Charlotte, N.C. – Charlotte magazine's 2008 Dream Home at Chapel Cove opens Nov. 20 and runs to Dec. 14. This year’s Dream Home, built by E.S. Johnson Builders, LLC, is designed with English cottage influences including wood beams, stone accents and charming window boxes. The “Creativity and Activity” interior design theme creates a casual, yet handsome ambiance inside. The goal of the design team, Vicki Payne and Sloan Payne-Rutter of For Your Home, is to blend some of the outdoor activities prevalent at Chapel Cove with indoor activities that the whole family can enjoy. Proceeds from the tour will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure Charlotte.

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Visit www.chapelcove-crescent.com or call (877) 314-1110 for more information.

Orlando, Fla. – The rankings are out, and Golfweek has named Sugarloaf Mountain one of the top 10 best new courses in 2008. Golfweek’s course rankings are based on input from nearly 500 judges who submit ballots based on 10 criteria. The new Coore & Crenshaw-designed course at Sugarloaf Mountain has received rave reviews since opening in February, due to its minimalist approach and the mountainous topography unique to this region of Florida.

See what all the fuss is about. Click here to read reviews about Sugarloaf Mountain, or click here for information on homesites now selling in the Florida hill country.

Suwanee, Ga. – The 2008 Atlanta Magazine Dream Home has opened at The River Club, and all who have toured the Tuscan-inspired show home walk away amazed at its luxury and beauty.  Deemed "Villa Bella Vista," the 2008 Dream Home features three levels of luxurious living spaces, including inviting outdoor rooms that overlook the pool, the second hole of The River Club's Greg Norman-designed golf course and one of the community's five lakes. Proceeds from the tour will benefit Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation.

The Dream Home will be open for three more weeks until Nov. 30. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Visit www.theriver-club.com or call (877) 298-4238 for more information.

Lakeland, Fla. – For the second year in a row, the Polk County Builders Association (PCBA) has named BridgeWater the Community of the Year. The weeklong PCBA Parade of Homes ran Oct. 18-26. New models by William Ryan Homes, Highland Homes and Vallery Custom Homes were unveiled during the Parade, and guests enjoyed Fall Festival activities each weekend.

BridgeWater is Lakeland’s premier club community featuring five signature lakes, a community clubhouse and a variety of amenities to suit every lifestyle. With homes priced from the high $160s, BridgeWater offers a great value for waterfront living. For information on BridgeWater and new homes now selling or under construction, click here.

Payson, Ariz. – The Rim Golf Club was recently ranked No. 12 on Golfweek magazine’s list of the Top 100 Residential Golf Courses in the United States. The Rim Golf Club’s par-71 championship course is the highlight of the community and the collaboration of legendary design team Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish. The course features impressive boulder outcroppings, scenic mountain vistas, dramatic elevation changes and breathtaking views of the Mogollon Rim – a fascinating mountain plateau that extends for 200 miles.

Visit www.therimgolfclub.com for more information.

Fort Mill, S.C. – Springfield continues to lead the pack in dollar volume in communities with an average home sales price of $500,000 or more during the last 12 months. The community has more than $27 million in home sales in the last 12 months. And, three other Crescent communities – the Sanctuary, The Point and The Farms – round out the list of the top five luxury communities in dollar volume.

Visit www.mycrescenthome.com to learn more about all Charlotte-area communities.

Palm Coast, Fla. – Grand Haven’s highly anticipated re-opening of its Jack Nicklaus-designed course occurred this past weekend. After extensive renovations to the championship course, members were able to experience the new challenges with complimentary golf and refreshments all weekend.

Known for its stunning views of the Intracoastal Waterway, the Golf Club at Grand Haven caters to those who love a good game. Private membership perks include year-round access to 18 holes of championship golf and use of clubhouse amenities, including a restaurant, lounge and pro shop. To learn about new homes now selling, click here.

Lake James, N.C. – Crescent has just unveiled eight new waterfront lots in Obeth Road, a collection of homesites in 1780 featuring views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the lake's main channel. Obeth Road is the first release of waterfront lots in more than one year on Lake James. Waterfront lots start at $350,000 and range from 2.1 to more than 7 acres.

With fall colors still on the trees and a wealth of activities taking place throughout the Lake James region, including the grandeur of Biltmore, this is the perfect time for a mountain adventure and a stop at 1780 and Camp Lake James. Contact the sales team at (800) 943-2018 for more information about this new release or to make arrangements for a day pass to Camp Lake James.

