Are you ready to purchase a brand-new home at Voyageur Farms in vibrant Lakeville, MN? This amazing community of new single-family homes for sale is not only surrounded by green space and located in the coveted Lakeville School District, but it also has a feature designed to make your living as effortless as possible: the Homeowners Association.

The HOA is a nonprofit organization designed to help manage the community, including maintenance, rules and regulations, amenities and more. It ensures Voyageur Farms maintains the vision of a well-kept, organized community that everyone enjoys living in. As a potential resident, here are the top four pros about living in this HOA-maintained community.

1. Fewer maintenance responsibilities

When you belong to the HOA at Voyageur Farms, a lot of your upkeep and obligations are taken care of for you. Services included are care and maintenance of common landscaped areas, snow removal, weekly trash and recycling removal and more. It also works on providing lighting that works, accessible amenities and clean play areas. If the neighborhood looks good, the community feels good.

2. Established rules and regulations

Every resident is held to the same set of standards, creating a level of expectation that everyone can agree to. This includes the upkeep of the home’s exterior, as well as adherence to noise policies, parking restrictions and maintaining an amicable neighborhood. If any minor disagreements were to occur, the HOA can help mediate conflict and take action to influence better behavior.

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3. Architectural controls

HOA members are required to submit for approval any modifications they would like to perform to the exterior of their homes. The committee can review each submission to ensure there is a consistency and continuity with the original community design standards. This preservation of Voyageur Farms’ visual charm and overall quality makes it a more desirable place to live and maintains the property value.

4. Community engagement

The HOA brings people together. With shared recreation areas and common interest in promoting the community’s well-being as a whole, it’s easy to build lasting relations with neighbors. There is a sense of camaraderie and joy when attending community gatherings and activities, such as a movie night in the park or holiday-themed festivals.

Are you interested in joining the community and making Voyageur Farms your new home? Speak to one of our New Home Consultants today at 952-800-2556 or visit our Welcome Home Center at 7376 183rd St W, Lakeville, MN 55044. For more information regarding Voyageur Farms, click HERE.

At Lennar, we know buying a home for the first time is a huge milestone and represents new beginnings, memories and endless possibilities. We also know it can be tough to navigate for first-time homebuyers.

At Lennar, we strive to make your homebuying process simple, so we’ve put together a list of six homebuying tips to make the process easier and more convenient.

1. Schedule In-person Home Tours

Your home is your sanctuary, so you need to absolutely love it before making an offer. Online images are meant to look amazing and give you a vision of your life in that home. However, seeing a picture is entirely different from the feeling of walking through a home, so schedule in-person tours to make sure the home exceeds your expectations. 

During your tour, consider if the home seamlessly meshes with your lifestyle. Does the kitchen meet your cooking needs? Do you typically host guests, and if so, is there enough entertainment space? It’s okay to take your time because the small details can make all the difference.

We have model homes open daily for self-guided tours from Fresno to Bakersfield, so scheduling in-person tours is easy! Call 559-554-1147 to schedule your tour today.

2. Create a Separate Email Account for Your New Home

Think about all the emails you receive daily, whether they’re work-related, promotional, event invitations or spam, and imagine the increase in emails that will come with homebuying.  You’ll be communicating with mortgage, title, contractors, insurance companies and eventually receive utility bills.

Having a separate email just for your home means you won’t have to sift through countless messages to find specific documentation and contacts. It’s a great way to keep all your home-buying communications organized and in a designated area.

3. Set up a Password Manager

You probably already have numerous usernames and passwords for bank accounts, online services, social media profiles and emails. When buying a home, you’ll likely add even more password-protected accounts to your list.

This is a great time to set up a password manager to safely store and track new accounts you might create for mortgage portals, credit monitoring services, utility companies and more. You’re keeping your personal information safe and looking out for your future self.

4. Make a Budget for Moving Expenses

Moving expenses can be costly and add up quickly, so you’ll want to make sure you’re setting yourself up for success. Set some time aside to list out any potential expenses you may come across and make a plan to start saving towards that budget.

Here are some costs to consider, according to Forbes Home:

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5. Label Your Moving Boxes

Before you know it, it’s moving day! One simple trick to streamline moving day is to label your boxes with their contents and room assignments. That way, when you or movers bring boxes into your new home, you’ll know exactly where to place each box. Plus, labeling the contents within each box makes it much easier to unpack, so you’re not digging around for specific items.

6. Create a List of Seasonal Tasks That Need to Get Done

Taking care of a home is more than just moving in, picking out new furniture and decorating. Homes need continuous maintenance, but it doesn’t need to feel overwhelming. Plan ahead and make a list of seasonal tasks to check off year-round. For example, in the fall, you need to clean leaves out of the gutters and seal cracks in windows to keep the cold out during the winter. In the spring, be sure to change air conditioning filters.

Finding the perfect home is an exciting time and, at Lennar, we would love to help you. If you’re ready to buy your new home in California’s Central Valley, need more information about the process or want to start scheduling in-person tours, call 559-554-1147 or visit us online.

