Your Dream Retirement Home in Florida Active Adult Retirement Community Still Affordable

Victoria Gardens by Shea Homes

Homesite: 444

Model: Iris

Elevation: FC

Buying your dream retirement home in a Florida active adult retirement community is still within reach. A new home in a Florida active adult community can cost you as little as $176,000. What will $176,000 buy you? How’s this value for your money…a 1,409 sq ft two bedroom, two bath home with a cozy, but open, feel? A one-car garage provides a place for you car or a little extra storage space. There’s a front porch to seat yourself while you banter with neighbors or, if you are the entertaining type, an optional outdoor summer kitchen – extra living space to spend time with family and friends.

Speaking of entertaining, this new home in a Florida active adult community also provides an open area for casual entertaining as the bright great room opens to the dining room and kitchen. All appliances are efficiently within reach and since the kitchen is close to the front door, carrying grocery bags from the car won’t be a chore. Need a rest after all the entertaining and shopping? Retire to your owner’s suite, located at the rear of your home – it’s like having your own private oasis. Soak in the elegant tub and relax on your (optional) lanai.

And, living in an active adult retirement community in Florida comes with community perks, too. Consider the partnership with nearby Stetson University in DeLand which offers continuing education within the community as well as on-campus. Security monitoring and organized block watches will give you piece of mind, especially if you enjoy traveling during retirement. And, the central community clubhouse hosts social events galore (for all you social butterflies!). For more information check out www.trilogylife.com.

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With A New Home In Las Vegas...Cha-Ching!

Party Cinco De Mayo Style!

You are invited to join the Shea Team at the Ardiente Clubhouse from 2-5pm for a Cinco De Mayo Celebration and be the first to see the newly framed model homes!

Ardiente is located in convenient and private North Las Vegas. These Las Vegas new homes inside the gated, active adult community share a private 20,000 sq. ft. club house featuring two resort-style pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, group exercise room, basketball court, billiard room and a multi-purpose meeting facility. Additional outdoor recreational amenities include tennis and bocce courts, six parks interconnected by 2.5 miles of walking and fitness challenge trails, and a challenging putting green.

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Floor plans include:

• Rome - 1,406 sq ft of beautifully, functional space. It’s grand enough for inviting 20 of your closest friends over for dinner and intimate enough to use as a hideout when you want to escape from the social whirl. Model highlights include a huge kitchen that opens into the dining area, a spacious living room, an office option, a master bedroom with plenty of personal space along with a guest room. It’s a compact, yet spacious design.
• Monaco - 1,583 sq ft offers a great room, huge kitchen with angular eating bar and centralized island, informal dining space and rear-oriented den/library. A sprawling interior space is magnified by an outdoor room.
• Nice - 1,928 sq ft boasts a broad boundary of glass that creates total transparency between a huge and delineated outdoor room and interior spaces. There is a feeling of openness between the great room, kitchen, large dining area and flexible den space. A sizable master bedroom is coupled with master bath which showcases split vanities, large shower, and an abundance of built-in linen storage. A large secondary bedroom is as large as a master suite.

Shea Green Certified new homes are built with numerous energy saving features that will save you money and start in the mid-$100s.

RSVP today for The Cinco De Mayo tour at 702-643-1916.

Increase in San Diego New Homes Sales - Precursor for Recovering Market?

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For the first time in five years, San Diego’s new-home industry showed increases in sales and median price, according to an industry report released last Thursday.

According to a report from the California Building Industry Association, new home sales in San Diego County rose 11.6 percent in February compared with February of last year, and the median price hit $531,945, up 11.8 percent from a year ago,

Why is this important? It may be a sign that new home sales will begin to take a turn for the better. After all, the National Homebuilders Association reported Friday that builders were feeling more confident about 2010 than they had in 2009.

As new home builders begin to see the market slowly recovering, coupled with the frustration that buyers are feeling with the foreclosure and short sale process, they are responding to the demand for new homes by providing more on the market. For example, Shea Homes San Diego opened a new development west of 4S Ranch in February.

