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Are you debating on purchasing or have recently received an Amazon Echo with your new Lennar Home? Wondering what you can achieve with Alexa, your very own personal assistant? The possibilities are endless; Alexa now has over 30,000 skills you can put to use. Scroll down to learn about 20 cool things you can do with you Amazon Echo.
Not only can you connect your Amazon Echo device to your Pandora & Spotify accounts, but you can also link it to you Sonos speakers. You’ll be able to jam to your favorite tunes no matter what room you are in with a simple voice command.
It seems like “landlines” are making a comeback but with a modern twist. Alexa can make phone calls to Alexa Devices in other homes, and you can even leave voice messages.
Alexa can also order food from skills like Pizza Hut, Domino’s, GrubHub and Amazon’s Restaurants.
In the age of smart home technology, Alexa does a great job of integrating with many new home products like smart home locks, thermostats, lights, curtains, vacuums, TVs, security cameras, and more. Here are a few ways Alexa can help you manage your smart home:
Ask Alexa for a recipe and she will give you step by step instructions. She will even help you with conversions. Ex: “Alexa, how many tablespoons in ½ a cup”
Alexa has multiple skills that can help you eat healthier. She can give you nutritional information on foods you consume and help you make room for small workouts throughout the day. Alexa can even link to your Fitbit and update you on your daily stats.
Use Alexa as your personal assistant. She can schedule your meetings, appointments and set up reminders.
Before you get dressed in the morning check with Alexa for the weather forecast. This will allow you to be dressed appropriately and be prepared for the day.
Not only can you set up your alarm with Alexa, you can also make sure you wake up to your favorite music or radio talk show. Ex: “Alexa, wake me up to the Drake station”
Ask “Alexa, what are your deals?” to hear a list of Amazon-Prime member exclusive deals you can order directly from your Amazon Echo device.
Place orders with Alexa. Amazon Prime members can save their account information to make easy online orders. It is as easy as “Alexa, order [item] from Prime now”.
Who doesn’t love being updated of their favorite sports and teams? You can easily set up your favorite teams on Sports Update and Alexa will give you the latest news when you say “Alexa, give me my sports update”.
With the Anypod skill you can listen to the thousands of available podcasts. This is great for when your are cooking, cleaning or doing other activities around the home and want to catch up on some podcasts.
Set up the Mayo Clinic Skill on your Amazon Echo for helpful First Aid tips and instructions. For emergencies please call 911.
You can link Alexa to your Lyft account to easily call for rides when needed.
Amazon Echo is included in Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program. To visit an Amazon Experience Center near you click here.
Tucson, Ariz. – July 2018 – Summer’s not over yet! You still have time get everything on your bucket list done before the kids go back to school—including finding your dream home. Lennar Tucson is currently offering incredible deals of up to $18,000 off on select quick move-in homes across many of their premier new home communities throughout the greater Tucson area. Discover beautiful homes, distinctive floorplans, great locations and incredible Everything’s Included® features with home automation. Get these deals while they are HOT and come out for model tours today!
“With the kids out of school, now is the perfect time to bring the whole family out to experience gorgeous new homes with innovative designs and set within fantastic locations near top-rated schools and plenty of recreation,” said Tom Gansheimer, Division President for Lennar Tucson. “With our Everything’s Included® program that brings added value to each home at no additional cost and our multigenerational Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® design, our homes are designed to elevate your lifestyle, so you can live your best life.”
Homeshoppers can find special savings at select quick move-in homes available across four cities in the greater Tucson metro area, Tucson, Vail, Marana and Oro Valley. Choose from single- and two-story floorplans showcasing open-concept layouts, elegant master bedrooms with spa-inspired bathrooms, modern details and much more.
Lennar makes the homebuying experience easier through their signature Everything’s Included® program. Featured in each quick move-in home available, the program outfits new homes with the most sought-after finishes and features in today’s market—all at no extra cost. Enjoy designer and custom-like features such as granite countertops, ceramic tile flooring and energy-efficient appliances as standard.
