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San Francisco, Calif. – June 2017 – Lennar is thrilled to announce that Ann Dykstra, with more than two decades of experience in the real estate market, will be joining the team at The San Francisco Shipyard. Dykstra brings with her developed expertise in San Francisco’s new home industry.
“Ann brings years of valuable sales and sales management experience and buyer insights to the team,” said Garrett Chen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar at The San Francisco Shipyard. “Ann has been instrumental in the successful sales management of several hundreds of homes throughout the City and Bay Area.”
With an extensive history in sales success and management, she is sure to be a great addition to the team. She studied Economics at the University of Utah and is affiliated with quite a few real estate and sales association groups. These include the California Building Industry Association, Centex Homes Professional Selling System, San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association and more.
Some of her recent accomplishments include working with The Mark Company on 8 Octavia, where she coordinated with BRAVO on filming “Million Dollar Listing” and “Looking.” She prides herself on her ability to coordinate efficiently and effectively with buyers, lenders, title and construction in rapid sales environments. She has led and trained sales teams at several new home communities as well as worked at some real estate companies throughout the Bay Area, including Centex Homes, Pacific Marketing Associates, Polaris Pacific and many more.
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.
Ann Dykstra
Sacramento, Calif. – August 2017 – If you’re looking to make the move into a brand-new home by the end of summer, Lennar Sacramento has a collection of quick move-in’s available for sale with closing dates as soon as the end of this month. Only a limited number of quick move-in homes are available across the current Sacramento real estate market, so interested buyers should act quickly. Set in Merrion Square at WestPark in Roseville and Palisades at Blackstone in El Dorado Hills are two home designs that will have you moved in to your new home for the start of the school year.
“We know this is a huge season for people looking to move, and that working out a timeline can be one of the more difficult parts of the new home buying process,” said Laura Kilgore, Director of Marketing for Lennar Sacramento. “That’s one of the benefits of purchasing one our quick move-in homes — the timeline is much shorter, making it easier and less stressful.”
At Merion Square at WestPark is The Pembroke home design, available for quick move-in. This home provides 2,041 square feet of living space that includes four bedrooms and three bathrooms across two stories. Great design details include a downstairs bedroom, open-concept layout throughout the kitchen, living room and dining area, along with dual walk-in closets and a luxurious bathroom in the master suite.
At Lennar’s Palisades at Blackstone is The Sophia plan, another quick move-in home with a closing date as soon as the end of August. This home offers 2,336 square feet of living space with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and an upstairs loft. It showcases an open main living space where the kitchen, dining area and family room seamlessly connect. The master suite features an expansive master bathroom and supersized walk-in closet.
Additionally, Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program helps add tremendous value and style to all their new homes through a high level of standard features most builders typically charge extra for. Items such as granite or quartz countertops, tankless water heaters, home automation technology, stainless steel appliances, programmable thermostats, beautiful kitchen cabinetry, solar electric packages and more all come at no additional price.
With quick move-in homes available in the cities of El Dorado Hills and Roseville, contact a New Home Consultant today by visiting www.lennar.com/sacramento or by calling 916-304-9711.
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.
Shafter, Calif. – August 2017 – Lennar is excited to continue their Summer Movie in the Park series on Saturday, August 12th with a showing of Finding Dory. The movie will begin promptly at 8:15 p.m. and attendees are encouraged to arrive by 7:45 at the earliest to reserve their spot and set up!
“We are so excited to host another one of these fun movie nights,” said Susan Wilke, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Central Valley. “Each of these events are always so much fun and it’s great to see the community come out and spend time together.”
Pull out your blankets and lawn chairs and join us at Flight Park with your family and friends to enjoy some summer fun. Tasty treats from the Kona Ice Truck and cold water will be provided.
Community members or anyone interested in attending the event is encouraged to visit the Lennar Central Valley Facebook page for updates. Flight Park is located at Gossamer Grove, off 7th Standard and Calloway.
Gossamer Grove is a masterplanned community that will be built atop more than 1,000 acres and will include, in addition to more than 3,000 homes, two schools, ten parks including Flight Park, meant to pay homage to Shafter’s deep-rooted history in aviation, and commercial and retail development, including city services.
Gossamer Grove will be built in phases, the first of which is now selling and has quick move-in homes available. The first phase consists of three series of home styles by Lennar, The Cambridge Collection, The Chateau Series and The California Series.
