A Golf Home Hazard: Long Club Waitlists ⛳

Long waits at clubs around the U.S. has some house hunters reconsidering where they buy. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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Sponsored by These days, finding the right home on a golf course is half the battle. Home buyers looking for something on the fairways are finding that living in a golf community doesn't always guarantee an automatic club membership. What's worse is that a lot of these courses have long waitlists, thanks to pandemic-era demand that has yet to fully ease. "We did limit our house search because there were a couple clubs that we found out had a two-year wait list," says Sean Swider, who toured a half-dozen cities with his family in 2023 to find the right golf course home. "We didn't want to buy a house and move and not be able to use the golf course right away," says Audrey Swider, a 47-year-old real-estate agent. The couple ultimately landed on the Hasentree Club in Wake Forest, N.C. In May 2023, the Swiders closed on a $1.24 million house that is 6,000 square feet and has five bedrooms. It's on the fifth hole of the club's 18-hole course. They started playing golf two days after they moved in. Upon moving in, the Swiders' belongings were still en route from the moving truck, yet Sean and his sons found golf shirts and hit the course. STEPHANIE BERBEC FOR WSJ Audrey and Sean Swider, with their sons and dog, in the living room of their Wake Forest, N.C., home. STEPHANIE BERBEC FOR WSJ This week we're also bringing readers inside a 260-square-foot living room in Knightsbridge London. The renovation, which cost $300,000, pays homage to nature–especially the $31,000 oak branch chandelier, which was inspired by a tree outside the window and serves as the centerpiece. —Kerry Barger, senior platform editor of Mansion Buying a Home on a Golf Course? Beware the Lengthy Club Waitlist. AGNES LOPEZ FOR WSJ Purchasing in a golf community doesn't always guarantee automatic membership, which has forced some house hunters to reconsider where they buy. Looking for WSJ's commercial real estate coverage? Sign up for WSJ Real Estate. CONTENT FROM: Pacaso Jon Najarian: "It's a very disruptive idea, I love it." From his NFL days to exits worth nearly $1B, Wall Street insider Jon Najarian knows how to reach the top. When it comes to Pacaso, he has 3 words: "I love it." He's not alone. Firms like Maveron invested, too. Why? Pacaso's co-ownership model flipped a $1.3T market. $110M+ in gross profits to date. 41% YoY growth in 2024 alone. And you can join now for $2.90/share. Disclaimer: pacaso.com/invest Invest Today A 260-Square-Foot Living Room Gets a $300,000 Renovation Rooted in Nature ALEXANDER JAMES A $31,000 oak branch chandelier inspired by a tree outside the window is the space's centerpiece. Share this email with a friend. Forward › Forwarded this email by a friend? Sign Up Here › What's the Deal SPENCER PLATT/GETTY IMAGES Developer Harry Macklowe is working to list his own home at 432 Park Avenue, the Billionaires' Row skyscraper he helped build. There was just one problem: he doesn't actually own the property. JOSH BUSTOS Retired tennis star Maria Sharapova is listing her Los Angeles-area home for $24.995 million.The home—which has ocean views but no tennis court—is located in Manhattan Beach, Calif. ERIC FOOTE/SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY An estate in Montecito, Calif., owned by former HBO president Simon Sutton is coming on the market for $24.995 million following an extensive three-year renovation. The home spans about 9,700 square feet with five bedrooms. Want to see more deals? Sign up for our Mansion Deals email alert to have the biggest and best luxury home sales and listings delivered to your inbox. The Luxe Life Arnold Schwarzenegger Remembers When He Fell in Love With America The 'Fubar' actor on growing up in post-war Austria, discovering bodybuilding and his early Hollywood dreams. 7 More Interior-Design Trends That Seem Bonkers to Me Our columnist sounds off on painful platform beds, sculpted rugs nobody can clean and other decor crazes she considers more head-scratching than hip. House of the Week This is the caption and credit for the image above. WSJ's House of the Week takes us to a Montana mountain home that brings elevated living to an entirely different level. Instead of building the house on flat land, the owners to decided build on a rock ridge—a choice fraught with construction challenge, but the promise of 360-degree views. "I'm an avid mountain climber, so I'm drawn to stories of homes that triumph over challenging terrain," says reporter Jessican Flint. "When I saw the images of this house on a rock ridge, I knew there had to be a fascinating tale behind the person who wanted to go to the lengths to construct something so impressive on such a rugged environment." Your Home U.K. house buyer demand turned positive in June, the first time since December 2024, but challenges for buyers and sellers remain. A new build would create a government-backed loan program for homeowners looking to finance the construction of tiny homes. 📰 Enjoying this newsletter? Get more from WSJ and support our journalism by subscribing today with this special offer. About Us Thanks for reading! Send us your comments and questions, and be sure to follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Kerry Barger is Mansion's senior platform editor. Say hi at Kerry.Barger@wsj.com or @kerrybarger on X. Heather Halberstadt is the editor of Mansion. Reach her at Heather.Halberstadt@wsj.com. Access WSJ‌.com and our mobile apps. Subscribe

