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Explore new homes designed exclusively for active adults 55+ during Lennar’s Grand Opening of two collections at Inspiration – The Masters and The Heritage. The public is invited to come out on Saturday, January 18th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, January 19th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and enjoy coffee (from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.), complimentary eats (12 to 2 p.m.), tour three gorgeous models, quick move-in homes, learn more about the community and Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program. These new homes for sale in Aurora start from the low $400s.
“We’re so excited to be bringing age qualified homes to the Inspiration masterplan, showcasing modern and thoughtful designs specifically tailored to 55+ living,” said Carrie Castilian, Director of Marketing for Lennar Colorado. “The Inspiration neighborhood, which is filled with a host of amenities onsite, is the perfect place for any active adult to start the next chapter of their life. So stop by the Grand Opening, tour the models and find your new happy place in Aurora!”
The Masters Collections offers four ranch floorplans ranging from approximately 1,749 to 2,307 square feet. The Heritage Collection offers six ranch floorplans ranging from approximately 1,874 to 2,737 square feet. Designs showcase open living areas, covered patios, upscale kitchens, sophisticated master suites and spacious secondary bedrooms per plan.
Additionally, every new home is outfitted with the new home features and upgrades you want through Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program. Features you would normally have to pay extra for, such as stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, full unfinished basements (per plan), air conditioning and more, come included as standard.
Live and play, every day, at Inspiration. Residents in Hilltop Village 55+ have exclusive access to the Hilltop Club, a resort-style facility boasting a pool, yoga studio, fitness center, pickleball, tennis, bocce courts and much more. From a craft club, cooking club and golf club, Hilltop Club provides residents with opportunities to continue their goals and discover new passions. Plus, the community hosts many fun events throughout the year, including live music, cooking demos and DIY workshops. Active adults seeking an exciting lifestyle that is active, indulgent and made specifically for 55+ living should look no further.
To attend the event, visit the Welcome Home Center located at 8425 S. Winnipeg Court in Aurora, Colo. 80016. For more information, please visit www.Lennar.com/Colorado. 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 insurance and closing services for both buyers of Lennar’s homes and others. Lennar’s Rialto segment is a vertically integrated asset management platform focused on investing throughout the commercial real estate capital structure. Lennar’s Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. Previous press releases and further information about Lennar may be obtained at the “Investor Relations” section of Lennar’s website, www.lennar.com.
As we enter the new decade of 2020, we naturally find ourselves reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future. Many of us set goals and make New Year’s resolutions around our well-being, careers, relationships, and the things most important to us. But what about our homes? The place we spend most of our time, our most substantial investment, the roof over our family’s heads?
If you want to start the year off right, start with your home. Here are some ways to improve your home in the new year:
Keep a clean home
A clean home is a happy home. Start the new year fresh with a deep clean of your home and set yourself up to maintain a level of cleanliness throughout the year. Invest in clean and quality supplies or find a housecleaner to help on a regular basis.
Keep a clutter-free home
Out with the old, in with the new. Early in the year, take some time to go through your belongings and weed out things you no longer want, need or use – or as Marie Kondo says, “keep only the things that bring you joy.” Encourage everyone in your home to participate in this possession cleanse and either have a yard sale or do a good deed and donate.
Create a warm & inviting space
Home should feel comfortable, and it should be a place you look forward to at the end of a long day. If your home is feeling less than inviting, there are a few simple and cost-effective upgrades you can do to make it feel more inviting. You can invest in a few cozy throws, memory foam pillows, or quality sheets for your bed. If any element of your home is feeling less than comfortable and inviting – see if there’s a way you can update it or replace it to make your house feel more like home.
Live more sustainably
We should all make efforts to live more sustainably in 2020. With smart home technology, you can turn off lights with the touch of your finger or the sound of your voice, program the thermostat to use less energy, and more. These fantastic features are both environmentally friendly and economical. Both the earth and your wallet win!
Set-up different bins in your home to recycle glass, compostable food, plastic, and cardboard. Use non-toxic, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, or make your own cleaning products to help reduce waste.
Get involved in the community
What better way to start the year than getting involved with your community? If you love to read, see if any of your neighbors would be interested in a book club. If you’re passionate about a specific cause, gather the neighborhood together to participate in a fundraiser. Your involvement within your community will add joy to your life and the lives of others.
