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NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 12, No. 612 May 13, 2011 Circ. 28,281
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Glenmoor, FL: Fitness, activities, golf and more.
* Glenmoor, FL Joins WaterViewHome
* Today's New Deals & Specials
* Community Special Events & News
* Best Real Estate Deals by State of 2011
* Florida Real Estate Deals
* Best Stay 'n Play Deals By State of 2011
* Did You Know? - The Little Extras at Frenchman's Creek
* Recently Added to GolfCourseHome & WaterviewHome
* This Month's Spotlighted Communities
* New Communities Coming Online Soon!
* Watch for our next issue, coming Tuesday, May 17th!
Good Morning! Glenmoor, a first-class choice for independent, active adult living in St. Augustine on Florida’s First Coast, has joined the WaterViewHome Network.
Surrounded by the landmark resort and museum destination World Golf Village, Glenmoor’s neighborhood is part of a verdant 40-acre campus. Your vistas will include the meticulously landscaped golf courses, plus handsome forests and lakes. Nearby are beaches, top-notch shopping, dining and cultural activities. Also, see below for today's new deals, stay'n play and more!
NEW THIS WEEK ON WATERVIEWHOME!
FLORIDA
=> Glenmoor, St. Augustine
Active-adult golf community, 36 holes, private lakes, fitness center, clubhouse/lounge, homes from $141,500
>> Real Estate Deals
> Kingsmill on the James, Williamsburg VA is listing a four-bedroom home that is assessed at $260,000 for just $210,000. Home is in foreclosure with 3.5 baths, a bright ambience and working fireplace. First- and second-floor master bedrooms. A limited 2-year warranty is provided to buyer. Click here for more information about Kingsmill!
> Blackstone, Peoria AZ has an unprecedented value available to the savvy buyer on a building lot along the golf course. This lot originally sold for $475,000 and is now listed for just $179,000. It measures one half acre in size and is professionally graded for construction. Click here for more information about Blackstone!
>> Getaways & Stay 'n Play
> Owl's Nest, Thornton, NH opens up its beautiful homes and townhomes for the ultimate in Golf and Stay vacation packages. On-site guests enjoy world-class golf, dining in the award-winning Sunset Room restaurant, access to the Activities Center with outdoor pool, work-out room and much more. Townhomes and condos sleep from six to 10 guests. Enjoy breathtaking views of the White Mountains, Pemi River or Golf Course and you’re within walking distance of the clubhouse and restaurant. Click here for more information about Owl's Nest!
COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWS
> Kiawah Island, SC Kiawah Island Real Estate is feeling good these days with recent sales totaling more than $28M: 16 homes, 3 homesites and 4 Villas/Cottages. Click here for more information about Kiawah Island!
> Treasure Lake, Dubois PA welcomes golf fans to join the gallery on its 6,641-yard Silver Course for an official U.S. Open Qualifier event this Mon., May 16. Some of the region’s finest players will tee off starting at 8 a.m., vying for a spot in this year’s national championship at the Congressional Country Club. Food and beverages will be available for players and visitors at the Silver Course’s 19th Hole Restaurant. Click here for more information about Treasure Lake!
> The Georgia Club, Statham GA will hold its inaugural Spring Tour of Homes and Outdoor Living this Sunday, May 15 Visitors will have a chance to tour four of the golf community’s beautiful personal residences, with their gardens, pools, courtyards and the lush golf course. Brunch will be offered at the club for an additional price; reservations required. Tickets are sold in departing time increments from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Click here for more information about The Georgia Club!
> Moss Creek, Hilton Head SC and its Yacht Club will hold the annual Dockside Luncheon Cruise on Sat., June 14. All Yacht Club members and Moss Creek Boat Owners Association Members are invited to set sail for a noon buffet at Port Royal’s Dockside Restaurant on Battery Creek. Cost: $24 per person. Click here for more information about Moss Creek!
> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Greenville SC is set for the Blue Ridge Fest, South Carolina’s Largest Classic Car Cruise-in. The event is scheduled for Today and tomorrow, May 13-14, in the town of Pickens right along the lake. The famed Blue Ridge Fest enjoys its 14th birthday by celebrating the 50th Anniversary of “The Twist” with Chubby Checker himself a special guest. Since 1998, the festival has donated over $1 million to the community. Click here for more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!
> Teton Springs, Victor ID will open its Headwaters Course for the season tomorrow, Sat., May 14 with a forecast of sunny skies and warm temperatures. Spring has arrived in southeastern Idaho, when the Headwaters Club gears up not only for golf, but also for pool activities, new summer fitness programs and other outdoor activities. Ask how you can be an owner and club member at this western all-season resort and learn about the community's newest custom home listings on ¾-acre sites with golf and mountain views. Click here for more information about Teton Springs!
BEST DEALS OF 2011
>> Best Real Estate Deals of 2011
Arizona
Delaware
Georgia
Idaho
Massachusetts
Missouri
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Washington
CANADA
> 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...
> Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ ’s new luxury homes are complete and ready for move-in from these approved builders: K. Hovnanian Homes, TW Lewis and Cachet, each of which is offering great incentives and excellent pricing. TW Lewis is featuring a 4 BD/4.5 BA, 3,530-sf, golf course home for $592,911. Send me more info…
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE's unprecedented 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...
> The Georgia Club, Statham GA's special Invitational Golf Membership can be paid for in installments spread over six years with no interest. Pay your first installment now and receive complimentary golf carts for the remainder of 2011, or delay first payment for one year. You’ll also get complimentary green-fee and cart-fee passes to give to friends, business associates or relatives—that’s a $780 value. Send me more info...
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA has a special incentive for GolfCourseHome Network subscribers. Receive $20,000 in FREE Options & Upgrades, if you’re one of the first three pre-sales of a new, maintenance-free, Villa Townhome with prices starting in the mid-$200,000s. The Westbrook Villas is also offering free-standing Villas and single-story floorplans. Send me more info...
> Teton Springs, Victor ID’s newest listing is a superior 4-bedroom mountain retreat that comes fully furnished and with golf membership included for only $949,000. In addition to 18- and 9-hole courses, the Headwaters Club also includes the outstanding Headwaters Grille, a 25-meter pool, plexi-pave tennis courts, hot tubs, kids Geyserland, plus miles of bike trails and a fitness and free-weight facility. Send me more info...
> 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 Bay Club, Mattapoisett, MA announces new membership options for the 2011 season, available through June 30. Pay just $7,500 (non-refundable) initiation fee and 2011 dues of $11,500 operating/ $500 capital improvement, for a non-equity membership. The club’s Transitional Golf Membership is a full equity golf membership with a (partially deferred) membership deposit of $25,000. Golf memberships include full use of all Bay Club facilities. Social membership includes all amenities excluding golf. Send me more info...
> The Villages at Brookside, Bourne MA’s newest neighborhood, The Links, has a collection of highly attractive two-bedroom 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...
> The Communities at Branson Creek, Hollister MO’s has standout values on 4 remaining homes in Fieldstone Bluffs section, listed from the low-$200,000s. Also, a half-acre “hot lot,” at $34,500, whose buyer would get a Murder Rock G.C.membership included, plus Branson Creek course discounts. 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. Click here for more information about Anderson Creek Club!
> Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC announces a new neighborhood release called Fox Trail Court and savings of up to 40 percent on select, acre-plus homesites. This is a well treed private cul-de-sac with elevated views of golf, nature preserve and hilltops. Homesites are priced from $79,900 and buyers enjoy price incentives on financing and closing costs for a limited time. There are no time restrictions on when to build. Send me more info...
> Carolina Colours, NC’s Special Homesite No. 1 is available at the reduced price of $49,500 in the charming Waterleaf neighborhood. Homesites in this section of Carolina Colours usually range from the $60,000s to $150,000. Views of golf, water and nature. Send me more info…
> 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…
> Hampton Hall, Bluffton SC now lets you try before you buy property there with several classes of membership that you can take advantage of so you can experience the Hampton Hall lifestyle. You enjoy use of all amenities and the championship golf course. Options include the Discovery, Prestige and Refundable Equity plans. Details are readily available on each. Send me more info...
> Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, SC is listing a prime homesite that is over one half-acre in size with prime views for the extremely low price of $14,900. Located at 30 Inverness Drive, this golf-and-lagoon-view site is well treed and very private. It’s a unique entrée into one the most prestigious golf communities in the Carolinas. Send me more info...
> Lake Ridge, Cedar Hill TX is spotlighting a beautiful pond-front homesite (#2416) that just came back on the market at $49,900. The site in this Bluegreen Community is heavily wooded with large hardwood trees and a sparkling pond right in the backyard. Surrounding it are rolling hills and a golf course lifestyle close to the urban sophistication of Dallas. Send me more info...
> The Reserve at SugarTree, Lipan TX is running a 3-Acre Land Sale, promising “huge savings on huge lots” for buyers eyeing its estate-sized wooded lots. This is a limited-time offer on a collection of just seven homesites. Send me more info…
Back to state listings
> Greensprings West, Williamsburg VA has its last five available homesites value-priced from the $360,000s. Builder is Ryan Homes, style is single-family, views are of the Williamsburg National Golf Course. Choose designs with up to five bedrooms. Send me more info...
> Kingsmill on the James, Williamsburg VA has a four-bedroom home on Tutters Neck on the market as a foreclosure sale. This residence is a Fannie Mae Homepath Property that you can purchase for as little as three percent down. Listing price is $385,500. 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…
> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada has guaranteed vendor financing for up to a 15-year term with as little as 10% down, 2 years interest free and an rate of 4% for the balance of term, on purchases of its last 20 lots. All oceanfront homesites in the first phase have sold—there are just five oceanfront lots still available. Send me more info…
> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL's Getaway Package for prospective home buyers at this Space Coast community popular with the military set is good just until May 31. Enjoy nearby hotel accommodations for 2 nights and explore IRCC. For just $99 per person, you get lodging, a round of golf on the club’s championship course and dinner at its private At Ease Club. Send me more info...
> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL announced special pricing for Estate Homesites. These homesites, listed in the $100,000s, each afford a highly pleasing view, of the King & Bear golf course, water-to-golf views or untouched conservation lands. In World Golf Village, there are no time constraints on when a lot owner must build. The community is home to the World Golf Hall of Fame, IMAX® Theatre, a year-round heated Junior Olympic pool, lighted tennis courts, fitness center and clubhouse. Send me more info...
> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL is spotlighting the Barcelona Model by Skyway Builders. This well-crafted GREEN Home has over 3,000 sq.ft. of space and features 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths plus a state of the art kitchen and wet bar. Special features include paver lined driveway, high impact, insulated hurricane-resistant glass, plus security system. As a special incentive, the buyer receives an Associate Golf Membership valued at $5,000. Send me more info...
> The Vineyards, Naples, FL presents savings of up to $100,000 on 2- and 3-bedroom Vista Points condominiums, now thru June 1. Ten of these 1,772-sf to 2,245-sf residences are listed at prices from $344,000 to $577,000. Each comes with a full golf membership, representing another $35,000 in savings. These are Regal-design mid-rise condominiums overlooking Vineyards’ stunning golf course. Send me more info...
> Victoria Park, Deland FL lets you receive up to $5,000 in free designer upgrades from the community’s builders and design your own free trial membership at Victoria Hills Golf Club if you buy a new home by June 30. Send me more info...
>> Best Discovery & Stay 'n Play Deals of 2011
Florida
Georgia
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texas
> 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...
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA announces membership initiations are now available beginning as low as $2,000. The course is managed by Troon Golf, giving members the added benefits of the Troon network of clubs with Troon Advantage and Troon Privé. Golf members are able to play more than 60 Troon courses world-wide with preferred rates and tee times. 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…
> Savannah Quarters, GA invites you on its 3-day / 2-night Discovery Tour Getaway. Includes a R.E. tour, 2-night accommodations in Historic Savannah, lunch for two at the Savannah Quarters C.C. and a carriage ride of Historic Savannah. All for $199 for two. Send me more info...
