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If there’s one thing that has been a hot topic lately, it’s home organization. Everywhere on social media you are seeing makeovers in the kitchen, bedrooms, owner’s bath- you name a room and there’s a DIY project for it! We all had extra time in our homes this year and the “to do” list wasn’t getting any shorter. Did you do some home organization like de-clutter your attic? Maybe finally clean out your clothes? Or everyone’s favorite, organize your pantry and throw out that pasta from 2016? We recently jumped on this bandwagon and we couldn’t feel more satisfied when we walk through the kitchen and the pantry door is open… and we’re not embarrassed!
Take it all out
Yep, take it all out. This is the easy part. Just pull everything off the shelves into a big pile on your island or your floor. While you are pulling it down be sure to check all labels. Unless you already keep a very tidy panty, you will may find a few boxes far past their expiration date. Make a “throw away” pile- this will include all expired goods and foods you bought that are open but you KNOW will never be eaten.
Clean your shelves
If you have solid wooden shelves be sure to get some spray and wipe them down. Crumbs and spills will be under boxes that you didn’t even realize. Here’s a quick tip- use a handheld vacuum and vacuum up the crumbs then wipe. If you have vented shelving, get a wet cloth and give a good wipe. Dust will collect and this will give you a nice clean surface.
Categorize your sections
Here are a few ideas:
Stock your shelves
If you really want to make it look like you hired a professional organizer, go to a store and grab some baskets of varying sizes and a few canisters. Put sugars, flour, coffee, oats, and such items into the canisters and label. (You can order labels online and make it super easy!) Think through what you use the most and what you rarely use. Your most used items will go on the middle shelves at eye level and lower. Items you use once in a blue moon will go on top shelves along with all paper goods. Remember that snack pile for your kids? Take everything out of their boxes and throw it all into a big basket. Another easy tip is to put this basket on the bottom shelve so kids can go in, pull out the basket, get what they want and slide it right back in. A few other ideas for your baskets; cans goods, pastas, extra condiments, extra baking goods, and spice packets.
Once you have thought through the functionality of your pantry and have your baskets and canister put up on your shelves, take a step back and take a small break. Then come back in and give it a once over to make sure everything is appealing to the eye and the functionality makes sense for your family. It’s ok if you change around a shelve or two… or three! Once this task is complete your kitchen will have an entirely different feel.
Looking to upgrade your kitchen? We have your dream kitchens just waiting for you! Give our Internet Sales Consultants a call today to set up an appointment or self-guided tour in one or more of our wonderful communities around the Nashville area: 615-236-8076.
Pickens Place, located in the heart of Powder Springs, Georgia, is now selling! This charming community offers proximity to Dallas Highway, restaurants, shops, nature, parks, beautiful Marietta, and so much more.
This intimate community comprised of just 20 homesites offers 4 spacious ranch-style floor plans to choose from, priced from the high $300s. All homes at Pickens Place are elegantly designed and offer everything you could want in a home and more, from first-floor owners’ suites to spacious covered patios. Imagine light-filled living spaces with carefully curated interiors, upgraded countertops, state of the art appliances, and floors designed to shine through the toughest wear and tear. As part of Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program, homeowners receive luxury upgrades included in the home’s list price.
At Pickens Place, homeowners will enjoy living just moments from everyday conveniences, shopping, entertainment, outdoor parks and recreation, schools, and top-ranked healthcare facilities. Pickens Place is also located along Dallas Highway, which connects residents to Marietta. Here are just a handful of notable things to see, do, and dine within moments of the Pickens Place community:
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Pickens Place is located in the quaint Powder Springs area, less than 30 miles outside Atlanta. Here, you can experience even more entertainment, shopping, dining, and employment opportunities. You’ll also have convenient access to major sporting events, concerts, an international airport, universities, museums, and more.
Beautiful, brand-new, ranch-style homes within Pickens Place are now selling! Visit us virtually and by private self-tour. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact our Internet Sales Coordinators:
Kim, Marianne, Chrissy, and Kelly | (404) 931-7462 | https://www.lennar.com/New-Homes/Georgia/Atlanta/Powder-Springs/Pickens-Place
Brunswick Plantation and Golf Resort offers new homes in Calabash, NC. These homes start in the low to mid $200s and offer so much within that price! Southern architecture, Southern landscaping and Southern hospitality was kept a priority when developing Brunswick Plantation. This North Carolina community is one we are very proud to wear the Lennar name.
