UNC Finley Golf Course - a Premier Recreational Asset in Chapel Hill

Stephen F. Been is a respected real estate executive who controls community development companies in the Southeast, including Waterford Green, LLC. Golf is one of the top draws for residents of the communities developed by Stephen “Steve” F. Been in the Research Triangle Park area of Raleigh, North Carolina.

Many popular golf courses are located in campus settings, including the Duke University Golf Club and the Arnold Palmer-designed Lonnie Poole Golf Course at North Carolina State University. Another premier course is the University of North Carolina (UNC) Finley Golf Course, which was originally designed by George Cobb in 1949.

A valued community asset to the Chapel Hill community for decades, UNC Finley Golf Course was completely reconceptualized by Tom Fazio in the 1990s. A local Hendersonville resident, Fazio has designed 11 premier courses across North Carolina. He created UNC Finley with players of all ages and abilities in mind.

Major tournaments hosted at UNC Finley include the Tar Heel Invitational. In 2015, UNC Finley was chosen as the site of the NCAA Men’s Regional Championship.

Raleigh Ranks High for Families

In his former role as CEO of Legacy Communities, a developer based in Atlanta, Stephen F. Been sold an average of 1700 homes a year, quickly gaining a reputation as a leading homebuilder in the southeast market. Stephen “Steve” Been continues to leave an impression on the real estate market as the CEO of Waterford Green, LLC., which funds residential construction projects in Florida, Georgia, and Raleigh, North Carolina.

Raleigh is an ideal city for homebuyers with families looking to enter a growing real estate market. With its standout K-12 school system, low crime rates, and abundant economic opportunities, Raleigh attracts thousands of young professionals who are interested in having an active family life. While the population has grown by nearly 20 percent since 2010, home prices still remain affordable.

The city is home to some noteworthy child-friendly attractions, including the Daniel Dhers Action Sports Complex, a 17,500 square-foot facility that houses the largest skating rink in the world. Raleigh also features several cultural and science museums, a large farmers' market, and several green spaces, such as the tranquil Pullen Park.

Palm Coast Real Estate Market

Stephen F. Been has led Georgia-based Waterford Green, LLC. since 2014, after working in Atlanta with Legacy Communities LLC for five years. Stephen “Steve” Been manages and finances large-scale residential and commercial construction projects along the Southeastern coast, including a master community under development in Palm Coast, Florida.

With a median home price of just under $220,000, Palm Coast ranks as the second-most affordable city in Florida. Much of the city was designed as a master community in the 1970s, and almost half of all homes are less than 20 years old. 

Popular with retirees, Palm Coast has beautiful beaches and miles of waterfront. The city has previously been named best for water-lovers by Money Magazine and most liveable by 24/7 Wall St. Though the number of home sales is lower for the city than the average in Flagler County, homes for sale are on the market about 10 fewer days. 

Average home prices have increased by nearly $75,000 in the past five years, with a $10,000 increase within the last three months alone. Rents, which average around $1,400, have remained stable.

Palmetto Building Group Offers New Luxury Homes at Villas at Gascoigne

A recipient of Professional Builder Magazine’s Builder of the Year award, notable construction executive Stephen F. Been is involved in several ongoing projects as the CEO of Waterford Green, LLC. Under Stephen "Steve" Been’s direction, Waterford Green, LLC. collaborates with several prominent homebuilders, including the Palmetto Building Group, which has a property portfolio of 10 residential communities.

Led by a team with over five decades of home building experience, the Palmetto Building Group has designed and constructed dozens of new condominiums and single-family homes in the Georgia coastal communities of St. Simons and Brunswick. Each move-in ready home is designed for luxurious living at an affordable price point. 

In 2019, Palmetto will expand Villas at Gascoigne, its community of luxury condominiums, located conveniently between Gascoigne Park and the St. Simons Marina. Buyers can choose from one of six customizable floor plans to build the home of their dreams. All occupants of the community’s 54 luxury residences will have access to a well-appointed swimming pool with water sports such as fishing and boating only a few steps away.