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The start of a new year is the perfect opportunity to start fresh in a new home, and current low market rates make this a great time to buy. While starting your new home search may feel a bit intimidating, we’ve put together some helpful tips on how to approach your new homebuying journey with Lennar and WCI in 2021.
A great place to start assessing your needs is to make a list of what features you’re looking for in a new home. Lennar and WCI offer a wide range of floor plan styles with different features such as granite or quartz countertops, hardwood or tile flooring, and optional outdoor living spaces. By making a list you can help narrow down your design preferences and determine which home and/or community is the right fit for your family.
Once you’ve narrowed down your list of wants, you can apply this knowledge to your search. Lennar and WCI consistently share new information about upcoming communities and delivery of new home phases, so that you can keep up to date on the latest offerings. If there is a specific community, school district, or home style you are seeking, Lennar and WCI can provide tailored communications to help you find the perfect fit.
It is very important to keep your budget in mind throughout the homebuying process, with savings set aside in order to pay for moving costs or necessary repairs to your current home if you need to sell. While many homebuilders offer certain features at an extra cost, Lennar’s Everything’s Included® approach means you’ll receive all the features you want such as energy-efficient appliances, digital connectivity, upgraded fixtures, and much more. This will really help you budget for your new home, without having to consider costs for kitchen appliances or bathroom fixtures.
One of the many advantages of buying a new home versus an older home is a warranty program to mitigate any unexpected maintenance costs. Lennar homes offer new-home warranties for peace of mind not offered by many other builders. As part of Lennar’s commitment to quality, value, and integrity, your home is covered by a limited one-year warranty on workmanship, a limited two-year warranty on systems and a limited 10-year warranty on structural elements.
Lennar and WCI sales consultants are available to help through every step of the homebuying process, ensuring a more efficient experience for you and your family. Our consultants can answer any questions you may have about pricing, floor plans, locations, amenities, and much more, helping you to find the best home to fit your needs. From model and community tours, to detailed discussions about mortgage options, our dedicated staff is here to make your new home journey exceptional.
Regardless of where you are in your homebuying journey, Lennar and WCI are here to help every step of the way. Let 2021 be a year to remember and discover your dream home in the Tampa Bay area today. For more tips on finding a new home in the new year, be sure to ‘like’ Lennar on Facebook.
As we approach 2021, we’re feeling ready to hit the ground running. And what better way to gear up for the new year and close out 2020 than in the home?
Shake Off the Old
Before moving into the new year, shed the old, the clutter, and the things that no longer bring you joy.
Organize What Remains
Your home is clutter-free. Now what? If you want to go into the new year feeling fresh and ready to tackle life, it’s time to get organized. Order storage bins for seasonal clothes, acrylic trays for cosmetics and stationery, and bamboo separators to help keep your clothes and junk drawer in order. Sort and file paperwork and essential documents, color coordinate your closet, alphabetize your books, CDs, etc. The goal of organizing is to create efficiency, so keep this in mind when you’re at work. When your home is streamlined, your life is streamlined. Keeping an organized home will allow you to have more time, more clarity, and more energy. Leave no cabinet, refrigerator, shed, garage, desk, or vanity unorganized.
Decorate for the New Year
You don’t need to redecorate your home every year, but it’s always nice to refresh your interior design, add some modern updates, and remove outdated decor. Refreshing your space can mean swapping out old photographs from frames and replacing them with current shots, and taking last year’s artwork off the refrigerator. It can also mean trading in an old dingy sofa for something more modern and comfortable, or finally swapping out that hard as a rock mattress for something a bit plusher. However, you choose to update your home and space, consider the functionality and how it will improve or enhance your daily life or make it easier.
Create Your Goals
For aspiring homeowners, your New Years’ prep will look a bit different. If you’re ready to invest in a new home in 2021, this is the time to create a plan and some attainable and actionable goals. First, discover your dream community. Whether you’re a growing family, a young professional, or at any other point in your life, there is a Lennar community that’s perfect for you.
Next, select your location. Do you want to be in Atlanta’s vibrant downtown or a quaint lakeside suburb? Do you want a luxury single-family home or a low-maintenance townhome? Once you decide on the community and floorplan, you’ll have a better idea of how much you’ll need to save to buy the home of your dreams. Our Internet Sales Coordinators are available to assist you with your search and guide you in your new home buying journey.
If you’re in market to purchase a new home and want to learn more about buying a new Lennar home in Atlanta, visit our website or you can connect with our Lennar Atlanta Internet Sales Coordinators directly here.
