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Deal of the Day: New Model Home at Woodside Plantation, SC Has Golf Views, 2,966 Square Feet of Living Space

Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC’s new model home at 162 Twin Ponds Lane affords memorable vistas down No. 4 fairway of Hollow Creek Golf Course.

This 3/4-BR, 3-BA model, The Ashley II, provides 2,966 sf of comfortable space for $469,000. Send me more information about Woodside Plantation!

Deal of the Day: Indian River Colony Club, FL Home is a Steal at $127,700, w/ Granite, New Paint & Great Location

This home is offered at just $127,700.

Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne, FL’s new Featured Home at 1557 Independence occupies a well-treed corner lot.


Enjoy tile floors, new paint and more.

This 3-BR/2-BA home is listed at $127,700 and sports new paint inside and out, plus granite counter tops. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!

Deal of the Day: Sea Pines Plantation, SC Golf Home is Fully Furnished, Features Travertine, Viking & SubZero Appliances, Media Room & More

Sea Pines, Hilton Head, SC has a featured golf home along the Heron Pointe golf course, offered fully furnished at $2,395,000. This residence at 36 Twin Pines has 5BR, 6.5-BA, a heated 2-car garage and a heated pool and spa.

Features include an abundance of natural light, travertine flooring, eight-foot interior doors, SubZero and Viking appliances, custom cabinetry, a media room, multiple master bedrooms (on first and second
floors) plus office spaces. Send me more information about Sea Pines!

St. James Plantation, NC Enjoys 130% Increase in Home Sales, w/ 236 Properties Sold This Year

St. James Plantation, Southport, NC reports that real estate sales for the year so far has soared to 236 properties, representing more than $38 million in sales.

Best of all, sales are up more than 130% over 2011. The community posted $8,328,500 in sales during the first quarter (49 closings of homes and lots).

That pace sped up in the second quarter, with 112 closings for a total volume of $18,394,500—94 percent higher than 2Q 2011.

Third quarter maintained the pace with 73 closings and sales of $11,275,020. St. James Plantation is showing it has fully recovered from the real estate crash. Send me more information about St. James Plantation!

Deal of the Day: Four New Homes Ready at Owen Glen, GA Featuring Mountain Views, Porches, Fireplaces, Furnishings Included

Owen Glen, Blairsville GA reports that four new homes have been completed at the community, including a furnished Glenview Model Home. This is a beautifully furnished, 2,280 sf “farm house” with a wrap-around porch on three sides. Across the rear is a generous screened porch with a outdoor stone fireplace.

The 3BR, 3-BA home is on a one-acre site with panoramic 270- degree, year-round views of mountains. It is priced, with furnishings, at $369,000.  Send me more information about Owen Glen!

Dance Fans at Sun City Oro Valley, AZ Will Enjoy Upcoming Professional Dance Event

Sun City Oro Valley, Oro Valley, AZ presents a great evening with friends and neighbors watching “A Night
of Professional Dancing.” This opportunity is for any fan of “Dancing with the Stars” on TV.

See local professional dancers in beautiful costumes presenting the dances perform in professional competitions. One of SCOV’s residents, Evelyn Richards, is part of the troupe. Tickets are $6 each.  Send me more information about Sun City Oro Valley!

Deal of the Day: Swim, Boat, Relax & Dine During Hampton Lake, SC Sneak-a-Peek - Includes 3 Days/2 Nights

Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC’s special 3-day/2-night Sneak-a-Peek visit includes a refreshing swim
around the resort-style pool, relaxation at the Tower Bar with your favorite beverage or a tour of the lake on a kayak or boat. (See below for information about this weekend’s Open House.)

Your Sneak-a-Peek visit, starting at just $295/couple, also covers 3 days/2 nights’ accommodations, dinner for two at Backwater Bill’s waterfront restaurant, spa treatments or golf for two at neighboring signature courses, picnic boat cruise, including lunch for two, or a Historic Savannah Trolley Tour. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!

