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Reno, Nev. – August 2017 – Lennar is thrilled to announce the model grand opening date for both of their upcoming communities at Palisades will be Saturday, September 9. These communities offer a variety of floorplans and home sizes in a hillside location that boasts beautiful views of South Reno.
“We’re excited to open up the models for this fantastic community that combines beautiful, modern new homes with a great location,” said Dustin Barker, Division President of Lennar Reno. “We’ve seen a lot of interest in this community already during pre-sales and can’t wait to see this community continue to develop.”
Viewmont and Valencia both offer stunning and distinct collections of floorplans for homeshoppers to choose from, providing enough choices so that families can find the perfect fit. Viewmont offers four choices to choose from with sizes that range approximately from 2,616 to 3,336 square feet, three to four bedrooms and two to three bathrooms. Prices start from the mid-upper $400,000s.
Valencia also offers four floorplans to choose from. Home sizes at Valencia range approximately from 1,953 to 2,675 with four to five bedrooms and two to three bathrooms. New home prices start from the upper $300,000s.
Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® package puts a high level of standard features into every new home at Palisades. Items such as granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, beautiful cabinetry and more of today’s popular features come at no additional cost to the buyer.
Be sure to save the date for the Model Grand Opening on Saturday, September 9. Visit https://www.lennar.com/New-Homes/Nevada/Reno to join the interest list and 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.
San Francisco, Calif. – June 2017 – Lennar is thrilled to announce that Ann Dykstra, with more than two decades of experience in the real estate market, will be joining the team at The San Francisco Shipyard. Dykstra brings with her developed expertise in San Francisco’s new home industry.
“Ann brings years of valuable sales and sales management experience and buyer insights to the team,” said Garrett Chen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar at The San Francisco Shipyard. “Ann has been instrumental in the successful sales management of several hundreds of homes throughout the City and Bay Area.”
With an extensive history in sales success and management, she is sure to be a great addition to the team. She studied Economics at the University of Utah and is affiliated with quite a few real estate and sales association groups. These include the California Building Industry Association, Centex Homes Professional Selling System, San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association and more.
Some of her recent accomplishments include working with The Mark Company on 8 Octavia, where she coordinated with BRAVO on filming “Million Dollar Listing” and “Looking.” She prides herself on her ability to coordinate efficiently and effectively with buyers, lenders, title and construction in rapid sales environments. She has led and trained sales teams at several new home communities as well as worked at some real estate companies throughout the Bay Area, including Centex Homes, Pacific Marketing Associates, Polaris Pacific and many more.
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.
Ann Dykstra
Sacramento, Calif. – August 2017 – If you’re looking to make the move into a brand-new home by the end of summer, Lennar Sacramento has a collection of quick move-in’s available for sale with closing dates as soon as the end of this month. Only a limited number of quick move-in homes are available across the current Sacramento real estate market, so interested buyers should act quickly. Set in Merrion Square at WestPark in Roseville and Palisades at Blackstone in El Dorado Hills are two home designs that will have you moved in to your new home for the start of the school year.
“We know this is a huge season for people looking to move, and that working out a timeline can be one of the more difficult parts of the new home buying process,” said Laura Kilgore, Director of Marketing for Lennar Sacramento. “That’s one of the benefits of purchasing one our quick move-in homes — the timeline is much shorter, making it easier and less stressful.”
At Merion Square at WestPark is The Pembroke home design, available for quick move-in. This home provides 2,041 square feet of living space that includes four bedrooms and three bathrooms across two stories. Great design details include a downstairs bedroom, open-concept layout throughout the kitchen, living room and dining area, along with dual walk-in closets and a luxurious bathroom in the master suite.
At Lennar’s Palisades at Blackstone is The Sophia plan, another quick move-in home with a closing date as soon as the end of August. This home offers 2,336 square feet of living space with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and an upstairs loft. It showcases an open main living space where the kitchen, dining area and family room seamlessly connect. The master suite features an expansive master bathroom and supersized walk-in closet.
Additionally, Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program helps add tremendous value and style to all their new homes through a high level of standard features most builders typically charge extra for. Items such as granite or quartz countertops, tankless water heaters, home automation technology, stainless steel appliances, programmable thermostats, beautiful kitchen cabinetry, solar electric packages and more all come at no additional price.
With quick move-in homes available in the cities of El Dorado Hills and Roseville, contact a New Home Consultant today by visiting www.lennar.com/sacramento or by calling 916-304-9711.
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.
Shafter, Calif. – August 2017 – Lennar is excited to continue their Summer Movie in the Park series on Saturday, August 12th with a showing of Finding Dory. The movie will begin promptly at 8:15 p.m. and attendees are encouraged to arrive by 7:45 at the earliest to reserve their spot and set up!
