The new Village Builders model home is now open featuring the brand-new collection, the Avante Collection. Stop by the model home located at 607 Cypress Bay, Pinehurst, TX 77362. This single-story Aventine floor plan features an organic and fresh architectural appeal. This plan is ideal for first-time buyers, young growing families, or those looking to downsize. The inviting home measures at 1,519 square feet with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a two-car garage. The price range for this new collection in Woodtrace ranges from $307,990 to $383,990, depending on the floorplan.

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, and with the Avante collection, you’ll love the design and functionality of your dream kitchen. This charming collection has a lot to offer for the home chef that appreciates waking up to a beautiful view, including built-in stainless steel appliances that come standard in the collection, with 42″ frameless cabinets and under-cabinet lighting.

To learn more about the new collection and to tour the model home, come out to this beautiful master planned Woodtrace community and visit the on-site New Home Consultant, Jon Anderson.

Embrace the lush woods of Montgomery County in the new gated community of Woodtrace, located in the Tomball area. Woodtrace was awarded Best Overall Community by the Texas Association of Builders at the 2021 Texas Star Awards for communities with 300-599 Acres. Best of all, Woodtrace includes all the master-planned amenities families have come to expect from Friendswood Development Company. Village Builders has been recognized as Houston’s luxury homebuilder for over forty years and offers unique homes.  Steeped in a tradition of excellence, quality craftsmanship and attention to detail – Village Builders homes have been a sign of success for generations of Texas families.

For more information, visit Lennar.com or to schedule an appointment, call 888-908-8197.

Do you get excited when the summer heat fades into autumn chill? Is sweater weather your favorite time of year? Does pumpkin spice speak to you on an emotional level? If this sounds like you, then watching the leaves change color in the fall is probably one of your favorite parts of the season.

For all the fall aficionados out there, we have some great news for you! Lennar has several communities available right now that will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in beautiful fall foliage all season long.

These luxury villa, single-family and townhome communities in western Maryland and south-central Pennsylvania will give you the autumn experience you’ve been dreaming of!

Brunswick Crossing

Nestled between the low, rolling Appalachian mountains and the Potomac River is the peaceful community of Brunswick Crossing. This location is ideal for fall-themed outdoor activities, such as the Brunswick Family Campgrounds, Rivers Edge Trails and several parks all under three miles away. Historic Harpers Ferry is also right around the corner if the Sleepy Hollow aesthetic is your thing! Brunswick Crossing offers townhomes from the $400s and single-family homes from the $500s.

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Woodbourne Manor

This community offers small town life at its best! Woodbourne Manor is located in Jefferson, MD about halfway between the seasonal destinations in Harpers Ferry and Frederick. This means that homeowners will have easy access to local autumn activities – like visiting the Catocin Creek Park & Nature Center and Jumbo’s Pumpkin Patch – as well as the amazing fall festivals hosted in Frederick every year! Woodbourne Manor offers single-family homes you’re sure to love. Contact us to learn more information.

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Sycamore Ridge

Sycamore Ridge rests on the bucolic border where the Frederick suburbs end and the forests and farms begin. This location is perfect if you want to be close to the city’s fall festivals, yet still close enough to nature to enjoy the change of seasons. There are fantastic outdoor areas to explore at nearby Gambrill State Park, Frederick Municipal Forest, Fountain Rock Nature Center and more. Sycamore Ridge offers townhomes from the upper $300s and single-family homes from the upper $500s.

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Amblebrook at Gettysburg

The resort-style, active adult community of Amblebrook at Gettysburg is a wonderful place to experience the fall. Not only does the luxurious campus offer a farmer’s market, fun seasonal events and picturesque walking trails, but the surrounding area is full of tranquil forests and farmland. The Battlefield Car Tour is another great way to view the fall foliage and learn a bit of history along the way. Amblebrook at Gettysburg offers villa homes from the $300s.

Hickory Ridge Mews

The northernmost of these communities, Hickory Ridge Mews is located alongside the Little Connewago Creek in York, PA. This beautiful area is brimming with autumn activities, from apple picking and pumpkin beer tastings to train rides and spooky Halloween events. You can also trek out to Gifford Pinchot State Park and Campgrounds to enjoy an afternoon hiking, boating or fishing along the lake. Hickory Ridge Mews offers single-family homes from the $300s.

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Are you ready to find your autumn paradise? You can learn more about these communities and others by contacting our New Home Consultants. Just call 888-214-2073 or email LennarMaryland@Lennar.com to ask for more information. Our team of talented professionals will help you find the perfect home for you in a location you’ll love!

