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Carmen Brodeur is a top Realtor in Troon North and Troon Village, Scottsdale.

New Construction Golf Homes in Scottsdale

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Camelot has just started construction of their newest homes in Seven at Desert Mountain. The Villas II is the second phase of the extremely popular Villa homes in Seven. The first phase was the most popular of the three new home options in Seven. Camelot sold out of the Villas quickly and I expect the Villas II will sell quickly as well. The Villas are the perfect size for a seasonal lock-and-leave residence, with direct entry garages, private yards and a beautiful location. The plans range from 2-3 bedrooms with up to 3.5 bathrooms. There will be a total of 23 homes available in this final phase of construction. Homes are located on the fairways of the Seven golf course with either a sunny South golf view, or a North golf view with sunsets and the Continental Mountains. Prices start at approximately $3,200,000 plus lot premiums and upgrades.

Buyers will select one of the three levels of Desert Mountain membership to purchase with the home. Membership is granted at the close of escrow, allowing the homebuyer to take immediate advantage of the club, and skip ahead of the entire waitlist at Desert Mountain.

I am here to help you compare golf clubs in Scottsdale. Feel free to reach out with questions about any golf clubs in Scottsdale. I am always happy to discuss the differences between clubs and which club may suit you best.


Carmen Brodeur JD
Realtor
Trillium Properties, LLC
20715 N Pima Road, Suite 108, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Cell (602) 791-0536
Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com
www.TroonRealEstate.com

Desert Mountain Increases Price of Golf Membership

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Desert Mountain Club has just announced another increase in membership prices. The Club has had overwhelming demand for memberships during the past few years and has a lengthy waiting list. As a result, the board has approved an increase for the initiation fee of all membership categories, effective April 1st, 2022. The new Golf Membership initiation fee is increasing from $100,000 to $150,000. The Seven Golf Membership initiation fee is increasing from $80,000 to $100,000.

This is the second price increase for initiation fees in the past year. The Golf Membership price increased just 4 months ago on January 1st, 2022, from $70,000 to $100,000. The Seven Membership also increased at the beginning of the year from $33,750 to $80,000.

The price of golf memberships are increasing at almost every club in Scottsdale. Membership waitlists are very common. Demand is simply exceeding supply thus prices are increasing.

There are still two ways to skip the membership waitlist at Desert Mountain: (1) Purchase a home in Desert Mountain that has a membership available with it. (2) Purchase a home in Seven at Desert Mountain. Feel free to reach out to discuss either of these options. I specialize in representing buyers in the finer golf clubs of Scottsdale including Desert Mountain, Desert Highlands, Estancia, Silverleaf and others.

 

Carmen Brodeur JD
Realtor
Trillium Properties, LLC
9825 E Bell Road, Suite 120, Scottsdale AZ 85260
(602) 791-0536
Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com
www.TroonRealEstate.com

DC Ranch Golf Club Increases Membership Price

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Every golf club in Scottsdale has seen a huge surge of applications for membership during the pandemic. People from around the country have flooded into Scottsdale during Covid to escape Covid restrictions, retire early or work remotely. Country clubs have been especially attractive to new residents. What better way to spend your days during the pandemic than by golfing immaculate courses, taking fitness classes, enjoying spa treatments, fine cuisine and private hiking trails.

The Country Club at DC Ranch has recently increased their Golf Membership to $300,000. There is a waitlist for all types of membership at the Club:

Golf Membership – 2 year waitlist

Junior Golf membership – 2+ year waitlist

Sports Social membership – 3+ year waitlist

Clubhouse membership – 1.5+ years

These are the waitlists as of February, 2022, and are subject to change. The waitlists will no doubt increase as the demand continues to be strong. In order to go on the waitlist, you must have a formal tour of the Club, submit an application, be approved by the Board and pay a $5000 non-refundable deposit. The Club recently opened an $8.5 Million expansion including a new resort style pool, spa, fitness center, group exercise rooms, pool side bar, casual indoor dining and an expanded ladies lounge.

