Ontario, Calif. – August 2019 – Lennar has announced they will soon open the first-ever active adult community in Ontario, CA. Esperanza is Lennar’s first 55+ community in the region and brings a variety of single-story home designs for sale.

This gated and walkable community will offer homebuyers exclusive amenities. The interest list is now forming at www.livingesperanza.com.

“Esperanza is a huge opportunity for 55+ homebuyers and we are so excited to bring the first new homes for active adults in the city of Ontario,” said Tara Conklin, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Inland. “We have implemented smart design features in both the homes and throughout the community in order to provide the ultimate lifestyle experience for Esperanza’s future residents.”

The three communities, Tejara, Vivir and Modena, each present their own distinctive collection of single-story floorplans that provide modern living spaces ideal for active adults with low maintenance designs and expansive outdoor patios for entertaining. The homes showcase Everything’s Included® features for style and luxury and Thoughtful Design® details to accommodate a variety of lifestyle needs, all at no additional cost.

Among each of the three new communities are nine floorplans for home shoppers to choose from available in a variety of elevation styles. Sizes range from approximately 1,381 to 2,135 square feet with two to three bedrooms and up to two and one-half bathrooms.

Esperanza offers a recreation-rich setting for those ready to embrace an active, social and balanced lifestyle. In the heart of the community is the expansive clubhouse, with amenities both inside and out. Several gathering spaces, including one perfect for casual or upscale events, are located inside along with an impressive bar, catering kitchen, fitness center, and movement studio. Outside, cabanas outline the ends of a resort-style beach-entry swimming pool and relaxing spa.

The interest list is now forming for Esperanza, with plans to open later this fall. For more information visit www.lennar.com/inlandempire or call (888) 203-9186.

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 Ultimate Moving Checklist

As adults, we have a lot of logistics to plan for when moving to a new home. We have to hire the movers, schedule furniture delivery, arrange for cable installation, and innumerable other tasks. But for a child, there’s just one big task: Prepare for your new school.

Switching schools can be a difficult time for a child. They’ve made friends at their old school, they know all their teachers, they know the bus schedule and they have their routine. It’s a big deal, especially for older children, to start a new routine when they’re so used to the old one. And as parents, it’s our job to help them adjust to a new school as best we can. Here are five ways you can do just that.

1. Plan to move during summer break.

One of the best things you can do to help ease your child into a school transition is to plan your move during the summer break. This will allow them plenty of time to get settled into their new home and their new neighborhood before introducing them right away to a new school, as well. Being able to start at their new school on the first day of the year will also prevent them from having to play “catch-up” in their classes.

And depending on the exact date of your move, there may be an opportunity to sign your child up for summer camps in their new hometown. This is a great opportunity for them to meet other kids in their area with similar interests, and hopefully make new friends. Here are some recommendations for Maryland and Delaware.

Related: 4 Ways to Keep the Kids Busy at Home this Summer!

2. Prepare for their first day.

Starting at a new school can be scary, and our goal as parents is to help make them feel as comfortable as possible in this situation. One way to take away the fear of the unknown is to take a tour of the school with them beforehand. Make sure they know the layout of the hallways, where the cafeteria and gymnasium are, where the main office is, etc. If they know their class assignments or homeroom, then make sure to point these out, too. And while you’re on site, ask the staff in the office if it’s possible for your child to meet the principal or any of their teachers ahead of time.

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3. Enroll them in extra-curricular activities.

Once the school year is in session, your child is bound to receive information about after-school clubs, sports team tryouts, and other extra-curricular groups. If your child participated in any of these at their previous school, encourage them to join the same club at their new school. It will only make their school transition more difficult if they’re not taking part in an activity that made them happy, such as the dance team, debate club, marching band, theater group or the basketball team. If there isn’t a specific extra-curricular offered through the school, then look to your local rec center or research children’s groups in your area.

Related: 5 Ways to Reduce Your Family’s School-Morning Madness

4. Reach out to their teacher.

Don’t wait until parent-teacher conference time to ask about how your child is adjusting to their new school. Touch base with your child’s teacher (or teachers) early in the year to make sure they’re aware that you recently moved to the area, and that you’d like to make sure your child is participating in class and socializing with their peers.

Most teachers will understand your concerns and work with you to give updates on how they’re progressing. If there is a concern raised, be sure to ask how you can support their improvement at home.

