There are numerous golf course communities in Florida to select from and are becoming increasingly popular with people of all ages. Not only because they enable those who live in them the opportunity to play golf whenever they want, but also the properties in these communities maintain their value much better.

However there are a couple things that you need to consider before you think about investing in any of the golf course communities in Florida for yourself. The first is that you will have to pay separately for membership to the golf course itself. Although most tend to provide free membership for the first year to the course, after this you will have to pay to use its facilities. So factor this cost in when considering purchasing a property in such communities.

Also the other thing you should consider is whether or not you are willing to lose a little privacy as you will have golfers passing by possibly peering in through the garden as you try to spend a day in the sun poolside from your private swimming pool.

Seminole Landing North Palm Beach real estate offers privacy, seclusion, privy to a spectacular golf course, and amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean. Not surprising, the exclusive Seminole Landing attracted the eye of Elin Nordegren, ex-wife of famous PGA golfer Tiger Woods. Elin bought a $12 million oceanfront mansion last year in this exclusive community, which is located a few miles south of Tiger’s home on Jupiter Island.

The North Palm Beach oceanfront real estate was demolished last week, according to multiple media outlets. This week, the reason for the demolition was released: termites. The home was infested with termites and, in addition, was not compliant with current hurricane safety protocol. As a result, the home was leveled and salvageable material donated to the local Habitat for Humanity.

A Seminole Landing rental will be the temporary home for Elin while building a new, North Palm Beach home. Plans were submitted to the Palm Beach County Department of Planning, Zoning and Building for a nine-bedroom estate on her leveled lot in Seminole Landing.

To view properties in Seminole Landing or other North Palm Beach real estate, contact a Golden Bear Realty home specialist today.

Golf Course Homes Realtor Palm Beach County FL is pleased to announce that the once beleaguered Grand Lacuna Golf and Country Club in Lake Worth has re-opened with the intention of being one of Florida’s finest public golf courses. The new club is now known as the Atlantic National Golf Club and is owned and operated by Tom and Betty Stark, owners of the Florida Club in Stuart.

Palm Beach and Lake Worth golf real estate around the Atlantic National Golf Club in Lake Worth is excited to witness the new renovations of the entire course and facility. From the widening of the greens to the design of the parking lot, everything at the golf club has been updated. The course, created by legendary Joe Lee, is a fabulous layout and no major changes were made to the design. The greens are wider with tiff-eagle grass and the fairways don celebration grass, but the design has remained the same. A noticeable change is with the golf carts, which include a Visage GPS. The remodeled restaurant accommodates up to 250 people in the banquet room and offers casual to fine dining.

Many golf course communities in Palm Beach are private and/or extremely expensive. Atlantic National Golf Club in Lake Worth has all the benefits of a private course, without draining the wallet. Residents of Lake Worth are excited to see the former Grand Lacuna Golf Club revived and Golden Bear Realty, a leader in South Florida golf real estate, is proud to recognize this prestigious golf community.

North Palm Beach golf homes for sale, especially those in North Palm Beach Country Club or one of the exclusive waterfront neighborhoods such as Lost Tree Village, have numerous amenities to offer potential buyers. As you well know, buyers have certain criteria and expectations of the home and community. According to a survey by the 2011 National Association of REALTORS Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, buyers listed the following real estate data in order of importance.

1. 67 percent favor a quality, safe neighborhood
2. 49 percent of buyers want the community to be a short commute to jobs.
3. 45 percent consider the overall affordability of North Palm Beach homes in the neighborhood
4. 39 percent prefer to live close to family and friends
5. 28 percent of buyers are interested in the proximity of shops, restaurants, and commercialization.
6. 27 percent want a superior school district
7. 22 percent ask for a neighborhood that is convenient to schools
8. 21 percent like to live close to entertainment or recreational activities

As an owner of golf homes in North Palm Beach, you know firsthand the attributes of your neighborhood. Furthermore, based on the above information, you now know what buyers consider to be the most desirable characteristics of your community. Highlight those features in your marketing material and at open houses. Even if you don’t have young children, be familiar with school zones and rating of your elementary, middle and high schools. In addition, give buyers an estimate of how close your home is to major roadways, airports, and shopping malls. Take plenty of photos of your home and neighborhood to flaunt its style and quality.

