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Portland, Ore. – August 2018 – The wait is over! Join Lennar for the Grand Opening of Iron Ridge Heights on Saturday, August 18th from 12 to 4 p.m. Discover an executive community situated in a prime Portland location that offers a diverse and high-end collection of beautiful single-family homes with Everything’s Included® features and home automation technology. The collection also includes one multigenerational Next Gen® design for homeshoppers seeking a home that can accommodate their parents or extended family. Stop by the event and enjoy complimentary eats as you tour this new neighborhood and discover your dream home!
“We’re very excited to be Grand Opening Iron Ridge Heights, bringing to buyers a modern collection of single-family homes with open-concept layouts, elegant master suites and our signature Everything’s Included® program,” said Sia Howe, Marketing Manager for Lennar Portland. “This neighborhood is situated only 15 minutes away from downtown Portland and offers a vibrant lifestyle with plenty of sought-after recreation and entertainment just a short drive away.”
Iron Ridge Heights showcases a collection of eight two- and three-story floorplans suitable for every family type. Homes range in size from approximately 2,448 to 3,422 square feet of living space including three to five bedrooms, two and one-half to three and one-half bathrooms and two-car garages. Each floorplan is thoughtfully designed for the modern buyer with large main living areas that through an open-concept layout effortlessly connect the kitchen, great room and dining room spaces to create the heart of the home where families can come together, relax and connect. Experience elegant master suites paired with spa-inspired master bathrooms and walk-in closets, gorgeous kitchen islands and generously-sized loft spaces on the second floor. The Silverdale floorplan offers a fifth bedroom on the third floor and a full-sized bathroom, plus a large bonus room that is ideal for curating the ultimate entertainment room or a home gym.
For buyers looking for enough space to house multiple generations under one roof, Lennar’s popular Next Gen® – The Home Within a Home® is available with the Bainbridge model. This floorplan includes a separate but attached living suite fully equipped with its own kitchenette, living area, bedroom and full bathroom, a perfect living situation where neither party needs to sacrifice comfort, style or privacy.
For added value, style and comfort each new home at Iron Ridge Heights boasts Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program. Enjoy upgraded and popular features as standard and at no additional cost, including home automation products and technology, stainless steel appliances, quartz kitchen countertops, high-quality cabinetry and so much more. Also embedded in the program are the new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs by Lennar that provide homeowners with a more connected way to live through integrated home automation features and built-in commercial strength Wi-Fi. Turn on or off the lights, play music or a movie, lock the door or see who’s there—all remotely from any smart device or voice controlled with Amazon Alexa.
Characterized by its green open spaces, Portland paves the way for endless outdoor recreation. Find adventure at one of the many parks and trails with more than 550 acres of greenspace located throughout the city including Bonny Slope Park, Washington Park, Forest Park and Tualatin Hills Nature Park. Spend some quality time with the family at the Oregon Zoo, Portland Japanese Gardens or Cedar Hills Shopping Center. For additional entertainment, downtown Portland is just a short drive away offering plenty of great retail, dining, arts and nightlife.
Prospective homeshoppers are encouraged to attend the Grand Opening event on August 18th. For more information on Iron Ridge Heights, visit www.lennar.com or call 888-208-0503.
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.
Ventura, Calif. – August 2018 – It’s your last chance to call Alondra at Solana Heights your home with only a few townhomes remaining including one professionally-decorated model home. Experience contemporary home designs suitable for every family type with elegant interior touches and flexible spaces. Alondra at Solana Heights is situated within a fantastic westside Ventura location that offers convenient access to neighborhood amenities, recreation and plenty of dedicated greenery. Don’t delay—these homes won’t be available for long, so stop by the Welcome Home Center today and discover your dream home!
“Alondra offers that enviable Central Coast lifestyle that is casual, cool and affluent with a moderate year-round climate that makes it easy to go out and explore the open space, mountains and pristine beaches Ventura is known for,” said Ken Melvin, Division President for Lennar LA/Ventura division. “With only one model home remaining at Alondra, interested homeshoppers are encouraged to act quickly—it doesn’t get much better than buying a brand-new model home where everything is already upgraded.”
