New phases of the communities you’re interested in continue to emerge. Due to popular demand, Casitas de Avila has opened a new phase for its Chula Vista new homes. Those of you who love the ample 1694 – 2100 square footage and high number of bedrooms (up to seven!) at the current Casitas community, but were too late to purchase in the earlier phases, will love this next phase.

It will likely prove to be just as appealing, when you consider the outstanding homebuilding record of Heritage Building and Development, an award winning homebuilder that received the 2011 Customer Satisfaction Award for Excellence in Customer Care from Talk of the Town News, Customer Care News and Celebration Media.

If you love European influence, quality materials and a layout that beautifully accommodates today’s families, then Casitas de Avila new homes is likely to be for you. Learn more about the developing new phase of these Chula Vista new homes by calling (619) 934-4618 or visit 1536 Avenida Merida, Chula Vista, CA 91913. The friendly sales team will be glad to answer your questions by e-mailing at casitas@heritage-build.com

Across the country, home prices continue to drop – but did you know that the median new home price in Reno hasn’t changed for the past seven months? According to the Reno/Sparks Association of Realtors November monthly report, the median price of resale homes has hovered between $149,000 and $154,000 since May of 2011. That could mean that in the northern Nevada area, we may soon see prices begin to climb. You never know!

How does that affect you as a buyer? If you’re hoping to buy in this region, now may be the best time to take advantage of low home prices, while they’re still low. We recommend you take a look at La Tierra at Miramonte, a community of Reno new homes with prices in the high $100,000s. These are quality family homes, ready for move in and located in a scenic, elevated area of Reno. Oh, and there’s more: For a limited time only, buyers at La Tierra can receive a free cruise for two!

Again, prices are low now…but who knows for how long? To learn more about La Tierra, call (775) 626-7885, visit the La Tierra at Miramonte new homes in person at 2797 Earthstone Dr., Sparks, NV 89436.

You resolved to find a new home in the new year; so, are you ready to get going on finding it? Of course you are! Come home to Terraza at Otay Ranch, an intimate enclave of 85 two and three-story single-family homes designed in the rich tradition of Irving Gill, Italian Tuscan and Santa Barbara architecture. If we didn’t have you at “three story,” perhaps the words “private courtyard” will do the trick? We thought so!

Of course, that’s not all; the homes of Terraza are outfitted with impressive stone work, elegant wrought iron and plaster detailing. And in the phase two homes, which will be released soon, the new two-story floorplans will range from approximately 1,966 to 2,833 square feet with 3 to 5 bedrooms.  Residence Two can have a bedroom on the first floor, if you want. Move-ins are currently being planned for the fall, so if you don’t mind waiting a few more months for the home of your dreams, then this plan may be worth looking into. Of course, there are plenty of ready to move in homes available as well, both two and three story models.

To see Terraza for yourself, contact the Sunrise Company at (619) 591-7040 or e-mail sbakehorn@sunrise.com – or, just stop by to visit the models daily from 10 am to 5 pm. Terraza at Otay Ranch is a community of Chula Vista new homes that may be exactly what you need – “the one!”

If you’re tired of getting lost in a sea of new homes as you scour the listings, we hope to have your final stop right here: Villas de Avila. Inspired by a rocky hilltop in Spain, Avila is a community that uniquely reflects both traditional American ideals and old world European grace. Fortunately, you don’t need to go far to find it, either; it’s located right in Chula Vista, in the prestigious Otay Ranch community.

Built by Pacific Coast Communities, Avila was designed with a buyer like you in mind – one that wants quality, customizable options, and a lifestyle you can fully embrace. Here at Avila, you can choose your own materials for a variety of the home’s features, both cosmetic and functional. As for bells and whistles, there are columns, porches, courtyards…everything you need to feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Plus, you can own at Avila for the very accessible price in the mid $200,000s.

If these Chula Vista new homes are what you need to end your homebuying search, stop in to visit the neighborhood at 1556 Corte Barcelona, Chula Vista, CA 91913 or call (619) 565-2635 and e-mail at villas@pcc-heritage.com for more information.

As you continue to look at Chula Vista new homes that may meet your needs, some will make the cut for your short list and others won’t. One that should definitely make the next cut is Casitas de Avila, a community of affordable San Diego County homes built by Heritage Building and Development.

Here, the neighborhood is virtually timeless – and the homes aren’t bad either. Actually, the homes are fabulous! With your choice of two and or three story homes, there is so much to love here, like square foot ranges that go all the way to 2,198 square feet, and bedroom counts that range from three to seven – yes, seven!

You may think that a home of this caliber would be in a sky high price range; fortunately, you’d be wrong! Casitas de Avila is available for as little as the low $300,000s. That’s a great price for a large, beautiful home in San Diego County. If it sounds like a bargain you’d like to take advantage of, contact the Casitas de Avila new home sales office at 619.934.4618, casitas@heritage-build.com or visit 1536 Avenida Merida, Chula Vista, CA 91913. The sales team will be glad to help you explore your options.

