When looking for a new home community, the amenities available are just as important as the homes themselves. Today, homeowners want community features that are fun and useful, especially during times of a pandemic when leaving the community poses a risk to health and safety.
Sometimes original amenities no longer serve the residents who live there. For example, the residents of the Connerton community wanted to see its Welcome Center transformed into a usable space. With input from about 2,000 residents, Lennar repurposed the Rose Cottage into a business center and organic café called Crossvine at Connerton. There’s something for everyone in the new retrofitted amenity.
COFFEE CREATES COMMUNITY
The café is open to the public and features organic, ethically and responsibly grown coffees from A Cup of Organic, along with teas, pastries, sandwiches, soups and salads.
A Cup of Organic supports farmers and those most in need in Honduras. Its mission is to provide the best organic coffee, fairly treat its famers and give back through fundraising efforts including an annual shoe drive for low-income communities in Honduras while also bringing communities together with coffee.
WORK FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD
As working from home has become the norm, Crossvine at Connerton boasts a membership-based business center. For those looking to switch up their work from home or learn from home setup, the business center is only a short and walkable commute from their front door.

COMMUNITY MEETING SPACE
Both the café and business center offer plenty of space for meetings of all kinds. The business center is perfect for neighborhood leaders to gather, students and parents to Zoom with teachers and for neighbors to host in-person business or club meetings.
INTIMATE HANGOUT
With ample seating, the café offers a space for community residents to escape and burrow in a book with a cup of coffee or connect with neighbors and friends over a light lunch. While supporting a local business, community members and the public can work, study and relax in A Cup of Organic.
Lennar recently opened new models and a new Welcome Home Center for the final building of condominiums at Lexington at Avenue One in San Jose. This will be the community’s final homes for sale at this masterplan, so you don’t want to miss out!
“We are so excited to unveil these new models and release these final homes for sale at Avenue One,” said Julie Wrighton, Director of Marketing for Lennar Bay Area. “Lexington is a great opportunity to own a new home in San Jose at some unbeatable price points. With prices starting from the upper $600,000s, you can enjoy the Silicon Valley location and new construction without the high cost you will see in the area for most new homes.”
Lexington offers a handful of move-in ready homes for anyone looking to make their move. This final opportunity offers a collection of one and two-story condominiums with sizes that range from 935 to 1,821 square feet of living space with up to three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Life at Lexington at Avenue One comes with plenty of perks, including an array of first-class community amenities just past your doorstep. Whether you’re hanging out at the covered deck by the pool, working up a sweat in the state-of-the-art fitness center, or getting work done in a meeting room, it’s all right here for you!
Additionally, each home comes with added value thanks to Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program which provides today’s popular features at no additional cost. Notable upgrades include stainless steel appliances, granite or quartz kitchen countertops, and whole-home internet connectivity as standard.
The new Welcome Home Center is located at 5925 Charlotte Drive, #224 in San Jose. Schedule your appointment today to tour these newly designer decorated models by visiting www.lennar.com/bayarea or calling 888-216-2330.
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.
The holidays are quickly approaching, and while this year may feel a bit different, there’s nothing stopping you from being the ultimate host! No matter your plans, we’ve put together some helpful tips to get you through the holidays without a hitch.
In addition to providing essentials such as clean towels, a hair dryer, and basic toiletries, make your guests instantly feel at home with a personalized note containing tips for their stay. Not only will your guests appreciate your thoughtfulness, but they can instantly get information on your home’s WiFi password, TV settings, and any other basic tips that are helpful for their stay.
It’s a good idea to stock up on foods that are easy to prepare in bulk, such as baked goods, nuts, or granola, for simple breakfast meals or easy snacks throughout the day. Your guests will surely appreciate not having to cook or leave the house for simple meals, and you can spend more time enjoying each other’s company! Lennar and WCI offer many home designs with walk-in pantries, perfect for keeping extra bottles of water, seltzer, or soda, or whatever extra essentials you need to store away for later.
This is your chance to really show off your hosting and design skills! From setting up a vase of fresh flowers on your granite or quartz kitchen island, to using linen tablecloths on your dining room or breakfast table, the smaller details can make a huge difference! Have some cookies ready to pop in the oven for when your guests arrive, for a warm and welcoming scent, or have a carafe of water ready on their nightstand for when they walk in the door. Your guests will surely appreciate your attention to detail and feel right at home.
Skip the scramble on the big day and set yourself up for success by preparing as many foods as you can ahead of time. From freezable soups to ready-bake desserts, or prepping your main dish the night before, both you and your guests will appreciate having more downtime and less stress. Creating a schedule for when certain dishes need to go in the oven will also help keep you organized and free up your time so you’re not glued to the kitchen all day long.
Lennar and WCI home designs offer the perfect canvas for your most intimate family moments and with spacious kitchen designs and open concept floor plans. Enjoy special features like walk-in pantries and formal dining rooms, helping you to be the ultimate holiday host. For more tips on hosting family and friends for the holidays, be sure to ‘like’ Lennar on Facebook
‘Tis the season to bring some winter joy into your home! Whether your family prefers to bring out the tree on November 1st or waits until after Thanksgiving, we all love being in the holiday spirit. The playful music, beautiful lights, and hot cocoa put a smile on anyone’s face. If you’re looking for some fun ways to keep your home festive this winter, these 5 tips are so easy and will make your home feel ready for the holidays.
Anywhere in your home that has a decorative pillow or blanket is a great opportunity to replace it with a fun, seasonal version. A blanket draped over the couch covered in snowflakes or a few pillows with red and green plaid are such a simple and noticeable touch to your home.
There is something special about walking into a room and encountering the smell of gingerbread or pine. These holiday-themed scents are typically associated with happy memories and put people in a great mood, so why not embrace that feeling within your home? Wall plugins, candles, and potpourri can be inexpensive ways to make your home smell like a winter wonderland.

