Corona, Calif. – November 2018 – Lennar is excited to host a holiday-themed Grand Opening event for Sierra Bella, a new masterplanned community in Corona. Prospective home shoppers are invited and encouraged to bring the whole family to enjoy a complimentary coffee bar, a cookie decorating station, a live DJ and the first opportunity to tour the professionally-decorated model homes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees can also take photos with Santa at the photobooth from 12 to 4 p.m.

“We are so excited to kick off the winter holidays with a fun event, all while celebrating the highly-anticipated Grand Opening of two new neighborhoods and our Sierra Bella masterplan,” said Tara Conklin, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Inland. “Homeowners will enjoy the beautiful homes along with the great amenities in this gated community, including a private passive park and new city park located at the community entrance with a playground, basketball court and more.”

Sierra Bella is a brand-new masterplanned community in Corona that will present two new home neighborhoods: Adagio and Sonata. This gated, luxury masterplan is situated within the Santa Ana mountains and many of the homes will enjoy beautiful panoramic views.

Adagio offers the largest homes available within the Sierra Bella masterplan offering four distinctive floorplans that range in size from approximately 2,624 to 4,167 square feet, four to five bedrooms, two and one-half to four and one-half bathrooms and two to three-bay garages.

Sonata similarly offers four distinctive floorplans that provide approximately 2,497 to 3,401 square feet, three to five bedrooms, two and one-half to four and one-half bathrooms and two to three-bay garages. The homes at Sierra Bella come in both one and two story designs. At Adagio, home shoppers will find one of Lennar’s Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® design for multigenerational living.

Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program provides homebuyers with a series of popular upgrades and features in their new home at no additional cost! These include items such as granite or quartz kitchen countertops, stainless steel appliances, solar, integrated home automation products and so much more.

The Grand Opening event will take place at the Welcome Home Center, located at 2517 Chad Zeller Lane in Corona. For more information or to join the VIP Program visit www.lennar.com/inlandempire or call 888-203-9186.

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

Sacramento, Calif. – December 2018 – Now is your chance to save thousands on a new Lennar dream home during our Home for the Holidays Sales Event. With incredible savings up to $40,000 off of select quick move-in homes that close by December 31, it’s the perfect time to make your move.

“This time of year is a great opportunity for home shoppers to save big,” said Michelle Velky, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Sacramento. “We have an amazing selection of quick move-in homes at several popular communities throughout Greater Sacramento. Home shoppers are encouraged to act quickly and purchase soon for the best value!”

With 45 active communities across the Greater Sacramento area, Lennar offers options for every lifestyle and family. From first-time homebuyer, to move-up, luxury, golf course lifestyle, active adult options and more – home shoppers will find incredible value and a variety of options at Lennar Sacramento communities.

Spotlight move-in ready homes offering great savings include the single-story Ashridge Plan at Highland Grove in Rancho Cordova. Homesite 62 is now selling at a special price of $426,129 and offers 1,603 square feet of space. In Sacramento, Bordeaux at Vineyard Creek has a move-in ready home showcasing the Stilton plan, which is now priced at $505,520 and provides 2,502 square feet.

Meridian at Heritage Solaire, an active adult community in Roseville exclusively for those 55 and better, features a single-story move-in ready home that showcases 1,246 square feet of living space. This home also showcases Lennar’s innovative Thoughtful Design™ program, a feature offered at all Lennar Sacramento Heritage communities.

Those who seek a luxury, move-in ready home will find a beautiful option in The Ridge at Blackstone in El Dorado Hills. Showcasing the Residence Two plan, this model home comes with exclusive designer upgrades throughout. The expansive single-story home provides 3,108 square feet and is now priced at $931,188. Other high-end details include a split three car garage, gourmet kitchen, California Room with fireplace, custom lighting, wall treatments and more.Every new Lennar home comes with added value through the homebuilder’s signature Everything’s Included® program. Each home comes complete with high-end features and upgrades, such as solar, stainless steel appliances, granite or quartz countertops, integrated home automation and more – all at no additional cost.