Plant a garden
“If you want to be happy for a lifetime, plant a garden.” There’s something to be said for this beautiful little quote. If you have space in your backyard, a garden can be a lovely addition, an opportunity to spend time with your family, and can even provide fresh fruits and vegetables! If you love the idea of cooking with fresh herbs from the garden or getting your hands dirty on the weekends – a garden is a great way to help many of the new years resolutions you may have. (e.g. more family time, eating healthier, spending more time outdoors, etc.)
Mark your calendars because Lennar is Grand Opening two new collections at Sterling Ranch – The Monarch & Patio Villas – on Saturday, January 18th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, January 19th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The public is invited to come out and enjoy complimentary eats from 12 to 2 p.m., tour five professionally decorated models, explore the quick move-in homes available, learn more about the community and Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program.
“The Sterling Ranch masterplan is unlike anything in the area, which is why we’re so excited to be Grand Opening two collections,” said Carrie Castilian, Director of Marketing for Lennar Colorado. “With a wide range of designs and array of Everything’s Included® features in every new home, families of every type will be able to find a beautiful Lennar home that fits their distinctive lifestyle. We hope to see you there!”
The Monarch Collection offers designs ranging from approximately 1,857 to 2,951 square feet, including three to four bedrooms, two to three bathrooms and two or three-car garages. These new homes for sale in Littleton start from the low $500s.
The Patio Villas Collection offers designs ranging from approximately 1,648 to 1,871 square feet, including two bedrooms, two bathrooms and two-car garages. These new homes start from the mid $400s.
Across both collections, floorplans showcase open living areas for easy entertaining, outdoor living spaces, spacious secondary bedrooms for the kids, large master suites and flexible rooms per plan. Plus, with Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program, features such as stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, full unfinished basements (per plan), air conditioning and much more come as standard, meaning no extra cost.
The Sterling Ranch masterplan is an extraordinary place to call home and raise a family. Nestled at the gateway to the front range, Sterling Ranch is home to nine distinctive villages of homes with a variety of home sizes and floorplans – all centered around an amenity-rich town center. From great amenities, to well-regarded schools, shopping, restaurants and an abundance of recreational opportunities, life at Sterling Ranch will epitomize the American dream.
To attend the Grand Opening event, visit the Welcome Home Center located at 7855 Fraser River Circle in Littleton, Colo. 80125. For more information, please visit www.Lennar.com/Colorado or call 303-507-9393.
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 insurance and closing services for both buyers of Lennar’s homes and others. Lennar’s Rialto segment is a vertically integrated asset management platform focused on investing throughout the commercial real estate capital structure. Lennar’s Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. Previous press releases and further information about Lennar may be obtained at the “Investor Relations” section of Lennar’s website, www.lennar.com.
Dallas is famous as a foodie’s paradise for sure, but let’s face it—better yet, taste it: the entire Lone Star State serves up a Texas-sized buffet of distinctive dishes. There’s no time like New Year’s Eve to jumpstart your taste buds with these down-home appetizers.
In the coming year, Lennar celebrates new communities coming soon throughout the Metroplex. Among Lennar’s 82 communities with new homes for sale in Dallas, TX, Everything’s Included© kitchens will be simmering with pre-midnight delights.
At three new Lennar communities, you can find Grass-Fed Beef Sliders on the New Year’s Eve menu. Plus, all are within 30 miles of The Lonesome Cowboy Ranch, where iconic longhorns are raised.
Overland Grove has new homes for sale in Forney, TX and Prairie Creek is coming soon with new homes for sale in Dallas, TX! Both are within two dozen miles of the celebrated Katy Trail Ice House downtown which serves up some of DFW’s best chili—the national dish of Texas. If you don’t know what an “ice house” or “beer garden” is, fire up 2020 with homemade Authentic Chili Ranch Dip. Can you say, “Chili-slathered nachos?”
Meanwhile, between Phillips Creek Ranch, with new homes for sale in Frisco, TX, and Bridgewater coming soon with new homes for sale in Princeton, TX, you are bound to find a kitchen to fall in love with. You can make Texas Caviar or Easy Sweet Spicy Jalapeno Relish and impress your party guests! Both are much simpler to make than you might think and both are perfect to add to your New Year’s appetizers.
With many new Lennar homes providing the World’s First Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs, Alexa’s always on hand to answer your questions about where to get ingredients nearby. With an island kitchen standard in many home designs, there’s no place like home for a “make-your-own taco/nachos/chili bar.”
