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AVE MARIA, Fla., March 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Lennar, one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, is celebrating the grand opening of The National Golf & Country Club at Ave Maria – a brand new development bringing four of Lennar’s most popular home collections to the amenity-rich Ave Maria master-planned community, located within the award-winning town of Ave Maria, Florida.
The public is invited to enjoy live music, food and refreshments, and experience what is to come at The National’s amenity-rich golf & country club lifestyle during a Grand Opening celebration being held Saturday, March 7 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
“The National is an exceptional place to call home,” said Lennar Director of Operations David Meyers. “It offers homes for everyone from young professionals and families to active empty nesters, all within an amazing golf course masterplan and a town that is consistently recognized as a Collier County Community of the Year. With so much to offer, the opportunities to live and love every day here are endless.”
At The National at Ave Maria, homebuyers can select from four signature Lennar home collections: Terrace condominiums, Veranda townhomes, Executive single-family homes, and Estate single-family homes. Together, these designs create a fresh, coastal community for residents of all ages, with homes ranging from 1,120 to 3,473 square feet, with two to five bedrooms and two to three-and-a-half baths.
Lennar’s innovative, open concept floorplans at The National at Ave Maria include generous living spaces, bright center-island kitchens, spa-inspired owner’s suites and outdoor patios to capitalize on Florida’s gorgeous year-round weather. Each home is also Wi-Fi Certified, ensuring the latest in technology with conveniences like an Echo Dot, Ring Pro video doorbell, Honeywell Pro thermostat and Wi-Fi smart lock with keypad and deadbolt.
Every home at The National at Ave Maria comes with Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program, where the homebuilder’s most popular options and upgrades are built into the base price of the home. At The National at Ave Maria this includes granite countertops, GE stainless steel appliances and designer-style cabinetry, among other carefully curated interior touches. Pricing begins in the upper$100,000s for homes in the Terrace collection, the mid-$200,000s for homes in the Veranda collection the mid-$300,000s for homes in the Executive collection, and the low-$400,000s for homes in the Estate collection.
Life at The National at Ave Maria will center around an 18-hole Gordon B. Lewis-designed golf course and luxury clubhouse. Features of the golf course will include a chipping area, putting green, driving range and golf pro shop. Amenities at the clubhouse will include a resort-style pool with chickee bar; tennis center with pro shop, Har-Tru tennis courts, pickle ball and bocce ball; and a sports club with a fitness center, yoga/aerobics room, men’s and women’s saunas, spa and massage rooms and a nail and beauty salon. A clubhouse with a grille room and dining room is also coming soon.
The National at Ave Maria is located in the town of Ave Maria, consistently ranked as a Community of the Year and top-selling single-family home community in Southwest Florida, and a top U.S. masterplanned community. Within Ave Maria residents enjoy multiple parks and sports fields, miles of lakefront walking and biking trails, a dog park and the popular Ave Maria Water Park. A central amphitheater serves as the center point for an active social calendar of concerts, festivals, markets and holiday celebrations. Ave Maria is also home to a wide range of shopping, dining and employment. At build-out the town will include 11,000 residences and 1.7 million square feet of retail, offices and business park uses across 4,000 acres.
The National at Ave Maria is an easy drive to Florida’s famed beaches, the Naples Zoo, Naples Center for the Arts, historic downtownNaples, the Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and multiple major sports attractions.
Children living at The National at Ave Maria are served by Estates Elementary School, Corkscrew Middle School and Palmetto Ridge High School, all part of the Collier County School District, ranked number three in the state of Florida. Ave Maria is also home to multiple medical centers and the private four-year Ave Maria University.
For more on The National at Ave Maria, visit the community’s Welcome Home Center at 5080 Annunciation Cir., Suite 101, Ave Maria,Florida or call (888) 214-1476. Additional information is available online at www.TheNational-AveMaria.com or at www.lennar.com.
With mortgage rates potentially dropping to even lower than record lows, now is an ideal time to buy a new home or refinance your current home. Read more about these record low mortgage rates below, according to an article from CNN.com.
An emergency rate cut from the Federal Reserve, the 10-year Treasury bond yield at historic lows — if you’ve been waiting to refinance or buy a home, it appears your time has come.