The three-story, Plan 2 model home is perfect for homeshoppers who love to entertain. The main level features on open layout encompassing a large great room that flows into the dining space and kitchen. The dining area opens up to the courtyard through sliding glass doors to provide additional living space outdoors, perfect for summer activities. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with granite countertops with backsplash and a five burner range with micro/hood combo. Travel up the stairs with step lights and discover two secondary bedrooms and an elegant master suite with a walk-in closet, spa-inspired bathroom and deck. Curate the ultimate media room with the bonus space on the third floor equipped with a refreshment center including a KitchenAid stainless steel undercounter and upper cabinet with clear glass doors. Plus enjoy luxury details throughout including upgraded tile flooring and carpet plus upgraded epoxy floor coating in saddle tan.
Remaining townhomes offer two- and three-story floorplans with welcoming front porches, open living spaces, contemporary kitchens, elegant master suites and secondary living spaces. These homes include upgraded flooring, stunning kitchen countertops, AC units, front landscaping and command views of the entry park and surrounding rolling hills.
Alondra is situated within the Solana Heights masterplan comprised of three exceptional collections of brand new homes in Ventura’s Westside. Scenic parks and outdoor gathering spaces enhance the family-friendly community located just two miles from Ventura’s downtown. Solana Heights residents are perfectly situated close to local freeways including the US-101 and SR-33, sandy beaches, sought-after shopping and dining, Ojai and Santa Barbara.
The masterplan features three parks—an entry park with picnic tables and barbecues, a gated dog park and a central park with play equipment, outdoor seating and inviting relaxation and gathering space. Ventura’s coastal climate offers ample opportunity for outdoor activities with a vibrant harbor atmosphere, surfing and boating, biking at Los Padres National Forest and hiking in the Santa Monica wilderness. For young couples and families, Solana Heights provides access to a variety of Ventura public and magnet schools such as E.P. Foster Elementary, De Anza Academy of Technology and the Arts and Ventura High School.
Interested homeshoppers are encouraged to visit Alondra at Solana Heights for home tours at 204 Chickasaw St. in Ventura. For more information, visit www.lennar.com or call 805-665-6085.
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 latest Weehawken condominium projects are now completely constructed. Henley on Hudson and 1200 Avenue at Port Imperial are the definition of luxury living, they offer their residents modern lifestyle amenities and an easy commute to the city. Learn more in this Real Estate N.J. article by Joshua Burd.
Lennar has completed construction at the final piece of a 201-unit luxury condominium complex in Weehawken, as it approaches a sell-out of another nearby community on the Hudson waterfront.
The homebuilder said Tuesday that it was marketing the last remaining units at Henley on Hudson, having completed the 67-unit final building on the property. About a half-mile north, Lennar has sold nearly all of the homes at the 103-unit property known as 1200 Avenue at Port Imperial and is now marketing three remaining model units.
Both are part of the two-mile-long, master-planned Port Imperial development along the Hudson River.
“Both Henley on Hudson and 1200 Avenue at Port Imperial demonstrate Lennar’s commitment to creating exceptional luxury residences on the Weehawken waterfront that offer modern lifestyle amenities, views of the Manhattan skyline, and an easy commute into the city,” said Craig Klingensmith, division president of Lennar’s Northeast Urban Division. “We are thrilled with the way they have been embraced by residents and, while we are proud that a full sell out is on the horizon, we are also glad that we still have the opportunity to welcome some new home buyers to both communities.”
At Henley on Hudson, the remaining homes are priced between $875,000 and $2.5 million, featuring layouts ranging from 1,165-square-foot one-bedrooms to 1,964-square-foot three-bedrooms, Lennar said. Homeowners at the complex have access to amenities such as a cardio fitness room, children’s playroom, lobby lounge and an outdoor garden terrace, along with a private 6,000-square-foot clubhouse with additional fitness and recreation options.
At 1200 Avenue at Port Imperial, which is the second building in Lennar’s Avenue Collection, the remaining condos are priced between $1.399 million and $3.75 million for the remaining residences, the firm said in a news release. Features include a modern, high-end fitness center and a Skyline Social Room with lounge space, catering kitchen, bar and other spaces.
Both communities benefit from Weehawken’s location opposite Midtown Manhattan, its access to mass transit and its quieter, more suburban residential setting than Hoboken or Jersey City, Lennar said. But the complexes still offer conveniences such as walkable shops, restaurants and recreation.
Buyers also benefit from Weehawken’s recent property tax reduction from 2.23 percent to 1.49 percent.