Take a drive with us through the Plantation – 1,750 acres of groomed greens, Oak trees to your left and right, beautiful blooming flowers around every turn and fountains splashing in the distance. This community is home to roughly 1,200 happy and friendly residents, a twenty-seven-hole golf course, the Brunswick House which now includes a heated pool to enjoy during the chilly months, tennis courts, spas, walking trails and a wide variety of activities and classes. The amenities here are truly endless, everything you need and want within reach. Some even say this is the most photographed community in Myrtle Beach! Brunswick Plantation and Golf Resort has even become a popular wedding destination – how nice would it be to have this highly desired scenery in your backyard? Outside of the community, Brunswick Plantation is only minutes from the sparkling beaches of Sunset Beach or Ocean Isle Beach and quick drive to Myrtle Beach for entertainment, shopping, dining and more.
Don’t take our word for it, plan your visit to Brunswick Plantation and see for yourself. Be sure to tour the Southern Plantation Club House and Country Club and then enjoy lunch at either Champions Grill or Hickory Shaft Grill & Bistro. After falling in love with this community you can wrap up the day with a 10 minute drive to enjoy sunset on the beach. We look forward to welcoming you home to Brunswick Plantation.
You’ve done the backyard obstacle courses, the socially distanced driveway get-togethers, the Zoom game nights, and the drive-by birthday celebrations. Your patience has been tested, your home redecorated, and your creativity pushed to the max… 2020 was HARD! And while the future looks bright, we’re not out of the woods quite yet.
As we all continue to hibernate at home for winter, we too, have pushed our creative limits to bring you three more at-home activities to keep you feeling fit, entertained, and satisfied at home a bit longer.
Lennar floorplans are expertly designed to maximize space and offer homebuyers a variety of options when it comes to customizations. Some floorplans allow you to turn a bonus room or loft into another bedroom or potentially an office. However, if you opted to keep your bonus room as initially planned, it’s the perfect space to transform for indoor activities, especially during the winter months. Here are a few ideas:
What is the most common New Year’s resolution of all time? “Exercise more.” While health and fitness goals are important, going to the gym and staying fit is more challenging than ever! Gyms and fitness studios are either closed or risky these days. So what’s the next best thing? A home gym! Transform your bonus room, spare room, or even your garage into a home fitness studio. A few simple online purchases, such as a yoga mat, dumbbells, and resistance bands will allow you to reach your fitness goals. Stream an online class, crank up the tunes and get your whole family together, “hello at-home workout buddies!” You can also create stations (i.e. Squats at station 1, jumping jacks at station 2, so you can hold each other accountable and keep each other motivated.
How long has it been since you went out for dinner and a movie? If you’re missing watching flicks on the big screen, why not host a movie night at home! A mini projector is an affordable way to up your at-home-movie-theater game. Order one like this, or this straight to your home, hook it up, and choose a new film to show on movie night. Fill the floor with fluffy pillows, blankets, and cushions, pop some popcorn or order take-out from your favorite local restaurant, pour the adults a glass of wine, collect phones at the door, dim the lights, and boom – movie night but better!
Quarantine has forced many of us to get creative with how we spend our time, interact with our families, and keep traditions alive. Its also caused many of us to spend an exhausting amount of time on our laptops, smartphones and watching Netflix. Shut it all down, just for a day or even a few hours to do something fun and creative as a family. One way to do this is to get the kiddos together and brainstorm a concept for a play. Brainstorm together and write out a script that involves everyone in your family as a character. Create props out of household items and arts-and-crafts projects. Incorporate fun tunes with a little help of Lennar’s smart home, voice-activated technology, and do a few practice and rehearsal rounds. Once you’re feeling confident in your play, surprise grandparents, friends, and family with a Zoom video performance, you’ll have fun as a family, can get creative, and you’ll bring joy to others!
