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Home design trends are challenging to keep up with. It’s a rapidly changing landscape, and it’s not always easy to stay up-to-date. You might be thinking that you don’t need to follow trends when deciding on which home to buy. And although that’s true, there’s a considerable amount of value in knowing what the current trends are.
From open-layout floor plans and multi-generational accommodations, to resort-style amenities and luxurious living, here are 4 of the most popular home design trends today (and how Lennar incorporates each one!):
One trend that Lennar has incorporated into its new homes across the board, is having open-layout floor plans. Currently, the demand for home designs that have open, inviting living spaces are on the rise, supporting the recently adopted more informal, relaxed at-home lifestyle. According to NAHB and the Wells Fargo HMI, 70% of prospective home buyers want a home with a combined kitchen and family room—often called a “great room” or open-concept floorplan. (https://www.builderonline.com/design/plans/five-forces-reshaping-floor-plan-design-in-2018_o)
When the family room, dining room, and kitchen all share most of the first floor, they create the perfect welcoming backdrop for entertaining. The key is having just enough division to create unique spaces while still giving everyone a sense of togetherness. Kitchen islands, found in various Lennar homes, allow homeowners to converse with guests while preparing meals without having to turn their backs to them. In addition, these designs provide open-sight lines–ideal for keeping a close eye on the little ones if you have children in the home.
Marry a beautiful social kitchen, a bright, open space, and good company, and you’ve got the perfect formula for a fabulous soirée!
Homebuyers are increasingly seeking multi-generational-friendly homes. With parents living longer and children staying in the home longer before moving out on their own, spaces that can accommodate independent living under one roof are having a moment.
That’s why many Lennar communities offer homes with NextGen®️ suites, private quarters that can have a bedroom, full bath, living area, washer and dryer–even a 1-car garage. These home designs provide direct access from the private suite to the home and their own separate entry! And these areas will never go to waste, either! If the elderly parent or young adult moves out, with the many options for home-sharing in the marketplace such as Airbnb, these spaces can be rented out and used as a second source of income. They can also be used as home offices, guest rooms, game rooms, etc. The sky’s the limit for a Next-Gen home!
It’s no surprise that luxury features are a must-have; they provide comfort, high-quality, and personalization, and Lennar lets their homebuyers have all three. In addition to features like stainless steel or custom cabinetry, today’s homebuyers are looking for technology-connected features that sync up with their smart-phone driven lifestyles.
Every new Lennar home comes standard with Lennar’s Everything’s Included®️ package, now including Smart Home Technology with activation and support by Amazon and voice control by Alexa. If you’ve ever wondered what the home of the future would look like—guess what, it’s here! A Lennar Smart Home delivers safety and convenience–all at no extra cost! In addition to cutting-edge technology, Lennar also delivers traditional luxury features such as laundry rooms, walk-in closets, patios, covered terraces, balconies, kitchen islands, as well as master suites with spa-like glass-enclosed showers, Roman tubs, dual sinks, and more.
A lifestyle change is one of the primary motivators for homebuyers. Sometimes it can be tough to find a community with the desired amenities, location, and design that will transform your life, but Lennar communities do just that for thousands of homebuyers. From a nature-oriented oasis to an urban-chic community within walking distance to life’s daily needs, to resort-style communities primed for family living, Lennar has a community to fit everyone’s dreams.
Looking for a community that has it all? AquaBella in Hialeah, as well as Park Central and Urbana–both located in Doral–have everything from splash parks for the kids to indoor running tracks for you. At these communities, once you’re home, everything that you need for a relaxing lifestyle is at your fingertips.
Nature-lovers will revel in–Satori’s soothing natural environment, where a 67-acre lake takes waterfront living to a new level. The community amenities, such as the swimming pool, garden, and walking paths, along with the homes’ exterior wood, stone, and glass accents, will transport you to a relaxing lakeside retreat that is hard to believe exists just minutes from Miami’s thriving business centers.
From estate homes to modern condos, Lennar is not only on top of the latest homebuyer trends, it’s setting them. Whether it’s through cutting-edge innovation, floor plan design, or interior/ exterior features, you can count on us to deliver what you’re looking for.
