Espana:
Romance at an Affordable Price Proves Popular With Buyers
July 30th and 31st marked the Grand Opening of Espana, affordable home development located in the Shadow Hills area of North Indio, California. Prospective home buyers toured family homes that feature amenities that are often found only in high-end developments. Doug Balog of KW Luxury Homes by Keller Williams Realty remarked, “Espana is one of several active new home developments in the Coachella Valley, and we are very excited about having been chosen to be the marketing and sales partner to present these homes which are an exceptional value, even in the current market. Just a few years ago, these homes approached the $700,000 mark. Now, these homes are very favorably priced starting in the low 200s.” There are just 28 production homes available at these prices, and future phases may experience pricing increases.
Deep magenta bouganvillea blossoms draped the stacked-stone entry courtyards while the peaceful sounds of gurgling courtyard fountains greeted visitors. Positive comments floated through the air while intrigued home shoppers gazed at all of the eye-catching features that the gated community of Espana has to offer: a wonderful, affordable and upscale environment that families love to call home. Espana’s eight floor plans range from just under 2,300 square feet to more than 4,000 square feet and feature three to six bedrooms, GE® appliances with extended six-year warranties, and a ten-year new home warranty against construction defects. Cathedral ceilings, solid wood cabinetry, designer flooring, and granite countertops are just a few of the luxury finishes that Regency Homes, the original builder, chose has chosen to attract savvy homebuyers to Espana.
By the end of the first day of the official grand opening, five homes had already been sold, one to Alma and Orlando Castro, who purchased the Hermosa model, a six-bedroom 4.5 bath model which features over 4,000 square feet of living space along with a three bay garage. Situated on an 11,000 square foot lot, the expansive home features a main floor master suite, five upstairs bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. With a growing family, the Castros were ready to move to a larger home. Alma said, “With the recent arrival of baby number five we’d completely outgrown our current home, so it was time to move. We’ve had our eyes on this development for months, and when our realtor called and let us know the opening date, we were here within 15 minutes of the 
doors opening, cashier’s check in-hand.”
The Castros were so impressed by the beautiful designs and the quality in construction and the favorable price tag of just $356,000, that Orlando called his brother-in-law who promptly bought the Francesca, a four bedroom 3.5 bath, 3,560 square foot model, sight-unseen. Orlando added, “We can’t wait to move in. This is our sixth home and it by far exceeds any of the others. Our kids have already picked out their rooms.”
Espana is conveniently located to amenities such as shopping, golf, resort hotels and is just steps away from excellent elementary, middle and high schools. “The Desert Sands School District is has an excellent reputation and we are very happy with the quality of education that our kids are receiving, and they are close enough for the older ones to walk to school.” There are no Mello Roos or special property tax assessments and commuters will enjoy the convenience of shortened pre- and post-freeway commutes and easy freeway access.
The Espana community is being developed by GDI Espana, LLC, and finished by GHA Communities, winner of the prestigious Gold Nugget Award. The Espana sales office is located at 39561 Picasso Court, Indio, CA 92203 and can be reached by phone at (760) 772-9072.
Espana
City: North Indio
Price: From the $200,000s
Phone: 760.772.9072
Website:www.dougbalog.com/espana.html
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