As the weather gets colder, Lennar is here to help you navigate the ins and outs of preparing your home for the changes this season. There are a few simple things you can do to help minimize the impact the cold months will have on your home (and wallet).

Don’t neglect your gutters.

Gutters are one of your first lines of defense against unwanted water in your home, yet they often get overlooked. As the leaves begin to fall, you want to make sure that they do not clog up your gutters. A clogged gutter can lead to water finding its way inside your home and result in some hefty repair bills. So, while the leaves are still changing from green to golden, take a peek at the condition of your gutters and make sure they are free from clogging hazards. Preventative maintenance is key in this case. For a more carefree approach, consider gutter guards to help keep unwanted objects from getting into your gutters.

Speaking of water…

It’s important to disconnect any garden hoses you may have hooked up to the spigots of your home. This can prevent damage to your lawn equipment. After the hoses have been removed, be sure to turn off the water valves that lead to your outdoor faucets. Once the water is off, let your outdoor faucets run until they are empty. If there is water in an external pipe it has the potential to freeze and rupture when the temperature drops. That can be very costly and is easily avoidable by taking this simple precaution. 

Remember the filters.

The air filters in your Lennar home allow your heat and air conditioning to flow through while trapping any unwanted particles before entering your space. However, an old or dirty filter can make it more difficult for the air to pass through and can result in your system working twice as hard. Not only is this an unnecessary waste of energy but, you guessed it, this can also increase your utility bills. Disposable filters can be vacuumed once before needing to be replaced but it is important to either clean or replace your filters monthly to ensure your home is as efficient as possible. 

Fun fact: maintaining your filters can also help reduce seasonal allergy symptoms while inside your home. 

While you’re at it…

Changing the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors should be done regularly, so go ahead and replace the batteries at this time. This simple step can help to protect you, your loved ones, and your Lennar home from tragedy. 

Once you’ve tackled this short list of preventative maintenance items for your home, snuggle up under a cozy blanket, pour yourself a warm mug of apple cider and rest easy knowing your home is prepared for the chilly weather ahead.  And, if you are looking for a new place to call home, Lennar has a variety of homes and communities with something just right for you.  Each Lennar home is equipped with Everything’s Included® and Connected Home features to let you move in and enjoy the season.

To learn more about new Lennar Homes in the Charlotte area, call us at 888-208-4141 or visit our Lennar Charlotte website to schedule a tour in one of our many new townhome and single-family home communities.

DISCLOSURE:

The maintenance examples mentioned above should not replace the manufacturer’s recommendations, and any products used for the supportive functionality of your home’s systems and features should be approved by the manufacturer. We strongly suggest you use licensed contractors for any tasks that require the technical knowledge and/or physical ability to perform without injury to yourself or damage to the home. Please see your New Home Consultant and/or home purchase agreement for actual features designated as an Everything’s Included feature. Lennar reserves the right to substitute with a device of equal or better quality. Select features and/or services may require additional fees and/or subscriptions that may change and may be provided by a third party. Lennar does not guarantee any equipment or services provided by Ring, eero, Flo by Moen (including equipment/services relating to the detection of leaks), Level, Chamberlain Group, Inc., Honeywell Home by Resideo, or other third parties. The description of products is subject to and limited by the terms and conditions, privacy policies, limited warranties, and additional product information, available on https://eero.com/legal; https://ring.com/;https://level.co; http://www.moen.com/flo; https://www.honeywellhome.com/us/en/; https://www.chamberlain.com/myq. The eero whole-home wifi guarantee is limited to one year and based on whether a connected device in any internal room of the house or any attached patio space does not consistently receive signal of at least one bar as measured by the eero app,excluding causes outside of eero’s reasonable control. Buyer is solely responsible for providing wifi internet connectivity, cellular services, and electric power needed to operate the products and utilize any associated apps; monitoring any alerts; and, configuring all security features. Lennar does not warrant or represent that any network or device is secure or can prevent all privacy intrusions, malware, or cyber-attacks, even when correctly configured. Leak detection and shut off systems services do not monitor or otherwise detect leaks in the fire sprinkler line or lines connected thereto. This is not an offer in states where prior registration is required. Void where prohibited by law. Copyright © 2021 Lennar Corporation. Lennar, the Lennar logo, Everything’s Included and the Everything’s Included logo are U.S. registered service marks or service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. Seller’s Broker: Lennar Sales Corp. Date 10/21

Taking care of your lawn can really trim down your leisure time—what little any of us have these days. That’s especially true in a place with so many things to do. That’s why now is the perfect time to take a look at Lennar’s Creekside Crossing Duplexes, where two new model homes are open in a truly carefree community.

