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NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter
Vol. 12, No. 547 Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 Circulation: 30,522
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Brunswick Forest, NC: Great golf & record sales.
Today's Headlines
* Deals and Specials of the Week
* Community News and Updates
* Special Community Events
* Best Deals of 2010
* Featured Home: Hills Quarter, VA
* GolfCourseHome Magazine News - Now 25% Off!
* Recently Added to GolfCourseHome & WaterviewHome
* GolfCourseHome Network (GCHN) Links Card News
* New! ICW Cruise: Fernandina Sunrise, Becky Bad Girl Moves On, Tour of Oyster Bay Harbour
* This Month's Spotlighted Communities
* New Communities Coming Online Soon!
* Watch for our next issue, coming Friday, September 24th!
Good Morning! Today's news is headlined by the outstanding sales record at Brunswick Forest, NC where property sales through the first eight months of 2010 have passed the $30 million mark and The Communities at Branson Creek, MO's Builder Closeout of two remaining villa homes, dramatically reduced to $159,000 and same model with loft, $169,000. See further details and more deals below!
DEALS AND SPECIALS OF THE WEEK
> The Communities at Branson Creek, MO is promoting its Builder Closeout of two remaining villa homes. Very recently valued at $220,000 and up, these new villas with breathtaking Ozark views are on sale now at dramatic reductions. Villa unit with two master suites and two-car garage is just $159,000. Same model with loft is just $169,000. Each includes all yard care and landscaping plus membership to the Murder Rock Golf & Country Club. Click here for more information about Branson Creek!
> Champion Hills, NC presents a limited Preview Membership opportunity to experience the community, meet members and play the club’s Tom Fazio-designed golf course while saving over $25,000 on initiation fees and dues. Admission is member-sponsored and requires approval by the Board of Governors. Click here for more information about Champion Hills!
> Treasure Lake, PA has a rare opportunity for buyers to own a newly constructed waterfront home with stone facade and carriage-style garage doors. This estate residence has 15 rooms, five bedrooms, five baths and 4,200 sq. ft. of finished space and is available for purchase at only $649,500. Home shows quality throughout with nine-foot ceilings, granite counter tops, large deck, private dock and prime views. Click here for more information about Treasure Lake!
> Oyster Bay Harbour, FL: Visit on the 'Dock & Dine' Special: includes one night free dockage at the marina and use of the yacht club facilities, which includes an outdoor pool, bar & grill, showers, lockers and fitness room. While there, ask about the "Lot & Boat Slip Package," specially priced at $199,000--includes a 40-foot boat slip and your membership to the Oyster Bay Yacht Club, a $3,500 value. Click here for more information about Oyster Bay Harbour!
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COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
> Brunswick Forest, NC reports that home and homesite sales through the first eight months of 2010 have passed the $30 million mark at Brunswick Forest, representing the fastest sales pace since doors opened not quite four years ago. Through Aug. 31 a total of 103 sales representing $30.5 million in volume have been recorded, eclipsing the eight-month record of 101 homes and home sites set in 2008. Lots at Brunswick Forest begin at $75,000; homes begin in the mid-$200,000s. Click here for more information about Brunswick Forest!
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SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENTS
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA proudly hosts the Men’s National 40’s Clay Court Championships on Oct. 1-7, marking the 23rd consecutive year this community has hosted the tournament. Spectators are invited to watch the action at The Landings tennis center, consisting of 34 courts and a stadium center court. Festivities kick off with a Meet and Greet Player Party, with proceeds going to benefit the Savannah Community Foundation. Click here for more information about The Landings!
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BEST DEALS OF 2010
>> Real Estate Deals
> Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, FL's special on prime homesites and an Arthur Rutenberg-designed luxury home, from the upper-$500,000s, site included. For a limited time select a Brittany Estates golf homesite and choose from three Rutenberg designs....
> St. James Plantation, NC's new neighborhood, SeaSide, located just five minutes from the ocean and adjacent to the Jack Nicklaus-designed Reserve Club. Pay just $149 a couple ($50 savings) for a Fall for SeaSide Vsit Package and inspect three models that are under construction. Homes (with homesites) are priced from the $280,000s....
> Willoughby Golf Club, FL's exceptional value, a lakefront home just reduced for quick sale to $329,000. This 3BR, 2.5-bath residence includes updated fixtures and finishes plus a fully remodeled kitchen with maple cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances....
> Blackstone, AZ's Tour of Homes from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Oct. 2-3. Event is free and open to the public. New and resale homes in Blackstone open for touring. Included with purchase of all developer homesites is a non-equity golf membership to the Blackstone golf club. Visitors can register to win prizes....
> Hampton Lake, SC's nine new models, coming this fall, with the first nearing completion in two weeks. It is a 3BR 2,650-sq.-ft. lakeview home with 2.5 baths and spacious owner’s retreat; price: $575,000....
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL's 3BR - 3 BA home in its Live Oak Village neighborhood with an asking price of $499,000 and a prime incentive—the seller will pay all club joining fees. This residence has a large pool and patio complex and a new kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances and black granite countertops...
> Sunset Dunes, PEI, Canada's 2nd home in its Craftsman Series, on Lot 61, called The Miller. Features an abundance of windows to highlight panoramic water views and sunsets over Confederation Bridge. Other features include a great room which flows into a spacious dining room, plus walk-in pantry. Ready for occupancy in 120 days—price $319,900....
