This Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC borders protected land.
Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC spotlights a brand-new, professionally designed and landscaped home with eastern exposure and stream sounds from a nearby creek for just $795,000.
The home has a rustic feel, but all amenities are top notch.
Enjoy sunrise and spectacular views from the porch.
The property borders conservation land and its features include: Knotty white pine horizontal wall paneling, an Isokern fireplace with cherry timber and stone surround in the living room, slate floors in the family room and lower level baths plus a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and countertops of granite and stained concrete. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!
Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC will celebrate Independence Day the weekend of Fri., July 6 – Sun., July 8.
Spend this festive time in the community and see its attractions first-hand. Activities include hiking, golf, horseback riding, fishing, a parade, an outdoor movie and lots of time to make new friends. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!
The Ferrari Club of America NC Chapter's 5th Annual Beach Trip included a stunning display at River Landing in Wallace, NC. More than 30 Ferraris participated in the club's big annual weekend. See photos below.
Nothing makes a clubhouse look better than a fleet of Ferarris parked in front.
An odometer that tops out at 220 mph needs no commentary.
Born to be viewed from behind.
Carolina Colours, New Bern, NC: Celebrates home closings and new members.
Carolina Colours recently held its fifth owner appreciation weekend and combined it with the first Carolina Colours member-guest golf tournament. Contested on the community's own Bill Love championship 18, the event featured more than 150 participants in what was also a celebration welcoming new members. The weather was excellent with dinner on Friday and a dinner/dance Saturday highlighting the weekend for golfers and non-golfers alike.
The festive ocassion capped off an excellent month for the community which registed four home closings, making the weekend a great opportunity for new residents to meet and greet, and for golfing guests to be introduced to the community. In addition, the golf course was well received, according to a number of members, with several players indicating they had never played on better greens, or on a course as much fun to play.
Introducing a New Model
Carolina Colours' newest property special is a 2,277 heated single-family Donald Gardner home in the community's Bayberry section. Featuring 9-ft ceilings, an open floor plan, three first-floor bedrooms, plus a bonus room/bath upstairs, this nicely appointed home in the New Bern, NC residential community is now listed for only $299,000. This home was built by Zaytoun Raines Homes, which has been one of New Bern's top custom builders for 30 years. Request more information.
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NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 13, No. 658 October 25, 2011 Circ. 27,658
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Mariner Sands, FL is a private community on the Treasure Coast.
Today's Headlines
* Mariner Sands Country Club, FL Joins the GCH Network
* Today's New Real Estate Deals & Travel Specials
* Golf Community Special Events & News
* Florida Real Estate Deals
* Best Real Estate Deals of 2011- by State
* Best Stay 'n Play Deals of 2011 - by State
* Recently Added to GolfCourseHome & WaterviewHome
* This Month's Spotlighted Communities
* Watch for our next issue, coming Friday, October 28th!
Good Morning! Mariner Sands Country Club, a 728-acre private community with 36 holes of great golf, joins the GolfCourseHome Network today. You can visit and experience the community, with its Tom Fazio- and Frank Duane-designed courses, through the 3-day/2-night Stay & Play program, just $399 per couple and includes two dinners and three lunches. It’s a chance to see this fun-spirited, low-density (just 771 residences) haven up close.
Your stay at Mariner Sands also provides the chance to enjoy the welcoming and walkable Treasure Coast town of Stuart. See below for more community news, travel and real estate deals and more!
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=> Mariner Sands Country Club
Two championship courses, fitness center, tennis, nearby ocean beaches, walking trails through preserves, homes from the $175,000s to $1 million
>> Real Estate Deals
> Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, SC is listing a half-acre lot with golf and lagoon views for the unusually low price of just $7,500. The homesite is at 13 Bayley Road in this prestigious, 36-hole private community. Current owner is hoping to close by end of this calendar year. Send me more information about Colleton River Plantation!
>> Travel Getaways & Stay 'n Play
> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC invites you to celebrate the great American holiday of Thanksgiving beachside. Stay four nights at Palmetto Dunes and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner on us. Lodging rates in villa accommodations with this package start at $155 per night. You and your group will also receive preferred rates on all Palmetto Dunes activities including golf, tennis, kayaking, fishing charters and more. Holiday dinner is served at The Dunes House, the resort community’s oceanfront restaurant. Send me more information about Palmetto Dunes!
> Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC invites you and your significant other to get an up-close look at the community. Stay 2 nights at a historic Inn or hotel and enjoy dinner at The Reserve Club. You’ll also receive a complimentary round of golf at the Nicklaus Design course or a tour of historic Aiken. Also included is a private, guided tour of Woodside Plantation, all for just $149 per couple. This offer is good until December 31, 2011. It is suggested that you make your reservations as soon as possible. Send me more information on Woodside Plantation!
COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWS
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is holding a Realtor Open House on Wed., Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., showing select single-family homes in the Carriage Hill section of the community. It's an agent's chance to view the newest Anderson Creek neighborhood and identify an ideal home for your client. Catered barbeque lunch and a drawing for over $2,000 in prizes are part of the event. Send me more information about Anderson Creek Club!
> Solivita, Poinciana FL reports that a 45-acre parcel of land across the street from this active-adult community will be the site a new, technologically advanced medical center featuring emergency facilities, medical offices and a 60-bed hospital. Solivita’s developers expect that construction of the medical center will have a positive effect on both the local economy and Solivita sales. Send me more information about Solivita!
> The Cliffs at Glassy, SC invites residents to join the golf fitness movement and get into ultimate golfing shape with sound fundamental instruction for your swing and body. Cliffs Mountain Region Director of Instruction, Sean P. Kennedy, has teamed with The Cliffs’ Exercise Physiologist, Vance Ferrigno, and designed a concentrated 12-week program to prepare you for the 2012 season. The program begins Mon., Nov. 8 at The Cliffs at Glassy. Send me more information about The Cliffs at Glassy!
> Quail Ridge Country Club, Boynton Beach FL has retained its designation as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf
Courses. To reach certification, course personnel must demonstrate that they are maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in six separate disciplines. Quail Ridge Country Club is one of 855 courses in the world to receive this honor. Send me more information about Quail Ridge!
> Daniel Island, Charleston, SC announced that the Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island has partnered with SunTrust to offer free tickets to all SunTrust MasterCard cardholders, and up to three of their guests, to final-round play on Sun., Oct. 30. The Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island, scheduled Oct. 24-30, 2011, is the Tour’s exciting season-ending event where the top 60 money winners compete for 25 PGA Tour cards and a spot on the 2012 PGA Tour. SunTrust MasterCard cardholders can pick up their comp tickets at the venue’s ticket office. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
NEW THIS WEEK ON GOLFCOURSEHOME!
FLORIDA
=> Mariner Sands Country Club, Stuart
Mariner Sands Country Club, with just 771 residences, is a gracious, 728-acre private community in the charming town of Stuart. The Club has 36 championship golf holes designed by Tom Fazio and Frank Duane and is limited to 540 equity memberships.
Stay and Play: The Ambassador Committee at Mariner Sands invites you to visit and experience the Club’s Stay and Play Program. You'll enjoy 3-days/2-nights of unlimited golf for two on the Club's two championship golf courses and practice facilities, play tennis and dine at Mariner Sands Country Club. Stay in a spacious 2-BR with den and 2-bath guest accommodations overlooking the golf course. Your Stay includes use of a golf cart, plus two dinners and three lunches. Cost is $399 per couple inclusive.
Outstanding Amenities, Caringly Staffed: Members enjoy a beautifully appointed clubhouse that showcases the acclaimed fine dining and outstanding entertainment. Other amenities include nine Har-Tru tennis courts, a swimming pool complex, fitness center, day spa, croquet, winding paths for leisurely walks or serious running and biking, complete with an experienced staff providing dedicated service.
The town of Stuart is nearby, situated on Florida's Treasure Coast, with an historic downtown, exclusive shops, theatre and distinctive restaurants. Jupiter Island is less than 15 minutes to the south of Mariner Sands and has two superb public beaches and a wild life preserve.
In the nearby Palm Beaches, the Kravis Center for Performing Arts, City Place, Worth Avenue on Palm Beach and major-league baseball training camps are all within easy driving. For boat owners, Port Salerno (just three miles north) offers boat dockage with easy access to the St. Lucie Inlet and Intracoastal Waterway.
Real Estate: Mariner Sands Country Club, FL
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> 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...
> River Oaks, Sherman, CT, an established golf community in Connecticut’s quiet hills, is now including golf membership to its championship course and club with homesite purchase. This is a major savings for golf lovers looking to build their dream home overlooking the Appalachian Trail or the Berkshire foothills. River Oaks is also just a short commute to New York City or Hartford. Send me more information about River Oaks!
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE and its featured builder, Providence Homes, invite you to view the superior design of the Lewis model home. This low-maintenance model is a 3BR, 2-BA residence with a 2-car garage and desirable finishes like granite countertops, solid maple cabinetry and a cozy gas fireplace with marble surround. With a championship Arthur Hills-designed golf course as just one highlight of the Heritage Shores amenity package, you can acquire a Lewis model home now for only $237,500, plus you receive a closing-cost credit of $15,000. Act now--it's your last chance to move into Heritage Shores in 2011. Send me more information about Heritage Shores!
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE has a Stanwyck model home now under construction and available for viewing. The Stanwyck is a popular design and with no current model on-property. Floor plan of the Stanwyck is spacious with a great flow. It includes a guest bedroom, full guest bath, living room, dining room, walk-through kitchen and an Owner's suite with large coffered-ceiling bedroom. Suite also has double walk-in closets, his-and-her bathroom sinks and roman tub. Send me more info!
> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA has a unique homesite promotion for October—Two Lots for $34,900. The lots selected for this incentive program will be minimum of a half-acre in size. They have underground water, telephone, cable and power hook ups. All lots will come with the complete amenity package for $395 a year that includes deep water dock rights, boat and RV storage, two clubhouses, fresh and saltwater fishing parks, two pools, with no time limit to build. If you’ve got a sibling, friend or associate to go on in this with, it’s an extremely rare value. Send me more info!
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA reminds home buyers that its golf amenity is managed by Troon Golf, an affiliation that provides any Savannah Quarters Country Club member an array of benefits through the Troon Golf network of upscale clubs under management. Check out programs such as Troon Advantage and Troon Privé. Golf members are able to play more than 60 Troon courses worldwide with preferred rates and tee times. In recognition of its own 10th Anniversary, Savannah Quarters Country Club is now offering membership initiations as low as $200. Send me more info!
> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA is talking about a new buying trend at the community known as Split It 50-50. As the name suggests, it works like this: You pay $69,900 and a friend, family member or colleague pays $69,900. Together you own a 1,700-square-foot luxury golf condo on a half-acre lot with no time limit to build. When you visit, enjoy a deep-water community dock minutes from the Atlantic, two community pools, boat and RV Storage, a gated, secured entrance, two community clubhouses, a championship golf course and more. Carrying costs (to be split two ways) consist of $395 a year for POA dues, $170 a month in condo association dues plus $1,536 a year in taxes. Enjoy it or rent it, as you please. Send me more info!
> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA has a 3-day/2-night Discovery Tour that makes it easy to visit the North Georgia Mountains and explore Owen Glen. Depending on your preference, you can enjoy golf for two at Old Union at Owen Glen, a Crane Creek Vineyards wine tasting, or a guided trail ride at Trackrock Riding Stables. Breakfast for two, dinner for two, a Welcome Basket of wine and cheese and your personal tour of Owen Glen are included. The Discovery Tour, including accommodations for two nights in charming Blairsville, is just $149 per couple (a value of over $525). Send me more info!
> 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...
> 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...
> 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!
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is featuring a new-construction Norton Cottage, designed with an open floor plan and a cathedral ceiling in the living room. It’s a 3BR, 2-BA residence listed for just $299,900, plus a $5,000 buyer incentive for closing before Nov. 15. This home has granite kitchen countertops, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, a screen porch and a large family room upstairs with wet bar. Send me more information about Anderson Creek Club!
> Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights a rare value on a large and well-located homesite that’s ideal for buyers seeking affordability and plenty of home-placement options. Homesite No. 759 at Chapel Ridge, now just $39,900, is 1.2 acres of gently sloping woodland that enjoys 300 feet of road frontage, giving the buyer unmatched driveway and house placement flexibility. Send me more info!
> 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…
> Hilton Head Lakes, SC presents a limited number of 2012 multiple-round memberships, which offer from 10 to 40 rounds at a low, discounted cost and provide access to the club on an anytime basis. Multi-round memberships, which include green fee and cart, can be purchased now to use on Jan. 1, 2012. 10-round package: $285, a savings of $87. Up at the 40-round package, you pay $1,063, for a savings of $425. Or buy a Practice Facility deal for $300. It’s valid for 6 months and allows unlimited use of the Par 3 short course and unlimited range balls. Send me more information about Hilton Head Lakes!
> Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, SC Here are two homesites whose low price tags underscore the incredible values available today at luxury community Colleton River. The first is a half-acre that has a spectacular view over a lagoon to the Nicklaus Golf Course and features magnificent trees including Live Oaks--just $7,500. The second homesite is just over a half-acre and can be yours for $12,500. It's convenient to Colleton River's extensive amenities and features views overlooking the first tee down towards the Nicklaus Clubhouse,. The lot comes with the additional incentive provided by the seller who will pay the clubhouse assessment at closing. Click here for more information about Colleton River!
> The Cliffs at Glassy, SC presents a featured home of rare value at 73 The Cliffs Parkway. This luxury home's actual value is $2.3 million but it is currently listed at $1,695,000--a reduction of $605,000. The buyer will enjoy 75-mile views and living space that includes a comfortable family room and dining room, a dream kitchen with all stainless-steel appliances and a grand master suite, all on the main level. On the lower level, there's a well-planned recreation room with wet bar, a full-service kitchen, a walk-in wine closet and three guest bedrooms. Send me more info!
> Kiawah Island, SC's brokerage, Kiawah Island Real Estate (KIRE) lists a current Best Buy at 29 Ocean Course Drive, a 6-bedroom, 6-bath island retreat reduced to $5.5 million. The home features 6,200 square feet of luxury living with marble tile floors and floor-to-ceiling windows—and an unsurpassed view of the Atlantic Ocean and the Ocean Course. Another Best Buy is at 142 Ocean Palms Court, a 5-bedroom, 5-bath custom home just steps from the Atlantic and Kiawah Beach. Its foyer with grand staircase leads to an interior featuring 7,300 square feet of space. The master suite has a fireplace and a private logia overlooking the ocean. Other features include an elevator and a 4-car garage. Send me more info!
> 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!> 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...
> Horn Rapids, Richland WA has a brand-new ranch-style single-family home listed at only $367,900. All the amenities of the 835-acre Horn Rapids community, including Yakima Mountain views, a Keith Foster-designed championship course and 100 acres of parks, greenbelts, playgrounds and trails, are right outside the door of this three-bedroom, 2.5-bath Cedarville design home. The owner’s retreat and two additional bedrooms each come with ample closet space. A large, open-plan great room combines with the spacious kitchen and sunny dining room to create an ideal atmosphere. Curb appeal is enhanced by a covered porch and huge covered back patio. Send me more info!
> Horn Rapids, Richland WA’s new neighborhood, Eagle Ridge, has two exclusive builders and a one- of-a-kind view. Starting price of $350,000 includes homesite and home (2,400 SF custom ramblers). Views are all territorial (mountains, river, farmland, etc.). Send me more info…
> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada, a year-round waterfront haven, is holding approvals for its final phase, which represents the last 20 lots within the development for sale. Over 50 percent of the lots in the early phases are already sold. All the oceanfront lots in Phase one have sold--and there are only 5 oceanfront lots still available in Phases 2 and 3. Additionally, there are a number of riverfront and waterview lots. Waterfront lots start at $89,900 and waterview lots starting at $41,900 with 12 months interest-free financing. Send me more information about Sunset Dunes!
> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL features a luxury residence listed at just $298,000, right on the community’s golf course in the Muirfield neighborhood. This 3BR, 2.5-BA home is designed with an open floor plan, a kitchen that opens to great room and has adjacent formal dining for entertaining. Master suite has twin closets and a grand master bath. Two additional bedrooms provide accommodations for friends and family to enjoy the PGA Village lifestyle. Send me more information about PGA Village!
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL and its exclusive broker HR Properties feature a home at 12771 Mariner Court In Mariner Village for the reduced price of just $499,000. Sited within walking distance of the clubhouse, the home is renovated to perfection, with new wood floors, new carpet in bedrooms, new office, all-new kitchen and appliances, a built-in entertainment center in family room, crown molding, new roof, new Jacuzzi in the pool and a newly installed summer kitchen with tasteful landscape lighting. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
> GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL will waive the golf initiation fee of $9,800 for any buyer of an Addison Spec Home, Model Home, GlenLakes Realty-listed resale home. Fee is also waived if you purchase a lot and build a new home. This promotion is exclusive and home purchase must be made through Glen Lakes. Buyers of all other resale homes must pay the standard $9,800 golf initiation fee. Send me more info!
> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL is featuring a homesite in its Wild Oaks neighborhood with a special purchase incentive. The buyer of this homesite at 34 Scarlet Oak Circle will receive an associate golf membership valued at $5,000 to the Club at Grand Haven. List price is $119,000 for the property, which measures 102 by 174 feet and is cleared and ready to build on. Club amenities include include: golf, tennis, walking trails, croquet, two fitness centers and much more. Send me more info!
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> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley AZ is running a Try & Buy offer on the unlimited Golf Pass program at its award-winning The Views Golf Club. Come out, play some golf, and apply up to three of your previously paid green fees toward your pass. Golf Pass holders get unlimited golf (with up to a 7-day advance reservation privilege), unlimited range balls, no private-cart trail fee and discounts of up to 30 percent on golf shop merchandise. When you bring a guest, the fee is $40 in winter, $20 in summer. Offer good through end of 2011. Send me more information about Sun City Vistoso!
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE has attractive October Promotions for golfers. Get out on the community’s championship course any Monday through Thursday and Play All Day for $64. One green fee payment gets you as many rounds as you like. In the golf shop, take advantage of the Halloween Sale: Choose a pumpkin to reveal savings of up to 100 percent off your selected items. Sale runs Oct. 24-31. The shop also has Merchandise Rewards gift cards. Be entered to win a $200 card with the purchase of $50 or more in Golf Shop merchandise. Send me more information about Heritage Shores!
> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL has a Getaway Package that gives you 3 days/2 night’s enjoyment for only $99. For a limited time, try a community visit with two nights in a nearby hotel, a tour of the community, a round of golf on our 18- hole, par-72 golf course, and dinner at our private At Ease Club. Your tour will be hosted by one of our residents, who will also be happy to answer questions about living the good life at IRCC. Send me more info!
> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL 's Member for the Day program invites you to experience the Palm Coast’s premier club community like a resident. As a Day Member you enjoy one round of golf per person at a preferred rate on the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, access to all Golf Club amenities, community tour and unlimited access the day of your tee time to the practice area and driving range. Make it a Total Experience and stay overnight in a nearby hotel at a preferred rate. Send me more info!
> Victoria Park, Deland FL wants you to come for a tour this season for great deals including a $25 Shell Gas Card and free lunch at the Golf Clubhouse. Tour new models from Beazer Homes and Shea Homes, get a taste of the club lifestyle and top off your tank compliments of Victoria Park. Offer is limited, so act soon. Send me more info!
> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL invites you to a 3-day/2-night stay in a furnished villa to experience its beauty and amenities first-hand. Cost is just $199, plus tax, per couple. Enjoy one round of golf on your choice of three courses, unlimited use of tennis courts, fitness center and pool, four meal vouchers at the club and day-spa treatments by appointment (additional fee applies). Space is limited for this first-come, first-served offer. Send me more info!
> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is promoting its Fall “Fore” Package from now through Dec. 5. At a cost of just $695 per person, it’s a deal that gives you a fourth night’s lodging and a fourth round of golf at no charge. Package includes breakfast each day at Renaissance Resort, two rounds on King and Bear Golf Club course, two rounds on Slammer and Squire course, practice balls before each round, complimentary bag storage and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions, located right on-property. Send me more info!
> Solivita, Poinciana FL has a limited-time visitation special called Discovery Days. Stay 3 days/2 nights for $69, with lodging onsite in one of the community’s fully furnished homes. Enjoy complimentary lunch and dinner, use of all recreational facilities and a personal golf cart during your stay. While on-site you are encouraged to enjoy the multi-million dollar Palms Amenity Complex. Send me more info!
> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is out with a Fall Golf Special that is priced from just $195 per person. Experience great golf and relax in superior resort luxury. The fall special includes one night’s accommodation, breakfast, one round of golf on the Slammer and Squire course, a 30-minute lesson at the PGA Tour Golf Academy, and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions. Send me more info!
> Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, Dade City FL 's Stay & Play golf package starts as low as $135 per person for 1 night with 18 holes of golf and includes lodging in a luxurious 3-BR/2-BA, completely furnished Club Villa, overlookingthe 18th green with cart, club storage, and use of the practice range, fitness center and dining Send me more info...
> 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…
> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha's Vineyard, MA 's award-winning golf course opened for play on April 8th, with a greens-fee special for early-season players. The club’s off-season rate of $50 for 18 holes, plus $18 cart rental. Send me more info…
> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI 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..
> The Communities at Branson Creek, Hollister MO wants golfers to know that special hotel rates are available at the Holiday Inn Express in Branson and the Ye Olde English Inn in Hollister during Oct. 21-22, when the community’s Murder Rock Golf Club welcomes the “Balloons Over Branson Creek” Hot Air Balloon Festival. There are also special senior golf rates being offered, timed to coincide with the festival. With more than 22,000 hotel rooms, Branson matches every style and budget. Send me more info!
> Owl's Nest, Thornton, NH offers fine homes and townhomes in its Golf and Stay vacation packages. Enjoy world-class golf, dining in the award-winning Sunset Room restaurant, access to the Activities Center with outdoor pool, workout room and much more. From now until the close of the golf season, pay a midweek rate of just $125 per person, per night for lodging, golf and cart if you're part of 3- to 7-person group, or $99 if you're in a group of 8 or more. Those rates adjust to $145 and $125 on weekends. Send me more information about Owl's Nest!
> Anderson Creek Club, NC's offer two Discovery Package options: Package #1 includes accommodations at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. Cost for 3 days/2 nights is just $297. Or chose to visit and tour the community at the low rate of just $99 per night witha 3-night maximum. Your stay includes one round of complimentary golf. Pick the packages that fits you best. Send me more info!
> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC invites lovers of mountain retreat living to try the Champion Hill's Mountain Getaway. It’s a one-night visit to the beautiful Blue Ridge for only $180. Stay on-site in one of the community’s private homes or at one of the charming bed and breakfasts in historic Hendersonville. This offer includes lodging for two, dining at the Champion Hills clubhouse, a guided tour of the property and a chance to view featured homes. Send me more info...
> Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover NC has a great Stay and Play package for visitors to this 36-hole golf-and-spa destination community. While staying in either The Lodge or in furnished townhomes, enjoy special discounted golf rates with this package of $59 on the Robert Trent Jones championship course and $39 on the Tom Jackson course—any time, any day, based on availability. You’ll be able to get around in a complimentary golf cart for the entire stay. Your stay includes access to the member-only, state-of-the-art fitness facility as well as eight lighted tennis courts. You also get access to The Spa at Rock Barn, a European-style spa with a full range of services—all at 15% off. Send me more info!
> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC has a great incentive for those truly interested in looking for a second home or retirement home. It’s the club community’s Tom Fazio golf course, rated No. 5 in North Carolina by Golf Digest. Come visit to tour the community, enjoy lunch in the clubhouse, play the course, stay two nights in a luxury Champion Hills villa or in of Hendersonville's charming inns. You can do it all for only $375—nearly half off the actual deal value of $700. Send me more info...
> River Landing, Wallace NC presents a Southern Hospitality Getaway featuring luxurious on-site accommodations. Priced at just $139 a couple, the getaway special lets you meet the people who will become your neighbors. Activities include a personal VIP Tour of River Landing’s neighborhoods and amenity centers. Enjoy Owner-For-The-Stay" privileges and dine in the new River Landing Clubhouse. Play a round of golf, play tennis, swim in indoor/outdoor pools, and even tour the local Duplin Winery and enjoy a wine tasting experience. As a bonus you get a Gourmet Dining Certificate in the Lakeview Room at the Clubhouse. Send me more info...
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC now offers two Discovery Packages. One is the “Full Monty,” providing 3 days/2 nights at just $297. It includes lodging at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. There is also a per-day alternative for $99 that includes accommodations (3 nights max) and one round of golf. Send me more info...
> St. James Plantation, Southport, NC''s Plantation Preview Package gives you the choice of playing one of its three championship courses--Members, Players or Founders Club. Priced at just $149 per person, it includes 2 nights’ accommodations and 3 days to experience the community. You get a round of golf for two, VIP Club Access and a guided real estate tour. Contact the community to make your reservations now. Send me more info...
> Brunswick Forest, Leland NC is featuring its Coastal Discovery Tour for 3 Days/2 Nights for two in a luxury hotel in historic Wilmington for just $179. It includes golf at the Cape Fear National championship course for two, Owner-for-a-Day privileges at the new 18,000-square-foot Fitness & Wellness Center, plus a boat cruise on picturesque Town Creek bordering Brunswick Forest and a VIP tour of the community. Send me more info...
> The Links at Gettysburg, PA has a golf value and a fun event rolled into one—it’s the Jinx at The Links Night Tournament coming up on Sat., Nov. 5. Entry fee is $55 for non-members of the club and $30 for members. In keeping the with the “jinx” theme, the first nine holes of the 3 p.m. shotgun tournament will be enlivened by trick pins, no pins, large cups and other surprises on the greens and fairways. After cocktails and dinner there is a 6:30 p.m. shotgun start for the second nine—a night golf event for which The Links will supply glow-in-the-dark balls. Send me more info!
> Kiawah Island, SC presents its 20th Anniversary Ryder Cup Matches Package. You and 15 of your friends can relive the glory of the U.S. team’s victory on the same epic venue--the Ocean Course at Kiawah. For less than $1,000 per person you get three nights’ lodging, three rounds of championship golf, of which one round will be played on The Ocean Course, two receptions with open bar, a team hat and golf shirt, trophy for the winning team plus all your on-island transportation. Taxes and service charges included in the offer, which is good all of 2011 and subject to availability. Send me more information about Kiawah Island!
> Hilton Head Lakes, SC invites you to grab your clubs and bring your spouse or a friend for an enjoyable and relaxing Sunday afternoon of golf at the Couples 9 Holes special rate. It happens every Sunday starting at 3 p.m., with different weekly formats and a special package rate of $45 (for both players) that includes two beverage tickets in the deal. Food and drink specials will be available, along with weekly prizes. Send me more information about Hilton Head Lakes!
> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has a great visitation offer if you book by Oct. 31 for stays through the end of February. On your three-night, four-day stay, enjoy 20% off select homes and villas, plus get a free two-hour kayak rental, free bike rental, a 10 % discount on golf at your choice of three championship courses, free tennis-court time and luxury oceanfront dining at the Dunes House & Grille. Send me more info!
> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC is telling golfers about its 'Play the Lake' Package, a great chance to enjoy the community and its two uniquely challenging golf courses fronting Lake Thurmond. You get three days of lakefront golf, two nights accommodations at the Hickory Knob Lodge and breakfast each morning—all for only $190 per person. Send me more info!
> Dataw Island, SC has introduced a new membership category called the Vacation Membership Program. It lets potential future residents join the Dataw Island Club now and enjoy club membership bewnefits while vacationing at Dataw. It’s tailored for individuals or couples whose primary residence is 50 miles away or more. Benefits include: 30 rounds of golf per year, complimentary swing analysis with a club golf professional, unlimited access to the practice areas and the ability to join the golf associations and to play in tournaments, use of Har-Tru tennis courts and a free hitting lesson. You can also use the two croquet lawns plus the outdoor and indoor pools. Use of all club dining facilities and the community fitness center are also included. Program has a $1,500 one-time initiation fee. Annual dues are $1,500. Send me more info!
> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC has a Visit Woodside Guest Package to help you discover why so many people have decided to call Woodside home. The deal, priced at just from only $149 per couple, includes accommodations for two nights for 2 guests at a historic Inn or hotel, exquisite dining for two at The Reserve Club, complimentary round of golf at its championship, Nicklaus Design course or a tour of historic Aiken. Offer is subject to availability at the Carriage House Inn. Send me more info!
> 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…
> Red Ledges, Heber City UT' s Discovery Package is designed to "Elevate Your Experience" with a 3-day/2-night luxury package at a special rate at The St. Regis Deer Valley, Utah's first five-star hospitality property. The St. Regis offers rustic elegance and amenities such as a private ski beach, split-level infinity pool, exquisite dining, and a world-class spa. While you're here, enjoy an exclusive, personalized, private tour of Red Ledges, and your choice of activities, compliments of Red Ledges. Book your visit today by calling 877-733-5334 or Click here for more information about the Red Ledges Getaway!
> 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...
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...
RECENTLY ADDED TO WATERVIEWHOME
TEXAS
==> Eagle's Bluff, Bullard
540-acre lake community, championship golf, tennis, fitness/pool, villa homes from the $200,000s
RECENTLY ADDED TO GOLFCOURSEHOME
TENNESSEE
=> Woodlake Golf & Country Club
Award-winning golf, clubhouse with attached hotel, fitness center, pool, lighted tennis, watersports on Norris Lake
PENNSYLVANIA
=> Penn National, Fayetteville
Two golf courses, swimming & tennis, luxury inn, fly fishing and hiking, seasonal farmer’s market, custom homes with lot from $300,000s
SOUTH CAROLINA
=> Hilton Head Lakes, Hardeeville
New golf course, private boatslips, Owners Clubhouse, new recreation complex under construction, home + lot from the low-$200,000s
FLORIDA
=> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach
45 holes of golf, ten tennis courts, two clubhouses
ARIZONA
=> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley
Desert mountain vistas, championship golf, recreation centers, homes from the $100,000s
TEXAS
=> Eagle's Bluff, Bullard
Gated golf and boating community on Lake Palestine, clubhouse, marina, golf homesites from $50,000, lakefront homesites from under $100,00
THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES
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NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 13, No. 655 October 14, 2011 Circ. 27,651
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Westbrook at Savannah Quarters: Maintenance-free living.
Today's Headlines
* Today's New Real Estate Deals & Travel Specials
* Golf Community Special Events & News
* Florida Real Estate Deals
* Best Real Estate Deals of 2011- by State
* Best Stay 'n Play Deals of 2011 - by State
Good Morning! Savannah Quarters will be hosting its Fall Open House this Sunday from 1-4 pm. Nine beautiful custom homes and three maintenance-free townhomes will be open to the public, giving you the opportunity to not only view some attractive properties, but also to take a look behind the gates of the Westbrook at Savannah Quarters neighborhood. For more community news and events, new real estate deals, new travel specials and more, see below!
>> Real Estate Deals
> River Oaks, Sherman, CT, an established golf community in Connecticut’s quiet hills, is now including golf membership to its championship course and club with homesite purchase. This is a major savings for golf lovers looking to build their dream home overlooking the Appalachian Trail or the Berkshire foothills. River Oaks is also just a short commute to New York City or Hartford. Send me more information about River Oaks!
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE and its featured builder, Providence Homes, invite you to view the superior design of the Lewis model home. This low-maintenance model is a 3BR, 2-BA residence with a 2-car garage and desirable finishes like granite countertops, solid maple cabinetry and a cozy gas fireplace with marble surround. With a championship Arthur Hills-designed golf course as just one highlight of the Heritage Shores amenity package, you can acquire a Lewis model home now for only $237,500, plus you receive a closing-cost credit of $15,000. Act now--it's your last chance to move into Heritage Shores in 2011. Send me more information about Heritage Shores!
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL and its exclusive broker HR Properties feature a home at 12771 Mariner Court In Mariner Village for the reduced price of just $499,000. Sited within walking distance of the clubhouse, the home is renovated to perfection, with new wood floors, new carpet in bedrooms, new office, all-new kitchen and appliances, a built-in entertainment center in family room, crown molding, new roof, new Jacuzzi in the pool and a newly installed summer kitchen with tasteful landscape lighting. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
>> Travel Getaways & Stay 'n Play
> Hilton Head Lakes, SC invites you to grab your clubs and bring your spouse or a friend for an enjoyable and relaxing Sunday afternoon of golf at the Couples 9 Holes special rate. It happens every Sunday starting at 3 p.m., with different weekly formats and a special package rate of $45 (for both players) that includes two beverage tickets in the deal. Food and drink specials will be available, along with weekly prizes. Send me more information about Hilton Head Lakes!
> Red Ledges, Heber City, UT's Discovery Package is designed to "Elevate Your Experience" with a 3-day/2-night luxury package at a special rate at The St. Regis Deer Valley, Utah's first five-star hospitality property. The St. Regis offers rustic elegance and amenities such as a private ski beach, split-level infinity pool, exquisite dining, and a world-class spa. While you're here, enjoy an exclusive, personalized, private tour of Red Ledges, and your choice of activities, compliments of Red Ledges. Book your visit today by calling 877-733-5334 or Click here for more information about the Red Ledges Getaway!
COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWS
> Sun City Vistoso, Oro Valley AZ takes its residents on a free bus trip to WildHorsePass Casino on Fri., Nov. 4., with reservations required because this community outing is always booked to capacity. Each person on the trip will receive $10 to use at a slot machine. There will be one lucky winner, from a drawing, to receive a $15 lunch voucher. Send me more information about Sun City Vistoso!
> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC is pleased to announce that the National Golf Association Pro Golf Tour will return for its 10th year to the SLV Monticello Golf Club, Apr 23 - 29, 2012 for the Savannah Lakes Village Classic. Not only has this tournament provided major contributions to local charities, but it has also proven to be a significant stepping-stone for many aspiring professional golfers. Plan to visit next April for some great professional golf on Lake Thurmond. As always, tournament admission is free. Send me more information about Savannah Lakes Village!
