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Liberty Harbor construction is back on track now, with all contractual disputes resolved and Phase I infrastructure about 80% complete (water, sewer, roadways). The construction schedule calls for starts on town homes in September and condos in October.

Contract Time is getting close! Optional Level of Interest Deposits are due by Friday, May 20!

Proposed Pricing Structure For Phase I Release

132 Single Family Homesites, approx 40' x 120':                         $175,000-$675,000

1, 2, & 3 Bedroom Condos, and 4 Bedroom Penthouses            $270,000-$1,200,000

Founder’s Club Members Benefits: (For Buyers in First Phase ONLY!) 

1) Marina

Free Wet Slips-20 Home Sites in Front Row

                       -53 units in A6

                       -6 Penthouse units in A1 & A2

                       -32 (Approximate number) 3 Bedrooms A1 & A2

           Total =  111 Free Wet Slips

(Wet Slips and Dry Slips will average 30-35 feet

First three rows back from the riverfront lots (Approximately 78 lots):

50% discount on Wet Slip or\Free Dry Slip

1^st row behind riverfront lots=20

2^nd row behind riverfront lots=25

3^rd row behind riverfront lots=33

All phase one buyers that don’t meet the above criteria will receive a 50% discount on a Dry Slip.

 All phase one buyers will be required to place 20% towards the cost of their option to purchase a slip within 90 days following contract signing. This deposit will be refundable and sit in an escrow account at Fryer Law Firm.  The balance of the purchase of the marina slip will be required upon completion of the marina.  Completion of the marina will be defined as the marina’s ability to house boats.

 2) $3,000 Golf Membership initiation fees will be collected 90 days following contract signing.

Dues will begin for buyers of condominium residences at the time of Certificate of Occupancy.

Dues will begin for buyers of home sites 18 months following contract signing.

If a Liberty Harbor property owner that purchases a membership wishes to activate that membership prior to closing on their unit for condominium owners or prior to the 18 month timeframe for home site owners, they may do so by informing Liberty Harbor of their intentions.  The member would be responsible for monthly dues at the time the membership is activated.

 Monthly dues for membership for their first year of use will be 2006 dues pricing of $175/month for a single membership and $200/month for a family membership.  Upon the first anniversary of that property owner’s membership, that member’s monthly dues structure will revert to the current monthly dues structure.

 3) All Founders’ Club Members will receive a $10,000 discount off the purchase price.

 4) All Founders’ Club Members will receive $5,000 toward closing costs

 5) All Founder’s Club Members will have their required Social Membership Initiation fee of $15,000 waived.

 6) Only Founder’s Club Members will receive assignable contract privileges 

Liberty Harbor Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, March 14, 2006

The Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon to welcome Liberty Harbor to the Golden Isles. The festivities were held at the site of what is planned as the largest peace-time construction project in this area, and was attended by local and state dignitaries, as well as representatives on the national level. Remarks of welcome and praise for the development team were expressed by Brunswick Mayor Bryan Thompson and Glynn County Commission Chairman Don Hogan, and then we had an opportunity to climb to the top of some scaffolding to get the view from a second or third level condo – Fantastic! - and the higher units will be even more Spectacular! You really need to see this! Call me if you are in the area and want to arrange o tour of the site including the view!

 The new site plan looks great. There is a lot more green space, and 250 home sites have been added. For a while town homes were considered, but are not now a part of the plan. The lots are planned to be priced from $175,000 to $ 650,000. Approximately 1200 condos are now planned, (one, two, and three bedroom condos, and three bedroom penthouse suites) with One Bedroom units starting at 900 Sq. Ft for $ $270,000, up to Three Bedroom Penthouse suites of 3300 Sq. Ft. for $1,500,000. These plans and prices are not firm as of now, but will be nailed down within the next month or so. The retail area has been reduced in order to provide more green space, and not to compete with the established retail merchants in Brunswick. Liberty Harbor developers stress that they want to become a part of the local family, not seen as a step-child.

 The proposed Marina is still one of the main attractions for buyers, and the developers hope to gain approval for 450 wet slips. The Hotel and Pool with step-down fountains are to be located at the northern end, and a five star restaurant on the western side at the waterfront. Agreements have been reached for a Beach Club on Jekyll Island, and preferred memberships will be available in partnership with the Fred Couples Signature Golf Course at Sanctuary Cove, just a short drive (about 10 miles) from Liberty Harbor.

