More than a Thousand People Tour New Pardee Homes' Models in North San Diego County at Terramar Grand Opening; Five Homes Sold in First Week

    SAN DIEGO, CA, January 31, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The threat of the biggest storm of the new year didn't deter more than a thousand home shoppers from touring the new Terramar model homes by Pardee (www.pardeehomes.com) on Saturday, January 16. The grand opening of Terramar, a new neighborhood of single-family detached two-story homes, took place under cloudy skies that turned into sunshine as families explored the three stylish models and made themselves at home in the elegantly-designed living rooms, gleaming gourmet kitchens and decorator-appointed bedrooms to peruse the floor plans of one of the first new home communities to open for sale this year.

"There was excitement in the air and our sales office was buzzing with families who made a day out of touring the Terramar models," said Matt Sauls, regional marketing director for Pardee Homes. "We haven't seen this level anticipation for a new home community in a few years. Hundreds of cars lined the street and spilled out into the nearby high school parking lot. We are thrilled with the great response and hope the economic recovery signs that we are seeing at Terramar are here to stay. Five of the six homes released for sale in Terramar's first phase release sold quickly, and due to the overwhelming success and interest, we will release a second phase of six homes on February 6th."

Located in North San Diego County off SR 56 at Camino Del Sur, Terramar (www.pardeehomes.com/torrey-highlands/terramar/) has been designed to appeal to energy conscious buyers seeking beautiful, quality-built homes. Many of the energy saving features, such as the photovoltaic solar electric system and sustainable landscape alternatives were demonstrated at the grand opening and home shoppers also had the opportunity to meet with a representative from the San Diego County Water Authority to learn about water-saving options and local water conservation efforts.

This exciting collection of two-story homes offers flexibility and design elements that translate into highly livable floor plans with four to six bedrooms, three and one-half baths and approximately 2,597 to 3,277 square feet. A variety of room options are available, including dens, guest suites, lofts and bonus rooms. The versatile Plan 1 home features great room living with a spacious kitchen with a preparation island and eating nook. Plan 2 has a family room and formal living room, downstairs bedroom with a full bath and a large, welcoming entry with vaulted ceilings. The expansive Plan 3 home includes a formal living room, a large family room, downstairs bedroom or optional guest suite, second floor bonus room and classic front porch entry. All three plans have either a family room or great room fireplace with a built-in, pre-cast mantle.

Priced from the mid $700,000s, Terramar features Pardee's exclusive LivingSmart package of energy saving features and options. Buyers can add such options as photovoltaic systems for in-home solar power, whole house water filtration, and tankless water heaters.

"Terramar has been designed for today's environmentally-conscious homebuyers by incorporating an array of standard and optional measures that boost energy efficiency, help reduce water consumption and improve indoor air quality in a new home," said Sauls. "Our LivingSmart brand offers added value to the homes at Terramar, providing homeowners with lower energy and water bills, healthier indoor air, greater indoor comfort and better resale value. With LivingSmart, energy efficiency exceeds California's Title 24 criteria. Water-thrifty appliances, plumbing and the use of low VOC (volatile organic compound) materials are among the LivingSmart standards."

Terramar is sure to appeal to anyone seeking a quality built home in a great neighborhood that has it all, from highly rated schools and convenient shopping and services to easy access to all of San Diego. Terramar is currently served by schools in the highly rated Poway Unified School District including Westview High School, Mesa Verde Middle School, Adobe Bluffs Elementary and Deer Canyon Elementary.

To visit Terramar from I-5 or I-15, take State Route 56 and exit at Camino Del Sur; go north to Fallhaven Road and turn right. For more information call (858) 240-6282 or visit www.pardeehomes.com.

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