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Rentersnowpaybycreditcard By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW FEATURES TheCOVIDeconomic falloutleftmillionsofrent- ersfinanciallystruggling. Inresponse,more landlordsaretaking creditcardpayments, andasignificantnum- beroftenantshavemet theirrentforatleast oneortwomonthsby puttingitonplastic. Whilethecredit cardoptionservedas anemergencylifelineto many,rentersshouldn't relyonitwhentheir paychecksrebound,says Atlantafinancialplanner VladimirNikitenko. Evenwhenthere'sa significanteconomicde- cline,Nikitenkorecom- mendsnegotiatingwith alandlordtoskiporre- ducepayment,withthe shortfalltobemadeup later.Somelocalrenter assistanceprogramsmay alsohelp,headds. Theoverwhelming majorityofrentalpay- mentswerepaper-based —check,cashormoney order—theFederalRe- serveofBostonfoundin a2016study. Now,theNational MultifamilyHousing Council,atradegroup withlarge-scaleapart- mentfirmmembers, reportsthatmanyapart- mentoperatorswho've resistedcreditcardsbe- causeofthecardprocess- ingfeesarenowaccepting them,withsomeabsorb- ingthefeesof2%to 3.5%,insteadofpassing themontofinancially- squeezedtenants. Additionally,more third-partypayment platforms,whichare oftenusedbysmaller landlords,haveestab- lishedacreditcardop- tionorseenanincrease inusagetoaprevious offering. ByApril2020,credit cardrentalpayments werealready13percent greaterthantheprevi- ousyear,according todatafromproperty managementplatform EntrataandTheWall StreetJournal. Also,theAmerican ApartmentOwners Association(AAOA), whichrepresentsmany smalllandlords,recently partneredwithPayRent, aplatformthatallows tenantstouseacredit cardonemonthandan ACHordebittransfer thenext. "It'salong-overdue modernizationforthe industry,"saysBrian Davis,co-founderof SparkRental,apayment platform."Landlords haveeveryreasontopre- ferelectronicpayments overcheckorcash." Someplatforms,such asSparkRental,report paymenthistoryto creditbureaus. "Payingrentbydebit orACHisgreatandcon- venientifthereareno extracharges,"Nikitenko concludes. Discover a resort inspired life- style at Heritage Vineyard Creek! A gated community designed for 55+. Brand new solar equipped homes from 1,743 to 2,206 sq. ft. Designer features included such as granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, designer floor- ing and cabinetry and more! Includes private access to the Resort Clubhouse, fitness center, pool and spa. 7463 Golden Stars Way off Gerber between Elk Grove Florin Rd and Bradshaw. Schedule your self-guided tour today. 58SACRAMENTO HERITAGEVINEYARDCREEK FromtheHigh$400,000s (916) 642-7265, (916) 304-9906 Lennar.com/Sacramento 38.4833823 -121.3670529 38.4833823 -121.3670529 The Redwood Collection offers a collec- tion of new homes in Sacramento with easy access to shopping, schools and many other services. Residents will enjoy an easy commute to Downtown Sacramento, Elk Grove and Folsom.The Redwood Collection at Park- side offers five floorplans ranging from 1950 sq. ft. – 3427 sq. ft. Including Lennar's The Home Within A Home® floorplan. This home provides both privacy and togetherness for today's modern family—featuring a separate pri- vate entrance, bedroom, bathroom, laun- dry, eat-in kitchenette and living room. Call to schedule your self-guided today. 59 SACRAMENTO REDWOOD COLLECTION PARKSIDE From the Mid $500,000s (916) 312-2744, (916) 670-1159 Lennar.com/Sacramento 38.520 -121.352 38.520 -121.352 Sutter Park resides within one of Sacra- mento's most highly sought-after park neighborhoods, East Sacramento. This iconic community offers three different product lines ranging from 1,546 sq. ft.- 3,114 sq. ft. with up to 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Each community is uniquely designed with historic architecture rem- iniscent of yesteryear that surrounds a beautiful community park. Sutter Park is situated within easy walking and bik- ing distance to numerous coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries, as well as exceptional private K-12 and university education. Visit us today! Pric- es range from the $800,000's to $1.3M. Model tours will temporarily be shown by appoin tmen t o nly . C all sales office to schedule. (916) 787-3490;TimLewis.com 60 SACRAMENTO SUTTER PARK From the $800,000s (916) 787-3490 SutterParkLiving.com 38.5717779 -121.4402978 38.5717779 -121.4402978 Open by appointment only. Discover a life of balance at Asana. The stunning single family homes offer three level homes range from 2,560 to 3,090 sq. ft. with 3- 4 bedrooms. The central community green offers solitude and connectiv- ity, allowing you to recharge and connect with your surroundings. While the community Clubhouse offers the ideal venue for parties complete with a kitchen and out- door seating. Situated in Silicon Valley, Asana's location provides easy access to both the 101 and the Capital Expressway. 