As people walk up to your front door this season, greeting them with the holiday spirit is the perfect way to welcome them in. A beautiful reef on your door, a festive doormat, some beautiful lights, and more can bring a smile to everyone’s face.
Now for the tasty stuff! Ravaging the holiday section at your local grocery store is the most delicious part of the holiday season. Anything peppermint, gingerbread, or eggnog flavored can somehow make its way into your cart. Your pantry deserves to be full of all the sweet and delicious treats you love. You can even pick up a gingerbread house to decorate with the family!

Whether you use a smart speaker or enjoy listening to music off your phone, Christmas music is a must every December. Playing these upbeat tunes throughout your home is sure to make your day feel brighter and happier. This is a simple and free way to get your home in the holiday spirit.
While decorating your home for the holiday season can be so much fun, it is also very easy and will always brighten your family’s mood. Whether it’s your family tradition to have a tree in the corner of the living room or bake cookies together throughout December, there is no time of year more festive than the holiday season. Happy holidays!
Mark your calendars because starting November 21st from 12 to 3 p.m., interested buyers can tour the stunning model home at Emerald Meadows in St. Helens. Open by appointment only, Lennar will be following safety procedures, so face masks are required and no more than five people will be allowed in the model home at once. For buyers ready to make their move now, you can register for the VIP List for a chance to tour the community before it opens to the public.
“We’re excited to open Emerald Meadows, an ideal community for first-time buyers, local buyers and families who don’t mind moving a little further away from the city if it means they get to own their home,” said Kelli Cunningham, Director of Sales for Lennar Portland. “Pairing attainably priced homes with historically low interest rates*, now is the time to make your move. Register for the VIP List today and be among the first to learn about pricing, availability and to schedule an appointment with a New Home Consultant.”
Emerald Meadows presents a collection of just 24 single-family homes. Choose from six single and two-story floorplans ranging from approximately 1,574 to 2,350 square feet with two to three bedrooms, two to three bathrooms and two or three-car garages. Homes showcase the latest in contemporary design: open living areas for entertaining, stunning kitchens, expansive owner’s suites and flexible bonus rooms on select plans.

