Core Insights - KB Home has launched the Stone Canyon community in Sacramento, which is the first in Northern California to meet the IBHS wildfire resilience standards, aimed at reducing wildfire risk and potentially lowering home insurance costs [1][5]. Group 1: Community Features - Stone Canyon will consist of 24 single-story homes, built to the Wildfire Prepared Home Plus standard, and will receive certification for meeting IBHS's stringent homesite-level requirements [3]. - The community will also earn a provisional Wildfire Prepared Neighborhood designation, enhancing its resilience against wildfires [3]. - Each home will be ENERGY STAR certified and WaterSense labeled, providing greater comfort and utility cost savings compared to non-certified homes [3]. Group 2: Construction Standards - Homes in Stone Canyon will incorporate fire-resistant materials and construction methods, including Class A fire-rated roofs, noncombustible gutters, and ember-resistant vents, designed to protect against direct flame contact and radiant heat [4]. - The neighborhood design includes a 5-foot noncombustible buffer around structures and separation of most homes by more than 10 feet to further reduce wildfire risk [4]. Group 3: Market Position and Pricing - The homes are designed for modern living, featuring spacious layouts ranging from 2,300 to 2,800 square feet, with prices starting from the $780,000s [6]. - Stone Canyon is KB Home's second community designated as a Wildfire Prepared Neighborhood, following Dixon Trail in Escondido, showcasing the company's commitment to addressing wildfire risks in California [5].