in master bath
    o Tiled screened porch
    o Private rooftop terraces on fourth-floor penthouse homes
* Units in Phase 3 start in the mid-$500,000s
* Click here for more information about Reverie on the Ashley!

Deals Include Discovery Tour at Willoughby GC - Enjoy Tennis, Golf, Dinner and More

Willoughby Golf Club package includes massage, golf, more.

Willoughby Golf Club, FL announces its new 3-day, 2-night Discovery Tour. This package includes a round of golf at Willoughby’s Arthur Hills-designed golf course, a sports massage at the Woodhouse Day Spa, complements of Willoughby Golf Club. It also includes dinner at the Willoughby clubhouse prepared by Chef Jimmy. Guests may also play tennis on Har-Tru courts, swim in the pool or just relax. Also included is a private real estate tour.  Click here for more information about Willoughby Golf Club!

Daniel Island Hosts Family Circle Cup, Landings Presents Pro Tennis Challenger Event

The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA hosts May event.

The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA will host the 2009 Tail $50,000 Pro Tennis Challenger from May 2 through May 10 at its Franklin Creek Tennis Center. A warm-up event for the French Open, it will give players an opportunity to prepare for the red clay courts of Roland Garros Stadium. In addition to the professional matches, the week-long event will include a Kid's Day, Military Day, Seniors Day, and a ProAm benefitting Hospice Savannah. Click here for more information about The Landings!

Daniel Island, SC has a tennis event of its own to spotlight. The community’s stadium tennis facility will play host to the likes of Serena and Venus Williams, Vera Zvonareva and many more of the world's top-ranked women at the annual Family Circle Cup. Dates for the Family Circle Cup are April 11-19. It's a week of action-packed fun that draws tens of thousands of visitors each year.  Click here for more information about Daniel Island!

Palmetto Bluff, SC reports that its May River Golf Club will host Stan Utley for a members short game clinic on March 21st. Utley has been cited as one of the best short-game instructors in all of golf and is Sergio Garcia’s putting instructor. Tour stars attesting to Utley’s skills include U.S. Open runner-up Rocco Mediate, who told reporters: "The first thirty minutes I spent working with Stan, I learned more
about putting than in the previous twenty years.”  Click here for more information about Palmetto Bluff!

Colonial Heritage, VA has announced that the directors of its Home Owners Association has just voted to allow properly equipped personal golf carts on the roads in the neighborhood. The ruling of the board makes Colonial Heritage the only community in Williamsburg with this feature. Meanwhile, an update on sales activity reports that 542 lots have closed as of Jan. 31.  Click here for more information about Colonial Heritage!

Bluegreen Communities Introduces “Value Assurance Guarantee” for Texas Land Buyers through March

The Reserve at SugarTree, Lipan, Texas

PLANO, TX - March 12, 2009 - Bluegreen Communities®:, a division of Bluegreen Corporation (NYSE: BXG) and one of the nation’s premier master-planned community developers, has announced a “Value Assurance Guarantee” promotion that offers land buyers in Texas the ultimate protection of their land purchases.

The Bridges at Preston Crossings, Gunter, Texas

During this one-time promotion from March 2 through March 31, 2009, buyers who purchase property in one of Bluegreen’s eight Texas communities will be reimbursed 10% of any depreciated value, if the value of their home site depreciates by more than 10% of the purchase price.

Lake Ridge, Cedar Hill, Texas

“With prices and interest rates at historic lows, this is one of the best times in recent history to buy land,” said David Verani, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales, Bluegreen Communities. “With Bluegreen’s Value Assurance Guarantee to lower the risk, we want to help consumers pursue their dreams of owning land, whether it is to build a custom dream home now, or to hold for the future.”

The Reserve at SugarTree, Lipan, Texas

Texas Real Estate Market is strongest in U.S.
With the current volatility of the stock market, an investment in land is an attractive alternative to stocks, and recent reports show that Texas holds the best real estate values in the country. According to PMI Mortgage Insurance Company’s first quarter 2009 Economic and Real Estate Trends report, four of the top five “most stable markets, where home values are likely to stay the same (or perhaps even rise a little) are:” Dallas-Plano-Irving, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Bluegreen has communities in each of these markets.