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA voted Best Planned Community by the readers of Savannah Magazine, invites you to experience The Landings lifestyle and amenities. Two Discovery Tours are available: Stay in a fully furnished Landings home, play golf, take a boat ride, enjoy complimentary unlimited use of the fitness center, pools and tennis facilities, and meet prospective neighbors. Packages are $325/couple (2 nights) and $450/couple (3 nights). Send me more info...
> Willowbend Country Club, Mashpee MA has a Spring Golf Special open to the public, through May 15. Pay just $225 per person to play 18 holes with golf cart, then enjoy dinner at the club and a night’s lodging in a villa suite. Or, make a day visit for golf only and pay just $100 for golf fee. Send me more info…
> 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…
> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI is running a Spring Tuneup Special to help you get your game in shape for the season after a lengthy Michigan winter. From now until May 10 you can play 18 holes on what Golf Digest calls one of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses for just $50 when you mention Spring Tune Up Special. Send me more info...
> The Communities at Branson Creek, Hollister MO has announced Stay 'N' Play pricing. For just $116 per person per night, stay in the heart of the Branson Strip and play No. 1-ranked Branson Creek
Golf Club. Send me more info...
> The Communities at Branson Creek, Hollister MO and its hospitality partner Clarion Hotels have announced their May-thru-October golf Stay 'N' Play pricing for 2011 and the deals are excellent as always. For just $116 per person per night, stay right in the heart of the ranson Strip, and play beautiful Branson Creek Golf Club, ranked the #1 Public course in Missouri by Golf Digest. Rates include 18 holes of golf with golf cart and practice balls. Send me more info...
> Owl's Nest, Thornton, NH announces its Spring Special: just $89/night per person in a 3-BR condo with a round of golf w/cart. Deduct $25 for each non-golfer. Valid from April 1 thru June 2. Send me more info....
> Ocean Ridge Plantation, Sunset Beach NC's Visitation Package includes 3 days/2 nights’ accommodations in a handsome cottage along the golf course, clubhouse dining certificate, a round of golf on one of the community’s championship courses, plus a VIP tour. Send me more info...
> Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club, NC Twilight golf has begun, running Monday-Friday throughout the season. Senior golfers enjoy a $10 discount, play for $25 (regular rate is $35). Tee times may be booked by calling the golf shop at 800-958-2905 or 828-891-9412. This par-71, mountain golf course is famous for its beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views. Send me more info...
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake, NC's 2011 Discovery Package is for 3 days/2 nights for $297, and includes accommodations at 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. The Inn is tucked amid the long leaf pines lining the 18th fairway of the club's Davis Love III-designed golf course and is just steps from the Clubhouse & Grill. Send me more info...
> Carolina Trace, Sanford NC invites golfers to take advantage of three new flexible package deals to play its championship Lake and Creek courses by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Your accommodations can include a furnished home on‐site or a near‐by hotel (Hampton Inn). All cart and green fees are included, plus all practice facilities. Real estate tours are available. Based on double occupancy, rates range from $299, $189 and $119 per person for 3 rounds/2 nights, 2 rounds/1 night and 1 round/1 night, respectively, April thru October. Send me more info...
> River Landing, Wallace NC’s invites you on its Southern Hospitality Getaway. Enjoy luxurious on-property lodging and a VIP tour of the neighborhoods and amenity centers. Package provides owner-for-the-stay privileges at River Landing’s Sports & Fitness Club, swimming pools, clubhouse and dining. Play golf, play tennis and take a fitness class, then tour the local Duplin Winery for a wine tasting, followed by gourmet dining in the Lakeview Room of the community’s clubhouse. Priced is just $139 per couple. Send me more info...
> The Links at Gettysburg, PA provides a $10 Off coupon for golf that you can access on-line by clicking on the link at the end of this news item. Just print out the coupon, call the pro shop and mention the $10 off coupon to book your tee time and present the coupon at check-in. Also, when you finish your round, bring your scorecard into the Red Rock Grille for the "Pay What You Score" draft beer special. For example if you shoot a 90, your first draft beer will be 90 cents. Send me more info...
