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Lennar's Treviso Bay in Naples, FL, Is New No. 1 Most Visited Golf Community on GCHN

Treviso Bay, Naples, FL: New No. 1 Most Visited

New golf and waterview communities dominated the news in April, so it’s no surprise that 6 new communities crashed the Top 10 Most Visited Communities list and four new entries claimed spots in the Top 15.

Seven communities are located in Florida, underlining Florida’s return as a favorite location for a second home or retirement residence. See below for details and links to the communities featured.

TOP 10 MOST VISITED COMMUNITIES IN APRIL

1. Treviso Bay, Naples, FL – New to Top 10
2. The Reserve at Lake Keowee, SC -New to Top 10
3. Amelia National, Fernandina Beach, FL - New to Top 10
4. The Woodlands at Ibis,West Palm Beach, FL -  New to Top 10
5. Indian River Colony Club, Viera, FL

6. Frederica, St. Simons Island, GA – Up from No. 7
7. Willoughby, Stuart, FL – New to Top 10
8. Glenmoor, St. Augustine, FL
9. Aberdeen, Boynton Beach, FL
10. Solivita, Poinciana, FL – New to Top 10

The Next Five Most Visited Communities

11. Ocean Ridge Plantation, Sunset Beach, NC
12. Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC – New to Top 15
13. The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA – New to Top 15
14. Carolina Colours, New Bern, NC – New to Top 15
15. Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick, SC – New to Top 15

Deal of the Day: Enjoy Multi-Million Dollar Amenities, Free Dining at Solivita, FL

Solivita, Poinciana FL has a new winter visitation package puts you on the golf course and community amenities for 3 days/2 nights for $139 until March 1, 2012. Benefits include lodging onsite in one of the community’s fully furnished homes, complimentary lunch and dinner, use of all recreational facilities and a personal golf cart during your stay. While on-site you are encouraged to enjoy the multi-million dollar Palms Amenity Complex. Send me more information about Solivita!

Deal of the Day: Lodging, Dinner, Lunches, Fitness for Just $500 @ Harbour Ridge

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Palm City FL unveils Discover Harbour Ridge, a stay-and-play invitation priced at $500. The package includes two nights’ accommodation, two rounds of golf for two players, dinner for two in the Harbour Ridge Clubhouse and two luncheons for two. Unlimited use of the tennis and fitness center is also included. A temporary membership number is assigned to each guest and a tour of the community plus available properties will be arranged. The $500 package price is refundable with purchase. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!

Navy Seals Parachute Team Visits Indian River Colony Club in Viera, FL

On November 8th, the Indian River Colony Club (IRCC) in Viera, FL welcomed a team of Navy Seals for a day of golf, dining, and relaxation.

Members of the U.S. Navy Leap Frog Parachute Team enjoyed a day of golf and relaxation at Indian River Colony Club. From left to right, IRCC General Manager John Robinson with Navy Seals Larry Summerfield, Justin Gauny and Jim Woods.

The US Navy Parachute Team “Leap Frogs" were in the area for the Cocoa Beach Air Show, where they demonstrated air to water jump and rescue maneuvers.

U.S. Navy Seal Jim Woods hits the links at Indian River Colony Club during a rare day off from national touring with the Leap Frogs Parachute Team. (Photo courtesy of Amir Pishdad)

While visiting IRCC, the team enjoyed brunch, nine holes of golf, and dinner at IRCC's At Ease Club. Throughout the day, club members visited with the team, shook hands and posed for pictures with these elite Navy Seals. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!

Deal of the Day: Get 3 Nights Lodging, Golf, Dining for $299 / Couple @ Plantation Bay

Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach, FL Experience Plantation Bay in one of their beautifully furnished villas for just $299+ tax per couple.

Your 3 day/2 night stay includes a round of golf on your choice of three courses, unlimited use of tennis courts, fitness center and pool, one $25 meal voucher for lunch or dinner, vouchers good for lunch or dinner, not including tax or gratuities, day spa treatments by appointment (additional fee).

Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To book your tour, call the concierge, at (877) 345-2897. Send me more infomation about Plantation Bay!

 

Deal of the Day: Enjoy Concerts, Fashion Show, Lunch at Indian River Colony Club

Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL has a select number of Social Memberships available at a discounted rate for a limited time. This membership allows participation in over 50 activities, from club dining to attendance at plays, concerts, art classes and more. This month, social members have access to a Charity Fashion Show and Luncheon, the IRCC Foundation’s Book Fair, and a concert by the Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!

Real Estate Sales Jump 55% Over 2010 Totals at Quail Ridge Country Club, FL

Quail Ridge CC, FL: More than $18 million in sales in 2011.

More good signs of the real estate market trying to turn the corner.

Today we received the good news that Quail Ridge Country Club, in Boynton Beach, FL, has had sales of 72 apartments, villas and homes in 2011--a jump of 55% over 2010.

Those 2011 sales, through October, total more than $18.4 million. In 2010 the community registered 47 sales worth $15,992,900. Click here for more information about Quail Ridge. 

 

Deal of the Day: Package from Indian River Colony Club, FL Includes Golf, Dinner

Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL extends an invitation to visit on its value-priced Getaway Package. For only $99 you get three days and two nights to explore the community, including a private tour hosted by an IRCC member. Spend two nights in a nearby hotel, play the club’s private golf course and enjoy dinner in the unique atmosphere of the At Ease Club. Offer available for a limited time only. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!

Deal of the Day: PGA Village, FL Luxury Golf View Condo Offered at $99,500

PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL is listing a residence in the community for the eye-catching price of just $99,500. It’s your chance to get immersed in the total golf experience, with a location right between the Wanamaker championship course and the club’s pitch-and-putt short course. This two-bedroom, two-bath luxury condominium is not a short sale or foreclosure—makes a great vacation home or a fine rental-income property to invest in. Send me more information about PGA Village!

New Communities Newsletter, Nov. 1: Real Estate Sales Rise in FL, NC & SC

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  NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 13, No. 660   November 1, 2011  Circ. 27,665
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Old Palm Golf Club, FL: Warm weather and hot sales.

Today's Headlines  

  * Today's New Real Estate Deals & Travel Specials
  * Golf Community Special Events & News
  * Florida Real Estate Deals

  * Best Real Estate Deals of 2011- by State   
  * Best Stay 'n Play Deals of 2011 - by State

  * Top 10 Most Visited Communities in October
  * Recently Added to GolfCourseHome & WaterviewHome        
  * This Month's Spotlighted Communities   
  * Watch for our next issue, coming Friday, November 4th

Good Morning! More positive signs that the real estate market is moving in the right direction: No. 1. Daniel Island Real Estate, SC, has sold 22 properties worth $17.2 million since Sept. 1 (single-family home sales on Daniel Island are up 13% for the year),

No. 2. Old Palm Golf Club, FL, the luxury private community located in Palm Beach Gardens, is having its best year since it opened in 2004, with 27 sales transactions in 2011 totaling $60 million. And,

No. 3. Carolina Colours, New Bern, NC, had a solid September with 4 homes sold. The affordable lakeside community celebrated the sales results at its fifth annual member-appreciation weekend. For more community news, travel and real estate deals and more, see below!

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TODAY'S NEW DEALS & SPECIALS

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> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA presents golf condominiums in the Hammocks at Sapelo neighborhood that are “wholesale-priced” at under $100,000. Live 35 minutes south of Savannah in a 2BR, 2-BA space with granite counters, hardwood floors and high ceilings—these are all new units, never lived in. Maintenance is minimal and fees are low—some buyers go in with a partner or family member and share the vacation benefits or rent out the unit full time. Send me more information about Cooper’s Point!

> The Bridges at Preston Crossings, Gunter TX wants you to imagine your dream home on a custom homesite. The range of homesite sizes, locations, and view orientations at The Bridges is unusually diverse. There are limited-time special offers on select homesites—for example Lot No. 83, measuring .35 acres, is listed for just $49,000. It’s a very private cul-de-sac homesite backing up to trees. Special Offer—$10,000 in credit, your choice what it goes to. Also, there is a bonus lifestyle package for the first three lot buyers who request it. Send me more information about The Bridges at Preston Crossings!

> Hampton Hall, Bluffton SC has a featured home at 19 Weymouth Circle, now listed at just $346,500. This 3BR/2-BA residence sits on a manicured, park-like setting of .38 acres. Foyer entry leads to formal
dining room/great room, with built-in bookshelves/entertainment center. The kitchen is accented with granite counters and a breakfast bar, travertine backsplash and stainless steel appliances. The master suite has a dual granite vanity. Landscape includes flagstone and crushed granite pathways. Send me more information about Hampton Hall!  Note: This home was incorrectly identified as being at Hampton Lake last issue; we regret the error.

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  >> Travel Getaways & Stay 'n Play 

> Kiawah Island, SC presents its Villa Golf Packages, with private-villa lodging that gives you a fully-equipped kitchen, dining room and relaxing living room to enjoy. With that comes one round of golf per day (Note: a surcharge applies for rounds on the Ocean Course. Through Nov. 27, this package is priced from $179 midweek per person, per night or from $195 weekends per person, per night. Send me more information about Kiawah Island!

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COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWS 

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is holding a Realtor Open House on Wed., Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., showing single-family homes in the community’s Carriage Hill section. Agents can view this new neighborhood and find a client’s ideal home. Catered barbeque lunch and a drawing for over $2,000 in prizes are part of the event. Send me more information about Anderson Creek Club!

> Frenchman’s Creek, Palm Beach Gardens FL has a busy November calendar of events for the enjoyment of members and guests. This Thursday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m., there will be a wine tasting in the living room of the main clubhouse. Coming up on Sun., Nov. 17 it's Barbeque and Movie night, also in the main clubhouse, with a screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”  Send me more information about Frenchman’s Creek!

> Old Palm Golf Club, Palm Beach Gardens, FL released a transaction report through the third quarter showing that the community is experiencing the most successful real-estate sales year since it opened in 2004. Transaction total so far in 2011 is 27, including new-construction homes and resales, with a dollar value of $60 million. Currently there are four builders, new to Old Palm, breaking ground for construction of model homes. Send me more information about Old Palm Golf Club!

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TOP 10 MOST VISITED COMMUNITIES IN OCTOBER
   
  1. Harbour Ridge Yacht & C.C, Stuart, FL - Up from No. 3
  2. Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island, SC
  3. Cobble Creek, Montrose, CO
  4. River Strand, Bradenton, FL - Up from No. 11
  5. Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club, Naples, FL -  Up from No. 6   

  6. PGA Village, Port St. Lucie, FL -  Up from No. 8
  7. Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC - New to the Top 10  
  8. Dominion Valley Country Club, Haymarket, VA, -  New to the Top 10  
  9. Victoria Park, Deland, FL -  Up from No. 12
10. Rio Grande Club, South Fork, CO

The Next 5 Most Visited Communities

11. GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee, FL -  Up from No. 13 
12. The Landings, Skidaway Island, GA
13. Reynolds Plantation, GA -  Up from No. 15 
14. The Cliffs at Glassy, Greenvile, SC - New to the Top 15  
15. Quail Ridge Country Club, Boynton Beach, FL -  New to the Top 15  

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TOP 20 HEALTHIEST HOUSING MARKETS IN THE U.S.

Rising home prices, job gains and improvement in median incomes will drive the healthiest markets over the next year and a half, says Builder.com. These healthy markets will have positive implications for many golf and waterview communities. To see the Top 20 Healthiest Markets in 2012 and the golf and waterview communities that may be positively affected, click here.

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>> Best Real Estate Deals of 2011

Arizona
Connecticut
Delaware
Georgia
Idaho
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Washington
CANADA

Arizona

> Blackstone, Peoria AZ announces reduced prices on select homes and lots, including a former Villa Model now only $359,000. It features 2,191 square feet and includes two bedrooms, 2.5 baths, plus den, three fireplaces, and a combination spa and pool. Blackstone also features a half-acre golf course homesite that originally sold for $475,000 but is now available for just $179,000.   Send me more info...    

> Terravita, Scottsdale AZ's array of special incentives for new memberships—covering the next 10 full golf memberships taken out. New members paying in full get $650 per month credit for the first 12 months—a savings of $7,800. New members selecting the phased initiation fee get $250/month in credits, which is a savings of $3,000. Members may use their personal golf carts. Send me more info... 

Connecticut

> River Oaks, Sherman, CT, an established golf community in Connecticut’s quiet hills, is now including golf membership to its championship course and club with homesite purchase. This is a major savings for golf lovers looking to build their dream home overlooking the Appalachian Trail or the Berkshire foothills. River Oaks is also just a short commute to New York City or Hartford. Send me more information about River Oaks!

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Delaware    

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE and its featured builder, Providence Homes, invite you to view the superior design of the Lewis model home. This low-maintenance model is a 3BR, 2-BA residence with a 2-car garage and desirable finishes like granite countertops, solid maple cabinetry and a cozy gas fireplace with marble surround. With a championship Arthur Hills-designed golf course as just one highlight of the Heritage Shores amenity package, you can acquire a Lewis model home now for only $237,500, plus you receive a closing-cost credit of $15,000. Act now--it's your last chance to move into Heritage Shores in 2011. Send me more information about Heritage Shores!

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE has a Stanwyck model home now under construction and available for viewing. The Stanwyck is a popular design and with no current model on-property. Floor plan of the Stanwyck is spacious with a great flow. It includes a guest bedroom, full guest bath, living room, dining room, walk-through kitchen and an Owner's suite with large coffered-ceiling bedroom. Suite also has double walk-in closets, his-and-her bathroom sinks and roman tub. Send me more info! 

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Georgia     

> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA has a unique homesite promotion for October—Two Lots for $34,900. The lots selected for this incentive program will be minimum of a half-acre in size. They have underground water, telephone, cable and power hook ups. All lots will come with the complete amenity package for $395 a year that includes deep water dock rights, boat and RV storage, two clubhouses, fresh and saltwater fishing parks, two pools, with no time limit to build. If you’ve got a sibling, friend or associate to go on in this with, it’s an extremely rare value. Send me more info!

> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA reminds home buyers that its golf amenity is managed by Troon Golf, an affiliation that provides any Savannah Quarters Country Club member an array of benefits through the Troon Golf network of upscale clubs under management. Check out programs such as Troon Advantage and Troon Privé. Golf members are able to play more than 60 Troon courses worldwide with preferred rates and tee times. In recognition of its own 10th Anniversary, Savannah Quarters Country Club is now offering membership initiations as low as $200.  Send me more info!

 > Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA is talking about a new buying trend at the community known as Split It 50-50. As the name suggests, it works like this: You pay $69,900 and a friend, family member or colleague pays $69,900. Together you own a 1,700-square-foot luxury golf condo on a half-acre lot with no time limit to build. When you visit, enjoy a deep-water community dock minutes from the Atlantic, two community pools, boat and RV Storage, a gated, secured entrance, two community clubhouses, a championship golf course and more. Carrying costs (to be split two ways) consist of $395 a year for POA dues, $170 a month in condo association dues plus $1,536 a year in taxes. Enjoy it or rent it, as you please. Send me more info! 

> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA has a 3-day/2-night Discovery Tour that makes it easy to visit the North Georgia Mountains and explore Owen Glen.  Depending on your preference, you can enjoy golf for two at Old Union at Owen Glen, a Crane Creek Vineyards wine tasting, or a guided trail ride at Trackrock Riding Stables. Breakfast for two, dinner for two, a Welcome Basket of wine and cheese and your personal tour of Owen Glen are included.  The Discovery Tour, including accommodations for two nights in charming Blairsville, is just $149 per couple (a value of over $525). Send me more info!

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Idaho

 > Teton Springs, Victor ID With the approach of the winter season, real estate sellers are becoming more motivated, reducing prices by as much as 40%. Two recent examples include a custom home on a half-acre lot listed for only $550,000 and a gorgeous Lodge Home offered for $799,000 with furniture and golf membership included. Send me more info!

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Massachusetts

> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha’s Vineyard MA has a very limited number of beautiful island residences available with highly valuable Farm Neck equity golf membership included with home purchase. With an estimated worth above $250,000, your Farm Neck equity membership helps to offset the $2.5 million purchase price of an available new-construction home in the Oak Bluffs section listed through Karen Overtoom agency.  Send me more info...

> The Villages at Brookside, Bourne MA’s newest neighborhood, The Links, has a collection of highly attractive 2-BR townhomes with sweeping golf views and detached garages. Many end units are available. Prices range from $445,000 to $460,000. Send me more info...

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Michigan

> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI has responded to a recent marketing study by revamping its pricing so as to create outstanding values on real estate purchases. Currently the community’s home listings include a selection of homes priced at discounts of 40%, or your choice of homesites at discounts of 50%. These are home prices not seen at Forest Dunes before, including lakefront and golf properties. Inquire about a visit using the current Discovery Package.  Send me more info...

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Missouri

> The Communities at Branson Creek, Branson MO features 6,500 acres offering the best views of the Ozarks. Standout real estate values on single-family homes in the Fieldstone Bluffs neighborhood, with 6 floor plans available from the low $200,000s with walk-out basements and three-car garage options. Also just announced is the new Fieldstone Pines Townhomes starting at just $139,900. Residents enjoy over 15 miles of hiking, walking and biking trails, two award-winning golf courses and just minutes from shopping, three lakes and over 100 shows in Branson, Missouri. Send me more info!

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North Carolina    

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is featuring a new-construction Norton Cottage, designed with an open floor plan and a cathedral ceiling in the living room. It’s a 3BR, 2-BA residence listed for just $299,900, plus a $5,000 buyer incentive for closing before Nov. 15. This home has granite kitchen countertops, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, a screen porch and a large family room upstairs with wet bar.  Send me more information about Anderson Creek Club!

> Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights a rare value on a large and well-located homesite that’s ideal for buyers seeking affordability and plenty of home-placement options. Homesite No. 759 at Chapel Ridge, now just $39,900, is 1.2 acres of gently sloping woodland that enjoys 300 feet of road frontage, giving the buyer unmatched driveway and house placement flexibility. Send me more info!

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Pennsylvania

> Treasure Lake, Dubois PA’s spring sale on four premium homesites includes low tax rates and prices starting at only $10,000. All buyer closing costs including property surveys are covered by the seller. Great locations include a year-round lakeview lot for building. Choose your own builder. Send me more info… 

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South Carolina  

> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC has a featured home at 19 Weymouth Circle, now listed at just $346,500. This 3BR, 2-BA residence sits on a manicured, park-like setting of .38 acres. Foyer entry leads to formal dining and great room combination, with built-in bookshelves/entertainment center. The kitchen is accented with granite counters and a breakfast bar, travertine backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Its master suite has a dual granite vanity, garden tub and travertine shower. Landscape includes flagstone and crushed granite pathways. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!

> Daniel Island, Charleston, SC presents Pier View, a downtown condominium neighborhood with value prices from the high $100,000s to the low $500,000s. Situated along the marshes of the Wando River, Pier View combines the serenity of island living with all the conveniences of Daniel Island’s downtown. The spacious one- to three-bedroom units range from 884 to 2,291 square feet. Floor plans feature large master suites. Amenities include a swimming pool, outdoor grilling area, landscaped courtyard, private parking garage and storage units. Send me more information about Daniel Island!

 > Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, SC is listing a half-acre lot with golf and lagoon views for the unusually low price of just $7,500. The homesite is at 13 Bayley Road in this prestigious, 36-hole private community. Current owner is hoping to close by end of this calendar year. Send me more information about Colleton River Plantation!

> Hilton Head Lakes, SC presents a limited number of 2012 multiple-round memberships, which offer from 10 to 40 rounds at a low, discounted cost and provide access to the club on an anytime basis. Multi-round memberships, which include green fee and cart, can be purchased now to use on Jan. 1, 2012. 10-round package: $285, a savings of $87. Up at the 40-round package, you pay $1,063, for a savings of $425. Or buy a Practice Facility deal for $300. It’s valid for 6 months and allows unlimited use of the Par 3 short course and unlimited range balls. Send me more information about Hilton Head Lakes!  

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Texas

> Lake Ridge at Joe Pool Lake, TX points prospective buyers to its Homesite No. 1460, priced now at just $29,900. It’s a large lot shaded by towering hardwood trees with a quiet creek in the backyard. Buyer will enjoy rolling hills and a golf course lifestyle close to the urban sophistication of Dallas. Send me more info...

> The Bridges at Preston Crossings, Gunter TX's great homesite with views of the elevated green at the club’s par-3 No. 2 hole. Currently priced at $95,000, it is discounted nearly 10% from its original listing at $105,000. The homesite (#166) is also close to the clubhouse. Send me more info! 

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Virginia

> Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke VA is launching a new line of cottage homes to be built in an ideal location for prime golf views along the first fairway of its Lester George-designed golf course. These luxury cottage-style residences will be priced starting in the low $400,000s.  A national-membership club and community adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Ballyhack recently opened its new, 11,500-sf clubhouse. Send me more info!

 > Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke VA has recently reduced prices of all estate homesites by an average of 21.5 percent. This national-membership club and community, adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, has a new, 11,500-square-foot clubhouse and a collection of 75 homesites scattered among 370 picturesque acres. Homesites command views of the highly ranked golf course and surrounding mountains. Send me me more info!

> Greensprings West, Williamsburg VA features a 6-BR, 3-BA single-family home in foreclosure and listed at $437,000. This property can be purchased with as little as 3% down. And, if you close by Oct. 31, up to 3.5% of the final purchase price can be rebated as closing cost assistance. Appraised as high as $448,000 and complete with a garage and fireplace, this is a standout value in the Williamsburg market. Send me more info...

> Kingsmill on the James, Williamsburg VA spotlights a condominium in foreclosure that is assessed at $260,600 but listed for only $198,000. This is an open, bright, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home features first-floor and second-floor master suites. Finished square footage is a spacious 1,974. Send me more info...

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Washington

 > Horn Rapids, Richland WA has a brand-new ranch-style single-family home listed at only $367,900. All the amenities of the 835-acre Horn Rapids community, including Yakima Mountain views, a Keith Foster-designed championship course and 100 acres of parks, greenbelts, playgrounds and trails, are right outside the door of this three-bedroom, 2.5-bath Cedarville design home. The owner’s retreat and two additional bedrooms each come with ample closet space. A large, open-plan great room combines with the spacious kitchen and sunny dining room to create an ideal atmosphere. Curb appeal is enhanced by a covered porch and huge covered back patio. Send me more info!

 > Horn Rapids, Richland WA’s new neighborhood, Eagle Ridge, has two exclusive builders and a one- of-a-kind view. Starting price of $350,000 includes homesite and home (2,400 SF custom ramblers). Views are all territorial (mountains, river, farmland, etc.). Send me more info…

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CANADA

> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada,  a year-round waterfront haven, is holding approvals for its final phase, which represents the last 20 lots within the development for sale. Over 50 percent of the lots in the early phases are already sold. All the oceanfront lots in Phase one have sold--and there are only 5 oceanfront lots still available in Phases 2 and 3. Additionally, there are a number of riverfront and waterview lots. Waterfront lots start at $89,900 and waterview lots starting at $41,900 with 12 months interest-free financing. Send me more information about Sunset Dunes!

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FLORIDA DEALS   

> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL features a luxury residence listed at just $298,000, right on the community’s golf course in the Muirfield neighborhood. This 3BR, 2.5-BA home is designed with an open floor plan, a kitchen that opens to great room and has adjacent formal dining for entertaining. Master suite has twin closets and a grand master bath. Two additional bedrooms provide accommodations for friends and family to enjoy the PGA Village lifestyle. Send me more information about PGA Village!

 > Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL and its exclusive broker HR Properties feature a home at 12771 Mariner Court In Mariner Village for the reduced price of just $499,000.  Sited within walking distance of the clubhouse, the home is renovated to perfection, with new wood floors, new carpet in bedrooms, new office, all-new kitchen and appliances, a built-in entertainment center in family room, crown molding, new roof, new Jacuzzi in the pool and a newly installed summer kitchen with tasteful landscape lighting. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!

 > GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL will waive the golf initiation fee of $9,800 for any buyer of an Addison Spec Home, Model Home, GlenLakes Realty-listed resale home. Fee is also waived if you purchase a lot and build a new home. This promotion is exclusive and home purchase must be made through Glen Lakes. Buyers of all other resale homes must pay the standard $9,800 golf initiation fee. Send me more info!

 > Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL is featuring a homesite in its Wild Oaks neighborhood with a special purchase incentive. The buyer of this homesite at 34 Scarlet Oak Circle will receive an associate golf membership valued at $5,000 to the Club at Grand Haven. List price is $119,000 for the property, which measures 102 by 174 feet and is cleared and ready to build on. Club amenities include include: golf, tennis, walking trails, croquet, two fitness centers and much more.  Send me more info!

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   >> Best Discovery & Stay 'n Play Deals of 2011

Arizona
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texas
Utah
Virginia
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Arizona

> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley, AZ presents a golf value at its on-property, award-winning The Ledges Golf Club. “No Tricks, Just Treats” is the theme of this deal, good through Nov. 4. Play golf after 10 a.m. at The Views and receive a $10 voucher towards your next paid round of golf. Send me more information about Sun City Vistoso!

> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley AZ  is running a Try & Buy offer on the unlimited Golf Pass program at its award-winning The Views Golf Club. Come out, play some golf, and apply up to three of your previously paid green fees toward your pass. Golf Pass holders get unlimited golf (with up to a 7-day advance reservation privilege), unlimited range balls, no private-cart trail fee and discounts of up to 30 percent on golf shop merchandise. When you bring a guest, the fee is $40 in winter, $20 in summer. Offer good through end of 2011.   Send me more information about Sun City Vistoso!

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Delaware 

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE has attractive October Promotions for golfers. Get out on the community’s championship course any Monday through Thursday and Play All Day for $64. One green fee payment gets you as many rounds as you like. In the golf shop, take advantage of the Halloween Sale: Choose a pumpkin to reveal savings of up to 100 percent off your selected items. Sale runs Oct. 24-31. The shop also has Merchandise Rewards gift cards. Be entered to win a $200 card with the purchase of $50 or more in Golf Shop merchandise. Send me more information about Heritage Shores!

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 Florida

>  Mariner Sands, Stuart, FL invites you to try its Stay and Play Program and visit the community for 3-days/2-nights of unlimited golf for two on the club's two championship golf courses and practice facilities and play tennis and dine at the Mariner Sands Country Club. Stay in spacious accommodations with 2-BR with den and 2-BA overlooking the golf course. Your stay includes use of a golf cart, plus two dinners and three lunches. Cost is $399 per couple. Click here for more information about Mariner Sands!

> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL has a Getaway Package that gives you 3 days/2 night’s enjoyment for only $99. For a limited time, try a community visit with two nights in a nearby hotel, a tour of the community, a round of golf on our 18- hole, par-72 golf course, and dinner at our private At Ease Club. Your tour will be hosted by one of our residents, who will also be happy to answer questions about living the good life at IRCC. Send me more info!

> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL 's Member for the Day program invites you to experience the Palm Coast’s premier club community like a resident. As a Day Member you enjoy one round of golf per person at a preferred rate on the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, access to all Golf Club amenities, community tour and unlimited access the day of your tee time to the practice area and driving range. Make it a Total Experience and stay overnight in a nearby hotel at a preferred rate.  Send me more info!

> Victoria Park, Deland FL  wants you to come for a tour this season for great deals including a $25 Shell Gas Card and free lunch at the Golf Clubhouse. Tour new models from Beazer Homes and Shea Homes, get a taste of the club lifestyle and top off your tank compliments of Victoria Park. Offer is limited, so act soon. Send me more info!

> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL  invites you to a 3-day/2-night stay in a furnished villa to experience its beauty and amenities first-hand. Cost is just $199, plus tax, per couple. Enjoy one round of golf on your choice of three courses, unlimited use of tennis courts, fitness center and pool, four meal vouchers at the club and day-spa treatments by appointment (additional fee applies). Space is limited for this first-come, first-served offer. Send me more info!

> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is promoting its Fall “Fore” Package from now through Dec. 5. At a cost of just $695 per person, it’s a deal that gives you a fourth night’s lodging and a fourth round of golf at no charge. Package includes breakfast each day at Renaissance Resort, two rounds on King and Bear Golf Club course, two rounds on Slammer and Squire course, practice balls before each round, complimentary bag storage and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions, located right on-property. Send me more info!

> Solivita, Poinciana FL has a limited-time visitation special called Discovery Days. Stay 3 days/2 nights for $69, with lodging onsite in one of the community’s fully furnished homes. Enjoy complimentary lunch and dinner, use of all recreational facilities and a personal golf cart during your stay. While on-site you are encouraged to enjoy the multi-million dollar Palms Amenity Complex. Send me more info!

> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is out with a Fall Golf Special that is priced from just $195 per person. Experience great golf and relax in superior resort luxury. The fall special includes one night’s accommodation, breakfast, one round of golf on the Slammer and Squire course, a 30-minute lesson at the PGA Tour Golf Academy, and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions. Send me more info! 

> Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, Dade City FL 's Stay & Play golf package starts as low as $135 per person for 1 night with 18 holes of golf and includes lodging in a luxurious 3-BR/2-BA, completely furnished Club Villa, overlookingthe 18th green with cart, club storage, and use of the practice range, fitness center and dining Send me more info...

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Georgia

> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA gives you the chance to test-drive the best equipment in golf at the best price. At a package price that starts at $329/pp/per night, play your choice of one of one of the community’s award-winning courses with the latest TaylorMade gear, including the much-heralded new R-11 driver. You’ll also receive a dozen TaylorMade Burner golf balls and a $50 credit toward a full swing analysis and club-fitting session in the ultra-high tech TaylorMadePerformance Lab. Enjoy an additional round of golf on day of departure or day of arrival at preferred rate of $99 per person.. Send me more info...

> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA, presents a new “Traditions” golf package that’s ideal for a group getaway. Unlimited same-day repeat play is a staple of this deal, priced at $299 per person per day. It includes deluxe accommodations in a cottage or condominium, daily housekeeping, fully equipped kitchen, one round of golf, full Southern-style breakfast daily at the Plantation Clubhouse and access to practice range. Bonus benefit--an additional round on day of departure or day of arrival at preferred rate of $99 per person. Minimum of 2 golfers in a group. Send me more info...

> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA presents a Discovery Tour for two nights for just $149 per couple. It includes a two-night stay for two in charming Blairsville, GA; dinner at Enrico’s Italian restaurant; breakfast at The Sawmill Place and a welcome basket. Plus, a choice of golf at Owen Glen’s Old Union course, a wine tasting at a vineyard in the Blue Ridge Mountains or a guided horseback trail ride. Send me more info...

> The Georgia Club, Statham GA has an Invitational Golf Membership you can pay for in installments over six years with no interest. Pay your first installment now and receive complimentary golf carts for all of 2011, or delay first payment for a year. Send me more info…

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Massachusetts 

> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha's Vineyard, MA 's award-winning golf course opened for play on April 8th, with a greens-fee special for early-season players. The club’s off-season rate of $50 for 18 holes, plus $18 cart rental. Send me more info…

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Michigan

> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI continues its popular Discovery Package for prospective home buyers. It includes 3 days/2 nights in luxury accommodations plus a VIP tour of Forest Dunes’ amenities and neighborhoods. Also enjoy Member-for-a-day privileges, dinner for two at the Clubhouse, breakfast for two and golf for two on the top-ranked golf course in Michigan are included, all for just $259 per couple. Send me more info..

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Missouri 

> The Communities at Branson Creek, Hollister MO wants golfers to know that special hotel rates are available at the Holiday Inn Express in Branson and the Ye Olde English Inn in Hollister during Oct. 21-22, when the community’s Murder Rock Golf Club welcomes the “Balloons Over Branson Creek” Hot Air Balloon Festival. There are also special senior golf rates being offered, timed to coincide with the festival. With more than 22,000 hotel rooms, Branson matches every style and budget. Send me more info! 

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New Hampshire

> Owl's Nest, Thornton, NH  offers fine homes and townhomes in its Golf and Stay vacation packages. Enjoy world-class golf, dining in the award-winning Sunset Room restaurant, access to the Activities Center with outdoor pool, workout room and much more. From now until the close of the golf season, pay a midweek rate of just $125 per person, per night for lodging, golf and cart if you're part of 3- to 7-person group, or $99 if you're in a group of 8 or more. Those rates adjust to $145 and $125 on weekends.  Send me more information about Owl's Nest! 

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North Carolina   

> Anderson Creek Club, NC's offer two Discovery Package options: Package #1 includes  accommodations at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. Cost for 3 days/2 nights is just $297. Or chose to visit and tour the community at the low rate of just $99 per night witha 3-night maximum. Your stay includes one round of complimentary golf. Pick the packages that fits you best. Send me more info!

> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC invites lovers of mountain retreat living to try the Champion Hill's Mountain Getaway. It’s a one-night visit to the beautiful Blue Ridge for only $180. Stay on-site in one of the community’s private homes or at one of the charming bed and breakfasts in historic Hendersonville. This offer includes lodging for two, dining at the Champion Hills clubhouse, a guided tour of the property and a chance to view featured homes. Send me more info...

> Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover NC has a great Stay and Play package for visitors  to this 36-hole golf-and-spa destination community. While staying in either The Lodge  or in furnished townhomes, enjoy special discounted golf rates with this package of $59 on  the Robert Trent Jones championship course and $39 on the Tom Jackson course—any  time, any day, based on availability. You’ll be able to get around in a complimentary golf  cart for the entire stay. Your stay includes access to the member-only, state-of-the-art fitness  facility as well as eight lighted tennis courts. You also get access to The Spa at Rock Barn, a European-style spa with a full range of services—all at 15% off. Send me more info!

> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC has a great incentive for those truly interested in looking for a second home or retirement home. It’s the club community’s Tom Fazio golf course, rated No. 5 in North Carolina by Golf Digest. Come visit to tour the community, enjoy lunch in the clubhouse, play the course, stay two nights in a luxury Champion Hills villa or in of Hendersonville's charming inns. You can do it all for only $375—nearly half off the actual deal value of $700. Send me more info...

 > River Landing, Wallace NC presents a Southern Hospitality Getaway featuring luxurious on-site accommodations. Priced at just $139 a couple, the getaway special lets you meet the people who will become your neighbors. Activities include a personal VIP Tour of River Landing’s neighborhoods and amenity centers. Enjoy Owner-For-The-Stay" privileges and dine in the new River Landing Clubhouse. Play a round of golf, play tennis, swim in indoor/outdoor pools, and even tour the local Duplin Winery and enjoy a wine tasting experience. As a bonus you get a Gourmet Dining Certificate in the Lakeview Room at the Clubhouse. Send me more info...

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC now offers two Discovery Packages. One is the “Full Monty,” providing 3 days/2 nights at just $297. It includes lodging at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. There is also a per-day alternative for $99 that includes accommodations (3 nights max) and one round of golf. Send me more info...

> St. James Plantation, Southport, NC''s Plantation Preview Package gives you the choice of playing one of its three championship courses--Members, Players or Founders Club. Priced at just $149 per person, it includes 2 nights’ accommodations and 3 days to experience the community. You get a round of golf for two, VIP Club Access and a guided real estate tour. Contact the community to make your reservations now. Send me more info...

 > Brunswick Forest, Leland NC is featuring its Coastal Discovery Tour for 3 Days/2 Nights for two in a luxury hotel in historic Wilmington for just $179. It includes golf at the Cape Fear National championship course for two, Owner-for-a-Day privileges at the new 18,000-square-foot Fitness & Wellness Center, plus a boat cruise on picturesque Town Creek bordering Brunswick Forest and a  VIP tour of the community.  Send me more info...  

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Pennsylvania

> The Links at Gettysburg, PA has a golf value and a fun event rolled into one—it’s the Jinx at The Links Night Tournament coming up on Sat., Nov. 5. Entry fee is $55 for non-members of the club and $30 for members. In keeping the with the “jinx” theme, the first nine holes of the 3 p.m. shotgun tournament will be enlivened by trick pins, no pins, large cups and other surprises on the greens and fairways. After cocktails and dinner there is a 6:30 p.m. shotgun start for the second nine—a night golf event for which The Links will supply glow-in-the-dark balls. Send me more info!

