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Lennar and Amazon have teamed up and recently announced the opening of interactive Amazon Experience Centers within select Lennar model homes, including Lennar’s Westbury Glen community in Aldie, VA. CNBC visited the DC Metro area Amazon Experience Center to discover first-hand the convenience of Alexa smart home products and more in a real home environment. Watch now or visit amazon.com/expeirence to learn more!
Amazon and Lennar team up to show and sell smart home tech from CNBC.
Goodyear, Ariz. – May 2018 – Experience a new way of living at the highly anticipated Grand Opening of Horizon at Estrella on Saturday, June 2nd from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Situated within the amenity-rich Estrella masterplan in Goodyear, Horizon offers gorgeous new single-family homes boasting Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program and flexible floorplans, including the Next Gen® – Home Within A Home design. Come out to the event and enjoy delicious food and a fun atmosphere as you tour the stunning model homes.
“We’re very excited to be Grand Opening a new community showcasing Everything’s Included® homes within a remarkable masterplan community boasting gorgeous lakes nearby and plenty of opportunities for adventure,” said Alan Jones, Division President for Lennar Arizona. “Although grand in size, Estrella evokes an intimate vibe with hometown charm, ideal for young couples and families searching for a perfect setting to call home.”
Floorplans at Horizon are designed with today’s lifestyles in mind, boasting open-concept layouts that connect kitchens and living areas effortlessly for maximum entertaining and relaxation. Plus, experience a simpler homebuying process through Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program, which outfits every home with a high level of designer and custom-like features and finishes at no additional cost. Enjoy granite countertops, home automation technology and more as a standard.
For homeshoppers looking for additional space, Lennar’s innovative Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® design is available. This unique floorplan is designed for multigenerational living, offering a separate living quarter attached to the main home. The private suite includes one bedroom, one bathroom, a private living area with kitchen and even its own private entrance, suitable for grandparents or extended family. With Next Gen®, you can have two households under one roof without sacrificing anyone’s comfort or privacy.
The masterplan community of Estrella offers world-class amenities right outside your doorstep. The Golf Club of Estrella, a Nicklaus Design golf course and Troon managed facility, is an 18-hole golf course designed for all abilities. Delivering an unmatched experience, golf in the midst of the Sonoran Desert and traverse through holes at the foothills of the Sierra Estrella mountain range. Afterwards, visit the Player’s Grill & Patio for some of the best Arizona hospitality and relish in a fantastic meal, cocktails and breathtaking views of the mountains.
At The Starpointe Residents Club, you’ll experience over 24,000 square feet of recreational facilities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, water park, meeting and banquet rooms, library, ballroom, youth center, café, resort-style and lap pool, basketball court and outdoor lounge area.
Prospective homeshoppers are encouraged to attend the Grand Opening and tour the model homes. Horizon at Estrella is located at 182nd Dr. and Calistoga Dr. in Goodyear. Visit www.lennar.com/Phoenix or call 602-285-4663 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.
Are you constantly digging into your savings to make ends meet month after month? If so, it is time to reassess your monthly living expenses to improve your financial health and prevent stressful debt . Learn about four ways you can stop raiding your savings each month in this RealEstate.com article by Stefanie O’Connell.
If you consistently find yourself with more month left than money, dipping into your savings account to cover essential monthly living costs like food and housing, it’s a good indication that you’re living beyond your means and need to reassess.
Spending less than you take home each month is the foundation of financial health. Without that foundation in place, you can’t afford to fund short-term needs like emergencies or longer-term goals like buying a home or retirement.
Over time, this pattern can also lead to big debt and major stress. So breaking the cycle of paycheck-to-paycheck living needs to be a priority.
Here are four steps to help you do just that…
Start by adding up your take home pay for the last 90 days. Then go back through your credit card statements, receipts and bank account transactions to see how much you spent over the same period of time. How do those numbers compare?
Without a full picture of how much you earn and spend each month, there’s no way to set and stick to the savings and debt repayment goals that will help you break the cycle of paycheck-to-paycheck living going forward.
If you’re consistently spending more than you earn, it might be time for some drastic measures, like cutting your vacation budget or your gift giving allowance.
Until you’re in a position where you consistently make more than you spend and are making steady progress on financial goals like paying down debt and building savings, every non-necessity should be on the chopping block.
Even your essential expenses can be reconsidered. While you can’t cut these costs entirely, you can probably make some major reductions.
Your housing cost, for example, can be significantly reduced by downsizing, moving to a cheaper neighborhood or getting a roommate. The impact of a 20 to 50 percent reduction in your housing cost is going to be a lot greater than the $5 you save by skipping your morning coffee.
