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.