San Diego real estate and new home builders.

Spectacular new home communities are being built throughout San Diego County including these in the following communities of 4S Ranch in Rancho Bernardo, Carmel Valley, Carlsbad, Del Mar, EastLake and Oceanside. Builders are also building homes regionally in nearby Temecula, which is just across the county line in Riverside County. Continental Homes, a D.R. Horton Company, 2237 Faraday Ave., Suite 100, Carlsbad, CA 92008. For up-to-date detailed descriptions and photographs of their new home communities visit their web site at www.continentalsocal.com. As one of San Diego’s preferred home builders, Continental Homes has a solid 30-year history of building quality homes for over 60,000 families. Their standard of superb craftsmanship, integrity and an overall commitment to excellence ensures customer satisfaction in meeting the needs of home buyers. You can make a home for you and your family in one of their many communities in San Diego and Riverside counties, which range in price from the ($200,000s to $700,000s) and above. Their single-family homes range in size from 1,300 sq. ft. to over 4,000 sq. ft. of stylish living. Choose from single- or two-story homes offering three to seven bedrooms and two- to four-car garages and many optional room configurations. Continental Homes can also assist home buyers through the entire process of home buying, from the mortgage application to home owner inspections. Their home owners also have access to a wide variety of home financing products, services and programs through their affiliation with reputable companies such as CH Mortgage. Current areas of new home development include Carmel Valley, Carlsbad, Del Mar, North County Coastal, San Marcos, South Bay and Temecula in nearby Riverside County.

Fieldstone Communities Inc., 5465 Morehouse Dr., Ste. 250, San Diego, CA 92121 (888-993-8400). Builder of 16,000 homes since 1981, the Fieldstone Group of Companies has built over 16,000 homes since 1981 and has captured the visions of home buyers by building a solid and enduring reputation for their craftsmanship, innovative design and award-winning customer service. As a result, the Fieldstone Group of companies have been awarded Professional Builder magazine’s Builder of the Year Award, National Housing Quality Award and the Accenture Best Practices Award. Fieldstone Communities Inc., has an unsurpassed commitment of service during every phase of home buying including financing, landscaping and builder options. Visit their web site: www.fieldstone-home.com. Fieldstone Communities Inc. current developments include: Fieldstone Cambridge at 4S Ranch near Rancho Bernardo: (858-312-1343). These upscale homes are an entertainers delight, ranging in size from 2,814 to 3,392 sq. ft. Priced from the ($500,000s), these three to seven bedroom, two and a half to three and three quarter bath homes with three car garages are high in demand in this premier community. Fieldstone Bridgepark at EastLake Vistas: These two-story homes feature four to five bedrooms and two and a half to three baths, a two-car garage, and one plan offers an optional attic. These flexible floor plans range in size from approximately 2,565 to 3,538 sq. ft. Now selling from the River Ranch sales office; Fieldstone. Williams Grove in Oceanside at 328 River Ranch Way in Oceanside (760-754-0964) has homes priced from the high ($300,000s) and offer three two-story floor plans from approximately 2,450–2,650 sq. ft. with three–six bedrooms, two and a half baths and two and three car garages. Fieldstone Mission View in Oceanside: Three flexible two-story floor plans ranging in size from approximately 2,990 to 3,516 sq. ft. with four to five bedrooms, two and a half to three baths and an optional three-car garage.Fieldstone Summit Ridge in the nearby Temecula area(888-993-8400). Perched on a hilltop these three to six bedroom homes will feature two floor story plans ranging in size from 2,648 to 3,329 sq. ft. Big views, big lots, big homes, big values. Other areas of development include Temecula in nearby Riverside County, Orange County and San Bernardino County. For upcoming communities call (888-993-8400).

Century 21 Sea Coast, 2146 Encinitas Blvd., Olivenhain (800-846-5541). All four offices are open Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; call for weekend hours. This well-established and highly successful real estate firm is ranked in the top three percent of all Century 21 offices nationwide! Plus, for 14 consecutive years they have received the prestigious Centurion Award and Quality Service Award. Owner/Broker Mike Evans, licensed for 28 years, takes great pride in his exceptional team of expert agents. Evans describes his staff as being highly experienced and well known for providing quality service with personal attention. His firm has sophisticated computer tools, making an extensive search for a home easy. They also have an escrow and mortgage division for your convenience, and access to global markets. If you’re new to the area, ask them to provide you with their excellent relocation services. Whether you’re buying, selling, or relocating to the North County coastal area, call the experts at Century 21 Sea Coast.