Gardening is one of those rare and beautiful things in life that’s a win, win, win no matter how you look at it. Studies show that gardening can improve your mood, reduce your stress, decrease your risk of dementia and the time spent outdoors means more sunshine and all the benefits of higher vitamin D levels. Not only is gardening great for your physical and mental well-being, but it’ll also add beauty to your home and neighborhood. However, if you’re a first-time gardener, the task may be a bit overwhelming – what do you plant, when do you plant, and how do you care for your plants once they’re in the ground? Below is our guide for the rookie gardener in Atlanta. Happy Gardening!

1. Access your land and make a plan: First, choose an area of your yard that makes sense aesthetically and gets plenty of sun. This may be along the perimeter of your home, driveway, or sidewalk. You can also create a garden island in the middle of your yard. At this stage, pay attention to the sun patterns, which areas get the most and least sunlight, and test your soil to see what level of acidity you’re working with. 

2. Draw out your garden layout and choose appropriate plants: The key to a successful garden is planning. Once you designate the area you’re going to start your garden in, consider the plants you want to include and how they will work together. Arborvitae, for example, is a great privacy shrub that grows tall quickly. In knowing this, you wouldn’t want to place a shorter plant like a petunia behind your arborvitae since it’d soon get overshadowed. The same goes for vegetable gardens. If you want to start a vegetable garden, consider building or purchasing cedar-raised beds. Cedar is the preferred material as it naturally resists rot and insects. As far as placement within your yard, we recommend a space that gets 8+ hours of sun a day – the more, the better. Measure garden bed width and length based on the type of vegetables you’re hoping to grow – one square foot per plant is a good rule of thumb, but this varies, so ensure you’re doing your research. In short, consider how your plants will grow next to each other and plan accordingly. 

3. Decide when you’re going to plant: Seasonality is a big part of gardening. It affects the products available, how much sun they’ll get, and when they’ll bloom. When shopping for plants, here are some keywords to know:

Gardening tips

4. Prepare the land – Grading the soil, meaning leveling the ground and preparing it for planting, is not a job for the faint of heart. This process requires digging a few inches down and clearing out roots, sod, and rocks to create a garden bed. Once this is complete, whether you’re doing this work yourself or hiring a professional, you may want to spread weed preventer to help reduce the number of weeds that will pop through over time. Next, place your plants in the pots where you imagine them going according to your original plan and the required space they each need. Then, you can start planting them one by one. We recommend breaking up the roots a bit to help with growth. Next, you can lay your fabric to help further prevent weeds. The thicker you go with your choice of material, the harder it’ll be for plants to penetrate the barrier. Last but certainly not least, it’s time to lay your stone or mulch. This step will pull your labor of love together and offer a finished and aesthetically pleasing result. 

5. Consult a professional gardener – Gardening, especially for newbies, can be overwhelming. So, when in doubt, we highly recommend consulting a professional. Not only will you support a local business or professional, but you can also save money in the long run. A local professional who understands the area will advise you on the best plants for your land layout, soil, climate, and aesthetic.

Lennar homes and communities in Atlanta offer big beautiful yards, perfect for filling with flowers, vegetables, and stunning local fauna for those who love to cultivate and maintain their home. Whether you opt for a home in the Holbrook Farm community or Villas at River Park, the opportunities are endless. However, we also have low-maintenance communities! Communities like Stephens Point and Aspen Grove come with landscaping included.

For more information, or to learn more about available Lennar homes and communities in Atlanta, contact our Internet Sales Consultants: Kim, Marianne, Suzanne, Ezio, Michelle, Chrissy, and Kelly at (404) 931-7462 | https://www.lennar.com/new-homes/georgia/atlanta/

You may be finding yourself at a crossroads in life. Well, you could be—and should be!—finding yourself in Joliet, the “Crossroads of Mid-America”, where you can now get an inside look at what life is like in the historic, industrious and family-friendly city.

Three new model homes are open in Lennar’s highly sought-after Greywall Club, a master-planned community, featuring new Townhomes and Single Family, just minutes from Joliet’s action-packed downtown.

With stunning professional décor, the Meadowlark, Townsend, and Courtney II models showcase contemporary floorplans with generous, airy, open-concept living spaces. The Courtney II model is featured at Greywall Club’s Townhome collection, which includes five different Townhome designs. The Meadowlark and Townsend are among the community’s six Single Family floorplans.

The Meadowlark’s two-story design offers three bedrooms and 2.5-baths, while the Townsend’s two floors accommodate four bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The Courtney II is a two-story home that includes three bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Deluxe features include quartz countertops in the lavish owners suite and island kitchen, which also boasts GE® stainless steel appliances.