 It looks like contracts will be awarded this summer, and infrastructure work beginning in the next few months. Lot closings will be 30-60 days after contract. It will probably be next May before groundbreaking for the condos can begin due to permitting, infrastructure, etc., and completion approximately 18 months later. Work on the marina is dependant on the permitting process, which is quite complicated, and nothing is guaranteed yet.

 Call me if you are in the area and want to arrange o tour of the site including the view! If you don’t have a reservation yet, you need to take care of this right away! There are now approximately 1,000 reservations recorded, with more coming every day. Not every reservation holder will have an opportunity to buy, and some that do may not, but the sooner you get your reservation to me, the better are your chances of chances of being awarded a contract! Contact me at once if you need Reservation Forms: 

Herb Miles

Sea Palms Realty, Inc.

5445 Frederica Road

Saint Simons Island, Georgia 31522

912-638-6660

Toll -Free: 877-638-6660

 Herb@CoastalGlynn.com

Home sites are now apart of the product mix. A "Builders Program" will allow residents to select from 6 builders to design and construct their home. The new plan introduces mid-rise structures, outside of providing every unit with a spectacular water view, it helps provide for introductory pricing that will significantly improve the value of your pre-construction purchase. Along with beautiful flowing lakes throughout the property, a themed pool area will offer a variety of aquatic entertainment for all ages. Residents and guests will enjoy quaint boutique shops, coffee houses, local flavors and fine dining. We are very excited about the signature Marina facility and restaurant as well as the Lifestyle Center/Club House. So as you can see, Liberty Harbor has maintained all the conveniences and luxuries of the "Resort Residential" lifestyle.

The golf agreement is complete. Liberty Harbor is proud to announce its preferred relationship with a brand new Fred Couples Signature Golf Course at Sanctuary Cove, a short drive from Liberty Harbor. This fantastic amenity will be offered to our Founder's Club Members at dramatically reduced initiation fee.

All new reservations must acknowledge whether they're interested in a home site or a condominium residence or both. There will be a $1,000 deposit required for each of the two options. All current reservation holders will have the benefit of selecting a home site or condominium residence without the additional $1,000 that would normally be required, while maintaining the same priority positioning for both options.

LIBERTY HARBOR TIMELINE

·        Level of interest deposit is $10,000 for a home site and / or condominium.

·        Level of interest deposit will be requested mid spring.

·        Reservation Holders will have 2 weeks to increase their deposits which may improve their position.

·        Selection Books and Power of Attorney (POA) will arrive late spring-early summer.

·        Sales event will occur mid-late summer.

Founder's Club - Phase I Only

·        $10,000 off the purchase price

·        $5,000 toward closing costs

·        Waived $15,000 Social Membership Initiation Fee

·        $3,000 Initiation Fee at Fred Couples Signature Course

·        50% Discount towards the purchase of a Marina Slip (wet or dry)

·        Four years to build home

HOME SITE vs. CONDOMINIUM                                      

                                        Home Site                                                           Condominium

Deposit:                      10%                                                                           10% @ contract + 10% @ groundbreaking

Price Ranges:                        $175,000-$650,000                                                                 $270,000-$1,200,000

Square footage:                 1800-5000 (building)                                                                   900-2800 (l, 2, 3 bedrooms)

Closing:                       30-45 days from Contract signing               At Certificate of Occupancy (CO)

                                                                                                                          18-24 months after contract signing

Assignment:             Anytime after closing                                       12 months from firm contract

Example of $250,000 Home Site:

At contract, purchaser will put 10% ($25,000) down and would be responsible to close on the property in approximately 30-45 days. For those who qualify, Wells Fargo will finance 90% of the purchase price. Your financial responsibility at that time will be your mortgage payment and real estate taxes (1.4% is the current mill rate).

2,000 sq ft home x $150 / sq ft cost   $300,000 Building cost

                                                          +$250,000 Home Site cost

                                                         = $550,000 Total cost

$550,000 / 2,000 sq ft = $275 / sq ft completed home cost

** Founder's Club Members have up to Four Years to Build a Home on Their Home Site **

Example of $600,000 Condominium:

At contract, purchaser will put 10% down ($60,000) and another 10% ($60,000) at ground breaking. The responsibility to close will occur when the developer receives the Certificate of Occupancy (CO) in approximately 24 months from contract signing.

NOTE: Prices and Square Footage are proposed and are subject to change.

