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SMART, SOPHISTICATED WOMEN CHOOSE A NEW HOME OF THEIR OWN AT COLONY PARK IN ANAHEIM

ANAHEIM, CA — From cars and careers to a chic place to call home, today’s savvy women insist on nothing short of the very best. That’s why astute home shoppers are choosing Brookfield Homes’ beautiful Colony Park community in Anaheim for their next address. In fact, Carrie Cheng, Kim Reed and Joanna Kahn are three smart, sophisticated single women who recently purchased a home at Colony Park not just for Brookfield’s renowned style and quality, but also for the builder’s incredibly superior value.
“I chose a home at Colony Park for the community, the floorplan and the distinguishing style that it has compared to all the other new communities that I looked at,” said Carrie Cheng, who recently bought a new home at Colony Park. She added, “These homes are affordable and being a single woman purchasing my first home, that was especially important to me.” One of Carrie’s Colony Park neighbors, Joanna Kahn said, “When I saw the homes I was thrilled; my plan was exactly what I had pictured in my head for so many years, and I was so excited that my dream home actually did exist in my price range!”

At Colony Park, homebuyers like Carrie and Joanna, will find two neighborhoods—Harmony and Legacy—featuring ten contemporary model homes that showcase floorplans perfected for everyday needs. With one to four bedrooms and up to four and one-half baths in approximately 1,073 to 2,060 square feet, these timeless townhomes and stylish flats invite home shoppers to discover the signature style, warmth and details for which Brookfield is known. Included are features such as romantic archways, Whirlpool stainless steel appliances, standard granite countertops, Kohler fixtures in every bath, private attached garages for extra storage and convenience, as well as intercom systems, providing communication between the front door and any phone in the home. Prices start from the mid $300,000s to the mid $400,000s, which puts Colony Park within reach for many of today’s homebuyers.

Homeowner Joanna is enamored with all the special Brookfield details put into her new Colony Park home and had this to say, “The kitchen is roomy and spacious with granite countertops. I love to cook and can’t wait to host dinner parties for all my friends and family. It’s perfectly set up for entertaining. And I love the first-floor guest bedroom. It is such a cozy, welcoming space, and I am really looking forward to having such a nice place for my guests to stay!”

Her neighbor Carrie is similarly thrilled with the unique offering that she found at Colony Park. She said, “I love that they are open floorplans with a lot of space for a pretty reasonable price. I also love the little details they have, such as the archways, and the bigger things like the island in the kitchen, the fireplace and the huge two-car attached garage.”

Beyond the flexible floorplans and architectural detailing, Colony Park presents a convenient location in the Anaheim Colony Historic District just minutes to downtown’s Centre Street Promenade and business district. This historic setting is central to everything a homeowner could dream of, from nearby shopping and dining to entertainment and employment.

New Colony Park homeowner Kim Reed said, “It’s so close to downtown, all the entertainment, restaurants and freeways. I work in Anaheim, so it’s a great location for work. I’ll have a five-minute commute. That’s fantastic!” Her fellow neighbor and local teacher, Joanna also loves the convenient location. She explained, “The high school I teach at is less than two miles from my new home. I am planning on biking to work when the weather is nice, and I am thrilled to live in the same community as my students and their parents.”

Homebuyers concerned about energy costs will also appreciate lower utility bills when they live at Colony Park, where residents enjoy utility costs that are some of the lowest across the state of California. Plus, as a GreenPoint Rated community, Colony Park’s homes will receive “points” for incorporating environmentally friendly elements, such as drought-resistant native plants, irrigation controllers, Energy Star appliances and low-VOC paints. Many of these features help reduce the demand on our planet’s resources…and homebuyers’ budgets.

Kim added, “Energy-saving features were very important to me.” Her new neighbor, Carrie, agreed, “I am trying to do what I can to be environmentally friendly and to conserve our resources. Having energy-saving features is important because that’s another step that I can take to help contribute.”

An array of valued-added advantages also enhance this community’s already alluring setting, including the low tax rate, no Mello-Roos and low HOA dues—all of which add up to real savings. “I decided it was a great time to buy. I did a lot of research. Colony Park was the best deal for me,” explained Kim.

As if all these advantages weren’t enough to entice home shoppers, 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, pool and open-air pavilion. Colony Park also provides pedestrian-friendly walkways that connect to the city’s main thoroughfares, in addition to numerous open spaces.

New homeowner Carrie appreciates everything that Colony Park offers for sophisticated single women. She stated that “I love the community amenities, especially the barbecue and park area for hanging out, and if it goes into the night, there’s a beautiful outdoor fireplace. People not only have the chance to enjoy company in their homes, but they can also entertain outdoors and meet others at the same time.” Homeowner Kim added, “The amenities are well done and very nicely maintained. Brookfield is very conscientious about the way they do things!”

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.