Introducing Aria: HBFA’s Newest Neighborhood in San Ramon
The new community of Aria will offer 57 townhomes and feature outdoor gathering spaces and a walking path (Conceptual illustration courtesy of SDG Architects)
SAN RAMON, CA – January 20, 2026 – Homes Built For America (HBFA), the homebuilding division of The True Life Companies (TTLC), and The Grupe Company have announced the official groundbreaking of Aria, an exciting new community of 57 townhomes located in San Ramon, one of the Tri-Valley’s most sought-after areas for families and professionals. The project marks HBFA’s first, of several anticipated, joint venture projects with The Grupe Company, a proven industry leader in construction and homebuilding for more than 60 years. Together, HBFA and The Grupe Company will apply their deep expertise in strategic community development to effectively address San Ramon’s demand for attainable housing in an area that remains consistently undersupplied.
Mark Fischer, President, The Grupe Company and Scott Menard, President, Homes Built For America, at the Aria groundbreaking.
“We are genuinely excited to partner with The Grupe Company to introduce Aria to San Ramon,” said Scott Menard, President, Homes Built For America. “This community’s premier setting will offer homeowners access to top-rated schools, plentiful outdoor recreation options, and a thriving local economy. It’s the perfect example of our shared vision to build high-quality homes in excellent locations––all while remaining accessible to buyers.”
“Partnering with HBFA allows us to help buyers unlock access to homeownership in one of California’s––and arguably the nation’s––most sought-after regions,” said Mark Fischer, President, The Grupe Company.
Homeowners will appreciate this convenient location with easy access to major highways, retail centers, and Bishop Ranch––a dynamic business hub that employs more than 30,000 people across leading companies like Ford Motor Company, General Electric, JPMorgan Chase, Chevron, AT&T, PG&E, SAP, and Bank of the West.
Aria will present a unique collection of 57 modern, beautifully appointed 3-bedroom townhomes ranging from approximately 1,124 to 1,931 square feet of living space. Light-filled, open-concept layouts seamlessly connect the main living areas, creating an inviting flow that extends outdoors via spacious balconies. The homes look out toward city lights or views of neighboring Mt. Diablo. Community amenities include an outdoor lounge space with a fireplace for community gatherings, a welcoming courtyard for residents to meet, and a walking path that follows part of the perimeter.
Homeowners will appreciate this convenient location with easy access to major highways, retail centers, and Bishop Ranch––a dynamic business hub that employs more than 30,000 people across leading companies like Ford Motor Company, General Electric, JPMorgan Chase, Chevron, AT&T, PG&E, SAP, and Bank of the West.
To learn more about Aria, please visit our website: https://www.builtforamerica.com/aria. Be sure to follow Homes Built for America for more updates on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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.
About The Grupe Company
The Grupe Company (“Grupe”), founded by Greenlaw “Fritz” Grupe Jr. in 1966, is a leading real estate development firm with a six-decade track record of shaping communities across the United States. Today, the company is led by Mark Fischer, President/Chief Executive Officer, and Jeremy White, Chief Operating Officer, whose leadership blends entrepreneurial drive with deep institutional experience. Grupe’s executive team unites rising next-generation talent with seasoned industry professionals, offering a rare combination of breadth, depth, and continuity in Northern California and beyond. Over the past six decades, Grupe has developed more than 40,000 for-sale homes. The company has also delivered approximately 16,000 apartment units across 58 multifamily communities, a robust portfolio of self-storage projects, and over 16 million square feet of commercial space across 10 major developments. In addition, Grupe oversees 9,500 acres of agricultural land—1,500 acres of farms and 8,000 acres of cattle operations—underscoring its long-standing commitment to economic vitality, environmental stewardship, and socially responsible design. Grupe’s legacy is defined not only by the scale of its projects, but by the lasting communities it creates, and the trust it has earned over generations.