Also embedded in the program is Lennar’s new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design and integrated home automation features and technology. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ features wireless access points built in to the home which provide commercial-strength Wi-Fi in every room. This allows for the home automation products to effectively control items such as lighting, locking, unlocking and monitoring the front door, music, television and more to be voice controlled with Alexa or through any smart device.
For families looking for space for their family but also their parents, four of the available quick move-in homes feature Lennar’s multigenerational floorplan Next Gen®—The Home Within A Home®. This unique design provides an attached private suite with its own entrance, bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchenette, an ideal solution for multigenerational families or dual living situations that want to live comfortably together but do not have to sacrifice square footage, privacy or style.
The City of Tucson offers a vibrant lifestyle and something for everyone, a perfect setting for families to set down roots. Experience 350 days of sunshine and go shopping, try a new restaurant every week, partake in cultural events and get out and take in breathtaking sunsets. Tucson’s great outdoors boasts more than 120 parks including Reid Park Zoo, the popular Tucson Botanical Gardens and Sabino Canyon.
Reduced pricing on select quick move-in homes won’t last long. Interested buyers are encouraged to act quickly to receive the best possible prices available. For more information, view floorplans and explore communities, please visit www.lennar.com/Tucson or call 800-864-1055.
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.
San Ramon, Calif. – May 2018 – Lennar is excited to announce the Welcome Home Center for The Preserve is now open for information. Eager homeshoppers should get prequalified for their best chance to purchase during the first phase release.
“We’re excited to finally open up the Welcome Home Center for The Preserve, which has been a highly-anticipated community among homeshoppers since it was first announced,” said Briana Roos, Marketing Manager for Lennar Bay Area. “This masterplan will present several communities and we’re currently preselling three communities of single-family homes for sale set in a great San Ramon location. Our newly-elevated Everything’s Included® program will also outfit each of these homes with the latest in home automation technology at no additional cost!”
The Preserve is a masterplanned community of three new home neighborhoods that are now preselling: Foothills, Meadows and Highlands. Each neighborhood will offer its own distinctive collection of floorplans that showcase open-concept living areas, expansive master suites and outdoor living spaces perfect for enjoying the California climate.
Homeowners at The Preserve will also enjoy an amenity-rich lifestyle with access to great community features just steps outside their new front door. Residents will be able to take advantage of the resort-style swimming pool, community park with a rose garden and easy access to hiking and biking trails including the Las Trampas Regional Wilderness center and Iron Horse Trail.
The Preserve is located close to San Ramon’s newly-developed downtown district, which is filled with boutique shops, restaurants, a performing arts theatre, gathering places, season Farmer’s Markets and a new city center that’s scheduled to open later this fall.
Interested homeshoppers should get pre-qualified and speak with an Internet Sales Consultant in order to qualify for the opportunity to purchase and reserve their homesite during the first phase release.
Visit www.lennar.com/bayarea or call (888) 216-2330 to learn more.
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.
Pomona, Calif. – July 2018 – Beautiful new models are open for touring at Avendale and The Crossing at Phillips Ranch in Pomona. Between both neighborhoods, interested homeshoppers can choose between six distinctive floorplans starting from the mid $600,000s. Both communities offer single-family homes showcasing floorplans designed for the modern buyer, Everything’s Included® features and a prime location near plenty of recreation and entertainment. With quick move-ins available, now is the time to find your dream home and move-in before summer ends!
“Both Avendale and The Crossing present a great opportunity for homeshoppers to set down roots in one of the best neighborhoods in the Pomona-Chino Hills area,” said Janet Price, Marketing Director for Lennar’s California Coastal division. “With no Mello-Roos, a high level of Everything’s Included® features now including Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs and an unbeatable location near three major Southern California markets, these homes have everything you’re looking for to upgrade your lifestyle.”
