Lennar is excited to announce we have opened two brand new communities, located in Blaine, MN. Our new communities Wicklow Woods and Woodridge offer single-family homes in the desired city of Blaine, conveniently located just 12 miles north of the Twin Cities, offering a great deal of convenience and local charm. Blaine has entertainment for all ages, whether it’s sports, outdoor activities, shopping, or dining, you will not be disappointed.

Wicklow Woods features the Heritage collection of floorplans that are modern with a split-level layout. Located near activities such as bowling, shopping and dining, this community is the perfect place to be. Wicklow woods is located off Central Avenue and Highway 65, in the heart of Blaine.

Woodridge offers the Landmark collection of homes that feature extraordinary designs and stunning features. Woodridge is conveniently located right off I-35 and Highway 65, which is a quick and easy commute to downtown or anywhere in the Twin Cities. Being surrounded by beautiful wetlands and nature views, Woodridge is calm and peaceful, making it the perfect place to settle down.

Blaine, is home to one of the largest sports complexes in Minnesota, offering a wide variety of activities year-round. Schwan’s Hockey Arena, and National Sports Center soccer fields bring in tons of activities throughout the year as well as live games for you to watch. Another unique sports activity is the Four Seasons Curling Club also located in Blaine where they host leagues, learn to curl lessons, events and training. Along with many sports activities, Blaine has an array of dining and shopping options. Blaine also has some great outdoor activities, such as parks, lakes, hiking, and lots of trails.

Both of our new communities in Blaine feature our Everything’s Included® packages. Everything’s Included® gives you all the desired new home features at no extra cost. We include the features that our homeowners want at the base price of the home, we have designer selected color package to make the buying and selection process easier and remove the stress. In addition to Everything’s Included® our buyers receive a wide range of Home Automation smart products that change the way, they live in their home at no additional cost. Lennar is the only homebuilder to offer Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs, which guarantees consistent, reliable coverage in every room of the home.  With Home Automation you can connect with your home through voice command to set a timer, play music, changing lighting and so much more. These features provide the modern homeowner with the peace of mind when it comes to security and comfort. Lennar provides quality homes, excellent designs and features in exceptional locations. Blaine is an exceptional location, come out to Wicklow Woods and Woodridge to see why. For more information about Lennar, call 955-373-0485 or visit online.

Now that spring is upon us, you might be tempted to invest into some plants for your home. It’s important to be realistic about how much attention and care you will provide to your plants. This Better Homes & Gardens article shares 5 low maintenance houseplants perfect for people that will occasionally forget to water their plants.

Tropical plants are just perfect for on-the-go homeowners who appreciate the beauty and benefit of houseplants but don’t always remember to water them. These five plants were put to the test and survived in a dark closet for THREE weeks!

Whether you are new to the world of houseplants or are looking for an ultra easy-care plant to add life and a dynamic vibe to a forlorn room, here are five houseplants that are among the easiest of all tropicals to grow.

Our friends at Costa Farms, a wholesale grower of plants, dug into the science of tough plants. They devised a study to find the toughest of the tough indoor plants. The chief challenge for plants was a three-week stint in a lightless closet without supplemental watering. To receive a commendable rating the plant not only had to look magnificent upon retrieval from the closet, but it also had to maintain its good looks for months beyond. In short, the plant had to endure three-week closet vacation and remain in great form.

Five houseplants met the criteria outlined in the study. These tough plants don’t mind low light (or long periods of no light!). Low humidity doesn’t pose a problem for them and they are exceedingly forgiving when you forget to water them. They are perfect plants for houseplant newbies and busy folks who love tropicals.

Ponytail Palm

Grasslike leaves atop a bare stem give ponytail palm delightfully dramatic and contemporary appearance. Very slow-growing, this plant is perfect for tabletops. It thrives in medium light and stores water in its thick trunk. Ponytail palm can survive for extended periods without water.

Sago Palm

Feathery, dark green leaves on top of a short stem give sago palm a texture-rich appearance. Often wider than it is tall, sago palm has a pronounced tropical appearance and is at home in all kinds of design styles thanks to its bevy of texture. Grow it in bright to low light and water it only when the top of the soil is dry to the touch, as it doesn’t tolerate wet soil.

ZZ Plant

The dark green, glossy leaves of ZZ plant make some people mistake it for a plastic plant. The waxy leaves are not only part of the plant’s beauty, but they also contribute to its ease of growing. The leaves seal in moisture, making ZZ plant tolerant of dry conditions. Grow it in bright to low light and water it when the top of the soil is dry. ZZ plant is one of a few plants that doesn’t need natural light—it’ll thrive just fine under fluorescent lights. Do you have an interior office? ZZ plant is perfect for you.

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Santa Paula, Calif. – April 2019 – Lennar is excited to introduc two new communities to the amenity-rich Harvest at Limoneira masterplan showcasing a diverse selection of new home designs and Everything’s Included® features. Offering a sustainable and farm-to-fork inspired lifestyle, Orchard Heights and Vinelands present an incredible opportunity to own new in an up-and-coming area in Santa Paula just 17 minutes away from the beach. Interested home shoppers are encouraged to join the sales priority list to receive up-to-date information including pricing and an invitation to the Grand Opening event in May 2019.

“Harvest at Limoneira offers a unique living experience close to the ocean and hills and within a ranch-style setting. It’s an ideal setting for new and growing families looking for a special place to set down roots,” said Janet Price, Marketing Director for Lennar Cal Coastal. “Residents have access to exciting amenities interwoven throughout including The Farmhouse recreation center, outdoor pool and spa, yoga studio, 2.2-acre park and 5.5-acre soccer park.”

