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2019 is finally here and with that comes a very important list. We’re not talking about New Year’s resolutions, we’re talking about the top travel destinations to visit in 2019. Based on a combination of Airbnb search, booking and wish list growth data*, Airbnb is forecasting the most off-the-beaten-path regions, cities and towns to explore in 2019.
Ranging from a vehicle-free island off the coast of southeastern China’s Xiamen, to the site of Woodstock’s 50th anniversary celebration next year, we’ve found that most of our trending destinations are places where the increased “healthy,” more sustainable and authentic tourism will benefit residents and travelers alike, promoting emerging locales like Accra, Ghana; supporting environmental sustainability in places like Calabria, Italy; and offering the chance to help rebuild communities after natural disasters, starting with the top-trending destination on our list: Kaikoura, New Zealand.
Airbnb’s 19 Trending Destinations for 2019:
Calimesa, Calif. – December 2018 – Lennar is excited to Grand Open two new communities at the Summerwind Trails masterplan this Saturday, January 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Painted Sky and Wildflower will bring two collections of beautiful single-family homes to the Calimesa-based masterplan which enjoys a beautiful scenery of rolling hills and countryside. Prospective home shoppers are invited to attend and enjoy complimentary treats, refreshments, fun activities and the first opportunity to tour the model homes.
“We are so excited to be part of this developing community that offers an incredible lifestyle and setting,” said Tara Conklin, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Inland. “It’s a truly modern and nature-inspired place to live, with 20 miles of multi-use trails and more than a thousand acres of preserved open space. We cannot wait to unveil the model homes this weekend.”
Wildflower and Painted Sky will offer home shoppers eight distinctive floorplans in total that range from approximately 2,021 to 3,044 square feet of living space. These spacious homes offer contemporary, open-concept living spaces along with gourmet kitchens and loft or flex rooms per plan.
Summerwind Trails is a new masterplanned community atop 2,590 acres of well-designed space. Taking a modern approach to the planning of this new community, approximately 56 percent of the land will be preserved as open space. Surrounded by fields, beautiful ridgelines and stunning oak groves, residents will enjoy easy access to the surrounding outdoors.
Every new Lennar home will offer the homebuilder’s signature Everything’s Included® program, proving value and style as standard. The homes will come outfitted with popular upgrades and features, such as stainless steel appliances, granite kitchen countertops, integrated home automation and more, all at no additional cost.
The Grand Opening will take place this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Welcome Home Center, located at 1004 Violet Court in Calimesa. Visit www.lennar.com/inlandempire or call (855) 764-0045 for more information.
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.
Roseville, Calif. – January 2018 – Lennar Sacramento is pleased to announce that the temporary Welcome Home Center for two new communities coming soon to Fiddyment Farm in Roseville is now open for information. Covara and Monterosa are two Everything’s Included® communities bringing their own diverse collection of new spacious single-family homes.
“We are very excited to unveil some much needed new homes at Fiddyment Farm in Roseville, an incredible place for families to live,” said Michelle Velky, Vice President of Lennar Sacramento. “We invite prospective home shoppers to visit our temporary Welcome Home Center for Covara and Monterosa to learn more about new floorplans and review information for our first sales release.”
Covara at Fiddyment Farm offers four distinctive floorplans for home shoppers to choose from with sizes that range from approximately 2,110 to 2,786 square feet of living space. These homes offer three to five bedrooms and two and one-half to three bathrooms.
Monterosa is bringing a collection of four more floorplans, including one Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® design. These new residences range in size from approximately 1,945 to 3,312 square feet, three to five bedrooms and two to three bathrooms. Like all Next Gen® floorplans, Residence 3312 includes an attached private suite with its own separate entrance, living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette. An ideal set-up for multigenerational or extended families living together under one roof.
Every new residence at these two community showcases Lennar’s The Connected Home, an elevated version of the builder’s Everything’s Included® program which now incorporates integrated home automation features and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs. Every new Lennar home now features built-in wireless access points throughout the home to provide strong and consistent internet coverage in every room.
Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program has always provided their homebuyers with added value and style at no additional cost. Items such as stainless steel appliances, granite or quartz kitchen countertops, upgraded cabinetry and more all still come as standard, along with a series of integrated home automation products from today’s most reputable brands.
The Welcome Home Center is now open and located on Makeway Street in Roseville. For more information visit www.lennar.com/sacramento or call (916) 250-0461.
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
New homes in Spring Hill, TN are in great demand and it’s no surprise. The city is one of the fastest growing cities in Middle Tennessee. Located just south of Nashville and nestled between Franklin and Columbia, the city has become a major hub for businesses including the location of the General Motors manufacturing plant. Residents enjoy the eclectic combination of old and the new allowing for a small town appeal with city charm.
Right in the heart of Spring Hill is the Lennar Nashville community of Harvest Point. The perfect community for the home shopper looking for a location close to schools, shopping, and an easy commute to Franklin, Brentwood, or downtown Nashville. Harvest Point is only 10 minutes to The Crossing of Spring Hill which is a large outdoor shopping center that includes chain retailers, casual dining, and a movie theater. For those with school age children, Harvest Point couldn’t be better. The community is next door to Spring Hill Middle School and only minutes from Spring Hill Elementary and High School.
As a master-planned community, Harvest Point will have a large array of sought-after amenities. Planned amenities include a resort-style zero entry swimming pool, a dog park for the furry members of your family, a community lake, and a community garden and walking trails to help with the heathy lifestyle choices.
Lennar Nashville is proud to feature two collections of homes at Harvest Point to suit a variety of homeowner’s needs. The Classic Parks collection features 6 floorplans ranging from 1,893 to 3,081 square feet with 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 3 bathrooms. The Classic Parks collection is perfect for a home buyer looking to move up to their next home. For those looking for their first home or downsizing, then the Wainwright collection will fit all your needs. The two Wainwright floorplans range from 1,803 to 1,888 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.
Both collections of homes include Lennar’s Everything’s Included® guarantee. The guarantee means you’ll get all the designer features you could desire in a home from elegant granite countertops, energy saving appliance packages, and stylish tile backsplashes in the kitchen. Plus, each home comes with the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design featuring state of the art home automation from well-known brands letting you control your home with your voice.
Schedule your visit today to take a tour of the spectacular community of Harvest Point and find your new home in Spring Hill!
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Simi Valley, Calif. – January 2019 – Time is running out! It’s your last chance to call Lennar’s Silver Oak your home with only one final home remaining! Situated within a family-friendly masterplan, Silver Oak presents a great opportunity to purchase a brand-new, Everything’s Included® home in the heart of Simi Valley and near wonderful recreation, entertainment and top-rated schools. The last home showcases Lennar’s Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® design that’s popular among multigenerational families and is available for quick move in, which means you can start the new year in the home of your dreams.
“This beautiful community was designed with a hometown feel and offers easy access to everything you need for both work and play, making it an ideal setting for growing families,” said Ken Melvin, Division President for Lennar LA/Ventura. “Our remaining home at Silver Oak isn’t going to last very long, so if you’re interested in setting down roots and discovering a home that’s going to elevate your living experience and lifestyle, stop by for a tour today.”
The final home available, The Superhome, is a two-story model home offering approximately 4,121 square feet of living space including six bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms and three bay garage priced at $949,900. It also showcases Lennar’s unique Next Gen® design that provides a private suite attached to the main home that’s perfect for extended families. Imagine a home where everyone is together and living comfortably. Where there’s enough space for you, your three kids, the family pet and your parents who want to be close to their grandkids. But there’s still enough separation so everyone can maintain their independence and privacy.
