Newlyweds Weather Mortgage Market Ups and Downs to Become D.R. Horton Homeowners
CHINO, CA — Meet Paola and Jorge Ramirez. Like many would-be homebuyers in Southern California, they had good credit, steady income, and were ready to buy a home. Yet when the newlyweds first walked into the sales office at D.R. Horton’s Woodbury at College Park in Chino, they knew they would face tighter loan restrictions based on what they heard about the current mortgage market (Paola works in the lending business and Jorge works for The Gas Company). Still, they were determined to become first-time homeowners.
“Trust me, we were sweating bullets,” says Paola, a senior loan processor for a firm based in the City of Industry who has closely watched the ups and downs of the mortgage market. “We experienced this ordeal firsthand during our transaction when the loan we wanted suddenly wasn’t offered anymore. We thought we’d have to wait it out until next year, but the D.R. Horton sales staff and DHI Mortgage reps did everything in their power to put us into the home we wanted. If it were not for them, we would probably still be renting right now.”
In fact, in just a month’s time, the couple moved out of their two-bedroom apartment in Phillip’s Ranch and into their brand-new four-bedroom, two-and-one-half-bath home at Woodbury. Their 1,728-square-foot home—the largest plan at Woodbury—provides them with plenty of room to grow since it offers a living room, dining room, open kitchen, a second floor laundry room, a master suite with an expansive walk-in closet, and a two-car garage. Their ideal corner lot also provides them with extra privacy and beautiful city-light views.
“It’s the little things I love about this house,” says Paola. “I love the fixtures, the upgraded cabinets and countertops, the appliances they included, the big walk-in closet in our bedroom. It feels like home.”
But what really sealed the deal for them was the personalized customer experience that comes standard with a D.R. Horton home. Everyone from the sales staff to the DHI Mortgage representatives treated them like family. The New Home Counselor, Maria Tupas-Louie, even hand delivered their keys when their home closed in late August.
“Everyone was so helpful,” Paola says. “They calmed us down and made the experience as stress-free as possible. It was a very personal experience.”
Not only that, but she and Jorge also took comfort in the fact that their home—their largest and most precious investment yet—was crafted by America’s largest builder, D.R. Horton.
“I researched D.R. Horton online, and when I saw that they were ranked as the country’s #1 builder for five years in a row, that put my mind at ease,” says Paola. “I felt a lot more settled and confident about our decision to buy at Woodbury.”
Less than two months after their wedding, Paola and Jorge can now be found at Home Depot, applying new decorating tips to their home, or walking their two “kids”—a Pomeranian named Honey and a German Shepherd named Apache—in the beautiful parks within the College Park community. Spanning approximately 710 acres, College Park will offer everything they need right within community borders: outstanding shops and restaurants at the Regents Square Community Retail Center, nature trails, parks, sports parks outfitted for soccer and basketball, golfing at Ayala Park, a proposed on-site elementary school, access to the 100-acre Chaffey College campus, and The Commons—a residents’-exclusive recreation center with outdoor lounge areas, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, community meeting rooms, expertly designed fitness center, pool, competition-style pool and spa. Perfect for those who are just starting out or those who are looking to graduate to a better way of life, College Park by SunCal Companies offers top-notch amenities and a central location in Chino.
Homebuyers who visit Woodbury will also understand why Paola and Jorge are so proud to call the neighborhood “home.” With prices starting in the mid $400,000s, Woodbury will certainly be worth coming home to everyday with detached single-family homes spanning from approximately 1,582 to 1,728 square feet. The homes provide three and four bedrooms, two and one-half baths, plus the renowned craftsmanship, design, and style for which D.R. Horton is known. Interested homebuyers can visit the Woodbury models located at 14545 Purdue Avenue in Chino, California. The models are open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
