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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KGTV) – Developers in San Diego are offering a new concept for families looking for homes: Multi-Generational Housing.
The homes include a separate suite within a single structure. The suite has a bedroom, living area, bathroom and a small kitchen.
Developers say the idea designed with let elderly relatives, adult children who move back home or relatives with special needs in mind.
“You’re still with the family, but you have that privacy to step away and still be independent,” says Bill Ostrem, the San Diego Division President for Lennar Homes. “At the same time, if you want to engage with the family, the family wants to engage with you it’s right there.”
Lennar says they started developing these kinds of homes in 2011 in Arizona. They saw a need as more extended families began living together.
The suites help with that.
Currently, Lennar is building their “NextGen” homes in the Sterling Heights community near 4-S
The only thing bigger than the Lone Star State is the vast Texas sky, where opportunities to explore the nation’s most mythological state are as abundant as the stars you’ll see beyond the bright lights of Dallas–Fort Worth. Ride off into a few sunsets and hit the trail for Texas-sized adventures off the beaten path with a few of these unforgettable road trips:
Nothing says Texas like Luckenbach. The town’s not much of a town at all, it’s more like an old post office, general store and dance hall. Thanks to the Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson song, Luckenbach’s so famous that the highway department can’t keep road signs up. Here, you may run across a party celebrating the 300 millionth birthday of the armadillo or line dance to a country-western band or run into Willie himself.
Luckenbach, only about 250 miles from Lennar’s new homes for sale in Dallas, is something of a suburb of Fredericksburg, just 10 miles away. German pioneers settled in the inspiring Texas Hill Country in the 19th century. Today, you’ll find some of the best apple fritters in the state, along with authentic German fare and, in the springtime, fields of Texas’s signature bluebonnets.
From there, San Antonio is due south. Everyone knows the romantic River Walk and nobody forgets the Alamo. So treat yourself to El Mercado, the old market just outside of downtown, for authentic Tex-Mex food and souvenirs like candied jalapeño peppers and Mexican crafts.
From there, jump on Hwy 90 for a trip through old, old Texas to the funky towns along the Mexican border. Keep going straight for about 400 miles until you get to Big Bend National Park, which is about 10 percent larger than the state of Rhode Island. Hire the old man at the Rio Grande River to splash you across into Mexico on a donkey or hike up the Chisos Mountains for a breathtaking view or soak in one of the park’s natural hot springs.
After that, as the famous song says, try to make Amarillo by mornin’. The 390-mile drive takes you to the Cadillac Ranch, where graffiti-covered cars are impaled in the west Texas dust; to the Palo Duro Canyon, Texas’s smaller take on the Grand Canyon; to and Spanish Revival buildings on the nation’s mother road, Route 66.
The drive from Amarillo to DFW is about 365 miles, but be sure to drive another 100 miles farther east to Tyler, America’s Rose Capital, where you may very well find the famed Yellow Rose of Texas. And, finally, stop by Canton, roughly 60 miles from your new Lennar home, for a tasty burger of elk, duck, venison or wild boar burger at the Dairy Palace. Only in Texas.
For more information about Lennar’s 85 communities stretching across the Metroplex and deep in the heart of the nation’s best place to start the road trip of a lifetime, visit our website.
Banks, Ore. – March 2019 – The wait is over! Lennar is bringing new homes for sale to the Banks area with the Grand Opening of a new home community, Arbor Village, on April 6th from 12 to 4 p.m. Round up the family and come out for an exciting afternoon featuring model tours and a vibrant atmosphere with complimentary bites, refreshments and a live radio remote by The Buzz 105.1 where you can enter for a chance to win free giveaways.
“We’re so excited to be opening this sophisticated community that brings to the family-friendly Banks area a diverse and high-end collection of new, single-family homes,” said Sia Howe, Marketing Manager for Lennar Portland. “Best of all, these homes feature our signature Everything’s Included® program, so the upgrades and features you want, such as home automation, are included as standard.”
New homes at Arbor Village start from the low $400s. Choose from four two-story floorplans ranging in size from approximately 1,876 to 2,306 square feet including three to four bedrooms and two and one-half bathrooms. Designed for the modern family, new homes showcase open living areas for easy entertaining and relaxation, as well as upscale kitchens with large center islands that will make you feel like a gourmet chef. You’ll also find spacious secondary bedrooms for the kids, your own private retreat in the form of a master bedroom, outdoor living space to host the party outside and flexible spaces per plan.
Additionally, Lennar has elevated their signature Everything’s Included® package to now offer the latest in home automation products and technology at no additional cost. These include the standard features Lennar is known for, such as stainless steel appliances, granite kitchen countertops and air conditioning, along with integrated home automation products and technology. Homeowners can manage lights, front door locks, music, movies and more — remotely from any smart device or using voice control with Amazon Alexa.