The gardening season isn’t over just because the kids are going back to school! Fall gardening is a prime time for many wonderful fruits and vegetables that are great to incorporate into your meal planning. Consider growing these vegetables and fruits that will flourish this fall:
1. Squashes
If you planted any kind of squash seeds or starters this summer you will should be just about ready to harvest them from the garden in the fall. Varieties like pumpkins and butternut squash mature in the fall and add a beautiful color to your table around this time of year. Other squashes, like zucchini, have probably been producing regularly all summer but may still grow well into the fall season. Use these in your daily cooking, home decorations, or give them to friends and neighbors if you have grown too many.
2. Melons
Other big stars of fall are the melons that have been growing in your garden. Due to their size, melons take up a lot of space and time in order to mature fully. Early fall is a great time to harvest those big watermelons from the garden as well as cantaloupes and honeydew. You’ll know that a watermelon is ready when the underbelly, the side that is on the ground, turns yellow for a sweet and juicy fruit from the garden.
3. Lettuce
Thanks to the cooling temperatures, planting lettuce varieties in the fall is a great time to take advantage of the tail end of the growing season. Lettuce is quick to germinate and can easily be grown in just a few weeks. Consider trying out a few different varieties like kale or cress in order to broaden your horizons. Plant in stages a few weeks apart to have a constant supply of lettuce until the first frost occurs in your area.
4. Broccoli
This is another cold weather vegetable that enjoys the cooling nights that fall can bring. Broccoli will take longer to germinate and produce than lettuce but it is a great option for fall gardening. Depending on your growing season, make sure to start broccoli off early enough before the first frost. Harvest by cutting off the broccoli stems when the heads are small and compact.
5. Peas
This is another cool season vegetable that is easily grown in the fall. Peas enjoy cooler temperatures so fall is a great time to plant them in the garden. Consider starting them a little bit early in an air conditioned home so that they are big enough to do well outside. Transplant them when the hot summer is waning and cooler fall temperatures have arrived. Make sure to allow the peas to climb up something in order to keep them from getting too bunched.
6. Apples
A favorite fruit this time of year are apples and all of the great dishes that can be made with this sweet fruit. Apple picking is a fall staple as the apples finally are big enough to pick. If you don’t have an apple tree consider visiting a nearby orchard for farm fresh varieties. If you notice that a neighbor has an apple tree that they won’t be using consider asking to pick their apples so that they don’t go to waste.
There are plenty of options for harvesting and planting fruits and vegetables during the fall season. Take advantage of your location and understand how long your fall will be with cooling temperatures. Make sure to take into account the varieties of vegetables that you plant in order to be able to harvest them before the first frost arrives. Consider using these best vegetables and fruits to grow in the fall this year in your everyday meals
Julia Benson takes everything she does in the garden as an edible science project. She loves to experiment with different growing techniques to try to cultivate the most delicious and nutritious food she can.
In the age of smart home technology Lennar is committed to remain innovative and lead the homebuilding industry. Lennar’s Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design™ has reimagined the home-buying experience by including the most desired new home features: Amazon Echo Show, Baldwin® Evolved smart lock, Honeywell Thermostat, Ring® Video Doorbell and much more; with Lennar’s Everything Included® program at no extra cost to home buyers. Learn about the many benefits of a connected home in this Business Insider article by Antonio Villas-Boas.
Over two years ago, I converted my old “dumb” home into a still-old “smart” home.
I’ve been using a smart-home system for the past two years that lets me control my home’s climate, door locks, and security, and it has proved indispensable.
In fact, I would take my existing devices or buy smart-home devices if I were to move.
It’s not so much the convenience of controlling these things from the couch or even abroad — it’s the peace of mind of knowing away from home that I locked the door or set the alarm, and the reduced energy bills from better managing the heater or air conditioning.
Plus, controlling things like the temperature with my voice on smart speakers like Amazon’s Echo or Google’s Home devices, while not perfect, can add a futuristic touch.
Oddly, my favorite connected device in the house is the smart doorbell. Apartment dwellers may scoff, but I doubt any homeowner would prefer not knowing who’s ringing at the door at 2 a.m. (You’ll find that story below.)
The best thing about using smart door locks is checking to make sure you did, in fact, lock the door on your way out. It’s given me incredible peace of mind.
Otherwise, locking the doors through the app and smart speakers like Amazon’s Echo has been a nice little extra. I basically don’t have to physically lock or unlock my doors.
Would I pay for new smart locks if I moved to a house with normal locks?
They can be expensive — about $200 for a highly rated model. But for a single door that’s the main point of entry, I’d absolutely buy a smart lock.
The best thing about the smart doorbell I’ve been using is the camera and talk-through feature, as well as the video recordings whenever there’s activity around the main door.
