Dane Werk

Archive for September, 2009

Grasslands GCC List of Events for October

1-4     Fall Men’s Member-Guest

6     GWGA Rally For The Cure Bunco and Buffet   4:30 pm

7     Ridge Ladies Golf   9:00 am

9     Couples 9 & Dine   5:00 pm

9     Deckside German Festival   6-8:00 pm

13     Men’s Tennis Nite Out   6:00 pm

15     GWGA 8:30 am  an Tennis 9:00 am  Rally Day For Cure Events and Lunch  

17     MGA Kickoff   and Lunch   9:00 am

17     Men’s Rally Participation Day

18     Tennis Mixed Doubles   2:00 pm

20     Tuesday Nite Final   5:15 pm

21     Octoberfest Dinner Buffet   5:30 pm

22     Book Club   4:00 pm

25-30     PGA Tour Qualifying

30     Boys and Girls Club Gala Event

31     Tentative Rain Day For Q-School

31     Halloween Country Buffet at Herb’s Poolside   4-6:00 pm   

Lakeland, Florida August Home Sales

Real Estate transactions in Lakeland, Florida were up considerably in August of 2009 compared to August of 2008.   As you can see, they are way off of the August transactions of 2005 which were the highest on record for the month of August.  It is estimated that 60% of the sales were stressed properties.  Another thing that helped the sales was the $8000 buyers tax credit for first time buyers.  To qualify, you nor your spouse could not of owned a home for the last three years.

                                          Number of Units           Average Price               Median Price

2009 August Sold                  166                             $145,883                       $136,195

2008 August Sold                  132                             $166,283                       $154,400

2007 August Sold                  199                             $201,456                       $178,900

2006 August Sold                  310                             $204,153                        $189,950

2005 August Sold                  313                             $197,590                        $174,900

2004 August Sold                  274                             $154,453                        $129,000

2003 August Sold                  248                             $133,344                        $115,900

2002 August Sold                  207                             $121,583                        $99,900

2001 August Sold                  227                             $117,967                        $93,900

2000 August Sold                  185                             $108,519                        $87,900

This data is from the Mid-Florida Regional MLS, it is deem reliable but not guaranteed.

Net Worth Rises

Today in the Chicago Tribune there was an article about America’s Net Worth Rising.  The reason this is important is,  it will give buyers more confidence in moving up to a more expensive home or acquiring a second home which could help the Florida real estate market and us at Grasslands and Oakbridge.

Turnberry at Grasslands

Turnberry, is a maintenance free patio home development in the exclusive private country club community of Grasslands, located in the beautiful city of Lakeland, Florida.  There are 51 Turnberry homes within the development with the homes either being golf course frontage, water frontage or views of both water and the golf course.  These lovely patio homes are also conveniently located to Lakeside Village.  There are three different floor plans in Turnberry that at new construction offer different modifications such as over sized garages and expanded bonus rooms.

The maintenance fee includes the 24 hr. manned gate, common grounds, fountains, road reserves, yard maintenance, including weekly cutting, edging, landscape trimming, chemical weeding, yearly mulch, monthly sprinkler checks, and exterior painting every six years.  If you would like more information about the Turnberry homes, contact me anytime.

Muirfield Village at Grasslands

Murifield Village, located in the exclusive private country club community of Grasslands, in beautiful Lakeland, Florida are  an upscale condo development consisting of 96 units.  There are four different floor plans to choose from ranging from two bedroom units with 1180 sq. ft. of living to large three bedroom units with 1780 sq. ft. of living space.  Murifield Village is gated with a lovely pond that has a lighted fountain with a gazebo over looking it.

The maintenance fee includes structural insurance, all exterior maintenance, pest control, basic cable, water, trash pickup, road reserves, and management fees.  If you would like more information about Murifield Village or to see available properties, contact me anytime.

Laurel Glen at Grasslands

Laurel Glen at Grasslands, is located in the exclusive private country club community of Grasslands in Lakeland, Florida.  Consisting of three floor plans originally, Laurel Glen Drive was sold at a furious pace in 2005 and 2006.  In 2007 three new models were built on Laurel Glen Place with the three original floor plans being modified.  There are 99 total lots with many being water front and several backing up to the woods.

The Laurel Glen homes are maintenance free with the maintenance fee taking care the 24 hour manned gate, the common grounds, fountains, road reserves, the yard maintenance, including mowing, edging, chemical weeding, hedging, yearly mulching, and exterior painting every six years.  If you would like more information or would like to see any of the Laurel Glen homes, contact me anytime.

Heritage Lakes at Grasslands

There  are 66 custom home lots in Phase I and Phase II of Heritage Lakes at Grasslands, the exclusive private country club community located in the beautiful city of Lakeland, Florida. The lots range in size from 1/4 acre to an acre with with most lots having water views or backing up to the woods.  There are also estate lots in the Heritage Estates section of Heritage Lakes and all of these lots a minimum of a 1/2 acre.  Lots start at $203,000 and there are currently several available.  The maintenance fee in Heritage Lakes is $125. 37 a month and covers the 24 hr. guarded gate, common grounds, fountain, and road reserves.  Heritage Lakes is the last chance to build your custom dream home in Grasslands.  If you would like more information regarding lots or resale opportunities in Heritage Lakes, contact me anytime.

The Exquisite Homes of Bellerive at Grasslands

The most exquisite maintenance free patio homes in Lakeland, Florida or Polk County for that matter, are located in the exclusive private country club community of Grasslands.  The 30 Bellerive homes, sit behind the 24 hour guarded gates, located along the beautiful 581 yard par 5, 18th hole.  These homes have all the amenities the discriminating buyer is looking for, from custom wood cabinetry, pavered drive and walk ways, tile roofs, to double pain windows, no detail is left out.  All of the Bellerive homes large lots with water views and are conveniently located to all of of the club facilities.  

The $340 a month maintenance fee covers the yard maintenance, including weekly cutting, edging, trimming, yearly mulch replacement, chemical weeding, chemical yard maintenance, exterior painting every six years, 24 hr. guarded gate, common grounds, fountains, and road reserves.  If you would like for information on the Bellerive properties, contact me anytime.

Golf or Water Front, Enclave at Grasslands

There are 100 condo units in the Enclave, offering an assortment of floor plans in the gated development.  Located on the first and second holes of the exclusive private country club community of Grasslands G&CC in Lakeland, Florida, with a number of units surrounding the lovely pond with its lighted waterfall.  The floor plans range from 2 bed/2 bath units with 1232 sq. ft. of living to 3 bed/2 bath with 1628 sq. ft. of living.  Each condo has its own downstairs storage for your convenience.

The $300 a month maintenance fee covers all exterior maintenance, structural insurance, water and sewer, basic cable, reserves, and the security gate.  For more information or to see available units in the Enclave contact me any time.