Raleigh, N.C. – Last month, hundreds of visitors explored Hidden Lake during the Franklin County and Wake County Home Builders Associations’ Parade of Homes weekends. Ange Signature Homes’ waterfront home was honored with the “Dream Home Estate” during the Franklin County Parade of Homes. This home joins Bost Custom Homes’ Italian villa, which was just named the best single family detached home over $1 million in the state by the North Carolina Home Builders Association. 

You can tour these homes online, but nothing beats seeing them for yourself. We invite you to make a day of it -- explore Hidden Lake and the surrounding community. Visit the farmers' market in historic downtown Wake Forest and find the ingredients for a picnic lunch to enjoy under Hidden Lake’s incredible lake pavilion. Afterwards, take a walk on our community trails or embark from the Boat House in a canoe to see the fall colors from the lake. Truly, there’s no better view of these award-winning homes than from the water.

We hope you’ll plan an autumn visit to Hidden Lake and experience what makes this award-winning community so special. Visit www.hiddenlake-crescent.com for directions.

Fort Myers, Fla. – Buyers are flocking to the coast of southwest Florida, home to River Hall, for what has been seen as one of the biggest real estate resurgences in the past five years. Home sales are up 80 percent from last year in Lee County alone, and experts in this region agree, there’s never been a better time to buy a new home in Lee County. New home values have stabilized, and the dwindling inventory of new homes versus resale homes means demand is catching up to supply.

River Hall is no exception. River Hall has seen an upswing in traffic and sales from previous years, and there’s never been a better time to take advantage of low pricing on new homes and homesites. Call (866) 379-3999 to learn more about River Hall and ask about our Member for the Day opportunities to play our Davis Love III golf course. Or, click here to see a list of our available homes.

Okatie, S.C. – Oldfield’s Architectural Review Board reports 39 homes are under construction, and the owners of these custom homes will soon join the 157 families who already call Oldfield home. With its scenic Lowcountry location and luxurious club lifestyle, Oldfield has many advantages to draw residents.   

See how two families enjoy their life at Oldfield.

St. Marys, Ga. – Osprey Cove’s Fall Tour of Homes showcased new models and Express Address Homes during a weekend celebration in October. One of the featured models was the Waterford by Arthur Rutenberg Homes, a 2,720-square-foot home with three bedrooms, three baths and a study. This home focuses on the great outdoors with clear views from the breakfast and great rooms through walls of glass overlooking an expansive brick lanai, lavish pool featuring a wet deck for your lounge chair and a soothing waterfall to lull the senses. 

With homes from the $200s and homesites starting in the high $50s, there’s never been a better time to live the LandMar lifestyle in the Georgia Lowcountry. To see photos of the Waterford and the model floor plan, click here. Or, to see what you’ve been missing at Osprey Cove, click here.

Lakeway, Texas – For all the accolades the Austin area receives for its incomparable quality of life, it’s easy to overlook the city’s continuous housing and economic success despite less favorable trends impacting many other markets across the United States. Rough Hollow not only benefits from its Lake Travis location, but it’s about 25 minutes from the center of life in Austin.

Read more about Rough Hollow and the surrounding Austin area.

St. Marys, Ga. – The Winding River resident book club recently read Where the River Ends, written by New York Times best-selling author Charles Martin. The book starts and ends in St. Marys, so when the author came to town for a book signing, the Winding River book club was excited to attend. “I fell in love with St. Marys during the time I spent here,” stated Martin. “The St. Marys River is really one of the more beautiful places on the planet.” 

St. Marys’ charming character inspired the novel, which is based on several city residents. The book has received rave reviews locally and nationally, and Martin hopes those reading it will see why it’s such a special place to call home. Winding River is located along the Crooked River just minutes from downtown St. Marys and the quaint historic district. For information on Winding River and the surrounding area, click here.

New Tampa, Fla. – The Shops at Wiregrass, an open-air shopping and entertainment destination located just around the corner from Grand Hampton, celebrated its grand opening Oct. 30. Encompassing 800,000 square feet of retail, restaurants and entertainment, the Shops kicked off festivities with a VIP fashion show at Dillards, a makeover event at Macy’s, and a health and fitness event at JC Penney, plus raffles and giveaways. The Shops at Wiregrass is located on the corner of State Road 56 and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, approximately two miles from Grand Hampton.

For more information on all the area attractions around Grand Hampton, click here or call (813) 907-2045.