As we head into a new year, we want to take a look back on all the things we’re grateful for at Lennar Philly Metro, from the opportunity to work with local charities (Philabundance, the Food Bank of Delaware, Toys for Tots and St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter for Homeless Families) to the new communities that we’ve opened. Above all else, 2020 has reinforced how important home is, and we’re happy to say that we have more communities and homes coming to Pennsylvania and Delaware in 2021!
New Home Communities in PA and DE
Over the past year, our team opened two beautiful new communities at Lochiel Farm in Exton, PA and Magnolia Reserve in Spring City, PA. In addition, Land Acquisition placed a total of 12 new communities under contract, totaling 1,592 homesites throughout PA and DE!
Several of these new communities have already closed or are slated to close soon, including Steelpointe in Phoenixville Borough, PA, Reserve at Woodside Creek in Richland Township, PA, and the Meadows at Hillview, an active adult community in Caln Township, PA.
In addition, we have a robust portfolio of properties that are currently in the entitlement process that are preparing to open over the next year, as well as a brand new active adult community, Auburn Square, in Kent County, DE that will be opening late Summer 2021!
“This has been a tremendous year of growth and prolific activity in the marketplace for land,” says Matt Caffrey, our Director of Land Acquisition. “Our team has worked incredibly hard identifying and acquiring some of the best communities in our market. We are very excited about the direction our division is heading and we’re gearing up for even more great things in 2021.”
At Lennar, we’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to do what we love the most — building communities of unmatched quality and lasting value as we give back to those in need. Through our land acquisition efforts, we’re proud to be able to build homes in the best locations for families all over the greater Philadelphia Metro area. We look forward to what’s in store for 2021!
We’ve waited all year for the announcement of Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2021 – and for next year, we got two! Introducing PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating, two vastly different colors that when combined together, evoke a sense of thoughtfulness but with the promise of sunnier and brighter days ahead.
The reason why this unveiling is highly anticipated throughout the year is because it influences both buying decisions and product development for the following year and many more to come. The Pantone Color of the Year is a trendsetter, not just within the interior design industry but also in fashion, graphic design, industrial design, product packaging and more. We are excited to see where these bold and lively colors will appear throughout different industries.
“The union of an enduring Ultimate Gray with the vibrant yellow Illuminating expresses a message of positivity supported by fortitude. Practical and rock solid but at the same time warming and optimistic, this is a color combination that gives us resilience and hope. We need to feel encouraged and uplifted; this is essential to the human spirit.”
– Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute
To celebrate the announcement and to help you implement these stunning colors into your home décor, check out our tips below for inspiration and let us know how you plan on adding Ultimate Gray and Illuminating into your spaces!
Accent pillows & blankets
There’s nothing wrong a few simple touches. If you’re not ready to paint a whole wall or want a more cost-effective way to incorporate these colors into your home, adding pillows and blankets are a great way to update your décor. Best of all, it’s completely flexible. Get creative: mix and match different patterns, textures and hues to create the ultimate space.
Wall accents
If your walls are looking a little bland, consider wall accents or if you’re looking for an easier way to spice up a room hang up wall art with vibrant colors. It’ll really help illuminate any space, just take a look at these two bedrooms! Don’t they evoke a bright future?
Decorative items
Along with accent pillows and blankets, another easy and inexpensive way to embrace these two colors are through decorative items. From vases, sculptures, book sets, figurines, coasters, lamps and more, it’s never been easier to implement Pantone’s Colors of the Year in your beautiful home.
In Suwanee, Georgia, Kennedy Township is a brand-new community within a short drive to excellent dining, shopping, plenty to see and do, and stunning natural surroundings.
Kennedy Township is a rare opportunity to own a single-family home in an intimate community comprised of just 49 homesites. Each homesite will feature one of our most popular home designs and feature sophisticated bathrooms and immaculate kitchens, furnished with state of the art fixtures and stainless steel appliances. Best of all, all new homes within the Kennedy Township community are part of Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program. As a part of Lennar’s Everything’s Included®, homeowners get contemporary features and premium upgrades included in the home’s list price.
Kennedy Township’s location within Suwanee puts the quaint McGinnis Crossing area practically at your doorstep and Crossroads shopping center and the idyllic town center just a short drive away. Kennedy Township homeowners enjoy various options when it comes to incredible dining, major retailers and unique boutiques. Here are just a handful of the restaurants, conveniences, and things to do within moments of Kennedy Township:
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Kennedy Township is also just a short drive from Atlanta – downtown is less than 35 miles away. That means you have all the amenities, entertainment, airport access and attractions of a major city just a short drive from home.
