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This time of year many new homeowners may be surprised to see their water bills start to increase. Many home have pools that are now in use regularly. Others find themselves watering their yards more, taking on more outdoor projects that require water, or even letting the water run in the backyard as a distraction for bored kids that are home for the summer. Still others will have no idea why their water bill is increasing, but they simply don’t like it. Regardless of the reason, if you’ve decided you want to watch your water usage this summer, we have some suggestions for you that won’t hurt a bit.
#1 Check Your Habits: How long are your showers and how much time do your kids spend in the shower? Make a goal to cut showers back by 5-10 minutes. Don’t run your dishwasher or washing machine unless you’ve got a full load. Lastly, don’t leave the water running when washing dishes or brushing teeth.
#2 Fixtures, Tools & Appliances: Take advantage of opportunities to use tools, fixtures, appliances, landscape designs, etc. that come with decreased water usage. Oftentimes your energy company will provide you water-saving devices at no cost to you.
#3 Watch Out for Leaks: Keep an eye out for pesky leaks that can be a constant drain on your water bill. The average household loses more than 10,000 gallons of water each year due to leaks or malfunctions in toilets, water softeners or pool pumps.
#4 Reduce Your Yard’s Water Usage: If you’re having a hard time getting your kids to adhere to the new goals mentioned above under Check Your Habits, you might get a little excited that this tip only suggests you get control of the amount of water your yard is using. Up to 70% of all water usage is outdoors. That means that paying attention to the amount of water used for your landscaping is one of the easiest ways to see drastic results when trying to decrease water usage and save money.
It’s not hard to start saving on water! It’s actually quite simple and you can get started on it today.
To find out more about maintaining your new home or to get information on active Lennar communities in your area, visit us online at www.lennar.com/raleigh.
Lennar Hosted a Model Home Grand Opening in May for the First Community in the Collection
MIAMI –Lennar Homes launched The Serenity Collection, a new concept in living inspired by ancient Eastern principles of balance, fluidity and natural beauty with a Model Grand Opening for the community on May 14-15, 2016. More than 100 guests and Realtors enjoyed specialty cocktails, signature bites and toured the brand-new model homes, decorated by City Furniture.
The Serenity Collection is an Asian-inspired, modern, contemporary collection of new homes designed by Lennar’s architects who studied space, positioning, lighting, air, movement, human interaction and flow, then precisely reinterpreted these respected values into exceptional family living.
“We are proud to introduce The Serenity Collection and excited to see the enthusiastic interest we had in this new concept in inspirational living that was designed as a peaceful and luxurious retreat for families to spend quality time together” said Carlos Gonzalez, President, Lennar Southeast Florida Division. “The professional decorated models are a testament to our vision and commitment to offer a new collection of home designs unlike anything else we have done before.”
Located in Southwest Miami-Dade and the first community in the collection, Serenity is the place to live, play and relax in a tranquil, park-like setting and is located adjacent to A-rated schools, numerous community parks, and plenty of recreational activities. This new family-friendly community will feature the perfect amenities including abundant greenery, peaceful zen gardens, a beautiful pond with seating areas, and walking paths. Six beautifully-designed innovative floorplans named Harmony, Nirvana, Oasis, Retreat, Sanctuary and Tranquility – capture the homes’ essence of inspirational living.
The Serenity Welcome Home Center is open daily from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and is located at 15909 SW 136th Way, Miami, FL 33196. For more information on Lennar’s new collection, Serenity, please call 855-865-0108 or visit online.
About Lennar:
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is headquartered in Miami and is one of the nation’s leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar is South Florida’s #1 Homebuilder, based on home closings with new home-buyers.
Developer Hosted Hundreds of Realtors and Brokers at June 1st Exclusive Launch Events
MIAMI – June 6, 2016 – Lennar hosted two exclusive events on June 1ST to launch their newest loyalty program for brokers and realtors, “Lennar Loyalty.” More than 200 realtors from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties enjoyed specialty cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music, entertainment, special giveaways and surprises.
Lennar’s Southeast Florida Division President Carlos Gonzalez and Director of Sales Frank Fernandez unveiled the “Lennar Loyalty” program in a special presentation for the event attendees.