South Carolina 

> Hilton Head Lakes, SC is asking women golfers: Ladies, are you tired of playing with pressure from other golfers or looking for others to play with? Every Wednesday is now Ladies Day at the Golf Club, starting at 9:30 a.m., with fun weekly formats, such as Pink Ball. It’s a no-pressure, no-stress golf outing. Price is just $20 for 9 holes and $30 for 18—lunch included. Send me more information about Hilton Head Lakes!

> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC invites you to celebrate the great American holiday of Thanksgiving beachside. Stay four nights at Palmetto Dunes and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner on us. Lodging rates in villa accommodations with this package start at $155 per night. You and your group will also receive preferred rates on all Palmetto Dunes activities including golf, tennis, kayaking, fishing charters and more. Holiday dinner is served at The Dunes House, the resort community’s oceanfront restaurant. Send me more information about Palmetto Dunes!

> Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC invites you and your significant other to get an up-close look at the community. Stay 2 nights at a historic Inn or hotel and enjoy dinner at The Reserve Club. You’ll also receive a complimentary round of golf at the Nicklaus Design course or a tour of historic Aiken. Also included is a private, guided tour of Woodside Plantation, all for just $149 per couple. This offer is good until December 31, 2011. It is suggested that you make your reservations as soon as possible. Send me more information on Woodside Plantation!

> Kiawah Island, SC presents its 20th Anniversary Ryder Cup Matches Package. You and 15 of your friends can relive the glory of the U.S. team’s victory on the same epic venue--the Ocean Course at Kiawah. For less than $1,000 per person you get three nights’ lodging, three rounds of championship golf, of which one round will be played on The Ocean Course, two receptions with open bar, a team hat and golf shirt, trophy for the winning team plus all your on-island transportation. Taxes and service charges included in the offer, which is good all of 2011 and subject to availability. Send me more information about Kiawah Island!

 > Hilton Head Lakes, SC invites you to grab your clubs and bring your spouse or a friend for an enjoyable and relaxing Sunday afternoon of golf at the Couples 9 Holes special rate. It happens every Sunday starting at 3 p.m., with different weekly formats and a special package rate of $45 (for both players) that includes two beverage tickets in the deal. Food and drink specials will be available, along with weekly prizes. Send me more information about Hilton Head Lakes!

 > Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has a great visitation offer if you book by Oct. 31 for stays through the end of February. On your three-night, four-day stay, enjoy 20% off select homes and villas, plus get a free two-hour kayak rental, free bike rental, a 10 % discount on golf at your choice of three championship courses, free tennis-court time and luxury oceanfront dining at the Dunes House & Grille.  Send me more info!

> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC is telling golfers about its 'Play the Lake' Package, a great chance to enjoy the community and its two uniquely challenging golf courses fronting Lake Thurmond. You get three days of lakefront golf, two nights accommodations at the Hickory Knob Lodge and breakfast each morning—all for only $190 per person.  Send me more info!

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Texas

> Eagle’s Bluff, Bullard TX presents a discovery package that lets you "Experience The Bluff." Now through Sept. 30, enjoy lodging onsite or offsite with the opportunity to explore Eagle's Bluff and surrounding area for just $149 per night. Play golf on the Bluff’s award-winning course, recognized by Golfweek as one of "America's Best Residential Golf Courses" for three straight years. Other amenities for your use include a resort-style pool, fitness center, tennis complex or lake fishing. Send me more info...

> Barton Creek Resort and Spa, Austin TX’s Unlimited Championship Golf Package starts at $158 per person and including luxury resort accommodations, unlimited golf on Crenshaw Cliffside or Palmer Lakeside and custom club fitting at the new Callaway Performance Center.  Send me more info…

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Utah

> Red Ledges, Heber City UT' s Discovery Package is designed to "Elevate Your Experience" with a 3-day/2-night luxury package at a special rate at The St. Regis Deer Valley, Utah's first five-star hospitality property. The St. Regis offers rustic elegance and amenities such as a private ski beach, split-level infinity pool, exquisite dining, and a world-class spa. While you're here, enjoy an exclusive, personalized, private tour of Red Ledges, and your choice of activities, compliments of Red Ledges. Book your visit today by calling 877-733-5334 or Click here for more information about the Red Ledges Getaway!

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Virginia

> Stonehouse, VA stakes a claim to the "Best Golf Membership in America" and backs it up with great value. This membership includes playing privileges at five excellent clubs under Traditional Clubs ownership, plus reciprocal privileges at seven private and semi-private clubs in the area. This offer includes unlimited play, unlimited range balls, 30-day advance tee times, discounted cart fees, pro shop and grill room discounts.There's no initiation fee and a family membership is just$252/month ($169/individual). Send me more info...

> Ballyhack Golf Club, VA alerts tradition-minded golfers to the opportunity to play this highly decorated course under a Play & Stay package. Book your group of up to four people and pay just $399 per person for lodging in well-appointed golf course cottages plus two rounds of golf and dinner. The Ballyhack course and club evokes the passion and British roots of the ancient game in a rural Virginia setting. Send me more info...

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CANADA

> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada alerts PEI-loving home buyers to the upcoming Fall Getaway Package sponsored by Golf Prince Edward Island. It’s your ticket to island beauty and unforgettable sunsets over quiet beaches. The Fall Getaway Package includes three nights’ accommodations at Sundance Cottages, four rounds of golf at great courses like The Links at Crowbush Cove and Glasgow Hills Golf Club. In addition, enjoy dinner at New Glasgow Lobster Suppers. Price is $570 per person (based on quadruple occupancy) plus tax. Call 1-866-465-3734 to make your reservation. Send me more info...

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RECENTLY ADDED TO WATERVIEWHOME

TEXAS
==> Eagle's Bluff, Bullard
540-acre lake community, championship golf, tennis, fitness/pool, golf homesites from $50,000, lakefront homesites from under $100,00

RECENTLY ADDED TO GOLFCOURSEHOME

FLORIDA
=>  Mariner Sands Country Club
Two championship courses, fitness center, tennis, nearby ocean beaches, walking trails through preserves, homes from the $175,000s to $1 million

TENNESSEE
=>   Woodlake Golf & Country Club
Award-winning golf, clubhouse with attached hotel, fitness center, pool, lighted tennis, watersports on Norris Lake    

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THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES

Dominion Valley Country Club, Haymarket, Virginia

Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, South Carolina

Admiral's Cove, Jupiter, Florida

Sun City Vistoso Oro Valley, Arizona

Penn National, Fayetteville, Pennsylvania

Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach, Florida

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We are pleased to add Palmetto Dunes, a landmark Hilton Head resort community with an 11-mile lagoon and nature conservancy, to the  GolfCourseHome Network. Home to highly praised golf courses by top architects, Palmetto Dunes is where families and couples have come for decades to enjoy active, modern marinas with great dining and entertainment. It’s a also a pioneer in land conservation, with miles of exploring through Lowcountry nature, both on trails and waterways.

Old Palm 2011 Sales--$60 Million--the Best Since Community Opened in 2004

 > Old Palm Golf Club, the luxury private community located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, released a transaction report covering 2011 through the third quarter showing that the community is experiencing its most successful real-estate sales year since it opened in 2004.

Through September Old Palm has completed 27 sales tractions, including new-construction homes and resales, with a dollar value of $60 million. Currently, there are four builders, new to Old Palm, breaking ground for construction of model homes. Request more information.

Deal of the Day: Stay & Play at Mariner Sands, FL, Enjoy Golf, Tennis, Dining

Mariner Sands, Stuart, FL invites you to try its Stay and Play Program and visit the community for 3-days/2-nights of unlimited golf for two on the club's two championship golf courses and practice facilities and play tennis and dine at the Mariner Sands Country Club. Stay in spacious accommodations with 2-BR with den and 2-BA overlooking the golf course. Your stay includes use of a golf cart, plus two dinners and three lunches. Cost is $399 per couple. Click here for more information about Mariner Sands!

New Communities Newsletter, Oct. 25: Mariner Sands, FL Joins GCH Network

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  NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 13, No. 658   October 25, 2011  Circ. 27,658
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Mariner Sands, FL is a private community on the Treasure Coast.

Today's Headlines  

  * Mariner Sands Country Club, FL Joins the GCH Network
  * Today's New Real Estate Deals & Travel Specials
  * Golf Community Special Events & News

  * Florida Real Estate Deals  
  * Best Real Estate Deals of 2011- by State   
  * Best Stay 'n Play Deals of 2011 - by State

  * Recently Added to GolfCourseHome & WaterviewHome        
  * This Month's Spotlighted Communities   
  * Watch for our next issue, coming Friday, October 28th!

Good Morning!   Mariner Sands Country Club, a 728-acre private community with 36 holes of great golf, joins the GolfCourseHome Network today. You can visit and experience the community, with its Tom Fazio- and Frank Duane-designed courses, through the 3-day/2-night Stay & Play program, just $399 per couple and includes two dinners and three lunches. It’s a chance to see this fun-spirited, low-density (just 771 residences) haven up close.

Your stay at Mariner Sands also provides the chance to enjoy the welcoming and walkable Treasure Coast town of Stuart. See below for more community news, travel and real estate deals and more!  

NEW THIS WEEK ON GOLFCOURSEHOME!

FLORIDA
=>  Mariner Sands Country Club
Two championship courses, fitness center, tennis, nearby ocean beaches, walking trails through preserves, homes from the $175,000s to $1 million

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TODAY'S NEW DEALS & SPECIALS

   >> Real Estate Deals

> Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, SC is listing a half-acre lot with golf and lagoon views for the unusually low price of just $7,500. The homesite is at 13 Bayley Road in this prestigious, 36-hole private community. Current owner is hoping to close by end of this calendar year. Send me more information about Colleton River Plantation!

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  >> Travel Getaways & Stay 'n Play 

> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC invites you to celebrate the great American holiday of Thanksgiving beachside. Stay four nights at Palmetto Dunes and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner on us. Lodging rates in villa accommodations with this package start at $155 per night. You and your group will also receive preferred rates on all Palmetto Dunes activities including golf, tennis, kayaking, fishing charters and more. Holiday dinner is served at The Dunes House, the resort community’s oceanfront restaurant. Send me more information about Palmetto Dunes!

> Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC invites you and your significant other to get an up-close look at the community. Stay 2 nights at a historic Inn or hotel and enjoy dinner at The Reserve Club. You’ll also receive a complimentary round of golf at the Nicklaus Design course or a tour of historic Aiken. Also included is a private, guided tour of Woodside Plantation, all for just $149 per couple. This offer is good until December 31, 2011. It is suggested that you make your reservations as soon as possible. Send me more information on Woodside Plantation!

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COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWS

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is holding a Realtor Open House on Wed., Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., showing select single-family homes in the Carriage Hill section of the community. It's an agent's chance to view the newest Anderson Creek neighborhood and identify an ideal home for your client. Catered barbeque lunch and a drawing for over $2,000 in prizes are part of the event. Send me more information about Anderson Creek Club!

> Solivita, Poinciana FL reports that a 45-acre parcel of land across the street from this active-adult community will be the site a new, technologically advanced medical center featuring emergency facilities, medical offices and a 60-bed hospital. Solivita’s developers expect that construction of the medical center will have a positive effect on both the local economy and Solivita sales. Send me more information about Solivita!

> The Cliffs at Glassy, SC invites residents to join the golf fitness movement and get into ultimate golfing shape with sound fundamental instruction for your swing and body. Cliffs Mountain Region Director of Instruction, Sean P. Kennedy, has teamed with The Cliffs’ Exercise Physiologist, Vance Ferrigno, and designed a concentrated 12-week program to prepare you for the 2012 season. The program begins Mon., Nov. 8 at The Cliffs at Glassy. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!

> Quail Ridge Country Club, Boynton Beach FL has retained its designation as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf
Courses. To reach certification, course personnel must demonstrate that they are maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in six separate disciplines. Quail Ridge Country Club is one of 855 courses in the world to receive this honor. Send me more information about Quail Ridge! 

> Daniel Island, Charleston, SC announced that the Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island has partnered with SunTrust to offer free tickets to all SunTrust MasterCard cardholders, and up to three of their guests, to final-round play on Sun., Oct. 30. The Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island, scheduled Oct. 24-30, 2011, is the Tour’s exciting season-ending event where the top 60 money winners compete for 25 PGA Tour cards and a spot on the 2012 PGA Tour. SunTrust MasterCard cardholders can pick up their comp tickets at the venue’s ticket office. Send me more information about Daniel Island!

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NEW THIS WEEK ON GOLFCOURSEHOME!

FLORIDA
=> Mariner Sands Country Club, Stuart  

Mariner Sands Country Club, with just 771 residences, is a gracious, 728-acre private community in the charming town of Stuart. The Club has 36 championship golf holes designed by Tom Fazio and Frank Duane and is limited to 540 equity memberships. 

Stay and Play: The Ambassador Committee at Mariner Sands invites you to visit and experience the Club’s Stay and Play Program. You'll enjoy 3-days/2-nights of unlimited golf for two on the Club's two championship golf courses and practice facilities, play tennis and dine at Mariner Sands Country Club. Stay in a spacious 2-BR with den and 2-bath guest accommodations overlooking the golf course. Your Stay includes use of a golf cart, plus two dinners and three lunches. Cost is $399 per couple inclusive. 

Outstanding Amenities, Caringly Staffed: Members enjoy a beautifully appointed clubhouse that showcases the acclaimed fine dining and outstanding entertainment. Other amenities include nine Har-Tru tennis courts, a swimming pool complex, fitness center, day spa, croquet, winding paths for leisurely walks or serious running and biking, complete with an experienced staff providing dedicated service.

The town of Stuart is nearby, situated on Florida's Treasure Coast, with an historic downtown, exclusive shops, theatre and distinctive restaurants. Jupiter Island is less than 15 minutes to the south of Mariner Sands and has two superb public beaches and a wild life preserve.  

In the nearby Palm Beaches, the Kravis Center for Performing Arts, City Place, Worth Avenue on Palm Beach and major-league baseball training camps are all within easy driving. For boat owners, Port Salerno (just three miles north) offers boat dockage with easy access to the St. Lucie Inlet and Intracoastal Waterway.  

Real Estate: Mariner Sands Country Club, FL

•  Club Villa Condominiums  
  • Two bedrooms, two baths 
• Fairway Condominiums
  • Two- or three-bedroom 
  • Golf course and/or waterviews 
  • Community pool 
• Fairway Villas 
  • Two- or three-bedroom 
  • Golf course and waterviews
• Prices range from the $175,000s to just under $1 million
• Send me more information about Mariner Sands Country Club!
  

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  >> Best Real Estate Deals of 2011

Arizona
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Georgia
Idaho
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Washington
CANADA

Arizona

> Blackstone, Peoria AZ announces reduced prices on select homes and lots, including a former Villa Model now only $359,000. It features 2,191 square feet and includes two bedrooms, 2.5 baths, plus den, three fireplaces, and a combination spa and pool. Blackstone also features a half-acre golf course homesite that originally sold for $475,000 but is now available for just $179,000.   Send me more info...    

> Terravita, Scottsdale AZ's array of special incentives for new memberships—covering the next 10 full golf memberships taken out. New members paying in full get $650 per month credit for the first 12 months—a savings of $7,800. New members selecting the phased initiation fee get $250/month in credits, which is a savings of $3,000. Members may use their personal golf carts. Send me more info... 

Connecticut

> River Oaks, Sherman, CT, an established golf community in Connecticut’s quiet hills, is now including golf membership to its championship course and club with homesite purchase. This is a major savings for golf lovers looking to build their dream home overlooking the Appalachian Trail or the Berkshire foothills. River Oaks is also just a short commute to New York City or Hartford. Send me more information about River Oaks!

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Delaware    

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE and its featured builder, Providence Homes, invite you to view the superior design of the Lewis model home. This low-maintenance model is a 3BR, 2-BA residence with a 2-car garage and desirable finishes like granite countertops, solid maple cabinetry and a cozy gas fireplace with marble surround. With a championship Arthur Hills-designed golf course as just one highlight of the Heritage Shores amenity package, you can acquire a Lewis model home now for only $237,500, plus you receive a closing-cost credit of $15,000. Act now--it's your last chance to move into Heritage Shores in 2011. Send me more information about Heritage Shores!

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE has a Stanwyck model home now under construction and available for viewing. The Stanwyck is a popular design and with no current model on-property. Floor plan of the Stanwyck is spacious with a great flow. It includes a guest bedroom, full guest bath, living room, dining room, walk-through kitchen and an Owner's suite with large coffered-ceiling bedroom. Suite also has double walk-in closets, his-and-her bathroom sinks and roman tub. Send me more info! 

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Georgia     

> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA has a unique homesite promotion for October—Two Lots for $34,900. The lots selected for this incentive program will be minimum of a half-acre in size. They have underground water, telephone, cable and power hook ups. All lots will come with the complete amenity package for $395 a year that includes deep water dock rights, boat and RV storage, two clubhouses, fresh and saltwater fishing parks, two pools, with no time limit to build. If you’ve got a sibling, friend or associate to go on in this with, it’s an extremely rare value. Send me more info!

> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA reminds home buyers that its golf amenity is managed by Troon Golf, an affiliation that provides any Savannah Quarters Country Club member an array of benefits through the Troon Golf network of upscale clubs under management. Check out programs such as Troon Advantage and Troon Privé. Golf members are able to play more than 60 Troon courses worldwide with preferred rates and tee times. In recognition of its own 10th Anniversary, Savannah Quarters Country Club is now offering membership initiations as low as $200.  Send me more info!

 > Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA is talking about a new buying trend at the community known as Split It 50-50. As the name suggests, it works like this: You pay $69,900 and a friend, family member or colleague pays $69,900. Together you own a 1,700-square-foot luxury golf condo on a half-acre lot with no time limit to build. When you visit, enjoy a deep-water community dock minutes from the Atlantic, two community pools, boat and RV Storage, a gated, secured entrance, two community clubhouses, a championship golf course and more. Carrying costs (to be split two ways) consist of $395 a year for POA dues, $170 a month in condo association dues plus $1,536 a year in taxes. Enjoy it or rent it, as you please. Send me more info! 

> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA has a 3-day/2-night Discovery Tour that makes it easy to visit the North Georgia Mountains and explore Owen Glen.  Depending on your preference, you can enjoy golf for two at Old Union at Owen Glen, a Crane Creek Vineyards wine tasting, or a guided trail ride at Trackrock Riding Stables. Breakfast for two, dinner for two, a Welcome Basket of wine and cheese and your personal tour of Owen Glen are included.  The Discovery Tour, including accommodations for two nights in charming Blairsville, is just $149 per couple (a value of over $525). Send me more info!

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Idaho

 > Teton Springs, Victor ID With the approach of the winter season, real estate sellers are becoming more motivated, reducing prices by as much as 40%. Two recent examples include a custom home on a half-acre lot listed for only $550,000 and a gorgeous Lodge Home offered for $799,000 with furniture and golf membership included. Send me more info!

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Massachusetts

> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha’s Vineyard MA has a very limited number of beautiful island residences available with highly valuable Farm Neck equity golf membership included with home purchase. With an estimated worth above $250,000, your Farm Neck equity membership helps to offset the $2.5 million purchase price of an available new-construction home in the Oak Bluffs section listed through Karen Overtoom agency.  Send me more info...

> The Villages at Brookside, Bourne MA’s newest neighborhood, The Links, has a collection of highly attractive 2-BR townhomes with sweeping golf views and detached garages. Many end units are available. Prices range from $445,000 to $460,000. Send me more info...

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Michigan

> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI has responded to a recent marketing study by revamping its pricing so as to create outstanding values on real estate purchases. Currently the community’s home listings include a selection of homes priced at discounts of 40%, or your choice of homesites at discounts of 50%. These are home prices not seen at Forest Dunes before, including lakefront and golf properties. Inquire about a visit using the current Discovery Package.  Send me more info...

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Missouri

> The Communities at Branson Creek, Branson MO features 6,500 acres offering the best views of the Ozarks. Standout real estate values on single-family homes in the Fieldstone Bluffs neighborhood, with 6 floor plans available from the low $200,000s with walk-out basements and three-car garage options. Also just announced is the new Fieldstone Pines Townhomes starting at just $139,900. Residents enjoy over 15 miles of hiking, walking and biking trails, two award-winning golf courses and just minutes from shopping, three lakes and over 100 shows in Branson, Missouri. Send me more info!

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North Carolina    

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is featuring a new-construction Norton Cottage, designed with an open floor plan and a cathedral ceiling in the living room. It’s a 3BR, 2-BA residence listed for just $299,900, plus a $5,000 buyer incentive for closing before Nov. 15. This home has granite kitchen countertops, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, a screen porch and a large family room upstairs with wet bar.  Send me more information about Anderson Creek Club!

> Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights a rare value on a large and well-located homesite that’s ideal for buyers seeking affordability and plenty of home-placement options. Homesite No. 759 at Chapel Ridge, now just $39,900, is 1.2 acres of gently sloping woodland that enjoys 300 feet of road frontage, giving the buyer unmatched driveway and house placement flexibility. Send me more info!

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Pennsylvania

> Treasure Lake, Dubois PA’s spring sale on four premium homesites includes low tax rates and prices starting at only $10,000. All buyer closing costs including property surveys are covered by the seller. Great locations include a year-round lakeview lot for building. Choose your own builder. Send me more info… 

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South Carolina  

> Hilton Head Lakes, SC presents a limited number of 2012 multiple-round memberships, which offer from 10 to 40 rounds at a low, discounted cost and provide access to the club on an anytime basis. Multi-round memberships, which include green fee and cart, can be purchased now to use on Jan. 1, 2012. 10-round package: $285, a savings of $87. Up at the 40-round package, you pay $1,063, for a savings of $425. Or buy a Practice Facility deal for $300. It’s valid for 6 months and allows unlimited use of the Par 3 short course and unlimited range balls. Send me more information about Hilton Head Lakes!  

> Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, SC Here are two homesites whose low price tags underscore the incredible values available today at luxury community Colleton River. The first is a half-acre that has a spectacular view over a lagoon to the Nicklaus Golf Course and features magnificent trees including Live Oaks--just $7,500. The second homesite is just over a half-acre and can be yours for $12,500. It's convenient to Colleton River's extensive amenities and features views overlooking the first tee down towards the Nicklaus Clubhouse,. The lot comes with the additional incentive provided by the seller who will pay the clubhouse assessment at closing.  Click here for more information about Colleton River!

> The Cliffs at Glassy, SC presents a featured home of rare value at 73 The Cliffs Parkway. This luxury home's actual value is $2.3 million but it is currently listed at $1,695,000--a reduction of $605,000. The buyer will enjoy 75-mile views and living space that includes a comfortable family room and dining room, a dream kitchen with all stainless-steel appliances and a grand master suite, all on the main level.  On the lower level, there's a well-planned recreation room with wet bar, a full-service kitchen, a walk-in wine closet and three guest bedrooms. Send me more info!

> Kiawah Island, SC's brokerage, Kiawah Island Real Estate (KIRE) lists a current Best Buy at 29 Ocean Course Drive, a 6-bedroom, 6-bath island retreat reduced to $5.5 million. The home features 6,200 square feet of luxury living with marble tile floors and floor-to-ceiling windows—and an unsurpassed view of the Atlantic Ocean and the Ocean Course. Another Best Buy is at 142 Ocean Palms Court, a 5-bedroom, 5-bath custom home just steps from the Atlantic and Kiawah Beach. Its foyer with grand staircase leads to an interior featuring 7,300 square feet of space. The master suite has a fireplace and a private logia overlooking the ocean. Other features include an elevator and a 4-car garage. Send me more info!

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Texas

> Lake Ridge at Joe Pool Lake, TX points prospective buyers to its Homesite No. 1460, priced now at just $29,900. It’s a large lot shaded by towering hardwood trees with a quiet creek in the backyard. Buyer will enjoy rolling hills and a golf course lifestyle close to the urban sophistication of Dallas. Send me more info...

> The Bridges at Preston Crossings, Gunter TX's great homesite with views of the elevated green at the club’s par-3 No. 2 hole. Currently priced at $95,000, it is discounted nearly 10% from its original listing at $105,000. The homesite (#166) is also close to the clubhouse. Send me more info! 

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Virginia

> Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke VA is launching a new line of cottage homes to be built in an ideal location for prime golf views along the first fairway of its Lester George-designed golf course. These luxury cottage-style residences will be priced starting in the low $400,000s.  A national-membership club and community adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Ballyhack recently opened its new, 11,500-sf clubhouse. Send me more info!

 > Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke VA has recently reduced prices of all estate homesites by an average of 21.5 percent. This national-membership club and community, adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, has a new, 11,500-square-foot clubhouse and a collection of 75 homesites scattered among 370 picturesque acres. Homesites command views of the highly ranked golf course and surrounding mountains. Send me me more info!

> Greensprings West, Williamsburg VA features a 6-BR, 3-BA single-family home in foreclosure and listed at $437,000. This property can be purchased with as little as 3% down. And, if you close by Oct. 31, up to 3.5% of the final purchase price can be rebated as closing cost assistance. Appraised as high as $448,000 and complete with a garage and fireplace, this is a standout value in the Williamsburg market. Send me more info...

> Kingsmill on the James, Williamsburg VA spotlights a condominium in foreclosure that is assessed at $260,600 but listed for only $198,000. This is an open, bright, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home features first-floor and second-floor master suites. Finished square footage is a spacious 1,974. Send me more info...

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Washington

 > Horn Rapids, Richland WA has a brand-new ranch-style single-family home listed at only $367,900. All the amenities of the 835-acre Horn Rapids community, including Yakima Mountain views, a Keith Foster-designed championship course and 100 acres of parks, greenbelts, playgrounds and trails, are right outside the door of this three-bedroom, 2.5-bath Cedarville design home. The owner’s retreat and two additional bedrooms each come with ample closet space. A large, open-plan great room combines with the spacious kitchen and sunny dining room to create an ideal atmosphere. Curb appeal is enhanced by a covered porch and huge covered back patio. Send me more info!

 > Horn Rapids, Richland WA’s new neighborhood, Eagle Ridge, has two exclusive builders and a one- of-a-kind view. Starting price of $350,000 includes homesite and home (2,400 SF custom ramblers). Views are all territorial (mountains, river, farmland, etc.). Send me more info…

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CANADA

> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada,  a year-round waterfront haven, is holding approvals for its final phase, which represents the last 20 lots within the development for sale. Over 50 percent of the lots in the early phases are already sold. All the oceanfront lots in Phase one have sold--and there are only 5 oceanfront lots still available in Phases 2 and 3. Additionally, there are a number of riverfront and waterview lots. Waterfront lots start at $89,900 and waterview lots starting at $41,900 with 12 months interest-free financing. Send me more information about Sunset Dunes!

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FLORIDA DEALS   

> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL features a luxury residence listed at just $298,000, right on the community’s golf course in the Muirfield neighborhood. This 3BR, 2.5-BA home is designed with an open floor plan, a kitchen that opens to great room and has adjacent formal dining for entertaining. Master suite has twin closets and a grand master bath. Two additional bedrooms provide accommodations for friends and family to enjoy the PGA Village lifestyle. Send me more information about PGA Village!

 > Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL and its exclusive broker HR Properties feature a home at 12771 Mariner Court In Mariner Village for the reduced price of just $499,000.  Sited within walking distance of the clubhouse, the home is renovated to perfection, with new wood floors, new carpet in bedrooms, new office, all-new kitchen and appliances, a built-in entertainment center in family room, crown molding, new roof, new Jacuzzi in the pool and a newly installed summer kitchen with tasteful landscape lighting. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!

 > GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL will waive the golf initiation fee of $9,800 for any buyer of an Addison Spec Home, Model Home, GlenLakes Realty-listed resale home. Fee is also waived if you purchase a lot and build a new home. This promotion is exclusive and home purchase must be made through Glen Lakes. Buyers of all other resale homes must pay the standard $9,800 golf initiation fee. Send me more info!

 > Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL is featuring a homesite in its Wild Oaks neighborhood with a special purchase incentive. The buyer of this homesite at 34 Scarlet Oak Circle will receive an associate golf membership valued at $5,000 to the Club at Grand Haven. List price is $119,000 for the property, which measures 102 by 174 feet and is cleared and ready to build on. Club amenities include include: golf, tennis, walking trails, croquet, two fitness centers and much more.  Send me more info!

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Arizona

> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley AZ  is running a Try & Buy offer on the unlimited Golf Pass program at its award-winning The Views Golf Club. Come out, play some golf, and apply up to three of your previously paid green fees toward your pass. Golf Pass holders get unlimited golf (with up to a 7-day advance reservation privilege), unlimited range balls, no private-cart trail fee and discounts of up to 30 percent on golf shop merchandise. When you bring a guest, the fee is $40 in winter, $20 in summer. Offer good through end of 2011.   Send me more information about Sun City Vistoso!

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Delaware 

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE has attractive October Promotions for golfers. Get out on the community’s championship course any Monday through Thursday and Play All Day for $64. One green fee payment gets you as many rounds as you like. In the golf shop, take advantage of the Halloween Sale: Choose a pumpkin to reveal savings of up to 100 percent off your selected items. Sale runs Oct. 24-31. The shop also has Merchandise Rewards gift cards. Be entered to win a $200 card with the purchase of $50 or more in Golf Shop merchandise. Send me more information about Heritage Shores!

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 Florida

> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL has a Getaway Package that gives you 3 days/2 night’s enjoyment for only $99. For a limited time, try a community visit with two nights in a nearby hotel, a tour of the community, a round of golf on our 18- hole, par-72 golf course, and dinner at our private At Ease Club. Your tour will be hosted by one of our residents, who will also be happy to answer questions about living the good life at IRCC. Send me more info!

> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL 's Member for the Day program invites you to experience the Palm Coast’s premier club community like a resident. As a Day Member you enjoy one round of golf per person at a preferred rate on the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, access to all Golf Club amenities, community tour and unlimited access the day of your tee time to the practice area and driving range. Make it a Total Experience and stay overnight in a nearby hotel at a preferred rate.  Send me more info!

> Victoria Park, Deland FL  wants you to come for a tour this season for great deals including a $25 Shell Gas Card and free lunch at the Golf Clubhouse. Tour new models from Beazer Homes and Shea Homes, get a taste of the club lifestyle and top off your tank compliments of Victoria Park. Offer is limited, so act soon. Send me more info!

> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL  invites you to a 3-day/2-night stay in a furnished villa to experience its beauty and amenities first-hand. Cost is just $199, plus tax, per couple. Enjoy one round of golf on your choice of three courses, unlimited use of tennis courts, fitness center and pool, four meal vouchers at the club and day-spa treatments by appointment (additional fee applies). Space is limited for this first-come, first-served offer. Send me more info!

> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is promoting its Fall “Fore” Package from now through Dec. 5. At a cost of just $695 per person, it’s a deal that gives you a fourth night’s lodging and a fourth round of golf at no charge. Package includes breakfast each day at Renaissance Resort, two rounds on King and Bear Golf Club course, two rounds on Slammer and Squire course, practice balls before each round, complimentary bag storage and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions, located right on-property. Send me more info!

> Solivita, Poinciana FL has a limited-time visitation special called Discovery Days. Stay 3 days/2 nights for $69, with lodging onsite in one of the community’s fully furnished homes. Enjoy complimentary lunch and dinner, use of all recreational facilities and a personal golf cart during your stay. While on-site you are encouraged to enjoy the multi-million dollar Palms Amenity Complex. Send me more info!

> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is out with a Fall Golf Special that is priced from just $195 per person. Experience great golf and relax in superior resort luxury. The fall special includes one night’s accommodation, breakfast, one round of golf on the Slammer and Squire course, a 30-minute lesson at the PGA Tour Golf Academy, and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions. Send me more info! 

> Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, Dade City FL 's Stay & Play golf package starts as low as $135 per person for 1 night with 18 holes of golf and includes lodging in a luxurious 3-BR/2-BA, completely furnished Club Villa, overlookingthe 18th green with cart, club storage, and use of the practice range, fitness center and dining Send me more info...

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Georgia

> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA gives you the chance to test-drive the best equipment in golf at the best price. At a package price that starts at $329/pp/per night, play your choice of one of one of the community’s award-winning courses with the latest TaylorMade gear, including the much-heralded new R-11 driver. You’ll also receive a dozen TaylorMade Burner golf balls and a $50 credit toward a full swing analysis and club-fitting session in the ultra-high tech TaylorMadePerformance Lab. Enjoy an additional round of golf on day of departure or day of arrival at preferred rate of $99 per person.. Send me more info...

> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA, presents a new “Traditions” golf package that’s ideal for a group getaway. Unlimited same-day repeat play is a staple of this deal, priced at $299 per person per day. It includes deluxe accommodations in a cottage or condominium, daily housekeeping, fully equipped kitchen, one round of golf, full Southern-style breakfast daily at the Plantation Clubhouse and access to practice range. Bonus benefit--an additional round on day of departure or day of arrival at preferred rate of $99 per person. Minimum of 2 golfers in a group. Send me more info...

> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA presents a Discovery Tour for two nights for just $149 per couple. It includes a two-night stay for two in charming Blairsville, GA; dinner at Enrico’s Italian restaurant; breakfast at The Sawmill Place and a welcome basket. Plus, a choice of golf at Owen Glen’s Old Union course, a wine tasting at a vineyard in the Blue Ridge Mountains or a guided horseback trail ride. Send me more info...

> The Georgia Club, Statham GA has an Invitational Golf Membership you can pay for in installments over six years with no interest. Pay your first installment now and receive complimentary golf carts for all of 2011, or delay first payment for a year. Send me more info…

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Massachusetts 

> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha's Vineyard, MA 's award-winning golf course opened for play on April 8th, with a greens-fee special for early-season players. The club’s off-season rate of $50 for 18 holes, plus $18 cart rental. Send me more info…

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Michigan

> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI continues its popular Discovery Package for prospective home buyers. It includes 3 days/2 nights in luxury accommodations plus a VIP tour of Forest Dunes’ amenities and neighborhoods. Also enjoy Member-for-a-day privileges, dinner for two at the Clubhouse, breakfast for two and golf for two on the top-ranked golf course in Michigan are included, all for just $259 per couple. Send me more info..

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Missouri 

> The Communities at Branson Creek, Hollister MO wants golfers to know that special hotel rates are available at the Holiday Inn Express in Branson and the Ye Olde English Inn in Hollister during Oct. 21-22, when the community’s Murder Rock Golf Club welcomes the “Balloons Over Branson Creek” Hot Air Balloon Festival. There are also special senior golf rates being offered, timed to coincide with the festival. With more than 22,000 hotel rooms, Branson matches every style and budget. Send me more info! 

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New Hampshire

> Owl's Nest, Thornton, NH  offers fine homes and townhomes in its Golf and Stay vacation packages. Enjoy world-class golf, dining in the award-winning Sunset Room restaurant, access to the Activities Center with outdoor pool, workout room and much more. From now until the close of the golf season, pay a midweek rate of just $125 per person, per night for lodging, golf and cart if you're part of 3- to 7-person group, or $99 if you're in a group of 8 or more. Those rates adjust to $145 and $125 on weekends.  Send me more information about Owl's Nest! 

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North Carolina   

> Anderson Creek Club, NC's offer two Discovery Package options: Package #1 includes  accommodations at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. Cost for 3 days/2 nights is just $297. Or chose to visit and tour the community at the low rate of just $99 per night witha 3-night maximum. Your stay includes one round of complimentary golf. Pick the packages that fits you best. Send me more info!

> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC invites lovers of mountain retreat living to try the Champion Hill's Mountain Getaway. It’s a one-night visit to the beautiful Blue Ridge for only $180. Stay on-site in one of the community’s private homes or at one of the charming bed and breakfasts in historic Hendersonville. This offer includes lodging for two, dining at the Champion Hills clubhouse, a guided tour of the property and a chance to view featured homes. Send me more info...

> Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover NC has a great Stay and Play package for visitors  to this 36-hole golf-and-spa destination community. While staying in either The Lodge  or in furnished townhomes, enjoy special discounted golf rates with this package of $59 on  the Robert Trent Jones championship course and $39 on the Tom Jackson course—any  time, any day, based on availability. You’ll be able to get around in a complimentary golf  cart for the entire stay. Your stay includes access to the member-only, state-of-the-art fitness  facility as well as eight lighted tennis courts. You also get access to The Spa at Rock Barn, a European-style spa with a full range of services—all at 15% off. Send me more info!

> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC has a great incentive for those truly interested in looking for a second home or retirement home. It’s the club community’s Tom Fazio golf course, rated No. 5 in North Carolina by Golf Digest. Come visit to tour the community, enjoy lunch in the clubhouse, play the course, stay two nights in a luxury Champion Hills villa or in of Hendersonville's charming inns. You can do it all for only $375—nearly half off the actual deal value of $700. Send me more info...

 > River Landing, Wallace NC presents a Southern Hospitality Getaway featuring luxurious on-site accommodations. Priced at just $139 a couple, the getaway special lets you meet the people who will become your neighbors. Activities include a personal VIP Tour of River Landing’s neighborhoods and amenity centers. Enjoy Owner-For-The-Stay" privileges and dine in the new River Landing Clubhouse. Play a round of golf, play tennis, swim in indoor/outdoor pools, and even tour the local Duplin Winery and enjoy a wine tasting experience. As a bonus you get a Gourmet Dining Certificate in the Lakeview Room at the Clubhouse. Send me more info...

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC now offers two Discovery Packages. One is the “Full Monty,” providing 3 days/2 nights at just $297. It includes lodging at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. There is also a per-day alternative for $99 that includes accommodations (3 nights max) and one round of golf. Send me more info...

> St. James Plantation, Southport, NC''s Plantation Preview Package gives you the choice of playing one of its three championship courses--Members, Players or Founders Club. Priced at just $149 per person, it includes 2 nights’ accommodations and 3 days to experience the community. You get a round of golf for two, VIP Club Access and a guided real estate tour. Contact the community to make your reservations now. Send me more info...

 > Brunswick Forest, Leland NC is featuring its Coastal Discovery Tour for 3 Days/2 Nights for two in a luxury hotel in historic Wilmington for just $179. It includes golf at the Cape Fear National championship course for two, Owner-for-a-Day privileges at the new 18,000-square-foot Fitness & Wellness Center, plus a boat cruise on picturesque Town Creek bordering Brunswick Forest and a  VIP tour of the community.  Send me more info...  

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Pennsylvania

> The Links at Gettysburg, PA has a golf value and a fun event rolled into one—it’s the Jinx at The Links Night Tournament coming up on Sat., Nov. 5. Entry fee is $55 for non-members of the club and $30 for members. In keeping the with the “jinx” theme, the first nine holes of the 3 p.m. shotgun tournament will be enlivened by trick pins, no pins, large cups and other surprises on the greens and fairways. After cocktails and dinner there is a 6:30 p.m. shotgun start for the second nine—a night golf event for which The Links will supply glow-in-the-dark balls. Send me more info!

South Carolina 

> Kiawah Island, SC presents its 20th Anniversary Ryder Cup Matches Package. You and 15 of your friends can relive the glory of the U.S. team’s victory on the same epic venue--the Ocean Course at Kiawah. For less than $1,000 per person you get three nights’ lodging, three rounds of championship golf, of which one round will be played on The Ocean Course, two receptions with open bar, a team hat and golf shirt, trophy for the winning team plus all your on-island transportation. Taxes and service charges included in the offer, which is good all of 2011 and subject to availability. Send me more information about Kiawah Island!

 > Hilton Head Lakes, SC invites you to grab your clubs and bring your spouse or a friend for an enjoyable and relaxing Sunday afternoon of golf at the Couples 9 Holes special rate. It happens every Sunday starting at 3 p.m., with different weekly formats and a special package rate of $45 (for both players) that includes two beverage tickets in the deal. Food and drink specials will be available, along with weekly prizes. Send me more information about Hilton Head Lakes!

 > Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has a great visitation offer if you book by Oct. 31 for stays through the end of February. On your three-night, four-day stay, enjoy 20% off select homes and villas, plus get a free two-hour kayak rental, free bike rental, a 10 % discount on golf at your choice of three championship courses, free tennis-court time and luxury oceanfront dining at the Dunes House & Grille.  Send me more info!

> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC is telling golfers about its 'Play the Lake' Package, a great chance to enjoy the community and its two uniquely challenging golf courses fronting Lake Thurmond. You get three days of lakefront golf, two nights accommodations at the Hickory Knob Lodge and breakfast each morning—all for only $190 per person.  Send me more info!

> Dataw Island, SC has introduced a new membership category called the Vacation Membership Program. It lets potential future residents join the Dataw Island Club now and enjoy club membership bewnefits while vacationing at Dataw. It’s tailored for individuals or couples whose primary residence is 50 miles away or more. Benefits include: 30 rounds of golf per year, complimentary swing analysis with a club golf professional, unlimited access to the practice areas and the ability to join the golf associations and to play in tournaments, use of Har-Tru tennis courts and a free hitting lesson. You can also use the two croquet lawns plus the outdoor and indoor pools. Use of all club dining facilities and the community fitness center are also included. Program has a $1,500 one-time initiation fee. Annual dues are $1,500.  Send me more info!

> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC has a Visit Woodside Guest Package to help you discover why so many people have decided to call Woodside home. The deal, priced at just from only $149 per couple, includes accommodations for two nights for 2 guests at a historic Inn or hotel, exquisite dining for two at The Reserve Club, complimentary round of golf at its championship, Nicklaus Design course or a tour of historic Aiken. Offer is subject to availability at the Carriage House Inn. Send me more info!

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Texas

> Eagle’s Bluff, Bullard TX presents a discovery package that lets you "Experience The Bluff." Now through Sept. 30, enjoy lodging onsite or offsite with the opportunity to explore Eagle's Bluff and surrounding area for just $149 per night. Play golf on the Bluff’s award-winning course, recognized by Golfweek as one of "America's Best Residential Golf Courses" for three straight years. Other amenities for your use include a resort-style pool, fitness center, tennis complex or lake fishing. Send me more info...

> Barton Creek Resort and Spa, Austin TX’s Unlimited Championship Golf Package starts at $158 per person and including luxury resort accommodations, unlimited golf on Crenshaw Cliffside or Palmer Lakeside and custom club fitting at the new Callaway Performance Center.  Send me more info…

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Utah

> Red Ledges, Heber City UT' s Discovery Package is designed to "Elevate Your Experience" with a 3-day/2-night luxury package at a special rate at The St. Regis Deer Valley, Utah's first five-star hospitality property. The St. Regis offers rustic elegance and amenities such as a private ski beach, split-level infinity pool, exquisite dining, and a world-class spa. While you're here, enjoy an exclusive, personalized, private tour of Red Ledges, and your choice of activities, compliments of Red Ledges. Book your visit today by calling 877-733-5334 or Click here for more information about the Red Ledges Getaway!

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Virginia

> Stonehouse, VA stakes a claim to the "Best Golf Membership in America" and backs it up with great value. This membership includes playing privileges at five excellent clubs under Traditional Clubs ownership, plus reciprocal privileges at seven private and semi-private clubs in the area. This offer includes unlimited play, unlimited range balls, 30-day advance tee times, discounted cart fees, pro shop and grill room discounts.There's no initiation fee and a family membership is just$252/month ($169/individual). Send me more info...

> Ballyhack Golf Club, VA alerts tradition-minded golfers to the opportunity to play this highly decorated course under a Play & Stay package. Book your group of up to four people and pay just $399 per person for lodging in well-appointed golf course cottages plus two rounds of golf and dinner. The Ballyhack course and club evokes the passion and British roots of the ancient game in a rural Virginia setting. Send me more info...

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CANADA

> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada alerts PEI-loving home buyers to the upcoming Fall Getaway Package sponsored by Golf Prince Edward Island. It’s your ticket to island beauty and unforgettable sunsets over quiet beaches. The Fall Getaway Package includes three nights’ accommodations at Sundance Cottages, four rounds of golf at great courses like The Links at Crowbush Cove and Glasgow Hills Golf Club. In addition, enjoy dinner at New Glasgow Lobster Suppers. Price is $570 per person (based on quadruple occupancy) plus tax. Call 1-866-465-3734 to make your reservation. Send me more info...

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RECENTLY ADDED TO WATERVIEWHOME

TEXAS
==> Eagle's Bluff, Bullard
540-acre lake community, championship golf, tennis, fitness/pool, villa homes from the $200,000s

RECENTLY ADDED TO GOLFCOURSEHOME

TENNESSEE
=>   Woodlake Golf & Country Club
Award-winning golf, clubhouse with attached hotel, fitness center, pool, lighted tennis, watersports on Norris Lake  

PENNSYLVANIA
=> Penn National, Fayetteville
Two golf courses, swimming & tennis, luxury inn, fly fishing and hiking, seasonal farmer’s market, custom homes with lot from $300,000s 

SOUTH CAROLINA
=> Hilton Head Lakes, Hardeeville
New golf course, private boatslips, Owners Clubhouse, new recreation complex under construction, home + lot from the low-$200,000s  

FLORIDA
=> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach
45 holes of golf, ten tennis courts, two clubhouses

ARIZONA
=> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley
Desert mountain vistas, championship golf, recreation centers, homes from the $100,000s

 TEXAS
=> Eagle's Bluff, Bullard
Gated golf and boating community on Lake Palestine, clubhouse, marina, golf homesites from $50,000, lakefront homesites from under $100,00

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THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES

Dominion Valley Country Club, Haymarket, Virginia

Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, South Carolina

Admiral's Cove, Jupiter, Florida

Sun City Vistoso Oro Valley, Arizona

Penn National, Fayetteville, Pennsylvania

Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach, Florida

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We are pleased to add Palmetto Dunes, a landmark Hilton Head resort community with an 11-mile lagoon and nature conservancy, to the  GolfCourseHome Network. Home to highly praised golf courses by top architects, Palmetto Dunes is where families and couples have come for decades to enjoy active, modern marinas with great dining and entertainment. It’s a also a pioneer in land conservation, with miles of exploring through Lowcountry nature, both on trails and waterways.

New Communities Newsletter, Oct. 18: Lakeside Carolina Deals, FL Luxury Home

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  NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 13, No. 656   October 18, 2011  Circ. 27,658
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Hampton Lake, SC: Lakeside living and golf next door.

Today's Headlines  

  * Today's New Real Estate Deals & Travel Specials
  * Golf Community Special Events & News
  * Florida Real Estate Deals   

  * Best Real Estate Deals of 2011- by State   
  * Best Stay 'n Play Deals of 2011 - by State 

  * Recently Added to GolfCourseHome & WaterviewHome        
  * This Month's Spotlighted Communities
  * Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
  * Watch for our next issue, coming Friday, October 21st!

Good Morning! Hampton Lake, located in Bluffton just off Hilton Head Island, SC, reports a busy year with nearly 30 homes under construction. These new properties will soon join the 214 already completed and occupied Hampton Lake homes now enjoyed by more than 600 owners.

It is a continuing success story for these challenging times. You are invited to see first-hand why Hampton Lake is a great place to live, play and meet new friends by visiting on their Sneak-a-Peek Discovery Package for an up close look at "life on the lake." Click the link to learn more. For more community news and events, real estate deals, new travel specials and more, see below!  

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TODAY'S NEW DEALS & SPECIALS

   >> Real Estate Deals

> Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, SC Here are two homesites whose low price tags underscore the incredible values available today at luxury community Colleton River. The first is a half-acre that has a spectacular view over a lagoon to the Nicklaus Golf Course and features magnificent trees including Live Oaks--just $7,500. The second homesite is just over a half-acre and can be yours for $12,500. It's convenient to Colleton River's extensive amenities and features views overlooking the first tee down towards the Nicklaus Clubhouse,. The lot comes with the additional incentive provided by the seller who will pay the clubhouse assessment at closing.  Click here for more information about Colleton River!

> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL features a luxury residence listed at just $298,000, right on the community’s golf course in the Muirfield neighborhood. This 3BR, 2.5-BA home is designed with an open floor plan, a kitchen that opens to great room and has adjacent formal dining for entertaining. Master suite has twin closets and a grand master bath. Two additional bedrooms provide accommodations for friends and family to enjoy the PGA Village lifestyle. Send me more information about PGA Village!

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is featuring a new-construction Norton Cottage, designed with an open floor plan and a cathedral ceiling in the living room. It’s a 3BR, 2-BA residence listed for just $299,900, plus a $5,000 buyer incentive for closing before Nov. 15. This home has granite kitchen countertops, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, a screen porch and a large family room upstairs with wet bar.  Send me more information about Anderson Creek Club!

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  >> Travel Getaways & Stay 'n Play 

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE has attractive October Promotions for golfers. Get out on the community’s championship course any Monday through Thursday and Play All Day for $64. One green fee payment gets you as many rounds as you like. In the golf shop, take advantage of the Halloween Sale: Choose a pumpkin to reveal savings of up to 100 percent off your selected items. Sale runs Oct. 24-31. The shop also has Merchandise Rewards gift cards. Be entered to win a $200 card with the purchase of $50 or more in Golf Shop merchandise. Send me more information about Heritage Shores!

> Kiawah Island, SC presents its 20th Anniversary Ryder Cup Matches Package. You and 15 of your friends can relive the glory of the U.S. team’s victory on the same epic venue--the Ocean Course at Kiawah. For less than $1,000 per person you get three nights’ lodging, three rounds of championship golf, of which one round will be played on The Ocean Course, two receptions with open bar, a team hat and golf shirt, trophy for the winning team plus all your on-island transportation. Taxes and service charges included in the offer, which is good all of 2011 and subject to availability. Send me more information about Kiawah Island!

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COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWS

> St. James Plantation, Southport NC and the St. James Service Club will hold its Tiptoe through the Tables fundraiser on Thurs., Oct. 27 from 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m., at the St. James Community Center. Theme for this event is “Children Are in Our Hearts” and monies raised will benefit Providence Home, the Brunswick County Literacy Council, Smart Start, the Boys and Girls Home of Lake Waccamaw and other Brunswick County non-profit organizations. The public is invited to stroll through 20 decorated tables, sample delicacies and enter to win one of the many gift baskets that will be raffled. Tickets are only $15. Send me more information about St. James Plantation!

> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley AZ wants classical music fans to know that tickets are on sale for a special performance by Grammy-nominated guitarist Gabriel Ayala and his trio. The event is Sat., Oct. 22 in the Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets are priced at just $18. Gabriel was at Sun City Vistoso several years ago before a sellout crowd.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Send me more information about Sun City Vistoso!

> Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ is pleased to announce that the Charles Schwab Cup Championship will be moving Desert Mountain’s Cochise course in 2012. The tournament, scheduled for Oct. 29 – Nov. 4, is the season finale for the senior golf Champions Tour. The top 30 players on the Champions Tour money list at the conclusion of the 2012 season are eligible to compete in the limited-field event. Send me more information about Desert Mountain!  

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  >> Best Real Estate Deals of 2011

Arizona
Connecticut
Delaware
Georgia
Idaho
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Washington
CANADA

Arizona

> Blackstone, Peoria AZ announces reduced prices on select homes and lots, including a former Villa Model now only $359,000. It features 2,191 square feet and includes two bedrooms, 2.5 baths, plus den, three fireplaces, and a combination spa and pool. Blackstone also features a half-acre golf course homesite that originally sold for $475,000 but is now available for just $179,000.   Send me more info...    

> Terravita, Scottsdale AZ's array of special incentives for new memberships—covering the next 10 full golf memberships taken out. New members paying in full get $650 per month credit for the first 12 months—a savings of $7,800. New members selecting the phased initiation fee get $250/month in credits, which is a savings of $3,000. Members may use their personal golf carts. Send me more info... 

Connecticut

> River Oaks, Sherman, CT, an established golf community in Connecticut’s quiet hills, is now including golf membership to its championship course and club with homesite purchase. This is a major savings for golf lovers looking to build their dream home overlooking the Appalachian Trail or the Berkshire foothills. River Oaks is also just a short commute to New York City or Hartford. Send me more information about River Oaks!

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Delaware    

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE and its featured builder, Providence Homes, invite you to view the superior design of the Lewis model home. This low-maintenance model is a 3BR, 2-BA residence with a 2-car garage and desirable finishes like granite countertops, solid maple cabinetry and a cozy gas fireplace with marble surround. With a championship Arthur Hills-designed golf course as just one highlight of the Heritage Shores amenity package, you can acquire a Lewis model home now for only $237,500, plus you receive a closing-cost credit of $15,000. Act now--it's your last chance to move into Heritage Shores in 2011. Send me more information about Heritage Shores!

> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL and its exclusive broker HR Properties feature a home at 12771 Mariner Court In Mariner Village for the reduced price of just $499,000.  Sited within walking distance of the clubhouse, the home is renovated to perfection, with new wood floors, new carpet in bedrooms, new office, all-new kitchen and appliances, a built-in entertainment center in family room, crown molding, new roof, new Jacuzzi in the pool and a newly installed summer kitchen with tasteful landscape lighting. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!

  > Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE has a Stanwyck model home now under construction and available for viewing. The Stanwyck is a popular design and with no current model on-property. Floor plan of the Stanwyck is spacious with a great flow. It includes a guest bedroom, full guest bath, living room, dining room, walk-through kitchen and an Owner's suite with large coffered-ceiling bedroom. Suite also has double walk-in closets, his-and-her bathroom sinks and roman tub. Send me more info! 

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Georgia     

> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA has a unique homesite promotion for October—Two Lots for $34,900. The lots selected for this incentive program will be minimum of a half-acre in size. They have underground water, telephone, cable and power hook ups. All lots will come with the complete amenity package for $395 a year that includes deep water dock rights, boat and RV storage, two clubhouses, fresh and saltwater fishing parks, two pools, with no time limit to build. If you’ve got a sibling, friend or associate to go on in this with, it’s an extremely rare value. Send me more info!

> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA reminds home buyers that its golf amenity is managed by Troon Golf, an affiliation that provides any Savannah Quarters Country Club member an array of benefits through the Troon Golf network of upscale clubs under management. Check out programs such as Troon Advantage and Troon Privé. Golf members are able to play more than 60 Troon courses worldwide with preferred rates and tee times. In recognition of its own 10th Anniversary, Savannah Quarters Country Club is now offering membership initiations as low as $200.  Send me more info!

 > Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA is talking about a new buying trend at the community known as Split It 50-50. As the name suggests, it works like this: You pay $69,900 and a friend, family member or colleague pays $69,900. Together you own a 1,700-square-foot luxury golf condo on a half-acre lot with no time limit to build. When you visit, enjoy a deep-water community dock minutes from the Atlantic, two community pools, boat and RV Storage, a gated, secured entrance, two community clubhouses, a championship golf course and more. Carrying costs (to be split two ways) consist of $395 a year for POA dues, $170 a month in condo association dues plus $1,536 a year in taxes. Enjoy it or rent it, as you please. Send me more info! 

> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA has a 3-day/2-night Discovery Tour that makes it easy to visit the North Georgia Mountains and explore Owen Glen.  Depending on your preference, you can enjoy golf for two at Old Union at Owen Glen, a Crane Creek Vineyards wine tasting, or a guided trail ride at Trackrock Riding Stables. Breakfast for two, dinner for two, a Welcome Basket of wine and cheese and your personal tour of Owen Glen are included.  The Discovery Tour, including accommodations for two nights in charming Blairsville, is just $149 per couple (a value of over $525). Send me more info!

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Idaho

 > Teton Springs, Victor ID With the approach of the winter season, real estate sellers are becoming more motivated, reducing prices by as much as 40%. Two recent examples include a custom home on a half-acre lot listed for only $550,000 and a gorgeous Lodge Home offered for $799,000 with furniture and golf membership included. Send me more info!

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Massachusetts

> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha’s Vineyard MA has a very limited number of beautiful island residences available with highly valuable Farm Neck equity golf membership included with home purchase. With an estimated worth above $250,000, your Farm Neck equity membership helps to offset the $2.5 million purchase price of an available new-construction home in the Oak Bluffs section listed through Karen Overtoom agency.  Send me more info...

> The Villages at Brookside, Bourne MA’s newest neighborhood, The Links, has a collection of highly attractive 2-BR townhomes with sweeping golf views and detached garages. Many end units are available. Prices range from $445,000 to $460,000. Send me more info...

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Michigan

> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI has responded to a recent marketing study by revamping its pricing so as to create outstanding values on real estate purchases. Currently the community’s home listings include a selection of homes priced at discounts of 40%, or your choice of homesites at discounts of 50%. These are home prices not seen at Forest Dunes before, including lakefront and golf properties. Inquire about a visit using the current Discovery Package.  Send me more info...

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Missouri

> The Communities at Branson Creek, Branson MO features 6,500 acres offering the best views of the Ozarks. Standout real estate values on single-family homes in the Fieldstone Bluffs neighborhood, with 6 floor plans available from the low $200,000s with walk-out basements and three-car garage options. Also just announced is the new Fieldstone Pines Townhomes starting at just $139,900. Residents enjoy over 15 miles of hiking, walking and biking trails, two award-winning golf courses and just minutes from shopping, three lakes and over 100 shows in Branson, Missouri. Send me more info!

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North Carolina  

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is currently showing a spotlight property with a listing price of $374,900 at 845 Micah's Way North. This 3-BR/3.5-BA home with 2,606 sf to relax in is a golf-front ranch with a great room/kitchen/dining, luxury master suite down, large bonus room w/full bath, study option, screened porch, paver patio w/stone grilling station, carpet, hardwoods, ceramic tile, granite countertops, lots of storage. Send me more info!

 > Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights a rare value on a large and well-located homesite that’s ideal for buyers seeking affordability and plenty of home-placement options. Homesite No. 759 at Chapel Ridge, now just $39,900, is 1.2 acres of gently sloping woodland that enjoys 300 feet of road frontage, giving the buyer unmatched driveway and house placement flexibility. Send me more info!

 > Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is urging home buyers with value in mind to come see its collection of Fairway Green condominiums, priced starting at just $139,900. These superior-quality condos offer many upgrades at the buyer's choice. If you want a private garage, they are now available as add-ons--with a $3,500 incentive when the garage is purchased with a Fairway Green unit. Anderson Creek has has a wide array of other incentive-packaged homes and lots to inspect, including some that are offered with closing costs paid by seller. Send me more info! 

 > Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights on one its Estate homesites—now listed at $99,000 for a savings of almost $40,000 over its previous asking price. Homesite No. 759 is a 3-plus-acre parcel that blends meadow terrain with evergreen woodland. This site provides the unusual opportunity to build in either setting and retain the option to construct a second residence or divide the property and sell the other lot. Send me more info...

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Pennsylvania

> Treasure Lake, Dubois PA’s spring sale on four premium homesites includes low tax rates and prices starting at only $10,000. All buyer closing costs including property surveys are covered by the seller. Great locations include a year-round lakeview lot for building. Choose your own builder. Send me more info… 

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South Carolina  

> The Cliffs at Glassy, SC presents a featured home of rare value at 73 The Cliffs Parkway. This luxury home's actual value is $2.3 million but it is currently listed at $1,695,000--a reduction of $605,000. The buyer will enjoy 75-mile views and living space that includes a comfortable family room and dining room, a dream kitchen with all stainless-steel appliances and a grand master suite, all on the main level.  On the lower level, there's a well-planned recreation room with wet bar, a full-service kitchen, a walk-in wine closet and three guest bedrooms. Send me more info!

> Kiawah Island, SC's brokerage, Kiawah Island Real Estate (KIRE) lists a current Best Buy at 29 Ocean Course Drive, a 6-bedroom, 6-bath island retreat reduced to $5.5 million. The home features 6,200 square feet of luxury living with marble tile floors and floor-to-ceiling windows—and an unsurpassed view of the Atlantic Ocean and the Ocean Course. Another Best Buy is at 142 Ocean Palms Court, a 5-bedroom, 5-bath custom home just steps from the Atlantic and Kiawah Beach. Its foyer with grand staircase leads to an interior featuring 7,300 square feet of space. The master suite has a fireplace and a private logia overlooking the ocean. Other features include an elevator and a 4-car garage. Send me more info!

 > Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC announces year-end real estate purchase incentives, which include complimentary golf on its two lakefront golf courses plus recreation center and dock slip memberships for up to a year. This is the first time such incentives have been offered to new residents of Savannah Lakes Village. On new-construction homes that go under contract this year, buyer receives complimentary golf (unlimited green fee & cart) for 1 year, a free recreation center pass for 1 year, and a free community dock slip for 1 year, based on availability. On existing homes that go to contract this year, buyer receives complimentary golf (green fee & cart) for 6 months and a free rec center pass for 6 months. Send me more info!

> Kiawah Island, SC The home at 15 Airy Hall is a current "Best Buy" with it price reduced to $995,000. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this 4-BR/3-BA home features sweeping vistas of rolling marsh savannas. The living room looks out on the marsh with windowed walls, and French doors open to a screened porch with soaring ceiling and fieldstone fireplace. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and the home comes with an integrated television and audio package and is furnished. Move right in. Click here for more information about Kiawah Island!

> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC presents a reduced-price home in its socially active Grand Haven neighborhood, at 271 Pink Dogwood. Priced at just $299,900, this “Berkeley” design provides 2,209 sf with 3 BR and 2 BA. With direct access to the nature trails, this residence has hardwood flooring throughout, custom stained maple cabinetry with KitchenAid appliances and Cambria countertops in the kitchen, oversized “super shower” in the master bath and much more. Send me more info...

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Texas

> Lake Ridge at Joe Pool Lake, TX points prospective buyers to its Homesite No. 1460, priced now at just $29,900. It’s a large lot shaded by towering hardwood trees with a quiet creek in the backyard. Buyer will enjoy rolling hills and a golf course lifestyle close to the urban sophistication of Dallas. Send me more info...

> The Bridges at Preston Crossings, Gunter TX's great homesite with views of the elevated green at the club’s par-3 No. 2 hole. Currently priced at $95,000, it is discounted nearly 10% from its original listing at $105,000. The homesite (#166) is also close to the clubhouse. Send me more info! 

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Virginia

> Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke VA is launching a new line of cottage homes to be built in an ideal location for prime golf views along the first fairway of its Lester George-designed golf course. These luxury cottage-style residences will be priced starting in the low $400,000s.  A national-membership club and community adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Ballyhack recently opened its new, 11,500-sf clubhouse. Send me more info!

 > Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke VA has recently reduced prices of all estate homesites by an average of 21.5 percent. This national-membership club and community, adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, has a new, 11,500-square-foot clubhouse and a collection of 75 homesites scattered among 370 picturesque acres. Homesites command views of the highly ranked golf course and surrounding mountains. Send me me more info!

> Greensprings West, Williamsburg VA features a 6-BR, 3-BA single-family home in foreclosure and listed at $437,000. This property can be purchased with as little as 3% down. And, if you close by Oct. 31, up to 3.5% of the final purchase price can be rebated as closing cost assistance. Appraised as high as $448,000 and complete with a garage and fireplace, this is a standout value in the Williamsburg market. Send me more info...

> Kingsmill on the James, Williamsburg VA spotlights a condominium in foreclosure that is assessed at $260,600 but listed for only $198,000. This is an open, bright, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home features first-floor and second-floor master suites. Finished square footage is a spacious 1,974. Send me more info...

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Washington

 > Horn Rapids, Richland WA has a brand-new ranch-style single-family home listed at only $367,900. All the amenities of the 835-acre Horn Rapids community, including Yakima Mountain views, a Keith Foster-designed championship course and 100 acres of parks, greenbelts, playgrounds and trails, are right outside the door of this three-bedroom, 2.5-bath Cedarville design home. The owner’s retreat and two additional bedrooms each come with ample closet space. A large, open-plan great room combines with the spacious kitchen and sunny dining room to create an ideal atmosphere. Curb appeal is enhanced by a covered porch and huge covered back patio. Send me more info!

 > Horn Rapids, Richland WA’s new neighborhood, Eagle Ridge, has two exclusive builders and a one- of-a-kind view. Starting price of $350,000 includes homesite and home (2,400 SF custom ramblers). Views are all territorial (mountains, river, farmland, etc.). Send me more info…

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CANADA

> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada announces that Linwood Custom Homes and Atlantic Dream Homes, an authorized dealer, have started construction on a model home at the community’s Bells Point neighborhood. The model, sited on Lot 31, will be crafted from quality Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar. It will feature 4BRs, 2Bas, and a soaring two-story great room and French doors lead to a Master Suite overlooking the Northumberland Strait.  Home will be completed and available for occupancy within 90 days at a price of $549,900. Send me more info!

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FLORIDA DEALS   

  > Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL and its exclusive broker HR Properties feature a home at 12771 Mariner Court In Mariner Village for the reduced price of just $499,000.  Sited within walking distance of the clubhouse, the home is renovated to perfection, with new wood floors, new carpet in bedrooms, new office, all-new kitchen and appliances, a built-in entertainment center in family room, crown molding, new roof, new Jacuzzi in the pool and a newly installed summer kitchen with tasteful landscape lighting. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!

 > GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL will waive the golf initiation fee of $9,800 for any buyer of an Addison Spec Home, Model Home, GlenLakes Realty-listed resale home. Fee is also waived if you purchase a lot and build a new home. This promotion is exclusive and home purchase must be made through Glen Lakes. Buyers of all other resale homes must pay the standard $9,800 golf initiation fee. Send me more info!

 > Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL is featuring a homesite in its Wild Oaks neighborhood with a special purchase incentive. The buyer of this homesite at 34 Scarlet Oak Circle will receive an associate golf membership valued at $5,000 to the Club at Grand Haven. List price is $119,000 for the property, which measures 102 by 174 feet and is cleared and ready to build on. Club amenities include include: golf, tennis, walking trails, croquet, two fitness centers and much more.  Send me more info!

 > GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee, FL announces its Fall “Steal of a Deal" program in which home prices have been reduced to below builder cost. You'll benefit from savings of up to 40% on brand-new builder inventory homes that come complete with many luxury features. Homes are located throughout the well-landscaped neighborhoods of this 1,400-acre, Nature Coast community. Best of all, these homes are available for immediate occupancy. Send me more info!

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   >> Best Discovery & Stay 'n Play Deals of 2011

Arizona
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texas
Utah
Virginia
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Arizona

> Mirabel, Scottsdale AZ is now offering attractive membership incentives for new equity and non-equity golf memberships that are secured by Nov. 15. Incentives for new member applications received by the deadline include a cash discount for new equity golf members applied to the $85,000 initiation fee or a $5,000 club credit or $2,500 cash discount for new non-equity golf members applied to the $50,000 initiation fee. Social memberships are also available. Send me more info!

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Delaware 

  > Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE has great golf incentives in the shop and out on the course. Earn $200 in merchandise rewards just by entering your name for a drawing based on a purchase of $50 or more in golf merchandise. Then Beat the Heat when you head out before 1 p.m. with the Vantage Rate of only $54. Tee off after 4 p.m. and you save with the $49 Twilight Rate. Send me more info!

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 Florida

> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL has a Getaway Package that gives you 3 days/2 night’s enjoyment for only $99. For a limited time, try a community visit with two nights in a nearby hotel, a tour of the community, a round of golf on our 18- hole, par-72 golf course, and dinner at our private At Ease Club. Your tour will be hosted by one of our residents, who will also be happy to answer questions about living the good life at IRCC. Send me more info!

> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL 's Member for the Day program invites you to experience the Palm Coast’s premier club community like a resident. As a Day Member you enjoy one round of golf per person at a preferred rate on the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, access to all Golf Club amenities, community tour and unlimited access the day of your tee time to the practice area and driving range. Make it a Total Experience and stay overnight in a nearby hotel at a preferred rate.  Send me more info!

> Victoria Park, Deland FL  wants you to come for a tour this season for great deals including a $25 Shell Gas Card and free lunch at the Golf Clubhouse. Tour new models from Beazer Homes and Shea Homes, get a taste of the club lifestyle and top off your tank compliments of Victoria Park. Offer is limited, so act soon. Send me more info!

> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL  invites you to a 3-day/2-night stay in a furnished villa to experience its beauty and amenities first-hand. Cost is just $199, plus tax, per couple. Enjoy one round of golf on your choice of three courses, unlimited use of tennis courts, fitness center and pool, four meal vouchers at the club and day-spa treatments by appointment (additional fee applies). Space is limited for this first-come, first-served offer. Send me more info!

> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is promoting its Fall “Fore” Package from now through Dec. 5. At a cost of just $695 per person, it’s a deal that gives you a fourth night’s lodging and a fourth round of golf at no charge. Package includes breakfast each day at Renaissance Resort, two rounds on King and Bear Golf Club course, two rounds on Slammer and Squire course, practice balls before each round, complimentary bag storage and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions, located right on-property. Send me more info!

> Solivita, Poinciana FL has a limited-time visitation special called Discovery Days. Stay 3 days/2 nights for $69, with lodging onsite in one of the community’s fully furnished homes. Enjoy complimentary lunch and dinner, use of all recreational facilities and a personal golf cart during your stay. While on-site you are encouraged to enjoy the multi-million dollar Palms Amenity Complex. Send me more info!

> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is out with a Fall Golf Special that is priced from just $195 per person. Experience great golf and relax in superior resort luxury. The fall special includes one night’s accommodation, breakfast, one round of golf on the Slammer and Squire course, a 30-minute lesson at the PGA Tour Golf Academy, and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions. Send me more info! 

> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL has a great Getaway Package that gives you three days of enjoyment and two nights lodging for just $99. Visit this unique community on Florida's Space Coast and take advantage of its limited time getaway offer, which includes two nights in a nearby hotel, a tour of the community, a round of golf on the Indian River course and dinner at the private At Ease Club. Tour will be hosted by an IRCC resident, who will be happy to answer questions about the good life at IRCC. Send me more info! 

> Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, Dade City FL 's Stay & Play golf package starts as low as $135 per person for 1 night with 18 holes of golf and includes lodging in a luxurious 3-BR/2-BA, completely furnished Club Villa, overlookingthe 18th green with cart, club storage, and use of the practice range, fitness center and dining Send me more info...

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Georgia

> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA gives you the chance to test-drive the best equipment in golf at the best price. At a package price that starts at $329/pp/per night, play your choice of one of one of the community’s award-winning courses with the latest TaylorMade gear, including the much-heralded new R-11 driver. You’ll also receive a dozen TaylorMade Burner golf balls and a $50 credit toward a full swing analysis and club-fitting session in the ultra-high tech TaylorMadePerformance Lab. Enjoy an additional round of golf on day of departure or day of arrival at preferred rate of $99 per person.. Send me more info...

> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA, presents a new “Traditions” golf package that’s ideal for a group getaway. Unlimited same-day repeat play is a staple of this deal, priced at $299 per person per day. It includes deluxe accommodations in a cottage or condominium, daily housekeeping, fully equipped kitchen, one round of golf, full Southern-style breakfast daily at the Plantation Clubhouse and access to practice range. Bonus benefit--an additional round on day of departure or day of arrival at preferred rate of $99 per person. Minimum of 2 golfers in a group. Send me more info...

> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA presents a Discovery Tour for two nights for just $149 per couple. It includes a two-night stay for two in charming Blairsville, GA; dinner at Enrico’s Italian restaurant; breakfast at The Sawmill Place and a welcome basket. Plus, a choice of golf at Owen Glen’s Old Union course, a wine tasting at a vineyard in the Blue Ridge Mountains or a guided horseback trail ride. Send me more info...

> The Georgia Club, Statham GA has an Invitational Golf Membership you can pay for in installments over six years with no interest. Pay your first installment now and receive complimentary golf carts for all of 2011, or delay first payment for a year. Send me more info…

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Massachusetts 

> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha's Vineyard, MA 's award-winning golf course opened for play on April 8th, with a greens-fee special for early-season players. The club’s off-season rate of $50 for 18 holes, plus $18 cart rental. Send me more info…

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Michigan

> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI continues its popular Discovery Package for prospective home buyers. It includes 3 days/2 nights in luxury accommodations plus a VIP tour of Forest Dunes’ amenities and neighborhoods. Also enjoy Member-for-a-day privileges, dinner for two at the Clubhouse, breakfast for two and golf for two on the top-ranked golf course in Michigan are included, all for just $259 per couple. Send me more info..

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Missouri 

> The Communities at Branson Creek, Hollister MO wants golfers to know that special hotel rates are available at the Holiday Inn Express in Branson and the Ye Olde English Inn in Hollister during Oct. 21-22, when the community’s Murder Rock Golf Club welcomes the “Balloons Over Branson Creek” Hot Air Balloon Festival. There are also special senior golf rates being offered, timed to coincide with the festival. With more than 22,000 hotel rooms, Branson matches every style and budget. Send me more info!

