Interest in master-planned golf and water view community homes from retirees and second-home buyers made a comeback in 2017. A focus that was once mainly centered on the coast has now moved inland to include communities on lakes and other regions.
“A rising economy, healthy primary real estate markets and a booming stock market’s wealth effect all contributed to a resurgence of interest,” says David Lott, founder and publisher of the Golf Course Home Network and GolfCourseHome.com. The GCH Network features more than 100 country club communities.
“A large percentage of our visitors are people on the cusp of retiring, and this coveted demographic flocked to communities that cater to retirees while offering a variety of popular amenities,” says Lott.
“The varied amenity menu is a key to the resurgence. It’s not just about golf anymore.“
Communities Adjust to Market Forces
The Great Recession and the slowdown of golf’s growth in the past 15 years contributed to a downturn in interest in golf communities.
“But communities have adjusted to the market,” says Lott. “Now you have nature centers, yoga and pilates classes. Passion-powered interests ranging from pottery, wine and education to hiking, kayaking, sailing and fishing have inspired communities to branch out and develop opportunities for passions to be followed.
“In some extreme instances, golf courses have been ripped out to make way for these interests. Family centered activities are big as well with the creation of village hubs and outdoor performance centers where families can gather, engage and be entertained. Family and generational interaction has become integral to community life and a key element for success.”
A Whole-Family Event: The Komen Run for the Cure on Daniel Island.
Traffic and Inquiries Surge
The result of this renewed interest was a surge in visitor traffic and sales inquiries for Golf Course Home’s Featured Communities.
Visitor traffic to GolfCourseHome.com jumped more than 20 percent in 2017 which sparked a significant surge in inquiries which were up 43 percent over 2016. That trend has continued in 2018.
Most Popular Amenities for Retirees & Buyers
Retirement communities were the most popular type of community. Amenities at the top of visitor must-have lists were marinas, 24-hour security and lake access, in that order.
Oceanfront and island communities were another important must-have.
Community of the Year
The 2017 Golf Course Home Community of the Year, Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club in Palm City, FL, fulfilled nearly all of these needs, earning it top community honors for the third year in a row.
Harbour Ridge features a marina on the St. Lucie River, giving boaters easy access to the Atlantic. The community also offers two championship golf courses, tennis, fitness, swimming, and a deluxe clubhouse, enabling it to hit nearly every checkbox for buyers looking for their ideal community.
GolfCourseHome.com and WaterViewHome.net are the core websites of the Golf Course Home® Network which features more than 100 master-planned golf and water view club communities in the U.S. and Mexico.
To request information about advertising on the Golf Course Home® Network, contact David Lott, Founder and Publisher, at 203-270-9357.
Press Release, Published January 31, 2018, Marketwired
17 Marsh Drive, Hilton Head Island SC 29928 – Sea Pines Resort
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 17 Marsh Drive, Hilton Head Island SC 29928
Asking Price: $2,325,000 Beds/Baths: 6 BRs/5.5 BAs
This 6,236-sf custom estate home at 17 Marsh Drive overlooks the 16th and 17th holes of the famous Harbour Town Golf Links, offering long views of Calibogue Sound and salt marshes.
KEY FEATURES: 17 Marsh Drive
> More Community Information: Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island SC
About Sea Pines Resort
Sea Pines Resort is a 5,200-acre, master-planned golf and boating community in the Carolina Lowcountry, with guarded entrances and full-time security. It is home to the famed Harbour Town Golf Links and lighthouse.
Sea Pines Resort features four golf courses, including the famed Harbour Town Golf Links (site of an annual PGA Tour event), dozens of tennis courts, the deep-water Harbour Town Yacht Basin, South Beach Marina, 14 miles of paved biking and leisure trails and an equestrian center. Send me more information about Sea Pines!
Nature and Waterfront Lifestyle
The Forest Preserve in Sea Pines encompasses 605 acres and features nature trails, lakes and a pavilion located on Fish Island. It is home to about 350 species of birds.
Harbour Town Yacht Basin is a hub of waterfront activity within Sea Pines, offering 20-plus independently operated boutique clothing shops, gift and craft galleries, nature stores, jewelry stores and independent art galleries. Send me more information about Sea Pines!
Real Estate
Sea Pines is a diversely amenitized community comprised of nearly 2,700 homes and over 1,000 villas. Environmental preservation and sustainable development have been its hallmarks since the mid-20th century. Send me more information about Sea Pines!