Coldwell Banker of Coronado, 1340 Orange Ave., Coronado CA 92118 (619-575-2700) or (619-993-2477). Anthony Furlano, who has been recogonized as the number one realtor in the entire nation by Coldwell Banker has returned, at their request, to the Coldwell Banker family. During his eight year absence he established his own Century 21 office in Coronado and also established Real Estate Plus, Anthony Furlano Associates Inc. He also founded the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage of Coronado in 1980. He is also recognized as one of San Diego’s “Power Players,” a consortium of the top one percent of all of San Diego’s realtors. Because of his knowledge of Coronado real estate, he is often referred to as the ambassador to Coronado. Assisting Anthony is his partner Lance Dale Jorgensen (619-993-2477) also of Coronado. Please call them for all of your real estate needs.

Elsa Chambers, Broker/Owner, Coldwell Banker 1st Borrego Springs Properties, P.O. Box 951, 569 Palm Canyon Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004 (760-767-5093) or toll free (888-200-6954). Since 1972, Coldwell Banker 1st Borrego Springs Properties has been selling property in the beautiful Borrego Springs area. This eastern San Diego County village is completely surrounded by the largest desert state park in the country, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Many beautiful residences, condominiums and patio homes are available starting at ($90,000). Parcels of land ranging in size from a quarter acre to 10 acres or more, can cost ($7,000) for smaller parcels up to ($100,000) for golf course lots. Also available are commercial sites for small developers or investors.

San Diego Vacation Rentals & Realty Consultants, 3701 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego, CA 92109 (619-296-1000) or (800-222-8281). Relax in beautiful bay and beachfront properties offering luxury at competitive weekly rates; ($1,000–$3,000) during the off-season and ($1,000–$6,000) during summer and holidays. Most properties are close to major attractions. Their resale division has 21 years experience in the sales of these coastal properties. Call their office for a full vacation rental or sales brochure.

Roger W. Roberts, Prudential California Realty (619-337-3222) or (619-624-8434). If you’re relocating to San Diego, Roger Roberts is the one to call! He specializes in relocations, and has been ranked among the top three percent of all Prudential agents nationwide! Retired from the U.S. Navy, he continues to operate his real estate practice with the same admirable qualities of trust, dedication, honesty, integrity and service. That’s why he’s been successful in the real estate profession for the past nine years! Roger Roberts is there when you need him! Call for a free relocation package on home buying in San Diego County. See ad for e-mail and Web site address.

Frank Macri, JD, RE/MAX Asso-ciates & John F. Gillis, Signature Funding (858-490-8106). San Diego County’s Relocation Team, Frank and John, can assist you in finding and financing your dream home in America’s finest city! Their expertise and various financing options have helped many other home buyers relocate to San Diego! They have sold homes all over the county, with the emphasis of their business being property along the coastal communities. Free relocation packages are available and can be customized to meet your specific needs. The relocation package includes a complete Homebuyer’s Handbook as well as information about the local neighborhoods, schools, activities, demographics and much more. Call the relocation team experts for all of your real estate and financial needs!

Kathlyn Brooksher, General Mortgage Corporation, 9040 Friars Rd., Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92108 (619-540-9314) or toll free (888-422-5546, ext. 213). Kathlyn Brooksher has years of professional experience and is one of the leaders in the field of mortgage lending! She offers innovative and personalized loan programs for relocations, purchases and refinancing. By solidifying home financing first, potential buyers can make an offer to sellers as though they have cash in hand!

About the Author

Barry Berndes celebrates 35 years as San Diego's Dean of Restaurant Reviewers. He visited over 100 restaurants, went unnanounced, inspected their kitchens, paid for his own meals and wrote about his findings in the SAN DIEGAN. The SAN DIEGAN is your travel & liesure review resource for attractions, hotels and dining in America's Finest City, San Diego.