Meritage Homes has announced the grand opening celebration of their highly anticipated Carmel Estates neighborhood in Brentwood. The event takes place June 19.

In addition to offering special pricing from the mid $300s, Saturday’s festivities include live gourmet cooking demonstrations by a Bosch appliance representative from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a live radio broadcast by KKIQ 101.7 from noon to 2 p.m., refreshments, prizes and more.

Carmel Estates offers impressive home designs that boast distinctive architectural styling, open layouts and generous included amenities such as green features and luxurious appointments.

According to Carmel Estates Sales Associate Katrin Maercz, “Since pre-model sales at Carmel Estates have been brisk, this weekend is the absolute best time to purchase a new home while the selection and savings are the most advantageous.”

As one of the region’s most anticipated new gated communities located in the heart of Brentwood, Carmel Estates features a premium selection of large homesites up to a half- acre surrounding the neighborhood’s 1.7-acre central park. The community features six all-new single- and two-story home designs ranging from 2,232 to 3,475 square feet and up to five bedrooms and 3½ bathrooms.

The homes boast estate-style architectural elements throughout such as vaulted ceilings, formal rooms for entertaining, bonus rooms, master retreats and gourmet kitchens that include granite countertops and stainless steel appliances at no additional cost. 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 has recently unveiled the new Parklands neighborhood in Oakley. Priced from the $200s, both Parklands offers a limited number of homesites and features single and two-story designs ranging from 2,033 to approximately 2,700 square feet. Call 866-675-9383 for more information.

Meritage recently toughened its energy-efficiency standards 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, and low-VOC carpets, paint and finishes, making 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 less natural resources, these homes provide better indoor air quality for a healthier living environment.

For more information on any Meritage Homes program or neighborhood, call 866-675-9383 or visit www.meritagehomes.com.

Meritage Homes is the nation’s ninth largest homebuilder and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol MTH). In its 25-year history, the company has built more than 65,000 homes ranging from entry level to semi-custom luxury.