61 SAN JOSE ASANA From the $1.1 Millions (408) 620-4297 DeNovaHomes.com 37.322448 -121.8154077 37.3208622 -121.8104407 Round Barn is City Ventures' new townhome community in Fountain Grove, Santa Rosa's gateway to the Russian River Valley and the perfect intersection of new tech and old town charm. Solar-powered and all electric, these unique townhomes are built with energy-efficiency and your comfort in mind. Inspired by the past. Built for the future. Round Barn. Up to 1,884 sq. ft., 3 - 4 bedrooms, Versatile floorplans. First floor bed- room suite, office and gym options. Solar panel system included. Com- munity pool, cabanas, parks, playgrounds and garden. From the High $500,000s RoundBarn@cityventures.com 62 SANTA ROSA ROUND BARN BY CITY VENTURES New Sales Release – View Locations (707) 657-3353 RoundBarnNewHomes.com 38.365 -122.635 38.4755342 -122.7283111 Open By Appointment Only Located in Sonoma, California, Mockingbird Lane is just one mile from the Sonoma Plaza. Featuring 16 exceptionally designed two-story homes with a detached garage, the main resi- dences range from 1,813 to 2,536 sq. ft., up to 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. Twelve homes include a two-story 742 sq. ft. cottage which features a full kitchen and liv- ing space downstairs with a loft, bedroom, full bath, and space for a full washer and dryer upstairs and a single parking stall. The cottage has many uses including a work or study space, guest house for visiting friends and family, or maybe even a home for extended family! Schedule a private tour today! 63 SONOMA MOCKINGBIRD LANE Starting from $1.2 Million (707) 366-6899 DeNovaHomes.com 38.285917 -122.4695777 38.285917 -122.4695777 Two new communities with 9 new models in the desirable El- lis master plan. Berkshire offers 4 floorplans with 2,865-3,613 sq. ft., 3-4 bedrooms, and 2.5- 3.5 bathrooms. Priced from the low $700,000s. Zephyr features 4 floorplans offering 2,002-2,594 sq. ft., 2-6 bedrooms, and 2-3 bathrooms. Priced from the high $500,000s. Living in the Ellis com- munity, you'll enjoy the Village Green, the future village center and the future aquatic center. Open to tour by private appoint- ment. 64 TRACY BERKSHIRE & ZEPHYR 2 Neighborhoods Now Selling! (916) 597-4079, (877) 231-0059 woodsidehomes.com/norcal 37.719 -121.478 37.697892 -121.464567 Welcome to Ellis, a new master- planned community now selling in Tracy. Explore family-friendly neighborhoods paired with a modern lifestyle, featuring out- door social spaces and play- grounds plus a planned dog park, aquatic park and on-site market- place with shopping and din- ing. Open by appointment only! Berkshire and Zephyr are located at 2275 Augusta Ave., Tracy, CA 95377. Follow @LiveAtEllis on Fa- cebook and Instagram for news and updates. 65 TRACY ELLIS New Homes from the $500,000s (877) 321-0595 EllisTracy.com 37.703167 -121.43 37.703167 -121.4602358 Interest list now forming! Luxury homes in the perfect place at the right price. Magnolia Park by Bright Homes is a spectacular new community of both single family attached and detached homes. Four plans boast 1,782-2,144 sq. ft., 3-5 bedrooms, 2-3 bathrooms, impressive amenities, plus an ar- ray of options to customize your home. Located in the heart of Tracy and conveniently located to schools and many amenities. Join the interest list now to receive up- dates on this community! 66 TRACY MAGNOLIA PARK Phase 1 Now Selling! (209) 836-0307 Bright-Homes.com 37.6591204 -121.6209277 37.6591204 -121.6209277 Community Closeout! Model Homes will be released for sale soon! Get pre-approved by our designated lender to get on the priority list! Call 209-553-6031 or visit us online for more details. Santosha features 71 single-family homes with four floor plans ranging from approxi- mately 1,732 to 2,210 sq. ft. and include 3 to 5 bedrooms, up to 3 baths, and all the ameni- ties you expect from DeNova Homes. Located in the heart of Tracy, Santosha of- fers easy access to the freeway making it convenient to commute to the Tri-Valley area and major employment hubs. Santosha is also close to a variety of dining and shop- ping centers along with parks and recreation centers. Live near it all at Santosha in Tracy! 