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Bees have a honey of a reason for building hives. Lennar builds similar sweet spots for homebuyers who want multiple generations living in two homes under one roof. Lennar’s Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® does just that in new homes for sale in Dallas, TX.
Nationally noted architect Lisa Cini calls such an innovate floorplan a “hive,” according to a Fast Company article, which also featured Lennar. The first in the nation to build these family-centered plans, Lennar offers them in nearly two dozen Metroplex communities.
Today, homebuyers are buzzing about Lennar’s multigenerational homes for sale in Fort Worth, TX, and in Dallas. Each floorplan features a private suite with its own kitchenette, full bath and living area—separate spaces ideal for senior parents and grown children.
“A fully functional home within a home,” as David Grove, Division President of Lennar Homes in DFW described the Next Gen® design to Dallas’ NBC affiliate 5 last February.
More and more, as Grove pointed out to Channel 5, homebuyers are “thoughtfully and intentionally” purchasing a new home to accommodate second or even third generation.
For 60 years, Lennar has been ahead of every curve. Today, American families are returning to the nostalgic lifestyle of the 1950s, when more than a fifth of the U.S. population lived under one roof with grandparents or grandchildren. By 1980, that number fell to 12 percent, but now the popularity’s returning to 20 percent, according to HavenLife.
In Dallas-Fort Worth, Lennar showcases these practical new homes in such communities as Arcadia Farms’ Brookstones collection and in Hills of Crown Ridge, to name just two.
Among the new homes for sale in Princeton, TX, Arcadia Farms’ Liberty design also includes an optional game room or media room for all family members to enjoy. These homes, ideally situated in an amenities-rich community, are priced from the $350,000s.
In Hills of Crown Ridge, new homes for sale in Frisco, TX, also feature Lennar’s The Home with a Home®, with generous square footages up to 3,861 and prices from the $380,000s.
In addition, these homes feature Lennar’s groundbreaking Everything’s Included approach to homebuilding, yet another reason these designs and their lasting value make such sense.
“Multigenerational living arrangements might improve financial resources, buffer stress, reduce loneliness, enhance intellectual sharing and generate structural social capital, thereby elevating the level of one’s health,” according to a study last year.
To learn more about Lennar’s buzzworthy Next Gen® new homes for sale in Dallas, TX, and to create a multigenerational hive of your own, visit Lennar online or call an Internet New Home Consultant at 866-314-4477.
Livermore, Calif. – July 2019 – Lennar Bay Area is thrilled to invite prospective homebuyers to save the date for the Grand Opening of Auburn Grove, a new community of upscale townhomes for sale located near charming downtown Livermore, next month on Saturday, August 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“We cannot wait to unveil the model homes at this high-anticipated community next month,” said Julie Wrighton, Director of Marketing for Lennar Bay Area. “Situated in a prime area near downtown Livermore, it’s a great opportunity to settle down in this charming city close to local wineries, delicious restaurants and plenty of entertainment options.”
Auburn Grove offers a collection of two and three-story townhomes available in seven distinctive floorplans. The homes range in size from approximately 1,848 to 2,025 square feet of living space with three to four bedrooms and two to three and one-half bathrooms. These modern residences showcase open-concept living areas, beautiful kitchens and second-story decks per plan. Pricing starts from the high $600,000s.
Every home at Auburn Grove will also come with added value and style at no additional cost thanks to Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program. Stainless steel appliances, quartz or granite countertops, upgraded cabinetry, integrated home automation voice powered by Amazon Alexa and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ designs for whole-home connectivity all come included as standard.
The community’s location puts the homes in an affluent area of Livermore. Situated on the eastern edge of the Bay Area, residents will enjoy living close to incredible shopping at the nearby San Francisco Premium Outlets, a variety of local wineries, dining opportunities, great schools and entertainment.
The Grand Opening will take place on Saturday, August 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Welcome Home Center. For more information visit www.lennar.com/bayarea, call (888) 216-2330 or RSVP on the Lennar Bay Area Facebook event page.
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.
