BRENTWOOD, CA--(Marketwired - Feb 27, 2015) - The public is invited to join the celebration this Saturday, February 28th, as TRI Pointe Homes (NYSE: TPH) grand opens the community of Barrington, the newest "sweet spot" in the highly desirable town of Brentwood. Highlighting the event will be the debut of 12 elegantly one- and two-story decorated model homes that showcase Barrington's three impressive neighborhoods: Berkshire, Hawthorne and Marquette.

In addition, KKIQ will be broadcasting live and handing out free gifts. Enter to win a new PUBLIC® V7 multi-speed bike and everyone is invited to indulge their sweet tooth with gourmet food cooked and served by representatives of Purcell Murray luxury appliances.

More sweet treats will be provided by special giveaways of custom confections created by Brentwood's own Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and "Tasting Passes For Two" to nearby Hannah Nicole Vineyards and Winery, while supplies last. And for the convenience of guests, a Classic Cable Car trolley will provide effortless transportation among the three neighborhoods.

Berkshire makes a Barrington address uniquely attainable with prices starting in the high $400,000s. One and two-story designs range from approximately 2,142 to 2,961 square feet, including three to four bedrooms and two and one-half to three and one-half baths plus a two- or three-car garage. Every home is also SunPower® Solar ready, offering homeowners the opportunity to save on their electric bills.

Hawthorne reveals added luxury and spaciousness with one- and two-story floor plans measuring approximately 2,491 to 3,577 square feet, including four to five bedrooms and two and one-half to four and one-half baths. Utility costs are reduced by each home's included SunPower® Solar panel system. A three-car garage is offered in every plan, and prices start in the mid $500,000s.

Marquette is Barrington's crowning achievement, with living spaces spanning approximately 2,844 to 3,965 square feet on one and two-story plans with such upscale amenities as Bertazzoni kitchen appliances, Bosch® dishwasher and SunPower® Solar panel system. One- and two-story designs encompass four to five bedrooms, three and one-half to four and one-half baths, and a two-car garage. The homes are priced in the $600,000s.

Making Barrington as attainable as possible for today's families, the community has no homeowners' association dues, and TRI Pointe Homes is offering all types of financing at great interest rates. Impressive residences that are half the price of comparable homes in the Tri Valley area are just the beginning of the attractions that make Barrington the sweet spot of Brentwood.

To treat yourself to a taste of Brentwood's sweet spot at the grand opening of Barrington, exit John Marsh Heritage Hwy / Vasco Rd. and travel east. Turn left on Brentwood Blvd., right on Sand Creek Rd., left on Garin Pkwy, left again on Auburn St. and follow the signs to the sales center. From 580 take Vasco Road, turn right on Walnut Blvd., right on Balfour, left on Brentwood Blvd. and right on Sand Creek, left on Garin Pkwy. and left again on Auburn St. The Sales Center is open daily from 10 to 5. Call (925) 420-0088 or visit www.TRIPointeHomes.com/NorCal.