07/24/09

SAN DIEGO (July 16, 2009) – Two homes sold last week at the luxury new-home neighborhood Messina at La Costa Ridge by Shea Homes, bringing year-to-date sales to 12, according to Vanessa Linn, vice president of sales and marketing for the San Diego builder. Five production homes remain available at the Carlsbad community, now selling in its final phase.

“Across the county we are experiencing an increase in qualified buyers visiting our sales offices, and many are looking for quick move-ins,” said Linn. “Messina represents excellent value and availability right now.”

Priced from the low $1 millions, Messina’s one- and two-story homes span approximately 4,374 to 4,873 square feet and have four to five bedrooms, 4.5 to 5.5 baths, and three- and four-car garages. The average lot size at Messina is more than 14,000 square feet.

Shea Homes is selling at new-home neighborhoods throughout San Diego County, including La Costa, Escondido, Scripps Ranch, Del Sur and Chula Vista. Choices range from affordably priced condominiums and townhomes to traditional single-family detached homes and magnificent luxury residences. More information is also available at Shea Homes.

Shea Homes is an independent member of the Shea family of companies. Over the past 125 years, members of the Shea family and their companies have accomplished many extraordinary milestones, including completing work on the foundation of the landmark Golden Gate Bridge, working on San Francisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART), and serving as a managing partner for the construction of the Hoover Dam. Shea Homes’ most satisfying achievements continue to revolve around listening to our customers’ needs and satisfying those needs by providing an extensive selection of new home floor plans and quality workmanship in the finest neighborhoods and communities available today.

Shea Homes is also investing in the future of children and communities across America by sponsoring a multi-faceted literacy awareness program that urges parents to “Read With Your Child 15 Minutes a Day.” For more information, please visit the company’s website at Shea Homes.