Westchester, CA – June 21, 2012 – Olson Homes, the leading developer of in-town urban living, announces the sneak preview of the model home for its newest residential community Gateway Walk , located in the heart of Westchester.
Homebuyers will enjoy living where the Westside meets the South Bay™. Hop on a bike and ride the short distance to the beach for swimming, surfing and volleyball. Homeowners can head up the coast to Santa Monica, and Marina Del Rey where there are shops, restaurants, entertainment and spend a day exploring around town. Gateway Walk offers the best of both worlds that is ideal for an active lifestyle.
Gateway Walk’s Grand Sneak Preview Event will be held on Sunday June 24th from 10AM to 6PM. The event will offer potential residents the opportunity to tour the model under construction and experience the surrounding community, and enjoy lunch provided by Chile Verde restaurant.
Gateway Walk will consist of 14 detached single family homes up to 1863 sq. ft., with 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2 car side-by-side. Expected to be completed in 2012, Gateway Walk will offer desirable commutes to the nearby employment centers in the South Bay – including Los Angeles, Hawthorne, Manhattan Beach, and Marina Del Rey, as well as close proximity to the nearby beaches, and many retail, dining and entertainment options.
The homes, built to exceed LEED green living standards, feature energy efficient amenities including Energy Star appliances; water efficient and lead-free faucets; highly water efficient toilets; auto shut-off motion sensors in all baths, space saving tank-less water heaters, and built-in recycle bins, among many other features.
The Olson Company’s numerous successful urban living developments across Southern California over the last 22 years reflect its commitment to the homebuyer as top priority. With its notable homeowner satisfaction, The Olson Company has garnered prestigious Eliant Awards in six categories in 2010, including a number one ranking for the “Design Selection” experience, and second for delivering an incredible experience during the Purchase, Construction, and Customer Service phases, and ranked second for “Overall Quality” and “Sales from Referrals.” The Olson Company believes in “livability,” and implements a thoughtful and detail-oriented approach from concept through execution. As part of their unique approach to providing these communities, The Olson Company understands all that goes into buying a new home and provides tailored services to support the needs of homebuyers, such as financial education and continued support services.
The Gateway Walk is located at 5780 W. 85th Place, Westchester 90045. For more information or to sign up for the interest list, visit the new website at Gatewaywalk.com For additional information on other Olson Homes communities visit: Olsonhomes.com
La Palma, CA.– April 19, 2012 – Olson Homes, the leading developer of in-town urban living, announces the official ground breaking event of Tapestry Walk the first new home residential community since 1996. City officials will be present for the groundbreaking dedication including Mayor, G. Henry Charoen, La Palma Council Members, city department heads and staff.
The City of La Palma acquired the property in December 2010 and The Olson Company was awarded the project through an RFP process in March 2011. The Tapestry Walk community will consist of 12 townhomes with three of the homes set to be sold to low income buyers and another three of the new homes to moderate income buyers. The remaining homes are to be sold at market rate expected to be priced from the low $400,000s.
Tapestry Walk is located adjacent to Montecito Villas on La Palma Avenue. Tapestry Walk will be the first new homes built in the City of La Palma since the Montecito Villas were developed by The Olson Company in 1995-1996. La Palma’s central location, retail, services and proximity to employment, easy freeway access, good schools and recreation, will attract local buyers as well as buyers from both Orange and Los Angeles Counties. The shortage of new homes, limited supply of resale homes in the area as well as competitive price points will make Tapestry Walk a good value to potential buyers who currently rent and are desire a move up home or location.
La Palma was named the 16th Best Small City in the country by Money Magazine in 2007 because of the quiet and friendly environment, great schools, nice homes, and well maintained streets and public areas. Accordingly to Money Magazine in 2011, La Palma was one of only three California Cities to make the top 100 list. The top 10 employers in La Palma include Kellogg’s, ADP, and Honeywell that together employ over 2,600 people in a town that is only 1.8 square miles in size.
Tapestry Walk will consist of three different floor plan types ranging in size from 1,346 to 1,819 square feet and offer up to four bedrooms and two and up to three bathrooms.