According to Paul Barnes, president of Shea Homes San Diego, "Most of the increases have been along the North (County) coast - we saw it on the radar screen in late fall, and we continue to see it."

New home buyers in California are also being enticed by the $10,000 state tax credit. And, let’s not forget about the federal tax credit being offered as well.

If you are in the market for a home, or if you are frustrated with the foreclosure and short sale process, consider buying a brand new home. Shea Homes offers many new homes in various states. Browse their new home inventory at www.sheahomes.com.

Federal and State Tax Credit Eligible New Homes in Oxnard, CA

Act quickly and take advantage of both the federal and California state tax credit for you new home in Oxnard.

The dynamic new master-planned community of RiverPark in Oxnard is the setting for Reflections, a collection of uniquely designed single-level and two-story attached homes with two to four bedrooms, two to two and one-half baths and a two-car attached garage.

Varying plans feature a versatile loft or a gourmet kitchen island and every residence is enhanced by fine appointments.

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The following 1,352 square foot new homes with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 2-car garages are available and tax credit eligible:

• Homesite: 0027, Model: 002B, Elevation: C
• Homesite: 0029, Model: 02DR, Elevation: C
• Homesite: 0030, Model: 2A, Elevation: C

Buy now and move into your new home in June 2010!

New $10k California Tax Credit for New Home Purchase

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On March 25th, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into California law $100 million allocated for new home purchases becoming available May 1st. New homes must close escrow before December 31st of this year and the tax credit lasts only as long as the funds are available.

“We are urging prospective buyers that they should not wait until May to secure a home,” said Vanessa Linn, vice president of sales and marketing for Shea Homes. “Select your dream home today and reserve the tax credit starting May 1. Last year’s state tax credit lasted just a few months, so we are excited to start working with prospective buyers right away.”

Shea Homes, one of the biggest new homes builders in San Diego, offers new homes ranging from affordably priced condominiums and townhomes to traditional single-family detached homes and magnificent luxury residences.

New homes in San Diego are now selling at 11 neighborhoods throughout the county:

• Agave, Clover, Sapphire and Amber at Windingwalk in Chula Vista
• Estrella at San Miguel Ranch in Chula Vista
• Maravilla at San Miguel Ranch in Chula Vista
• Mosaic and Tapestry at Lomas Verdes in Chula Vista
• Chaparral Ridge in Escondido
• Maderia and Mandolin at Del Sur in San Diego

For more information, visit a Shea Homes neighborhood and talk to a sales representative.

New Homes in Del Sur Continue To Sell - San Diego, CA

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Demand for Del Sur homes in San Diego continues to be strong.

“Momentum continues to build at Del Sur,” said Bill Ostrem, president and CEO of Black Mountain Ranch LLC, developer of the 1,800-acre amenities-rich community. “The many qualities of our community, including neighborhood parks, high-achieving schools and miles of open space trails, speak volumes to today’s home buyer.”

According to Del Sur builders, like Shea Homes, new construction is under way or expected to start soon, and additional homes are planned for release next month.

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Three homes have sold since March 1 at Madeira at Del Sur by Shea Homes, selling out Phase 1 and 2. Since Jan. 1, the neighborhood has sold 15 homes. Phase 3 will be released within the next few months. Construction of Phase 1 is planned to start at the end of April. Madeira’s six floor plans span approximately 1,779 to 2,415 square feet and have two and three stories, up to five bedrooms and four bathrooms and two-car garages. Madeira prices start from the low $500,000s.

Three homes have sold since March 1 and only a few remain at Mandolin at Del Sur, also by Shea Homes. Eight homes have sold year-to-date. Construction is now under way on Phase 5, with early summer move-in expected. The attached-home neighborhood is priced from the high $400,000s. Mandolin offers five floor plans ranging from 1,643 to 2,333 square feet. The homes have two to five bedrooms, 2.5 to four baths and attached two-car garages. Set along one of the highest hilltops within the master-planned community, Mandolin is the only planned condominium community at Del Sur.