The half a percentage point cut by the Fed on Tuesday brings the benchmark interest rate range down to 1% to 1.25%. That cut, along with a rock-bottom 10-year Treasury yield, means mortgage rates are poised to head even lower.Mortgage rates have already been hovering near historic lows. Last week,rates fell to an average of 3.45% for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage and 2.95% for a 15-year fixed rate mortgage, according to Freddie Mac.
Volatility in the stock market and uncertainty in the economy doesn’t bolster a home buyer’s confidence, but knocking money off a monthly payment by getting a lower mortgage rate or refinancing can certainly help.
On the cusp of the spring home buying season, these rates are well timed, said Hamrick. But favorable rates alone aren’t necessarily going to bring new buyers into the fold. “Buying a home is a practical purchase,” he said. “You buy because you’re ready and you know how much you want to spend, the timing of the purchase and the location.” But this shift may bring those who were considering buying a home into the market more quickly.
Knowing when to make the move can be tricky.
If you’re looking to refinance or secure a new mortgage, evaluate the immediate impact it will have on your finances, said Mike Hennessy, a certified financial planner with Harbor Crest Wealth Advisors in Fort Lauderdale. “If you can meaningfully save on your interest costs, build equity quicker, or extract equity at a reasonable cost to fund a renovation project, then take the bird in hand today.”
For a mortgage refinance, start comparing the numbers that are being offered with what you currently have, said Cynthia Meyer, a certified financial planner with Real Life Planning in New Jersey.
“If the new rate is 75 basis points (0.75%) lower than the current rate, that it’s generally going to be worth it to refinance after the costs of the refi,” said Meyer. “If you’re planning to stay in your home, run the numbers to see if it makes sense to refi from a 30- to a 15-year mortgage as well,” she said. “You may be able to pay around the same amount every month and get your house paid off a lot sooner, with lower total interest costs.”
Visit CNN.com to read the full article.
With low interest rates and a great selection of quick move-in homes that offer thousands of dollars in savings, now is a great time to buy. As the nation’s leading homebuilder, Lennar has been able to produce the style of homes different homebuyers are looking for – including the move-up homebuyer, the family in search of something larger, newer and all around more luxurious.
“At our luxury communities, we offering up to $10,000 off select quick move-in homes for a limited time only,” said Michelle Velky, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Sacramento. “The market is thriving right now and with interest rates dropping – it’s a great time for prospective homebuyers to make their move.”
Of the 45 active communities by Lennar Sacramento that are now selling, some of their higher-end communities include Sienna Ridge Estates and Hawk View in El Dorado Hills. Priced from the low to mid $600s, Lennar offers seven distinctive floorplans to choose from across these two communities that range from approximately 2,005 to 3,487 square feet.
At Lennar’s Folsom Ranch masterplan, homebuyers have two luxury collections to choose from at Oakleaf and Copperwood. Prices start from the low $600s, with sies varying from approximately 2,287 to 3,789 square feet of generous living space.
Their signature Everything’s Included® program also provides additional value in every single home they build with high level of upgrades and features as standard. Items such as stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, upgraded cabinetry, integrated home automation and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ designs for whole-home coverage all come at no extra cost.
Homebuyers can find options for their coveted Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® design, created for multigenerational living at its finest, which is available at Hawk View and in both collections at Folsom Ranch.
To learn more and discover brand-new luxury homes that are now selling visit www.lennar.com/sacramento or call 916-304-9711 to speak with an Internet Sales Consultant today.
Lennar is excited to announce their newest community is coming soon to a great location in South Jordan. Copperleaf will offer two collections of townhome designs to choose from.
“We are so thrilled to announce this community, which will bring a diverse option of new homes to a prime location,” said Dave Prolo, Division President of Lennar Utah. “Situated in South Jordan, Copperleaf will reside in a nice area with easy commuting to downtown Salt Lake City, nearby shopping, schools and more.”
The first collection of townhomes will feature three distinctive floorplans to choose from. With farmhouse-inspired exterior styles, the homes will feature rear garages, private front yard patios and three to four bedrooms.
The second townhome collection will feature two floorplans to choose from, with three to four bedrooms and two and one-half bathrooms. The homes will feature front-facing garges, contemporary exteriors and full unfinished basements. In total, the homes from both collections will range in size from approximately 2,262 to 2,804 square feet.