Avendale at Phillips Ranch is comprised of 56 single-family homes with prices starting in the mid $600,000s. Homebuyers can choose from an exceptional collection of unique two- and three-story floorplans ranging from approximately 1,579 to 2,086 square feet of living space including three to four bedrooms, two and one-half to three and one-half bathrooms and two-bay garages.
The Crossing at Phillips Ranch showcases 68 single-family homes with prices starting in the low $700,000s. Interested homeshoppers can choose from three carefully crafted two-story floorplans ranging from approximately 1,985 to 2,435 square feet of living space including three to five bedrooms, two and one half to three bathrooms and two-bay garages.
All floorplans are designed to reflect today’s lifestyles featuring open-concept layouts, enviable master suites with spa-inspired master bathrooms, exceptional kitchens with luxury countertops and modern details throughout. For added value, each new home showcases Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program which offers today’s most popular features and upgrades included in every home—at no additional cost. Enjoy stainless steel appliances with refrigerator, beautiful cabinetry with soft close hinges, exquisite countertops, state-of-the art solar systems provided by Sunstreet Energy Group™ and much more. Now embedded in the program is Lennar’s Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design for strong internet coverage throughout which pairs well with the home automation technology included to deliver a more modern and connected way of living.
For home tours please visit the Welcome Home Center located between Village Loop Road and Tanglewood in Pomona. For more information visit www.lennar.com or call 626-228-0099.
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.
Millsboro Town Officials, Lennar Associates, Homeowners and the surrounding community all came out for the official groundbreaking ceremony for The Landing at Plantation Lakes on June 28, 2018. The forecasted thunderstorms didn’t deter anyone from joining us to celebrate the occasion – and the weather was gorgeous!
Located in the heart of the community, The Landing will be a main hub for both golfers and homeowners. So great you won’t want to leave, The Landing will include: a restaurant and sports bar, indoor & outdoor seating, a covered balcony and lounge area overlooking Betts Pond, an official Golf Pro Shop and golf cart area, a Golf Concession area, and multipurpose and flex rooms.
The moment you arrive at Plantation Lakes, you’ll know. This is a place where you can enjoy life’s most memorable moments. Whether you like to keep active with golf, tennis, swimming, a gym routine or simply relax with a glass of wine while enjoying a spectacular view, Plantation Lakes is where you want to call home. Love the outdoors? Tennis courts and a place to fish, kayak or canoe round out endless options for sports and recreation when you live at Plantation Lakes.
The main event may be the spectacular Arthur Hills 18-Hole Championship Golf Course with pristine fairways and immaculate greens, this Links style course offers a level of play challenging for even the most experienced of golfers. Currently nine holes, the second nine have begun construction.
Visit Lennar.com/PlantationLakes 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.
Castle Rock, Colo. – July 2018 – Lennar invites you to the Grand Opening of The Ridgeline Collection at The Meadows at Stewart Park in Castle Rock on Saturday, July 28th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, July 29th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. From 12 to 2 p.m., prospective homeshoppers can enjoy delicious bites from local favorites including complimentary eats from Basic Kneads Pizza and Peteybird Ice Cream Sandwiches and for the kids there will be face painting. The Meadows at Stewart Park is a charming community of single-family homes suitable for every lifestyle starting from the high $400,000s showcasing thoughtfully designed floorplans, a high level of Everything’s Included® features and smart home technology. Mark your calendars and stop by the Grand Opening event to tour the stunning new models and discover your dream home!
“We’re so excited to be Grand Opening new models for homeshoppers at The Meadows at Stewart Park, a premier community set within a fantastic location that offers plenty of recreation and a vibrant lifestyle,” said Carrie Castilian, Director of Marketing for Lennar Colorado. “The Ridgeline Collection showcases distinctive new home designs with open-concept layouts, elegant master suites and an array of popular upgrades and features including home automation that provides residents with an elevated and more connected way of living.”
