House Buying Tips

Behind the Scenes with Delta Touch2O® Technology

by Meridith Doucette on May 14, 2012

Hopefully, by now you have heard that Shea Homes is giving away, not one, but six Delta Touch2O® faucets this month.

If you haven’t entered yet to win, be sure to click here for your chance at one of these amazing faucets. If you’re wondering how a Touch2O® faucet could change life in the kitchen, take a look below at our top 8 reasons we love the Touch2O®! [read more…]

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Is 2012 A Good Year To Buy A House?

by reddoor on April 24, 2012

There may be several reasons for you to want to buy a home. You’re ready to commit to a certain area and call it home, you’re ready to make a financial investment, housing prices have dropped to an affordable level and the market is highly favorable for home buyers. How do you tell if it’s a buyer’s market? In a buyer’s market, the price of a home will be under 20 times a year’s worth of rent for an equivalent home. If the price of a home is more than 20 times the annual rent, it’s generally better to rent.

Today’s housing climate is better for home buyers. The average price of homes for sale in the US is currently around 19 times the average annual rent. The general housing climate is much friendlier than a few years ago, but still fluctuates greatly depending on your specific location. Some of the buyer’s markets in 2011 were Charlotte, Inland Empire, Phoenix, Raleigh, Sacramento, San Diego and San Jose.

The decision to buy or rent also depends on your lifestyle and long-term goals. 2011 saw a resurgence in buyer’s markets across the country and that trend is likely to continue for the foreseeable future. It’s true that housing markets will fluctuate from year-to-year, but owning property remains a wise investment over time.

Learn more about the housing market including the pros and cons of buying vs renting in the infographic below.

Home Buying Infographic


 

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Build an amazing home brimming with your personal flair on an extraordinary lot in BackCountry.  Shea Homes recently released for sale ten of the Water Dance Collection’s best homesites to date and they are going fast – only two remain.  Make your way to beautiful BackCountry today to explore these value-packed opportunities as well as a home currently under construction that will complete in the fall.

“We’re excited to offer these impressive homesites, some near and at 1/2-acre in size,” said Shea’s Sales Manager, Adana Leonard.  “Other features of these exquisite sites include some cul-de-sac and walkout lots, many with incredible westerly orientations taking advantage of the mountain vistas,” Leonard added.  Premiums on these sites start at $25,000; please ask a sales representative for details. [read more…]

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Luxury Attached Residences by Shea at Tresana

by Shea Homes Colorado on April 19, 2012

 

If you desire sophisticated luxury and carefree living without the unreasonable price tag, consider the value-packed attached residences by Shea Homes at Tresana in Highlands Ranch.  Ready later this year will be three homes from Shea’s exquisite Essenza Collection.  If you act quickly your purchase may be eligible for a $25,000 dirt start incentive** that can be applied toward personalized interior design selections.  Please see a sales representative for details. [read more…]

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True Colorado Wildlife Right Outside Your New BackCountry Back Door!

April 19, 2012
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  For most of us Coloradoans, the idea of wildlife consists of our backyard pets, a pair of rambunctious squirrels, a smattering of robins and wrens and what we see on Friday nights at the local pub.  If we’re lucky, we might spot an occasional coyote, pronghorn or falcon, but sightings are rare and usually [...]

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Visit Arborelle at Montage in Livermore with Shea Homes Architectural Director, Dave Kay!

April 16, 2012

If you haven’t had the chance to come tour our neighborhood Arborelle at Montage in Livermore, here’s your chance to do it from the comfort of your own home. Our Director of Architectural Design, Dave Kay provides you with an excellent tour of what this neighborhood has to offer, outside of its 8 distinctive floorplans! So [...]

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SPACES at Reunion Extends “Buy A Lot. Get A Lot!” Promotion Through April

March 26, 2012
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  During our ‘Buy a lot. Get a lot!’ promotion you can build your SPACES dream home from scratch at Reunion and you will get a lot more than just the fun of making it your own.  Until the end of April, 2012 receive $4,000 toward closing costs, a free refrigerator and washer/dryer set.  Hurry [...]

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Colorado New Home Seekers Should Look For Amenities To Die For!

March 26, 2012
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  When hunting for a new home in Colorado, it’s just as important to consider the setting of your new home as it is the home itself. Unfortunately, in their haste to find that perfect bedroom and bath fit, too many home seekers fail to put enough emphasis on a home’s surrounding amenities. Then, after [...]

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Mortgage Insurance Rates Increasing on FHA Loans

March 21, 2012

  FHA Mortgage Insurance Rates Will Be Going Up on All New Loans Assigned April 9, 2012 and After. FHA Loans are loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). These insured loans minimize the risk lenders face by allowing buyers a down payment less than 20% of the price of the home. FHA Loans [...]

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Double Your Value with Shea Homes Move-In Packages

February 23, 2012

  Shea Homes San Diego knows that a home is an expression of who you are. Now offering three optional move-in packages, buyers may choose the two that enhance the way they live.  Do you want to reduce your out-of-pocket move-in costs?  Put the latest technology at your fingertips? Or enjoy the convenience of today’s [...]

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