Each home will also come complete with Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® package, which provides upgrades and features at no additional cost. At Copperleaf, these will include stainless steel appliances including refrigerator, granite or quartz countertops, integrated home automation and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ designs at no additional cost.
To learn more and join the Interest List for this community, visit www.lennar.com/utah.
About Lennar Corporation
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation’s leading builders of quality homes for all generations. The Company builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar’s Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title and closing services primarily for buyers of the Company’s homes and, through Rialto Mortgage Finance, originates mortgage loans secured primarily by commercial real estate properties throughout the United States. Lennar’s Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. Lennar Ventures drives Lennar Corporation’s technology and innovation strategies. For more information about Lennar, please visit www.lennar.com.
Lennar’s new townhome community in Alhambra, Woodhaven, is now open following a successful Grand Opening that saw an incredible turnout. With a central location and no Mello-Roos, this new community is attracting a lot of local Alhambra couples and young families – and phases are selling out quickly. Additional phases are in the works, as well as the community’s Recreation Center and pool area which will open in spring 2020. Priced from the low $800s, interested buyers are encouraged to join the interest list to stay up to date on the latest releases and information, as well as prequalify with Lennar’s preferred mortgage lender, Eagle Home Mortgage, LLC.
“We could not be happier with the turnout and the positive feedback we received from buyers at the Grand Opening for Woodhaven,” said Janet Price, Marketing Director for Lennar California Coastal. “Near well-regarded schools, entertainment and recreation, Woodhaven is a wonderful place to raise a family. And we’re noticing lots of young couples and families moving in locally from Alhambra to take advantage of this new opportunity.”
These new homes in Alhambra start from the low $800s. Explore three unique floorplans ranging from approximately 1,598 to 1,640 square feet of living space, including three to four bedrooms and three and one-half bathrooms. Designs showcase open living areas with outdoor decks for entertaining, upscale kitchens, first-floor bedrooms and sophisticated master suites with spa-inspired bathrooms.
Additionally, every home enjoys tremendous value and style through Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program, which provides the new home features and upgrades buyers want at no extra cost – including home automation and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design. This Wi-Fi design is a first of its kind and offers connectivity throughout the home, meaning no more dead spots. Plus, it pairs well with the array of home automation technology also included in the program – all at no extra cost.
Coming soon to Woodhaven are incredible amenities for residents to enjoy, including a clubhouse that provides indoor and outdoor space, sparkling pool and barbecues, as well as a community park. Best of all, this new community is centrally located in the City of Alhambra, so you’re within easy reach from schools, shopping centers, entertainment and much more.
To tour the models and learn more about this community, visit the Welcome Home Center located between Valley Blvd and S Marengo in Alhambra, Calif. 91803. For more information, visit www.Lennar.com/LosAngeles or contact the Lennar iTeam at 949-234-7880 or LennariTeam@lennar.com.
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.
Lennar not only builds beautiful homes, but we also support beautiful causes within our communities. This year, we are proud to sponsor the Sheriff’s Inaugural Tri-Challenge 2020, hosted by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County. The event is taking place at Markham Park on Saturday, March 21st from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join us as adults and children alike will be put to the ultimate test during an invigorating fitness competition, all in support of our courageous first responders.
Backed by 669 acres of water views and rich vegetation, this three-stage event offers exciting activities for the entire family. Those who are up for the challenge will bike 15 miles of a levee course, run a 5K, and take on a SWAT obstacle course. Whether you register as an individual or group, you’ll get to experience an intense training, similar to what our first responders go through to keep our communities safe. If you’d rather cheer from the sidelines and enjoy the lovely scenery,everyone is welcome to attend the foundation’s first-ever tri-challenge.
Much like the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County is committed to promoting public safety through these year-round events, Lennar consistently gives back to local communities – starting with the homes we build. Meticulously designed and well-appointed, Lennar’s Broward communities ensure that homeowners of all lifestyles are met with unsurpassed value and enjoyment. Only minutes away from Markham Park, we invite you to discover three stunning communities and learn all that Lennar has to offer.
Situated in the highly sought-after Edgewood neighborhood, The Edge on 20th is Lennar’s newest townhome community in Fort Lauderdale. Featuring three spacious floorplans – including a never-before-seen design – these new townhomes deliver added comfort starting from the Mid $300s! Standard in all Lennar homes, our Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs provide exceptional connectivity and convenience to give you seamless control of your space from any location. With only 56 homesites available, don’t wait to lock in our limited-time pre-construction pricing!
