Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort: The perfect place to call home in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Hilton Head Island, which is 12 miles long and five miles wide, is divided 11 master-planned communities, known as "plantations." One of them is the Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, which opened in 1978 and remains an extremely popular first, second and retirement home golf community.
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Sterling at Silverleaf brings condo option to popular DC Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona

DC Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona is chock full of multi-million luxury homes, but what it has never had is a condominium option. Until now. Sterling at Silverleaf is part of Silverleaf, a large sub-development within DC Ranch. Next up is construction of phase two, comprised of 213 luxury condominiums -- the first and only ones available at DC Ranch.
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Guacalito de la Isla beach community adds to the Pellas family's love, lore in Nicaragua

Surviving a 1989 plane crash sparked a lifetime of philanthropy for Don Carlos Pellas and Vivian Pellas, refocusing their energy on projects that would be beneficial to their beloved Nicaragua and help promote tourism. Their latest project -- Guacalito de la Isla -- continues that tradition of excellence.
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Flying high: The Outer Banks of North Carolina have all the "Wright" stuff

Its residents and frequent loyal visitors fervently love the Outer Banks, a geographically unique region of coastal North Carolina. There is an air of escapism to the area, which has long attracted out-of-the-box thinkers, and it's a great place to live year round or as a second-home option. Larry Olmsted has more on the Outer Banks.
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Outdoor enthusiasts will feel right at home in the Red Ledges golf community near Park City, Utah

Few cities have as much that appeals to outdoor enthusiasts looking for first- or second-home options as Park City, Utah. And few places offer as much as Red Ledges. The mountainous setting offers many unique home sites, and the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course features stunning views of the Rockies. Home sites occupy a wide variety of locations throughout the huge property and run from $195,000-$495,000.
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The new and improved Old Palm Golf Club serves up the good life in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

With three major champions as residents, the Old Palm Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., obviously appeals to professional golfers. Designer Ray Floyd just completed a hefty renovation, and the golf course is better than ever. But it is not just the course that attracts golf lovers to Old Palm, Larry Olmsted writes.
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Golf only adds to the allure of The Grand Del Mar resort in San Diego

There are hundreds of golf resorts in the U.S. but when it comes to luxury, almost none are in the league of The Grand Del Mar in San Diego, which has received a Forbes five-star rating in lodging, dining and spa. The resort offers eight villas, each fractionalized into 10 shares starting at $450,000, plus a $10,500 annual fee, which includes the golf membership.
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Woodloch resort helped change the face of the Poconos

The reputation of the Poconos has changed over the years. Today, it's known as a high-value, family-friendly destination. The Woodloch resort epitomizes this, offering golf and much more to its residents, vacation homeowners and overnight resort guests. For the price and with all kinds of amenities, the appeals of Woodloch are obvious, Larry Olmsted writes.
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Montecristo community could be a game changer for golf course living in Nicaragua

Among sports enthusiasts, the west coast of Nicaragua is better known for its world-class big-game fishing than its golf. That could be changing soon, thanks to Montecristo. While much of Montecristo remains a project on paper only, it could be a good opportunity to get in on the ground floor, Larry Olmsted writes.
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Located just outside Austin, Escondido is Texas Hill Country's premier private golf community

Austin, Texas has emerged as one of the hottest cities in the country, but most people looking at second-home or retirement real estate choose to live outside the city. Escondido, located in nearby Horseshoe Bay, may be the best private golf community in Texas Hill Country. Larry Olmsted has more on Escondido.
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Panama is a hot spot for second home options, and Buenaventura is among the best

Panama has been described as "twice the lifestyle at half the price" and has become a hot spot for second-home options and retirees. Now there's high-quality golf as well. Buenaventura, located less than 90 minutes from Panama City, is one of the most exclusive residential communities in Panama, and the Jack Nicklaus-designed course is the centerpiece of the development.
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Baker's Bay and Tom Fazio making golf a strong point in the Bahamas

There is a lot to like about the Bahamas, but until recently golf has never been one of its strong points. Baker's Bay and Tom Fazio hope to change that. Baker's Bay is a project of the Discovery Land Company, one of the world's premier developers of high-end, family centric private golf communities, and the toughest thing about Baker's Bay is leaving.
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Forest Creek Golf Club community is right at home in the Village of Pinehurst

Just two miles outside the Village of Pinehurst and less than five minutes from famous Pinehurst No. 2, the Forest Creek Golf Club community combines a perfect location with first-rate amenities and golf. For anyone interested in Pinehurst -- one of the world's richest golf destinations -- as a first- or second-home option, Forest Creek is definitely worth a look, Larry Olmsted writes.
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Schaffer's Mill community combines golf course living with an active mountain lifestyle in the Lake Tahoe area

There are a number of notable golf communities in the Lake Tahoe area, a destination very popular for second-home owners thanks to its mix of watersports, skiing, access to casinos and lots of great golf courses. Add Schaffer's Mill to the list. The new owners continue to invest in the community, and it's paying off.
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It's back: Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, Florida has homes and lots on the market again

Black Diamond Ranch in west central Florida, one of the most successful and lauded golf communities in the U.S., is back with new offerings of lots and homes for the first time in years. With 45 holes of Tom Fazio golf and reasonably priced homes, Black Diamond is worth a look as a primary, retirement or second-home option.
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