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Tucson, Ariz. – December 2017 – Lennar has become the first builder to offer Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs, an extension of their already popular Everything’s Included® program which has revolutionized the way people purchase new homes. Their signature approach works by including upgrades and features most builders typically charge extra for as standard. Now, those features have expanded to incorporate built-in whole home Wi-Fi coverage and the latest in home automation technology.
“Our new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ homes and home automation features can be found at almost every one of our communities across Tucson, Marana and Oro Valley,” said Tom Gansheimer, Division President for Lennar Tucson. “We’ve redesigned our homes and Everything’s Included® program to offer homebuyers a truly modern and connected way to live, that’s also outfitted for future innovation and technology in years to come.”
Lennar’s Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ homes meet the standards for strong, consistent connectivity throughout the entire home that are set by the Wi-Fi alliance, a global network. The process for creating these homes starts with the design, where a series of commercial-strength Ruckus Unleashed access points are mapped throughout the home and then built in during construction. The result is strong coverage in every room.
Adding to the significant value that Lennar’s Everything’s Included® approach to homebuilding already offers — such as upscale kitchen countertops, upgraded cabinetry and gourmet kitchen appliances – buyers will now also receive a wide range of smart products from top manufacturers at no additional cost. These include Honeywell programmable thermostats, the Ring Video Doorbell, lighting from Lutron, wireless music with a Sonos speaker, hands-free front door locks from Kwikset — all of which can be voice controlled with Amazon Alexa.
Homeshoppers can find these items and smart home designs at 6 communities across the Tucson, Marana and Oro Valley areas. Visit www.lennar.com/tucson or call 800-864-1055 to learn 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.
Denver, Colo. – January 2018 – Lennar Colorado is excited to Grand Open two new collections at two new communities on Saturday, January 13. In Littleton, the Sterling Ranch masterplan will open the all-new Elements Collection. In Commerce City, the new community Buffalo Highlands will open the Pioneer Collection. Prospective homeshoppers are invited to attend for complimentary treats, fun games and for the first opportunity to tour the model homes.
“We are so excited for these upcoming Grand Openings, it’s a great way to kick off the start of a new year,” said Carrie Castilian, Marketing Manager for Lennar Colorado. “Each of these communities has something unique to offer and whether your looking north or south of Denver, we have a new home options for you.”
Buffalo Highlands offers homeshoppers the Pioneer Collection, a series of four distinctive floorplans that are priced starting from the upper $300,000s. A great opportunity to own new, these new homes range in size approximately from 1,811 to 2,376 square feet, three to four bedrooms and up to three and one-half bathroom. It’s Commerce City location provides residents with easy access to the Denver International Airport, the E-470 toll road and downtown Denver.
In beautiful Littleton, Sterling Ranch is opening the brand-new Elements Collection, the second collection of Lennar homes offered at the desirable masterplanned community. With prices starting from the low $400,000s, homebuyers have five distinctive floorplans to choose from. These urban and low maintenance homes range in size approximately from 1,811 to 2,302 square feet, three to four bedrooms and up to three bedrooms. The Elements Collection new homes’ location puts you walking distance to Providence Village for recreational opportunities.
Every home at Buffalo Highlands offers Lennar’s new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design for commercial strength internet coverage in every room. Both communities feature Lennar’s newly elevated Everything’s Included® package now with home automation. This provides a series of integrated smart home features that allow residents to manage lights, front door locks, indoor temperature, movies, music and more — remotely from a smart phone or through voice control with Amazon Alexa. Other signature Everything’s Included® features – such as granite or quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, upscale cabinetry and more – all still come at no additional cost.
Interested homeshoppers won’t want to miss these openings on Saturday, January 13. The Elements Collection at Sterling Ranch is located at 9827 Geneva Creek Lane in Littleton. The Pioneer Collection at Buffalo Highlands is located at 9425 Quintero Street in Commerce City. For more details or further directions, visit www.lennar.com/colorado or call 303-754-0600.
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.
Planning to relocate in 2018? You might want to consider looking into these 10 markets. According to this Trulia article by Jill K Robinson these cities have the highest potential for growth in the nation. Learn more about the cities that made the list, one of them might end up being your new home.