Tucson, Ariz. – July 2019 – You can trade in your car
and phone for a new one, so isn’t it about time you can do the same with your
home? With Lennar’s New Home Trade-in Program, you can do just that. Lennar has
teamed up with Opendoor to create a new program that allows you to sell your
current home at a competitive rate and then purchase a new Lennar home—all in a
time frame that works for you. So if you’re looking to sell your home in one of
these 20
different markets and buy a new Lennar home in Tucson, this is your
chance!
“As one of the nation’s leading homebuilders,
we’ve always sought to provide innovative solutions to the many problems
homebuyers face in today’s market. We facilitated the homebuying process with
our Everything Included® program, brought the 21st century into our
homes with home automation and created the Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home®
design to address the rise in multigenerational living,” said Tom Gansheimer,
Division President for Lennar Tucson. “And now, we’re introducing Opendoor, a
new way to sell your current home in one seamless transaction. Just use your
earned equity as down payment and find your dream Lennar home at one of our
beautiful communities across the Tucson metro area – it’s that simple and
hassle-free!”
The program works in three easy steps.
Step 1: Find your new Lennar dream home!
Our Internet Sales Consultants, known as our “iTeam,” are always available to help you on your search and are knowledgeable about all of our communities and what kind of home designs are offered at each one.
Step 2: Get a free offer on your current home.
Visit Opendoor.com/Lennar to request a cash offer on your existing home. You can enjoy skipping the hassle of listing, showing and months of uncertainty.
Step 3: Sell your current home and buy your new dream home in one seamless experience.
Lennar and Opendoor will time the closings of both homes, so there is no need to move twice, have a double mortgage or put things in storage.
Additionally, all new homes come with Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program, which provides popular features and upgrades as standard. Enjoy stainless steel appliances, quartz or granite countertops, home automation, designer-selected cabinetry and much more at no extra cost.
To start your new home search today, call 800-864-1055 or visit www.lennar.com/tucson or www.opendoor.com/lennar 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.
Denver, Colo. – July 2019 – Lennar’s The SuperHome at Compass won a total of three awards during the 2019 North Metro Tour of Homes, including two Silver Awards for Best of Tour and the coveted Gold Award for Best Multigenerational Home. The SuperHome showcases Lennar’s innovative Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® design which was created specifically to address the rise of multigenerational living and provides a main home plus a private suite. The thoughtful design is available at three Lennar communities across west Colorado – Compass in Erie, Flatiron Meadows in Erie and Candelas in Arvada. The public is invited to stop by any one of these communities and experience the award-winning design firsthand.
“We could not be more excited with our three wins at this year’s North Metro Tour of Homes! We were very honored just to showcase our SuperHome design alongside many of Denver’s finest builders,” said Carrie Castilian, Director of Marketing for Lennar Colorado. “We’re particularly proud of our Gold Award because Lennar was one of the first builders to bring to the market a design that allowed multiple generations to live comfortably under one roof. We created this revolutionary design to reflect the modern family and how people choose to live today.”
The two-story SuperHome offers approximately 4,175 square feet including five bedrooms and three and one-half bathrooms. The attached private suite features a private living area, kitchenette, laundry space, bathroom, bedroom and retreat or optional second bedroom. The suite features a private entrance as well as direct access to the main home. Offering the both privacy and connectivity, this home was designed to accommodate the family you’re raising and the family that raised you. It’s an ideal living space for aging parents or long-term guests.
The main home provides ample room for entertaining and the whole family. The first level is perfect for hosting friends and family with a foyer that opens to a large Great Room and blends into the gourmet kitchen with luxurious island, plus an optional covered deck provides wonderful outdoor living space. The second floor offers a generously-sized loft space that you can transform into anything your family wants or needs, as well as four secondary bedrooms for the kids and a sophisticated master suite boasting a spa-inspired bathroom.
The SuperHome is part of Lennar’s Everything’s Included® program, which reimagines the homebuying process by including the market’s most desirable features and upgrades as standard. Enjoy stainless steel appliances, high-quality cabinetry, luxury kitchen islands, home automation, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ home designs and much more at no extra cost.
