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According to a CNET/Coldwell Banker survey, 81 percent of buyers are more likely to buy a home if smart home devices are already installed. Lucky for them, Lennar homes is the first to offer the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design that keeps owners connected with the best smart home technology already included at no extra cost. Learn why buying a smart home is the
Devices are everywhere. According to a recent visual networking index forecast from Cisco, by 2021 there will be four networked devices and connections per person across the globe. Those figures are even greater in North America, where Cisco estimates each person will have 13 networked devices and connections by 2021.
With all those devices, it’s no surprise that a greater number of people are embracing the smart home movement. Those who have yet to jump on the smart home bandwagon can benefit from learning more about them, and why it’s intelligent to have a smart home.
What is a smart home?
According to SmartHomeUSA.com, the term “smart home” is commonly used to define residences in which appliances, lighting, heating and cooling units, televisions, computers, entertainment systems and security systems are capable of communicating with one another. Each of these components can be controlled remotely, typically via a smartphone.
Why is it smart to have a smart home?
The benefits of a smart home are numerous, and will likely only multiply as people utilize more devices.
Time:
A recent joint survey from CNET and Coldwell Banker found that 57 percent of Americans say that smart home technology saves them an average of 30 minutes per day. That’s an especially beneficial advantage for busy parents and/or professionals who find it difficult to juggle all of their daily responsibilities.
Money:
Another benefit to smart homes is their cost savings. Because devices can be controlled remotely, smart home owners can adjust the temperatures on their heating and cooling units while away from home. That means they can arrive each night to a comfortable home without having to run their HVAC systems all day while no one is home. In fact, the CNET/Coldwell Banker survey found 45 percent of Americans say that smart home products save them an average of $98.30 each month.
Investment:
Whether you’re a developer or a single-family homeowner, real estate is an investment. Making a home as appealing as possible to prospective buyers is a great way to get a better return on your real estate investment. The CNET/Coldwell Banker survey found that 81 percent of buyers would be more likely to buy a home if smart home products were already installed. That can make the market for your home more competitive, ultimately earning you more money at resale.
Smart homes are both the present and the future. Homeowners who want to make their homes more livable today and more marketable tomorrow should consider investing in smart home products.
Whether you’re from Ireland or not, there’s an undeniable sense of spirit in the air on St. Patrick’s Day. “Kiss me I’m Irish” t-shirts, shamrock sunglasses, dyed red beards and leprechaun hats are adorned by your neighbors, classmates, colleagues, and friends. Drinks, eggs, and rivers turn green and traditional Celtic music is played on radios around the world.
While many cities participate in St. Patrick’s Day festivities no one does it quite like Tampa.
Here are a few family-friendly events happening in Tampa this St. Patrick’s Day weekend:
This is always a fun and exciting weekend in Tampa with events for the whole family. So, dust off your Riverdance shoes, throw on your “kiss me I’m Irish” t-shirt and have some fun!
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Your luck doesn’t have to end after March 17th. This St. Patrick’s Day, embrace the season and add some creative and fun décor to your new Lennar home to ensure the good luck lasts year-round. Taken straight from our pot of gold, here are three lucky finds so you can live luckily ever after in your new home:
Horseshoes
Legend says that when kept as a talisman, a horseshoe brings its owner good luck.
But no need to carry these heavy pieces around with you. Although most people choose to hang them by the front door, these stylish pieces are very versatile and can be used in several ways. Opt for a horseshoe with a hook in the center and place it by the entrance so you can hang your jackets or keys off it when you come home. You can use horseshoes as handles—attach them to a wooden box to create a rustic centerpiece for your Great Room. Turn it into an activity for the kids and paint them and use them for crafts to decorate their bedrooms. However, you decide to use them, keep in mind the direction: when you hang a horseshoe with the open end facing upward it’s supposed to collect good luck, when facing down it’s supposed to bestow good luck on those who pass by.
