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Moving into a new home can be exciting yet overwhelming to new owners and their pets. There’s so much to do and see in your new location, but it’s important to try and settle in first – for you and your furry friends.
Looking for a pet-friendly, 55+ community? Take a look at Avalon Trails in Delray Beach. These single-family homes are specially designed to accommodate the varied needs and lifestyles of today’s 55+ community. Plus, an array of resort-style amenities located on-site provide countless social and recreational activities to make your days as relaxing or active as you desire!
Safety First
Keeping your pet safe should be your first concern when relocating. It’s important to secure the perimeter of the yard if your dogs are going to be spending time outside. Cats tend to be more alert and skittish when moving into an unfamiliar place, so to help them adjust, try and keep them confined to one room at first. Once they seem more relaxed, gradually open the rest of the home for them to explore.
Unpack Familiar Items
Help your pets feel more at home by unpacking familiar objects, such as their beds and toys. Putting these items in common areas of the home, where they can easily come across them, will help make them comfortable with the space. Decluttering your spaces will also help them find their own cozy corner or window perch where they can feel safe and sound.
Establish a Routine
Place food and water bowls in an area that is accessible to your pets and not just thrown about or constantly changing. By keeping bowls in the same location, and making a regular feeding schedule, your pet will feel more calm. It’s also a good idea to devote plenty of time to walking, exercising, and playing to help nervous dogs and cats burn off extra energy.
Get to Know the Neighborhood
Taking your dog for a walk helps them get a lay of the land and start to feel connected to their new territory. Typically, outdoor cats should have some supervision on their first few outings to make sure they know where home base is. Being out with your pets not only helps them, but you as well, with getting to know your area and neighbors.
Research the Local Area
If you’re used to taking your furry friend out with you, get to know pet-friendly spots in your local area and scope out nearby pet stores and dog parks. Also, knowing where the nearest vet is and local vaccine rules can help you be prepared in case of an emergency and help keep your pet happy and healthy.
By following these tips, your pets should feel comfortable in your new home in no time! However, remember that no matter where you move, to your pet, home is wherever you are.
If you’re looking to revamp your home, but don’t know what design you should go for, read what Lennar’s interior pros have to say! Keep reading to get inspired about the newest trends, ideal layouts, and best color combos for 2021.
Looking for a new home to personalize inside and out? Check out Lennar’s Parkland Bay. This private lakefront community has new estate homes with open-concept floorplans, featuring the privacy and flexibility that today’s families want!
Explore the Newest Trends in Interior Design
One of the most evolving trends is to bring the outdoors in with natural elements. Using wood accents and furniture with neutral tones brings an earthy feeling into the space. Focusing on eco-friendly living is another trend that not only benefits homeowners, but the environment as well. Easily opt for green features such as LED lighting, energy-efficient windows, or repurposed materials that can also look and feel, clean and modern.
Classic Trends Are Making a Comeback
If your home is starting to feel a little plain, these classic trends can breathe new life into your space. Wainscoting wall details add charm to any room and things like vintage lighting and Herringbone patterns can add a lot of character. Wallpaper has also come a long way, with a multitude of pattern options to give any homeowner their dream look.
Play With Color in Your Home
Adding more color in your home doesn’t necessarily mean painting the walls. You can easily add pops of color throughout your space with pillows, rugs, flowers, or artwork. If you’re looking to paint your walls, try creating an accent wall or a backdrop, for featured items like a bed or built-in cabinets.
Create a Stylish and Comfortable Outdoor Space
A well-decorated outdoor space can become the most comfortable living area in the home! Create a relaxing lounge area with outdoor rugs and ambient lantern lighting, or make the outdoors a place you can gather and entertain by adding a built-in BBQ or wet bar.
Many of these features and ideas can be found in Lennar home designs! Hopefully these insights inspire you to spruce up your own home like an interior pro.
A brand-new collection of single-family homes is now selling within the desirable Pioneer Meadows neighborhood in Sparks. Stop by Pelé to tour two professionally decorated model homes showcasing contemporary designs, plus see the high level of Everything’s Included® features that come in every new home at no extra cost. Take advantage of these new opportunities at Pioneer Meadows as well as historically low interest rates* and buy your dream home today!
“We’re so excited to open for sales and unveil the model homes for Pelé and invite interested buyers to stop by the community and see for themselves why this neighborhood is an ideal place to call home,” said Dustin Barker, Division President for Lennar Reno. “Families will also love the amenities in the community like a picnic area, pond and park and its fantastic location near bike paths, regional trails, parks and schools.”
Choose from four single and two-story floorplans ranging from approximately 1,885 to 2,714 square feet of living space, including three to four bedrooms, two and one-half to three bathrooms and two-car garages. Plans showcase open living areas, spacious Great Rooms, stunning kitchens with versatile islands, covered patios, sophisticated owner’s suites with spa-inspired bathrooms and flexible lofts on select plans.
