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Florida cup season is amongst us, the largest international soccer event for the state has partnered up with Lennar Orlando for the third year in a row. This international event brings in soccer players, owners, fans and officials to the Orlando area in which they stay at Lennar Orlando’s renowned ChampionsGate community.
The resort style and sports-oriented community provides the players with facilities to have soccer practices, actual games, areas to lounge as well as luxury home accommodations. Florida Cup also broadcasts live interviews on a stage that has Lennar Orlando’s Oasis clubhouse pool as a beautiful backdrop.
The opportunity to partner up with such a large international event will hopefully reach a broad audience and bring awareness of the Lennar brand to many spectators that are keeping up with the Florida Cup games from all over the world. Between eight matches amongst eight of the world’s top soccer clubs, the amount of international viewers is a great opportunity to expand large exposure to potential international buyers.
Division president, Brock Nicholas states “We recognized how soccer and the 68 million visitors coming to Orlando each year was a way to expose our Resort Collection to a passionate and loyal soccer fan base. The Florida Cup matches are highly competitive, and the events are especially great for kids and family groups – our involvement resonates with our current and future Vacation Home customers.”
ChampionsGate shares its love with soccer with Florida Cup by setting up events such as their annual “Footgolf” tournament out on their golf course. Every year, each soccer team competes against each other for a friendly game of “Footgolf.” Imagine soccer and golf combined into one. Soccer players have the opportunity to show off their skills by strategically kicking the ball into an enlarged golf hole. The game is typically only played in 9 holes and takes about 2 hours to complete. At the end, the winner will be presented a trophy and bragging rights for the year. We are supportive of Florida Cup and all of their teams.
Learn more about Lennar Orlando’s Partnership with the Florida Cup on BuilderOnline.com.
Gig Harbor, Wash. – January 2018 – Lennar has experienced great sales success at McCormick Creek, where more than 70 percent of new homes have sold. This community offers a diverse collection of new home designs, valuable Everything’s Included® features and the chance to live in a vacation-worthy area.
“This community features some of our most popular floorplans including the Bainbridge — one of our Next Gen® homes,” said Bill Salvesen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Seattle. “These homes offer the complete package of modern design, a beautiful setting and a high level of upgrades and features that come at no additional cost.”
Homeshoppers will find a diverse collection of floorplans at McCormick Creek, with sizes that range from approximately 2,494 to 3,395 square feet. Priced starting from the mid $400,000s, these new homes offer up to five bedrooms and three and one-half bathrooms. Lennar’s popular Washington plan is here, a rambler-style home with basement, along with the Bainbridge plan, a Next Gen® home.
Lennar’s line of Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home designs were created to address multigenerational and extended family households. These unique floorplans include an attached private suite that has its own separate entrance, living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette.
Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program also outfits these homes with popular upgrades and features as standard, items for which most builders would typically charge extra. These include stainless steel appliances including French door refrigerator, gas fireplaces, front and backyard landscaping, upgraded cabinetry, granite or quartz kitchen countertops, programmable thermostats and so much more.
McCormick Creek is situated in an idyllic location, with plenty of trails for bird watching, walking, running or even biking. Only minutes from McCormick Creek is the downtown Gig Harbor waterfront, which is filled with rare beauty, rich maritime history and is outlined by Mount Rainier. Along with marinas, many restaurants and quaint small shops, Gig Harbor also has plenty of golf, shopping, easy day trips, sightseeing, parks, theater groups, a symphony and more.
Visit this community today before it sells out completely! McCormick Creek’s Welcome Home Center is located at 9988 Burnham Drive NW in Gig Harbor. Visit www.lennar.com/seattle or call 855-357-8423 for more information.
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. Lennar has a longstanding history of building homes of enduring quality in only the most well planned and desirable locations throughout the country.
Auburn, Wash. – January 2018 – Lennar is thrilled to announce they are now pre-selling new homes from the upcoming phase at Wyncrest, their high-demand community set in Auburn West Hill. The first phase of homes was released last October and quickly sold out. The next phase will consist of 41 additional homesites and is set to grand open this upcoming Spring.
“Interested homebuyers looking to get into this new community can reserve their spot by joining our special VIP Program,” said Bill Salvesen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Seattle. “This community enjoys a beautiful location that offers panoramic views of Auburn Valley and stunning Mount Rainier.”
