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HOUSTON, TX (March 4, 2019) – Village Builders is entering the busy springtime home buying season by giving its new home buyers the option of a $10,000 Design Studio credit to personalize your home when you purchase a select to-be-built home or a $5,000 Williams Sonoma gift card when you purchase a select quick move-in home, as part of the homebuilder’s Dream Kitchen Sales Event.
To qualify, buyers must purchase a new Village Builders home in the greater Houston area between March 1,
With a Village Builders Design Studio credit, homebuyers can personalize their gourmet kitchen or any other room in the home with upgrades to cabinets, countertops, flooring and fixtures. Or they can use their Williams Sonoma gift card toward the purchase of home furnishings, gourmet cookware and high-quality, stylish products for any room in the house.
Priced from the high $200s to the high $600s, Village Builders offers new homes in many of Houston’s top-selling communities with various floor plan offerings reflecting exquisite design, unparalleled luxury and premium craftsmanship since 1973.
Plus, its exclusive Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs feature integrated home automation with voice control. The company, as part of Lennar Corporation, also was first to embrace the new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design program, that allows buyers to control their lights, front door locks, and thermostat simply through voice-activated home automation. From architectural flourishes and exceptional build quality to the very latest in Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ home automation technology, Village Builders elevates modern luxury living to a whole new level.
Go to www.VillageBuilders.com for more information on move-in ready homes in many of Houston’s top-selling communities. Also, follow Village Builders at www.facebook.com/villagebuildershouston.
Village Builders is part of Lennar Corp., established in 1954 as one of the nation’s leading homebuilders.
1 Purchase must close and fully fund on or before 11/30/19. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. 2 Purchase must close and fully fund on or before 05/31/19. Buyer must present this flyer and deposit money with buyer’s signed purchase agreement at a Village Builders Houston community. Buyer must complete a gift receipt form prior to receipt of gift card along with a shipping request form, outlining the preferred date and address to send gift card. Gift card will be shipped within 30 business days of receiving completed gift receipt and shipping request form. LIMIT ONE GIFT CARD PER HOUSEHOLD. Offer only available while supplies last. Village Builders reserves the right to substitute the gift card with another gift card of equal or higher value, in Village Builders’ sole and absolute discretion. Offer not valid if sale is canceled for any reason. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. Williams Sonoma is not affiliated with this promotion, nor does it sponsor, endorse or support this promotion. 1, 2 Offers, incentives and seller contributions are subject to certain terms, conditions and restrictions. Certain incentives could affect the loan amount. Lennar reserves the right to change or withdraw any offer at any time. Contact a New Home Consultant for details. Lennar makes no guarantee as to the availability of homes within the price ranges set forth above. Prices subject to change without notice. Depictions of homes or other features are artist conceptions. Features, amenities, floor plans, elevations, square footage and designs vary and are subject to changes or substitution without notice. Hardscape, landscape, and other items shown may be decorator suggestions that are not included in the purchase price and availability may vary. All product and/or company names are trademarks TM or registered trademarks ® of their respective owners, and use of these marks does not imply any sponsorship, endorsement, support, or affiliation between the trademark owners and Lennar. This is not an offer in states where prior registration is required. Void where prohibited by law. Copyright © 2019 Lennar Corporation. All rights reserved. Village Builders and the Village Builders logo are U.S. registered service marks or service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. 03/19
San Francisco, Calif. – March 2019 – Lennar, the nation’s leading homebuilder, is thrilled to announce the official Grand Opening of Landing at The San Francisco Shipyard will take place on Saturday, March 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Landing is the latest collection of new homes to join the upscale masterplanned community. Home shoppers are invited to enjoy complimentary food and refreshments, live music, giveaways and the first opportunity to tour the professionally-decorated model homes.
“We are so excited to unveil these brand-new homes and introduce our incredible community to families who have not yet come out here and see it firsthand,” said Garrett Chan, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar at The San Francisco Shipyard. “With stunning views, awesome amenities and a unique waterfront location, there really is no other place like it in the city. It’s sure to become the next highly-sought after location to own for a luxury living experience.”
