108 Victorian Oaks Drive Durham, NC 27713
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
3,432 sq. ft.
Available Now: $316,720

This Pemberton plan features 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, huge kitchen with a butler’s pantry between the kitchen and formal dining, Great open space with gourmet kitchen island overlooking the family room. Guest suite on the first floor bedrooms with a large loft upstairs, all the bedrooms upstairs have walk-in closets. The 3rd floor has tons of space and its own bath, large master suite with big his and hers closets leading into a spa-like bathroom.

Our local expert, Leslie Loveless, is ready to answer questions or help find your perfect new home. Just call (800) 787-0414 or email LLoveless@stanpac.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Chamberlynne, an oasis of energy-efficient, modern designs nestled into wooded homesites just minutes from everywhere you want to be!

112 Victorian Oaks Drive Durham, NC 27713

Donovan, 4 Bed, 4 Bath
2,769 sq. ft.
Ready Now: $291,925

This Donovan plan features: 

• Corner fireplace
• Luxurious master bath
• Gourmet kitchen
• Granite countertops
• Double oven
• Gas cooktop
• Guest room on first floor
• 4 bedrooms on second floor
• Hardwood flooring in living areas
• Tile baths

You will receive an extra $500. in FREE upgrades from our Design Studio for your new Standard Pacific Home when you schedule your neighborhood visit by e-mailing me at LLoveless@stanpac.com or by calling me (Leslie Loveless) at 1-800-787-0414 before you visit for the first time

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112 Victorian Oaks Drive Durham, NC 27713

• $291,925
• 2,769 sq. ft.
• 4 Bed/ 4 Bath
• 2 Car Garage

This Donovan plan features 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Entertain easily in this beautifully designed gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, featuring a double oven, and gas cooktop. This home also features a luxurious master bath, guest room on first floor, 4 bedrooms on second floor, hardwood flooring in living areas, tile baths, a corner fireplace, and a Screened porch with a terrific wooded back yard!

You will receive an extra $500. in FREE upgrades from our Design Studio for your new Standard Pacific Home when you schedule your neighborhood visit by e-mailing me at LLoveless@stanpac.com or by calling me (Leslie Loveless) at 1-800-787-0414 before you visit for the first time.

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You can find the Gourmet Kitchen featured above in The Galvani, located at Salem Village Estates, nestled in the heart of historic Apex, North Carolina.

Spring forward in this gourmet kitchen with a delicious spring recipe!

Asparagus is a great spring time vegetable!

Buying Tip: The slender, earliest stalks are the most tender.

Preparation Tip: Begin preparing the asparagus by simply trimming off the bottom ends of the stalks, about 1 inch.

Colorful Spring Penne with Cherry Tomatoes and Asparagus

Ingredients:

8 ounces penne pasta

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 pounds thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 cups cherry tomatoes

1 cup fresh or frozen sweet peas

1/2 cup chicken stock

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, cook about 1 minute. Add the asparagus, season with the salt and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes until slightly soft. Add the cherry tomatoes and peas. Cook for 2 minutes. Pour the chicken stock into the pan and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the tomatoes start to burst and the stock is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.

Transfer the asparagus mixture to a large serving bowl. Add the cooked pasta and 1/2 of the Parmesan. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water, if needed, to loosen the pasta. Garnish with the remaining Parmesan and chopped basil.

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206 Mount Evans Drive
2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms
1,295 sq. ft.
$149,690

Limited time special includes washer/dryer, frig and blinds through 2/19! This Carroll plan features 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.

•Spacious kitchen with island
•Caramel hardwoods on entire 1st floor
•Black brazil granite countertops
•Fairfield maple spice cabinets
•Oversized 5ft. master shower
•Double owner’s suite layout

You will receive an extra $500. in FREE upgrades from our Design Studio for your new Standard Pacific Home when you schedule your neighborhood visit by e-mailing me at LLoveless@stanpac.com or by calling me (Leslie Loveless) at 1-800-787-0414 before you visit for the first time.

2300 sq. ft. 3 BR 3 Bath plan in Chamberlynne in Durham
106 Victorian Drive
$290,645
Ready in April


Hamilton ranch plan with game room and bath on 2nd floor.
Fireplace, screened porch, gourmet kitchen w/large center
island, granite counters, double oven and gas cook top.
Box bay window in master, luxurious spa-like master bath.
Hardwoods in living areas down. Tile baths, beautiful espresso
cabinets.


You will receive an extra $500. in FREE upgrades from our Design Studio for your new Standard Pacific Home when you schedule your neighborhood visit by e-mailing me at Raleighhomes@stanpac.com or by calling Leslie Loveless at 1-888-222-2412 before you visit.


