Grading Underway for New Pardee Homes LivingSmart Neighborhood in North San Diego County

    SAN DIEGO, CA, September 05, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Grading is underway at Terramar, a new neighborhood of single-family detached homes by Pardee Homes (www.pardeehomes.com) that will include the company's exclusive LivingSmart(R) package of energy saving features and options. Located in North San Diego County off SR 56 at Camino Del Sur, Terramar is anticipated to open for sale in early 2010.

"Terramar has been designed for today's energy-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 Matt Sauls, director of marketing for Pardee Homes (www.pardeehomes.com). "In addition to appealing to today's savvy, energy conscious buyer, Terramar is sure to appeal to anyone seeking a stylish, 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."

As currently envisioned, Terramar will consist of 108 homes offering three floor plans with four to five bedrooms, two and one-half to three baths and approximately 2,594 to 3,130 square feet. This exciting collection of two-story homes will offer a number of room options inducing dens, guest suites, lofts and hobby 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 or library, parlor and downstairs bedroom with a full bath. The expansive Plan 3 home with have formal living and dining rooms, a large family room with a fireplace, downstairs bedroom or optional guest suite, second floor bonus room and classic front porch entry.

"Pardee's 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," added Sauls. "With LivingSmart, energy efficiency exceeds California's Title 24 criteria. Water-thrifty appliances, plumbing, the use of low VOC (volatile organic compound) materials and sustainably farmed lumber are among the LivingSmart standards."

Buyers can also add such features as photovoltaic systems for in-home solar power, whole house water filtration, and tankless water heaters.

Terramar will be 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.

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.

For more information about Pardee Homes and Terramar, visit www.pardeehomes.com.

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