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New Hampshire

> Owl's Nest, Thornton, NH opens up its beautiful homes and townhomes for the ultimate in Golf'n Stay vacation packages. On-site guests enjoy world-class golf, dining in the award-winning Sunset Room restaurant and access to the Activities Center with outdoor pool, work-out room and more. Send me more info...   

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North Carolina   

> Anderson Creek Club, NC's offer two Discovery Package options: Package #1 includes  accommodations at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. Cost for 3 days/2 nights is just $297. Or chose to visit and tour the community at the low rate of just $99 per night witha 3-night maximum. Your stay includes one round of complimentary golf. Pick the packages that fits you best. Send me more info!

> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC invites lovers of mountain retreat living to try the Champion Hill's Mountain Getaway. It’s a one-night visit to the beautiful Blue Ridge for only $180. Stay on-site in one of the community’s private homes or at one of the charming bed and breakfasts in historic Hendersonville. This offer includes lodging for two, dining at the Champion Hills clubhouse, a guided tour of the property and a chance to view featured homes. Send me more info...

> Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover NC has a great Stay and Play package for visitors  to this 36-hole golf-and-spa destination community. While staying in either The Lodge  or in furnished townhomes, enjoy special discounted golf rates with this package of $59 on  the Robert Trent Jones championship course and $39 on the Tom Jackson course—any  time, any day, based on availability. You’ll be able to get around in a complimentary golf  cart for the entire stay. Your stay includes access to the member-only, state-of-the-art fitness  facility as well as eight lighted tennis courts. You also get access to The Spa at Rock Barn, a European-style spa with a full range of services—all at 15% off. Send me more info!

> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC has a great incentive for those truly interested in looking for a second home or retirement home. It’s the club community’s Tom Fazio golf course, rated No. 5 in North Carolina by Golf Digest. Come visit to tour the community, enjoy lunch in the clubhouse, play the course, stay two nights in a luxury Champion Hills villa or in of Hendersonville's charming inns. You can do it all for only $375—nearly half off the actual deal value of $700. Send me more info...

 > River Landing, Wallace NC presents a Southern Hospitality Getaway featuring luxurious on-site accommodations. Priced at just $139 a couple, the getaway special lets you meet the people who will become your neighbors. Activities include a personal VIP Tour of River Landing’s neighborhoods and amenity centers. Enjoy Owner-For-The-Stay" privileges and dine in the new River Landing Clubhouse. Play a round of golf, play tennis, swim in indoor/outdoor pools, and even tour the local Duplin Winery and enjoy a wine tasting experience. As a bonus you get a Gourmet Dining Certificate in the Lakeview Room at the Clubhouse. Send me more info...

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC now offers two Discovery Packages. One is the “Full Monty,” providing 3 days/2 nights at just $297. It includes lodging at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. There is also a per-day alternative for $99 that includes accommodations (3 nights max) and one round of golf. Send me more info...

> St. James Plantation, Southport, NC''s Plantation Preview Package gives you the choice of playing one of its three championship courses--Members, Players or Founders Club. Priced at just $149 per person, it includes 2 nights’ accommodations and 3 days to experience the community. You get a round of golf for two, VIP Club Access and a guided real estate tour. Contact the community to make your reservations now. Send me more info...

 > Brunswick Forest, Leland NC is featuring its Coastal Discovery Tour for 3 Days/2 Nights for two in a luxury hotel in historic Wilmington for just $179. It includes golf at the Cape Fear National championship course for two, Owner-for-a-Day privileges at the new 18,000-square-foot Fitness & Wellness Center, plus a boat cruise on picturesque Town Creek bordering Brunswick Forest and a  VIP tour of the community.  Send me more info...  

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Pennsylvania

> The Links at Gettysburg, PA has a golf value and a fun event rolled into one—it’s the Jinx at The Links Night Tournament coming up on Sat., Nov. 5. Entry fee is $55 for non-members of the club and $30 for members. In keeping the with the “jinx” theme, the first nine holes of the 3 p.m. shotgun tournament will be enlivened by trick pins, no pins, large cups and other surprises on the greens and fairways. After cocktails and dinner there is a 6:30 p.m. shotgun start for the second nine—a night golf event for which The Links will supply glow-in-the-dark balls. Send me more info!

South Carolina 

> Hilton Head Lakes, SC invites you to grab your clubs and bring your spouse or a friend for an enjoyable and relaxing Sunday afternoon of golf at the Couples 9 Holes special rate. It happens every Sunday starting at 3 p.m., with different weekly formats and a special package rate of $45 (for both players) that includes two beverage tickets in the deal. Food and drink specials will be available, along with weekly prizes. Send me more information about Hilton Head Lakes!

> Hilton Head Lakes, SC has new golf specials for October. Take advantage of perfect weather and a great golf course in ideal condition. Monday thru Friday, pay just $35 (all prices plus tax) from 7:30 to noon, $30 from noon to 2:30 and $25 for the period 2:30 til dusk. On weekends it's $30 from 7:30 to 2:30 and only $25 from 2:30 to dusk. All rates include your golf cart rental. There's also a Multiple Round Package—10 rounds for just $275--a savings of $97. Send me more info!

 > Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has a great visitation offer if you book by Oct. 31 for stays through the end of February. On your three-night, four-day stay, enjoy 20% off select homes and villas, plus get a free two-hour kayak rental, free bike rental, a 10 % discount on golf at your choice of three championship courses, free tennis-court time and luxury oceanfront dining at the Dunes House & Grille.  Send me more info!

> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC is telling golfers about its 'Play the Lake' Package, a great chance to enjoy the community and its two uniquely challenging golf courses fronting Lake Thurmond. You get three days of lakefront golf, two nights accommodations at the Hickory Knob Lodge and breakfast each morning—all for only $190 per person.  Send me more info!

> Dataw Island, SC has introduced a new membership category called the Vacation Membership Program. It lets potential future residents join the Dataw Island Club now and enjoy club membership bewnefits while vacationing at Dataw. It’s tailored for individuals or couples whose primary residence is 50 miles away or more. Benefits include: 30 rounds of golf per year, complimentary swing analysis with a club golf professional, unlimited access to the practice areas and the ability to join the golf associations and to play in tournaments, use of Har-Tru tennis courts and a free hitting lesson. You can also use the two croquet lawns plus the outdoor and indoor pools. Use of all club dining facilities and the community fitness center are also included. Program has a $1,500 one-time initiation fee. Annual dues are $1,500.  Send me more info!

> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC has a Visit Woodside Guest Package to help you discover why so many people have decided to call Woodside home. The deal, priced at just from only $149 per couple, includes accommodations for two nights for 2 guests at a historic Inn or hotel, exquisite dining for two at The Reserve Club, complimentary round of golf at its championship, Nicklaus Design course or a tour of historic Aiken. Offer is subject to availability at the Carriage House Inn. Send me more info!

> Dataw Island, SC is now offering a 3-day/2-night 'Experience Dataw' Discovery visit which features golf at one of two championship courses, dining in Dataw’s world-class clubhouse, tennis on Har-Tru courts, a guided boat ride that reveals the island’s natural beauty, plus swimming in the indoor or outdoor pool and workouts in the fitness center and a private community tour. The package is valued at more than $700, but for a limited time is priced at just $299. Send me more info!

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Texas

> Eagle’s Bluff, Bullard TX presents a discovery package that lets you "Experience The Bluff." Now through Sept. 30, enjoy lodging onsite or offsite with the opportunity to explore Eagle's Bluff and surrounding area for just $149 per night. Play golf on the Bluff’s award-winning course, recognized by Golfweek as one of "America's Best Residential Golf Courses" for three straight years. Other amenities for your use include a resort-style pool, fitness center, tennis complex or lake fishing. Send me more info...

> Barton Creek Resort and Spa, Austin TX’s Unlimited Championship Golf Package starts at $158 per person and including luxury resort accommodations, unlimited golf on Crenshaw Cliffside or Palmer Lakeside and custom club fitting at the new Callaway Performance Center.  Send me more info…

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Utah

> Red Ledges, Heber City UT' s Discovery Package is designed to "Elevate Your Experience" with a 3-day/2-night luxury package at a special rate at The St. Regis Deer Valley, Utah's first five-star hospitality property. The St. Regis offers rustic elegance and amenities such as a private ski beach, split-level infinity pool, exquisite dining, and a world-class spa. While you're here, enjoy an exclusive, personalized, private tour of Red Ledges, and your choice of activities, compliments of Red Ledges. Book your visit today by calling 877-733-5334 or Click here for more information about the Red Ledges Getaway!

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Virginia

> Stonehouse, VA stakes a claim to the "Best Golf Membership in America" and backs it up with great value. This membership includes playing privileges at five excellent clubs under Traditional Clubs ownership, plus reciprocal privileges at seven private and semi-private clubs in the area. This offer includes unlimited play, unlimited range balls, 30-day advance tee times, discounted cart fees, pro shop and grill room discounts.There's no initiation fee and a family membership is just$252/month ($169/individual). Send me more info...

> Ballyhack Golf Club, VA alerts tradition-minded golfers to the opportunity to play this highly decorated course under a Play & Stay package. Book your group of up to four people and pay just $399 per person for lodging in well-appointed golf course cottages plus two rounds of golf and dinner. The Ballyhack course and club evokes the passion and British roots of the ancient game in a rural Virginia setting. Send me more info...

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CANADA

> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada alerts PEI-loving home buyers to the upcoming Fall Getaway Package sponsored by Golf Prince Edward Island. It’s your ticket to island beauty and unforgettable sunsets over quiet beaches. The Fall Getaway Package includes three nights’ accommodations at Sundance Cottages, four rounds of golf at great courses like The Links at Crowbush Cove and Glasgow Hills Golf Club. In addition, enjoy dinner at New Glasgow Lobster Suppers. Price is $570 per person (based on quadruple occupancy) plus tax. Call 1-866-465-3734 to make your reservation. Send me more info...

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RECENTLY ADDED TO WATERVIEWHOME

TEXAS
==> Eagle's Bluff, Bullard
540-acre lake community, championship golf, tennis, fitness/pool, villa homes from the $200,000s

RECENTLY ADDED TO GOLFCOURSEHOME

PENNSYLVANIA
=> Penn National, Fayetteville
Two golf courses, swimming & tennis, luxury inn, fly fishing and hiking, seasonal farmer’s market, custom homes with lot from $300,000s 

SOUTH CAROLINA
=> Hilton Head Lakes, Hardeeville
New golf course, private boatslips, Owners Clubhouse, new recreation complex under construction, home + lot from the low-$200,000s  

FLORIDA
=> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach
45 holes of golf, ten tennis courts, two clubhouses

ARIZONA
=> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley
Desert mountain vistas, championship golf, recreation centers, homes from the $100,000s

 TEXAS
=> Eagle's Bluff, Bullard
Gated golf and boating community on Lake Palestine, clubhouse, marina, golf homesites from $50,000, lakefront homesites from under $100,00

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COMING SOON TO GOLFCOURSEHOME

* Mariner Sands, Stuart, FL
* Riverwood, FL

THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES

Dominion Valley Country Club, Haymarket, Virginia

Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, South Carolina

Admiral's Cove, Jupiter, Florida

Sun City Vistoso Oro Valley, Arizona

Penn National, Fayetteville, Pennsylvania

Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach, Florida

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We are pleased to add Palmetto Dunes, a landmark Hilton Head resort community with an 11-mile lagoon and nature conservancy, to the  GolfCourseHome Network. Home to highly praised golf courses by top architects, Palmetto Dunes is where families and couples have come for decades to enjoy active, modern marinas with great dining and entertainment. It’s a also a pioneer in land conservation, with miles of exploring through Lowcountry nature, both on trails and waterways.

New Communities Newsletter, Oct. 14: Savannah Quarters Open House, Travel Deals

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  NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 13, No. 655   October 14, 2011  Circ. 27,651
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Westbrook at Savannah Quarters: Maintenance-free living.

Today's Headlines  

  * Today's New Real Estate Deals & Travel Specials
  * Golf Community Special Events & News
  * Florida Real Estate Deals   

  * Best Real Estate Deals of 2011- by State   
  * Best Stay 'n Play Deals of 2011 - by State 

  * Recently Added to GolfCourseHome & WaterviewHome        
  * This Month's Spotlighted Communities
  * Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
  * Watch for our next issue, coming Tuesday, October 18th!

Good Morning!    Savannah Quarters will be hosting its Fall Open House this Sunday from 1-4 pm. Nine beautiful custom homes and three maintenance-free townhomes will be open to the public, giving you the opportunity to not only view some attractive properties, but also to take a look behind the gates of the Westbrook at Savannah Quarters neighborhood. For more community news and events, new real estate deals, new travel specials and more, see below!

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TODAY'S NEW DEALS & SPECIALS

   >> Real Estate Deals

> River Oaks, Sherman, CT, an established golf community in Connecticut’s quiet hills, is now including golf membership to its championship course and club with homesite purchase. This is a major savings for golf lovers looking to build their dream home overlooking the Appalachian Trail or the Berkshire foothills. River Oaks is also just a short commute to New York City or Hartford. Send me more information about River Oaks!

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE and its featured builder, Providence Homes, invite you to view the superior design of the Lewis model home. This low-maintenance model is a 3BR, 2-BA residence with a 2-car garage and desirable finishes like granite countertops, solid maple cabinetry and a cozy gas fireplace with marble surround. With a championship Arthur Hills-designed golf course as just one highlight of the Heritage Shores amenity package, you can acquire a Lewis model home now for only $237,500, plus you receive a closing-cost credit of $15,000. Act now--it's your last chance to move into Heritage Shores in 2011. Send me more information about Heritage Shores!

> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL and its exclusive broker HR Properties feature a home at 12771 Mariner Court In Mariner Village for the reduced price of just $499,000.  Sited within walking distance of the clubhouse, the home is renovated to perfection, with new wood floors, new carpet in bedrooms, new office, all-new kitchen and appliances, a built-in entertainment center in family room, crown molding, new roof, new Jacuzzi in the pool and a newly installed summer kitchen with tasteful landscape lighting. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!

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  >> Travel Getaways & Stay 'n Play 

> Hilton Head Lakes, SC invites you to grab your clubs and bring your spouse or a friend for an enjoyable and relaxing Sunday afternoon of golf at the Couples 9 Holes special rate. It happens every Sunday starting at 3 p.m., with different weekly formats and a special package rate of $45 (for both players) that includes two beverage tickets in the deal. Food and drink specials will be available, along with weekly prizes. Send me more information about Hilton Head Lakes!

> Red Ledges, Heber City, UT's Discovery Package is designed to "Elevate Your Experience" with a 3-day/2-night luxury package at a special rate at The St. Regis Deer Valley, Utah's first five-star hospitality property. The St. Regis offers rustic elegance and amenities such as a private ski beach, split-level infinity pool, exquisite dining, and a world-class spa. While you're here, enjoy an exclusive, personalized, private tour of Red Ledges, and your choice of activities, compliments of Red Ledges. Book your visit today by calling 877-733-5334 or Click here for more information about the Red Ledges Getaway!

 

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COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWS

> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley AZ takes its residents on a free bus trip to WildHorsePass Casino on Fri., Nov. 4., with reservations required because this community outing is always booked to capacity. Each person on the trip will receive $10 to use at a slot machine. There will be one lucky winner, from a drawing, to receive a $15 lunch voucher. Send me more information about Sun City Vistoso!

> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC is pleased to announce that the National Golf Association Pro Golf Tour will return for its 10th year to the SLV Monticello Golf Club, Apr 23 - 29, 2012 for the Savannah Lakes Village Classic. Not only has this tournament provided major contributions to local charities, but it has also proven to be a significant stepping-stone for many aspiring professional golfers. Plan to visit next April for some great professional golf on Lake Thurmond. As always, tournament admission is free. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!

> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA and its member-staffed Audubon group are continuing their highly successful diamondback terrapin species protection activities. Since 2003, aided by the golf course superintendent, this group has relocated, hatched and released well over 2,000 baby terrapins into the western marsh. The diamondback terrapin is considered a “species of concern” under the Endangered Species Act and is officially protected by several states.  Until the 1930’s these turtles were hunted almost to extinction. Send me more information about The Landings!

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  >> Best Real Estate Deals of 2011

Arizona
Delaware
Georgia
Idaho
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Washington
CANADA

Arizona

> Blackstone, Peoria AZ announces reduced prices on select homes and lots, including a former Villa Model now only $359,000. It features 2,191 square feet and includes two bedrooms, 2.5 baths, plus den, three fireplaces, and a combination spa and pool. Blackstone also features a half-acre golf course homesite that originally sold for $475,000 but is now available for just $179,000.   Send me more info...    

> Terravita, Scottsdale AZ's array of special incentives for new memberships—covering the next 10 full golf memberships taken out. New members paying in full get $650 per month credit for the first 12 months—a savings of $7,800. New members selecting the phased initiation fee get $250/month in credits, which is a savings of $3,000. Members may use their personal golf carts. Send me more info...

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Delaware  

 > Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE has a Stanwyck model home now under construction and available for viewing. The Stanwyck is a popular design and with no current model on-property. Floor plan of the Stanwyck is spacious with a great flow. It includes a guest bedroom, full guest bath, living room, dining room, walk-through kitchen and an Owner's suite with large coffered-ceiling bedroom. Suite also has double walk-in closets, his-and-her bathroom sinks and roman tub. Send me more info!

 > Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE announced a new community policy paired with a great real estate purchase incentive. Heritage Shores bylaws have been amended to allow use of personal-owner golf carts within the community including on the golf course. In response, the  builder at heritage Shores, Providence Homes, will for a limited time include a free golf cart for the buyer as part of the home purchase agreement. Send me more info! 

 > Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE introduces its Drive & Dine Golf Special. Any Monday through Thursday for just $49, or any Friday through Sunday for $59, come to Heritage Shores and play an 18-hole round on the club’s championship golf course, then stay for a lunch at no additional charge. There is no charge for GPS-enabled golf cart rental and one beverage (non-alcohol) at lunch is also included. While on property make a golf shop purchase of $50 or more and be entered to win $200 in shop merchandise rewards. Send me more info!

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Georgia     

> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA has a unique homesite promotion for October—Two Lots for $34,900. The lots selected for this incentive program will be minimum of a half-acre in size. They have underground water, telephone, cable and power hook ups. All lots will come with the complete amenity package for $395 a year that includes deep water dock rights, boat and RV storage, two clubhouses, fresh and saltwater fishing parks, two pools, with no time limit to build. If you’ve got a sibling, friend or associate to go on in this with, it’s an extremely rare value. Send me more info!

> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA reminds home buyers that its golf amenity is managed by Troon Golf, an affiliation that provides any Savannah Quarters Country Club member an array of benefits through the Troon Golf network of upscale clubs under management. Check out programs such as Troon Advantage and Troon Privé. Golf members are able to play more than 60 Troon courses worldwide with preferred rates and tee times. In recognition of its own 10th Anniversary, Savannah Quarters Country Club is now offering membership initiations as low as $200.  Send me more info!

 > Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA is talking about a new buying trend at the community known as Split It 50-50. As the name suggests, it works like this: You pay $69,900 and a friend, family member or colleague pays $69,900. Together you own a 1,700-square-foot luxury golf condo on a half-acre lot with no time limit to build. When you visit, enjoy a deep-water community dock minutes from the Atlantic, two community pools, boat and RV Storage, a gated, secured entrance, two community clubhouses, a championship golf course and more. Carrying costs (to be split two ways) consist of $395 a year for POA dues, $170 a month in condo association dues plus $1,536 a year in taxes. Enjoy it or rent it, as you please. Send me more info! 

> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA has a 3-day/2-night Discovery Tour that makes it easy to visit the North Georgia Mountains and explore Owen Glen.  Depending on your preference, you can enjoy golf for two at Old Union at Owen Glen, a Crane Creek Vineyards wine tasting, or a guided trail ride at Trackrock Riding Stables. Breakfast for two, dinner for two, a Welcome Basket of wine and cheese and your personal tour of Owen Glen are included.  The Discovery Tour, including accommodations for two nights in charming Blairsville, is just $149 per couple (a value of over $525). Send me more info!

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Idaho

 > Teton Springs, Victor ID With the approach of the winter season, real estate sellers are becoming more motivated, reducing prices by as much as 40%. Two recent examples include a custom home on a half-acre lot listed for only $550,000 and a gorgeous Lodge Home offered for $799,000 with furniture and golf membership included. Send me more info!

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Massachusetts

> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha’s Vineyard MA has a very limited number of beautiful island residences available with highly valuable Farm Neck equity golf membership included with home purchase. With an estimated worth above $250,000, your Farm Neck equity membership helps to offset the $2.5 million purchase price of an available new-construction home in the Oak Bluffs section listed through Karen Overtoom agency.  Send me more info...

> The Villages at Brookside, Bourne MA’s newest neighborhood, The Links, has a collection of highly attractive 2-BR townhomes with sweeping golf views and detached garages. Many end units are available. Prices range from $445,000 to $460,000. Send me more info...

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Michigan

> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI has responded to a recent marketing study by revamping its pricing so as to create outstanding values on real estate purchases. Currently the community’s home listings include a selection of homes priced at discounts of 40%, or your choice of homesites at discounts of 50%. These are home prices not seen at Forest Dunes before, including lakefront and golf properties. Inquire about a visit using the current Discovery Package.  Send me more info...

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Missouri

> The Communities at Branson Creek, Branson MO features 6,500 acres offering the best views of the Ozarks. Standout real estate values on single-family homes in the Fieldstone Bluffs neighborhood, with 6 floor plans available from the low $200,000s with walk-out basements and three-car garage options. Also just announced is the new Fieldstone Pines Townhomes starting at just $139,900. Residents enjoy over 15 miles of hiking, walking and biking trails, two award-winning golf courses and just minutes from shopping, three lakes and over 100 shows in Branson, Missouri. Send me more info!

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North Carolina  

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is currently showing a spotlight property with a listing price of $374,900 at 845 Micah's Way North. This 3-BR/3.5-BA home with 2,606 sf to relax in is a golf-front ranch with a great room/kitchen/dining, luxury master suite down, large bonus room w/full bath, study option, screened porch, paver patio w/stone grilling station, carpet, hardwoods, ceramic tile, granite countertops, lots of storage. Send me more info!

 > Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights a rare value on a large and well-located homesite that’s ideal for buyers seeking affordability and plenty of home-placement options. Homesite No. 759 at Chapel Ridge, now just $39,900, is 1.2 acres of gently sloping woodland that enjoys 300 feet of road frontage, giving the buyer unmatched driveway and house placement flexibility. Send me more info!

 > Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is urging home buyers with value in mind to come see its collection of Fairway Green condominiums, priced starting at just $139,900. These superior-quality condos offer many upgrades at the buyer's choice. If you want a private garage, they are now available as add-ons--with a $3,500 incentive when the garage is purchased with a Fairway Green unit. Anderson Creek has has a wide array of other incentive-packaged homes and lots to inspect, including some that are offered with closing costs paid by seller. Send me more info! 

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is featuring an open-plan condo—the last one left in inventory—along Gallery Drive, which is just minutes from the community pool and fitness center. View this property daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Building 185 (Unit 201). It’s a 2BR, 2-BA residence at 1,500 sf listed for just $164,900. Interior features granite, hardwoods, ceramic tile, plus crown and chair molding. Send me more info! 

 > Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights on one its Estate homesites—now listed at $99,000 for a savings of almost $40,000 over its previous asking price. Homesite No. 759 is a 3-plus-acre parcel that blends meadow terrain with evergreen woodland. This site provides the unusual opportunity to build in either setting and retain the option to construct a second residence or divide the property and sell the other lot. Send me more info...

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Pennsylvania

> Treasure Lake, Dubois PA’s spring sale on four premium homesites includes low tax rates and prices starting at only $10,000. All buyer closing costs including property surveys are covered by the seller. Great locations include a year-round lakeview lot for building. Choose your own builder. Send me more info… 

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South Carolina  

> The Cliffs at Glassy, SC presents a featured home of rare value at 73 The Cliffs Parkway. This luxury home's actual value is $2.3 million but it is currently listed at $1,695,000--a reduction of $605,000. The buyer will enjoy 75-mile views and living space that includes a comfortable family room and dining room, a dream kitchen with all stainless-steel appliances and a grand master suite, all on the main level.  On the lower level, there's a well-planned recreation room with wet bar, a full-service kitchen, a walk-in wine closet and three guest bedrooms. Send me more info!

> Kiawah Island, SC's brokerage, Kiawah Island Real Estate (KIRE) lists a current Best Buy at 29 Ocean Course Drive, a 6-bedroom, 6-bath island retreat reduced to $5.5 million. The home features 6,200 square feet of luxury living with marble tile floors and floor-to-ceiling windows—and an unsurpassed view of the Atlantic Ocean and the Ocean Course. Another Best Buy is at 142 Ocean Palms Court, a 5-bedroom, 5-bath custom home just steps from the Atlantic and Kiawah Beach. Its foyer with grand staircase leads to an interior featuring 7,300 square feet of space. The master suite has a fireplace and a private logia overlooking the ocean. Other features include an elevator and a 4-car garage. Send me more info!

 > Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC announces year-end real estate purchase incentives, which include complimentary golf on its two lakefront golf courses plus recreation center and dock slip memberships for up to a year. This is the first time such incentives have been offered to new residents of Savannah Lakes Village. On new-construction homes that go under contract this year, buyer receives complimentary golf (unlimited green fee & cart) for 1 year, a free recreation center pass for 1 year, and a free community dock slip for 1 year, based on availability. On existing homes that go to contract this year, buyer receives complimentary golf (green fee & cart) for 6 months and a free rec center pass for 6 months. Send me more info!

> Kiawah Island, SC The home at 15 Airy Hall is a current "Best Buy" with it price reduced to $995,000. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this 4-BR/3-BA home features sweeping vistas of rolling marsh savannas. The living room looks out on the marsh with windowed walls, and French doors open to a screened porch with soaring ceiling and fieldstone fireplace. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and the home comes with an integrated television and audio package and is furnished. Move right in. Click here for more information about Kiawah Island!

> Kiawah Island, SC recently had one of its most unique and valued listings – 1 Captain Maynard’s Island – featured on CNBC.com as being one of the Top Ten Island Enclaves For Sale. This is a private 11-acre island with two deepwater docks, undisturbed water access, a 6,505 square foot residence and absolute privacy. The property is listed now for $14,950,000. Location is close to the Atlantic Ocean and beach with a large amount of acreage and access to the Lowcountry’s waterways. Send me more info...

> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC presents a reduced-price home in its socially active Grand Haven neighborhood, at 271 Pink Dogwood. Priced at just $299,900, this “Berkeley” design provides 2,209 sf with 3 BR and 2 BA. With direct access to the nature trails, this residence has hardwood flooring throughout, custom stained maple cabinetry with KitchenAid appliances and Cambria countertops in the kitchen, oversized “super shower” in the master bath and much more. Send me more info...

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Texas

> Lake Ridge at Joe Pool Lake, TX points prospective buyers to its Homesite No. 1460, priced now at just $29,900. It’s a large lot shaded by towering hardwood trees with a quiet creek in the backyard. Buyer will enjoy rolling hills and a golf course lifestyle close to the urban sophistication of Dallas. Send me more info...

> The Bridges at Preston Crossings, Gunter TX's great homesite with views of the elevated green at the club’s par-3 No. 2 hole. Currently priced at $95,000, it is discounted nearly 10% from its original listing at $105,000. The homesite (#166) is also close to the clubhouse. Send me more info! 

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Virginia

> Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke VA is launching a new line of cottage homes to be built in an ideal location for prime golf views along the first fairway of its Lester George-designed golf course. These luxury cottage-style residences will be priced starting in the low $400,000s.  A national-membership club and community adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Ballyhack recently opened its new, 11,500-sf clubhouse. Send me more info!

 > Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke VA has recently reduced prices of all estate homesites by an average of 21.5 percent. This national-membership club and community, adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, has a new, 11,500-square-foot clubhouse and a collection of 75 homesites scattered among 370 picturesque acres. Homesites command views of the highly ranked golf course and surrounding mountains. Send me me more info!

> Greensprings West, Williamsburg VA features a 6-BR, 3-BA single-family home in foreclosure and listed at $437,000. This property can be purchased with as little as 3% down. And, if you close by Oct. 31, up to 3.5% of the final purchase price can be rebated as closing cost assistance. Appraised as high as $448,000 and complete with a garage and fireplace, this is a standout value in the Williamsburg market. Send me more info...

> Kingsmill on the James, Williamsburg VA spotlights a condominium in foreclosure that is assessed at $260,600 but listed for only $198,000. This is an open, bright, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home features first-floor and second-floor master suites. Finished square footage is a spacious 1,974. Send me more info...

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Washington

 > Horn Rapids, Richland WA has a brand-new ranch-style single-family home listed at only $367,900. All the amenities of the 835-acre Horn Rapids community, including Yakima Mountain views, a Keith Foster-designed championship course and 100 acres of parks, greenbelts, playgrounds and trails, are right outside the door of this three-bedroom, 2.5-bath Cedarville design home. The owner’s retreat and two additional bedrooms each come with ample closet space. A large, open-plan great room combines with the spacious kitchen and sunny dining room to create an ideal atmosphere. Curb appeal is enhanced by a covered porch and huge covered back patio. Send me more info!

 > Horn Rapids, Richland WA’s new neighborhood, Eagle Ridge, has two exclusive builders and a one- of-a-kind view. Starting price of $350,000 includes homesite and home (2,400 SF custom ramblers). Views are all territorial (mountains, river, farmland, etc.). Send me more info…

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CANADA

> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada announces that Linwood Custom Homes and Atlantic Dream Homes, an authorized dealer, have started construction on a model home at the community’s Bells Point neighborhood. The model, sited on Lot 31, will be crafted from quality Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar. It will feature 4BRs, 2Bas, and a soaring two-story great room and French doors lead to a Master Suite overlooking the Northumberland Strait.  Home will be completed and available for occupancy within 90 days at a price of $549,900. Send me more info!

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FLORIDA DEALS   

> GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL will waive the golf initiation fee of $9,800 for any buyer of an Addison Spec Home, Model Home, GlenLakes Realty-listed resale home. Fee is also waived if you purchase a lot and build a new home. This promotion is exclusive and home purchase must be made through Glen Lakes. Buyers of all other resale homes must pay the standard $9,800 golf initiation fee. Send me more info!

 > Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL is featuring a homesite in its Wild Oaks neighborhood with a special purchase incentive. The buyer of this homesite at 34 Scarlet Oak Circle will receive an associate golf membership valued at $5,000 to the Club at Grand Haven. List price is $119,000 for the property, which measures 102 by 174 feet and is cleared and ready to build on. Club amenities include include: golf, tennis, walking trails, croquet, two fitness centers and much more.  Send me more info!

 > GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee, FL announces its Fall “Steal of a Deal" program in which home prices have been reduced to below builder cost. You'll benefit from savings of up to 40 percent on brand-new builder inventory homes that come complete with many luxury features. Homes are located throughout the well-landscaped neighborhoods of this 1,400-acre, Nature Coast community. Best of all, these homes are available for immediate occupancy. Send me more info!

 > PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL offers a newly listed golf villa within walking distance of the PGA Golf Club. It’s ideal for your personal getaways and/or as an investment property. This home, offered at just $90,000, is well-appointed villa and in move-right-in condition. Ownership provides membership to the Island Club with pool, exercise room, tennis, basketball, billiards and much more. Send me more info... 

 > Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL takes the worry out of absentee ownership. With an onsite maintenance staff consisting of plumbers, electricians, handymen, and housekeeping services, your Harbour Ridge home or condo is expertly cared for even when you’re not there. Home prices in the community, which is convenient to several airports (for easy vacationing), are affordable now. Send me more info... 

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Arizona

> Mirabel, Scottsdale AZ is now offering attractive membership incentives for new equity and non-equity golf memberships that are secured by Nov. 15. Incentives for new member applications received by the deadline include a cash discount for new equity golf members applied to the $85,000 initiation fee or a $5,000 club credit or $2,500 cash discount for new non-equity golf members applied to the $50,000 initiation fee. Social memberships are also available. Send me more info!

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Delaware 

  > Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE has great golf incentives in the shop and out on the course. Earn $200 in merchandise rewards just by entering your name for a drawing based on a purchase of $50 or more in golf merchandise. Then Beat the Heat when you head out before 1 p.m. with the Vantage Rate of only $54. Tee off after 4 p.m. and you save with the $49 Twilight Rate. Send me more info!

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 Florida

> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL has a Getaway Package that gives you 3 days/2 night’s enjoyment for only $99. For a limited time, try a community visit with two nights in a nearby hotel, a tour of the community, a round of golf on our 18- hole, par-72 golf course, and dinner at our private At Ease Club. Your tour will be hosted by one of our residents, who will also be happy to answer questions about living the good life at IRCC. Send me more info!

> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL 's Member for the Day program invites you to experience the Palm Coast’s premier club community like a resident. As a Day Member you enjoy one round of golf per person at a preferred rate on the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, access to all Golf Club amenities, community tour and unlimited access the day of your tee time to the practice area and driving range. Make it a Total Experience and stay overnight in a nearby hotel at a preferred rate.  Send me more info!

> Victoria Park, Deland FL  wants you to come for a tour this season for great deals including a $25 Shell Gas Card and free lunch at the Golf Clubhouse. Tour new models from Beazer Homes and Shea Homes, get a taste of the club lifestyle and top off your tank compliments of Victoria Park. Offer is limited, so act soon. Send me more info!

> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL  invites you to a 3-day/2-night stay in a furnished villa to experience its beauty and amenities first-hand. Cost is just $199, plus tax, per couple. Enjoy one round of golf on your choice of three courses, unlimited use of tennis courts, fitness center and pool, four meal vouchers at the club and day-spa treatments by appointment (additional fee applies). Space is limited for this first-come, first-served offer. Send me more info!

> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is promoting its Fall “Fore” Package from now through Dec. 5. At a cost of just $695 per person, it’s a deal that gives you a fourth night’s lodging and a fourth round of golf at no charge. Package includes breakfast each day at Renaissance Resort, two rounds on King and Bear Golf Club course, two rounds on Slammer and Squire course, practice balls before each round, complimentary bag storage and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions, located right on-property. Send me more info!

> Solivita, Poinciana FL has a limited-time visitation special called Discovery Days. Stay 3 days/2 nights for $69, with lodging onsite in one of the community’s fully furnished homes. Enjoy complimentary lunch and dinner, use of all recreational facilities and a personal golf cart during your stay. While on-site you are encouraged to enjoy the multi-million dollar Palms Amenity Complex. Send me more info!

> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is out with a Fall Golf Special that is priced from just $195 per person. Experience great golf and relax in superior resort luxury. The fall special includes one night’s accommodation, breakfast, one round of golf on the Slammer and Squire course, a 30-minute lesson at the PGA Tour Golf Academy, and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions. Send me more info! 

> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL has a great Getaway Package that gives you three days of enjoyment and two nights lodging for just $99. Visit this unique community on Florida's Space Coast and take advantage of its limited time getaway offer, which includes two nights in a nearby hotel, a tour of the community, a round of golf on the Indian River course and dinner at the private At Ease Club. Tour will be hosted by an IRCC resident, who will be happy to answer questions about the good life at IRCC. Send me more info! 

> Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, Dade City FL 's Stay & Play golf package starts as low as $135 per person for 1 night with 18 holes of golf and includes lodging in a luxurious 3-BR/2-BA, completely furnished Club Villa, overlookingthe 18th green with cart, club storage, and use of the practice range, fitness center and dining Send me more info...

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Georgia

> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA gives you the chance to test-drive the best equipment in golf at the best price. At a package price that starts at $329/pp/per night, play your choice of one of one of the community’s award-winning courses with the latest TaylorMade gear, including the much-heralded new R-11 driver. You’ll also receive a dozen TaylorMade Burner golf balls and a $50 credit toward a full swing analysis and club-fitting session in the ultra-high tech TaylorMadePerformance Lab. Enjoy an additional round of golf on day of departure or day of arrival at preferred rate of $99 per person.. Send me more info...

> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA, presents a new “Traditions” golf package that’s ideal for a group getaway. Unlimited same-day repeat play is a staple of this deal, priced at $299 per person per day. It includes deluxe accommodations in a cottage or condominium, daily housekeeping, fully equipped kitchen, one round of golf, full Southern-style breakfast daily at the Plantation Clubhouse and access to practice range. Bonus benefit--an additional round on day of departure or day of arrival at preferred rate of $99 per person. Minimum of 2 golfers in a group. Send me more info...

> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA presents a Discovery Tour for two nights for just $149 per couple. It includes a two-night stay for two in charming Blairsville, GA; dinner at Enrico’s Italian restaurant; breakfast at The Sawmill Place and a welcome basket. Plus, a choice of golf at Owen Glen’s Old Union course, a wine tasting at a vineyard in the Blue Ridge Mountains or a guided horseback trail ride. Send me more info...

> The Georgia Club, Statham GA has an Invitational Golf Membership you can pay for in installments over six years with no interest. Pay your first installment now and receive complimentary golf carts for all of 2011, or delay first payment for a year. Send me more info…

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Massachusetts 

> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha's Vineyard, MA 's award-winning golf course opened for play on April 8th, with a greens-fee special for early-season players. The club’s off-season rate of $50 for 18 holes, plus $18 cart rental. Send me more info…

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Michigan

> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI continues its popular Discovery Package for prospective home buyers. It includes 3 days/2 nights in luxury accommodations plus a VIP tour of Forest Dunes’ amenities and neighborhoods. Also enjoy Member-for-a-day privileges, dinner for two at the Clubhouse, breakfast for two and golf for two on the top-ranked golf course in Michigan are included, all for just $259 per couple. Send me more info..

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Missouri 

> The Communities at Branson Creek, Hollister MO wants golfers to know that special hotel rates are available at the Holiday Inn Express in Branson and the Ye Olde English Inn in Hollister during Oct. 21-22, when the community’s Murder Rock Golf Club welcomes the “Balloons Over Branson Creek” Hot Air Balloon Festival. There are also special senior golf rates being offered, timed to coincide with the festival. With more than 22,000 hotel rooms, Branson matches every style and budget. Send me more info!

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New Hampshire

> Owl's Nest, Thornton, NH opens up its beautiful homes and townhomes for the ultimate in Golf'n Stay vacation packages. On-site guests enjoy world-class golf, dining in the award-winning Sunset Room restaurant and access to the Activities Center with outdoor pool, work-out room and more. Send me more info...   

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North Carolina   

> Anderson Creek Club, NC's offer two Discovery Package options: Package #1 includes  accommodations at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. Cost for 3 days/2 nights is just $297. Or chose to visit and tour the community at the low rate of just $99 per night witha 3-night maximum. Your stay includes one round of complimentary golf. Pick the packages that fits you best. Send me more info!

> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC invites lovers of mountain retreat living to try the Champion Hill's Mountain Getaway. It’s a one-night visit to the beautiful Blue Ridge for only $180. Stay on-site in one of the community’s private homes or at one of the charming bed and breakfasts in historic Hendersonville. This offer includes lodging for two, dining at the Champion Hills clubhouse, a guided tour of the property and a chance to view featured homes. Send me more info...

> Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover NC has a great Stay and Play package for visitors  to this 36-hole golf-and-spa destination community. While staying in either The Lodge  or in furnished townhomes, enjoy special discounted golf rates with this package of $59 on  the Robert Trent Jones championship course and $39 on the Tom Jackson course—any  time, any day, based on availability. You’ll be able to get around in a complimentary golf  cart for the entire stay. Your stay includes access to the member-only, state-of-the-art fitness  facility as well as eight lighted tennis courts. You also get access to The Spa at Rock Barn, a European-style spa with a full range of services—all at 15% off. Send me more info!

> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC has a great incentive for those truly interested in looking for a second home or retirement home. It’s the club community’s Tom Fazio golf course, rated No. 5 in North Carolina by Golf Digest. Come visit to tour the community, enjoy lunch in the clubhouse, play the course, stay two nights in a luxury Champion Hills villa or in of Hendersonville's charming inns. You can do it all for only $375—nearly half off the actual deal value of $700. Send me more info...

 > River Landing, Wallace NC presents a Southern Hospitality Getaway featuring luxurious on-site accommodations. Priced at just $139 a couple, the getaway special lets you meet the people who will become your neighbors. Activities include a personal VIP Tour of River Landing’s neighborhoods and amenity centers. Enjoy Owner-For-The-Stay" privileges and dine in the new River Landing Clubhouse. Play a round of golf, play tennis, swim in indoor/outdoor pools, and even tour the local Duplin Winery and enjoy a wine tasting experience. As a bonus you get a Gourmet Dining Certificate in the Lakeview Room at the Clubhouse. Send me more info...

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC now offers two Discovery Packages. One is the “Full Monty,” providing 3 days/2 nights at just $297. It includes lodging at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. There is also a per-day alternative for $99 that includes accommodations (3 nights max) and one round of golf. Send me more info...

> St. James Plantation, Southport, NC''s Plantation Preview Package gives you the choice of playing one of its three championship courses--Members, Players or Founders Club. Priced at just $149 per person, it includes 2 nights’ accommodations and 3 days to experience the community. You get a round of golf for two, VIP Club Access and a guided real estate tour. Contact the community to make your reservations now. Send me more info...

 > Brunswick Forest, Leland NC is featuring its Coastal Discovery Tour for 3 Days/2 Nights for two in a luxury hotel in historic Wilmington for just $179. It includes golf at the Cape Fear National championship course for two, Owner-for-a-Day privileges at the new 18,000-square-foot Fitness & Wellness Center, plus a boat cruise on picturesque Town Creek bordering Brunswick Forest and a  VIP tour of the community.  Send me more info...  

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Pennsylvania

> The Links at Gettysburg, PA has a golf value and a fun event rolled into one—it’s the Jinx at The Links Night Tournament coming up on Sat., Nov. 5. Entry fee is $55 for non-members of the club and $30 for members. In keeping the with the “jinx” theme, the first nine holes of the 3 p.m. shotgun tournament will be enlivened by trick pins, no pins, large cups and other surprises on the greens and fairways. After cocktails and dinner there is a 6:30 p.m. shotgun start for the second nine—a night golf event for which The Links will supply glow-in-the-dark balls. Send me more info!

South Carolina 

> Hilton Head Lakes, SC has new golf specials for October. Take advantage of perfect weather and a great golf course in ideal condition. Monday thru Friday, pay just $35 (all prices plus tax) from 7:30 to noon, $30 from noon to 2:30 and $25 for the period 2:30 til dusk. On weekends it's $30 from 7:30 to 2:30 and only $25 from 2:30 to dusk. All rates include your golf cart rental. There's also a Multiple Round Package—10 rounds for just $275--a savings of $97. Send me more info!

 > Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has a great visitation offer if you book by Oct. 31 for stays through the end of February. On your three-night, four-day stay, enjoy 20% off select homes and villas, plus get a free two-hour kayak rental, free bike rental, a 10 % discount on golf at your choice of three championship courses, free tennis-court time and luxury oceanfront dining at the Dunes House & Grille.  Send me more info!

> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC is telling golfers about its 'Play the Lake' Package, a great chance to enjoy the community and its two uniquely challenging golf courses fronting Lake Thurmond. You get three days of lakefront golf, two nights accommodations at the Hickory Knob Lodge and breakfast each morning—all for only $190 per person.  Send me more info!

> Dataw Island, SC has introduced a new membership category called the Vacation Membership Program. It lets potential future residents join the Dataw Island Club now and enjoy club membership bewnefits while vacationing at Dataw. It’s tailored for individuals or couples whose primary residence is 50 miles away or more. Benefits include: 30 rounds of golf per year, complimentary swing analysis with a club golf professional, unlimited access to the practice areas and the ability to join the golf associations and to play in tournaments, use of Har-Tru tennis courts and a free hitting lesson. You can also use the two croquet lawns plus the outdoor and indoor pools. Use of all club dining facilities and the community fitness center are also included. Program has a $1,500 one-time initiation fee. Annual dues are $1,500.  Send me more info!

> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC has a Visit Woodside Guest Package to help you discover why so many people have decided to call Woodside home. The deal, priced at just from only $149 per couple, includes accommodations for two nights for 2 guests at a historic Inn or hotel, exquisite dining for two at The Reserve Club, complimentary round of golf at its championship, Nicklaus Design course or a tour of historic Aiken. Offer is subject to availability at the Carriage House Inn. Send me more info!

> Dataw Island, SC is now offering a 3-day/2-night 'Experience Dataw' Discovery visit which features golf at one of two championship courses, dining in Dataw’s world-class clubhouse, tennis on Har-Tru courts, a guided boat ride that reveals the island’s natural beauty, plus swimming in the indoor or outdoor pool and workouts in the fitness center and a private community tour. The package is valued at more than $700, but for a limited time is priced at just $299. Send me more info!

> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has a Free Lunch + Golf Discount offer good for bookings through Sept. 30. Stay 3 nights in a 2-bedroom resort villa complete with three rounds of golf and complimentary repeat rounds, and lunch is complimentary each day. Enjoy a choice of fine select villas as your lodging, plus preferred rates on all Palmetto Dunes activities including tennis clinics, kayaking, fishing charters and more. Send me more info!

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Texas

> Eagle’s Bluff, Bullard TX presents a discovery package that lets you "Experience The Bluff." Now through Sept. 30, enjoy lodging onsite or offsite with the opportunity to explore Eagle's Bluff and surrounding area for just $149 per night. Play golf on the Bluff’s award-winning course, recognized by Golfweek as one of "America's Best Residential Golf Courses" for three straight years. Other amenities for your use include a resort-style pool, fitness center, tennis complex or lake fishing. Send me more info...

> Barton Creek Resort and Spa, Austin TX’s Unlimited Championship Golf Package starts at $158 per person and including luxury resort accommodations, unlimited golf on Crenshaw Cliffside or Palmer Lakeside and custom club fitting at the new Callaway Performance Center.  Send me more info…

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Utah

> Red Ledges, Heber City UT is now offering a 3-day/2-night mountain getaway for only $478 per couple. Package includes two nights at the exquisite St. Regis Deer Valley, a scenic airplane tour of the spectacular fall colors, a round of golf for two on the community’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Course plus a tour of the property and amenities. Ownership opportunities include homes from $495,000 and homesites from $195,000. Make your reservations now, offer ends Oct. 31, 2011. Send me more info!

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Virginia

> Stonehouse, VA stakes a claim to the "Best Golf Membership in America" and backs it up with great value. This membership includes playing privileges at five excellent clubs under Traditional Clubs ownership, plus reciprocal privileges at seven private and semi-private clubs in the area. This offer includes unlimited play, unlimited range balls, 30-day advance tee times, discounted cart fees, pro shop and grill room discounts.There's no initiation fee and a family membership is just$252/month ($169/individual). Send me more info...

> Ballyhack Golf Club, VA alerts tradition-minded golfers to the opportunity to play this highly decorated course under a Play & Stay package. Book your group of up to four people and pay just $399 per person for lodging in well-appointed golf course cottages plus two rounds of golf and dinner. The Ballyhack course and club evokes the passion and British roots of the ancient game in a rural Virginia setting. Send me more info...

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CANADA

> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada alerts PEI-loving home buyers to the upcoming Fall Getaway Package sponsored by Golf Prince Edward Island. It’s your ticket to island beauty and unforgettable sunsets over quiet beaches. The Fall Getaway Package includes three nights’ accommodations at Sundance Cottages, four rounds of golf at great courses like The Links at Crowbush Cove and Glasgow Hills Golf Club. In addition, enjoy dinner at New Glasgow Lobster Suppers. Price is $570 per person (based on quadruple occupancy) plus tax. Call 1-866-465-3734 to make your reservation. Send me more info...

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RECENTLY ADDED TO WATERVIEWHOME

TEXAS
==> Eagle's Bluff, Bullard
540-acre lake community, championship golf, tennis, fitness/pool, villa homes from the $200,000s

RECENTLY ADDED TO GOLFCOURSEHOME

PENNSYLVANIA
=> Penn National, Fayetteville
Two golf courses, swimming & tennis, luxury inn, fly fishing and hiking, seasonal farmer’s market, custom homes with lot from $300,000s 

SOUTH CAROLINA
=> Hilton Head Lakes, Hardeeville
New golf course, private boatslips, Owners Clubhouse, new recreation complex under construction, home + lot from the low-$200,000s  

FLORIDA
=> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach
45 holes of golf, ten tennis courts, two clubhouses

ARIZONA
=> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley
Desert mountain vistas, championship golf, recreation centers, homes from the $100,000s

 TEXAS
=> Eagle's Bluff, Bullard
Gated golf and boating community on Lake Palestine, clubhouse, marina, golf homesites from $50,000, lakefront homesites from under $100,00

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COMING SOON TO GOLFCOURSEHOME

* Mariner Sands, Stuart, FL
* Riverwood, FL

THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES

Dominion Valley Country Club, Haymarket, Virginia

Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, South Carolina

Admiral's Cove, Jupiter, Florida

Sun City Vistoso Oro Valley, Arizona

Penn National, Fayetteville, Pennsylvania

Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach, Florida

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We are pleased to add Palmetto Dunes, a landmark Hilton Head resort community with an 11-mile lagoon and nature conservancy, to the  GolfCourseHome Network. Home to highly praised golf courses by top architects, Palmetto Dunes is where families and couples have come for decades to enjoy active, modern marinas with great dining and entertainment. It’s a also a pioneer in land conservation, with miles of exploring through Lowcountry nature, both on trails and waterways.

New Communities Newsletter, Oct. 11: New Deals from the Carolinas to Idaho

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  NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 13, No. 654   October 11, 2011  Circ. 27,651
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The Cliffs at Glassy, SC: Features a home reduced $605,000.

Today's Headlines  

  * Today's New Real Estate Deals & Travel Specials
  * Golf Community Special Events & News
  * Florida Real Estate Deals   

  * Best Real Estate Deals of 2011- by State   
  * Best Stay 'n Play Deals of 2011 - by State 

  * Recently Added to GolfCourseHome & WaterviewHome        
  * This Month's Spotlighted Communities
  * Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
  * Watch for our next issue, coming Friday, October 14th!

Good Morning! Launch Day is getting closer for GolfCourseHome.com, the newest and 44th Member Website in the GolfCourseHome Network. New features include large-format photo galleries, Google Maps for on-the-go finding of the exact geographic location of communities, social media sharing and more. See more features listed below, plus community news and events, new real estate deals, travel specials and more! 

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TODAY'S NEW DEALS & SPECIALS

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> The Cliffs at Glassy, SC presents a featured home of rare value at 73 The Cliffs Parkway. This luxury home's actual value is $2.3 million but it is currently listed at $1,695,000--a reduction of $605,000. The buyer will enjoy 75-mile views and living space that includes a comfortable family room and dining room, a dream kitchen with all stainless-steel appliances and a grand master suite, all on the main level.  On the lower level, there's a well-planned recreation room with wet bar, a full-service kitchen, a walk-in wine closet and three guest bedrooms. Send me more info!

> Teton Springs, Victor ID With the approach of the winter season, real estate sellers are becoming more motivated, reducing prices by as much as 40%. Two recent examples include a custom home on a half-acre lot listed for only $550,000 and a gorgeous Lodge Home offered for $799,000 with furniture and golf membership included. Send me more info!

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is currently showing a spotlight property with a listing price of $374,900 at 845 Micah's Way North. This 3-BR/3.5-BA home with 2,606 sf to relax in is a golf-front ranch with a great room/kitchen/dining, luxury master suite down, large bonus room w/full bath, study option, screened porch, paver patio w/stone grilling station, carpet, hardwoods, ceramic tile, granite countertops, lots of storage. Send me more info!

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> The Communities at Branson Creek, Hollister MO wants golfers to know that special hotel rates are available at the Holiday Inn Express in Branson and the Ye Olde English Inn in Hollister during Oct. 21-22, when the community’s Murder Rock Golf Club welcomes the “Balloons Over Branson Creek” Hot Air Balloon Festival. There are also special senior golf rates being offered, timed to coincide with the festival. With more than 22,000 hotel rooms, Branson matches every style and budget. Send me more info!

> The Links at Gettysburg, PA has a golf value and a fun event rolled into one—it’s the Jinx at The Links Night Tournament coming up on Sat., Nov. 5. Entry fee is $55 for non-members of the club and $30 for members. In keeping the with the “jinx” theme, the first nine holes of the 3 p.m. shotgun tournament will be enlivened by trick pins, no pins, large cups and other surprises on the greens and fairways. After cocktails and dinner there is a 6:30 p.m. shotgun start for the second nine—a night golf event for which The Links will supply glow-in-the-dark balls. Send me more info! 

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COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWS

> Kiawah Island, SC announced the dates for two of its most popular golf tournaments, the sixth annual Friendship Cup two-man team event will take place March 1-4, 2012, on the world famous Ocean Course, site of the 2012 PGA Championship, and the Tom Fazio-designed Osprey Point Golf Course. In addition, the 13th Annual National Pro-Am, a 72-hole stroke play event featuring teams of three amateurs and one club professional, will take place March 11-15.  Now in its 13th year, the Kiawah Island Golf Resort National Pro-am attracts teams from across the country, even teams from overseas. Send me more info!

> Sea Pines, Hilton Head, SC has completed a total revitalization and update of the Inn at Harbour Town. Enhancements include sound and light-proofing of guest rooms for total tranquility and relaxation, stylish new fabrics and furnishings, spa-like bathrooms, sleek, state-of-the-art media center with 37" flat-screen TV, iPod and laptop docks, mini bar, rejuvenated lobby, plus newly installed tropical landscaping and lighting. Send me more info! 

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Arizona

> Blackstone, Peoria AZ announces reduced prices on select homes and lots, including a former Villa Model now only $359,000. It features 2,191 square feet and includes two bedrooms, 2.5 baths, plus den, three fireplaces, and a combination spa and pool. Blackstone also features a half-acre golf course homesite that originally sold for $475,000 but is now available for just $179,000.   Send me more info...    

> Terravita, Scottsdale AZ's array of special incentives for new memberships—covering the next 10 full golf memberships taken out. New members paying in full get $650 per month credit for the first 12 months—a savings of $7,800. New members selecting the phased initiation fee get $250/month in credits, which is a savings of $3,000. Members may use their personal golf carts. Send me more info...

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Delaware  

 > Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE has a Stanwyck model home now under construction and available for viewing. The Stanwyck is a popular design and with no current model on-property. Floor plan of the Stanwyck is spacious with a great flow. It includes a guest bedroom, full guest bath, living room, dining room, walk-through kitchen and an Owner's suite with large coffered-ceiling bedroom. Suite also has double walk-in closets, his-and-her bathroom sinks and roman tub. Send me more info!

 > Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE announced a new community policy paired with a great real estate purchase incentive. Heritage Shores bylaws have been amended to allow use of personal-owner golf carts within the community including on the golf course. In response, the  builder at heritage Shores, Providence Homes, will for a limited time include a free golf cart for the buyer as part of the home purchase agreement. Send me more info! 

 > Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE introduces its Drive & Dine Golf Special. Any Monday through Thursday for just $49, or any Friday through Sunday for $59, come to Heritage Shores and play an 18-hole round on the club’s championship golf course, then stay for a lunch at no additional charge. There is no charge for GPS-enabled golf cart rental and one beverage (non-alcohol) at lunch is also included. While on property make a golf shop purchase of $50 or more and be entered to win $200 in shop merchandise rewards. Send me more info!

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Georgia     

> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA has a unique homesite promotion for October—Two Lots for $34,900. The lots selected for this incentive program will be minimum of a half-acre in size. They have underground water, telephone, cable and power hook ups. All lots will come with the complete amenity package for $395 a year that includes deep water dock rights, boat and RV storage, two clubhouses, fresh and saltwater fishing parks, two pools, with no time limit to build. If you’ve got a sibling, friend or associate to go on in this with, it’s an extremely rare value. Send me more info!

> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA reminds home buyers that its golf amenity is managed by Troon Golf, an affiliation that provides any Savannah Quarters Country Club member an array of benefits through the Troon Golf network of upscale clubs under management. Check out programs such as Troon Advantage and Troon Privé. Golf members are able to play more than 60 Troon courses worldwide with preferred rates and tee times. In recognition of its own 10th Anniversary, Savannah Quarters Country Club is now offering membership initiations as low as $200.  Send me more info!

 > Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA is talking about a new buying trend at the community known as Split It 50-50. As the name suggests, it works like this: You pay $69,900 and a friend, family member or colleague pays $69,900. Together you own a 1,700-square-foot luxury golf condo on a half-acre lot with no time limit to build. When you visit, enjoy a deep-water community dock minutes from the Atlantic, two community pools, boat and RV Storage, a gated, secured entrance, two community clubhouses, a championship golf course and more. Carrying costs (to be split two ways) consist of $395 a year for POA dues, $170 a month in condo association dues plus $1,536 a year in taxes. Enjoy it or rent it, as you please. Send me more info! 

> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA has a 3-day/2-night Discovery Tour that makes it easy to visit the North Georgia Mountains and explore Owen Glen.  Depending on your preference, you can enjoy golf for two at Old Union at Owen Glen, a Crane Creek Vineyards wine tasting, or a guided trail ride at Trackrock Riding Stables. Breakfast for two, dinner for two, a Welcome Basket of wine and cheese and your personal tour of Owen Glen are included.  The Discovery Tour, including accommodations for two nights in charming Blairsville, is just $149 per couple (a value of over $525). Send me more info!

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Idaho

> Teton Springs, Victor ID invites you to enjoy fall in the Tetons. It’s a great time to play golf, fish, or just relax and watch the resident bald eagles. During your visit, All Season Resort Realty will be happy to show you the many ownership opportunities, including a gorgeous lodge home with golf, lake, and mountain views, which originally cost over $1,200,000 and is now listed at only $799,000--furnished and packaged with a membership. Send me more info!

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Massachusetts

> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha’s Vineyard MA has a very limited number of beautiful island residences available with highly valuable Farm Neck equity golf membership included with home purchase. With an estimated worth above $250,000, your Farm Neck equity membership helps to offset the $2.5 million purchase price of an available new-construction home in the Oak Bluffs section listed through Karen Overtoom agency.  Send me more info...

> The Villages at Brookside, Bourne MA’s newest neighborhood, The Links, has a collection of highly attractive 2-BR townhomes with sweeping golf views and detached garages. Many end units are available. Prices range from $445,000 to $460,000. Send me more info...

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Michigan

> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI has responded to a recent marketing study by revamping its pricing so as to create outstanding values on real estate purchases. Currently the community’s home listings include a selection of homes priced at discounts of 40%, or your choice of homesites at discounts of 50%. These are home prices not seen at Forest Dunes before, including lakefront and golf properties. Inquire about a visit using the current Discovery Package.  Send me more info...

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Missouri

> The Communities at Branson Creek, Branson MO features 6,500 acres offering the best views of the Ozarks. Standout real estate values on single-family homes in the Fieldstone Bluffs neighborhood, with 6 floor plans available from the low $200,000s with walk-out basements and three-car garage options. Also just announced is the new Fieldstone Pines Townhomes starting at just $139,900. Residents enjoy over 15 miles of hiking, walking and biking trails, two award-winning golf courses and just minutes from shopping, three lakes and over 100 shows in Branson, Missouri. Send me more info!

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North Carolina  

> Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights a rare value on a large and well-located homesite that’s ideal for buyers seeking affordability and plenty of home-placement options. Homesite No. 759 at Chapel Ridge, now just $39,900, is 1.2 acres of gently sloping woodland that enjoys 300 feet of road frontage, giving the buyer unmatched driveway and house placement flexibility. Send me more info!

 > Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is urging home buyers with value in mind to come see its collection of Fairway Green condominiums, priced starting at just $139,900. These superior-quality condos offer many upgrades at the buyer's choice. If you want a private garage, they are now available as add-ons--with a $3,500 incentive when the garage is purchased with a Fairway Green unit. Anderson Creek has has a wide array of other incentive-packaged homes and lots to inspect, including some that are offered with closing costs paid by seller. Send me more info! 

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is featuring an open-plan condo—the last one left in inventory—along Gallery Drive, which is just minutes from the community pool and fitness center. View this property daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Building 185 (Unit 201). It’s a 2BR, 2-BA residence at 1,500 sf listed for just $164,900. Interior features granite, hardwoods, ceramic tile, plus crown and chair molding. Send me more info! 

 > Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights on one its Estate homesites—now listed at $99,000 for a savings of almost $40,000 over its previous asking price. Homesite No. 759 is a 3-plus-acre parcel that blends meadow terrain with evergreen woodland. This site provides the unusual opportunity to build in either setting and retain the option to construct a second residence or divide the property and sell the other lot. Send me more info...

 > Carolina Colours, New Bern NC highlights a specially priced preserve-view home near Brice Creek listing for just $269,000. This 4 BR/3 BA residence occupies a quiet, cul-de-sac lot with a large screened patio. It’s got an open floor plan for relaxed family living and easy entertaining, plus a convenient first-floor master suite. Send me more info...

> Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club, Hendersonville NC has two-tier incentives for home buyers. Now with the purchase of a developer homesite affording Blue Ridge Mountain and golf course views, you'll receive a Free Membership----Golf, Sports or Social. Prices range from the $60,000s to $200,000s. There is also special pricing on new spec homes with golf course views from the mid-$300,000s. Resale homes are offered from the $200,000s to $900,000s.  Send me more info...

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Pennsylvania

> Treasure Lake, Dubois PA’s spring sale on four premium homesites includes low tax rates and prices starting at only $10,000. All buyer closing costs including property surveys are covered by the seller. Great locations include a year-round lakeview lot for building. Choose your own builder. Send me more info… 

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South Carolina  

> Kiawah Island, SC's brokerage, Kiawah Island Real Estate (KIRE) lists a current Best Buy at 29 Ocean Course Drive, a 6-bedroom, 6-bath island retreat reduced to $5.5 million. The home features 6,200 square feet of luxury living with marble tile floors and floor-to-ceiling windows—and an unsurpassed view of the Atlantic Ocean and the Ocean Course. Another Best Buy is at 142 Ocean Palms Court, a 5-bedroom, 5-bath custom home just steps from the Atlantic and Kiawah Beach. Its foyer with grand staircase leads to an interior featuring 7,300 square feet of space. The master suite has a fireplace and a private logia overlooking the ocean. Other features include an elevator and a 4-car garage. Send me more info!

 > Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC announces year-end real estate purchase incentives, which include complimentary golf on its two lakefront golf courses plus recreation center and dock slip memberships for up to a year. This is the first time such incentives have been offered to new residents of Savannah Lakes Village. On new-construction homes that go under contract this year, buyer receives complimentary golf (unlimited green fee & cart) for 1 year, a free recreation center pass for 1 year, and a free community dock slip for 1 year, based on availability. On existing homes that go to contract this year, buyer receives complimentary golf (green fee & cart) for 6 months and a free rec center pass for 6 months. Send me more info!

> Kiawah Island, SC The home at 15 Airy Hall is a current "Best Buy" with it price reduced to $995,000. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this 4-BR/3-BA home features sweeping vistas of rolling marsh savannas. The living room looks out on the marsh with windowed walls, and French doors open to a screened porch with soaring ceiling and fieldstone fireplace. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and the home comes with an integrated television and audio package and is furnished. Move right in. Click here for more information about Kiawah Island!

> Kiawah Island, SC recently had one of its most unique and valued listings – 1 Captain Maynard’s Island – featured on CNBC.com as being one of the Top Ten Island Enclaves For Sale. This is a private 11-acre island with two deepwater docks, undisturbed water access, a 6,505 square foot residence and absolute privacy. The property is listed now for $14,950,000. Location is close to the Atlantic Ocean and beach with a large amount of acreage and access to the Lowcountry’s waterways. Send me more info...

> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC presents a reduced-price home in its socially active Grand Haven neighborhood, at 271 Pink Dogwood. Priced at just $299,900, this “Berkeley” design provides 2,209 sf with 3 BR and 2 BA. With direct access to the nature trails, this residence has hardwood flooring throughout, custom stained maple cabinetry with KitchenAid appliances and Cambria countertops in the kitchen, oversized “super shower” in the master bath and much more. Send me more info...

> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC presents an alluring summer incentive on its Daufuskie Model Home, now reduced to $474,990.  This lakefront model home has an invitingly open floor plan, perfect for entertaining guests. For details and accents it’s got a whole-home sound package, bonus room with full bath, beautiful ceramic tile and stone in main living areas, granite kitchen countertops, GE Stainless Steel appliances, spacious and luxurious owner's retreat, upgraded carpet in bedrooms and cultured marble vanity tops in bathrooms. Home also offers spectacular lake views and an outdoor porch to enjoy them from. Send me more info...   

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Texas

> Lake Ridge at Joe Pool Lake, TX points prospective buyers to its Homesite No. 1460, priced now at just $29,900. It’s a large lot shaded by towering hardwood trees with a quiet creek in the backyard. Buyer will enjoy rolling hills and a golf course lifestyle close to the urban sophistication of Dallas. Send me more info...

> The Bridges at Preston Crossings, Gunter TX's great homesite with views of the elevated green at the club’s par-3 No. 2 hole. Currently priced at $95,000, it is discounted nearly 10% from its original listing at $105,000. The homesite (#166) is also close to the clubhouse. Send me more info! 

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Virginia

> Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke VA is launching a new line of cottage homes to be built in an ideal location for prime golf views along the first fairway of its Lester George-designed golf course. These luxury cottage-style residences will be priced starting in the low $400,000s.  A national-membership club and community adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Ballyhack recently opened its new, 11,500-sf clubhouse. Send me more info!

 > Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke VA has recently reduced prices of all estate homesites by an average of 21.5 percent. This national-membership club and community, adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, has a new, 11,500-square-foot clubhouse and a collection of 75 homesites scattered among 370 picturesque acres. Homesites command views of the highly ranked golf course and surrounding mountains. Send me me more info!

> Greensprings West, Williamsburg VA features a 6-BR, 3-BA single-family home in foreclosure and listed at $437,000. This property can be purchased with as little as 3% down. And, if you close by Oct. 31, up to 3.5% of the final purchase price can be rebated as closing cost assistance. Appraised as high as $448,000 and complete with a garage and fireplace, this is a standout value in the Williamsburg market. Send me more info...

> Kingsmill on the James, Williamsburg VA spotlights a condominium in foreclosure that is assessed at $260,600 but listed for only $198,000. This is an open, bright, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home features first-floor and second-floor master suites. Finished square footage is a spacious 1,974. Send me more info...

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Washington

 > Horn Rapids, Richland WA has a brand-new ranch-style single-family home listed at only $367,900. All the amenities of the 835-acre Horn Rapids community, including Yakima Mountain views, a Keith Foster-designed championship course and 100 acres of parks, greenbelts, playgrounds and trails, are right outside the door of this three-bedroom, 2.5-bath Cedarville design home. The owner’s retreat and two additional bedrooms each come with ample closet space. A large, open-plan great room combines with the spacious kitchen and sunny dining room to create an ideal atmosphere. Curb appeal is enhanced by a covered porch and huge covered back patio. Send me more info!

 > Horn Rapids, Richland WA’s new neighborhood, Eagle Ridge, has two exclusive builders and a one- of-a-kind view. Starting price of $350,000 includes homesite and home (2,400 SF custom ramblers). Views are all territorial (mountains, river, farmland, etc.). Send me more info…

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CANADA

> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada announces that Linwood Custom Homes and Atlantic Dream Homes, an authorized dealer, have started construction on a model home at the community’s Bells Point neighborhood. The model, sited on Lot 31, will be crafted from quality Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar. It will feature 4BRs, 2Bas, and a soaring two-story great room and French doors lead to a Master Suite overlooking the Northumberland Strait.  Home will be completed and available for occupancy within 90 days at a price of $549,900. Send me more info!

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FLORIDA DEALS   

> GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL will waive the golf initiation fee of $9,800 for any buyer of an Addison Spec Home, Model Home, GlenLakes Realty-listed resale home. Fee is also waived if you purchase a lot and build a new home. This promotion is exclusive and home purchase must be made through Glen Lakes. Buyers of all other resale homes must pay the standard $9,800 golf initiation fee. Send me more info!

 > Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL is featuring a homesite in its Wild Oaks neighborhood with a special purchase incentive. The buyer of this homesite at 34 Scarlet Oak Circle will receive an associate golf membership valued at $5,000 to the Club at Grand Haven. List price is $119,000 for the property, which measures 102 by 174 feet and is cleared and ready to build on. Club amenities include include: golf, tennis, walking trails, croquet, two fitness centers and much more.  Send me more info!

> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL is featuring a home in its Front Street Village that is ideally located on the Intracoastal Waterway and now reduced in price to just $699,000. It’s a custom two-story villa with a detached garage and breezeway on a two-thirds-acre site. Villa has a new dock, lift and rock-and-wood seawall. Its swimming pool features Aqua-Link control system and there is an array of upgrades such as hardwood and granite floors, granite countertops, two fireplaces and upstairs balcony facing pool and Intracoastal. All furnishings included. Send me more info!

 > GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee, FL announces its Fall “Steal of a Deal" program in which home prices have been reduced to below builder cost. You'll benefit from savings of up to 40 percent on brand-new builder inventory homes that come complete with many luxury features. Homes are located throughout the well-landscaped neighborhoods of this 1,400-acre, Nature Coast community. Best of all, these homes are available for immediate occupancy. Send me more info!

> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL is listing a beautifully appointed, well-maintained two-bedroom townhome with numerous upgrades, asking price of just $189,000. It features deep tray ceilings with double crown molding, a spacious kitchen with granite counters and a master suite you enter via a private hallway. This townhome’s master bath includes two marble counters with sinks, private water closet and separate shower and whirlpool bath. You also get a carpeted storage room with full AC within the garage and a 30 amp generator hookup. Home is in a neighborhood that has its own clubhouse and pool in addition to the array of PGA Village Island Club amenities. Send me more info!

 > PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL offers a newly listed golf villa within walking distance of the PGA Golf Club. It’s ideal for your personal getaways and/or as an investment property. This home, offered at just $90,000, is well-appointed villa and in move-right-in condition. Ownership provides membership to the Island Club with pool, exercise room, tennis, basketball, billiards and much more. Send me more info... 

 > Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL takes the worry out of absentee ownership. With an onsite maintenance staff consisting of plumbers, electricians, handymen, and housekeeping services, your Harbour Ridge home or condo is expertly cared for even when you’re not there. Home prices in the community, which is convenient to several airports (for easy vacationing), are affordable now. Send me more info...
 
> Heritage Bay, Naples FL is currently featuring the Barrington model from its Verandasseries of condominium homes. As always with Heritage Bay, buyer enjoys the Everything’s Included value package with purchase of this home. The Barrington is a two-story 2BR, 2BA design priced new from $216,000 that is spacious at 1,414sf, with many select features and the convenience of a single-car garage. Send me more info... 

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Arizona

> Mirabel, Scottsdale AZ is now offering attractive membership incentives for new equity and non-equity golf memberships that are secured by Nov. 15. Incentives for new member applications received by the deadline include a cash discount for new equity golf members applied to the $85,000 initiation fee or a $5,000 club credit or $2,500 cash discount for new non-equity golf members applied to the $50,000 initiation fee. Social memberships are also available. Send me more info!

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Delaware 

  > Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE has great golf incentives in the shop and out on the course. Earn $200 in merchandise rewards just by entering your name for a drawing based on a purchase of $50 or more in golf merchandise. Then Beat the Heat when you head out before 1 p.m. with the Vantage Rate of only $54. Tee off after 4 p.m. and you save with the $49 Twilight Rate. Send me more info!

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 Florida

> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL has a Getaway Package that gives you 3 days/2 night’s enjoyment for only $99. For a limited time, try a community visit with two nights in a nearby hotel, a tour of the community, a round of golf on our 18- hole, par-72 golf course, and dinner at our private At Ease Club. Your tour will be hosted by one of our residents, who will also be happy to answer questions about living the good life at IRCC. Send me more info!

> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL 's Member for the Day program invites you to experience the Palm Coast’s premier club community like a resident. As a Day Member you enjoy one round of golf per person at a preferred rate on the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, access to all Golf Club amenities, community tour and unlimited access the day of your tee time to the practice area and driving range. Make it a Total Experience and stay overnight in a nearby hotel at a preferred rate.  Send me more info!