Culinary Events at The Cliffs at Glassy Include Happy Hour, New Fall Menu

The Cliffs at Glassy, Landrum SC continues its dedication to culinary excellence and member enjoyment with two upcoming events.

On Fri., Oct. 26, it's a Mountain Mixer happy hour with complimentary hors d'oeuvres followed by the classic Glassy Prime Rib for dinner.

Then on Sat., Nov. 1 Chef Chuck kicks off his new fall à la carte menu with an Espresso-rubbed Filet and Poached Maine Lobster Tail. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!

Deal of the Day: Solivita, FL & Marketplace Homes Team Up, Offering New Savings & Opportunity for Homeowners

Solivita, Poinciana FL announces a partnership arrangement with Marketplace Homes, a nationwide property-management firm.

Under the agreement, homeowners wishing to purchase a brand-new Solivita home can do so with a guaranteed long- term lease plan on their existing residence through Marketplace Homes.

As a Solivita home buyer, you are guaranteed paid rent on your former residence, plus utilities, lawn care and tenant repairs for up to a six-year lease agreement.

In addition, if Marketplace Homes sells your home during the lease, you receive 100% of your asking price. Send me more information about Solivita!

Big Prize Money Brought to Frederica, GA w/ 11 Tour Players on Membership Roster

Frederica, St. Simons Island, GA More than $15 million of the PGA TOUR's $279 million in prize money is being taken home to Frederica this year.

The reason? 11 TOUR players are on its membership roster, and, says Steve Archer, the general manager there, “Our club provides the ability to get away and let them be themselves.”

After big wins at both the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial and the John Deer Classic, Zach Johnson came back to his home base and what he calls "the perfect club.”  Send me more information about Frederica!

Indian River Colony Club, FL Welcomes PGA Member Joe Imondi as New Golf Professional & Teacher

Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne, FL Joe Imondi is the new golf professional at Indian River CC, a 55+ Viera golf community that began as a premier retirement destination for military officers.

In his new role, Imondi oversees all golf operations, including private lessons, Pro-Shop sales, tournament
scheduling and more.

A member of the PGA, Imodi is an experienced teacher and an expert at club fitting. He is one of only two lead members for the luxury Callaway Golf brand in Florida. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!

Deal of the Day: Come to Hampton Lake, SC for Lake Club Grand Opening, Stay for Weekend for Just $89

Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC is holding its Lake Club Grand Opening Weekend on Nov. 9-11.

Grand Opening festivities include Friday Night Cocktail Reception, grand opening Saturday night, live music, golf, boat rides and a VIP Tour of Hilton Head Lakes.

Come visit on a special Weekend Package of just $89 for 2 nights/3 days. Incentives for this weekend only include 90% financing on homesites & Citizens Home packages, homesites from the $40,000s to the $140,000s and homes from the $180,000s the $800,000s. Send more more information about Hampton Lake!

Deal of the Day: Grand Haven, FL Spotlights Rutenberg Home w/ Pool, Spa, Golf Views,Luxury Amenities

This tropical getaway home is located at Grand Haven, FL.

Grand Haven Palm Coast, FL is spotlighting a luxurious 4-BR/4-BA Rutenberg home with pool/spa
overlooking the 18th Green of Grand Haven's Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.

The home offers wide views of the Jack Nicklaus course.

Award-winning gourmet kitchen, oversize butler's pantry, breakfast area overlooking pool and golf course.

Enjoy a spacious kitchen with all the amenities.

Master suite w/Jacuzzi tub, plus 2 wet-bars, 2 fireplaces (1 in & 1 out), outdoor summer kitchen, 3-car courtyard garage. All this and more for $795,000. Send me more information about Grand Haven!

Deal of the Day: Escape to Sea Pines, SC w/ Discounts, Credits, Freebies for Kids

Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island, SC is offering its “Escape Vacation” package featuring a bonus 3-night return getaway for $99 when booked before Jan. 31.

Stay between March 2 thru Sept. 6, 2013. The package features up to 15% off a choice of weekly home or villa rental, $100 resort credit for golf, dining and activities and much more.

