With hurricane season coming to an end, now is the perfect time to do an inspection of your home to see if any maintenance is needed before Winter. To get started, please use this list of tips to begin your home maintenance this Fall.

Clean Gutters

It’s important to check your home’s gutters for plant debris that may have built up over the summer, as clogged gutters can cause water damage and roof leaks, along with other serious damage if left unattended. Gutters are very easy to clean yourself, but many companies also offer this service.

Check Sealing

While winter weather is not much of a concern for Florida homeowners, it’s still important to make sure your doors and windows are sealed tight. Drafty doors and windows can lead to poor energy efficiency and also cause the potential for wind and rain to get in. An easy way to seal them up is to grab caulk from your local store and seal up any problem areas.

Fall home maintenance in Tampa

Clean Yard

Summer in Florida can mean the potential for storm damage, so it’s a good time to check your yard to see if there are any broken tree limbs or problem areas. It is good practice to clear out any overgrown plants so that you can enjoy your beautiful outdoor living space throughout the Winter, without the hassle of constant maintenance.

Check Systems

While the need for heating is incredibly rare, it is still important to make sure you’re A/C and heating systems are working properly, especially if they’ve been used sparingly. Take this opportunity to change out the filters, check smoke alarms, and replace batteries to make sure your home is in proper working order. If you have a fireplace, it is a good idea to fully inspect it by checking the flue before lighting any fires for the season. Also make sure you have a fire extinguisher in proper working order just in case of emergencies.

Now that your home is all ready for the Fall/Winter season, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the wonderful Florida weather! With your home safe and sound, and backyard looking beautiful, you can spend more time relaxing on the patio or dining in your outdoor living space. For more home maintenance tips, be sure to ‘like’ Lennar on Facebook.

Lennar is thrilled to announce Cleo at Millenia, a new community of contemporary townhomes coming soon to Chula Vista, will open up online prequalifications for prospective homebuyers on Sunday, September 12 at 10 a.m. Cleo will bring a new collection of attached homes with anticipated pricing starting from the high $300,000s, making it a great opportunity for first-time homebuyers, empty-nesters and everything in between.

“We are happy to announce the prequal open date for this highly-anticipated community and invite our interest list and anyone in search of a new home to get prequalified for the best opportunity to purchase during our first sales release on October 3rd with pre-model pricing” said Cindy Baker, Director of Marketing for Lennar San Diego. “Cleo will bring a beautiful collection of new homes here at Millenia, an exciting and urban-inspired masterplan that offers great amenities, nearby shopping and extensive outdoor recreation all nearby.”

Cleo offers a collection of six distinctive floorplans to choose from. Sizes range from approximately 1,182 to 1,675 square feet with two to four bedrooms and two and one-half to three and one-half bathrooms. The homes will also showcase contemporary open-concept living areas, second-story balconies, first floor bedrooms and luxe owner’s suites per plan.

Each home boasts a cutting-edge Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ home design, which incorporates wireless access points throughout the home for strong, consistent internet coverage in every room. With no dead spots, homeowners can take full advantage of streaming their favorite shows, games, movies and more, along with utilizing the home automation features that come included.

Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program simplifies the new homebuying process by including a high level of features and upgrades at no additional cost. GE® stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, solar, integrated home automation products and more all come in every new home at Vibe.

Homeowners will also get to enjoy a prime location close to major freeways including the SR-125 and I-805, the Otay Ranch Town Center. Residents will also get access to their own private community amenities including a pool, spa, barbecue area and tot lot.

To learn more and get prequalified, visit www.lennar.com/sandiego or call to speak with an Internet Sales Consultant at 619-684-2702 today.

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 and closing services primarily for buyers of Lennar’s homes and, through LMF Commercial, 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. LenX drives Lennar’s technology, innovation and strategic investments. For more information about Lennar, please visit www.lennar.com.