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06/22/2026

What does summer actually look like when your neighborhood is built around 13 lakes?☀️ 🎣 🛶

We broke it all down - the trails, the water, The Boathouse and what's still to come. Link in comments to read the full guide.

River Islands was designed around the idea that where you live should feel like somewhere you'd actually want to spend a long weekend. Explore what...

06/20/2026

At first glance, a resale home can look like the more affordable path forward, but the headline price rarely tells the whole story. Once you factor in deferred maintenance, dated finishes that need updating before the space feels like yours, the absence of solar and a private seller whose emotional attachment to the home has a way of finding its way into the asking price, that calculus shifts considerably.

Our newest blog examines the real cost of resale versus new construction at River Islands, where every Kiper home includes California-mandated solar at no additional cost, builder warranties on all major systems, modern design that reflects how families actually live today and a pricing dynamic driven by value rather than sentiment.

Read the full breakdown and see which River Islands community fits your next chapter: https://www.kiperhomes.com/blog/are-new-homes-more-affordable-than-resale-homes

At first glance, a resale home may seem like the...

06/17/2026

Capri at River Islands: where Mediterranean-inspired design meets lake views and the kind of value that's rare in Northern California new construction.

With homes situated across from the lake and designed with architectural warmth and contemporary finish quality, Capri offers something worth moving quickly on. Gourmet kitchens, spacious primary suites, flexible living layouts and quick delivery timelines make this community one of the most compelling opportunities in the River Islands market today.

Come see Capri at River Islands today: https://www.kiperhomes.com/new-home-communities/lathrop/capri-at-river-islands

06/16/2026

The River Islands Academies open in August. Enrollment requires a River Islands address. And Kiper Homes has quick move-in homes available right now from the upper $700s.

What does that mean? A summer closing in River Islands gives you time to settle in and get registered before school starts. Kids find their footing. You learn the community. By back-to-school night, you already belong here!

Explore the benefits of moving this summer, and see our available homes. Link in comments.

Kiper Homes has quick move-in homes available now at River Islands. Close this summer, settle in before August and start the school year already at...

06/13/2026

Thirteen lakes, an 18-mile trail network and a waterfront restaurant...and that's just the beginning of what makes River Islands one of Northern California's most sought-after master-planned communities.

What sets River Islands apart from other new home communities isn't a single amenity; it's the way every element of daily life has been intentionally designed around the water, the outdoors and a genuine sense of neighborhood. Whether you're kayaking on a weekday morning, watching your kids ride bikes to school or meeting neighbors at The Boathouse, life here has a texture that's difficult to find elsewhere in the region.

Ask anyone who lives at River Islands what they love most and they'll probably mention the lakes before they mention their floorplan. That's the kind of community this is. Link in comments to see what's waiting for your family here.👇

06/11/2026

14 homes. 3 neighborhoods. 1 weekend.

This weekend, June 13-14, we're opening the doors across Capri, Serena and Skye at River Islands for our Open Home Showcase! With 14 quick move-in homes available spanning all three communities, walk luxury homes near the lake at Skye, explore the Mediterranean-inspired streetscapes of Capri and see why Serena's oversized homesites and flexible layouts are drawing so much attention.

Homes are priced from the mid-$700,000s, and special incentives are available on select homes.

No appointment needed. Just come see what home feels like at River Islands!

View available homes at the link in comments.

06/08/2026

The search for your dream home ends in one of Lathrop’s most captivating communities, Capri at River Islands. 🌊

Inspired by the Mediterranean island of Capri, this waterfront haven combines sophisticated design, natural beauty and an unparalleled lifestyle that feels worlds away from the everyday.

End your homebuying journey in the residence of your dreams with Kiper Homes: https://www.kiperhomes.com/blog/discover-your-mediterranean-dream-at-capri-at-river-islands/

06/04/2026

When a family Laura helped into their Newport home years ago stopped by Skye just to say hello and to ask where the new River Islands school was going up, she didn't hand them a brochure. She pulled out the map, spread it on the table and spent a few minutes getting a little girl genuinely excited about what's coming to this community.

That moment is a small one, but it says something important about what Kiper Homes is and what we're committed to at River Islands. Laura started with us at Newport, built relationships there that clearly endured and now brings that same presence and care to Skye. And Laura's story isn't one-of-a-kind - several of our Sales Counselors have similar stories from their time working in River Islands!

We've sold more than 1,000 homes at River Islands, representing nearly 25% of all homes sold in this community. That number reflects something we're proud of, which is a long-term stake in a place we genuinely believe in. We're not here for a cycle or a sales season. We're here because River Islands is becoming something extraordinary, and our team has been part of building that from nearly the beginning.

If you're thinking about making River Islands home, whether for the first time or the next chapter, our doors at Skye are open. Come in. Ask questions. Bring the kids. We have maps!

👉 Schedule a model home visit at the link below.
https://www.kiperhomes.com/new-home-communities/lathrop/skye-at-river-islands

06/02/2026

Sunshine has arrived in Northern California, and the housing market is already gaining momentum.🌞

With builder incentives available to help buy down interest rates, buyers can secure attractive financing options, including competitive 30-year fixed rates and 7-year ARMs.

If you have been considering a move, this spring offers a unique window to secure a new home while inventory is available and incentives are working in your favor:
https://www.kiperhomes.com/blog/spring-selling-is-in-full-swing-celebrate-with-kiper-homes