Looking for the good in unprecedented times is all well and good, but it’s also okay to acknowledge the difficulties this year has brought. We’re all doing the best we can, and while there’s hope for a brighter 2021, it’s looking like we’ll all be staying home a little while longer. So hold your loved ones tight, stay healthy, and continue to push your creativity and practice patience.
If finding a brand-new home is one of your new year’s resolutions, now is the time to explore Lennar’s The Preserve at Twin Peaks. Now pre-selling, this collection of new homes in Tucson provide contemporary single-story designs and a fantastic location near I-10 and Twin Peaks Road and popular destinations in the area like the Tucson Premium Outlets. Floorplans are available online now, so visit www.Lennar.com/Tucson to learn more.
“With more people spending time in their homes than ever before, as well as working from home, it’s never been more important to have enough space for everyone and everything,” said Tom Gansheimer, Division President for Lennar. “Our new home designs at The Preserve can accommodate a variety of families, from multigenerational living to flexible bonus room you can transform into anything your lifestyle could benefit from.”
Starting from the mid $300s, choose from six floorplans ranging from approximately 1,924 to 2,958 square feet with three to four bedrooms, two to three bathrooms and two to three-bay garages. Start enjoying life at home with these notable design features: open kitchens with stunning islands that overlook the Great Room and dining room for easy entertaining, lavish owner’s suite with spa-inspired bathrooms, spacious secondary bedrooms and flexible bonus rooms on select plans.
If you’re looking for a home to double up with loved ones during these uncertain times or need a private suite for a dedicated home office or hobby/rec room, the Oracle and Evolution floorplans showcase Lennar’s Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® design. This innovative plan provides an attached private suite, complete with its own separate entrance, living area with kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom. The possibilities for this suite are endless.
Every new home also features Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program, which incorporates popular features and upgrades at no extra cost to you. Enjoy stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, designer-selected cabinetry, home automation with whole-home wifi coverage with no dead spots and much more – all as standard.
The Preserve at Twin Peaks is located between Twin Peaks Rd and Camino De Manana in Tucson, AZ 85742. For more information, visit www.Lennar.com/Tucson or call 520-399-7923.
A perfect home is one thing, but a perfect lifestyle is another. When you can live the dream you’ve always longed for, in the space you’ve always wanted, you’ve found the homeowner’s ultimate sweet spot! In fact, you’ve found Naperville Crossings.
At Naperville Crossings, Lennar’s collection of new townhomes offers more than, simply, a place to call home. In the townhomes’ Ellicott ei floorplan, Everything’s Included®, with standard features from smart-home technology to quartz countertops in the kitchen and owner’s bath. The community’s sublime setting is also included.
Like Naperville’s peaceful, verdant surroundings, chockful of so many things to do, Naperville Crossings, featuring a tranquil pond onsite, provides incredible access to vibrant living.
Just 7 miles from home, Naperville’s crown jewel Riverwalk boasts nearly 2 miles of brick paths, fountains, and bridges that cross the DuPage River. Enjoy a romantic stroll. Go kayaking or rent a paddleboat. Take in the dynamic public art.
Even closer to Naperville Crossings, Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve, just 3 miles away, offers ideal spots for picnicking, walking trails and even a destination for model-airplane enthusiasts. From there, on the opposite side of Naperville’s historic downtown, the DuPage Children’s Museum offers an inventive array of hands-on learning experiences.
Naperville, named among the safest cities in America, is the ideal place for families. Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204’s schools, which niche.com ranks A+, are within 5 miles of Naperville Crossings. A private preschool, the Primrose School at Naperville Crossings, is virtually next door to the townhomes—on par with what you’d expect from Naperville’s reputation as one of the nation’s most-educated small cities.
With a grocery store, marquee retailers, popular eateries and a shopping mall all within a few blocks, Naperville Crossings provides small-town proximity to big-city amenities.
For the busy exec, Naperville is an excellent place to call home. Just 8 miles from Naperville Crossings, two Metra stations offer easy access to the Chicago Loop, just 40 miles away. An executive airport lies within 15 miles of Naperville Crossings, just minutes from I-55.
