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DC Ranch Finalizes Luxury Condos Near Silverleaf Club

DC Ranch, Scottsdale AZ announced that plans were finalized for the construction of the first and only luxury condominiums in the community, Sterling at Silverleaf, which will comprise 213 luxury condominiums adjacent to the Silverleaf Club.

The condominiums will average 1,892 sf and residents will have access to five-star amenities including a dedicated concierge and valet service, among others.

These are the first and only condominiums to become part of DC Ranch. Send me more information about DC Ranch!

Sun City Oro Valley, AZ Residents to Enjoy Concert Series

Sun City Oro Valley, Oro Valley AZ residents have their calendars marked for the Concert Series taking place at Oro Valley Marketplace on the second Thursday of the month throughout the spring season. Concerts are in the excellent confines of the Century Theatres Courtyard from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

On May 9 it’s the blues-jazz-funk fusion sound of Full Sail. And on June 13 a popular country act, the Greg Spivey Band, will perform. Send me more information about Sun City Oro Valley!

Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ Culinary Team Serves Fresh Flavors, Local Ingredients

Blackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ has named Matthew Proch as its new Food and Beverage Director and 
Stephen Duarte as its new Executive Chef. Proch most recently served in a similar capacity at Bighorn Golf Club of Palm Desert, Calif.

Chef Stephen has introduced new lunch and dinner menus at Blackstone Country Club offering artisan cuisine focusing on authentic, local and seasonal ingredients prepared with colorful fresh produce, handmade pasta, meats and seafood. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!

Deal of the Day: Win Free Round of Golf for Two at Sun City Oro Valley, AZ

Sun City Oro Valley, Oro Valley AZ is letting golfers know they’ve got another great chance to Win a Free Round of Golf. 

Come play The Views any time between now and November 30 and you can register to win a complimentary round of golf for two players.

Register in the golf shop by dropping off a business card or filling out a brief form. The winner will be otified by Dec. 1. Send me more information about Sun City Oro Valley!

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!

Phoenix, AZ Enjoys 58% Increase in Home Sales--Desert Mountain & Others Enjoy Positive Trend

Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ is enjoying the positive news about new-home sales in the Phoenix market which have surged 58% since last July, according to Arizona State University researchers. Also, in July alone, builders applied for the largest number of permits in nearly four years.

Further, Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller report says that Phoenix is one of the top 5 U.S. housing markets with price gains of 13.9% over the past year. Phoenix real estate has been a great bargain the last few
years. Trends suggest that won’t last long. Send me more information about Desert Mountain!

September 20: Sun City Oro Valley, AZ Plans Chartered Trip to Arizona Diamondback Game at Chase Field

Sun City Oro Valley, Oro Valley AZ and the community’s baseball lovers plan a Sept. 20 trip to see the
Arizona Diamondbacks play their National League West rival San Diego Padres at Chase Field.

A chartered coach to the game will leave at 9:45 am and depart for home from the ball park 30 minutes after the game ends. Send me more information about Sun City Oro Valley!

Mirabel, Scottsdale, AZ Community Now Offering New Membership Incentives

Mirabel, AZ: Offering the desert lifestyle.

Mirabel, the award-winning community and member-owned private club in North Scottsdale, AZ, is now offering attractive membership incentives for new equity and non-equity golf memberships that are secured by November 15, 2011. The membership incentive offers new members their choice of club credits or a cash discount depending on the type of membership. To request more information, specifify your interest in Mirabel.

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Membership incentives for new members
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Turned over to members in 2009 and debt-free, Mirabel is one of the top private clubs in Arizona. Golf memberships are limited to 300 and social memberships to 75 to maintain the intimacy of the club. Property ownership within the community is not required.

New Incentive Details
Incentives for new member applications received by the November 15th deadline include a choice of a $10,000 club credit or $5,000 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.

Club credits are valid through September 30, 2014 and can be used for purchases in the Members shop, food and beverage charges (excluding gratuity and discount programs) and for guest/cart fees. Social memberships are also available.

To learn more about Mirabel and the current membership opportunities, call Gary Ireton at 480-437-1506.To request more information, specify your interest in Mirabel.

New Communities Newsletter, Sept. 13: Savannah Quarters Celebrates 10th Anniversary

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  NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 13, No. 646   September 13, 2011  Circ. 27,875
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Savannah Quarters, GA: New neighborhood and homesite release marks 10th anniversary.  

 

Today's Headlines  

   * 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
   * Watch for our next issue, coming Friday, September 16th!

Good Morning!  September is a big month for real estate events and sales. One to plan for is at Savannah Quarters. The Savannah, GA community is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the grand opening of its newest neighborhood, The Reserve at Westbrook, on Sept. 24 - 25.  

The new neighborhood, which is set in a canopy of hardwood oak trees and offers lagoon views, will mark the day with the release of 11 premium homesites. Other homesites within Westbrook will also be available, starting as low $59,900. Watch this space for news of additional sales coming later this month, and see below for today's new deals, travel specials and more! 

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TODAY'S NEW DEALS & SPECIALS

   >> Real Estate Deals

> 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!

> 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!

> 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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> 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. Send me more info!

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COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWS 

> The Links at Gettysburg, PA will host a Troops First Foundation golf tournament on Oct. 9. This is an important fundraiser to help support U.S. armed services members—and a fun day at The Links as well. Entry fee is just $100 per player and includes 18 holes of golf with cart, range balls, prizes and dinner. Spots are limited so interested golfers should sign up quickly. Along with the festivities there will be contests, raffles, mulligans and other fun events to help give to this great cause. Send me more info!

> Admiral’s Cove, Jupiter FL reports that the popular Golf America television show will feature The Club at Admiral's Cove Sept. 13-19. This up-scale private golf community features 45 holes of golf designed by Robert Von Hagge. The focus of the program is the visually stunning and challenging East Course, with a feature on the club's other amenities, including i's 74-slip deep water marina, tennis center, luxurious spa, salon and fitness center. Golf America can be seen in on SportSouth, SunSports, Fox SportsNet, Mid-Atlantic Sports Network and other regional cable and broadcast networks. Send me more info!

> Brunswick Forest, Wilmington NC reports that Cape Fear National, its Tim Cate-designed golf course, was recently named among the 'Top 10 Courses You Can Play' in NC for 2011 by Golfweek Magazine. Last year, when it opened, the was named one of the Top 10 Best New Courses by GOLF Magazine. Recently the course offered a special rate of $35 for tee times after 11 a.m. to generate funds for the Folds of Honor Foundation. Send me more info!

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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 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     

> 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 Resort, Victor, ID This week the Headwaters Club at Teton Springs is hosting the “Leon Vest Invitational” (LVI) Golf Tournament & Dinner supporting the Teton Springs Foundation which has been supporting non-profits serving the Teton Valley since 2001. The Resort is enjoying its warmest temperatures of the summer, so it is not only a good time for golf, but also a great time to look at real estate such as custom houses and Forest and Warm Creek cabins. Several great Mountain Meadows properties are now listed, starting at $439,000. 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 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 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  

> 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...

> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC spotlights a 3-BR, 3.5-BA home that was purchased for over $1.2 million in 2007 but owners need to sell. They just reduced it to $849,000.  This is not a short sale or foreclosure. Enjoy a golf view and easy kayak/canoe access to the 11-mile lagoon system. Use your golf cart to take advantage of the private beach club and community pool. Send me more info...

 > Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, SC showcases a half-acre homesite perched directly on Great Heron Lake, the largest lake in this prestigious community. Its address is 4 Baltusrol and the listed price for the homesite is only $89,900. Building here would put you just steps away from the community dock where owners enjoy fishing or just relaxing. Owner is ready to sell and quick response is possible.  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’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   

> 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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Arizona

> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley AZ has a new golf incentive, the Five to Free card. Available now in the pro shop of Sun City Vistoso’s popular The Views Golf Club, the card lets you purchase five rounds of golf (rack rate) and receive your sixth round free of charge. Free rounds can be redeemed now through Sept. 23. Send me more info...

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

> 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...

 > 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, 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 

> 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...

 > Sea Pines, Hilton Head, SC, home of the iconic Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island, announces its "Ultimate" 36- and 54-hole summer golf rates featuring unlimited play on three championship and resort courses. Along with Harbour Town, you can play Heron Point by Pete Dye, which was recently named a "Top 50 Courses for Women" by Golf Digest; and The Ocean Course, a classic George Cobb / Mark McCumber design and the island's first golf course. Play any two for a fee starting at $155 (per person). "Ultimate 54" features play on all three courses for $370 (per person). Summer rates go through September 18. Send me more info...

> Wild Wing Plantation, SC is part of the Ambassador Golf Vacations incentive program happening now in Myrtle Beach. Through Sept. 7, take advantage of a buy-one-round-get-a-second-for-half-price deal. Play Wild Wing Plantation for this great combo rate anytime between now and mid-February, as long as you pay by Sept. 7. Also, this fall, golfers on any three-round Ambassador Golf Package will receive $70 in bonus gift cards for use at selected restaurants, club pro shops, or at a PGA TOUR Superstore. Send me more info... 
 

> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC invites visitors to discover the community on an all-inclusive Woodside Guest Package. Stay two nights at a historic Inn or hotel, experience gourmet dining at The Reserve Club, play golf on the club’s NicklausDesign course or take a historic Aiken tour. There will also be time for a private, guided tour of Woodside Plantation. Cost of the package is just $149 per couple. 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 has a new Discovery Package for $478 for 3 days/2 nights. Includes golf, airplane tour of the Utah Mountains fall color and more. Ends 10/31/11. 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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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.

New Communities Newsletter, Sept. 6: Strong Sales at Carolina Communities

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  NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 13, No. 644   September 6, 2011  Circ. 27,866
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Kiawah Island, SC: $20 million in sales in August.

Today's Headlines  

    * 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
     * Watch for our next issue, coming Friday, September 9th

Good Morning! Two Carolina communities continue to make headlines with strong real estate sales. Brunswick Forest, Wilmington, NC, recently reported it had made 117 sales in the first eight months of the year, eclipsing its 2010 total and putting it on track for $40+ million in sales for the year. Kiawah Island Real Estate, SC, had a stellar month of August, registering 17 property sales at a value of more than  $20 million. See below for today's packages, real estate deals and community news, including a new 'Best Buy' from Kiawah Island. 

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TODAY'S NEW DEALS & SPECIALS

   >> Real Estate Deals

> 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!

> 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!

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  >> Travel Getaways & Stay 'n Play 

> 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!

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COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWS 

> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL is proud to have once again participated in the nationwide Patriot Golf Day fundraiser. Patriot Golf Day is the flagship fundraiser for the Folds of Honor Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides higher-ed scholarships for the children and spouses of military men and women disabled or killed in the line of duty. Harbour Ridge members rounded up their foursomes for a special Labor Day Golf Tournament and dedicated the day to this worthy cause. Send me more info!

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC and its residents are enjoying the Sandhills Farmers Market, an open-air market that is set up every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through the end of October. Stalls feature every variety of local fresh produce plus artisanal giftware from area craftsmen. Meanwhile, Anderson Creek folks are looking forward to kickoff of the 50th season of the Cape Fear Regional Theater—that happens Sept. 23. Send me more info!

> Brunswick Forest, Wilmington NC has announced that home and homesite sales through the first eight months of 2011 totaled 117, representing $28.5 million in sales, eclipsing the 101 unit sales set in the first eight months of 2010. This year's total also represents the fastest sales pace since the community first opened nearly five years ago. At the current, record-setting pace, Brunswick Forest is on track to sell more than 165 homes and homesites this year, at a dollar total of $40 million-plus. Send me more info!

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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'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   

 > 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 Resort, Victor, ID This week the Headwaters Club at Teton Springs is hosting the “Leon Vest Invitational” (LVI) Golf Tournament & Dinner supporting the Teton Springs Foundation which has been supporting non-profits serving the Teton Valley since 2001. The Resort is enjoying its warmest temperatures of the summer, so it is not only a good time for golf, but also a great time to look at real estate such as custom houses and Forest and Warm Creek cabins. Several great Mountain Meadows properties are now listed, starting at $439,000. 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 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, 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 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  

> 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...

> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC spotlights a 3-BR, 3.5-BA home that was purchased for over $1.2 million in 2007 but owners need to sell. They just reduced it to $849,000.  This is not a short sale or foreclosure. Enjoy a golf view and easy kayak/canoe access to the 11-mile lagoon system. Use your golf cart to take advantage of the private beach club and community pool. Send me more info...

 > Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, SC showcases a half-acre homesite perched directly on Great Heron Lake, the largest lake in this prestigious community. Its address is 4 Baltusrol and the listed price for the homesite is only $89,900. Building here would put you just steps away from the community dock where owners enjoy fishing or just relaxing. Owner is ready to sell and quick response is possible.  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

> 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’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 presents a rare property ownership opportunity available to just three buyers. Own your own homesite tucked among natural dunes between Cavendish Beach and Brackley Beach National Park. Each lot is over 1.2 acres and has over 160 feet of ocean frontage. Priced from $299,000 to $389,000. Photos available to view. Click here for more information about Sunset Dunes!

> 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…

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FLORIDA DEALS   

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

> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley AZ has a new golf incentive, the Five to Free card. Available now in the pro shop of Sun City Vistoso’s popular The Views Golf Club, the card lets you purchase five rounds of golf (rack rate) and receive your sixth round free of charge. Free rounds can be redeemed now through Sept. 23. Send me more info...

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 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...

 > 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, 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's Discovery Package 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. The Inn is tucked amid the long leaf pines of the club's  Davis Love III-designed golf course and is just steps from the Clubhouse & Grill. Cost for the full package for 3 days/2 nights is just $297. 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 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...

 > Sea Pines, Hilton Head, SC, home of the iconic Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island, announces its "Ultimate" 36- and 54-hole summer golf rates featuring unlimited play on three championship and resort courses. Along with Harbour Town, you can play Heron Point by Pete Dye, which was recently named a "Top 50 Courses for Women" by Golf Digest; and The Ocean Course, a classic George Cobb / Mark McCumber design and the island's first golf course. Play any two for a fee starting at $155 (per person). "Ultimate 54" features play on all three courses for $370 (per person). Summer rates go through September 18. Send me more info...

> Wild Wing Plantation, SC is part of the Ambassador Golf Vacations incentive program happening now in Myrtle Beach. Through Sept. 7, take advantage of a buy-one-round-get-a-second-for-half-price deal. Play Wild Wing Plantation for this great combo rate anytime between now and mid-February, as long as you pay by Sept. 7. Also, this fall, golfers on any three-round Ambassador Golf Package will receive $70 in bonus gift cards for use at selected restaurants, club pro shops, or at a PGA TOUR Superstore. Send me more info... 
 

> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC invites visitors to discover the community on an all-inclusive Woodside Guest Package. Stay two nights at a historic Inn or hotel, experience gourmet dining at The Reserve Club, play golf on the club’s NicklausDesign course or take a historic Aiken tour. There will also be time for a private, guided tour of Woodside Plantation. Cost of the package is just $149 per couple. 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...

 > Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC wants interested buyers to know they can choose from two Discovery Packages now available. 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...

 > 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 has an outstanding value on its new Discovery Package. For just $349 based on double occupancy, stay 3 days/2 nights at the five-star St. Regis Deer Valley, with its private ski beach, split-level infinity pool, exquisite dining, and the world-class Remède Spa. Take an exclusive tour of the Red Ledges community, enjoy a round of golf for two on theJack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, try a guided trail ride for two and drop by the Cliff Drysdale Tennis School for a couples’ tennis lesson with the pro. 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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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.

New Communities Newsletter, August 26: SC Travel Deals, FL Real Estate Buys

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  NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 13, No. 642   August 26, 2011  Circ. 27,857
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Sea Pines, SC: Save with the new "Stay Free, Play Three."

Today's Headlines  

  

    * Today's New Real Estate Deals & Travel Specials
    * Golf 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
     * Top 10 Most Visited Communities in August

    * Recently Added to GolfCourseHome & WaterviewHome        
    * This Month's Spotlighted Communities

    *  Real Estate Stories You Should be Reading Now
    * Watch for our Next Issue, coming Tuesday, August 30th!

Good Morning!  Summer may be coming to an end, but the season for good deals continues into the fall. See new stay and play packages below, including an especially attractive one from Sea Pines, SC. Also, watch this space for news about an exciting new addition the GCH Network next month that represents a major step forward for the Network. See below for more packages, real estate deals, community news and more!

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TODAY'S NEW DEALS & SPECIALS

   >> Real Estate Deals

> 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... 

> 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...

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  >> Travel Getaways & Stay 'n Play 

> 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, Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island, 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. Click here for more information about Sea Pines!

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COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWS 

> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL will once again participate in the nationwide Patriot Golf Day fundraiser. The event is the flagship fundraiser for the Folds of Honor Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides postsecondary educational scholarships for the children and spouses of military men and women disabled or killed while serving the nation. Harbour Ridge members will round up their foursomes for a special Labor Day Golf Tournament to aid this very worthy cause. Send me more info...

> Moss Creek, Hilton Head SC is getting set for its annual Mixed Member-Guest Invitational. This year’s tournament, to be held Oct. 6-8, features an option of participating in a 9-hole
tournament or an 18-hole tournament. There is a Welcome Reception with appetizers at the Clubhouse on Thursday evening where golfers will receive their tee favors, purchase mulligans and Golf Shop raffle tickets, and meet fellow golfers. A Tapas Dinner and Jazz Quartet follows the reception. Friday evening is a night at the Bostwick Circle for Picnic in the Park with live entertainment, food, drinks, and fun. Entry fee for the event is $575 per team, which is less than last year. Send me more info...

> Wild Wing Plantation, SC continues to improve and beautify its 950-acre community known for quiet lakes, first-class golf and a tradition of caring service. You can see for yourself by viewing the brand new gallery of photos—showing its 27 holes of golf, gated entry, the pool, boat docks and more—on Wild Wing’s featured-community page at GolfCourseHome.net. Send me more info...

> Dataw Island, SC announced a new membership category called the Vacation  Membership Program. It is designed to allow potential future residents to join  the Dataw Island Club and enjoy their membership while vacationing at Dataw. Benefits include; 30 rounds of golf/year, complimentary swing analysis, unlimited access to  all practice facilities and the right to join the golf associations and to play in Club tournaments. For tennis players, benefits include use of the club's eight Har-Tru tennis courts,  complimentary half-hour hitting lesson, use of club dining facilities and fitness center. The membership program has a $1,500 one-time initiation fee and the annual dues are also $1,500. Click here for more information about Dataw Island! 

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TOP 10 MOST VISITED COMMUNITIES IN AUGUST
   
  1. Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island, SC
  2. Rio Grande Club, South Fork, CO - Up from No. 3
  3. Cobble Creek, Montrose, CO - New to the Top 10
  4. Stonehouse, Toano, VA - Up from No. 5
  5. Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA

  6. The Cliffs at High Carolina, Asheville, NC - Up from No. 7
  7. The Cliffs at Glassy, Greenville, SC - Up from No. 9
  8. St. James Plantation, Southport, NC
  9. Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club, Naples, FL - New to the Top 10
10. Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover, NC - New to the Top 10

The Next 5 Most Visited Communities

11. The Landings, Skidaway Island, GA
12. Ford's Colony, Williamsburg, VA - Up from No. 13
13. Dominion Valley Country Club, Haymarket, VA
14. Viniterra at New Kent Vineyards, New Kent, VA - New to the Top 15
15. Harbour Ridge Yacht & C.C, Stuart, FL - New to the Top 15

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   >> Best Real Estate Deals of 2011

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Georgia
Idaho
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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'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   

 > 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...

> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA recently held an Open House event  to present a premier residence at 3 Hunting Lane. Priced now at $378,000, this home is graced with a golf view and 3 BRs/, 2.5 BAs. The living room has custom bookcases, a beautiful fireplace and a newly remodeled bath with granite. You'll enjoy the formal dining room, spacious family room, office and outdoor patio. 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 Resort, Victor, ID This week the Headwaters Club at Teton Springs is hosting the “Leon Vest Invitational” (LVI) Golf Tournament & Dinner supporting the Teton Springs Foundation which has been supporting non-profits serving the Teton Valley since 2001. The Resort is enjoying its warmest temperatures of the summer, so it is not only a good time for golf, but also a great time to look at real estate such as custom houses and Forest and Warm Creek cabins. Several great Mountain Meadows properties are now listed, starting at $439,000. Send me more info!

 > Teton Springs, Victor ID spotlights a recently reduced golf home on a prime half-acre homesite. It is listed fully furnished for only $696,500. Even newer to market is a luxury home with 5,000 sf of living space, well sited on a three-quarter-acre parcel. The resort community of Teton Springs is alive with summer beauty and activity, making now the ideal time to tour these real estate opportunities. 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 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, 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…

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North Carolina

> 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  

> 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...

> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC spotlights a 3-BR, 3.5-BA home that was purchased for over $1.2 million in 2007 but owners need to sell. They just reduced it to $849,000.  This is not a short sale or foreclosure. Enjoy a golf view and easy kayak/canoe access to the 11-mile lagoon system. Use your golf cart to take advantage of the private beach club and community pool. Send me more info...

 > Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, SC showcases a half-acre homesite perched directly on Great Heron Lake, the largest lake in this prestigious community. Its address is 4 Baltusrol and the listed price for the homesite is only $89,900. Building here would put you just steps away from the community dock where owners enjoy fishing or just relaxing. Owner is ready to sell and quick response is possible.  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

> 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’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 presents a rare property ownership opportunity available to just three buyers. Own your own homesite tucked among natural dunes between Cavendish Beach and Brackley Beach National Park. Each lot is over 1.2 acres and has over 160 feet of ocean frontage. Priced from $299,000 to $389,000. Photos available to view. Click here for more information about Sunset Dunes!

> 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…

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FLORIDA DEALS   

> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL is listing for just $199,000 an upgraded Mid-Ocean design home in The Pines neighborhood, with prime golf course views. This residence features a great room and formal dining room with ceramic tile floors. Its kitchen boasts granite countertops and a large dining nook with golf views. The master suite is spacious, with double closets and a grand master bath. There are two guest rooms and an additional guest bath. Upgrades include crown molding, tray ceilings and a new AC system. Home ownership includes Island Club membership with pool, tennis, basketball, exercise room, dance studio and 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...
 
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL is listing a quality-built condominium that fronts the St. Lucie River for just $159,000. This is a great value on a 1,960-square-foot 3-bedroom property. It’s got two full baths, a garage, a golf-cart garage, wood flooring, hurricane shutters and a new kitchen. This residence is located in a premier gated community with 2 championship golf courses, 10 HarTru tennis courts, state of the art fitness center and a puppy park. 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...

> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL  is spotlighting a 4-BR, single-family residence as its Featured Home of the Month for July. Priced at just $144,900, this home is a Hartford II model with a screen-trussed patio affording prime golf and water views at 1071 Continental Drive. The lot is one-fifth of an acre and the home includes a two-car garage, plus extended kitchen and tile throughout. 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...

> Glenmoor, St. Augustine FL presents an exclusive showing of a limited number of two-bedroom cottage homes, now through the end of July. A select few of these beautiful homes are to be offered at new special pricing—entrance fees and monthly fees will be reduced for this limited time. If you have ever considered a move to Glenmoor now is the time. Homes are shown by appointment. 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
North Carolina
Pennslyvania
South Carolina
Texas
Utah
Virginia
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Arizona

> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley AZ has a new golf incentive, the Five to Free card. Available now in the pro shop of Sun City Vistoso’s popular The Views Golf Club, the card lets you purchase five rounds of golf (rack rate) and receive your sixth round free of charge. Free rounds can be redeemed now through Sept. 23. Send me more info...

> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley AZ is telling golfers to come “capitalize on our summertime rates” as a fun diversion from the federal government budget battles. As Washington renovates the budget, The Views Golf Club at Sun City Vistoso is renovating its bunkers and “deflating” its green fees.  Monday thru Friday before 10 a.m., play 18 at The Views and pay just $24—or $16 to play 9. After 10 a.m. you pay a cost-saving $13 for 18 holes and $9 for 9. Send me more info...

> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley AZ wants golfers to enjoy an excellent “Groundhog Day” value during its bunker renovation project at The Views Golf Club inside the community. All bunkers will be reconstructed and lined with fresh, pristine sand for peak playability when the work on each nine is complete. Meanwhile, the other nine holes will be open, so go around twice for an 18-hole round and pay just $24 Mon-Fri, all summer thru Aug. 25. Send me more info...

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!

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE  invites golfers to take advantage of the 4 Play, 3 Pay incentive, which provides a savings of up to $64. It’s valid Monday thru Thursday and includes cart rental. Also, the Heritage Shores Vantage Rate is back. Play twilight golf starting at 4 pm and pay just $54 Mon-Thur and $64 Fri-Sun. Send me more info…

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE invites you to experience the benefits of the Premier Club. As a cardholder you will receive a free round upon joining, enjoy year round savings on green fees and Golf Shop merchandise as well as earning points towards more free rounds. Join anytime and enjoy a full year of program benefits. Send me more info...

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 Florida

 > 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...

 > 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, 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  

> 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's Discovery Package 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. The Inn is tucked amid the long leaf pines of the club's  Davis Love III-designed golf course and is just steps from the Clubhouse & Grill. Cost for the full package for 3 days/2 nights is just $297. 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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Pennyslvania

> The Links at Gettysburg, PA Do you want to play some golf in August? Ask the community about its 4 for 3 special coupon--good through the end of August. Remember, if you bring in the coupon Monday thru Thursday, each member of your group will receive a ticket for the grille special of the day. Next time you’re online, go to the Links at Gettysburg page on Facebook and click Like—it will put you in a drawing for chances to win prizes and get “Facebook Special” deals at the club. Send me more info...

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South Carolina 

> Hilton Head Lakes, SC has rates for golf all thru July that truly “beat the heat.” Monday thru Sunday, pay just $35 (plus tax) for 18 holes in the 7 a.m.-noon time slot. From noon thru 2:30 the fee is only $30 plus tax. Afternoon special rate starts at 2:30 pm for $25 plus tax. Tee times are required. Take advantage of a great golf course that’s in top condition. Don't want to be outside or in the sun for very long? Check out the bargain 9-hole rate, just $20 plus tax. Send me more info...

> Sea Pines, Hilton Head, SC, home of the iconic Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island, announces its "Ultimate" 36- and 54-hole summer golf rates featuring unlimited play on three championship and resort courses. Along with Harbour Town, you can play Heron Point by Pete Dye, which was recently named a "Top 50 Courses for Women" by Golf Digest; and The Ocean Course, a classic George Cobb / Mark McCumber design and the island's first golf course. Play any two for a fee starting at $155 (per person). "Ultimate 54" features play on all three courses for $370 (per person). Summer rates go through September 18. Send me more info...

> Hilton Head Lakes, SC is running a Couples 9 Holes promotion that lets you bring your spouse or a friend for an enjoyable and relaxing Sunday afternoon of golf. It happens every Sunday, starting at 3 p.m. with different weekly formats and a special package rate of $45 (for both players). Rate includes two beverage tickets. Food and drink specials will be available, along with weekly prizes. Send me more info...

> Wild Wing Plantation, SC is part of the Ambassador Golf Vacations incentive program happening now in Myrtle Beach. Through Sept. 7, take advantage of a buy-one-round-get-a-second-for-half-price deal. Play Wild Wing Plantation for this great combo rate anytime between now and mid-February, as long as you pay by Sept. 7. Also, this fall, golfers on any three-round Ambassador Golf Package will receive $70 in bonus gift cards for use at selected restaurants, club pro shops, or at a PGA TOUR Superstore. Send me more info... 
 

> Hilton Head Lakes, SC says get ready for the weekend with Happy Hour Golf. When it’s time to unwind after a week at the office make the Hilton Head Lakes club your destination every Thursday, starting at 5 p.m. You’ll enjoy varying weekly formats of play and a special rate of $30 that includes two beverage tickets. Also, food and drink specials will be available. Come and relax with friends or we will pair you with others. Send me more info... 

> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC invites visitors to discover the community on an all-inclusive Woodside Guest Package. Stay two nights at a historic Inn or hotel, experience gourmet dining at The Reserve Club, play golf on the club’s NicklausDesign course or take a historic Aiken tour. There will also be time for a private, guided tour of Woodside Plantation. Cost of the package is just $149 per couple. 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...

 > Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC wants interested buyers to know they can choose from two Discovery Packages now available. 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...

 > 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...

> 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...

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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 has an outstanding value on its new Discovery Package. For just $349 based on double occupancy, stay 3 days/2 nights at the five-star St. Regis Deer Valley, with its private ski beach, split-level infinity pool, exquisite dining, and the world-class Remède Spa. Take an exclusive tour of the Red Ledges community, enjoy a round of golf for two on theJack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, try a guided trail ride for two and drop by the Cliff Drysdale Tennis School for a couples’ tennis lesson with the pro. 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...

 > Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada says combine your visit to Sunset Dunes on Prince Edward Island with a golf vacation with the Couples Escape package, offering a week of accommodations and five rounds of golf at five excellent courses, including The Links at Crowbush Cove, The Eagles Glenn and Brudenell River Golf Course. PEI's Couples Escape package also includes an evening theater performance for two; Seasons Best Breakfast daily; and shared power carts. Priced at $1,249 per person. Or, stay 3 Nights, play 2 Rounds for just $465. Click here for more information about Sunset Dunes!

 > Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada teams with Golf Prince Edward Island on a new Girls’ Weekend Package for golfers. Enjoy the Girls’ Weekend benefits while checking out Sunset Dunes real estate and amenities. The tourism board’s package is for 3 nights and includes a round at Green Gables Golf Club (adjacent to the Anne of Green Gables house), and golf at the renowned Links at Crowbush Cove, with accommodations at Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort. Pricing varies and is based on double occupancy. Click here for more information about Sunset Dunes!

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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

 FLORIDA
=> Admiral's Cove, Jupiter
Yacht club on Intracoastal, 45 holes of championship golf, homes from the $300,000s to $10 million+

 FLORIDA
=> Glenmoor, St. Augustine
Active-adult golf community, 36 holes, private lakes, fitness center, clubhouse/lounge, homes from $141,500

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 $100,000

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REAL ESTATE STORIES YOU SHOULD READ

• Florida July Sales Soar 
• Existing-Home Sales Down in July but Up Strongly From a Year Ago
• Mortgage Rates Plumb New Depths--But Is It Enough to Buy?

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THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES

Frenchman's Reserve, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke, Virginia

Solivita, Poinciana, Flroida

Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover, North Carolina

Ford's Colony, Williamsburg, Virginia

Kingsmill on the James, Williamsburg, Virginia

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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, August 23: Fall Travel Getaways Offer Discounts

  ~ GolfCourseHome®Network ~
  NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 13, No. 641   August 23, 2011  Circ. 27,813
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Heritage Shores, DE: Golf discounts at this 55+ community. 

Today's Headlines  

  

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

    * Best Real Estate Deals by State of 2011

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

    * Recently Added to GolfCourseHome & WaterviewHome        
    * This Month's Spotlighted Communities

    *  Real Estate Stories You Should be Reading Now
    * Watch for our Next Issue, coming Friday, August 26th!

Good Morning!  Late summer discounts keep bubbling up--we have three new ones for you under Travel Get-Aways. Also, read about the construction news from Colleton River where its riverfront activities are going to get a huge lift, new real estate deals from Florida and Idaho, upcoming community events from Arizona to Georgia and much more. See below for all the details.

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TODAY'S NEW DEALS & SPECIALS

   >> Real Estate Deals

> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL is listing for just $199,000 an upgraded Mid-Ocean design home in The Pines neighborhood, with prime golf course views. This residence features a great room and formal dining room with ceramic tile floors. Its kitchen boasts granite countertops and a large dining nook with golf views. The master suite is spacious, with double closets and a grand master bath. There are two guest rooms and an additional guest bath. Upgrades include crown molding, tray ceilings and a new AC system. Home ownership includes Island Club membership with pool, tennis, basketball, exercise room, dance studio and more. Send me more info!

> Teton Springs Resort, Victor, ID This week the Headwaters Club at Teton Springs is hosting the “Leon Vest Invitational” (LVI) Golf Tournament & Dinner supporting the Teton Springs Foundation which has been supporting non-profits serving the Teton Valley since 2001. The Resort is enjoying its warmest temperatures of the summer, so it is not only a good time for golf, but also a great time to look at real estate such as custom houses and Forest and Warm Creek cabins. Several great Mountain Meadows properties are now listed, starting at $439,000. Send me more info!

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  >> Travel Getaways & Stay 'n Play 

> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC  has a deal for late-summer visitors. Receive up to 20 % off when you book by Sept. 2 for stays through Sept. 20. As a bonus for booking, you get two hours of complimentary tennis and preferred rates on all Palmetto Dunes activities including golf, kayaking, fishing charters and more. The phone number to call is 866-627-4506 to customize your vacation—surf lessons for beginners are available. Vacation homes of all sizes available.  Send me more info!

> 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!

> 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!

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COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWS 

> Mirabel, Scottsdale AZ and its award-winning Tom Fazio golf course, is set to host the first Foothills Caring Corps Golf Tournament on Mon., Nov. 21. This one-day tournament aims to raise important funds and awareness for Foothills Caring Corps, a local nonprofit organization that supports empowered living for the elderly. The tournament will be limited to 120 players and will feature many special gifts and prizes. Send me more info!

> Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, SC announced that its board of directors had approved a new plan to refurbish the community dock, enhance the community's riverfront property and create an array of programs and activities to make better and more extensive use of the waterway amenity. A new kayak storage rack has already been built, with an improved kayak launch soon to follow. Next step will be replacement of the deck and rails on the existing pier head, expanding the deck area and resurfacing its roof. Soon, fresh water will be piped to the dock, electrical power will be brought in, paddle fans and extra lighting will be added, plus an insect misting system. Send me more info!

> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA celebrates another season of fun and fundraising for its Rhodes 19 Sailing Club. Every September the club guides its vessels to the Savannah Yacht Club for the annual St. Joseph’s/Candler Leukemia Cup Regatta. Funds raised by the event benefit local research, patient aid, education and awareness programs as well as the promotion of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s mission. Send me more info!

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TOP 10 MOST VISITED COMMUNITIES IN AUGUST
   
  1. Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island, SC
  2. Rio Grande Club, South Fork, CO - Up from No. 3
  3. Cobble Creek, Montrose, CO - New to the Top 10
  4. Stonehouse, Toano, VA - Up from No. 5
  5. Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA

  6. The Cliffs at High Carolina, Asheville, NC - Up from No. 7
  7. The Cliffs at Glassy, Greenville, SC - Up from No. 9
  8. St. James Plantation, Southport, NC
  9. Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club, Naples, FL - New to the Top 10
10. Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover, NC - New to the Top 10

The Next 5 Most Visited Communities

11. The Landings, Skidaway Island, GA
12. Ford's Colony, Williamsburg, VA - Up from No. 13
13. Dominion Valley Country Club, Haymarket, VA
14. Viniterra at New Kent Vineyards, New Kent, VA - New to the Top 15
15. Harbour Ridge Yacht & C.C, Stuart, FL - 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'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   

 > 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...

> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA recently held an Open House event  to present a premier residence at 3 Hunting Lane. Priced now at $378,000, this home is graced with a golf view and 3 BRs/, 2.5 BAs. The living room has custom bookcases, a beautiful fireplace and a newly remodeled bath with granite. You'll enjoy the formal dining room, spacious family room, office and outdoor patio. 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 spotlights a recently reduced golf home on a prime half-acre homesite. It is listed fully furnished for only $696,500. Even newer to market is a luxury home with 5,000 sf of living space, well sited on a three-quarter-acre parcel. The resort community of Teton Springs is alive with summer beauty and activity, making now the ideal time to tour these real estate opportunities. 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 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, 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…

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North Carolina

> 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  

> 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...

> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC spotlights a 3-BR, 3.5-BA home that was purchased for over $1.2 million in 2007 but owners need to sell. They just reduced it to $849,000.  This is not a short sale or foreclosure. Enjoy a golf view and easy kayak/canoe access to the 11-mile lagoon system. Use your golf cart to take advantage of the private beach club and community pool. Send me more info...

 > Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, SC showcases a half-acre homesite perched directly on Great Heron Lake, the largest lake in this prestigious community. Its address is 4 Baltusrol and the listed price for the homesite is only $89,900. Building here would put you just steps away from the community dock where owners enjoy fishing or just relaxing. Owner is ready to sell and quick response is possible.  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

> 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’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 presents a rare property ownership opportunity available to just three buyers. Own your own homesite tucked among natural dunes between Cavendish Beach and Brackley Beach National Park. Each lot is over 1.2 acres and has over 160 feet of ocean frontage. Priced from $299,000 to $389,000. Photos available to view. Click here for more information about Sunset Dunes!

> 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…

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FLORIDA DEALS   

> 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...
 
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL is listing a quality-built condominium that fronts the St. Lucie River for just $159,000. This is a great value on a 1,960-square-foot 3-bedroom property. It’s got two full baths, a garage, a golf-cart garage, wood flooring, hurricane shutters and a new kitchen. This residence is located in a premier gated community with 2 championship golf courses, 10 HarTru tennis courts, state of the art fitness center and a puppy park. 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...

> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL  is spotlighting a 4-BR, single-family residence as its Featured Home of the Month for July. Priced at just $144,900, this home is a Hartford II model with a screen-trussed patio affording prime golf and water views at 1071 Continental Drive. The lot is one-fifth of an acre and the home includes a two-car garage, plus extended kitchen and tile throughout. 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...

> Glenmoor, St. Augustine FL presents an exclusive showing of a limited number of two-bedroom cottage homes, now through the end of July. A select few of these beautiful homes are to be offered at new special pricing—entrance fees and monthly fees will be reduced for this limited time. If you have ever considered a move to Glenmoor now is the time. Homes are shown by appointment. Send me more info...

  

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

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Arizona

> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley AZ has a new golf incentive, the Five to Free card. Available now in the pro shop of Sun City Vistoso’s popular The Views Golf Club, the card lets you purchase five rounds of golf (rack rate) and receive your sixth round free of charge. Free rounds can be redeemed now through Sept. 23. Send me more info...

> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley AZ is telling golfers to come “capitalize on our summertime rates” as a fun diversion from the federal government budget battles. As Washington renovates the budget, The Views Golf Club at Sun City Vistoso is renovating its bunkers and “deflating” its green fees.  Monday thru Friday before 10 a.m., play 18 at The Views and pay just $24—or $16 to play 9. After 10 a.m. you pay a cost-saving $13 for 18 holes and $9 for 9. Send me more info...

> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley AZ wants golfers to enjoy an excellent “Groundhog Day” value during its bunker renovation project at The Views Golf Club inside the community. All bunkers will be reconstructed and lined with fresh, pristine sand for peak playability when the work on each nine is complete. Meanwhile, the other nine holes will be open, so go around twice for an 18-hole round and pay just $24 Mon-Fri, all summer thru Aug. 25. Send me more info...

Delaware

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE  invites golfers to take advantage of the 4 Play, 3 Pay incentive, which provides a savings of up to $64. It’s valid Monday thru Thursday and includes cart rental. Also, the Heritage Shores Vantage Rate is back. Play twilight golf starting at 4 pm and pay just $54 Mon-Thur and $64 Fri-Sun. Send me more info…

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE invites you to experience the benefits of the Premier Club. As a cardholder you will receive a free round upon joining, enjoy year round savings on green fees and Golf Shop merchandise as well as earning points towards more free rounds. Join anytime and enjoy a full year of program benefits. Send me more info...

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 Florida

 > 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...

 > 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, 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 

> Hilton Head Lakes, SC has rates for golf all thru July that truly “beat the heat.” Monday thru Sunday, pay just $35 (plus tax) for 18 holes in the 7 a.m.-noon time slot. From noon thru 2:30 the fee is only $30 plus tax. Afternoon special rate starts at 2:30 pm for $25 plus tax. Tee times are required. Take advantage of a great golf course that’s in top condition. Don't want to be outside or in the sun for very long? Check out the bargain 9-hole rate, just $20 plus tax. Send me more info...

> Sea Pines, Hilton Head, SC, home of the iconic Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island, announces its "Ultimate" 36- and 54-hole summer golf rates featuring unlimited play on three championship and resort courses. Along with Harbour Town, you can play Heron Point by Pete Dye, which was recently named a "Top 50 Courses for Women" by Golf Digest; and The Ocean Course, a classic George Cobb / Mark McCumber design and the island's first golf course. Play any two for a fee starting at $155 (per person). "Ultimate 54" features play on all three courses for $370 (per person). Summer rates go through September 18. 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's Discovery Package 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. The Inn is tucked amid the long leaf pines of the club's  Davis Love III-designed golf course and is just steps from the Clubhouse & Grill. Cost for the full package for 3 days/2 nights is just $297. 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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Pennyslvania

> The Links at Gettysburg, PA Do you want to play some golf in August? Ask the community about its 4 for 3 special coupon--good through the end of August. Remember, if you bring in the coupon Monday thru Thursday, each member of your group will receive a ticket for the grille special of the day. Next time you’re online, go to the Links at Gettysburg page on Facebook and click Like—it will put you in a drawing for chances to win prizes and get “Facebook Special” deals at the club. Send me more info...

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South Carolina 

> Hilton Head Lakes, SC is running a Couples 9 Holes promotion that lets you bring your spouse or a friend for an enjoyable and relaxing Sunday afternoon of golf. It happens every Sunday, starting at 3 p.m. with different weekly formats and a special package rate of $45 (for both players). Rate includes two beverage tickets. Food and drink specials will be available, along with weekly prizes. Send me more info...

> Wild Wing Plantation, SC is part of the Ambassador Golf Vacations incentive program happening now in Myrtle Beach. Through Sept. 7, take advantage of a buy-one-round-get-a-second-for-half-price deal. Play Wild Wing Plantation for this great combo rate anytime between now and mid-February, as long as you pay by Sept. 7. Also, this fall, golfers on any three-round Ambassador Golf Package will receive $70 in bonus gift cards for use at selected restaurants, club pro shops, or at a PGA TOUR Superstore. Send me more info... 
 

> Hilton Head Lakes, SC says get ready for the weekend with Happy Hour Golf. When it’s time to unwind after a week at the office make the Hilton Head Lakes club your destination every Thursday, starting at 5 p.m. You’ll enjoy varying weekly formats of play and a special rate of $30 that includes two beverage tickets. Also, food and drink specials will be available. Come and relax with friends or we will pair you with others. Send me more info... 

> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC invites visitors to discover the community on an all-inclusive Woodside Guest Package. Stay two nights at a historic Inn or hotel, experience gourmet dining at The Reserve Club, play golf on the club’s NicklausDesign course or take a historic Aiken tour. There will also be time for a private, guided tour of Woodside Plantation. Cost of the package is just $149 per couple. 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...

 > Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC wants interested buyers to know they can choose from two Discovery Packages now available. 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...

 > 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...

> 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...

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> 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 has an outstanding value on its new Discovery Package. For just $349 based on double occupancy, stay 3 days/2 nights at the five-star St. Regis Deer Valley, with its private ski beach, split-level infinity pool, exquisite dining, and the world-class Remède Spa. Take an exclusive tour of the Red Ledges community, enjoy a round of golf for two on theJack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, try a guided trail ride for two and drop by the Cliff Drysdale Tennis School for a couples’ tennis lesson with the pro. 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...

 > Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada says combine your visit to Sunset Dunes on Prince Edward Island with a golf vacation with the Couples Escape package, offering a week of accommodations and five rounds of golf at five excellent courses, including The Links at Crowbush Cove, The Eagles Glenn and Brudenell River Golf Course. PEI's Couples Escape package also includes an evening theater performance for two; Seasons Best Breakfast daily; and shared power carts. Priced at $1,249 per person. Or, stay 3 Nights, play 2 Rounds for just $465. Click here for more information about Sunset Dunes!

 > Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada teams with Golf Prince Edward Island on a new Girls’ Weekend Package for golfers. Enjoy the Girls’ Weekend benefits while checking out Sunset Dunes real estate and amenities. The tourism board’s package is for 3 nights and includes a round at Green Gables Golf Club (adjacent to the Anne of Green Gables house), and golf at the renowned Links at Crowbush Cove, with accommodations at Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort. Pricing varies and is based on double occupancy. Click here for more information about Sunset Dunes!

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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

 FLORIDA
=> Admiral's Cove, Jupiter
Yacht club on Intracoastal, 45 holes of championship golf, homes from the $300,000s to $10 million+

 FLORIDA
=> Glenmoor, St. Augustine
Active-adult golf community, 36 holes, private lakes, fitness center, clubhouse/lounge, homes from $141,500

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 $100,000

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• Mortgage Rates Plumb New Depths--But Is It Enough to Buy?

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THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES

Frenchman's Reserve, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke, Virginia

Solivita, Poinciana, Flroida

Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover, North Carolina

Ford's Colony, Williamsburg, Virginia

Kingsmill on the James, Williamsburg, Virginia

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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, Aug 9: Eagle's Bluff, TX--Top Golf & Lakeside Living

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  NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 13, No. 637   August 9, 2011  Circ. 27,813
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Eagle's Bluff, TX: Boating, fishing and more on Lake Palestine.

Today's Headlines
 

    * Eagle's Bluff Joins WaterViewHome
    * Today's New Real Estate Deals & Travel Specials
    * Golf Community Special Events & News  

 
    * Best Real Estate Deals by State of 2011

    * Florida Real Estate Deals

    * Top 10 Most Visited Communities in July

    *  Best Stay 'n Play Deals By State of 2011 
    * Recently Added to GolfCourseHome & WaterviewHome       

    * This Month's Spotlighted Communities 
    * New Communities Coming Online Soon!      
    * Watch for our Next Issue coming Friday, August 12th !

Good Morning! We are pleased to add  Eagle's Bluff, a golf and boating community near the vibrant small city of Tyler, Texas, to the WaterViewHome Network. With fine access to 18-mile, 25,600-acre Lake Palestine, it’s a special place in the Lone Star State.

Living among the elegant homes and diverse, desirable amenities of Eagle’s Bluff, you’ll have long, warm days to explore 135 miles of lake shoreline and venture even further—along the scenic waterway of the Neches River. See below for additional news, travel specials, real estate deals and more!

NEW THIS WEEK TO WATERVIEWHOME.NET

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

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TODAY'S NEW DEALS & SPECIALS

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> 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...

> Teton Springs, Victor ID concentrates its sales activity in the warm months, so sellers are particularly motivated by mid-August. Among the best values in the community is a 4BR Palisades model Forest Cabin at $825,000.  This cabin is listed furnished and with a golf membership included. Top of the line furnishings and stunning views of the Headwaters Club golf course, warm springs and lakes are just a few of this reasons this property is likely to sell soon. Visit the resort and enjoy live music by the club pool on Tuesdays and concerts every Thursday at Music on Main in the town of Victor. Send me more info...

> 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...

> 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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> Hilton Head Lakes, SC says get ready for the weekend with Happy Hour Golf. When it’s time to unwind after a week at the office make the Hilton Head Lakes club your destination every Thursday, starting at 5 p.m. You’ll enjoy varying weekly formats of play and a special rate of $30 that includes two beverage tickets. Also, food and drink specials will be available. Come and relax with friends or we will pair you with others. Send me more info... 

> 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...

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COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWS 

> Glenmoor, St. Augustine FL will be hosting an elegant wine tasting with wines from around the world and well-selected food pairings on Thur., Aug. 18 at 4 p.m. You are invited to experience a taste of Glenmoor while learning about the benefits of this exceptional resort retirement community, which is the premier Life Care retirement community at World Golf Village. Send me more info...

> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA looks forward to expanded recreational facilities and programs in this 350-acre community between Blairsville, GA and Murphy, NC. Two hard-surface tennis courts are under construction with a planned opening later this summer. The courts will be fenced and gated with private access for property owners. They are located near the site of the future Community House and pool, designed to be Owen Glen’s social and recreational center. An exercise room, catering kitchen and gathering areas are all part of the complex. Send me more info...