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No images? Click here The Mansion Global newsroom is not involved in the creation of this content. Owning a home in the mountains offers a lifestyle centered around nature. We've pinpointed five awe-inspiring homes across some of the U.S.'s most desirable mountain communities—in Colorado, Utah, North Carolina and Montana. Read below for more. Amazing Homes on the Range Tepee Ridge Homestead is a tranquil Montana mountain retreat in Bridger Canyon, minutes from Bozeman and Bridger Bowl Ski Area. Set on around 97 deeded acres, the property features lush mountain meadows and panoramic views of the Bridger and Spanish Peak ranges. The 5,386-square-foot Western contemporary home offers single-level living, with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. Spacious living and dining areas provide an inviting setting and the expansive covered back patio offers stunning southern views. Next to the main residence, a 1,422- square-foot guest house features two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Amenities include a greenhouse, a large shop and a toy barn. Current asking price: US$11 million. Brokerage: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Montana Properties. Read More This five-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bathroom mountain sanctuary is set in the sought-after enclave of Mountain Village, Colorado. The log home offers a blend of rustic luxury and modern comfort, spread across 7,225 square feet of living space and nestled on a private 2.45-acre lot. Extensively remodeled in 2017, the estate boasts elevated finishes, modern systems and refined mountain style. Soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and grand stone fireplaces create a warm, inviting atmosphere; expansive windows frame views of the San Juan Mountains.The spacious kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances and custom cabinetry. Current asking price: US$12.5 million. Brokerage: Engel & Völkers Telluride. Read More Mullach is a nearly 10,000-square-foot home perched at the summit of a mountain in Highlands, North Carolina, inside the secure gates of a country club. This luxurious home, which has five bedrooms, five full bathrooms and two half bathrooms, offers 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains. The main house and guest house have been completely updated, with modern amenities and comforts. The living areas are spacious, the kitchen is gourmet and the bedrooms are luxurious. Mullach's grandeur extends outdoors, with expansive decks. Current asking price: US$15.5 million. Brokerage: Highlands Sotheby's International Realty. Read More One of the premier residences on Colorado's Front Range, this four-bedroom home is nestled on five acres, set against the foothills yet just blocks from Boulder's restaurants and coffee shops. There are sweeping views throughout this dramatic 8,700-square-foot home, four limestone fireplaces, custom millwork, venetian plaster walls, travertine and walnut floors, and state-of-the-art systems. The chef's kitchen has double islands, walk-in and butler pantries, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances and a Miele coffee maker. There are also resort-like amenities, including a 90-foot lap pool and hot tub surrounded by a 100-foot-long stone deck, an al fresco Viking kitchen, water features, terraced lawns and a fire pit. There's a three-car garage in addition to a six-car show garage. Current asking price: US$8.95 million. Brokerage: Luxury Portfolio International/WK Real Estate. Read More Big views and big spaces are for sale at this six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home in Park City, Utah's Stag Lodge enclave in Upper Deer Valley. The completely remodeled mountain home features a light-filled open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Ownership includes all the amenities of the luxurious Stag Lodge—a gym, a large pool, a restaurant, shuttle service, ski valets and access to the Success ski run. The house has large entertaining areas, two fireplaces, large decks and an oversized garage. It offers Deer Valley's best views with vistas across Empire Canyon to Jupiter Peak and ski runs of both Deer Valley and Park City Mountain Resort. The home is being sold fully furnished. Current asking price: US$13.5 million. Brokerage: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Utah Properties. Read More Find out more at MansionGlobal.com If you've been forwarded this email and want to sign up for the Mansion Global Select Listings yourself, click here. To sign up for all other Mansion Global newsletters, click here.     Sign up for more newsletters Mansion Global | 1211 Avenue of the Americas | New York, NY 10036 Privacy Notice | Cookie Notice ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved Preferences | Unsubscribe