Elephants
In addition to wisdom, strength and fertility, the elephant is a symbol of good luck. From tabletop accessories, graphic art, table lamps, rugs, planters,
Plants
Go green! Whether you’re looking for something low-maintenance to keep indoors or want to try your green thumb with a garden, there are a lot of plants available that symbolize good luck. Popular with feng shui, the bamboo attracts positive energy and brings good health, peace
Howdy, neighbor! That’s what they say here in Texas, where Sendera Ranch welcomes a new neighbor in Watermill, a collection of new Lennar homes that offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and exceptional value in tranquil, and highly convenient, Fort Worth.
Watermill’s five new home designs are now open in Sendera Ranch, a community nestled in the historic old Texas ranching town where the best of the Metroplex is at your fingertips.
Each new Watermill home, boasting a charming brick exterior, offers unbeatable pricing, from the $180,000s, with GE® appliances and quartz countertops in the kitchen.
The floorplans’ open-concept living spaces stretch from 1,228 to 1,886 square feet. The Fullerton and The Whitton three bedrooms and two baths and The Agora and The Willowford four bedrooms and two baths.
Watermill’s quaint and charming homes complement Sendera Ranch’s generous, wide-open spaces. With 200 acres of greenspace and a pond, The community also boasts three swimming pools, along with a spray-and-splash park that delights youngsters of all ages.
Homeowners also enjoy a community center, walking trails, soccer and baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts and a park, playground and picnic area. That’s not all. Ideal for families, Sendera Ranch features three schools and a daycare center onsite.
Watermill’s new homes for sale are as valuable as Sendera Ranch’s location. Located in Fort Worth, where the Lone Star State’s legendary cowboy culture lives on, the community sits only six miles from I-35W for excellent to world-class recreational, shopping, dining and entertainment choices.
The Golf Club at Fossil Creek is just 10 miles away, and for executives, the Fort Worth Alliance Airport is within six miles. Tanger Outlets and Cabela’s, to name just two marquee shopping favorites, are only nine miles from home. Nearby Eagle Mountain Lake lures outdoors lovers with more than 8,000 acres of fishing, boating, swimming and waterskiing.
For more information about Watermill and new homes for sale in Sendera Ranch, visit:
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Central Florida has no shortage of exciting day-long adventures, all-year round! Even more so during Spring Break season (generally the month of March) as visitors from all over the world are landing at Orlando International Airport to begin their Central Florida Spring Break adventure. Orlando has a unique geographical positioning, travel 60 minutes in one direction to reach the Atlantic Ocean or 90 minutes in the other direction to reach the Gulf of Mexico. Or if you prefer to stay dry during your spring break, Central Florida is at the epicenter of world-class theme park entertainment and boats some unique historical and cultural charms as well. If you are lucky enough to call Central Florida home, here is a cheat sheet on some exciting ways to “Spring Break for a Day” in Central Florida.
However, you decide to spend your Spring Break, have fun with it! For more interesting and exciting things to do in Central Florida, check out Lennar’s Open Door Blog.
Spring is right around the corner, which means it’s time for you to give your home its annual deep clean. Spring cleaning takes a whole lot of effort and time, but there’s nothing more satisfying than having a freshly cleaned home.
1.Windows
Instead of just cleaning the interior side of your windows, take
2.Countertops
The key
3.Fridge
Take EVERYTHING OUT. Take out all of your groceries out of the fridge and check for expired condiments to throw out. Give the shelves and bins and wash with warm, soapy water. Before placing everything back in the fridge wipe down the remainder of the surfaces.
4.Closets
The Spring is a great time to declutter and organize your closets. Take this time to get rid of anything you have not used in the past year. Donate or trash all of your unwanted items. Knowing what you own will also help you avoid repurchasing the items that you already have at home.
5.Junk Drawer
We all have a junk drawer for numerous miscellaneous items. It’s good to clean and “organize” it every once in a while. Simply take everything out of the drawer and if any items have a “home” within your home store them away appropriately. Then add small bowls in the drawers to help keep your junk
6.Stainless Steel
Keep your stainless steel appliances spotless and fingerprint free this spring. Wipe them down with the stainless steel spray of your choice or make your own with things you might already have at home. Click HERE, for ideas.