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NEW THIS WEEK TO WATERVIEWHOME.NET

TEXAS
==> Eagle's Bluff, Bullard
Eagle's Bluff is a luxurious golf and boating community on 540 acres, with an impressive French Country-style clubhouse at its center. It borders 26,000-acre Lake Palestine, making this an ideal private location for golf, tennis, fishing and water sports.

Members enjoy an established year-round community with an active social calendar. In addition to all the weekly happenings, members have opportunities to participate in special club events throughout the year.

 The clubhouse and amenity core sit at the center of the development, and offers state-of-the-art member benefits such as a resort-style pool, 24/7 fitness center, tennis courts, spectacular cuisine, walking trails, a playground and many other family activities.

Three times named among Golfweek's "Residential Courses of Distinction," the golf course has been rated as the sixth most difficult in Texas by the Dallas Morning News. The course is a par-71 lined by magnificent century-old dogwoods, oaks and pine trees.

The Eagle's Bluff fitness center provides a complete wellness experience with state-of-the-art facilities, cardio and weight-training equipment, circuit training and an aerobics studio. The tennis facility provides an ideal setting for challenging matches at any level of play. Opt for day or evening play on several all-weather, lighted courts.

Commanding Views: From its site at the community’s entrance, the magnificent 27,000-s-f clubhouse offers panoramic views of the golf course and woodlands around it. Members enjoy the luxury and convenience of casual and formal dining in several venues.

Real Estate: Eagle's Bluff, TX

• The Villas at Eagle's Bluff
  • 3-bedroom, low-maintenance homes
    
  • Hardwood flooring, gourmet kitchens, luxury bathrooms, and more
    
  • Zero lot lines, European village-style homes
    
  • Across from clubhouse and 18th green, priced from the $200,000s
    
• Bluff-top homesites
  • 125 feet of elevation over lake shore, with four-mile vistas
    
  • Other sites are shore level along lake, along fairways and in woodland
    
  • Priced from the $20,000s
    
• Golf course homesites from $50,000
  
• Lakefront homesites start under $100,000
• Click here fore more information about Eagle's Bluff!

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BEST DEALS OF 2011 

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Arizona
Delaware
Georgia
Idaho
Massachusetts
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'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 

> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA wants buyers to know they can own a homesite in an established gated golf and waterfront community on the pristine Georgia Coast for less than their monthly power bill. On a Cooper’s Point lot priced at $19,000 and carrying a 15-year mortgage at 6 percent your payment is about $144/month. Right now check out this August Special, a Condo/Lot Package at $149,900. The setting is ideal—tucked along the coast between St. Simon’s Island and the charming city of Savannah. 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...

> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA recently held an Open House event  to present a premier residence at 3 Hunting Lane. Priced now at $378,000, this home is graced with a golf view and 3 BRs/, 2.5 BAs. The living room has custom bookcases, a beautiful fireplace and a newly remodeled bath with granite. You'll enjoy the formal dining room, spacious family room, office and outdoor patio. 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 spotlights a recently reduced golf home on a prime half-acre homesite. It is listed fully furnished for only $696,500. Even newer to market is a luxury home with 5,000 sf of living space, well sited on a three-quarter-acre parcel. The resort community of Teton Springs is alive with summer beauty and activity, making now the ideal time to tour these real estate opportunities. Send me more info...

> Teton Springs, Victor ID reports that real estate sales activity is heating up with the summer temperatures. The inventory of houses has grown and sellers are motivated to move their property this summer. A very new listing offers “luxury on a grand scale.” This is a custom home on a three-quarter acre site, priced at $959,000. It overlooks the groomed fairways of the Headwaters Course and affords prime mountain views in two directions. 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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Missouri

> 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…

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North Carolina

> 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...

 > Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC features an outstanding value on a prime  golf-view homesite (#706) for just $79,900. Set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and perched on a high build pad, the site was previously priced at $138,900, a savings of $59,000. At this price, it is an ideal opportunity for building your custom home. Send me more info...

 > Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights a 1-acre+ homesite with nature views (homesite #742), for just $69,900, reduced from $125,900, saving you $56,000. Set in an established neighborhood surrounded by the rolling hills of central North Carolina, this lovely lot offers sweeping panoramic vistas. Homesites here offer views of the golf course, nature preserve, dry creek and hilltops. Key point: There are no time restrictions on when to build your custom home. Click here for more information about Chapel Ridge!

 > 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  

> 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...

> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC spotlights a 3-BR, 3.5-BA home that was purchased for over $1.2 million in 2007 but owners need to sell. They just reduced it to $849,000.  This is not a short sale or foreclosure. Enjoy a golf view and easy kayak/canoe access to the 11-mile lagoon system. Use your golf cart to take advantage of the private beach club and community pool. Send me more info...

 > Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, SC showcases a half-acre homesite perched directly on Great Heron Lake, the largest lake in this prestigious community. Its address is 4 Baltusrol and the listed price for the homesite is only $89,900. Building here would put you just steps away from the community dock where owners enjoy fishing or just relaxing. Owner is ready to sell and quick response is possible.  Send me more info...

 > Hampton Lake, Bluffton, SC presents waterfront homes from the $290,000s, with a place to dock your boat in the backyard. Only five of these homes remain, adjacent to the award-winning Lakeside Amenity Village at Hampton Lake. Designed in the Arts and Crafts style, these residences come in a choice of six floor plans. 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...  

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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!

> 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…
 
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Virginia

> 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...

 > 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. Send me more info...

 > 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...

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Washington

> 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 presents a rare property ownership opportunity available to just three buyers. Own your own homesite tucked among natural dunes between Cavendish Beach and Brackley Beach National Park. Each lot is over 1.2 acres and has over 160 feet of ocean frontage. Priced from $299,000 to $389,000. Photos available to view. Click here for more information about Sunset Dunes!

> 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…

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FLORIDA DEALS  

 > Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL has a Golf Collection home aggressively priced at $499,000.Great value for this 3-BR/3.5-BA, 3,400 sf home. With expansive water and golf course views, special features include expansive pool/patio with summer kitchen, hurricane shutters, full house generator, new roof, designer kitchen, Florida room, fireplace and much more.  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...

 > Heritage Bay, Naples FL brings an Everything’s Included value package to its offer on the Oakmont model from its Classic Homes series. The Oakmont is a luxury single-family residence priced new from $579,990 that’s expansive at 2,361 sf, with many select features and the convenience of a three-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...

> Heritage Bay, Naples FL brings an Everything’s Included value package to its Vistas at Heritage Bay luxury townhomes. One of two Vista Townhome models, the Baymont is priced new from $129,000 and designed as a 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath living space totaling 1,473 sf. Everything is included in these two-story residences—GE kitchen appliances, GE washer and dryer, maple wood cabinets, mica countertops, 12-inch tile flooring in kitchen, dinette, master bath and utility room, also top-grade carpeting and sliding glass doors with hurricane panels. The property features a swimming pool and cabana for its residents to enjoy. 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...

> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL has 2-BR/2.5-BA course-side villas priced to sell at just $106,000 at Castle Pines Golf Villas. The villas come fully furnished and are ideal for short-term or long-term residency. PGA golf courses and the PGA Learning Center are within walking distance of this gated neighborhood which also features a beautiful resort pool and spa. The villas are literally surrounded by the meticulously maintained fairways of the PGA Golf Club and located just down the street from the clubhouse. Send me more info... 

> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL  is spotlighting a 4-BR, single-family residence as its Featured Home of the Month for July. Priced at just $144,900, this home is a Hartford II model with a screen-trussed patio affording prime golf and water views at 1071 Continental Drive. The lot is one-fifth of an acre and the home includes a two-car garage, plus extended kitchen and tile throughout. 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...

> Glenmoor, St. Augustine FL presents an exclusive showing of a limited number of two-bedroom cottage homes, now through the end of July. A select few of these beautiful homes are to be offered at new special pricing—entrance fees and monthly fees will be reduced for this limited time. If you have ever considered a move to Glenmoor now is the time. Homes are shown by appointment. Send me more info...

  

> Tesoro, Port St. Lucie FL is offering homebuyers a full year of Home Concierge Service free—that’s a $1,000 value. This limited-time bonus is available on current listings, including the Villa Casamari at Tesoro, a standout model home fully furnished, professionally designed and ready for immediate move-in. Buy it today for $695,000, far less than the cost to reproduce. Click here for more information about Tesoro!

 

> PGA Village Verano, Port St. Lucie FL presents a stylish, well-located residence at the reduced price of $299,000. This former model home at 7613 Greenbrier can also be purchased fully furnished at just $325,000, with a free golf cart included if home is bought furnished. Featuring an open floor plan, this Oakmont model has a patio and pool and overlooks a lake. Click here for more information about PGA Village Verano!

> Watersong, Hutchinson Island FL will provide a full year of Home Concierge Service free—that’s a $1,000 value, for a limited time to buyers of all current listings, including a 3-BR, 2.5-bath lakefront home with 2-car garage, granite countertops, premium appliances and other upgrade features. Send me more info...

 
 > Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL  lists a newly reduced river-view home at $159,000, a 3-BR, 1,940-sq.-ft. condominium with a wide St. Lucie River view with a new kitchen, Club incentives are offered: One year free dues and interest free equity membership purchase over four years. Send me more info...

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Arizona
Delaware
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Georgia
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Michigan
Missouri
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Pennslyvania
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Arizona

> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley AZ is telling golfers to come “capitalize on our summertime rates” as a fun diversion from the federal government budget battles. As Washington renovates the budget, The Views Golf Club at Sun City Vistoso is renovating its bunkers and “deflating” its green fees.  Monday thru Friday before 10 a.m., play 18 at The Views and pay just $24—or $16 to play 9. After 10 a.m. you pay a cost-saving $13 for 18 holes and $9 for 9. Send me more info...

> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley AZ wants golfers to enjoy an excellent “Groundhog Day” value during its bunker renovation project at The Views Golf Club inside the community. All bunkers will be reconstructed and lined with fresh, pristine sand for peak playability when the work on each nine is complete. Meanwhile, the other nine holes will be open, so go around twice for an 18-hole round and pay just $24 Mon-Fri, all summer thru Aug. 25. Send me more info...

Delaware

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE  invites golfers to take advantage of the 4 Play, 3 Pay incentive, which provides a savings of up to $64. It’s valid Monday thru Thursday and includes cart rental. Also, the Heritage Shores Vantage Rate is back. Play twilight golf starting at 4 pm and pay just $54 Mon-Thur and $64 Fri-Sun. Send me more info…

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE invites you to experience the benefits of the Premier Club. As a cardholder you will receive a free round upon joining, enjoy year round savings on green fees and Golf Shop merchandise as well as earning points towards more free rounds. Join anytime and enjoy a full year of program benefits. Send me more info...

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 Florida

> 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, 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...

 > 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, 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 

> Hilton Head Lakes, SC has rates for golf all thru July that truly “beat the heat.” Monday thru Sunday, pay just $35 (plus tax) for 18 holes in the 7 a.m.-noon time slot. From noon thru 2:30 the fee is only $30 plus tax. Afternoon special rate starts at 2:30 pm for $25 plus tax. Tee times are required. Take advantage of a great golf course that’s in top condition. Don't want to be outside or in the sun for very long? Check out the bargain 9-hole rate, just $20 plus tax. Send me more info...

> Sea Pines, Hilton Head, SC, home of the iconic Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island, announces its "Ultimate" 36- and 54-hole summer golf rates featuring unlimited play on three championship and resort courses. Along with Harbour Town, you can play Heron Point by Pete Dye, which was recently named a "Top 50 Courses for Women" by Golf Digest; and The Ocean Course, a classic George Cobb / Mark McCumber design and the island's first golf course. Play any two for a fee starting at $155 (per person). "Ultimate 54" features play on all three courses for $370 (per person). Summer rates go through September 18. 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's Discovery Package 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. The Inn is tucked amid the long leaf pines of the club's  Davis Love III-designed golf course and is just steps from the Clubhouse & Grill. Cost for the full package for 3 days/2 nights is just $297. 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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Pennyslvania

> The Links at Gettysburg, PA Do you want to play some golf in August? Ask the community about its 4 for 3 special coupon--good through the end of August. Remember, if you bring in the coupon Monday thru Thursday, each member of your group will receive a ticket for the grille special of the day. Next time you’re online, go to the Links at Gettysburg page on Facebook and click Like—it will put you in a drawing for chances to win prizes and get “Facebook Special” deals at the club. Send me more info...