You can find The SuperHome at select Lennar communities in Erie and Arvada. Compass offers new homes for sale in Erie surrounded by natural beauty and conveniently located close to Denver, Boulder and the Rocky Mountains. Flatiron Meadows also presents new homes in Erie near abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, shopping and dining, plus is within the Boulder Valley School District which offers some of the best K-12 schools in the state. Candelas offers new homes for sale in Arvada in a nearly 1,500-acre masterplan community that is planned for 1,450 single-family detached homes, 785 attached residences, as well as several million square feet of retail and commercial space.
Stop by one of these beautiful communities and discover a design that fits your lifestyle. Compass is located at 1820 Marquette Drive in Erie, Colo. 80516. Flatiron Meadows is located at 952 Carbonate Lane in Erie, Colo. 80516. Candelas is located in Arvada at 19345 W. 94th Ave in Arvada, Colo. 80007.
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 pop of color is the ultimate goal for a lot of home gardeners. But landscaping doesn’t have to be a tricky art just for the pros. Here are seven fast blooming florals for landscaping that won’t break the bank.
Lantana Camara
Lantana Camara is a favorite of gardeners and butterflies. Butterflies love them for their nectar and gardeners find them easy to grow. The yellow and red flower is the most popular perennial in Florida since it’s easy to maintain and it blooms continuously.
Grows in: U.S.D.A. hardiness zones 8 through 11.
Nasturtiums
These gorgeous blooms come in brilliant yellow, red, pink and orange. Set against cool green round leaves, they grow in no time at all. Whether you buy and plant your own seeds or starters from the nursery, nasturtiums are certain to give your landscaping a boost of color. These plants are also edible and are sure to impress your foodie and organic friends. Just throw a few peppery-tasting flowers or young leaves in a salad or stir-fry.
Grows in: U.S.D.A. hardiness zones 4 through 8.
Petunias
There’s a reason petunias are so popular! These blooms flower easily and are sturdy enough to withstand a few ups and downs in temperature. They’re also great at repelling common garden pests like aphids and tomato hornworms. Petunias come in all different colors and patterns. Originally from South America, most garden-store varieties of petunias today are hybrids. They produce mounds of flowers in solid, striped or variegated colors. Because they’re so plentiful, they won’t bust your gardening budget either. You can find pots of seedlings at nurseries for well under $10 apiece.
Grows in: U.S.D.A. hardiness zones 10 and 11.
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California poppies
The California poppy is the fastest growing poppy and the fluttering, round flowers will be sure to dress up your landscaping. This variety typically has orange, red and yellow blooms and grows up to 18 inches high. This is another edible floral that blooms all summer. The leaves and stems are sometimes harvested as a pain relief and sleep aid.
Grows in: U.S.D.A. hardiness zones 3 through 9.
Marigolds
Here’s another edible flower that will dress up your landscaping. A bonus in the summer? Marigolds also repel mosquitoes and other pests. These flowering plants produce lots of cheerful blooms and belong to the daisy family. You’ll love these bright orange and yellow flowers, and they grow like wildflowers. Your local garden store should offer a variety of marigold seeds and plants for sale.
Grows in: U.S.D.A. hardiness zones 2 through 11, in the warmer months.
Cosmos
The cosmos can get as high as six feet tall — or, if kept cut back, as short as two feet. The most popular cosmos flowers in American gardens are the pink, lavender and purple blossoms. This fast-growing flower also comes in white and yellow and will bloom for months at a time.
Grows in: All U.S.D.A. hardiness zones, but is a perennial in zones 9 and 10.
Snapdragons
These spikes of flowers come in a lot of different colors — yellows and whites, reds and pinks. You name it, and you can probably find a shade of snapdragon in that color — except for blue. Typically springtime bloomers, snapdragons are sturdy flowers that put on quite a show, with spikes of up to three feet high. These also are very easy to grow from seed, or to transplant from starter plants. Snapdragons are extremely popular flowers to cut for bouquets and flower arrangements.
Your choices are endless when you are deciding what you want to plant in your yard. But these seven fast blooming florals for your landscaping offer lots of color without a lot of maintenance. Even better, they’re not expensive or difficult to find.
Grows in: U.S.D.A. hardiness zones 8 and 9.
John Williams is an outdoor living expert and explorer. When he’s not traveling to nature’s most well-known beauty spots, he tends to the greenery surrounding his home.