Lennar is also the first new homebuilder to offer Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs. Each new Lennar home incorporates wireless access points that are mapped out and built into the home during construction. The result is strong, consistent internet connection in every room. No more dead spots!

Lennar Sacramento also introduced their Thoughtful Design® program at all of their Heritage communities, which incorporates design details meant specifically to accommodate the changing lifestyle needs of active adults 55+. Home shoppers will also find Next Gen® home design options at most communities, perfect for multigenerational family needs.

Discover new Lennar communities that are now selling in the cities of Elk Grove, Folsom, Roseville, Rancho Cordova, El Dorado Hills, Rocklin, Lincoln, Woodland and Sacramento. To start your search, visit www.lennar.com/sacramento today.

Black Diamond, Wash. – December 2018 – Lennar is excited to invite you for a fun-filled holiday event at the Ten Trails masterplan on Saturday, December 15. Bring the whole family along for a series of seasonal activities, all while exploring the incredible lifestyle this community offers.

“This is going to be such a fun-filled event and we can’t wait to invite families to enjoy these holiday season activities all while touring our gorgeous model homes,” said Bill Salvesen, Division President of Lennar Seattle. “It’s the perfect kick off to the season and is sure to be plenty of fun for every member of the family.”

From noon to 3 p.m., attendees will be able to partake in a variety of activities at several locations throughout Ten Trails. Free photos with Santa in a takehome frame will be available at the Ten Trails Welcome Center, as well as candy canes, hot cocoa, hot apple cider and cookies. Then, visit the three Lennar model homes, which will be offering cookie decorating, free Ten Trails tote bag giveaways and Reindeer ornament crafting. Lastly, children can write their wish lists to Santa and mail them with a Santa Mailbox in the Connor Homes model.

Lennar will host their activities at the model homes in the Cottage Collection. The Cottage Collection at Ten Trails offers six distinctive floorplans in total with sizes that range from approximately 2,331 to 3,199 square feet. These single-family homes offer three to five bedrooms and two to three bathrooms and are priced starting from the mid $400,000s.

Lennar offers a variety of high-end features and upgrades in all their new homes at no additional cost. Known as Everything’s Included®, these features include integrated home automation technology, stainless steel appliances, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs, quartz countertops, designer-selected cabinetry and so much more.

The event will take at the Ten Trails masterplan, located at 32301 SE 236th Avenue in Black Diamond. For more information visit www.lennar.com/seattle or call 253-219-1355.

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

For some, the mortgage process can be a confusing part of the home buying journey. There are multiple mortgage myths about credit scores, down payments, and debt that buyers will come across when shopping for a mortgage, which makes it harder for home shoppers to tell what is accurate from what is not. According to this Forbes article by Tara Mastroeni, there are 6 common mortgage myths that buyers should ignore.


Getting a mortgage can be a mystifying process, especially if you’ve never done it before. To make matters worse, there’s a lot of incorrect and outdated information out there to contend with. To that end, we’ve decided to set the record straight. Below are six of the most common mortgage myths. We’ve debunked them for you so that you can go into the mortgage process feeling informed.

Getting pre-qualified is the same as getting pre-approved

Though these two terms may sound the same, there is a world of difference between them. You can get pre-qualified in minutes just by answering a few questions about your financial situation. However, the pre-approval process is much more through. In this scenario, your financials are vetted by a lender before a decision is made. If you’re approved, you’re given a maximum loan amount based on how much the bank is willing to loan you.

These days, a pre-qualification isn’t worth much. Sellers, by and large, prefer a pre-approval since that’s a much more accurate representation of your ability to actually buy the home. When getting ready to purchase a home, make sure you get pre-approved and leave the pre-qualification behind.

Shopping around for lenders will hurt your credit score 

While it’s true that multiple inquiries on your credit can lower your score, not all inquiries are created equal. FICO allows for rate shopping by counting all similar inquiries made within the same 30-day period as one. This means you can visit as many lenders as you’d like as long as it all happens within 30 calendar days.