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA and its member-staffed Audubon group are continuing their highly successful diamondback terrapin species protection activities. Since 2003, aided by the golf course superintendent, this group has relocated, hatched and released well over 2,000 baby terrapins into the western marsh. The diamondback terrapin is considered a “species of concern” under the Endangered Species Act and is officially protected by several states. Until the 1930’s these turtles were hunted almost to extinction. Send me more information about The Landings!
>> Best Real Estate Deals of 2011
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CANADA
> 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...
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE has a Stanwyck model home now under construction and available for viewing. The Stanwyck is a popular design and with no current model on-property. Floor plan of the Stanwyck is spacious with a great flow. It includes a guest bedroom, full guest bath, living room, dining room, walk-through kitchen and an Owner's suite with large coffered-ceiling bedroom. Suite also has double walk-in closets, his-and-her bathroom sinks and roman tub. Send me more info!
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE announced a new community policy paired with a great real estate purchase incentive. Heritage Shores bylaws have been amended to allow use of personal-owner golf carts within the community including on the golf course. In response, the builder at heritage Shores, Providence Homes, will for a limited time include a free golf cart for the buyer as part of the home purchase agreement. Send me more info!
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE introduces its Drive & Dine Golf Special. Any Monday through Thursday for just $49, or any Friday through Sunday for $59, come to Heritage Shores and play an 18-hole round on the club’s championship golf course, then stay for a lunch at no additional charge. There is no charge for GPS-enabled golf cart rental and one beverage (non-alcohol) at lunch is also included. While on property make a golf shop purchase of $50 or more and be entered to win $200 in shop merchandise rewards. Send me more info!
> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA has a unique homesite promotion for October—Two Lots for $34,900. The lots selected for this incentive program will be minimum of a half-acre in size. They have underground water, telephone, cable and power hook ups. All lots will come with the complete amenity package for $395 a year that includes deep water dock rights, boat and RV storage, two clubhouses, fresh and saltwater fishing parks, two pools, with no time limit to build. If you’ve got a sibling, friend or associate to go on in this with, it’s an extremely rare value. Send me more info!
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA reminds home buyers that its golf amenity is managed by Troon Golf, an affiliation that provides any Savannah Quarters Country Club member an array of benefits through the Troon Golf network of upscale clubs under management. Check out programs such as Troon Advantage and Troon Privé. Golf members are able to play more than 60 Troon courses worldwide with preferred rates and tee times. In recognition of its own 10th Anniversary, Savannah Quarters Country Club is now offering membership initiations as low as $200. Send me more info!
> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA is talking about a new buying trend at the community known as Split It 50-50. As the name suggests, it works like this: You pay $69,900 and a friend, family member or colleague pays $69,900. Together you own a 1,700-square-foot luxury golf condo on a half-acre lot with no time limit to build. When you visit, enjoy a deep-water community dock minutes from the Atlantic, two community pools, boat and RV Storage, a gated, secured entrance, two community clubhouses, a championship golf course and more. Carrying costs (to be split two ways) consist of $395 a year for POA dues, $170 a month in condo association dues plus $1,536 a year in taxes. Enjoy it or rent it, as you please. Send me more info!
> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA has a 3-day/2-night Discovery Tour that makes it easy to visit the North Georgia Mountains and explore Owen Glen. Depending on your preference, you can enjoy golf for two at Old Union at Owen Glen, a Crane Creek Vineyards wine tasting, or a guided trail ride at Trackrock Riding Stables. Breakfast for two, dinner for two, a Welcome Basket of wine and cheese and your personal tour of Owen Glen are included. The Discovery Tour, including accommodations for two nights in charming Blairsville, is just $149 per couple (a value of over $525). Send me more info!
> 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...
> 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...
> 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!
North Carolina
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is currently showing a spotlight property with a listing price of $374,900 at 845 Micah's Way North. This 3-BR/3.5-BA home with 2,606 sf to relax in is a golf-front ranch with a great room/kitchen/dining, luxury master suite down, large bonus room w/full bath, study option, screened porch, paver patio w/stone grilling station, carpet, hardwoods, ceramic tile, granite countertops, lots of storage. Send me more info!
> Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights a rare value on a large and well-located homesite that’s ideal for buyers seeking affordability and plenty of home-placement options. Homesite No. 759 at Chapel Ridge, now just $39,900, is 1.2 acres of gently sloping woodland that enjoys 300 feet of road frontage, giving the buyer unmatched driveway and house placement flexibility. Send me more info!
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is urging home buyers with value in mind to come see its collection of Fairway Green condominiums, priced starting at just $139,900. These superior-quality condos offer many upgrades at the buyer's choice. If you want a private garage, they are now available as add-ons--with a $3,500 incentive when the garage is purchased with a Fairway Green unit. Anderson Creek has has a wide array of other incentive-packaged homes and lots to inspect, including some that are offered with closing costs paid by seller. Send me more info!
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is featuring an open-plan condo—the last one left in inventory—along Gallery Drive, which is just minutes from the community pool and fitness center. View this property daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Building 185 (Unit 201). It’s a 2BR, 2-BA residence at 1,500 sf listed for just $164,900. Interior features granite, hardwoods, ceramic tile, plus crown and chair molding. Send me more info!
> Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights on one its Estate homesites—now listed at $99,000 for a savings of almost $40,000 over its previous asking price. Homesite No. 759 is a 3-plus-acre parcel that blends meadow terrain with evergreen woodland. This site provides the unusual opportunity to build in either setting and retain the option to construct a second residence or divide the property and sell the other lot. Send me more info...
> 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…
> The Cliffs at Glassy, SC presents a featured home of rare value at 73 The Cliffs Parkway. This luxury home's actual value is $2.3 million but it is currently listed at $1,695,000--a reduction of $605,000. The buyer will enjoy 75-mile views and living space that includes a comfortable family room and dining room, a dream kitchen with all stainless-steel appliances and a grand master suite, all on the main level. On the lower level, there's a well-planned recreation room with wet bar, a full-service kitchen, a walk-in wine closet and three guest bedrooms. Send me more info!
> Kiawah Island, SC's brokerage, Kiawah Island Real Estate (KIRE) lists a current Best Buy at 29 Ocean Course Drive, a 6-bedroom, 6-bath island retreat reduced to $5.5 million. The home features 6,200 square feet of luxury living with marble tile floors and floor-to-ceiling windows—and an unsurpassed view of the Atlantic Ocean and the Ocean Course. Another Best Buy is at 142 Ocean Palms Court, a 5-bedroom, 5-bath custom home just steps from the Atlantic and Kiawah Beach. Its foyer with grand staircase leads to an interior featuring 7,300 square feet of space. The master suite has a fireplace and a private logia overlooking the ocean. Other features include an elevator and a 4-car garage. Send me more info!
> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC announces year-end real estate purchase incentives, which include complimentary golf on its two lakefront golf courses plus recreation center and dock slip memberships for up to a year. This is the first time such incentives have been offered to new residents of Savannah Lakes Village. On new-construction homes that go under contract this year, buyer receives complimentary golf (unlimited green fee & cart) for 1 year, a free recreation center pass for 1 year, and a free community dock slip for 1 year, based on availability. On existing homes that go to contract this year, buyer receives complimentary golf (green fee & cart) for 6 months and a free rec center pass for 6 months. Send me more info!
> Kiawah Island, SC The home at 15 Airy Hall is a current "Best Buy" with it price reduced to $995,000. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this 4-BR/3-BA home features sweeping vistas of rolling marsh savannas. The living room looks out on the marsh with windowed walls, and French doors open to a screened porch with soaring ceiling and fieldstone fireplace. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and the home comes with an integrated television and audio package and is furnished. Move right in. Click here for more information about Kiawah Island!
> Kiawah Island, SC recently had one of its most unique and valued listings – 1 Captain Maynard’s Island – featured on CNBC.com as being one of the Top Ten Island Enclaves For Sale. This is a private 11-acre island with two deepwater docks, undisturbed water access, a 6,505 square foot residence and absolute privacy. The property is listed now for $14,950,000. Location is close to the Atlantic Ocean and beach with a large amount of acreage and access to the Lowcountry’s waterways. Send me more info...
> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC presents a reduced-price home in its socially active Grand Haven neighborhood, at 271 Pink Dogwood. Priced at just $299,900, this “Berkeley” design provides 2,209 sf with 3 BR and 2 BA. With direct access to the nature trails, this residence has hardwood flooring throughout, custom stained maple cabinetry with KitchenAid appliances and Cambria countertops in the kitchen, oversized “super shower” in the master bath and much more. Send me more info...
> 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!> 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...
> Horn Rapids, Richland WA has a brand-new ranch-style single-family home listed at only $367,900. All the amenities of the 835-acre Horn Rapids community, including Yakima Mountain views, a Keith Foster-designed championship course and 100 acres of parks, greenbelts, playgrounds and trails, are right outside the door of this three-bedroom, 2.5-bath Cedarville design home. The owner’s retreat and two additional bedrooms each come with ample closet space. A large, open-plan great room combines with the spacious kitchen and sunny dining room to create an ideal atmosphere. Curb appeal is enhanced by a covered porch and huge covered back patio. Send me more info!
> Horn Rapids, Richland WA’s new neighborhood, Eagle Ridge, has two exclusive builders and a one- of-a-kind view. Starting price of $350,000 includes homesite and home (2,400 SF custom ramblers). Views are all territorial (mountains, river, farmland, etc.). Send me more info…
> 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!
> GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL will waive the golf initiation fee of $9,800 for any buyer of an Addison Spec Home, Model Home, GlenLakes Realty-listed resale home. Fee is also waived if you purchase a lot and build a new home. This promotion is exclusive and home purchase must be made through Glen Lakes. Buyers of all other resale homes must pay the standard $9,800 golf initiation fee. Send me more info!
> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL is featuring a homesite in its Wild Oaks neighborhood with a special purchase incentive. The buyer of this homesite at 34 Scarlet Oak Circle will receive an associate golf membership valued at $5,000 to the Club at Grand Haven. List price is $119,000 for the property, which measures 102 by 174 feet and is cleared and ready to build on. Club amenities include include: golf, tennis, walking trails, croquet, two fitness centers and much more. Send me more info!
> GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee, FL announces its Fall “Steal of a Deal" program in which home prices have been reduced to below builder cost. You'll benefit from savings of up to 40 percent on brand-new builder inventory homes that come complete with many luxury features. Homes are located throughout the well-landscaped neighborhoods of this 1,400-acre, Nature Coast community. Best of all, these homes are available for immediate occupancy. Send me more info!
> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL offers a newly listed golf villa within walking distance of the PGA Golf Club. It’s ideal for your personal getaways and/or as an investment property. This home, offered at just $90,000, is well-appointed villa and in move-right-in condition. Ownership provides membership to the Island Club with pool, exercise room, tennis, basketball, billiards and much more. Send me more info...
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL takes the worry out of absentee ownership. With an onsite maintenance staff consisting of plumbers, electricians, handymen, and housekeeping services, your Harbour Ridge home or condo is expertly cared for even when you’re not there. Home prices in the community, which is convenient to several airports (for easy vacationing), are affordable now. Send me more info...
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> Mirabel, Scottsdale AZ is now offering attractive membership incentives for new equity and non-equity golf memberships that are secured by Nov. 15. Incentives for new member applications received by the deadline include a cash discount for new equity golf members applied to the $85,000 initiation fee or a $5,000 club credit or $2,500 cash discount for new non-equity golf members applied to the $50,000 initiation fee. Social memberships are also available. Send me more info!
> 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!
> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL has a Getaway Package that gives you 3 days/2 night’s enjoyment for only $99. For a limited time, try a community visit with two nights in a nearby hotel, a tour of the community, a round of golf on our 18- hole, par-72 golf course, and dinner at our private At Ease Club. Your tour will be hosted by one of our residents, who will also be happy to answer questions about living the good life at IRCC. Send me more info!
> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL 's Member for the Day program invites you to experience the Palm Coast’s premier club community like a resident. As a Day Member you enjoy one round of golf per person at a preferred rate on the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, access to all Golf Club amenities, community tour and unlimited access the day of your tee time to the practice area and driving range. Make it a Total Experience and stay overnight in a nearby hotel at a preferred rate. Send me more info!
> Victoria Park, Deland FL wants you to come for a tour this season for great deals including a $25 Shell Gas Card and free lunch at the Golf Clubhouse. Tour new models from Beazer Homes and Shea Homes, get a taste of the club lifestyle and top off your tank compliments of Victoria Park. Offer is limited, so act soon. Send me more info!
> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL invites you to a 3-day/2-night stay in a furnished villa to experience its beauty and amenities first-hand. Cost is just $199, plus tax, per couple. Enjoy one round of golf on your choice of three courses, unlimited use of tennis courts, fitness center and pool, four meal vouchers at the club and day-spa treatments by appointment (additional fee applies). Space is limited for this first-come, first-served offer. Send me more info!
> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is promoting its Fall “Fore” Package from now through Dec. 5. At a cost of just $695 per person, it’s a deal that gives you a fourth night’s lodging and a fourth round of golf at no charge. Package includes breakfast each day at Renaissance Resort, two rounds on King and Bear Golf Club course, two rounds on Slammer and Squire course, practice balls before each round, complimentary bag storage and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions, located right on-property. Send me more info!
> Solivita, Poinciana FL has a limited-time visitation special called Discovery Days. Stay 3 days/2 nights for $69, with lodging onsite in one of the community’s fully furnished homes. Enjoy complimentary lunch and dinner, use of all recreational facilities and a personal golf cart during your stay. While on-site you are encouraged to enjoy the multi-million dollar Palms Amenity Complex. Send me more info!
> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is out with a Fall Golf Special that is priced from just $195 per person. Experience great golf and relax in superior resort luxury. The fall special includes one night’s accommodation, breakfast, one round of golf on the Slammer and Squire course, a 30-minute lesson at the PGA Tour Golf Academy, and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions. Send me more info!
> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL has a great Getaway Package that gives you three days of enjoyment and two nights lodging for just $99. Visit this unique community on Florida's Space Coast and take advantage of its limited time getaway offer, which includes two nights in a nearby hotel, a tour of the community, a round of golf on the Indian River course and dinner at the private At Ease Club. Tour will be hosted by an IRCC resident, who will be happy to answer questions about the good life at IRCC. Send me more info!
> Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, Dade City FL 's Stay & Play golf package starts as low as $135 per person for 1 night with 18 holes of golf and includes lodging in a luxurious 3-BR/2-BA, completely furnished Club Villa, overlookingthe 18th green with cart, club storage, and use of the practice range, fitness center and dining Send me more info...
> 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…
> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha's Vineyard, MA 's award-winning golf course opened for play on April 8th, with a greens-fee special for early-season players. The club’s off-season rate of $50 for 18 holes, plus $18 cart rental. Send me more info…
> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI 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..
> The Communities at Branson Creek, Hollister MO wants golfers to know that special hotel rates are available at the Holiday Inn Express in Branson and the Ye Olde English Inn in Hollister during Oct. 21-22, when the community’s Murder Rock Golf Club welcomes the “Balloons Over Branson Creek” Hot Air Balloon Festival. There are also special senior golf rates being offered, timed to coincide with the festival. With more than 22,000 hotel rooms, Branson matches every style and budget. Send me more info!
> 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...
> Anderson Creek Club, NC's offer two Discovery Package options: Package #1 includes accommodations at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. Cost for 3 days/2 nights is just $297. Or chose to visit and tour the community at the low rate of just $99 per night witha 3-night maximum. Your stay includes one round of complimentary golf. Pick the packages that fits you best. Send me more info!
> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC invites lovers of mountain retreat living to try the Champion Hill's Mountain Getaway. It’s a one-night visit to the beautiful Blue Ridge for only $180. Stay on-site in one of the community’s private homes or at one of the charming bed and breakfasts in historic Hendersonville. This offer includes lodging for two, dining at the Champion Hills clubhouse, a guided tour of the property and a chance to view featured homes. Send me more info...
> Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover NC has a great Stay and Play package for visitors to this 36-hole golf-and-spa destination community. While staying in either The Lodge or in furnished townhomes, enjoy special discounted golf rates with this package of $59 on the Robert Trent Jones championship course and $39 on the Tom Jackson course—any time, any day, based on availability. You’ll be able to get around in a complimentary golf cart for the entire stay. Your stay includes access to the member-only, state-of-the-art fitness facility as well as eight lighted tennis courts. You also get access to The Spa at Rock Barn, a European-style spa with a full range of services—all at 15% off. Send me more info!
> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC has a great incentive for those truly interested in looking for a second home or retirement home. It’s the club community’s Tom Fazio golf course, rated No. 5 in North Carolina by Golf Digest. Come visit to tour the community, enjoy lunch in the clubhouse, play the course, stay two nights in a luxury Champion Hills villa or in of Hendersonville's charming inns. You can do it all for only $375—nearly half off the actual deal value of $700. Send me more info...
> River Landing, Wallace NC presents a Southern Hospitality Getaway featuring luxurious on-site accommodations. Priced at just $139 a couple, the getaway special lets you meet the people who will become your neighbors. Activities include a personal VIP Tour of River Landing’s neighborhoods and amenity centers. Enjoy Owner-For-The-Stay" privileges and dine in the new River Landing Clubhouse. Play a round of golf, play tennis, swim in indoor/outdoor pools, and even tour the local Duplin Winery and enjoy a wine tasting experience. As a bonus you get a Gourmet Dining Certificate in the Lakeview Room at the Clubhouse. Send me more info...