See which cities are making the cut this year.
If you’re thinking about where to move next, you’re probably considering a wide array of factors like work, family, and the start of a new chapter. Every home purchase is also a huge investment—possibly the biggest you’ll make in your life. Looking at the markets poised for growth can ensure your new home is also a good investment. To help, Trulia looked at the 100 most populated metros in the country, then used five key metrics to determine the 10 real estate markets with the highest growth potential in 2018: strong job growth, affordability, low vacancy rates, home search rates, and a high population of young households (you can find our full methodology below). It may surprise you—it did us—to learn that Texas and Ohio are home to more than one fast-growing city. See where else made the cut below.
On the mighty banks of the Grand River, Michigan’s second-largest city is at the top of our list largely due to its strong employment growth, which is up 2.5 percent year-over-year. Grand Rapids also has a relatively low vacancy rate (ranked 16th overall) and a high share of households with residents 35 years and under (22 percent). A full two-thirds of Grand Rapids’ residents own homes, and the median home sale price is a friendly $163,750. Living here means enjoying the waterfront, the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, and the Grand Rapids Art Museum, which spotlights Michigan’s artists. A bubbling brew scene doesn’t hurt either.
Next on our list is Nashville, also known as Music City. But you don’t have to be in the band to love it here. Home of the famous “Grand Ole Opry,” residents in Nashville are always down for a good time. Need more evidence? Just walk through The Gulch, a trendy Art Deco-inspired neighborhood. Not surprisingly, Tennessee’s capital has a high share of households under 35 years old (23 percent) and the strongest job growth in the country (3.1 percent year-over-year), luring people from all corners of the nation to relocate. But taking the top spot in job growth may come at a price: affordability, where Nashville is ranked 58th overall.
North Carolina’s capital, Raleigh, is known for the bright minds of North Carolina State University and the Research Triangle (together with Durham and Chapel Hill). But it’s also beloved for its wealth of culinary and cultural cornerstones, like the Oakwood historic district, designated on the National Register of Historic Places, where homes date back to the 1800s. This City of Oaks made our list due to its strength in two categories: job growth (ranked 3rd overall) and low vacancy rate (ranked 15th overall). Its popularity, though, leaves the city lagging in affordability—the median sales price in North Carolina’s second most popular city is $250,000—where it ranks 43rd overall.
This Southwestern city on the Rio Grande is loved for its incredible Tex-Mex cuisine, a wealth of locations for outdoors lovers to explore, and a rich downtown artist community and farmers market. Major employers in El Paso range from the US military to the University of Texas at El Paso, healthcare corporations to major retailers. The average price of a home here is just $186,611, and it’s a hot market for the social young and single set: the median age is 33, and 24 percent of residents are single. You’ll find many of them moving to the up-and-coming Mission Hills neighborhood. “The fantastic weather, developing downtown area, and affordable price range of housing speak to younger buyers as well as just about everyone,” says Laura Baca, an area real estate agent.
San Antonio is known for its River Walk, an oasis of cypress-lined paved paths and lush landscapes where locals and visitors alike go to relax. But the city is bustling, too. In 2017, job growth rose 2.2 percent, and the national homeownership rate increased significantly for the first time in more than 10 years. In fact, homeowners make up two-thirds of the city’s population, at 65 percent. San Antonio’s top employers are a mix of military, city, and school districts, as well as private and public businesses, making this 300-year-old city flush with new job opportunities. These trends are expected to continue into 2018, with homeownership outpacing renting for the indefinite future.
Continue Reading: The Hottest Real Estate Markets to Watch in 2018
Many millennials are welcoming the new year with plans to enter or continue their new home search. It is important to be aware of these 5 housing trends that could affect their home search in 2018. According to this RealEstate.com article by Dana Bull, these are housing trends that will be impacting millennials in the market this year.
2018 is shaping up to be another competitive year. But more importantly, there are some exciting trends taking shape. As we look ahead to the new year, be sure to keep your eye on these five housing developments.
