Century Communities Announces January Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting in Yelm, WA

Rhea-AI Summary

Century Communities (NYSE: CCS) announced a ribbon-cutting on January 9, 2026 and a Grand Opening weekend on January 10–11, 2026 for Willow Glenn in Yelm, WA. Homes will sell from the $500s and include two-story single-family floor plans (1,797–2,745 sq ft), 3–5 bedrooms, 2.25–3 baths, 2-bay garages, quartz countertops, and smart home packages.

The Christy model will open soon at 9819 Grove Road SE; Grand Opening offers, giveaways, and tours will be available. Century also offers an online Buy Now experience with electronic deposits and DocuSign contracts.

News Market Reaction

-3.24%

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-3.24% News Effect

On the day this news was published, CCS declined 3.24%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Starting price range: from the $500s Bedrooms range: 3 to 5 bedrooms Bathrooms range: 2.25 to 3 bathrooms +5 more

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Starting price range from the $500s Willow Glenn homes pricing

Bedrooms range 3 to 5 bedrooms Willow Glenn floor plans

Bathrooms range 2.25 to 3 bathrooms Willow Glenn floor plans

Square footage range 1,797 to 2,745 sq ft Willow Glenn home sizes

Distance to Mt. Rainier NP 45 miles Proximity from Willow Glenn

Distance to Olympia 20 miles Proximity from Willow Glenn

Grand Opening dates January 9–11, 2026 Ribbon-cutting and Grand Opening weekend

Garage size 2-bay garages Standard parking configuration

Market Reality Check

Price: $62.98 Vol: Volume 174,326 is below t...

normal vol

$62.98 Last Close

Volume Volume 174,326 is below the 20-day average of 215,057, suggesting limited pre-news activity. normal

Technical Price at 59.60 is trading slightly below the 200-day MA of 60.33.

Peers on Argus

CCS was up 0.37% pre-news. Peers were mixed: several developers like HHH and FOR...

CCS was up 0.37% pre-news. Peers were mixed: several developers like HHH and FOR gained between 2.35% and 2.68%, while SDHC declined 1.57%, pointing to stock-specific rather than broad sector-driven action.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 29 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 29	Grand opening Texas	Positive	+1.1%	Holiday-themed Grand Opening for Grand Oaks community in Mont Belvieu, TX.
Dec 17	Earnings date set	Neutral	-0.5%	Announcement of Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings release and conference call date.
Dec 04	New community launch	Positive	-5.5%	Century Complete starts selling new homes from mid $300s near Ann Arbor, MI.
Dec 03	Community coming soon	Positive	+1.7%	Announcement of Woodford community near Winston-Salem with 100+ homesites.
Dec 02	Grand opening Sacramento	Positive	+1.1%	Grand Opening of Camellia Place single-family community in Sacramento area.

Pattern Detected

Recent community launch announcements have usually seen modestly positive price alignment, with one notable selloff on similar expansion news.

Recent Company History

Over the past months, CCS has steadily expanded its footprint with new communities in Texas, Michigan, North Carolina, and the Sacramento area, typically offering mid-priced two-story homes and promoting online buying. These announcements often aligned with small positive moves, though the Van Buren Township launch on Dec 4, 2025 coincided with a -5.49% drop. Today’s Yelm, WA Grand Opening fits this ongoing growth and product-consistency narrative.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement adds another community to CCS’s growing footprint, with Willow Glenn offering home...

Analysis

This announcement adds another community to CCS’s growing footprint, with Willow Glenn offering homes from the $500s and modern two-story layouts near Mt. Rainier. It follows multiple recent launches in Texas, Michigan, North Carolina, and California, reinforcing a strategy centered on mid-priced single-family product and online homebuying. Investors may watch upcoming Q4 2025 results, revenue trends, and execution on these communities to assess how well growth translates into earnings and cash flow.

Key Terms

earnest money deposit

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earnest money deposit financial

"Electronically submit an initial earnest money deposit"

An earnest money deposit is a sum of money paid by a buyer to show serious intent to purchase a property or asset. It acts as a guarantee that the buyer is committed, and if the deal goes through, it is usually applied toward the purchase price. For investors, it provides reassurance that the other party is genuine, helping to build trust and secure the transaction.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Willow Glenn to feature spacious two-story homes with community views of Mt. Rainier

YELM, Wash., Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS)—a top national homebuilder, industry leader in online home sales, and featured on America's Most Trustworthy Companies and World's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek—revealed plans to kick off the New Year with a ribbon-cutting and Grand Opening celebration at Willow Glenn, the Company's anticipated community in Yelm, WA. Boasting community views of Mt. Rainier, a planned community playground, and a versatile lineup of contemporary two-story floor plans, Willow Glenn will begin selling from the $500s.