As you’re considering these cuts, remember: They’re temporary. You don’t have to give anything up forever. You just need to get to a place where your monthly expenses are less than your monthly take-home pay so that you can start rebuilding your cash cushion.
Once you’ve broken the cycle of living beyond your means and have started to rebuild your savings, you can begin reincorporating the expenses that are most important to you back into your spending plan.
But only as you’re able to afford them. Meaning, as long as your expenses stay well below your income and you continue to make progress toward your fundamental financial goals, like rebuilding your savings.
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Castle Pines, Colo. – May 2018 – Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Centennial are a some of the most popular parts of the Denver area, but they also happen to be the most limited in options as far as purchasing a new single-family home, notes Mark Samuelson in a recent article for the Denver Post. For homeshoppers looking to move-up from their townhome or condo, but still live in a location situated within the area’s best amenities, Lennar has the solution.
Lennar’s newest development, Castle Valley, offers a rare opportunity to purchase a new home in the town of Castle Pines. Ideal for families, Castle Valley boasts spacious single-family homes in an idyllic setting that is only 15 minutes away Denver Tech Center and walking distance from the prestigious American Academy. Plus, residents will have plenty of ways to enjoy the great outdoors with 76 acres of open space, Elk Ridge Park and three additional neighborhood parks.
Choose from nine available floorplans across two collections ranging in size from approximately 1,974 to 4,122 square feet, including three to six bedrooms and three to four and one-half bathrooms. Each floorplan boasts modern designs, effortlessly connecting living spaces with an open layout for maximum entertaining and relaxation. Plus, homeshoppers will be thrilled to learn that with Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program, all homes are outfitted with gorgeous designer-like features and finishes, including smart home automation for a connected and easier lifestyle—all at no additional cost.
Read the full story here.
Stop by the Welcome Home Center for a tour located at SW Corner of I-25 & Castle Pines. For more information, visit www.lennar.com/Colorado or call 720-619-0197.
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.
Reno, Nev. – May 2018 – Memorial Day weekend is the annual event signifying that summer is just around the corner, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to use the extended weekend to come out and visit one of the many Welcome Home Centers Lennar has across Northern Nevada. Whether you prefer to stay in or are looking to avoid the long lines at the amusement park or the sticky chairs at the movie theater, bring your family out to discover your dream home. With summer just around the corner, there is no better time than now to go out and find your dream home.
“This Memorial Day weekend, we understand that not everyone wants to go out and do something extravagant,” said Dustin Barker, Division President for Lennar Reno. “For families that are spending time at home with a grill, their friends and neighbors, we encourage you to come out visit one of our Welcome Home Centers situated within some of Northern Nevada’s most sought-after neighborhoods to experience home offerings fit for you and your family.”
Lennar Reno currently features 14 communities in some of the most desirable areas in the Reno/Sparks area. Surrounded by the gorgeous Sierra Nevada Mountains, Northern Nevada features a wonderful location for those looking for great recreation and beautiful scenery, with more than 250 sunny and warm days. Go fishing and kayaking at the Truckee River or take a short trip to the gorgeous Lake Tahoe and enjoy hiking in the foothills or along the Tahoe Rim Trail. On less adventurous days, enjoy Reno’s beautiful public parks, visit the National Automobile Museum or spend some time at the various casinos nearby.
For an easier and simpler homebuying experience, Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program outfits all new residences with the most popular finishes and features in today’s market—all as a standard and at no additional cost to the buyer. Enjoy designer and custom-like features such as granite countertops, upgraded flooring, stainless steel appliances and much more right in your home. The program helps simplify the homebuying process while meeting homebuyer desires and adding tremendous value to your new home.
Also included in the Everything’s Included® program is Lennar’s new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design and integrated home automation features and technology. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ features wireless access points built in to the home which provide commercial-strength Wi-Fi in every room. This allows for the home automation products to effectively control items such as lighting, locking, unlocking and monitoring the front door, thermostat, music, television and more to be voiced control with Alexa or through any smart device.
Floorplans are flexible and feature open-concept layout, a great design for entertaining and relaxation. And if you’re looking for additional space because extended family is moving in, or perhaps you want to turn the extra garage into the woodshop you always dreamed of, Lennar’s revolutionary multigenerational floorplan, Next Gen®—The Home Within A Home® is the solution. This unique design provides an attached private suite with its own entrance, bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchenette. It’s the perfect solution for multigenerational families or dual living situations as it provides two homes under one roof.
Northern Nevada is a great place to live, work and raise a family. For homeshoppers looking to move in by in time to enjoy the area’s summer amenities, Lennar Reno offers immediate quick move-in homes to choose from, so you can be situated well within your home by the time summer comes around.