Don’t forget the guacamole! As for genuine Texas chili, remember: No beans!!
Yes, there is an app for that, appetizers with the true flavors of a New Year’s Texas. To get a taste of Lennar’s new homes for sale in and around the Metroplex, contact Lennar’s Dallas-Fort Worth team at (866) 314-4477 and learn more on our website.
Here are a few of the recipes from above—so print out the entire blog and get cookin’:
1 pound Chisholm Trail Grass-fed ground beef
Salt and pepper to taste
Dinner rolls
Burger toppings, as desired—remember: chili, guacamole, salsa, queso for that Texas flavor.
Cook the burgers on the grill or in the pan for about four or five minutes, then flip and cook for an additional four to five minutes. Internal temperature of 160 degrees. For a medium or medium-rare burger, cook the sliders for three to four minutes per side. Allow the burgers to rest for a few minutes before garnishing
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 pounds beef chuck or round, cut into ¼- to ½-inch cubes
1 cup onions, chopped (more if you like)
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
4 – 6 tablespoons chili powder, (or to taste)
2 tablespoons flour
3 teaspoon cumin seed, crushed
2 tsp oregano, crushed (from spice bottle)
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
14.5-ounce can(s)
Condensed beef broth
1½ cup water
1-2 tablespoons cornmeal
Directions
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy large pot with tight-fitting lid. Lightly brown beef, removing as it browns. Add more oil as needed.
After all meat is browned and removed from pot, add garlic and onion to pot and sauté until tender and lightly browned. Return all meat to pan.
Combine chili powder, flour, and cumin—see the note in the linked recipe. Sprinkle this mixture over the meat; stir over low heat until meat is evenly coated, about 2 minutes.
Stir in oregano, salt, cayenne, beef broth and water. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower heat, simmer slowly, with lid on for about 2 hours, or until meat is very tender.
Sprinkle in the cornmeal, stirring constantly, until mixture is slightly thickened, 5 – 10 minutes.
It’s best to let chili “rest” for 15 to 30 minutes before eating; it gives the meat a chance to absorb more of the sauce
2 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
½ onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tomato, finely chopped and drained
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, stem and seeds removed, coarsely chopped
½ cup bottled Italian dressing
Directions
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except dressing. Pour dressing over top and toss to coat well. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Easy Sweet Spicy Jalapeño Relish
Make this a few days before New Year’s Eve so it’s ready!
28 ounces pickled jalapeños.
Sugar (generally the same amount of sugar as the brine you remove from the can or jar)
Directions
Drain off peppers. Grind peppers in a food processor until the consistency of relish and place in a quart jar. Replace vinegar with sugar. Rotate jar every few hours until all sugar becomes liquid. Store in refrigerator and wait a few days and enjoy.
With the New Year just around the corner comes a new opportunity to reinvent yourself and cut out any bad habits. If you’re concerned that you won’t be able to stick to your resolution, there’s a lot in your corner this time around the sun: 2020 isn’t just a new year, it’s a new decade altogether! This blog is your guide to staying on top of your resolution and provides steps to take to make your new habit a permanent practice.
If you knock out your resolutions one piece at a time instead of trying to do everything cold turkey, you’re much more likely to accomplish your goals and stick with your habits as they become a permanent part of your life. Running a marathon in record time may sound like a dream to you, but even champion runners will tell you that it’s more important to finish than to place. Regardless of what your resolution is, remember this: it will always be easier to accomplish a number of small milestones than one enormous one.
Whether your resolution is about learning to play a new instrument or starting a meditation routine with yoga, the reason why you’re doing it is even more important than what it is you’re doing. When you hit a point where you’re ready to fall back into your old ways, keep the original why in mind.
Running one extra mile may sound like enough to make you toss your sneakers in the trash and never look back, but remembering how proud of yourself you’ll be a year from now will make every bit of running, baking, cooking, and strumming worth it.
With a New Year’s Resolution, it’s important to keep in mind that you don’t need to be in an “all or nothing” mindset. If you only managed to run fifteen minutes one day instead of thirty, that’s still something to celebrate!
Patting yourself on the back every once in a while and celebrating your progress is an important part of making your journey feel like it’s worth it. Because when you arrive at your destination, you’ll realize that it was! A New Year’s Resolution may make you feel healthier or happier, but no matter what, it’ll be something you’re proud you did. For more ways to make the New Year exciting, be sure to Like Lennar on Facebook.
