Looking for a new home within a master planned community? How about a home within the most desirable master planned community in all of San Diego County? If so, then Avalon at Otay Ranch is what you been searching for.

These enclaves of charming townhomes at Otay Ranch are perfect for those who are in need of a low maintenance lifestyle, but hope for a spacious environment. Avalon townhomes offer floorplans ranging from 1,163 to 1,621 square feet of flexible living that will guarantee you will be pleased with the ample room to move around.

PLAN 1 features one-story living with the garage on the seconded floor and features a great room, covered patio, a large master suite, a second bedroom, 2 full baths and a laundry space.

PLAN 2 offers a welcoming front porch that opens to a large great room with a huge kitchen, dining area and seating area. The second floor includes two bedrooms and one bathroom in addition to the wonderful master suite and luxurious master bathroom.

PLAN 3, like Plan 2, has a gracious front porch that opens to a large great room with a large kitchen, dining area and seating area, but also offers a wonderful back porch. The second floor includes two bedrooms and one bathroom in addition to the wonderful master suite and luxurious master bathroom.

If you’d like to download the brochure, you can see more of what the townhomes of Avalon at Otay Ranch have to offer! Ready to see them for yourself? Visit the Otay Ranch Welcome Center for more information, call (619) 397-5890, or email avalonsales@sunriseco.com.

It’s time for Plan 4 to be unveiled at La Tierra, Northern Nevada’s new community of single-story homes crafted by the premier local builders at Ryder Homes. The plan is far enough along in construction for interested buyers to see and feel what the model will be like, so stop in and feel free to unleash your imagination!

Prices haven’t been this low in the Reno/Sparks area in years, according to the Reno/Sparks Association of Realtors monthly report that showed September was the 6thmonth in row that the median price of an existing home ranged between $155,250 and $150,000. If this trend continues through the end of the year, which may indicate that housing prices have reached bottom and will start rising again soon.

With that in mind, now is the time to look at your options and make a good choice for a new home. If your new homes is to be in Northern Nevada, then the best choice is La Tierra. Another great reason to choose this community? A free luxury vacation cruise for those who purchase by November 30! That’s just one week away.

To learn more about La Tierra new homes, take a video tour online; then, contact La Tierra by calling (775) 626-7885. You can also stop in to the sales office, located at 2797 Earthstone Dr., Sparks, NV 89436.

If you want a home that reflects a unique blend of American ideals and European grace, you may want to look at the Villas de Avila community in prestigious Otay Ranch. These Chula Vista new homes are a Pacific Coast Communities creation, so you know they were built with quality and designed with buyers like you in mind.

What do we mean by American ideals and European grace? We mean that the schools, employment centers and shopping destinations that matter to you are right within reach, but the elegant Spanish countryside theme adds a touch of class to the neighborhood known as Avila.

The Villas de Avila new homes at Otay Ranch, homebuyers can customize your two or three bedroom homes at the community’s private design center. You’ll choose your own materials for features like flooring, window coverings, cabinetry and counter tops. In fact, you can even select your own electrical options, security systems and computer wiring. If these Chula Vista new homes sound like your cup of tea, stop in to visit the neighborhood at 1556 Corte Barcelona, Chula Vista, CA 91913 or call (619) 565-2635 for more information.

Intimacy: You don’t often hear the word associated with new home communities. But at  Terraza, located in prestigious Otay Ranch, this enclave of 85 two and three-story single-family homes actually fosters a feeling of intimacy – with one’s home, family and neighbors. Maybe it’s the architecture, maybe it’s the elegant courtyard designs, or possibly the ideal finishing touches like wrought iron and plaster that grace the outside. Whatever it is, you’ll be glad you decided to call Terraza your home.

Here at the Chula Vista new homes of Terraza, buyers can choose from one, two or even three story homes, with floorplans that range from 1,955 to 2,833 square feet. The Sunrise Company drew upon Tuscan, Santa Barbara and Irving Gill styles as its inspiration when designing Terraza. Maybe that’s where the intimate feeling comes from: classic, timeless inspiration.

To learn more about Terraza at Otay Ranch, contact Lynn at (619) 591-7040 or e-mail levans@sunriseco.com. You can also visit the models daily from 10 am to 5 pm.

Otay Ranch knows its homebuyers. This master planned community reflects the atmosphere that today’s buyers want: a community within a community, with neighborhoods that foster friendships and family fun. Pacific Coast Communities, a builder with several communities located in Otay Ranch, had that vision in mind when executing Santa Barbara at Otay Ranch in the Montecito division.

This is evidenced by the architecture, inspired by Santa Barbara, Tuscan, Spanish styles. It’s revealed in the stonework that adds the perfect touch of class. It’s obvious when one walks through the front door and is welcomed by an open foyer, high ceiling and gourmet kitchen. The feeling continues as you ascend up the stairs to the bedrooms, which are designed for dreaming and relaxing. Homeowners have their choice of three to six bedrooms in these large homes of up to 3,232 square feet.

Otay Ranch knows its homebuyers, and that’s why they trust Pacific Coast Communities to deliver on quality Chula Vista new homes, like those of Santa Barbara. Priced from the $400,000s, they are worth every penny to a family that values the things listed here. To see them, stop in to1717 Thompson Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91913, or call (619) 482-0845 for details.

Do home builders who construct homes near the coast know how to build for real families like yours? Many do. One example is Pacific Coast Communities, the brains behind a unique villa neighborhood at Otay Ranch called Monet. Here, in the village of Hillsborough neighborhood at Monet, there are porches, white picket fences, private courtyards, and French Country architecture – features that were included with families like yours in mind.