The Olson Company’s numerous successful urban living developments across Southern California over the last 22 years reflect its commitment to the homebuyer as top priority. With its notable homeowner satisfaction, The Olson Company has garnered prestigious Eliant Awards in six categories in 2010, including a number one ranking for the “Design Selection” experience, and second for delivering an incredible experience during the Purchase, Construction, and Customer Service phases, and ranked second for “Overall Quality” and “Sales from Referrals.” The Olson Company believes in “livability,” and implements a thoughtful and detail-oriented approach from concept through execution. As part of their unique approach to providing these communities, The Olson Company understands all that goes into buying a new home and provides tailored services to support the needs of homebuyers, such as financial education and continued support services.
The Tapestry Walk Sales Office is located at 5410 La Palma Avenue, CA 90623. For more information or to sign up for the interest list, visit the new website at www.tapestrywalk.com. For additional information on other Olson Homes communities visit: Olsonhomes.com.
El Segundo, CA. –April 17, 2012 – Olson Homes, the leading developer of in-town urban living, announces the grand opening of the model home sales center and interest list for its newest residential community Pacific Walk, located in the heart of downtown El Segundo.
Homebuyers will enjoy coastal living with a small town feel at Pacific Walk™. Hop on a bike and ride the short distance to the beach for swimming, surfing and volleyball. Or head the other way into charming downtown El Segundo, with shops, restaurants, great schools and a wonderful small town atmosphere. Pacific Walk offers the best of both worlds that is ideal for an active lifestyle.
Pacific Walk’s Grand Opening Sales Event will be held on May 5th from 10AM to 6PM. The event will offer potential residents the opportunity to tour the models and experience the surrounding El Segundo community, while featuring family fun activities such as the Extreme Game Truck, and Valentino’s Pizza truck.
Pacific Walk will consist of 12 attached townhomes, ranging in size from 1,640 to 1,661 sq. ft., with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2 car side-by-side or tandem garages. Expected to be completed in 2012, Pacific Walk will offer desirable commutes to the nearby employment centers in the South Bay – including Los Angeles, Hawthorne, Manhattan Beach, and Marina Del Rey, as well as close proximity to the nearby beaches, and many retail, dining and entertainment options.
“The Pacific Walk community represents the best of in-town living,” said Scott Laurie, President and COO of The Olson Company. “Located close to the beach, as well as El Segundo’s charming village filled with shops and cafés, Pacific Walk caters to those with an active, dynamic California lifestyle.”
The homes, built to exceed LEED green living standards, feature energy efficient amenities including Energy Star appliances; water efficient and lead-free faucets; highly water efficient toilets; auto shut-off motion sensors in all baths, space saving tank-less water heaters, and built-in recycle bins, among many other features.
The Olson Company’s numerous successful urban living developments across Southern California over the last 22 years reflect its commitment to the homebuyer as top priority. With its notable homeowner satisfaction, The Olson Company has garnered prestigious Eliant Awards in six categories in 2010, including a number one ranking for the “Design Selection” experience, and second for delivering an incredible experience during the Purchase, Construction, and Customer Service phases, and ranked second for “Overall Quality” and “Sales from Referrals.” The Olson Company believes in “livability,” and implements a thoughtful and detail-oriented approach from concept through execution. As part of their unique approach to providing these communities, The Olson Company understands all that goes into buying a new home and provides tailored services to support the needs of homebuyers, such as financial education and continued support services.
The Pacific Walk Sales Office is located at 616 West Imperial Ave., El Segundo, CA, 90245. For more information or to sign up for the interest list, visit the new website at www.PacificWalkHomes.com. For additional information on other Olson Homes communities visit: Olsonhomes.com
Carson, CA. – March 15, 2012 –Olson Homes, the leading developer of in-town urban living, announces plans for an affordable housing community in Carson. Olson Homes expects to complete construction on the planned community of Magnolia Walk, featuring 12 single-family detached homes at the intersection of East Carson St. and South Bataan Ave., in May 2012. As affordable housing options become increasingly rare in Southern California, the 12 homes at Magnolia Walk will provide an opportunity for qualified buyers, who meet strict income guidelines and specific eligibility requirements for the city sponsored program. Additionally, this program is only available to qualified families who either live or work in the city of Carson.
The new gated community will offer Spanish-style homes, starting at $235,000, featuring two floor plan options, with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 car attached garages, and up to 1,266 square feet of living space. Magnolia Walk also has a park area and a greenbelt for active lifestyles, and is located close to retail, recreation, and many job centers in the Long Beach and downtown Los Angeles areas.