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC now offers two Discovery Packages. One is the “Full Monty,” providing 3 days/2 nights at just $297. It includes lodging at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. There is also a per-day alternative for $99 that includes accommodations (3 nights max) and one round of golf. Send me more info...
> St. James Plantation, Southport, NC''s Plantation Preview Package gives you the choice of playing one of its three championship courses--Members, Players or Founders Club. Priced at just $149 per person, it includes 2 nights’ accommodations and 3 days to experience the community. You get a round of golf for two, VIP Club Access and a guided real estate tour. Contact the community to make your reservations now. Send me more info...
> Brunswick Forest, Leland NC is featuring its Coastal Discovery Tour for 3 Days/2 Nights for two in a luxury hotel in historic Wilmington for just $179. It includes golf at the Cape Fear National championship course for two, Owner-for-a-Day privileges at the new 18,000-square-foot Fitness & Wellness Center, plus a boat cruise on picturesque Town Creek bordering Brunswick Forest and a VIP tour of the community. Send me more info...
> The Links at Gettysburg, PA has a golf value and a fun event rolled into one—it’s the Jinx at The Links Night Tournament coming up on Sat., Nov. 5. Entry fee is $55 for non-members of the club and $30 for members. In keeping the with the “jinx” theme, the first nine holes of the 3 p.m. shotgun tournament will be enlivened by trick pins, no pins, large cups and other surprises on the greens and fairways. After cocktails and dinner there is a 6:30 p.m. shotgun start for the second nine—a night golf event for which The Links will supply glow-in-the-dark balls. Send me more info!
> Hilton Head Lakes, SC has new golf specials for October. Take advantage of perfect weather and a great golf course in ideal condition. Monday thru Friday, pay just $35 (all prices plus tax) from 7:30 to noon, $30 from noon to 2:30 and $25 for the period 2:30 til dusk. On weekends it's $30 from 7:30 to 2:30 and only $25 from 2:30 to dusk. All rates include your golf cart rental. There's also a Multiple Round Package—10 rounds for just $275--a savings of $97. Send me more info!
> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has a great visitation offer if you book by Oct. 31 for stays through the end of February. On your three-night, four-day stay, enjoy 20% off select homes and villas, plus get a free two-hour kayak rental, free bike rental, a 10 % discount on golf at your choice of three championship courses, free tennis-court time and luxury oceanfront dining at the Dunes House & Grille. Send me more info!
> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC is telling golfers about its 'Play the Lake' Package, a great chance to enjoy the community and its two uniquely challenging golf courses fronting Lake Thurmond. You get three days of lakefront golf, two nights accommodations at the Hickory Knob Lodge and breakfast each morning—all for only $190 per person. Send me more info!
> Dataw Island, SC has introduced a new membership category called the Vacation Membership Program. It lets potential future residents join the Dataw Island Club now and enjoy club membership bewnefits while vacationing at Dataw. It’s tailored for individuals or couples whose primary residence is 50 miles away or more. Benefits include: 30 rounds of golf per year, complimentary swing analysis with a club golf professional, unlimited access to the practice areas and the ability to join the golf associations and to play in tournaments, use of Har-Tru tennis courts and a free hitting lesson. You can also use the two croquet lawns plus the outdoor and indoor pools. Use of all club dining facilities and the community fitness center are also included. Program has a $1,500 one-time initiation fee. Annual dues are $1,500. Send me more info!
> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC has a Visit Woodside Guest Package to help you discover why so many people have decided to call Woodside home. The deal, priced at just from only $149 per couple, includes accommodations for two nights for 2 guests at a historic Inn or hotel, exquisite dining for two at The Reserve Club, complimentary round of golf at its championship, Nicklaus Design course or a tour of historic Aiken. Offer is subject to availability at the Carriage House Inn. Send me more info!
> Dataw Island, SC is now offering a 3-day/2-night 'Experience Dataw' Discovery visit which features golf at one of two championship courses, dining in Dataw’s world-class clubhouse, tennis on Har-Tru courts, a guided boat ride that reveals the island’s natural beauty, plus swimming in the indoor or outdoor pool and workouts in the fitness center and a private community tour. The package is valued at more than $700, but for a limited time is priced at just $299. Send me more info!
> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has a Free Lunch + Golf Discount offer good for bookings through Sept. 30. Stay 3 nights in a 2-bedroom resort villa complete with three rounds of golf and complimentary repeat rounds, and lunch is complimentary each day. Enjoy a choice of fine select villas as your lodging, plus preferred rates on all Palmetto Dunes activities including tennis clinics, kayaking, fishing charters and more. Send me more info!
> 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…
> Red Ledges, Heber City UT is now offering a 3-day/2-night mountain getaway for only $478 per couple. Package includes two nights at the exquisite St. Regis Deer Valley, a scenic airplane tour of the spectacular fall colors, a round of golf for two on the community’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Course plus a tour of the property and amenities. Ownership opportunities include homes from $495,000 and homesites from $195,000. Make your reservations now, offer ends Oct. 31, 2011. Send me more info!
> 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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> 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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==> Eagle's Bluff, Bullard
540-acre lake community, championship golf, tennis, fitness/pool, villa homes from the $200,000s
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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
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=> 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
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=> 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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* Riverwood, FL
THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES
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NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 13, No. 653 October 7, 2011 Circ. 27,651
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Anderson Creek Club, NC: Three Homes on Parade.
Today's Headlines
* Today's New Real Estate Deals & Travel Specials
* Golf Community Special Events & News
* Florida Real Estate Deals
* Best Real Estate Deals of 2011- by State
* Best Stay 'n Play Deals of 2011 - by State
Good Morning! This weekend, Oct. 8-9, Anderson Creek Club, NC, will have three entries in the Annual Fayetteville Parade of Homes. Located just north of Fayetteville in Spring Lake, the community will showcase a new home in its Carriage Hill neighborhood by Infiniti Builders and a new model condominium at Fairway Green.
Then in the spotlight at the event is Anderson Creek Club's new golf front ranch for $374,900 with 3 BRs/3.5 BAs, luxury master suite, 2,606 sf and much more. If you're in the area, check out the event which will have 37 homes on display priced from $150,900 to $385,000. Times are Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday noon to 6 pm. For more community news and events, new real estate deals, travel specials and more, see below!
>> Real Estate Deals
> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA has a unique homesite promotion for October—Two Lots for $34,900. The lots selected for this incentive program will be minimum of a half-acre in size. They have underground water, telephone, cable and power hook ups. All lots will come with the complete amenity package for $395 a year that includes deep water dock rights, boat and RV storage, two clubhouses, fresh and saltwater fishing parks, two pools, with no time limit to build. If you’ve got a sibling, friend or associate to go on in this with, it’s an extremely rare value. Send me more info!
> Kiawah Island, SC's brokerage, Kiawah Island Real Estate (KIRE) lists a current Best Buy at 29 Ocean Course Drive, a 6-bedroom, 6-bath island retreat reduced to $5.5 million. The home features 6,200 square feet of luxury living with marble tile floors and floor-to-ceiling windows—and an unsurpassed view of the Atlantic Ocean and the Ocean Course. Another Best Buy is at 142 Ocean Palms Court, a 5-bedroom, 5-bath custom home just steps from the Atlantic and Kiawah Beach. Its foyer with grand staircase leads to an interior featuring 7,300 square feet of space. The master suite has a fireplace and a private logia overlooking the ocean. Other features include an elevator and a 4-car garage. Send me more info!
>> Travel Getaways & Stay 'n Play
> Hilton Head Lakes, SC has new golf specials for October. Take advantage of perfect weather and a great golf course in ideal condition. Monday thru Friday, pay just $35 (all prices plus tax) from 7:30 to noon, $30 from noon to 2:30 and $25 for the period 2:30 til dusk. On weekends it's $30 from 7:30 to 2:30 and only $25 from 2:30 to dusk. All rates include your golf cart rental. There's also a Multiple Round Package—10 rounds for just $275--a savings of $97. Send me more info!
> Mirabel, Scottsdale AZ is now offering attractive membership incentives for new equity and non-equity golf memberships that are secured by Nov. 15. Incentives for new member applications received by the deadline include a cash discount for new equity golf members applied to the $85,000 initiation fee or a $5,000 club credit or $2,500 cash discount for new non-equity golf members applied to the $50,000 initiation fee. Social memberships are also available. Send me more info!
COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWS
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA reports that sales in the community are again outpacing national and regional real estate levels. Savannah MLS statistics show home closings in all of Chatham County in the first eight months of 2011 were up roughly 8.2% versus 2010--but home closings in The Landings were up a robust 27.6% in that period. The community’s strong year in real estate continues its sales momentum from 2010 when it registered a 38% increase in home sales vs. 2009. There were 67 homes and townhomes that closed in the community in June, July and August--the most since 2006, and an 81% increase over last summer, as business moves continually closer to 2007 transaction levels. Send me more info!
> River Oaks, Sherman, CT congratulates its new PGA Golf Professional, Ralph Salito on his recent success in qualifying for the PGA National Senior Club Professional Championship. Along with his standout playing performance, Salito is a leader in his organization and a candidate for National Secretary for the PGA of America. He continues to be a valued source of golf expertise for members at River Oaks. Send me more info!
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL says Martin County is catching up with the community in its attitude toward pets. The county is completing work on regulations that will allow dog-friendly dining in restaurants with outdoor seating. For years, Harbour Ridge residents and their pets have enjoyed the community's dog-friendly atmosphere, premier dog park and outdoor dining space where members can enjoy lunch with their dogs. Send me more info!
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> 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...
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE has a Stanwyck model home now under construction and available for viewing. The Stanwyck is a popular design and with no current model on-property. Floor plan of the Stanwyck is spacious with a great flow. It includes a guest bedroom, full guest bath, living room, dining room, walk-through kitchen and an Owner's suite with large coffered-ceiling bedroom. Suite also has double walk-in closets, his-and-her bathroom sinks and roman tub. Send me more info!
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE announced a new community policy paired with a great real estate purchase incentive. Heritage Shores bylaws have been amended to allow use of personal-owner golf carts within the community including on the golf course. In response, the builder at heritage Shores, Providence Homes, will for a limited time include a free golf cart for the buyer as part of the home purchase agreement. Send me more info!
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE introduces its Drive & Dine Golf Special. Any Monday through Thursday for just $49, or any Friday through Sunday for $59, come to Heritage Shores and play an 18-hole round on the club’s championship golf course, then stay for a lunch at no additional charge. There is no charge for GPS-enabled golf cart rental and one beverage (non-alcohol) at lunch is also included. While on property make a golf shop purchase of $50 or more and be entered to win $200 in shop merchandise rewards. Send me more info!
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA reminds home buyers that its golf amenity is managed by Troon Golf, an affiliation that provides any Savannah Quarters Country Club member an array of benefits through the Troon Golf network of upscale clubs under management. Check out programs such as Troon Advantage and Troon Privé. Golf members are able to play more than 60 Troon courses worldwide with preferred rates and tee times. In recognition of its own 10th Anniversary, Savannah Quarters Country Club is now offering membership initiations as low as $200. Send me more info!
> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA is talking about a new buying trend at the community known as Split It 50-50. As the name suggests, it works like this: You pay $69,900 and a friend, family member or colleague pays $69,900. Together you own a 1,700-square-foot luxury golf condo on a half-acre lot with no time limit to build. When you visit, enjoy a deep-water community dock minutes from the Atlantic, two community pools, boat and RV Storage, a gated, secured entrance, two community clubhouses, a championship golf course and more. Carrying costs (to be split two ways) consist of $395 a year for POA dues, $170 a month in condo association dues plus $1,536 a year in taxes. Enjoy it or rent it, as you please. Send me more info!
> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA has a 3-day/2-night Discovery Tour that makes it easy to visit the North Georgia Mountains and explore Owen Glen. Depending on your preference, you can enjoy golf for two at Old Union at Owen Glen, a Crane Creek Vineyards wine tasting, or a guided trail ride at Trackrock Riding Stables. Breakfast for two, dinner for two, a Welcome Basket of wine and cheese and your personal tour of Owen Glen are included. The Discovery Tour, including accommodations for two nights in charming Blairsville, is just $149 per couple (a value of over $525). Send me more info!
> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA has just listed a condominium/house lot package that presents a rare value for the buyer. Priced at $139,000, it borders the 4th hole of the golf course with a 2 BR, 2 BA layout plus bonus room. This half-acre, build-ready lot previously sold for $80,000 and the no-maintenance condo, 1,700 sf with hardwood floors and granite countertops previously sold for $320,000, making the current package price little more than one-third of what was previously paid. Send me more info...
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA presents a fine savings opportunity on a luxury home at 3 Brightside Lane. Located in the prestigious Oakridge neighborhood, this 3,700-square-foot home with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths was just reduced by $100,000 to $595,000. Its custom features include a study/office, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with granite and maple cabinetry, double ovens, and a large breakfast area. Enjoy golf and lagoon views, plus fireplace and wet bar w/ granite. Send me more info...
> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA welcomes Southland Custom Homes to the community and announces important new value opportunities on home-and-land packages. In partnership with Southland Custom Homes, Cooper's Point presents house plans that range from 1600 to 4000 sf, starting at the affordable price of just $169,000. Send me more info...
> Sanctuary Cove, St. Simon’s Island GA has homesite Web Specials available now for a limited time starting at just $29,900. These lots in the special are wooded, lakefront or marshfront. The community is ideally situated along Georgia’s famed Golden Isles, with access to wide rivers, numerous bays and the Atlantic Ocean. Select from a wide array of homesites on which to build your custom dream home. Send me more info...
> 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...
> 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...
> 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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> Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights a rare value on a large and well-located homesite that’s ideal for buyers seeking affordability and plenty of home-placement options. Homesite No. 759 at Chapel Ridge, now just $39,900, is 1.2 acres of gently sloping woodland that enjoys 300 feet of road frontage, giving the buyer unmatched driveway and house placement flexibility. Send me more info!
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is urging home buyers with value in mind to come see its collection of Fairway Green condominiums, priced starting at just $139,900. These superior-quality condos offer many upgrades at the buyer's choice. If you want a private garage, they are now available as add-ons--with a $3,500 incentive when the garage is purchased with a Fairway Green unit. Anderson Creek has has a wide array of other incentive-packaged homes and lots to inspect, including some that are offered with closing costs paid by seller. Send me more info!
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is featuring an open-plan condo—the last one left in inventory—along Gallery Drive, which is just minutes from the community pool and fitness center. View this property daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Building 185 (Unit 201). It’s a 2BR, 2-BA residence at 1,500 sf listed for just $164,900. Interior features granite, hardwoods, ceramic tile, plus crown and chair molding. Send me more info!
> Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights on one its Estate homesites—now listed at $99,000 for a savings of almost $40,000 over its previous asking price. Homesite No. 759 is a 3-plus-acre parcel that blends meadow terrain with evergreen woodland. This site provides the unusual opportunity to build in either setting and retain the option to construct a second residence or divide the property and sell the other lot. Send me more info...
> Carolina Colours, New Bern NC highlights a specially priced preserve-view home near Brice Creek listing for just $269,000. This 4 BR/3 BA residence occupies a quiet, cul-de-sac lot with a large screened patio. It’s got an open floor plan for relaxed family living and easy entertaining, plus a convenient first-floor master suite. Send me more info...
> 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…
> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC announces year-end real estate purchase incentives, which include complimentary golf on its two lakefront golf courses plus recreation center and dock slip memberships for up to a year. This is the first time such incentives have been offered to new residents of Savannah Lakes Village. On new-construction homes that go under contract this year, buyer receives complimentary golf (unlimited green fee & cart) for 1 year, a free recreation center pass for 1 year, and a free community dock slip for 1 year, based on availability. On existing homes that go to contract this year, buyer receives complimentary golf (green fee & cart) for 6 months and a free rec center pass for 6 months. Send me more info!
> Kiawah Island, SC The home at 15 Airy Hall is a current "Best Buy" with it price reduced to $995,000. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this 4-BR/3-BA home features sweeping vistas of rolling marsh savannas. The living room looks out on the marsh with windowed walls, and French doors open to a screened porch with soaring ceiling and fieldstone fireplace. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and the home comes with an integrated television and audio package and is furnished. Move right in. Click here for more information about Kiawah Island!
> Kiawah Island, SC recently had one of its most unique and valued listings – 1 Captain Maynard’s Island – featured on CNBC.com as being one of the Top Ten Island Enclaves For Sale. This is a private 11-acre island with two deepwater docks, undisturbed water access, a 6,505 square foot residence and absolute privacy. The property is listed now for $14,950,000. Location is close to the Atlantic Ocean and beach with a large amount of acreage and access to the Lowcountry’s waterways. Send me more info...
> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC presents a reduced-price home in its socially active Grand Haven neighborhood, at 271 Pink Dogwood. Priced at just $299,900, this “Berkeley” design provides 2,209 sf with 3 BR and 2 BA. With direct access to the nature trails, this residence has hardwood flooring throughout, custom stained maple cabinetry with KitchenAid appliances and Cambria countertops in the kitchen, oversized “super shower” in the master bath and much more. Send me more info...