Lennar’s Next Gen – The Home Within a Home® opens the door to an array of financial and logistical
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KGTV) – Developers in San Diego are offering a new concept for families looking for homes: Multi-Generational Housing.
The homes include a separate suite within a single structure. The suite has a bedroom, living area, bathroom and a small kitchen.
Developers say the idea designed with let elderly relatives, adult children who move back home or relatives with special needs in mind.
“You’re still with the family, but you have that privacy to step away and still be independent,” says Bill Ostrem, the San Diego Division President for Lennar Homes. “At the same time, if you want to engage with the family, the family wants to engage with you it’s right there.”
Lennar says they started developing these kinds of homes in 2011 in Arizona. They saw a need as more extended families began living together.
The suites help with that.
Currently, Lennar is building their “NextGen” homes in the Sterling Heights community near 4-S
The exciting part is over — you’ve closed on the home, the moving trucks dropped off all your stuff, and you’re settling into your new home. Now’s the time to take a look at your new landscaping and make it your own. Here is the new homeowner’s guide to landscaping.
What are the rules?
A man’s home may be his castle, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t rules about what you can and can’t do with your property. Before you tear up the flowerbeds or buy anything, check to see if your homeowner’s association has rules governing the landscaping. It’s common for HOAs to have rules, not just about the color the exterior of the home, but how many trees you need in the front yard. Some control what kind of flowers you can plant and some even have restrictions on which type of lawn mower you can use. Whether or not you have an HOA, you should also check with the laws of the city or county where you live. You may run into ordinances that tell you how high the grass can be or if you can have a fence, or how far a tree has to be from the property line. If you don’t know the rules, it can be very costly to undo any violations in the future.
What can I afford?
Closing and moving costs may have eaten up your budget, so when you’re planning your landscaping, make sure you can pay for your goals. Map out your garden ahead of time and get prices for the flowers you’re considering. The benefit is that landscaping may
How do I install it?
Depending on your budget and your talents, you might hire professional contractors to install so-called “hardscape,” or fences, patios, and fountains. The same goes for the sprinkler system as well as the lawn and the flower beds or vegetable garden. If you’re working with a professional contractor, make sure you and he are communicating about what you want and about the timeline. You should also check the contractor’s reviews online and get references. And NEVER pay a contractor 100% upfront before the work is complete.
What do I plant?
Your choice of plants is limited by your climate. Similar to choosing a grass type for your home, you want to use plants that can survive in the seasonal changes. Plants that thrive in places like Phoenix will not last the winter in Boston. A pumpkin vine that thrives in Morton, Illinois will wilt in Houston’s heat and humidity. The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone map is the definitive guide to tell you which plants will grow well in your climate.
Maintain it
You can spend thousands of dollars on new landscaping, but don’t forget to maintain your investment. Not only does the lawn need to be cut regularly and the flower beds weeded, but the yard will need fertilizer and weed killer. Weeds and tall grass can take over your property quickly, attracting snakes and rodents. Spending the time and money on regular maintenance will keep your new home beautiful inside and out.
Buying a new home is a busy and exciting time for any homeowner, a memory you will cherish and an investment you will value. This new homeowner’s guide to landscaping offers some of the basics on making the outside of your home reflect you and your family’s pride in your new home.
Bill Edwards is a landscaper and freelance writer who enjoys doing handyman project around the house. He and his children recently built a neighborhood gazebo next to the community pool.
If home ownership is one of your new year goals, you may wonder how to separate homebuying fact from fiction. Although Millennials may have uncertainty, homeownership remains a top priority. This recent article by First Republic Bank seeks to clear up the misconceptions and provide a compelling look at why now may be the best time buy a new home.
A house is a big financial commitment. There’s a down payment, mortgage payments, and less obvious costs: insurance, upkeep, realtor and HOA fees.
These costs are currently exacerbated by a shortage of starter houses in major metropolitan areas, where employment for young people is increasingly concentrated. In 2016, starter houses comprised only 22% of new single-family homes, compared with 33% on average from 1999 to 2007, according to Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies.
And yet, even as urbanization foreseeably continues, home buying isn’t out of reach for young people. Even in cities like New York, DC, and Boston, median housing expenses (mortgage and other costs) account for less than 30% of median incomes. Today’s interest rates are historically low: about 4.7%, versus 8% in 2000 and over 16% in 1981-82, when affordability was unprecedentedly bad.
