As a home became more than just a house, the “new normal” suddenly uprooted lives everywhere. Dining rooms became the new offices and pets are coworkers and classmates. Homeowners are now bosses, chefs, teachers, and so much more. With the continuation of “social distancing”, communities are challenged in ways to engage while also still remaining healthy and safe. Concepts like the Front Porch Project have become one of the many ways for communities to share what life is like in this day and age.

What is the Front Porch Project?

The Front Porch Project became a time capsule of sorts for families to remember these moments. Photographers all over the country began driving around their local neighborhoods to take pictures of families on their front porches or lawns. There was no set “look” or “aesthetic,” simply each family doing what they do best.

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Lennar: Family Together, Community Together

At Lennar, we embrace the idea of a home being a place not only to bring a family together, but a community as well. Things like daily social distancing newsletters keep community members engaged while also staying safe and healthy. Two of our Active Adult Communities have jumped in on the Front Porch Project, as well as developed their own twists on social distancing.

Tree Tops Community: Above and Beyond

Tree Tops, located in Lancaster, SC, is a private and gated community with a rustic theme and beautiful ranch homes. The community has gone beyond the Front Porch Project to create an involved atmosphere that adheres to social distancing guidelines. Things like group exercise classes in the outdoor amphitheater, or amenities like pickleball, tennis, and bocce have given members the opportunity to stay healthy and get outside. Other activities have kept the community mentally and socially engaged, like an Easter golf cart parade, a photography scavenger hunt, a Car Cruise parade of older and unique cars, a photo challenge of rescued dogs of Tree Tops and many more opportunities.

Imagery Community: Living Up to the Name

Imagery is located in Mount Holly, NC right on Mountain Island Lake. In addition to the lake, other unique amenities, like pickleball, tennis courts, walking trails, amenity cabins and more, allow homeowners to build active relationships in the community. Living up to the it’s name, the community has embraced photo challenges as a way of staying engaged, with challenges like backyard beauties, scavenger hunts, and all-american. Other activities have involved celebrating rescue dogs or sharing tips and tricks to gardening, recipes, and video fitness classes.

Our Above and Beyond Promise

Tree Tops and Imagery are two of many Lennar communities that are not only adjusting alongside you in the “new normal,” but are also looking for new ways to connect and engage. For example, we’re now offering a new and safe way for you to buy a home through the self-guided tours, which allow you to safely visit model homes on your own in cooperation with proper social distancing guidelines.

Now that homes are being utilized as more than just a house, we’ve reinvented the home-buying experience for you. Our Everything’s Included® promise includes even the most sought-after new home features with no extra cost.

Find Out More

Want additional info? Join our Lennar Charlotte Facebook page to stay connected to all our communities. You can also call us at 704-759-6048 or connect with us to schedule one of those virtual visits.

There’s never been a better time to start investing in your future by taking the next steps to owning a new Lennar home. Not only does Lennar’s affiliated mortgage, title and insurance companies make the process seamless, but there’s only one price and Everything’s Included® in your new home! Not only that, but your home will be covered by the Lennar 1-2-10 Warranty and you’ll enjoy the benefits of Lennar’s dedicated New Home Consultant and Customer Care team, there to help you every step of the way.

With over 60 communities in the Tampa Bay area to choose from with inspired amenities, innovative new home designs, and historically low interest rates, now is the time to make the switch to owning! Here are some additional benefits to owning vs renting with Lennar:

A Fresh Home

The designs of our new homes use many of the most modern and eco-friendly products and features that can add to a home’s long-term health and sustainability.

Build Equity

You can’t build equity in an apartment or rental property, but you may in your own home.

Fixed P&I Payment

Your rent almost always increases when your lease in renewed. With a fixed-rate mortgage, the fixed principal and interest payments never go up.

Tax Deductions

The interest rate portion of your mortgage payment could be deductible. Consult your tax advisor for more information.

Brand New Home

Enjoy the amazing new-home feel and greater peace of mind thanks to the warranties that come included with a new home.

