Touring new communities

When we say we are having a housing shortage, I think it is true to some extent. I toured 14 new communities in the Inland Empire recently and I am quite fascinated by how many homes are being built off the 71fwy, 60fwy, and in between the 15fwy. The style of homes varied from single story, to two stories, 1 bedroom down stairs, lofts upstairs, shared driveways, and townhome like properties. Another interesting thought is that it appears that developers are collaborating with one another to build Master Communities within their SubCommunities. Many of these communities have things in common such as HOA and slightly higher tax rates than a pre-existing home. If you are looking to purchase one of these new homes, I would suggest you get with your loan officer to consider the HOA cost and tax rate as these may be deciding factors on your qualifications and total monthly obligation.

 

Below are the communities I’ve toured:

Lennar Grand Park Pacific Crest
Priced: From mid $400,000
Bedrooms: 3-5
Bathrooms: 3
SF: 2,142-2,934SF
PRO: I love Lennars everythings included platform
CON: I don’t really like cluster type homes (every so many homes, share a common driveway)
Website: https://www.lennar.com/new-homes/california/inland-empire/ontario/grand-park/pacific-crest

Lennar Grand Park Eagle Rock
Priced: From low $400,00
Bedroom: 3-4
Bathroom: 2.5-3
PRO: I love Lennars everythings included platform
CON: NA
Website: https://www.lennar.com/new-homes/california/inland-empire/ontario/grand-park/eagle-rock

Brookfield Residential at New Haven Poppy
Priced: From mid $400,000
Bedrooms: 3-4
Bathrooms: 2.5-3
PRO:
CON:
Website: https://www.brookfieldresidential.com/new-homes/california/san-bernardino-county/ontario-ranch/new-haven/poppy

Brookfield Residential at New Haven Marigold
Priced: From mid $500,000
Bedrooms: 4-5
Bathrooms: 3-3
PRO: Bigger homes
CON:
Website: https://www.brookfieldresidential.com/new-homes/california/san-bernardino-county/ontario-ranch/new-haven/marigold

Brookfield Residential at New Haven Arborel
Priced: From high $400,00
Bedrooms: 3-4
Bathrooms: 2.5-3
PRO:
CON:
Website: https://www.brookfieldresidential.com/new-homes/california/san-bernardino-county/ontario-ranch/new-haven/arborel

Brookfield Residential at New Haven Summerset
Priced: From $500,000
Bedrooms: 4-5
Bathrooms: 3-4.5
PRO: Some of these models had option added storage in garage
CON: N/A
Website: https://www.brookfieldresidential.com/new-homes/california/san-bernardino-county/ontario-ranch/new-haven/summerset

Brookfield Residential at New Haven Waverly
Priced: From $400,000
Bedrooms: 4-5
Bathrooms: 3
PRO: N/A
CON: N/A
Website: https://www.brookfieldresidential.com/new-homes/california/san-bernardino-county/ontario-ranch/new-haven/waverly

Brookfield Residential at Edenglen Shutters
Priced: From $500,000
Bedrooms: 3-5
Bathrooms: 2-4
PRO: Probably my favorite between the Brookfields. This community offered a mixed variety of bedrooms and bath counts. Single story and two stories. Lowest tax rate at 1.4%-ish
CON: When I toured, there was a strong smell in the air
Website: https://www.brookfieldresidential.com/new-homes/california/san-bernardino-county/ontario-ranch/edenglen/shutters

KB Home at The Season Turnleaf
Priced: From $450,000
Bedrooms: 3-5
Bathrooms: 2.5-4
PRO: Has the most models to choose from with a wide variety of SF sizes
CON: N/A
Website: https://www.kbhome.com/new-homes-riverside-san-bernardino-county/turnleaf

Lennar at The Preserve Autumn Field
Priced: From $400,000
SF: 1,838-2,120
Bedrooms: 3-4
Bathrooms: 3-3.5
PRO: In an establishing master community
CON: Single Family condo type homes
Website: https://www.lennar.com/new-homes/california/inland-empire/chino/the-preserve/autumn-field

Tripointe Homes at Park Place St James
Priced: From $526,000
SF: 2,498-2,681
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
PRO: It is priced competitively for the SF
CON: All models have 4 bedrooms
Website: https://www.tripointehomes.com/southern-california/st-james-at-park-place/

The New Home Company at Park Place Seville
Priced: From $500,000
SF: 2,387-2,853
Bedrooms: 3-5
Bathrooms: 3-4
PRO: The workmanship in the models looked great
CON: Its by a lot of electrical towers
Website: https://nwhm.com/neighborhood/1785/residences

Lennar Grand Park Sierra Peak
Priced: From $500,000
SF: 2,277-2,980
Bedrooms: 4-5
Bathrooms: 3
PRO: N/A
CON: Cluster style homes
Website: https://www.lennar.com/new-homes/california/inland-empire/ontario/grand-park/sierra-peak

From all of the communities I’ve toured my favorites are KB Homes Turnleaf, Brookfields Marigold, and The New Home’s Seville.

If you are looking to purchase a new home in this area, please consider the following:

• Is there a HOA? Lets inform your loan officer
• What is the tax rate? Lets inform your loan officer
• The area is building a lot of new shopping centers as well as a new Costco, however, there are still cattle farms close by. Passing by to see how you would feel seeing those farms would be a wise idea.

FUN FACTS:

Yes, I can help assist you in purchasing a new home

No, you don’t have to use the community’s in house new home sales associate to represent you

No, you don’t have to use their Lender to obtain your home loan

If you have any questions or want to tour a new community, feel free to call or email me!

 

JUDY HA
Blackrock Investments and Finance, Inc.
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