Del Sur San Diego has a strong environmental ethic, which is evident throughout its residential neighborhoods, within its construction practices and in its recreational amenities, including eight proposed private parks and 18 miles of hiking trails spread out over 1,800 acres of dedicated open space. All of the parks are designed to be energy efficient, with solar-heated pools, and attractive landscaping featuring drought-resistant plantings that use only reclaimed water. Cost savings from these conservation efforts are passed along to residents. The pedestrian-friendly community of Del Sur eventually will have 2,500 homes.

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Buy a New Home with No/Reduced Down Payment, Zero/Reduced Closing Costs and a Low Interest Rate!

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Looking for a way to buy a home with no down payment or low down payment? How about with zero or reduced closing costs?

Shea Homes offers 100% financing and will even pay all of your closing costs allowing you to keep money in your pocket. Not only that, you can also get a low interest rate on your loan.

VA and FHA loans are available with Shea Homes. These loan programs offer flexible underwriting guidelines that make it possible for you to afford a new home.

Shea Homes that are VA/FHA approved include:

In Chula Vista, CA:

• Agave at Windingwalk
• Amber at Windingwalk
• Clover at Windingwalk
• Sapphire at Windingwalk
• Mosaic at Lomas Verdes
• Estrella at San Miguel Ranch
• Tapestry at Lomas Verdes

In San Diego, CA:

• Mandolin at Del Sur
• Madeira at Del Sur

In Escondido, CA:

• Chaparral Ridge

Shea Homes is making it easier to buy your new home!

North Carolina Condo Living - A New Concept for A New Home in Charlotte

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Having the reputation as one of the most livable large cities in America, Charlotte is thriving with exceptional quality of life, a diverse, vibrant economy, and a very favorable climate. It is a dynamic city that blends world-class amenities with Southern hospitality. It is the nation's second largest banking and financial center and the headquarters of seven Fortune 500 companies.

Life in Charlotte is enhanced by great southern cuisine, excellent schools, more than 100 golf courses, 15,000 acres of parks, two major recreational lakes and a safe environment for the whole family.

In the market for condominium living?

A new concept for the Charlotte area, condominium living in Riviera offers extensive nature areas and a quaint village of beautifully designed triplex condominiums. Here, you’ll discover maintenance-free living in your new home providing you more time for your favorite activities and hobbiesl! Living in the Ballantyne & South Charlotte area brings the conveniences of nearby restaurants, shopping, spas and golf. Quick access to I-485 and great schools are just around the corner.

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Riviera presents innovative plans where every condominium is an end unit with an attached garage! Choose from two, three or four bedrooms, and little extras such as gourmet kitchens, an optional fireplace in the living room, and garden tubs in the Owner’s Bath. Two-story plans or second level flats are available.

The above 2 bedroom, 2 bath loft (1,174 sq. ft.) 1 car garage condo features a quaint outdoor covered terrace. Oversized windows throughout almost every room bring in abundant natural light. Available options in the kitchen include granite countertops, tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. The center island and 42” cabinets with crown molding ensure abundant storage space. The spacious Owner’s Suite includes a large walk-in closet and deluxe Owner's bath with tall vanities, dual sinks, and a separate shower and tub. Special features include a coffer ceiling in the master bedroom and optional gas fireplace in the Living room. Step out onto the private terrace to enjoy the outdoors in solitude, because with maintenance-free living, time is on your side. This model is priced from $139,250.

Four professionally decorated new home models are available for touring!

Energy Efficient New Homes

Energy efficient new homes that save money on utility bills, offer greater comfort and better performance, and help to protect the environment are available to homebuyers through a partnership with Shea Homes and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR Program.

