Meritage Homes’ new Anchor Bend neighborhood will host an exclusive wine and cheese event next Friday for its VIP Realtors. Since there’s still time to be included on the invitation list, local Realtors are encouraged to visit any existing Meritage community today to sign up for the company’s Realtor Circle Program.

Members of the program receive the latest information on Meritage’s new green building technology and upcoming new neighborhoods. Realtor Circle members will also receive a special invitation for a sneak peek of Meritage’s newest community, Anchor Bend at Summer Lake in Oakley, which will officially open to the public on Saturday, Nov. 20.

Anchor Bend’s VIP realtor event will take place Friday, Nov. 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. and include a casual wine and cheese tasting affair. Realtors who sign up for the Realtor Circle Program will be automatically enrolled in Meritage’s exclusive 4-percent tiered commission program.

Anchor Bend at Summer Lake features four new single- and two-story home designs ranging in size from 2,232 to 2,876 square feet with up to six bedrooms, four bathrooms and a three-car garage. The homes boast estate-style architectural elements throughout, such as covered front entries, vaulted ceilings, formal dining rooms, elegant master suites and options for a loft or den.

The homes also feature gourmet center-island kitchens overlooking the adjoining great room, making the floor plans perfect for entertaining and everyday living. A variety of customizing and flexible room options are available that allow homebuyers to personalize the home’s interior and exterior spaces to reflect their personal style and desires.

Meritage Homes’ energy-efficient and environmentally friendly standard green features included in every Anchor Bend home feature Low-E windows, programmable thermostats, Energy Star appliances, high-performance showerheads and faucets, low-VOC carpets, paint and finishes, and more. These price-included features combine to make all new Meritage homes 20-30 percent more energy efficient than homes built to the current International Residential Code. In addition to lowering utility bills and using fewer natural resources, these homes also provide better indoor air quality for a healthier living environment.

To visit Anchor Bend from Oakley’s Main Street, turn left on Cypress and continue straight into the Summer Lake community. Turn right on Summer Lake Drive, left on Lakewood Drive, and right on Clear Lake Drive. For sales office hours and additional information, call Danny Menther at 866-675-9383 or visit www.meritagehomes.com.