> Victoria Park, Deland FL  wants you to come for a tour this season for great deals including a $25 Shell Gas Card and free lunch at the Golf Clubhouse. Tour new models from Beazer Homes and Shea Homes, get a taste of the club lifestyle and top off your tank compliments of Victoria Park. Offer is limited, so act soon. Send me more info!

> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL  invites you to a 3-day/2-night stay in a furnished villa to experience its beauty and amenities first-hand. Cost is just $199, plus tax, per couple. Enjoy one round of golf on your choice of three courses, unlimited use of tennis courts, fitness center and pool, four meal vouchers at the club and day-spa treatments by appointment (additional fee applies). Space is limited for this first-come, first-served offer. Send me more info!

> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is promoting its Fall “Fore” Package from now through Dec. 5. At a cost of just $695 per person, it’s a deal that gives you a fourth night’s lodging and a fourth round of golf at no charge. Package includes breakfast each day at Renaissance Resort, two rounds on King and Bear Golf Club course, two rounds on Slammer and Squire course, practice balls before each round, complimentary bag storage and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions, located right on-property. Send me more info!

> Solivita, Poinciana FL has a limited-time visitation special called Discovery Days. Stay 3 days, 2 nights for $69, with lodging onsite in one of the community’s fully furnished homes. Enjoy complimentary lunch and dinner, use of all recreational facilities and a personal golf cart during your stay. While on-site you are encouraged to enjoy the multi-million dollar Palms Amenity Complex. Send me more info!

> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is out with a Fall Golf Special that is priced from just $195 per person. Experience great golf and relax in superior resort luxury. The fall special includes one night’s accommodation, breakfast, one round of golf on the Slammer and Squire course, a 30-minute lesson at the PGA Tour Golf Academy, and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions. Send me more info! 

> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL has a great Getaway Package that gives you three days of enjoyment and two nights lodging for just $99. Visit this unique community on Florida's Space Coast and take advantage of its limited time getaway offer, which includes two nights in a nearby hotel, a tour of the community, a round of golf on the Indian River course and dinner at the private At Ease Club. Tour will be hosted by an IRCC resident, who will be happy to answer questions about the good life at IRCC. Send me more info! 

> Grand Haven, Palm Coast, FL  Try Grand Haven’s Member for the Day package which puts you on the golf and waterfront community’s Jack Nicklaus  Signature golf course and includes a community tour. You also enjoy access to  golf club amenities such as the pro shop, clubhouse, dining areas and locker rooms, plus receive unlimited access the day of your tee time to the practice area and driving range. Stay at a nearby hotel at a preferred rate set exclusively for Members for the Day. Send me more info!

> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL has a new summer Stay & Play package for $350. It includes 2 nights’ lodging, two rounds of golf for two, dinners for two with a glass of wine or cocktail, use of tennis and fitness centers. Real estate tour provided. Reservations needed, subject to availability. Send me more info...

> Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, Dade City FL 's Stay & Play golf package starts as low as $135 per person for 1 night with 18 holes of golf and includes lodging in a luxurious 3-BR/2-BA, completely furnished Club Villa, overlookingthe 18th green with cart, club storage, and use of the practice range, fitness center and dining Send me more info...

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Georgia

> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA gives you the chance to test-drive the best equipment in golf at the best price. At a package price that starts at $329/pp/per night, play your choice of one of one of the community’s award-winning courses with the latest TaylorMade gear, including the much-heralded new R-11 driver. You’ll also receive a dozen TaylorMade Burner golf balls and a $50 credit toward a full swing analysis and club-fitting session in the ultra-high tech TaylorMadePerformance Lab. Enjoy an additional round of golf on day of departure or day of arrival at preferred rate of $99 per person.. Send me more info...

> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA, presents a new “Traditions” golf package that’s ideal for a group getaway. Unlimited same-day repeat play is a staple of this deal, priced at $299 per person per day. It includes deluxe accommodations in a cottage or condominium, daily housekeeping, fully equipped kitchen, one round of golf, full Southern-style breakfast daily at the Plantation Clubhouse and access to practice range. Bonus benefit--an additional round on day of departure or day of arrival at preferred rate of $99 per person. Minimum of 2 golfers in a group. Send me more info...

> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA presents a Discovery Tour for two nights for just $149 per couple. It includes a two-night stay for two in charming Blairsville, GA; dinner at Enrico’s Italian restaurant; breakfast at The Sawmill Place and a welcome basket. Plus, a choice of golf at Owen Glen’s Old Union course, a wine tasting at a vineyard in the Blue Ridge Mountains or a guided horseback trail ride. Send me more info...

> The Georgia Club, Statham GA has an Invitational Golf Membership you can pay for in installments over six years with no interest. Pay your first installment now and receive complimentary golf carts for all of 2011, or delay first payment for a year. Send me more info…

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Massachusetts 

> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha's Vineyard, MA 's award-winning golf course opened for play on April 8th, with a greens-fee special for early-season players. The club’s off-season rate of $50 for 18 holes, plus $18 cart rental. Send me more info…

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Michigan

> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI continues its popular Discovery Package for prospective home buyers. It includes 3 days/2 nights in luxury accommodations plus a VIP tour of Forest Dunes’ amenities and neighborhoods. Also enjoy Member-for-a-day privileges, dinner for two at the Clubhouse, breakfast for two and golf for two on the top-ranked golf course in Michigan are included, all for just $259 per couple. Send me more info..

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Missouri 

> The Communities at Branson Creek, Hollister MO unveils a Couples Stay & Play visitation deal. This package provides golf, lodging, lunch and a great entertainment bonus—show tickets to Legends in Concert for two. Price of the package is only $69.99 per couple. Enjoy golf at your choice of three championship courses. Send me more info!

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New Hampshire

> Owl's Nest, Thornton, NH opens up its beautiful homes and townhomes for the ultimate in Golf'n Stay vacation packages. On-site guests enjoy world-class golf, dining in the award-winning Sunset Room restaurant and access to the Activities Center with outdoor pool, work-out room and more. Send me more info...   

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North Carolina   

> Anderson Creek Club, NC's offer two Discovery Package options: Package #1 includes  accommodations at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. Cost for 3 days/2 nights is just $297. Or chose to visit and tour the community at the low rate of just $99 per night witha 3-night maximum. Your stay includes one round of complimentary golf. Pick the packages that fits you best. Send me more info!

> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC invites lovers of mountain retreat living to try the Champion Hill's Mountain Getaway. It’s a one-night visit to the beautiful Blue Ridge for only $180. Stay on-site in one of the community’s private homes or at one of the charming bed and breakfasts in historic Hendersonville. This offer includes lodging for two, dining at the Champion Hills clubhouse, a guided tour of the property and a chance to view featured homes. Send me more info...

> Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover NC has a great Stay and Play package for visitors  to this 36-hole golf-and-spa destination community. While staying in either The Lodge  or in furnished townhomes, enjoy special discounted golf rates with this package of $59 on  the Robert Trent Jones championship course and $39 on the Tom Jackson course—any  time, any day, based on availability. You’ll be able to get around in a complimentary golf  cart for the entire stay. Your stay includes access to the member-only, state-of-the-art fitness  facility as well as eight lighted tennis courts. You also get access to The Spa at Rock Barn, a European-style spa with a full range of services—all at 15% off. Send me more info!

> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC has a great incentive for those truly interested in looking for a second home or retirement home. It’s the club community’s Tom Fazio golf course, rated No. 5 in North Carolina by Golf Digest. Come visit to tour the community, enjoy lunch in the clubhouse, play the course, stay two nights in a luxury Champion Hills villa or in of Hendersonville's charming inns. You can do it all for only $375—nearly half off the actual deal value of $700. Send me more info...

 > River Landing, Wallace NC presents a Southern Hospitality Getaway featuring luxurious on-site accommodations. Priced at just $139 a couple, the getaway special lets you meet the people who will become your neighbors. Activities include a personal VIP Tour of River Landing’s neighborhoods and amenity centers. Enjoy Owner-For-The-Stay" privileges and dine in the new River Landing Clubhouse. Play a round of golf, play tennis, swim in indoor/outdoor pools, and even tour the local Duplin Winery and enjoy a wine tasting experience. As a bonus you get a Gourmet Dining Certificate in the Lakeview Room at the Clubhouse. Send me more info...

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC now offers two Discovery Packages. One is the “Full Monty,” providing 3 days/2 nights at just $297. It includes lodging at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. There is also a per-day alternative for $99 that includes accommodations (3 nights max) and one round of golf. Send me more info...

> St. James Plantation, Southport, NC''s Plantation Preview Package gives you the choice of playing one of its three championship courses--Members, Players or Founders Club. Priced at just $149 per person, it includes 2 nights’ accommodations and 3 days to experience the community. You get a round of golf for two, VIP Club Access and a guided real estate tour. Contact the community to make your reservations now. Send me more info...

 > Brunswick Forest, Leland NC is featuring its Coastal Discovery Tour for 3 Days/2 Nights for two in a luxury hotel in historic Wilmington for just $179. It includes golf at the Cape Fear National championship course for two, Owner-for-a-Day privileges at the new 18,000-square-foot Fitness & Wellness Center, plus a boat cruise on picturesque Town Creek bordering Brunswick Forest and a  VIP tour of the community.  Send me more info...  

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South Carolina 

> Hilton Head Lakes, SC has new golf specials for October. Take advantage of perfect weather and a great golf course in ideal condition. Monday thru Friday, pay just $35 (all prices plus tax) from 7:30 to noon, $30 from noon to 2:30 and $25 for the period 2:30 til dusk. On weekends it's $30 from 7:30 to 2:30 and only $25 from 2:30 to dusk. All rates include your golf cart rental. There's also a Multiple Round Package—10 rounds for just $275--a savings of $97. Send me more info!

 > Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has a great visitation offer if you book by Oct. 31 for stays through the end of February. On your three-night, four-day stay, enjoy 20% off select homes and villas, plus get a free two-hour kayak rental, free bike rental, a 10 % discount on golf at your choice of three championship courses, free tennis-court time and luxury oceanfront dining at the Dunes House & Grille.  Send me more info!

> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC is telling golfers about its 'Play the Lake' Package, a great chance to enjoy the community and its two uniquely challenging golf courses fronting Lake Thurmond. You get three days of lakefront golf, two nights accommodations at the Hickory Knob Lodge and breakfast each morning—all for only $190 per person.  Send me more info!

> Dataw Island, SC has introduced a new membership category called the Vacation Membership Program. It lets potential future residents join the Dataw Island Club now and enjoy club membership bewnefits while vacationing at Dataw. It’s tailored for individuals or couples whose primary residence is 50 miles away or more. Benefits include: 30 rounds of golf per year, complimentary swing analysis with a club golf professional, unlimited access to the practice areas and the ability to join the golf associations and to play in tournaments, use of Har-Tru tennis courts and a free hitting lesson. You can also use the two croquet lawns plus the outdoor and indoor pools. Use of all club dining facilities and the community fitness center are also included. Program has a $1,500 one-time initiation fee. Annual dues are $1,500.  Send me more info!

> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC has a Visit Woodside Guest Package to help you discover why so many people have decided to call Woodside home. The deal, priced at just from only $149 per couple, includes accommodations for two nights for 2 guests at a historic Inn or hotel, exquisite dining for two at The Reserve Club, complimentary round of golf at its championship, Nicklaus Design course or a tour of historic Aiken. Offer is subject to availability at the Carriage House Inn. Send me more info!

> Dataw Island, SC is now offering a 3-day/2-night 'Experience Dataw' Discovery visit which features golf at one of two championship courses, dining in Dataw’s world-class clubhouse, tennis on Har-Tru courts, a guided boat ride that reveals the island’s natural beauty, plus swimming in the indoor or outdoor pool and workouts in the fitness center and a private community tour. The package is valued at more than $700, but for a limited time is priced at just $299. Send me more info!

> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has a Free Lunch + Golf Discount offer good for bookings through Sept. 30. Stay 3 nights in a 2-bedroom resort villa complete with three rounds of golf and complimentary repeat rounds, and lunch is complimentary each day. Enjoy a choice of fine select villas as your lodging, plus preferred rates on all Palmetto Dunes activities including tennis clinics, kayaking, fishing charters and more. Send me more info!

> Hilton Head Lakes, SC is all about savings and value for golfers, with green-fee-and-cart specials for ladies, early-bird players and couples. And when you shop the Hilton Head Lakes golf shop you will now find enticing merchandise specials. Newly marked down is selected apparel from Ashworth, Nike PING, and Under Armour, all of it priced at 45% off. Also in the shop is new merchandise just arrived from Byron Nelson and Page and Tuttle, all of it tagged at under $40. Send me more info...

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Texas

> Eagle’s Bluff, Bullard TX presents a discovery package that lets you "Experience The Bluff." Now through Sept. 30, enjoy lodging onsite or offsite with the opportunity to explore Eagle's Bluff and surrounding area for just $149 per night. Play golf on the Bluff’s award-winning course, recognized by Golfweek as one of "America's Best Residential Golf Courses" for three straight years. Other amenities for your use include a resort-style pool, fitness center, tennis complex or lake fishing. Send me more info...

> Barton Creek Resort and Spa, Austin TX’s Unlimited Championship Golf Package starts at $158 per person and including luxury resort accommodations, unlimited golf on Crenshaw Cliffside or Palmer Lakeside and custom club fitting at the new Callaway Performance Center.  Send me more info…

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Utah

> Red Ledges, Heber City UT is now offering a 3-day/2-night mountain getaway for only $478 per couple. Package includes two nights at the exquisite St. Regis Deer Valley, a scenic airplane tour of the spectacular fall colors, a round of golf for two on the community’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Course plus a tour of the property and amenities. Ownership opportunities include homes from $495,000 and homesites from $195,000. Make your reservations now, offer ends Oct. 31, 2011. Send me more info!

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Virginia

> Stonehouse, VA stakes a claim to the "Best Golf Membership in America" and backs it up with great value. This membership includes playing privileges at five excellent clubs under Traditional Clubs ownership, plus reciprocal privileges at seven private and semi-private clubs in the area. This offer includes unlimited play, unlimited range balls, 30-day advance tee times, discounted cart fees, pro shop and grill room discounts.There's no initiation fee and a family membership is just$252/month ($169/individual). Send me more info...

> Ballyhack Golf Club, VA alerts tradition-minded golfers to the opportunity to play this highly decorated course under a Play & Stay package. Book your group of up to four people and pay just $399 per person for lodging in well-appointed golf course cottages plus two rounds of golf and dinner. The Ballyhack course and club evokes the passion and British roots of the ancient game in a rural Virginia setting. Send me more info...

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CANADA

> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada alerts PEI-loving home buyers to the upcoming Fall Getaway Package sponsored by Golf Prince Edward Island. It’s your ticket to island beauty and unforgettable sunsets over quiet beaches. The Fall Getaway Package includes three nights’ accommodations at Sundance Cottages, four rounds of golf at great courses like The Links at Crowbush Cove and Glasgow Hills Golf Club. In addition, enjoy dinner at New Glasgow Lobster Suppers. Price is $570 per person (based on quadruple occupancy) plus tax. Call 1-866-465-3734 to make your reservation. Send me more info...

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RECENTLY ADDED TO WATERVIEWHOME

TEXAS
==> Eagle's Bluff, Bullard
540-acre lake community, championship golf, tennis, fitness/pool, villa homes from the $200,000s

RECENTLY ADDED TO GOLFCOURSEHOME

PENNSYLVANIA
=> Penn National, Fayetteville
Two golf courses, swimming & tennis, luxury inn, fly fishing and hiking, seasonal farmer’s market, custom homes with lot from $300,000s 

SOUTH CAROLINA
=> Hilton Head Lakes, Hardeeville
New golf course, private boatslips, Owners Clubhouse, new recreation complex under construction, home + lot from the low-$200,000s  

FLORIDA
=> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach
45 holes of golf, ten tennis courts, two clubhouses

ARIZONA
=> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley
Desert mountain vistas, championship golf, recreation centers, homes from the $100,000s

 TEXAS
=> Eagle's Bluff, Bullard
Gated golf and boating community on Lake Palestine, clubhouse, marina, golf homesites from $50,000, lakefront homesites from under $100,00

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COMING SOON TO GOLFCOURSEHOME

* Mariner Sands, Stuart, FL
* Riverwood, FL

THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES

Hasentree, Raleigh, North Carolina

Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, South Carolina

Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Eagle's Bluff, Bullard, Texas

Owen Glen, Blairsville, Georgia

Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, Georgia

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We are pleased to add Palmetto Dunes, a landmark Hilton Head resort community with an 11-mile lagoon and nature conservancy, to the  GolfCourseHome Network. Home to highly praised golf courses by top architects, Palmetto Dunes is where families and couples have come for decades to enjoy active, modern marinas with great dining and entertainment. It’s a also a pioneer in land conservation, with miles of exploring through Lowcountry nature, both on trails and waterways.

ICI Homes Starts Construction at Plantation Bay, FL for 2012 Parade of Homes

Plantation Bay, FL: Design for 2012 Parade of Homes house. 

ICI Homes has started construction of the “Showcase Home” for the 2012 Volusia Building Industry Association’s Parade of Homes at Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club in Ormond Beach.

Rosemary Messina, vice president of sales and marketing for ICI Homes, said the home builder is building a customized version of the Valverde model home at Plantation Bay to serve as the coveted “Showcase Home.”

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The Parade of Homes is scheduled
for March 24 to April 8, 2012
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The 2012 Volusia Home Builders Association’s Parade of Homes is scheduled from March 24 through April 8 next year.

Messina said the Valverde model home offers a one-story design with four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in more than 3,000 square feet of living space.

Featuring an open floor plan, the Valverde model home offers grand foyer and gallery, a huge kitchen designed and equipped for entertaining, spacious great room and master suite with many designer touches.

The Valverde will also feature EFACTOR standards which is ICI’s Energy Wise Program.

The “Showcase Home” is located at Woodbridge Estates at Plantation Bay in Ormond Beach, FL.

Floorplan for the Showcase Home at Plantation Bay.

 

 

New Hospital to Be Built Across from Active Adult Community Solivita, FL

Solivita, FL: Medical facilities to add to resident amenities.

Avatar Holdings Inc. has completed the sale of a 45-acre parcel of land across from its Solivita active adult community in Poinciana to Hospital Corporation of America. The company plans to build an emergency medical facility, medical office building and an initial 60-bed hospital.

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Medical resources will include emergency
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The 45-acre site is located on Cypress Parkway, just west of Solivita Boulevard. The price of the transaction was not disclosed. Request more information.

Avatar Chief Executive Officer Allen J. Anderson said the sale puts quality healthcare literally across the street from Solivita’s 10,000 residents. Anderson said he expects the construction of the new hospital to have a positive effect on both the local economy and Solivita sales.

“This project will bring new employment opportunities to Poinciana residents. That will translate into a much more prosperous local economy and likely create many new business opportunities,” he said. “I know that the presence of a new, technologically advanced hospital right across the street from Solivita will create new interest in our community and certainly serve as a catalyst for new sales,” he added. Request more information.

Stay in Furnished Villa, Play Golf, Swim & Dine at Plantation Bay, FL

> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL  invites you to a 3-day/2-night stay in a furnished villa to experience its beauty and amenities first-hand. Cost is just $199, plus tax, per couple. Enjoy one round of golf on your choice of three courses, unlimited use of tennis courts, fitness center and pool, four meal vouchers at the club and day-spa treatments by appointment (additional fee applies). Space is limited for this first-come, first-served offer. Send me more info!

GlenLakes in Weeki Wachee, FL Waives Golf Initiation Fee for Buyers

GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL will waive the golf initiation fee of $9,800 for any buyer of an Addison Spec Home, Model Home, GlenLakes Realty-listed resale home. Fee is also waived if you purchase a lot and build a new home. This promotion is exclusive and home purchase must be made through Glen Lakes. Buyers of all other resale homes must pay the standard $9,800 golf initiation fee. Send me more info!

Indian River Colony Club, FL Getaway Package Includes Tour, Golf, Dinner

> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL has a Getaway Package that gives you 3 days/2 night’s enjoyment for only $99. For a limited time, try a community visit with two nights in a nearby hotel, a tour of the community, a round of golf on our 18- hole, par-72 golf course, and dinner at our private At Ease Club. Your tour will be hosted by one of our residents, who will also be happy to answer questions about living the good life at IRCC. Send me more info!

Grand Haven, FL Member for the Day Means Enjoying Privileges, Golf, Amenities

> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL's Member for the Day program invites you to experience the Palm Coast’s premier club community like a resident. As a Day Member you enjoy one round of golf per person at a preferred rate on the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, access to all Golf Club amenities, community tour and unlimited access the day of your tee time to the practice area and driving range. Make it a Total Experience and stay overnight in a nearby hotel at a preferred rate. Send me more info!

Oct. 4 Newsletter: Blueway Is a South Carolina Gateway to Outdoor Adventure

  ~ GolfCourseHome®Network ~
  NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 13, No. 652   October 4, 2011  Circ. 27,651
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Savannah Lakes Village, SC: Part of the Little River Blueway.

Today's Headlines  

  * Today's New Real Estate Deals & Travel Specials
  * Golf Community Special Events & News
  * Florida Real Estate Deals 

  * Top 10 Most Visited Communities in September
  * Best Real Estate Deals of 2011- by State   
  * Best Stay 'n Play Deals of 2011 - by State 

   * Recently Added to GolfCourseHome & WaterviewHome        
   * This Month's Spotlighted Communities
   * Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
   * Watch for our next issue, coming Friday, October 7th!

Good Morning! Outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and kayaking through preserves and state parks are in great demand at communities these days. Kirk Smith, marketing director at Savannah Lakes Village in McCormick SC, is one who has taken this demand to heart, co-founding the Little River Blueway Outdoor Adventure Area.

This nature-based recreation system provides access to the area’s waterways, parks and national forest where you kayak 51 miles of water trails over 22 paddling sections, plus enjoy access to 136 miles of hiking and biking trails, 3 state parks, 3 USACE parks, 4 golf courses and a 50-mile scenic drive through small rural towns and the Sumter National Forest. If you want to experience big outdoors, this is it.

For more details about Savannah Lakes Village see below, plus today's community news and events, new real estate deals, travel specials and more! 

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TODAY'S NEW DEALS & SPECIALS

   >> Real Estate Deals

> GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL will waive the golf initiation fee of $9,800 for any buyer of an Addison Spec Home, Model Home, GlenLakes Realty-listed resale home. Fee is also waived if you purchase a lot and build a new home. This promotion is exclusive and home purchase must be made through Glen Lakes. Buyers of all other resale homes must pay the standard $9,800 golf initiation fee. Send me more info!

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE has a Stanwyck model home now under construction and available for viewing. The Stanwyck is a popular design and with no current model on-property. Floor plan of the Stanwyck is spacious with a great flow. It includes a guest bedroom, full guest bath, living room, dining room, walk-through kitchen and an Owner's suite with large coffered-ceiling bedroom. Suite also has double walk-in closets, his-and-her bathroom sinks and roman tub. Send me more info!
 

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  >> Travel Getaways & Stay 'n Play 

> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL has a Getaway Package that gives you 3 days/2 night’s enjoyment for only $99. For a limited time, try a community visit with two nights in a nearby hotel, a tour of the community, a round of golf on our 18- hole, par-72 golf course, and dinner at our private At Ease Club. Your tour will be hosted by one of our residents, who will also be happy to answer questions about living the good life at IRCC. Send me more info!

> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL's Member for the Day program invites you to experience the Palm Coast’s premier club community like a resident. As a Day Member you enjoy one round of golf per person at a preferred rate on the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, access to all Golf Club amenities, community tour and unlimited access the day of your tee time to the practice area and driving range. Make it a Total Experience and stay overnight in a nearby hotel at a preferred rate. Send me more info!

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COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWS

> Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, Dade City FL reports that its Ladies Golf Association has selected the American Red Cross as its philanthropic beneficiary for the 2011-2012 season. Donations of $1,200 have been collected to date and given to the Red Cross to help with disaster relief. Clothing, shoes and linens are being collected to help those in need. Send me more info!

> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC is proud to play its role in the establishment and continued expansion of the Little River Blueway Outdoor Adventure Area, a nature-based recreation system providing access to the area’s waterways, parks, and national forests. The project area currently includes 51 miles of water trails over 22 paddling sections, 136 miles of hiking and biking trails, three state parks, three USACE parks, four golf courses and a 50-mile scenic drive through small rural towns and the Sumter National Forest. Send me more info!

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Top 10 Most Visited Communities in September    
  1. Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island, SC
  2. Cobble Creek, Montrose, CO - Up from No. 3
  3. Harbour Ridge Yacht & C.C, Stuart, FL - Up from No. 15
  4. Rio Grande Club, South Fork, CO - Up from No. 3
  5. Stonehouse, Toano, VA

  6. Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club, Naples, FL - Up from No. 9
  7. Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA
  8. PGA Village, Port St. Lucie, FL - New to the Top 10
  9. The Vineyards, Naples, FL - New to the Top 10
10. The Landings, Skidaway Island, GA - New to the Top 10

The Next 5 Most Visited Communities

11. River Strand, Bradenton, FL - New to the Top 15
12. Victoria Park, Deland, FL - New to the Top 15
13. GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee, FL - New to the Top 15
14. Glenmoor, St. Augustin, FL - New to the Top 15
15. Reynolds Plantation, GA - New to the Top 15

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   >> Best Real Estate Deals of 2011

Arizona
Delaware
Georgia
Idaho
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Washington
CANADA

Arizona

> Blackstone, Peoria AZ announces reduced prices on select homes and lots, including a former Villa Model now only $359,000. It features 2,191 square feet and includes two bedrooms, 2.5 baths, plus den, three fireplaces, and a combination spa and pool. Blackstone also features a half-acre golf course homesite that originally sold for $475,000 but is now available for just $179,000.   Send me more info...    

> Terravita, Scottsdale AZ's array of special incentives for new memberships—covering the next 10 full golf memberships taken out. New members paying in full get $650 per month credit for the first 12 months—a savings of $7,800. New members selecting the phased initiation fee get $250/month in credits, which is a savings of $3,000. Members may use their personal golf carts. Send me more info...

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Delaware  

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE announced a new community policy paired with a great real estate purchase incentive. Heritage Shores bylaws have been amended to allow use of personal-owner golf carts within the community including on the golf course. In response, the  builder at heritage Shores, Providence Homes, will for a limited time include a free golf cart for the buyer as part of the home purchase agreement. Send me more info! 

 > Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE introduces its Drive & Dine Golf Special. Any Monday through Thursday for just $49, or any Friday through Sunday for $59, come to Heritage Shores and play an 18-hole round on the club’s championship golf course, then stay for a lunch at no additional charge. There is no charge for GPS-enabled golf cart rental and one beverage (non-alcohol) at lunch is also included. While on property make a golf shop purchase of $50 or more and be entered to win $200 in shop merchandise rewards. Send me more info!

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE's excellent savings on several models by Providence Homes on to-be-built  homes on your chosen lot. Featuring designs by Turner, Lewis and Redmond, models are now available at savings of $48,000, $35,000 and $40,000, respectively. Homes ready for immediate move-in are also available at huge savings. Pricing starts at the low-$200,000s, with championship golf by Arthur Hills and the Chesapeake Bay as your backdrop. Send me more info...

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Georgia     

> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA reminds home buyers that its golf amenity is managed by Troon Golf, an affiliation that provides any Savannah Quarters Country Club member an array of benefits through the Troon Golf network of upscale clubs under management. Check out programs such as Troon Advantage and Troon Privé. Golf members are able to play more than 60 Troon courses worldwide with preferred rates and tee times. In recognition of its own 10th Anniversary, Savannah Quarters Country Club is now offering membership initiations as low as $200.  Send me more info!

 > Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA is talking about a new buying trend at the community known as Split It 50-50. As the name suggests, it works like this: You pay $69,900 and a friend, family member or colleague pays $69,900. Together you own a 1,700-square-foot luxury golf condo on a half-acre lot with no time limit to build. When you visit, enjoy a deep-water community dock minutes from the Atlantic, two community pools, boat and RV Storage, a gated, secured entrance, two community clubhouses, a championship golf course and more. Carrying costs (to be split two ways) consist of $395 a year for POA dues, $170 a month in condo association dues plus $1,536 a year in taxes. Enjoy it or rent it, as you please. Send me more info! 

> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA has a 3-day/2-night Discovery Tour that makes it easy to visit the North Georgia Mountains and explore Owen Glen.  Depending on your preference, you can enjoy golf for two at Old Union at Owen Glen, a Crane Creek Vineyards wine tasting, or a guided trail ride at Trackrock Riding Stables. Breakfast for two, dinner for two, a Welcome Basket of wine and cheese and your personal tour of Owen Glen are included.  The Discovery Tour, including accommodations for two nights in charming Blairsville, is just $149 per couple (a value of over $525). Send me more info!

  > Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA has just listed a condominium/house lot package that presents a rare value for the buyer. Priced at $139,000, it borders the 4th hole of the golf course with a 2 BR, 2 BA layout plus bonus room. This half-acre, build-ready lot previously sold for $80,000 and the no-maintenance condo, 1,700 sf with hardwood floors and granite countertops previously sold for $320,000, making the current package price little more than one-third of what was previously paid. Send me more info...

> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA presents a fine savings opportunity on a luxury home at 3 Brightside Lane. Located in the prestigious Oakridge neighborhood, this 3,700-square-foot home with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths was just reduced by $100,000 to $595,000. Its custom features include a study/office, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with granite and maple cabinetry, double ovens, and a large breakfast area. Enjoy golf and lagoon views, plus fireplace and wet bar w/ granite. Send me more info...

 > Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA welcomes Southland Custom Homes to the community and announces important new value opportunities on home-and-land packages. In partnership with Southland Custom Homes, Cooper's Point presents house plans that range from 1600 to 4000 sf, starting at the affordable price of just $169,000. Send me more info...

> Sanctuary Cove, St. Simon’s Island GA has homesite Web Specials available now for a limited time starting at just $29,900. These lots in the special are wooded, lakefront or marshfront. The community is ideally situated along Georgia’s famed Golden Isles, with access to wide rivers, numerous bays and the Atlantic Ocean. Select from a wide array of homesites on which to build your custom dream home. Send me more info...

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Idaho

> Teton Springs, Victor ID invites you to enjoy fall in the Tetons. It’s a great time to play golf, fish, or just relax and watch the resident bald eagles. During your visit, All Season Resort Realty will be happy to show you the many ownership opportunities, including a gorgeous lodge home with golf, lake, and mountain views, which originally cost over $1,200,000 and is now listed at only $799,000--furnished and packaged with a membership. Send me more info!

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Massachusetts

> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha’s Vineyard MA has a very limited number of beautiful island residences available with highly valuable Farm Neck equity golf membership included with home purchase. With an estimated worth above $250,000, your Farm Neck equity membership helps to offset the $2.5 million purchase price of an available new-construction home in the Oak Bluffs section listed through Karen Overtoom agency.  Send me more info...

> The Villages at Brookside, Bourne MA’s newest neighborhood, The Links, has a collection of highly attractive 2-BR townhomes with sweeping golf views and detached garages. Many end units are available. Prices range from $445,000 to $460,000. Send me more info...

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Michigan

> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI has responded to a recent marketing study by revamping its pricing so as to create outstanding values on real estate purchases. Currently the community’s home listings include a selection of homes priced at discounts of 40%, or your choice of homesites at discounts of 50%. These are home prices not seen at Forest Dunes before, including lakefront and golf properties. Inquire about a visit using the current Discovery Package.  Send me more info...

> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI presents an exceptional real estate value—the Whitetail Cottage at 90 Carnoustie Court is listed now at $299,000—a major reduction from the earlier asking price of $465,000. This waterfront home features large picture windows and expansive decking to take in the outstanding views of Lake Ausable. Three bedrooms, including a spacious first floor master suite, plus 2.5 baths make this an affordable lakefront retreat. Send me more info...

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Missouri

> The Communities at Branson Creek, Branson MO features 6,500 acres offering the best views of the Ozarks. Standout real estate values on single-family homes in the Fieldstone Bluffs neighborhood, with 6 floor plans available from the low $200,000s with walk-out basements and three-car garage options. Also just announced is the new Fieldstone Pines Townhomes starting at just $139,900. Residents enjoy over 15 miles of hiking, walking and biking trails, two award-winning golf courses and just minutes from shopping, three lakes and over 100 shows in Branson, Missouri. Send me more info!

 > The Communities at Branson Creek, MO features 6,500 acres offering the best veiws of the Ozarks. Standout real estate values on single-family homes in the Fieldstone Bluffs neighborhood, with 6 floor plans available from the low $200,000s with walk-out basements and three car garage options. Also just announced is the new Fieldstone Pines Townhomes starting at just $139,900. Residents enjoy over 15 miles of hiking, walking and biking trails, two award-winning golf courses and just minutes from shopping, three lakes and over 100 shows in Branson, Missouri.  Send me more info!

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North Carolina  

> Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights a rare value on a large and well-located homesite that’s ideal for buyers seeking affordability and plenty of home-placement options. Homesite No. 759 at Chapel Ridge, now just $39,900, is 1.2 acres of gently sloping woodland that enjoys 300 feet of road frontage, giving the buyer unmatched driveway and house placement flexibility. Send me more info!

 > Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is urging home buyers with value in mind to come see its collection of Fairway Green condominiums, priced starting at just $139,900. These superior-quality condos offer many upgrades at the buyer's choice. If you want a private garage, they are now available as add-ons--with a $3,500 incentive when the garage is purchased with a Fairway Green unit. Anderson Creek has has a wide array of other incentive-packaged homes and lots to inspect, including some that are offered with closing costs paid by seller. Send me more info! 

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is featuring an open-plan condo—the last one left in inventory—along Gallery Drive, which is just minutes from the community pool and fitness center. View this property daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Building 185 (Unit 201). It’s a 2BR, 2-BA residence at 1,500 sf listed for just $164,900. Interior features granite, hardwoods, ceramic tile, plus crown and chair molding. Send me more info! 

 > Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights on one its Estate homesites—now listed at $99,000 for a savings of almost $40,000 over its previous asking price. Homesite No. 759 is a 3-plus-acre parcel that blends meadow terrain with evergreen woodland. This site provides the unusual opportunity to build in either setting and retain the option to construct a second residence or divide the property and sell the other lot. Send me more info...

 > Carolina Colours, New Bern NC highlights a specially priced preserve-view home near Brice Creek listing for just $269,000. This 4 BR/3 BA residence occupies a quiet, cul-de-sac lot with a large screened patio. It’s got an open floor plan for relaxed family living and easy entertaining, plus a convenient first-floor master suite. Send me more info...

> Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club, Hendersonville NC has two-tier incentives for home buyers. Now with the purchase of a developer homesite affording Blue Ridge Mountain and golf course views, you'll receive a Free Membership----Golf, Sports or Social. Prices range from the $60,000s to $200,000s. There is also special pricing on new spec homes with golf course views from the mid-$300,000s. Resale homes are offered from the $200,000s to $900,000s.  Send me more info...

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC has select homes discounted in price or given a special

Buyer's Incentive allowance of anywhere from $10,000 to $25,000. New condos and townhomes are available from $139,900 to $269,900. New homes range from $229,900 for Carriage Homes to $699,000 for larger residences.  Send me more info...

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Pennsylvania

> Treasure Lake, Dubois PA’s spring sale on four premium homesites includes low tax rates and prices starting at only $10,000. All buyer closing costs including property surveys are covered by the seller. Great locations include a year-round lakeview lot for building. Choose your own builder. Send me more info… 

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South Carolina  

> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC announces year-end real estate purchase incentives, which include complimentary golf on its two lakefront golf courses plus recreation center and dock slip memberships for up to a year. This is the first time such incentives have been offered to new residents of Savannah Lakes Village. On new-construction homes that go under contract this year, buyer receives complimentary golf (unlimited green fee & cart) for 1 year, a free recreation center pass for 1 year, and a free community dock slip for 1 year, based on availability. On existing homes that go to contract this year, buyer receives complimentary golf (green fee & cart) for 6 months and a free rec center pass for 6 months. Send me more info!

> Kiawah Island, SC The home at 15 Airy Hall is a current "Best Buy" with it price reduced to $995,000. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this 4-BR/3-BA home features sweeping vistas of rolling marsh savannas. The living room looks out on the marsh with windowed walls, and French doors open to a screened porch with soaring ceiling and fieldstone fireplace. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and the home comes with an integrated television and audio package and is furnished. Move right in. Click here for more information about Kiawah Island!

