Welcome to the newly redesigned Raleigh New Homes Blog! If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll probably notice most of the changes immediately. There are a few new features, however, that we’d like to draw your attention to:

• The handy-dandy social network icons at the top. Click one to connect with Standard Pacific Homes – Raleigh on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and ActiveRain.
• The “tweet” and “Like” buttons above the text in each blog post. We’ve added these to make sharing and connecting easier.
• The new site pages. Scroll over “Communities” in the navigation bar to see a list of Triangle-area cities where we have available new homes and homesites. On each city page, you’ll find a list of StanPac’s communities in that area. Our “Quick Move-In Homes” page has a link to a complete list of our Raleigh-area homes that are ready or will be ready to move in soon.
• The search feature. Under the photo to the right, you’ll see a new search bar to help you find the information you need fast.

Triangle Realtor Guest Posts
And more big news: Raleigh New Homes Blog will now also be featuring guest posts from local real estate pros in the Raleigh area! We have a few guest bloggers ready to roll, but the more the merrier! If you’re a local real estate professional who’d be interested in writing a guest post on the (related) topic of your choosing, let us know by dropping us a comment here or through Facebook, Twitter or ActiveRain.

We’re pleased to announce another recent addition to our new home communities in the Raleigh market: Mulberry Park. We’ll be beginning construction in the community late this spring.

Mulberry Park benefits from an awesome location, being close to Alexander Place Promenade and the Brier Creek area. The community is located off Mount Herman Road and Shady Grove Road on the border between Raleigh and Durham. Plus, Mulberry Park is just a short drive from RTP and Duke and Rex Hospitals.

Of the 200 Mulberry Park homesites, Standard Pacific has acquired 106. We’ll be building two-story townhomes with four different floorplans to choose from. More about the new townhomes:

• Priced from the $160s – $200s
• 1,570 – 1,785 sq. ft.
• 2 car garages
• Brick exteriors

Standard Pacific Homes of the Carolinas has begun development in our newest community, The Enclave at Stone Creek Village in Cary. We’re excited to add to Stone Creek Village, an already well established neighborhood with a major retail area.

The Enclave will feature 32 new townhomes that offer a truly urban living experience. Features of each new luxury townhome will include:

• 3 bedrooms / 2 stories
• 2.5 – 3.5 baths
• Tuck-under basement
• 2 car garage
• Porch overlooking Cary Greenway Trails
• Optional elevator on end units
• Dual master suite options
• Full bath option on lower level
• Full brick exteriors

The first model townhomes will be ready late this summer. Until then, we’d love you to stop by and check out the existing neighborhood to see the urban lifestyle The Enclave at Stone Creek Village has to offer.

Big things are happening for Standard Pacific Homes Carolinas! Just a couple weeks ago, we announced that our Charlotte division had acquired the Glenmore community in South Charlotte. Today, we have more news: our Raleigh division has acquired the remaining 110 homesites in Northampton, our first community in the Wake Forest market!

Northampton was formerly owned by St. Lawrence Homes, which launched the community in 2003. We couldn’t be more excited to develop the remaining homesites and create beautiful, high-quality Wake Forest homes that we know you will love.

A few details about Northampton:

• Our new homesites range from 69 to 75 feet wide and will feature single family homes
• We’ll offer 10 different floor plans, including two ranch plans
• Three-car garages, carriage garages and 3rd floor attic are optional on select plans
• 170 residents currently live in the Northampton neighborhood
• The community already has a fully functional swim and recreation center
• Jones Dairy Elementary is within walking distance

Standard Pacific has already begun construction in Northampton, starting with the 3,644 sq. ft. Ashford model. The planned opening of this home is set for early spring of this year — we hope you’ll stop by and take a look!