Landing offers a collection of elevated, attached new homes for sale that range from approximately 600 to 1,550 square feet of living space, that offer one to three bedrooms. Each home showcases sophisticated design details, such as stylish open-concept living areas, modern kitchens and luxurious master suites.
Every home at Landing also exhibits Lennar’s innovative Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home D
The lifestyle at The San Francisco Shipyard would not be complete without the community’s unique amenities. amenities. The Shipyard Shuttle, several parks, preserved open space, public art installations, gorgeous bay views, a playground and The Storehouse – an onsite specialty general store – are all to be found within the masterplan. It’s also located close to a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options in Dogpatch and Bayview, along with a quick and easy commute to downtown.
Francis Ballesteros, a 33-year-old engineer who has live at The San Francisco Shipyard with his fiancé for more than two years, said they have loved their experience living and owning a new home at the masterplan.
“The peace and quiet that the Shipyard offers is like an oasis for my fiancé and me,” said Ballesteros. “It’s currently very affordable when compared to the rest of San Francisco especially if you consider there are only a few places with waterfront views like the Shipyard. It’s a quick Uber or the Shipyard Shuttle to the many amenities that San Francisco has to offer, such as restaurants, bars and live music in the nearby Mission neighborhood.”
Above all, Ballesteros said he would recommend owning a new home at one of the city’s most transformative masterplanned communities.
“I would recommend this neighborhood to anyone who wants to live in a place where they can watch a community grow around them. There is a lot of potential with the Shipyard. In a decade, my fiancé and I may be living in one of the most desirable areas of SF,” he said.
Prospective home shoppers are encouraged to come explore the community first hand at the Landing Grand Opening on Saturday, March 16. The event will take place at the Welcome Home Center, located at 11 Innes Court in San Francisco. For more information visit www.lennar.com/thesfshipyard.
San Tan Valley, Ariz. – March 2019 – Lennar is excited to begin pre-selling at The Parks, offering home shoppers two distinct new home collections to choose from, Arbor and Discovery. Both neighborhoods showcase a great selection of floorplans designed for the modern family and boast a high level of Everything’s Included® features for additional value. Model homes will soon open and prospective homebuyers are encouraged to join the interest list to receive up-to-date information regarding this community including pricing and the Grand Opening event.
“The Parks presents home shoppers with an incredible opportunity to purchase a brand-new, Everything’s Included® home in San Tan Valley near exceptional recreation and within close proximity to Queen Creek,” said Alan Jones, Division President for Lennar Phoenix. “With spring right around the corner, there’s no better time than now to discover your dream home—plus make your move today to secure your preferred homesite!”
With a wide range of new home designs across two collections, families at every stage of life can find a home that meets their lifestyle. Arbor offers six single-level designs ranging in size from approximately 1,739 to 1,968 square feet including three to four bedrooms and two to three bathrooms. Discovery offers six single and two-story floorplans ranging in size from approximately 1,392 to 2,903 square feet including three to five bedrooms and two to three and one-half bathrooms.
Floorplans reflect the way people choose to live today, showcasing open living areas with large Great Rooms and upscale kitchens, expansive owner’s suites complete with a luxurious bathroom, outdoor living areas and flexible spaces per plan. Additionally, both collections offer Lennar’s popular Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® design for multigenerational living. This layout provides a private suite connected to the main home that’s perfect for elderly parents or long-term guests. The suite has everything one would need to live comfortably and privately including its own separate entrance, living area with kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom.
Best of all, every new home is outfitted with a high level of upgrades and sought-after features through Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program. From energy-efficient appliances, high-quality cabinetry, home automation technology and much more, all is included as standard meaning no extra cost.