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Of course, as with every new Lennar home, Everything’s Included®. That’s Lennar’s signature suite of upgrades most other homebuilders consider extra features that are added on, with the costs passed on to you.

Everything’s Included in Greywall Club, too, with such amenities as a pool, clubhouse, a park, playground, tennis court and walking trails—in a tranquil community tucked amid sprawling greenspace and surrounded by lush golf courses.

Virtually around the corner, downtown Joliet boasts abundant recreational, cultural and entertainment choices.

Marquee retailers, first-class dining and city parks, including the city’s riverside Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park & Theatre, are close by.  Take friends and family to DuPage Medical Group Field for a Joliet Slammers minor-league baseball game. Put the fun into high gear at Chicagoland Speedway, home to NASCAR and Indy Racing League events.

The Rialto Square Theatre, a 1926 movie palace and the “Jewel of Joliet,” is considered among the world’s 10 most beautiful theatres. The city, incorporated in 1858, highlights its rich heritage at the Joliet Area Historical Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center.

Today, Joliet prides itself on progress. Situated at the crossroads of I-55 and I-80, the city is home to such logistics juggernauts as Amazon, IKEA and Home Depot, among others—and Greywall Club is ideally situated for easy commutes to northern Illinois’ top employers.

Perfect for families, Greywall Club is within walking distance of top schools in the highly ranked Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202.

To learn more about Greywall Club’s model lifestyle in one of Chicagoland’s most desirable cities, contact the community at:

Welcome Center

2202 Rosehall Drive
Joliet, IL 60431

(224) 293-3126

Lennar’s Shaylee Meadows community is now open and selling, with the official grand opening of the model home on September 25th between 12 and 3 p.m. Stop by to tour new homes for sale in Sandy, OR. This exciting community presents a modern collection of new single-family homes designed for today’s lifestyles, ideally located near downtown Sandy, well-regarded schools, and plenty of outdoor recreation. It presents a great opportunity to homebuyers to own a brand-new single-family home in a rural area that offers a charming setting, yet still within close proximity to major attractions and employers in the Portland Metro Area.

“We’re excited to debut our new homes in Sandy at Shaylee Meadows where, with a variety of single and two-story designs, families at every stage of life will be able to find a home that meets their distinctive lifestyle,” said Kelli Cunningham, Director of Sales for Lennar Portland. “From multiple golf courses, its own transit system, museums, retail stores, concerts in the park, city festivals and much more, Sandy is a wonderful place to call home. Find your new Lennar home today near mountain trails and riverbanks and discover your best life.”

Choose from seven single and two-story floorplans ranging from approximately 1,659 to 2,664 square feet with three to four bedrooms and two to three bathrooms. Every floorplan was designed to reflect the way we choose to live today: discover open living areas ideal for entertaining and relaxing, gourmet kitchens to explore new recipes, spacious secondary bedrooms and expansive owner’s suites with spa-inspired bathrooms and oversized walk-in closets. Select plans also offer decks and flexible bonus rooms that can double as just about anything, from a home office to home gym, learning area for students, and more.

Every new home by Lennar also features their signature Everything’s Included® program, which provides desirable home upgrades and appointments at no extra cost. Enjoy luxury countertops, designer-selected cabinetry, home automation, wifi designs with no dead spots and much more – all included in the price of the home.

Shaylee Meadows is nestled in the lush greenery of the Pacific Northwest. Take advantage of quiet country roads, mountain trails, riverbanks and more. Right around the corner is Bornstedt Park, a public park that offers fields, paths, a playground, splash pad and community garden boxes – and even more amenities are in the works. Find your new favorite restaurant or shop in downtown Sandy or take a trip to Mt. Hood, which Sandy serves as a gateway. Lennar’s new Sandy homes pave the way for a balanced lifestyle.

Lennar will host the official grand opening of the model home on September 25th between 12 and 3 pm. You can then visit the professionally decorated model at Shaylee Meadows at 37405 Steelhead St in Sandy, OR 97055 or go to www.LennarPortland.com to learn more about these new home opportunities in Sandy and across the Portland metro area.

About Lennar Corporation

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.

Congratulations! You just bought your new home and finally decorated and furnished the interior, but now you’ve walked outside and noticed that your front porch is… bland. Don’t worry! By following a few simple steps, your front porch will soon have curb appeal that will rival that of your neighbors.

