Meritage Homes will kick off a series of grand opening events May 8 with the unveiling of its new Reserve at Parklands neighborhood in Oakley. Soon afterward, Meritage’s highly anticipated new Carmel Estates neighborhood in Brentwood will officially open. Both Carmel Estates and Reserve offer an impressive collection of home designs that boast distinctive architectural styling, open layouts and generous included amenities.

“Due to increasing demand for these ideally located and affordably priced neighborhoods, interest lists have been rapidly forming since mid-March,” said Barry Grant, president of Meritage Homes’ Northern California Division. “And although we’re still putting the finishing touches on our new models, we’re encouraging interested buyers to visit either neighborhood this weekend to check out our new floorplans, architectural drawings and neighborhood layout while the selection and savings are at their best.”

Meritage’s new Reserve at Parklands neighborhood features just 26 homesites in an established and mature master-planned community. Affordably priced from the $270s, Reserve features four single- and two-story plans that range in size from 2,034 to over 2,700 square feet. Highlighted by charming front entries, the homes offer three to six bedrooms, up to four bathrooms and a two-car garage. 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. For sales office hours and additional information, please call 866-675-9383 or visit www.meritagehomes.com.

A beautiful new gated community located in the heart of Brentwood, Carmel Estates features a premium selection of homesites surrounded by the neighborhood’s 1.7-acre central park that offers spacious backyards and adjacent open space. Pre-model pricing starts from the mid $300s at Carmel Estates, which features six all new single- and two-story home designs ranging in size from 2,265 to 3,475 square feet. The homes offer up to five bedrooms and boast estate-style architectural elements throughout, such as vaulted ceilings, formal rooms for entertaining, gourmet kitchens, bonus rooms and master retreats. The thoughtfully designed floorplans feature spacious and open layouts highlighted by designer-selected colors and fixtures throughout. For additional information or to schedule a private neighborhood tour, please call Katrin Maercz at 925-493-1088 or visit www.meritagehomes.com.

Adding to the appeal of Carmel Estates and Reserve is the fact that many of the area’s popular amenities such as hiking trails, recreational facilities, parks and the Delta are conveniently located just minutes from your doorstep. Historic downtown Brentwood is the scene of many community events throughout the year, including concerts, music and wine festivals, and holiday parades. Carmel Estates and Reserve also enjoy proximity to nearby shopping, restaurants, Highway 4 and highly rated local schools.

Further adding to the appeal of Carmel Estates and Reserve is Meritage Homes’ commitment as an industry-leading green builder. Meritage recently increased its standards even further to become the only large public homebuilder to ensure every home it builds meets the Environmental Protection Agency’s stringent ENERGY STAR guidelines. Meritage Homes’ energy-efficient and environmentally friendly standard features include Low-E windows, programmable thermostats, Energy Star appliances, low-flow showerheads and faucets, low VOC carpets, paint and finishes, and much more.

These price-included features combine to make Meritage homes 20 to 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.

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