All new homes feature Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program. The features buyers want, such as home automation, luxury kitchen countertops, designer-selected cabinetry, whole-home wifi coverage and much more, come included completely as standard – meaning no extra cost.
Pelé is located within the Washoe County School District, which hosts well-regarded schools in the area and makes it ideal for families to put down roots. In addition to community amenities that are available to residents right in their backyard, this community is a short walk to a shopping center with everyday conveniences or a quick drive from the popular Golden Eagle Sports Complex.
Pioneer Meadows is located in Sparks, NV 89436. For more information, please visit www.Lennar.com/Reno or visit the Sendero at Pioneer Meadows community located at 2057 Marcus Way, Sparks, NV 89436.
A brand-new collection of single-family homes is now selling within the desirable Pioneer Meadows neighborhood in Sparks. Stop by Pelé to tour two professionally decorated model homes showcasing contemporary designs, plus see the high level of Everything’s Included®features that come in every new home at no extra cost. Take advantage of these new opportunities at Pioneer Meadows as well as historically low interest rates* and buy your dream home today!
“We’re so excited to open for sales and unveil the model homes for Pelé
and invite interested buyers to stop by the community and see for themselves why this neighborhood is an ideal place to call home,” said Dustin Barker, Division President for Lennar Reno. “Families will also love the amenities in the community like a picnic area, pond and park and its fantastic location near bike paths, regional trails, parks and schools.”
Choose from four single and two-story floorplans ranging from approximately 1,885 to 2,714 square feet of living space, including three to four bedrooms, two and one-half to three bathrooms and two-car garages. Plans showcase open living areas, spacious Great Rooms, stunning kitchens with versatile islands, covered patios, sophisticated owner’s suites with spa-inspired bathrooms and flexible lofts on select plans.
All new homes feature Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program. The features buyers want, such as home automation, luxury kitchen countertops, designer-selected cabinetry, whole-home wifi coverage and much more, come included completely as standard – meaning no extra cost.
Pelé is located within the Washoe County School District, which hosts well-regarded schools in the area and makes it ideal for families to put down roots. In addition to community amenities that are available to residents right in their backyard, this community is a short walk to a shopping center with everyday conveniences or a quick drive from the popular Golden Eagle Sports Complex.
Pioneer Meadows is located in Sparks, NV 89436. For more information, please visit www.Lennar.com/Reno or visit the Sendero at Pioneer Meadows community located at 2057 Marcus Way, Sparks, NV 89436.
*Historically low interest rate statement is based on currently available information from http://www.freddiemac.com/pmms , current market conditions and should never be relied upon. Market rates are based on market trends and other factors that can cause predictive statements to differ materially. This statement is no guarantee of the present or future market conditions and market values. Before making a decision to purchase based in whole or in part on tax treatment or tax benefits, customer should consult a qualified tax advisor. Lennar makes no guarantee of present or future market conditions. Forecasts, projections and other predictive statements should never be relied upon. You should consult your own accounting, legal and tax advisors to evaluate the risks, consequences and suitability of any real estate transaction.
With more time being spent at home this past year, and many families having to adapt to recent lifestyle changes such as working/learning from home, it’s a great time to put down firm roots in a new Lennar home. While there are many things to consider when beginning your new-home journey, setting a budget should be at the top of the list- which is why we’ve put together these tips to help you start budgeting for your new Lennar home.
It’s important to have a strong understanding of exactly how much money you’re earning and how much you’re spending, so you can develop a clear picture of your budgeting capabilities. There are so many ways to track your hard-earned dollars, from online tools, to old-school spreadsheets, to modern apps, which can help you stick to a reasonable budget for your needs. By keeping track of your spending patterns over the course of a few months, you can also start to identify opportunities to save more money for your new Lennar home.
While it may seem obvious, cutting extra spending is far easier said than done. This doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a few drinks on the weekend or order takeout now and then, but you should examine to what degree you could reduce the volume. It may be helpful to create a spreadsheet of all the expenses you could potentially live without, such as subscription services, and also examine methods for obtaining discounts on everything from daily conveniences to car insurance.
Want to really create your own personal homeowner piggybank? Set up a homeownership savings account! Establish automatic deposits into this account so that you know you’re building up your dream-home savings, and be sure that it fits within your budget. By creating a separate account, you are not only setting clear goals for yourself, but establishing clear channels to bring your dream to fruition.
It’s critical to make sure your credit score and history is in top condition when purchasing a new home. It’s incredibly easy to dive in with a free credit report, which will help you understand how much credit you’re using compared to what’s available, along with your credit history, including the number of times you’ve applied for new credit.
Your new Lennar home journey should be an exciting one, so don’t get too overwhelmed or discouraged if your financial situation isn’t exactly where you want it to be. There are so many great methods and tools for tracking and improving your spending habits, and establishing a firm budget that makes your new-home goals attainable. For more home tips on how to achieve your dream home with Lennar, be sure to ‘like’ Lennar on Facebook.