Are you in the market for a new home in a community offering fantastic amenities in a thriving social atmosphere? How about a home with a low-maintenance layout and convenient access to a resort-style swimming pool, parks or social clubhouse? If this description sounds like your dream home, then Granary Park is the community for you. With a vibrant, laid-back local atmosphere and access to plenty of nature and outdoor recreation, the community has something to offer home buyers of all kinds.

Granary Park is a master-planned community in charming Green Cove Springs, FL, just outside of the Jacksonville metro area. The community has three distinctive collections for sale, offering something for home shoppers of all kinds. With prices starting in the low to high $300s, you can find a gorgeous home in an amenity-rich community at a terrific value!

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Homebuyers will be able to select from three diverse collections:

At its core, life at Granary Park is all about the masterplan amenities, which provide a thriving social atmosphere that caters to recreational pleasures. A resort-style swimming pool is perfect for the warmer summer months, the 3,000-square foot clubhouse is designed for relaxing and socializing and the fitness center encourages an active lifestyle. Onsite parks, playgrounds and an onsite dog park offer endless outdoor recreation and entertainment. Plus, residents will enjoy scenic waterfront homesites, a sparkling pond and more.

Granary Park enjoys a prime location in Green Cove Springs, FL, a charming town with a rich history and local flavor. Residents will have access to nearby parks, hospitals and recreation spots perfect for active lifestyles. Nearby Van Zant Memorial Park features a disc golf course, sport fields, multi-use trails, fishing spots and more. The community is serviced by A-rated schools in the Clay County School district including Lake Asbury Jr. High School, perfect for family-minded residents.

This community is now selling — so schedule a tour to learn more about what lifestyle opportunities are waiting for you at Granary Park. Visit us online to get started today!

Lennar is excited to announce the grand opening of the Kenmore plan at picturesque McCormick Village in Port Orchard, WA this March 23, 2024! This stunning new community of single-family homes for sale offers splendid onsite amenities for all walks of life, including a golf course, parks, trails and plenty of outdoor space.

Kenmore is a modern home design with an expansive floorplan providing approximately 1,957 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. This single-story home creates a seamless flow between the fully equipped kitchen, sun-drenched dining room and spacious living room for easy entertaining. A versatile bonus room off the shared living space can be used to fit the wants and needs of any resident. There is also a covered patio for year-round outdoor lounging. The private owner’s suite is an oasis on its own, complete with a spa-inspired bathroom and walk-in closet. Prices start in the mid $500s.

McCormick Village golf course

McCormick Village’s Tour of Homes will be featured on this weekend as well! Join us on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm to learn more about this sensational location and tour twelve different model homes from different builders. There will be a coffee truck with complementary drinks, prizes and more. You can also enter for a chance to win a $500 Costco™ gift card when you tour the Lennar model home between March 23 and 24, 2024 and complete the entry form!* Everyone must RSVP for this event, so make sure to register HERE.

Ideal for those that love the great outdoors, McCormick Village has a variety of outdoor spaces, parks and trails to explore. The McCormick Woods Golf Course is one of Washington’s premier public golf experiences with natural lakes amidst towering firs and cedars. Located on the Sinclair Inlet, this area is surrounded by marinas, waterfront attractions and adventures at every corner. Residents are also close to the Southworth Ferry for easy commutes to Seattle and other neighboring cities for work or play.

Don’t miss out on this incredible Kenmore model grand opening! Make sure to register for our Tour of Homes on March 23 and 24 to see our model homes and learn more about this amazing community. We are located at 3416 Bittern Ln, Port Orchard, WA 98367. For more information, call 844-743-1339 or click HERE.


*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open to legal residents of 50 U.S. states and D.C., 18 years or over. To enter, visit and tour the Lennar model home at McCormick’s Tour of Homes Event between 10am -5pm PT on 03/23/24 or 03/24/24 and complete entry form. Limit one entry per person. One (1) prize: a $500 Costco gift card (ARV: 500). Gift card terms and conditions apply. Prize drawing to occur on or about 03/25/24. NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Subject to applicable laws and regulations. Void where prohibited. Complete Official Rules and winner’s list (after 03/25/24) available at the Event or upon request by email to Jessica.vallorano@lennar.com. Sponsor: Lennar Northwest, LLC, 33455 6th Ave S, # 1B, Federal Way, WA 98003. Event subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.

Event is subject to change without notice. Food and giveaway prize quantities limited and available while supplies last. Once all prizes are distributed, no substitutes will be given. Contact a New Home Consultant for additional information. Features, amenities, floor plans, elevations, and designs vary and are subject to changes or substitution without notice. Items shown are artist’s renderings and may contain options that are not standard on all models or not included in the purchase price. Availability may vary. Maps are not to scale and are for relative location purposes only. All product and/or company names are trademarks TM or registered trademarks ® of their respective owners, and use of these marks does not imply any sponsorship, endorsement, support, or affiliation between the trademark owners and Lennar. This is not an offer in states where prior registration is required. Void where prohibited by law. Copyright © 2024 Lennar Corporation. Lennar and the Lennar logo are U.S. registered service marks or service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. Seller’s Broker: Lennar Sales Corp. Construction License(s): CalAtlantic Homes of Washington, LLC, CALATHW780JN; Lennar Northwest, LLC, LENNANL783JO. Date 03/24