We saved the best for last at The Conservancy at Martin’s Chase!  Located in Ashburn, VA, this unique home is now exceptionally priced at $1,999,990.  This gorgeous single family home is beautifully sited on nearly 12 acres! With approximately 6,305 sq. ft. and with 4 bedrooms, 5.5 baths and a 4-car garage, this home will amaze you, your family and all the guests you’ll want to entertain.

Everything’s Included® in this magnificent estate home. Luxury features and finishes, from GE Stainless appliances, granite countertops, a home technology package and more, are all included.

The Conservancy at Martin’s Chase provides the opportunity to create a classic, country estate, yet stay close to every convenience that Northern Virginia provides. Enjoy full access to the amenities of neighboring Martin’s Chase in a close-in suburban address that is far from your expectations.

This home is located at 22030 Beaverdam Drive, Ashburn 20148 VA .

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT QUICKLY. THIS MASTERPIECE WON’T LAST LONG!

Call (877) 785-3662. Visit LennarHomesVa.com for more information.

New Homes Debut Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6

One of the nation’s largest homebuilders is excited to announce their latest edition to Las Vegas with the debut of new homes at Cortona in Southern Highlands. On Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, Lennar invites interested homeshoppers to tour their four beautifully and professionally decorated model homes.

“We are thrilled to offer our beautiful new homes at Cortona to homebuyers in the area,” said Ashley Max, Marketing Manager for Lennar Las Vegas. “We paired an unbeatable location with stunning interior features at an unbelievable price point and we thinkbuyers are going to love these homes. If you are in the market for a new home, I encourage you to see what we have in store for you at Cortona at Southern Highlands.”

Cortona is Lennar’s fourth community in Southern Highlands and features 7 distinct home designs for buyers to choose from, available from the mid $200,000s. Two-story homes range in size from approximately 1,465 to 2,713 square feet of living space with three to six bedrooms, two and one-half to four bathrooms and two bay garages. Many of the plans feature lofts and bonus spaces with some featuring exceptional dual master suites.

Cortona at Southern Highlands
Cortona at Southern Highlands

Lennar has distinguished itself as one of the country’s leading homebuilders, in part by including the most desirable, high-quality features at no additional charge as a part of their Everything’s Included® package. “We listened to what buyers were looking for in new homes and included these features at no extra cost in all of our new homes,” said Max.

Every new home at Cortona includes beautiful raised-panel cabinetry, designer slab granite countertops, Frigidaire® appliances, washers and dryers, 2” blinds, home automation systems by Nexia™ Home Intelligence, professionally landscaped front yards and countless other upgrades all included as standard. Buyers don’t have to compromise on the features that make up their dream home when buying a new home with Lennar.

In addition, new homes at Cortona include many energy-efficient features including solar power systems, low VOC paint, low-energy windows, energy saving water heaters, dual flush toilets and more. These features reduce monthly energy costs while greatly increasing the overall quality of the home.

Located around one of the nation’s top private golf courses, surrounded by breathtaking mountain terrain, Southern Highlands is a premier masterplanned community that offers it’s residents resort style living all year round. Residents will enjoy beautiful parks and trail systems through gorgeous natural terrain. Southern Highlands is home to its own shopping and dining opportunities, fire station and both public and private schools for unbeatable convenience. All these features and more are available at Southern Highlands, situated just ten minutes from the lively Las Vegas Strip.

Cortona at Southern Highlands is located at 12345 Silvana Street in Las Vegas. Interested homeshoppers are encouraged to visit Lennar’s Welcome Home Center. For more information, or complete directions to the community visit www.Lennar.com/lasvegas or call (800) 509-9720.

With hundreds of communities nationwide and homes designed for first-time, move-up and luxury homebuyers, Lennar has grown to become one of the nation’s leading and most respected homebuilders. Lennar has a longstanding history of building homes of enduring quality in only the most well planned and desirable locations throughout the country.

Partnership Officially Brings Elevated Slab Foundations to Volume Builders for First Time Ever

Tella Firma Solid Earth Foundations announced today that it has signed an exclusive deal with Lennar  that officially brings an affordable elevated slab foundation to volume builders for the first time ever. Lennar currently includes this foundation design in its standard building process for homes in Parkside.

“Tella Firma is essentially a commercial foundation implemented in a residential application,” said Jim Fontaine, President and CEO of Tella Firma. “Lennar Homes is the number three builder in the country, and the first production builder to recognize the need for revolutionizing the way home foundations are built. We are excited to work with Lennar and provide its home buyers with the peace of mind they need to feel confident in their investment.”

Until recently, most elevated slab foundations were used only for commercial buildings or expensive custom homes. Tella Firma is the first company to bring the product to the production home market at an affordable price.

“The residential building industry has needed an economic way to create elevated foundations and minimize the risk associated with soil volatility and recent earthquakes,” said Stewart Parker, Division President of Lennar, Dallas-Fort Worth. “Tella Firma is efficient, economical and easy to use. We’ve created additional value for our residents in Parkside by offering this foundation, and we’ve had a very positive response from our buyers.”

Parkside
Parkside

By using a field-tested, patented process of elevating a slab-on-grade foundation, Tella Firma creates a protective void between the ground and the home itself. This application isolates the slab and guards it from damaging soil swells, contractions and unexpected movement caused by light earthquakes. Most foundation damage results from soil movement that can be caused by expansion and contraction of clay soils due to moisture change or by seismic activity.

Tella Firma
Tella Firma foundation system

The Tella Firma foundation system is based on commercial engineering principles that have been in practice for over 50 years. The system provides the strength and protection of a pier-and-beam foundation yet is much more affordable and takes less time to install when compared to most traditional suspended foundations. Tella Firma foundations also utilize a green installation process, to avoid the need to use any type of chemical or water injection into the soil under the home.

Parkside is located off Highway 114 and Beltline in Irving. Homes are priced from $439,000 with square footage from 2,450 to 3,450. The master-planned community will have a 22-acre park with
water features, over two miles of trails and a dog park, as well as five pocket parks. Children living in Parkside will attend Coppell ISD.

About Tella Firma:
Dallas-based Tella Firma is revolutionizing the way home foundations are built. Tella Firma gets its name from the Latin “strong home.” Foundations with the company’s product have been installed throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, and Tella Firma has plans to expand into new residential and commercial developments throughout the area. For more information, go to tellafirma.com.

About Lennar Homes:
Since 1954, we’ve had the privilege of helping hundreds of thousands of families across America move into the next stage of their lives with a new home. We build homes in some of the most desirable cities in the nation and for all stages of your life: first home, move-up home or a multigenerational home to accommodate your changing family needs. Our communities cater to all lifestyles.

Finding ways to cut your budget and save money can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially if you’re looking to save a significant amount. Whether you’re wanting to save up for a down payment, make some changes around the home, or take a much needed vacation, there are simple things you can do everyday to help reach your goals. This calendar from BrightNest shows exactly that. Just one activity or change each day can add up overtime to make a big impact on your savings.

Here are just a few of the ways you can save this month according to BrightNest:

Save on utilities

Shorter showers save money and water
Shorter showers save money and water

Save on meals

Cook at home
Cook at home and freeze extra to save on your grocery bill

Save on laundry

Wash on cold and line-dry to save on energy costs
Wash clothes on cold and line-dry to save on energy costs

Save on entertainment

Weekend fun doesn't have to break the bank!
Weekend fun doesn’t have to break the bank!

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