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Van Daele is bringing their new homes to Rolling Hills Ranch in Chula Vista. They will be offering one and two story homes.

Van Daele at San Miguel Ranch is going to be only 56 well-designed homes perfectly suited for individuals, families and retirees. The community will be comprised of four spacious floor plans, including two single-story homes. Homes range from 2,427 – 3,487 square feet and homebuyers can choose from 3 to up to 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Homebuyers will be impressed with the amount of included features in every Van Daele home, including three car garages, nine foot ceilings, available indoor/outdoor living spaces, music rooms, home offices and guest suites which are ideal for a live-in grandparent or a mature teenager.

This master planned community is located within the Chula Vista Elementary School District, which includes three State Distinguished Honoree schools. Sweetwater Union High School District accommodates middle and high school students and includes two schools that will be awarded the prestigious Golden Bell Award from the California School Boards Association.

San Miguel Ranch is just minutes from Downtown San Diego, Coronado Island and local beach communities. Family activities abound with water sports, hiking, biking and local attractions such as Sea World, Petco and Qualcomm Stadiums, San Diego Zoo and The San Diego Wild Animal Park.

Located within a few miles and only a few minutes of drive time is the Otay Ranch Mall, Eastlake Shopping Center, Eastlake Village Walk and the Albertsons Center right in Rolling Hills Ranch. This is why the homes for sale in Chula Vista are in such high demand.

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Eastlake is a community/subdivision located in the eastern portion of Chula Vista. And if you are thinking about buying a home anywhere in the Southbay, Eastlake should be at the top of your list. Why, it has everything you look for in a master planned community. It has great schools, numerous parks, trails, restaurants and shops to choose from. You can choose from Eastlake Trails, Greens, Woods, Vistas, Hills and the Shores.

Many of the Eastlake residential neighborhoods offers their residents lavish amenities such as private parks, swimming pools, basketball and volleyball courts, picnic and barbecue areas, children's play areas and open space. In addition, the entire Eastlake community is linked via bicycle and walking/jogging paths. For those golf enthusiasts, Eastlake greens is an 18-hole championship caliber golf course that was designed by Ted Robinson. All Eastlake residents enjoy special privileges at Eastlake Country Club ranging from discounts on golf play to exclusive resident clinics.

Eastlake Homes for Sale consist of your traditional single family detached homes, condos, and townhomes. Currently there are a total of 129 single family detached homes available ranging in price from $220,000 to $3,000,000. There are 64 condo/townhomes for sale ranging in price from $170,000 to $400,000. As of 5/1/2011 there are 44 homes - single family detached and condo/townhomes that are in Contingent Status (this is typically a short sale and the bank or banks are reviewing the offers). There are 56 single family detached homes in Pending Status (an offer has been accepted by the seller and the escrow process has begun) and 31 condo/townhomes in Pending Status. There have been a total of 150 total properties sold since January 1, 2011.

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Mission Valley in San Diego has something for everyone. Mission Valley is located about 10 minutes north east of Downtown SanDiego and only a few minutes from Point Loma, Ocean Beach, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach and La Jolla. Sea World, one of San Diego's biggest attractions is 10 a short 10 drive from Mission Valle.

Because of it’s central location, it is considered the Hub of San Diego. It has a little over 27,000 residents with a median age of 31. Average household income is $71,000. Linbergh Field (airport) is 7 miles away, Maric Junior College is a 1 mile commute, and the San Diego Charges are 2 miles away.

If you are visiting the San Diego area, other than Downtown, Mission Valley is the Place to stay. In the middle of this city there is an area called Hotel Circle. Some of the hotels include the Comfort Inn, Travel Lodge, Courtyard by Marriott, DoubleTree, Kings Inn, Hawthorne Suites, Mission Valley Resort, and Ramada.

This area is also well known for it’s abundance of restaurant choices which include Mr. Peabody’s, The Cheescake Factory, Seau’s, Onami Restaurant, P F Changs China Bistro, On the Boarder Mexican Grill and Cantina, Hunter Steak House, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, Kings Fish House, and Pregos.

If location, resturants and beaches were not enough, Mission Valley is home to one of the top rated outdoor Malls in the United States – The Fashion Valley Mall. There are high end shops everywhere which include Nordstroms, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdales. There is something for everyone – arts and craft shops, theaters, health and beauty, home décor, home furnishings, jewelry, luggage, music and electronics, restaurants, and toys and games.