"Shea Homes continually strives to provide environmentally friendly options for our home buyers increasing the value of our homes, and reducing our reliance on the earth's natural resources," said Ken Peterson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes. "Partnering with the EPA's ENERGY STAR program is just another way for us to enhance the lives of our home owners. Not only are these homes ENERGY STAR rated, but they go hand in hand with Shea's initiative of Superiology to build homes which are energy wiser, eco-friendlier, designed smarter and built better."

ENERGY STAR qualified homes offer homebuyers all the features they want in a new home, plus energy-saving features like effective insulation systems, high performance windows, tight construction and ducts, properly-sized and installed efficient heating and cooling equipment, efficient products, and third-party verification of energy performance.

ENERGY STAR rated homes must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20-30% more efficient than standard homes. To be considered ENERGY STAR rated, all homes must include improved insulation, high-efficiency HVAC systems, high-efficiency lighting and appliances, as well as Low-E, vinyl windows. And, homes at these communities will be tested and inspected to ensure they meet the requirements.

"Most homebuyers focus on what's outside the walls," said Sam Rashkin, National Director for EPA's ENERGY STAR Homes Program, "but they also need to look behind the walls for the energy-efficient features found in ENERGY STAR qualified homes that help ensure comfort, quiet, improved indoor air quality and low utility bills for years to come.

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Shea Homes' ENERGY STAR rated communities are Granite Ridge and Mountain Shadows at Arroyo Mountain Estates in Litchfield Park and Entrada and Mountain View Estates at Vistancia in Peoria.

New Homes in Aliso Viejo, Ca - Model Homes Now Open

Glenwood Model Homes Now Open in Aliso Viejo!

These elegant new homes are located along the community's eastern edge, ranging from 3,096 to 3,597 square feet, with up to 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, attached 3-bay tandem garages. The exteriors of these new homes highlight Santa Barbara, Spanish and Early California architecture.

Glenwood is the new golf course master-planned community taking shape adjacent to the Jack Nicklaus-designed Aliso Viejo Country Club. With more than $20 million of community amenities, residents of Glenwood will experience a resort-inspired lifestyle. The 10,000 square foot Aliso Viejo Conference Center is planned to offer state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, three banquet rooms, three private meeting rooms and a romantic, view-enhanced wedding lawn with intimate gazebo.

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And right now, for a limited time, a golf membership at Aliso Viejo Country Club can be yours when you purchase a Glenwood home.

Your membership will bring you numerous exclusive benefits:

• Unlimited golf for you, your spouse and your children (under 23 years of age)

• Use of the Club’s restaurant and bar,

• Complimentary access to the expansive fitness facilities in the Clubhouse,

• A wide variety of social activities including Happy Hours, Holiday Parties, Wine Dinners and Specialty Food Nights, and

• Complimentary golf and dining privileges at over 200 country clubs nationwide.

Membership is also available when you purchase a new home at Harbor Station, Pasadera and Vista Vallarta.

Purchase a new home at Glenwood and enjoy 4 acres of public parks, two tot lots and trails with fitness stations along with easy access to major employment centers in Newport Beach and the Irvine Spectrum, Laguna Beach, UC Irvine, Aliso Viejo Town Center, The Shops at Mission Viejo, beaches, excellent schools, Soka University, and the San Joaquin Hills Tollway.

For more information on new homes in the area visit www.SheaHomes.com.

New Homes at Madeira Sell Like Hot Cakes!

So, how did it go at the Grand Re-Opening at Madeira at Del Sur earlier this month?

Fantastic!!!

Seven of eight home sites released on Saturday, February 16th at Madeira at Del Sur were sold with the eighth reserved the following day.

The demand is so great that in response another phase is scheduled to be released this Saturday, the 27th. Prices are expected to start from the low $500,000s.

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“Buyers are excited and appreciate the value and features Shea Homes offers compared to the competition,” said Vanessa Linn, vice president of sales and marketing for Shea Homes. “We had 16 pre-qualified buyers lined up for the re-opening of this family-friendly neighborhood, and the sales office is seeing 100-plus people coming in to the model homes every week.”