“Olson Homes has worked hard with the city of Carson and the Redevelopment Agency to create a modern and stylish affordable housing community,” said Scott Laurie, President of Olson Homes. “As the city of Carson continues to grow, this community will be in a prime location near the city’s amenities, including parks, shopping and restaurants.”
Magnolia Walk, built to exceed LEED green living standards (A measure of sustainability), will feature energy efficient amenities such as Energy Star appliances; water efficient and lead-free faucets; low E glass windows; water efficient toilets; auto shut-off motion sensors in all baths; space saving tank-less water heaters; and built-in recycle bins, among many other features.
Magnolia Walk is located close to many existing Carson amenities, including Dominguez Park and Aquatic Center, The Home Depot Center, South Bay Pavilion, IKEA and the recently opened state of the art Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School.
Olson Homes’ numerous successful urban living communities, built across Southern California over the last 24 years, reflect its commitment to creating “livability” for today’s homebuyer. As part of Olson’s unique approach to creating these communities, The Company provides ongoing tailored services to support the needs of its homeowners, including financial education and the exclusive Homeowner Champion Program. The Olson Company has also garnered several prestigious Eliant Awards for homeowner satisfaction, including its 2012 win for Best Overall Customer Experience.
For more information on the City of Carson’s affordable housing program, and how to apply and join the interest list, please visit www.MagnoliaWalk.com. To qualify, families need to have incomes in the moderate-income range, as determined by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Covina, CA. – February 23, 2012 - Olson Homes, Southern California’s leading developer of in-town living, is proud to announce that its new community Citrus Walk is among a host of other new improvements in the community of Covina. While Olson is building the mixed-use community of Citrus Walk to enliven and rejuvenate downtown Covina, the Covina Redevelopment Agency is celebrating the official grand opening of Heritage Plaza Park this week. Simultaneously, the City of Covina is working on studies to improve the pedestrian connections in the downtown area, and recently completed a bike plan for the City.
Citrus Walk, the Olson Company’s fifth new urban living residential development in the Covina area, brings a new style of in-town living to Covina, offering fresh thinking, innovative design, and modern style. The Citrus Walk community features 37 townhomes and 8,000 square feet of new retail space along downtown Covina’s Citrus Avenue, with 8 flats offered as affordable housing over the new retail storefronts. The townhomes, each with approximately 1,600 square feet and three stories, have 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and 1-2 powder rooms, and 2-car garages. The recently released flats offer up to 1500 square feet, 3 bedrooms and several floor plan options.
The homes, built to exceed LEED green living standards, feature energy efficient amenities including Energy Star appliances; water efficient and lead-free faucets; highly water efficient toilets; auto shut-off motion sensors in all baths, space saving tank-less water heaters, and built-in recycle bins, among many other features.
“The Olson Company is proud to be a partner in the Covina community,” said Scott Laurie, President of Olson Homes. “We are creating a residential community that will be an important part of the local landscape, as well as providing an opportunity for increased revenues for the city through new retailers.”
The Citrus Walk community is adjacent to the all new Heritage Park Plaza, a Covina Redevelopment Agency project. The Plaza, resulting in a transformation of Downtown Civic Center Park, will feature a platform stage for open-air performances, a “Heritage Walk” with historical city elements, a tot lot, and a revamped courtyard/town square. Designed to improve park function, the updates will add additional trees and retain as many of the existing trees as possible. The park is now open to and providing enjoyment to all current Citrus Walk homeowners, giving Citrus Walk residents a beautiful park in their very own “backyard.”
The City’s Metrolink station is two blocks north of the Citrus Walk community. The City is working to enhance pedestrian connections with transit in the downtown area to encourage residents to take advantage of the various public transportation options available to them. Covina is one of only a few cities that offer a Bikestation bicycle storage facility at the Metrolink Station, allowing residents the freedom to ride their bikes to the station and store them in a safe and secure location.