Small wonder that Business Insider ranked Naperville the No. 1 place to live in the U.S. in 2016, while homesnacks.com listed the city among the Top 10 best places to live in the Midwest. Naperville has also been ranked the Midwest’s wealthiest city and 11th most well-heeled in the nation.
To learn more about Naperville Crossings’ homebuying sweet spot at Route 59 and 95th Street in one of northern Illinois’ most highly sought-after cities, call Lennar’s Online Team at (224) 293-3126.
Lennar announced that Anatole, located off Shaw and Grantland in Fresno, will release the first phase of homes from two collections of new homes for sale: The Clementine Series and Coronet Series on Friday, March 5. With a total of nine distinctive floorplans to choose from, including a Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® design, from the Coronet Series home shoppers will find options for families at every stage of life.
“Anatole is a highly-anticipated community and we’re delighted to announce our sales launch date for two desirable collections of home designs to this prime Fresno location,” said Susan Wilke, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Central Valley. “Prospective homebuyers should get prequalified ASAP for their best chance to purchase during the first phase release.”
The Coronet Series brings five distinctive floorplans available in a variety of exterior elevation styles. Home sizes will range from approximately 1,787 to 3,240 square feet of living space with three to five bedrooms and two to three and one-half bathrooms. A Next Gen® floorplan will be available in this series in the Rhapsody plan.
The Clementine Series provides four dynamic floorplans to choose from, with a variety of exterior elevations available. Home sizes in this series range from approximately 1,460 to 2,985 square feet of living space with two to five bedrooms and two to three and one-half bathrooms.
Each home showcases Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program, which provides added style and value with items such as state-of-the art appliances, quartz kitchen countertops, integrated home automation and more – all at no additional cost.
As a Next Gen® design, the Rhapsody plan available in the Coronet Series will feature an attached private suite complete with a separate entrance, bedroom, bathroom, living room, laundry area and kitchenette. This innovative design offers a variety of uses such as a home for extended family, aging parents, grown children or to be used as a home office, at-home classroom or as the ultimate guest suite.
Lennar Central Valley now has self-guided tours available by appointment only from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. It’s as easy as clicking here to book yourself a tour between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., when it’s most convenient for you. You can tour from the comfort of your couch as well, just click here to access our virtual tours. To join the interest list for Anatole at visit www.lennar.com/fresno or call us at 559-554-1147, text or email 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.
Lennar is excited to announce a limited time offer on new homes that are now selling at Bayside Cove. Buyers will receive one year of paid HOA fees1 plus up to $5,000 towards closing costs when financing through Lennar Mortgage2 on select quick move-in homes that sell between 01/01/21 and 01/31/21 and close by 02/26/21.
Take advantage of these special offers and the chance to live in a boutique community of luxury townhomes in a prime location within walking distance to both the beach and the bay.
“With this exclusive offer and no Mello-Roos assessments, there’s never been a better time to tour our model homes and buy a brand-new home in a prime Mission Beach location on the peninsula just a block from the beach and the bay,” said Cindy Baker, Director of Marketing for Lennar San Diego. “It’s also never been easier to explore these beautiful homes with Self-Guided Tours† and Lennar guided tours available daily and by appointment only.”
Home shoppers will find 13 distinctive floorplans to choose from and two professionally-decorated model homes to tour. Sizes at Bayside Cove range from approximately 1,111 to 1,571 square feet with up to three bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms, private decks, balconies and two-bay garages per plan.
Every home showcases Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program which provides features and upgrades at no additional cost. These include quartz kitchen countertops, stainless steel appliances, solar, wifi guaranteed designs with no dead spots and more – all at no additional cost.
The homes are located just a block from the calm waters of Santa Barbara Cove on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other. Situated out on the peninsula, Bayside Cove offers a lifestyle centered around perfect summers with plenty of outdoor recreation for those who love to swim, surf, fish, boat or just lie around in the year-round San Diego sunshine. Once complete Bayside Cove will also feature amenities including a park, shaded picnic structure and a tot lot.
Schedule your tour today with Lennar-guided and self-guided tours available by
appointment only by visiting www.lennar.com/sd or calling 858-465-6107.
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.
