CORONA, CA – Smart home buyers are learning that they can live in the KNOW and live in the NOW with Shea Homes at Avonlea in Corona, Topaz in Menifee, Meadowbrook in Winchester and Tapestry in La Habra. And everyone who visits any of the four neighborhoods this weekend will have the opportunity to enter to win a new Apple iPad®* with state-of-the-art technology that will ensure that they always live in the KNOW.

“You KNOW what’s important to you in a new home,” stated Janet Benavidez, vice president of sales and marketing for Shea Homes Southern California. “You expect quality construction, today’s most sought-after amenities, excellent customer service, and a builder you can trust. NOW you can have all that and more when you Live in the KNOW with Shea Homes. When it comes to choosing the home that’s right for you and your family, NOW you KNOW.”

In Corona, conveniently close to both Riverside and Orange Counties, luxury and spaciousness keynote the impressive residences of Carmody and Newbridge at Avonlea. At Carmody, where prices start in the low $400,000s, three one- and two-story floor plans range from approximately 2,938 to 3,551 square feet, including four to five bedrooms, up to three and one-half baths and a secluded den plus a three- or four-bay garage.

Newbridge at Avonlea is a collection of spacious one- and two-story homes with living spaces ranging from approximately 2,290 to 2,515 square feet, including as many as six bedrooms and three baths plus a two- or three-car garage. The highlights of every home are fireplace-warmed great rooms and gourmet island kitchens with granite countertops. Prices start in the high $300,000s.

Shea Homes’ SPACES at Avonlea, is priced from the high $200,000s. The four floorplans range from approximately 1,462 to 2,050 square feet and demonstrate spaciousness, while maximizing usable interior space and eliminating useless walls, hallways and rarely-used formal rooms. Highlights include specially designed kitchens with European-style cabinetry, perfect for casual or gourmet get-togethers, with a large eat-around island leading into the expansive living area. The master bathroom is reminiscent of a stay in a fine hotel, with large, dual-head showers and integrated sinks.

Avonlea features a generous, centrally located community park; which includes a large tot lot, basketball courts and plenty of open spaces for walking, picnicking and soaking up the sun. The desirable Corona location is the perfect balance of convenience with the country charm of the foothills. Avonlea homes are within the highly sought-after Corona Norco Unified School District.

In Menifee, Shea’s Eldorado community features Topaz, a collection of three stylish one- and two-story floor plans ranging from approximately 2,050 to 2,484 square feet, including three to six bedrooms and two and one-half to three baths plus a two- or three-bay garage. Priced from the mid $200,000s, design highlights include fireplace-warmed great rooms and gourmet island kitchens.

In Winchester, Shea Homes’ Meadowbrook makes an Adeline’s Farm address remarkably attainable with prices starting in the high $200,000s. A charming enclave of one- and two-story homes, the neighborhood presents four distinctive floor plans ranging from approximately 2,050 to 2,515 square feet with up to six bedrooms, three bathrooms, three-car garages and an array of exclusive amenities, such as bright morning rooms or country nooks, master suite retreats and super game rooms.

Located in the OC but conveniently close to the IE is Shea Homes’ Tapestry in La Habra. Offering gated privacy in an intimate setting, the neighborhood’s three spacious two-story floor plans are priced from the high $600,000s.  Tapestry meets the needs of large households with approximately 2,805 to 3,257 square feet, including up to five bedrooms and 3.5 to 4 bathrooms plus a two-car garage. Upgraded amenities such as granite countertops and stainless steel appliances add to the value of the homes, and Tapestry enhances residents’ lifestyles with a swimming pool, spa, half basketball court, tot lot and grassy play area.

Complete details on all of Shea Homes’ communities, including driving directions, is available by visiting the company’s website at sheahomes.com.

Shea Homes Southern California is a division of Shea Homes Limited Partnership, one of America’s largest privately held homebuilders. As a member of the Shea family of companies, which celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2006, Shea Homes has won numerous prestigious awards for quality, integrity, innovation and customer satisfaction. Shea Homes’ pursuit of excellence is typified by Shea Superiology, the art and science of designing and constructing homes that offer homeowners superior value by maximizing their quality of life, minimizing their costs and making a positive contribution to the environment. For more information, please visit the company’s website at sheahomes.com.

*All participants must visit Shea Homes at Avonlea in Corona, Topaz in Menifee, Meadowbrook in Winchester or Tapestry in La Habra to register to participate in the drawing. No purchase is necessary and no fee is required to participate.  Limit one entry per household.  Shea Employees and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate in the promotion.   Odds of winning are dependent of the number of eligible participants. Drawing for the above to be held at the Tapestry Information Center on Wednesday, February 16^th, 2011 at 4 pm.  Winner need not be present to win.  Additional restrictions and limitations apply.  See a Community Representative for details. iPad® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. All rights reserved. Apple is not a sponsor of, nor associated with, this promotion.