When Tom and Kathy Jones, who have lived in San Diego County for 45 years, began looking for a home, they investigated buying a property on the short sale or foreclosure market.
They weren’t encouraged by what they found.
“The short sale process takes many months of waiting for something that you have no guarantee that you are going to get,” said Tom Jones. “If someone else gets the home, you have to start over again. Short sales and foreclosures are sold “as-is” and they could have cracks in the foundation or plumbing and electrical problems that could be a costly major repair.
“You have the short sales price and the remodel price. You are paying way more than the home is worth. Why not buy a brand new home?”
The Jones discovered Rancho Santalina, a new master-planned community built by Fieldstone Homes in San Marcos, where home prices begin in the mid-$300,000s.
“Why fix up a 25 year old home when we were able to buy a brand new home that had spacious living space, a wonderful neighborhood with camaraderie among neighbors and was clean and never lived in,” said Kathy Jones. “We looked in North County for two years and Rancho Santalina’s floor plans, quality and value are hands down the best”
Like all other Rancho Santalina home buyers, the Jones’ chose from among six flexible floor plans offering three to six bedrooms in home sizes ranging from 2,238 to 3,516 square feet. Energy Star® rated appliances, large family rooms and maple carpentry come standard in every Rancho Santalina home. Some floor plans include a downstairs bedroom and bathroom as well as options for a loft or home office.
“The Jones’ experience is not only typical but illustrates the advantages of buying a new home”, said David Greminger, division president of Fieldstone.
“When you compare the real costs of buying a used home through a short sale or foreclosure with spending the same amount of money, or even less, for a new home with features you customize for your family’s needs in a community like Rancho Santalina, the value quotient is clear,” he said.
“Combine the prices at Rancho Santalina with historically low interest rates and this is the ideal time to purchase a new home.”
Located 40 miles north of San Diego and just 10 miles from the beaches of the Pacific ocean, Rancho Santalina blends convenient commuting in one of the fastest growing cities in San Diego County. Proximity to entertainment, shopping and dining including Old California Restaurant Row are just minutes away. Convenient recreational opportunities include Eagle Lakes Bowling, Legoland and Twin Oaks golf course in a sweeping setting of rolling hills augmented by seven acres of preserved open space next to the community.
Neighborhood parks with basketball courts, play structures, picnic tables and open areas enhance the family-friendly flavor of Rancho Santalina as does the San Marcos Unified School District which serves the community.
For additional information, please visit www.RanchoSantalinaHomes.com or stop by the sales office located off I-78 and Rancho Santa Fe Road at 1650 Las Flores Drive, San Marcos. The office is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. You may also call (760) 599-7110 to schedule an appointment.