Although many buyers are interested in starter homes, they are getting harder to find. In many communities, the demand for starter homes far exceeds the inventory and has only been exasperated by our current housing drought. The crux of the problem is that builders say their costs for land, labor and materials are too steep to make money on modest single-family homes. To make their margins, they have to scale bigger.
To combat the housing crunch in many cities across the US, urban planners have had no choice but to build tiny. To optimize profit margins, developers must squeeze as many apartments under one roof as possible. Micro units as small as 300 square feet are not uncommon in parts of Los Angeles and New York City (Boston, your next). What makes these buildings different from those constructed in the past are the high-end finishes and amenities that provide residents with a sense of luxury and community feel. Chefs on-site, group fitness classes and spa access: These perks help to curb the drawbacks of living in such tight quarters. And your generation is taking notice: a large percentage of millennial home buyers consider renting instead of buying.
We’re sure to see more of these communities getting approved in urban areas where developers must build up to overcome land and density constraints.
Beautiful homes have been dominating my social media feeds lately. I’m definitely not complaining, just stating a fact. This has been a big year for real estate agents jumping on the social marketing bandwagon. Better late than never as this is surely something we will be seeing more and more. Data now supports that younger buyers are more dependent on visuals when it comes to the home purchase. Savvy listing agents are catching on and building complex web funnels to generate leads. High-quality visuals are becoming the new norm, as are sponsored Facebook ads, Instagram posts and digital advertorial.
Over half of buyers put less then 20 percent. Which begs the question, how low can you go? The answer — according to Senior Loan Officer, Savvas Fetfatsidis of Guaranteed Rate, a National Top 1% Originator — is pretty darn low. Due to much lower default rates in the last few years, lenders are starting to cautiously loosen up some guidelines.
For borrowers with strong credit, 0 percent down options with no Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) now exist if a property is located in certain rural areas. In more urban areas, three percent down programs with attractive interest rates are available. Just this year, we saw new programs where lenders actually contributed towards first-time buyer down payments and recently, we’ve seen an increase on maximum debt ratios.
For borrowers with less-than-perfect credit, FHA loans are still the name of the game: The program continues to change and improve the success rate for first-time home buyers. Since the down payment is a major hurdle to home ownership, these products are breaking down the barriers for young buyers who have little savings. As lenders compete for a piece of the millennial buyer pie, we’ll continue to see creative programs and financing products launched in 2018.
With half of all buyers being under the age of 36, your generation is driving more of the housing market than we previously understood. Housing developers, real estate investors and listing agents have gone to great lengths to attract and market to young buyers. Now, a new cohort is coming into the fray – Generation Z. Born between 1995 and 2010, this subset of buyers is accustomed to on-demand information and services. Even in their young age, over half (57 percent) of Generation Z renters consider buying instead of renting. Comprising 21 percent of the American population, these individuals are just now graduating college and are sure to rapidly gain influence and power in the housing market – and perhaps drive major change.
Shafter, Calif. – January 2018 – Lennar Central Valley has announced plans to bring the Savannah Series of home designs to the Gossamer Grove masterplan in Shafter, California. This series includes four distinctive floorplans inspired by the quaintness of Southern style. They showcase unqiue exterior detailing, bright white kitchens and open, free-flowing interior spaces. Coming soon, furnished models are expected to open this Spring.
“We are so excited bring the fresh Savannah Series to our Gossamer Grove community,” Vice President of Sales and Marketing Susan Wilke said. “These gorgeous homes answer the growing need for fresh and bright kitchens, offering the best new floorplan designs and cutting-edge smart home technology.”
Savannah at Gossamer Grove will feature four floorplans, ranging in size from approximately 1,450 to 2,223 square feet. Homes will offer two to four bedrooms, two to two-and-a-half bathrooms and two-bay garages, making these floorplans perfect for families of all sizes, including first-time buyers, growing households and empty-nesters. These homes will be located off Highway 99, at 7th Standard and Calloway. For more information and to sign up for the VIP interest list visit us online or call (661) 836-8601.
The Savannah Series’ Everything’s Included® package has modern details like plank tile flooring with stylish faux wood finish, white quartz countertops and European-inspired white shaker cabinetry – all designer upgraded features at no extra cost. These homes also feature the latest in smart home automation, including Wi-Fi enabled thermostats and garage doors, commercial-strength internet coverage and more.