The Ridgeline Collection offers four distinctive two-story floorplans to choose from ranging from approximately 2,340 to 2,853 square feet of living space including three to four bedrooms, two and one-half to three bathrooms and two-car garages. Designed to reflect today’s lifestyles, the heart of each home is a main living area that encompasses the dining room, great room and kitchen spaces that through an open-concept layout connect effortlessly, ideal for entertaining, relaxing and connecting with family and friends. Experience elegant master bedrooms with spa-inspired master bathrooms with dual sinks and large tub, kitchens with large center islands and plenty of storage and modern details throughout.
Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® has always made the homebuying process easier by including popular features at no additional cost, such as stainless steel appliances, gorgeous countertops and energy-efficient items that help make the home eco-friendly. Now, Lennar homeowners will experience a more modern way to live with integrated home automation features and built-in commercial strength Wi-Fi through Lennar’s new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Designs. 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.
The Meadows at Stewart Park is nestled near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains with all that Denver has to offer just miles away. The focal point of the masterplan is The Grange Cultural Arts Center. From Spanish classes to piano lessons to fun at the pool, The Grange brings the neighborhood community together. Nearly one quarter of the land in The Meadows is dedicated to parks and open space and downtown Castle Rock is minutes away with plenty of shopping and entertainment venues.
Situated within a masterplan community and within one of Denver’s best neighborhoods, The Meadows at Stewart Park is a perfect opportunity to own a new home in a picturesque location. Interested homeshoppers are encouraged to attend the Grand Opening of the new models at The Meadows at Stewart Park in Castle Rock located at 3115 Jonquil St. For more information, visit Lennar.com/Colorado or call 303-223-5978.
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.
Chula Vista, Calif. – July 21, 2018 – Lennar is thrilled to announce that Saturday, July 21 is the official Grand Opening event for Boulevard, the first Everything’s Included® community in the mixed-use Millenia masterplan. Homeshoppers and members of the public are invited out to enjoy complimentary food, refreshments, a balloon artist and face painting for the little ones and the first opportunity to tour the professionally-decorated model homes.
“We are so excited to present these model homes to the public, all of which showcase our Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design and Everything’s Included® features that come at no additional cost,” said Laurie Massas, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar San Diego. “These contemporary new townhomes are set in an incredible location, within walking to distance to the Otay Ranch Town Center and close to some of south San Diego’s most popular destinations.”
Boulevard offers an upscale collection of contemporary townhomes for sale in three distinctive floorplans that range from approximately 1,681 to 2,016 square feet of living space. These modern residences showcase high-end design details such as walk-out second level balconies, expansive master suites with spa-like bathrooms and convenient first-floor bedrooms or office per plan. Homes are priced starting from the mid $400,000s.
Each home boasts a cutting-edge Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design, which incorporates wireless access points throughout the home for strong, consistent internet coverage in every room. With no dead spots, homeowners can take full advantage of streaming their favorite shows, games, movies and more, along with utilizing the home automation features that come included.
Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program simplifies the new homebuying process by including a high level of features and upgrades at no additional cost. GE® stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, solar, integrated home automation products and more all come in every new home at Boulevard.
The Grand Opening festivities will take place at the Welcome Home Center on Saturday, July 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the models will stay open until 6 p.m. The Welcome Home Center is located at 1810 Ascella Drive in Chula Vista. Visit www.lennar.com/sandiego or call (949) 751-8951 for complete directions or 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.
Join us for a family-friend movie at Flight Park
Shafter, Calif. – July 2018 – Lennar is excited to invite families and friends to Flight Park at the Gossamer Grove masterplanned community for a special Movie Under the Stars Event on Saturday, July 21 at 8 p.m. Come enjoy complimentary treats, a viewing of Disney’s Coco and the opportunity to explore this incredible community.
“This is going to be a great community event,” said Susan Wilke, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Central Valley. “We hope to see all the happy residents, their friends and families come out to see experience our community and enjoy the film.”
Bring out your blankets to enjoy the warm summer evening. It’s also the perfect opportunities for homeshoppers to discover the lifestyle that Gossamer Grove has to offer.