Spanning approximately 1,785 to 2,269 square feet, Madeira at Del Sur’s six floor plans have two and three stories, three to five bedrooms, 2.5 to 3.5 bathrooms and two-car garages. The new homes are enhanced for outdoor living and entertaining by spacious courtyards or patios. The floor plans feature great rooms adjacent to gourmet island kitchens and family-sized dining rooms. Select Madeira homes will incorporate roof-integrated solar electric panels. Blending seamlessly with the roof tiles, and adding value and functionality, the solar panels reduce energy expenses.

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Del Sur has a strong environmental ethic, which is evident throughout its residential neighborhoods, within its construction practices and in its recreational amenities, including eight proposed private parks and 18 miles of hiking trails spread out over 1,800 acres of dedicated open space. All of the parks are designed to be energy efficient, with solar-heated pools, and attractive landscaping featuring drought-resistant plantings that use only reclaimed water. Cost savings from these conservation efforts are passed along to residents. The pedestrian-friendly community of Del Sur will have an eventual 2,500 homes

For more information call 858-832-1309 or visit www.SheaHomes.com.

Save over $55,000 for New Home in Northern California, Oakley

Save over $55,000 on this Northern California Home in Contra Costa County!

Features of this new home in Oakley in the community of Summer Lake – Painted Shore include:

• 5 Bedrooms / 3 Baths
• 3,736 Sq. Ft.
• 3 Car Garage - 2 Car plus 1 Car Tandem Garage
• Two-tone paint throughout
• Upgraded Beech cabinets with a honey finish
• Pre-wired for Home Theatre system
• Additional lighting and a large tile entry

Painted Shore is one of four distinctively different neighborhoods, ranging from approximately 2790 to over 3700 square feet, with up to five bedrooms and three baths, plus many extras such as bonus rooms and retreats.

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AND, receive a $10,000 credit towards closing cost if you use Shea Mortgage!

In Northern California, Shea Homes also has new home communities in the following areas: Antioch, Benicia, Brentwood, El Dorado Hills, Escondido, Lathrop, Livermore, Mountain House, Mountain View, Oakley, Patterson, Rio Vista, Rocklin, Roseville, Sacramento, Santa Clara, and West Sacramento.

Free Homebuying Seminar February 20th - New Homes San Diego

Shea Homes San Diego is hosting a free homebuying seminar on February 20th in at the Winding Oaks Recreation Center at Windingwalk Chula Vista.

Time: 1-3pm

Date: February 20th, 2010

Discover how easy it is to purchase a beautiful new home.

- Learn about 100% VA financing and low down payment FHA loans.

- Find out about easy qualifying with VA and FHA financing.

- See how you can save with no closing costs or reduced closing costs.**

- Find out how to take advantage of home ownership tax benefits.

- Learn about Shea’s Customer Plus+ Program.

Get answers to all your homebuying questions and take the first step toward home ownership at our free Homebuying Seminar.

Plus enter to WIN a $1,000 gift card from Target just for attending.

Visit this link to register.
http://www.sheahomes.com/campaigns/homebuying-seminar/

New Homes of the Future: Upcoming SPACES Sneak Peek

In the future, new homes will be smarter. They will support your plugged-in lifestyle. They will emphasize efficiency; like built-in flat screen TVs. The will feel bigger by focusing on space you actually use. They will be as intelligent as today’s new home buyer. Be among the first to explore the first new-home concept of its kind, with the opening of SPACES at Reunion.

Come take a sneak peek as SPACES makes its Colorado debut!

When: Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Time: 7pm

Where: The Reunion Rec Center at 104th & Tower Road

17910 East Parkside Drive North

Commerce City, CO 80022

(follow signs from community main entrance on 104th)

Phone: 303-286-7601

Reunion Colorado is one of Shea Home’s newest master planned communities. Reunion offers new homes in a wide variety of styles and price ranges. As the premier master planned community in the northeast metro Denver area, Reunion provides convenient access to downtown Denver, Aurora, and is just minutes from E-470 and Denver International Airport (DIA).