Of course, families come in all shapes and sizes, so the homes of Monet are available in varying dimensions. Choose from anything from a 1,000 square feet cozy carriage home to a 1,368 square feet two-story villa, with your choice of two or three bedrooms, two or two-and-one-half baths and one or two-car garages. Better still, the garages are accessed by private rear lanes. In front, your family can enjoy its own private courtyard. 

How about the interiors? They are spacious indeed, with casual accents that offer hints of luxury and comfort. You can enjoy large living areas, dining rooms, and master suites with walk-in closets and optional retreats. To make the home even more your own, the Custom Design Center offers their assistance.

Finally, the best way to know that a coastal builder can build your family a home is their price. Monet at Otay Ranch is available from the high $100,000s, something that is virtually unheard of in the San Diego region. To see if Pacific Coast Communities had your family in mind when they built Monet, go see the homes in person at 1424 Water Lily Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91913. Or, call (619) 421-6079 with your homebuying questions.

When you bring home a new addition to the family, gather loved ones around the Thanksgiving table or celebrate a special birthday, you want a home that cultivates an atmosphere of intimacy and comfort. For that reason, many buyers have chosen Otay Ranch as the place they will spend those precious moments. One of the most popular communities there is Santa Rita, where residents can enjoy life’s most cherished events in a gracious home environment. Santa Rita at Otay Ranch offers buyers their choice of the following models:

Residence 1
2 Story
2439 - 2653 sq ft
4 - 5 Bedroom, 2½ - 3½ Bath
3-Car Garage

Residence 2
2 Story
2496 - 2744 sq ft
4 - 5 Bedroom, 2½ - 3½ Bath
3-Car Garage

Residence 3
2 Story
2564 - 2834 sq ft
4 - 5 Bedrooms, 2½ - 3½ Baths
3-Car Garage

…And, that’s not all. These homes allow you to customize your surroundings to fit your families specific lifestyle needs. The builder, Heritage Building and Development, encourages you to choose custom room configurations, home theatre options and your own window coverings, cabinets or floors at their exclusive design center. 

If you want a home that’s designed to nurture your family milestones, Santa Rita at Otay Ranch new homes may be right for you. Visit the model homes at 1712 Thompson Ave., Chula Vista, CA 92913, or call (619) 934-7950 for more information.

Our favorite builder of Carlsbad new homes, Brookfield Homes, has done it again. This time, they’ve topped themselves with Sago, an enclave of 56 new homes in Carlsbad coming soon to the popular master-planned community of The Foothills. Sago is scheduled to open in Spring 2012, just in time for the next homebuying season. If you’re looking for detached living just 3 miles from the coast, Sago at The Foothills may be the community for you. In fact, not only are these homes detached; they’re two story homes, ranging from approximately 1,750 to 2,050 square feet.

Outside, each home has courtyards for outdoor living; plus, all Sago homeowners will enjoy access to the resort-like Swimclub, where the pool, paddle tennis courts, fireplace and BBQ await. What better way to entertain guests? If you’re the “friend who lives by the beach,” you need to live up to their expectations!  

Currently, the Sago new homes are set to be priced from the mid $400,000s. If you’re seeking costal living courtesy of one of the most trusted homebuilders in San Diego, why not join the interest list for Sago and “like” Brookfield Homes on Facebook? Those are the best ways to stay up to date on the latest news in this community.

If romantic balconies upstairs and shady porches downstairs sound like the features you’re looking for in your next home, Casitas de Avila may be worth taking a look at. The Chula Vista new homes at this community are gaining popularity because of design details like these, not to mention the European-style facades and wood detailing that accent the homes with a timeless quality.

Speaking of timeless, that’s also the lifestyle Casitas de Avila can cultivate. This is a neighborhood where friends gather at the private park, and tree-lined streets make it possible for children to have a pleasant walk to school.

Of course, the interiors of Avila are pretty special as well. Heritage Building and Development gives buyers three choices of residence models, and two of the models are three story designs (yes, really!). Living space is ample (ranging from 1,648 to 2,198 square feet), and it’s possible to have anywhere from three to seven bedrooms. All this, from the low $300,000s. Wow!

For those who want a quality home at an affordable price in San Diego County, then the new homes at Casitas de Avila are perfect for you! If these Chula Vista new homes sound exciting to you, contact the Casitas de Avila sales office at (619) 934-4618 or visit 1536 Avenida Merida, Chula Vista, CA 91913.

Recently, Texas Governor Rick Perry has used his current platform as a presidential candidate to remind the public about the popularity of his state. “People continue to move to Texas,” he has said on record. Guess what? He’s right! There are ample Texas new homes to choose from, and for those who want something a little more manageable, there are also Texas townhomes for sale.

One example is Buttercup Creek Townhomes, located in Cedar Park near Austin Community College. These Cedar Park townhomes are perfect for a variety of lifestyles, such as singles, couples, small families, retirees, students and more. Townhomes are a great way to own your own home without committing to landscaping and exterior maintenance. They’re also the perfect entry point for home ownership, and a great opportunity for those who want to downsize from an oversized home they no longer have use for.

Can you fit two people in a Buttercup Creek Townhomes kitchen? Absolutely. Is there a model with a separate dining area, for those who want something a little classier? You bet. Buyers can also choose between one and two bedrooms. Oh, and prices? They range from $113,000-$124,000. 

To see these Cedar Park townhomes, visit Buttercup Creek at 401 Buttercup Creek Blvd. Cedar Park, TX  78613, or call (512) 331-4836 for more information.