KB HOME ANNOUNCES THE GRAND OPENING OF TWO NEW COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE DESIRABLE CREEKSTONE MASTER PLAN IN WINCHESTER, CALIFORNIA

Rhea-AI Summary

KB Home (NYSE: KBH) announced the grand opening of Deerfield and Fairview at Creekstone in Winchester, California, with homes priced from the mid $400,000s.

Two-story plans offer up to four-to-five bedrooms, community amenities include a pool, spa and picnic area, and homes are designed for ENERGY STAR certification and personalization.

Key Figures

Community pricing: mid $400,000s Bedrooms (Deerfield): up to 4 bedrooms Baths (Deerfield): 3 baths +3 more

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Community pricing mid $400,000s Deerfield and Fairview at Creekstone starting prices

Bedrooms (Deerfield) up to 4 bedrooms Two-story floor plans at Deerfield at Creekstone

Baths (Deerfield) 3 baths Maximum bathrooms in Deerfield at Creekstone plans

Bedrooms (Fairview) up to 5 bedrooms Two-story homes at Fairview at Creekstone

Baths (Fairview) 3 baths Maximum bathrooms in Fairview at Creekstone homes

ENERGY STAR penetration fewer than 12% Share of new U.S. homes meeting ENERGY STAR certification

Market Reality Check

Price: $60.52 Vol: Volume 822,102 is below t...

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$60.52 Last Close

Volume Volume 822,102 is below the 20-day average of 964,369, suggesting a relatively muted pre-news session. normal

Technical Price at 60.52 is trading above the 200-day MA of 59.72, indicating an established upward trend into this announcement.

Peers on Argus

KBH was down 1.06% while several close peers like CVCO (+3.25%), MHO (+2.90%), M...

KBH was down 1.06% while several close peers like CVCO (+3.25%), MHO (+2.90%), MTH (+1.92%) and TMHC (+1.16%) were positive, pointing to a stock-specific divergence rather than a broad sector move.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 27 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 27	Design studio launch	Positive	+0.2%	Opened new Tucson Design Studio to enhance homebuyer customization experience.
Feb 27	Community opening	Positive	+0.2%	Grand opening of Smith's Landing community in San Jacinto, California.
Feb 23	Community opening	Positive	-1.4%	Launch of Equinox at Compass Pointe townhome community in Ontario, California.
Feb 20	Community opening	Positive	+0.8%	Grand opening of Sweetgrass Village community in Crosby, Texas.
Feb 20	Community opening	Positive	+0.8%	Grand opening of Park Forest single-family community in Marysville, Washington.

Pattern Detected

Recent community-opening headlines have typically seen small, often positive, next-day moves, with one notable negative reaction.

Recent Company History

Over the past weeks, KB Home has repeatedly highlighted growth through new communities and customer experience investments. Announcements on Feb. 20 and Feb. 23 covered new master-planned communities in Texas and California, while Feb. 27 featured a new Tucson Design Studio and another California opening. Price reactions to these community-focused updates were modest, mostly between -1.44% and +0.76%. Today’s Winchester master-plan communities fit this ongoing expansion theme in key regional markets.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement adds two new Winchester, California communities to KB Home’s ongoing expansion, fe...

Analysis

This announcement adds two new Winchester, California communities to KB Home’s ongoing expansion, featuring personalized designs, planned amenities and ENERGY STAR®-oriented construction that fewer than 12% of new U.S. homes achieve. Recent history shows a steady cadence of new community launches across multiple states. Investors may focus on how these higher-priced, energy-efficient offerings contribute to regional mix, absorption rates and overall demand in the current housing environment.

Key Terms

energy star

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energy star technical

"They are also designed to be ENERGY STAR® certified — a standard that fewer than 12%"

A government-backed label that indicates a product, appliance or building meets set energy-efficiency standards. For investors, an ENERGY STAR rating signals lower ongoing utility and maintenance costs, stronger appeal to cost- and eco-conscious buyers or tenants, and possible access to incentives or reduced regulatory risk—think of it like a fuel-efficiency sticker that helps compare long-term operating costs and market desirability.

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Deerfield and Fairview at Creekstone offer personalized new homes with planned community amenities and close to schools and parks, priced from the mid $400,000s.

WINCHESTER, Calif., March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the U.S., today announced the grand opening of Deerfield and Fairview, two new communities within the desirable Creekstone master plan in Winchester, California, a town that combines rustic charm with a family friendly atmosphere and access to a wide variety of outdoor recreation. The new homes are designed for the way people live today, with popular features like modern kitchens overlooking large great rooms, bedroom suites with walk-in closets, and ample storage space. The two-story floor plans at Deerfield at Creekstone offer up to four bedrooms and three baths, while the two-story homes at Fairview at Creekstone feature up to five bedrooms and three baths. Homeowners will appreciate the planned community amenities, which include a pool, spa and picnic area with barbecues.