For more information on this community or to view move-in ready homes, visit www.lennar.com/gossamergrove.
For a list of new home communities throughout the Greater Bakersfield area, visit www.lennar.com/bakersfield.
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.
These days, people are doing a lot more of their living outside the house. Whether it’s a Saturday morning hike at the local nature preserve or dinner served on the back patio, the call of the great outdoors is redefining modern living—and with good reason. Exposure to nature has been scientifically proven to boost memory, improve mental health and reduce stress levels, among other things.
That’s why it makes sense to keep your deck operating in tip-top shape. Here at Modernize, we’ve seen firsthand just how much longer a deck will last—and how much nicer it will look—with a little attention and some TLC. Some simple preventative steps, like regular resealing and cleaning, will keep yours looking lustrous all year long. Here’s what you can do annually to make sure yours is ready to handle anything you—or the elements—can throw at it.
Frequency: As Often as Needed
Decks bare the brunt of the weather, which means that along with weatherproofing steps like resealing, they also need a good, clean sweep every once in awhile. Deep cleaning with a broom, scrub brush, or even a power washer is particularly useful in the late spring and fall when falling leaves, blossoms, and pollen give your porch a furry look. A couple of tips to follow if you’re going to get a power washer involved: keep the pressure levels on low to avoid stripping paint or stain off the boards, and never use a pressure washer on a composite deck. Select a commercial deck cleaner that’s appropriate for your decking (read the back of the label if you’re unsure). Opt for a commercial degreaser or mold treatment to spot clean stains, scrubbing them in by hand with a soft bristled brush. Last of all, let the deck dry thoroughly before using it—you don’t want any muddy footprints on your newly scrubbed boards!
Frequency: Every One to Two Years
Sanding and repainting, restaining, or resealing is the biggest maintenance task your deck requires. Luckily, though, you only have to perform each task every one or two years. The frequency depends on the type of finish you have: natural wood coated with sealer or toner needs an annual revisit, but you can usually get away with once every two years if you cover your deck with paint or stain that has a sealant included. The general process is much pretty the same no matter what kind of finish you choose, however. You’ll need to give the deck a deep clean with a pressure washer or hose and scrub brush, as described above. Once it’s sparkling clean and dry, use 80-grit sandpaper to sand the surface, then sweep off the excess sawdust. When painting, apply a coat of wood primer to the boards first and allow it to dry thoroughly. Next, apply a smooth, even coat of your chosen finish to the deck boards. Repeat as many times as necessary to get good coverage—you may have to apply multiple coats if you’re painting or staining. After that, your deck should be protected from water damage for another one to two years!
Frequency: One to Two Times a Year
Outdoor furniture also needs to spend some time occasionally with a scrub brush to keep it looking polished and welcoming. The right treatment depends on the type of furniture. Some materials may be able to take abrasive cleaners better than others, so always read through the manufacturer’s care guide before going to town. However, most furniture can handle a light scrub with a soft-bristled brush and a gentle cleaner, such as mixture of liquid dish detergent and water. If the piece has intense mildewing or stains, however, your best bet may be to refinish it with a new coat of paint, especially when dealing with a fragile material, like wicker.
Frequency: As Often as Needed
Decks occasionally need some closer attention, especially if they sustain any damage throughout the year. Large structural problems need to be handled by a professional deck builders, but most homeowners are savvy enough to replace the odd split board or popped nail. To replace a bent or loose nail, pull it loose from the boards and drive a new deck screw in its place, one that’s a just little bit longer than the original. To replace cracked or warped boards, use a jigsaw to cut out the old board, and insert a new piece of decking that matches the original boards. Take care that the new board spans at least two joists—this will prevent splitting in the future. To fix a small rotten section, chisel it out, and treat the whole area with wood preservative. If the rot is bigger than a silver dollar, however, you’ll need to replace the whole board.
Deck maintenance may not exactly be the most glamorous part of owning a home, but it’s relatively simple—and a little check-up every now and then is all you need to keep yours up to snuff all year long. Here’s to more outdoor dining, lounging, and lazing around!
About the Writer
Erin Vaughan is a blogger, gardener and aspiring homeowner. She currently resides in Austin, TX where she writes full time for Modernize, with the goal of empowering homeowners with the expert guidance and educational tools they need to take on big home projects with confidence.