Come back for another 3-night “Escape" and your return visit only costs $99. The "Escape" includes special golf and easting freebies for children under 12.

Call 866-561-8802 and mention the promotion code ESCAPE when booking your trip. Send more more information about Sea Pines!

Members Enjoy New State-of-the-Art Golf Practice Facility at Harbour Ridge, FL

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Palm City FL announces the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art, double-ended golf practice facility.

A new short game area has been created that was designed to be pro tour-quality. Club members are now able to practice pitch shots 60 years in length by hitting to an actual green.

Several stations will be established each day from varying shot lengths and directions to help players hone their scoring shots. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!

Deal of the Day: New Cottage Under Construction at Palmetto Bluff, SC Offers Park & River Views, Customizable Design

Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC is marketing a new cottage, currently under construction at 134 Thom’s Creek.

Listed at $539,000, it’s being built on a site that enjoys views over the park to the May River.

Top-of-the-line selections make this an ideal location for your second home.

The main house that goes with this 2-BR/2-BA cottage can be built to your schedule while you start your new adventures at this award-winning community. Send me more information about Palmetto Bluff!

Deal of the Day: Get Online Price Quotes for Rentals at DeBordieu Club, SC

The Island House at DBordieu, SC is available for rent.

DeBordieu Club, Georgetown, SC announces its rental properties now include online price quotes.

They include Island House, an outstanding 4B-R/3.5-BA home located a quick walk from the beach along a private walkway.


The beach is just a short walk away.

Along with its living room/dining room and kitchen combination, the residence has a sunroom off the back, a master suite with Jacuzzi, and comes with a golf membership for renters’ use which includes access to amenities. Send me more information about DeBordieu Club!

Deal of the Day: Colleton River Plantation, SC Spotlights Ideally Located Great Heron Lake Homesite Close to Docks

Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, SC This lakeview homesite is ideally located on Great Heron Lake, the largest lake in Colleton River.

It is just steps away from the community dock where owners can fish or just relax.

While the lot generally looks to the north at the back, owners take in the sunsets and enjoy this natural wildlife habitat.

Owner is ready to sell and quick response is possible. Send me more information about Colleton River!

Fall Steeplechase at Woodside Plantation, SC October 26-28, Includes Races, Parade, Special Packages

Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC Aiken’s 21st Running of the Aiken Fall Steeplechase, featuring the Budweiser Holiday Cup, is coming this October 26-28.

More than 60 guests have indicated they are attending during Aiken’s premier fall event which features six races, carriage parade, the weekly Pub Club at The Reserve Club and more.

Ask about The Fall Steeplechase package which includes tickets to the Guarantor Tent with complimentary lunch, open  bar and live entertainment in between the heart-thumping race events. Send me more information about Woodside Plantation!

Deal of the Day: Kiawah Island, SC His 'n Her Getaway Includes Lodging, Golf, Fitness & More

Kiawah Island, SC now offers a tempting, His’n Her Getaway that provides discounted accommodations, two rounds of golf and two 60-minute spa treatments.

Choose to golf together and spa together or have one hit the links while the other hits the massage table.

The package includes garden-view lodging at The Sanctuary hotel, two rounds of golf (surcharge for the Ocean Course), and a 15% discount on any personal training session.

Pricing starts at $710/pp based on double occupancy and a two-night stay. Send me more information about Kiawah Island!

Deal of the Day: New Homes at Palmetto Bluff, SC Feature Lower Price, Same Amenities & Natural Surroundings

Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, SC Palmetto Bluff has just released new homes for sale priced from $600,000—a new, lower price point for the community.

Early signs of sales indicate that this was a good move as buyers have begun to take advantage of this opportunity to purchase a more affordable home and still enjoy the incredible amenities and natural beauty that the community offers. Send me more information about Palmetto Bluff!