The name Reunion was chosen to represent a deep appreciation for the past, a sense of wonder about the future, and a commitment to living every moment to the fullest.

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Over time, Reunion will connect people through lasting friendships and create a place where each resident is free to pursue happiness - his or her own way. That makes Reunion something entirely new – a community created for the pursuit of happiness.

To help ensure the highest possible quality of life for residents, all of the planning efforts at Reunion were framed by the following four principles:

1. QUALITY COMMUNITY DESIGN

2. BRINGING HOME THE CLASSICS

3. CREATING NEIGHBORHOODS NOT SUBDIVISIONS

4. "NEW SUBURBANISM": PUTTING OLD IDEAS AHEAD OF THEIR TIME

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New Homes Madeira Del Sur On Sale This Saturday

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A reminder that sales at Madeira at Del Sur are scheduled to begin this Saturday, February 13th.

The model home complex has re-opened for sales information. Prices are expected from the low $500,000s and a new floor plan will be introduced in addition to the original floor plans that were sold out from the first 74 homes in the heritage-inspired master-planned community in mid-2008.

The half dozen two- and three-story floor plans range from approximately 1,785 to 2,269 square feet, with three to five bedrooms, 2.5 to 3.5 bathrooms and two-car garages.

The new homes include courtyards or patios and great rooms adjacent to island kitchens. Select homes will incorporate roof-integrated solar electric panels.

Del Sur recreational amenities include eight proposed private parks and 18 miles of hiking trails spread out over 1,800 acres of dedicated open space. Del Sur will have an eventual 2,500 homes.

Visit www.SheaHomes.com for more information.

Release Of Five New Homes At Key Gate At Adeline Farms In Winchester, CA

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On February 6th, Shea Homes will offer a fresh opportunity to own a brand-new home with a limited edition phase release of five homes.

With its unbeatable combination of large homes and small prices, Key Gate at Adeline’s Farm in Winchester has been a very popular choice among value-minded home buyers.

Ideally located within a half block of Field View Park, which is the recreational centerpiece of Adeline's Farm, the five two-story homes include one Residence Two with approximately 3,632 square feet of living space, three Residence Threes ranging from approximately 3,867 to 4,046 square feet, and one Residence Four measuring approximately 4,020 square feet. Prices start in the mid $300,000s.

Along with their spacious interior dimensions, these homes are located on expansive homesites measuring approximately 8,200 to 9,300 square feet, which provide plenty of room to add an inviting pool and patio. In addition, some homesites are large enough to accommodate RV parking.

With four to five bedrooms, three to four baths and garages that accommodate three or four vehicles, the homes comfortably accommodate large households. In addition, Residence Two features a downstairs master suite with sitting area plus a super game room and den; the Residence Three designs encompass a kid's studio, loft and den plus a super great room in one home; and Residence Four takes on the added dimension of a den and game room.

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All three designs are highlighted by an extra-large gourmet island kitchen with country-style casual dining area, granite countertops and a complete collection of built-in GE® stainless steel appliances. Additional touches of luxury extend throughout the homes, from lever-style interior door handles to elegant master baths with oval tubs, separate showers and ceramic-tile countertops.

Adeline's Farm is close to a wide variety of shopping and dining opportunities as well as popular fishing and camping destinations, spas and the tasting rooms of Southern California's wine country. In addition, the nearby Pechanga Resort & Casino offers gaming, dining and world-class entertainment. For families with children, the acclaimed schools of the Temecula Valley Unified School district offer educational excellence.