Residents will discover an exciting lifestyle at The Parks with the San Tan Mountain Regional Park practically in their backyard, paving the way for numerous recreational activities such as hiking, biking and picnicking. There’s also plenty of community amenities to enjoy with friends, family and neighbors including a tot lot for the kids, ramada, benches, BBQ grill, half-court basketball and plenty of landscaped open space.
Interested home shoppers are encouraged to join the interest list at www.lennar.com/Phoenix or call 800-864-1058 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.
Home libraries are wonderful storehouses of learning, creativity, and fantasy, as well as attractive additions to any décor. What better way to celebrate Library Lovers Month than to create your own in three easy steps? The whole family will have fun with this project, and if you live in one of Lennar’s Broward communities, you’ll find that your spacious home design lends itself perfectly.
The first step is to define the scope of your home library. Do you want something small and cozy nestled in your family room, or a more elaborate setup that lives in its own dedicated area? The estate homes of Lennar’s Cascata at MiraLago in Parkland, many of which feature a ground-floor bedroom, lend themselves beautifully to formal libraries. The stunning 4,095 square-foot Sommerset, for example, incorporates a fifth bedroom right off the foyer, which could serve as a dream home library. Bookcases or built-ins lined with books, comfy leather armchairs, and an inviting desk for when you’re inspired to pen your own stories, will orchestrate the perfect atmosphere.
But even in a less vast home, you can create a cool reading nook with some shelving, inviting seating, and a small table or two. At Lennar’s Magnolia Trails, a new townhome community in Davie, Florida, open designs allow for creative adaptations of the space. Consider the Oakhill a floorplan that incorporates a 22’X11’ family room as well as an expansive combined living and dining room. While either one of these areas could easily accommodate a library, if you have children the family room might be a better choice.
There, under your watchful eye, the kids can sink into beanbags with their favorite reads and snacks, while you enjoy preparing a bite of dinner in your open contemporary kitchen. (As an aside, Lennar kitchens are storybook perfect, offering stainless steel appliances, ample countertops, and beautiful cabinets in your choice of designer colors!)
Once you’ve decided on the scope of your project, the next step is to seek inspiration at your local library. Residents of the Edge on 15th, Lennar’s new townhome community in Fort Lauderdale, will find they are only about three miles away from the fantastic Broward County Library. This great resource—which offers literary expos, book signings, classes, events for kids, and much more–also houses the Bienes Museum of the Modern Book where rare manuscripts are kept.
Speak with your librarian about books he or she recommends for your family. Depending on the age of your kids, suitable books could range from Dr. Seuss to Harry Potter and such timeless classics as Treasure Island, Lord of the Rings, Alice in Wonderland, and the beloved C.S. Lewis Narnia collection. Of course, you can also borrow library books, but it’s certainly nice to own select literary collections, family favorites, and frequently consulted reference books. And if you’re ever in doubt about whether a certain read is appropriate for children, turn to Alexa, part of the Smart Home Technology wired into every new Lennar home. She can effectively act as your private librarian, helping with everything from researching titles and reviews, to even reading audio books!
The third and final step in creating your home library is going to great book-buying destination to acquire your treasures! Broward County has some outstanding options, beginning with Barnes and Noble, offering perhaps the greatest variety of book titles. Another must-visit bookstore is the Old Florida Book Shop, where you’ll find rare books and magazines, antique maps, and a charming atmosphere that lives up to its name! For bargain hunters, used books of all genres are sold at the Big Apple Bookstore in Fort Lauderdale.
The books are bought, your space set up, and everything is in place for the family to enjoy its new home library! Remember that desk we suggested, where you might decide to write your own tale? We think you’ll find that living in a beautiful Lennar community, many with amenities that range from resort-style pools to gorgeous lakes, offers all the creative inspiration you’ll ever need. We’d love to talk about starting an exciting new chapter in your family’s life!
Saratoga Springs, Utah – March 2019 – Lennar Utah is thrilled to announce their newest community, Wild Rose, is coming soon to the Wildflower masterplan community. With plans to open later this April, home shoppers can join the community’s VIP list to stay updated on the latest information.
