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Cut Your Communte, Costs and Taxes at Colony Park

ANAHEIM, CA — With rising gas prices now placing a renewed focus on living closer to urban centers, Brookfield Homes’ Colony Park community continues to attract homebuyers across the Southland who want to reduce the time, length and cost of their daily commute. Maurice Turner, proud owner of a Legacy home at Colony Park, said, “The location has been wonderful because it’s allowed us to go down to one car. I’m able to drop my fiancée off at work and pick her up. Other days, she walks.”

Not only does Colony Park present a convenient location in the Anaheim Colony Historic District, but an array of added homeowner advantages enhance this new-home community’s already alluring setting, including a low tax rate, no Mello-Roos and low HOA dues.

Homeowners concerned with today’s energy costs will also appreciate lower utility bills. Colony Park residents enjoy utility costs that are some of the lowest across the state of California. Electric rates currently average between 25 and 40 percent lower than those in cities that neighbor Anaheim. How is that possible with energy prices at all-time highs? Anaheim Public Utilities, which serves residents at Colony Park, is a not-for-profit electric and water service provider governed by the local City Council. To further reduce customers’ energy expenditures, a host of incentives and rebates are offered by the top-rated utility company as well.

Anaheim’s commitment to a rewarding quality of life in this thriving area doesn’t end there. If you’re working in Anaheim, but don’t currently live in the city, there’s a new program called “Think Global, Live Local” that’s tailored to homebuyers like you. This incentive program was introduced in the City of Anaheim to encourage non-resident employees to move into a local new home that’s closer to their place of employment, which helps reduce commuting time, costs and traffic. As part of the “Think Global, Live Local” program, Anaheim employees living in other cities may be provided with financial assistance to help offset moving costs associated with making the move to Colony Park.

The Turner family knew that a home at Colony Park, coupled with program incentives, was the most advantageous choice for them. They also cherish living close to work and being active members of the Anaheim area. “We both feel like we’re a part of the community. We like to be involved in the community we live in,” added Maurice Turner.

Residents also quickly learn that living local means having access to Anaheim’s outstanding attractions. Located within minutes of downtown’s Centre Street Promenade and business district, Colony Park’s historic setting is central to everything a homeowner could dream of, from nearby shopping and dining to entertainment and employment.

Colony Park homeowners not only think global by living local, but also live green and enjoy the reduced energy costs associated with it. As an eco-friendly community, Colony Park will achieve a GreenPoint Rated certification as each home is built, because of Brookfield’s smart design that conserves natural resources while promoting walkability and sustainability. The homes will receive “points” for incorporating environmentally friendly elements such as drought-resistant native plants, irrigation controllers, Energy Star appliances and paints that emit low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Many of these features help reduce the demand on our planet’s resources…and homeowners’ budgets.

Homeowner Maurice Turner agrees, “We were surprised about the energy savings. Our bills are really low. All the energy efficiencies that were built into the home come together for real savings. We save a bunch of money.”

As if all these value-added advantages weren’t enough to entice homebuyers, Colony Park is loaded with the amenities that today’s homebuyers actively seek out. This unique collection is home to Compass Park, a private resort-style park and open-air pavilion designed to replicate the historic downtown Anaheim train station. Here, residents will savor a breathtaking outdoor setting that showcases a private pool, park, fireplace, barbecues and cabana-like sitting and dining area. Colony Park also offers pedestrian-friendly walkways that connect to the city’s main thoroughfares, in addition to numerous open spaces.

More information about Colony Park can be found by visiting the website at www.livecolonypark.com. Colony Park is centrally located in the Anaheim Colony Historic District, with convenient access to the 5 freeway, as well as the 57, 22 and 91 freeways. From the 5 freeway, exit Harbor Blvd. and head north. Turn right on South Street and cross Anaheim Blvd. Turn left on Melrose Street and follow the signs to the Sales Information Centers.

About Brookfield Homes—Brookfield Homes Southland is independently and locally operated with offices in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties, and is part of one of North America’s largest homebuilding companies, Brookfield Homes Corporation. The parent company also has community development and homebuilding operations in the San Francisco Bay area, San Diego, Sacramento, Virginia, Maryland, Hawaii and Washington DC. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Brookfield Homes is a public company. Additional information regarding Brookfield Homes Southland is available at www.brookfieldsouthland.com.