Let’s break out real figures: For a house valued at $750,000, with a down payment of 20% and a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at a 4.7% rate, you’ll pay about $3,400 monthly. The Federal Reserve Bank has signaled rates will rise again, though they will remain attractive. Same scenario, but with a 5.7% rate and you’ll pay about $3,780 monthly—still below rent for equivalent properties in most major cities.
The bigger affordability challenge is upfront costs—particularly down payments. Contrary to stereotypes, millennials mostly bootstrap their own down payments, with 58% having saved and 24% getting money from the sale of a previous home. Only 21% got a down payment as a gift from family or friends. Saving for a down payment isn’t easy, but it’s far from impossible with sound financial planning and smart concessions on location and home size. In fact, millennials show all signs of following previous generations’ home buying path, just a little bit delayed.
Millennials came of age in a rare moment of history. The housing market bubble grew and burst. In December 2008, the Case-Shiller Home Price Index reported its largest price drop in its history. The crash was a reality check for lenders, and a deterrent for young people who lost faith in home investment. But in just a few short years, home values have largely climbed back up. Even during volatile aberrations, home values remain smart long-term investments.
A house is a special asset—it can’t move, you can’t break it up to sell a small piece, and its value depends not only on how well you take care of it but also on the prosperity of the greater community. Such characteristics can influence prices, especially when a seller is in a hurry. Usually, though, sellers are loath to lower the price, even in the face of weak demand. This makes prices “sticky” because sellers would rather stay put—if they have the choice—and wait for prices to bounce back.
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Lennar and Opendoor have teamed up to help you buy your new Lennar dream home and sell your current home in one simple, seamless transaction. Skip the hassle of listing, showing, and months of uncertainty; avoid double mortgages, double moves, and storage units. You are in control of your moving schedule when you close any time between 14 days to 9 months of signing the agreement to sell to Opendoor.
Choose your new Lennar Everything’s Included® quick move-in home, featuring Lennar’s Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design engineered to keep you connected.
Request a cash offer on your eligible existing home at Opendoor.com/lennar. Skip the hassle of listing, showing, and months of uncertainty.
Lennar and Opendoor will time the closings of both homes, so there is no need to move twice, have a double mortgage, or put things in storage.
Whether it’s starting a family, a new job in a new city, or downsizing after the kids move out, homeowners can benefit from this revolutionary way to buy and sell your home. We will arrange the purchase of your current home and upgrade your family to a brand new Lennar home, using your earned equity as a down payment.
With Lennar and Opendoor, you can avoid the difficulties associated with a traditional home sale and focus on enjoying the next chapter of life in your new home.
Learn more about this innovative new program or start the process at opendoor.com/lennar
*Lennar Homes, LLC (“Lennar”) and Opendoor Labs, Inc. (“Opendoor”) have a financial relationship with each other, in that Lennar has an investment interest in Opendoor. Because of this relationship, transactions with Opendoor may provide Lennar a financial or other benefit. You are NOT required to use Opendoor as a condition for purchasing a Lennar home. THERE ARE FREQUENTLY OTHER PROVIDERS AVAILABLE WITH SIMILAR SERVICES. YOU ARE FREE TO SHOP AROUND TO DETERMINE THAT YOU ARE RECEIVING THE BEST SERVICES AND THE BEST RATES FOR THESE SERVICES. For additional information about each company, please visit their websites: www.Lennar.com and www.opendoor.com. Opendoor will offer you the value it is willing to pay you for your home. Lennar makes no guarantee of the present or future market conditions and market values. Market rates are based on market trends and other factors and involve risks, variables and uncertainties that cannot be predicted. You should conduct your own independent analysis and consult your own accounting, legal and tax advisor to evaluate risks, consequences and suitability of a home purchase and/or sale. Lennar does not make any representation or warranty as to the Opendoor valuation process, fees, commissions, offers or performance of services. Opendoor combines engineering, data science and valuation models to determine the value of your home. Opendoor does not use appraisals. Timing of closings cannot be guaranteed. You may have to lease your existing home back from Opendoor for a limited period of time.
