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The Oaks Golf and Country Club

     The Oaks Club just celebrated their 25th anniversary. But more importantly, they just celebrated their tenth anniversary since the members assumed ownership of The Oaks Club from the developer. Since then, the club has grown to a membership of 915…both residential members and non resident “associate” members. Because all residents must join the club, either as a…

Interest Rate Update

CONFORMING RATES ARE AS LOW AS…… ** 30 YEAR FIXED RATE – 5.25% AND 0 POINTS. ** 15 YEAR – 4.75% AND 0 PTS. ** 5/1 ARM – 4.25% AND 0 PTS. JUMBO RATES AS LOW AS……. ** 30 YEAR FIXED – 5.75% AND 0 POINTS. ** 5/1 ARM – 5.00% AND 0 PTS.

Founders Club Membership Fees Drop

 As a realtor who specializes in golf course communities,  I closely follow the changing fee structures of our best local courses. And how the times have changed…The Founders Club (” Best Overall Community” in 2008 and 2009 Parade of Homes) has drastically altered their fee structure to acknowledge the difficulty of attracting members in tough…

Spotlight on Sarasota’s Misty Creek

Had three guests arrive early from Canada last weekend. Normally I would accompany them on their round at a private course of my choosing, thanks to my local connections. But I was out of town.  So how do I show them a great golf day without me there ? Easy….Misty Creek Country Club is a private golf club but just…