Tucson, Ariz. – April 2018 – Only two homesites remain in Lennar’s Discovery at Mountain Vail community set in a beautiful area of Tucson. The popular Columbus floorplan as well as the Freedom Model home boast flexible floorplans designed for the lifestyles of today’s homeshopper. A family-friendly community with a variety of outdoor recreational activities make this a great opportunity to own a new Lennar home.

“At Mountain Vail you’ll find everything you need, from the multiple nearby golf clubs to the walking paths and excellent schools, this exclusive family community provides the highest standard of education and living,” said Tom Gansheimer, Division President for Lennar Tucson. “Discovery at Mountain Vail offers floorplans that are versatile and suited for today’s many lifestyles, whether it’s an additional bedroom on the main level or a private suite for extended family, the options are available here.”

The Columbus is a two-story floorplan that includes four bedrooms, three bathrooms and three-bay garage on approximately 2,693 square feet of living space. Floorplan highlights include a spacious living room and dining area that leads to a large family room, nook, open kitchen with large center-island and covered patio. Upstairs is the large master suite featuring a master bathroom with separate shower and tub, twin sinks and large walk-in closet. For families of all different sizes the main level of the Columbus includes a powder room and a three-bay tandem garage.

The Freedom Model is a two-story floorplan that includes four bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, two-bay garage and features Lennar’s Next Gen® – The Home Within a Home® design on approximately 2,247 square feet of living space. This design seamlessly connects a main home and private suite through a double access door, similar to adjoining hotel rooms that allow for as much interaction or privacy residents’ desire.  The main home features three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms and three-bay garage, whereas the private suite features its own kitchenette, living room, bedroom suite and private bathroom.

Home prices start from the low $300,000s. Prospective homeshoppers are encouraged to visit the Welcome Home Center located at 11303 E. Squash Blossom Loop in Tucson and tour the models. Visit www.lennar.com/tucson or call 520-990-8523 for more details.

Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation’s leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar’s Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title insurance and closing services for both buyers of Lennar’s homes and others. Lennar’s Rialto segment is a vertically integrated asset management platform focused on investing throughout the commercial real estate capital structure. Lennar’s Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. Previous press releases and further information about Lennar may be obtained at the “Investor Relations” section of Lennar’s website, www.lennar.com.

Looking to buy a home when you are renting can add to the stress that comes with the home buying process. Learn how to work around your lease while buying your first home in this RealEstate.com article by Dana Bull. These tips can help ease the home buying process and lead you to a peaceful agreement with your landlord. 

Trying to buy a home when you are up against the clock is stressful. If you are renting and on a lease, it can feel like a ticking time bomb: Are you going to be able to find a house and get an accepted offer or should you re-up your lease for another year? For first-time home buyers, the pressure is on and you don’t want to end up on the streets. Sometimes a lease break is inevitable if you land your new home earlier than anticipated. But, how can you get yourself off the hook without losing your shirt?

First off, you should never take a lease-break lightly. Leases are binding documents and in many states they are very strictly enforced, meaning your landlord could take you to small claims court to collect missing payments. There are no guarantees that your landlord will let you off scot-free, but it’s worth a shot!

How to Break a Lease When You’re Ready to Buy

As a landlord myself, I have seen seen hundreds of tenants come and go. My advice to any renter is to first try and take the high road and be honest about your situation. Many tenants fret about breaking the lease and put off the dialogue. This wastes valuable time. It’s best to get the conversation started and focus on being solutions oriented with your landlord. You’ll want to gauge his or her reaction and stance on the situation so that you can come up with a plan. If you are able to give your landlord 60 to 90 days notice, you have a much better chance at figuring out a solution that works for both of you. The idea is to be cooperative not combative.

Think about the situation from your landlord’s perspective. Whether you have a good relationship with that person or not, your landlord’s livelihood depends on rental income. You must be willing to help minimize the impact of lost cash flow. Here’s how:

Many landlords are reasonable people, who would rather cut their losses and stay out of court. But, at the end of the day, it really comes down to money. Be prepared to compromise and negotiate about missed rent. You may need to forfeit your deposit money to cover costs or come up with a payment plan to cover costs over time.

 

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Edgewood, Wash. – April 2018 – Lennar Seattle’s featured home of the week at their View Pointe community is the Sequoia plan, a great two-story home designed with growing or busy families in mind. Available as a quick move-in home, homeshoppers can enjoy special incentives and pricing for a limited time only when they use Lennar’s preferred lender, Eagle Home Mortgage.