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Brightleaf Community boasts tons of amenities!


2170 sq. ft. Emery Model Home with 3 BRs, 2.5 Baths and Bonus Room
2802 Prospect Parkway
$229,900 – Ready Now!
Very rare opportunity to own the
Emery Model Home. Great investment,
professionally decorated!


All paintings, area
rugs and custom window treatment convey!
Stunning floor plan with 5” wide hardwood
floors, granite countertops, 4 rooms of speakers, professional landscaping, night
lighting, irrigation, stamped concrete! Home is immaculate!


You will receive an extra $500. in FREE upgrades from our Design Studio for your new Standard Pacific Home when you schedule your neighborhood visit by e-mailing me at Raleighhomes@stanpac.com or by calling Leslie Loveless at 1-888-222-2412 before you visit.


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If you’re in the market for a new home, now is the best time to buy. Mortgage rates are at historic lows, and home prices have bottomed out in most markets. This is a good week to buy a house!

Volatility in the stock market has investors looking for safer places to stash their cash this week. Despite the downgrades, many investors fled to the relative security of long term U.S. Treasury Bonds, pushing down rates.

Rates for mortgages and other consumer loans tend to mirror the movements in the U.S. bond market. The rates on 30-year mortgages are highly correlated with the rate of the U.S. 10-year Bond. Despite Standard & Poor’s downgrade of U.S. debt Friday night, investors still fled to long term U.S. Treasuries Monday through Thursday. The 10-year Treasury bond rate is at all time lows.

Tuesday’s decision by the Federal Reserve to keep the target federal funds rate low until 2013 was a result of considerably slower economic growth. This is the first time the Fed has pegged its low rate to a date and the announcement of the timeframe was aimed at calming nervous investors. A low rate is supposed to stimulate economic growth by making it cheaper to borrow money for consumption or investment. When investors have confidence in the market and have the ability to borrow, money flows out of long-term treasuries into stocks, bonds and commodities. Ultimately, this will causes mortgage rates to rise.

While people continue to worry about the market conditions, U.S. Treasury securities will remain attractive to anxious investors. There is no telling when mortgage rates will go up or how far they will rise. Homebuyers with stable incomes and job security should take advantage of the low 30-year fixed rates now. Buying a home now can allow you to make a significant positive impact on your long term net worth.

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At Standard Pacific, we’re starting 2011 off right with a special rate for Raleigh home buyers! Come in to one of our new home communities this weekend to take advantage of these low rates.

Full details:

*This financing example is based on a 30 year fixed FHA loan with a 3.5% down payment and a minimum credit score of 640. The mortgage has a 1-0 Buydown with an interest rate of 4.75% (5.587% APR). Buyer must qualify for financing at the note rate of 4.75%. The interest rate is reduced to 3.75% for Year 1. Based on a sales price of $230,000 and a loan amount of $224,170 (including financed up front mortgage insurance), monthly principal and interest payments are $1,038.16 for Year 1 and $1,169.37 for Years 2 – 30. Monthly taxes, HOA assessments, mortgage insurance and hazard insurance are additional and are not included in the above payments. Interest rates, payments and terms of this loan program, and the sales price, are examples only and are subject to change without notice. Restrictions may apply. **Restrictions apply. Non recurring closing costs paid by seller when financing through Standard Pacific Mortgage. Seller contributions toward buyer’s closing costs including seller paid buydown costs cannot exceed maximum limits established by loan program for which buyer qualifies.  *** This loan program is available through Standard Pacific Mortgage, Inc. licensed by North Carolina Commissioner of Banks Mortgage Lender License Number: L-146109, L-146109-101, L-146109-102.  South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions supervised Lenders License Number S-7,691. NMLS# 89607. Buyer must obtain financing and close with Standard Pacific Mortgage by 3-15-11. Available on non-contingent sales written between 1/14/11 and 1/16/11. Homes must close by 3/15/11. Prior sales excluded. See Sales Representative for complete details.

Take advantage of a great opportunity to own a new Standard Pacific home, this weekend only! StanPac is offering a 2-1 rate buy-down on FHA 30-year fixed rate loans for the first two years. The FHA 2-1 buy-down rate is available on all Raleigh-area Standard Pacific Homes, including our Quick Move-In homes. To be eligible, the home must be closed by 12/30/10. So here’s the breakdown:

• Year 1: 2.625%
• Year 2: 3.625%
• Years 3 – 30: 4.625% (5.51% A.P.R) FHA 30-year fixed rate
• Seller-paid closing costs**
• Visit one of our Raleigh-area sales offices this weekend for full details!