DISCLOSURE:
1,2 Offer available on select quick move-in homes in the Bayside Cove community if buyer signs and delivers a purchase agreement between 01/01/21/ and 01/31/21 and closes and fully funds on or before 02/26/21. Offers, incentives and seller contributions are subject to certain terms, conditions and restrictions, which may include the use of designated lenders and closing agents. Offer good for a limited time only. Lennar reserves the right to change or withdraw any offer at any time
1 Twelve months of regular assessments payable directly to the neighborhood association and will be based on current budget amount for the homesite at the time of closing (approximate value $4,800). Subject payment does not include changes in budget after close of escrow. Excludes special, one time or other fees assessed/imposed by the association. Purchase agreements signed and delivered prior to 01/01/21 are excluded. Seller to pay 12-months of HOA fees that will be shown on the Closing Disclosure at closing and is subject to either 6% or 4% (depending on loan type) seller contribution limit which if exceeded will affect the maximum mortgage amount available.
2 At closing, Lennar will provide buyer a credit in an amount not to exceed $5,000 as determined on your Loan Estimate, excluding prepaids. Offers, incentives and seller contributions are subject to certain terms, conditions and restrictions. Certain incentives could affect the loan amount. Lennar reserves the right to change or withdraw any offer at any time. Offer requires financing through seller’s affiliate Lennar Mortgage, but use of Lennar Mortgage is not required to purchase a home (See Affiliated Business Arrangement Disclosure). Lennar Mortgage, LLC – NMLS # 1058. Licensed by the Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act. RMLA # 4130443.
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. Plans to build out this neighborhood as proposed are subject to change without notice. Sq. ft. is estimated; actual sq. ft. will differ. Garage/bay sizes may vary from home to home and may not accommodate all vehicles. Please see your New Home Consultant and/or home purchase agreement for actual features designated as an Everything’s Included feature. †Self-guided tours scheduled through third party service provider. Buyer is not required to use this service as a condition for purchasing a Lennar home. This is not an offer in states where prior registration is required. Void where prohibited by law. Copyright © 2021 Lennar Corporation and Lennar Mortgage, LLC. All rights reserved. Lennar, the Lennar logo, Lennar Mortgage, the Lennar Mortgage 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: CalAtlantic Group, Inc., CA DRE Broker #02058246 (Responsible Broker: Joanna Duke). Lennar Sales Corp., CA DRE Broker #01252753 (Responsible Broker: Joanna Duke). Construction License(s): BMR Construction, Inc., CA CSLB #830955 CalAtlantic Group, Inc., CA CSLB #1037780. Lennar Communities, Inc., CA CSLB #766241 Lennar Homes of California, Inc., CA CSLB #728102. Date 01/21
Lennar’s newest community in San Diego, Aventine, will release the first new single-family homes for sale on Saturday, January 23. Aventine offers a collection of new single-family homes that presents buyers with an incredible opportunity to own within the developing east county. Home shoppers must get prequalified to purchase during the sales launch and can save with pre-model pricing during this first release.
“We’re excited to announce the first sales release date for this new townhome community and encourage anyone in search of a new home in San Diego to take advantage of pre-model pricing and get prequalified today,” said Cindy Baker, Director of Marketing for Lennar San Diego. “Located within walking distance to schools and in close proximity to major freeways, Aventine is an ideal neighborhood to put down roots and raise a family.”
Aventine offers a collection of three two-story floorplans to choose from. Sizes range from approximately 1,950 to 2,143 square feet and include four bedrooms, three bathrooms and two-bay garages. Discover the latest in contemporary design with open living areas for entertaining, first-floor bedrooms for single-level living, stunning kitchens, expansive owner’s suites and bonus rooms on select floorplans.
Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program not only simplifies the homebuying process, but also includes a high level of features and upgrades as standard. From GE® stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, solar, integrated home automation products and more, all these popular new home features are included in the price of the home.
In addition to their dream home, Aventine residents will also benefit from a prime San Diego location. Located just off the I-94 and I-125 freeways, this new home community is within walking distance from several well-regarded schools, and plenty of shopping, dining, entertainment and recreational opportunities are just minutes away.
For more information on these new San Diego homes or to prequalify, please contact an Internet sales counselor at 858-465-6121 or visit Lennar.com/SD.
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.