3 Ways Your Lennar Home Can Smooth the Transition
Summer’s easy fun and carefree days are coming to an end and now the busy routine of a new school year is beginning. But no worries, you can ease any back-to-school-blues with a little bit of planning, especially when you live in a Lennar home! We design our homes to enhance lives, and many of our communities offer the kinds of amenities you would find in a luxury resort. Here are 3 easy tips to inject excitement in your daily living and make the transition to school easier—for the whole family!
There’s no reason why you can’t enjoy some of your favorite summertime fun every day. The trick is to pick an activity that fits within the amount of time your family can realistically spare.
For example, if you have an hour after school, you could take the family to your clubhouse and dive into the sparkling pool for some swimming and splashing. You can even take a packed picnic for a bite of dinner al fresco!
If playing sports is your preference, many of our communities have basketball and tennis courts. A couple of vigorous games will get your blood pumping and clear the mind, enabling greater focus on any homework assignments that may have to be tackled later!
When time is very limited, a quick family bike ride can provide the perfect combination of exercise and leisure. You may only have 10 minutes but that’s enough to amp up endorphins and make everybody feel good about their day. Most Lennar communities showcase scenic lakes, full of herons, ducks and turtles, which also make cycling a visual adventure.
While choosing a leisure activity depends on your family’s unique preferences, the important thing is to keep memories of summer alive and to make every day enjoyable!
New Lennar Homes feature Smart Home Technology with activation and support by Amazon and voice control by Alexa. This means that you may have a built-in Mary Poppins of sorts, a combination tutor, governess, and assistant that can lift learning to exciting new levels!
Any questions the kids encounter as they do their schoolwork can be addressed to Alexa–including definitions of unknown words, subject-matter clarifications, historical contexts, and much more–freeing you up to get dinner ready or catch up on work of your own. By way of rewards, when homework is wrapped up, Alexa can play games such as Jeopardy, Deal or No Deal, and other family favorites.
You may also consider setting up a dedicated study area in the Family Room or other part of the home, equipped with a communal table and engaging STEAM tools–from crayons and building blocks, to magnets and models–for exciting side-by-side, hands-on learning. Lennar’s expansive floorplans readily accommodate these spaces, which children love and make study-time very cool.
In the summertime, we tend to be open to trying new things, but unfortunately, that adventurous spirit sometimes takes leave for the rest of the year! And yet novelty is one of life’s best spices, especially when the whole family is in on the new discovery!
Many different opportunities for exploration are available in Lennar communities, starting with something as simple as learning about nature with a dedicated Nature Kit. These usually include colorful books, full of tips on what to look for, insect nets, plant presses, and binoculars. With lush landscaping and frequent water features, such as lakes, your Lennar community is the perfect backdrop for these forays.
Speaking of lakes, some of our communities have piers and facilities for kayaking and other small boat fun. Consider getting such a vessel for your family; you may even want to try your hand at a little mock fishing, throwing back anything that is caught.
Look into classes your community may offer, such as yoga. If you have slightly older kids, they may be surprised to discover the sense of Zen they derive from this beloved exercise. You can also bring classes directly into your home, hiring a tutor that can teach the family how to play a certain instrument, paint, do scrap-booking, or anything that interests you.
There are infinite ways to get over the back-to-school hump and keep adventure alive month after month! Chances are, many of them are available right in your Lennar community. So enjoy, and here’s to a great school year!
Life in Homestead just got better with the opening of Campo Bello, Lennar’s newest community in Miami-Dade county. These beautiful new homes—which feature Lennar’s first ever Twin Home design—bring you the opportunity for new adventures, and memories. The first of their type built by Lennar, Twin Homes enable you to enjoy the comfort, convenience, and space of single-family-home living at moderate townhome pricing. With only two homes per unit, every home:
In addition to the innovative Twin Home design, Campo Bello will also offer estate-style single family homes for the ultimate in modern family living.
With advanced interior qualities to match the home designs, the single-family and Twin Homes all feature Smart Home Technology with activation and support by Amazon and voice control by Alexa. Additionally, Lennar’s Everything’s Included® experience ensures that you don’t have to compromise on luxury features, like stainless steel appliances and elegant hardware. Offering 7 open-layout floorplans, including 3 and 4 bedrooms, patios, garages, and more, this community has an option for all homeowners.