When people say that Tampa Bay is picturesque, they don’t just mean the white sandy beaches and stunning sunsets! The city of Tampa is covered in beautiful spots that seem like they’re tailor-made to be posted on Instagram. From traveling flower trucks to rooftop event venues, the city of Tampa is a great place to not only grow your career, but also host friends and family and make your Instagram feed pop. This blog is your guide to finding some cute spots that are great to hang out at as a local, but even better to visit when you’ve got guests in from out of town!
Posies Flower Truck
While you’re surely familiar with the concept of a food truck, a flower truck may be new to you! Posies Flower Truck is a photoshoot backdrop on wheels, which makes it an exciting backdrop treasure hunt to help you fill your feed. You can find the truck’s location on its Instagram, which it regularly updates to help you get your flowers, and more importantly, your photos!
City of Tampa Postcard
If you’re looking to move to the Big Guava, make sure you announce it to your friends and family with a postcard! Tampa has featured a classic postcard-style mural on the wall of 1102 N Florida Avenue since 2003. This mural is a great Instagram post, and serves as a way to celebrate that you’re visiting (and possibly moving to!) an exciting city with a lot of history.
Hyde Park Village
Hyde Park Village is full of modern upscale restaurants, each with their own gorgeous atmospheres that are worthy of a place on your Instagram page. The shops at Hyde Park don’t fall one bit behind, with many of them offering mini-murals to celebrate a season or an ongoing event that are perfect to post.
Rooftop 220
Just next door to Armature Works is a rooftop event space perfect for celebrating any special occasion, from company holiday parties to the wedding of your dreams. The venue offers unmatched views of the Hillsborough River as well as downtown Tampa, which means it’s perfect for getting a shot of a picturesque Florida sunset.
Best of all, if you’re getting ready to purchase a home or want to learn more about the home-buying process, Lennar offers a quarterly workshop series geared towards millennials known as the Make Your Move program. At these events, you’ll have an opportunity to get great shots from your Instagram, thanks to the stunning views from Rooftop 220. Plus, you’ll leave with great connections in the Tampa Bay area and a stronger understanding of what it takes to plant your roots and become a homeowner.
To RSVP for the next MYM Event at Rooftop 220, click here.
Lennar’s award-winning masterplan Heritage El Dorado Hills offers a one-of-a-kind lifestyle designed with luxury living for active adults 55+ in mind. Amenity-focused, this gated community provides high-end recreation at The Retreat and will offer even more options at The Resort, slated to open in early 2020.
“Set among a beautiful landscape of rolling hills and panoramic views, we’ve created Heritage El Dorado Hills to be a community that provides a resort-style lifestyle to match its locale,” said Michelle Velky, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Sacramento. “We’re very excited to open The Resort, our second recreation center, early next year. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour on our website to get a glimpse of what it will look like and everything it will include.”
The Retreat is Heritage El Dorado Hills recreation center that’s already completed and open and provides 5,000 square feet of recreational facilities. It includes a fitness center, aerobics studio, greenbelt, lobby, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, locker rooms, outdoor spa, pool deck with lounge chairs, barbecue area, The Green community event lawn and outdoor courtyard.
The Resort, which will open in early 2020, is a high-end luxury clubhouse. Amenities it will feature include a gathering hall, The Sierra Lounge event room, a private theater, game room, card room, club room, outdoor pool and spa and so much more.
Lennar offers three collections of single-story home designs at Legends, Estates and Mosaic. Among all neighborhoods floorplans range in size from approximately 1,230 to 2,576 square feet and prices start from the high $400,000s.
Every home features Lennar’s Everything’s Included® package of upgrades and features at no additional cost, including granite countertops, solar, home automation, stainless steel appliances and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ designs at no additional cost. Additionally, each home showcases Lennar’s Thoughtful Design® program of features for changing lifestyle needs. It includes wider doors and hallways, lower appliance design, extra lighting, walk-in showers with hand-held shower heads, reinforced backing in the bathroom for future handrail placement and more.
The models are now open at the Welcome Home Center, located at 2968 Calypso Circle in El Dorado Hills. For more information visit www.lennar.com/sacramento or call an Internet Sales Consultant at 916-304-9711 to book your tour.
About Lennar Corporation
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation’s leading builders of quality homes for all generations. The Company 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 the Company’s homes and, through Rialto Mortgage Finance, 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. Lennar Ventures drives Lennar Corporation’s technology and innovation strategies. For more information about Lennar, please visit www.lennar.com.