All homes feature Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program, which provides popular appointments in every new home at no extra cost. Enjoy Shaker-style cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, home automation, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ home designs for whole-home connectivity and much more – all included in the price of the home.
Emerald Meadows enjoys a location that puts you near incredible amenities. With major employers and industries, McCormick Disc Golf Course, museums, transportation, health services, outdoor recreational opportunities and well-regarded schools, these new homes in St. Helens deliver the lifestyle you always imagined for your family. Plus, enjoy your morning commute with the less congested US Route 30 nearby which passes through the city connecting it with Portland.
Emerald Meadows is located at 59605 Emerald Loop St in St. Helens, OR 97051. For more information, please visit www.LennarPortland.com or call 888-208-0302.
DISCLOSURE:
* This statement is based on currently available information from https://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.
When homeowners look for a new home, they usually have a lot of boxes to check. A great location offering convenience to shopping, dining, and family activities. Employment opportunities nearby. A great school system. And don’t forget the home itself… a home that’s both timeless and trendy, spacious yet affordable. There’s so much to consider that it can be overwhelming. That’s why we’re excited about Clifford Glen, a neighborhood coming soon in the Triangle, located in Garner, NC. Get ready, because it has it all.
The entire Triangle area is booming, but Garner in particular has spiked in popularity and as a result, an incredible amount of convenience comes to homeowners in communities like Clifford Glen. Homeowners will be able to enjoy the ideal convenience of White Oak Crossing just 2 ½ miles away. Shopping destinations include Target, PartSmart, T.J. Maxx and specialty stores like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Starbucks, Cabela’s, and much, much more. If you’re hungry, there’s an incredible amount of dining options, ranging from nation-wide favorites to local spots like Kaze Steakhouse, La Cocina Mexican Restaurant, TGI Fridays, and beyond.
Yet convenience goes beyond White Oak. Downtown Raleigh is only 15 minutes away, where event venues, incredible dining, museums and more are waiting for you. On the way downtown, you’ll find the Raleigh Farmers Market, one of the main hubs where you can get the freshest produce, food, and crafts.
You will also find Smithfield, NC just down the road, where the Carolina Premium Outlets offers a long, long list of shopping destinations such as Carolina Pottery, Carter’s, Nike, Harley Davidson, and anything else you could imagine. Smithfield also offers others amazing dining and shopping opportunities including DeWayne’s, a great spot for home goods and seasonal shopping and activities, plus local restaurants where you can discover the flavor of the Carolinas.
Last but not least, we are perfectly positioned for family day trips to the area’s big spots as well as nearby nature reserves and parks. No matter what you and your family like to do, it’s possible.

Raleigh and the Triangle area have been, yet again, ranked as one of the top places to work, according to Glassdoor. With downtown Raleigh being so close by, residents will be able to easily work at some of the country’s biggest company’s regional headquarters including RedHat, IBM, Wells Fargo, BB&T, and Duke Energy. The famed Research Triangle Park is a short drive away as well, offering endless opportunities from huge names in the technology, medical, and other industries.
Bryant Road Elementary School is within walking distance of Clifford Glen, while South Garner High School is just a mile away, allowing children to learn close to home. Plus, of course, the colleges in the Triangle speak for themselves. NCSU, Duke University, and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, as well as other institutions including Wake Tech Community College, are definitive cornerstones of our area, driving employment, residencies, and innovation.
Lennar is proud to begin building beautiful single-family homes in Clifford Glen, perfect if you’re just starting out with a new family or if you’re looking for more room with another little one on the way. Our homes are meant for your busy life, and offer the space needed for time together and private time. Clifford Glen will have 2,475 – 3,037 sq.ft. floorplans with four to five bedrooms, three to four baths, two-car garages, and optional screened porches.
Alongside space, homebuyers will be able to have their home match their personality and taste with our curated design packages. You’ll be able to add trending taste to homes that will never seem outdated thanks to our craftsmanship.