“One of the best features about the Sequoia plan is the fact that offers five bedrooms and an upstairs loft,” said Bill Salvesen, Division President for Lennar Seattle. “The way this home is designed, every member of the family can have their own space and the loft doubles as the perfect bonus living area for the kids or for a more casual atmosphere.”

The Sequoia plan provides 2,825 square feet of living space that includes five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a two-car garage. Featured at homesite 8, this quick move-in home has a special price of $514,950 and offers a $10,000 closing cost incentive for buyers that use Eagle Home Mortgage.

Other features that make this home great are the gourmet kitchen with a center island workstation and a large walk-in pantry. The open-concept main living area is perfect for entertaining or spending time with family. A downstairs bedroom provides convenience for overnight guests or older children. And the romantic master suite with a spa-like bathroom and expansive walk-in closet. Additionally, this homesite has a generous backyard is tucked away in a quiet area within the community.

This home, like every home at View Pointe, showcases Lennar’s new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design and standard home automation features. Lennar is the first builder to offer Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ homes, which meet the standards for strong, consistent connectivity throughout the entire home set by the Wi-Fi alliance, a global network.

Adding to the significant value that the Everything’s Included® program already offers — such as beautiful granite or quartz countertops, upgraded cabinetry and stainless steel appliances – buyers will now also receive a wide range of smart products from top manufacturers at no additional cost. These include smart climate control from Honeywell’s programmable thermostats, home security with the Ring Video Doorbell, reliable lighting control straight from your smart phone from Lutron, wireless music with a Sonos speaker, connectivity through Amazon’s Alexa, hands free front door locks from your smart phone from Baldwin and Kwikset, commercial strength Wi-Fi from Ruckus and seamless integrated control with Samsung SmartThings.

View this home and more new homes for sale across the Greater Puget Sound by visiting www.lennar.com/seattle.

About Lennar

Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation’s leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar’s Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title insurance and closing services for both buyers of Lennar’s homes and others. Lennar’s Rialto segment is a vertically integrated asset management platform focused on investing throughout the commercial real estate capital structure. Lennar’s Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. Previous press releases and further information about Lennar may be obtained at the “Investor Relations” section of Lennar’s website, www.lennar.com.

The Portfield model home is now open at Tanyard Cove! The Portfield features four bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and a two-car garage with over 3,000 square feet of living space. The first floor of the home has an open concept kitchen, dining room and family room, perfect for when you’re entertaining family and friends. This plan also has the option of adding a morning room for additional space off of the dining room. The second floor boasts a loft, three secondary bedrooms, a laundry room and a luxurious owner’s suite. The owner’s suite has upscale finishes like the tray ceiling, two walk-in-closets, and a private bathroom with double vanity, water closet, and separate shower and soaking tub. The finished rec room in the lower level creates even more space for you and your loved ones.

Lennar offers today’s most sought after features, included in your home. Granite countertops, hardwood flooring, maple cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, designer trim and finishes are just a few of the included features you’ll look forward to when you buy a home in Tanyard Cove.

Tanyard Cove is an established community on Marley Creek in Anne Arundel County. Reminiscent of living in a luxury resort, this waterfront community provides everything you would ever need, right at your doorstep! All amenities are conveniently located and include: basketball and tennis courts, an outdoor pool, community garden, Dog Park, clubhouse with fitness center, and a pavilion on the water.

Tanyard Cove is waterfront living at its best – visit today!

For more information visit Lennar.com/TanyardCove or call 888-276-3610.

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San Ramon, Calif. – April 2018 – Lennar is excited to announce that the interest list for their upcoming community The Preserve is now open and prospective homebuyers can get prequalified for their best chance to purchase during presales, currently slated for next month. The Preserve is a masterplanned community of new single-family homes in a desirable San Ramon location.

“The Preserve will have three new communities of new homes for sale during our first phase release: Highlands, Foothills and Meadows,” said Morgan Sterling, Marketing Manager for Lennar Bay Area. “These three collections showcase modern home designs with open floorplans, balcony and decks per plan and our elevated Everything’s Included® program, now with home automation.”

Situated in a great location, this masterplanned community is located near the newly developed downtown area of San Ramon. Set on top of a hill, many of these homesites will also boast amazing views. The masterplan of The Preserve will also offer residents access to brand-new, top-notch amenities including a resort-style swimming pool and community park.

Highlands at The Preserve will offer homeshoppers five floorplans to choose from with sizes that range from approximately 2,829 to 3,650 square feet, four bedrooms and up to four-and-a-half bathrooms. Foothills will feature three distinct floorplans with sizes that range from 2,295 to 2,680 square feet, four bedrooms, three bathrooms and balconies and decks per plan. Meadows at the preserve will offer four floorplans that range in size from 2,316 to 2,608 square feet, with up to four bedrooms and four bathrooms.