> Kiawah Island, SC recently had one of its most unique and valued listings – 1 Captain Maynard’s Island – featured on CNBC.com as being one of the Top Ten Island Enclaves For Sale. This is a private 11-acre island with two deepwater docks, undisturbed water access, a 6,505 square foot residence and absolute privacy. The property is listed now for $14,950,000. Location is close to the Atlantic Ocean and beach with a large amount of acreage and access to the Lowcountry’s waterways. Send me more info...

> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC presents a reduced-price home in its socially active Grand Haven neighborhood, at 271 Pink Dogwood. Priced at just $299,900, this “Berkeley” design provides 2,209 sf with 3 BR and 2 BA. With direct access to the nature trails, this residence has hardwood flooring throughout, custom stained maple cabinetry with KitchenAid appliances and Cambria countertops in the kitchen, oversized “super shower” in the master bath and much more. Send me more info...

> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC presents an alluring summer incentive on its Daufuskie Model Home, now reduced to $474,990.  This lakefront model home has an invitingly open floor plan, perfect for entertaining guests. For details and accents it’s got a whole-home sound package, bonus room with full bath, beautiful ceramic tile and stone in main living areas, granite kitchen countertops, GE Stainless Steel appliances, spacious and luxurious owner's retreat, upgraded carpet in bedrooms and cultured marble vanity tops in bathrooms. Home also offers spectacular lake views and an outdoor porch to enjoy them from. Send me more info...

> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC is listing an acre-plus homesite, in foreclosure, at the dramatically reduced price of $180,000 in this award-winning community with Nicklaus Signature championship golf. In 2008, this 1.3-acre parcel sold for $1,030,000—its current asking price is just 17% of that. There is no time limit to build, meanwhile enjoy visits that include offer golf, equestrian, the fitness center, fresh- and saltwater boating from the community marina and dining/lodging at an on-property Auberge Resort. Send me more info...

> Kiawah Island, SC and its exclusive brokerage, Kiawah Island Real Estate (KIRE) reports that its Best Buys properties continue to draw interest—many of them selling soon after being selected. Meanwhile, the buzz surrounding the upcoming 2012 PGA Championship on Kiawah continues to grow, with inquiries and traffic on the Island way up. Current Best Buys from KIRE include a luxury residence at 100 Pleasant Valley, listed at $869,000. It’s a fairway-view home with 4BR, 4.5BA at 2,750 sf. Send me more info...

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Texas

> Lake Ridge at Joe Pool Lake, TX points prospective buyers to its Homesite No. 1460, priced now at just $29,900. It’s a large lot shaded by towering hardwood trees with a quiet creek in the backyard. Buyer will enjoy rolling hills and a golf course lifestyle close to the urban sophistication of Dallas. Send me more info...

> The Bridges at Preston Crossings, Gunter TX's great homesite with views of the elevated green at the club’s par-3 No. 2 hole. Currently priced at $95,000, it is discounted nearly 10% from its original listing at $105,000. The homesite (#166) is also close to the clubhouse. Send me more info! 

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Virginia

> Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke VA is launching a new line of cottage homes to be built in an ideal location for prime golf views along the first fairway of its Lester George-designed golf course. These luxury cottage-style residences will be priced starting in the low $400,000s.  A national-membership club and community adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Ballyhack recently opened its new, 11,500-sf clubhouse. Send me more info!

 > Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke VA has recently reduced prices of all estate homesites by an average of 21.5 percent. This national-membership club and community, adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, has a new, 11,500-square-foot clubhouse and a collection of 75 homesites scattered among 370 picturesque acres. Homesites command views of the highly ranked golf course and surrounding mountains. Send me me more info!

> Greensprings West, Williamsburg VA features a 6-BR, 3-BA single-family home in foreclosure and listed at $437,000. This property can be purchased with as little as 3% down. And, if you close by Oct. 31, up to 3.5% of the final purchase price can be rebated as closing cost assistance. Appraised as high as $448,000 and complete with a garage and fireplace, this is a standout value in the Williamsburg market. Send me more info...

> Kingsmill on the James, Williamsburg VA spotlights a condominium in foreclosure that is assessed at $260,600 but listed for only $198,000. This is an open, bright, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home features first-floor and second-floor master suites. Finished square footage is a spacious 1,974. Send me more info...

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Washington

 > Horn Rapids, Richland WA has a brand-new ranch-style single-family home listed at only $367,900. All the amenities of the 835-acre Horn Rapids community, including Yakima Mountain views, a Keith Foster-designed championship course and 100 acres of parks, greenbelts, playgrounds and trails, are right outside the door of this three-bedroom, 2.5-bath Cedarville design home. The owner’s retreat and two additional bedrooms each come with ample closet space. A large, open-plan great room combines with the spacious kitchen and sunny dining room to create an ideal atmosphere. Curb appeal is enhanced by a covered porch and huge covered back patio. Send me more info!

 > Horn Rapids, Richland WA’s new neighborhood, Eagle Ridge, has two exclusive builders and a one- of-a-kind view. Starting price of $350,000 includes homesite and home (2,400 SF custom ramblers). Views are all territorial (mountains, river, farmland, etc.). Send me more info…

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CANADA

> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada announces that Linwood Custom Homes and Atlantic Dream Homes, an authorized dealer, have started construction on a model home at the community’s Bells Point neighborhood. The model, sited on Lot 31, will be crafted from quality Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar. It will feature 4BRs, 2Bas, and a soaring two-story great room and French doors lead to a Master Suite overlooking the Northumberland Strait.  Home will be completed and available for occupancy within 90 days at a price of $549,900. Send me more info!

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FLORIDA DEALS   

> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL is featuring a homesite in its Wild Oaks neighborhood with a special purchase incentive. The buyer of this homesite at 34 Scarlet Oak Circle will receive an associate golf membership valued at $5,000 to the Club at Grand Haven. List price is $119,000 for the property, which measures 102 by 174 feet and is cleared and ready to build on. Club amenities include include: golf, tennis, walking trails, croquet, two fitness centers and much more.  Send me more info!

> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL is featuring a home in its Front Street Village that is ideally located on the Intracoastal Waterway and now reduced in price to just $699,000. It’s a custom two-story villa with a detached garage and breezeway on a two-thirds-acre site. Villa has a new dock, lift and rock-and-wood seawall. Its swimming pool features Aqua-Link control system and there is an array of upgrades such as hardwood and granite floors, granite countertops, two fireplaces and upstairs balcony facing pool and Intracoastal. All furnishings included. Send me more info!

 > GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee, FL announces its Fall “Steal of a Deal" program in which home prices have been reduced to below builder cost. You'll benefit from savings of up to 40 percent on brand-new builder inventory homes that come complete with many luxury features. Homes are located throughout the well-landscaped neighborhoods of this 1,400-acre, Nature Coast community. Best of all, these homes are available for immediate occupancy. Send me more info!

> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL is listing a beautifully appointed, well-maintained two-bedroom townhome with numerous upgrades, asking price of just $189,000. It features deep tray ceilings with double crown molding, a spacious kitchen with granite counters and a master suite you enter via a private hallway. This townhome’s master bath includes two marble counters with sinks, private water closet and separate shower and whirlpool bath. You also get a carpeted storage room with full AC within the garage and a 30 amp generator hookup. Home is in a neighborhood that has its own clubhouse and pool in addition to the array of PGA Village Island Club amenities. Send me more info!

 > PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL offers a newly listed golf villa within walking distance of the PGA Golf Club. It’s ideal for your personal getaways and/or as an investment property. This home, offered at just $90,000, is well-appointed villa and in move-right-in condition. Ownership provides membership to the Island Club with pool, exercise room, tennis, basketball, billiards and much more. Send me more info... 

 > Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL takes the worry out of absentee ownership. With an onsite maintenance staff consisting of plumbers, electricians, handymen, and housekeeping services, your Harbour Ridge home or condo is expertly cared for even when you’re not there. Home prices in the community, which is convenient to several airports (for easy vacationing), are affordable now. Send me more info...
 
> Heritage Bay, Naples FL is currently featuring the Barrington model from its Verandasseries of condominium homes. As always with Heritage Bay, buyer enjoys the Everything’s Included value package with purchase of this home. The Barrington is a two-story 2BR, 2BA design priced new from $216,000 that is spacious at 1,414sf, with many select features and the convenience of a single-car garage. Send me more info... 

> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL features a reduced-price homesite on a private cul-de-sac with a bonus incentive. Buyer will receive an Associate Golf Membership at the Club at Grand Haven—a $5,000 value. This lot is listed at $62,500 and measures 130-by-160. Lender approval would be needed as this is a short sale. Amenities at Grand Haven include golf, tennis, fitness, restaurants, walking trails, bocce, plus many organized resident clubs. Send me more info...   

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   >> Best Discovery & Stay 'n Play Deals of 2011

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Delaware 

  > Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE has great golf incentives in the shop and out on the course. Earn $200 in merchandise rewards just by entering your name for a drawing based on a purchase of $50 or more in golf merchandise. Then Beat the Heat when you head out before 1 p.m. with the Vantage Rate of only $54. Tee off after 4 p.m. and you save with the $49 Twilight Rate. Send me more info!

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 Florida

> Victoria Park, Deland FL  wants you to come for a tour this season for great deals including a $25 Shell Gas Card and free lunch at the Golf Clubhouse. Tour new models from Beazer Homes and Shea Homes, get a taste of the club lifestyle and top off your tank compliments of Victoria Park. Offer is limited, so act soon. Send me more info!

> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL  invites you to a 3-day/2-night stay in a furnished villa to experience its beauty and amenities first-hand. Cost is just $199, plus tax, per couple. Enjoy one round of golf on your choice of three courses, unlimited use of tennis courts, fitness center and pool, four meal vouchers at the club and day-spa treatments by appointment (additional fee applies). Space is limited for this first-come, first-served offer. Send me more info!

> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is promoting its Fall “Fore” Package from now through Dec. 5. At a cost of just $695 per person, it’s a deal that gives you a fourth night’s lodging and a fourth round of golf at no charge. Package includes breakfast each day at Renaissance Resort, two rounds on King and Bear Golf Club course, two rounds on Slammer and Squire course, practice balls before each round, complimentary bag storage and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions, located right on-property. Send me more info!

> Solivita, Poinciana FL has a limited-time visitation special called Discovery Days. Stay 3 days, 2 nights for $69, with lodging onsite in one of the community’s fully furnished homes. Enjoy complimentary lunch and dinner, use of all recreational facilities and a personal golf cart during your stay. While on-site you are encouraged to enjoy the multi-million dollar Palms Amenity Complex. Send me more info!

> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is out with a Fall Golf Special that is priced from just $195 per person. Experience great golf and relax in superior resort luxury. The fall special includes one night’s accommodation, breakfast, one round of golf on the Slammer and Squire course, a 30-minute lesson at the PGA Tour Golf Academy, and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions. Send me more info! 

> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL has a great Getaway Package that gives you three days of enjoyment and two nights lodging for just $99. Visit this unique community on Florida's Space Coast and take advantage of its limited time getaway offer, which includes two nights in a nearby hotel, a tour of the community, a round of golf on the Indian River course and dinner at the private At Ease Club. Tour will be hosted by an IRCC resident, who will be happy to answer questions about the good life at IRCC. Send me more info... 

> Grand Haven, Palm Coast, FL  Try Grand Haven’s Member for the Day package which puts you on the golf and waterfront community’s Jack Nicklaus  Signature golf course and includes a community tour. You also enjoy access to  golf club amenities such as the pro shop, clubhouse, dining areas and locker rooms, plus receive unlimited access the day of your tee time to the practice area and driving range. Stay at a nearby hotel at a preferred rate set exclusively for Members for the Day. Click here for more information about Grand Haven’s Member for the Day!

> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL has a new summer Stay & Play package for $350. It includes 2 nights’ lodging, two rounds of golf for two, dinners for two with a glass of wine or cocktail, use of tennis and fitness centers. Real estate tour provided. Reservations needed, subject to availability. Send me more info...

> Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, Dade City FL 's Stay & Play golf package starts as low as $135 per person for 1 night with 18 holes of golf and includes lodging in a luxurious 3-BR/2-BA, completely furnished Club Villa, overlookingthe 18th green with cart, club storage, and use of the practice range, fitness center and dining Send me more info...

> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL’s limited-time Golf Getaway Package includes 2 nights in a nearby hotel, community tour, a round of golf on Indian River’s championship course and dinner at private At Ease Club. Price for 3 days/2 nights is only $99. Send me more info

> Sailfish Point, Stuart, FL's 3-day/2-night Yacht & Play puts your yacht in the community marina and you on the community's Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. Acquaint yourself with this amenity rich, island community and enjoy lunches, dinners, use of amenities, real estate tour and more. $699/couple plus tax. Send me more info...

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Georgia

> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA gives you the chance to test-drive the best equipment in golf at the best price. At a package price that starts at $329/pp/per night, play your choice of one of one of the community’s award-winning courses with the latest TaylorMade gear, including the much-heralded new R-11 driver. You’ll also receive a dozen TaylorMade Burner golf balls and a $50 credit toward a full swing analysis and club-fitting session in the ultra-high tech TaylorMadePerformance Lab. Enjoy an additional round of golf on day of departure or day of arrival at preferred rate of $99 per person.. Send me more info...

> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA, presents a new “Traditions” golf package that’s ideal for a group getaway. Unlimited same-day repeat play is a staple of this deal, priced at $299 per person per day. It includes deluxe accommodations in a cottage or condominium, daily housekeeping, fully equipped kitchen, one round of golf, full Southern-style breakfast daily at the Plantation Clubhouse and access to practice range. Bonus benefit--an additional round on day of departure or day of arrival at preferred rate of $99 per person. Minimum of 2 golfers in a group. Send me more info...

> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA presents a Discovery Tour for two nights for just $149 per couple. It includes a two-night stay for two in charming Blairsville, GA; dinner at Enrico’s Italian restaurant; breakfast at The Sawmill Place and a welcome basket. Plus, a choice of golf at Owen Glen’s Old Union course, a wine tasting at a vineyard in the Blue Ridge Mountains or a guided horseback trail ride. Send me more info...

> The Georgia Club, Statham GA has an Invitational Golf Membership you can pay for in installments over six years with no interest. Pay your first installment now and receive complimentary golf carts for all of 2011, or delay first payment for a year. Send me more info…

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Massachusetts 

> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha's Vineyard, MA 's award-winning golf course opened for play on April 8th, with a greens-fee special for early-season players. The club’s off-season rate of $50 for 18 holes, plus $18 cart rental. Send me more info…

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Michigan

> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI continues its popular Discovery Package for prospective home buyers. It includes 3 days/2 nights in luxury accommodations plus a VIP tour of Forest Dunes’ amenities and neighborhoods. Also enjoy Member-for-a-day privileges, dinner for two at the Clubhouse, breakfast for two and golf for two on the top-ranked golf course in Michigan are included, all for just $259 per couple. Send me more info..

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Missouri 

> The Communities at Branson Creek, Hollister MO unveils a Couples Stay & Play visitation deal. This package provides golf, lodging, lunch and a great entertainment bonus—show tickets to Legends in Concert for two. Price of the package is only $69.99 per couple. Enjoy golf at your choice of three championship courses. Send me more info!

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New Hampshire

> Owl's Nest, Thornton, NH opens up its beautiful homes and townhomes for the ultimate in Golf'n Stay vacation packages. On-site guests enjoy world-class golf, dining in the award-winning Sunset Room restaurant and access to the Activities Center with outdoor pool, work-out room and more. Send me more info...   

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North Carolina   

> Anderson Creek Club, NC's offer two Discovery Package options: Package #1 includes  accommodations at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. Cost for 3 days/2 nights is just $297. Or chose to visit and tour the community at the low rate of just $99 per night witha 3-night maximum. Your stay includes one round of complimentary golf. Pick the packages that fits you best. Send me more info!

> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC invites lovers of mountain retreat living to try the Champion Hill's Mountain Getaway. It’s a one-night visit to the beautiful Blue Ridge for only $180. Stay on-site in one of the community’s private homes or at one of the charming bed and breakfasts in historic Hendersonville. This offer includes lodging for two, dining at the Champion Hills clubhouse, a guided tour of the property and a chance to view featured homes. Send me more info...

> Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover NC has a great Stay and Play package for visitors  to this 36-hole golf-and-spa destination community. While staying in either The Lodge  or in furnished townhomes, enjoy special discounted golf rates with this package of $59 on  the Robert Trent Jones championship course and $39 on the Tom Jackson course—any  time, any day, based on availability. You’ll be able to get around in a complimentary golf  cart for the entire stay. Your stay includes access to the member-only, state-of-the-art fitness  facility as well as eight lighted tennis courts. You also get access to The Spa at Rock Barn, a European-style spa with a full range of services—all at 15% off. Send me more info!

> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC has a great incentive for those truly interested in looking for a second home or retirement home. It’s the club community’s Tom Fazio golf course, rated No. 5 in North Carolina by Golf Digest. Come visit to tour the community, enjoy lunch in the clubhouse, play the course, stay two nights in a luxury Champion Hills villa or in of Hendersonville's charming inns. You can do it all for only $375—nearly half off the actual deal value of $700. Send me more info...

 > River Landing, Wallace NC presents a Southern Hospitality Getaway featuring luxurious on-site accommodations. Priced at just $139 a couple, the getaway special lets you meet the people who will become your neighbors. Activities include a personal VIP Tour of River Landing’s neighborhoods and amenity centers. Enjoy Owner-For-The-Stay" privileges and dine in the new River Landing Clubhouse. Play a round of golf, play tennis, swim in indoor/outdoor pools, and even tour the local Duplin Winery and enjoy a wine tasting experience. As a bonus you get a Gourmet Dining Certificate in the Lakeview Room at the Clubhouse. Send me more info...

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC now offers two Discovery Packages. One is the “Full Monty,” providing 3 days/2 nights at just $297. It includes lodging at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. There is also a per-day alternative for $99 that includes accommodations (3 nights max) and one round of golf. Send me more info...

> St. James Plantation, Southport, NC''s Plantation Preview Package gives you the choice of playing one of its three championship courses--Members, Players or Founders Club. Priced at just $149 per person, it includes 2 nights’ accommodations and 3 days to experience the community. You get a round of golf for two, VIP Club Access and a guided real estate tour. Contact the community to make your reservations now. Send me more info...

 > Brunswick Forest, Leland NC is featuring its Coastal Discovery Tour for 3 Days/2 Nights for two in a luxury hotel in historic Wilmington for just $179. It includes golf at the Cape Fear National championship course for two, Owner-for-a-Day privileges at the new 18,000-square-foot Fitness & Wellness Center, plus a boat cruise on picturesque Town Creek bordering Brunswick Forest and a  VIP tour of the community.  Send me more info...  

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South Carolina 

> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has a great visitation offer if you book by Oct. 31 for stays through the end of February. On your three-night, four-day stay, enjoy 20% off select homes and villas, plus get a free two-hour kayak rental, free bike rental, a 10 % discount on golf at your choice of three championship courses, free tennis-court time and luxury oceanfront dining at the Dunes House & Grille.  Send me more info!

> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC is telling golfers about its 'Play the Lake' Package, a great chance to enjoy the community and its two uniquely challenging golf courses fronting Lake Thurmond. You get three days of lakefront golf, two nights accommodations at the Hickory Knob Lodge and breakfast each morning—all for only $190 per person.  Send me more info!

> Dataw Island, SC has introduced a new membership category called the Vacation Membership Program. It lets potential future residents join the Dataw Island Club now and enjoy club membership bewnefits while vacationing at Dataw. It’s tailored for individuals or couples whose primary residence is 50 miles away or more. Benefits include: 30 rounds of golf per year, complimentary swing analysis with a club golf professional, unlimited access to the practice areas and the ability to join the golf associations and to play in tournaments, use of Har-Tru tennis courts and a free hitting lesson. You can also use the two croquet lawns plus the outdoor and indoor pools. Use of all club dining facilities and the community fitness center are also included. Program has a $1,500 one-time initiation fee. Annual dues are $1,500.  Send me more info!

> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC has a Visit Woodside Guest Package to help you discover why so many people have decided to call Woodside home. The deal, priced at just from only $149 per couple, includes accommodations for two nights for 2 guests at a historic Inn or hotel, exquisite dining for two at The Reserve Club, complimentary round of golf at its championship, Nicklaus Design course or a tour of historic Aiken. Offer is subject to availability at the Carriage House Inn. Send me more info!

> Dataw Island, SC is now offering a 3-day/2-night 'Experience Dataw' Discovery visit which features golf at one of two championship courses, dining in Dataw’s world-class clubhouse, tennis on Har-Tru courts, a guided boat ride that reveals the island’s natural beauty, plus swimming in the indoor or outdoor pool and workouts in the fitness center and a private community tour. The package is valued at more than $700, but for a limited time is priced at just $299. Send me more info!

> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has a Free Lunch + Golf Discount offer good for bookings through Sept. 30. Stay 3 nights in a 2-bedroom resort villa complete with three rounds of golf and complimentary repeat rounds, and lunch is complimentary each day. Enjoy a choice of fine select villas as your lodging, plus preferred rates on all Palmetto Dunes activities including tennis clinics, kayaking, fishing charters and more. Send me more info!

> Hilton Head Lakes, SC is all about savings and value for golfers, with green-fee-and-cart specials for ladies, early-bird players and couples. And when you shop the Hilton Head Lakes golf shop you will now find enticing merchandise specials. Newly marked down is selected apparel from Ashworth, Nike PING, and Under Armour, all of it priced at 45% off. Also in the shop is new merchandise just arrived from Byron Nelson and Page and Tuttle, all of it tagged at under $40. Send me more info...

> Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines, Hilton Head, SC  announces its new "Stay Free, Play Three" package featuring 3 rounds of golf on its trio of acclaimed courses and free accommodations in a 2-BR golf villa for four players with two options. Option No. 1 includes play on all 3 Sea Pines layouts for $175/pp/per night. No. 2 features 2 rounds on Heron Point and 1 round of the Ocean Course for $135/pp/per night. After Nov. 27, rates will drop for even better value. To book the Stay Free, Play Three call 800-732-7463. Send me more info...

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Texas

> Eagle’s Bluff, Bullard TX presents a discovery package that lets you "Experience The Bluff." Now through Sept. 30, enjoy lodging onsite or offsite with the opportunity to explore Eagle's Bluff and surrounding area for just $149 per night. Play golf on the Bluff’s award-winning course, recognized by Golfweek as one of "America's Best Residential Golf Courses" for three straight years. Other amenities for your use include a resort-style pool, fitness center, tennis complex or lake fishing. Send me more info...

> Barton Creek Resort and Spa, Austin TX’s Unlimited Championship Golf Package starts at $158 per person and including luxury resort accommodations, unlimited golf on Crenshaw Cliffside or Palmer Lakeside and custom club fitting at the new Callaway Performance Center.  Send me more info…

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Utah

> Red Ledges, Heber City UT is now offering a 3-day/2-night mountain getaway for only $478 per couple. Package includes two nights at the exquisite St. Regis Deer Valley, a scenic airplane tour of the spectacular fall colors, a round of golf for two on the community’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Course plus a tour of the property and amenities. Ownership opportunities include homes from $495,000 and homesites from $195,000. Make your reservations now, offer ends Oct. 31, 2011. Send me more info!

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Virginia

> Stonehouse, VA stakes a claim to the "Best Golf Membership in America" and backs it up with great value. This membership includes playing privileges at five excellent clubs under Traditional Clubs ownership, plus reciprocal privileges at seven private and semi-private clubs in the area. This offer includes unlimited play, unlimited range balls, 30-day advance tee times, discounted cart fees, pro shop and grill room discounts.There's no initiation fee and a family membership is just$252/month ($169/individual). Send me more info...

> Ballyhack Golf Club, VA alerts tradition-minded golfers to the opportunity to play this highly decorated course under a Play & Stay package. Book your group of up to four people and pay just $399 per person for lodging in well-appointed golf course cottages plus two rounds of golf and dinner. The Ballyhack course and club evokes the passion and British roots of the ancient game in a rural Virginia setting. Send me more info...

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CANADA

> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada alerts PEI-loving home buyers to the upcoming Fall Getaway Package sponsored by Golf Prince Edward Island. It’s your ticket to island beauty and unforgettable sunsets over quiet beaches. The Fall Getaway Package includes three nights’ accommodations at Sundance Cottages, four rounds of golf at great courses like The Links at Crowbush Cove and Glasgow Hills Golf Club. In addition, enjoy dinner at New Glasgow Lobster Suppers. Price is $570 per person (based on quadruple occupancy) plus tax. Call 1-866-465-3734 to make your reservation. Send me more info...

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RECENTLY ADDED TO WATERVIEWHOME

TEXAS
==> Eagle's Bluff, Bullard
540-acre lake community, championship golf, tennis, fitness/pool, villa homes from the $200,000s

 GEORGIA
=> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff
Deep-water docks, championship golf, tennis center, convenient to I-95, housesites from $19,900

RECENTLY ADDED TO GOLFCOURSEHOME

PENNSYLVANIA
=> Penn National, Fayetteville
Two golf courses, swimming & tennis, luxury inn, fly fishing and hiking, seasonal farmer’s market, custom homes with lot from $300,000s 

SOUTH CAROLINA
=> Hilton Head Lakes, Hardeeville
New golf course, private boatslips, Owners Clubhouse, new recreation complex under construction, home + lot from the low-$200,000s  

FLORIDA
=> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach
45 holes of golf, ten tennis courts, two clubhouses

ARIZONA
=> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley
Desert mountain vistas, championship golf, recreation centers, homes from the $100,000s

 TEXAS
=> Eagle's Bluff, Bullard
Gated golf and boating community on Lake Palestine, clubhouse, marina, golf homesites from $50,000, lakefront homesites from under $100,00

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COMING SOON TO GOLFCOURSEHOME

* Mariner Sands, Stuart, FL
* Riverwood, FL

THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES

Hasentree, Raleigh, North Carolina

Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, South Carolina

Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Eagle's Bluff, Bullard, Texas

Owen Glen, Blairsville, Georgia

Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, Georgia

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We are pleased to add Palmetto Dunes, a landmark Hilton Head resort community with an 11-mile lagoon and nature conservancy, to the  GolfCourseHome Network. Home to highly praised golf courses by top architects, Palmetto Dunes is where families and couples have come for decades to enjoy active, modern marinas with great dining and entertainment. It’s a also a pioneer in land conservation, with miles of exploring through Lowcountry nature, both on trails and waterways.

World Golf Village in St. Augustine, FL Fall "Fore" Package Offers 4th Round, 4th Night

> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is promoting its Fall “Fore” Package from now through Dec. 5. At a cost of just $695 per person, it’s a deal that gives you a fourth night’s lodging and a fourth round of golf at no charge. Package includes breakfast each day at Renaissance Resort, two rounds on King and Bear Golf Club course, two rounds on Slammer and Squire course, practice balls before each round, complimentary bag storage and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions, located right on-property. Send me more info!

Solivita, FL "Discovery Days" Includes Lunch, Dinner, Golf Cart, Amenities

> Solivita, Poinciana FL has a limited-time visitation special called Discovery Days. Stay 3 days, 2 nights for $69, with lodging onsite in one of the community’s fully furnished homes. Enjoy complimentary lunch and dinner, use of all recreational facilities and a personal golf cart during your stay. While on-site you are encouraged to enjoy the multi-million dollar Palms Amenity Complex. Send me more info!

Grand Haven, FL Homesite Purchase Includes Golf Membership, Amenities

> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL is featuring a homesite in its Wild Oaks neighborhood with a special purchase incentive. The buyer of this homesite at 34 Scarlet Oak Circle will receive an associate golf membership valued at $5,000 to the Club at Grand Haven. List price is $119,000 for the property, which measures 102 by 174 feet and is cleared and ready to build on. Club amenities include include: golf, tennis, walking trails, croquet, two fitness centers and much more.  Send me more info!

Grand Haven, FL Villa Home on Intracoastal Offers Pool, Granite Counters, Furnishings

> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL is featuring a home in its Front Street Village that is ideally located on the Intracoastal Waterway and now reduced in price to just $699,000. It’s a custom two-story villa with a detached garage and breezeway on a two-thirds-acre site. Villa has a new dock, lift and rock-and-wood seawall. Its swimming pool features Aqua-Link control system and there is an array of upgrades such as hardwood and granite floors, granite countertops, two fireplaces and upstairs balcony facing pool and Intracoastal. All furnishings included. Send me more info!

New Communities Newsletter, Sept 27: Top 10 Most Visited Communities in Sept.

  ~ GolfCourseHome®Network ~
  NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 13, No. 650   September 27, 2011  Circ. 27,650
---------------------------------------------------Sea Pines: No. 1 Most Visited Community in September.

Today's Headlines  

  * Top 10 Most Visited Communities in September
  * Today's New Real Estate Deals & Travel Specials
  * Golf Community Special Events & News

  * Best Real Estate Deals of 2011- by State 
  * Florida Real Estate Deals 
   * Best Stay 'n Play Deals of 2011 - by State 

   * Recently Added to GolfCourseHome & WaterviewHome        
   * This Month's Spotlighted Communities
   * Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
   * Watch for our next issue, coming Friday, September 30th!

Good Morning!  As fall advances, thoughts are turning south and to Florida--more than half (eight) of the Top 15 Most Visited Communities in September are located in the Sunshine State and four of them in the Top 10. See below for the complete list.

Also, we just received a note the The Golf Club at Hilton Head Lakes, SC offers for just this week (Sept 26-Oct. 2) the opportunity to receive credit for playing two rounds at the club when you play one. You then get your local lakes card stamped twice. Get your card stamped 5 times and your sixth round is complimentary. Contact Hilton Head Lakes for information. And for more community news and events, new real estate deals, travel specials and more, see below!

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TODAY'S NEW DEALS & SPECIALS

   >> Real Estate Deals

> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL is featuring a home in its Front Street Village that is ideally located on the Intracoastal Waterway and now reduced in price to just $699,000. It’s a custom two-story villa with a detached garage and breezeway on a two-thirds-acre site. Villa has a new dock, lift and rock-and-wood seawall. Its swimming pool features Aqua-Link control system and there is an array of upgrades such as hardwood and granite floors, granite countertops, two fireplaces and upstairs balcony facing pool and Intracoastal. All furnishings included. Send me more info!

> Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights a rare value on a large and well-located homesite that’s ideal for buyers seeking affordability and plenty of home-placement options. Homesite No. 759 at Chapel Ridge, now just $39,900, is 1.2 acres of gently sloping woodland that enjoys 300 feet of road frontage, giving the buyer unmatched driveway and house placement flexibility. Send me more info!

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  >> Travel Getaways & Stay 'n Play 

> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC has a Visit Woodside Guest Package to help you discover why so many people have decided to call Woodside home. The deal, priced at just from only $149 per couple, includes accommodations for two nights for 2 guests at a historic Inn or hotel, exquisite dining for two at The Reserve Club, complimentary round of golf at its championship, Nicklaus Design course or a tour of historic Aiken. Offer is subject to availability at the Carriage House Inn. Send me more info!

> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley AZ has begun annual overseeding on The Views Golf Club, its Greg Nash-designed championship 18-hole golf course, in preparation for the season. Until the course reopens on Oct. 13, The Views golf shop presents its Overseeding Sale on great golf merchandise. Take advantage of excellent deals—all men's and women's in-stock golf shoes are 40 percent off and all wedges and putters are 30 percent off. Send me more info!

> Anderson Creek Club, NC's offer two Discovery Package options: Package #1 includes  accommodations at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. Cost for 3 days/2 nights is just $297. Or chose to visit and tour the community at the low rate of just $99 per night witha 3-night maximum. Your stay includes one round of complimentary golf. Pick the packages that fits you best. Click here for more information about Anderson Creek Club!

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COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWS 

> The Links at Gettysburg, PA is inviting golfers to support U.S. troops by playing in The Troops First Foundation Golf Tournament on Oct. 9. The tournament will be a 1 p.m. shotgun and the cost is $100 per player. Registration runs until Oct. 5 so sign your team up. The entry fee will include 18 holes of golf, cart, range balls, dinner, prizes and raffles from all Raspberry Trail courses, Adidas, Footjoy, Titleist and more. Send me more info!

> GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL has recently begun important renovation work throughout the community.  Plants, palm trees and mulch have been replaced.  As part of the renovation, a low-tech notification system has been installed at each mailbox kiosk to promptly notify residents when their mail has been delivered. Send me more info!

> Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, Dade City FL recently hosted pre-qualification rounds in the annual PGA Tour Qualifying tournament, known as Q-School. This important stage in the yearly process for awarding PGA Tour cards took place Sept. 15-16. The PGA Tour has called Lake Jovita’s South Course home for one week each fall since 2002. Prior Q-School events at Lake Jovita have seen the likes of 2010 PGA Tour money leader Matt Kuchar as well as stars like Bubba Watson and Dustin Johnson compete for eligibility.  Send me more info!

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Top 10 Most Visited Communities in September
   
  1. Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island, SC
  2. Cobble Creek, Montrose, CO - Up from No. 3
  3. Harbour Ridge Yacht & C.C, Stuart, FL - Up from No. 15
  4. Rio Grande Club, South Fork, CO - Up from No. 3
  5. Stonehouse, Toano, VA

  6. Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club, Naples, FL - Up from No. 9
  7. Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA
  8. PGA Village, Port St. Lucie, FL - New to the Top 10
  9. The Vineyards, Naples, FL - New to the Top 10
10. The Landings, Skidaway Island, GA - New to the Top 10

The Next 5 Most Visited Communities

11. River Strand, Bradenton, FL - New to the Top 15
12. Victoria Park, Deland, FL - New to the Top 15
13. GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee, FL - New to the Top 15
14. Glenmoor, St. Augustin, FL - New to the Top 15
15. Reynolds Plantation, GA - New to the Top 15

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   >> Best Real Estate Deals of 2011

Arizona
Delaware
Georgia
Idaho
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Washington
CANADA

Arizona

> Blackstone, Peoria AZ announces reduced prices on select homes and lots, including a former Villa Model now only $359,000. It features 2,191 square feet and includes two bedrooms, 2.5 baths, plus den, three fireplaces, and a combination spa and pool. Blackstone also features a half-acre golf course homesite that originally sold for $475,000 but is now available for just $179,000.   Send me more info...    

> Terravita, Scottsdale AZ's array of special incentives for new memberships—covering the next 10 full golf memberships taken out. New members paying in full get $650 per month credit for the first 12 months—a savings of $7,800. New members selecting the phased initiation fee get $250/month in credits, which is a savings of $3,000. Members may use their personal golf carts. Send me more info...

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Delaware  

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE announced a new community policy paired with a great real estate purchase incentive. Heritage Shores bylaws have been amended to allow use of personal-owner golf carts within the community including on the golf course. In response, the  builder at heritage Shores, Providence Homes, will for a limited time include a free golf cart for the buyer as part of the home purchase agreement. Send me more info! 

 > Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE introduces its Drive & Dine Golf Special. Any Monday through Thursday for just $49, or any Friday through Sunday for $59, come to Heritage Shores and play an 18-hole round on the club’s championship golf course, then stay for a lunch at no additional charge. There is no charge for GPS-enabled golf cart rental and one beverage (non-alcohol) at lunch is also included. While on property make a golf shop purchase of $50 or more and be entered to win $200 in shop merchandise rewards. Send me more info!

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE's excellent savings on several models by Providence Homes on to-be-built  homes on your chosen lot. Featuring designs by Turner, Lewis and Redmond, models are now available at savings of $48,000, $35,000 and $40,000, respectively. Homes ready for immediate move-in are also available at huge savings. Pricing starts at the low-$200,000s, with championship golf by Arthur Hills and the Chesapeake Bay as your backdrop. Send me more info...

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Georgia     

> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA reminds home buyers that its golf amenity is managed by Troon Golf, an affiliation that provides any Savannah Quarters Country Club member an array of benefits through the Troon Golf network of upscale clubs under management. Check out programs such as Troon Advantage and Troon Privé. Golf members are able to play more than 60 Troon courses worldwide with preferred rates and tee times. In recognition of its own 10th Anniversary, Savannah Quarters Country Club is now offering membership initiations as low as $200.  Send me more info!

 > Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA is talking about a new buying trend at the community known as Split It 50-50. As the name suggests, it works like this: You pay $69,900 and a friend, family member or colleague pays $69,900. Together you own a 1,700-square-foot luxury golf condo on a half-acre lot with no time limit to build. When you visit, enjoy a deep-water community dock minutes from the Atlantic, two community pools, boat and RV Storage, a gated, secured entrance, two community clubhouses, a championship golf course and more. Carrying costs (to be split two ways) consist of $395 a year for POA dues, $170 a month in condo association dues plus $1,536 a year in taxes. Enjoy it or rent it, as you please. Send me more info! 

> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA has a 3-day/2-night Discovery Tour that makes it easy to visit the North Georgia Mountains and explore Owen Glen.  Depending on your preference, you can enjoy golf for two at Old Union at Owen Glen, a Crane Creek Vineyards wine tasting, or a guided trail ride at Trackrock Riding Stables. Breakfast for two, dinner for two, a Welcome Basket of wine and cheese and your personal tour of Owen Glen are included.  The Discovery Tour, including accommodations for two nights in charming Blairsville, is just $149 per couple (a value of over $525). Send me more info!

  > Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA has just listed a condominium/house lot package that presents a rare value for the buyer. Priced at $139,000, it borders the 4th hole of the golf course with a 2 BR, 2 BA layout plus bonus room. This half-acre, build-ready lot previously sold for $80,000 and the no-maintenance condo, 1,700 sf with hardwood floors and granite countertops previously sold for $320,000, making the current package price little more than one-third of what was previously paid. Send me more info...

> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA presents a fine savings opportunity on a luxury home at 3 Brightside Lane. Located in the prestigious Oakridge neighborhood, this 3,700-square-foot home with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths was just reduced by $100,000 to $595,000. Its custom features include a study/office, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with granite and maple cabinetry, double ovens, and a large breakfast area. Enjoy golf and lagoon views, plus fireplace and wet bar w/ granite. Send me more info...

 > Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA welcomes Southland Custom Homes to the community and announces important new value opportunities on home-and-land packages. In partnership with Southland Custom Homes, Cooper's Point presents house plans that range from 1600 to 4000 sf, starting at the affordable price of just $169,000. Send me more info...

> Sanctuary Cove, St. Simon’s Island GA has homesite Web Specials available now for a limited time starting at just $29,900. These lots in the special are wooded, lakefront or marshfront. The community is ideally situated along Georgia’s famed Golden Isles, with access to wide rivers, numerous bays and the Atlantic Ocean. Select from a wide array of homesites on which to build your custom dream home. Send me more info...

>  The Georgia Club, Statham GA  presents details of its attractive Invitational Golf Membership, now available. Join now and enjoy the following: Payments spread in annual installments over six years with no interest; complimentary golf cart use for the year; 10 complimentary Green fee/Cart fee passes for friends, business associates or relatives (this alone is a $780 value); plus complimentary Locker Rental for the remainder of 2011—that’s a $198 value. Send me more info...

> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA has incentive pricing on its new floor plans at the maintenance-free Westbrook Villas. Available in the Habersham and Oglethorpe models, these layouts combine gathering and private spaces. Choose a 3-bedroom, 2-bath or 2-bedroom, 2-bath, with custom upgrades. Special pricing of $249,000 plus $11,000 in select free upgrades on the first three pre-sales.  Send me more info...

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Idaho

> Teton Springs, Victor ID is experiencing its typical September buzz of activity in real estate sales. The community’s realty company invites interested buyers to tour a new listing in the Mountain Meadows section for $465,000 or a spectacular house on Rainbow Lake for $1,350,000. Offerings include custom homes, cabins, lodge homes, condominiums, and condo-hotel units. Click here for more information about Teton Springs!

> Teton Springs, Victor ID invites you to enjoy fall in the Tetons. It’s a great time to play golf, fish, or just relax and watch the resident bald eagles. During your visit, All Season Resort Realty will be happy to show you the many ownership opportunities, including a gorgeous lodge home with golf, lake, and mountain views, which originally cost over $1,200,000 and is now listed at only $799,000--furnished and packaged with a membership. Send me more info!

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Massachusetts

> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha’s Vineyard MA has a very limited number of beautiful island residences available with highly valuable Farm Neck equity golf membership included with home purchase. With an estimated worth above $250,000, your Farm Neck equity membership helps to offset the $2.5 million purchase price of an available new-construction home in the Oak Bluffs section listed through Karen Overtoom agency.  Send me more info...

> The Villages at Brookside, Bourne MA’s newest neighborhood, The Links, has a collection of highly attractive 2-BR townhomes with sweeping golf views and detached garages. Many end units are available. Prices range from $445,000 to $460,000. Send me more info...

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Michigan

> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI has responded to a recent marketing study by revamping its pricing so as to create outstanding values on real estate purchases. Currently the community’s home listings include a selection of homes priced at discounts of 40%, or your choice of homesites at discounts of 50%. These are home prices not seen at Forest Dunes before, including lakefront and golf properties. Inquire about a visit using the current Discovery Package.  Send me more info...

> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI presents an exceptional real estate value—the Whitetail Cottage at 90 Carnoustie Court is listed now at $299,000—a major reduction from the earlier asking price of $465,000. This waterfront home features large picture windows and expansive decking to take in the outstanding views of Lake Ausable. Three bedrooms, including a spacious first floor master suite, plus 2.5 baths make this an affordable lakefront retreat. Send me more info...

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Missouri

> The Communities at Branson Creek, Branson MO features 6,500 acres offering the best views of the Ozarks. Standout real estate values on single-family homes in the Fieldstone Bluffs neighborhood, with 6 floor plans available from the low $200,000s with walk-out basements and three-car garage options. Also just announced is the new Fieldstone Pines Townhomes starting at just $139,900. Residents enjoy over 15 miles of hiking, walking and biking trails, two award-winning golf courses and just minutes from shopping, three lakes and over 100 shows in Branson, Missouri. Send me more info!

 > The Communities at Branson Creek, MO features 6,500 acres offering the best veiws of the Ozarks. Standout real estate values on single-family homes in the Fieldstone Bluffs neighborhood, with 6 floor plans available from the low $200,000s with walk-out basements and three car garage options. Also just announced is the new Fieldstone Pines Townhomes starting at just $139,900. Residents enjoy over 15 miles of hiking, walking and biking trails, two award-winning golf courses and just minutes from shopping, three lakes and over 100 shows in Branson, Missouri.  Send me more info!

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North Carolina

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is urging home buyers with value in mind to come see its collection of Fairway Green condominiums, priced starting at just $139,900. These superior-quality condos offer many upgrades at the buyer's choice. If you want a private garage, they are now available as add-ons--with a $3,500 incentive when the garage is purchased with a Fairway Green unit. Anderson Creek has has a wide array of other incentive-packaged homes and lots to inspect, including some that are offered with closing costs paid by seller. Send me more info! 

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is featuring an open-plan condo—the last one left in inventory—along Gallery Drive, which is just minutes from the community pool and fitness center. View this property daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Building 185 (Unit 201). It’s a 2BR, 2-BA residence at 1,500 sf listed for just $164,900. Interior features granite, hardwoods, ceramic tile, plus crown and chair molding. Send me more info! 

 > Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights on one its Estate homesites—now listed at $99,000 for a savings of almost $40,000 over its previous asking price. Homesite No. 759 is a 3-plus-acre parcel that blends meadow terrain with evergreen woodland. This site provides the unusual opportunity to build in either setting and retain the option to construct a second residence or divide the property and sell the other lot. Send me more info...

 > Carolina Colours, New Bern NC highlights a specially priced preserve-view home near Brice Creek listing for just $269,000. This 4 BR/3 BA residence occupies a quiet, cul-de-sac lot with a large screened patio. It’s got an open floor plan for relaxed family living and easy entertaining, plus a convenient first-floor master suite. Send me more info...

> Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club, Hendersonville NC has two-tier incentives for home buyers. Now with the purchase of a developer homesite affording Blue Ridge Mountain and golf course views, you'll receive a Free Membership----Golf, Sports or Social. Prices range from the $60,000s to $200,000s. There is also special pricing on new spec homes with golf course views from the mid-$300,000s. Resale homes are offered from the $200,000s to $900,000s.  Send me more info...

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC has select homes discounted in price or given a special

Buyer's Incentive allowance of anywhere from $10,000 to $25,000. New condos and townhomes are available from $139,900 to $269,900. New homes range from $229,900 for Carriage Homes to $699,000 for larger residences.  Send me more info...

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Pennsylvania

> Treasure Lake, Dubois PA’s spring sale on four premium homesites includes low tax rates and prices starting at only $10,000. All buyer closing costs including property surveys are covered by the seller. Great locations include a year-round lakeview lot for building. Choose your own builder. Send me more info… 

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South Carolina  

> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC announces year-end real estate purchase incentives, which include complimentary golf on its two lakefront golf courses plus recreation center and dock slip memberships for up to a year. This is the first time such incentives have been offered to new residents of Savannah Lakes Village. On new-construction homes that go under contract this year, buyer receives complimentary golf (unlimited green fee & cart) for 1 year, a free recreation center pass for 1 year, and a free community dock slip for 1 year, based on availability. On existing homes that go to contract this year, buyer receives complimentary golf (green fee & cart) for 6 months and a free rec center pass for 6 months. Send me more info!

> Kiawah Island, SC The home at 15 Airy Hall is a current "Best Buy" with it price reduced to $995,000. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this 4-BR/3-BA home features sweeping vistas of rolling marsh savannas. The living room looks out on the marsh with windowed walls, and French doors open to a screened porch with soaring ceiling and fieldstone fireplace. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and the home comes with an integrated television and audio package and is furnished. Move right in. Click here for more information about Kiawah Island!

> Kiawah Island, SC recently had one of its most unique and valued listings – 1 Captain Maynard’s Island – featured on CNBC.com as being one of the Top Ten Island Enclaves For Sale. This is a private 11-acre island with two deepwater docks, undisturbed water access, a 6,505 square foot residence and absolute privacy. The property is listed now for $14,950,000. Location is close to the Atlantic Ocean and beach with a large amount of acreage and access to the Lowcountry’s waterways. Send me more info...

> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC presents a reduced-price home in its socially active Grand Haven neighborhood, at 271 Pink Dogwood. Priced at just $299,900, this “Berkeley” design provides 2,209 sf with 3 BR and 2 BA. With direct access to the nature trails, this residence has hardwood flooring throughout, custom stained maple cabinetry with KitchenAid appliances and Cambria countertops in the kitchen, oversized “super shower” in the master bath and much more. Send me more info...

> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC presents an alluring summer incentive on its Daufuskie Model Home, now reduced to $474,990.  This lakefront model home has an invitingly open floor plan, perfect for entertaining guests. For details and accents it’s got a whole-home sound package, bonus room with full bath, beautiful ceramic tile and stone in main living areas, granite kitchen countertops, GE Stainless Steel appliances, spacious and luxurious owner's retreat, upgraded carpet in bedrooms and cultured marble vanity tops in bathrooms. Home also offers spectacular lake views and an outdoor porch to enjoy them from. Send me more info...

> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC is listing an acre-plus homesite, in foreclosure, at the dramatically reduced price of $180,000 in this award-winning community with Nicklaus Signature championship golf. In 2008, this 1.3-acre parcel sold for $1,030,000—its current asking price is just 17% of that. There is no time limit to build, meanwhile enjoy visits that include offer golf, equestrian, the fitness center, fresh- and saltwater boating from the community marina and dining/lodging at an on-property Auberge Resort. Send me more info...

> Kiawah Island, SC and its exclusive brokerage, Kiawah Island Real Estate (KIRE) reports that its Best Buys properties continue to draw interest—many of them selling soon after being selected. Meanwhile, the buzz surrounding the upcoming 2012 PGA Championship on Kiawah continues to grow, with inquiries and traffic on the Island way up. Current Best Buys from KIRE include a luxury residence at 100 Pleasant Valley, listed at $869,000. It’s a fairway-view home with 4BR, 4.5BA at 2,750 sf. Send me more info...

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Texas

> Lake Ridge at Joe Pool Lake, TX points prospective buyers to its Homesite No. 1460, priced now at just $29,900. It’s a large lot shaded by towering hardwood trees with a quiet creek in the backyard. Buyer will enjoy rolling hills and a golf course lifestyle close to the urban sophistication of Dallas. Send me more info...

> The Bridges at Preston Crossings, Gunter TX's great homesite with views of the elevated green at the club’s par-3 No. 2 hole. Currently priced at $95,000, it is discounted nearly 10% from its original listing at $105,000. The homesite (#166) is also close to the clubhouse. Send me more info! 

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Virginia

> Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke VA is launching a new line of cottage homes to be built in an ideal location for prime golf views along the first fairway of its Lester George-designed golf course. These luxury cottage-style residences will be priced starting in the low $400,000s.  A national-membership club and community adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Ballyhack recently opened its new, 11,500-sf clubhouse. Send me more info!

 > Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke VA has recently reduced prices of all estate homesites by an average of 21.5 percent. This national-membership club and community, adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, has a new, 11,500-square-foot clubhouse and a collection of 75 homesites scattered among 370 picturesque acres. Homesites command views of the highly ranked golf course and surrounding mountains. Send me me more info!

> Greensprings West, Williamsburg VA features a 6-BR, 3-BA single-family home in foreclosure and listed at $437,000. This property can be purchased with as little as 3% down. And, if you close by Oct. 31, up to 3.5% of the final purchase price can be rebated as closing cost assistance. Appraised as high as $448,000 and complete with a garage and fireplace, this is a standout value in the Williamsburg market. Send me more info...

> Kingsmill on the James, Williamsburg VA spotlights a condominium in foreclosure that is assessed at $260,600 but listed for only $198,000. This is an open, bright, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home features first-floor and second-floor master suites. Finished square footage is a spacious 1,974. Send me more info...

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Washington

 > Horn Rapids, Richland WA has a brand-new ranch-style single-family home listed at only $367,900. All the amenities of the 835-acre Horn Rapids community, including Yakima Mountain views, a Keith Foster-designed championship course and 100 acres of parks, greenbelts, playgrounds and trails, are right outside the door of this three-bedroom, 2.5-bath Cedarville design home. The owner’s retreat and two additional bedrooms each come with ample closet space. A large, open-plan great room combines with the spacious kitchen and sunny dining room to create an ideal atmosphere. Curb appeal is enhanced by a covered porch and huge covered back patio. Send me more info!

 > Horn Rapids, Richland WA’s new neighborhood, Eagle Ridge, has two exclusive builders and a one- of-a-kind view. Starting price of $350,000 includes homesite and home (2,400 SF custom ramblers). Views are all territorial (mountains, river, farmland, etc.). Send me more info…

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CANADA

> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada announces that Linwood Custom Homes and Atlantic Dream Homes, an authorized dealer, have started construction on a model home at the community’s Bells Point neighborhood. The model, sited on Lot 31, will be crafted from quality Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar. It will feature 4BRs, 2Bas, and a soaring two-story great room and French doors lead to a Master Suite overlooking the Northumberland Strait.  Home will be completed and available for occupancy within 90 days at a price of $549,900. Send me more info!

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FLORIDA DEALS   

> GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee, FL announces its Fall “Steal of a Deal" program in which home prices have been reduced to below builder cost. You'll benefit from savings of up to 40 percent on brand-new builder inventory homes that come complete with many luxury features. Homes are located throughout the well-landscaped neighborhoods of this 1,400-acre, Nature Coast community. Best of all, these homes are available for immediate occupancy. Send me more info!

> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL is listing a beautifully appointed, well-maintained two-bedroom townhome with numerous upgrades, asking price of just $189,000. It features deep tray ceilings with double crown molding, a spacious kitchen with granite counters and a master suite you enter via a private hallway. This townhome’s master bath includes two marble counters with sinks, private water closet and separate shower and whirlpool bath. You also get a carpeted storage room with full AC within the garage and a 30 amp generator hookup. Home is in a neighborhood that has its own clubhouse and pool in addition to the array of PGA Village Island Club amenities. Send me more info!

 > PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL offers a newly listed golf villa within walking distance of the PGA Golf Club. It’s ideal for your personal getaways and/or as an investment property. This home, offered at just $90,000, is well-appointed villa and in move-right-in condition. Ownership provides membership to the Island Club with pool, exercise room, tennis, basketball, billiards and much more. Send me more info... 

 > Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL takes the worry out of absentee ownership. With an onsite maintenance staff consisting of plumbers, electricians, handymen, and housekeeping services, your Harbour Ridge home or condo is expertly cared for even when you’re not there. Home prices in the community, which is convenient to several airports (for easy vacationing), are affordable now. Send me more info...
 
> Heritage Bay, Naples FL is currently featuring the Barrington model from its Verandasseries of condominium homes. As always with Heritage Bay, buyer enjoys the Everything’s Included value package with purchase of this home. The Barrington is a two-story 2BR, 2BA design priced new from $216,000 that is spacious at 1,414sf, with many select features and the convenience of a single-car garage. Send me more info... 

> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL features a reduced-price homesite on a private cul-de-sac with a bonus incentive. Buyer will receive an Associate Golf Membership at the Club at Grand Haven—a $5,000 value. This lot is listed at $62,500 and measures 130-by-160. Lender approval would be needed as this is a short sale. Amenities at Grand Haven include golf, tennis, fitness, restaurants, walking trails, bocce, plus many organized resident clubs. Send me more info...   

> Tesoro, Port St. Lucie FL has a new listing aggressively priced at just $1,145,000. This estate home provides expansive water-to-golf views. It is spacious and luxurious at 4,825 sf ! Design is impressive with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a gourmet kitchen, media room, wet bars and fireplaces, marble and granite throughout. Also enjoy the pool/spa and lanai plus covered upstairs balcony. Home has circular driveway and 3-car garage. Send me more info... 

> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL features a 2 BR/3.5 bath home with heated pool and spa. Built in 2006, this fine residence is professionally decorated. Standout features include crown and picture moldings, custom tile work, faux finished ceilings and more. At 2,042 square feet under air it offers plenty of space to go with great aesthetic appeal. Price now is $299,900.  Send me more info...

 

> The Vineyards, Naples, FL presents for a limited time its Pack-n-Go Sale. One select home under this program listed for $1.3 million but is now available for just $880,000. All you need to do is unpack your bags and get started on The Vineyards lifestyle in these professionally decorated and fully furnished homes. And don’t forget that each home comes with a $35,000 full golf membership. Send me more info...

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   >> Best Discovery & Stay 'n Play Deals of 2011

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Florida
Georgia
Massachusetts
Michigan
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New Hampshire
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texas
Utah
Virginia
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Delaware 

  > Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE has great golf incentives in the shop and out on the course. Earn $200 in merchandise rewards just by entering your name for a drawing based on a purchase of $50 or more in golf merchandise. Then Beat the Heat when you head out before 1 p.m. with the Vantage Rate of only $54. Tee off after 4 p.m. and you save with the $49 Twilight Rate. Send me more info!

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 Florida

> Victoria Park, Deland FL  wants you to come for a tour this season for great deals including a $25 Shell Gas Card and free lunch at the Golf Clubhouse. Tour new models from Beazer Homes and Shea Homes, get a taste of the club lifestyle and top off your tank compliments of Victoria Park. Offer is limited, so act soon. Send me more info!

> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL  invites you to a 3-day/2-night stay in a furnished villa to experience its beauty and amenities first-hand. Cost is just $199, plus tax, per couple. Enjoy one round of golf on your choice of three courses, unlimited use of tennis courts, fitness center and pool, four meal vouchers at the club and day-spa treatments by appointment (additional fee applies). Space is limited for this first-come, first-served offer. Send me more info!

> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is promoting its Fall “Fore” Package from now through Dec. 5. At a cost of just $695 per person, it’s a deal that gives you a fourth night’s lodging and a fourth round of golf at no charge. Package includes breakfast each day at Renaissance Resort, two rounds on King and Bear Golf Club course, two rounds on Slammer and Squire course, practice balls before each round, complimentary bag storage and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions, located right on-property. Send me more info!

> Solivita, Poinciana FL has a limited-time visitation special called Discovery Days. Stay 3 days, 2 nights for $69, with lodging onsite in one of the community’s fully furnished homes. Enjoy complimentary lunch and dinner, use of all recreational facilities and a personal golf cart during your stay. While on-site you are encouraged to enjoy the multi-million dollar Palms Amenity Complex. Send me more info!

> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is out with a Fall Golf Special that is priced from just $195 per person. Experience great golf and relax in superior resort luxury. The fall special includes one night’s accommodation, breakfast, one round of golf on the Slammer and Squire course, a 30-minute lesson at the PGA Tour Golf Academy, and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions. Send me more info! 

> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL has a great Getaway Package that gives you three days of enjoyment and two nights lodging for just $99. Visit this unique community on Florida's Space Coast and take advantage of its limited time getaway offer, which includes two nights in a nearby hotel, a tour of the community, a round of golf on the Indian River course and dinner at the private At Ease Club. Tour will be hosted by an IRCC resident, who will be happy to answer questions about the good life at IRCC. Send me more info... 

> Grand Haven, Palm Coast, FL  Try Grand Haven’s Member for the Day package which puts you on the golf and waterfront community’s Jack Nicklaus  Signature golf course and includes a community tour. You also enjoy access to  golf club amenities such as the pro shop, clubhouse, dining areas and locker rooms, plus receive unlimited access the day of your tee time to the practice area and driving range. Stay at a nearby hotel at a preferred rate set exclusively for Members for the Day. Click here for more information about Grand Haven’s Member for the Day!

> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL has a new summer Stay & Play package for $350. It includes 2 nights’ lodging, two rounds of golf for two, dinners for two with a glass of wine or cocktail, use of tennis and fitness centers. Real estate tour provided. Reservations needed, subject to availability. Send me more info...

> Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, Dade City FL 's Stay & Play golf package starts as low as $135 per person for 1 night with 18 holes of golf and includes lodging in a luxurious 3-BR/2-BA, completely furnished Club Villa, overlookingthe 18th green with cart, club storage, and use of the practice range, fitness center and dining Send me more info...

> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL’s limited-time Golf Getaway Package includes 2 nights in a nearby hotel, community tour, a round of golf on Indian River’s championship course and dinner at private At Ease Club. Price for 3 days/2 nights is only $99. Send me more info

> Sailfish Point, Stuart, FL's 3-day/2-night Yacht & Play puts your yacht in the community marina and you on the community's Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. Acquaint yourself with this amenity rich, island community and enjoy lunches, dinners, use of amenities, real estate tour and more. $699/couple plus tax. Send me more info...

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Georgia

> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA gives you the chance to test-drive the best equipment in golf at the best price. At a package price that starts at $329/pp/per night, play your choice of one of one of the community’s award-winning courses with the latest TaylorMade gear, including the much-heralded new R-11 driver. You’ll also receive a dozen TaylorMade Burner golf balls and a $50 credit toward a full swing analysis and club-fitting session in the ultra-high tech TaylorMadePerformance Lab. Enjoy an additional round of golf on day of departure or day of arrival at preferred rate of $99 per person.. Send me more info...

> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA, presents a new “Traditions” golf package that’s ideal for a group getaway. Unlimited same-day repeat play is a staple of this deal, priced at $299 per person per day. It includes deluxe accommodations in a cottage or condominium, daily housekeeping, fully equipped kitchen, one round of golf, full Southern-style breakfast daily at the Plantation Clubhouse and access to practice range. Bonus benefit--an additional round on day of departure or day of arrival at preferred rate of $99 per person. Minimum of 2 golfers in a group. Send me more info...

> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA presents a Discovery Tour for two nights for just $149 per couple. It includes a two-night stay for two in charming Blairsville, GA; dinner at Enrico’s Italian restaurant; breakfast at The Sawmill Place and a welcome basket. Plus, a choice of golf at Owen Glen’s Old Union course, a wine tasting at a vineyard in the Blue Ridge Mountains or a guided horseback trail ride. Send me more info...

> The Georgia Club, Statham GA has an Invitational Golf Membership you can pay for in installments over six years with no interest. Pay your first installment now and receive complimentary golf carts for all of 2011, or delay first payment for a year. Send me more info…

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Massachusetts 

> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha's Vineyard, MA 's award-winning golf course opened for play on April 8th, with a greens-fee special for early-season players. The club’s off-season rate of $50 for 18 holes, plus $18 cart rental. Send me more info…

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Michigan

> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI continues its popular Discovery Package for prospective home buyers. It includes 3 days/2 nights in luxury accommodations plus a VIP tour of Forest Dunes’ amenities and neighborhoods. Also enjoy Member-for-a-day privileges, dinner for two at the Clubhouse, breakfast for two and golf for two on the top-ranked golf course in Michigan are included, all for just $259 per couple. Send me more info..

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Missouri 

> The Communities at Branson Creek, Hollister MO unveils a Couples Stay & Play visitation deal. This package provides golf, lodging, lunch and a great entertainment bonus—show tickets to Legends in Concert for two. Price of the package is only $69.99 per couple. Enjoy golf at your choice of three championship courses. Send me more info!

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New Hampshire

> Owl's Nest, Thornton, NH opens up its beautiful homes and townhomes for the ultimate in Golf'n Stay vacation packages. On-site guests enjoy world-class golf, dining in the award-winning Sunset Room restaurant and access to the Activities Center with outdoor pool, work-out room and more. Send me more info...   

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North Carolina   

> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC invites lovers of mountain retreat living to try the Champion Hill's Mountain Getaway. It’s a one-night visit to the beautiful Blue Ridge for only $180. Stay on-site in one of the community’s private homes or at one of the charming bed and breakfasts in historic Hendersonville. This offer includes lodging for two, dining at the Champion Hills clubhouse, a guided tour of the property and a chance to view featured homes. Send me more info...

> Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover NC has a great Stay and Play package for visitors  to this 36-hole golf-and-spa destination community. While staying in either The Lodge  or in furnished townhomes, enjoy special discounted golf rates with this package of $59 on  the Robert Trent Jones championship course and $39 on the Tom Jackson course—any  time, any day, based on availability. You’ll be able to get around in a complimentary golf  cart for the entire stay. Your stay includes access to the member-only, state-of-the-art fitness  facility as well as eight lighted tennis courts. You also get access to The Spa at Rock Barn, a European-style spa with a full range of services—all at 15% off. Send me more info!

> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC has a great incentive for those truly interested in looking for a second home or retirement home. It’s the club community’s Tom Fazio golf course, rated No. 5 in North Carolina by Golf Digest. Come visit to tour the community, enjoy lunch in the clubhouse, play the course, stay two nights in a luxury Champion Hills villa or in of Hendersonville's charming inns. You can do it all for only $375—nearly half off the actual deal value of $700. Send me more info...

 > River Landing, Wallace NC presents a Southern Hospitality Getaway featuring luxurious on-site accommodations. Priced at just $139 a couple, the getaway special lets you meet the people who will become your neighbors. Activities include a personal VIP Tour of River Landing’s neighborhoods and amenity centers. Enjoy Owner-For-The-Stay" privileges and dine in the new River Landing Clubhouse. Play a round of golf, play tennis, swim in indoor/outdoor pools, and even tour the local Duplin Winery and enjoy a wine tasting experience. As a bonus you get a Gourmet Dining Certificate in the Lakeview Room at the Clubhouse. Send me more info...

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC now offers two Discovery Packages. One is the “Full Monty,” providing 3 days/2 nights at just $297. It includes lodging at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. There is also a per-day alternative for $99 that includes accommodations (3 nights max) and one round of golf. Send me more info...

> St. James Plantation, Southport, NC''s Plantation Preview Package gives you the choice of playing one of its three championship courses--Members, Players or Founders Club. Priced at just $149 per person, it includes 2 nights’ accommodations and 3 days to experience the community. You get a round of golf for two, VIP Club Access and a guided real estate tour. Contact the community to make your reservations now. Send me more info...

 > Brunswick Forest, Leland NC is featuring its Coastal Discovery Tour for 3 Days/2 Nights for two in a luxury hotel in historic Wilmington for just $179. It includes golf at the Cape Fear National championship course for two, Owner-for-a-Day privileges at the new 18,000-square-foot Fitness & Wellness Center, plus a boat cruise on picturesque Town Creek bordering Brunswick Forest and a  VIP tour of the community.  Send me more info...  

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South Carolina 

> Dataw Island, SC is now offering a 3-day/2-night 'Experience Dataw' Discovery visit which features golf at one of two championship courses, dining in Dataw’s world-class clubhouse, tennis on Har-Tru courts, a guided boat ride that reveals the island’s natural beauty, plus swimming in the indoor or outdoor pool and workouts in the fitness center and a private community tour. The package is valued at more than $700, but for a limited time is priced at just $299. Send me more info!

> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has a Free Lunch + Golf Discount offer good for bookings through Sept. 30. Stay 3 nights in a 2-bedroom resort villa complete with three rounds of golf and complimentary repeat rounds, and lunch is complimentary each day. Enjoy a choice of fine select villas as your lodging, plus preferred rates on all Palmetto Dunes activities including tennis clinics, kayaking, fishing charters and more. Send me more info!

> Hilton Head Lakes, SC is all about savings and value for golfers, with green-fee-and-cart specials for ladies, early-bird players and couples. And when you shop the Hilton Head Lakes golf shop you will now find enticing merchandise specials. Newly marked down is selected apparel from Ashworth, Nike PING, and Under Armour, all of it priced at 45% off. Also in the shop is new merchandise just arrived from Byron Nelson and Page and Tuttle, all of it tagged at under $40. Send me more info...

> Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines, Hilton Head, SC  announces its new "Stay Free, Play Three" package featuring 3 rounds of golf on its trio of acclaimed courses and free accommodations in a 2-BR golf villa for four players with two options. Option No. 1 includes play on all 3 Sea Pines layouts for $175/pp/per night. No. 2 features 2 rounds on Heron Point and 1 round of the Ocean Course for $135/pp/per night. After Nov. 27, rates will drop for even better value. To book the Stay Free, Play Three call 800-732-7463. Send me more info...

 > Hilton Head Lakes, SC has Discovery Visit that’s a rare value at just $99. Explore Lowcountry pleasures for 3 days and 2 nights throughout Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, Bluffton and Hardeeville. Your trip includes two nights’ accommodations with complimentary breakfast, a round of golf—with additional rounds at a special discount--plus a guided tour of the Lowcountry's most affordable waterfront community. Check out homesites priced from the $30,000s and home/homesite packages from the low $200,000s. Currently it’s possible to get 90% financing on prime homesites.  Send me more info...

 > Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC has arrangements with Hampton Hall, the community located right next door, that lets Hampton Lake residents purchase equity golf memberships to Hampton Hall's Pete Dye championship course. Hampton Lake residents can also buy equity golf memberships at Berkeley Hall, a short drive away, with its two Tom Fazio courses and world-class practice area. Send me more info...

> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC announces its new golf Stay-and-Play package price. Enjoy four days /three nights in a 2-bedroom villa at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort; two or three rounds of golf on your choice of three championship courses; two hours of complimentary tennis court time daily; and, preferred rates and priority access to all resort activities and amenities. Rates are $153 pp/per night if you play two rounds, $178 pp/per night if you play three rounds.  Send me more info...

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Texas

> Eagle’s Bluff, Bullard TX presents a discovery package that lets you "Experience The Bluff." Now through Sept. 30, enjoy lodging onsite or offsite with the opportunity to explore Eagle's Bluff and surrounding area for just $149 per night. Play golf on the Bluff’s award-winning course, recognized by Golfweek as one of "America's Best Residential Golf Courses" for three straight years. Other amenities for your use include a resort-style pool, fitness center, tennis complex or lake fishing. Send me more info...

> Barton Creek Resort and Spa, Austin TX’s Unlimited Championship Golf Package starts at $158 per person and including luxury resort accommodations, unlimited golf on Crenshaw Cliffside or Palmer Lakeside and custom club fitting at the new Callaway Performance Center.  Send me more info…

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Utah

> Red Ledges, Heber City UT is now offering a 3-day/2-night mountain getaway for only $478 per couple. Package includes two nights at the exquisite St. Regis Deer Valley, a scenic airplane tour of the spectacular fall colors, a round of golf for two on the community’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Course plus a tour of the property and amenities. Ownership opportunities include homes from $495,000 and homesites from $195,000. Make your reservations now, offer ends Oct. 31, 2011. Send me more info!

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Virginia

> Stonehouse, VA stakes a claim to the "Best Golf Membership in America" and backs it up with great value. This membership includes playing privileges at five excellent clubs under Traditional Clubs ownership, plus reciprocal privileges at seven private and semi-private clubs in the area. This offer includes unlimited play, unlimited range balls, 30-day advance tee times, discounted cart fees, pro shop and grill room discounts.There's no initiation fee and a family membership is just$252/month ($169/individual). Send me more info...

> Ballyhack Golf Club, VA alerts tradition-minded golfers to the opportunity to play this highly decorated course under a Play & Stay package. Book your group of up to four people and pay just $399 per person for lodging in well-appointed golf course cottages plus two rounds of golf and dinner. The Ballyhack course and club evokes the passion and British roots of the ancient game in a rural Virginia setting. Send me more info...

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CANADA

> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada alerts PEI-loving home buyers to the upcoming Fall Getaway Package sponsored by Golf Prince Edward Island. It’s your ticket to island beauty and unforgettable sunsets over quiet beaches. The Fall Getaway Package includes three nights’ accommodations at Sundance Cottages, four rounds of golf at great courses like The Links at Crowbush Cove and Glasgow Hills Golf Club. In addition, enjoy dinner at New Glasgow Lobster Suppers. Price is $570 per person (based on quadruple occupancy) plus tax. Call 1-866-465-3734 to make your reservation. Send me more info...

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RECENTLY ADDED TO WATERVIEWHOME

TEXAS
==> Eagle's Bluff, Bullard
540-acre lake community, championship golf, tennis, fitness/pool, villa homes from the $200,000s

 GEORGIA
=> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff
Deep-water docks, championship golf, tennis center, convenient to I-95, housesites from $19,900

RECENTLY ADDED TO GOLFCOURSEHOME

PENNSYLVANIA
=> Penn National, Fayetteville
Two golf courses, swimming & tennis, luxury inn, fly fishing and hiking, seasonal farmer’s market, custom homes with lot from $300,000s 

SOUTH CAROLINA
=> Hilton Head Lakes, Hardeeville
New golf course, private boatslips, Owners Clubhouse, new recreation complex under construction, home + lot from the low-$200,000s  

FLORIDA
=> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach
45 holes of golf, ten tennis courts, two clubhouses

ARIZONA
=> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley
Desert mountain vistas, championship golf, recreation centers, homes from the $100,000s

 TEXAS
=> Eagle's Bluff, Bullard
Gated golf and boating community on Lake Palestine, clubhouse, marina, golf homesites from $50,000, lakefront homesites from under $100,00

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COMING SOON TO GOLFCOURSEHOME

* Mariner Sands, Stuart, FL
* Riverwood, FL

THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES

Hasentree, Raleigh, North Carolina

Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, South Carolina

Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Eagle's Bluff, Bullard, Texas

Owen Glen, Blairsville, Georgia

Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, Georgia

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We are pleased to add Palmetto Dunes, a landmark Hilton Head resort community with an 11-mile lagoon and nature conservancy, to the  GolfCourseHome Network. Home to highly praised golf courses by top architects, Palmetto Dunes is where families and couples have come for decades to enjoy active, modern marinas with great dining and entertainment. It’s a also a pioneer in land conservation, with miles of exploring through Lowcountry nature, both on trails and waterways.

Come to Florida This Season & Enjoy Golf, Free Lunch & More at Victoria Park, FL

> Victoria Park, Deland FL wants you to come for a tour this season for great deals including a $25 Shell Gas Card and free lunch at the Golf Clubhouse. Tour new models from Beazer Homes and Shea Homes, get a taste of the club lifestyle and top off your tank compliments of Victoria Park. Offer is limited, so act soon. Click here for more information about Victoria Park!

Heritage Bay, Naples FL Barrington Condo Offers 1,414 Square Feet, Garage

> Heritage Bay, Naples FL is currently featuring the Barrington model from its Verandasseries of condominium homes. As always with Heritage Bay, buyer enjoys the Everything’s Included value package with purchase of this home. The Barrington is a two-story 2BR, 2BA design priced new from $216,000 that is spacious at 1,414sf, with many select features and the convenience of a single-car garage. Send me more info...