Single-family homes within the Kennedy Township are now selling! Join our VIP Interest List to receive more information, special offers, and incentives for this new community, or contact our Internet Sales Coordinators for an in-person or virtual tour:
Kim, Marianne, Michelle, Chrissy, and Kelly: (404) 931-7462 / https://www.lennar.com/New-Homes/Georgia/Atlanta/Suwanee/Kennedy-Township
Introducing Marshall Ridge by Lennar, a beautiful community in Sandy, OR that will offer a collection of just 15 homesites near mountain trails, riverbanks and incredible outdoor recreation. Slated to debut early 2021, this new neighborhood will present a fantastic opportunity for families buy a home at a great value and near the thriving Portland Metro Area. Register for the interest list today to receive the latest information on these new homes in Sandy.
“We’re so excited to announce new home opportunities in Sandy with our upcoming Marshall Ridge community,” said Kelli Cunningham, Director of Sales for Lennar Portland. “These new single-family homes will showcase the latest in contemporary design and will all feature our signature Everything’s Included® program which provides tremendous value in every new home at no extra cost.”
Marshall Ridge will present a collection of four two-story designs ranging from approximately 1,980 to 2,333 square feet of living space with three to four bedrooms, two and one-half to three bathrooms and two-bay garages. These new home designs will showcase open living areas, stunning kitchens with center islands, lavish owner’s suites with spa-inspired bathrooms and walk-in closets, spacious secondary bedrooms, bonus rooms and first-floor bedrooms on select plans for flexibility.
All 15 new homes will feature Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program, which has reimagined the homebuying experience by including the most desired new home features at no extra cost to you. From stainless steel appliances, Shaker-style cabinetry, granite countertops, home automation with whole-home wifi coverage with no dead spots and much more, all is included as standard.
Residents will love the prime location this community is set in, right around the corner from a public park with incredible amenities, less than two miles from downtown Sandy and near multiple golf courses, retail stores, restaurants and plenty more. Plus, Sandy serves as a gateway to the popular Mt. Hood, so you’re never too far from some skiing.
Marshall Ridge will be located at Maple St in Sandy, OR 97055. For more information, please visit www.LennarPortland.com or call 888-208-0503.
Once you have moved into your beautiful new Lennar home, you may be ready to relax. A great way to do this is by sitting next to a fire with your feet propped up and hot chocolate in your hand! Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? Many people have found that once they are completely unpacked, it’s easier to focus their time on the exterior of the home. When buying a brand-new home there is always a professional landscaped baseline to start with. The backyard however, is usually where there is a clean canvas to make it what you want. If the “sitting around a fire” scenario was right up your alley, we have some helpful tips to build your own fire pit!
Supplies you will need:
For your bricks or stacked stones, retaining wall bricks or concrete pavers are a great idea because of their sturdiness and durability. You can find these items at any home improvement store.
Be sure to pick a spot a safe distance from any structures, trees or bushes. An easy way to create a circle is to place a stake in the ground and tie a string to it. Pull the sting tight and walk in a circle around the stake. This will create an equal circle for your base. Most fire pits will be about 4-5 feet in diameter, so make your sting roughly 2-2.5 feet long from the stake.
Now you will use your shovel to dig out the inside of the circle. It is ideal for your hole to be about 6-12 inches deep.
Just like it sounds, you take the back of your shovel (or a tamp if you have one) and flatten the dirt. You do not want loose dirt to build your fire pit upon.
If you have a level, this a great time to break it out. This will be the foundation. If this is uneven or slanted, your fire pit will be too.
You will want to add a layer of gravel to cover the circle. This will help create a base to prevent shifting.
On top of your gravel, you will create a circle with the bricks or stones. Keep stacking until roughly 12 inches tall, or taller if you like! If you feel like it needs to be sturdier you can also use some fire-resistant mortar between the bricks. However, this is not necessary- the bricks or stone will be heavy enough to hold in place.
Now it time to sit back and enjoy your labor!
Did you realize it was that easy? This can be completed in an afternoon and you can have your feet up by the evening! What a better welcome than to show your friends and family around your new home and spend quality time social distancing around the fire.
Be sure to reach out to your local fire code department and homeowner’s association to see if you are allowed a fit pit in your area, and if you are, how far away from a structure it will need to be placed. While you are making a few phone calls, call 811 to ensure you are not digging into any gas lines.
Backyard space is always a favorite. Reach out to our Internet Sales Consultants to hear more about details of homes in the Nashville area.
Lennar is excited to open two stunning model homes from their Compass: Paired Homes collection in Erie, CO as well as open for sales at Wyndham Hill: The Pioneer Collection in Frederick, CO. With a variety of paired homes, single and two-story designs to choose from, take advantage of historically low interest rates† and find your dream home in Colorado today!
