Bowden's Market Barometer June 2010 Edition - 05/25/10 10:43 AM
Just published the latest issue -- loaded with positive local, regional and national trends.  Read the Current Climate and Housing Highlights at Bowden'sMarketBarometer.com.  Just click on "Current Climate."
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Festival Fever in Western North Carolina - 05/17/10 09:39 AM
Summer’s right around the corner and the Western North Carolina mountain region is busy in preparation. Festivals abound in the area, attracting vacationers, residents and wannabes to leisurely meander from venue to venue, enjoying the fine weather, culture, and down-home friendliness that Western North Carolina (WNC) is so well known for.  (Read more at PCNewswire)
 
 
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The Luxury of Service in Private Communities - 05/14/10 09:42 AM
Oh, Concierge . . .   At one time, nearly half of us couldn’t pronounce it; most of us couldn’t spell it; and some didn’t even know what it was.  But today, “concierge” is increasingly on the minds and lips of homebuyers, and developers of private communities recognize the value of this luxury service.   (Read more at PCNewswire)
 
 
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Private Communities’ Favorite Amenity - Green - 05/12/10 09:39 AM
Green housing features are becoming a premium amenity in private community development.  Both primary and second home buyers are looking to “green” as a means to lower home ownership costs, be environmentally responsible, and embrace a healthier lifestyle.  Interest in green homes spans all income levels and the average green buyer will spend $12,400, on average, for green home features.  Green building focuses on . . . (Read more at PCNewswire)
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Second Home Spotlight: Martin County, Florida - 05/10/10 11:19 AM
Martin County has just been cited as one of the top five healthiest places to reside in the Sunshine State. The University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Center (WPHC) was awarded a $4.9 million grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation last year to expand their statewide rankings to all 50 states.  The study also found . . . (read more at PCNewswire)
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The Country’s Largest Gated Community Celebrates its 40th Anniversary - 05/07/10 09:31 AM
Hot Springs Village is so large that it spans two counties in central Arkansas.  At more than 26,000 acres, this self-contained resort community has not one, but five gated entrances, approximately 8,000 private residences, and an estimated full-time population of 15,000 people – at last count.  This year the community celebrates 40 years of attracting retirees and other primary residents, and second/vacation homeowners to its luxurious natural surroundings.  Virtually every state in the union is represented within the gates of Hot Springs Village.  
The most recent estimates call for about . . . (Read more at PCNewswire)
 
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Superlative Private Golf and Carolina Living – A Winning Combination - 05/05/10 10:19 AM
Winning is synonymous to Scotch Hall Preserve, a private golf community located in coastal North Carolina. The community has hired the World’s No. 1 Amateur Golfer as Director of Golf to oversee the operations and member events for its award-winning Arnold Palmer Signature golf course. Nick Cassini, a . . . (read more at PCNewswire)
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Private Golf Club Tricks of the Trade - 05/04/10 09:25 AM
Private club maladies are front and center in this decidedly stubborn economy. Attrition spurred by an aging populace that has found it necessary to return to the workforce is exacerbated by diminishing free time for younger members who are forced to focus their attention on keeping their heads above water. While basic cost cutting measures are being employed to mitigate reduced revenue conditions, more wide-ranging remedies are becoming increasingly prevalent.  (To read more go to Bowden's Beat) 
 
 
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Home Buyer Investment Activity on the Rise in the Sunshine State - 05/03/10 04:29 PM
According to a quarterly survey conducted by the University of Florida’s Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies, foreign and domestic investors have returned to the Florida market.  Recent sales and pricing activity support the emergence of interest once again in the Sunshine State.  (Read more at PCNewswire)
 
 
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