Learn more, join the interest list, and RSVP for the Grand Opening at www.CenturyCommunities.com/WillowGlennWA.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Friday, January 9—joined by the Yelm Chamber of Commerce—followed by a Grand Opening weekend celebration on January 10 and 11, featuring Grand Opening offers, fun giveaways, complimentary treats, and tours of the community's brand-new Christy model home.

"Offering modern two-story floor plans at a great price point, we're excited to open Willow Glenn and help homebuyers find their dream home at this stunning location," said Mick Cermak, Washington Division President. "With limited opportunities and exceptional Grand Opening savings, there's no better time to join our interest list and get in touch with our sales team."

WILLOW GLENN | YELM, WA
Coming soon from the $500s 

• Two-story, single-family floor plans
• 3 to 5 bedrooms, 2.25 to 3 bathrooms, 2-bay garages
• 1,797 to 2,745 square feet
• Contemporary open-concept layouts featuring large gourmet kitchens and expansive primary suites
• Quartz countertops, smart home package, and more included
• Community views of Mt. Rainier
• Planned community playground
• Within walking distance of Longmire Community Park, plus close proximity to Yelm Dog Park and Yelm Prairie Line Trailhead
• Convenient access to Joint Base Lewis-McChord
• Short drive to attractions like Downtown Yelm, Tahoma Valley Golf Course, and Nisqually Red Wind Casino
• 45 miles from Mt. Rainier National Park, 20 miles from Olympia
• Model opening soon (Christy floor plan)

Location:
9819 Grove Road SE
Yelm, WA 98597
360.612.0568

DISCOVER THE FREEDOM OF ONLINE HOMEBUYING:
Century Communities is proud to feature its industry-first online homebuying experience on all available homes in Washington

How it works:

1. Shop homes at CenturyCommunities.com
2. Click "Buy Now" on any available home
3. Fill out a quick Buy Online form
4. Electronically submit an initial earnest money deposit
5. Electronically sign a purchase contract via DocuSign®

Learn more about the Buy Online experience at www.CenturyCommunities.com/online-homebuying.

About Century Communities
Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS) is one of the nation's largest homebuilders and a recognized industry leader in online home sales. Newsweek has named the Company one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years, and one of the World's Most Trustworthy Companies (2025). Century Communities has also been designated as one of U.S. News & World Report's Best Companies to Work For (2025–2026). Through its Century Communities and Century Complete brands, Century's mission is to build attractive, high-quality homes at affordable prices to provide its valued customers with A HOME FOR EVERY DREAM®. Century is engaged in all aspects of homebuilding — including the acquisition, entitlement and development of land, along with the construction, innovative marketing and sale of quality homes designed to appeal to a wide range of homebuyers. The Company operates in 16 states and over 45 markets across the U.S., and also offers mortgage, title, insurance brokerage, and escrow services in select markets through its Inspire Home Loans, Parkway Title, IHL Home Insurance Agency, and IHL Escrow subsidiaries. To learn more about Century Communities, please visit www.centurycommunities.com.

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FAQ

When is the Century Communities Willow Glenn ribbon-cutting and Grand Opening for CCS in Yelm, WA?

Ribbon-cutting is January 9, 2026; Grand Opening weekend is January 10–11, 2026.

What price range are homes at Willow Glenn (NYSE: CCS) starting from?

Willow Glenn homes will begin selling from the $500s.

What floor plans and sizes are offered at Willow Glenn by Century Communities (CCS)?

Two-story single-family plans, 3–5 bedrooms, 2.25–3 bathrooms, and 1,797–2,745 sq ft.

Where is the Willow Glenn model home located and which plan opens soon?

The Christy model is opening soon at 9819 Grove Road SE, Yelm, WA 98597.

What Grand Opening incentives and activities will Century Communities (CCS) offer at Willow Glenn?

The weekend features Grand Opening offers, giveaways, complimentary treats, and community tours.

How does Century Communities' online Buy Now process work for Willow Glenn homes?

Buy Online lets buyers select a home, submit an initial earnest deposit electronically, and sign contracts via DocuSign.