Homestead is up and coming and offers an abundance of convenience and entertainment right outside your home. Within Campo Bello, exciting amenities provide your family with endless hours of fun. Children of all ages–that includes hard-to-please teens–will love spending time at the beautiful swimming pool, splashing and laughing! This means mom and dad can unwind under the feel-good sunshine on the sundeck areas, enjoy the cool shade at the covered terrace, and family gatherings will be a hit in the exclusive clubhouse social room!
Beyond the gates of Campo Bello, thrill awaits you at places like Skyzone, the Homestead Speedway, Blackwater Marina, and the Homestead Sports Complex; and at the recently refurbished Seminole Theater, Town Hall Museum, and Monkey Jungle, you can engage in unique, cultural experiences. From lush parks, to local farms and businesses, like Knaus Berry Farm– known for their sweet and gooey cinnamon rolls–there’s something for the whole family to love in Homestead. Plus, you’ll still be just minutes from major thoroughfares U.S. 1 and the Florida Turnpike.
With distinctive homes, premier amenities, and in a lively atmosphere, life in Campo Bello will be full of love, amusement, and adventure! Click here to start your new life!
There aren’t many communities that offer the best of all worlds: the easy pace and serene beauty of country living, combined with easy access to the excitement and commerce of such dynamic cities as Miami and Fort Lauderdale. And yet that is exactly what Palomino Lake–Lennar’s greatly anticipated community in parklike Davie—promises!
Nestled in the heart of horse country, Palomino Lake will offer a Mediterranean-styled collection of townhomes on 28 lovely lake-side acres. With six contemporary, open floorplans, including 2 to 3 bedrooms and 1 to 2-car garages, and pricing beginning in the $300s, the perfect space for your family awaits. Careful attention to detail is apparent in the design of these homes, from the nicely appointed bathrooms to the well-equipped kitchens, which will boast high-quality stainless steel appliance packages.
More than just attractive, our townhomes feature Smart Home Technology with activation and support by Amazon and voice control by Alexa, delivering safety and convenience. And Lennar’s Everything’s Included® experience ensures that you don’t have to compromise on luxury features. You will discover that, on many different levels, the townhomes at Palomino Lake are uniquely inspired!
Outside your front door, a wonderful community is yours to enjoy. Imagine the magnificent lake, glistening gold and pink in a Florida sunset, teeming with turtles, fish and ducks. Relish this exquisite view while walking around the path that will encircle the lake, or from your own home, if you select one of the limited waterfront locations. The sparkling community pool with cabana will be a great place to unwind and refresh, or to start creating memorable moments with your children. After all, nothing says family fun like a vigorous game of water tag!
If, afterwards, the kids still have energy to spare, take them to the Tot Lot for more adventure, or on a family bike ride through the inviting community pathways. Beautifully landscaped with lush tropical greenery, Palomino Lake will be the delightful retreat that calls you home.
In surrounding Davie, many other exciting recreational opportunities can be experienced. Known for its parks, as well as its equestrian ranches and trails, Davie is a paradise for nature-lovers, a pristine haven where families can celebrate the great outdoors. If you’re not already a rider, you may want to try horse-back riding, an activity which is both enjoyable and good exercise.
The renowned Bergeron Rodeo Grounds—which draws visitors from throughout South Florida–is home to a wide range of events, including concerts, fairs, dog shows, car shows, boat shows, and of course, horse shows. There is always something to do in Davie, even if its simply exploring the Western-themed downtown area—so reminiscent of the Wild West!
Palomino Lake–ideally located near schools, shopping, restaurants, and hospitals—puts a full range of services and conveniences at your fingertips. Just a short drive from major expressways, including the Florida Turnpike and I-595, commuting from Palomino Lake is easy and convenient, as is discovering the cultural richness of South Florida.
Lennar and Opendoor have teamed up to help you find your new Lennar dream home and sell your current home to Opendoor in one simple transaction. Use the New Home Trade-Up Program and skip the hassle of listing, showing, and months of uncertainty. You choose the close date so you can move on to your new home on your schedule.
