Vol. 16, No. 889 February 4, 2014 Circ. 24,500
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* TODAY’S Real Estate Deals – SC, NC, VA, FL, GA & ID Communities
* TODAY’S Discovery Packages – Indian River Colony Club, FL
* What’s Happening At… – CA & FL Communities
* Community News and Updates – Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ
* The 2013 GCH Annual Index – All the years’ new communities, deals & much more
* Videos Just Added to… Golden Ocala, FL & Willowbend GC, MA
* Best Real Estate & Travel Deals... FL & GA Communities
* New Communities Recently Added – Minto Sun City, FL
* Watch for our next issue on Friday, February 7!
TODAY’S REAL ESTATE DEALS
Hampton Lake, SC: 2-BR home w/ garage, porch, fireplace.
> Hampton Lake, Bluffton SC is highlighting a 2-BR/2-BA home with 2,105 sf of living space at 19 Little Pine Court. This one-story Daufuskie model by David Weekley Homes sits on a nature preserve homesite.
Its interior features include a well-appointed master bath, a private study, a family room with an impressive stone fireplace and a handy utility room. In addition there is a 2-car garage and a large extended porch that’s perfect for entertaining guests. Listed at $475,146. Send me more information about Hampton Lake!
Brier Creek CC, NC: In Toll Brothers’ National Sales Event.
> Brier Creek Country Club, Raleigh NC, Hasentree, Wake Forest NC, Dominion Valley Country Club, Haymarket VA and Jupiter Country Club, Jupiter FL are all participating in the 2014 edition of the Toll Brothers National Sales Event, which began Feb. 1 and runs through Feb. 17. This is a prime opportunity to add value to your investment in a luxury Toll Brothers home, via significant cash incentives for many upgrades and customized features.
The four GCH properties where you’ll find this offer are mature, well-managed and completely amenitized communities with top-quality golf. Send me more information about Brier Creek! Send me more information about Dominion Valley! Send me more information about Jupiter Country Club! Send me more information about Hasentree!
Reynolds Plantation, GA: Lot near trails, lake.
> Reynolds Plantation, Greensboro, GA is showing a select homesite in one of the community’s more recently developed areas, Angel Pond I. This lot at 1031 Woodmont Court is one-fifth acre in size and in close proximity to the Rte. 44 security gate, which is just minutes from Interstate 20.
The walking trails run right by this property and along some of the most scenic views on the entire lake. Listed at $75,000. Send me more information about Reynolds Plantation!
Teton Springs, ID: 4-BR waterfront home w/ firepit, surround sound.
> Teton Springs Resort, Victor ID presents a 4-BR/4-BA waterfront home, fully furnished and sited on a .75-acre waterfront Golf Estate Lot. Views out the back are of mountain and golf as well as a serene spring-fed pond. With 4,970 sq ft of living space, this luxury home and setting makes an ideal mountain retreat.
Features include an outdoor living/entertaining area with group-sized fire pit and a theater room inside with professionally installed electronics and a 7.2 surround-sound system. Listed at $1,276,500. Send me more information about Teton Springs!
DISCOVERY PACKAGES
Indian River Colony Club, FL: 2-night getaway just $99.
> Indian River Colony Club, Viera FL offers potential home buyers its special Getaway Package. Priced at just $99/person, this package provides two nights in a local hotel, a round of golf, dinner at the private At Ease Club and a tour of homes for sale.
Your community tour is hosted by a resident who will gladly answer all your questions about life at IRCC. Airfare not included in this offer. Reservations required. Send me more information about Indian River Colony Club!
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT…
Pauma Valley Country Club, CA: Fitness events Feb. 5.
> Pauma Valley Country Club, San Diego CA has two health-and-wellness events on its community calendar for Wed., Feb. 5. At 8:15 a.m., participants in Ronna’s Fitness, a weekly exercise class, will meet for a warm-up power walk, followed by the formal class from 9 – 10 a.m.
In the afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m., it’s a new installment in the Healthy Woman Series of educational events, this one a talk and workshop with Dr. Christina Adams, an Integrative Cardiologist, titled “Heart Health for Aging.” Reservations required for the lecture and workshop. Send me more information about Pauma Valley!
> Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, Wellington FL and its active Hadassah chapter has a special musical event scheduled for Sun., Feb. 9 in the Grand Lounge. Performing on stage will be the Spizzwinks, an a cappella group of Yale University underclassmen.
Admission is $25, with proceeds going to charitable causes. The Spizzwinks perform on the Yale campus and also tour extensively, including recent concert performances in California, Thailand and China. Send me more information about Wycliffe!
COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Blackstone at Vistancia, AZ: Top residential development.
> Blackstone at Vistancia, Peoria, AZ reports that the 7,100-acre community of Vistancia was ranked among the Top 50 best-selling residential developments in the nation for 2013 by California-based John Burns Real Estate Consulting. The Burns Consulting survey ranks master-planned communities by total net sales.
Vistancia earned the highest total in Arizona, with 266 net sales in 2013. Blackstone at Vistancia, for its part, sold five custom homesites and 95 luxury homes, achieving a 37 percent growth in new-home sales. Send me more information about Blackstone at Vistancia!
JUST SOLD!
Daniel Island, SC: 22% sales increase.
> Daniel Island, Charleston SC cited both the Charleston economy and Daniel Island’s real estate market specifically for the extremely positive performance of that market over the past 12 months. In 2013, there was a 22 percent increase in the number of sales transactions island-wide over the previous year.
Daniel Island Real Estate was involved in 82 percent of those sales. In fact, 2013 was Daniel Island Real Estate’s best year since 2008, closing a total sales volume of $136 million. Send me more information about Daniel Island!
VIDEOS JUST ADDED TO…
Golden Ocala, FL: New video highlights amenities.
> Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club, Ocala FL has newly posted video on its Featured Community page, showing images of its luxury amenities and news of excellent pricing on its new Eagles Landing residences.
> Willowbend Golf Club, MA – Video tour of a luxury golf course home complete with wine cellar, pond and golf course views.
> Dataw Island, SC – Watch this just-added video which features photography of the community and amenities, plus interviews with residents.
BEST DEALS SHORTS…
Real Estate
Sailfish Point, FL: Luxury home on 4,400 sf.
> Sailfish Point, Stuart FL’s 4-BR/5.5-BA home with vaulted ceilings and multiple fireplaces within its stylish 4,400-sf layout is listed at $1,295,000. Send me more info….
> Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, Stuart FL’s custom 3-BR/3-BA home with 2,800 sf is in a private location with outstanding water views. Highlights include a great room/family from with bamboo bar and coral stone fireplace. Listed at $599,000. Send me more info….
Willoughby Golf Club, FL: 3-BR lake home on 3,3035 sf.
> Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart FL’s 3-BR/3-BA lakefront home at 2046 SE Talbot Place is spacious at 3,035 sf. Listed at $475,000. Send me more info….
> Jupiter Country Club, Jupiter FL’s Pesaro design from its Carriage Homes collection is a 2-BR, 2-BA, 2,083-sf home with a front foyer that opens to the dining room and great room. Features include a private study and a two-car garage. Listed at $377,995. Send me more info….
Discovery Packages
Savannah Quarters, GA: 3-day getaway just $199.
> Savannah Quarters, Savannah GA’s Discovery Tour Package provides 3 days/2 nights to experience the community for just $199 plus tax. The package includes two nights’ lodging in Savannah’s Historic District plus tours, lunch and more. Send me more info….
INVESTIGATE NEW COMMUNITIES RECENTLY ADDED
FLORIDA
> Minto Sun City, Tampa
Gated property with 24-hour security, 126 holes of golf, shopping and cultural attractions nearby, 14 tennis courts, four recreational centers, state-of-the art spa & fitness facilities, over 200 clubs and activities, Florida homes and villas from $160,000
FLORIDA
Private, gated community, 1,150 acres, Ron Garl golf course, equestrian center, spa, fitness, tennis, resort-style pool, lots from $70,000, townhomes from $250,000
VERMONT
> Quechee Lakes, Quechee
4-season resort community, 5,200 acres, 2 golf courses, skiing & other winter sports, lake activities, lots from $58,500, townhomes and single-family homes from $125,000
MARYLAND
> 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+