“Now open for sale, these stunning collections set in fantastic Northern Colorado locations present a great opportunity for buyers to own a beautiful, Everything’s Included® home,” said Carrie Castilian, Director of Marketing for Lennar Colorado. “Start your search today with floorplans available online as well as virtual tours on select plans, then stop by the community to purchase your dream home, just in time for the new year!”
The Paired Homes Collection at Compass presents six floorplans to choose from, ranging from approximately 1,305 to 1,807 square feet with two to three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms and two-car garages. These new paired homes in Erie start from the low $400s and are surrounded by natural beauty and conveniently located close to Denver, Boulder and the Rocky Mountains
The Pioneer Collection at Wyndham Hill presents a collection of six single and two-story floorplans, ranging from approximately 1,366 to 2,377 square feet with three to four bedrooms, two to two and one-half bathrooms and two-car garages. These new single-family homes in Frederick start from the high $300s and are within the desirable Wyndham Hill community that offers incredible amenities like a clubhouse with a lap pool, parks and playgrounds.
These new home designs showcase: open living areas for effortless entertaining, stunning kitchens, expansive owner’s suites, spacious secondary bedrooms and flexible bonus rooms on select plans. Additionally, Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program outfits every new home with popular features at no extra cost. From stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, full unfinished basements (per plan), air conditioning, home automation with whole-home wifi coverage and so much more—all is simply included as standard.
Wyndham Hill is located at 3553 Holly St in Frederick, CO 80516. Compass is located Compass is located at 1820 Marquette Dr in Erie, CO 80516. For more information on these new homes, visit www.Lennar.com/Colorado or call 303-569-4354.
DISCLOSURE:
†This 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. 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. Sq. ft. is estimated; actual sq. ft. will differ. Prices do not include closing costs and other fees to be paid by buyer and are subject to change without notice. Garage/bay sizes may vary from home to home and may not accommodate all vehicles. Plans to build out this neighborhood as proposed are subject to change without notice. Please see your New Home Consultant and/or home purchase agreement for actual features designated as an Everything’s Included feature. Network performance will be affected by network configuration, the number of users, and the type of use. Homeowners are responsible for providing their own Internet connection and determining their own bandwidth needs, which may vary. Lennar does not guarantee that networks, equipment, or services will meet all homeowner needs. Homeowners are also responsible for configuring all security features. Lennar does not warrant or represent that any network or network device is secure or can prevent all privacy intrusions, malware, or cyber-attacks, even when correctly configured. Certain products or services are provided by third parties, and not Lennar. Lennar does not guarantee any equipment or services provided by third parties. This is not an offer in states where prior registration is required. Void where prohibited by law. Copyright © 2020 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. Date 12/20
This holiday season, there’s no better gift to give yourself than everyday comfort and convenience. Now more than ever, you deserve to enjoy the peace of mind that comes not only with a beautiful new home, but with a beautiful new community that checks off everything on your wishlist.
Set on 116 sprawling acres in scenic East Vincent Township, Magnolia Reserve is where your best days are waiting to unfold! This new community coming soon will feature single-family estate homes built with our exclusive Everything’s Included® offering which includes energy conscious features, upgraded finishes and connectivity features. The best part? A new home here is the gift that keeps on giving — the fun and freedom of your new lifestyle lasts far beyond the holidays!
A happy home. With a variety of 4-bedroom estate homes to pick from, you can choose the one that fits you and your family best. You’ll enjoy the comfort of an open-concept living area, flexible space that can be used multiple ways, spacious bedrooms, and so much more. Best of all, with our Everything’s Included® program, your home comes with the most purchased upgrades at no additional cost — from today’s best smart home and energy-efficient features, to top-of-the-line appliances and luxury finishes and fixtures throughout.
Exciting days. When you choose a home at Magnolia Reserve, you get to enjoy everything that makes the scenic, surrounding area so special. Throughout the rolling hills of Chester County, you always have an outdoor adventure waiting for you along the 26-mile Schuylkill River Trail. Not to mention, with shopping and dining in nearby Royersford and Phoenixville, you have all the options you want while spending your day in town.
Peace of mind. One of the best parts about living in Magnolia Reserve is always being surrounded by friendly people, plenty of options, a peaceful neighborhood, and of course, the greatest schools for your kids. With all of the unique opportunities provided by the highly regarded Owen J. Roberts School District, as well as the lifelong friends they’ll make along the way, your kids will love every minute of growing up at Magnolia Reserve.
For more information about our brand new, single-family estate homes coming soon to Magnolia Reserve, please contact us today at 610-606-1644 or visit Lennar.com.