Banks is a special place to call home and offers quick access to the coastal beaches and many hiking and camping opportunities. It’s beautifully nestled in the middle of the great outdoors, between the Cascade Mountains and Oregon Coast Range. Nearby is the Tillamook State Forest and Clatsop State Forest, perfect for outdoor adventures. Seven miles away you’ll find the popular Oregon State Park and L.L. Stub Stewart St. Park which provide full RV hook-up and tent sites, as well as cabins for an upscale camping experience. For golfing enthusiasts, the Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club and Quail Valley Golf Course are also just a short drive away.
Prospective home shoppers are encouraged to attend the Grand Opening event located at 41657 NW Walterwood Court in Banks, Ore. 97106. For more information, please visit www.LennarPortland.com or call 888-208-1908.
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.
Taking a cue of inspiration from the season and Marie Kondo, we’re here to offer you some advice on prepping your home for spring. Of
Floors + Carpets: It’s so important to clean floors routinely Tiled floors are easy to clean but dirt can pile up quickly and carpets will carry dust and fibers if you don’t vacuum regularly. Consider hiring carpet cleaners for a deep clean 1-2 times per year, while a deep clean of tile or hardwood floors should be done more often.
Bedroom + Closets: Do you remember to flip your mattress? It can help improve sleep and will stay firmer for longer versus falling in where you and your significant other sleep each night. It’s also very important to go through your closets each year. Take your winter clothes out to be stashed away for the next few months and throw anything you haven’t worn in the past year into the donate pile!
Bathroom: Change out or wash your decorative towels, deep clean the soap dish or dispenser along with the toothbrush holder, wash the bathroom mats, toilet and tub – and go through the medicine cabinet getting rid of anything that’s expired or going bad.
Kitchen: It might not be the most enjoyable place to deep clean, but get into that fridge, take everything out and wipe everything down. Clean the oven, stove and the microwave. Empty out the bottom of the toaster, wipe down underneath and behind the appliances. If this is where you keep your junk drawer, time to go through that as well.
Great Room: Vacuum the furniture and underneath the couch to make sure you’re getting all the accumulated dust out. Go through and toss any old magazines, newspapers or junk mail. Wipe down the windows, dust the shelves as well as the top of the fan and don’t forget to clean to the curtains!
Make sure you incorporate all five of these cleaning areas during your spring cleaning to enjoy a fresher atmosphere at home all season long.
The exciting part is over — you’ve closed on the home, the moving trucks dropped off all your stuff, and you’re settling into your new home. Now’s the time to take a look at your new landscaping and make it your own. Here is the new homeowner’s guide to landscaping.
What are the rules?
A man’s home may be his castle, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t rules about what you can and can’t do with your property. Before you tear up the flowerbeds or buy anything, check to see if your homeowner’s association has rules governing the landscaping. It’s common for HOAs to have rules, not just about the color the exterior of the home, but how many trees you need in the front yard. Some control what kind of flowers you can plant and some even have restrictions on which type of lawn mower you can use. Whether or not you have an HOA, you should also check with the laws of the city or county where you live. You may run into ordinances that tell you how high the grass can be or if you can have a fence, or how far a tree has to be from the property line. If you don’t know the rules, it can be very costly to undo any violations in the future.
What can I afford?
Closing and moving costs may have eaten up your budget, so when you’re planning your landscaping, make sure you can pay for your goals. Map out your garden ahead of time and get prices for the flowers you’re considering. The benefit is that landscaping may
How do I install it?
Depending on your budget and your talents, you might hire professional contractors to install so-called “hardscape,” or fences, patios, and fountains. The same goes for the sprinkler system as well as the lawn and the flower beds or vegetable garden. If you’re working with a professional contractor, make sure you and he are communicating about what you want and about the timeline. You should also check the contractor’s reviews online and get references. And NEVER pay a contractor 100% upfront before the work is complete.
What do I plant?
Your choice of plants is limited by your climate. Similar to choosing a grass type for your home, you want to use plants that can survive in the seasonal changes. Plants that thrive in places like Phoenix will not last the winter in Boston. A pumpkin vine that thrives in Morton, Illinois will wilt in Houston’s heat and humidity. The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone map is the definitive guide to tell you which plants will grow well in your climate.
Maintain it
You can spend thousands of dollars on new landscaping, but don’t forget to maintain your investment. Not only does the lawn need to be cut regularly and the flower beds weeded, but the yard will need fertilizer and weed killer. Weeds and tall grass can take over your property quickly, attracting snakes and rodents. Spending the time and money on regular maintenance will keep your new home beautiful inside and out.
Buying a new home is a busy and exciting time for any homeowner, a memory you will cherish and an investment you will value. This new homeowner’s guide to landscaping offers some of the basics on making the outside of your home reflect you and your family’s pride in your new home.
Bill Edwards is a landscaper and freelance writer who enjoys doing handyman project around the house. He and his children recently built a neighborhood gazebo next to the community pool.
