These days, customization is the name of the game. That’s the case whether we’re talking about shoes, sunglasses or new homes. No one wants a home that looks like everyone else’s; those days are long over. Fortunately, many builders offer buyers the opportunity to customize their new homes by selecting from materials at an in-house design center.

Pacific Coast Communities is one such builder. At their Villas de Avila neighborhood, buyers can choose their own materials at the design center – and we’re not just talking about flooring (although that’s part of it!). In fact, you can choose from countless options for customizing your new home. These range from room configurations to a wide variety of floor and window covering options. Take a look at what’s available:

-  Electrical options
-  Security systems & home theatre
-  Computer wiring to your specifications
-  Custom cabinets
-  Built in media/entertainment
-  Slab granite counter tops
-  Carpets, both luxury and traditional
-  Stone or tile floor covering, imported or domestic
-  Wood flooring, casual and formal options
-  Custom shutters
-  Exquisite window coverings

As you can see, your options for customizing one of these Chula Vista new homes are practically endless. It’s just one more reason Villas de Avila is enticing buyers throughout San Diego County.

Let the professional design consultants at Villas de Avila new homes show you these options in a friendly, comfortable setting. Stop in to the community at 1556 Corte Barcelona, Chula Vista, CA 91913 or call (619) 565-2635 for more information. 

Talk about a nice housewarming gift! This tops them all. Starting September 1 and ending November 30, 2011, new home buyers at the community of La Tierra at Miramonte can have their choice of a free Alaskan or Caribbean cruise for two – including airfare!

We know what you’re thinking; this sounds too good to be true. Fortunately, it’s not! This is an absolutely legitimate home buying incentive. Ryder Homes wants to thank their new owners for choosing their Reno new homes at La Tierra. They’re doing it in the most generous way possible – a free luxury vacation cruise! Just think: An exotic getaway for two and a home of up to 2,147 square feet, with a great room, a kitchen island and lots of flex space. Talk about a deal! And it’s all available from only $189,782.

Are you ready for all this? If so, take a video tour of the homes online; then, contact La Tierra at Miramonte by calling (775) 626-7885. Or, just stop in to the sales office to inquire, at 2797 Earthstone Dr., Sparks, NV 89436. Bon voyage!

Today’s buyers are practical; they know it’s smart to stick to a home that’s the size you need and the price you can afford. For that reason, townhomes are growing rapidly in popularity. Even at upscale, master planned communities like Otay Ranch, buyers are excited about townhome options in neighborhoods like Avalon. Avalon at Otay Ranch is an enclave of charming townhomes with new one and two-story floorplans ranging from approximately 1,163 to 1,621 square feet. They offer buyers a choice of 2 and 3 bedrooms. These aren’t just for singles and downsizers; Avalon is for growing families as well.

In fact, Avalon schools are part of the Chula Vista Elementary and Sweetwater Union High School District. Great schools, a great neighborhood, and a home you can enjoy with features like master suites, front porches and separate dining areas (sounds more like a house than a townhome, doesn’t it?). That’s what the Sunrise Company had in mind when they designed Avalon at Otay Ranch.

There’s a new phase at Avalon at Otay Ranch, and a new crop of buyers is taking advantage of a fall move-in now. If you’re interested in these Chula Vista townhomes, now is the time to inquire! To do this, visit the Otay Ranch Welcome Center, call (619) 397-5890, or email avalonsales@sunriseco.com.

From pristine streets to a bustling community center with classes for residents of all ages, Otay Ranch is one active master planned community. Located in Chula Vista, it’s really more of a city within a city. The neighborhoods inside make it even more appealing. One example is Terraza, where buyers can choose from one, two or three story homes that range from 1,955 to 2,833 square feet.

Terraza at Otay Ranch is one of the Sunrise Company’s most popular communities; partly because of location, and partly because of the incredible architecture that are the hallmark of their design. If you like Tuscan or Santa Barbara style homes, you’ll definitely like Terraza. If you like homes designed in the rich tradition of Irving Gill, you’ll love Terraza. We’re talking skillful stone work, elegant wrought iron and intricate plaster detailing.

To see these homes for yourself, contact Lynn at (619) 591-7040 or e-mail levans@sunriseco.com – or, just stop by to visit the models daily from 10 am to 5 pm. Terraza at Otay Ranch, located in Chula Vista, is a community you don’t want to miss out on.

If you’ve been waiting to take advantage of a dream home buying opportunity, the time to act may be now. That’s because Crosby Villas, located in the Ranch Santa Fe area of San Diego, has released its final phase. These homes are now selling, so this could be your last chance to live along the 18th hole of a private golf course in your own upscale community!

This may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for; you know, the one that allows you to play “Real Housewives of San Diego.” The one that places your family in a community of Spanish style homes that evoke the Roaring 20s, with spacious floor plans that include first floor master suites, comfortable yet elegant rooms for living and entertaining, and a transition to the outdoors that makes for easy entertaining in the coastal breezes.

What does it cost to have this dream home and resort lifestyle? For the homes of Crosby Villas, including the final phase, prices start in the high $700,000s. For more information on these San Diego new homes, call California West Communities at (858) 759-7911 or visit them at 17036 Blue Shadows Lane, San Diego, CA.

For some buyers, it’s time to move up to that next step: the home your family can grow in, the home you’ll welcome grandchildren to, or the home where kids will retreat to for the summer during college. You want this home to be exceptionally designed, and you want it to make an impression on loved ones and guests alike. Pacific Coast Communities understands this, so they continue to construct homes that cater to the high caliber buyer.

