Sold In Solera Oak Valley Greens, August 2014

Sold In Solera Oak Valley Greens, August 2014

DURING THE MONTH OF August, 2014 | REAL ESTATE NEWS By Diana Mangan

What to Look for in a 55+ Retirement Community

Before we get to last months statistics, I'd like to point out some important considerations when choosing a 55+ Retirement Community to live in and what makes Solera so great.

1. Acclimate before you relocate. Weather is a key consideration when you’re buying a retirement home, especially for year-round residents. Solera Oak Valley Greens, located in the Southern California community of Beaumont offers exceptional weather. Yes, we certainly have seasons, but they are typically mild compared to other areas.
2. Get to know the area. Take some time to appreciate the personality of the neighborhood and your prospective neighbors. Social activities are big in planned communities. Solera has clubs and groups for everything from crafting to cooking to golf and much more! Solera also regularly plans some great external events. Your fellow Solera residents will be your new friends. Spending time getting to know the community with a local agent can help you really get a good feel for it.
3. Time your buy to get the best price. In Solera, it appears to be a buyers’ market right now and the homes that are selling are the ones that are priced right for this market and have some nice upgrades. It's a great time to buy in Solera!
4. Consider the amenities. Solera Oak Valley Greens offers world class ammenities including the 18,000 square foot Oakmont Clubhouse, an outdoor pool and spa, tennis and bocce courts, scenic walking and biking trails, and of course the 7,003 yard par-72 Oak Valley Greens Golf Course!
5. Don’t forget the big city! Solera is conveniently located just half an hour from Palm Springs, 50 minutes from Temecula, an hour and 20 minutes from Los Angeles and an hour and 45 minutes from San Diego.

Average Prices of Recent Sales in Solera:

• Princesses:  $187,300

• Trillons:       $231,500

• Emeralds:    $270,833

Statistics are taken from MLS and include homes sold from June 15, 2014 to August 15, 2014. This information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

There are three floor plans offered at Solera Oak Valley Greens. Home choices vary from the 1,392 sq-ft Solera Princess plan, to the 1,687 sq-ft Solera Trillion plan, or the 2,137 sq-ft Solera Emerald plan. All of Solera's homes feature two bedrooms, to baths, a den, a nicely sized great room and a covered patio.

As a long time resident of Solera Oak Valley Greens, Solera's Real Estate News Reporter and a Realtor who proudly represents Solera buyers and sellers, I am 100% dedicated to every real estate transaction in our community. I enjoy keeping you updated on what's happening in the community an sharing with you recent homes Sold In Solera Oak Valley Greens each month. If you have any questions on what's happening in the real estate market here in Solera, never hesitate to call or email me.... I am always happy to help!