Step 1: Clean your front porch

An upside to starting your front porch transformation with a bland front porch, is there’s not a lot standing in your way when it comes to getting it clean. You’ll need to follow these first 3 cleaning steps regularly:

  1. Sweep your porch
  2. Wipe down windows
  3. Clean your door and screen door (if you have one)
  4. Rent a pressure washer to clean concrete and siding to brighten its color
  5. Clean your columns or posts (pressure washer may work here but be careful when pressure washing anything made of wood)

Step 2: Furnish your porch

You might want to ask yourself, “What will I be doing on my front porch”? Whether your answer is hosting family and friends or simply spending time outdoors, you will need to decide what type of furniture you’d like and how much you need. Also, consider how much space is available before going and buying your desired furniture.

Step 3: Add Plants for color

Plants will bring your porch to life. Pick out your favorite styles: perennials, annuals, even biennials. You can hang them, put them in flowerpots, put them on tables or even hang a wreath on your door. Just make sure you keep a color scheme in mind for both your furniture and plants to add more curb appeal.

front porch decor

Final Step: Symmetry

Draw an imaginary line down the center of your front porch living space (don’t include your door unless it’s in the center of your porch). Whatever you add to one side of this line, you should add to the other. If you add a rocking chair to the left, add one to the right. If you hang a plant to the right, hang a plant to the left and so on. Each side does not have to match 100% but following this rule for the most part will draw your neighbor’s eyes. People are naturally drawn to symmetry.

You are Ready!

That’s all there is to it! If you keep your porch clean, apply a color scheme to furniture and plants, and try to keep your porch as symmetrical as possible, you’ll be kicking back on your new and improved front porch confident in its curb appeal. Just be ready to soak up all your neighbors’ compliments.

Self-guided tours for Lennar models available by appointment only

The wait is over! Lennar’s ten highly anticipated collections of new homes are now open to the public at the FivePoint Valencia masterplan community, located in the Santa Clarita Valley. Prequalify today with our affiliate, Lennar Mortgage (or other qualified institutional lenders) for the opportunity to purchase a new Lennar home at Valencia – then schedule a self-guided tour and view the stunning model homes on your own and at a time that works for you.

Featuring a variety of single-family homes, flats, and townhomes that range from the low $500s to the mid $900s, buyers at every stage of life will be able to find their dream home in this unique neighborhood that celebrates the outdoors through eco-friendly amenities and offers a conscious way of living. These Everything’s Included® collections offer homes with two to four bedrooms, with many plans showcasing extras like bonus rooms, lofts, decks, and more.

FivePoint Valencia offers abundant amenities available for homeowners that truly pave the way for an extraordinary lifestyle. Steps away you’ll find: a community building with outdoor deck and patio, a resort-style pool with cabanas, competition pool, family pool, spa, adventure playground, community garden, outdoor kitchen with two BBQs, flexible lawn space, multi-modal pathways and much more. Plus, future community additions include a new school and library.

Start your search today with floorplans for all 10 collections available online, as well as virtual model tours! 

Attached Homes

Lamplight features stacked flats with five floorplans to choose from, ranging from approximately 720 to 1,442 square feet with one to three bedrooms, one to two bathrooms and one and two-car garages (garage types vary per plan and homesite).

Cassia features attached homes with three plans to choose from, ranging from approximately 1,862 to 1,956 square feet with three bedrooms, two to three bathrooms and two-bay garages.

Jasmine features duplex townhomes with three floorplans to choose from, ranging from approximately 2,036 to 2,128 square feet with three to four bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms and two-bay garages.

Lantana features townhomes with three floorplans to choose from, ranging from approximately 1,461 to 1,714 square feet with two to three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms and two-bay garages.

Orchid features townhomes with four floorplans to choose from, ranging from approximately 1,579 to 2,158 square feet, two to four bedrooms, two and one-half to three and one-half bathrooms and two-bay garages.

Tulip features townhomes with five floorplans to choose from, ranging from approximately 1,689 to 2,688 square feet with two to four bedrooms, two and one-half to three and one-half bathrooms and two-bay garages.

Single Family Homes


Siena features three floorplans, ranging from approximately 2,325 to 2,623 square feet with three to four bedrooms, two and one-half to four bathrooms and two-bay garages.

Marigold features three floorplans, ranging from approximately 2,133 to 2,246 square feet with three to four bedrooms, two and one-half to three and one-half bathrooms and two-bay garages.

Rosemist features four floorplans, ranging from approximately 2,843 to 3,261 square feet with four bedrooms, three and one-half to four and one-half bathrooms, and two-bay garages.