One community they’ve created is Santa Barbara at Otay Ranch, where beautifully designed residences summon those entering with Tuscan or Spanish exteriors, impressive stonework and turret entries. Once inside, residents can enjoy open floor plans, high ceilings and interesting architectural details that highlight interiors like large gourmet kitchens. At Santa Barbara (located in Otay Ranch’s Montecito), floorplan options include:

Plan 1
2825 Square Ft / 3-5 Bedrooms / 3.5 Baths/2 Car Garage

Plan 2
3171 Square Ft / 5-6 Bedrooms/ 4.5 Baths/ 2 Car Garage

Plan 3
3232 Square Ft / 6 Bedrooms/ 4.5 Baths/ 2 Car Garage 

All from accessible prices in the mid $400,000s. If you’re the type of buyer who is ready to leap into that next step feet first, Santa Barbara new homes community  may be right for you. Come check it out at 1717 Thompson Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91913, or call (619) 482-0845 for details.

Are you looking for Ohio new homes that embody the spirit of the Midwest? The Alexandria model, one of the most popular Akron new homes of Wayne Homes, may be exactly what you need. Picture this: Entering your front door after a long day’s work, and stepping into your foyer. To your right, your study area beckons; but rather than sitting down to check emails in this comfy space, you opt to soak in your sunken tub for an hour before preparing a meal for the family to enjoy in the formal dining room later. If this is how you prefer to spend your evenings, Alexandria may be right for you.

The versatility of this flexible four bedroom home is what makes it so popular, along with its master suite. Want to “get to know” a new home first by seeing it in person? Feel free to visit our Ashland model center to take a look at the model first hand, or stop in one of our many open houses.

As you wait for the next Wayne Homes open house to take place, you can take a virtual tour of the Alexandria model here, or view the Alexandria plan page. When you’re ready to ask questions, the Wayne Homes Akron office can be reached at 3859 Eastern Road Norton, OH, 44203 or by calling (866) 768-0413.

Many people are under the impression that the closer they get to the coast, the less affordable their homebuying options are. In some places, this may be true; but at Otay Ranch, one of the best known master planned communities in Southern California, many homes are actually becoming more affordable. One good example of these affordable homes is Monet, located in the Village of Hillsborough in Otay Ranch.

The surroundings of Monet are almost as pleasant as the lily pond impressions crafted by its name sake; it has white picket fences, private courtyards, porches and French Country architecture. And as stated, it is just as affordable as many of its inland counterparts. Buyers can purchase a home in the final phase of Monet starting from $199,900, which is far below the median new home price in San Diego County. What do you get for the money? Here is what the homes of Monet offer:

Residence 1
1000 Square Ft / 2 Bedrooms / 2 Baths / 1 Car Garage

Residence 2
1362 Square Ft / 3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths / 1 Car Garage

Residence 3
1368 Square Ft / 3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths /  2 Car Garage

Pacific Coast Communities recently had a blowout sale on many of its Monet homes, so there may only be a few left available for purchase. Now is the time to act if you’re serious about these affordable homes in San Diego County. Call (619) 421-6079 to speak with a Monet representative, or see the homes in person at 1424 Water Lily Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91913.

With wildfire season upon us, home buyers may be more skeptical about any factor of homebuying that pertains to fire risk, primarily location, structural quality and building materials. Is there a home building wood that can help protect the home from significant fire damage? Fortunately, there is. It’s Ecoblu wood, treated with proprietary Eco Red Shield™ - and it’s used to make the homes of Santa Rita at Otay Ranch.

The Santa Rita builder, Heritage Building & Development, was sold on this innovative material after it was proven to “significantly slows ignition and reduces smoke produced during a fire.” According to Heritage, Eco Red Shield™ Protected Lumber is a major breakthrough in lumber protection – and in fact, a major breakthrough in building with lumber as a whole. How does it work?

This revolutionary wood coating protects lumber by impregnating it with chemical solids that control moisture and protect the wood from mold, fire, termites and wood-rot. For Santa Rita at Otay Ranch, a community that truly understands the meaning of “home,” owners can rest assured that the place where their families nurture their dreams has an extra layer of protection. It’s not a guarantee, but it is added peace of mind.

For more details on the new homes at Santa Rita at Otay Ranch, visit the community at 1712 Thompson Ave., Chula Vista, CA 92913, or call (619) 934-7950.

Wayne Homes is where customers are used to getting more for their money. Not just more space, but more choices, style and service. Now, there’s an opportunity to get even more, for those who sign a purchase contract on a new Wayne Home in Pittsburgh by September 30, 2011 as part of their From the Ground Up promotion.

With this promotion, buyers will get more upgrades than ever before. Take a look at these incredible extras, which are free to all Wayne Homes buyers that commit to purchasing in the month of September:

• A full basement! Whether it serves as a storage space or the first step to having a lot more living space is up to you.
• 30-year dimensional shingles! These last longer, protect your home better and look fabulous on your roof.
• Wilsonart High Definition® or Premium countertops! When you want a more tasteful kitchen and a handsomer bath, these countertops do the trick.
• Sterling® composite kitchen sink! Created from a tough, solid material, Sterling’s composite sinks are beautiful and made to stay that way for years to come.
• 5-inch painted white trim! White trim is a way to neatly tie a bow on your new home; it’s one of those features that buyers who like the look of an old home but the quality of a new home favor.
• Premium carpet and vinyl flooring! Stylish and comfortable, this flooring is designed to appeal to a wide range of tastes.

As we said, this promotion only applies to buyers who purchase in the month of September. If you are ready to speak with a Wayne Homes Pittsburgh representative about the From the Ground Up promotion, call today at (866) 253-6807. Someone will be glad to speak with you!