Make this long weekend count and visit one of our Welcome Home Centers with your family and discover your dream home. For more information, contact a New Home Consultant by calling 877-828-1331 or view floorplans and explore communities at www.lennar.com/Reno.
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.
Irvine, Calif. – May 2018 – The wait is over! Join Lennar for the highly-anticipated Grand Opening event of three new collections at Cadence Park — Adagio, Cantata and Encore — all situated within the Great Park Neighborhoods in Irvine. Come out on Saturday, May 26th at 10 a.m. and be the first to tour nine stunning model homes, each boasting Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED ™ Home Designs. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and arts & crafts as you tour the model homes and discover the elevated lifestyle Cadence Park has to offer.
“We’re excited to continue to be Grand Opening long-awaited collections across Cadence Park in Irvine, bringing to the buyer nine new model homes showcasing two- and three-story home designs in a family-friendly location,” said Janet Price, Marketing Manager for Lennar California Coastal. “Set inside the Great Park Neighborhoods, Cadence Park is designed with your family in mind, with high-end amenities nearby and walkability to some of the area’s most acclaimed schools.”
Interested homeshoppers can choose from a variety of two- and three-story floorplans across the three collections, each showcasing luxury detached homes from approximately 2,080 to 3,507 square feet. Designed to embrace the lifestyles of today’s modern buyer, floorplans feature open-concept layouts with great rooms, dining rooms and kitchens effortlessly connected for easier entertaining and relaxation. With spacious secondary bedrooms, luxurious master suites with spa-inspired bathrooms, gorgeous California rooms that blur the line between indoor and outdoor living, third-floor bonus rooms and decks and so much more, these three collections at Cadence Park offer an unmatched living experience.
Each home also features Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program, designed to help add value and style by including a high level of custom-like features as a standard and at no additional cost, including quartz countertops, stainless-steel and energy-efficient appliances, beautiful cabinetry with soft-close hinges, home automation technology including Amazon Alexa and much more. Also included is the world’s first Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs, meaning high-performance wireless coverage is guaranteed on every floor, so you can operate today’s best smart and streaming products at peak performance.
Homeshoppers can also tour the 12 already-opened models across four additional collections at Cadence Park — Crescendo, Serenade, Capella and Marcato — showcasing single-family detached homes from approximately 2,878 to 4,585 square feet. Lennar’s popular Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® floorplan is available at Crescendo and is designed for homeowners looking to accommodate extended family without sacrificing privacy or comfort.
The desirable Cadence Park masterplan is inspired by art in all its forms, with dedicated spaces that celebrate music, sculpture and creativity. Cadence Park’s little entertainers will find themselves their very own personal stage at the park’s outdoor amphitheater—an intimate space perfect for impromptu performances. For recreational activities, masterplanned amenities also include a neighborhood pool, and a versatile shuffleboard court. And within the neighborhood is a brand-new, state-of-the-art school coming August 2018, just in time for the 2018-2019 school year.
Cadence Park residents can also enjoy the expansive of amenities available at all the Great Park Neighborhoods, contributing to a unique and elevated living experience, including walking and biking paths shaded by grand heritage trees, pools, spas, indoor gathering areas, parks, sports fields, playgrounds and much more—all located just steps from your front door.
Prospective homeshoppers are encouraged to come out to the event and tour the model homes. Cadence Park is located between Irvine Blvd. and Modjeska in Irvine. Visit www.lennar.com or call 949-423-3007 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.
Roseville, Calif. – May 2018 – Heritage Solaire celebrated a wildly successful Grand Opening event last weekend, where hundreds of individuals came out to tour the 12 model homes across three premier neighborhoods. One of Lennar’s active adult masterplans, every new home design showcases Lennar’s Thoughtful DesignSM program, which incorporates a series of architectural details that promote stylish, spacious and adaptable living for 55+ individuals.
“We were elated not only by the turnout, but by the incredible positive feedback we received on the home designs and Thoughtful DesignSM features,” said Michelle Velky, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Sacramento. “We met homeshoppers from all over – many from the Bay Area, Reno and Lake Tahoe, locals of the Greater Sacramento region and several current Lennar homeowners from past Heritage communities. They loved our Thoughtful DesignSM program and raved about how much these details really enhance the look and feel of the home.”
Lennar rolled out their Thoughtful DesignSM program at all their new Heritage communities in the spring of last year. Created with the changing lifestyle needs of active adults aged 55 and better in mind, Thoughtful DesignSM consists of a series of interior and exterior details that blend comfort, style and promote functionality.