Harbour Ridge to Host “The HRProud TOUR” of Homes on Saturday
in Buyer Resources, Golf Homes, Real Estate NewsHR Properties, the leading real estate firm at Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC in Stuart, FL, has announced that its annual “The HRProud TOUR” of homes will take place this Saturday, February 10. HR Properties will proudly present additional House Tour homes and condominiums for sale for visitors to view at their leisure.
A Good Idea Becomes a Tradition
More than 20 years ago, HR Properties introduced the first Harbour Ridge Men’s Member Guest Friday Open House Tour of Real Estate. The tour of homes was so successful that it was adopted by the club and became a premier real estate showcase of available homes/condos for sale in the community.
Golf course view from 12415 Harbour Ridge Blvd. condo.
This year’s tour will present the following properties which will be open from 10 to noon. All are welcome.
THE HRProud TOUR” of Homes
About Harbour Ridge Yacht & CC
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, presented on GolfCourseHome Network by HR Properties, is an 885-acre, award-winning, private, gated, recreational community. Located in Palm City (adjacent to Stuart), the community is set on Florida’s renowned Treasure Coast.
Featuring major facilities for golf, boating, tennis, fitness and a workout area for “man’s best friend, your dog, this member-owned, equity club maintains more than 40 percent of the community in its natural state. Furthermore, it enjoys a two-mile-long coastline along the wide St. Lucie River.
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club was named ‘Community of the Year’ for 2015-2017 by the Golf Course Home Network for being the most visited golf and waterfront community over the course of the year. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
36 Holes Of Golf
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club features two championship golf courses designed by two of America’s top architects. Joe Lee authored the Golden Marsh Golf Course and Pete Dye designed River Ridge Golf Course.
The pair provides, to the delight of residents, two completely different challenges in style and design. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
10776 East Tamarisk Way, Scottsdale AZ 85262 – Desert Mountain
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 10776 East Tamarisk Way, Scottsdale AZ 85262
Asking Price: $689,000 Beds/Baths: 2 BRs/3 BAs
This custom home at 10776 East Tamarisk Way, built on the Victorio floor plan, is light and bright and nicely located in the Cochise Ridge neighborhood.
KEY FEATURES: 10776 East Tamarisk Way
> More Community Information: Desert Mountain, Scottsdale AZ
Desert Mountain is a much acclaimed private golf community set on the outskirts of Scottsdale, AZ. Blessed with an elevated location, the entire community looks down from its cooler elevation level over the whole of the city.
From this vantage point you can see the magic of the city lights, breathtaking sunsets, mountains in every direction and, of course, plush green fairways. Send me more information about Desert Mountain!
Desert Mountain: Award-Winner
The Robb Report has named Desert Mountain, which showcases six widely acclaimed Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses, the “Best Golf Community” in the world. Encompassing more than 8,000 acres of beautiful high Sonoran desert, the community has been developed with a strict dedication to preserving the sensitive desert environment. Send me more information about Desert Mountain!
Real Estate Options
Resale and spec built homes for sale in Desert Mountain vary widely between $500,000 and $7 million. Lots average about an acre with prices starting in the high-$100,000s.
Golf membership is tied to property ownership. Membership may be offered with real estate purchase. Membership is currently valued for at $225,000. Send me more information about Desert Mountain!
9 Monastery Road West, Savannah GA 31411 – The Landings
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 9 Monastery Road West, Savannah GA 31411
Asking Price: $354,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2 BAs
This traditional ranch-style home at 9 Monastery Road West has a back yard that is fenced in and very private. The residence is located in an X flood zone and does not require flood insurance.
KEY FEATURES: 9 Monastery Road West
> More Community Information: The Landings, Skidaway Island GA
The Landings on Skidaway Island is a vibrant, premier golf and waterfront community located less than 10 miles south of historic Savannah, Georgia.
The community is run by its debt-free homeowners association. The Urban Land Institute named The Landings “one of the nation’s best residential communities.” Send me more about this home in The Landings!
Landings on Skidaway Island Amenities
Resident facilities include two deep-water marinas, 40 miles of walking and biking trails, playgrounds, library, Skidaway Farms (a community garden), dog park, nature trail and more.
The club amenities consist of six championship 18-hole golf courses, 34 tennis courts, five pools (two indoor), four dining clubhouses and an impressive fitness and wellness center with spa services. All golf courses are covered under one membership. Send me more about this home in The Landings!
