Pardee Homes Announces the Grand Opening of Terramar, a New Neighborhood of Energy-efficient Single-family Detached Homes in North San Diego County

    SAN DIEGO, CA, January 02, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The grand opening of Terramar, a new neighborhood of single-family detached two-story homes by Pardee Homes (www.pardeehomes.com), will take place on Saturday, January 16th. The grand opening is expected to be the first brand new home neighborhood to open in 2010 in San Diego.

Located in North San Diego County off SR 56 at Camino Del Sur, 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, will be showcased at the grand opening. In addition, a representative from the San Diego County Water Authority will offer water-saving tips and information on local water conservation efforts.

"Terramar represents a giant step forward into the new year as Pardee Homes gears up for a steady resurgence in the home building industry," said Matt Sauls, regional director of marketing for Pardee Homes. "We believe Terramar offers homebuyers the right product at the right time with three energy-efficient, yet very stylish, floor plans. This exciting collection of two-story homes, offering flexibility and design elements that translate into highly livable floor plans, will debut on January 16. Home shoppers are invited to attend the grand opening from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for refreshments, home tours, sustainable living information and immediate, on-site home mortgage information."

Terramar, as currently envisioned, will consist of 108 homes with up to seven bedrooms, three and one-half baths and approximately 2,597 to 3,277 square feet and a variety of room options including dens, guest suites, lofts and bonus rooms. The versatile Plan 1 home will feature great room living with a spacious kitchen with a preparation island and eating nook. Plan 2 will have a family room and formal living room, downstairs bedroom with a full bath and large, welcoming entry with vaulted ceilings. The expansive Plan 3 home with have formal living, a large family room, downstairs bedroom or optional guest suite, second floor bonus room and classic front porch entry. All three plans will come with a family room or great room fireplace with a built-in, pre-cast mantle.

Priced from the mid $700,000s, Terramar will also feature Pardee's exclusive LivingSmart package of energy saving features and options. Buyers can add such features 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 will offer 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. The Terramar area is currently served by schools in the highly rated Poway Unified School District such as Westview High School which serves the communities of Rancho de los Peñasquitos and Torrey Highlands.

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 visit www.pardeehomes.com.

Established in 1921, Pardee Homes is active in California's San Diego, Inland Empire and Los Angeles/Ventura markets, and in Las Vegas. The company emphasizes master-planned communities that include schools, parks and open space, and is noted for quality construction, customer service and dedication to the educational and civic goals of the communities in which it builds.

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