To take advantage of the opportunity to own one of the five homes in this phase of Key Gate at Adeline’s Farm, take Interstate 15 to Murrieta Hot Springs Road and drive east. Turn left on Winchester Road (Highway 79 North), turn right on Benton Road and follow the signs to Adeline’s Farm. The Information Center is open Saturday through Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 5 p.m. The Information Center is closed Thursday and Friday. Additional information is available by calling Adeline's Farm at 951-325-5300. Further details may also be obtained by calling 866-OWN SHEA or visiting http://www.SheaHomes.com.

New Homes in Del Sur Community Opening Soon - San Diego

Madeira by Shea Homes is expected to open soon as Del Sur, San Diego’s original smart-growth master-planned community, begins construction of new homes again.

Introducing a new floor plan for its next phase of Madeira homes at Del Sur, Shea Homes San Diego is expecting to open model homes again Jan. 30 and start sales Feb. 13. Move-ins would start in the fall. Spanning approximately 1,785 to 2,269 square feet, Madeira’s six floor plans have two and three stories, three to five bedrooms, 2.5 to 3.5 bathrooms and two-car garages. Prices are expected to start from the low $500,000s.

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Del Sur has a strong environmental ethic, which is evident throughout its residential neighborhoods, within its construction practices and in its recreational amenities, including eight proposed private parks and 18 miles of hiking trails spread out over 1,800 acres of dedicated open space. All of the parks are designed to be energy efficient, with solar-heated pools, and attractive landscaping featuring drought-resistant plantings that use only reclaimed water. Cost savings from these conservation efforts are passed along to residents. The pedestrian-friendly community of Del Sur will have an eventual 2,500 homes.

To view more Shea Homes communities visit http://www.sheahomes.com/.

Homes on the market are abundant and prices have never been more attractive…are you debating between buying a new home or used one?

New homes builder Shea Homes has 10 excellent reasons why buying a new home is a better value than purchasing a used home.

1. Purchasing Power
When you compare the competitive pricing for a new Shea home and prices of existing used houses of similar size, you’ll see your home buying dollar has greater power when buying a new home. Shea Homes offers excellent incentives and financing options to increase your home purchasing power. A home owner selling a used home can’t provide these incentives to the extent Shea Homes can.

2. Better Home Value
A new home generally appraises at a higher value than an existing used home. The typical home needs remodeling after 15 to 20 years. So, if you purchase a used home, you’re likely to have to remodel sooner to maintain and increase the homes value. If you buy a new home, you won’t need to remodel, and the home retains and even increases in value faster.

3. Your Home, Not Someone Else’s
With a new Shea home, you can be sure that no one else has ever cooked in your kitchen, and no one else has ever bathed in your tub. And being your home’s first and only occupant means you won’t be inheriting a previous owner’s problems. In fact, when you buy a new Shea home, you’re virtually assured of low maintenance living for several years.

There are 7 other reasons to consider buying a new home in lieu of a used one:

• Better home location
• Stress-free financing
• Peace of mind
• Better home design
• Save energy and money
• Better design choices
• Modern appliances

For more detail on the above comparison between new and used homes visit http://www.sheahomes.com/top-10-reasons-to-buy-new-shea-home.cfm.

Shea Homes Unveils SPACES Today in Arizona

"It's not your grandmother's house."

Shea Spaces - modern, energy-efficient homes that are inspired by everything from the Apple iPod to California's Midcentury Modern homebuilder Joseph Eichler - will be put to the test.
The new development is quite a departure from the norm in tract homes. The overall feel is more urban, but with slightly more backyard space for a young family. The smaller houses feature sleek, modern fixtures and flexible, informal living areas. They reference the Valley's midcentury roots more than the Tuscan architecture common in new suburban homes.

Spaces will nestle into Shea's existing Seville, near Riggs and Power roads in Gilbert, which has a private golf course and sports club, parks, walkways and 14,000 citrus trees salvaged from the former citrus grove once rooted there.

New Shea Spaces homes are clearly modern, with sleek, spare kitchen cabinets with modern stainless-steel handles and rolling, metal-framed, frosted-glass doors throughout.

