Coldwell Banker Realtor and Pardee Homes Combine Efforts to Ensure Smooth Home Buying Experience for Relocation Buyer

    SAN DIEGO, CA, January 04, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The excitement and stress of the holidays pale in comparison with the experience of relocating to a new country and buying a new home, but for Ping Hui and his wife Melody Lin, that process was made easier with the help of local North County Realtor Wesley Royal of Coldwell Banker. Royal helped them find their new home at Pardee Homes' Highlands Village in Carmel Valley. The couple, who relocated from Vancouver, BC, Canada, started their house hunting with Royal after Labor Day, making multiple offers on resale properties in Carmel Valley, including one negotiation that lasted over three weeks. When the Hui's were nearly ready to give up their search, their agent took them to Highlands Village where they found a new townhome that was surprisingly comparable to resale.

"In my opinion, Highlands Village is priced as good as any resale in the area," said Wesley Royal, winner of North San Diego County Association of Realtors' 2011 Realtor Award of Excellence. "After looking at many resale properties, my client knows he got a really good value buying new. This fact was confirmed even further when his home appraised for thousands more than the asking price. Working with Pardee made for a very smooth transaction. It was a win-win situation for me, and the Hui family is very happy."

The Huis, who bought a Plan 1 at Highlands Village, purchased at an ideal time during a special year-end promotion. Their offer was accepted the same day they placed it and their home buying process went smoothly. They are now enjoying their new home and the beautiful community, including the spa and pool.

"We are very happy with the whole complex and have found that the location of Highlands Village is quite convenient for shopping and driving to work," said Ping Hui. "We are also really happy with the final choice we made, thanks to the help of Wesley, and we truly feel lucky and fortunate to have worked with someone who demonstrated world class professionalism in dealing with all aspects of the transaction."

Priced from the mid $400,000s, the homes at Highlands Village combine high style and carefree living in a choice of five floor plans that have from two to four bedrooms, two and one-half baths and approximately 1,274 to 2,069 square feet. Buyers can select from a number of design options including fireplaces and a bedroom versus loft option available in some plans. An extensive list of included features such as fully-equipped kitchens, luxurious master baths and walk-in closets is complemented by Pardee's LivingSmart package of standard and optional measures that boost energy efficiency, save water and improve indoor air quality making Highlands Village an exciting new home choice in the coveted coastal-close Carmel Country Highlands community.

Homeowners at Highlands Village have access to the exclusive 11,000 square foot Highlands Village recreation and activity center. The center's fabulous private clubhouse is the ideal place for relaxation or entertaining, with its elegant foyer, spacious great room with fireplace and fully-equipped kitchen. Other amenities include a media room, business center, game room and two guest suites available for last-minute visitors to rent. There's also a swimming pool, spa, multi-purpose room, kid's play area, a fitness center with weights and cardio equipment, and locker rooms.

Comprising more than 800 acres, Pardee's master-planned community of Carmel Country Highlands is perched high atop a breathtaking ridge in San Diego's North County. The community overlooks nearby horse trails, open space and preserved open hills.

The premier schools of Carmel Valley are one of the top reasons buyers choose to purchase a new home in Carmel Country Highlands, which is served by the highly regarded Del Mar Union and San Dieguito Union School Districts. Convenient shopping, beautiful beaches and a variety of other nearby amenities in the Carmel Valley area also make Carmel Country Highlands an ideal choice for today's savvy homebuyer.

To visit Highlands Village, located at 10674 Golden Willow Trail in San Diego, from I-5, take Freeway 56 east to Carmel Country Road; go south approximately 1.5 miles and follow the signs to the sales center and models. For more information visit www.pardeehomes.com or call (858) 461-0953.

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