Everything’s Included®

Your move will be made even easier with Lennar’s Everything’s Included, meaning you won’t have to worry about installing the basic necessities or purchasing appliances. Your home comes Wi-Fi Certified along with Energy Star® appliances, GE® products, Moen® fixtures, and much more. Get all the features you want, right from the start! 

Stop throwing money away each month on rent and start investing in your family! With historically low interest rates, your payments could be equal to, if not lower than your rent. Tour a Lennar community today and find the new home you deserve! For more reasons on why you should stop renting and start owning, ‘like’ Lennar on Facebook.

We humans thrive on connectivity, so when up-close-and-personal interactions become challenging, life can go a little haywire. Thankfully, we live in a wired world that provides digital ways to spend time together. Thanks to Lennar®, there’s no place like a smart home.

One of the nation’s largest homebuilders, Lennar is the first to bring The World’s First Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design to new homes. That’s no small feat. To earn a certification, a homebuilder must join the Wi-Fi Alliance®, an exclusive global network of companies that adhere to rigorous testing of all smart-home products.

Lennar provides just that in select new homes for sale throughout the Metroplex. In fact, in dozens of Lennar communities, Alexa has moved in before you do!

She (it?) is said to have some 100,000 available skills, and unlike your children and pets at times, Alexa will respond to your voice. She will pop your popcorn—and order some if you run out. She will turn on your TV so you can munch along with your favorite shows. She can suggest that it’s time to get off the couch for an Alexa-designed exercise plan. She will help you plan your day and tell you whether DFW is enjoying yet another of north Texas’s 232 days of annual sunshine.

Dallas-Fort Worth’s cosmopolitan living includes world-class dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreation (just ask Alexa). Everything’s Included® in select new Lennar homes for sale and Alexa’s state-of-the-art technology connects you with all of it

You’ll find new homes for sale in Celina, TX at Lennar’s Lilyana and Sutton Fields communities. The small town’s motto just happens to be: “Life Connected.”

Due south from there, in a highly desirable city whose motto is, “A Place Where Everyone Matters,” Lennar offers new homes for sale in Prosper, TX. Each Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design delivers a superior Wi-Fi experience in every home at Creeks of Legacy.

Just 8 miles farther south from Prosper, Hills of Crown Ridge has new homes for sale in Frisco, TX, and is among the many Lennar communities in Frisco, TX offering interconnectivity.  

Lennar continues to find new ways of connecting homebuyers with smart home technology. Those looking to move soon can find new homes for sale in Garland, TX can stay connected at Riverplace and at Lonestar Estates with new homes for sale in Euless, TX, both communities will be opening this year.

To learn more about Lennar’s smarts in building smart homes for today’s lifestyle and tomorrow’s conveniences, ask Alexa about new homes for sale in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex or go old school and call Lennar’s New Home Consultant team at (866) 314-4477.

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Please see your New Home Consultant and/or home purchase agreement for actual features designated as an Everything’s Included feature. Lennar’s automated homes are built according to the Wi-Fi Alliance® program guidelines for Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs. See the Wi-Fi Alliance® website at www.wi-fi.org for additional information regarding the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design program. The Wi-Fi Alliance® also certifies home designs after review of a home floorplan, which may occur after your closing. Wireless performance in homes will vary due to design changes, construction changes, placement of furnishings and appliances, usage, and local conditions. 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. Amazon, Alexa, Echo Dot, Echo Show are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc., or its affiliates. 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 07/20

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Last week on July 16 the federal mortgage interest rates dropped to 2.98% for a 30-year loan which was the first time rates have fallen below 3% in the past 50 years. Rates won’t stay this low forever, making this a prime time to stop renting and start owning! There are so many benefits that can come with owning a brand-new home.