The Christie and the Marianne, each brimming with sophisticated professional décor, are among Lennar’s four new-home designs available at Creekside Crossing. These duplexes range from two bedrooms and two baths, to three bedrooms and 2.5 baths, with square footages stretching from 1,512 to more than 1,800.

There’s more—a lot more—because in every new Lennar home, Everything’s Included®. That’s Lennar’s signature suite of upgrades most other homebuilders consider “extra features,” passing those extra costs onto you.

At Creekside Crossing, every duplex boasts GE® stainless steel appliances in the island kitchen and quartz countertops in the kitchen and the lavish owner’s suite bath. Another high-end feature: The Connected Home by Lennar™, a state-of-art smart-home package. Oh, and did we mention the community’s lawn maintenance is complimentary, too?

Creekside Crossing dining room
Creekside Crossing living room
Creekside Crossing bedroom

Let’s see … what else could make living even easier and more fun? Creekside Crossing is surrounded by world-class entertainment, top-shelf shopping, homegrown eateries and abundant recreation.

Just outside your doorstep, community amenities include a trail and pond. Just outside Creekside Crossing, you’ll find more things to do than you could imagine in a small village only an hour’s drive from Chicago’s dazzling Magnificent Mile retail and cultural mecca.

Plainfield’s charming, historic downtown, nestled along the lovely DuPage River, lies about 5 miles from Creekside Crossing, while recreation facilities of all sorts and sizes are practically footsteps away from home.

The Prairie Activity Recreation Center, Gregory B. Bott Park, the Fort Beggs Bike Trail and Mather Woods Forest Preserve are all within 2 miles of Creekside Crossing. Those are just a few of Plainfield’s dozens of parks that offer every imaginable amenity: swimming pools, river access, ice skating, sledding, athletic fields and sports courts and, of course, pickleball.

Fitness, fun, adventure—it’s all here at Creekside Crossing, that is, If you’re able to squeeze in time for work or school: I-55 is 5 miles from home and Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202’s top-rated schools are even closer.

To tour Creekside Crossing’s new model duplexes and learn more about carefree living, visit:

Welcome Home Center

16052 S Longcommon Lane
Plainfield, IL 60586

(224) 293-3126

Lennar’s Silver Ridge community offers a collection of new single-family homes for sale at Rocking K, an amenity-rich masterplan community set at the base of the Rincon Mountain foothills in Vail. Inspired by nature, Rocking K is an extraordinary neighborhood where home extends beyond your door, where you can embrace nature and the great outdoors any way you want through endless amenities.

This community invites homebuyers of every lifestyle to put down roots and discover their best life – with all the tools they need mere minutes from home. Start your search today at Silver Ridge with a variety of designs available that can meet the needs of buyers at every stage of life.

Diamond Community Park is the crown jewel of Rocking K. This verdant park boasts 13-acres of fun under the sun:

Saguaro National Park is located right next to this stunning masterplan community. This national park offers visitors an abundance of trails, scenic views, camping opportunities, one of the world’s most majestic plants, the Saguaro Cactus, and more.

Rocking K Market is where you can get your daily cup of joe or lunch. This market is the residents’ local source for produce and products. Stop by for some goods or for a quick bite.

Rocking K Ranch Stables offers trail rides, horse-drawn wagon rides, horse boarding, team roping and other equine activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Silver Ridge Rocking K playground
Silver Ridge Rocking K
Silver Ridge Rocking K tennis
Silver Ridge Rocking K

Plus, minutes away are even more recreational activities, like Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon Memorial Trailhead, Arizona Trail and Cienega Creek Natural Preserve.

Can you picture yourself living a community with all this in your backyard? Find your dream home here at Silver Ridge! Explore a collection of five single and two-story home designs. Plans range from approximately 1,668 to 2,897 square feet with three to five bedrooms, two to three and one-half bathrooms and two-bay garages. Plans showcase open living areas, gourmet kitchens with center islands, outdoor living spaces, sophisticated owner’s suites and flexible bonus rooms per plan.

And because the way we live is changing, with many families doubling up with loved ones or requiring a dedicated space in their home for an office, learning area, gym, etc., Lennar’s popular Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® design is available. The Desert Willow plan offers a main home with an attached suite, complete with its own separate entrance, living area with kitchenette, bedroom, and bathroom. Make your home anything you need it to be with this flexible space.

Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program is featured in every new home, which provides buyers with desirable features and upgrades at no extra cost. Features like stainless steel appliances, designer-selected cabinetry, granite countertops, home automation, wifi designs with no dead spots and more come included as standard. Silver Ridge at Rocking K is located at the intersection of Old Spanish Trl and Rocking K Ranch Lp in Vail, AZ 85756. For more information or to schedule a self-guided tour of the model homes and community, visit www.lennar.com/tucson.