The Olson Company’s numerous successful urban living developments across Southern California over the last 22 years reflect its commitment to today’s homebuyer. The Olson Company has garnered prestigious Eliant Awards for homeowner satisfaction, including a recent overall win for Mosaic Walk, which was in first place from almost 900 nationwide home communities. The Olson Company believes in “livability,” and implements a thoughtful and detail-oriented approach from concept through execution. As part of their unique approach to creating these communities, The Olson Company understands all that goes into buying a new home and provides ongoing tailored services to support the needs of its homeowners, including financial education and the exclusive Homeowner Champion Program.
There are still homes available at Citrus Walk. The Citrus Walk sales center is located at 158 Italia Street Covina, CA 91723. To learn more about Citrus Walk, the Olson Company online tools, and how you can own new now, please visit CitrusWalk.com.
Olson Homes, Southern California’s leading developer of in-town living, announces that it has received “The Eliant,” for ‘Best Overall Home Purchase and Ownership Experience’ (multi-divisional builder segment). As Eliant states, “This firm has developed an unusually loyal following by consumers interested in an ‘above-and-beyond’ home buying experience.” The prestigious award is given as part of the 2012 Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Awards, resulting from more than 68,000 surveys administered in partnership with staffing powerhouse Real Estate Temps to all recent homeowners from over 170 major homebuilders across the US and Canada in 2011.
The Olson Company also was ranked #1 by homebuyers for the ‘Purchase Experience’ and ‘Construction Experience’ in the Large Builder segment, and received second place awards for ‘Overall First-Year Quality,’ ‘Design Selection Experience’ and the ‘Customer Service Experience.’ “We are so proud to have received the award for Best Overall Customer Experience from Eliant,” said Scott Laurie, President of Olson Homes. “The Eliant Awards are the strongest indication of homebuilder success, indicating that we are providing strong customer service in so many areas. We are looking forward to doubling our efforts in 2012 as we continue to grow new home communities in Southern California.”
The Olson Company’s numerous successful urban living communities across Southern California over the last 24 years reflect its commitment to creating “livability” for today’s homebuyer. As part of Olson’s unique approach to creating these communities, The Company provides ongoing tailored services to support the needs of its homeowners, including financial education and the exclusive Homeowner Champion Program. The Olson Company has garnered several prestigious Eliant Awards for homeowner satisfaction, including its 2012 win for Best Overall Customer Experience.
For further information on the survey methodology and a complete list of winning home builders, visit www.eliant.com.
Seal Beach, CA. – January 26, 2012 – Olson Homes, Southern California’s leading developer of in-town living, announces recently released affordable flats in its new, stylish Citrus Walk community, located in Covina’s quaint downtown area. Demand is anticipated to be high for these flats, one of few affordable options currently available in Southern California.
Olson is offering 8 of its 12 single level flats as moderate-income affordable housing units. With prices starting at $240,400, these flats are $70,000 and $80,000 below market rate for comparable homes of this size and spec level, and monthly payments will be comparable to rent in the area.
“As redevelopment agencies go through re-structuring and have limited access to funds, affordable housing will become increasingly rare,” said Scott Laurie, President of Olson Homes. “Olson Homes is proud to build communities that fill cities’ needs and help make dreams come true. These flats are an incredible opportunity for moderate income families that are renting now, looking for their next step.”
Positioned over the new Olson retail storefronts in Covina’s revitalized downtown, the 8 affordable flats offer up to 1,311 square feet, 2-3 bedrooms and offer single level living above a 2-car garage. The flats, built to exceed LEED green living standards, feature energy efficient amenities including Energy Star appliances; water efficient and lead-free faucets; highly water efficient toilets; auto shut-off motion sensors in all baths, space saving tankless water heaters, and built-in recycle bins, among many other features.
The Olson Company’s numerous successful urban living developments across Southern California over the last 22 years reflect its commitment to today’s homebuyer. The Olson Company has garnered prestigious Eliant Awards for homeowner satisfaction, including a recent overall win for Mosaic Walk, which was in first place from almost 900 nationwide home communities. The Olson Company believes in “livability,” and implements a thoughtful and detail-oriented approach from concept through execution. As part of their unique approach to creating these communities, The Olson Company understands all that goes into buying a new home and provides ongoing tailored services to support the needs of its homeowners, including financial education and the exclusive Homeowner Champion Program.
For more information on the City of Covina’s affordable housing program, and how to apply and join the interest list, please visit CitrusWalk.com. To qualify, families need to have incomes in the moderate-income range, as determined by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
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