Making the step to homeownership allows you to embrace many benefits in addition to living the American dream. Owning a home may provide potential tax breaks while also creating a second stream of revenue when home values rise. Additionally, owning your home gives you the flexibility to update, customize and decorate your property as you see fit. When you invest in a new home, you invest in yourself! Here are some key benefits to help you get moving today:

  1. Build Equity – you can’t build equity in an apartment or rental property, but you may in your own home.

We build new homes for families at every stage of life all across the Bay Area’s most desirable locations. All of our new homes also come with added value and style thanks to Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program. It not only provides today’s popular features and upgrades, such as stainless-steel appliances, quartz or granite countertops, integrated home automation and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ home designs at no additional cost, but also creates an easy and simplified homebuying experience from start to finish.

Our model homes are open by appointment in the Bay Area, with three ways to tour: virtual tours online, self-guided tours at select communities or scheduled appointments with a New Home Consultant who will walk you through the home.

Visit www.lennar.com/bayarea to start your search today!

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†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. Lennar makes no guarantee of present or future market conditions. Forecasts, projections and other predictive statements should never be relied upon.  You should consult your own accounting, legal and tax advisors to evaluate the risks, consequences and suitability of any real estate transaction. Before making a decision to purchase based in whole or in part on tax treatment or tax benefits, customer should consult a qualified tax advisor. 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. Please see your New Home Consultant and/or home purchase agreement for actual features designated as an Everything’s Included feature. For information about the Wi-Fi Alliance® program guidelines for Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM Home Designs, see the Wi-Fi Alliance® website at www.wi-fi.org. ‡Real estate agents/brokers representing the buyer, if any, must accompany a prospective buyer during the buyer’s initial self-guided tour in order to be eligible for any offered commission from Lennar. 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. CalAtlantic Group, Inc., CA DRE Broker #02058246 (Responsible Broker: Joanna Duke). Lennar Sales Corp., CA DRE Broker #01252753 (Responsible Broker: Joanna Duke). BMR Construction, Inc., CA CSLB #830955. CalAtlantic Group, Inc., CA CSLB #1037780. Lennar Homes of California, Inc., CA CSLB #728102. Date 07/20

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Tight schedule? Our extended hours can help! Self-Guided Tours are now available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, so you can tour our beautiful communities and model homes at a time that works for you. With a great selection of neighborhoods and new home designs across the Tucson area, now is the time to take advantage of historically great interest rates and find your brand-new home! To make an appointment, please call 800-864-1055 or visit www.Lennar.com/Tucson.

“We understand life can be hectic and unpredictable, which is why we want to make the homebuying experience even more convenient for our active home shoppers,” said Tom Gansheimer, Division President for Lennar Tucson. “Whether you need to wait until after work or for grandma to babysit the little ones, our new extended hours will provide more opportunities for families to find their dream Lennar home.” 

Homeshoppers can discover new homes across four cities in the Tucson area: Tucson, Vail, Marana and Sahuarita. Explore single and two-story floorplans showcasing open-concept layouts, gourmet kitchens, outdoor living areas, elegant owner’s suites with spa-like bathrooms, flexible bonus rooms per plan and modern design details throughout.  

All new homes are part of Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program, where the features and upgrades you want are included in the price of the home. Enjoy desirable features such as luxury countertops, designer-selected cabinetry, upgraded flooring, energy-efficient appliances and much more at no extra cost. Also included in the program is Lennar’s new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ home design which features wireless access points built in to the home for commercial-strength Wi-Fi in every room. That means no dead spots throughout so you can stream, work and live better. 

For families searching for room in their home for their family aging parents or for space for work/hobbies, Lennar’s unique Next Gen®­—The Home Within A Home® is available at several communities. This layout features a main home with an attached private suite with its own entrance, bedroom, bathroom, living area and kitchenette. It’s ideal for multigenerational families or you can transform the flexible space into the ultimate home office, gym, crafts room or anything your distinctive lifestyle needs.  

The City of Tucson offers a vibrant lifestyle and something for everyone, an ideal setting for families to set down roots. Experience 350 days of sunshine and go shopping, try a new restaurant every week, partake in cultural events and get out and take in breathtaking sunsets. Tucson boasts more than 120 parks including Reid Park Zoo, the popular Tucson Botanical Gardens and Sabino Canyon.