As recently as October 2008, four Texas cities - Austin, San Antonio, Houston and Dallas - landed on the Forbes.com Top 10 list for “Best Bang for the Buck Cities” (ranked #1, #2, #4, & #7 respectively). According to Forbes.com, “[These cities] lead our list of places where your money goes farthest. Residents enjoy affordable housing and promising prospects for job growth in coming years.”

Promotion Details
The Value Assurance Guarantee offer is valid March 2 - 31, 2009. MAI appraisal paid by the property owner and conducted in the twenty-third (23rd) month after contract date. Bluegreen reserves the right to have their own appraisal ordered to confirm the value reduction. Bluegreen will pay a maximum of 10% reimbursement of purchase price upon confirmation that home site value has decreased by 10% or more

Wyboo Plantation Offers Buyer Incentives, Direct Access to 171,000 Acres of Water

Wyboo Plantation is set on 650 acres.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Wyboo Plantation to the WaterViewHome Network. Wyboo Plantation is a 650-acre waterfront golf community in the charming South Carolina town of Manning. Within its gates lies some of the state’s finest lakefront real estate, dominated by Lake Marion and the 35-acre, spring-fed Lake Arbu.

The community’s interior lakes have direct access to Lake Marion. This major lake and its 171,000 acres of water are part of the Santee Cooper Lake System, allowing serious boaters to travel all the way from Wyboo Plantation to Charleston Harbor.

Plenty of Golf: With two challenging courses at Wyboo Plantation, plus Royal Oaks Golf Course just three miles away, residents have all the golf they can handle. Property owners are invited to join the on-property Players Course or neighboring Wyboo Golf Club, or both.

Wyboo Plantation life centers around the 6,400-square-foot Community Center, located on nine wooded acres with a fairway view. The Center has full kitchen facilities, meeting rooms, a dance floor, a reading/lending library, an exercise room, pool tables and card tables.

Real Estate, Wyboo Plantation, SC

* Fairway and interior homesites available
      o Boat slip purchase available with purchase of a developer lot
* Lakefront homes are right on the water
* Buyer Incentive Program
      o No time requirement to build
      o Two years of homeowner dues waived with purchase of a developer lot
      o Buy a developer-built home & receive $1,000 towards your closing costs, PLUS a free golf membership
* Developer lot prices range from $30,000 to $55,000
* Developer-built patio homes with lot from $200,000
* Click here for more information about Wyboo Plantation!

Amelia Island Plantation Goes Green, Wachesaw Offers Putter Fittings, and More

The Landings at Skidaway Island, GA is set on 6,500 acres.

The Landings at Skidaway Island, GA has an April events schedule offering a variety of activities for residents of all ages, as well as visiting family and friends. There will be an Easter egg hunt and petting zoo on April 11 featuring the Easter Bunny. On the 12th, all are invited for a traditional
Easter Brunch at the Plantation Clubhouse or an Easter Buffet at the Marshwood and Oakridge Clubhouses. Click here for more information about The Landings!

The Club at Olde Stone, KY will host the NCAA Men’s Golf Regional on May 13-16, in conjunction with Western Kentucky University. More than 70 top-rated collegiate golfers will test their skills on the club’s Arthur Hills-designed championship course. The low finishers at Olde Stone will join other regional qualifiers in the season-ending NCAA National Tournament. Click here for more information about The Club at Olde Stone!

Amelia Island Plantation, FL announced two important new achievements in its ongoing environmental efforts. AIP was accepted as a member of the Green Hotels Association, an elite group of lodging establishments known for progressive sustainability policies. In addition, The Salon at The Spa at Amelia Island Plantation was named a Green Conscious Certified Salon by the Florida Association of Beauty Professionals. Click here for more information about Amelia Island Plantation!

The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC recently announced that its Community Foundation had renewed its support for the Pickens County Meals on Wheels program. Over 30 residents of The Reserve are volunteers in the Meals on Wheels effort, which delivers one hot meal a day to needy elderly and disadvantaged individuals, coordinating a volunteer force of 300. Click here for more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!

Wachesaw Plantation Club, SC announced that its golf professional staff would host a Putter Fitting Week from March 31 to April 5. Throughout this period, staff pros are available for 30-minute personalized diagnostics and fitting sessions. Using the most advanced methods, pros will determine what length, lie, loft and head design are best suited to the golfer’s individual putting stroke. Cost of the fitting session is $30. Click here for more information about Wachesaw Plantation Club!

Community Specials Include Free Golf Membership from The Club at Olde Stone

The Club at Olde Stone, KY offers $20,000 in savings.