> Blackstone, AZ's inclusion of a non-equity golf membership, a $7,500 value, with every developer custom-lot purchase. Lot prices have never been lower at Blackstone Country Club. Purchase a one-acre golf course premium lot for $189,000 with a membership included. .75-acre golf lots are selling for $145,000 and include the golf membership....
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL's special on a lakeview condominium in its Mile Lake Village neighborhood—asking price is $99,000 or best offer. This residence at 13230 Harbour Ridge Blvd. is furnished, in turnkey condition, with golf cart. It’s located on the 15th hole on the Golden Marsh golf with a panoramic view of Mile Lake, the course, and nothing but nature beyond. Seller is motivated.....
> Daniel Island, SC's offer of financing assistance to qualified purchasers of newly developed homesites with rates and equity requirements favorable to current bank offerings. With construction costs their lowest in years and innovative homesite financing available, it’s an ideal time to select from an inventory that includes some of Daniel Island’s best homesites, including deepwater and golf course lots....
> Treasure Lake, PA's special offer on selected premium homesites. Purchase by Oct. 31, and receive a $5,000 reduction in price as well as a property survey. Pay no closing costs and no annual club assessment fee until May 1, 2011. Obtain building permits by the end of 2010 and save even more. Homesites that usually start at $20,000 are at a limited-time price of only $15,000....
>> Discovery & Stay'n Play Deals
> Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC 's Experience Balsam package, priced at $199/night. Stay in a private mountaintop cabin with golf on the award-winning Balsam Mountain course, guided horseback ride on private trails, exploring with the staff naturalist and club dining. Two-night maximum stay....
> The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA's Great Golf Discovery Promotion for two that’s priced at $450 for a 4-day/3-night stay in a beautifully furnished Landings home. Get two rounds of golf per person on the community’s private courses, unlimited tennis, use of the fitness center and pools, complimentary bikes, a personal tour of the island and free dining coupons....
> Fairvue Plantation, TN's Discovery Tour with Golf that includes the club, amenities and real estate—an informative tour, priced at $75 each golfer. Or select the Stay & Discover option, with one night in a Fairvue guest cottage and the tour, priced at $125. A third option—the Stay, Play & Discover package, at $199, with a two-night stay in a cottage, golf and a property tour...
> Colleton River Plantation, SC's Stay n Play puts you on each of two acclaimed courses, by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye. Also enjoy lunch both days at the Nicklaus Clubhouse, Halfway Café or the Dye Clubhouse. Unlimited use of the pool, tennis club, fitness facilities and play on the Borland Par 3 course also included...
> The Links at Gettysburg, PA's popular 4 Play for the Price of 3 golf special through September. Play during peak hours when the $75 rate is in effect and pay just $56.25 per player....
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RECENTLY ADDED TO GOLFCOURSEHOME.NET
VIRGINIA
=> Hills Quarter, Irvington
Master-planned, 475-acre community, championship golf, affordable designer homes
=> Ballyhack Golf Club, Roanoke
Lester George-designed golf course, 11,500-square-foot clubhouse, homesites from the $170,000s
=> River’s Bend Golf Club, Chester
Championship golf course, swimming and racquet club, James River riverfront pier, homes from $250,000
NORTH CAROLINA
==> Jefferson Landing, Jefferson
Championship golf, grand modern clubhouse, fitness and pool, homesites from $40,000, homes from $250,000s, condos from $170,000s
==> Carolina Colours, New Bern
Brand-new championship golf course, 25-acre Carolina Lake, homes from the $200,000s and up
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RECENTLY ADDED TO WATERVIEWHOME.NET!
FLORIDA
=> Indian River Colony Club, Viera
Championship golf, 55-plus, security, lakeside and fairway homes from the low-$100,000s
SOUTH CAROLINA
=> The Sanctuary, Bluffton
Private Residence Club within Hampton Lake, furnished homes, golf, spa, fitness, from $175,000s
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GOLFCOURSEHOME MAGAZINE NEWS
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GolfCourseHome Network (GCHN) Links Card
> The GCHN Links Card is available for purchase at a 38% discount off the retail card rate. Use it at participating courses and golf communities and earn a a minimum of a 30% discount off your greens fees.
> To receive your 38% discount when ordering your GCHN Links Card, use promo code GCHN.
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=>ICW Cruise Update: New Installment! ICW Cruise: Fernandina Sunrise, Becky Bad Girl Moves On, Tour of Oyster Bay Harbour
> Other ICW entries: "A Visit to Daniel Island & Its New Mitchell Wharf Neighborhood", "Mega Yachts of Charleston," plus visits to St. James Plantation and Brunswick Forest and North River Golf Club.
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THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTED COMMUNITIES
These communities are now featured in the GolfCourseHome Home Page Spotlight. See below for names, locations and links.
Jupiter Country Club, Jupiter, Florida
Colleton River Plantation, Bluffton, South Carolina
River's Bend, Chester, Virginia
Rive Isle, Parrish, Florida
Hilton Head Plantation, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Lake Ridge, Cedar Hill, Texas
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NEW COMMUNITIES COMING ONLINE SOON!
GolfCourseHome
* Rock Barn, NC
* Terravita, AZ
* Solivita, FL
* The Residences at Black Rock, MA
* The Villages at Brookside, MA
WaterViewHome
* Bellalago, FL
* River Dunes, NC
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