$53.7 Million in Sales During 2010 Confirms Tahoe's Martis Camp Is Hottest Real Estate Buy in America

TRUCKEE, Calif., Dec. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Developers of Martis Camp, a highly successful private golf and ski community located in North Lake Tahoe, announced 62 property sales in 2010 totaling $53.7 million. This represents a 36% increase over sales transactions in 2009, and a performance that further demonstrates the strength and viability of this community, which continues to defy the high-end real estate market nationwide.

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"In 2010 we sold 62 total properties – 57 developer home sites and five custom homes," according to Martis Camp Sales Director Brian Hull.  "But the more compelling story is the large number of homes at Martis Camp that are finished and are under construction.  A total of 54 homes are under construction and 25 others are already completed, ranging in price from approximately $1.7 million to more than $10 million with an average home price between $2.5 million and $3.5 million.  This level of private residential construction activity is just unheard of in these unusual and challenging market conditions." Since sales were launched in 2006, more than 293 home sites, representing approximately $245 million in land sales have been made.

Much of Martis Camp's appeal to buyers comes from its design as a year-round, four-season family retreat, along with the fact that most of the amenities are already in place. In the winter, club members can enjoy direct ski access from the heart of Martis Camp to Northstar™-at-Tahoe Resort via the Martis Camp Express quad lift or cross country skiing on miles of groomed trails.  In the summer, members enjoy exceptional golf on the 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed course, hikes through the pristine Tahoe forest and a full slate of concerts under the stars at the Martis Camp Amphitheater.  An incredible variety of classes are offered year round at the Martis Camp Folk School, as is access to the quaint Lost Library.

The Family Barn is an award-winning, one-of-a-kind recreation and entertainment complex that anchors the 2,177-acre private gated community.  With a summer swimming venue, bowling alley, art loft, movie theater, indoor basketball court, soda fountain and outdoor concert park, the Family Barn is the consummate venue for year-round gatherings and events. Owners view Martis Camp as a family playground offering unlimited access to the natural world with authentic experiences.

In addition to the strong momentum on the residential building front, Martis Camp's new clubhouse, the Camp Lodge, is under construction and planned for opening in summer 2011.  Situated on a 90-foot rock precipice, the Camp Lodge is an iconic architectural masterpiece modeled after the grand lodges of the West.  There are a number of places in the Camp Lodge that feature up to 270-degree views of the Carson Range, Lookout Mountain and Sierra Crest allowing club members and guests the opportunity to relax and dine casually on the terrace or make an occasion of it in an elegant dining room with unforgettable vistas of the surrounding mountain ranges. The Camp Lodge will also feature a full-service day spa with a delightful menu of massage and therapeutic treatments, outdoor lap and vitality pools, men's and ladies' locker rooms, fitness area and fully-stocked golf professional shop.

Martis Camp is growing rapidly thanks to a financially sound and responsible development team. DMB/Highlands Group, LLC, is comprised of two of the country's premier recreational-residential community developers, DMB Associates and Highlands Management Group.  In addition to Martis Camp, the team is responsible for the creation of Lahontan, a premiere North Lake Tahoe private golf club community. The DMB/Highlands Group track record of strength and stability provides security to owners and club members. "When folks come to North Lake Tahoe looking for property, Martis Camp appeals to both the heart and the head of the second home buyers like no other community. For those people who desire a 4-season lifestyle that appeals to all age groups, Martis Camp is unmatched," says Hull.  "I believe our success as a community is closely tied to the idea and the demand for a "timeless" purchase. Our owners want something that's useable year-round plus something every person in their family will enjoy that can be passed down through the generations."

About Martis Camp

Martis Camp is a private, gated community that stretches across 2,177 pristine acres in North Lake Tahoe, Calif. The land plan allows for approximately 653 homesites with a mixture of estate lots averaging 1.7 acres in size and cabin lots averaging four-tenths of an acre in size.  All residences are custom and follow the guidelines of the Architectural Handbook, which emphasize architectural creativity compatible with the mountain environment.

Martis Camp Club offers a vast array of amenities including the Family Barn complex with a summer swimming venue, bowling alley, art loft, movie theater, indoor basketball court, soda fountain and outdoor performance stage and amphitheatre; Martis Camp Club also offers members direct ski access from Martis Camp to Northstar-at-Tahoe™ Resort via the Martis Camp Express quad lift and an 18 hole Tom Fazio golf course; an 18-hole putting park designed by Dick Bailey; a planned Camp Lodge with dining venues, club spa and fitness center, locker rooms and vitality pools; Folk School; Lost Library;  26 miles of private trails for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing and a planned Warming Hut at the base of Lookout Mountain. www.martiscamp.com

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