“We are really excited about the upcoming community of Wild Rose, which will be located in the highly-desirable Wildflower masterplan in Saratoga Springs,” said Dave Prolo, Division President of Lennar Utah. “This is another opportunity for families who are looking to purchase their dream home can take advantage of all the signature Everything’s Included® features and upgrades that come at no additional cost.”
Wild Rose will present four distinctive floorplans for home shoppers to choose from, along with two model homes. The homes showcase modern layouts designed for the way busy and growing families live today, with open-concept designs, modern kitchens and luxurious master suites. In total, the floorplans range from approximately 1,482 to 2,487 square feet, three to four bedrooms and two to two and one-half bathrooms.
Every new Lennar home also showcases innovative Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home D
Wild Rose is located at 1938 North Elderberry Drive in Saratoga Springs. Home shoppers are encouraged to visit www.lennar.com/utah or call (801) 960-2751 to join the interest list and learn more.
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
After the frigid winter months, your lawn may be struggling to come back. Reviving a lawn after the winter requires patience and persistence. Once you attain that lush and healthy lawn, all the patience and persistence pays off. Here are five tips to reviving your lawn this spring.
Aerate
One of the best ways to revive your lawn after the winter is with aeration. After a year of foot traffic and thatch build up, your lawn may be suffering from soil compaction. Compacted soil keeps water and nutrients from being absorbed, causing pooling water and brown patches of grass. Aeration is a technique used to pulls plugs of soils out of your lawn. This relieves your lawn of soil compaction and allows for intake of nutrients and water.
Clean Up the Yard
The next way to revive your lawn is to clean it up. After the last of the snow melts away, start by using a leaf blower to get all of the loose leaves and other matter into a pile. From there, use a hand rake to collect any leaves, sticks, branches, or other lawn debris. Use a metal-tined rake, or better yet, a dethatcher, to get down to the thatch, giving your lawn a thorough cleaning. Not only will cleaning up your boost the health and vitality of your grass, it will also boost your curb appeal if you’re putting your home on the market.
Fix the Dead Spots
After the snow melts, check your property for any dead or dying patches of grass. Rake these areas with a metal-tined rake to remove the dead grass and loosen up the soil. Next you will need to choose grass seed that matches the grass in your yard. Lay the seeds down in your loosened soil and cover with hay. Water regularly for a few weeks until the grass has established itself.
Fertilize
If your lawn is looking a little grim after the winter then it may be time to fertilize. Choose a slow release fertilizer to give your lawn the nutrients it needs over time. As one of the more important seasonal lawn care tips, this will keep your lawn healthy through the heavy growing season. It’s also best to choose a fertilizer that’s high in nitrogen than phosphorus and potassium to boost growth rate. Wait for the soil to thaw out before applying any fertilizer.
Keep the Weeds at Bay
If you want to keep your lawn healthy and vibrant all year long then you will want to keep the weeds away. Seeds from common weeds lie dormant in your lawn until the temperatures rise and the soil thaws. Use a pre-emergent weed control before these seeds germinate to keep them from sprouting. This will keep competition away and allow your grass to grow in healthy and green all spring.
Jacob Palmer is a gardening and landscape design writer. When mowing lawns on his street as a child, he discovered a lifelong passion for landscape design. He now has three children who can all be found helping him most weekends with his next big garden project.
Home affordability continues to concern buyers in the market. However, the recent mortgage rate drop has significantly boosted home-buying power. The time to buy is NOW! Learn more in this Mortgage Professional America article by Steve Randall.
As 2018 ended, there was good news for housing affordability according to First American Financial.
The firm calculates that consumer house-buying power, which includes the impact of income and interest rate changes on single-family house prices, increased from the previous month as mortgage rates, which had been trending higher in 2018, declined.
