Grand Opening of Pardee Homes' Verana in Pacific Highlands Ranch Slated for February 28th

    SAN DIEGO, CA, February 15, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The grand opening of Verana is slated for February 28 when Pardee Homes will introduce a new neighborhood of 78 single-family homes featuring luxury, energy-efficient living just east of Carmel Valley in Pacific Highlands Ranch. This exciting neighborhood of two-story homes will offer the unique and versatile GenSmart Suite, available in all three floor plans.

"Interest is growing for Verana as we invite home shoppers to visit our website now to join the interest list and receive important updates," said Liz Ramirez, regional director of marketing for Pardee Homes. "Verana will showcase Pardee's exclusive GenSmart Suite allowing homebuyers to select a floor plan that includes a versatile 'home within the home' that includes a separate living and sleeping area that is ideal for extended living arrangements or visiting family and friends. Verana will also feature the LivingSmart package of standard and optional eco-friendly features that increase energy-efficiency and save water as well as incorporating materials that come from recycled and sustainable resources."

Three floor plans will be offered, ranging from approximately 2,645 to 3,518 square feet with three to six bedrooms and three to five baths. These impressive two-story homes, with two- and three-bay garages, will include open, airy floorplans with great room living, covered patios, lofts and options such as den/offices and extended patios to maximize indoor and outdoor living. Pricing is anticipated to be from the low $1,000,000s.

"The LivingSmart program, which is designed to offer added value to the homes at Verana, may provide homeowners with lower energy and water bills and greater indoor comfort," added Ramirez. "Water-thrifty appliances, tankless water heaters, kitchen recycling centers and the use of low VOC (volatile organic compound) materials are among the LivingSmart standards. Buyers can also add such options as photovoltaic systems for in-home solar power on select properties and whole house water filtration."

Master-planned Pacific Highlands Ranch occupies one of San Diego's best coastal-close locations. Surrounded by 1,300 acres of preserved natural habitat, this exciting Pardee Homes community demonstrates the principles of LivingSmart beautifully with remarkably energy-efficient homes, drought-tolerant landscaping and a multi-use trail system for hiking and biking. A proposed private recreation center with swimming pool is planned for this area of Pacific Highlands Ranch. The community is surrounded by 1,300 acres of preserved natural habitat and back country views while also offering residents close proximity to beaches, shopping, parks and hiking trails, and Trader Joe's in The Village Center is scheduled to open in late March. The neighborhood is served by many highly rated public and private schools in the Solana Beach School District and San Dieguito Union High School District, including Solana Ranch, a new elementary school serving children in Kindergarten through sixth grade.

Established in 1921, Pardee Homes is recognized for superior master-planning concepts, quality construction, energy-efficient building practices, responsive customer service and dedication to the educational and civic goals of the communities in which it builds, Pardee Homes was one of the first builders in San Diego to embrace sustainable building practices and continues to build consideration for the planet into every home and community. Pardee Homes is a member of TRI Pointe Group (NYSE: TPH), a family of premium regional homebuilders supported by the significant resources, economies of scale and thought leadership of a national foundation. Together this makes TRI Pointe Group one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S. For more information please visit www.pardeehomes.com.

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