Last but definitely not least are the Condos for Sale in Mission Valley. They range in price from $100,000 to $400,000 depending on location, size and amentities. Some of the more popular complexes include Escala, Cerro De Alcala, River Scene, Friars Mission, Rio Del Oro, Union Square, Mission Playmor, The Bridges, Kensington Park Villas, Courtyards, The Terraces, Lido, and the Mission Walk.

As you can tell, Mission Valley has it all!

La Mesa Real Estate for Sale continues to thrive at the beginning of 2011. As of today February 5th, 2011 there are a total of 249 homes for sale. These properties include, condos, town homes, and single family detached homes - 185 of them are detached single family properties. Most of the homes in this are were built between 1940 and 1960. La Mesa, CA is made up of two zip codes, 91941 and 91942. Prices range from $125,000 to $2,600,000 for your high end luxury homes with large lots and views to the ocean.

Many of these high end custom built luxury homes are located in the Mount Helix area. This is where you will find upscale, custom homes in the nearby mountains, along with a spectacular panoramic view of San Diego and surrounding cities. It offers all the beauty of living in the mountains while providing the convenience of the city. Below are some examples of these types of homes.

1. Mount Helix area - this home is a 6/5 with over 4,400 sq. ft. with views for miles. Enjoy 360 degree views from this Mediterranean Style Home.Open floor plan w/marble flooring,carpet and recessed lighting throughout. The sellers are asking $959,000.

2. Mount Helix area - this home is a 4/5 with over 3,800 sq. ft. with panoramic views. The sellers are asking $975,000. 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, pool, and panoramic views, mature landscaping and a lush green lawn for outside activities. Beautiful hardwood floors, dual-pane windows, crown moulding, and recessed lighting throughout the home.

3. La Mesa - this 2.5 acre property is a beauty. It's a 6/4 home with over 3,000 sq. ft. The seller is asking $995,000.

4. Mount Helix - this north facing Mt. Helix estate is a 5/6 with over 5,700 sq. ft. On 1.25 level acres, completely fenced and very very private with lush mature landscaping.

5. Mount Helix area - 5 bedroom 8 bath 4,600 sq. ft. home. Sellers are asking $1,400,000.

If you are interested in this great area, please call/email me.

Located just off of the I-15, about 25 miles north of Downtown San Diego, Homes for Sale in 4S Ranch continue to be very popular with the buying public. Currently there are 45 detached homes for sale that range in price from $500,000 to $1,500,000. Luxury homes with views on large lot are very common in this upscale area. There are 15 condo/townhomes available ranging in price from $300,000 to $500,000.

4S Ranch has been under development for more than 10 years. It opened with new homes for sale in 2001 and since then, it has grown into a vibrant community with parks, walking trails, a town center and about 3,800 homes with over 11,000 residents. New homes are currently for sale and under construction. It is planned that the community will have two new neighborhoods opening in early 2011.

Have you ever driven through 4S Ranch? Well, if you haven't and you're looking for a home, you need to do it right away. This North County Inland Community of San Diego County has really become a true hometown for many residents. It has great shopping, parks, trails and homes for all types of families. It's home to one of the county's premier sports facilities, that features five baseball/softball fields, five soccer/multipurpose fields, two tennis courts, two basketball courts, and a roller-hockey rink. This complex is committed to serving the needs of recreational youth sports organizations. In doing so, it has adopted national youth sports standards for all organizations that are participating in programs at the park.

Other great communities/cities close by are Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Penasquitos, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Scripps Ranch, Rancho Santa Fe, Santa Luz and Del Sur. Planned recreational amenities include a 25-acre park are playing field for Little League baseball and soccer, three neighborhood parks, pocket parts and public greens, as well as more than 10 miles of hiking and biking trails winding throughout 4S Ranch. Parks include Pioneer Park (The Splash Park), Linear Park, Wells Fargo Field, Patriot Park, Heritage Park, and 4S Ranch Community Sports Park.

These homes are located in the highly acclaimed Poway School District - Preschool - Lifetime Montessori, Elementary - Stone Ranch Elementary School, Middle - Oak Valley Middle School, High School - Del Norte High School and Mt. Carmel High School.