First-time Buyers Sold on LivingSmart Homes by Pardee in Beaumont

BEAUMONT, CA, March 27, 2011 (Press-News.org) Commuting to Los Angeles to work is not a problem for first-time homebuyers Gary and Anita Factor. Their new LivingSmart home in master-planned Tournament Hills in Beaumont offers them convenient freeway access, which makes the commute easier, and a welcoming view of the mountains and golf course when they get home.

"This is the best thing that has happened to us in many years," said Gary Factor. "We looked at a lot of homes, but wanted something new. The prices in Beaumont were better than other areas and we were quickly sold on the benefits of living in the Beaumont area. We were also impressed with the construction of the home and the functional layout of the rooms. We like the granite in the kitchen and the orientation of the house towards the beautiful golf course and mountain view. Plus, we appreciate that we have a home in a gated community."

The Factors are one of many families who have discovered the energy-saving, versatile floor plans at LivingSmart Homes by Pardee. With a total eight floor plans to choose from there is certainly something for every type of homebuyer, including the Factors and Anita's sister, who also bought a home at Tournament Hills.

"It was easy to recommend this neighborhood to my sister," said Anita Factor. "The home buying process was very good and the sales staff was great. We are one big happy family here at LivingSmart Homes."

Priced from the high $100,000s, the LivingSmart Homes include both one- and two story floor plans with three to seven bedrooms, two to four baths, two and three-bay garages and approximately 1,132 to 3,099 square feet. Ingenious touches such as gourmet kitchens with slab granite and stainless steel appliances are complemented by a host of room options such as media niches, extra bedrooms, fireplaces, garage workshops, master bedroom decks and a four-bay garage in select plans.

The homes are brimming with a wealth of features and recent updates include the addition of several new standard features such as sleek matching master bath mirrors, contemporary sinks and furniture-style cabinetry. Other features include designer-selected interior light fixtures and architecturally specified recessed lighting, separate interior laundry rooms and spacious master bedroom suites with luxurious bathrooms, private dressing areas and walk-in closets. To make buying a new home even easier, Pardee offers a variety of optional features including value kitchen packages, home wiring packages, bath fixture bundles and LivingSmart packages.

Standard energy-efficient features include Energy Star rated dishwashers, low-E spectrally selective glass windows, fluorescent lights in select recessed cans, dimmer switches and occupancy sensors, and radiant barrier roof sheathing. Buyers can also add such earth-friendly options as roof-integrated solar electric power systems, high- efficiency air filtration systems, tankless water heaters, WaterSmart controllers for landscape, reverse osmosis water system in the kitchen, central vacuum systems, and more. Energy efficiency in a LivingSmart home exceeds California's Title 24 criteria, already the toughest in the nation.

Tournament Hills in Beaumont has a gorgeous private lake and about seven acres of park space, walking trails, picnic areas and a new elementary school. Additionally, the LivingSmart Homes' enclave adjoins the East Valley Golf Club, which features 36-holes in two masterfully designed courses.

LivingSmart Homes by Pardee are also available in master-planned Canyon Hills in Lake Elsinore. The community offers homeowners trails, parks, schools, convenient shopping and two residents-only recreation centers with beautiful swimming pools, not to mention its proximity to all the great recreational activities that make Lake Elsinore popular with boat enthusiasts, skydivers, wakeboarders and cyclists.

For more information about Pardee Homes and LivingSmart Homes, visit http://www.pardeehomes.com or call (951) 244-9583 or (951) 769-0308. To visit the models at Tournament Hills in Beaumont, exit I-10 at Oak Valley Parkway and go west, then follow the signs to the models. To visit the models at Canyon Hills in Lake Elsinore, exit I-15 at Railroad Canyon Road and go east 2.5 miles. Turn right on Canyon Hills Road and follow the signs.