Cherry Hill in Moorpark Highlands Hits Sweet Spot With Local and Re-Lo Buyers Seeking New Design, Desirable Community, Says Area Realtor & Cherry Hill Owner

    LOS ANGELES, CA, November 06, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Pardee Homes' master-planned community of Moorpark Highlands attracted Realtor Bob Pearson with its country-style setting and outstanding new home selections. Now a settled resident in the Moorpark Highlands neighborhood of Cherry Hill, he invites selected clients to consider this neighborhood, and says that many of his shoppers are now buyers.

"Local move-down buyers who start in Westlake Village or Thousand Oaks generally have trouble satisfying their quality expectations, primarily because they find much older homes at the price point they want," said Pearson, who has 25+ years of experience in real estate sales. "Those who expand their search radius about 10 minutes find Cherry Hill--and get updated designs, a gated neighborhood and the really gorgeous hilltop community of Moorpark Highlands. Westlake and T-Oaks have nothing to compare with this."

Pearson said that this new home appeal, plus quality construction and exemplary customer service, sold him on his Cherry Hill home, where he has lived since 2008. "I've purchased six new homes over 20-plus years," said Pearson, who is with Coldwell Banker in Westlake Village. "Pardee Homes is one of the best builders I've ever bought from, and their customer service is exceptional."

Priced from the $600,000s, Cherry Hill's detached homes offer approximately 2,601 to 3,479 square feet of living space plus a two-bay plus swing or three-bay tandem garage.

The two-story plans include 3 to 5 bedrooms and 3 to 4 baths. One plan's first floor features the master bedroom suite, a secondary bedroom and a den/optional bedroom, with an additional bedroom suite or loft secluded above. The other two plans have a first-floor bedroom and adjacent bath that might be used for an older relative or as private guest quarters. Design versatility also includes a den, loft or workshop per plan.

"Modern design serves modern living," Pearson says. "These homes are open and sociable and make entertaining or just being with the family easy and fun, plus they can 'flex' for different households and different needs."

With his clientele primarily in the Westlake Village area, Pearson hadn't anticipated buying in Moorpark, but the value at Moorpark Highlands won him over. Now he sees the location as advantageous. "I'm still only minutes from work," he said. "And with its park, pool centers and trails, this is a great environment for families," he said. "Plus you're close to downtown Moorpark."

Pearson said these same advantages have also proven appealing to buyers who are relocating from the East Coast, including recent clients who are transferees from North Carolina. "Most of these buyers bought new homes before and they want new homes again, so I bring them to Cherry Hill," he said.

"They are also dealing with sticker shock between North Carolina and Southern California prices," he added. "A well-designed, well-finished home with options, in a gated setting, eases their adjustment."

Pardee Homes' commitment to energy efficient new homes further adds to the value at Cherry Hill, which offers the money-saving, energy efficient features of EnergySmart or LivingSmart programs. These include measures and systems that exceed local codes and are independently inspected and certified. "Pardee Homes offers many quality pluses, and this is one more great example," said Pearson. "All of us appreciate opportunities to save on home operating costs."

Cherry Hill residents can enjoy two neighborhood centers, each with a swimming pool, spa pool, deck and lawn areas and other amenities. Also nearby is the recently completed Mammoth Highlands Park, with about 7.5 acres and multiple amenities.

Residents of Cherry Hill automatically become part of the Moorpark Highlands Homeowners Association, which maintains common areas and community amenities, and of the Moorpark Estates Community Association.

The Cherry Hill model center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Monday, when hours are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call 805-530-1508 or visit www.pardeehomes.com to see all their new homes in Ventura County. Broker co-op is welcomed; brokers must accompany prospective buyers on the initial visit to a Pardee Homes neighborhood.

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