For budgets starting from the Mid $500s, Cascata at MiraLago, a resort-style community of estate homes in Parkland, is well worth the investment. Choose from several free-flowing models, of which two include Lennar’s NextGen® suite, a multi-generational floorplan that allows families to live together, while enjoying enhanced privacy. Residents will also gain exclusive access to Club MiraLago or Club Cascata. Bid farewell to those over-priced gym memberships, party venues, and more, as you’ll have everything from an elegant ballroom to a kid’s waterpark. A state-of-the-art fitness center and Sports Complex will also help get your endurance up, just in time for next year’s fitness competition.
Opening soon in Davie is Sierra Ranches, Lennar’s most exclusive community of million-dollar estates. Here, every element, inside and outside the home, receives the utmost attention. Imagine idyllic interiors for grand-style entertaining, vast backyards with the optional summer kitchen, numerous entertainment areas, and lavish bedrooms to unwind comfortably… But it doesn’t end there! As part of Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® package, you’ll also have your pick of premium finishes, cabinets, and flooring as well as stainless steel appliances for yourchef-inspired kitchen. After all, a delicious homemade meal may be exactly what you need after a rigorous day at Markham Park.
Come experience the Sheriff’s Inaugural Tri-Challenge 2020 with Lennar Miami on Saturday, March 21st. We look forward to seeing you there!
Lennar’s highly anticipated Serrano Summit opened its first two collections, Amara and Soria, with great success. Hundreds of home shoppers came out to enjoy the Grand Opening festivities which included food, live music, Valentine’s Day crafts and tours of the beautiful model homes. If you missed the event but are interested in this new masterplan that offers new homes for sale in Lake Forest with no Mello-Roos, you may now visit the Welcome Home Center.
“We could not be more excited with how the opening of our first two collections at Serrano Summit went with families loving the designs, location and Everything’s Included® features,” said Janet Price, Marketing Director for Lennar California Coastal. “At full build out, this new masterplan will offer six collections, a wide range of amenities and an unparalleled lifestyle, so get in now!”
Amara is one of the largest collections within Serrano Summit, offering single-family homes with plenty of space for established or growing families. Pricing is starts from the low $1.1 millions. Choose from four floorplans ranging from approximately 2,637 to 3,300 square feet, including four to five bedrooms and three to four bathrooms.
Soria offers detached homes starting from the upper $900,000s. Floorplans range from approximately 2,308 to 2,727 square feet, including three to four bedrooms and three and one-half to four bathrooms.
Designs are tailored to reflect the modern family. Per plan, experience open layouts for effortlessly entertaining, upscale kitchens with large islands, spacious secondary bedrooms, sophisticated master suites with spa-inspired bathrooms, junior master bedrooms and double master bedrooms, as well as flexible spaces such as offices, dens and game rooms.
These new homes in Lake Forest are also a part of Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program, which offers a high level of upgraded appointments as standard. Stainless steel appliances, beautiful soft-close cabinetry, exquisite countertops, home automation, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ home designs and much more come included at no extra cost.
Anticipated to be completed in late 2020, residents will have access to a community recreation center boasting a beach-entry pool, spa, cabanas, BBQ area, fireplaces with seating, a turf play area, outdoor event space and pickleball courts. And across the masterplan are two additional parks. The South Park will feature a playground, basketball court and BBQ area, while the North Park will feature two age-specific playgrounds, BBQ area and plenty of turf play space. Both parks will have connection paths for easy walk and bike access from the surrounding neighborhoods.
To tour the model homes and learn more about this community, please visit the Welcome Home Center located just off Bake Parkway at the corner of Commercentre Drive and Serrano Summit Drive. For more information, visit www.Lennar.com/OrangeCounty or contact the Lennar iTeam at LENNARiTeam@lennar.com or call 949-234-7880.
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.
Nestled in picturesque Yorkville near the bucolic Fox River, Raintree Village unveils two stunning new townhome models in a community set among forest preserves and parks. Amid all that serenity, nearby major thoroughfares provide easy access to cosmopolitan Chicago.