> Hampton Hall, Bluffton SC provides potential property buyers with a very easy way to try before you buy. Several classes of membership are now available to non-property owners, including the Discovery,
Prestige and Refundable Equity options. Details are readily available on each. Send me more info...
> Dataw Island, SC's Springtime at Dataw package includes golf at one of two championship courses, clubhouse dining, boat rides, use of indoor or outdoor pool and workouts in Dataw’s state-of-the-art fitness center. Walk the Hunting Island beach, meet residents and take a personalized real estate tour. Package is valued at more than $700, but for a limited time, you can experience 870-acre Dataw for only $299. Send me more info...
> Hampton Hall, Bluffton SC presents its Member for a Day Package, priced at just $130 per couple for the day. You get a round of golf for two on the community’s Signature Pete Dye Course plus a Couples Massage at the Hampton Hall Spa and Fitness Center, lunch at the Hampton Hall Golf Grille, and use of all amenities. Try the 14,000-sq.-ft. Health and Fitness Club, with its indoor lap pool, aerobics room, outdoor swimming pool, 4 clay and 2 lighted tennis courts. Send me more info...
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC's Sneak-a-Peek Discovery Visit package is priced from just $295/couple for 3 days/2 nights with on-site lodging. It includes lunch and/or dinner at Backwater Bill's waterfront restaurant, plus a choice of spa treatments for two, golf for two at neighboring Reed Development signature courses, or a guided fishing trip on Hampton Lake. Cap off your visit with a picnic-boat cruise or a trolley tour of historic Savannah, Georgia. Send me morer 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…
DID YOU KNOW? THE LITTLE EXTRAS AT FRENCHMAN'S CREEK, FL
> Frenchman's Creek, Palm Beach Gardens, FL Often it's the little things that make a big difference. At luxury-centric Frenchman's Creek, residents enjoy a number of complimentary items and services: Golf, tennis and fitness clinics, breakfast, bottled water, coffee, tea and cookies, and dinner hors d'oeuvres are all available at no charge for the asking. If you think these popular extras makes residents feel pampered, you'd be right. Click here for more information about Frenchman's Creek!
NEW THIS WEEK ON WATERVIEWHOME!
FLORIDA
=> Glenmoor, St. Augustine
Glenmoor is a haven of comfort and security at the heart of the famed World Golf Village. Natural forests and lush scenery surround the community, which provides a wealth of social activities and recreation within easy reach of the old-world charm of St. Augustine.
Great courses by Arnold Palmer-Jack Nicklaus or the PGA Tour legends Gene Sarazen and Sam Snead await you at World Golf Village. That's also the ideal place to sharpen your game, on the premier practice facilities at WGV, home of the PGA Tour Golf Academy.
Indulgence Meets Wellness: Your quality of life will be enhanced each day through the community's varied activities, resources and amenities. Certified trainers provide a wide variety of invigorating fitness and aquatic programs along with rejuvenating massage therapy.
On-staff is a Wellness coordinator, devoted to ensuring your health through innovations such as the Rise and Shine program, which monitors your day-to-day wellness. You can also make regular visits to the on-site clinic--even request a home visit from the Wellness staff.
Real Estate: Glenmoor, FL:
- Apartment homes from 1 to 3 bedrooms
- Single-family homes, from 1-3 bedrooms
- Prices range from $141,500 to $599,000
- Click here for more information about Glenmoor!
RECENTLY ADDED TO WATERVIEWHOME
MASSACHUSETTS
=> Kiawah Island, SC
Island haven, 90 holes of golf, luxury inn, dining, recreation, homesites from the $200,000s
RECENTLY ADDED TO GOLFCOURSEHOME
FLORIDA
=> Admiral's Cove, Jupiter
976-acre haven, 45 holes of golf, 74-slip marina, tennis, fitness, homes from the $300,000s
THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES
NEW COMMUNITIES COMING ONLINE IN 2011!
* Red Ledges, UT
* Cooper's Point, GA
* Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, SC
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