Interested in joining a golf club in Scottsdale? Every club in Scottsdale has a waitlist to join. If you want to jump ahead of the waitlist and join a country club immediately, the best way is to purchase a home that has a membership attached. Several of the top Scottsdale golf clubs including Desert Mountain, Desert Highlands, Silverleaf and Estancia allow a membership to be purchased with a home. Contact me for more information. Only certain homes have a membership available. I specialize in Scottsdale golf communities and would be happy to hep you purchase the perfect home.

Estancia Golf Club Has Lengthy Waitlist for Membership

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The Estancia Club currently has an extensive waitlist, similar to other North Scottsdale golf clubs. It is difficult to say how long it would take to acquire a membership, but it may be 3-5 years. Rumor is that there is currently 60 applicants for membership. Estancia has capped the number of golf memberships at 275, so one member has to leave in order for another person to join. During the past two years it has been very rare for a member to exit the club. Most golfers are hanging onto their memberships during the pandemic. Very few members are leaving the club, which means there are only a few new members per year. During a typical year (non-pandemic) there was more turnover at every club. A golf club will typically see turnover and new memberships available due to members aging out of the club, death, divorce and relocation. There are so many applicants currently that they may stop adding to the waitlist.

Estancia changed their bylaws recently to increase the number of social memberships to 30. Social memberships are only available to Estancia property owners. There are approximately 13 social members currently, and almost all of them are on the waitlist for a golf membership. Starting as a social member is a great way to get your foot in the door of the club. Eventually you should be able to upgrade your membership to full golf.

The best way to jump ahead of the entire waitlist is to buy a home with a membership. This is a rare situation, but it is possible. I represented a buyer last year for a home in Estancia including a membership.

On another note, Estancia members will have an upcoming assessment of approximately $20,000 for new irrigation on the golf course. Members can pay in increments over time or in full. This is very similar to the previous assessment at Desert Highlands for their course upgrade.

If you are considering purchasing a home in a Scottsdale golf club, I would be happy to help you. I specialize in representing buyers in the top golf clubs in Scottsdale. You can view Compare Scottsdale Golf Club Memberships on my website. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

 

Carmen Brodeur JD
Realtor
Trillium Properties, LLC
9825 E Bell Road, Suite 120, Scottsdale AZ 85260
(602) 791-0536
Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com
www.TroonRealEstate.com

 

Best Tennis Clubs in Scottsdale

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There are several Scottsdale country clubs with exceptional tennis facilities including grass courts and clay courts. Whether you are looking for a highly competitive tennis club or a fun social group to join, we can help you find the right country club in Scottsdale to call home.

The four best tennis clubs, in my opinion, are Desert Highlands, Desert Mountain, DC Ranch Country Club and Troon Country Club.

Desert Highlands

13 tennis courts including

  • 4 grass courts
  • 4 clay courts
  • 2 Nova Pro Bounce courts
  • 3 hard surface LayKold courts

Tennis Clubhouse with Pro Shop, players lounge, men’s and ladies locker rooms, showers and complimentary snack and beverage amenities.

Three full time tennis center staff members, USPTA Certified Director of Tennis available for private and group lessons. Tennis lessons and clinics are offered seasonally. Ball machine is available for practice. Re-stringing services available. Approximately 140 active players (12x/year or more), with 100 regular players.

Frequent social events and competitive tournaments. Men’s and ladies Inter-Club play with clubs throughout the valley.

Average NTRP level range of male players – 3.5 to 4.0. Average NTRP level range of female players – 3.0 to 4.0. Percentage of singles players – 30%. Percentage of doubles players – 70%.

Desert Mountain

9 tennis courts including

  • 1 grass court
  • 5 har-tru clay courts
  • 3 hard courts

Each court has its own pergola with misters and refrigerated, bottled water.

Sonoran Clubhouse with Pro Shop, lounge, men’s and ladies locker rooms and showers.

