SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 13, 2024--
Homes Built For America (HBFA) has recently introduced four new communities in Northern California as part of its ongoing strategy to provide housing opportunities in the supply-constrained Bay Area. The neighborhoods, which span both Hayward and Sunnyvale, include the Haypark Townhomes at SoMi, HayView Condominiums at SoMi, the Fusion townhomes in Hayward and Vida Townhomes in Sunnyvale. With these new communities, Homes Built For America will bring a total of nearly 300 new homes to the East Bay Area, with 244 of those homes in the city of Hayward.
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SoMi, situated in an ultra-convenient central Hayward location just steps from the South Hayward BART station, presents an exciting collection of modern townhomes and condominiums. Here, homeowners will enjoy a long list of perks, with 1.2 acres of recreation space that includes several gathering areas, and a dog park.
HayPark at SoMi, a sophisticated neighborhood featuring stylish, well-appointed townhomes from the $800,000s, held their Grand Opening in March of 2023. HBFA moved their first homeowners in late last year and held their first community welcome gathering this past June for its 36 new homeowners. The community features three- and four-bedroom solar-powered homes from 1,563 to 1,808 square feet, with balconies and two-car garages.
HayView at SoMi, priced from the $700,000s, is a standout collection of upscale condominiums in a modern, four-story building, is now selling and will begin its first move-ins later this fall. Buyers can choose from two- and three-bedroom floorplans that range from approximately 1,125 to 1,572 square feet. Building amenities include the Butterfly virtual doorman, package lockers, a community lounge, and a rooftop deck.
Fusion, an innovative townhome neighborhood from the $900,000s, presents open floorplans that range from approximately 1,758 to 2,461 square feet and includes nine live-work homes. Situated near BART, CSU East Bay, green belts, and trails, Fusion’s prime location has already prompted strong buyer demand. The first seven homes in Phase I are now selling, and include three live-work residences. Two beautifully furnished model homes are open.
With views of the Santa Cruz mountains and the San Francisco Bay Area, Vida is one of HBFA’s most exciting communities to date. Within walking distance to shopping, dining, and more, the new Sunnyvale neighborhood features well-appointed, energy-efficient townhomes from $1,400,000. Two- and three-bedroom floorplans are available, each offering decks off the main living area. Following the success of its first release, Vida’s next phase is already under construction, and two strikingly designed model homes were recently completed. Community amenities include a barbecue, seating and dining areas, raised planter beds, and a play structure.
“We’re pleased to continue our role in providing much-needed, attainable housing to the Bay Area,” said Scott Menard, President and COO for Homes Built For America. “HayPark at SoMi, HayView at SoMi, Fusion, and Vida are four stellar examples of how we’re actively addressing the housing crisis in Northern California by creating new opportunities where they are needed the most.”
About Homes Built For America
Headquartered in San Ramon, California, Homes Built For America (HBFA) is the homebuilding division of The True Life Companies. HBFA’s mission is to build attainable homes in well-planned communities based on thoughtful design, providing homebuyers an easy experience before, during, and after the home purchase. HBFA chooses cities eager for long-lasting new housing solutions that serve new generations, and who recognize the opportunity HBFA offers to answer their housing needs. For more information on HBFA’s current and past portfolio of properties, visit www.homesbuiltforamerica.com or www.facebook.com/homesbuiltforamerica.
The HayPark townhome collection at SoMi features 3- and 4-bedroom well-appointed homes with an open concept main living area, balcony, and two-car garages. Convenient central Hayward location just steps from the South Hayward BART station. Community amenities include 1.2 acres of recreation space and a dog park. (Photo: Business Wire)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Workers began removing President Donald Trump's name from the facade of the Kennedy Center early Saturday, hours after a court-ordered Friday deadline to remove references to Trump from the building and other aspects of the iconic performing arts venue’s operations.
Scaffolding was erected Friday around a section of the building that includes Trump’s name, but shortly after midnight, the Kennedy Center asked a judge to extend the deadline until noon Eastern Time on Saturday because of thunderstorms that had swept through the Washington area, causing a delay.
In the filing, the Kennedy Center offered assurance that the “removal work is presently ongoing” and would “conclude in the early hours of the morning.”
A few hours later, workers began covering the scaffolding with tarps before they eventually started taking down Trump's name. They packed up and left the site around 3:30 a.m., though the tarps remained, leaving it impossible to determine if all the letters had been removed.
Dozens of people spent hours Friday on the plaza in front of the Kennedy Center taking pictures and cheering occasionally as they broke into chants of “take it down.” Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, an ex-officio board member who sued to have Trump's name removed from the building, was spotted at one point on the plaza.
Earlier Friday afternoon, a judge rejected a request to pause the court-ordered deadline. The institution appealed that ruling, an effort that was also rebuffed Friday evening.
After ignoring the Kennedy Center for much of his first term, Trump has wielded tremendous influence over the venue during his return to office. Just a month into his second term, he ousted the center’s previous leadership and replaced it with a board of trustees that named him chairman. Trump's name was quickly added to the building.
In his ruling that only Congress could make changes to the Kennedy Center's name, U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper also blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations that had been planned to start in July and last for two years.
The Kennedy Center's leadership argued in its appeal Friday that the renovation was badly needed and accused the lower court, in terms that seemed similar to Trump's speech patterns, of interfering in the effort.
“The District Court is not allowing us to close in order to properly fix up and repair the Building, including potentially life threatening structural damage like beams and parking garage ceilings that are rusted, and in serious danger of falling onto people below,” according to the appeal. “Indeed, total collapse!”
Even as the Kennedy Center has fought efforts to remove Trump's name from the building, it has taken steps to comply with Cooper's initial ruling.
A June 4 memo to staff from the Kennedy Center’s Office of General Counsel said email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as “The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts” or “Kennedy Center.”
The Kennedy Center’s website has dropped Trump's name. And an earlier email sent to members offering ticket packages for the June 28 Mark Twain Award for American Humor ceremony came from the Kennedy Center without including Trump’s name.
Associated Press journalists Anna Johnson, Mark Sherman and Emily Wang in Washington and Bill Barrow in Atlanta contributed to this report.
Women take a selfie as the wall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is covered in tarp as work continues on the removal of President Donald Trump's name, Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)
A worker constructs scaffolding in front of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts sign in Washington, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
The wall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is covered in tarp as work continues on the removal of President Donald Trump's name, Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)
The wall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is covered in tarp as work continues on the removal of President Donald Trump's name, Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)
The wall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is covered in tarp after President Donald Trump's name was removed, in Washington, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)
A worker removes a letter from President Donald Trump's name from the wall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
A worker removes a letter from President Donald Trump's name from the wall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Workers wait for the rain to stop before resuming work to remove President Donald Trump's name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Workers erect scaffolding in front of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts sign in Washington, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
A double rainbow is seen from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)
Workers construct scaffolding below the sign for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Friday, June 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)
Protestors wave a U.S. and signs as workers prepare to remove President Donald Trump's name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
