New Communities Newsletter
Vol. 14, No. 687 Friday Feb. 3, 2012 Circulation: 27,665
Good Morning! New deals, new pricing and a new discovery package eadline today’s news along with an upbeat real estate report from The Landings, GA. Plus, there’s an open house at The Bay Club, MA, if you’re on Cape Cod this weekend. All this activity shows that while it is mid-winter, 2012 real estate activity is already heating up. See below for all the details.
Today's Headlines
> In This Issue
* Today's Real Estate Deals
* Travel & Stay'n Play Packages
* New to GolfCourseHome Network Last Week
* Best Real Estate Deals & Travel Shorts...
* Top 10 Most Visited Communities in January
* 2011 GCH 'Best of the Best' Golf Communities
* Discovery Package& Travel Deals
* Florida Communities
* 55+ Communities
* Private Golf Communities
* Watch for our Next Issue, coming Tuesday, Feb. 7
New to GolfCourseHome Network Last Week
TEXAS
=> The Resort at Eagle Mountain Lake, Ft. Worth
Active-adult golf community, 36 holes, private lakes, fitness center, clubhouse/lounge, custom homes from the $300,000s
NORTH CAROLINA
=> Ocean Ridge Plantation, Sunset Beach
72 holes, sports and fitness, nature park, fishing lake, oceanfront beach club, homesites from $30,000, homes from $300,000
Today's Deals & Specials
>> Real Estate Deals
> River Landing, Wallace NC announces its 2012 “Building Bucks” incentive program for lot buyers ready to build. It starts with a “Pick Two” opportunity from any of these four options: One year of club dues waived; one year of the Premier Golf Cart Plan paid; $2,500 in landscaping products/services; a free Social
Membership or free upgrade from Social to Sports or Sports to Golf. There’s also a fun bonus for Building Bucks participants—entry into a drawing for a free brand-new personal golf cart and charger. Send me more information about River Landing
>> Getaways & Stay'n Plays
> Hilton Head Lakes, Hardeeville, SC Discover the Lowcountry areas of Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, Bluffton, Savannah and Hardeeville with Hilton Head Lakes' new Discovery Package. Package includes 3 days/2 nights accommodations with breakfast, round of golf for 2, dining certificate for 2 at a special Lowcountry restaurant and VIP tour of the community. Cost is just $129. Send me more information about Hilton Head Lakes
> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC has new golf pricing to go along with its great location and waterfront amenities. Golfers can sign up now in the Tara and Monticello golf shops for 20% off the annual green fee price. Annual membership for singles was $2,420, now it's just $1,775. The family membership, which was $3,872, is now down to $2,840. Since it's now early February, SLV will happily pro-rate the 20% off fee you pay for 11 months. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village
Specials Community Events
> Stuart Yacht & Country Club, FL is calling all amateur bird watchers and trained ornithologists to take part in its annual Emerald Parrot Weekend, now thru Feb. 5. The community is fortunate to be a nesting ground for this colorful, quirky and highly social bird species. Observers can see the Emerald Parrot undertake an unusual process of repeated testing of holes in the ground to deposit its sole egg. The entire flock takes part and assists as each parrot goes through the ritual—one that is unforgettable to see, enjoy and photograph. Send me more information about Stuart Yacht & Country Club
Community News & Updates
> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC residents are benefitting from the Biltmore Estate’s special winter pricing for all installations and exhibits. A discounted adult ticket at $40 can be used for two consecutive days and includes access to Antler Hill, the Winery and all Estate restaurants. Take a tropical break from winter with a visit to the Orchid Room in Biltmore’s Conservatory, where more than 70 colorful
orchids are in peak bloom, now through March. Estate admission also includes a complimentary audio tour. Offer valid Jan. 3 – Apr. 1. Send me more information about Champion Hills
> Carolina Trace, Sanford NC Head chef Brian Murphy is the star of the new 'Specialty of the House' feature on the GCH blog for his famed Shrimp Adobo appetizer with which he delights community members in the clubhouse dining room. Learn the secrets of chef Brian’s success, plus get the recipe, when you check out this post on the GCH blog. Send me more information about Carolina Trace
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA reports that sales in the community, coming off a very strong 2010, are again outpacing national and regional real estate trends. Savannah Board of Realtor statistics show that home transactions (closings) in all of Chatham County in 2011 were up 11.8% versus 2010 – but home closings in The Landings were up a robust 30.7% in that same period. The Landings has
been homeowner- and member-owned since the 1990s. Send me more information about The Landings
Deal Shorts...
> Tesoro, Port St. Lucie FL's fully furnished Villa Verona model is $925,000 with 3-BR, 4.5-BA and featuring views of the water and clubhouse. Send me more info…
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA’s annual Azalea Golf Package is ideal for golfers with Masters badges who want to stay in luxury and play great golf within an hour’s drive of Augusta National. Rates start at $380 per person/night Mar. 31-Apr. 4, and $439 pp/pn Apr. 5-8, providing one round of golf for each package night on your choice of the five courses. Send me more info…
- Callawassie Island, SC
- Ibis, West Palm Beach, FL
- Frederica, St. Simon's Island, GA
- Amelia National, Amelia Island, FL
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