Related: Back to School Tips for Parents

5. Let them know you’re here to listen.

The most important thing you can do to help your child transition smoothly to a new school is to listen. If they’re having an easier time than they thought they would, celebrate that! Maybe tell them to invite their new friends over to hang out.

If they’re not transitioning well, ask them to tell you how they’re feeling. Do they miss their old friends? Do they not like their new teacher? Listen to what they say and ask how you can make things easier for them. Even a small change can have a big impact on their mood and help them adjust to their new school.

“Home is where your pets are,” many pet parents would say!

Welcoming a pet into your family and home will bring you joy, love and inevitably a bit of a mess. The mess is inevitable, it comes with the territory, but that doesn’t mean your home’s cleanliness is doomed. 

Here are our top 10 tips for keeping a happy, clean, pet-friendly home:

  1. Train your fur babies well – When you welcome a new furry friend to the family, it’s essential to train them. Whether you’re taking a puppy home for the first time or adopting an older dog, ensure they know the rules of the house early. Train your pet so they know where they’re allowed, where they’re not allowed, and where they can relieve themselves. A well-trained dog will make the job of keeping your home clean and smelling fresh a whole lot easier.
  2. Bathe your pets regularly – Keeping your pets clean will, of course, help to keep your home clean. Dogs should be bathed every three months at the very least but can be bathed up to every other week with a gentle shampoo. Cats should be washed once every two months, but they can go much longer in between baths if they’re indoor cats. If you like cuddling with your fur babies on the couch or in bed, it’s especially important to groom them regularly or utilize brushes to reduce shedding. 
  3. Utilize a high-performance air filtration system – This is especially important if anyone in your family suffers from allergies. Air purifiers help remove pollutants and trap large particles like cat hair, dog hair, and pet dander. An air purifier will ensure your home is clean and smelling fresh.
  4. Invest in quality stain remover – Pets, get sick and have accidents no matter how well trained they are – it’s inevitable. For this reason, we recommend keeping a high-quality stain remover handy and tending to accidents as quickly as possible. The longer a mess is left on a carpeted floor or couch, the longer it has to set, stain and stink. Do some research on the right kind of stain removers for the specific materials in your home and utilize a professional carpet cleaner if the damage is already done.
  5. Confine your pet to tiled spaces – If you’re going to be away from your home and pet for more than a few hours, we recommend sectioning off a tiled area such as your kitchen so your pet can wander. This way, they aren’t confined to a cage, and if they do have an accident, it’s easier to clean. If you’re going to be away for longer than a few hours, you may also wish to hire a dog-walker to swing by and take your pup out. They get love, attention, and relief, and you come home to a clean house and a happy dog.
  6. Vacuum carpets frequently – Vacuuming consistently and with a pet appropriate device is the key to keeping your home odor and hair-free. We recommend cleaning at least once a week, but if you have a pet that sheds heavily, you may need to vacuum more often. If this kind of frequency sounds daunting, you may opt for an automatic vacuum cleaner. These require little to no work on your end.
  7. Choose Your Dog’s Bed Wisely – Opt for a dog bed that’s both water-resistant and easy to clean. Big, plush, decorative beds may look better on your kitchen floor, but they’re much more challenging to clean and can trap odors.
  8. Keep paws clean – If your dog is an energetic, mud-loving fluff ball, you’ll likely have a hard time keeping those paws of theirs clean. No worries! Let your pup run free, just be sure to clean and dry their paws when you get home. Keep a towel and a water container by your door and dip and dry before setting them loose on the fresh, clean carpets.
  9. Utilize blankets on beds and couches – Who doesn’t love a good cuddle on the couch with their pets? Rather than refuse the temptation to bring your fur baby on the furniture for fear of a hair-covered couch, lay a towel, blanket or sheet on the sofa, to make cleaning easier. Or, if it’s in the budget, you can also invest in a pet-friendly couch made with leather or a leather-like material. 
  10. Create barriers to prevent scratching – If your puppy or kitten is a scratcher like many puppies and kittens are, you may be left with scratch marks on your walls, doors and furniture legs. To prevent this kind of damage, be sure to cut your puppy’s and cat’s nails regularly. You can also create barriers. Securing Plexiglass on doors where your pet tends to scratch will prevent marks and even help you train your pet.

If you follow these 10 simple steps it won’t matter if you have one well-behaved cat or a whole zoo living in your home – it will continue to look new, smell fresh and stay squeaky clean. After all, a clean home is a happy home for all family members – the furry and the not so furry.