And, you should shop around. Getting the best interest rate possible is important when it comes to buying a home. Even a fraction of a percentage point makes a big difference. It could mean thousands of dollars spent or saved over the life of the loan. Conventional wisdom states you should visit at least three lenders before making your final determination.

You need perfect credit to buy a house

Your credit may not be spotless, but that doesn’t mean you can’t buy a home. These days, while conventional loans require a score of at least 620, loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) only require a score of 580 for approval. Beyond that, there are options like finding a co-signer or agreeing to make a bigger down payment that can help reassure your lender.

That said, the interest rate that you’ll pay on the loan is also determined by your score. Therefore, you’ll end up saving in the long run if you make sure your credit is in the best possible shape before you buy. You can raise your score by making sure to make your payments on time every month and paying as far above the minimum payment as possible.

You can’t be in debt and buy a home 

Yes, debt will impact your ability to buy a home. However, with the vast majority of people carrying things like student loan debt and car payments, it would be unrealistic to assume that everyone who goes to buy a home will be debt-free. Instead, what matters is how much debt you’re carrying relative to your total income.

When mortgage companies decide whether or not to approve you for a loan, they look at something called your debt-to-income ratio. This is found by taking the sum total of your recurring monthly debts and dividing it by your total monthly income. Ideally, in order to be approved for a loan, your ratio will be less than or equal to 36%.

If your current debt-to-income ratio is too high to be approved at the moment, you have two choices. You can either work to pay down some of your debts or find ways to generate more income. Don’t be afraid to talk to a lender about which solutions will have the biggest impact.

You need to put 20% down

There was a time when putting 20% down was the gold standard when buying a home. However, those days have come and gone. In today’s market, most loans require less than 6% down. In fact, most FHA loans only require as little as 3.5% down and, if you qualify, loan programs through the Veteran’s Administration (VA) often don’t require any money down at all.

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Wesley Chapel is one of Florida’s most up and coming communities and a land of opportunity nestled just outside of Tampa.

One of Wesley Chapel’s most notable attractions is its world-class shopping.  Wesley Chapel is home to The Shops at Wiregrass, The Grove Mall, Cypress Creek Town Center, Tampa Premium Outlets and plenty of luxury car dealerships. As well as highly regarded restaurants, bars, and microbreweries.

If shopping is not your forte, the Wesley Chapel area also offers walking trails, a brand new ice skating rink, community parks and premier, award-winning golf clubs.

The level of development and excitement in the thriving area of Wesley Chapel is already adding considerable value to homes, making it a wise place to invest in real estate.

Brand new, Lennar homes in Wesley Chapel start from the upper $200s. To schedule a tour of Lennar’s Wesley Chapel communities, call 877-475-3662. Like our Facebook page for company updates, sweepstakes and community information.

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

Wishing that your last vacation lasted just a few days (or weeks) longer? A never-ending resort vacation, now that’s an idea. But at Lennar, it’s not just an idea: it’s a lifestyle. Imagine living in a community where you could mingle on a rooftop bar, relax on loungers that are in the pool, take invigorating workout classes, and enjoy movies surrounded by nature’s fresh air –– all just steps from your door.

Many of our communities feature stunning amenities, but these Doral communities offer a lifestyle unlike any other: one dripping in luxury. Here are some of Lennar’s most over-the-top amenities that make “staying home for the weekend” sound just as good as a weekend getaway.

1. Swim in Liquid Gold

With a waterfall, stone bridge, and beach entry, the swimming pool at Park Central is striking. Swimmers will revel in the 11,000-square-foot expanse, where they can swim freely from end to end, gliding under the bridge for an exhilarating splash from a serene waterfall. The smooth beach entry transports you to a dreamy resort, where worries are few and ease is abundant. Lounge in the sparkling shallow water comfortably, staying warm, yet refreshed all at once. And luxury isn’t only for adults. Kids will love the exciting Aqua Park, full of colorful slides and teetering hanging water buckets.