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC presents an alluring summer incentive on its Daufuskie Model Home, now reduced to $474,990. This lakefront model home has an invitingly open floor plan, perfect for entertaining guests. For details and accents it’s got a whole-home sound package, bonus room with full bath, beautiful ceramic tile and stone in main living areas, granite kitchen countertops, GE Stainless Steel appliances, spacious and luxurious owner's retreat, upgraded carpet in bedrooms and cultured marble vanity tops in bathrooms. Home also offers spectacular lake views and an outdoor porch to enjoy them from. Send me more info...
> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC is listing an acre-plus homesite, in foreclosure, at the dramatically reduced price of $180,000 in this award-winning community with Nicklaus Signature championship golf. In 2008, this 1.3-acre parcel sold for $1,030,000—its current asking price is just 17% of that. There is no time limit to build, meanwhile enjoy visits that include offer golf, equestrian, the fitness center, fresh- and saltwater boating from the community marina and dining/lodging at an on-property Auberge Resort. Send me more info...
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> 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!> 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...
> Horn Rapids, Richland WA has a brand-new ranch-style single-family home listed at only $367,900. All the amenities of the 835-acre Horn Rapids community, including Yakima Mountain views, a Keith Foster-designed championship course and 100 acres of parks, greenbelts, playgrounds and trails, are right outside the door of this three-bedroom, 2.5-bath Cedarville design home. The owner’s retreat and two additional bedrooms each come with ample closet space. A large, open-plan great room combines with the spacious kitchen and sunny dining room to create an ideal atmosphere. Curb appeal is enhanced by a covered porch and huge covered back patio. Send me more info!
> Horn Rapids, Richland WA’s new neighborhood, Eagle Ridge, has two exclusive builders and a one- of-a-kind view. Starting price of $350,000 includes homesite and home (2,400 SF custom ramblers). Views are all territorial (mountains, river, farmland, etc.). Send me more info…
> 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!
> GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL will waive the golf initiation fee of $9,800 for any buyer of an Addison Spec Home, Model Home, GlenLakes Realty-listed resale home. Fee is also waived if you purchase a lot and build a new home. This promotion is exclusive and home purchase must be made through Glen Lakes. Buyers of all other resale homes must pay the standard $9,800 golf initiation fee. Send me more info!
> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL is featuring a homesite in its Wild Oaks neighborhood with a special purchase incentive. The buyer of this homesite at 34 Scarlet Oak Circle will receive an associate golf membership valued at $5,000 to the Club at Grand Haven. List price is $119,000 for the property, which measures 102 by 174 feet and is cleared and ready to build on. Club amenities include include: golf, tennis, walking trails, croquet, two fitness centers and much more. Send me more info!
> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL is featuring a home in its Front Street Village that is ideally located on the Intracoastal Waterway and now reduced in price to just $699,000. It’s a custom two-story villa with a detached garage and breezeway on a two-thirds-acre site. Villa has a new dock, lift and rock-and-wood seawall. Its swimming pool features Aqua-Link control system and there is an array of upgrades such as hardwood and granite floors, granite countertops, two fireplaces and upstairs balcony facing pool and Intracoastal. All furnishings included. Send me more info!
> GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee, FL announces its Fall “Steal of a Deal" program in which home prices have been reduced to below builder cost. You'll benefit from savings of up to 40 percent on brand-new builder inventory homes that come complete with many luxury features. Homes are located throughout the well-landscaped neighborhoods of this 1,400-acre, Nature Coast community. Best of all, these homes are available for immediate occupancy. Send me more info!
> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL is listing a beautifully appointed, well-maintained two-bedroom townhome with numerous upgrades, asking price of just $189,000. It features deep tray ceilings with double crown molding, a spacious kitchen with granite counters and a master suite you enter via a private hallway. This townhome’s master bath includes two marble counters with sinks, private water closet and separate shower and whirlpool bath. You also get a carpeted storage room with full AC within the garage and a 30 amp generator hookup. Home is in a neighborhood that has its own clubhouse and pool in addition to the array of PGA Village Island Club amenities. Send me more info!
> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL offers a newly listed golf villa within walking distance of the PGA Golf Club. It’s ideal for your personal getaways and/or as an investment property. This home, offered at just $90,000, is well-appointed villa and in move-right-in condition. Ownership provides membership to the Island Club with pool, exercise room, tennis, basketball, billiards and much more. Send me more info...
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL takes the worry out of absentee ownership. With an onsite maintenance staff consisting of plumbers, electricians, handymen, and housekeeping services, your Harbour Ridge home or condo is expertly cared for even when you’re not there. Home prices in the community, which is convenient to several airports (for easy vacationing), are affordable now. Send me more info...
> Heritage Bay, Naples FL is currently featuring the Barrington model from its Verandasseries of condominium homes. As always with Heritage Bay, buyer enjoys the Everything’s Included value package with purchase of this home. The Barrington is a two-story 2BR, 2BA design priced new from $216,000 that is spacious at 1,414sf, with many select features and the convenience of a single-car garage. Send me more info...
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> 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!
> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL has a Getaway Package that gives you 3 days/2 night’s enjoyment for only $99. For a limited time, try a community visit with two nights in a nearby hotel, a tour of the community, a round of golf on our 18- hole, par-72 golf course, and dinner at our private At Ease Club. Your tour will be hosted by one of our residents, who will also be happy to answer questions about living the good life at IRCC. Send me more info!
> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL 's Member for the Day program invites you to experience the Palm Coast’s premier club community like a resident. As a Day Member you enjoy one round of golf per person at a preferred rate on the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, access to all Golf Club amenities, community tour and unlimited access the day of your tee time to the practice area and driving range. Make it a Total Experience and stay overnight in a nearby hotel at a preferred rate. Send me more info!
> Victoria Park, Deland FL wants you to come for a tour this season for great deals including a $25 Shell Gas Card and free lunch at the Golf Clubhouse. Tour new models from Beazer Homes and Shea Homes, get a taste of the club lifestyle and top off your tank compliments of Victoria Park. Offer is limited, so act soon. Send me more info!
> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL invites you to a 3-day/2-night stay in a furnished villa to experience its beauty and amenities first-hand. Cost is just $199, plus tax, per couple. Enjoy one round of golf on your choice of three courses, unlimited use of tennis courts, fitness center and pool, four meal vouchers at the club and day-spa treatments by appointment (additional fee applies). Space is limited for this first-come, first-served offer. Send me more info!
> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is promoting its Fall “Fore” Package from now through Dec. 5. At a cost of just $695 per person, it’s a deal that gives you a fourth night’s lodging and a fourth round of golf at no charge. Package includes breakfast each day at Renaissance Resort, two rounds on King and Bear Golf Club course, two rounds on Slammer and Squire course, practice balls before each round, complimentary bag storage and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions, located right on-property. Send me more info!
> Solivita, Poinciana FL has a limited-time visitation special called Discovery Days. Stay 3 days, 2 nights for $69, with lodging onsite in one of the community’s fully furnished homes. Enjoy complimentary lunch and dinner, use of all recreational facilities and a personal golf cart during your stay. While on-site you are encouraged to enjoy the multi-million dollar Palms Amenity Complex. Send me more info!
> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is out with a Fall Golf Special that is priced from just $195 per person. Experience great golf and relax in superior resort luxury. The fall special includes one night’s accommodation, breakfast, one round of golf on the Slammer and Squire course, a 30-minute lesson at the PGA Tour Golf Academy, and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions. Send me more info!
> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL has a great Getaway Package that gives you three days of enjoyment and two nights lodging for just $99. Visit this unique community on Florida's Space Coast and take advantage of its limited time getaway offer, which includes two nights in a nearby hotel, a tour of the community, a round of golf on the Indian River course and dinner at the private At Ease Club. Tour will be hosted by an IRCC resident, who will be happy to answer questions about the good life at IRCC. Send me more info...
> Grand Haven, Palm Coast, FL Try Grand Haven’s Member for the Day package which puts you on the golf and waterfront community’s Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course and includes a community tour. You also enjoy access to golf club amenities such as the pro shop, clubhouse, dining areas and locker rooms, plus receive unlimited access the day of your tee time to the practice area and driving range. Stay at a nearby hotel at a preferred rate set exclusively for Members for the Day. 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...
> 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…
> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha's Vineyard, MA 's award-winning golf course opened for play on April 8th, with a greens-fee special for early-season players. The club’s off-season rate of $50 for 18 holes, plus $18 cart rental. Send me more info…
> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI 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..
> 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!
> 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...
> Anderson Creek Club, NC's offer two Discovery Package options: Package #1 includes accommodations at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. Cost for 3 days/2 nights is just $297. Or chose to visit and tour the community at the low rate of just $99 per night witha 3-night maximum. Your stay includes one round of complimentary golf. Pick the packages that fits you best. Send me more info!
> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC invites lovers of mountain retreat living to try the Champion Hill's Mountain Getaway. It’s a one-night visit to the beautiful Blue Ridge for only $180. Stay on-site in one of the community’s private homes or at one of the charming bed and breakfasts in historic Hendersonville. This offer includes lodging for two, dining at the Champion Hills clubhouse, a guided tour of the property and a chance to view featured homes. Send me more info...
> Rock Barn Golf & Spa, Conover NC has a great Stay and Play package for visitors to this 36-hole golf-and-spa destination community. While staying in either The Lodge or in furnished townhomes, enjoy special discounted golf rates with this package of $59 on the Robert Trent Jones championship course and $39 on the Tom Jackson course—any time, any day, based on availability. You’ll be able to get around in a complimentary golf cart for the entire stay. Your stay includes access to the member-only, state-of-the-art fitness facility as well as eight lighted tennis courts. You also get access to The Spa at Rock Barn, a European-style spa with a full range of services—all at 15% off. Send me more info!
> Champion Hills, Hendersonville NC has a great incentive for those truly interested in looking for a second home or retirement home. It’s the club community’s Tom Fazio golf course, rated No. 5 in North Carolina by Golf Digest. Come visit to tour the community, enjoy lunch in the clubhouse, play the course, stay two nights in a luxury Champion Hills villa or in of Hendersonville's charming inns. You can do it all for only $375—nearly half off the actual deal value of $700. Send me more info...
> River Landing, Wallace NC presents a Southern Hospitality Getaway featuring luxurious on-site accommodations. Priced at just $139 a couple, the getaway special lets you meet the people who will become your neighbors. Activities include a personal VIP Tour of River Landing’s neighborhoods and amenity centers. Enjoy Owner-For-The-Stay" privileges and dine in the new River Landing Clubhouse. Play a round of golf, play tennis, swim in indoor/outdoor pools, and even tour the local Duplin Winery and enjoy a wine tasting experience. As a bonus you get a Gourmet Dining Certificate in the Lakeview Room at the Clubhouse. Send me more info...
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC now offers two Discovery Packages. One is the “Full Monty,” providing 3 days/2 nights at just $297. It includes lodging at the new Inn at Anderson Creek Golf Club, breakfast for two, complimentary round of golf for two, dinner for two, use of all amenities and VIP real estate tour. There is also a per-day alternative for $99 that includes accommodations (3 nights max) and one round of golf. Send me more info...
> St. James Plantation, Southport, NC''s Plantation Preview Package gives you the choice of playing one of its three championship courses--Members, Players or Founders Club. Priced at just $149 per person, it includes 2 nights’ accommodations and 3 days to experience the community. You get a round of golf for two, VIP Club Access and a guided real estate tour. Contact the community to make your reservations now. Send me more info...
> Brunswick Forest, Leland NC is featuring its Coastal Discovery Tour for 3 Days/2 Nights for two in a luxury hotel in historic Wilmington for just $179. It includes golf at the Cape Fear National championship course for two, Owner-for-a-Day privileges at the new 18,000-square-foot Fitness & Wellness Center, plus a boat cruise on picturesque Town Creek bordering Brunswick Forest and a VIP tour of the community. Send me more info...
> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has a great visitation offer if you book by Oct. 31 for stays through the end of February. On your three-night, four-day stay, enjoy 20% off select homes and villas, plus get a free two-hour kayak rental, free bike rental, a 10 % discount on golf at your choice of three championship courses, free tennis-court time and luxury oceanfront dining at the Dunes House & Grille. Send me more info!
> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC is telling golfers about its 'Play the Lake' Package, a great chance to enjoy the community and its two uniquely challenging golf courses fronting Lake Thurmond. You get three days of lakefront golf, two nights accommodations at the Hickory Knob Lodge and breakfast each morning—all for only $190 per person. Send me more info!
> Dataw Island, SC has introduced a new membership category called the Vacation Membership Program. It lets potential future residents join the Dataw Island Club now and enjoy club membership bewnefits while vacationing at Dataw. It’s tailored for individuals or couples whose primary residence is 50 miles away or more. Benefits include: 30 rounds of golf per year, complimentary swing analysis with a club golf professional, unlimited access to the practice areas and the ability to join the golf associations and to play in tournaments, use of Har-Tru tennis courts and a free hitting lesson. You can also use the two croquet lawns plus the outdoor and indoor pools. Use of all club dining facilities and the community fitness center are also included. Program has a $1,500 one-time initiation fee. Annual dues are $1,500. Send me more info!
> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC has a Visit Woodside Guest Package to help you discover why so many people have decided to call Woodside home. The deal, priced at just from only $149 per couple, includes accommodations for two nights for 2 guests at a historic Inn or hotel, exquisite dining for two at The Reserve Club, complimentary round of golf at its championship, Nicklaus Design course or a tour of historic Aiken. Offer is subject to availability at the Carriage House Inn. Send me more info!
> Dataw Island, SC is now offering a 3-day/2-night 'Experience Dataw' Discovery visit which features golf at one of two championship courses, dining in Dataw’s world-class clubhouse, tennis on Har-Tru courts, a guided boat ride that reveals the island’s natural beauty, plus swimming in the indoor or outdoor pool and workouts in the fitness center and a private community tour. The package is valued at more than $700, but for a limited time is priced at just $299. Send me more info!
> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has a Free Lunch + Golf Discount offer good for bookings through Sept. 30. Stay 3 nights in a 2-bedroom resort villa complete with three rounds of golf and complimentary repeat rounds, and lunch is complimentary each day. Enjoy a choice of fine select villas as your lodging, plus preferred rates on all Palmetto Dunes activities including tennis clinics, kayaking, fishing charters and more. Send me more info!
> Hilton Head Lakes, SC is all about savings and value for golfers, with green-fee-and-cart specials for ladies, early-bird players and couples. And when you shop the Hilton Head Lakes golf shop you will now find enticing merchandise specials. Newly marked down is selected apparel from Ashworth, Nike PING, and Under Armour, all of it priced at 45% off. Also in the shop is new merchandise just arrived from Byron Nelson and Page and Tuttle, all of it tagged at under $40. Send me more info...
> Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines, Hilton Head, SC announces its new "Stay Free, Play Three" package featuring 3 rounds of golf on its trio of acclaimed courses and free accommodations in a 2-BR golf villa for four players with two options. Option No. 1 includes play on all 3 Sea Pines layouts for $175/pp/per night. No. 2 features 2 rounds on Heron Point and 1 round of the Ocean Course for $135/pp/per night. After Nov. 27, rates will drop for even better value. To book the Stay Free, Play Three call 800-732-7463. Send me more info...
> 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…
> Red Ledges, Heber City UT is now offering a 3-day/2-night mountain getaway for only $478 per couple. Package includes two nights at the exquisite St. Regis Deer Valley, a scenic airplane tour of the spectacular fall colors, a round of golf for two on the community’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Course plus a tour of the property and amenities. Ownership opportunities include homes from $495,000 and homesites from $195,000. Make your reservations now, offer ends Oct. 31, 2011. Send me more info!
> 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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> 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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TEXAS
==> Eagle's Bluff, Bullard
540-acre lake community, championship golf, tennis, fitness/pool, villa homes from the $200,000s
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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
* Mariner Sands, Stuart, FL
* Riverwood, FL
THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES
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NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 13, No. 649 September 23, 2011 Circ. 27,900
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Jupiter Country Club, FL: Toll Brothers incentives available.
Today's Headlines
* Today's New Real Estate Deals & Travel Specials
* Golf Community Special Events & News
* Best Real Estate Deals of 2011- by State
Good Morning! Luxury builder Toll Brothers will host a National Sales Event at its communities nationwide from Sept. 24 to Oct. 9, 2011. Sales and incentive packages vary among communities, so contact your community of interest to learn more.
These Toll Brothers communities are currently featured on the GCH Network:Brier Creek and Hasentree, both Raleigh NC; Dominion Valley Country Club and Regency at Dominion Valley, both Haymarket, VA; and in Florida, Jupiter Country Club, Jupiter, and Frenchman's Reserve, Palm Beach Gardens. For more community news and events, new real estate deals, travel specials and more, see below!
>> Real Estate Deals
> Teton Springs, Victor ID is experiencing its typical September buzz of activity in real estate sales. The community’s realty company invites interested buyers to tour a new listing in the Mountain Meadows section for $465,000 or a spectacular house on Rainbow Lake for $1,350,000. Offerings include custom homes, cabins, lodge homes, condominiums, and condo-hotel units. Click here for more information about Teton Springs!