“We want our dedicated and loyal realtors to make more money now,” said Carlos Gonzalez, Lennar’s Southeast Florida Division President. “We invite every realtor to take advantage of Lennar Loyalty’s unprecedented incentives and benefits including escalating commissions, gifts, impressive bonuses, invites to exclusive events and much more.”
The Miami-Dade County event was held in the evening at the Welcome Home Center for Lennar’s new master-planned community in Doral, Park Central, while the Broward County event was held in the afternoon at the Welcome Home Center for MiraLago, another one of Lennar’s luxury, resort-style community in Parkland.
The “Lennar Loyalty” program features a membership with an incrementally increased new commission structure for realtors and brokers, as well as a Platinum membership offering bonuses and additional incentives to realtor offices and realtors for high-volume producing real estate agents and offices. Realtors and brokers interested in becoming a “Lennar Loyalty” member, please register at LennarLoyalty.com.
About Lennar:
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is headquartered in Miami and is one of the nation’s leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar is South Florida’s #1 Homebuilder, based on home closings with new home-buyers.
4th of July is right around the corner and that calls for plenty of food and family fun all weekend long. We’ve gathered some of the best 4th of July dessert recipes for you and your family to enjoy. These treats will be sure to sweeten up your weekend!
So grab your baking helper and let the red, white, and blue recipe making begin.
Let us know your favorite 4th of July recipes! Share in the comments below.
Make this 4th of July something to remember. With so many fantastic ways to celebrate the holiday near your new home at 2775 Cahuenga, be sure to make this one count! Whether you spend the day at one event, or jump around to a few, you’ll finish the night off enjoying fabulous fireworks set among the Hollywood Hills and LA skyline.
Hollywood
Hollywood Bowl
July 4th Spectacular with Chicago, Firework Show
7:30 PM
Los Angeles
Grand Park
July 4th Block Party at Grand Park
Music starts at 4 PM, Fireworks at 9 PM
Studio City
CBS Studio Center
Fourth of July Festival Fireworks & Luau
Food/ Entertainment Gates open at 4:30 PM
Rooftop Fireworks Viewing with Wristband
Los Angeles
Vision Theatre in Leimert Park with jazz and blues, children’s arts and crafts and food
Vision Theatre back lot
Los Angeles
Dodger’s Stadium
Orioles vs. Dodgers Game 4:15 PM
Fourth of July Fireworks at 8:45 PM
Los Angeles
LA Memorial Colisum 4th of July Community Festival and Firework Show
Community concert, food, games and 45-minute firework display at the LA Memorial Coliseum and Expo Park Grounds
Noon to 10 PM
Pasadena
Rose Bowl
90th Annual AmericaFest
2:00 – 10:00 p.m.
http://www.rosebowlstadium.com/events/americafest
Burbank
Starlight Bowl
Stone Soul & the Kings of 88
July 4th Fireworks Spectacular
Entertainment from 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Fireworks – 9:00 PM.
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 and proudly remains steadfast in their commitment toward quality, value and integrity. Lennar has a longstanding history of building exceptional homes in only the most well planned and desirable locations throughout the country.
Homebuyers Will Receive an Outdoor Grill with New Home Purchase at Two of Lennar’s Lake Worth Communities
Lake Worth, Fla. – June 23, 2016 – To kick off the summer in South Florida, Lennar will give new homebuyers the opportunity to fill their backyard with the delicious smell of BBQ – just in time for picnics, pool parties and outdoor gatherings. From now through August 31, Lennar is giving away an outdoor, built-in grill with the purchase of a new home at their new Silverwood Estates and Gulfstream Preserve communities.
Lennar is continuing the summer celebrations with their “Grill and Chill” Family Fun Day BBQ on Saturday, July 9 at their luxury single-family home gated community, Silverwood Estates. Families will enjoy an afternoon of fun activities and tasty BBQ from Noon to 4 PM at the Silverwood Estates Welcome Home Center, located at 5376 Hypoluxo Rd., Lake Worth, FL 33463.
