Insights on hilltop living, home design, and life at Vista Montaire.
October 7, 2026
A new retail center is going up on the old East Hills Mall site, with Sprouts, Hobby Lobby, In-N-Out and more named as tenants. Here’s what’s confirmed, what isn’t, and what it means for the 178 corridor.
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September 21, 2026
Solar, dual-pane Low-E windows, EV charger prewire, high-efficiency HVAC and concrete tile roofing — what each standard feature is, and what it does through a Central Valley summer.
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September 14, 2026
A seller, a sales team, and a builder — who handles your contract, design appointments, construction questions, closing, and warranty, plus a quick reference for who to contact.
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August 29, 2026
The difference between a finished home and one still under construction — what stays open to choose at each stage of building, and how to match either path to your timeline.
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August 12, 2026
Floor plan, elevation, structural options, finishes — how the four layers of a semi-custom home fit together, when each decision is due, and how the Design Selections Portal lets you browse before you choose.
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July 5, 2026
Where Bakersfield is growing, which builders are active in 2026, and how to compare communities on base price, HOA dues, taxes, and warranties — plus the eight questions to ask any builder.
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July 5, 2026
Hart Park, Lake Ming, CALM, Rio Bravo golf, and bluff-top views eight miles from downtown — what life looks like along Highway 178, and why new-home communities are growing here.
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July 5, 2026
A transparent walk through the real numbers — what a base price includes, how elevation and lot premiums add up, and what HOA dues, property taxes, and insurance look like after move-in.
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June 3, 2026
Perched above Bakersfield with sweeping views and open skies, Vista Montaire offers something rare in new home communities — a sense of place that goes beyond the floor plan.
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May 28, 2026
With four distinct floor plans ranging from 2,578 to 3,395 square feet, Vista Montaire has a home designed for every family. Here's how to find yours.
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May 15, 2026
Buying a new construction home is an exciting journey — and knowing what to expect at each stage makes it even better. Here's a walkthrough of the S&S Homes building process.
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