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Ridgefield, Wash. – December 2018 – What’s the best way to start the new year? In a brand-new Lennar home in Ridgefield! There’s no better time than now to discover beautiful new homes for sale at Lennar’s Kennedy Farm. With two modern collections available, The Sierra and The Cascade, homeshoppers can find everything on their new home checklist in a place where outdoor beauty and small-town charm come together effortlessly to deliver an elevated living experience and lifestyle. Start the new year right and stop by the Welcome Home Center today to find your dream home!
“Kennedy Farm provides homeshoppers with an incredible opportunity to purchase a brand-new, Everything’s Included® home near the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Center, equestrian facilities, golf courses, the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge and an abundance of green and open space,” said Sia Howe, Marketing Manager for Lennar Portland and SW Washington. “Kennedy Farm is one of those special communities that you need to see for yourself, so bring the family and come on out to the Welcome Home Center to experience a setting like no other.”
Homeshoppers have a wonderful selection of new, single-family homes to choose from across two collections at Kennedy Farm. Starting from the low $400,000s, The Cascade Collection offers five distinct floorplans ranging in size from approximately 1,946 to 3,180 square feet of living space including four to five bedroom and two to three and one-half bathrooms. Starting from the high $300,000s, The Sierra Collection offers five distinct floorplans ranging in size from approximately 1,574 to 2,322 square feet of living space including three to four bedrooms and two to two and one-half bathrooms.
New homes are designed for the modern family and reflect today’s lifestyles, showcasing contemporary design details including open-concept layouts that are perfect for entertaining, covered patio spaces for outdoor living, spacious secondary bedrooms for the kids, exceptional master suites boasting spa-inspired master bathrooms, plus select plans offer flexible loft spaces, tech rooms and first-floor bedrooms for single-level living.
In addition, within The Cascade Collection is The Bainbridge which offers Lennar’s popular Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® design for multigenerational or dual living situations. The floorplan provides a private suite attached to the main home complete with its own living area with kitchenette, bedroom, laundry and bathroom – perfect for elderly parents, returning children, a home office or long-term guest. It’s like having two homes under one roof, so families can live comfortably together without anyone having to sacrifice privacy.
For added value, style and comfort, Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program outfits each new home with today’s most desired features and upgrades—luxury countertops, high-quality and upgraded cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, home automation technology and much more come included as standard all at no additional cost. The program now features Lennar’s new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ home designs that through built-in wireless access points provides homeowners with strong internet coverage throughout for a more connected way of living.
The fast-growing City of Ridgefield is characterized by its strong sense of community, scenic surroundings, family-friendly neighborhoods and plenty of parks and open land. The city hosts numerous events throughout the year to bring neighbors and friends together and there’s a bustling downtown with unique shops and restaurants. It’s the perfect setting for families of every type looking to set down roots and live their best life.
Interested homeshoppers are encouraged to visit the Welcome Home Center at Kennedy Farm located at 4132 S. Kennedy Dr. in Ridgefield. For more information, please visit www.lennarportland.com or call 855-325-0625.
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 American Dream. Your nest, your castle, your upsize, downsize. The biggest investment of your life. Ownership, equity and long-term security. These are just a few reasons, among many, Americans want to buy a new home. If you’re getting ready to buy a new home in Tampa, here are some tips:
Down payment? Conventional wisdom tells you 20 percent of the home’s price; a $200,000 sale price means you’ll need to have $40,000 in cash. That’s not true. You can buy a home with as little as 3.5 percent down payment with a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan with a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage; those are capped for homes priced at $314,827, some exceptions apply.
Closing costs? For these fees, you’ll typically need 2 to 5 percent of the home’s sale price added to the home’s final price. Those fees include your home inspection, property taxes and prepaid interest. Lennar Tampa also offers closing costs up to $14,000, varying by community.
Mortgage payment? Monthly home payments for most people shouldn’t exceed 29 percent of their monthly gross income, the FHA advises, or as high as 41 percent for those with no debt. It’s always a great idea to have a calculator on hand, especially one that calculates “mortgage amortization,” which can tell you how much you’ll pay in principal and interest during the life of the loan, be it 15 or 30 years.
Finances: Now it’s imperative you know your credit score. That will determine the lender’s willingness to lend you the money you need to borrow to buy your dream home. Your credit score also helps to get you pre-approved for your loan. When you fill out your mortgage application, the lender will pull all of your information.
In our homes, Everything’s Included®. It’s a signature Lennar innovation where features are built-in; other homebuilders offer the same features as add-ons, passing higher costs to you. Likewise, we have all the resources you need to help you with your dream. We’re here to help your family. In purchasing a new home from Lennar, you become part of ours.
To learn more about what you need to buy a new home, check out the following articles from 2018: CNBC here, The Street and Bankrate. And, of course, visit our website or call (877) 475-3662 and like us on Facebook for industry news, homebuying tips and more.