The Chateau Series offers eight distinctive home designs with sizes that range from 1,766 to 3,167 square feet. Four more home designs are featured in The Skye Series, with sizes that range from 2,029 to 2,570 square feet.
Community members or anyone interested in attending the event is encouraged to visit the Lennar Central Valley Facebook page for updates. Flight Park is located in Gossamer Grove off 7th Standard and Calloway streets.
Gossamer Grove is a masterplanned community that will be built atop more than 1,000 acres and will include, in addition to more than 3,000 homes, two schools, ten parks including Flight Park, meant to pay homage to Shafter’s deep-rooted history in aviation, and commercial and retail development, including city services.
To RSVP for the event visit Lennar Central California Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/events/2043652412620873/.
For more information on this community or to view move-in ready homes, visit www.lennar.com/gossamergrove.
For a list of new home communities throughout the Greater Bakersfield area, visit www.lennar.com/bakersfield.
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.
A beautiful landscape is an important part of the overall curb appeal of your home. First-rate landscaping can add up to 10% of value to the price of your home. Landscaping is an important presentation element that is easy to overlook during the hustle and bustle of selling home. Check out these 5 landscaping trends that may help to increase the resale value of your home:
One of the key things that every homeowner should consider when adding plants is to make sure that the plants match the style of your home. Choosing exotic and unique plants will cause friction in the overall look of your home. Some Lennar homes are quite modern so make sure that your landscaping reflects an overall contemporary feel. Consider adding plants like hostas or carex that will help to maintain an overall the look. Planting something like bamboo or boxwood shrubs may hinder from the modern style of your home and confuse potential buyers.
Adding trees to your landscaping is an essential part of creating a landscape that will increase the resale value of your home. Home buyers look for trees and appreciate those homes that have invested the time into growing these wonderful landscape additions. Trees not only add color to the home but they also provide important shading for both the yard and home as they mature. Consider adding a few different varieties to your landscaping that vary in their color and blooming seasons. Japanese maples are a great modern choice while a flowering cherry will provide a lot of color and interest in the spring.
If your patio has a crack or the pathway to your front door is showing its age consider adding important hardscaping that is very trendy right now. Concrete can be stamped and colored to create a pathway that looks interesting and is very durable. Installing a brick walkway is another way to instantly add color to landscaping while also providing an overall cozy look. Remember to keep in mind what kind of hardscaping will look best with the overall style of your home. Additions like a flagstone retaining wall or concrete planters will instantly add interest to your landscape as well.
Potential buyers are more interested in homes that have pops of color. Consider the flowering plants and trees in your garden before adding more color to the overall landscaping. Items such as brightly colored pots or a freshly painted front door are both items that are pleasing to the eye as long as you choose the right color. Consider your home’s paint color and choose a hue that will compliment it without becoming an eyesore. Other ways to instantly add color to your landscaping is to add a beautiful pot of yellow gerbera daisies or some red tulips that will help to soften the overall look of your garden.
Making sure that garden beds and areas around trees are freshly mulched is a great way to add resale value to your home. Freshly laid mulch gives off a pleasing scent and will look beautiful around plants. Mulch is not only pretty but it also offers important aspects like protecting plants from drying out. It is a natural weed deterrent as weeds have trouble growing through it. A few inches of mulch can do wonders in adding a finishing touch to your landscaping while also saving you weeding time later on.
Landscaping your yard – both back and front – is an essential part to raising the value of your home. Make sure to add plants that fit with your house’s overall look and plant trees that will provide shade as they mature. Installing hardscaping will dramatically increase the look of your outdoor area and so will adding mulch to the garden beds and around trees. Adding pops of color in well placed areas will also help to bring together the overall look of your home. Consider these trends when landscaping to increase the resale value of your home.
Meredith Hale is a gardening and landscape writer, and design addict. She has coordinated the design on many house flipping projects, admitting that her favorite part is creating inspired outdoor spaces.