With the new year nearly upon us, it’s a natural time to reassess whether your current home is still the best space for your family. If not, 2020 marks the beginning of a new decade, so why not a new home? Before jumping into homebuying, make sure you do your homework on housing market trends. We’ve identified three that will certainly motivate you into action as soon as the holidays are over!
Before you start touring new homes, knowing your price range and non-negotiables is important to keep your search realistic and focused. Three enticing Broward communities ranging in style and price give you a great selection to choose from, and help narrow down your must-haves, so you can find the home that best suits your 2020 needs and goals. For young professionals, Palomino Lake is a great community to start your search. Located in Davie, these new townhomes are flanked by 28 acres of equestrian trails, as well as a lake and pool cabana–for prices as low as the mid $300s! One of Lennar’s most attainable communities in Broward County, with many homes eligible for FHA financing and low down payment options, Palomino Lake is a great example of high value for low prices.
A second townhome community that offers a slightly more elevated lifestyle is Tuscan Pines in Pembroke Pines. Located in the “Best Place to Raise Your Kids,”these new homes offer 3 to 4 bedrooms, ideal for a second home, with prices from the upper $300s. Similar to Palomino Lake, family-friendly amenities such as a sparkling pool with sundeck areas add to the allure of Tuscan Pines, where the comfort of home extends throughout your entire community.
If you’re seeking a complete home upgrade or need a much larger home than you currently have, look no further than Parkland Bay. Offering lakeside luxury living at its finest, this new home community boasts four elite neighborhoods of estate homes with breathtaking views of a 178-acre lake. Unlike any other Lennar community in Broward, these homes range from the $500s to over $1 million and are among the most luxurious available in family-friendly Parkland. Perfect for large families who value togetherness, you’ll also benefit from Parkland Bay’s massive clubhouse with resort-style amenities, offering something for every member of the family to enjoy.Truly indicative of the added value you’ll enjoy, all Lennar homes also includeWi-FiCERTIFIED™Home Designs for unsurpassed connectivity as well as Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® package, which ensures you won’t have to compromise on luxury features and finishes. So regardless of your budget, you can be certain that brand-new, stainless steel appliances will be installed and ready in your kitchen upon move-in, along with a choice selection of designer finishes, flooring options, and more!
Three market trends and three stunning Broward communities means your search for the perfect new home is already a step ahead of the rest! Come visit one of our Welcome Home Centers and enjoy a simplified homebuying experience with the help of our New Home Consultants. We look forward to helping you maximize the value of your new home in 2020
Lennar announced their newest gated community of estate-style luxury homes will open in 2020 at The Lakes masterplan above Rancho Santa Fe. The Interest List for this community is now forming on www.lennar.com/sd with plans to offer pre-model sales opportunities in January.
“Wellington will offer a variety of beautiful, expansive and truly stunning home designs but with only 30 homesites available in total, it will be a unique opportunity to own one of these homes,” said Laurie Massas, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar San Diego. “We have brought luxury designs to this desirable location, with impressive outdoor living spaces, butler’s pantries, three-bay garages and resort-style master suites.”
Wellington will offer three distinctive floorplans available in Andalusian, Hacienda and Mizner elevation styles. In total, sizes range from approximately 4,112 to 4,565 square feet of living space with four to five bedrooms and four and one-half to five and one-half bathrooms. These luxury homes will feature plenty of bonus living areas, bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, stunning kitchens, three-bay garages, master suites with private decks, California rooms and so many more impressive design details.
Lennar will offer one of their Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® designs at Wellington, available in the Residence Three floorplan. Designed to accommodate multigenerational or dual living situations, these homes include an attached private suite that functions like a home within itself and includes its own private bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchenette and entrance.
Each home at Wellington will also showcase Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program of upgrades and features as standard. Among these are quartz countertops, solar, stainless steel appliances, integrated home automation, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ designs for whole-home coverage and more – all at no additional cost.
Wellington will also benefit from being located within the highly-acclaimed Poway Unified School District. To learn more or join the interest list, visit www.lennar.com/sd (858) 284-4325 today.
About Lennar Corporation
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation’s leading builders of quality homes for all generations. The Company 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 the Company’s homes and, through Rialto Mortgage Finance, 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. Lennar Ventures drives Lennar Corporation’s technology and innovation strategies. For more information about Lennar, please visit www.lennar.com.