Social and competitive groups. Women’s Social Open Play twice weekly for all levels. Women’s Competitive Advanced Open Play weekly. Men’s Social Open Play 3 times per week for all levels.

Monthly tennis social events from September through May. Men’s and ladies Inter-Club play with clubs throughout the valley.

There are approximately 125-150 regular tennis players. Average NTRP level of players range from 3.5 to 4.0.

Private and group instruction upon request. Junior tennis lessons are available. Junior summer and holiday tennis camps are offered.

DC Ranch Country Club

  • 6 hard courts (including 5 lighted courts)

Ball machine is available for practice. Full time tennis professional to provide members with a fun, social and challenging environment.

Tennis clubhouse with Pro-Shop and locker rooms. Re-stringing services available. Main clubhouse has lounge and dining facilities.

Adult and Junior Tennis Academy with personalized player development programs. Men’s and Ladies Social and Competitive Play including match play, challenge ladders and team play.

Tennis social events scheduled regularly. Men’s and ladies Inter-Club play with clubs throughout the valley.

Troon Country Club

  • 3 lighted plexi cushioned post tension hard courts

This is the same surface used at the US and Australian Open. The courts have cushioning, turn and release characteristics to enhance play.

Full time tennis pro, certified as a top-level USPTA Professional 1 and PTR Professional member. Tennis clinics, racquet stringing and professional instruction available. Ball machines on-site for practice.

Restrooms next to tennis courts. Main clubhouse has lounge, men’s and ladies locker rooms and showers.

Troon offers Cardio Tennis, the USTA Quick Start Program, and social play for all levels. Competitive events are scheduled regularly.

Monthly tennis social events during the season. Men’s and ladies Inter-Club play with clubs throughout the valley.

Private and group lessons available. Team clinics and junior development are offered.

 

If you are interested in purchasing a home in a Scottsdale tennis club, we are the perfect Realtors for you. We specialize in country club properties and would love to work with you. Feel free to contact us for more information about any Scottsdale homes for sale at  Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com.

 

Carmen Brodeur JD
Realtor
Trillium Properties, LLC
9825 E Bell Road, Suite 120, Scottsdale AZ 85260
(602) 791-0536
Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com
www.TroonRealEstate.com

 

Estancia Adding New Pool & Fitness Center

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The Estancia Golf Club is currently building a new luxury fitness center and pool for its members to enjoy. The total cost of the project is $2 Million and it will be a beautiful addition to the club. The fitness building will be 6200 sq ft and located next to the clubhouse where the pool used to be located. The new pool will be relocated between the fitness center and golf course. The fitness building will include a large fitness area, exercise classrooms and several massage rooms. Members will soon be able to enjoy a stunning view of the pool, golf course and Pinnacle Peak while exercising.

Estancia is definitely one of the top golf clubs in Scottsdale but the new exercise center was badly needed in my opinion. The previous fitness center was a large room in the basement of the clubhouse. Many members chose to go to a public fitness center that was just outside the back gates. Now members can exercise within their own private facility with other members.

The project is being paid for in half by the capital reserve fund and half by a small assessment of the members. Each membership was assessed $6000 for the construction. This is similar to the assessment that Desert Mountain charged for their new fitness center. New members will not be required to contribute an assessment but get to enjoy all the benefits.

Estancia has a 298 member cap and is currently full. There are approximately 5 memberships available for purchase from current members. Memberships are priced at $140,000-150,000 with a market-based pricing system that fluctuates monthly.

If you are considering purchasing a Scottsdale golf home, please reach out. I am very knowledgeable about the best golf clubs in Scottsdale. I can help you sort through your options and answer your questions.

 

Carmen Brodeur JD
Realtor
Trillium Properties, LLC
9825 E Bell Road, Suite 120, Scottsdale AZ 85260
(602) 791-0536
Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com
www.TroonRealEstate.com

 

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Trillium Properties, LLC
20715 N Pima Road, Suite 108
Scottsdale AZ 85260
(602) 791-0536
Carmen@TopScottsdaleHomes.com
 
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