Ray Jackson
Vice President of Sales

It is amazing to think that it is only 2 1/2 months until the beginning of the 10th Season at Toscana! The summer is flying by quickly and we are excited to share our sales results with you.

Through mid-August, there have been over 3,200 guests visit the Sales Center. In addition, there have been 35 real estate sales so far in 2013 for over $54,000,000 in total sales volume.

The Toscana Sales Team continues to be the overall volume leader in Toscana with 94% (33) of all the transactions in 2013 including 21 resales! We remain committed to showing prospective purchasers any of the properties that fit their criteria - resale or new. See below for the complete summary of the sales activity and other highlights:

• 23 resale homes and estate homesites (21 sold by Toscana).
• 7 new Sunrise homesites for to-be-built homes.
• 5 new completed or under construction Sunrise Signature Homes.
• 23 Sunrise Homes under construction.

A Fond Farewell ...

I hope your Summer plans are fun and taking you to the cooler locations around the world. This past June my wife and I visited our family in the Carolinas for several weeks enjoying the cooler temperatures and time with our parents, brothers and sisters, children and our grandson!

We enjoyed it so much that we have decided it is time to be closer to our family in the Carolinas and what is most important in our lives. One of the dominant motives we see for acquiring property at Toscana is to provide a gathering place for friends and family in a fun environment.

Now it is our time to do the same. Our kids and families are spread from Atlanta, GA to Pinehurst, NC with a little Charlotte, NC and Aiken, SC along the way. We have decided to relocate to Greenville, SC which is centrally located. A great place to be close….but not too close!

The four seasons I have been with Toscana Country Club have been some of the finest years of our lives and we have made many great friends. Please keep sending Toscana those referrals and let’s continue to get this community full of friendships that matter. Toscana is a great Club made so by each of you and the amazing staff. You all will be missed.

Take the best of care and keep the journey fun and exciting!

Thank you to each of our Members whocontinue referring friends and family who are looking for a great Club, a great membership and outstanding real estate values!

With your help, we are well on our way to accomplishing 50 new homesites that will trigger the start of the final eight holes on the North Course.

76-266 Via Firenze ▪ 721 Early California
4,246 Square Feet ▪ $1,750,000

75-860 Via Cortona ▪ 621 Early California
3,260 Square Feet ▪ $1,399,000

Ray Jackson brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the luxury market with over 25 years of real estate experience in large luxury resort communities across the United States, Most recently Ray was the Vice President of Real Estate Sales for Kapalua Resort in Maui where he headed their new home and resale divisions. He understands the dynamics of both new and resale markets and has proven success in managing both divisions within one office. Ray's leadership philosophy is to provide guidance, training and oversight to the Sales Team and to be available to navigate sellers and purchasers through the buying process. Ray and his wife Janet enjoy spending time with their children and grandson Jackson.

Judith Hamilton has over 10 years experience with Sunrise Company. Practically a desert native, Judith is originally from Kentucky, and has lived and raised her family in the Coachella Valley since 1990. You'll find Judith to be positive, enthusiastic and ready to help you with all of your Toscana real estate needs. "My goal is to exceed your expectations when it comes to customer service and work with you to achieve the best results for you." Judith's commitment to service and her ability to get the deal done have resulted in many sales that would have never happened without her. Rising early each morning Judith practices Yoga daily and focuses on a healthy desert lifestyle. She enjoys spending time with her six grandchildren.

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Jamie Shelton began his career as a golf professional before entering luxury real estate sales over 20 years ago. Jamie has enjoyed a highly successful career in luxury real estate sales in golf communities from the East Coast of the United States to Hawaii. Before joining Toscana, he was employed at Hokulia in Hawaii. In addition, his career includes ten years of resort sales with the George P. Mitchell Family, the original developer of The Woodlands in Texas and Bald Head Island in North Carolina. What makes Jamie an exceptional Sales Executive is that he earns the trust of his clients by taking their best interests to heart. An avid golfer and PGA Member, he and his wife Melanie enjoy playing the game in their leisure time.