Wisteria features four floorplans including Lennar’s Next-Gen private suite, ranging from approximately 2,356 to 3,402 square feet with three to four bedrooms, three and one-half to four and one-half bathrooms and two-bay garages.

Buyers will also enjoy Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program in every home, which offers a high level of upgraded appointments as standard such as stainless-steel appliances, exquisite countertops, floorplan design details, and more. Plus, each home comes with a superior wifi experience and a commercial-grade network, ensuring your home is fully ready for tomorrow’s innovations and new technologies.

For more information on these new homes in Valencia, visit www.lennar.com.

Luckily for people searching for a home in Tennessee, Lennar is building many homes in communities that are full of amenities. From a clubhouse and private pool, to a fitness center and amenities package, each community offers thoughtfully planned features that every homebuyer will love. Let’s take a look at our Sumner County communities that offer amenities that will have you daydreaming about Summer all year long.

First up is our Carellton community in Gallatin, TN. This community comes equipped with all the amenities you’ll need to make Tennessee’s outdoor living a breeze. Homeowners will enjoy the resort-style swimming pool (pictured below) which is conveniently placed near the luxurious Carellton community Clubhouse. The Clubhouse offers a fitness center and plenty of space that is perfect for any gathering. After you’ve beat the heat at the pool, there is a playground and walking trails to enjoy the milder temperatures of the evening.

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Second is our Durham Farms Community in Hendersonville, TN. This community was recently chosen as one of America’s top 100 planned communities by Ideal-Living Magazine. Durham Farms is the cream of the crop when it comes to amenities and will have you wishing it was summer all year round. You can take friends and family to the resort style swimming pool with no worries, because the pool area also has a Splash Pad that will keep the kids busy for hours. The Clubhouse is well-equipped with a snack bar, fitness center and offers outdoor seating that includes a southern style front-porch with rocking chairs and an outback patio with fire pits. This is the perfect place to enjoy Tennessee sunsets and nights with friends and family.

All Lennar communities offer excellent amenity packages! If you would like to learn more about Carellton, Durham Farms or any of our other outstanding communities visit us at Lennar.com.

Coming soon to the 3Roots masterplan is a state-of-the-art Fit & Rec Center, anticipated to open in fall 2022. Health and wellness are at the center of the 3Roots lifestyle, and soon residents will have an all-inclusive membership to the brand-new fitness center offering everything from top-line cardio and weightlifting equipment to a desert garden social hub for outdoor relaxation.

“Located in the Wellness Park at 3Roots, the Fit & Rec Center will offer an easily accessible place for residents to both get their workout in as well as relax with friends and family,” said Cindy Baker, Marketing Manager for Lennar San Diego. “Here, you can break a sweat at the gym, swim in the lap pool or take a leisurely walk through the meditation and strolling gardens. There’s something for everyone.”

In partnership with health experts Fit Athletic, this full-service facility provides residents with exercise and nutrition plans tailored to their distinctive goals through personal consultations and onsite body composition scans, plus track your progress while winding down at the Grab N’ Go Café. The Fit & Rec Center will include locker rooms, yoga and workout rooms, brand-new exercise equipment, a lap pool, a family-friendly pool and plenty of places to enjoy walks and outdoor jogs. What makes the 3Roots Fit & Rec Center particularly special is the variety of social hubs and community spaces, including a fireplace near the pool, outdoor kitchen and a 38,000-square-foot community green ideal for events and farmer’s markets. With San Diego’s consistent sunny and mild weather, these spaces can be enjoyed year-round.

Lennar offers three collections of new homes for sale at 3Roots, Alta, Citrine and Hudson, offering a variety of homesites for every type of homebuyer, including attached townhomes and single-family residences. Open-concept layouts, luxurious owner’s suites and California Rooms and balconies for outdoor living are highlighted across select floorplans. Homes start at two bedrooms and can include up to five, ranging in size from 1,632 to 3,643 square feet. Next Gen® plans are available for multigenerational households or families that need extra space. Pricing starts in the mid-$700s to the low $1.4 millions per collection.

Each Lennar home at 3Roots also showcases the homebuilder’s signature Everything’s Included® program, providing top features and upgrades at no additional cost. Notable items include smart home features such as a Ring Security Kit, brand-new GE® stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops in kitchens and bathrooms and so much more.

Located in the Sorrento Mesa area of San Diego, residents enjoy easy access to urban offerings in the city, ocean beaches and plenty of hiking and outdoor recreation in the area.

Take a virtual tour of the upcoming Fit & Rec Center or explore floorplans to discover your new home at 3Roots 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.