“We are so excited to host another one of these fun movie nights,” said Susan Wilke, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Central Valley. “Each of these events are always so much fun and it’s great to see the community come out and spend time together.”
Pull out your blankets and lawn chairs and join us at Flight Park with your family and friends to enjoy some summer fun. Tasty treats from the Kona Ice Truck and cold water will be provided.
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 at Gossamer Grove, off 7th Standard and Calloway.
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.
Gossamer Grove will be built in phases, the first of which is now selling and has quick move-in homes available. The first phase consists of three series of home styles by Lennar, The Cambridge Collection, The Chateau Series and The California Series.
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.
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.
These days, people are doing a lot more of their living outside the house. Whether it’s a Saturday morning hike at the local nature preserve or dinner served on the back patio, the call of the great outdoors is redefining modern living—and with good reason. Exposure to nature has been scientifically proven to boost memory, improve mental health and reduce stress levels, among other things.
That’s why it makes sense to keep your deck operating in tip-top shape. Here at Modernize, we’ve seen firsthand just how much longer a deck will last—and how much nicer it will look—with a little attention and some TLC. Some simple preventative steps, like regular resealing and cleaning, will keep yours looking lustrous all year long. Here’s what you can do annually to make sure yours is ready to handle anything you—or the elements—can throw at it.
Frequency: As Often as Needed
Decks bare the brunt of the weather, which means that along with weatherproofing steps like resealing, they also need a good, clean sweep every once in awhile. Deep cleaning with a broom, scrub brush, or even a power washer is particularly useful in the late spring and fall when falling leaves, blossoms, and pollen give your porch a furry look. A couple of tips to follow if you’re going to get a power washer involved: keep the pressure levels on low to avoid stripping paint or stain off the boards, and never use a pressure washer on a composite deck. Select a commercial deck cleaner that’s appropriate for your decking (read the back of the label if you’re unsure). Opt for a commercial degreaser or mold treatment to spot clean stains, scrubbing them in by hand with a soft bristled brush. Last of all, let the deck dry thoroughly before using it—you don’t want any muddy footprints on your newly scrubbed boards!
Frequency: Every One to Two Years
Sanding and repainting, restaining, or resealing is the biggest maintenance task your deck requires. Luckily, though, you only have to perform each task every one or two years. The frequency depends on the type of finish you have: natural wood coated with sealer or toner needs an annual revisit, but you can usually get away with once every two years if you cover your deck with paint or stain that has a sealant included. The general process is much pretty the same no matter what kind of finish you choose, however. You’ll need to give the deck a deep clean with a pressure washer or hose and scrub brush, as described above. Once it’s sparkling clean and dry, use 80-grit sandpaper to sand the surface, then sweep off the excess sawdust. When painting, apply a coat of wood primer to the boards first and allow it to dry thoroughly. Next, apply a smooth, even coat of your chosen finish to the deck boards. Repeat as many times as necessary to get good coverage—you may have to apply multiple coats if you’re painting or staining. After that, your deck should be protected from water damage for another one to two years!
Frequency: One to Two Times a Year
Outdoor furniture also needs to spend some time occasionally with a scrub brush to keep it looking polished and welcoming. The right treatment depends on the type of furniture. Some materials may be able to take abrasive cleaners better than others, so always read through the manufacturer’s care guide before going to town. However, most furniture can handle a light scrub with a soft-bristled brush and a gentle cleaner, such as mixture of liquid dish detergent and water. If the piece has intense mildewing or stains, however, your best bet may be to refinish it with a new coat of paint, especially when dealing with a fragile material, like wicker.
Frequency: As Often as Needed
Decks occasionally need some closer attention, especially if they sustain any damage throughout the year. Large structural problems need to be handled by a professional deck builders, but most homeowners are savvy enough to replace the odd split board or popped nail. To replace a bent or loose nail, pull it loose from the boards and drive a new deck screw in its place, one that’s a just little bit longer than the original. To replace cracked or warped boards, use a jigsaw to cut out the old board, and insert a new piece of decking that matches the original boards. Take care that the new board spans at least two joists—this will prevent splitting in the future. To fix a small rotten section, chisel it out, and treat the whole area with wood preservative. If the rot is bigger than a silver dollar, however, you’ll need to replace the whole board.
Deck maintenance may not exactly be the most glamorous part of owning a home, but it’s relatively simple—and a little check-up every now and then is all you need to keep yours up to snuff all year long. Here’s to more outdoor dining, lounging, and lazing around!
