Having a second home is a great way to feel like a local in another city or state. But when it’s time to head back home or travel, prepping your space for departure may feel overwhelming. You want to make sure you keep your second home safe and secure while you’re away.  Check out these helpful tips so you can learn how to lock and leave your Lennar home without worries.

When you live in multiple places, knowing that your home is safe and sound while you’re away is very important. We hope these tips helped you create your perfect checklist for when you are ready to travel. If you want to learn more helpful tips and tricks or get design inspiration, make sure to like us on Facebook.

You love to cook. You’ve perfected the meatball recipe passed down from your grandmother. You’ve protected the secret ingredient and haven’t fully decided if you want to pass it down to your pizza pocket loving kids.

Cooking while jamming out to Motown Classics in your new kitchen at Davidson East is your happy place. But, if you don’t feel like cooking, Davidson, NC is packed with great restaurants, cafes and coffee shops.

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Situated just 20 miles north of Charlotte on the banks of Lake Norman, Davidson provides a perfect opportunity to live near the 17th largest city in the United States while avoiding the day-to-day grind of living in the city.

Learn more about how Davidson East provides you with the perfect balance of small town charm and big city amenities.

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Make Memories this Mother’s Day in your New Lennar Home Community

Have you been wondering about what you will plan out for Mother’s Day this year? Although Mother’s Day gifts are always appreciated, quality time is priceless, so show mom how much she means to you this year by planning out an activity both of you will enjoy.

Invite mom over to your new Lennar home and take advantage of all the amenities that your community has available. Here are four great ways to create memories this Mother’s Day in the comfort of your new Lennar Community.

Go For a Run

Kick off Mother’s Day by going for a morning run or stroll through the trails that wind throughout the community. This is a fun bonding activity that will get both of you pumped and energized for the rest of the day’s activities.

Layout by the pool

Call mom and tell her to grab her favorite swimsuit! Enjoy Mother’s Day this year by laying out by your community’s pool. If you have children, this is a great idea because the kids will enjoy splashing in the pool while mom and you get some vitamin D while keeping a close eye on them.

Cook a Meal Together

Invite mom over to cook a family favorite recipe, for the whole family to enjoy. Cooking a meal together from scratch will allow both of you to catch up and make memories in your new home.

Organize a Picnic

If your mom enjoys the outdoors, organize a picnic for her this year to show her how much you appreciate her. Pack some of her favorite bites and drinks, and take her out to your community’s park or your back yard.

Gresham, Ore. – May 2019 – Lennar Portland recently celebrated a successful Grand Opening event for their new home community in Gresham, Madelynn Place. Home shoppers came out and enjoyed complimentary bites, a vibrant atmosphere and toured the professionally-decorated model homes showcasing distinct floorplans and a high level of Everything’s Included® features. If you were interested in the event but were unable to make it, don’t worry! You may now visit the Welcome Home Center at Madelynn Place and tour the models.  

Madelynn Place in Gresham

“We could not be happier with the turnout for Madelynn Place, as well as the feedback we received from home shoppers who loved the range of designs and Everything’s Included® features that come at no extra cost,” said Sia Howe, Marketing Manager for Lennar Portland. “This new home community in Gresham presents a great opportunity to put down roots in a charming suburban neighborhood with easy access to popular recreation, entertainment and access to a great school district.”

Madelynn Place offers new homes in Gresham starting from the low $400,000s. Choose from a collection of six, two-story designs ranging from approximately 1,876 to 2,479 including three to four bedrooms and two and one-half to three bathrooms. Floorplans showcase open living areas for easy entertaining, gourmet kitchens with large islands, large yards, sophisticated master suites boasting luxurious bathrooms and flexible bonus rooms per plan.

Plus, with Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program, designer upgrades and features are included as standard in every new home. Enjoy designer cabinets, elegant countertops, stainless steel appliances, home automation technology and much more at no extra cost.

Madelynn Place is situated between two of Oregon’s hottest destinations, Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge. The Mount Hood National Forest offers a great variety of activities from climbing to the summit of Oregon’s tallest glacial peak at 11,235 feet elevation, to hiking, camping, biking and fishing. The area also boasts plenty of family-friendly summer activities on both the Willamette and Columbia rivers, as well as a beautiful drive to the Oregon Coast and an array of shopping and dining at one of the many retail centers nearby.

The Mount Hood National Forest offers a great variety of activities from climbing to the summit of Oregon’s tallest glacial peak at 11,235 feet elevation, to hiking, camping, biking and fishing. The area also boasts plenty of family-friendly summer activities on both the Willamette and Columbia rivers, as well as a beautiful drive to the Oregon Coast and an array of shopping and dining at one of the many retail centers nearby.

Prospective home shoppers are encouraged to visit the Welcome Home Center to tour the models located at 2500 SE Palmblad Rd in Gresham, Ore. 97080. For more information, visit www.LennarPortland.com/Madelynn or call 844-557-6023.

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.

There is no place like home! Building a new home is an exciting time – from the thrill of finding the perfect community, to selecting the perfect floorplan that’s in alignment with your style and of course designing your dream home. At the center of it all is the financing process – with many steps along the way.  Here are some important tips for what to expect with the homebuying financial process.  Ask yourself these questions:

Selecting a great builder is central to your new homebuilding experience. Talk to several builders, but ultimately select one that exemplifies the qualities that are most important to you.  If you are passionate about green living, make sure your builder offers solar panels.  Technologically advanced solar systems offer benefits, empower homeowners with the choice of clean, renewable energy.

With more and smarter electronics playing a central role in our daily lives be sure that your builder offers home automation.  Lennar has masterminded a solution, making it possible for appliances or devices in your home to intelligently communicate with another. Lennar Home Automation provides you with home security, home automation, video monitoring, and home entertainment. 

Your financial process should be seamless, take advantage of your builder’s mortgage programs. For example, part of the Lennar family, Eagle Home Mortgage is fully integrated into your home buying process and works with Lennar to make closing on your home easy.  Here are some important numbers to keep in mind:

Where ever you decide to call home, enjoy the homebuilding process and check out Lennar’s Home Buying Guide to ensure you are financially prepared for your new home.