Runkle Canyon is a roughly 461-home development in southern Simi Valley built as a Lennar and KB Home joint venture. Here is how Lennar's "Everything's Included" approach works — and why you should bring your own agent before you tour.
Lennar's half of Runkle Canyon
Runkle Canyon, the roughly 461-home development in the hills of southern Simi Valley, has been delivered as a joint venture between Lennar and KB Home. Lennar — one of the largest homebuilders in the United States — is responsible for its own share of the neighborhoods and floor plans within the larger master plan, which is why you will see the Lennar name alongside KB Home across the community.
How Lennar's "Everything's Included" approach works
Lennar is nationally known for its "Everything's Included" approach: rather than steering you through an extensive à-la-carte design studio, Lennar tends to bundle popular features and finishes into the base price as standard. The pitch is simplicity and predictable pricing — fewer upgrade decisions, fewer surprise add-ons.
- Many features other builders treat as upgrades are positioned as standard on Lennar plans — confirm exactly what is included on the specific plan you are considering.
- There is generally less design-studio personalization than a build-to-order model like KB Home, which can mean a faster, simpler path.
- You may have less ability to customize structural elements, so the floor plan and lot you choose carry more weight.
- "Included" still has limits — verify the finish levels, appliance packages, and any options that remain extra-cost.
Why bring your own agent to a Lennar community
Even with a simpler pricing model, the person in the Lennar sales office works for Lennar. They represent the builder's interests and sell the builder's homes on the builder's terms. Having me as your buyer's agent puts an advocate on your side — and because builders generally budget a co-broke commission into the price, my representation usually costs you nothing extra. Just register me on your first visit.
- I review the Lennar purchase agreement, which is built to protect the builder and differs from a standard California resale contract.
- I verify what "Everything's Included" actually covers on your plan so there are no surprises.
- I push on financing incentives and closing-cost credits — often the most negotiable levers with a builder.
- I arrange independent inspections and safeguard your deposits and timeline.
The new-construction process in Runkle Canyon, step by step
- Get pre-approved; the builder's preferred lender often unlocks the best incentives but is never required.
- Register your agent on the first visit to preserve representation at no cost.
- Choose a homesite and floor plan, weighing any lot premium against resale.
- Review and sign the Lennar contract together — deposits, deadlines, delay and cancellation terms.
- Confirm exactly what is included versus optional on your plan.
- Walk the home pre-drywall and at final orientation.
- Order an independent inspection before closing — even on new construction.
- Close, take delivery, and begin your warranty coverage.
Inspections and warranty on a new Lennar home
A brand-new home can still have defects, so I recommend an independent third-party inspection — ideally pre-drywall plus a final walk before closing. Lennar's warranty typically follows the industry-standard tiered structure: roughly one year on workmanship, around two years on major systems, and up to ten years on major structural defects. Confirm the exact terms and claim procedures in your specific contract, since details vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Runkle Canyon built by Lennar or KB Home?
Both. Runkle Canyon (about 461 homes in southern Simi Valley) is a Lennar and KB Home joint venture, with each builder responsible for its own neighborhoods and floor plans within the master plan.
What does Lennar's "Everything's Included" mean for me?
Lennar tends to bundle popular features and finishes into the base price as standard rather than selling them as à-la-carte upgrades. That simplifies pricing and decisions, but you should still verify exactly what is included on your specific plan and what remains optional.
Does using my own agent cost extra at Lennar?
Almost never. Builders typically build a buyer-agent commission into the home price, so my representation usually costs you nothing extra. Register me on your first visit to the sales office to preserve it.
What plans and prices does Lennar have in Runkle Canyon now?
Availability changes as the project phases out, so I do not list specific plans or prices here. Contact Lennar or call me at (805) 723-2498 for current, verified availability.