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South Carolina 

> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC invites visitors to discover the community on an all-inclusive Woodside Guest Package. Stay two nights at a historic Inn or hotel, experience gourmet dining at The Reserve Club, play golf on the club’s NicklausDesign course or take a historic Aiken tour. There will also be time for a private, guided tour of Woodside Plantation. Cost of the package is just $149 per couple. 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...

 > Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC wants interested buyers to know they can choose from two Discovery Packages now available. 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...

 > 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...

> 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...

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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 has an outstanding value on its new Discovery Package. For just $349 based on double occupancy, stay 3 days/2 nights at the five-star St. Regis Deer Valley, with its private ski beach, split-level infinity pool, exquisite dining, and the world-class Remède Spa. Take an exclusive tour of the Red Ledges community, enjoy a round of golf for two on theJack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, try a guided trail ride for two and drop by the Cliff Drysdale Tennis School for a couples’ tennis lesson with the pro. Send me more info... 

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Virginia

> 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 says combine your visit to Sunset Dunes on Prince Edward Island with a golf vacation with the Couples Escape package, offering a week of accommodations and five rounds of golf at five excellent courses, including The Links at Crowbush Cove, The Eagles Glenn and Brudenell River Golf Course. PEI's Couples Escape package also includes an evening theater performance for two; Seasons Best Breakfast daily; and shared power carts. Priced at $1,249 per person. Or, stay 3 Nights, play 2 Rounds for just $465. Click here for more information about Sunset Dunes!

 > Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada teams with Golf Prince Edward Island on a new Girls’ Weekend Package for golfers. Enjoy the Girls’ Weekend benefits while checking out Sunset Dunes real estate and amenities. The tourism board’s package is for 3 nights and includes a round at Green Gables Golf Club (adjacent to the Anne of Green Gables house), and golf at the renowned Links at Crowbush Cove, with accommodations at Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort. Pricing varies and is based on double occupancy. Click here for more information about Sunset Dunes!

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TOP 10 MOST VISITED GOLF COMMUNITIES IN JULY     

  1. Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island, SC - Up from No. 2
  2. Willoughby, Stuart, FL -  Up from No. 5
  3. Rio Grande Club, South Fork, CO
  4. Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA        
  5. Stonehouse, Toano, VA - Up from No. 8

  6. St. James Plantation, Southport, NC - Up from No. 7
  7. The Cliffs at High Carolina, Asheville, NC - Up from No. 11
  8. Dominion Valley Country Club, Haymarket, VA -  New to the Top 10
  9. The Cliffs at Glassy, Greenville, SC - New to the Top 10
10. Ocean Ridge Plantation, Sunset Beach, NC

The Next 5 Most Visited Communities

11. The Landings, Skidaway Island, GA - Up from No. 14
12. River Strand Golf & Country Club, Bradenton, FL -  New to the Top 15
13. Ford's Colony, Williamsburg, VA - New to the Top 15
14. PGA Village, Port St. Lucie, FL - New to the Top 15 
15. Grand Haven, Palm Coast, FL - New to the Top 15 

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RECENTLY ADDED TO WATERVIEWHOME

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

 FLORIDA
=> Admiral's Cove, Jupiter
Yacht club on Intracoastal, 45 holes of championship golf, homes from the $300,000s to $10 million+

 FLORIDA
=> Glenmoor, St. Augustine
Active-adult golf community, 36 holes, private lakes, fitness center, clubhouse/lounge, homes from $141,500

RECENTLY ADDED TO GOLFCOURSEHOME

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 $100,000

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THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES

Frenchman's Reserve, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke, Virginia

Solivita, Poinciana, Flroida

Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover, North Carolina

Ford's Colony, Williamsburg, Virginia

Kingsmill on the James, Williamsburg, Virginia

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COMING SOON TO GOLFCOURSEHOME!

• Penn National, PA

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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.

Blackstone, AZ Lot, Offered At A Steal, Offers Golf Course Views and More

> 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. Send me more info...

New Communities Newsletter, June 14: HGTV Stars Come to Lake Jovita, FL

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  NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 13, No. 621   June 14, 2011  Circ. 28,218
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Harbour Ridge, FL: Plan your winter rental now.

Today's Headlines  

    *  Today's New Deals & Travel 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 

    *  Recently Added to GolfCourseHome & WaterviewHome      
    *  This Month's Spotlighted Communities
    *  New Communities Coming Online Soon!       

    *  Watch for our Next Issue coming Friday, June 17th!

Good Morning! HGTV came to Lake Jovita, FL, last weekend for a battle of the interior decorator stars in the network's "Showhouse Showdown." Two identical homes were presented to a pair of professional interior designers with matching budgets and were told to create something special. You can read more about it below, plus see today's travel specials real estate estate deals.

 If you're into sailing, then you'll enjoy learning that I am on my way to Newport, RI by sail this morning. The reason is the J Class Regatta, which starts on Wednesday. You can follow the event on the WaterViewHome blog, beginning with this entry about the J Class--monstrous sailboats 140 feet long that demand a crew of 30!

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TODAY'S NEW DEALS & SPECIALS

   >> Real Estate Deals 

> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL says it’s not too early to book a rental property for the 2012 season. Winter escapes can be arranged for prices that range from $3,500 to $6,000 per month, including all privileges at Harbour Ridge. Accommodations include 2 & 3 bedroom condominiums, patio homes and golf homes with views of the golf course, a preserve or the St. Lucie River. Renters are issued a temporary membership number, pay discounted green fees for golf and incur no charge to use of the fitness, swim, and tennis centers. There’s a one-month minimum and all rental prices are negotiated.  Click here for more information about Harbour Ridge!

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  >> Getaways & Stay 'n Play

> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake, NC's Discovery Package 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. The Inn is tucked amid the long leaf pines of the club's Davis 

Love III-designed golf course and is just steps from the Clubhouse & Grill. Cost for 

the full package for 3 days/2 nights is just $297. Click here for more information about Anderson Creek Club!

 

 

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COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWS 

> The Georgia Club, Statham GA invites members, grandchildren and guests ages 5 to 12 to attend this year's Junior Jamboree happening Monday, June 27 through Thursday, June 30. Participants will enjoy fun-filled days of golf instruction, tennis instruction, activities and pool time from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The member cost will be $199 for the first child in each family and $175 for additional family members; price increases by $26 for each child after June 6. Click here for more information about The Georgia Club!

> Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, SC will commemorate its 20-Year Members at this year's Fourth of July celebration weekend. Members who have reached that important milestone come up for  special recognition. Other festivities include a Grill Station dinner and drive-in movie, Lowcountry Fare cookout, Carnival & Games, Longest Drive & Putting Contests, Live Entertainment with DJ Michael Joye, fireworks display, and a family half-day boat trip. Click here for more information about Colleton River Plantation!

> Frenchman’s Creek, Palm Beach Gardens FL marks the upcoming Independence Day weekend with a festive Firecracker Golf Tournament and luncheon on Fri., July 1. It gets going with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Then, on Sun., July 3, the competition continues with a Stars & Stripes Golf Tournament, followed by a holiday luncheon. Sunday golf also starts at 8:30 a.m. Click here for more information about Frenchman’s Creek!

> Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, Dade City FL announced that Mercedes Homes has completed two identical homes at the community and kicked off an exciting décor contest. The lifestyle network HGTV is having two interior designers decorate the homes, spending exactly the same budget amounts. Visitors have flooded the community to see the work in person. Television viewers will vote on which of the two interior designs they like best. The network’s “Showhouse Showdown” film crews will be on-property soon and the episode showing the results is slotted to be shown on HGTV on Sun., Sept. 12 at 10 p.m. Click here for more information about Lake Jovita!

> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Greenville SC contributed dollars and energy once again to the annual Bi-Lo Charity Classic, helping this charitable effort raise over $4.9 million. Known as the nation’s largest one-day charity golf tournament, the Bi-Lo Charity Classic depends on host sites like the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at The Reserve at Lake Keowee. Proceeds will benefit Bi-Lo Charities’ three major initiatives: children’s needs, education and hunger relief. The event has raised nearly $53 million over the past 28 years. Click here for more information about The Reserve at Lake Keowee!

> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC, Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA, and Sea Pines, Hilton Head, SC all have courses appearing on the new listing of Top Jack Nicklaus Courses You Can Play, selected by the editors of GOLF Magazine. At Sea Pines it’s the Harbour Town Golf Links (co-designed with Pete Dye), at Reynolds Plantation it’s the Great Waters golf course, and at Palmetto Bluff it is Nicklaus’s stand-alone May River course making the GOLF Magazine list. Click here for more information about Palmetto Bluff! Click here for more information about Reynolds Plantation! Click here for more information about Sea Pines!

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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

Arizona

 > 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. 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'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...

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Georgia  

> 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...

> 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...

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Idaho

> Teton Springs, Victor ID has a new listing for a custom home on a three-quarter acre site, priced at $959,000. It overlooks the Headwaters Course and affords prime mountain views in two directions.  Send me more info...

> Teton Springs, Victor ID reports that real estate sales activity is heating up with the summer temperatures. The inventory of houses has grown and sellers are motivated to move their property this summer. A very new listing offers “luxury on a grand scale.” This is a custom home on a three-quarter acre site, priced at $959,000. It overlooks the groomed fairways of the Headwaters Course and affords prime mountain views in two directions. 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...

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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 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...

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Missouri

> 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…

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North Carolina

> 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...

 > 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...

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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 reduced-price lakefront model home. The price of 3-bedroom 2.5-bath Wateree Model on Hampton Lake has gone down $46,000 and stands now at $529,000. Send me more info...

> Kiawah Island, SC's Best Buy” for May is a lovely home that's been reduced to $995,000. This fairway-view residence at 6 Ocean Green Drive has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and is located near the Turtle Point neighborhood pool. The living room has superb views and gives onto a screened porch, while a fireplace adds architectural interest. Dining area provides golf views and access to porch for alfresco dining. 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...

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Texas

> 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!

> 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…
 
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Virginia

> 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. Send me more info...

 > 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...

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Washington

> 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 presents a rare property ownership opportunity available to just three buyers. Own your own homesite tucked among natural dunes between Cavendish Beach and Brackley Beach National Park. Each lot is over 1.2 acres and has over 160 feet of ocean frontage. Priced from $299,000 to $389,000. Photos available to view. Click here for more information about Sunset Dunes!

> 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…

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FLORIDA DEALS  

> Tesoro, Port St. Lucie, FL informs buyers about the community’s most attractively priced home. Listed now for just $395,900, this residence is in immaculate condition with an excellent lake view. It’s got three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, measures 2,082 square feet under air and is available fully furnished. Send me more info... 

 

> Tesoro, Port St. Lucie, FL has a new listing that is being touted as the best-priced home in this luxury golf community. Available for just  $395,900, the 3-BR/2.5 BA home has 2,082 sf under air and a beautiful lake view  Featuring one story and a loft, you can purchase this well-detailed home complete with furnishing. Send me more info...

> Victoria Park, Deland FL alerts buyers to its two-tier incentive program, “'Design Your Perfect Florida Home.” Builders are providing up to $5,000 in free designer upgrades when you purchase a custom ready home or contract to build a new home. Meanwhile, Victoria Park allows buyers to design their own free trial membership to the golf club. There are three different options including free golf, complimentary food and beverage service and more. It’s all available thru June 30. 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...

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

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

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE  invites golfers to take advantage of the 4 Play, 3 Pay incentive, which provides a savings of up to $64. It’s valid Monday thru Thursday and includes cart rental. Also, the Heritage Shores Vantage Rate is back. Play twilight golf starting at 4 pm and pay just $54 Mon-Thur and $64 Fri-Sun.  Send me more info…

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE invites you to experience the benefits of the Premier Club. As a cardholder you will receive a free round upon joining, enjoy year round savings on green fees and Golf Shop merchandise as well as earning points towards more free rounds. Join anytime and enjoy a full year of program benefits. Send me more info...