Real Estate Opportunities
Homes range in price from $250,000 to more than $2 million. Lots range from patio to full-size and estate lots, offering golf, lagoon, river, wooded and marsh views, and range in price from $70,000 to $400,000. Send me more about this home in The Landings!
8435 Charleston Drive, Weeki Wachee FL 34613 – GlenLakes
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 8435 Charleston Drive, Weeki Wachee FL 34613
Asking Price: $370,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/3 BAs
This spacious, 2,920-sf, GlenLakes Country Club home at 8435 Charleston Drive is in like-new condition. Well-sited on a nearly a half-acre at the end of a cul-de-sac, its generous open floor plan leads out to a private lanai and pool.
KEY FEATURES: 8435 Charleston Drive
> More Community Information: GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL
The GlenLakes golf club community is a private, gated enclave that covers 1,400 acres on Florida’s pristine Nature Coast. Woven into its wide landscape of native terrain are lush fairways, spring-fed lakes and shady stands of oaks and pines.
In the heart of the community lies an outstanding array of amenities, including a championship, 18-hole golf course designed by Ron Garl and a lavishly appointed clubhouse surrounded by tennis courts, pool, unique aqua driving range, lush landscaping and much more. Send me more about this home in GlenLakes!
Substance with Style
The GlenLakes golf course was designed with substance to go along with its style. For the avid golfer, membership is available in the private golf club which features a Ron Garl layout.
As a meticulously maintained course, meanders through well-landscaped neighborhoods and features mature pines and oaks that frame the fairways and tee boxes.
A mixture of pot bunkers, target fairways, contoured grass, layered greens give the course its signature. The course plays to many skill levels and is a challenge for all golfers. Get more information on the GlenLakes website.
GlenLakes Golf Club Community Real Estate
GlenLakes golf club community homes are ‘no maintenance’ and start in the low-$200,000s. These spacious yet economical homes can be built on homesites bordering state-owned nature preserves, lakes or the golf course. There is a full exterior maintenance package that ensures care-free living. Send me more about this home in GlenLakes!
3868 Quail Ridge Drive North, Boynton Beach FL 33436 – Quail Ridge
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate News3868 Quail Ridge Drive North, Boynton Beach FL 33436
Asking Price: $129,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/2 BAs
Ideally located on the first floor of the Blue Heron complex, this 1,958-sf residence at 3868 Quail Ridge Drive North has new AC and a new electrical panel.
KEY FEATURES: 3868 Quail Ridge Drive North
> More Community Information: Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach FL
Quail Ridge Golf & Country Club is a private golf and country club community set on 600 acres in Palm Beach County, Florida. Throughout the the club’s landscape is gracefully accented by pines, palms, oaks, hibiscus, bougainvillea and many other varieties of trees and plants. Send me more information about Quail Ridge!
Quail Ridge Golf by Joe Lee
Quail Ridge offers two championship 18-hole golf courses designed by Joe Lee and recently updated by Kip Schulties. In addition to two golf courses, the community has extensive practice facilities and tee times are readily available. Five sets of tees allow for all to play to their own level.
The turf on the North course, South course, tees, and fairways are all grassed with paspallum, and the greens are grassed with mini verde. A fully stocked pro shop houses a large selection of golf wear and equipment. Golf instruction and clinics are available for all skill levels. Send me more information about Quail Ridge!
Real Estate
This gated community with 24 hour security offers a variety condos, villas and custom homes ranging from $90,000 to over $2 million. Routine repairs, maintenance and housekeeping services are handled through the community’s on-site maintenance and housekeeping operations. Fully equipped rentals are available throughout the year. Send me more information about Quail Ridge!
Sea Pines Resort Offers Getaway Deals During Food & Wine Festival
in Discovery Package, Special Deals & Incentives, Things To DoSea Pines Food & Wine Getaway Deals
Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island SC has announced a Food Festival Villa Package for stays during the acclaimed Hilton Head Island Wine + Food Festival, happening March 7 -11.
Stay in Harbour Town, just steps from the event sites, and enjoy great amenities and inclusions, among them a 10 percent discount off already reduced villa winter rates.
Public Tasting & More
Then start having fun with 25 percent off tickets to the Wine + Food Festival public tasting on March 10.