7.Ceilings
Your ceilings are spots that don’t get cleaned regularly, so take some time to grab an extended duster and go through the ceilings and moldings.
8.Floors
Flooring should be maintained regularly throughout the year. Wood and tile flooring should be swept and carpet should be vacuumed often. Bring in professionals 1-3 times of year to get your floors deep cleaned.
Bakersfield, Calif. – March 2019 – Lennar is excited to announce that Ashe Meadows, a new community that is now selling in Bakersfield, will Grand Open model homes from three distinctive collections on Saturday, March 23 from 11 am – 5 pm. The Chateau, California and Skye Series offer 11 floorplans to choose from in total and will showcase six models for home shoppers to tour.
“We are so excited to unveil this model complex that showcases homes from three popular series of home designs now selling in Bakersfield,” said Susan Wilke Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Central Valley. “These homes all come with incredible added value through our signature Everything’s Included® program and are now selling at pre-model prices. Home shoppers who RSVP will be able to get updated on pricing.”
The Chateau Series at Ashe Meadows offers four distinctive floorplans that range in size from 1,787 to 3,167 square feet of living space. The single and two-story residences offer three to five bedrooms, two to four bathrooms with two-bay garages.
The California Series also offers four distinctive floorplans, all single-story, which range in size from approximately 1,580 to 1,989 square feet of space. These homes provide three to four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two-bay garages.
The Skye Series presents a collection of three single story home designs. These modern designs encompass 2,029 to 2,376 square feet of living space, with three to four bedrooms, two to three bathrooms and two-bay garages.
Lennar’s homes are all designed for the way modern families live today with open-concept layouts that maximize interior space, modern and well-appointed kitchens and luxurious master suites. Their signature Everything’s Included® program also incorporates a high level of added features at no additional cost, including granite or quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and integrated home automation.
The event will take place as the Ashe Meadows
Welcome Home Center, located off Mountain Ridge and Panama Lane in Bakersfield.
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Centtral Valley Facebook page to stay connected to activities around our
communities.
Mark your calendars and RSVP HERE to receive special updates about the Grand Opening, happening on Saturday, March 23. Visit www.lennar.com/bakersfield to see what amenidites are offered in the Bakersfield area.
Hurry! The intrest list is filling up. Call us today to at (661)360-1217, visit our Ashe Meadows Website or CHAT NOW.
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 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
Phoenix, Ariz. – March 2019 – Join Lennar in celebrating the Grand Opening of a new home community in Phoenix, The Arbors, on March 23rd from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring the family out for an exciting event with complimentary treats and tour the professionally-decorated model home showcasing modern designs such as Lennar’s multigenerational Next Gen® layout and a high level of Everything’s Included® features. Make sure you mark your calendar and set a reminder because you’re not going to want to miss this event!
“We’re very excited to Grand Open this sophisticated community and invite you to come out, tour the model and discover the home of your dreams,” said Alan Jones, Division President for Lennar Phoenix. “The Arbors offers home shoppers an incredible opportunity to purchase a brand-new, Everything’s Included® home in Phoenix set in a gated and intimate neighborhood of only 31 homesites.”
New homes at The Arbors start from the low $400s. Find a home that meets your lifestyle with a distinct collection of four single-story designs ranging in size from approximately 2,482 to 3,184 square feet including four to five bedrooms, three to four bathrooms and three-bay garages. Floorplans are designed to reflect the way people choose to live today and feature open living areas that make entertaining and relaxing easy, covered patios for outdoor living, upscale kitchens with large islands, spacious secondary bedrooms for the kids, enviable owner’s suites complete with luxurious bathrooms, flexible spaces and much more per plan.
Additionally, Lennar’s innovative Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® design for multigenerational living is available. The layout features a private Next Gen® suite attached to the main home with its own separate entrance, living area with kitchenette, spacious bedroom, bathroom and even car garage. This design allows multiple generations to live together comfortably and privately under one roof, perfect for moving your elderly parents in or for long-term guests.