67 TRACY SANTOSHA The Low $500,000s (209) 553-6031 DeNovaHomes.com 37.7459719 -121.4700049 37.7459719 -121.4700049 Welcome to Bristowe - the newest addition to the North Village mas- ter planned community! Bristowe at North Village features single and two story homes ranging in size from approximately 1,815-3,344 sq. ft. four different floor plans offer 4-5 bedrooms, 2-4.5 bathrooms, and room options to customize your new home. North Village is close to com- mute routes, shopping, schools, and recreation. Find your dream home at Bristowe at North Village! Sales Office and Models open by appoint- ment only, please call or visit us on- line to schedule an appointment. 225 Gannet Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 68 VACAVILLE BRISTOWE AT NORTH VILLAGE From the Low $600,000s (707) 474-9918 seenohomes.com 38.395 -121.912 38.404942 -121.942882 Riverchase is a new home com- munity in West Sacramento, featuring a collection of 222 two story contemporary homes wrapped around a private, central park. Homes range in size from 1,559 to 1,835 sq. ft. Riverchase offers close proximity to down- town with the comfort and peace of mind of a quiet suburb. Call to schedule a private walk through. Located at 3131 Bobwhite Court in West Sacramento. 69 WEST SACRAMENTO RIVERCHASE From the Low $400,000s (916) 462-6888 Riverchase.net 38.5432001 -121.5764771 38.5432001 -121.5764771 Interest list now forming. Wel- come to The Tides at Newport, West Sacramento's premier new home community. Find spacious two-story homes ranging in size from approximately 2,377-2,812 sq. ft., with 4-5 bedrooms and 2.5-3 bathrooms. Enjoy an ideal setting just minutes from down- town Sacramento, the Sacramen- to River, and the American River. Shopping and dining are just a short walk away at the Southport Town Center, including a Nugget Market. The Tides at Newport is located off I-80 at Lake Washing- ton Blvd. 70 WEST SACRAMENTO THE TIDES AT NEWPORT Coming Soon! (888) 41-HOMES Discoveryhomes.com 38.55164 -121.5328637 38.55164 -121.5328637 An exciting new community in the charming city of Winters. Timeless single- and two-story home designs are matched with modern appointments and offer 1,780 to 2,778 sq. ft. Stones Throw will include parks, open space and an excellent living experience for those starting out, moving up or downsizing. Exterior architectural designs have been inspired by the area's distinct history and style and complemented by today's aesthetics. Model Location: 908 Wyatt Lane, Winters 71 WINTERS STONES THROW From the High $400,000s (916) 262-8800 HomesbyTowne.com 38.586 -121.874 38.5329378 -122.0126304 Find a perfect family-friendly community of new homes for sale at Spring Lake. Offering a collec- tion of 15 distinctive floorplans including single- story layouts and our innovative Next Gen® –The Home Within A Home® designs. From gourmet kitchens with expansive islands, to luxurious master suites and open floorplans – each home offers great value thanks to our signature Eve- rything's Included® program. Allowing you to enjoy high-end features and upgrades in your brand-new home, such as stainless steel appli- ances, solar, home automation and more. With large open-concept living spaces, three-bay garages, plenty of bedrooms and luxurious mas- ter suites – get your family home where there's plenty of growing room for every member. 2116 McConnel Place Woodland, CA 95776 Schedule your self-guided tour today. 72 WOODLAND SPRING LAKE From the Mid $500,000s (916) 250-1226, (530) 379-2782 Lennar.com/Sacramento 38.6558836 -121.7481022 38.6558836 -121.7481022 This beautiful new community located in the charming town of Woodland offers 4 floorplans featuring 1,702 – 2,607 sq. ft., 2-5 bedrooms, and 2-3.5 bathrooms. This Pines is in a great location near parks and walking trails. Small town charm of Woodland but convenient location near Hwy 113 and Interstate 5 for an easy commute to Davis and downtown Sacramento. Great schools. Open to tour by private appointment. 73 WOODLAND THE PINES AT SPRING LAKE From the Mid $400,000s (916) 597-4079, (877) 231-0059 WoodsideHomes.com/norcal 38.660 -121.723 38.657468 -121.751457 Reservedfor your New Home Community. ContactSandyLekat slek@bayareanewsgroup.com H8 BAYAREANEWSGROUP 111 Homes | Advertising Section

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