Each of these new homes also showcase Lennar’s new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design which offers built-in wireless access points for commercial-strength Wi-Fi in every room.

Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program also provides a high level of features and upgrades that come as standard. These include quartz kitchen countertops, stainless steel appliances, designer-selected cabinetry and the latest in home automation features and technology from Ruckus®, Samsung SmartThings®, Ring® Video Doorbell, Honeywell programmable thermostat and more, that can all be voice controlled through Amazon Alexa!

Interested buyers should join the interest list to stay informed as more information, such as floorplans and pricing, become released. Getting prequalified will also give homeshoppers a better chance of being able to purchase during this community’s first phase release.

Lennar offers a variety of new home communities across the Bay Area suited for all family types. View a complete list at https://www.lennar.com/new-homes/california/san-francisco-bay-area/.

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.

Laurelton’s highly-upgraded Residence Three model home at Blackstone is now selling, offering the final opportunity to own new at this community.

 

Sacramento, Calif. – March 2018 – Laurelton at Blackstone has released a custom-like model home for sale that boasts highly-upgraded features and a great location. This home is the final opportunity to own at Laurelton in the upscale Blackstone community in El Dorado Hills. Laurelton is a new home community by leading homebuilder CalAtlantic Homes, A Lennar Company.

“This gorgeous model home showcases impeccable design and gives access to luxurious amenities that residents can take advantage of, just steps outside their new front door,” said Michelle Velky, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Sacramento. “This home showcases designer-selected custom upgrades throughout that offer a stylish, elevated and lavish lifestyle opportunity. Interested homeshoppers should act fast before this home is gone!”

Residence Three is a striking Spanish Colonial style home that boasts a layout ideal for those who love to entertain. Providing 4,226 square feet of living space that encompass four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a three-bay garage, this two-story home also comes with designer details.

The Residence Three entryway leads to a grand spiral staircase and spacious great room with designer cabinetry, beamed ceilings, a home management area and a beautiful chandelier that opens into the high-end chef’s kitchen. Slider doors open to the California room for an enhanced open space that lends itself to indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. The master suite is complete with a private retreat area and spa-inspired bathroom.

Set within the luxurious Blackstone masterplan, residents of Laurelton will enjoy incredible resort-inspired amenities. At the center of the community is The Club, a private facility unlike any other. This 10,500-square foot facility offers three sparkling pools — one to relax in, one for swimming laps and a children’s wading pool, a steamy spa, large workout and exercise facility, children’s play room with large outdoor yard, a spacious multipurpose gathering area with attached kitchen and a cozy living room, outdoor living spaces and so much more! Laurelton’s close location near the El Dorado Hills Town Center also offers residents the convenience of being close to breathtaking scenic walking trails and top-notch boating, hiking and skiing.

National homebuilders Lennar and CalAtlantic have merged to combine forces, positioning the company as the leading homebuilder in the nation. CalAtlantic Homes has joined Lennar’s Family of Companies with a united vision of providing quality and value to families across the country as they move into the next stage of their lives with a new home.

Laurelton is located at 568 Idlewood Court. Call 916-905-1623, visit www.lennar.com/sacramento or email LennarSacramento@Lennar.com for more information.

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.

Sacramento, Calif. – April 2018 – Lennar is hosting a special event at six different communities to celebrate Earth Day and teach prospective homeshoppers about the green qualities of a new Lennar home. The event is taking place at communities in Rocklin, Sacramento, Roseville and Woodland, where attendees will be able to get creative with complimentary craft supplies to make a personalized flower pot and plant a new spring flower. Complimentary treats, refreshments and the chance to win a grand prize will also be available. The event will run on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“Everyday is Earth Day in a new Lennar home so we’re excited to host this event where homeowners can get to know their new neighbors, and prospective homeshoppers can learn more about our communities and energy-efficient home designs,” said Michelle Velky, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Sacramento. “Starting with our Everythings Included® features, refined building process and choice of materials, and now our voice-activated home automation package, the list of environmentally-friendly features continues to grow at Lennar.”

Creating an energy-efficient home starts during the construction process. Radiant barrier roof sheathing increases cooling efficiency, which allows for increased indoor comfort and minimized air conditioning use. Low VOC paint, which stands for low volatile compounds, have a less harmful chemical makeup that improves air quality both indoors and out. Low emissivity windows, programmable thermostats and irrigation and energy-efficient lightbulbs also contribute to lowered energy use.