That’s what the Next Gen® design offers. It’s like having two homes under one roof without having to sacrifice anything. The main home features an open-concept layout for entertaining and connecting, an upscale kitchen with large center island, a generously-sized loft space at the top of the stairs, three secondary bedrooms and an exceptional master bedroom boasting a spa-inspired master bathroom with separate vanities, supersized walk-in closet, soaking tub and separate shower. The private suite has everything your parents or an extended guest could need. It features a separate entrance for convenience, a spacious living area, kitchenette, laundry space, bathroom and private bedroom with walk-in closet and dedicated retreat space which can be optioned for a second bedroom. This layout is the ultimate solution for multigenerational or dual living situations.
In addition, The Superhome comes outfitted with a high level of sought-after upgrades and features through Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program. From luxury granite countertops in the kitchen to GE® stainless steel appliances and being equipped for solar, all comes included as standard and at no extra cost.
Nestled in the heart of Simi Valley, The Woodlands masterplan provides residents with unmatched recreational opportunities with hiking, biking and equestrian trails—with some trails connecting to city and regional trail systems. Connected to the multi-use trails is a five-acre neighborhood park boasting playgrounds, tot lots, volleyball courts and even a basketball court. The park also has open grass areas for informal play and informal kiosks that provide a history of the local and regional trails, with the park boundaries blending into open space preserved in its natural condition. Designed for connectivity, this setting has everything you’re looking for!
Prospective homeshoppers are encouraged to act fast and visit the Welcome Home Center to tour the remaining home at 276 Talbert Ave. in Simi Valley. For more information, visit www.lennar.com or call 805-542-5320.
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.
Today’s new homes offer countless benefits and we’re counting down the main reasons why buying new is better when you choose Lennar!
#9: A floorplan that works for you.
When shopping for a resale home, very often you’ll find that the home you liked best may not offer the specs or bedrooms you and your family need. Lennar’s new home communities offer a variety of floorplans designed for the way people live today. Open-concept living areas, gourmet kitchens with plenty of counter and storage space, massive walk-in closets in the master bedrooms — you want your home to fit your family, not the other way around.
#8: It’s all new, it’s all included and it’s all under warranty!
A used home likely has tired products and parts that may require replacement sooner than you’d like. Your new home, and the features and products that comprise it, are brand-new and under warranty. What’s even better? Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program puts a high level of stylish and upscale features — such as stainless steel appliances, granite kitchen countertops and more — into all their new homes as standard. Meaning at no additional cost to the buyer!
#7 : Energy and cost savings.
Today’s new homes are far more energy-efficient than homes built just five years ago, so when it comes to a home that’s 10 or 20 years old, there really is no contest. Lennar’s Everything’s Included® features put items like Wi-Fi enabled thermostats, double paned low emissivity windows, ENERGY STAR®-certified appliances, low flow toilets and so much more into all their new homes. These items work to create lower energy use and utility costs each month.
#6: Comfort and indoor air quality.
Today’s new homes meet stringent new energy standards and codes not in place in the past. They combine high performance energy efficiency with state-of-the-art ventilation and air filtration. The result is year-round, draft-free comfort and higher indoor air quality.
#5: Low maintenance.
Just like a new car is computer-designed and engineered, so is a new home. Open floorplans with high ceilings reflect the way people live today, reducing a need to remodel down the road. New homes are made of cutting-edge building products that require less care and maintenance, and the latest building systems and components are designed and engineered to work together.
#4: An amazing lifestyle.
Many new homes are built in master-planned communities that provide residents-only amenities like tot lots, green spaces, pools, tennis courts and more. Lennar builds walkable communities set in only the most sought-after and desirable locations that have great school districts and are near shopping centers, major employers, recreation, entertainment and more.
#3: Advanced technology and design.
With a resale home, it is possible to replace the single-pane windows with high performance ones or to add insulation. But it’s very expensive to replace dated appliances, cabinets, countertops, water heaters and all the other items that come standard in a new Lennar home. Plus, you won’t have the high ceilings on the first floor of an older two-story home.
#2: Health.
