FAIRWAY CANYON NAMED AS FINALIST FOR MASTERPLAN OF THE YEAR AT THE ÉLAN AWARDS

Beaumont, CA — Fairway Canyon by SunCal Companies has already captured the attention of thousands of homebuyers... and is now being honored by the homebuilding industry at the 23rd annual Élan Awards. The Inland Empire’s most popular masterplan set against the stunning backdrop of the magnificent San Bernardino Mountains, Fairway Canyon has been honored as a finalist for Masterplanned Community of the Year, a rare and prestigious honor bestowed upon any masterplan in Southern California. The community — along with developer SunCal Companies — was also recognized with seven other finalists at the Élan Awards, which will be presented on October 29, 2005. Sponsored by the Los Angeles/Ventura County Sales & Marketing Council of the Building Industry Association of Southern California, the Élan Awards honor superior achievement in sales, marketing, and merchandising excellence.

“It is extremely rewarding to be recognized among some of the most renowned masterplanned communities in all of Southern California,” said David Soyka, Director of Marketing for SunCal Companies. “To be named as an Élan finalist for Masterplanned Community of the Year is an honor in itself and we are truly gratified for the distinction.”

Known for offering six top-selling neighborhoods built by California’s most prominent homebuilders, stunning views of the San Bernardino mountains, a location adjacent to the PGA of Southern California Golf Club at Oak Valley, and a state-of-the-art recreation center called The Canyon Club, Fairway Canyon continues to make its mark on the Inland Empire new home market. Sales remain at record-breaking highs for all six neighborhoods as more buyers discover the beauty of living in a community where refined resort living meets the greenest of fairways. The community earned Élan nominations for “Best Logo Design,” “Best Brochure,” “Best Signage,” “Best Color Newspaper Ad,” “Best Color Magazine Ad,” and “Best Overall Advertising Campaign.” In addition to the accolades for Fairway Canyon, SunCal Companies was also honored as a finalist in the “Best Website for a Builder” category for www.suncal.com.

Models are now open at all six neighborhoods at Fairway Canyon. For up-to-date information, call (951) 769-4536. The New Home Gallery at Fairway Canyon is open Friday-Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed Tuesday-Thursday. The New Home Gallery is located at 36193 Champions Drive in Beaumont. To visit, exit Cherry Valley Boulevard. Turn south and follow the signs to Fairway Canyon.

SunCal Companies has crafted outstanding and innovative neighborhood communities since 1973. For over 30 years, SunCal Companies has remained dedicated to creating superior, masterplanned communities while fulfilling each community's unique vision for its future. They offer residential neighborhoods, parks and amenities, schools and street scenes. SunCal and its affiliates currently have 100,000 new lots in development. From Tesoro del Valle in Santa Clarita and Westport at Mandalay Bay in Oxnard to Serrano Heights in the City of Orange and Amerige Heights in Fullerton to Terra Lago in Indio, SunCal consistently creates harmonious neighborhoods rich in character and resources. For more information, please email info@suncal.com or log onto www.suncal.com.