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 Florida

> 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

> 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...

> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA, presents the Reynolds Golf Experience, valid now through July 4 and starting at $299 per person per night. Play all day on six superb championship courses and stay in a deluxe cottage or condominium. Also enjoy use of the Swim & Tennis Club, plus dining privileges at great eateries and access to boat rentals on beautiful Lake Oconee. 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, Savannah 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...

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Massachusetts 

> 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…

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Michigan

>  Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI makes available a 3-day, 2-night Discovery Package that includes dinner for two, breakfast for two and golf for two on Golf World magazine’s No. 1-rated public-access golf course in the US. Send me more info..

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Missouri 

> 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... 

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New Hampshire

> Owls 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 

 > 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...  

> 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's 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...

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Pennsylvania

> 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...

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South Carolina

> 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.  Click here for more information about Palmetto Dunes!

 > Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC's Sneak-a-Peek Discovery Visit package for 3 days/2 nights is just $295/couple 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. Take a picnic-boat cruise or a trolley tour of historic Savannah, Georgia. 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...

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Texas

> 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 Visit includes 3 days/2 nights at the 5-Star resort St. Regis Deer Valley, private tour of Red Ledges, plus your choice of either golf for two on the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course; trail ride for two, or tennis lesson for two at the Cliff Drysdale Tennis School. Cost is just  $349/dble occ. Click here for more information about Red Ledges!

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CANADA

> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada teams with Golf Prince Edward Island on a new Girls’ Weekend Package for golfers. Enjoy the Girls’ Weekend benefits while checking out Sunset Dunes real estate and amenities. The tourism board’s package is for 3 nights and includes a round at Green Gables Golf Club (adjacent to the Anne of Green Gables house), and golf at the renowned Links at Crowbush Cove, with accommodations at Rodd Crowbush Golf & Beach Resort. Pricing varies and is based on double occupancy. Click here for more information about Sunset Dunes!

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RECENTLY ADDED TO WATERVIEWHOME

FLORIDA
=> Glenmoor, St. Augustine
Active-adult golf community, 36 holes, private lakes, fitness center, clubhouse/lounge, homes from $141,500

RECENTLY ADDED TO GOLFCOURSEHOME

GEORGIA
=> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island
Three golf courses, deepwater marina, two oceanfront hotels, golf-view homes from $650,000

GEORGIA
=> Cooper's Point, Shellman Bluff
Award-winning championship golf, tennis, deep-water access, homesites from $36,900, golf condos from $139,900

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THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES

Brier Creek, Raleigh, North Carolina

Brunswick Forest, Leland, North Carolina

Lake Ridge, Cedar Hill, Texas

Bridges at Preston Crossings, Gunter, Texas

Cooper's Point, Shellman Bluff, Georgia

Red Ledges, Heber City, Utah

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NEW COMMUNITIES COMING ONLINE IN 2011!

* Sun City Vistoso, AZ
* Eagle's Bluff, TX

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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, Feb. 22: Come to the Boston GolfExpo Mar, 4-6

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   NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter 
Vol. 12, No. 589 Feb 22, 2011  Circ. 28,720
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Jupiter Country Club, FL: Toll Brothers Sales Event continues.

Today's Headlines   
 
    *  Deals and Specials of the Week 
    *  Community News and Updates
    *  Community Special Events
    *  Best Real Estate Deals by State of 2011 

    *  Florida Real Estate Deals
    *  Best Stay 'n Play Deals By State of 2011  
    *  Recently Added to GolfCourseHome & WaterviewHome    

    *  This Month's Spotlighted Communities
    *  New Communities Coming Online Soon!  
    *  Upcoming GCH Network Events 
    *  Watch for our next issue, coming Friday, February 25th!

 Good Morning! If you're in New England the first weekend in March (4-6), stop by the GolfCourseHome Booth at the Boston GolfExpo where more than 20,000 are expected. Golf and waterview communities, including Sailfish Point, Stuart, FL, Champion Hills, Hendersonville, NC, and Dataw Island, SC, will be represented in the GCH Screening Room where we will be showing their DVDs and answering your questions about golf and waterview real estate.

We'll also be giving away 2- and 3-day vacation packages in prize drawings throughout the weekend. We look forward to seeing you there. See today's deals, travel specials and more below! 

DEALS AND SPECIALS OF THE WEEK

>> Real Estate Deals

> Brier Creek Country Club, Raleigh NC is part of the Toll Brothers National Sales Event, happening now through Feb. 27. Buyers can take advantage of select $1 Option Packages — which vary by community and include finished basements, gourmet kitchens, and spa baths. Golf memberships at this Research Triangle-area club cover green fees, use of practice facilities and access to tennis, fitness, swimming, dining, and club-sponsored events. Click here for more information about Brier Creek Country Club!

> Treasure Lake, Dubois PA is taking reservations for construction of Craftsman-style bungalows. A re-built bungalow from the studs up will be available to tour this spring and can be completed on a premium lot for prices starting at $150,000. Bungalows are usually one or 1.5 stories with at least one bedroom on the first floor and have a large front porch. Rafter tails, decorative brackets and natural materials like stone, wood clapboard and shake shingles grace their exteriors. Click here for more information about Treasure Lake!

> Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, Dade City FL welcomes new builders to the community. Inland Homes and Mercedes Homes have purchased lots and will soon start construction on model homes. Starting price on a standard lot is $240,000 for a 2,382-square-foot residence. Golf course lots are available. Click here for more information about Lake Jovita!

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE invites golfers to experience the benefits of its Premier Club. As a cardholder you will receive a free round upon joining, enjoy year-round savings on green fees and golf shop merchandise as well as earning rewards points towards more free rounds. Join anytime and enjoy a full year of program benefits, including the chance to play Premier Club tournaments and special events. Annual initiation fee is $159. Click here for more information about Heritage Shores!

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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES

> The Communities at Branson Creek, Hollister MO welcome two more golf courses joining the Branson golf destination group—“Branson: Discover Golf’s Ozark Mountain Oasis.” These two courses join six others including John Daly’s Murder Rock Golf and Country Club in comprising a rising-star golf destination, including the No. 1-rated course in Missouri. Also highlighted is the great diversity of Branson’s lodging, entertainment, outdoor adventure, restaurants, theme parks and related attractions.  Click here for more information about Branson Creek!

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COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS 

> Hampton Hall, Bluffton SC recently hosted a wine tasting with club sommelier Terrence, showcasing the flavor and characteristics of wines from two regions of South America.  The seminar provided tastings of nine different wines, complemented by an ample array of hors d'oeuvres.  Click here for more information about Hampton Hall!

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BEST DEALS OF 2011 

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

Arizona

> 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…

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Georgia

> Lake Blackshear Plantation, Cordele GA’s developer brought you Ironwood Golf Course and now announces a major price reduction on its 39 interior lots—all these homesites are reduced to $7,500 as a Spring Spectacular. Send me more info...

> Owen Glen, Blairsville, GA’s inclusion of $30,000 in designer furnishings and accessories at no extra charge with their recently completed 3BR/3 BA, home on one acre at 602 Owen Vista Drive has been extended. Home is available for just $299,900. Features include: eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, hardwood floors, stacked-stone fireplace. Send me more info....

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Idaho

> Teton Springs, Victor ID’s listing of just one Teton Springs Lodge condo is at the special value price of $360,000.  Owner financing is available on this condominium, which features a separate master suite, two full baths and a promising short-term rental history.  Send me more info…

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Massachusetts

> The Residences at Black Rock, Hingham MA’s new model home has an open floor plan, bright living spaces and prime views of adjacent golf course. Two other homes, built on spec, await buyers’ preferences in interior customizing and range from $950,000 for a 2,500SF. home on a private wooded lot to $1,395,000 for 3,653SF. with superior golf view. Send me more info…

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Missouri

> 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…

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North Carolina

> 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…

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Pennsylvania

> Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA’s inventory of homes and lots now feature attractive price reductions. Along with prices that start as low as $89,900, buyers can also get help locating financing, with 0 points and as little as 10% down. Closing costs can often be worked into an offer. View a newer home at $129,000 with double lot, or for $110,500 a log home on a quiet road near the marina and Lakeview Lodge. Send me more info…

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South Carolina

> Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, SC’s most outstanding value is a deep-water lot with a dock in place, priced at $699,000.  The next least expensive lot of this type is a short sale at $999,000. The only other lots in the community with private docks are listed at least $1 million higher. Send me more info...

> Dataw Island, SC ’s limited time Club Memberships available to those buying property on Dataw Island: Golf memberships, $17,000, and Island Social memberships, $12,000—offer good through May 31, 2011. Plus, all new members will receive monthly credits for up to two years. Send me more info…

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Texas

> Lake Ridge, Dallas, TX’s wide array of hilltop and heavily wooded homesites are surrounded by dramatic views and value-priced. Homesite No. 1962 is one acre, treed and level—now at $39,900, a reduction of $22,000. Homesite No. 2514 is an online special at $125,000 and ideal as a personal fishing retreat. Click here for more information about Lake Ridge!

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Virginia

 > Hills Quarter, Irvington, VA's featured homesite in the St John’s neighborhood is Lot 21, priced at just $80,000 with a premium golf course view and proximity to all community and area amenities.  Send me more info... 

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Washington

> 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 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…

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FLORIDA DEALS

> Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, Dade City FL presents a Stay & Play value that includes lodging in a 3-bedroom, 2-bath Club Villa by the 18th green plus all member privileges--18 holes of golf, use of the practice range, fitness center and dining facilities. Send me more info…

> Frenchman’s Reserve, Palm Beach Gardens FL is part of the Toll Brothers National Sales Event, happening now through Feb. 27. Buyers will be able to take advantage of select $1 Option Packages — which vary by community and could include finished basements, gourmet kitchens, and spa baths. Send me more info…

> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL’s Getaway Package is forr three days and two nights at only $99 per person. Good through the end of February, it includes lodging in a nearby hotel, a tour of the community, a round of golf on IRCC’s 18 hole/par 72 golf course, and dinner at its private At Ease Club. Send me more info... 

> Watersong, Hutchinson Island FL’s 80 percent off pricing versus 2008 levels continues, however prices have been rising steeply of late. A rare South Florida oceanfront lot is available in the community—asking price is $280,000.  Send me more info... 

> Tesoro, Port St. Lucie FL’s buying opportunity on the Treasure Coast includes a bank-owned custom golf home on the fourth green of the golf course at the reduced price of just $449,000 is. It is 3,400 sq. ft and accented by exquisite stonework. Also available is an estate homesite, just listed at $65,000—10 percent of its 2008 pricing.  Send me more info...

> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Palm City FL’s new-year incentive allows you to be one of the first 10 new buyers and receive 12 months free dues from date of closing!  Offer good on closings through Sept. 30, 2011. Clubhouse dues for season 2011 will be waived. Sample home is a Cordova Collection 3-bedroom, 3-bath with private cul-de-sac location in immaculate move-in condition, asking $319,000. Send me more info...

> PGA Village Verano, FL’s savings opportunity on a lakeside home with private pool is available for immediate move-in. Priced at just $294,900, this 2-BR/2-BA residence on building lot 29 is a Bellano floorplan home with a 2-car garage, a den and a great room, measuring a total of 2,726 s.f. Send me more info…

> GlenLakes Golf & Country Club, Weeki Wachee, FL's “Steal of a Deal” featuring home price reductions below builder cost. Savings of up to 40% on brand new builder inventory homes with many luxury features.  Homes are located throughout our GlenLakes' landscaped neighborhoods and are available for immediate occupancy. Send me more info....

> Oyster Bay Harbour, Fernandina Beach, FL's attractive Lot & Boat Slip Special, priced at $199,000. The price includes a beautiful Live Oak wooded lot and a 40-foot boat slip in the marina, plus free membership to the Oyster Bay Yacht Club, a $3,500 value. Favorable financing terms are an added incentive—put 25% down and pay only 3% interest for 3 years... Send me more info... 

