Vol. 16, No. 919Ā Ā Ā May 27, 2014Ā Ā Ā Circ. 24,000
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* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals – FL & NC Communities
* DISCOVERYS/STAY’N PLAY Packages – FL & SC Communities
* Community News and Updates – AZ, SC & CA Communities
* What’s Happening At ... SC & FL Communities
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals – NC, SC & FL Communities
* New Communities Recently Added – NC, FL, VA & TN Communities
* New Communities Coming Soon – in FL & SC
* Watch for our next issue on Friday, May 30!
Good Morning! Three excellent home deals lead off today’s issue, including the Connetee Falls, NC parade of homes with asking prices ranging from $125,000 to over $500,000. Dawtaw Island and PGA National are offering a 3-day/2-night Discovery Package for those looking to get to know the communities better.
And Pauma Valley Country Club, CA, reports on how it is joining the pickleball trend sweeping through high-end communities. Read below for all the details, more home deals, travel packages, community news and more.Ā —David Lott, Founder/Publisher
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
Connestee Falls, NC: Tour of homes May 31.
> Connestee Falls, Brevard NC is getting set for Western North Carolinaās biggest Tour of Homes ever. Scheduled for Sat., May 31 from noon to 4 p.m., itās a prospective buyerās chance to go inside the gates for a community-wide open house featuring 13 homes.
Enjoy a tour of the Overlook Clubhouse along with door prizes and refreshments.Ā The tour covers a wide range of styles and floor plans with homes priced from $125,000 to over $500,000. Send me more information about Connestee Falls!
Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL: Featured home has 1st floor MBR.
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL is featuring a 3-BR/2.5-BA home with a private screened pool at 8353 Heritage Club Drive. This 2,097-sf residence has a well-appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The roof was redone in 2013 and the AC system was renovated in 2012.
Master suite is conveniently located on the first floor with a deluxe bath. Home itself is situated within walking distance of all club amenities. Listed at $249,000. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
Carolina Trace, NC: Upgraded home w/ pond.
> Carolina Trace, Sanford NC is spotlighting a 4-BR/2/5-BA home at 803 Turnberry Circle, featuring large rooms and hardwood floors in the main living area. This ranch-design home is well upgraded with a master bedroom measuring 17 by 20 feet and a master bath that has a large Jacuzzi and separate shower.
Very large bonus room over garage has walk-in closet and half bathācould serve as a fourth bedroom. Gas log fireplace, double garage, screened porch add to the appeal. Location is very private, overlooking a small pond. Listed at $210,000. Send me more information about Carolina Trace!
DISCOVERY & STAY’N PLAY
PGA National Resort & Spa, FL: 3-day visit w/ real estate tour.
> PGA National Resort and Spa, Palm Beach Gardens, FL Youāre invited to visit PGA National as a guest of Jeff Lichtenstein of Jeff Realty to get an inside look at this world-famous resort and community. This invitation is good from now through September.
The package includes 3 days/2 nights at PGA National Resort & Spa, golf for two, breakfast for two and a VIP tour of the community. When you purchase property, the cost of your package will be credited back to you at closing. Send me more information about PGA National Resort and Spa!
Dataw Island, SC: Three-day package with golf, tennis, dining nd more.
> Dataw Island, SCās 3-day/2-night Experience Dataw Package features tennis or boat ride to explore the island, dining in the world-class clubhouse and golf at one of two championship courses.
You can also use the clubās indoor or outdoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and head out on a personal real estate tour of this 870 -acre island community. Now only $299/couple. Send me more information about Dataw Island!
COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ: Golf event raises over $47,000.
> Blackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ hosted the Fourth Annual Singleton Moms Fundraising Golf Event last month and raised $47,265. The much needed funds are to assist and support local single parents battling cancer.
An awards lunch with a silent auction was part of the fundraising effort, along with 18 holes of golf on the prestigious Blackstone course. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia
> Hilton Head Lakes, Hardeeville SC recently performed its scheduled greens aerification, a best-practice for golf course maintenance, and offered golfers a unique valueāāAerification Golf Rates.ā
From 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. an 18-hole round was just $28 plus tax. After 2 p.m. the green fee was just $23 plus tax. Send me more information about Hilton Head Lakes!
Pauma Valley Country Club, FL: Recent pickleball event.
> Pauma Valley Country Club, San Diego CA Ā is part of the pickleball trend sweeping through high-end communities. This past weekend a large turnout of kids and parents took part in an afternoon of fun at the Pauma Valley tennis center.
Played with a hard paddle and a polymer wiffle ball, pickleball combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. It is played on a court with the same dimensions as a doubles badminton court. Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Daniel Island, SC: Outdoor movie & campout May 31.Ā
> Daniel Island, Charleston SC will hold its second annual āHistory Under the Starsā Family Movie Night & Campout at Smythe Park beginning with tent setup at noon on Sat., May 31.
This fun event will feature a history-themed treasure hunt for kids by Dillon Smith, a member of the Daniel Island Historical Society, then a showing of the popular movie, Despicable Me 2, along with treats from local food vendors, an open-mic musical segment and a marshmallow roast. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
> PGA Village Verano, Port St. Lucie FL residents gathered yesterday morning for a Memorial Day Nature Hike. Organized by the Verano Walking club, it featured a car-pool to scenic Halpatiokee Park in Stuart where participants enjoyed a three-mile hike through a natural preserve.
Afterwards the walkers enjoyed an informal brunch at Cracker Barrel. Send me more information about PGA Village Verano!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Carolina Trace, NC: 4-BR home w/ open floor plan.
> Carolina Trace, Sanford NCās 4-BR/3.5-BA fairway-view home at 693 Chelsea Drive has 3,029 sf of open-plan living. Master suite has two cultured marble sinks in the bath. There is a two-car garage and large workshop in basement. Listed at $295,000. Send me more infoā¦.
> Hampton Hall, Bluffton SCās Riverwalk Chateau model is a 3-BR/2.5-BA residence available on quick-delivery basis. This 2,553-sf design is listed at $438,995. Send me more infoā¦.
Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, FL: Lake view home.
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FLās 3-BR/3-BA custom Marbella Collection home has a panoramic view of a lake and natural peninsula. This 2,900-sf residence has a great room/family room and much more. Listed at $599,000. Send me more infoā¦.
Discovery Packages
Amelia Island Plantation, FL: Oceanfront getaway from $369.
> Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island FLās Big Break Getaway package features luxurious oceanfront accommodations along with unlimited green fees and golf cart rentals on Ocean Links and Oak Marsh, plus much more. Priced from $369 p/n.Ā Send me more infoā¦.
> Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head Island SCās Group Golf Getaway for visits between Sept. 24 and Oct. 18 lets groups stay 4 days/3 nights for $519 per person, including lodgings, golf and other extras. Book by Oct. 1 and receive a fourth round of golf free. Send me more infoā¦.
COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
TENNESSEE
> WindRiver, Lenoir City – Private, lakefront community, five miles of shoreline, Audubon Signature Course, lots from $100,000s, homes from $300,000s
NEW COMMUNITIES COMING SOON
* Mariner Sands, FL
* Oldfield, SC