With two Lennar communities to choose from, families of every type can find their perfect home in this lively location. Orchard Heights will offer a beautiful collection of single-family homes with three two-story designs ranging from approximately 2,688 to 2,968 square feet including four to five bedrooms and three to four bathrooms. Vinelands will offer a modern collection of single-family detached homes with four two-story designs ranging from approximately 1,860 to 2,189 square feet of living space including three to four bedrooms and three to three and one-half bathrooms.

New homes across both collections showcase distinct architectural details and designs tailored for today’s lifestyles. Experience open-concept living areas for easy entertaining, spacious outdoor living areas, upscale gourmet kitchens, elegant master bedrooms with spa-inspired bathrooms and flexible spaces per plan.

Both collections are also a part of Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program which offers a high level of upgraded features at no additional cost such as stainless steel appliances, beautiful cabinetry, exquisite countertops and much more. In addition, new homes will also feature the world’s first Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs with activation and support by Amazon for a more connected and elevated living experience—all at no extra cost.

Harvest at Limoneira boasts a vibrant atmosphere with over 225 acres of open space, parks, bike paths, hiking trails and beautiful rolling vistas. The staple of the community is The Farmhouse, a state-of-the-art recreation facility with a demonstration kitchen where residents can prepare food with neighbors and grow vegetables at the community garden. For relaxation and recreation, there’s an outdoor pool and spa and a fitness and yoga studio. The masterplan is all about walkability with open spaces throughout including a 2-acre neighborhood park and 5.5-acre soccer park. It’s designed for learning and exploration and a place where kindred spirits can connect and grow together.

The Santa Paula area is best known as the “Citrus Capital of the World” with lots of orange, lemon and avocado groves. It’s geographically in the center of Ventura County and surrounded by rolling hills and rugged mountain peaks. The masterplan is located minutes from first-rate shopping, dining and entertainment destinations, as well as beaches and popular recreation such as the Los Padres National Forest. Residents can also take a short trip to downtown and find cultural attractions, museums and schools.

Prospective home shoppers are encouraged to join the sales priority list here. For more information, please visit www.lennar.com.

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.

Bluffdale, Utah – April 2019 – Lennar Utah is thrilled to announce they will be opening a new model home at their popular Cobalt Village community on Tuesday, April 16. Home shoppers are invited to come tour the professionally-decorated model to discover all the upgrades and features that come at no additional cost through Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program.

“We couldn’t be more excited to offer our new Everything’s Included® townhomes for sale in Bluffdale, the model home is the best way to really see how many incredible features come as standard,” said Dave Prolo, Division President for Lennar Utah. “Cobalt Village has been an incredibly popular community, even when it was a Candlelight Homes community prior to us joining the Lennar family. We can’t wait to show our community how incredible the Everything’s Included® way to building new homes is!”

Home shoppers will find five beautiful floorplans offered at Cobalt Village that range in size from approximately 1,037 to 1,782 square feet of living space, two to four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Situated in a neighborhood that boasts beautiful views of the Wasatch mountains, these homes are priced starting from the mid $200,000s.

Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program outfits every new townhome at Cobalt Village with a high level of standard features that come at no additional cost. These include quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances including refrigerator, designer-selected cabinetry, home automation technology from today’s most popular brands and so much more.

Lennar is the first homebuilder to offer Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs, which incorporate a series of built-in wireless access points throughout the home for commercial-strength coverage. The strong, consistent Wi-Fi coverage also allows homeowners to take advantage of Lennar’s new home automation package, which lets them manage lights, front door locks, temperature, music, movies and more remotely or with voice control from Amazon Alexa.

The new Lennar townhomes at Cobalt Village are now selling and the model will open on Tuesday, April 16. Learn more by visiting www.lennar.com/utah.

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.

Spring has officially sprung in Tampa Bay. While the year-round sunny weather ensures that there is always something to do, this season kicks off the Bay’s biggest festivals and celebrations. From beachside art fairs to weekly makers and craft markets to internationally renowned film festivals, the Bay area has a ton of family-friendly events near you.  

If you’re looking for something to do, Lennar has a few recommendations that will delight your friends and family:

Super Saturday Concert presented by AT&T

Where: Curtis Hixon Park

When: Saturday, April 6, 2019, from 5:30-11 PM

Details: Celebrate Women’s Final Four weekend at the park! This must-see free event will feature food trucks, performances from Ayla Brown, DJ Shawna, and Gavin DeGraw, and a firework finale to end the night with a bang. There’s no need to stay in your new home to watch the game, Super Saturday will also feature coverage of the men’s basketball national semifinal games, so you can stay in the loop while you enjoy the show.

NCAA Bounce presented by Buick

Where: Curtis Hixon Park

When: Sunday, April 7, 2019, at 1:00 PM

Details: Children under the age of 18 are invited to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime parade celebrating the Women’s Final Four. Participants will join thousands of other fans as they dribble and bounce their basketballs along the Tampa Riverwalk at Curtis Hixon Park to Tourney Town at the Tampa Convention Center. The cost is free but you have to register before spaces are filled. If your kids have left the nest or don’t want to participate, viewing the event and participating in the other Tourney Town special appearances, interactive games, giveaways is still a great way to celebrate Women’s Final Four weekend.

Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival

Where: Busch Gardens

When: Every weekend in April 2019 starting at 12 PM until close

Details: This year marks the fifth annual Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival. The festival features performances from some of the biggest acts in entertainment, including: Stone Temple Pilots, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Boyz II Men, Mat Kearney and Foreigner. The festival starts at 12 PM, but get to the park early to view the animals and ride the rollercoasters. Once the festival begins, you can partake in a wide variety of regional wines and small plates.

When you live in Tampa Bay, there’s always something new to explore and see. For more information about Tampa and local events, make sure to like us on Facebook.