What sets KB Home apart is the company's focus on building strong, personal relationships with every customer, so they have a real partner in the homebuying process. Every KB home is uniquely built for each customer, so no two KB homes are the same. Homebuyers have the ability to personalize their new home, from floor plans to exterior styles to where they live in the community. Their home comes to life in the KB Home Design Studio, a one-of-a-kind experience where customers get both expert advice and the opportunity to select from a wide range of design choices that fit their style and their budget. Reflecting the company's commitment to creating an exceptional homebuying experience, KB Home is the #1 customer-ranked national homebuilder in the Inland Empire based on homebuyer satisfaction surveys from a leading third-party review site.

"We are pleased to offer Southern California homebuyers two new communities within a desirable Winchester master plan. Homeowners will appreciate Deerfield and Fairview at Creekstone's planned on-site amenities, which include a pool, spa and picnic area," said Erick Montano, President of KB Home's Inland Empire division. "The new communities are also close to schools and several large parks that offer ball fields, sports courts, children's playgrounds and shade structures. At KB Home, we're here to help you achieve your dream with a personalized new home built uniquely for you and your life."

Innovative design plays an essential role in every home KB builds. The company's floor plans inspire contemporary living, with a focus on roomy, light-filled spaces that have easy indoor/outdoor flow. KB homes are engineered to be highly energy and water efficient and include features that support healthier indoor environments. They are also designed to be ENERGY STAR^® certified — a standard that fewer than 12% of new homes nationwide meet — offering greater comfort, well-being and utility cost savings than new homes without certification.

Deerfield and Fairview at Creekstone are in a commuter-friendly location that offers homebuyers an exceptional lifestyle. The new communities are situated on Willow Glen Lane near Domenigoni Parkway, providing easy access to Highway 74, Highway 79, Interstate 215 and the Inland Empire's major employers, including Loma Linda University Medical Center, Mount San Jacinto College and Kaiser Permanente^®. The neighborhoods are just minutes away from shopping, dining and entertainment at Menifee Countryside Marketplace and Menifee Town Center. Residents will also appreciate Creekstone's proximity to Temecula Wine Country as well as hiking, biking, camping, boating and fishing at Diamond Valley Lake, one of the largest reservoirs in Southern California.

The Deerfield and Fairview at Creekstone sales offices and model homes are open for walk-in visits and private in-person tours by appointment. Homebuyers also have the flexibility to arrange a live video tour with a sales counselor. Pricing begins from the mid $400,000s.

For more information on KB Home, call 888-KB-HOMES or visit kbhome.com.

About KB Home

KB Home is one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the United States. We operate in 49 markets, have built over 700,000 quality homes in our nearly 70-year history, and are honored to be the #1 customer-ranked national homebuilder based on third-party buyer surveys. What sets KB Home apart is building strong, personal relationships with every customer and creating an exceptional experience that offers our homebuyers the ability to personalize their home based on what they value at a price they can afford. As the industry leader in sustainability, KB Home has achieved one of the highest residential energy-efficiency ratings and delivered more ENERGY STAR^® certified homes than any other builder, helping to lower the total cost of homeownership. For more information, visit kbhome.com.

For Further Information:
Craig LeMessurier, KB Home
925-580-1583
clemessurier@kbhome.com

 

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FAQ

When did KB Home (KBH) open Deerfield and Fairview at Creekstone in Winchester, California?

KB Home announced the grand opening on March 4, 2026, for Deerfield and Fairview at Creekstone. According to the company, sales offices and model homes are open for walk-ins, private in-person tours by appointment, and live video tours with a sales counselor.

What are the starting prices for homes at Deerfield and Fairview at Creekstone from KBH (KBH)?

Pricing for Deerfield and Fairview begins from the mid $400,000s. According to the company, buyers can personalize homes via the KB Home Design Studio and select floor plans, exterior styles, and interior finishes.

What floor plans and bedroom counts does KB Home (KBH) offer at Deerfield and Fairview at Creekstone?

Deerfield offers two-story plans with up to four bedrooms and three baths; Fairview offers up to five bedrooms and three baths. According to the company, plans emphasize modern kitchens, great rooms, bedroom suites and ample storage.

What on-site amenities do KB Home's Creekstone communities in Winchester (KBH) include?

The planned community amenities include a pool, spa and picnic area with barbecues. According to the company, residents will also have nearby parks, school access, and recreational options such as hiking and Diamond Valley Lake activities.

Are KB Home (KBH) houses at Creekstone energy efficient and certified?

KB Home states the homes are designed for high energy and water efficiency and are intended to be ENERGY STAR certified. According to the company, ENERGY STAR certification can offer greater comfort and utility cost savings versus non-certified new homes.

How can prospective buyers tour Deerfield and Fairview at Creekstone from KB Home (KBH)?

Buyers can visit sales offices and model homes for walk-ins or schedule private in-person tours; live video tours are also available. According to the company, tours are conducted by a sales counselor to showcase personalization options and floor plans.