A big part of the concept is "flex space" - areas that can easily accommodate a bedroom, family room or office, plus a great room that can be configured several ways. There's space for a dining table, living room and reading or game nook, but without dangling light fixtures or other features that limit one area to a particular use.

The master bathrooms feature large walk-in showers with ceiling-mounted rain showerheads, but no bathtub - a request from young customers. The homes also lack a fireplace but come with a 42-inch LCD television.

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The homes are also smaller, ranging from 1,460 to 2,288 square feet. That fits a trend toward smaller new construction. The median floor area of new home starts dropped from 2,216 square feet in the second quarter of 2008 to 2,094 square feet by the third quarter of 2009, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. Concerns about affordability and rising energy costs contribute to the smaller-home trend. But Baby Boomers downsizing to smaller homes and more single-person households are also driving it.

So far, two Spaces communities have opened in California, and two more will open this spring in Colorado. In Gilbert, Shea will build 56 Spaces homes.

The new homes are expected to sell in the mid-$200,000s.

For the full article by Kara G. Morrison of The Arizona Republic visit http://www.azcentral.com/style/hfe/decor/articles/2010/01/14/20100114sheaspaces.html

Head to a New Home Filled With Sunshine

Florida, a.k.a. the Sunshine State, is quickly becoming one of the newest international resort destinations. From shopping bags to hiking backpacks, magic kingdoms to nature’s magic, your new home in the greater Orlando area has so much to offer that you won’t know where to begin.

Not far from your new home is downtown DeLand, a traditional southern town with lots of charm. A bit further out you will find Orlando’s burgeoning "Cultural Corridor” complete with the Grand Bohemian Gallery, the Orlando Museum of Art, the Harry P. Leu Gardens, Lake Eola Park, and more.

You’re also just a hop, skip and a jump from the fabulous shopping, sports, and culinary scene that is Orlando, where you can get a taste of everything from charming boutiques to a meal prepared by a celebrity chef.

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If it’s grabbing a show, you’ll always find just about anything to thrill or stretch you—rock concerts, theater, symphony and ballet. If you prefer an arena, there’s no shortage of sports in the home of the Orlando Magic and The Orlando Predators. And when it comes to family-friendly things to do with visiting kids and grandkids, you can’t beat Disney World, Sea World, Discovery Cove and CityWalk’s themed restaurants.

New Homes at Victoria Gardens by Shea Homes are divided into four collections: Garden (1,409-1,670 sf), Trellis (1,430-1,928 sf), Vineyard (1,820-2,496 sf) and Vineyard Estate (2,618-3,326 sf). The Garden and Trellis collections are modestly sized (and modestly priced) homes perfect for those looking for a cozy retreat for themselves, friends, and family. The Vineyard collection is slightly larger and ideal for those looking for the feel of a bigger space without the need for a 2,500+ sf home. Finally, the Vineyards Estate collection provides ample space combined with unique design targeted at those who require a larger floor plan.

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New Homes Builder Supports Read With Your Child Program

Shea Homes builds homes, neighborhoods and communities and nothing is more important to these communities than the future success of today’s children. That’s why Shea Homes supports the Read With Your Child program... because it is helping to build a strong foundation for our entire nation’s future.

With forty million US adults unable to read a simple story to a child, Illiteracy is a nationwide crisis.

Experts have found that reading to your pre-schooler for just 15 minutes a day is the most important thing you can do to prepare your child for a positive future and help him/her succeed in life.

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Helping your pre-schooler learn to read at home can be an important first step in solving this national problem. Reading stimulates language development and encourages original thinking. It also fosters a positive self-image for your child and provides them with the resources they will need to succeed in life.

More and more, health experts are discovering that a healthy body and a healthy mind are closely interrelated. Shea Homes is dedicated to the well-being of your family, and believes a simple thing like reading to your child a few minutes a day can make a big, positive difference in his or her quality of life.

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