You can also plan on taking advantage of two hours of complimentary tennis per day at the racquet club and preferred golf rates at Sea Pines’ renowned championship golf courses. Send me more information about visiting Sea Pines!
> More Community Information: Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island SC
About Sea Pines Resort
Sea Pines Resort is a 5,200-acre, master-planned golf and boating community in the Carolina Lowcountry, with guarded entrances and full-time security. It is home to the famed Harbour Town Golf Links and lighthouse.
The community features four golf courses, including the famed Harbour Town Golf Links (site of an annual PGA Tour event), dozens of tennis courts, the deep-water Harbour Town Yacht Basin, South Beach Marina, 14 miles of paved biking and leisure trails, an equestrian center and more. Send me more information!
Nature and Waterfront Lifestyle
The Forest Preserve encompasses 605 acres and features nature trails, lakes and a pavilion located on Fish Island. It is home to about 350 species of birds.
Harbour Town Yacht Basin is a hub of waterfront activity, offering 20-plus independently operated boutique clothing shops, gift and craft galleries, nature stores, jewelry stores and independent art galleries. Send me more information!
Real Estate
Sea Pines is a diversely amenitized community comprised of nearly 2,700 homes and over 1,000 villas. Environmental preservation and sustainable development have been its hallmarks since the mid-20th century. Send me more information!
Valentine’s Day at GlenLakes, Sun City Oro Valley Golf Clinics & More
in Discovery Package, Newsletter, Things To DoGCH Network e-News
Communities On the Water & the Golf Course
February 2, 2018
TODAY’S HEADLINES
* Getaways & Stay ‘n’ Plays – Sea Pines Food & Wine Fest Deals
* What’s Going On At… GlenLakes Valentine’s Day, Sun City Golf
Homes for Sale This Week on Golf Course Home
> The Landings, GA 3BR, Main Level MBR Suite $1.175M
> Lake Las Vegas, NV Move-In Ready 4BR $596,743
> Jupiter Country Club, FL 3BR, Elevator $598,995
> Piper’s Landing, FL 1-Level 3BR $249,000
WHAT’S TRENDING ON GOLF COURSE HOME
> What Retirees & 2nd Home Buyers Want in 2018
> Estrella del Mar Fun & Sun
> WindRiver TN Music, New Service at Ibis FL
> 2017 GCH Annual Index With Community of the Year & More
> Woodside SC Continues New Hollow Creek Construction
> New Community! The Club at Ibis, FL
> New Community! Treasure Lake, PA
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GETAWAYS & STAY ‘n’ PLAYS
Sea Pines Food Festival Deals
Sea Pines Resort, SC: Deals during food & wine fest.
> Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island SC has announced a Food Festival Villa Package for stays during the acclaimed Hilton Head Island Wine + Food Festival, happening March 7 -11.
Stay in Harbour Town, just steps from the event sites, and enjoy great amenities and inclusions, among them a 10 percent discount off already reduced villa winter rates, 25 percent off tickets to the Wine + Food Festival public tasting on March 10, two hours of complimentary tennis per day at The Sea Pines Racquet Club and preferred golf rates at The Sea Pines Resort’s championship golf courses. Send me more information about Sea Pines!
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT…
Sun City Hosts Golf Clinics
Sun City Oro Valley, AZ: Improve your skills during sessions.
> Sun City Oro Valley, Oro Valley AZ just announced a slate of mid-week golf instruction for small groups. The programs happen on Wednesdays, from 10 to 11 a.m., featuring staff teaching professionals Tim Lochner and Kim Griggs.
Feb. 7 covers putting, on Feb. 14 it’s a general short-game clinic, on the 21st it’s full iron shots and on Feb. 28 the topic is driving. New and casual golfers are encouraged to participate. Space is limited and the fee is just $20 per person for each session. Send me more information about Sun City Oro Valley!
Valentine’s Day at GlenLakes
GlenLakes, FL: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with dinner, music.
> GlenLakes, Weeki Wachee FL will once again host a festive Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance in the community’s 35,000-sf main clubhouse. The event is scheduled for Wed., Feb. 14 with music by “The Retro Golden Oldies.”
A full dinner menu with everything from oysters on the half shell to prime rib to an array of sweet desserts will be featured. Reservations are required for this event. Send me more information about GlenLakes!