>> Travel Getaways & Stay 'n Play
> Victoria Park, Deland FL wants you to come for a tour this season for great deals including a $25 Shell Gas Card and free lunch at the Golf Clubhouse. Tour new models from Beazer Homes and Shea Homes, get a taste of the club lifestyle and top off your tank compliments of Victoria Park. Offer is limited, so act soon. Click here for more information about Victoria Park!
> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL invites you to a 3-day/2-night stay in a furnished villa to experience its beauty and amenities first-hand. Cost is just $199, plus tax, per couple. Enjoy one round of golf on your choice of three courses, unlimited use of tennis courts, fitness center and pool, four meal vouchers at the club and day-spa treatments by appointment (additional fee applies). Space is limited for this first-come, first-served offer. Click here for more information about Plantation Bay!
COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWS
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah, GA This Saturday and Sunday, from noon to 5 pm, Savannah Quarters continues to mark its 10th Anniversary with special pricing on homesites in the private neighborhood of Westbrook at Savannah Quarters. Prices start at just $59,900 on homesites set within a canopy of hardwood oak trees and offering lagoon views. Meanwhile, residents and country club members will kick off Saturday morning with a 10th Anniversary Golf Tournament and end the evening at the 10th Anniversary Gala celebrated Monte Carlo style. Click here for more information about Savannah Quarters!
> GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL is proud to be staging its upcoming Member-Guest Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides scholarships to the children of soldiers killed in service to our country. Members are encouraged to demonstrate their patriotism by
coming out and giving back to those who have given so much. Click here for more information about GlenLakes!
> Daniel Island, Charleston, SC will hold its annual Harvest Tour of Homes on Sat., Oct. 1. This event, now in its fourth year, will feature tours of four private homes on Daniel Island in a variety of styles. Each home will also host a local author who will be signing copies of his or her books. The homes will be open from 1-4 pm and may be visited in any order. Advance tickets are $20 or they can be purchased on the day of the event for $25. All proceeds benefit the Daniel Island Library. Click here for more information about Daniel Island!
> The Georgia Club, Statham, GA, announces it has new ownership. Known for its traditional Southern architecture and award-winning 27-hole golf course, it was acquired last week by Alvarez & Marsal Capital Real Estate in partnership with equity partner Angelo, Gordon & Co. of New York. “With this purchase, the club is now debt-free, well-capitalized and poised to move forward,” say the new owners. Click here for more information about The Georgia Club!
> Dataw Island, SC, home to renowned championship golf on two Lowcountry courses, one designed by Tom Fazio and one by Arthur Hills, announce new membership incentives available through Nov. 30. Dataw’s regular golf membership initiation fee is reduced significantly to just $17,000—plus monthly incentive credits for up to two years. Click here for more information about Dataw Island!
> Red Ledges, Heber City UT near Park City had a record-setting sales month in July with 22 real estate sales for total of 34 sales so far in 2011. Then in August the community hosted the annual Golfweek Magazine Raters Cup, a three-day Ryder Cup-style golf event on the community’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course attended by over 40 of the magazine’s golf course raters. Red Ledges, which opened its golf course in 2009, offers a range of luxury Mountain Villas, Cottage Homes and estate homesites. Home ownership options start at $495,000, with homesites priced from $195,000. Click here for more information about Red Ledges!
>> Best Real Estate Deals of 2011
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> 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...
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE announced a new community policy paired with a great real estate purchase incentive. Heritage Shores bylaws have been amended to allow use of personal-owner golf carts within the community including on the golf course. In response, the builder at heritage Shores, Providence Homes, will for a limited time include a free golf cart for the buyer as part of the home purchase agreement. Send me more info!
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE introduces its Drive & Dine Golf Special. Any Monday through Thursday for just $49, or any Friday through Sunday for $59, come to Heritage Shores and play an 18-hole round on the club’s championship golf course, then stay for a lunch at no additional charge. There is no charge for GPS-enabled golf cart rental and one beverage (non-alcohol) at lunch is also included. While on property make a golf shop purchase of $50 or more and be entered to win $200 in shop merchandise rewards. Send me more info!
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE's excellent savings on several models by Providence Homes on to-be-built homes on your chosen lot. Featuring designs by Turner, Lewis and Redmond, models are now available at savings of $48,000, $35,000 and $40,000, respectively. Homes ready for immediate move-in are also available at huge savings. Pricing starts at the low-$200,000s, with championship golf by Arthur Hills and the Chesapeake Bay as your backdrop. Send me more info...
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA reminds home buyers that its golf amenity is managed by Troon Golf, an affiliation that provides any Savannah Quarters Country Club member an array of benefits through the Troon Golf network of upscale clubs under management. Check out programs such as Troon Advantage and Troon Privé. Golf members are able to play more than 60 Troon courses worldwide with preferred rates and tee times. In recognition of its own 10th Anniversary, Savannah Quarters Country Club is now offering membership initiations as low as $200. Send me more info!
> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA is talking about a new buying trend at the community known as Split It 50-50. As the name suggests, it works like this: You pay $69,900 and a friend, family member or colleague pays $69,900. Together you own a 1,700-square-foot luxury golf condo on a half-acre lot with no time limit to build. When you visit, enjoy a deep-water community dock minutes from the Atlantic, two community pools, boat and RV Storage, a gated, secured entrance, two community clubhouses, a championship golf course and more. Carrying costs (to be split two ways) consist of $395 a year for POA dues, $170 a month in condo association dues plus $1,536 a year in taxes. Enjoy it or rent it, as you please. Send me more info!
> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA has a 3-day/2-night Discovery Tour that makes it easy to visit the North Georgia Mountains and explore Owen Glen. Depending on your preference, you can enjoy golf for two at Old Union at Owen Glen, a Crane Creek Vineyards wine tasting, or a guided trail ride at Trackrock Riding Stables. Breakfast for two, dinner for two, a Welcome Basket of wine and cheese and your personal tour of Owen Glen are included. The Discovery Tour, including accommodations for two nights in charming Blairsville, is just $149 per couple (a value of over $525). Send me more info!
> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA has just listed a condominium/house lot package that presents a rare value for the buyer. Priced at $139,000, it borders the 4th hole of the golf course with a 2 BR, 2 BA layout plus bonus room. This half-acre, build-ready lot previously sold for $80,000 and the no-maintenance condo, 1,700 sf with hardwood floors and granite countertops previously sold for $320,000, making the current package price little more than one-third of what was previously paid. Send me more info...
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA presents a fine savings opportunity on a luxury home at 3 Brightside Lane. Located in the prestigious Oakridge neighborhood, this 3,700-square-foot home with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths was just reduced by $100,000 to $595,000. Its custom features include a study/office, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with granite and maple cabinetry, double ovens, and a large breakfast area. Enjoy golf and lagoon views, plus fireplace and wet bar w/ granite. Send me more info...
> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA welcomes Southland Custom Homes to the community and announces important new value opportunities on home-and-land packages. In partnership with Southland Custom Homes, Cooper's Point presents house plans that range from 1600 to 4000 sf, starting at the affordable price of just $169,000. Send me more info...
> Sanctuary Cove, St. Simon’s Island GA has homesite Web Specials available now for a limited time starting at just $29,900. These lots in the special are wooded, lakefront or marshfront. The community is ideally situated along Georgia’s famed Golden Isles, with access to wide rivers, numerous bays and the Atlantic Ocean. Select from a wide array of homesites on which to build your custom dream home. Send me more info...
> The Georgia Club, Statham GA presents details of its attractive Invitational Golf Membership, now available. Join now and enjoy the following: Payments spread in annual installments over six years with no interest; complimentary golf cart use for the year; 10 complimentary Green fee/Cart fee passes for friends, business associates or relatives (this alone is a $780 value); plus complimentary Locker Rental for the remainder of 2011—that’s a $198 value. Send me more info...
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA has incentive pricing on its new floor plans at the maintenance-free Westbrook Villas. Available in the Habersham and Oglethorpe models, these layouts combine gathering and private spaces. Choose a 3-bedroom, 2-bath or 2-bedroom, 2-bath, with custom upgrades. Special pricing of $249,000 plus $11,000 in select free upgrades on the first three pre-sales. Send me more info...
> 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!
> 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...
> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI has responded to a recent marketing study by revamping its pricing so as to create outstanding values on real estate purchases. Currently the community’s home listings include a selection of homes priced at discounts of 40%, or your choice of homesites at discounts of 50%. These are home prices not seen at Forest Dunes before, including lakefront and golf properties. Inquire about a visit using the current Discovery Package. Send me more info...
> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI presents an exceptional real estate value—the Whitetail Cottage at 90 Carnoustie Court is listed now at $299,000—a major reduction from the earlier asking price of $465,000. This waterfront home features large picture windows and expansive decking to take in the outstanding views of Lake Ausable. Three bedrooms, including a spacious first floor master suite, plus 2.5 baths make this an affordable lakefront retreat. Send me more info...
> 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!
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is urging home buyers with value in mind to come see its collection of Fairway Green condominiums, priced starting at just $139,900. These superior-quality condos offer many upgrades at the buyer's choice. If you want a private garage, they are now available as add-ons--with a $3,500 incentive when the garage is purchased with a Fairway Green unit. Anderson Creek has has a wide array of other incentive-packaged homes and lots to inspect, including some that are offered with closing costs paid by seller. Send me more info!
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is featuring an open-plan condo—the last one left in inventory—along Gallery Drive, which is just minutes from the community pool and fitness center. View this property daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Building 185 (Unit 201). It’s a 2BR, 2-BA residence at 1,500 sf listed for just $164,900. Interior features granite, hardwoods, ceramic tile, plus crown and chair molding. Send me more info!
> Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights on one its Estate homesites—now listed at $99,000 for a savings of almost $40,000 over its previous asking price. Homesite No. 759 is a 3-plus-acre parcel that blends meadow terrain with evergreen woodland. This site provides the unusual opportunity to build in either setting and retain the option to construct a second residence or divide the property and sell the other lot. Send me more info...
> Carolina Colours, New Bern NC highlights a specially priced preserve-view home near Brice Creek listing for just $269,000. This 4 BR/3 BA residence occupies a quiet, cul-de-sac lot with a large screened patio. It’s got an open floor plan for relaxed family living and easy entertaining, plus a convenient first-floor master suite. Send me more info...
> 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…
> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC announces year-end real estate purchase incentives, which include complimentary golf on its two lakefront golf courses plus recreation center and dock slip memberships for up to a year. This is the first time such incentives have been offered to new residents of Savannah Lakes Village. On new-construction homes that go under contract this year, buyer receives complimentary golf (unlimited green fee & cart) for 1 year, a free recreation center pass for 1 year, and a free community dock slip for 1 year, based on availability. On existing homes that go to contract this year, buyer receives complimentary golf (green fee & cart) for 6 months and a free rec center pass for 6 months. Send me more info!
> Kiawah Island, SC The home at 15 Airy Hall is a current "Best Buy" with it price reduced to $995,000. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this 4-BR/3-BA home features sweeping vistas of rolling marsh savannas. The living room looks out on the marsh with windowed walls, and French doors open to a screened porch with soaring ceiling and fieldstone fireplace. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and the home comes with an integrated television and audio package and is furnished. Move right in. Click here for more information about Kiawah Island!
> Kiawah Island, SC recently had one of its most unique and valued listings – 1 Captain Maynard’s Island – featured on CNBC.com as being one of the Top Ten Island Enclaves For Sale. This is a private 11-acre island with two deepwater docks, undisturbed water access, a 6,505 square foot residence and absolute privacy. The property is listed now for $14,950,000. Location is close to the Atlantic Ocean and beach with a large amount of acreage and access to the Lowcountry’s waterways. Send me more info...
> Woodside Plantation, Aiken SC presents a reduced-price home in its socially active Grand Haven neighborhood, at 271 Pink Dogwood. Priced at just $299,900, this “Berkeley” design provides 2,209 sf with 3 BR and 2 BA. With direct access to the nature trails, this residence has hardwood flooring throughout, custom stained maple cabinetry with KitchenAid appliances and Cambria countertops in the kitchen, oversized “super shower” in the master bath and much more. Send me more info...
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC presents an alluring summer incentive on its Daufuskie Model Home, now reduced to $474,990. This lakefront model home has an invitingly open floor plan, perfect for entertaining guests. For details and accents it’s got a whole-home sound package, bonus room with full bath, beautiful ceramic tile and stone in main living areas, granite kitchen countertops, GE Stainless Steel appliances, spacious and luxurious owner's retreat, upgraded carpet in bedrooms and cultured marble vanity tops in bathrooms. Home also offers spectacular lake views and an outdoor porch to enjoy them from. Send me more info...
> Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton SC is listing an acre-plus homesite, in foreclosure, at the dramatically reduced price of $180,000 in this award-winning community with Nicklaus Signature championship golf. In 2008, this 1.3-acre parcel sold for $1,030,000—its current asking price is just 17% of that. There is no time limit to build, meanwhile enjoy visits that include offer golf, equestrian, the fitness center, fresh- and saltwater boating from the community marina and dining/lodging at an on-property Auberge Resort. Send me more info...
> Kiawah Island, SC and its exclusive brokerage, Kiawah Island Real Estate (KIRE) reports that its Best Buys properties continue to draw interest—many of them selling soon after being selected. Meanwhile, the buzz surrounding the upcoming 2012 PGA Championship on Kiawah continues to grow, with inquiries and traffic on the Island way up. Current Best Buys from KIRE include a luxury residence at 100 Pleasant Valley, listed at $869,000. It’s a fairway-view home with 4BR, 4.5BA at 2,750 sf. Send me more info...
> 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!> 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...
> Horn Rapids, Richland WA has a brand-new ranch-style single-family home listed at only $367,900. All the amenities of the 835-acre Horn Rapids community, including Yakima Mountain views, a Keith Foster-designed championship course and 100 acres of parks, greenbelts, playgrounds and trails, are right outside the door of this three-bedroom, 2.5-bath Cedarville design home. The owner’s retreat and two additional bedrooms each come with ample closet space. A large, open-plan great room combines with the spacious kitchen and sunny dining room to create an ideal atmosphere. Curb appeal is enhanced by a covered porch and huge covered back patio. Send me more info!
> Horn Rapids, Richland WA’s new neighborhood, Eagle Ridge, has two exclusive builders and a one- of-a-kind view. Starting price of $350,000 includes homesite and home (2,400 SF custom ramblers). Views are all territorial (mountains, river, farmland, etc.). Send me more info…
> 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!
> GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee, FL announces its Fall “Steal of a Deal" program in which home prices have been reduced to below builder cost. You'll benefit from savings of up to 40 percent on brand-new builder inventory homes that come complete with many luxury features. Homes are located throughout the well-landscaped neighborhoods of this 1,400-acre, Nature Coast community. Best of all, these homes are available for immediate occupancy. Send me more info!
> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL is listing a beautifully appointed, well-maintained two-bedroom townhome with numerous upgrades, asking price of just $189,000. It features deep tray ceilings with double crown molding, a spacious kitchen with granite counters and a master suite you enter via a private hallway. This townhome’s master bath includes two marble counters with sinks, private water closet and separate shower and whirlpool bath. You also get a carpeted storage room with full AC within the garage and a 30 amp generator hookup. Home is in a neighborhood that has its own clubhouse and pool in addition to the array of PGA Village Island Club amenities. Send me more info!
> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL offers a newly listed golf villa within walking distance of the PGA Golf Club. It’s ideal for your personal getaways and/or as an investment property. This home, offered at just $90,000, is well-appointed villa and in move-right-in condition. Ownership provides membership to the Island Club with pool, exercise room, tennis, basketball, billiards and much more. Send me more info...
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL takes the worry out of absentee ownership. With an onsite maintenance staff consisting of plumbers, electricians, handymen, and housekeeping services, your Harbour Ridge home or condo is expertly cared for even when you’re not there. Home prices in the community, which is convenient to several airports (for easy vacationing), are affordable now. Send me more info...
> Heritage Bay, Naples FL is currently featuring the Barrington model from its Verandasseries of condominium homes. As always with Heritage Bay, buyer enjoys the Everything’s Included value package with purchase of this home. The Barrington is a two-story 2BR, 2BA design priced new from $216,000 that is spacious at 1,414sf, with many select features and the convenience of a single-car garage. Send me more info...
> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL features a reduced-price homesite on a private cul-de-sac with a bonus incentive. Buyer will receive an Associate Golf Membership at the Club at Grand Haven—a $5,000 value. This lot is listed at $62,500 and measures 130-by-160. Lender approval would be needed as this is a short sale. Amenities at Grand Haven include golf, tennis, fitness, restaurants, walking trails, bocce, plus many organized resident clubs. Send me more info...
> Tesoro, Port St. Lucie FL has a new listing aggressively priced at just $1,145,000. This estate home provides expansive water-to-golf views. It is spacious and luxurious at 4,825 sf ! Design is impressive with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a gourmet kitchen, media room, wet bars and fireplaces, marble and granite throughout. Also enjoy the pool/spa and lanai plus covered upstairs balcony. Home has circular driveway and 3-car garage. Send me more info...
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> 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...
> 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!
> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is promoting its Fall “Fore” Package from now through Dec. 5. At a cost of just $695 per person, it’s a deal that gives you a fourth night’s lodging and a fourth round of golf at no charge. Package includes breakfast each day at Renaissance Resort, two rounds on King and Bear Golf Club course, two rounds on Slammer and Squire course, practice balls before each round, complimentary bag storage and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions, located right on-property. Send me more info!
> Solivita, Poinciana FL has a limited-time visitation special called Discovery Days. Stay 3 days, 2 nights for $69, with lodging onsite in one of the community’s fully furnished homes. Enjoy complimentary lunch and dinner, use of all recreational facilities and a personal golf cart during your stay. While on-site you are encouraged to enjoy the multi-million dollar Palms Amenity Complex. Send me more info!
> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is out with a Fall Golf Special that is priced from just $195 per person. Experience great golf and relax in superior resort luxury. The fall special includes one night’s accommodation, breakfast, one round of golf on the Slammer and Squire course, a 30-minute lesson at the PGA Tour Golf Academy, and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions. Send me more info!
> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL has a great Getaway Package that gives you three days of enjoyment and two nights lodging for just $99. Visit this unique community on Florida's Space Coast and take advantage of its limited time getaway offer, which includes two nights in a nearby hotel, a tour of the community, a round of golf on the Indian River course and dinner at the private At Ease Club. Tour will be hosted by an IRCC resident, who will be happy to answer questions about the good life at IRCC. Send me more info...
> Grand Haven, Palm Coast, FL Try Grand Haven’s Member for the Day package which puts you on the golf and waterfront community’s Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course and includes a community tour. You also enjoy access to golf club amenities such as the pro shop, clubhouse, dining areas and locker rooms, plus receive unlimited access the day of your tee time to the practice area and driving range. Stay at a nearby hotel at a preferred rate set exclusively for Members for the Day. Click here for more information about Grand Haven’s Member for the Day!
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL has a new summer Stay & Play package for $350. It includes 2 nights’ lodging, two rounds of golf for two, dinners for two with a glass of wine or cocktail, use of tennis and fitness centers. Real estate tour provided. Reservations needed, subject to availability. Send me more info...
> Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, Dade City FL 's Stay & Play golf package starts as low as $135 per person for 1 night with 18 holes of golf and includes lodging in a luxurious 3-BR/2-BA, completely furnished Club Villa, overlookingthe 18th green with cart, club storage, and use of the practice range, fitness center and dining Send me more info...
> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL’s limited-time Golf Getaway Package includes 2 nights in a nearby hotel, community tour, a round of golf on Indian River’s championship course and dinner at private At Ease Club. Price for 3 days/2 nights is only $99. Send me more info
> Sailfish Point, Stuart, FL's 3-day/2-night Yacht & Play puts your yacht in the community marina and you on the community's Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. Acquaint yourself with this amenity rich, island community and enjoy lunches, dinners, use of amenities, real estate tour and more. $699/couple plus tax. Send me more info...
> 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…
> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha's Vineyard, MA 's award-winning golf course opened for play on April 8th, with a greens-fee special for early-season players. The club’s off-season rate of $50 for 18 holes, plus $18 cart rental. Send me more info…
> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI 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..
> 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!
> 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...
> 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...
> Dataw Island, SC is now offering a 3-day/2-night 'Experience Dataw' Discovery visit which features golf at one of two championship courses, dining in Dataw’s world-class clubhouse, tennis on Har-Tru courts, a guided boat ride that reveals the island’s natural beauty, plus swimming in the indoor or outdoor pool and workouts in the fitness center and a private community tour. The package is valued at more than $700, but for a limited time is priced at just $299. Send me more info!
> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has a Free Lunch + Golf Discount offer good for bookings through Sept. 30. Stay 3 nights in a 2-bedroom resort villa complete with three rounds of golf and complimentary repeat rounds, and lunch is complimentary each day. Enjoy a choice of fine select villas as your lodging, plus preferred rates on all Palmetto Dunes activities including tennis clinics, kayaking, fishing charters and more. Send me more info!
> Hilton Head Lakes, SC is all about savings and value for golfers, with green-fee-and-cart specials for ladies, early-bird players and couples. And when you shop the Hilton Head Lakes golf shop you will now find enticing merchandise specials. Newly marked down is selected apparel from Ashworth, Nike PING, and Under Armour, all of it priced at 45% off. Also in the shop is new merchandise just arrived from Byron Nelson and Page and Tuttle, all of it tagged at under $40. Send me more info...
> Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines, Hilton Head, SC announces its new "Stay Free, Play Three" package featuring 3 rounds of golf on its trio of acclaimed courses and free accommodations in a 2-BR golf villa for four players with two options. Option No. 1 includes play on all 3 Sea Pines layouts for $175/pp/per night. No. 2 features 2 rounds on Heron Point and 1 round of the Ocean Course for $135/pp/per night. After Nov. 27, rates will drop for even better value. To book the Stay Free, Play Three call 800-732-7463. Send me more info...
> 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 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...
> 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…
> Red Ledges, Heber City UT is now offering a 3-day/2-night mountain getaway for only $478 per couple. Package includes two nights at the exquisite St. Regis Deer Valley, a scenic airplane tour of the spectacular fall colors, a round of golf for two on the community’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Course plus a tour of the property and amenities. Ownership opportunities include homes from $495,000 and homesites from $195,000. Make your reservations now, offer ends Oct. 31, 2011. Send me more info!
> 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...
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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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
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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
* Mariner Sands, Stuart, FL
THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES
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NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 13, No. 648 September 20, 2011 Circ. 27,900
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The Landings, GA: 2nd straight year of double-digit sales increases.
Today's Headlines
* Today's New Real Estate Deals & Travel Specials
* Golf Community Special Events & News
* Best Real Estate Deals of 2011- by State
Good Morning! The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA, joins the list of communities happily reporting that their 2011 sales are heading higher. According to Savannah MLS statistics, home transactions/closings in all of Chatham County in the first eight months of 2011 were up roughly 8.2% versus 2010--but home closings in The Landings were up a robust 27.6% in that same time period.
The Landings' strong year in real estate continues its sales momentum from 2010 when the community registered a 38% increase in home sales vs. 2009. The road to recovery is a continuing effort, and The Landings is clearly on it. For more community news and events, new real estate deals, travel specials and more, see below!
>> Real Estate Deals
> GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee, FL announces its Fall “Steal of a Deal" program in which home prices have been reduced to below builder cost. You'll benefit from savings of up to 40 percent on brand-new builder inventory homes that come complete with many luxury features. Homes are located throughout the well-landscaped neighborhoods of this 1,400-acre, Nature Coast community. Best of all, these homes are available for immediate occupancy. Send me more info!
> Savannah Lakes Village, McCormick SC announces year-end real estate purchase incentives, which include complimentary golf on its two lakefront golf courses plus recreation center and dock slip memberships for up to a year. This is the first time such incentives have been offered to new residents of Savannah Lakes Village. On new-construction homes that go under contract this year, buyer receives complimentary golf (unlimited green fee & cart) for 1 year, a free recreation center pass for 1 year, and a free community dock slip for 1 year, based on availability. On existing homes that go to contract this year, buyer receives complimentary golf (green fee & cart) for 6 months and a free rec center pass for 6 months. Send me more info!
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>> Travel Getaways & Stay 'n Play
> Dataw Island, SC is now offering a 3-day/2-night 'Experience Dataw' Discovery visit which features golf at one of two championship courses, dining in Dataw’s world-class clubhouse, tennis on Har-Tru courts, a guided boat ride that reveals the island’s natural beauty, plus swimming in the indoor or outdoor pool and workouts in the fitness center and a private community tour. The package is valued at more than $700, but for a limited time is priced at just $299. Send me more info!
> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SC has a Free Lunch + Golf Discount offer good for bookings through Sept. 30. Stay 3 nights in a 2-bedroom resort villa complete with three rounds of golf and complimentary repeat rounds, and lunch is complimentary each day. Enjoy a choice of fine select villas as your lodging, plus preferred rates on all Palmetto Dunes activities including tennis clinics, kayaking, fishing charters and more. Send me more info!
COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWS
> Hampton Hall, Bluffton SC and members will enjoy a Taste of Tuscany-themed Wine Dinner this Thur., Sept. 22, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in main clubhouse. Price is $79 per person and space is limited to 40 members. This is one in a series of six-course gourmet dinners with wine pairings, organized by sommelier Terrence Polcari with a menu by executive chef John Soulia. Highlight of the dinner is a Tuscan Osso Bucco paired with a Brunello di Montalcino red from 2006. Send me more info!
> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI is now taking registrations for the Fourth Annual Bockworst Open. The four-person scramble takes place on Sat., Oct. 8, at Forest Dunes Golf Club. Entry fee is $380 per team ($95 per player) and the field is limited to the first 25 paid entries. Golf will begin with an 11 a.m. shotgun start and the festivities will continue afterward with a Bavarian Buffet dinner. The entry fee includes 18 holes with cart, use of practice facility, boxed lunch, Bavarian Buffet dinner and commemorative bier mug. Additional guests may join in the dinner celebration at $19.95 per person. There will be prizes for the top three places. Send me more info!
> GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL is proud to be staging its upcoming Member-Guest Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides scholarships to the children of soldiers killed in service to our country. Members are encouraged to demonstrate their patriotism by coming out and giving back to those who have given so much. Send me more info!
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this month and on Sept. 24-25 will hold the grand opening of its newest neighborhood, The Reserve at Westbrook at Savannah Quarters. The Reserve at Westbrook is set in a canopy of hardwood oaks, offering lagoon views. Its opening includes the release of 11 premium homesites, available starting as low as $59,900. In the last two months, two new housing contractors have invested in Savannah Quarters and will start new model and speculative homes for sale by the end of 2011, adding additional variety to housing opportunities. Send me more info!
> Red Ledges, Heber City UT announced that Kevin Price Designs has released a new selection of home designs for The Cottages collection. These new homes will start at $850,000. Kevin Price Designs, a firm with 34 years of experience in building and designing in high-end luxury communities, has five unique floor plans ranging from 2,766 to 3,549 square feet, each featuring three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, three fireplaces, a laundry room, wide-open living spaces, a mudroom and a beautiful patio. In the new Cottages Design Center, Kevin Price will help guide owners through the process of customizing their home’s interior and choosing from a multitude of finishes as part of the standard package. Send me more info!
>> Best Real Estate Deals of 2011
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CANADA
> 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...
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE announced a new community policy paired with a great real estate purchase incentive. Heritage Shores bylaws have been amended to allow use of personal-owner golf carts within the community including on the golf course. In response, the builder at heritage Shores, Providence Homes, will for a limited time include a free golf cart for the buyer as part of the home purchase agreement. Send me more info!
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE introduces its Drive & Dine Golf Special. Any Monday through Thursday for just $49, or any Friday through Sunday for $59, come to Heritage Shores and play an 18-hole round on the club’s championship golf course, then stay for a lunch at no additional charge. There is no charge for GPS-enabled golf cart rental and one beverage (non-alcohol) at lunch is also included. While on property make a golf shop purchase of $50 or more and be entered to win $200 in shop merchandise rewards. Send me more info!
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE's excellent savings on several models by Providence Homes on to-be-built homes on your chosen lot. Featuring designs by Turner, Lewis and Redmond, models are now available at savings of $48,000, $35,000 and $40,000, respectively. Homes ready for immediate move-in are also available at huge savings. Pricing starts at the low-$200,000s, with championship golf by Arthur Hills and the Chesapeake Bay as your backdrop. Send me more info...
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA reminds home buyers that its golf amenity is managed by Troon Golf, an affiliation that provides any Savannah Quarters Country Club member an array of benefits through the Troon Golf network of upscale clubs under management. Check out programs such as Troon Advantage and Troon Privé. Golf members are able to play more than 60 Troon courses worldwide with preferred rates and tee times. In recognition of its own 10th Anniversary, Savannah Quarters Country Club is now offering membership initiations as low as $200. Send me more info!
> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA is talking about a new buying trend at the community known as Split It 50-50. As the name suggests, it works like this: You pay $69,900 and a friend, family member or colleague pays $69,900. Together you own a 1,700-square-foot luxury golf condo on a half-acre lot with no time limit to build. When you visit, enjoy a deep-water community dock minutes from the Atlantic, two community pools, boat and RV Storage, a gated, secured entrance, two community clubhouses, a championship golf course and more. Carrying costs (to be split two ways) consist of $395 a year for POA dues, $170 a month in condo association dues plus $1,536 a year in taxes. Enjoy it or rent it, as you please. Send me more info!
> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA has a 3-day/2-night Discovery Tour that makes it easy to visit the North Georgia Mountains and explore Owen Glen. Depending on your preference, you can enjoy golf for two at Old Union at Owen Glen, a Crane Creek Vineyards wine tasting, or a guided trail ride at Trackrock Riding Stables. Breakfast for two, dinner for two, a Welcome Basket of wine and cheese and your personal tour of Owen Glen are included. The Discovery Tour, including accommodations for two nights in charming Blairsville, is just $149 per couple (a value of over $525). Send me more info!
> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA has just listed a condominium/house lot package that presents a rare value for the buyer. Priced at $139,000, it borders the 4th hole of the golf course with a 2 BR, 2 BA layout plus bonus room. This half-acre, build-ready lot previously sold for $80,000 and the no-maintenance condo, 1,700 sf with hardwood floors and granite countertops previously sold for $320,000, making the current package price little more than one-third of what was previously paid. Send me more info...
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA presents a fine savings opportunity on a luxury home at 3 Brightside Lane. Located in the prestigious Oakridge neighborhood, this 3,700-square-foot home with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths was just reduced by $100,000 to $595,000. Its custom features include a study/office, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with granite and maple cabinetry, double ovens, and a large breakfast area. Enjoy golf and lagoon views, plus fireplace and wet bar w/ granite. Send me more info...
> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA welcomes Southland Custom Homes to the community and announces important new value opportunities on home-and-land packages. In partnership with Southland Custom Homes, Cooper's Point presents house plans that range from 1600 to 4000 sf, starting at the affordable price of just $169,000. Send me more info...
> Sanctuary Cove, St. Simon’s Island GA has homesite Web Specials available now for a limited time starting at just $29,900. These lots in the special are wooded, lakefront or marshfront. The community is ideally situated along Georgia’s famed Golden Isles, with access to wide rivers, numerous bays and the Atlantic Ocean. Select from a wide array of homesites on which to build your custom dream home. Send me more info...
> The Georgia Club, Statham GA presents details of its attractive Invitational Golf Membership, now available. Join now and enjoy the following: Payments spread in annual installments over six years with no interest; complimentary golf cart use for the year; 10 complimentary Green fee/Cart fee passes for friends, business associates or relatives (this alone is a $780 value); plus complimentary Locker Rental for the remainder of 2011—that’s a $198 value. Send me more info...
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA has incentive pricing on its new floor plans at the maintenance-free Westbrook Villas. Available in the Habersham and Oglethorpe models, these layouts combine gathering and private spaces. Choose a 3-bedroom, 2-bath or 2-bedroom, 2-bath, with custom upgrades. Special pricing of $249,000 plus $11,000 in select free upgrades on the first three pre-sales. Send me more info...
> 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!
> 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...
> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI has responded to a recent marketing study by revamping its pricing so as to create outstanding values on real estate purchases. Currently the community’s home listings include a selection of homes priced at discounts of 40%, or your choice of homesites at discounts of 50%. These are home prices not seen at Forest Dunes before, including lakefront and golf properties. Inquire about a visit using the current Discovery Package. Send me more info...
> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI presents an exceptional real estate value—the Whitetail Cottage at 90 Carnoustie Court is listed now at $299,000—a major reduction from the earlier asking price of $465,000. This waterfront home features large picture windows and expansive decking to take in the outstanding views of Lake Ausable. Three bedrooms, including a spacious first floor master suite, plus 2.5 baths make this an affordable lakefront retreat. Send me more info...
> 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!
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is urging home buyers with value in mind to come see its collection of Fairway Green condominiums, priced starting at just $139,900. These superior-quality condos offer many upgrades at the buyer's choice. If you want a private garage, they are now available as add-ons--with a $3,500 incentive when the garage is purchased with a Fairway Green unit. Anderson Creek has has a wide array of other incentive-packaged homes and lots to inspect, including some that are offered with closing costs paid by seller. Send me more info!
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is featuring an open-plan condo—the last one left in inventory—along Gallery Drive, which is just minutes from the community pool and fitness center. View this property daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Building 185 (Unit 201). It’s a 2BR, 2-BA residence at 1,500 sf listed for just $164,900. Interior features granite, hardwoods, ceramic tile, plus crown and chair molding. Send me more info!
> Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights on one its Estate homesites—now listed at $99,000 for a savings of almost $40,000 over its previous asking price. Homesite No. 759 is a 3-plus-acre parcel that blends meadow terrain with evergreen woodland. This site provides the unusual opportunity to build in either setting and retain the option to construct a second residence or divide the property and sell the other lot. Send me more info...
> Carolina Colours, New Bern NC highlights a specially priced preserve-view home near Brice Creek listing for just $269,000. This 4 BR/3 BA residence occupies a quiet, cul-de-sac lot with a large screened patio. It’s got an open floor plan for relaxed family living and easy entertaining, plus a convenient first-floor master suite. Send me more info...
> 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…
> 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...
