Contact: Kelsey Skidmore

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(Rocklin, CA) June 7, 2008 - Celebrate National Homeownership Month by becoming a homeowner at Whitney Ranch. Right now is the most opportune time in years to make the commitment and enjoy the benefits of owning your own home. With more affordable pricing, lower interest rates and abundance of selection, now is a great time to become a homeowner. And if you are looking for the perfect place to purchase a home, Whitney Ranch, Rocklin’s newest amenity-focused master planned community, is the place.

Experts agree that transitioning from leasing a home to owning a home at Whitney Ranch is like investing in an automatic savings account. You accumulate savings in two ways. Every month, a portion of your monthly mortgage payment goes to pay off the principal, reducing the overall loan amount.  Each year, a greater percentage of your mortgage payment goes to paying down the principal. As a renter, your rent pays a portion of the owner’s principal, reducing their overall loan amount.  Secondly, as a homeowner your home appreciates over time, making it one of the very best long term financial investments. The location of Whitney Ranch, resident member amenities offered by the master plan and quality built homes in every neighborhood make purchasing a home at Whitney Ranch an investment for future appreciation.

Something new home shoppers are encouraged to keep in mind is the cyclical business of the housing market. With all its ups and downs, as surely as the market has slowed today, it will start picking up speed again. The competitive prices in today’s slower markets will rise again – as will interest rates – when the housing cycle turns up. The wide selection of homes at Whitney Ranch starts in the $300,000s. This, paired with low interest rates and an improving mortgage market, current new home shoppers really have the advantage in the marketplace.

This pricing correction has also helped to restore affordability in the housing market. Prices have leveled off, making this a favorable time to buy. Experts are encouraging those who could not afford to purchase a home a few years ago to take another look into buying. The homes at Whitney Ranch are priced within reach for many first time homebuyers and are considered the best value in the area for many that are looking to relocate their families.

Another reason to purchase now is the great selection of homes on the market, especially at Whitney Ranch. Built by some of the areas most respected and well known builders, these single-family detached homes at Whitney Ranch are unlike those in any other master planned community. The community features distinctive ranch-themed architecture in each of the nine neighborhoods. Whitney Ranch is home to two solar communities and offers something for every homebuyer.

Investment in a new home at Whitney Ranch comes with the priceless advantages of living in a master planned community. The amenity-focused master plan features The Ranch House, a resident-exclusive community center; Whitney Community Park complete with a play ground, squirt park and baseball fields; an extensive network of walking and biking trails, acres of preserved natural open space and neighborhood parks. Whitney Ranch is also home to the award-winning Whitney High School.

The stunning architecture of The Ranch House impresses all who visit the community center. Designed as a place for resident member families and friends to gather, play, relax and enjoy all year, residents are invited to make themselves at home in the Hideaway Hills Lounge and enjoy the Grand Chaparral Ballroom, demonstration kitchen and much more.  Outside is a 4,000 square foot pool, shaded cabanas, picnic lawn and BBQ area for residents to enjoy on warmer days. All of the single-family home residents at Whitney Ranch are resident members and have exclusive access to all the homeowner facilities on site, many of which can be reserved for special occasions or large gatherings. Available throughout the facility, The Ranch House will also feature wireless internet access, allowing residents the opportunity to balance relaxation with the convenience of staying connected. You may schedule a tour by contacting the Whitney Ranch Information Center.

Whitney Community Park is also a must-see in this amenity- focused master plan. Phase One of the Whitney Community Park features lighted softball and baseball fields along with convenient parking, a concession area and restrooms. The spotlight of the community park is its signature play area which includes a three-story, one-of-a-kind super play structure, and the just-opened squirt park which will be open throughout the summer months. Located adjacent to the Whitney Community Park, the Sierra Foothills Audubon Society area will feature a variety of different backyard concepts designed to showcase how community residents can help preserve the natural environment and habitat. Planned to open in late summer of 2008, the garden areas will each feature many species of native plants as well as interpretive signage. The many ways homeowners can participate in Audubon’s conservation efforts will also be on display.

The Whitney Ranch Information Center is open daily Tuesday – Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m., closed Mondays. To visit Whitney Ranch, take I-80 to Hwy 65 North. Take a right on Sunset Boulevard, left on W. Stanford Ranch Road, then left on Wildcat Boulevard.  Take Wildcat Boulevard to Bridlewood Drive and the Information Center will be on the left. Or set your GPS coordinates to Latitude: 38.830400 Longitude: -121.288109. For more information call 916-543-8501 or visit http://www.WhitneyRanch.net.