Some of these distinctive features include illuminated addresses, wider doorways and hallways, higher ceilings, spacious kitchen and lower appliance designs, extra lighting and windows for enhanced light, showers with roll-in access and hand-held accessories, reinforced backing in the bathrooms for future handrail placement, raised electrical outlets and so much more!
Eager homeshoppers even have the opportunity to purchase new and move into their new home at Heritage Solaire this summer. With a handful of quick move-ins avaibable across the three neighborhoods, Eclipse, Larissa and Meridian, homeshoppers are encouraged to act fast to reserve a quick move-in home.
From Eclipse, Plan 2766 is available as a quick move-in. Priced from the upper $500,000s this floorplan provides 2,766 square feet of living space with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and high-end features. At Meridian, Plan 1455 is available with a move-in date this summer. Priced from the lower $400,000s, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom home spans 1,455 square feet.
Homeshoppers looking for the ideal active adult lifestyle should visit the 12 model homes at Heritage Solaire to experience Thoughtful DesignSM firsthand. Heritage Solaire is a gated masterplanned community exclusively for active adults that offers three new neighborhoods of single-story new home designs for sale. Homeowners will also gain access to to resort-inspired community amenities.
Visit the model homes at the Heritage Solaire Welcome Home Center, located at 4073 Afterlight Lane in Roseville. For more information, directions or to schedule your tour visit www.lennar.com/sacramento or call (916) 905-1615.
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.
Looking for a new home but want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city? Then Lennar Nashville has you covered. Spring Hill homes are growing in demand and it’s clear to see why.
One of the fastest growing cities in Tennessee, Spring Hill is roughly 30 miles south of Nashville spanning over both Maury and Williamson counties. Spring Hill offers a wide range of parks and outdoor recreation, festivals and events, and a rich history.
But don’t be fooled by its small town charm. Spring Hill provides all the conveniences of a city with nearby shopping and dining at the Crossings, local events and festivities, and a farmer’s market during the summer months. Plus Spring Hill is just 15 minutes from Cool Springs and only 35 minutes from downtown Nashville.
Lennar Nashville’s Harvest Point community is the perfect place to call home in Spring Hill. Located next to the Spring Hill Middle School, Harvest Point is an attractive community with an array of amenities including a resort-style swimming pool, dog parks, walking trails, community gardens, and more.
Offering the beautiful new Classic Parks and Wainwright collections, there is a floorplan that will fit every need and budget. The Classic Parks collection offers 6 distinctive floorplans to choose from and range from 2,164 to 3,081 square feet and 3 to 5 bedrooms. The Wainwright collection, previously featured at Tollgate Village in Thompson’s Station, provides two additional floorplans. The Wainwright ranges from 1,803 to 1,888 square feet and 3 bedrooms.
Harvest Point is located at 201 Sable Lane Spring Hill, TN 37174. To learn more about this gorgeous community or to schedule your VIP tour, contact Tracy Markham at 951-595-9341 regarding the Classic Park collection and Michael Williams at 615-567-3618 for the Wainwright collection.
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Lennar and Amazon have teamed up and recently announced the opening of interactive Amazon Experience Centers within select Lennar model homes across the United States, including Lennar’s Inspiration community in Aurora,CO. Now customers in the area can experience first-hand the convenience of Alexa smart home experience and more in a real home environment. Learn more about the Amazon Experience Center and Lennar’s Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs in this recent The Denver Post article by Aldo Svaldi
When Amazon’s digital assistant, Alexa, enters someone’s home, it is typically as a guest. But buyers of new Lennar homes will find her waiting for them when they walk in the door.
“Alexa, what are you doing here?”
Lennar Corp. had previously run with Siri and Apple’s smart-home technology. But the nation’s largest home builder is now married to Alexa and offering Amazon’s suite of home automation products as a standard feature in Denver and across the country.
“Everything is included. It is a neat package,” said Frank Walker, Colorado division president at Lennar, during a tour of an Amazon Experience Center at a model home at the Inspiration Colorado community in south Aurora.
Purchasing the various items separately would run around $5,000, Walker said. Lennar buys the equipment in bulk and passes the savings on to its customers. Home buyers receive training and technical support from Amazon to set up and operate the various features.
Lennar uses home design and Wi-Fi signal boosters to eliminate dead spots in the house, Walker said. That signal connects a host of smart products including a Ring video doorbell, a Baldwin lock system, Lutron lights, Honeywell smart thermostats, and controllers for home entertainment systems.
Users control the various systems via voice commands using an Amazon Echo Show, which can run multiple devices at once in what are known as “scenes.”
For example, the party scene lowers the window shades half way, dims the lights, and then turns on music. The movie scene will bring the shades down all the way, turn off the lights and bring up the home video system.
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