Wyncrest presents homeshoppers with a collection of four dynamic floorplans to choose from, including a Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® design. Home sizes range approximately from 2,299 to 3,264 square feet, three to four bedrooms and two-and-a-half to three-and-a-half bathrooms. Each residence also showcases Lennar’s Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ home design.
These homes have been outfitted for seamless internet connection in every room through a series of built-in, commercial strength wireless access points. The uninterrupted coverage allows residents to take full advantage of Lennar’s now included home automation features that come as standard. Control lights, locks, movies, music and more from any smart device, or, with your voice using Amazon Alexa. All the signature Everything’s Included® features – such as quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, beautiful cabinetry and more – still come in each new home as standard!
Once completed, Wyncrest will offer a playground, sports courts and community meeting space. Interested homeshoppers are encouraged to join the VIP list, visit www.lennar.com/seattle or call 855-357-8429 for more information.
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. Lennar has a longstanding history of building homes of enduring quality in only the most well planned and desirable locations throughout the country.
You can trade in your car and upgrade your phone… it’s about time you can do the same with your home! Lennar has teamed up with Opendoor to create a new program that allows you to sell your current home at an agreed upon price to Opendoor and then purchase a new Lennar quick move-in home, all in a time frame that works for you. Learn more about this innovative and simplified homebuying and moving experience in this Bloomberg article by Patrick Clark.
Lennar Corp. builds homes with 2-by-4s and nail guns. Opendoor uses computer algorithms to buy and sell them. For the past year, the companies have been testing a way to make it easier for Lennar’s customers to offload their houses and trade up to new ones.
Now Lennar is part of a group that is furnishing Opendoor with $135 million in funding as the San Francisco-based startup seeks to expand this year from six U.S. markets to more than a dozen.
Fifth Wall, a Los Angeles venture capital firm backed by Lennar and other real estate companies, led a $35 million equity investment and served as a matchmaker for the partnership. Lennar provided $100 million in debt, mostly through its Rialto Capital subsidiary. The companies, which first tested the trade-up program in Las Vegas last spring, are aiming to offer it in every market where Opendoor operates.
“Trading in a car is second nature to Americans, but no one thinks about that relative to a home,” said Jon Jaffe, chief operating officer of Miami-based Lennar. “What we’ve found is that the customers love it. It’s something that they didn’t think about as a possibility because it didn’t exist before.”
Opendoor tries to simplify home transactions by having sellers fill out an online form and using algorithms and market data to put together an offer within 48 hours. If the homeowner accepts, the firm sends an inspector, who confirms or adjusts the offer. Opendoor then buys the home, makes repairs and puts the property back on the market.
In return for the added convenience, Opendoor tacks on a fee, usually about 1 to 1.5 percentage points, on top of the 6 percent commission real estate agents typically charge. For the Las Vegas test run of the Lennar partnership, the builder offered as much as $2,000 to help cover moving expenses for people who sold their homes through the program.
Opendoor has raised $320 million in equity and $700 million in debt since it was founded in 2014. Investors also have pledged millions to competitors OfferPad and Knock. Collectively, those startups could make housing a more liquid asset and encourage Americans to move more frequently, according to Stephen Kim, head of housing research at Evercore ISI.
For that to happen, though, sellers will have to decide that Opendoor’s service is worth the extra fees. That may be a tough proposition in today’s market, where a tight supply of listings has made finding a buyer relatively easy, according to Ralph McLaughlin, chief economist at housing website Trulia.
“Their success hinges on the ability to make the fee low enough to entice sellers, but high enough so that they can cover the risk of not being able to sell the house, either because of issues with the house itself or shifts in the housing market,” McLaughlin said.
One in three sellers who receives an offer from Opendoor accepts, according to Chief Executive Officer Eric Wu. The company spends about $100 million on home acquisitions a month, Algorithms that adjust pricing for economic conditions should help the firm to thrive in both up and down markets, he said.
Joel Trabado used the service in March to buy a new, three-bedroom Lennar home in Las Vegas. The last time he decided to move, he carried two mortgages while waiting for his old house to sell. So when a Lennar representative pitched him on Opendoor, the idea immediately clicked.
“I don’t have to worry about selling,” he said. “I already have a ready buyer.”
If you are like us here at Lennar, you probably spend most of your week in your office (cubicle/desk/home office). To maximize your productivity at home, it’s important to have a workspace that is not only organized but inspires you day to day. Personalizing and decluttering your space can make working a lot more pleasant and help you stay on top of your tasks. We understand that each person has a different and unique style, so we’ve came up with 5 tips that can help you customize and reorganize your office (aka your second home).
