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As winter ap- proaches, the builders at River Islands are build- ing homes on lakes, next to parks, close to trails and walking distance to schools. The new-home neighborhoods offer not only exceptional archi- tecture, but proximity to lifestyle-enhancing amenities that make this master-planned community so unique. It's no surprise, then, that River Islands has been named the most popular master plan in all of Northern Califor- nia. There are currently a dozen new-home communities for sale in River Islands, offer- ing homebuyers a wide array of home styles, sizes and prices. As a result, River Islands has attracted a diverse group of buyers, each looking for something that suits their household size and needs. At this time of year, builders often make available the homes that are nearly complete to allow prospective resi- dents to plan for a move- in for the holidays or at the beginning of the new year. The Welcome Cen- ter has a current list of "homes for the holidays" throughout the com- munity. With so many people working from home, flexible floor plans and extra bedrooms have been very popular. It is not uncommon to see a tech center, a dedicated homework space and one or two home offices in a single home. En- ergy efficiency is among the most popular of the smart home features of- fered in the homes. Neighborhood prices vary widely based on the size of the homes being offered and their amenities, but gener- ally, home pricing starts in the high $500,000s and ranges up to over $1 million. The homes at River Islands are a reflection of the vision of the fine homebuilders who have been selected to bring new-home designs to the community. Homes being offered today range in size from a 1,447-square-foot plan with three bedrooms all the way up to six- and seven-bedroom designs and homes with more than 4,000 square feet of living space. The River Islands master plan allows for approximately 15,000 residences to be built on its 5,000-acre site. The land development team is always work- ing on future areas for development in the project to ensure that builders are able to provide new-home of- ferings throughout the course of the year, for years to come. River Islands is also adding new lifestyle amenities to keep up with the growth of the community. Two new lakes are now open. The large, multipurpose 15- acre community park is under construction, and a neighborhood park is underway at Avalon. A third K-8 charter school, a member of the River Islands Academies, has now opened, as has the Ninth Grade Academy, which is the first phase of River Islands High School. A trail system has added new links for walking and bicycling safely around the com- munity. Sales offices are now open daily, as is the community Wel- come Center, at 1401 River Islands Parkway. Tour Guides, maps and updates on available homes are all available there. The Welcome Center is open daily from noon to 5 p.m. Another great source for information about the new-home collections is the project website, at RiverIslands.com. Floor plans, elevations and video tours are available there. Content provided by River Islands Holiday homes, now at River Islands in Lathrop River Islands in Lathrop features lakes, parks and trails for year-round enjoyment of the outdoors. Jenuane from page 1 See TREE SHOPPING Pg 4 on customer service and can-do attitudes, Jenu- ane was excited to im- plement the buyer Easy Button. In order to make the homebuying experi- ence as smooth as pos- sible Jenuane's concierge team is available seven days a week to guide you every step of the way. This promotion comes at an especially impor- tant time in the market as Reno area rents are set to increase to an all-time high. Plus U.S. inflation rates are the highest they've been since 1981. 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