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

Arizona
Delaware
Dominican Republic
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Michigan
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Texas
Washington

Arizona

> Blackstone, AZ has a new program that lets new members opt to pay one-half of the golf initiation fee when they join, with the other half due by Dec. 31. A real estate purchase is not necessary to become a member. Send me more info…

Delaware

> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE’s new Premier Club incentive provides complimentary golf thru end of February. For just a $159 initiation join the Premier Club and  enjoy year round savings on green fees and Golf Shop merchandise as well as earning points towards more free rounds. Send me more info...

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Dominican Republic

> Casa del Lago, Dominican Republic welcomes Dominican Carnival, held every Sunday in February and early March, using a Carnival Stay'n Play booking. It includes two nights’ accommodation at Casa Del Lago and two rounds of golf on the championship Guavaberry Golf Course. Send me more info…

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 Florida

> 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 facilities. Click here for more information about Lake Jovita!

> 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

 > 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 only $99. Send me more info…

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Georgia

> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA’s Magnolia Package is valid April 2 through April 9 and ideal for any golf fan attending golf’s premier tournament. Priced from $598 per night per cottage, package includes a night’s accommodations in a Marina Cove Village cottage or comparable lodging and full Southern style breakfast at The Plantation Clubhouse.  Click here for more information about Reynolds Plantation!

> Savannah Quarters, GA’s country club, managed by Troon Golf provides added benefits of the Troon Advantage and Troon Privé network of clubs. Play more than 60 Troon courses world-wide while enjoying preferred rates and tee times. Customary golf membership initiation is $22,000, now reduced to as low as $2,000. Send me more info...

 > Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA’s Ultimate Golf vacation features accommodations in your choice of luxury cottages or condos. Comes with breakfast buffet daily, one round of golf per night access to practice areas and a dozen TaylorMade golf balls. Cost per person is $249. Send me more info…

> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA’s Visitation Package is available exclusively for subscribers to the GolfCourseHome newsletter, for just $99, discounted from the original rate of $199. Take advantage of this 3-day/2-night Discovery Getaway, which includes a community tour and lodging in Historic Savannah. Send me more info...

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Idaho

> Teton Springs Resort, Victor, ID – High Mountain Heli Ski from this Teton Springs Lodge condo is now available for $360,000 with owner financing. Condo features separate master suite, 2 BAs and good short-term rental history. Click here for more information about Teton Springs!

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Michigan

> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI’s Buddy Membership lets you and a friend join for a year and pay half golf dues. Each of the Buddies and their families enjoy a full season with all rights and privileges at half the standard cost. Privileges include kids under 15 play free, access to the clubhouse, fitness room, spa, bag storage, locker rooms, member events. Send me more info...

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North Carolina

> 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...

> River Dunes, Oriental, NC’s  Winter Special lets you take 30 percent off the standard rate for The Cottages at River Dunes and get full use of all amenities including club-arranged se up a half day of trout fishing or duck hunting. No minimum length of stay and guests choose from one-, two- or three-bedroom cottages overlooking Grace Harbor.   Send me more info…

> River Dunes, Oriental, NC’s introductory weekend to sporting clays & coastal cuisine is booking now at $65 per person and includes safety instruction, transportation, lunch and use of range and shells (guns available). Lodging value is a 30% discount in the Guest Cottages for participants. On Saturday evening, enjoy oysters on the lawn, followed by a Fins & Feather Dinner including grilled seafood and roast duck. Send me more info…

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Pennsylvania

> The Links at Gettysburg, Mt. Joy Township, PA’s golf outing special gives you up to four rounds of golf at no charge depending on the size of your outing. Winter Rates are in effect: Monday thru Thursday, $40, and weekends til noon, $47; after 12 is $40. Call Rick Klein at 717-359-8000 ext. 28. Send me more info…

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South Carolina

> Dataw Island, SC’s new membership incentives are available through May 31. Anyone who purchases a home or homesite by the end of May can receive a reduced initiation fee of $17,000 for Golf and $12,000 for Island Social. New members also receive monthly incentive credits on their statements for up to two years. Click here for more information about Dataw Island!

> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC’s arrangement with Hampton Hall, the community right next door, lets Hampton Lake residents purchase equity golf memberships to a Pete Dye championship course just a golf cart ride away. 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. Click here for more information about Hampton Lake!

> Daniel Island, Charleston, SC’s new National Membership opportunity is designed for those who permanently reside more than 75 miles outside of Charleston. Join as a National Member and play golf, enjoy pools, tennis program and fitness center and use the clubhouse for dining and entertaining. Send me more info…

> The Reserve at Lake Keowee, Greenville SC’s Legacy Membership now allows Members to extend their membership privileges beyond their spouses and minor children to include their parents, adult children, and grandchildren. Send me more info…

> Wyboo Plantation, Manning SC’s special package deal on lodging and golf at its 18-hole championship course is priced at just $29 per person. Stay overnight and play 18 holes, cart rental included. Send me more info… 

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Texas

> 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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Washington

> 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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RECENTLY ADDED TO GOLFCOURSEHOME.NET  

GEORGIA
=> Lake Blackshear Plantation, Cordele
A golf and lake community with fishing, boating, golf, pool, fitness, homesites from $15,000

 FLORIDA
=> Victoria Park, Deland 
Top-ranked golf, clubhouse, fitness center, tennis, resort pool complex, homes from $140,000s

=> Grand Haven, Palm Coast
Nicklaus golf, clubhouse, tennis, pool, fitness center, river esplanade, homes from $300,000s

GEORGIA
=> Savannah Quarters, Savannah
Golf by Greg Norman, minutes from Savannah, swim and fitness center, home from the $140,000s

MASSACHUSETTS
=> Willowbend Country Club, Mashpee 
27-hole golf course, world-class tennis, pool, fitness, spa, gourmet dining, villa condos from $275,000

=> The Villages at Brookside, Bourne
Championship golf, clubhouse and grille, Cape beaches, “green” construction homes from $345,000

MICHIGAN
=> Forest Dunes Country Club, Roscommon
Lodge-style clubhouse, Tom Weiskopf Signature golf course, fishing, homes from $259,000

NORTH CAROLINA
=> River Landing, Wallace
Private community, historic Wilmington, 36 holes, swim/tennis center, homesites from $70,000

SOUTH CAROLINA
=> Moss Creek, Hilton Head Island
Private, 1,000-acre community, 36 Tom Fazio holes, tennis, clubhouse, homes from $182,900.

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RECENTLY ADDED TO WATERVIEWHOME.NET

FLORIDA
> Watersong, Hutchinson Island
Master-planned community, gated entrance, oceanview lots from $100,000, homes from $750,000 

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THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES
These communities are now featured in the GolfCourseHome Home Page Spotlight. See below for names, locations and links.

• Frenchman's Reserve,  Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
• Horn Rapids, Richland, Washington
• Moss Creek,  Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
  
•  Carolina Country Club, Spartanburg, South Carolina
  
• Ford's Colony, Williamsburg, Virginia
• Golden Ocala, Ocala, Florida

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NEW COMMUNITIES COMING ONLINE IN 2011!

 * Farm Neck Golf Club, MA
 * Kiawah Island, SC
 * Old Palm CC, FL - Coming Friday, Feb. 25!
 * Hasentree, NC
 * Admiral's Cove, FL

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UPCOMING GCH NETWORK EVENTS

GolfCourseHome VideoFest at the Boston Golf Expo 

Location: Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, Mass

Dates: March 4, 5 & 6, 2011

Come see golf and waterfront videos at the GolfCourseHome Screening Room at the first-ever 'GolfCourseHome VideoFest,' pick up community information and request community brochures. Publisher David Lott will be on hand to answer your questions about today's real estate market.

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New Communities Newsletter, Feb. 11: New Travel Deals, Special Pricing & More

  ~ GolfCourseHome®Network ~
   NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter 
Vol. 12, No. 586 Feb 11, 2011  Circ. 28,671
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Dataw Island, SC: Reduced initiation fee til May 31.

Today's Headlines   
 
    *  Deals and Specials of the Week 
    *  Community News and Updates
    *  Community Special Events
    *  Best Real Estate Deals by State of 2011 

    *  Florida Real Estate Deals
    *  Best Stay 'n Play Deals By State of 2011  
    *  Recently Added to GolfCourseHome & WaterviewHome    

    *  This Month's Spotlighted Communities
    *  New Communities Coming Online Soon!  
    *  Upcoming GCH Network Events 
    *  Watch for our next issue, coming Tuesday, February 15th!

 Good Morning! New travel getaways, reduced community fees, special sales and more head up the news today.See all the details below!

DEALS AND SPECIALS OF THE WEEK

> River Landing, Wallace, NC 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. Price is just $139/couple. Click here for more information about River Landing!

> Lake Ridge, Dallas, TX lets you choose from a wide array of hilltop and heavily wooded homesites surrounded by dramatic views, magnificent hardwoods, and rolling hills. Homesite No. 1962 is one acre, treed and level—now priced at $39,900, a reduction of $22,000. Homesite No. 2514 is currently an online special at $125,000 and is ideal as a personal fishing retreat, spanning 1.14 acres and sharing a private pond with four neighbors. Click here for more information about Lake Ridge!

> Lake Blackshear Plantation, Cordele, GA the developer of Ironwood Golf Course, announces a major price reduction on its 39 interior lots. All interior homesites have been reduced to $7,500 as a Spring Spectacular. Click here for more information about Lake Blackshear!

> Dataw Island, SC presents new membership incentives available through May 31. Anyone who purchases a home or homesite by the end of May can receive a reduced initiation fee of $17,000 for Golf and $12,000 for Island Social. New members also receive monthly incentive credits on their statements for up to two years. Click here for more information about Dataw Island!

> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC has arranged with Hampton Hall, the community right next door, under which Hampton Lake residents can purchase equity golf memberships. Hampton Hall features an 18-hole Pete Dye championship course just a golf cart ride away. 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. Click here for more information about Hampton Lake!

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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES

> Daniel Island, Charleston, SC welcomes one of the country’s largest homebuilders, Pulte Homes, to the Charleston market. Pulte Homes is currently building its first speculative homes on Daniel Island in Smythe Park. Ranging from 2,131 to 2,650 sq. ft., these residences are currently priced starting at $518,400. They include features such as granite counter tops, Whirlpool stainless steel appliances, gas fireplaces and spacious porches. Click here for more information about Daniel Island!

> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA has hired Greg Sucher as aquatics team manager. Sucher’s career began when he was a volunteer swim coach while stationed on the island  of Okinawa as a U.S. Marine. While serving as the head coach of the Savannah Swim Team from 1995 to 1997, he coached a young Landings resident swimmer who captured 9 individual state titles, and two top ten national level rankings as a ten year old. Click here for more information about The Landings!

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COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS 

> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL celebrates its Silver Anniversary on Feb. 19 with a Community Fair at the popular Colony Club Plaza. Guests will enjoy entertainment, including the Salty Dogs, Cart Barn Players, the new Happy Zebras Banjo Band, and the new Colony Clowns. There will also be a rubber duck race in the water between the golf pro shop and the practice range. Bring cameras to enjoy an antique car display with photo opportunity. Click here for more information about Indian River Colony Club!

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BEST DEALS OF 2011 

   >> Best Real Estate Deals of 2011

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

Arizona

> 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…

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Georgia

> Owen Glen, Blairsville, GA’s inclusion of $30,000 in designer furnishings and accessories at no extra charge with their recently completed 3BR/3 BA, home on one acre at 602 Owen Vista Drive has been extended. Home is available for just $299,900. Features include: eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, hardwood floors, stacked-stone fireplace. Send me more info....

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Idaho

> Teton Springs, Victor ID’s listing of just one Teton Springs Lodge condo is at the special value price of $360,000.  Owner financing is available on this condominium, which features a separate master suite, two full baths and a promising short-term rental history.  Send me more info…

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Massachusetts

> The Residences at Black Rock, Hingham MA’s new model home has an open floor plan, bright living spaces and prime views of adjacent golf course. Two other homes, built on spec, await buyers’ preferences in interior customizing and range from $950,000 for a 2,500SF. home on a private wooded lot to $1,395,000 for 3,653SF. with superior golf view. Send me more info…

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Missouri

> 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.