I would personally like to thank each and every reservation holder for their consideration and patience while the Liberty Harbor Development Team makes important modifications to our land plan and initial offering.  This project was conceived on the premise of creating a world class “Resort Residential” community that offers a combination of amenities and care free living so special that it would be considered unto a class of its own.  The core value of Liberty Harbor has always been its inherent characteristics that only nature can provide. Our 1350 feet of waterfront property allowing quick and easy access to the Atlantic Ocean has always been our most attractive feature.  When you combine that with our private club, spa and fitness facility, outdoor aquatic center, private beach club, tennis, Fred Couples Signature Golf Course, quaint boutique shops and fine dining you really find yourself in a unique situation to be a part of something very special.  I think it’s safe to say that you understand and recognize the value that’s created with this “Lifestyle Opportunity”, that’s why you became reservation holders in the first place.  

 I’d like to discuss why the Liberty Harbor Development Team decided to modify our land plan at this time.  Many of you attended one of our live presentations that we’ve conducted in different locations throughout the country.  Our mantra has always been the “Value Proposition” that will be offered to those who participate in the first sales event.  This value that we speak of is created a variety of ways.  First, the Founder’s Club member incentives provide buyers with tremendous savings on the purchase price, closing costs, amenity membership initiation fees and most importantly the marina slips.  Secondly, with our proposed change to the land plan we have reduced the total number of units, maximized the water views, kept our high-end luxury condominium units, and have added mid-rise condominiums, townhomes and home sites. This will make the first sales event of units more attractive for all of our reservation holders.   It should be noted that the city of Brunswick has approved our Planned Development (PD) to build up to 2200 units with the condominiums reaching a maximum of 250 feet.  However, by reducing the number of units and offering more variety of housing options for sale, our buyers would be able to recognize the many benefits of owning property where demand is strong and the availability of this type and quality is limited.  The new land plan will be mailed to each of you this week with our updated timeline.

 In summary, we’ve taken something that’s pretty spectacular and made it even better. This not only creates a new alternative lifestyle residence, it helps us create a “Village Concept Development” that we feel will really be an exciting place to live.  

 I have never been more excited about what lies ahead for Liberty Harbor.  Once again I’d like to thank everyone for participating in our vision.

 Sincerely,

 Gary Waxman

 Gary Waxman

Developer

CEO Liberty Harbor, LLC

This is good news! In an increased effort to accommodate the types of properties that buyer are wanting, the developers of Liberty Harbor have revised their schedule. During recent calls to Reservation Holders, valuable feedback was compiled, and will be analyzed over the next few weeks by the developer to help determine what types of units and amenities are most in demand by our buyers. As a result, they have decided to delay the $25,000 Interest Level Deposit until the review process is complete.

The developer is working as quickly as possible, but as slow as necessary, to deliver to our buyers the ultimate waterfront getaway nestled at the gateway to the Golden Isles…that will become the most sought-after sanctuary throughout the entire southeastern corridor.

Those who have Reservations placed will be getting a letter soon with this info.

If you don't have a Reservation in place, now is an excellent time to do so. Contact me at once so we can get you in on this great opportunity!
 

LIBERTY HARBOR OFFERS LUXURY WATERFRONT RESORT LIVING AND SHELTER FROM THE STORM

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Groundbreaking Development in Historic Brunswick, GA Signs Letter of Intent with Hyatt Regency; Draws International Interest from Buyers Seeking Safer Waterfront Alternatives

With the official end of the hurricane season on November 30, developers and owners of waterfront resort properties are breathing a category 5 collective sigh of relief and hunkering down before making any new commitments for lavish coastal playgrounds.  Right?  Not exactly.

Developer Gary Waxman is moving ahead at warp speed with Liberty Harbor, a new billion-dollar, 110-acre, 1,800 luxury condominium development, which will feature a 350-wet slip marina, exclusive retail shops and a resort hotel.  Liberty Harbor is located in Brunswick, GA on the Brunswick River, four miles from the Atlantic Ocean, in the gossamer region of the Golden Isles which includes St. Simon, Sea Island and Jekyll Island.  The site is on the western-most point of the East Coast (same longitude as Akron, OH), in an area that has not been hit by a hurricane in over 100 years.

James Oglethorpe, one of the Georgia’s founding fathers, created the city plan for historic Brunswick, modeling it on his celebrated plan for the city of Savannah.  The development and design team used Oglethorpe’s original plan for the waterfront site as the inspiration for the grid-like street layout, succession of public squares and abundance of green space.  State and city officials and local residents have given unprecedented support to Liberty Harbor, participating in a charrette to help plan the community to ensure it reflects what is best for the area and rezoning the site to allow buildings as tall as 250 feet.  The approval for the entitlements was achieved in a record four-month time period – a process that can take years.

