Kiawah Island, SC: Waterfront homes pace recovery.
Recent traffic trends on the GolfCourseHome Network show that golf communities that also offer waterfront homes, waterfront property and waterfront real estate are enjoying a resurgence in sales.
The 2012 surge in waterfront sales has been heralded by the rise in searches on Google for ‘waterfront homes’ and ‘waterfront property,’ according to Google Insights. No doubt this rising tide of interest has lifted water-oriented communities and their sales teams to new levels of hope for a real estate recovery.
Communities in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, especially, have been active in celebrating their 2012 activity which has shown a healthy rebound in general along with excellent sales numbers versus 2011. See below for sales activity trends and reports based on information supplied by the communities and their agents. Read more
New Communities Newsletter, May 18: Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC, Joins GCHN, New Waterfront Deals
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~ NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter ~
Vol. 14, No. 718 May 18, 2012 Circ. 27,600
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Balsam Mountain Preserve, NC: Elevated living.
Today’s Headlines
* Balsam Mountain Preserve Joins GolfCourseHome Network
* Today’s New Travel Specials
* Today’s Real Estate Deals
* Special Community Events
* Community News & Updates
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deal Shorts…
* Recently Added Golf & WaterView Communities
* Watch for our next issue, coming Tuesday, May 22nd! Read more
Dataw Island, SC Members Win Silver Medals in Jean Ribaut Cup, Celebrate w/ Awards Dinner
0 Comments/in Events and Holidays, Sailing NewsDataw Island, SC congratulates sailing members who entered four boats in the prestigious Jean Ribaut Cup in Port Royal Sound, with three Dataw entries bringing home silver medals in their classes.
Dataw’s own Dick Nalwasky sailed his Catalina 36 to victory in the Cruising Class.
There was a skipper’s meeting and cocktail party on the eve of the regatta and an awards dinner to close out the festivities. Send me more information about Dataw Island!
Deal of the Day: Stay 2 Nights @ Plantation Bay w/ Golf, Pool, Spa, $25 Meal Voucher-Just $299 / Couple
0 Comments/in Discovery Package, Special Deals & Incentives, Things To DoPlantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL‘s Stay’n Play package features two nights’ lodging in a furnished villa for just $299 per couple plus tax.
This 3-day deal includes one round of golf on your choice of three courses, unlimited use of tennis courts, fitness center and pool, one $25 meal voucher for lunch or dinner and access to day spa treatments (by appointment, additional fee applies). Offer is subject to availability. Send me more information about Plantation Bay!
Waterfront Homes & Waterfront Property Help Spur Master-Planned Community Real Estate Sales
0 Comments/in Building and Construction, Buyer Resources, MarketingKiawah Island, SC: Waterfront homes pace recovery.
Recent traffic trends on the GolfCourseHome Network show that golf communities that also offer waterfront homes, waterfront property and waterfront real estate are enjoying a resurgence in sales.
The 2012 surge in waterfront sales has been heralded by the rise in searches on Google for ‘waterfront homes’ and ‘waterfront property,’ according to Google Insights. No doubt this rising tide of interest has lifted water-oriented communities and their sales teams to new levels of hope for a real estate recovery.
Communities in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, especially, have been active in celebrating their 2012 activity which has shown a healthy rebound in general along with excellent sales numbers versus 2011. See below for sales activity trends and reports based on information supplied by the communities and their agents. Read more
Fitness & Spa Center Trunk Show @ Frenchman’s Creek, FL Features Jewelry, Accessories, Vendors & Food
0 Comments/in Buyer Resources, Events and HolidaysFrenchman’s Creek, Palm Beach Gardens FL held a Fitness and Spa Center Trunk Show featuring original jewelry and accessories by Jenny’s Jewels and designer apparel by Anatomie Clothing.
Members dropped in to socialize, meet the vendors and enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. In the Frenchman’s Creek Beach Club, chef Ernesto debuted his new summer menu, including sashimi grade tuna in a variety of preparations. Send me more information about Frenchman’s Creek!
Indian River Colony Club Foundation Donates $3000 Golf Cart to Transport Residents to Nearby Veteran’s Clinic
0 Comments/in Health and Wellness, NewsIndian River Colony Club, Viera, FL Patients won’t have to trek from the far reaches of the parking lot at the Veteran’s Administration Clinic in Viera anymore thanks to the donation of a four-seat refurbished golf cart valued at $3,000
by the Indian River Colony Club Foundation.
Representatives of the foundation and the Veteran’s Administration Clinic in Viera recently gathered for a short outdoor ceremony to celebrate the gift. Indian River Colony Club is a 55+ community begun as a premier retirement destination for military officers. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!
Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach, FL Hosts USGA Women’s Open Championship Qualifying Tournament Today
0 Comments/in Pro Golf Events at Golf Communities, TournamentsPlantation Bay: Aspiring women golfers play today.
Plantation Bay in Ormond Beach is hosting a USGA Women’s Open Championship Qualifying Tournament today, Tuesday, May 15.
Maria Tuohy, general manager of Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club, said the tournament is scheduled on the North and South golf courses of Club de Bonmont at Plantation Bay. Read more
New Communities Newsletter, May 15: New Real Estate Deals and Club Membership Incentives in NC, SC, GA & FL
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~ NEW COMMUNITIES Newsletter ~
Vol. 14, No. 717 May 15, 2012 Circ. 27,600
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Hampton Lake, SC: New homesites near Amenity Village.
Today’s Headlines
* Today’s New Travel Specials
* Today’s Real Estate Deals
* Membership Deals & Incentives
* Special Community Events
* Community News & Updates
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deal Shorts…
* Recently Added Golf & WaterView Communities
* Watch for our next issue, coming Friday, May 18th! Read more
Florida Dominates List of Top Real Estate Turnaround Towns, While Phoenix, AZ Grabs the No. 1 Spot
0 Comments/in Buyer Resources, Marketing, NewsSeven housing markets hit hardest by foreclosures–all from Florida, including the golf community towns of Orlando, Naples, Sarasota/Bradenton and Jacksonville– are leading the nation towards a general housing recovery, according to the Top Turnaround Town Report released today by Realtor.com. In addition, unexpected new comers in Michigan, Texas, Iowa and California are showing signs of strength and stability.
Phoenix, one of the hardest hit by the housing slump, heads the Top Turnaround list. See below for the Top 15 along with local golf communities that are benefiting by the growing recovery and their links on GolfCourseHome.com. Read more
SouthStar Communities Announces Acquisition of Bluegreen Communities for $29 Million
0 Comments/in News, Vacation Resort CommunitiesSouthStar Communities has announced the acquisition of Bluegreen Communities, a division of Bluegreen Corporation, for $29 million. SouthStar Communities is led by J. Larry Rutherford, who also served on Bluegreen’s board of directors for 14 years.
SouthStar Communities is affiliated with SouthStar Development Partners, a full-service real estate company focused primarily on the residential marketplace in the South, having created successful communities in Texas, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
SouthStar’s newly acquired residential communities include Lake Ridge and Sugar Tree near Dallas/Fort Worth, and Chapel Ridge near Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Read more