It is important to have a visual image of what your ideal workspace would look like. Whether you have an idea or are clueless about what you want, Pinterest.com is a great place to start. In Pinterest you can find endless inspiration from bloggers, interior designers, and other users with great taste.
Once you have an idea of what you want, the next step is to pick your color scheme. A color scheme will help your workspace to flow and be aesthetically appealing. We recommend picking 4 colors that go well together and are easy to incorporate.
Now that you know what you are looking for and have committed to your color scheme, you’re ready for the fun step! The amount of décor and organization tools may vary depending on the size of your workspace. Here’s a list of items to consider:
*Remember to keep your color scheme in mind when shopping.
This step calls for you to completely organize every inch of your office. Throw out or shred any paper work you no longer need. Get rid of any dried-out pens/markers, old calendars and any existing clutter. When you are down to the essentials, bring out the new organization accessories you purchased and start putting them to use.
Now that all your office supplies are neat and organized, it’s time to personalize your space. Bring out all the fun décor and stationary and watch as your office transform into an extension of your home. You now have a decluttered and personalized space to be productive every day.
Have any ideas or tips on how you like to organize and style your workspace? Share in the comments below.
Creekstone Village is Lennar Maryland’s newest community of brand new townhomes. Creekstone Village is an already established, award-winning community in Pasadena, Maryland. With fully built amenities, centrally located between Baltimore and Annapolis along the Severn and Magothy Rivers, you’re never far from work & play, dining & entertainment, and more.
Creekstone Village is now selling 2 distinct townhome floorplans designed with you in mind. The Easton floorplan boasts 3 stories (with an optional 4th story loft and rooftop deck), 3-5 Bedrooms, 2.5-4.5 Bathrooms, and a 2 car garage.
The Baylor floorplan features 3 stories, 2-3 bedrooms, 2.5-3.5 Bathrooms, and a 1-car garage. So whether you’re a first time homebuyer or a seasoned homeowner looking for more or less space, Creekstone Village has the townhome for you.
Better yet, Lennar offers today’s most sought after features included in the home. Granite countertops, Hardwood Flooring, Maple Cabinetry, Stainless Steel Appliances, designer trim and finishes are just a few of the included features you’ll look forward to when you buy a home at Creekstone Village.
Register online to receive pre-model pricing, homesite availability, special incentives and learn more. For more information or complete directions, visit Lennar.com/CreekstoneVillage or call 866-258-9144.
Central Valley, Calif. – January 2018 – As we begin the year and look ahead, many prospective homeshoppers will have the opportunity to make a fresh start in a new Lennar home. Recent loan lending increases has created a real opportunity for many buyers, and Lennar’s simplification of the new homebuying process makes a new Lennar home an ideal choice.
“The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) recently increased loan limits all over, including in Kern and Fresno and all the counties where we have new home communities,” said Susan Wilke, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Central Valley. “It’s a great because for prospective buyers because it expands their purchasing power and will allow some buyers to finally enter into the market.”
In Fresno, Kern, Merced, Kings, Tulare and Madera counties, FHA loan lending limits increased to $294,515 for single units. FHA loans are designed for borrowers unable to make a large down payment. The increase in lending limits will give many prospective homebuyers the purchasing power needed to enter the market in 2018.
Lennar has new home communities for all types of households, including first-time, move-up, empty-nesters and multigenerational families. By providing a variety of home sizes and designs at each community, families can find the home and layout that’s perfect for them.
Often, that journey starts with the help of our New Home Consultants(NHC), who are licensed real estate agents with expertise in the new home industry. Prospective homebuyers are encouraged to come in and speak with a NHC at the start of their new home search, even if they are not already or don’t plan on working with a broker. NHC’s know which communities offer the type of homes the shopper is looking for, can inform you on what’s available and help assist you in your new home journey along every step of the way.
Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program has revolutionized the new home buying experience by including a high level of standard items with incredible value at no additional cost. Items that most builders typically charge extra for, such as stainless steel kitchen appliances, granite or quartz countertops, designer-selected flooring, upscale cabinetry and the new home automation package.
Lennar is now selling new homes in active communities across the Bakersfield and Fresno markets. Start your search today by visiting www.lennar.com/bakersfield or www.lennar.com/fresno.