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12 Gray Heron Retreat, Savannah GA 31411 – The Landings
in Golf Homes, Real Estate for Sale, Real Estate NewsAddress: 12 Gray Heron Retreat, Savannah GA 31411
Asking Price: $1,175,000 Beds/Baths: 3 BRs/4.5 BAs
This custom-built home at The Landings On Skidaway Island features top-quality appointments throughout. Located at its 12 Gray Heron Retreat, the home’s upper level has two en suites, a fitness room and a bonus room with built-in entertainment center.
KEY FEATURES: 12 Gray Heron Retreat
> More Community Information: The Landings on Skidaway Island, GA
About The Landings
The Landings on Skidaway Island is a vibrant, premier golf and waterfront community located less than 10 miles south of Savannah. The community is run by its debt-free homeowners association and has been for more than 15 years. Send me more about this home in The Landings!
Landings on Skidaway Island Amenities
Resident facilities in this gated community include two deep-water marinas, 40 miles of walking and biking trails, playgrounds, a Village Library, Skidaway Farms (a community garden), dog park, nature trail and more.
The club amenities consist of six championship 18-hole golf courses, 34 tennis courts, five pools, four dining clubhouses and a fitness and wellness center with spa services. Send me more about this home in The Landings!
Real Estate Opportunities
The Landings on Skidaway Island is a community of custom homes reflecting personal expression through a wide variety of architectural styles, while unity is ensured by The Landings Architectural Review process. Homes range in price from $250,000 to more than $2 million.
Lots range from patio to full-size and estate lots, offering golf, lagoon, river, wooded and marsh views. Lots range in price from $70,000 to $400,000. Send me more about this home in The Landings!
What Retirees & Second-Home Buyers Are Looking for in a Community in 2018
in Community of the Year, Editorial Features, Real Estate News, Special Golf Community Feature ArticlesInterest in master-planned golf and water view community homes from retirees and second-home buyers made a comeback in 2017. A focus that was once mainly centered on the coast has now moved inland to include communities on lakes and other regions.
“A rising economy, healthy primary real estate markets and a booming stock market’s wealth effect all contributed to a resurgence of interest,” says David Lott, founder and publisher of the Golf Course Home Network and GolfCourseHome.com. The GCH Network features more than 100 country club communities.
“A large percentage of our visitors are people on the cusp of retiring, and this coveted demographic flocked to communities that cater to retirees while offering a variety of popular amenities,” says Lott.
“The varied amenity menu is a key to the resurgence. It’s not just about golf anymore.“
Communities Adjust to Market Forces
The Great Recession and the slowdown of golf’s growth in the past 15 years contributed to a downturn in interest in golf communities.
“But communities have adjusted to the market,” says Lott. “Now you have nature centers, yoga and pilates classes. Passion-powered interests ranging from pottery, wine and education to hiking, kayaking, sailing and fishing have inspired communities to branch out and develop opportunities for passions to be followed.
“In some extreme instances, golf courses have been ripped out to make way for these interests. Family centered activities are big as well with the creation of village hubs and outdoor performance centers where families can gather, engage and be entertained. Family and generational interaction has become integral to community life and a key element for success.”
A Whole-Family Event: The Komen Run for the Cure on Daniel Island.
Traffic and Inquiries Surge
The result of this renewed interest was a surge in visitor traffic and sales inquiries for Golf Course Home’s Featured Communities.
Visitor traffic to GolfCourseHome.com jumped more than 20 percent in 2017 which sparked a significant surge in inquiries which were up 43 percent over 2016. That trend has continued in 2018.
Most Popular Amenities for Retirees & Buyers
Retirement communities were the most popular type of community. Amenities at the top of visitor must-have lists were marinas, 24-hour security and lake access, in that order.
Oceanfront and island communities were another important must-have.
Community of the Year
The 2017 Golf Course Home Community of the Year, Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club in Palm City, FL, fulfilled nearly all of these needs, earning it top community honors for the third year in a row.
Harbour Ridge features a marina on the St. Lucie River, giving boaters easy access to the Atlantic. The community also offers two championship golf courses, tennis, fitness, swimming, and a deluxe clubhouse, enabling it to hit nearly every checkbox for buyers looking for their ideal community.
GolfCourseHome.com and WaterViewHome.net are the core websites of the Golf Course Home® Network which features more than 100 master-planned golf and water view club communities in the U.S. and Mexico.
To request information about advertising on the Golf Course Home® Network, contact David Lott, Founder and Publisher, at 203-270-9357.
Press Release, Published January 31, 2018, Marketwired