“There is an enormous opportunity and potential here to develop one of the largest available waterfront properties on the east coast,” he says. “There is simply nothing like it with direct access to the ocean -- in an historic community with connections to some of the most gorgeous wetlands, beaches and water vistas on the eastern seaboard.”

Mr. Waxman set this development in motion in June and it has progressed at a whirlwind pace.  Just five months into development, Liberty Harbor has just signed a letter of intent with the Hyatt Hotels and Resorts to create a 210-room Hyatt Regency.  Hyatt Regency is the Hyatt’s core brand, known for superior service and luxury at its destination resorts around the world.  The Liberty Harbor Hyatt Regency will offer guest world-class restaurants, a state-of-the-art fitness center and spa as well as extensive meeting and conference facilities.  There will also be a spectacular private boardwalk running along the marina that connects to the city’s public boardwalk, which will offer a host of water sports, family activities and entertainment options.

“We are so pleased to welcome a world class brand like Hyatt to Liberty Harbor,” said Mr. Waxman.  “The distinction and excellence that are the hallmarks are Hyatt Regency reflect the unparalleled quality of this entire project.”

Though sales won’t officially begin until January, the marketing team has already taken nearly 800 reservations from buyers seeking an ideal waterfront lifestyle without the associated risk.

• $10,000 off purchase price of a residence
• $5,000.00 toward closing costs
• Discounted membership to Marina and Golf amenity
• Waive community social membership initiation fee
• Offer assignable contract privileges
• Priority selection for the structured resale program
• Founder's Club benefits are available to initial launch participants only

Plans have been announced for a possible development on the North bank of the Brunswick River at the foot of the Sydney Lanier Bridge, incorporating the old Jones Shipyard site where Liberty Ships were built and launched in support of the US Navy during WWII. The real estate firm of WW Group Holdings of Cleveland, Ohio, has contracted to purchase 110 acres, and is currently in the Due Diligence phase, with an anticipated Closing in October-November. Development will be handled by BriarRose Land Co. of Athens, Georgia. The announcement was made by Bryan Thompson, President and CEO of Blueprint Brunswick, Inc., a private sector not-for-profit group of community minded business and civic leaders who have a vision of what the Brunswick area can be, and are actively pursuing opportunities to make good things happen. Blueprint Brunswick, Inc. was formed to coordinate the implementation of the comprehensive economic and community development Master Plan developed in 2003.

 Known now as either Liberty Harbor or Liberty Point, plans call for a mix of residential and specialty retail shops, restaurants, a public marina, and a boardwalk connecting with nearby parks and the downtown area. While the construction will be new and completely up to date, the look will be “old” and in keeping with period architecture for the area. Liberty Harbor will be designed to attract local residents as a desirable location to live and enjoy. It is also seen as a destination location for visitors. According to the developers “The architecture will feel like it has grown over time, not been plopped down." The Developers are more concerned with atmosphere and building a community in which to live. Tim Newell of BriarRose said "We're trying to get back to village retail and mom and pop shops." Another highly touted aspect of the residential and commercial facility would be its impact on the rest of the community. Jeff Davis, president and chief executive officer of BriarRose, said Liberty Harbor will bring $5 million in property taxes and an estimated 1,500 jobs in construction and hospitality.  

In an exclusive interview with Herb Miles of Cantrell Properties, Bryan Thompson stressed that great efforts are being made to bring this development on as a complement to the Downtown area, rather than as a rival for downtown businesses. Mr. Thompson said: “Most of the Downtown Merchants are excited and supportive of Liberty Point. They see this as bringing additional attention and business to Brunswick, not as competition.” Recently an out-of-town investor made major purchases in the downtown area. Rather than being concerned about his investment, he is excited by the prospects of Liberty Harbor! Mr. Thompson said that Blueprint Brunswick has had a lot of calls from local and out-of-town interests since this story broke… it has been the subject of press coverage in a variety of markets. 

It is too early to know how the development will proceed, or when properties will be available for purchase, but already there is considerable anticipation. If you have an interest this project, or any others, please contact me and I will keep you posted. Liberty Point is a Tier Two Catalyst Project of Blueprint Brunswick. Check their website for other information on this project, and all the others… there is a lot of great information, presented in a clear, concise format. 

Liberty Harbor Brochure (pdf file)

Liberty Harbor Property Info (pdf file)

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