More information on homes across the Bakersfield market can be found by visiting www.lennar.com/bakersfield.
For more information on Lennar’s communities in the Gossamer Grove area, visit www.lennar.com/gossamergrove.
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.
Irvine, Calif. – January 2018 – Lennar is excited to announce they will begin pre-selling new homes for Hudson, the newest community to join the urban Central Park West masterplanned community. Presales will take place at the Lennar Welcome Home Center on Friday, January 19th at 10 a.m. offering homeshoppers a collection of stylish flats available in five distinctive floorplans.
“Being a resident of Central Park West offers you an urban-inspired lifestyle, great community amenities and prime Irvine location that puts you in the center of it all,” said Janet Price, Marketing Manager for Lennar California Coastal. “Hudson is our newest community there and with anticipated prices starting from the mid $400,000s, it’s an incredible opportunity to get in and own new at CPW.”
The stylish flats of Hudson showcase modern architectural style and provide five distinctive floorplans for homeshoppers to choose from. Home sizes range approximately from 684 to 1,444 square feet, one to three bedrooms and one to three bathrooms. These home designs exhibit open-concept living spaces, gourmet kitchens with islands, enviable master suites and upper decks per plan.
Each new home comes outfitted with Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program, which provides top-of-the-line features already included in the price of the home. These include the standard features Lennar is known for, such as stainless steel GE® appliances, quartz kitchen countertops and upgraded cabinetry, along with integrated home automation products and technology. Homeowners can manage lights, front door locks, music, movies and more — remotely from any smart device or using voice control with Amazon Alexa.
Every residence will be a Lennar Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design and include built-in wireless access points for strong internet connection in every room. The reliable coverage pairs with the integrated home automation features to offer a truly modern and connected living experience.
Hudson’s location in Central Park West puts residents close to the community’s centralized amenity center. The 2.2-acre area features an approximately 8,000-square foot Clubhouse and Recreation Pavilion with indoor and outdoor recreational options. Sparkling pools and spas for swimming laps or relaxing, a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, lush community parks, sport courts, picnic areas, a tot lot and more. Not to mention a fast commute to the John Wayne International Airport, South Coast Plaza, nearby pristine beaches, hiking trails and so much more!
Prospective homebuyers are encouraged to get in touch with a New Home Consultant by visiting www.lennar.com/orangecounty or calling 949-234-7880 to learn more about the presale launch event. The event will take place on Friday, January 19 at 10 a.m. at the Lennar Welcome Home Center, located at Rockefeller and York at Central Park West in Irvine.
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.
Edgewood, Wash. – January 2018 – For a limited time, homebuyers who use Lennar’s preferred lender, Eagle Home Mortgage, can take advantage of special financing at the View Pointe community. Homes that close by January 31 will benefit from low monthly payments from Eagle Home Mortgage.
“This special financing is a great opportunity for prospective homeshoppers,” said Bill Salvesen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Seattle. “The collection of home designs offered at View Pointe also offer spacious and smart floorplans. Don’t wait — act quickly in order to take advantage of this special offering on a select number of homes.”
View Pointe is a new Lennar community that offers five distinctive floorplans for homeshoppers to choose from that showcase expansive master suites, gourmet kitchens and open-concept layouts in the main living areas. Home sizes in this community are available from approximately 2,494 to 3,264 square feet and provide four to five bedrooms and three to three and one-half bathrooms.
Every home showcases Lennar’s new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home design and Everything’s Included® features with home automation. The residences come with built-in wireless access points that provide strong Wi-Fi coverage in every room of the home. No more dead spots — which means residence can take full advantage of Lennar’s now included home automation technology. Lock and unlock the front door, turn the lights on and off, play music or a movie or even open the blinds with the sound of your voice using Amazon Alexa.
View Pointe is located in a great area of Edgewood in the coveted Puyallup School District. Its convenient location is close to major freeways makes it popular and ideal for commuters, and residents will find multiple parks and shopping centers just a short drive away.
Visit www.lennar.com/seattle or call 855-860-9568 to learn more about this special opportunity.
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.
