Vol. 15, No. 862 October 25, 2013 Circ. 25,075
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* TODAY’S New Real Estate Deals – Florida Homes
* Discovery & Travel Packages – Plantation Bay, FL
* What’s Happening At… Communities in FL, AZ & NC
* New This Week: Quechee Lakes, VT Joins GCHN
* Community News & Updates at Ibis Golf & CC, FL
* Real Estate Focus: Martha’s Vineyard Open House on Sat.
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals…
* Investigate New Communities Recently Added
* Coming Soon to GolfCourseHome
* Watch for our next issue, coming October 29!
Good Morning! New Florida model homes and a newly customized and expanded patio home put the spotlight on Sunshine State communities as the winter season begins. Check out Florida travel options below as well as fall home tours in Arizona and South Carolina.
Mortgage Rate Watch: U.S. mortgage rates fell to a 4-month low after a weaker-than-expected jobs report drove investors to the safety of government bonds, reports Bloomberg News. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped to 4.13% the week ended today from 4.28%, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates have retreated from a 2-year high in August after the Federal Reserve signaled it needed more signs of lasting improvement in the economy before scaling back a stimulus plan aimed at lowering borrowing costs. —David Lott, Founder/Publisher
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
Harbour Ridge, FL: New 3BR home just $190,000.
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL is showing a newly, customized and expanded patio home with 2 or 3 BR for just $190,000. All updating on this home has been completed, including a new kitchen with all new state of the art appliances, new custom cabinets and granite counters.
The updates also include a new office, tile floors, new roof, new A/C and new pool heater. Out back is a large private pool with a new screen enclosure with both covered and open seating areas. Send me more information about Harbour Ridge!
Carolina Colours, NC: Homesites starting in the $60s.
> Carolina Colours, New Bern NC has announced that, for the balance of 2013, or until three sites are sold, homesites in the Spring Green neighborhood are specially priced—with many in the $60,000s—and come either with a developer-paid equity membership in the golf course or or developer-paid dues and taxes in 2014.
Most of the available lots are more than half an acre in size and well wooded. Send me more information about Carolina Colours!
Pristine Bay, Bay Islands: Announces beachfront and beach view homes for sale.
> Pristine Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands has announced the launch of its new beachfront and beach-view villas and residences. With American Airlines starting direct flights to Roatan from Dallas in November, activity at Roatan’s only residential golf and dive resort is heating up.
Pristine Bay features Pete Dye’s newest Caribbean masterpiece, The Black Pearl and 18-hole championship course offering spectacular Caribbean views. Choose from Beach View Villas ($430,000s), Beach View Residences ($600,000s) or Beach Front Villas ($750,000s). Send me more information about Pristine Bay!
Fiddler’s Creek, FL: New Sonoma models available this November.
> Fiddler’s Creek, Naples, FL reports that Lennar Homes has completed two fully furnished models in the village of Sonoma and both will be available for viewing at a grand opening on Nov. 20. The Florence is a fully furnished model encompassing 1,741 a/c sf.
This ground-floor coach home, currently priced from $284,990, features 3-BR/2-BA in a split floor plan. Professionally decorated by Soco Interiors, it has a spacious living room with adjoining dining area, kitchen and breakfast nook ideal for entertaining. There also is a covered patio and a two-car garage. Send me more information about Fiddler’s Creek!
DISCOVERY PACKAGES & STAY’ n PLAYS
Plantation Bay, FL: Rediscover Florida for just $399/couple.
> Plantation Bay, Ormond Beach FL presents its Rediscover Florida tour package, with a 3-day/2-night stay in one of the community villas for just $399/couple, plus tax.
Eat at the clubs, work out at the fitness center, play golf or tennis, and talk with as many residents as you can. Package includes one $25 meal voucher for lunch or dinner use at either club. Book early to ensure lodging options. Send me more information about Plantation Bay!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ: Tour & celebrate at the Tour of Homes.
> Blackstone at Vistancia, Peoria AZ REMINDER: You’re invited to the Vistancia Tour of Homes Harvest Celebration being held tomorrow, Sat., Oct 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tour the newest collection of builder designs while enjoying harvest festivities. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!
Indian River Colony Club, FL: raising funds for research.
> Indian River Colony Club, Viera FL sends warm wishes to employees and friends who gathered to walk in the 2013 Making Strides for Breast Cancer event, held at the Space Coast Stadium on Sat. Oct. 19th.
The team, named “The Busty Bunch”, led by Maureen Reeder raised $1,511 for the American Cancer Society’s fight against breast cancer. This is the third year Indian River Colony Club employees have joined the walk, with their donations and participation growing each year. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!
> Balsam Mountain Preserve, Sylva NC is sending out invitations for its Oktoberfest Celebration at the Boarding House on Fri., Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. with a social hour followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Celebrate in style with a German wine tasting, dinner and live music featuring an authentic German Buffet and a strolling accordion player.
Brew masters from nearby Heinzelmannchen Brewery will be on hand with three selections of freshly brewed beer on tap. Dinner selections include Braised Short Rib Borscht, Brats and Sauerkraut, Beer Butter Poached Shrimp, Rabbit Goulash, and much more. Send me more information about Balsam Mountain Preserve!