The Club at Olde Stone, KY is offering free golf membership--a $20,000 value--with the purchase of real estate between March 1 and May 31. Click here for more information about The Club at Olde Stone!

Isleworth, FL Offers Gated Privacy, Frontage on the Butler Chain

Isleworth, FL is a gated community set on 6,000 acres.

We are proud to welcome Isleworth, a lakefront haven in Windermere, FL, to WaterViewHome. Few gated communities can match the opulence and exclusivity of Isleworth, where famous PGA Tour pros own homes and the Butler Chain of Lakes cuts a blue swath through Florida woodland.

Isleworth is a 6,000-acre, gated community located in Windermere, only 10 miles from downtown Orlando’s business district and less than 15 minutes to Walt Disney World attractions and major shopping malls.

The community enjoys frontage on the famed Butler Chain, a series of lakes connected by navigable canals. Residents have lake access from a private launch area within the community. Some of Orlando’s most beautiful homes and estates are found within the Isleworth gates.

With landscaped roads and towering trees to add a manorial ambience, Isleworth was named the No. 1 Luxury Golf Community in the U.S. by The Robb Report.

The Club Where Tiger Plays: Residents may apply to join the Isleworth Country Club, an 89,000-square-foot facility which is privately owned and offers non-equity membership. (Membership in the Isleworth Country Club and the use of club amenities are not guaranteed.)

Real Estate: Isleworth

    * Luxury estate homes and golf villas
    * Some properties with golf frontage
    * Lake-frontage properties also available
    * Prices begin at approximately $2 million
    * Click here for more information about Isleworth!

Introducing the Lake at Sylvan Way, NY: Private, Unspoiled Parcel Abuts Lake

Lake at Sylvan Way, NY is set on 118 acres.

Today we are introducing a first for WaterViewHome. We are announcing the launch of a new 118-acre parcel with 5,292 feet of lake frontage on an Adirondack-quality lake--The Lake at Sylvan Way. Located in the state of New York near the Mass. border, it abuts a lakefront preserve, and may be kept as your own private estate or subdivided into 22 multi-acre lots.

This real estate, never before available, abuts and shares lake frontage with the pristine, 700-acre Friends of Dyken Pond Environmental Center. Clear, deep and unspoiled along its shores, Dyken Pond is a 175-acre jewel of the region.

Fastest Lake Escape from New York: This opportunity may have no equal in the Northeastern United States, given its proximity to metropolitan New York, the Capital District and the Berkshires, as well as the intense beauty of the landscape and waterfront.

As approved, the Lake at Sylvan Way property would contain 12 direct-waterfront lots and 10 interior lots. The interior lots have a lake-access route and frontage parcel, for their private use. All lots are between two and five acres in size.

Real Estate: The Lake at Sylvan Way, NY

    * For sale as a single 118-acre parcel priced at $2,950,000
    * Approved for subdivision into 22 multi-acre parcels
    * Click here for more information about The Lake at Sylvan Way!

Harbour Ridge Celebrates "Grandchildren's Weekend," Daniel Island Hosts Competition

Wachesaw Plantation Club, SC will hold fundraiser in May.

Wachesaw Plantation Club, SC will host the Murrells Inlet 2007 annual golf tournament fundraiser on Monday, May 11. The event benefits a nonprofit community revitalization group established to improve the historic fishing village of Murrells Inlet. This includes preservation of the creek and its sporting traditions. The group has won awards for service to the community.  Click here for more information about Wachesaw Plantation Club!

Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club, FL follows a time-honored tradition over the weekend of Apr. 9-12 when it hosts the annual Grandchildren’s weekend to coincide with spring break and Easter vacations.  The festivities begin with a Yappy Hour/Pet Parade at the state of the art Puppy Park.  There will also be complimentary sailing lessons and Karaoke. Friday features tennis/golf clinics, pizza, pasta and a movie party. Saturday is the annual Bunny Hop, egg hunt and carnival. Click here for more information about Harbour Ridge!

Daniel Island, SC alerts soccer fans that, for the the sixth consecutive year, Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island will host the Carolina Challenge Cup, Major League Soccer’s most prestigious pre-season competition. The Challenge Cup competition will take place this Saturday to Wednesday, Mar. 7-11, with each team playing the other in a round-robin tournament format. Click here for more information about Daniel Island!

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