Our Lowest Price – Guaranteed!

on June 27, 2011

Pardee Homes is breaking new ground with our BASE PRICE GUARANTEE. Essentially, this program means that once you sign a purchase agreement for the home of your choice, you are guaranteed our lowest price. If for any reason we lower the base price on an equivalent home in the same neighborhood prior to your closing [...]

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Flooring Trends in 2011: Start with Value

on June 23, 2011

The economy has made today’s homeowner more value conscious. Every dollar spent on upgrading your home needs to perform. And when it comes to flooring, products that deliver quality, comfort and stylish innovation (at the right price) are in demand. Topping the Charts. Year after year, carpet continues to lead in retail flooring sales, currently [...]

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Low Cost Home Loans Could Soon Be History

on June 18, 2011

Washington appears to be in agreement that it is time to dismantle mortgage agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Plans call for phasing out the agencies or privatizing them over the next few years. One of the first changes – a significant drop in conforming loan limits – will go into effect as of September [...]

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How Does Your Green Garden Grow?

How Does Your Green Garden Grow?

on June 14, 2011

To a certain extent, every garden is green. After all, trees and plants accomplish the all-important task of cleansing the air. But let’s face it. Some gardens are more green, or earth-friendly, than others. This has everything to do with the type of plants selected and how they are planted and cared for. It’s also [...]

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Curb Appeal – an Investment that Pays

on May 18, 2011

First impressions are important. Whether you’re selling your home or getting ready for summer barbeques, you want your home to feel attractive and inviting from the very first glance. Did you know that creating curb appeal is also a great return on investment (ROI)? According to a study by Money Magazine, the ROI for landscaping [...]

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Low Interest Rates in U.S. Following Japan Earthquake

on May 4, 2011

Rates for 30-year loans have fallen well below 5% this spring, reversing an upward trend during the fall and winter months. This dip directly correlates to global turmoil over the crisis in Japan. But few analysts believe the rates will go any lower, and predictions call for rates above 6% a year from now.* As [...]

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The Latest Trend – An Eco-Friendly Home Office

on May 4, 2011

Are you working from home today in your pajamas? If so, you may be part of a relatively new trend in big business that allows employees the flexibility of telecommuting. While the practice has proven to increase productivity for employers and job satisfaction for employees, it has also done great things for the environment. First, [...]

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Down Payment Assistance Now Available for California Homebuyers

on May 4, 2011

Good news for California homebuyers. Right now, it’s possible to purchase a new home with just 0.5% down. The right combination of an FHA loan and a down payment grant relieves many buyers the hurdle of saving 20% down. The newest advantage for California homebuyers is a down payment assistance program. At the end of [...]

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Welcome to our Blog!

on May 4, 2011

We created this space for a few simple reasons. Mostly, we want to bring you information that you find useful. We also want to give you a look inside Pardee Homes, so you know more about us as a homebuilder, and why we do things the way we do. If we make you smile, or [...]

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