New Lennar homes promote healthy indoor air quality with low VOC interior paint and improved insulation systems. Since they’re built with improved materials and technology, the risk of mold is greatly reduced when compared with a resale home.
#1: That new home feel.
Chances are that when you buy a resale home, you’re compromising on something. Maybe you love the home but ideally needed an extra bedroom? Regardless of what you have had to compromise on in the past, a new Lennar Everything’s Included® home means you don’t have to anymore. Enjoy a home where the story starts with you. Start your new home search today at www.lennar.com/atlanta
With hundreds of communities nationwide and homes designed for first-time, move-up and luxury homebuyers, Lennar has grown to become one of the nation’s leading and most respected homebuilders and proudly remains steadfast in their commitment toward quality, value and integrity. Lennar has a longstanding history of building exceptional homes in only the most well planned and desirable locations throughout the country.
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Fresno, Calif. – January 2019 – Lennar’s Summer Grove community in Fresno is a prime place for families to live. Offering a beautiful collection of single-family homes for sale from Lennar Central Valley’s Chateau Series of home designs, Summer Grove enjoys a great location close to well-rated schools, nearby shopping, restaurants, major freeways and employment hubs. With a handful of quick move-in homes available and a new phase release coming soon, now is your opportunity to own at this popular community!
“Summer Grove is a highly-sought after community due to its affordability and great location,” said Susan Wilke, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Central Valley. “Situated within the acclaimed Central Unified School District, it’s also located less than five minutes away from local schools.”
Lennar offers five distinctive floorplans from their Chateau Series at Summer Grove, which range in size from approximately 1,787 to 3,167 square feet. These residences provide three to five bedrooms, two to four bathrooms and two-bay to three-bay garages, along with modern open-concept living areas and well-appointed gourmet kitchens. The homes are priced starting from the upper $200,000s.
Multigenerational families will find their perfect fit in the Camelot plan at Summer Grove, which is one of Lennar’s revolutionary Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® designs. The 2,798-square foot Camelot plan, like all Next Gen® plans, features an attached private suite with its own separate entrance, bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchenette. In total, the Camelot home design features four bedrooms, three and one-half bathrooms and a three-bay garage.
Every home at Summer Grove showcases Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program. Instead of charging extra, popular features and upgrades are included in the home at no additional price, such as stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, home automation products and more.
Home shoppers can visit the Welcome Home Center to tour the models at Summer Grove which is open seven days a week and located at Olive and Polk in Fresno. For more information or to schedule a tour, visit www.lennar.com/fresno
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.
Happy Valley, Ore. – January 2019 – Join Lennar Portland for a special event celebrating a new and improved Fox Glen on Saturday, January 12th from 12 to 2 p.m. The new year is all about new beginnings, which is why Fox Glen is unveiling revamped new model homes and reduced pricing, plus enjoy complimentary bites provided by Salt and Straw Ice Cream & a bistro bar. This is a great opportunity for families of every type to tour a sophisticated new home community in Happy Valley just six miles from Portland and showcasing a unique collection of new home designs with Everything’s Included® features like smart home technology. Save the date because there’s no better way to start the new year than in a brand-new Lennar home!
“Fox Glen’s charm and character is best experienced in person, which is why we’re very excited to be hosting this fun event where homeshoppers can tour our model homes boasting contemporary architecture with design details that are exclusive to the area,” said Sia Howe, Marketing Manager for Lennar Portland. “Fox Glen offers an unbeatable Happy Valley location where residents can walk to plenty of shopping, restaurants and entertainment opportunities, but it’s also beautifully surrounded by green spaces and nature to deliver the best of both worlds.”
Interested homeshoppers can choose from a distinct collection showcasing Lennar’s new modern three-story home designs. Choose from five floorplans ranging in size from approximately 2,020 to 2,160 square feet of living space including two to three bedrooms and up to three and one-half bathrooms, starting from the high $400,000s. Homes showcase open concept living areas designed for entertaining plus a spacious deck for outdoor living, upscale kitchens with luxury islands and stylish master bedrooms complete with a spa-inspired bathroom with walk-in closets. Select plans also feature dual master bedrooms, flexible spaces and a first-floor bedroom that’s great for guests.