Use It Your Way Flex Cash Save with FlexCash on beautiful Standard Pacific design upgrades at 50% OFF on Pre-Sales Or use it toward closing costs, up to $8,500 Plus a FREE Move-In Package on Quick Move-In Homes. Either way, it’s your choice!   Limited Time Tax Credits   First-time buyers may now qualify for up to $8,000 in tax credits and current owners may now qualify for up to $6,500. Learn More     Lower Payments For The First Year   Standard Pacific Mortgage can make it happen! You will receive a FREE 1-0 Buydown. Let us help you select the financing program that best suits your needs.  All terms described above, including without limitation prices, programs, floor plans, features and dates, will vary by neighborhood and by home site, are subject to change without notice, and are available for sales contracts signed and accepted between March 5, 2010 and March 31, 2010. Lower payments for the first year apply to 30-year fixed rate loans.  The interest rate is reduced by 1% for months 1 through 12, and then reverts to the full fixed rate for the remaining term of the loan.  The availability of specific mortgage loan types, interest rates, programs and other terms and assistance from Standard Pacific will vary by neighborhood and by home site, and are subject to borrower credit qualification.  Mortgage loan assistance from Standard Pacific is limited to participating lenders.  Other conditions may also apply.  You must consult with a Standard Pacific Sales Representative for full details concerning applicable conditions. Standard Pacific Mortgage, Inc. is licensed by the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks AL-146109-101, 102, L-146109.

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Standard Pacific Homes will be at the Home Buyers Fair at the Streets at Southpoint in Durham, NC this Saturday! Will you?

The Home Buyers Fair is a free event that provides potential home buyers and sellers a fun way to learn about the current real estate market, tax credits and financing options. At the fair, you’ll be able to talk with Realtors, mortgage companies, insurance companies and more. We’ll have a booth there, and can’t wait to see you!

In addition to the information booths, free, informative mini-sessions will be held at the mall Center Court during the fair. These little seminars are designed to arm home buyers with valuable advice. The four mini-sessions include “Assistance Programs for First-Time Buyers,” “Green Choices = CASH,” “Finding and Working with a Realtor” and “The Homebuyer Tax Credit and You.”

Want to join us? Here are the details:

• Saturday, March 6 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Free admission
• The Streets at Southpoint Mall: 6910 Fayetteville Rd. in Durham

The Home Buyers Fair is sponsored by the Durham Regional Association of Realtors and The Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham counties.

Click on Map for Community Locations GO HERE TO Download a Map of all Standard Pacific Locations. February 26th, 27th & 28th *3.25% Year 1/ 4.25% Year 2 & 5.25% Years 3-30 FHA* or Conventional** Interest Rate!  Available on all Quick Move – In Homes and Townhomes that can close within 60 Days. This Special Rate Incentive is not available on contingent contracts or on sales contracts written prior to 2-26-10. Financing rate available only on purchases written this weekend 2/26/10 thru 2/28/10. Loan application must be submitted to SP Mortgage prior to 9AM on 3/1/10. GO HERE to Find your Home! *Rate example is based on a sales price of $200,000 with 3.5% down payment and minimum credit score of 620. The mortgage is a 30 year-fixed rate FHA loan with a seller paid 2-1 buydown on a base loan amount of $196,378; 1st year interest rate of 3.25%, 2nd year interest rate of 4.25% and years 3-30 at 5.25% (5.982% APR). 2-1 buydown requires estimated monthly principal and interest payments as follows: Year 1 $854.65, Year 2 $966.06, Years 3-30 $1084.40. Monthly taxes, HOA, mortgage insurance and hazard insurance are additional and are not included in the above payments. **Rate example is based on a sales price of $200,000 with a 10% down payment and minimum credit score of 740. The mortgage is a 30 year-fixed rate conventional loan with a seller paid 2-1 buydown on a base loan amount of $180,000; 1st year interest rate of 3.25%, 2nd year interest rate of 4.25% and years 3-30 at 5.25% (5.805% APR). 2-1 buydown requires estimated monthly principal and interest payments as follows: Year 1 $783.37 , Year 2 $885.49, Years 3-30 $993.97. Monthly taxes, HOA, Mortgage insurance and hazard insurance are additional and are not included in the above payment.  Loan programs are subject to credit approval and are offered through Standard Pacific Mortgage, an Equal Opportunity Housing Lender. Financing incentive is included in current incentives and is not in addition to. Rates subject to change or cancellation prior to contract without notice. Interest rates, loan programs, sales price and payments are estimates only and are subject to change without notice. Restrictions may apply. Buydown Rates are only valid on purchases written and accepted b/w 2/26/10 & 2/28/10 and that close by 4/26/10. Sales prior to 2/26/10 and contingencies are excluded. See sales for details. Standard Pacific Mortgage, INC. is licensed by: the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks AL-146109-101,-102,L-146109. 2-26-10

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