New San Jose Luxury Home Collection to Grand Open This Weekend -- April 14th

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - Apr 12, 2012) - TRI Pointe Homes will be grand opening Chantrea at Silver Creek this Saturday, April 14^th from noon to 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to the celebration and tour the three exquisite model homes with innovative floor plans, experience the views of the Silicon Valley and savor the culinary delights prepared by expert chefs on the Thermador® appliances in Chantrea's state-of-the art kitchens.

Attendees will be entertained by a face painter, balloon artist and caricaturist while taking in the beautiful setting and touring three decorated model home.

Created by TRI Pointe Homes, a California-based residential real estate developer with offices in Northern California, Chantrea at Silver Creek will offer an intimate, well appointed neighborhood in close proximity to the social media and technology epicenter of Silicon Valley. The 38 luxury estate homes in this limited collection are starting in the $1 millions and are situated on generously sized homesites with a minimum of 10,000 square feet.

Chantrea homebuyers will be able to choose from three spaciously designed floorplans ranging from approximately 3,390 to 4,250 square feet in living space. Homes will feature up to five bedrooms and up to four and a half baths with first and second floor master suites. Each Chantrea residence will offer generous family spaces and a variety of enhanced room options, such as gourmet preparation kitchens, multi-purpose dens and covered outdoor rooms designed for outdoor entertaining.

Matching the upscale home designs of Chantrea, each home is enhanced by professional-caliber Thermador® stainless steel appliances including Masterpiece Series 5-burner gas cooktop, double oven and built-in microwave. The kitchens include expansive islands with ample storage and Euro-style cabinets in a variety of stains.

Built with the environment and energy efficiency in mind, each home will be equipped with SunPower® solar energy panels in keeping with the TRI Pointe Homes philosophy of treading lightly and building wisely.

"TRI Pointe Homes is delighted to be making its entry into Northern California at a time when the region's demand for high caliber homes is escalating," said Carrie Newbery, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at TRI Pointe Homes. "Chantrea at Silver Creek offers an ideal address for San Jose homebuyers seeking luxurious residences within a close distance to the center of the Silicon Valley."

Just off of Nieman Blvd. in San Jose, Chantrea at Silver Creek is conveniently located near San Jose's numerous parks, cultural attractions and museums, as well as shopping, dining and entertainment. The San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, San Jose Civic Auditorium, and San Jose Museum of Art are just a few, nearby cultural venues. Among the area's many popular local parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is a favorite among families with children and provides conservation-oriented outdoor adventure. For local shopping needs, the Eastridge Shopping Center offers an array of specialty retailers.

Chantrea at Silver Creek joins a growing number of TRI Pointe Homes' communities throughout California. The company is currently building distinctive communities throughout the state, including Amberview, Sagebluff and Topazridge at Riverwalk Vista in Riverside and Los Arboles in Simi Valley. Three additional communities, Ironhorse in Morgan Hill, Candera in San Marcos and Tamarind Lane in Azusa, are coming this year.

Founded on over a century of combined real estate industry experience, TRI Pointe Homes is guided by an unwavering commitment to think, renew and inspire. Insightful thinking -- anticipating and encompassing all the events and needs of the individuals and families who will live in a TRI Pointe Home -- is demanded. A passionate desire to renew a sense of belonging by creating spaces that invite both energized interaction and peaceful solitude is critical. And an ability to inspire the hundreds of experts who are involved in building our communities to take pride and care in their craftsmanship is essential to satisfying every homeowner's highest expectations. TRI Pointe Homes' core values of quality, integrity and excellence are the driving forces behind innovative designs that connect with the individual.

To reach the grand opening celebration at Chantrea, from the US-101 freeway, exit Yerba Buena Road, head east to Nieman Boulevard and turn left. Proceed to Cirelli Drive and the models are on the left-hand side. The sales office is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about Chantrea, call 408-531-8881 or visit www.TRIPointeHomes.com. Homebuyers can keep up to date on Chantrea news at www.facebook.com/ChantreaSanJose.