Having a video feed of my home’s main point of entry has been incredibly comforting at times. Checking the feed when you hear a strange noise or an unexpected doorbell ring, or to find out who’s there without shouting or letting them know I’m at the door, is unequivocally better than not having the option.
One night, at 2 a.m., my wife was on the iPad and saw a notification that someone rang the doorbell. Using the doorbell’s video and audio feed, I could see that it was the police, and I was able to ask, from my bed, why on earth they were ringing my doorbell at 2 a.m. Eventually, I crawled out of bed to talk with them.
It turned out they were checking in, as the officer had apparently seen a “suspicious” vehicle drive into my driveway earlier that day. I’m very appreciative. But ringing the doorbell at 2 a.m.? My wife thought we were getting burgled — albeit by courteous burglars who ring doorbells before they steal your stuff.
Would I pay for new smart doorbell if I moved to a house with a normal doorbell?
For between $100 and $250, yep.
For me, controlling the temperature using my phone is more about saving on energy and utility bills than the convenience. I can turn down the heat or air conditioning from anywhere in the world if I forgot to do it before leaving. I’ve certainly noticed a drop in energy bills since using a smart thermostat.
The convenience is nice too. Like with the door locks, I don’t need to walk to a thermostat to change the temperature. I’ve definitely felt lazy doing it, but that’s not the smart thermostat’s problem.
Some smart thermostats like Nest learn your climate habits over time and can control your home’s temperature without your doing anything.
Would I pay for new smart thermostats if I moved to a house with normal thermostats?
Absolutely. Saving on energy bills and having more control make the price of a good smart thermostat — between $100 and $250 — worth it, in my opinion.
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Your new home is more than an investment, it’s your dream, your very lifestyle, a reflection of who you are and what you want for yourself and your family. Is now the time to go after your dream?
“Ultimately, buying a home is not just a financial investment, but it also gives you the opportunity to set down roots and build traditions,” says The Motley Fool, a highly regarded investor website.
Since purchasing a new home can provide just those opportunities, when is the best time to take that step?
Today’s homebuyers face one of the best new homebuying climates in years, perhaps decades. Veteran Realtors remember when mortgage rates climbed to the double-digits. Today, mortgage rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed-interest loans are in the 4-percent range. They’re rising, though, and real-estate analysts agree they’ll likely continue to go up.
Now, then, is the time to look at a new Lennar home—and not just because of interest rates. Lennar offers a greater variety of new homes, prices and styles in more quality communities with more amenities and better locations than any other homebuilder. In addition, a Lennar home means Everything’s Included®, our innovative approach that provides buyers with features most other builders consider add-ons that add costs to you.
These and many more Lennar attributes explain why we’re the nation’s No. 1 homebuilder.
To say that Lennar is a “one-stop shop” simplifies the full range of assistance we provide to each and every homebuyer. We:
You may still be wondering why you should consider a new home purchase now.
One website says analytics will tell you Easter and Christmas days are the best two days of the year to buy a home. That’s because new homebuyers spring into action between March 22 and April 25 and because everyone feels generous and celebratory on Dec. 25, the website says.
At Lennar, we are a full-time homebuilder, not just a holiday helper. We believe that starting your dreams can—and should—happen anytime, any day.
We sincerely believe today is that day.
The Motley Fool article also adds these perspectives:
Lennar understands what dreams are about. Our company started with one 60 years ago. We’ve helped hundreds of thousand ever since.
Now’s the time we can work together to help you achieve yours with a new home.
Only one word is necessary to describe your new Dorchester home: luxurious. The spacious kitchen gives you chef-status with all of the bells and whistles you could possibly need, from the oversized center island to the gorgeous granite countertops and staggered maple cabinetry. The open concept kitchen, family room and breakfast area will allow everyone to feel like they’re a part of the action, whether you’re entertaining or simply whipping up a quick family dinner. Hosting a holiday party? The formal dining room off of the kitchen is the perfect setting.
The remainder of the home features four bedrooms, a laundry room, three full bathrooms, a second floor bonus room and a two-car garage. The owner’s suite will feel like your own private oasis with a spacious bathroom, large walk-in-closet, sitting room and direct access to the covered porch. An optional screened porch is available. Additional optional features include a study, an alternate owner’s bathroom layout, and an optional finished rec room in the lower level.
The Dorchester floorplan is featured in three Lennar Maryland│Delaware communities: Plantation Lakes in Millsboro, Delaware, Bulle Rock in Havre de Grace, Maryland and St. Charles in White Plains, Maryland. Want to see more? View our virtual tour online by clicking here and then make an appointment to visit in person.