About the Writer
Erin Vaughan is a blogger, gardener and aspiring homeowner. She currently resides in Austin, TX where she writes full time for Modernize, with the goal of empowering homeowners with the expert guidance and educational tools they need to take on big home projects with confidence.
Seattle, Wash. – August 2017 – Summer is finally here and in full swing, which means so is our annual Seattle Sizzling Summer Savings Event! For a limited time, Lennar Seattle is offering special closing cost incentives on select homes in select locations. This means interested homebuyers will be able to take advantage of fantastic prices and discounted closing costs on a brand new luxury home, many with a quick move-in date before school starts in September!
“Our Sizzling Summer Savings Event is a great time to make your move, especially for families looking to get settled into a new home before school starts,” said Bill Salvesen, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Lennar Seattle. “Not to mention that our Everything’s Included® program adds tremendous value to all our new homes, without any increase in price!”
Northwood Estates located in Edgewood has four homes available as part of the Summer Savings Event, starting as low as $554,950. These homes range from 3,017 to 3,264 and include the wildly popular, Bainbridge The Home Within A Home® design for multigenerational living.
Norpoint Heights located in Federal Way is nearly all sold out but offers two gorgeous homes that are part of the savings event. The Rockford floorplan located on homesite #7 features 2,299 square feet of open living space, with a pocket den/office area on the main floor, an open loft on the upper floor, three generous bedrooms and an outdoor fireplace.
Harbor View Heights is Lennar’s newest South end community in Northeast Tacoma. With only 40 total homesites and the first handful of homes already sold, homebuyers will want to act fast to take advantage of the summer savings offered here on homes that were just released. Homes in this community range from approximately 2,299 to 3,264 square feet. Plus, every new home in Harbor View Heights will be the some of the worlds’ first to receive the internationally-recognized designation of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, as part of the new features offered through our elevated Everything’s Included® package featuring the very latest in Smart Home Automation.
Sign up to learn more at https://www.lennar.com/New-Homes/Washington/Seattle/Promo/SEALEN_hello_summer.
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.
Leyden Rock showcases new homebuilding approach enabling whole-home Wi-Fi, seamless voice control, online shopping and home automation as standard features
ARVADA, COLO. (July 20, 2017) – Lennar (NYSE: LEN and LEN.B), one of the nation’s largest builders, today unveiled Leyden Rock as one of the world’s first to include Wi-Fi CERTIFIED smart homes featuring integrated automation and voice control with Amazon Alexa – all a part of Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® approach to homebuilding. Leyden Rock is open this weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the public to discover state-of-the-art living in a Lennar home.
Lennar’s Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Home Design™ guarantees consistent, reliable coverage in every room of the home. This allows buyers to control a wide range of included smart products from the most innovative and reliable manufacturers – including Amazon, Baldwin, Honeywell, Lutron, Ring, Ruckus, Samsung and Sonos.
“There’s no doubt that people are intrigued and excited by the idea of living in a smart home that is connected and easy to control,” said Lennar Colorado Division President Frank Walker. “But there’s an equal measure of trepidation about installation and selecting the right devices. Lennar takes the guess work out of it by curating the best brands and engineering them right into construction to create an entirely new way of living.”
Leyden Rock is a premier Lennar community in Northwest Arvada that offers two stunning collections of floorplans: The Monarch and Grand Collections. Between these two collectiosn of homes, prospective homeshoppers have 15 distinctive home designs to choose from including Lennar’s innovative The Home Within A Home®. Among these two collections home sizes range approximately from 1,833 to 3,432 square feet.
During the design of Lennar Wi-Fi CERTIFIED homes, every floorplan undergoes a rigorous process that includes mapping Wi-Fi signal strength and quality – taking into consideration building materials and other factors that can affect connectivity. That determines the placement of commercial-grade Ruckus Unleashed access points that are built right into the home during construction, according to demanding standards set by the Wi-Fi Alliance, the worldwide network of companies that drives the interoperability, adoption and evolution of Wi-Fi globally.
In addition the significant value Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program already offers – such as upgraded countertops and appliances – buyers also receive a wide range of smart products from top manufacturers that change the way they live in their new home at no additional cost. For example:
“Living in a Lennar Wi-Fi CERTIFIED home design creates an experience once reserved for the technologically sophisticated – and now it’s within reach of every Lennar homebuyer at every price point,” Walker said. “We’ve engineered a home that weaves the best technology brands into daily life in ways that connect people and truly reflect how they live today.”
Leyden Rock will display Lennar’s new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED smart home features this weekend in two model homes. To view these products firsthand, visit the Welcome Home Center on Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., located on Highway 93 and 82nd Avenue at 18891 W. 84th Avenue.
