At Shea Homes we cut out the jargon
Nearly every industry or vocation has a definition of terms – a glossary of words used in the business for those who aren’t familiar. Most of the time the terms are technical or better understood by...
View ArticleShea Homes Offers Mortgage Assistance for Low- to Moderate Income San Diegans
A new program available through Shea Homes is helping low- to moderate-income San Diegans realize the dream of new home ownership. Don’t have the money for a down-payment? Shea is now participating...
View ArticleNew analysis shows buying beats renting
According to a recently released analysis from Zillow, buying a home may be a much better option than renting if the individual is planning to live in a home for at least three years. The market for...
View ArticleMortgage closing costs decrease
Recently released statistics from Bankrate.com’s eighth annual closing costs survey revealed that the average cost to close on a mortgage in the United States decreased 7 percent this past year to...
View ArticleShea Homes San Diego takes home 8 awards at the 2012 ICON Awards
Every year, San Diego real estate professionals gather to honor their own. It’s our version of the Academy Awards and we call it the ICON Awards, presented by the Building Industry Association of San...
View ArticleHome Buying Workshop Recap
Perhaps you didn’t get a chance to visit us at Montage in Livermore for our Home Buying Workshop last Saturday, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have access to the valuable knowledge. We understand...
View ArticleDesign Trend Spotlight: Folding Patio Doors
One of the biggest trends in home design ideas is actually found outside of the home. The idea of the outdoor room used to be as simple as a covered patio, has since become an extra living space that...
View ArticleU.S. Homebuyers Survey: What New Home Shoppers Wanted in 2012
In 2012 there was a revived and growing interest in new homes for sale in markets like Arizona, California and Colorado. Thanks to a national home shopper survey conducted by Builder Homesite, we now...
View ArticleCustomer Service – How does it affect your home buying journey?
Walter and Mel spent countless hours searching for the ideal builder, the ideal home and the ideal customer service experience. During their search, at least one of these requirements was never...
View ArticleImproving housing markets list grows
In the past month, there has been a significant expansion in the list of improving housing markets. The recently released Improving Markets Index from the National Association of Home Builders/First...
View ArticleOwning vs. Renting – How homeowners come out on top
Have you ever wondered what the real differences are between renting and owning a home? The average Americans’ motivations range from the financial perks, to a desire for a stable community, to the...
View ArticleShea Homes to release 33 new homes across five San Diego communities on April 6
In response to a surge in demand for new homes in San Diego, Shea Homes will respond with an unprecedented countywide release of 33 new homes this Saturday, April 6. “This is a remarkable sign of...
View ArticleMoving with Kids – Done Right
In the Bay Area where homes are in high demand due to good school scores, proximity to large industries, and California’s beautiful weather, we understand how finding the perfect home for your family...
View ArticleQuick Tips on Loans and Refinancing in 2013’s Housing Market
The housing market has gone through several ups and downs the past five years, and right now, we are happy it is on the upside. So whether you’re looking for a new home to buy or you already own one,...
View ArticleHome Shopping? Our 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions
Every week, literally hundreds of people visit our sales offices throughout San Diego. Some are experienced homebuyers; some are first timers. To understand what home shoppers are thinking, we asked...
View ArticleHow Will Rising Interest Rates Impact Homebuyers?
Mortgage interest rates are on the rise. We keep hearing this news but without having any real numbers, it can be difficult to determine what a rise in mortgage interest rates really means to you. A...
View ArticleThe Big Picture Comes into Frame+Focus
San Diego residents will soon discover a new way of urban living at Shea Homes’ latest community: Frame + Focus. We are following up our acclaimed project, Origen, with new townhomes that appeal to...
View ArticleShea Homes to open five new home communities in San Diego
Working aggressively to help meet the market demand for new homes in San Diego, Shea Homes has five new home communities in the construction pipeline. From contemporary urban townhomes to larger,...
View ArticleThe Proactive Approach to Customer Service
The best-selling novel, 7Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, cites “Be Proactive”, and while Shea Homes embraces all of Mr. Covey’s habits, habit number one is the best way to describe...
View ArticleShea Homes Announces a Win-Win Referral Reward Program
If you love Shea Homes – or YOUR Shea home — won’t you tell a friend? Our new Shea Homes Referral Program in California makes the process practically effortless. And you don’t have to be a Shea...
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