In addition, enjoy thousands of dollars worth of upgraded appointments as standard with Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program. From home automation products and technology, stainless steel appliances, quartz kitchen countertops, high-quality cabinetry and so much more, all come included in your new home at no extra cost. And because technology has changed the way we live our lives, homes are designed to reflect how we live today and feature new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs to deliver seamless internet coverage throughout for a more modern living experience.
At Fox Glen, a host of shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities are within walking distance, perfect for taking an evening stroll to the market or implementing casual exercise in your errands. The neighborhood also backs up to a charming creek and provides plenty of green space for residents to utilize, as well as a community playground for children. Residents can also spend their days exploring the great outdoors and idyllic scenery at popular destinations like the Hood View Park, Eagle Landing Golf Course, Madrone Wall Park and Climbing Area. Best of all, downtown Portland is just a short 25-minute drive.
Prospective homeshoppers are encouraged to attend the event on Saturday, January 12th at Fox Glen located at 16931 S.E. Fox Glen Court in Happy Valley. For more information, please visit www.LennarPortland.com or call 855-863-9956.
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.
Lennar’s BellaSera has everything that the changing market in Royal Palm Beach demands, from the latest smart-home technology, Wi-Fi Certified Home Design and new design options. Learn more about this innovative new home development in this Palm Beach Post article by Charles Elmore.
ROYAL PALM BEACH – Selling new homes in 2019 can involve a few adjustments. Like pre-haunting houses with the disembodied voice of a robot genie. Or scaling up or down for buyers you didn’t necessarily see coming.
One of Royal Palm Beach’s largest single-family home communities to debut in a decade was long betting buyers would welcome an automated Alexa wired right in, showing who was at the front door or turning on the tunes.
Now, as the first buyers have begun to close, the 385-home BellaSera development by Lennar also reflects offerings tweaked to appeal to a wider range of households, from young adults starting out to the empty-nest parents they left behind.
In October, for example, the village council approved 13 new home models and up to nine two-bedroom homes within the development.
“The marketplace has changed,” Lennar division president Dan Grosswald said. “We were much pretty much focused on the center of the market. We didn’t have a lot for young millennials. Nothing for empty nesters.”
There are still plenty of choices for families with children, he said. Prices range from the mid $300,000s to more than $500,000, he said.
But the palette of options, from the number of bedrooms to airier use of interior space to more angled exterior lines, has become increasingly diverse since 2015, when Royal Palm Beach’s council approved 385 single-family units on about 155 acres that once held the village’s water treatment plant. Lennar bought the site, off Crestwood Boulevard just west of H.L. Johnson Elementary School, for $35 million.
This was no rush job but a “long-term strategy,” Mayor Fred Pinto said in February. He hoped it would reflect a “series of intelligent business decisions” over time.
One selling point long in the works was the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs, featuring home automation activated and supported by Amazon and voice-controlled by Alexa. Engineers comb the designs to make sure there are no Wi-Fi “dead spots” in any house, for example. Owners can choose from a range of basic to advanced features, from front-door video to automated shades, lighting and climate control, executives said.
In November, developers turned over to the village nearly six acres along Crestwood Boulevard for a public park, part of a previously-agreed recreation plan. That was required for the first certificate of occupancy to be approved, according to village records.
How about the financial climate? A long economic expansion has seen the first incremental steps away from bargain-basement interest rates. Grosswald said it is useful to keep some perspective there. For anyone old enough to remember double-digit credit terms, rates are still “incredibly low,” he said.
As for the target audience of buyers, Grosswald said early returns show many are looking for a home not so far from home.
“We’re finding a lot of buyers and traffic are from Royal Palm Beach,” he said.