Hampton Lake, SC Welcomes 600 Guests for Model Home Grand Opening & Partini

Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC Last weekend nearly 600 guests came to view the new Model Park homes
Grand Opening featuring designer showcase homes which are now open 7 days a week. And yesterday more than 600 guests were expected to attend the 3rd Annual Pink Partini in partnership with Beaufort Memorial Hospital for music, boat rides, lakeside massages, health and beauty displays and more.

There’s still more to come. See for yourself with the popular 3-day/2-night Sneak-a-Peek which includes lunch or dinner, spa treatments, golf or fishing trip and more. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!

Reynolds Plantation, GA Resident Beats Amazing Odds, Scoring Two Holes-in-One During Single Round

Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA congratulates Roger Erickson, a retired General Mills executive who
lives along the community’s National Course, for overcoming the odds of 67 million to 1 when he made two holes in one in a single round.

Erickson, age 68, aced No. 3 and No. 11 on the Landing Course during a late-August round with friends.

This marked the first time that the feat has been accomplished on any of Reynolds Plantation courses. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!

Deal of the Day: Teton Springs, ID Enjoys Rising Home Prices, Low Interest Rates

Teton Springs, Victor, ID is reporting that the prices of homes in this mountain community are slowly rising even as low interest rates continue to benefit buyers. The newest standout listing is a luxury log cabin that’s offered furnished for $750,000.

Also, just listed is a golf home on a half-acre for $1,250,000.  Autumn is the ideal season to visit Teton Springs, with vibrant fall foliage and lovely temperatures. Send me more information about Teton Springs!

Woodside Plantation, SC New Chef Brings Extensive Experience to Reserve Club

Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC has appointed Kerry Armbruster as Executive Chef at The Reserve Club.
Chef Kerry studied Culinary and Hotel Management in Lucerne, Switzerland.

He has compiled a successful career at private country clubs in the Southeast, including seaside resort clubs in West Palm Beach and Delray Beach, Fla.

His experience also includes service as executive chef for AT&T’s world headquarters and the Park Suites Hotel. Send me more information about Woodside Plantation!

Anderson Creek Club, NC Grand Opening Spotlights New Cottages This Weekend

Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake, NC will hold a much-awaited Grand Opening this Sat., Oct. 13 for the new Cottages at Carriage Creek.

Anyone interested in this private gated community featuring custom-built homes, wooded homesites, townhomes and patio homes can view four new Carriage Creek Cottage models at the event.

These are no-maintenance homes, built on a single level and ranging in price from the $250,000s to the $330,000s. Send me more information about Anderson Creek Club!

Deal of the Day: Reynolds Plantation, GA Golf Cottage Offers Porch, Deck & Patio Outside, 4-BR, 3.5 BA Inside

This charming cottage borders the golf course.

Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA’s charming golf cottage with 4-BRs/3.5-BAs lists for $415,000.

The great room has a cozy stone fireplace.

This spacious home, which borders a golf green and fairway, has a welcoming front porch, covered back deck and patio. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!

This Fall, Viniterra, VA Offers Home Tours

Viniterra, VA is continuing their "dusty boots" home tours through the fall.  Tours are first-come, first-served so contact the Viniterra, VA sales office at 804-932-8777 to schedule an appointment. Send me more information about Viniterra!

Deal of the Day: Stay & Play at Harbour Ridge, FL & Enjoy Dining, Lodging, Golf, Tennis, Community Tour

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Palm City FL reminds winter visitors there are a limited number of winter rental properties at the community and they are renting fast.

Check out properties via Harbour Ridge’s Stay & Play Package. Priced at $400, it includes two nights’ lodging for two guests, plus dinner for two, two luncheons for two, two rounds of golf, unlimited tennis and fitness amenity use and a tour of the community. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!

This Weekend: New Model Park Grand Opening at Hampton Lake, SC-Tours, Prizes

Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC extends an invitation to the New Model Park Grand Opening Weekend, happening Sat., Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m.

It’s your chance to tour designer showcase homes, win prize packages from area favorites, including Station 300, Hampton Hall Golf, The Cottage, Backwater Bill's and more. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!