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. Lennar has a longstanding history of building homes of enduring quality in only the most well planned and desirable locations throughout the country.
Forest Grove, Ore. – January 2018 – Lennar is thrilled to announce the official Grand Opening event for their newest community, The Meadows at Silverstone, will be on Saturday, January 27 in Forest Grove. Prospective homeshoppers are invited to attend for tasty treats, refreshments and for the first opportunity to tour the professionally-decorated model homes.
“We’re so excited to present these new homes to the public, which offer a truly connected living experience and the latest in home automation,” said Sia Howe, Marketing Manager for Lennar Portland. “The Grand Opening event is a great time to come see for yourself what our new home automation package is all about!”
The Meadows at Silverstone offers homeshoppers five distinctive floorplans to choose from, with sizes that range from 1,764 to 2,306 square feet, three to four bedrooms with two and one-half bathrooms. These single-family residences showcase Lennar’s new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ home design which offers built-in wireless access points for strong internet coverage in every room.
Additionally, Lennar has elevated their signature Everything’s Included® package to now offer the latest in home automation products and technology at no additional cost. These include the standard features Lennar is known for, such as stainless steel GE® appliances, granite kitchen countertops and air conditioning, along with integrated home automation products and technology. Homeowners can manage lights, front door locks, music, movies and more — remotely from any smart device or using voice control with Amazon Alexa.
Set in beautiful Forest Grove, new homes in this community are priced starting from the upper $300,000s. The community’s location is situated near the prestigious Pacific University, smack dab in the middle of Oregon’s Wine Country and lies about 25 miles east of downtown Portland.
The event will take place at the Welcome Home Center located at 2027 35th Avenue in Forest Grove. For more information or complete directions, visit www.lennar.com/the-meadows-at-silverstone or call (866) 813-7468.
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. Lennar has a longstanding history of building homes of enduring quality in only the most well planned and desirable locations throughout the country.
El Dorado Hills, Calif. – January 2018 – Lennar celebrated a wildly successful Grand Opening weekend at Reflections, the newest neighborhood at their award-winning active adult masterplan Heritage El Dorado Hills. Tons of people came out to the event for the first opportunity to tour the highly-anticipated model homes.
“We could not be more thrilled with the turnout and incredible feedback we received about our new homes during the event,” said Michelle Velky, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Sacramento. “People were excited about the new floorplans, community atmosphere and our award-winning Thoughtful DesignSM details and valuable Everything’s Included® features are included at no additional cost.”
Reflections at Heritage El Dorado Hills offers homeshoppers a distinctive collection of five single-story floorplans to choose from. These flexible home designs range in size from approximately 1,137 to 1,650 square feet, two to three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Prices start from the low $400,000s.
Each unique new home at Reflections showcases Lennar’s new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Home Design™ and elevated Everything’s Included® package, which now offers integrated home automation features at no additional cost. These one-of-a-kind residences contain mapped out and built-in wireless access points throughout the home, that work seamlessly with name-brand home automation products to offer a truly connected living experience. Homeshoppers will still find the signature Everything’s Included® products they’ve come to love — such as quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances including refrigerator, solar electric packages and more — all still included as standard at no additional cost!
Lennar Sacramento also includes a series of Thoughtful Design℠ details in every new home at their Heritage communities. These details are built into the home and were created specifically for individuals 55 and better who might have changing lifestyle needs. They include extra lighting throughout the home, wider doorways and hallways, lower appliance design, built-in backing for future reinforcement bars in bathrooms, elegant and spacious walk-in showers with hand-held sprays, seats and more.
Residents enjoy a resort-inspired lifestyle at Heritage El Dorado Hills, with exclusive access to pristine amenities such as an approximate 5,000-square foot residents-only fitness center, The Retreat, with state-of-the-art equipment, a covered pool, spa, aerobics rooms and locker room. Outside are tennis, pickle ball and bocce ball courts, outdoor seating, a fire pit and an area for community events. In the future phases, Heritage El Dorado Hills may offer a dog park, community garden, multi-use trail system and other elements that support an active and healthy lifestyle.
Reflections at Heritage El Dorado Hills, located off of Golden Hills Parkway at 1040 Pacifico Lane is now open for model home tours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.lennar.com/sacramento or call 916-293-7665 to learn more and set up an appointment.
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. Lennar has a longstanding history of building homes of enduring quality in only the most well planned and desirable locations throughout the country.