NEW THIS WEEK: QUECHEE LAKES, VT
A leading Vermont destination community, Quechee Lakes is famed for its award-winning, four-season Quechee Club along with luxury townhomes and distinctive single-family homes built on 5,200 acres in picturesque hills above the Ottauquechee River Valley.
At the heart of Quechee Lakes is the The Quechee Club. For the Quechee Club membership—which includes all Quechee Lakes property owners—there is a stimulating roster of amenities topped by two championship golf courses, plus a wide variety of winter sports, outdoor tennis and indoor squash courts and abundant outdoor recreational activities for adults and children.
Summer Idyll, Winter Wonderland: It doesn’t get any better than Quechee Lakes for winter sports, beginning with downhill skiing at nearby resorts such as Killington, Okemo and Ascutney. There are a miles of trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, as well, and snowboard runs to suit everyone from first-timers to experts.
Real Estate: Quechee Lakes, VT
- Build a new home or purchase an existing townhouse or home
- Homes start at $125,000
- Townhomes from $96,000
- Lots from $58,500
- Diverse homesite locations:
- Village of Quechee
- The Quechee Club
- Golf and ski venues
- Lake Pinneo
- Private rural settings
- All property owners become members of Quechee Club and landowners’ association
- Send me more information about Quechee Lakes!
COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES
Ibis Golf & Country Club, FL: $33M in renovations.
> Ibis Golf & Country Club, West Palm Beach FL joined West Palm Beach officials at the official ground-breaking for the community’s $33 million Capital Improvement Project. Members had previously approved plans for an expansion and enhancement to their existing Clubhouse and the addition of a new Ibis Sports Village.
Enhancements consist of a two-story fitness complex, poolside Bistro, full-service spa, and a resort-style aquatic center. The overall project will involve several phases of construction with the full project scheduled to be completed in late 2015. Send me more information about Ibis Golf & Country Club!
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Debordieu, SC: 6BR estate overlooks marshes, dock.
> Debordieu, Georgetown SC’s featured 6-BR/6-BA residence at 164 Colony Pointe Drive has a listing price of $4.85 million. Commanding one of the most breathtaking views on the Atlantic Seaboard, this home has its own private dock for two boats. Send me more info…
> Mirabel, Scottsdale AZ’s 4-BR/4.5-BA home at 36849 North 105th Way lists now at $1,149,000. This 3,325-sf residence has a gated courtyard. Deferred Equity membership to the Desert Mountain Club is included in the price. Send me more info…
Hasentree, NC: Golf villas from $349,995.
> Hasentree, Wake Forest NC’s Golf Villa Collection is a grouping of six, low-maintenance, ranch-style Toll Brothers home designs priced from $349,995 and truly maintenance-free. Send me more info…
> Carolina Trace, Sanford NC’s waterfront 3-BR/3.5-BA home at 69 Indian Trail is priced at $349,000 for 4,270 sf that feels like a mini-estate with privacy and great views. It is set on over an acre of fenced yard. Send me more info…
Discovery Packages
Hampton Lake, SC: 3-day visit just $295/couple.
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC’s Sneak-a-Peek visit package combines with upcoming area special events. Come for the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance on Nov. 2-4 and stay 3 days/2 nights, starting at $295 per couple. Send me more info…
REAL ESTATE FOCUS: MARTHA’S VINEYARD & CAPE COD
Directions: Take Main Street out of Vineyard Haven to Greenwood Ave. (library on left). Turn left onto Greenwood Ave. Stop at next stop sign (Franklin St.), cross over Franklin St. 113 Greenwood is third house on the right. Send me more information today!
INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
MARYLAND
> The Moorings at Dockside Circle, Inner Harbor Baltimore
Gated waterfront community, nearby marinas, Inner Harbor views, upscale condo/townhouses, 3 BRs and up to 4.5 BAs, 2-car garages, priced from $1.15 million to $1.3 million
> Deep Creek Mountain at Deep Creek Lake
Mountain retreat with golf, lake, wooded and mountain views, adjacent to Wisp Golf and Ski Resort and Deep Creek Lake, lots from $84,900 to $249,000+
MARTHA’S VINEYARD, MASSACHUSETTS
> The Boathouse, Edgartown
Private club community, recreational amenities, private wine room, spa, fitness, nearby golf, homes from $1,895,000
> Tashmoo Woods, Vineyard Haven
Set on Lake Tashmoo with direct ocean access, tennis, swimming pool, golf next door, condos/single-family homes from $560,000
GEORGIA
> Currahee Golf Club, Toccoa
The Currahee Club is a 1,200-acre private, gated residential club community set in foothill splendor along the shores of Lake Hartwell near the Georgia-South Carolina line.
FLORIDA
> Sawgrass Country Club, Ponte Vedra Beach
Private, 1,250-acre gated community, 27-hole championship golf by Arnold Palmer, racquet club, private beach club, new fitness complex, homes, condos and cottages from $200,000
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