“Mortgage rates in December fell 0.23 percentage points compared with the previous month and household income increased 0.4%,” said Mark Fleming, chief economist at First American. “The effect? A 3.1% increase in house-buying power, the largest monthly gain in more than five years.”
Based on the increased home-buying power, First American’s Real House Price Index shows a 2.4% decrease in prices in December and an 11.8% increase year-over-year.
Affordability boost
Housing affordability benefited from rising wages as well as the lower mortgage rates. Annual hourly wage growth increased by 3.5% year-over-year and the labor market’s record streak of job gains continued.
“In 2018, the increase in household income helped mitigate the impact of rising mortgage rates and the fast pace of unadjusted house price growth on affordability,” said Fleming. “Rising mortgage rates, which increased from 4.0-4.6% in 2018, reduced consumer house-buying power by nearly $31,000. The growth in household income, however, increased consumer house-buying power by $11,000. The overall net effect in 2018 of the affordability tug-of-war between increasing mortgage rates and income growth was a $19,000 decline in house-buying power, compared with December 2017.”
December shifted in favor of buyers and increased home-buying power by $10,000 on average.
“That means a home buyer with a 5% down payment and a mortgage rate of 4.6% saw their house-buying power increase from $354,500 to $364,500,” added Fleming. “The monthly increase in household income further increased house-buying power to $365,600. Overall, house-buying power increased by $11,100 in December compared with the previous month, the second largest monthly increase in house-buying power since the beginning of the millennium.”
Fort Collins, Colo. – March 2019 – Double your chances of finding your dream home with two Grand Openings happening on Saturday, March 9th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 10th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour new models from The Monarch Collection at Mosaic in Fort Collins and The Grand Collection at WildWing in Timnath, each showcasing a wide selection of ranch and two-story floorplans with extensive Everything’s Included® features. Plus, each community will have complimentary eats from 12 to 2 p.m. with The Comida Taco Truck and Espresso Affair Coffee Bar at Mosaic and Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs and Gigi’s Cupcakes at WildWing.
“We’re very excited to be Grand Opening new models at Mosaic and WildWing, both which present home shoppers with an incredible opportunity to purchase a brand-new, Everything’s Included® home in fantastic locations,” said Carrie Castilian, Director of Marketing for Lennar Colorado. “Whether you’re looking for a low-maintenance, ranch-style home or a floorplan that’s designed for multigenerational living, both communities offer diverse and modern designs, so you can find a home that’s right for your lifestyle.”
Nestled in northern Colorado’s hub, Mosaic combines the best of urban living with all the amenities of a masterplanned, new home community. The Monarch Collection offers one ranch and six two-story floorplans starting from the $400,000s and ranging from approximately 1,815 to 2,612 square feet with two to four bedrooms and two to three bathrooms. For true lakeside living, WildWing is located on the Timnath Reservoir. The Grand Collection offers five distinctive single-story floorplans starting from the low $500s and ranging from approximately 2,528 to 4,155 square feet including three to six bedrooms and two to four and one-half bathrooms.
New homes across both collections are designed for today’s lifestyles and boast contemporary design details throughout including open living areas for easy entertaining, gourmet kitchens, spacious secondary bedrooms for the kids, sophisticated master suites complete with a spa-inspired bathroom, covered outdoor spaces and flexible rooms per plan.
In addition, Lennar’s innovative Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® design is available at both communities. Tailored for multigenerational living, the layout provides an attached private suite with its own living space including a separate entrance, living area, kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom. It’s like having two homes under one roof and perfect for elderly parents, returning children, long-term guests or a home office.
Best of all, the upgrades and features buyers want are included in a new Lennar home through their signature Everything’s Included® program. Enjoy high-quality cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, home automation technology
Interested home shoppers are encouraged to attend both Grand Opening events. Mosaic is located at 2903 Comet St in Fort Collins, CO 80524 and WildWing is located at 2962 Water View Street in Timnath, CO 80547. For more information, please visit www.Lennar.com/Colorado.
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.