About Lennar
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation’s largest 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 multifamily rental properties. Previous press releases and further information about the Company may be obtained at the “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s website, www.lennar.com.
Obsidian showcases a new homebuilding approach enabling whole-home Wi-Fi, seamless voice control, online shopping and home automation as standard features
IRVINE (July 25, 2017) – Lennar (NYSE: LEN and LEN.B), one of the nation’s largest builders, will unveil Obsidian at Parasol Park as one of the world’s first communities to include Wi-Fi CERTIFIED smart homes featuring integrated automation and voice control with Amazon Alexa – all a part of Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® approach to homebuilding. Obsidian will launch their new smart home features this weekend on Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the public to discover state-of-the-art living in a Lennar home.
Lennar’s Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Home Design™ guarantees consistent, reliable coverage in every room of the home. This allows buyers to control a wide range of included smart products from the most innovative and reliable manufacturers – including Amazon, Baldwin, Honeywell, Lutron, Ring, Ruckus, Samsung and Sonos.
Obsidian at Parasol Park offers the opportunity to live in luxury homes built with gorgeous design details and smart home technology embedded throughout. With three distinctive floorplans available for homeshoppers to choose from, home sizes range approximately from 2,897 to 3,036 square feet of living space. These residences showcase beautiful open concept living spaces, gourmet-inspired kitchens with large center islands, outdoor covered decks, interior elevators as standard, dual master suites and more.
During the design of Lennar Wi-Fi CERTIFIED homes, every floor plan undergoes a rigorous process that includes mapping Wi-Fi signal strength and quality – taking into consideration building materials and other factors that can affect connectivity. That determines the placement of commercial-grade Ruckus Unleashed access points that are built right into the home during construction, according to demanding standards set by the Wi-Fi Alliance, the worldwide network of companies that drives the interoperability, adoption and evolution of Wi-Fi globally.
In addition to the significant value Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program already offers – such as upgraded countertops and appliances – buyers also receive a wide range of smart products from top manufacturers that change the way they live in their new home at no additional cost. For example:
“Living in a Lennar Wi-Fi CERTIFIED home design creates an experience once reserved for the technologically sophisticated – and now it’s within reach of every Lennar homebuyer at every price point,” Parness said. “We’ve engineered a home that weaves the best technology brands into daily life in ways that connect people and truly reflect how they live today.”
Obsidian at Parasol Park will launch their new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED smart home features in their model home this weekend. Obsidian is located at Cadence and Bosque Streets in Irvine. Visit the Welcome Home Center and tour the models starting this weekend, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
About Lennar
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation’s largest 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 multifamily rental properties. Previous press releases and further information about the Company may be obtained at the “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s website, www.lennar.com.
Irvine, Calif. – July 2017 – Lennar invites homeshoppers to come out to Altair Irvine this Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to take Dusty Shoe Tours of 15 model homes from five of their neighborhoods at the luxury masterplan. This is the best time to take advantage of pre-grand opening pricing and an opportunity that prospective homebuyers won’t want to miss.
“We are very excited for homeshoppers to take Dusty Shoe Tours where they can see all of our amazing included features firsthand,” said Jeremy Parness, Division President for Lennar California Coastal. “We’re also launching our new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED smart home package, so there’s really never been a better time to visit than this Saturday.”
At Altair Irvine, Lennar is building six of the masterplan’s ten luxury neighborhoods. Each of Lennar’s neighborhoods offer a variety of home styles and sizes that range approximately 2,533 to 6,579 square feet and include several The Home Within A Home® designs. Their signature Everything’s Included® package offers an exceptionally elevated level of standard features and upgrades at no extra cost, including quartz countertops, beautiful soft-close cabinetry, solar electric packages, the latest in smart home technology and more.
Altair Irvine will offer a variety of luxe amenities including a guard-gated entrance, a rare private feature not often found in Irvine-based master plans. Behind the gates will be two main recreation centers: The Terrace and The Club. The Terrace will offer a Jr. Olympic-sized pool and a spa surrounded by covered cabanas, along with an adjacent park space that includes a playground and tot lot. The Club will be an approximately 7,000-square foot facility that offers indoor and outdoor event space with a catering kitchen, two pools and spas including an approximately 4,000-square foot beach entry pool, a barbecue pavilion, more covered cabanas, outdoor fireplace, tennis courts, bocce courts and more.
Come out on Saturday, July 29 to take advantage of pre-model pricing, reserve your spot at Altair Irvine and to take a Dusty Shoe Tour to see the homes and features up close. Altair Irvine is located at 50 Aquila Drive, just off Irvine Boulevard and Axis.
Visit www.lennar.com/altair for more details or call 949-423-3007 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.