Casual, elegant, and comfortable, Plantation Lakes Golf & Country Club is a blossoming resort community offering top-shelf amenities and a true country club lifestyle. Add in a “just right” location in Millsboro, DE, and Plantation Lakes becomes the ideal community for families looking to grow, active adults looking to live their best life, and anyone with a good-natured longing for the true resort club lifestyle. Check out the swimming pool & community center, fitness center, basketball court, tennis courts, and much more.
Bulle Rock gives you the Chesapeake Bay lifestyle you deserve. Low maintenance living gives you more time to enjoy the community amenities and to explore all the great things to do nearby. The community boasts its own golf course, pools, tennis courts, fitness center and more. Visit nearby historic sites like the Concord Point Lighthouse. Spend time at the Decoy Museum or picnic at Millard Tydings Memorial Park.
As part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan area, St. Charles offers a central location and resort-style living less than 30 miles to Washington, DC. Your days will be filled to the brim with amenities ranging from a swimming pool to a tot lot and picturesque bike trails. Ready for a night on the town? Trips into Washington, D.C. to enjoy the excitement of the city, for its cultural amenities, sports and entertainment events couldn’t be easier.
Lennar will assume ownership of award-winning Summerville community
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – July 31, 2018 – Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN) today announced the closing of the sale of the Summers Corner master-planned community. Lennar assumes ownership of the community’s 6,800 developed and undeveloped acres.
“We are excited about the opportunity to expand the community’s offerings by introducing Lennar’s customer-centric home designs and new retail opportunities to this highly-desirable community,” said Jason Byham, president of Lennar Coastal Carolinas division. “As Charleston grows, we are committed to making Summers Corner a smart, responsible, and purposeful development with beautiful streetscapes, play parks, thousands of acres of natural preserved land, and a blazing-fast internet infrastructure that people desire. We look forward to making Summers Corner the premiere place to call home.”
Summers Corner, named the 2016 Best New Community by the Charleston Homebuilders Association, is currently home to more than 100 families. The community’s extensive network of greenspaces, parks and trails, including the 95-acre freshwater Buffalo Lake, provide a distinct way of life that seeks to connect residents to each other and to the natural setting that defines Summers Corner.
The community also offers extensive recreational activities and shopping. Publix Super Markets broke ground for a new store earlier this summer. The much-anticipated 1,000-seat Summers Corner Performing Arts Center is scheduled for a spring 2019 opening. Corner House Information Center features a café, serving up fresh and local fare, including locally-roasted coffee by Coastal Coffee Roasters. Dorchester District Two’s Sand Hill Elementary, located in the development, will soon enter its third school year, and Rollings Middle School of the Arts is expected to open this fall.
The sale of Summers Corner was completed on July 31, 2018.
About Lennar
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 retirement homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar’s Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title insurance and closing services for both buyers of the Company’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 multi-family rental properties. For more information, please visit www.lennar.com.
Renton, Wash. – August 2018 – Lennar is excited to announce that the official Grand Opening of Addison Park will take place on Saturday, August 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prospective homeshoppers are invited to attend and enjoy complimentary food, fun activities and the first opportunity to tour the three professionally-decorated model homes.
“We have already received so much interest in this community so we’re expecting a great turnout at the Grand Opening event,” said Bill Salvesen, Division President of Lennar Seattle. “Come join us for a fun-filled day and be one of the first to witness this brand-new community.”
With 88 homesites in total, homeshoppers have six distinctive single-family home designs to choose from with sizes that range from approximately 2,494 to 3,395 square feet. These floorplans offer four to five bedrooms and two and one-half to three and one-half bathrooms. They showcase open-concept living areas, gourmet kitchens, expansive master suites and additional common areas such as dens, lofts and bonus rooms. Homes are priced starting from the mid $600,000s.
Every new Lennar home at Addision Park will offer the latest in home automation technology as standard, allowing homeowners to manage lights, locks, front door monitoring, music, movies and more via voice control from Amazon Alexa. Additionally, Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program outfits these homes with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, landscaping and more at no additional cost.
Residents will get to enjoy extensive outdoor amenities such as a large nearby park system with a soccer field, bike path, walking trails, play structures, picnic tables and more.
The event will take place on Saturday, August 11 at the Welcome Home Center, located at 18450 138th Ave SE, Renton WA 98058. Visit www.lennar.com/seattle or call 855-860-9571 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.