For families that are growing or changing, where more bedrooms are a necessity or additional living space is desirable, we are offering a unique upgrade program. In one seamless transaction, we will arrange for the purchase of your current home and upgrade your family to a brand new Lennar “move-up” home, using your earned equity as a down payment on the upgrade.
With Opendoor, there is no need to list or show your home, and you avoid the difficulties associated with a traditional home sale.
Choose your new Lennar Everything’s Included® quick move-in home, featuring Lennar’s Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design engineered to keep you connected.
Every Opendoor offer is backed by decades of local real estate expertise and the most current market data. Get your cash offer at opendoor.com/lennar.
We’ll time the closings of both homes, so there is no need to move twice, board pets or put things in storage.
Opendoor is currently available in these market areas:
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.
Lennar’s Next Gen – The Home Within a Home® opens the door to an array of financial and logistical benefits, while providing the opportunity to share the comfort of your home with loved ones. With one shared mortgage, there’s no need to pay a secondary rent or elderly housing costs. If you’re considering buying a home with your parents now or in the future, Claire Zulkey offers advice on what to expect in this recent article from The New York Times.
For Diana Limongi, the practical benefits of sharing a two-family house in Astoria with her parents are manifest. There is access to a car without having to own one, free Spanish immersion for her two children and periodic gifts of homemade lentils left in the refrigerator.
But the best part, the nonprofit consultant and writer says, is when she leaves the house. “I hear my mom talking to my daughter and cracking up. It’s just pure joy, and it’s a beautiful sound. They’re really enjoying each others’ company.”
Multigenerational households — homes where two or more adult generations live together, or those that include both grandparents and grandchildren — are on the rise across the country. A record 64 million Americans now live in a multigenerational home, according to a Pew Research Center report, up from 32.2 million in 1950.
There are multiple reasons for this shift: the increasing cost of long-term care; the growing immigrant population, in which shared housing has always been more common; and, of course, rising housing prices. Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors, said that multifamily home purchases are especially prevalent now “because home prices are so expensive that the only way to make it work is to double up or triple up.”
And as their parents reach their 70s and 80s and need some help, he said, “you’re seeing those groups pair up in all sorts of ways.”
Finding the right property to meet the needs of multiple generations is an intimidating process, but it can be done — with patience, research, preparation and some luck. For those considering it, here are some lessons from families in which multiple generations now live happily together.
Read the full article via The New York Times
Lennar recently hosted an “Open Hands, Open Heart” Mother’s Day Weekend at Pine Glen, a single-family new home community in Doylestown, PA. The event collected $5,000 in donations and Lennar matched those donations to present a $10,000 check to A Woman’s Place on May 30th.
Being the only domestic violence organization in Bucks County, PA, A Woman’s Place provides comprehensive free, private and confidential service, support, education, outreach and advocacy to victims of domestic violence, their children and to the community.
“We really wanted to come together to help the women in our community who are struggling and A Woman’s Place is a wonderful organization that is committed to the empowerment of women and to ending domestic violence for all,” said Anthony Mignone, President of Lennar’s Tri-State Division.
During the event, attendees were able to tour the Pine Glen community. The community is a part of the highly acclaimed Central Bucks School District, Pine Glen offers an intimate enclave of 36 single-family homes in highly sought-after Doylestown, PA.
Priced from the upper $400s, Pine Glen offers five spectacular home designs to choose from with 2,315 to 3,447 sq. ft. of living space. Each open concept plan features four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and a two-car garage. A first-floor owner’s suite plan is also available.
The community is just three miles from Route 611, 202 Bypass, PA Turnpike, Blue Route, Doylestown Borough and the Chalfont and Doylestown Train Stations. Nearby Peace Valley Park and Lake Galena boast 365 acres of lake fun. Enjoy your days fishing, kayaking, running, biking, paddle-boating, sail boating, picnicking or just soaking up the picturesque scenery.
To learn more, stop by the Pine Glen Welcome Home Center, located at 133 Ferry Road in Doylestown, PA or visit LennarPA.com.