2. Work Up an Exquisite Sweat

All Doral communities include fitness centers with state-of-the-art equipment, so you can always get the most out of your workout. Some centers, like the one at Urbana, features a beautiful view of nature, as well as of the swimming pool, for inspiring motivation. At Park Central, take advantage of instructor-led spin classes for a social fitness experience that’s empowering! There’s nothing like coming together with a group of like-minded individuals ready to attack their exercise for the day and sharing the satisfaction of accomplishing it. Some Doral communities also have soccer fields, as well as basketball and tennis courts, where you can enjoy the outdoors and play your favorite sport, while getting fit. Say goodbye to over-packed gyms and hello to exclusive #fitgoals.

3. Delight in Deluxe Entertainment

Lennar’s Doral communities may be located right near some of South Florida’s best entertainment options, but we also made sure to include some right at home. Landmark’s outdoor amphitheater makes for the best movie night your kids have ever seen – bring your favorite snacks (and friends) for an unforgettable time!

At Urbana, plan an at-home happy hour on your 4-story townhome’s rooftop lounge, where you can savor delicious snacks & drinks while admiring the stars that light up the Downtown Doral sky ever so brilliantly. Park Central’s stars, however, lie in its 28,000-square-foot clubhouse, offering a party room, billiard room, internet lounge, social room, and grand ballroom with catering kitchen. The possibilities for celebrations, gatherings, and games are practically endless!

4. Ease into Extravagance at Home

In your new Doral home, discover ultimate decadence. Smart Home Technology with activation and support by Amazon and voice control by Alexa delivers safety and convenience, while Lennar’s Everything’s Included® experience ensures that you don’t have to compromise on luxury features. With our newest homes offering smart home technology with Amazon Alexa, you can adjust lighting, temperature, and window shades, as well as set reminders, timers, and plans. But that’s not even the best part; you can do all this from the cozy comfort of your own bed! And what feels more like a vacation than being able to stay in bed all day? At Urbana, the 4-story townhomes even come with their own personal elevators. Does it get more extravagant than that?

While we know a lot of this sounds too good to be true, you’d better believe it and come see for yourself. You could have this life of luxury! And, with our in-house mortgage company, the financing process is usually a breeze. When you choose a Lennar home, you’re choosing more.

Bonney Lake, Wash. – December 2018 – Join us for a fun-filled holiday event on Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. when Santa Claus will be coming to Tehaleh! Meet us at The Post for an afternoon of caroling, complimentary seasonal drinks from Caffe D’Arte and photos with the big man himself!

“We are so excited to kick off the holiday season with Santa at The Post in this incredible masterplan,” said Bill Salvesen, Division President of Lennar Seattle. “Once you’re done with the holiday festivities, stop by and take a tour of our models for free Lennar stocking giveaways. And don’t forget to drop off your letter to Santa in our special mailbox at The Post.”

Lennar offers an incredible selection of new home designs from their Cottages collection and single-family homes in Tehaleh’s Berkley Park neighborhood. The Cottages Collection at Tehaleh offers three distinctive floorplans that range in size from approximately 2,114 to 2,453 square feet.

Their collection of single-family homes come in four distinctive floorplans that range in size from 2,873 to 3,264 square feet and include one of their innovative Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® design.

All of these homes come complete with Lennar’s new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ home design and signature Everything’s Included® features Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs feature built-in wireless access points for strong internet connectivity in every room. This no dead-spot home pairs perfectly with Lennar’s newly elevated Everything’s Included® program that now includes integrated home automation products from today’s trusted brands. Manage lights, front door locks and monitoring, indoor temperature, music, movies and more remotely from a smart device or voice controlled with Amazon Alexa.

Lennar’s Welcome Home Center at Tehaleh is located at 18003 Berkeley Parkway E. in beautiful Bonney Lake. Visit www.lennar.com/seattle or call (855) 761-9439 for more information.

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.