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.

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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Free Homebuying Seminar February 20th - New Homes San Diego

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Date: February 20th, 2010

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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/.

New Homes Builder To Begin Construction in San Diego

Shea Homes of San Diego, buoyed by news of a nearly 9 percent increase in housing starts, has announced it will begin construction of 32 new homes in five San Diego neighborhoods this week.

According to news announced December 16th by the U.S. Commerce Department, new residential construction permits rose 6.0 percent in November and housing starts increased 8.9 percent, in both cases exceeding market expectations. Permits have risen 17.3 percent above their low in April, and starts have advanced 19.8 percent above their April low point. These gains reflected increases in single-family activity, while multi-family starts have increased modestly.

“November was a promising month, our best this year, and it’s great to see December looking equally strong,” said Vanessa Linn, vice president of sales and marketing for Shea Homes San Diego. “The demand for homes is proving to be consistent, and we are prepared to meet that ongoing demand. There’s still a sense of urgency to take advantage of value pricing, low interest rates and tax credits.”

New home construction is now under way in five Shea Homes neighborhoods:

• Clover at Windingwalk in Chula Vista features two- and three-story condominium homes priced from the mid $300,000s. Clover floor plans range from approximately 1,579 to 1,891 square feet and have two to four bedrooms, two to three bathrooms and two-car garage. Call 619-397-0964 for information.

• Chaparral Ridge in Escondido is a single-family detached home neighborhood priced from the low $500,000s. The floor plans range from approximately 2,653 to 3,564 square feet and have three to five bedrooms, 3.5 to 4.5 bathrooms, and three- and four-car garages. Call 760-233-5769 for information.

• Mandolin at Del Sur in San Diego is a condominium community priced from the high $400,000s. The homes range from approximately 1,643 to 2,333 square feet and have two to five bedrooms, 2.5 to four bathrooms and two-car garages. For more information, call 858-832-1368.

• Estrella in San Miguel Ranch in Chula Vista features single-family homes on lots averaging 7,500 square feet. Priced from the high $500,000s, Estrella homes have approximately 3,132 to 3,811 square feet, four to six bedrooms, 3.5 to 4.5 bathrooms and two- and three-car garages. For information, call 619-267-2310.

• Sapphire at Windingwalk in Chula Vista is priced from the high $400,000s and offers floor plans spanning from approximately 2,606 to 3,046 square feet. Sapphire homes offer four to five bedrooms, three to four baths and two- and three-car tandem garages. For information, call 619-216-4531.

Among San Diego’s biggest builders, Shea Homes (http://www.sheahomes.com/) offer new homes ranging from affordably priced condominiums and townhomes to traditional single-family detached homes and magnificent luxury residences.

Shea Homes can be contacted at 858-526-6500.

Information in this post provided by http://www.scribecommunications.com/2009/12/shea-homes-begins-construction-on-32-new-homes/.

San Diego New Homes

Shea Homes has been a new homes builder in San Diego County for years. Their developments include Chaparral Ridge New Homes in Escondido, Messina in La Costa Ridge New Homes in Carlsbad, and the current master planned community of new homes in Chula Vista - WindingWalk. Shea Homes is currently building Amber, Clover, Sapphire and Agave. Other Chula Vista new homes include: Estrella, Maravilla, Mosaic at Lomas Verdes and Tapestry at Lomas Verdes - both New Homes Communities in Chula Vista.

Shea Homes is an award winning new homes builder which has given customers high quality new homes for decades. In this message from Bert Selva, Shea Homes CEO - you can begin to understand what Shea Homes is about.

New Home Builders and Communities in California

As the most populous state in the nation, California is one of the most desirable places to live. With close to 37 million residents, and growing, those wishing to relocate to the state, or within the state, need to be accommodated.

Lotus Walk is a townhome housing community found in the thriving city of Garden Grove, California. Located near to local entertainment, dining establishments, and shopping centers, Lotus Walk has over a dozen floor plans to select from. Lotus Walk is built by Olson Homes and range in size, from 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and up to 1,683 square feet.

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Serenity, is a Brookfield Homes master-planned luxury home community, is located at The Estates at StoneBridge in San Diego, California. Overlooking acres of preserved open space, Serenity provides single-family and two-story homes that emphasize both Italian and Spanish architectural design.

Cristallo is a desert-living community in Indo, California built by Ryland Homes. Cristallo is located in the master-planned golf community of Terra Lago, and provides new homes ranging from 1,987 to 2,619 square feet; the homes offer up to 5 bedrooms, and 3 baths. This Southern California community allows residents to live the country club lifestyle, without having to pay the country club price.

Elliott Homes' Tuscany community in Rancho Cordova provides several new homes ready for immediate move-in, including the Bordeaux which is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 3-car providing two stories and 3,705 square feet of livable space.

William Lyon Homes' Shady Lane at Whitney Ranch, a Rocklin, California new home community currently offers several move-in ready homes for sale. Located on lot 21 is Plan 2C which offers 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a 2-car garage, and 2,394 square feet of living space.

And last but certainly not least, lets not forget about all of the premier California new home communities by Shea Homes. The Mandolin in the beautiful, eco friendly community of Del Sur features new condominium homes, 2 to 5 bedrooms, 1643 to 2,333 square feet, and priced starting from the low $400,000's. Del Sur is one of the most desirable communities in San Diego, with great parks, trails, and touting the well known excellence of the Poway Unified School District. This master planned community is a true gem, and emerging as perhaps the most desirable new home community in the San Diego New Home market.

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