There’s always a curiosity factor when visiting a different city or state, one that prompts many tourists to say, “What would it be like to live here?” In Las Vegas, that’s certainly the case; in fact, it’s not unheard of for people to visit for a new year’s celebration and become interested in looking at homes while there. If you were in the lit-up city of Vegas for New Year’s, perhaps you experienced this. If so, we hope you visited Northern Terrace in Providence.

If not, you missed out – on a community of Las Vegas new homes, including ready to move in homes, that are available in just 30 days’ time. These two story homes feature beautiful beech wood cabinetry, two-tone interior paint, and a self-rimming stainless steel kitchen sink – quality materials throughout every home. Plus, residents of Northern Terrace in Providence all enjoy neighborhood enjoy unlimited access to The Club at Northern Terrace, the recreational complex that includes three pools, a spa, BBQ and play areas, fitness center, entertainment great room and more.

To inquire about Northern Terrace in Providence, call Warmington Residences at (702) 395-1308 or toll free at (877) 930-5599. The team at Providence will be glad to show this community to you!

There’s a lot of talk about America becoming a “European society”; for some people, that’s actually a welcome reality, at least in terms of aesthetics. Those people may appreciate a neighborhood like Valencia at Del Sur, a California West Communities neighborhood that was inspired by its namesake on the Mediterranean coast. How is this inspiration evident? Through the open air living room, the outdoor Del Sur room and entertaining spaces that flow from the kitchen all the way outside. Through the gathering spaces that are the highlight of the home. Now that’s European.

Of course, having lots of space is an all-American value feature too. Fortunately, Valencia at Del Sur has it. The footprint ranges here are 2,996-3,495 square feet, with up to 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. There’s an optional downstairs bedroom, too, and an optional office or tech space. Priced from the high $600,000s, these San Diego new homes are worth every penny.

To inquire about touring the homes of Valencia at Del Sur, contact the sales office at (858) 367-8720, from the hours of Monday: 1pm-5pm Monday, Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm. Address and directions will be provided at that time.

If you’re looking for that perfect new home community to start the new year off right, this may be the one: Crosby Villas, a neighborhood of San Diego new homes in the exclusive area of Rancho Santa Fe where there are only five homes left. Yes, only five – and at an exclusive golf course community with only 31 homesites total.

What’s important to you in a gated community? A private guard? Check. A residents-only golf course? Done. Space? At Crosby Villas, you can have four bedrooms, 2.5 to 4 Baths and between 3,034-3,622 square feet – is that enough? Of course, even upscale buyers care about  affordability; at Crosby Villas, California West Communities is offering these San Diego new homes at Rancho Santa Fe for less than the original price.

If you’re ready to see what Crosby Villas new homes are all about, call (858) 759-7911 or visit the community at 17036 Blue Shadows Lane, San Diego, CA. The sales office and model homes are open Monday from noon to 5 pm and Tuesday through Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. Your new neighbors are ready to welcome you!

It may seem like some are holding back the good stuff right now, but that’s certainly not the case at Andalusia at 4s Ranch. This community of San Diego new homes is ringing in 2012 with big upgrades on select homes! You can take advantage of these special upgrades now, if you opt for a new Andalusia home of your own. What kinds of upgrades are we talking about?

How about granite kitchen countertops, stainless steel appliances, custom window coverings, a backyard landscaping package and much more! In fact, there are $40,000 in upgrades that can be yours for the taking! As the buyer, all you need to do is select one Spanish-style Plan 4 home, which is move-in ready, with 3 to 6 bedrooms, 3 to 5 baths and approximately 2,222 to 3,486 square feet of living space. To learn more, visit Andalusia at 4s Ranch, Monday Noon to 5 pm, Tuesday through Sunday 10 am to 5 pm, at 10510 Black Opal Road, San Diego, California 92127. Or, call (858) 312-6850 for more information.

These days, everyone is concerned about value – and they should be. After all, people have been through a lot in the past few years. Fortunately, many homebuilders are still offering value, despite the economic downturn. One of them is Brookfield Homes, a builder of Carlsbad new homes like Sago at the Foothills.

At the Sago community, it’s not about quantity, but quality. Rather than cramming hundreds of homes into a single square mile, like so many new home communities do nowadays, Sago is thoughtfully constructed with only 56 homes – nice homes. Beautiful homes, actually. Homes that any family would be happy to live in. And they’re all just three miles from the sparkling California coast.

These Carlsbad new homes are affordable, and they’re worth every penny of their already low price. With space that ranges from 1750 to 2050 square feet, courtyards offering outdoor living spaces and community access to the resort-like Swimclub with pool, paddle tennis courts, fireplace and BBQ for entertaining, this is practically the definition of value. To learn more about Sago at the Foothills, join the interest list or visit Brookfield Homes on Facebook today.