Don’t miss out on incredible interest rates – now is the time to make your move! For more information, to view floorplans or make an appointment, please visit www.lennar.com/Tucson or call 800-864-1055.

If you’ve always dreamed of having a home near the water and enjoying the lake lifestyle daily, then Lennar’s newest northwest Austin community, Lakeside at Tessera, is the place for you. Named “Best Master-Planned Community” by the Austin Business Journal, the community is nestled on the north shore of Lake Travis, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, in the charming town of Lago Vista.

Lennar is offering its highly popular Ridgepointe Collection, starting from the $240s, at Lakeside. The plans offer modern, open one- and two-story designs ranging in size from 1,279 to 2,577 square feet with loads of features designed to perfectly match your lifestyle. Best of all, the homes in Lakeside offer Lennar’s Everything’s Included® package, giving you a wealth of home automation technology such as Amazon Echo Dot, Ring® Doorbell and Honeywell Thermostat. Homebuyers also enjoy no dead spots thanks to Lennar’s WiFi Certified Home Design, meaning families get a new home that is always ready for the future as new technologies and innovations come to market. Also included are energy efficient green features and luxurious designs and finishes, cutting edge appliances and the latest fixtures to give your home a style like no other.

When it comes to outdoor amenities, it doesn’t get better than Lakeside. With Lake Travis just steps from your front door, it only makes sense that residents have access to a private resident boat launch, kayak and SUP launch and a mile of shoreline with beach access. Other highlights include an infinity edge community pool, children’s splash pool, outdoor pavilion and playscape. If that’s not enough, there are miles of interconnected hike and bike trails, and right across the street sits the majestic Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge.

Families at Lakeside are served by the highly regarding Lago Vista ISD, where students where outstanding performance in the classroom is balanced by exceptional achievement on the playing field and in extracurricular endeavors.

Lennar just opened its first model at Lakeside, and homebuyers are invited to stop by for a self-guided tour. The model is Lennar’s stunning, two-story Winsdale plan, spanning 2,399 square feet and featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a 2-car garage.

What better way to beat the summer heat than to live life Lakeside. And the timing couldn’t be better, as Lennar has announced Pre-Grand Opening Specials at the community. When a homebuyer signs a purchase agreement on a select quick move-in home now through July 31 and close per the date specified in the purchase agreement, Lennar will pay their closing costs (excluding discount points).

To learn more about these Pre-Grand Opening Specials, contact Lennar’s online team at LennarAustin@lennar.com or 512-489-6838. And to get a firsthand look at Lakeside, view a fun video from Lennar’s new home counselor below!

Hamilton Preserve, located in Buford, Georgia, is a brand-new community with proximity to I-85, excellent dining, golf, nature, and A-Rated schools all in a tranquil location.

Hamilton Preserve boasts three different styles of newly-built single-family homes to choose from. Take your pick from our popular front-entry and rear-entry homes, or our innovative new American Dream Collection. Homes within the American Dream series are designed to be as energy-efficient as possible. This means you’ll have a lower carbon footprint as well as reduced utility bills.

All Lennar interiors are curated with style, comfort, and longevity in mind – from quality flooring to attractive countertops. At Hamilton Preserve, we have three residential floorplans available to new homeowners- American Dream Collection, Rear Entry Collection, Front Entry Collection.

Whichever Hamilton Preserve property you choose, your new home will come equipped with all you need to feel comfortable and start making memories. All homes feature sophisticated bathrooms and immaculate kitchens, furnished with state of the art fixtures and stainless steel appliances. Furthermore, all properties within the Hamilton Preserve community are part of Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program, which means you get contemporary features and premium upgrades included in the home’s list price.

As a Hamilton Preserve homeowner, you will experience a peaceful community lifestyle that caters to families of all shapes and sizes. There are two scenic lakes on-site and plenty of green space so you can enjoy more time outdoors. The estate is ideally located near several local nature reserves and parks. Meanwhile, Buford’s modest city has all the amenities, entertainment, and dining facilities you could need.