Lennar homes also come with Everything Included®, meaning they come with smart home technology, upgrades, and Certified WI-FI capabilities right from the start. That way you don’t have to worry about adding things later and you can just focus on, well, living.
Clifford Glen is perfect for Millennials looking forward to what’s next. From incredible homes to the perfect location, you’ll see those boxes checked in no time!
It’s easy to see why this upcoming community is in the perfect spot for families. It has everything you could want for an incredible life. Join the VIP list today to learn more.
Learn More:
For more information on Clifford Glen community, please visit our community website and join the interest list or call us at 919-337-9420.
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Self-Guided Tours are now available at Paseo at Pinnacle Peak, so schedule an appointment at a time that works for you and come envision your life with brand-new model homes now open. Set behind private gates, explore a collection of single-family homes in Scottsdale, AZ, including Lennar’s unique Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® which can accommodate a variety of lifestyles. Take advantage of historically great rates and schedule an appointment to find your dream home today!
“We’re so excited to open the models for these new homes in north Scottsdale located near parks, pools, recreational opportunities, fine shopping like Scottsdale Quarter and Kierland Commons and much more,” said Alan Jones, Division President for Lennar Phoenix. “Stop by at your convenience and learn more about the available floorplans as well as our signature Everything’s Included® program that comes as standard in every new Lennar home – meaning no extra cost.”
Discover a collection of four single-level new home designs starting from the low $700s. Floorplans range from approximately 2,211 to 2,649 square feet of living space with three to four bedrooms, two and one-half to three bathrooms and two or three-bay garages. These new home designs showcase the latest in contemporary design: expansive open living areas that bring together the home’s main living spaces for easy entertaining, stunning kitchens, outdoor living areas, sophisticated owner’s suite with luxurious bathrooms and flexible bonus rooms on select plans.

With many families now adjusting to working from home or doubling up with loved ones to keep them safe and close, Lennar’s revolutionary Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® is available. Think of this floorplan as two homes under one roof: the main home is for raising your family while the attached private suite is flexible. Use the space for multigenerational living or transform the suite into the ultimate home office, learning area for home schooling the kids, home gym or anything your lifestyle requires.

When you’re not entertaining in your dream Lennar home, the Scottsdale area offers an abundance of amenities to enjoy. Explore the natural beauty that surrounds Scottsdale, such as the popular McDowell Sonoran Preserve or Tom’s Thumb Trailhead, both of which offer spectacular recreational opportunities. For shopping and fine dining, visit Old Town Scottsdale or Scottsdale Fashion Square. When the kids need a little excitement, take them to the Butterfly Wonderland which provides an interactive rainforest experience or the exciting OdySea Aquarium. With something for every lifestyle, how could you not love life here?

Now is the time to schedule a Self-Guided Tour and start enjoying life at home. Make an appointment online at www.Lennar.com/Phoenix, via e-mail at LennarPhoenix@Lennar.com or call 602-661-9302. Paseo at Pinnacle Peak is located at 7627 E. Vivaz in Scottsdale, AZ 85255.
Michele Lerner reports on the growing popularity of multi-generational homes and how they can work for your family in this recent article for The Washington Post.
Lennar began building its Next Gen homes about a decade ago during the financial crisis to help families who needed to take care of their aging parents and to make homeownership an affordable option for families to share expenses, says Jon Jaffe, co-president and co-CEO of Lennar. Today, between 5 and 10 percent of all Lennar homes include a Next Gen suite.
“Our multigenerational homes were created to help families deal with the financial challenges of aging parents and to help make the family connections that are missing in our society today,” says Jaffe. “We’ve found that these multigenerational homes are a game-changer psychologically that are making a profound difference to make it easier for families to live with their loved ones.”
Approximately 20 percent of Americans, about 64 million people, live in a household with two or more adult generations, according to a 2018 study by Pew Research Center.


“The separate entrance is an important feature and allows for as much or as little interaction between family members as they want,” Jaffe says. “It provides tremendous flexibility.”
Flexible floor plans are also a priority for many buyers who anticipate evolving family configurations and want to be prepared with the privacy and space to accommodate every family member.
Continue reading the full article here.
Coming soon to the City of San Diego is Aventine, a collection of new single-family homes that presents buyers with an incredible opportunity to own within the developing east county. Online prequalifications for prospective buyers start Saturday, December 12 at 10 a.m., with pre-sales beginning Saturday, January 30th and model homes anticipated to open by spring 2021. Offering modern single-family homes fit for all lifestyles and an array of popular appointments at no extra cost, register for the interest list today to receive the latest information on these new homes in San Diego.
“We’re excited to announce the prequalification open date for this new home 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. Aventine also offers a community tot lot where the kids can spend sunny days outdoors.

Each home boasts a cutting-edge Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ home design, which incorporates wireless access points throughout the home for strong, consistent internet coverage in every room. Work from home comfortably with no dead spots throughout, plus enjoy your favorite shows, games, movies and more uninterrupted.
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 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 between the I-94 and I-54 freeways and near the I-125, 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.