To market North Palm Beach homes to potential buyers, call a Golden Bear Realty North Palm Beach home specialist.

Magnificent PGA National home for sale in Palm Beach Gardens FL. This three bedroom, three bath residence offers a large floor plan with over 4,700 square feet of living space. Some of the many wonderful features this golf home has to offer includes beveled lead glass door, marble foyer and cherry wood cabinetry. PGA National Resort and Spa is ranked as one of the top ten golf destinations in the United States. This five-star resort offers five golf courses, full-service spa, resort-style swimming pools, dining, tennis, and so much more.

Presented by Ann Cotsalas, Realtor with Golden Bear Realty International, specializing in Palm Beach County real estate, golf course communities, waterfront property and luxury homes.

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Stunning custom estate home in Mirasol Palm Beach Gardens. This immaculate Mirasol home is situated on an oversized lakefront lot with custom finishes, numerous upgrades, and a professionally decorated interior. Some of the many features included are coffered ceilings, triple crown molding, gourmet kitchen, high end appliance package, water softener, filtration system, reverse osmosis system, surround sound, intercom, built-in closets and so much more. Mirasol Golf and Country Club is a prestigious privately gated community offering two spectacular golf courses fashioned by golf legends Tom Fazio and Arthur Hills.

Presented by Oleg Sulyma and Grace Hundley, Realtors with Golden Bear Realty International, specializing in Palm Beach County real estate, golf course communities, waterfront property and luxury homes.

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Jupiter golf homes for sale typically show extremely well, especially if the home boast a view of the manicured greenway. However, buyers will first notice the front of your Jupiter golf home and, therefore, it is imperative to make sure you have an impressionable curb appeal. Since home buying is an emotional process, buyers have a sense of whether or not they are interested in your home before they even step through the front door.

Encourage love at first sight for your Jupiter golf home by increasing the curb appeal with the following easy steps.

1. Trim the hedges. If the foliage and shrubbery in your front lawn need pruning, don’t wait until spring. Go ahead and trim unruly hedges so that you can emphasize the windows and walkways.
2. Sweep the front walk. Make sure your walkway is free of leaves and debris so that buyers have a clear path to your front door. Likewise, remove any personal or household items that may be stored on your front porch. If any repairs on the walkway need to be made, now is the time to do it.
3. Pressure wash the deck and front porch. This is the easiest and most effective way to ensure your porch and deck are clean.
4. Clean the gutters. While it should go without saying, many sellers forget about cleaning gutters. Buyers tend to have an eagle eye and clogged up gutters will have them wondering if the Jupiter golf home has any water damage.
5. Add mulch to flowerbeds. Mulch works wonders to cover patches around trees where grass is hard to grow and to spruce up flowerbeds.
6. Paint. Spend a little money on your Jupiter golf home before you put it on the market and have the exterior painted. A newly painted home will make it look fresh and, ultimately, sell quicker. If you do not have the time or money to paint the entire exterior of the home, just paint the shutters and front door.
7. Tidy up. Just like the interior of the home, the exterior should also be clutter-free. Buyers do not want to see empty paint cans, sports equipment, or rusted swing sets in the yard. If you can put it out of sight, do it. Buyers may not love your garden gnome collection as much as you do.

Jupiter golf homes should have an image of a calm, clean and orderly environment. Buyers want to feel comfortable and envision themselves in your home. Be smart when selling your Jupiter golf home and use a Jupiter golf real estate specialist. Call Golden Bear Realty at 561-721-2626.