Conveniently located in sought after Palm Beach County, Silverwood Estates and Gulfstream Preserve are gated communities of distinctive estate homes that will feature family-friendly amenities including landscaped grounds, recreation paths, playgrounds and community pools with cabana.
Plus, every new home includes Lennar’s exclusive “Everything’s Included” with features such as stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer, granite countertops, ceramic tile throughout the living areas, and Nexia, a home automation intelligence system. With Everything’s Included, Lennar is able to deliver tremendous value, while simultaneously removing the hassles, headaches and guesswork from the home-buying process. Also, Lennar’s mortgage and title service companies ensure an enjoyable and hassle-free first-time home-buying experience.
For information, call 800-229-9615 and visit www.Lennar.com/FloridaDeals.
About Lennar:
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is headquartered in Miami and is one of the nation’s leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar is South Florida’s #1 Homebuilder, based on home closings with new home-buyers.
MIAMI – June 16, 2016 – Carla Corbo, International Sales Manager of Lennar for the Southeast Division of Florida, which includes Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties, recently was named Businesswoman of the Year in Real Estate by Revista Banca y Finanzas (Bank & Financial Services Magazine) and awarded the “American Eagle” Award, which is the highest distinction that the magazine grants.
Presented by Luis Altamirano, president of the magazine, the recognition was bestowed at a recent dinner/award ceremony at Ceviche Arigato Restaurant and Lounge, located in Doral. Revista Banca y Finanzas (Bank & Financial Services Magazine) analyzes the trends of leading entrepreneurs and professionals whose talent contribute to the development of their countries.
Corbo, who has been with Lennar for 15 years, is considered a top producer in the real estate business. She focuses her work on international sales, catering to local and international realtors.
“We are happy that Carla’s tireless work continues to be recognized,” said Carlos Gonzalez, president of Lennar Southeast Florida division. “We are proud of her achievement and know that she will continue to foster the relationships that have made her and Lennar so successful.”
About Lennar:
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is headquartered in Miami and is one of the nation’s leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar is South Florida’s #1 Homebuilder, based on home closings with new home-buyers.
Bring your neighborhood and community together by throwing a block party for all to enjoy!
During the summer months, it’s usually a great time to arrange this type of event due to less hectic schedules and warmer weather to enjoy. Planning for a large group of people can seem a little daunting, but with a few tips you can prepare your community’s block party with confidence and ease.
Follow these 6 tips when planning your neighborhoods next block party.
First and foremost, you’ll want to choose a date that works best for everyone. Livability says the number one rule is that you must invite every neighbor. Creating name tags or badges will help people become more easily acquainted with one another during the party.
With planning for a large amount of people, you can’t expect yourself to take care of all the details that go into the planning process. Find yourself a few neighbors who are willing to help you with organizing the party. This takes a lot of pressure off of you, and helps generate more help and more ideas–a win-win situation for all.
Brainstorm ideas for a fun theme for the block party. Will it be a Hawaiian party? Pizza party? Barbecue? Maybe it will be themed around the holiday thats coming up right around the corner. Find a theme that you think will not only be enjoyed by the majority, but will be an idea that makes it easy to find decorations and food. She Knows suggests that your theme can help set the tone of the party, and the remainder of planning will be centered around that.
After deciding the theme, this should make the planning of food and beverages a much easier process. Decide whether or not you will be having the food catered or if there will be a sign up sheet for neighbors to bring their own dish. Knowing the budget can help you make the right decision. You can find delicious Block Party Recipes on Pinterest for some inspiration in your menu!
You’ll want to figure out where you’re going to hold the block party. For some, it may take place on your actual “block” or maybe the nearest neighborhood park. Whatever the case may be, you’ll want to ensure that you have the necessary permit, especially if you are choosing to block off your street. Check with your local community office and find out what you need to do to obtain permission. According to About:Home, you should gather the permits, insurance, and other legal requirements about three months before the event.
After all the planning and organizing is taken care of, don’t forget to enjoy the actual party! Relax and have a great time with old and new neighbors. You didn’t spend all that time and hard work to not enjoy your neighborhood celebration!
What other tips do you have for someone planning a block party? Let us know in the comments below!