That’s not all. Lennar’s two new model homes, the Everton II ei and the Davis II ei, offer homebuyers a unique lifestyle opportunity in a community rich with enviable, family-friendly amenities.
Raintree Village’s clubhouse, with a game room and fitness center, creates an ideal social hub. A swimming pool and toddler pool with slide, a tennis court, walking path, three theme tot lots, a picnic shelter and a challenge/exercise hill round out the plush amenities.
The setting is unbeatable. Charming Yorkville hugs the banks of the Fox River, just a few minutes’ drive from Raintree Village. Saw Wee Kee Park, with 134 lush acres filled with fishing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, trails and picnicking, lies just 5 miles from the community.
For a fun family outing, Phillips Park Zoo is within 9 miles. Also ideal for families, Yorkville Middle School is onsite, while other schools in the top-ranked Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 are within a convenient 5 miles.
Nearby, too, Yorkville Marketplace and Kendall Marketplace, featuring name-brand retailers, are both just off Route 47. From there, jump on Route 126, south of Route 71, or US 34, and you’re minutes away from top-shelf shopping, world-class dining and a vast array of entertainment and cultural opportunities.
Reflecting Raintree Villages’ sophistication, Lennar’s new models, the Everton II ei and Davis II ei, are generous two-story townhomes with Everything’s Included®. In addition to WiFi CERTIFIED™ Smart Home Automation, the models include top-of-the-line features throughout the spacious floorplans. Raintree is also now selling stunning ranch and two-story Duplex homes.
The Everton II ei boasts a soaring, two-story entry that leads into an airy great room. The Davis II ei offers an island kitchen overlooking a dining room and patio. Kitchens in both models feature stainless-steel GE® appliances, Aristokraft® cabinets, quartz countertops and spacious single-bowl under-mount sinks.
To learn more about Raintree Village and new homes for sale in Chicago, IL, including the community’s new ranch-style homes that also provide Everything’s Included®, register here. For details about the community’s Grand Opening of the professionally decorated models, contact:
Welcome Home Center
1852 Wren Road
Yorkville, IL 60560
(224) 293-3126
You know Saint Patrick’s Day is near when the “Kiss Me I’m Irish” shirts come out, and the Dropkick Murphys blast through the speakers at your favorite local bars. Whether you’re of Irish heritage or not, this is one of those holidays we all can enjoy celebrating. So gather your lads and lasses and hit the pubs for a pint of green-colored beer and some live music this weekend.
Atlanta County: If you’re in one of Lennar’s Atlanta communities like Enclave at Druid Hills, Carramore Landing, or Ashford Place at Dering – you have plenty of options when it comes to celebrating St Patrick on the second weekend of March.
Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Atlanta St Patrick’s Green Mile Block Party
Lucky Leprechaun in Buckhead
Cherokee County: This one’s for you Haddonstone community residents! If you love experiencing a nice, new glass of wine – you’ll love this Cherokee County event.
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Wine Tasting Party
Cobb County: Attention 21 and up Cobb County residents – these St. Patrick’s Day events in your neck of the woods are sure to be a great time.
McCray’s Tavern St. Paddy’s Day Celebration
Johnnie MacCracken’s St. Patrick’s Day 2020
Henry County: If you live at Lennar’s Mathis Place at Pembrooke Park community, you won’t need to travel far to get the party started! This exciting event starts just 15-minutes from your home but will take you all the way to Savannah!
Masonic ST. Patty’s Day Bus Trip
Forsyth County: For all of y’all living in Cumming communities like Arbors II at LakeView, Danbury Farms, Bryton Trace and Mountain Crest we hope you’re ready for a good time! These 21 and up events feature live music and Irish delicacies.
Good Ol’ Days Irish Pub & Grill
St. Paddy’s Day Bash
Fulton County: Provenance at Sandy Springs and Dunwoody Village residents, get your shamrock and green gear ready – these fun, family-friendly events are taking place St. Patty’s Day weekend!
Gate City Brewing Co St. Patrick’s Day Event
KCHD Annual St. Patty’s Day Party
St. Patrick’s Day Make and Take Craft
We must have the luck of the Irish this Saint Paddy’s day with all these fun things to do! Whether you’re participating in the family-friendly parade or the 21+ parties, have fun and be safe this Saint Patrick’s Day weekend.