Here are just a handful of the restaurants, conveniences, and things to do within a 10-minute drive of the Hamilton Preserve neighborhood:

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To cap it all off, Hamilton Preserve is a mere 51-mile drive from Atlanta. That means you have all the amenities and attractions of a large, metropolitan city just a short drive from home.

Single-family homes within the Hamilton Preserve are now available for viewing by appointment only. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact our Internet Sales Consultants:

Kim, Marianne, Chrissy, and Kelly: (404) 931-7462

Summer is the time for poolside parties and barbecues. If you love to host, there are so many benefits to having an outdoor kitchen in South Florida. The kitchen is usually the hub of the home, and recreating that hub can inspire a whole new social atmosphere when entertaining guests. More and more households are discovering how much fun it is to take gatherings outside!

Some pros of having outdoor kitchens:

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If you’re looking for a new residence with the option of adding in a summer kitchen, check out the four-story townhomes at Urbana, a new Lennar community in the heart of Doral, Florida. These luxury townhomes can be designed with an optional rooftop terrace and an optional summer kitchen for al fresco cooking and entertaining!

Outdoor kitchens come in all shapes and sizes. You can easily build a deck and grill set up, or get yourself a fully functioning outdoor space. Most people enjoy a fully functioning kitchen with the amenities of their own indoor kitchen, simplified and reduced for the al fresco lifestyle.

Turn your outdoor space into an extension of your home with comfy seating, simple dining furniture, and stylish accessories. This new space can transform simple lunches and dinners into meals to remember. 

Having an outdoor living space is perfect for warmer days and longer evenings in South Florida. During the summer, our outdoor spaces become a big part of home life. Having an outdoor kitchen with stylish and comfy outdoor furniture creates both a calm oasis and a dynamic social environment. This allows family, friends, and yourself to enjoy a healthier, happier lifestyle!

We’ve reimagined even more ways to utilize our innovative Next Gen® home design and are excited to introduce The Home Office Within A HomeSM. With so many people adjusting to working from home, we’re here to show you just how great it can be. Our Next Gen® floorplans provide an attached suite outfitted with everything you need for the ultimate home office location.

You can now schedule an appointment to tour The Home Office Within A HomeSM at Crescendo at Cadence Park in Irvine. Schedule your tour today and come see why this plan is ideal for your lifestyle. The Home Office Within A HomeSM will also be available to tour at several other communities very soon, so stay tuned!

Lennar Introduces The Home Office Within A Home

Privacy

More than just dual master suites or an extra bedroom, the Next Gen® home offers an attached suite with a private entrance, open welcome area, kitchenette, bathroom and private back room. In this noise-insulated space, the possibilities to work, learn and create are truly endless.

Lennar Introduces The Home Office Within A Home

Flexibility

The welcome area is a multiuse space that could be used to accommodate clients or customers, as a home office, home schooling space and more. The room in back that’s typically designated as a bedroom can be utilized as a private office to keep documents, files and deskwork out of sight. You can also transform this space into the ultimate home gym, fitness or yoga studio – whatever you need.

Lennar Introduces The Home Office Within A Home

Savings

Benefit from saved rent you might spend leasing an office or commercial space, along with extra utility costs such as internet. Our Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ home designs provide strong, consistent whole-home coverage with no dead spots. Plus, extra time and money gained from no commute!

Togetherness

Working from home provides so many benefits, including more time with family. Enjoy lunch with loved ones and the ease of being close by when the kids get home from school. Plus, open it up at the end of the workday for even more room for the entire family.

Discover even more exclusive interior design plans that illustrate all the possibilities to meet the needs of professions and families in today’s modern world at https://www.lennar.com/productsandservices/homeoffice today. Then, schedule your visit to tour our new The Home Office Within A HomeSM model at Crescendo by calling 949-234-7880.