
Frequently Asked Questions
COMMUNITY & COMMON AREAS
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Describe the infrastructure
and the plan for building it?
The infrastructure will be done in phases built out along the community
starting from the highway and progressing toward the beach. The first homes
built will be the first to have access to utilities. We expect to build out
in 3 years, which could be accelerated if the rate of sales supports it.
Each lot will be connected to the city water supply and electric grid. All
utility lines will be underground. These include electricity, water supply,
telephone, and sewage. |
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Is the model home already
connected to utilities?
The model home is already connected to the San Felipe electrical grid. The
water supply will be plumbed to the house from a storage tank while the
construction of the water system is finished. |
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Will the roads be paved?
Yes, the roads will all be paved. The entrance will be paved with stamped
concrete and the interior roads will be asphalt of a sandy color. |
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Will there be a homeowners
association?
Yes, the rules are being drafted and will be made available as soon as they
are ready. |
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What project is planned for
the beach? Will this project eventually block the views from any of the
houses now for sale?
We are working on the designs to determine if the project will be condos or
villas. (What is the difference? i.e. legal vs. architectural)
Regarding the condominiums, we are planning to have 2 vertical towers of
about 4 -5 floors on the sides of the property. The Villas would be one
floor type of property.
We will be careful that the homes never lose their views to the sea. The
designs of the homes were created for all houses to have the sea and
mountain views. If in the future we decide to build beachfront condos, they
will be medium height designed to take advantage of the slope of the front
of the property which will ensure no view obstructions from the houses.
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Will anything be built down
the middle to block the views from the homes?
The area in the center of the development has been specifically designed to
preserve views. For example, the tennis courts, putting green and pools are
at ground level. There will be single level buildings for restrooms, etc. |
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Describe the lake features
of the community?
The 6
lakes will be landscaped, lined, and beautiful. The homes will be right on
the lakes. The lakes will bring the feeling and views of attractive and
soothing water to the entire ambience of the community. |
HOME SITES
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What is the range of lot
sizes in the initial release?
The home site ranges are from 4,800 square feet to over ten thousand square
feet (or 450 to 980 square meters). |
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Are today’s buyers obligated
to build one of the designs proposed by the developer? Will the buyer be
obligated to use the Desert Lakes builder?
No, however the designs have to be approved by the planning committee to
ensure the same quality on the development, and to protect the buyers’
investment. The architectural design of the development has to prevail, and
the limitations will be contained in the construction regulation book. |
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After purchasing a lot, are
there time constraints to start construction of the home?
Regarding the time frame of the construction of the houses, will be no more
than 5 years. |
HOMES
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What is the area in square
feet of the interior living space of the models?
The
developer offers to the buyer two different model plans with two elevations
for each. However the developer is working on a third model, to offer more
variety. |
Oasis A: Living
space 1,894 sq. ft
Court
yard 718 sq. ft
2car
garage 421 sq ft
Total
building area 3,033 sq ft
Oasis B: Living
space 1,894 sq. ft
Living
space 2nd floor 345 sq. ft
Court
yard 371 sq. ft
2car
garage 421 sq ft
Total
building area 3,031 sq ft
Palmilla A:
Living space 1 1,789 sq. ft
Court
yard 624 sq. ft
2car
garage 430 sq ft
Total
building area 2,843 sq ft
Palmilla B: Living
space 1,789 sq. ft
Living
space 2nd floor 331 sq. ft
Court
yard 624 sq. ft
2car
garage 430 sq ft
Total
building area 3,174 sq ft
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Are the models 2 or 3
bedrooms? Bathrooms? Etc.?
Model A: 2 and ½
bathrooms.
Model B: 3 and ½
bathrooms. |
SALES PLANNING
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Has the developer looked at
plant alternatives such as Planet Safe Systems?
The developer is already talking with CESPM, the utility water company.
CESPM is our first option. San Felipe has experienced tremendous growth
recently, on the mean time everything that is needed to support this growth
has being done accordingly. |
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Is the power hookup fee
included in the lot or home price?
Yes. |
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Temporary water supply:
will every house have its own tank? Will the tanks be removed when the city
water supply is connected? When will the city water supply be connected?
Yes. These houses will have in their beginning its own storage tank,
eventually the houses will be connected to the city water line, and the
tanks will be removed. The city water line should be ready in 2 to 3 years. |
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Temporary septic tanks:
will every house have its own septic tank? Will the tanks be removed when
the treatment plant is connected? When will the treatment plant be in
service?
Yes. In the beginning every house will have its own septic tank; eventually
each house will be connected to the water treatment plant line. The water
treatment plant line should be ready in 4 to 5 years. |
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Has the city approved the
plat map of Desert Lakes?
Yes. |
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Can Stewart Title insurance
this property?
The title search has been done, and everything is legal. Individual Title
policies will be emitted once all of the permits are in place, due to the
unprecedented growth in San Felipe, city regulations have changed, and the
developer is following all of the procedures accordingly. To ensure
protection and security to buyers/investors, the developer does and sings
all of the purchase agreements with a Notario Publico (Notary
Public).
Notario Publico in Mexico has to be an attorney, and carries an
abundance of judicial responsibility. |