Candlewood at The Preserve Selling Quickly To Homebuyers Seeking Upscale Design, Layout Choices, Energy and Water-Thrifty Measures & Location in The Preserve in Chino

    SANTA BARBARA, CA, November 24, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Candlewood at The Preserve in Chino is a prime pick with area home shoppers who want a classic family home that also offers the best of modern design advantages, and builder Pardee Homes urges timely action by anyone who has been considering a new home here. "Candlewood offers an exceptional, opportunity for ownership within The Preserve," said Peter Altuchow, sales director for Pardee Homes' Inland Empire region. "The new tax credit, attainable pricing and very desirable choices in plan and homesite combine to make now the time!"

Altuchow added that the new Homebuyer Tax Credit legislation greatly expands new home purchase opportunities. It extends the existing $8,000 credit for first-time homebuyers who enter into purchase contracts by April 30, 2010. It enables certain move-up and repeat buyers to qualify for a $6,500 credit and it increases the qualifying income limits for individuals and married couples. It also extends the credit for certain military personnel through December 2010.

For more details, please visit a sales representative or an online sales counselor. Visit http://www.pardeehomes.com/contact/ask/?topic=financing.

Priced from the low $400,000s, Candlewood is a limited collection of detached homes with approximately 2,501 to 3,276 square feet of living space, plus two- and three-bay tandem garages. The two- and three-story designs provide up to 6 bedrooms and 4 baths, and feature very distinctive layouts and room options.

"Candlewood floor plan designs balance entertainment and retreat rooms, with the practical, functional spaces we all count on for smoothly running households," said Alan Gooch, Candlewood sales representative. "Per plan choices of third floor rooms, detached casitas and second bedroom suites make it easy for buyers to create a home office, an in-law suite or an extra bedroom."

Thoughtful designs at Candlewood also focus on outdoor enjoyment, with charming courtyards and generous rear yards, plus direct connections from these areas to family, dining and kitchen spaces. "Indoor/outdoor living is easy at Candlewood," said Altuchow. "Candlewood designs really complement the California lifestyle!"

Price-included enrichments further enhance the new homes. Among these are fully integrated high tech wiring for video, telephone, data and networking needs; fireplaces with painted wood mantels and ceramic tile surround and hearth; custom-crafted staircases; and gourmet kitchens with a stainless steel Whirlpool appliance package and stylish beech or maple cabinetry. Optional choices include crown molding room packages, built-in media centers, garage storage systems, exterior holiday light outlets, KitchenAid appliances, spa jets in the master bath and closet organizer systems.

Candlewood homes are highly energy efficient, which can mean lower utility bills. Pardee Homes' LivingSmart program includes third-party certification, which verifies that the company's energy-efficiency measures exceed local and federal building codes. LivingSmart standards provide benefits in EnergySmart, EarthSmart, HealthSmart and WaterSmart groupings. See sales center for details.

Candlewood also features California Friendly Home, a program developed by water agencies and new home builders to bring environmentally friendly homes that can reduce water use up to 30 percent compared with a typical new home. "Now you can spend less to run your home, enjoy it more and help conserve natural resources," said Gooch.

"Candlewood offers the appeal of traditional homes and blends it with the design efficiency that helps make life today easier," said Altuchow. "Location within an award winning master-planned community further enhances the Candlewood lifestyle."

The Preserve at Chino is situated within the rural valleys adjacent to the Santa Ana State Regional Park, the Santa Ana River and the Prado Basin. Residents of Candlewood have access to The Parkhouse, a private 15,000-square foot recreation center that features a junior Olympic pool, large game room, billiards room, fitness center, surround sound theatre, meeting rooms, tennis courts, tot lots, gardens and open lawns on over three acres of land. The Preserve is also planned to include an eight-acre sports park and 33 acres devoted to the planned parks, walkway systems, trails and greenbelts.

The Chino Valley Unified School District will serve the children of The Preserve at Chino. The community has just opened the Cal Aero Preserve Academy. The new, K-8 school school is an International Baccalaureate applicant.

Convenient connections to destinations in the LA/Orange/Riverside and San Bernardino area further benefit Candlewood residents. The Preserve at Chino features proximity to the 15, 60, 71 and 91 freeways. Abundant commercial and industrial businesses will enable many residents to work close to home, and a variety of shopping and entertainment options are within easy reach of the new community.

Candlewood's sales gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Wednesday, when hours are 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. To reach the gallery from the 91 Freeway, take the 71 Corona Expressway. Exit on Euclid Avenue and turn right. Make a right on Kimball Avenue. Turn right on Main Street and follow the directional signs to Candlewood. Call 909-393-7340 for more information or visit www.pardeehomes.com.

Established in 1921, Pardee Homes is recognized for superior master-planning concepts, quality homes, responsive customer service and dedication to the educational and civic goals of the communities in which it builds.

# # #