Best of all, the popular upgrades and features you want in your new home come included at no extra cost through Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program. From luxury countertops, upgraded and high-quality cabinetry, home automation technology, stainless steel appliances and much more, all come as standard and help add tremendous value and style to your Lennar home.
The Arbors offers a wide range of amenities to inspire residents to get out, connect and make the most out of their community. There’s plenty of open green space to enjoy throughout, a community garden to test out your green thumb, a park with a play structure that the kids will love and a ramada with seating for special events. Residents are also just a short drive away from many of the Phoenix metro area’s best recreation, entertainment and shopping.
Prospective home shoppers are encouraged to attend the Grand Opening event on March 23rd located at 6413 South 25th Place in Phoenix, Ariz. 85042. For more information, visit www.lennar.com/phoenix or call 800-864-1058.
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 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.
With the Spring Season right around the corner, now is the time to decide if this will be the year you grow your own garden. According to Better Homes & Gardens, the Spring is the best time of the year start a garden. Here are 10 simple steps to get you started.
We’ve broken down how to start a garden. Dig into your first garden adventure with these 10 basic tips for gardening at home.
Starting a garden is one of the most rewarding things one can do. Whether you’re planting fragrant florals or a starting a vegetable garden, anyone can benefit from getting their hands a little dirty. Spring is a good time to begin growing and digging, although planning can take place before the snow melts. Gardeners spend most of the summer watering, weeding, and watching young plants grow. Fall is a good time to plant trees, shrubs, bulbs, and some perennials. Here’s how to begin a garden that’s productive through every season.
Is this going to be a vegetable garden? An herb garden? A flower garden? If you choose to grow flowers, do you want annuals, which you must replant each year but which give color most of the summer? Or do you prefer perennials, which have a shorter bloom time but come back year after year? You can mix any of the above—after all, it’s your garden. Just one bit of advice: Start small. ‘Tis better to succeed just a little, than to fail grandly.
Almost all vegetables and most flowers need about six hours of full sun each day. Spend a day in your chosen spot and watch how the sun moves across the space. It might receive more sun than you think. But don’t despair if your lot is largely sunless; many plants tolerate shade. Check plant tags or ask the staff at your local garden center to find out how much sun a plant requires.
Put the garden where you can’t ignore its pleas for attention—outside the back door, near the mailbox, by the window you stare out when you dry your hair. Place it close enough to a water spigot that you won’t have to drag the hose to the hinterlands.
Get rid of the sod covering the area you plan to plant. If you want quick results, you can dig it out, but it’s easier to smother it with newspaper. A layer of five sheets is usually thick enough; double that if your lawn is Bermudagrass or St. Augustine grass. Spread a 3-inch layer of compost (or combination of potting soil and topsoil) on the newspaper and wait. It’ll take about four months for the compost and paper to decompose.
If you don’t want to wait or if the area is covered with weeds such as creeping Charlie(Glechoma hederacea), you’re better off digging the sod out.
Invariably, soil needs a boost. The solution is simple: organic matter. Add a 2- to 3-inch layer of compost, decayed leaves, dry grass clippings, or old manure. If you dig soil (see Step 5), till the organic matter into the soil. If you decide not to dig or are working with an established bed you can’t dig, leave the organic matter on the surface and it will work its way into the soil in a few months.
To learn more about your soil, have a soil test done through your county cooperative extension office. They’ll lead you through the procedure: how much soil to send from which parts of the garden, and the best time to obtain samples. Expect a two-week wait for their findings, which will tell you what your soil lacks and how to amend it.
Digging loosens the soil so roots can penetrate more easily. But digging when the soil is too wet or too dry can ruin its structure. Dig only when the soil is moist enough to form a loose ball in your fist, but dry enough to fall apart when you drop it. Use a spade or spading fork to gently turn the top 8 to 12 inches of soil, mixing in the organic matter from Step 4. In vegetable gardens and beds of annual flowers, turn the soil only once a year in the spring before you plant.
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