Posted by John Butzko on March 18, 2010
The clubhouse at The Lake Club
The Lake Club is an exclusive Lakewood Ranch neighborhood for those seeking the finer things in life. Greeted by its own private vineyards and sounds of water fountains, you are lead to an unprecedented lifestyle of luxury, privacy and exclusivity within this master-planned neighborhood. Meticulous attention has been developed within the 1,500 acres to exceed the highest standards for construction, energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Market Activity – The Lake Club
At this time, there are 33 homes built and seven are under construction. Homebuyers have taken notice of the charms presented by The Lake Club. There are currently 15 active listings. In the past 30 days, two homes have sold and two homes have gone under contract. When complete, The Lake Club will include approximately 1,000 homes, all of which enhanced by the community’s well-manicured grounds.
Why Buyers Choose The Lake Club
A magnificent 16,000-square-foot, $10 million grand clubhouse is the crowning jewel of The Lake Club and provides residents a resort lifestyle all year around. A gorgeous tapestry of parks and interweaving picturesque lakes create the overall landscape design, layered with a rich canvas of Italian cypress, Medjool date palms, live oaks, and floral components such as bougainvillea and rose bushes. This stunning landscape blends in uniquely with the community’s cobblestone streets, stonework fountains, magnificent bridges and custom estate homes, which capture the elegance of European Old World charm.
Posted by John Butzko on December 14, 2009
- Many beautiful homes grace the Country Club at Lakewood Ranch. Pictured: 7045 Portmarnock Place.
November was quite a month for home sales in the over $1 million range in the gated areas of Lakewood Ranch—The Country Club and The Lake Club. Four sales closed during the month and another three homes went to contract, but have yet to close. Compare these results to just 15 sales during the previous ten months of 2009.
Agent Kudos – Helping Sell Lakewood Ranch
The improvement in sales in Lakewood Ranch is a clear result of long-awaited rational pricing in this category, which is more in evidence each day. One of the best examples is a home in the luxurious Portmarnock neighborhood listed by Barbara Najmy of our Lakewood Ranch office. Barbara, who has been associated with several transactions this year in this price range, clearly outlined the pricing realities of the market for her customer. She discussed the substantial costs associated with keeping a home of this nature on the market for prolonged periods and demonstrated the best ways to prepare a home for would-be buyers. The result: the home was placed under contract in 60 days and closed in just 80 days. What a difference when compared to the other three closings that averaged nearly three years on the market before sale!
The Bottom Line
Lakewood Ranch offers four different gated communities: The Country Club, Country Club East, The Lake Club and Edgewater. Each provides a unique lifestyle and different price categories. All are part of a community with a sense of place rather than simply a collection of developments. With 46 homes available in the over $1 million category and a return to sensible pricing, there are many opportunities for others to become a part of Lakewood Ranch. Just make sure you work with someone who understands the market.
Posted by John Butzko on November 17, 2009
The laidback lifestyle on Anna Maria Island attracts many interested homebuyers.
Wonderful values make the current real estate market very appealing to buyers. Pam Ali, branch manager of Michael Saunders & Company’s Bradenton office, notices an increase in activity on Manatee County’s beautiful Anna Maria Island.
The Anna Maria area offers a true Florida island lifestyle. The quaint feeling of smaller buildings and beautiful beaches attracts buyers who are looking for a quiet place to unwind. Many of those who have purchased on Anna Maria Island have done so for either a second home or to completely relocate to enjoy the ultimate in Florida island living. Walking on the beaches, watching sunsets, kayaking the sparkling waterways and excellent fishing are the ways of life on the island, and today’s market has offered many opportunities for buyers in all price ranges to take advantage of some of the best properties available. (more…)