Lennar Sacramento offers solar packages at many of the new communities they build. Solar offers a revolutionary way to counter energy use – by creating it. State-of-the-art SunStreet Solar Systems allow new Lennar homeowners to take advantage of this eco-conscious technology.

Along with enegy-efficiency, Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program also provides homebuyers with a high level of additional standard features that add to their home’s value. Beautiful quartz countertops, stainless steel and ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances, home automation technology and more all come included at no additional cost.

Learn more about the benefits of a new Lennar home and take part in the Earth Day festivities this Saturday at Ironwood at Whitney Ranch in Rocklin, Carrington at WestPark and La Maison at Diamond Creek in Roseville, Edgewood at Natomas Meadows and Heritage Vineyard Creek in Sacramento and The Grove at Spring Lake in Woodland. For more information or directions visit www.lennar.com/sacspringsale or call (916) 304-9711.

Find a full list of Lennar communities across the greater Sacramento region at www.lennar.com/sacramento.

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.

El Dorado Hills, Calif. – April 2018 – Lennar is excited to announce a new upcoming community to El Dorado Hills, Cypress at Serrano, is now open for information. This community of single-family homes will begin pre-selling soon. Homeshoppers are encouraged to visit the Welcome Home Center to learn more and get prequalified today.

“Cypress is a new premier community that offers an upscale collection of select homes set in the beautiful Sierra foothills,” said Michelle Velky, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Sacramento. “We are excited to launch this highly-anticipated community in the popular Serrano masterplan in El Dorado Hills. Due to high demand and a minimal supply of golf course view homesites, we encourage homeshoppers to get prequalified for the first opportunity to purchase.”

Cypress at Serrano presents a collection of three floorplans to choose from, each of which is available in a variety of elevation styles. Available in both single and two-story designs, these spacious homes range in size from approximately 2,837 to 3,809 square feet and offer three bedrooms and three and one-half bathrooms.

Each of these new residences will also showcase Lennar’s revolutionary Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design, which incorporates wireless access points that are mapped out and built into the home to offer whole home internet connectivity. The coverage pairs with integrated home automation features and solar that come included at no additional cost.

Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program outfits these new homes with features and upgrades that come as standard. These include Granite or quartz kitchen countertops, designer-selected cabinetry, smart home technology, solar, GE® stainless steel appliances and more.

Interested homeshoppers should get prequalified and visit the Welcome Home Center to learn more. Email lennarsacramento@lennar.com, call (916) 312-2008 or visit www.lennar.com/sacramento to schedule your appointment today.

About Lennar

Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation’s leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar’s Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title insurance and closing services for both buyers of Lennar’s homes and others. Lennar’s Rialto segment is a vertically integrated asset management platform focused on investing throughout the commercial real estate capital structure. Lennar’s Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. Previous press releases and further information about Lennar may be obtained at the “Investor Relations” section of Lennar’s website, www.lennar.com.

Mountain View, Calif. – April 2018 – Lennar is excited to announce that Estancia is coming soon to Mountain View! Estancia is a new community of upscale townhomes and single-family homes located at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay Area peninsula and at the heart of Silicon Valley. Lennar will release their first phase of homes for sale soon, and interested homeshoppers must get prequalified for a chance to purchase during the initial phase release.

“We have received a lot of interest in this community already and are excited to release some of the first homes for sale,” said Morgan Sterling, Marketing Manager for Lennar Bay Area. “Homeshoppers are encouraged to act quickly and get prequalified for their chance to purchase early.”

At Estancia, homeshoppers will have 11 distinctive floorplans to choose from. Including both contemporary townhomes and single-family home designs, these new residences range in size from approximately 1,295 to 2,010 square feet.

These homes provide a great location close to major technology employers including Google. Each of these new homes also showcase Lennar’s new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design which offers built-in wireless access points for commercial-strength Wi-Fi in every room.

Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program also provides a high level of features and upgrades that come as standard. These include quartz kitchen countertops, stainless steel appliances, designer-selected cabinetry and the latest in home automation features and technology from Ruckus®, Samsung SmartThings®, Ring® Video Doorbell, Honeywell programmable thermostat and more, that can all be voice controlled through Amazon Alexa!

The initial phase release will only offer a handful of new homes for sale and prospective homebuyers will have to enter into a lottery for a chance to be selected. In order to enter the lottery, they must get prequalified.

View more information about Estancia and other Lennar communities across the Bay Area by visiting https://www.lennar.com/new-homes/california/san-francisco-bay-area.

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.