> 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!> 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...
> Horn Rapids, Richland WA has a brand-new ranch-style single-family home listed at only $367,900. All the amenities of the 835-acre Horn Rapids community, including Yakima Mountain views, a Keith Foster-designed championship course and 100 acres of parks, greenbelts, playgrounds and trails, are right outside the door of this three-bedroom, 2.5-bath Cedarville design home. The owner’s retreat and two additional bedrooms each come with ample closet space. A large, open-plan great room combines with the spacious kitchen and sunny dining room to create an ideal atmosphere. Curb appeal is enhanced by a covered porch and huge covered back patio. Send me more info!
> Horn Rapids, Richland WA’s new neighborhood, Eagle Ridge, has two exclusive builders and a one- of-a-kind view. Starting price of $350,000 includes homesite and home (2,400 SF custom ramblers). Views are all territorial (mountains, river, farmland, etc.). Send me more info…
> 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!
> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL is listing a beautifully appointed, well-maintained two-bedroom townhome with numerous upgrades, asking price of just $189,000. It features deep tray ceilings with double crown molding, a spacious kitchen with granite counters and a master suite you enter via a private hallway. This townhome’s master bath includes two marble counters with sinks, private water closet and separate shower and whirlpool bath. You also get a carpeted storage room with full AC within the garage and a 30 amp generator hookup. Home is in a neighborhood that has its own clubhouse and pool in addition to the array of PGA Village Island Club amenities. Send me more info!
> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL offers a newly listed golf villa within walking distance of the PGA Golf Club. It’s ideal for your personal getaways and/or as an investment property. This home, offered at just $90,000, is well-appointed villa and in move-right-in condition. Ownership provides membership to the Island Club with pool, exercise room, tennis, basketball, billiards and much more. Send me more info...
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL takes the worry out of absentee ownership. With an onsite maintenance staff consisting of plumbers, electricians, handymen, and housekeeping services, your Harbour Ridge home or condo is expertly cared for even when you’re not there. Home prices in the community, which is convenient to several airports (for easy vacationing), are affordable now. Send me more info...
> Heritage Bay, Naples FL is currently featuring the Barrington model from its Verandasseries of condominium homes. As always with Heritage Bay, buyer enjoys the Everything’s Included value package with purchase of this home. The Barrington is a two-story 2BR, 2BA design priced new from $216,000 that is spacious at 1,414sf, with many select features and the convenience of a single-car garage. Send me more info...
> Grand Haven, Palm Coast FL features a reduced-price homesite on a private cul-de-sac with a bonus incentive. Buyer will receive an Associate Golf Membership at the Club at Grand Haven—a $5,000 value. This lot is listed at $62,500 and measures 130-by-160. Lender approval would be needed as this is a short sale. Amenities at Grand Haven include golf, tennis, fitness, restaurants, walking trails, bocce, plus many organized resident clubs. Send me more info...
> Tesoro, Port St. Lucie FL has a new listing aggressively priced at just $1,145,000. This estate home provides expansive water-to-golf views. It is spacious and luxurious at 4,825 sf ! Design is impressive with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a gourmet kitchen, media room, wet bars and fireplaces, marble and granite throughout. Also enjoy the pool/spa and lanai plus covered upstairs balcony. Home has circular driveway and 3-car garage. Send me more info...
>> Best Discovery & Stay 'n Play Deals of 2011
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> 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...
> 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!
> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is promoting its Fall “Fore” Package from now through Dec. 5. At a cost of just $695 per person, it’s a deal that gives you a fourth night’s lodging and a fourth round of golf at no charge. Package includes breakfast each day at Renaissance Resort, two rounds on King and Bear Golf Club course, two rounds on Slammer and Squire course, practice balls before each round, complimentary bag storage and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions, located right on-property. Send me more info!
> Solivita, Poinciana FL has a limited-time visitation special called Discovery Days. Stay 3 days, 2 nights for $69, with lodging onsite in one of the community’s fully furnished homes. Enjoy complimentary lunch and dinner, use of all recreational facilities and a personal golf cart during your stay. While on-site you are encouraged to enjoy the multi-million dollar Palms Amenity Complex. Send me more info!
> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is out with a Fall Golf Special that is priced from just $195 per person. Experience great golf and relax in superior resort luxury. The fall special includes one night’s accommodation, breakfast, one round of golf on the Slammer and Squire course, a 30-minute lesson at the PGA Tour Golf Academy, and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions. Send me more info!
> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL has a great Getaway Package that gives you three days of enjoyment and two nights lodging for just $99. Visit this unique community on Florida's Space Coast and take advantage of its limited time getaway offer, which includes two nights in a nearby hotel, a tour of the community, a round of golf on the Indian River course and dinner at the private At Ease Club. Tour will be hosted by an IRCC resident, who will be happy to answer questions about the good life at IRCC. Send me more info...
> Grand Haven, Palm Coast, FL Try Grand Haven’s Member for the Day package which puts you on the golf and waterfront community’s Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course and includes a community tour. You also enjoy access to golf club amenities such as the pro shop, clubhouse, dining areas and locker rooms, plus receive unlimited access the day of your tee time to the practice area and driving range. Stay at a nearby hotel at a preferred rate set exclusively for Members for the Day. Click here for more information about Grand Haven’s Member for the Day!
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL has a new summer Stay & Play package for $350. It includes 2 nights’ lodging, two rounds of golf for two, dinners for two with a glass of wine or cocktail, use of tennis and fitness centers. Real estate tour provided. Reservations needed, subject to availability. Send me more info...
> Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, Dade City FL 's Stay & Play golf package starts as low as $135 per person for 1 night with 18 holes of golf and includes lodging in a luxurious 3-BR/2-BA, completely furnished Club Villa, overlookingthe 18th green with cart, club storage, and use of the practice range, fitness center and dining Send me more info...
> Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne FL’s limited-time Golf Getaway Package includes 2 nights in a nearby hotel, community tour, a round of golf on Indian River’s championship course and dinner at private At Ease Club. Price for 3 days/2 nights is only $99. Send me more info
> Sailfish Point, Stuart, FL's 3-day/2-night Yacht & Play puts your yacht in the community marina and you on the community's Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. Acquaint yourself with this amenity rich, island community and enjoy lunches, dinners, use of amenities, real estate tour and more. $699/couple plus tax. Send me more info...
> 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…
> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha's Vineyard, MA 's award-winning golf course opened for play on April 8th, with a greens-fee special for early-season players. The club’s off-season rate of $50 for 18 holes, plus $18 cart rental. Send me more info…
> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI 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..
> 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!
> 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...
> 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...
> 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...
> 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...
> 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…
> Red Ledges, Heber City UT is now offering a 3-day/2-night mountain getaway for only $478 per couple. Package includes two nights at the exquisite St. Regis Deer Valley, a scenic airplane tour of the spectacular fall colors, a round of golf for two on the community’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Course plus a tour of the property and amenities. Ownership opportunities include homes from $495,000 and homesites from $195,000. Make your reservations now, offer ends Oct. 31, 2011. Send me more info!
> 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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> 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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==> 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
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=> 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
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=> 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
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=> 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
* Mariner Sands, Stuart, FL
THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES
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NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 13, No. 647 September 16, 2011 Circ. 27,875
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Horn Rapids, WA: Consistent sales for 2nd year in row.
Today's Headlines
* Today's New Real Estate Deals & Travel Specials
* Golf Community Special Events & News
* Best Real Estate Deals of 2011- by State
Good Morning! More news of community sales--Horn Rapids, Richland, WA is on track to sell 75 to 80 properties for the second year in a row. One reason is the local Tri-Cities economy continues to buck national trends and stay on a stable, consistent course.
If you're thinking of visiting the 835-acre community, Tracy Phillips, broker at Horn Rapids, will personally custom create your Discovery package for when you want to visit and experience what this mountain-view golf community has to offer. For more community news and events, four new real estate deals, travel specials and more, see below!
>> Real Estate Deals
> PGA Village, Port St. Lucie FL is listing a beautifully appointed, well-maintained two-bedroom townhome with numerous upgrades, asking price of just $189,000. It features deep tray ceilings with double crown molding, a spacious kitchen with granite counters and a master suite you enter via a private hallway. This townhome’s master bath includes two marble counters with sinks, private water closet and separate shower and whirlpool bath. You also get a carpeted storage room with full AC within the garage and a 30 amp generator hookup. Home is in a neighborhood that has its own clubhouse and pool in addition to the array of PGA Village Island Club amenities. Send me more info!
> Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE announced a new community policy paired with a great real estate purchase incentive. Heritage Shores bylaws have been amended to allow use of personal-owner golf carts within the community including on the golf course. In response, the builder at heritage Shores, Providence Homes, will for a limited time include a free golf cart for the buyer as part of the home purchase agreement. Send me more info!
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is urging home buyers with value in mind to come see its collection of Fairway Green condominiums, priced starting at just $139,900. These superior-quality condos offer many upgrades at the buyer's choice. If you want a private garage, they are now available as add-ons--with a $3,500 incentive when the garage is purchased with a Fairway Green unit. Anderson Creek has has a wide array of other incentive-packaged homes and lots to inspect, including some that are offered with closing costs paid by seller. Send me more info!
> Horn Rapids, Richland WA has a brand-new ranch-style single-family home listed at only $367,900. All the amenities of the 835-acre Horn Rapids community, including Yakima Mountain views, a Keith Foster-designed championship course and 100 acres of parks, greenbelts, playgrounds and trails, are right outside the door of this three-bedroom, 2.5-bath Cedarville design home. The owner’s retreat and two additional bedrooms each come with ample closet space. A large, open-plan great room combines with the spacious kitchen and sunny dining room to create an ideal atmosphere. Curb appeal is enhanced by a covered porch and huge covered back patio. Send me more info!
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA reminds home buyers that its golf amenity is managed by Troon Golf, an affiliation that provides any Savannah Quarters Country Club member an array of benefits through the Troon Golf network of upscale clubs under management. Check out programs such as Troon Advantage and Troon Privé. Golf members are able to play more than 60 Troon courses worldwide with preferred rates and tee times. In recognition of its own 10th Anniversary, Savannah Quarters Country Club is now offering membership initiations as low as $200. Send me more info!
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>> Travel Getaways & Stay 'n Play
> World Golf Village, St. Augustine FL is promoting its Fall “Fore” Package from now through Dec. 5. At a cost of just $695 per person, it’s a deal that gives you a fourth night’s lodging and a fourth round of golf at no charge. Package includes breakfast each day at Renaissance Resort, two rounds on King and Bear Golf Club course, two rounds on Slammer and Squire course, practice balls before each round, complimentary bag storage and tickets to all World Golf Hall of Fame attractions, located right on-property. Send me more info!
COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS & NEWS
> Daniel Island, Charleston, SC is getting set to host the Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island on Oct. 24-30. It’s the Tour’s season-ending event where the top 60 money winners compete for 25 PGA TOUR cards and a spot on the 2012 PGA TOUR. Tickets for the Pro-Am Jam featuring Mark Bryan and Friends, including Branford Marsalis, Pat Green and Colt Ford, are on sale now. This special concert event will be held at the Daniel Island Club beginning at 7 p.m. on Tue., Oct. 25, with gates opening at 6 p.m. General admission concert tickets can be purchased for $25. Prior to the concert, Mark Bryan and 23 additional celebrities will participate in a special Pro-Am to be held on the club’s Ralston Creek course on the morning of the Oct. 25. Spectators are invited to view the Pro Am free of charge. Send me more info!
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA is pleased to announce that Nicole Weller, head golf teaching professional at The Landings Club, has been named 2011 Teacher of The Year by the LPGA Teaching & Club Professionals Southeast Section. The section award also includes an automatic nomination for 2011 National Teacher of The Year and is the latest in a list of honors for Weller, who was named to Golf Digest’s list of Best Young Teachers, as well as the U.S. Kids Top 50 Kids Teachers. Weller earlier this year published an activity book, “Stick to Sports: Let’s Play Golf” that is designed to help juniors, ages 4 to 8, embrace the game of golf. Send me more info!
>> Best Real Estate Deals of 2011
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> 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...
> 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...
> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA is talking about a new buying trend at the community known as Split It 50-50. As the name suggests, it works like this: You pay $69,900 and a friend, family member or colleague pays $69,900. Together you own a 1,700-square-foot luxury golf condo on a half-acre lot with no time limit to build. When you visit, enjoy a deep-water community dock minutes from the Atlantic, two community pools, boat and RV Storage, a gated, secured entrance, two community clubhouses, a championship golf course and more. Carrying costs (to be split two ways) consist of $395 a year for POA dues, $170 a month in condo association dues plus $1,536 a year in taxes. Enjoy it or rent it, as you please. Send me more info!
> Owen Glen, Blairsville GA has a 3-day/2-night Discovery Tour that makes it easy to visit the North Georgia Mountains and explore Owen Glen. Depending on your preference, you can enjoy golf for two at Old Union at Owen Glen, a Crane Creek Vineyards wine tasting, or a guided trail ride at Trackrock Riding Stables. Breakfast for two, dinner for two, a Welcome Basket of wine and cheese and your personal tour of Owen Glen are included. The Discovery Tour, including accommodations for two nights in charming Blairsville, is just $149 per couple (a value of over $525). Send me more info!
> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA has just listed a condominium/house lot package that presents a rare value for the buyer. Priced at $139,000, it borders the 4th hole of the golf course with a 2 BR, 2 BA layout plus bonus room. This half-acre, build-ready lot previously sold for $80,000 and the no-maintenance condo, 1,700 sf with hardwood floors and granite countertops previously sold for $320,000, making the current package price little more than one-third of what was previously paid. Send me more info...
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA presents a fine savings opportunity on a luxury home at 3 Brightside Lane. Located in the prestigious Oakridge neighborhood, this 3,700-square-foot home with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths was just reduced by $100,000 to $595,000. Its custom features include a study/office, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with granite and maple cabinetry, double ovens, and a large breakfast area. Enjoy golf and lagoon views, plus fireplace and wet bar w/ granite. Send me more info...
> Cooper’s Point, Shellman Bluff GA welcomes Southland Custom Homes to the community and announces important new value opportunities on home-and-land packages. In partnership with Southland Custom Homes, Cooper's Point presents house plans that range from 1600 to 4000 sf, starting at the affordable price of just $169,000. Send me more info...
> Sanctuary Cove, St. Simon’s Island GA has homesite Web Specials available now for a limited time starting at just $29,900. These lots in the special are wooded, lakefront or marshfront. The community is ideally situated along Georgia’s famed Golden Isles, with access to wide rivers, numerous bays and the Atlantic Ocean. Select from a wide array of homesites on which to build your custom dream home. Send me more info...
> The Georgia Club, Statham GA presents details of its attractive Invitational Golf Membership, now available. Join now and enjoy the following: Payments spread in annual installments over six years with no interest; complimentary golf cart use for the year; 10 complimentary Green fee/Cart fee passes for friends, business associates or relatives (this alone is a $780 value); plus complimentary Locker Rental for the remainder of 2011—that’s a $198 value. Send me more info...
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA has incentive pricing on its new floor plans at the maintenance-free Westbrook Villas. Available in the Habersham and Oglethorpe models, these layouts combine gathering and private spaces. Choose a 3-bedroom, 2-bath or 2-bedroom, 2-bath, with custom upgrades. Special pricing of $249,000 plus $11,000 in select free upgrades on the first three pre-sales. Send me more info...
> 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!
> 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!
> 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...
> 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...
> 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!
> Anderson Creek Club, Spring Lake NC is featuring an open-plan condo—the last one left in inventory—along Gallery Drive, which is just minutes from the community pool and fitness center. View this property daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Building 185 (Unit 201). It’s a 2BR, 2-BA residence at 1,500 sf listed for just $164,900. Interior features granite, hardwoods, ceramic tile, plus crown and chair molding. Send me more info!
> Chapel Ridge, Pittsboro NC spotlights on one its Estate homesites—now listed at $99,000 for a savings of almost $40,000 over its previous asking price. Homesite No. 759 is a 3-plus-acre parcel that blends meadow terrain with evergreen woodland. This site provides the unusual opportunity to build in either setting and retain the option to construct a second residence or divide the property and sell the other lot. Send me more info...
> Carolina Colours, New Bern NC highlights a specially priced preserve-view home near Brice Creek listing for just $269,000. This 4 BR/3 BA residence occupies a quiet, cul-de-sac lot with a large screened patio. It’s got an open floor plan for relaxed family living and easy entertaining, plus a convenient first-floor master suite. Send me more info...
> 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…
> 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...
> 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!> 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...
> Horn Rapids, Richland WA’s new neighborhood, Eagle Ridge, has two exclusive builders and a one- of-a-kind view. Starting price of $350,000 includes homesite and home (2,400 SF custom ramblers). Views are all territorial (mountains, river, farmland, etc.). Send me more info…
> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada 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!
> 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...
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> 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...
> 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!
> 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...
> 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…
> Farm Neck Golf Club, Martha's Vineyard, MA 's award-winning golf course opened for play on April 8th, with a greens-fee special for early-season players. The club’s off-season rate of $50 for 18 holes, plus $18 cart rental. Send me more info…
> Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon MI 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...
> 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!
> 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...
> 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...
> 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...
> 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...