A Taste Of Del Sur Brings Buyers Out Of The Woodwork
February 17th, 2008 Categories: Rancho Bernardo, Real Estate News
I went out and got a “taste” of Del Sur yesterday. Actually, the master planned communities and Builders of Del Sur united and produced “A Taste Of Del Sur“, which was a gigantic get-together of fun, food and more food put on for the benefit of all the buyers looking for a good deal in a beautiful new area of North San Diego County.
Have you heard of Del Sur yet? If your not from San Diego, you may not be aware of a beautiful new and green community located just west of Rancho Bernardo in the heart of the Santa Fe Valley.
Del Sur is comprised of 1800 acres of land which includes parks, pools, open space and many walking trails. It’s a community inspired by history, where homes vary in architecture, where neighbors can stoll and become friendly like in days past.
It’s also a “Green” community, employing the latest building techniques and an eco-friendly environment. This master planned community has set the standard for green building practices by meeting and exceeding environmental requirements…truly the new benchmark for San Diego communities.
A total of about 3000 homes will be built in Del Sur, ranging from condo’s for first time buyers to large estate homes. Homebuilders include Standard Pacific, Davidson Communities, William Lyon Homes, Shea Homes, McCullough-Ames Development and Laing Luxury Homes.
Yesterday the buyers were out in force. Builder’s are lowing prices and offering some great incentives.
Starting out at the Ranch House, Del Sur’s state of the art mecca for learning all things about the area, people spread out to the homes that vary in size in price.
First there is Alcala, by William Lyon Homes. There is also Avaron, Cabrillo, Cassero, Gables Crossing, Kensington, Madeira, Mandolin and The Sentinels.
I spent quite a bit of time looking through the various homes and found them to be quite attractive, practical and best of all, centrally located to everything I want to do in San Diego.
Judging by the crowds, there is no shortage of willing buyers at this time. I think everyone knows that interest rates, having gone down again are at historic low levels, present an incredible opportunity for those that are ready.
As I wound my way through the communities, I talked to several potential home buyers as to why they had come out. Many are upwardly mobile professionals looking for more space, the modern conveniences new homes provide, but most just love the area.
It almost reminded me of the frenzy that was going on here a few years ago when people lined up to buy homes that developers were releasing…only back then you were willing to pay almost any price just to get one!
Now savvy buyers know that they have many developers competing against one another, producing product that has had some trouble moving over the past year. It’s a buyers market out there now without a doubt, and there was no talk about the recent foreclosure market.
Above: A Gorgeous New Home Under Construction In Gables Crossing, Del Sur
My brother and sister-in-law are recent buyers in Del Sur. He is currently having his home built by McCullough-Ames, a very prestigious local builder whose homes they have loved for many years. In Gables Crossing, you can find a home from 4400 to 5600 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, on gorgeous view lots with splendid amenities. McCullough-Ames recently was awarded “Top Honors” at the “Street of Dreams” tour at The Heritage Estates.
We love Del Sur and can help you find a home here if you’re interested. Most all the Builder’s out here co-operate with REALTORS with clients. If you would like more information about Del Sur, please contact us Toll Free at 877-571-2289 and we’ll be happy to help you. You may also e-mail us at SueJohnson@Windermere.com for up to date pricing and information.
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Santa Fe Valley Communites of Salviati, Savenna and Bel Etage A Great Buy?
January 8th, 2008 Categories: 4S Ranch, Bel Etage, Rancho Bernardo, Real Estate News, Salviati, Santa Fe Valley, Savenna
Unlike other areas of Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch, and the Santa Fe Valley, the gated ColRich Homes communities of Bel Etage, Salviati and Savenna don’t have an overabundance of listings. In fact, these three communites have only a very few homes available at all.
What’s the reason you may ask? These neighborhoods of estate homes, built by Colrich just a few years ago have had very low turnover and virtually no owners currently testing the current market conditions. We took a look at the recent history of the developments and offer up the following.
First let’s take a look at the current activity in these three developments.
In Salviati, there are currently no homes for sale. The last home sold in the community sold months ago, and none pending sale. In Savenna, there is one home currently listed in the MLS, 17221 Silver Gum Way which is priced on a value range of $ 1,999,950 – $2,350,000. This home has been on the market for 29 days (as of today’s date) but was also listed earlier in the year. The latest sale was on Tallow Tree last summer at $1,700,000. Finally, Bel Etage has only one home currently active on market, at 17034 Saw Leaf Lane also priced on a value range of $ 1,475,000 – $1,575,000.
It’s interesting because the Santa Fe Valley is such a desireable place to live. I’ve talked to a few prospective seller’s who feel that because of the Wildfires, and with the hillsides burned, that waiting to list is the best thing. This strategy could help keep prices up (they have come down as we all know) due strictly to a lack of inventory, but more likely viable buyer’s will simple look at other areas such as Del Sur, East Rancho Bernardo or even Poway.
Our group is seeing interested buyers looking in these three beautiful communities. If you are thinking of selling, please call us for our free, no obligation home valuation. We’re experts in the Santa Fe Valley and Rancho Bernardo in particular. We’re optimistic about the market in 2008, and you should be too! Please don’t hesitate to call us at 858-412-7870 for the latest updates.
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Del Sur In The Santa Fe Valley – One of San Diego’s Best New “Green” Communities
December 20th, 2007 Categories: Del Sur, Rancho Bernardo, Real Estate News
Have you heard of Del Sur yet? If your not from San Diego, you may not be aware of a beautiful new and green community located just west of Rancho Bernardo in the heart of the Santa Fe Valley.
Del Sur is comprised of 1800 acres of land which includes parks, pools, open space and many walking trails. It’s a community inspired by history, where homes vary in architecture, where neighbors can stoll and become friendly like in days past.
It’s also a “Green” community, employing the latest building techniques and an eco-friendly environment. This master planned community has set the standard for green building practices by meeting and exceeding environmental requirements…truly the new benchmark for San Diego communities.
Sue Johnson of our HotOnSanDiego Team just recently sold her first Del Sur home, located in the Madeira neighborhood of Del Sur. Being a master planned communtiy, Del Sur is just minutes from all major freeways, many new shopping centers and lots of great restaurants.
A total of about 3000 homes will be built in Del Sur, ranging from condo’s for first time buyers to large estate homes. Homebuilders include Standard Pacific, Davidson Communities, William Lyon Homes, Shea Homes, McCullough-Ames Development and Laing Luxury Homes.
If you would like more information about Del Sur, please call us at 877-571-2289 or email Rich Johnson at richjohnson@windermere.com.
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