Happy Valley, Ore. – July 2018 – Lennar in Portland celebrated a highly successful Grand Opening of Fox Glen, a new home community comprised of 50 beautiful single-family homes for sale in Happy Valley. Homeshoppers came out to the event and enjoyed complimentary snacks, refreshments and a lively atmosphere as they toured the stunning model homes. Guests were among the first to experience an exclusive design for Happy Valley with Lennar premiering their first modern and contemporary three-story home designs at Fox Glen, suitable for the modern on-the-go lifestyle. If you missed the Grand Opening event and are interested in visiting the community and touring the new models, you may now visit the Welcome Home Center!
“We couldn’t be happier with the Grand Opening of Fox Glen and all the positive feedback we received—everyone loved the three-story home designs and noted how distinct these homes were to the area,” said Sia Howe, Marketing Manager for Lennar Portland. “Homeshoppers also loved the high level of Everything’s Included® package with home automation included in each home, plus the community’s prime location that offers convenient and walkable access to plenty of shopping, restaurants and entertainment opportunities nearby.”
Homeshoppers can choose from a collection of five thoughtfully designed three-story floorplans ranging from approximately 2,020 to 2,160 square feet of living space including two to three bedrooms and two and one-half to three and one-half bathrooms. Homes boasts Lennar’s new three-story layouts with open-concept living areas for easy entertainment and relaxation, gourmet kitchens with plenty of storage space and enviable master suites with spa-inspired master bathrooms.
Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program offers added value to homes through a high level of standard features that come included at no additional cost, such as home automation products and technology, stainless steel appliances, quartz kitchen countertops, high-quality cabinetry and so much more. Also embedded in the program is Lennar’s new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ home designs that features a series of built-in wireless access points throughout the home that in turn provide seamless internet coverage throughout. The strong, consistent wireless service pairs perfectly with Lennar’s included home automation products to deliver a modern and connected living experience.
Residents at Fox Glen will find everything they need right outside their doorstep. Enjoy the great outdoors and beautiful scenery at popular destinations like the Hood View Park, Eagle Landing Golf Course, Madrone Wall Park and Climbing Area and or take a short 25-minute drive to downtown Portland.
But you don’t have to get in your car to find wonderful recreational opportunities. Plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment is within walking distance from Fox Glen, perfect for taking an evening stroll to the market or implementing casual exercise in your errands. Fox Glen also backs up to a charming creek and provides plenty of greenspaces for residents to enjoy as well as a community playground for children.
Interested homeshoppers are encouraged to stop by the Welcome Home Center and tour the model homes located at 16931 S.E. Fox Glen Court in Happy Valley. For more information, please visit www.LennarPortland.com/FoxGlen or call 855-863-9956.
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.
The Grand Opening of Valleybrook is being held on Sunday, July 22nd from 2pm to 4pm and Lennar is excited to invite home shoppers to explore this new Murfreesboro, TN community! If you are looking for a home in Murfreesboro, then this is your perfect chance to enjoy complimentary BBQ, refreshments, and desserts all while touring these new homes.
Valleybrook features the popular Classic collection of homes. These home range from 1,887 to 2,573 square feet of living space, open-concept floorplans, 3-4 bedrooms, and spacious lofts for extra space! Plus every home comes with Lennar’s Everything’s Included guarantee. With this promise, you will receive popular designer upgrades, kitchen appliances, and energy saving features all included in the price of your home.
Another great feature of the Everything’s Included guarantee is Wi-Fi Certified Home Design. Experience a home that you can control with your voice and never experience Wi-Fi dead spots. Home automation brings technology into your home and makes life a little easier!
Valleybrook is a charming community in the heart of Murfreesboro and located near the VA Medical Center, shopping centers, and dining. On sunny weekends, take a nice walk or bike-ride along the greenway. With 13 trailheads, it’s easy to find a place to hop on and off. Take in the local history sights at the Stones River Civil War battlefield. Looking for a quiet weekend at home? Valleybrook will have fantastic amenities including walking trails and a community pool.
Zoned for the Oakland school district, Valleybrook provides new homes near Erma Siegel Elementary School, Oakland Middle School, and Oakland High School.
The Valleybrook Welcome Home Center is located at 3177 Rift Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Prospective homebuyers are encouraged to attend the Grand Opening and tour the Welcome Home Center as well as the beautiful community. Call Dana Reynolds today to RSVP! She can be reached at 615-801-6342.
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