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Gilbert, Ariz. – July 2018 – Mark your calendars and join us for the Grand Opening of McQueen Landing on Saturday, July 14th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy delicious food as you tour the stunning new models showcasing innovative two-story home designs with open-concept layouts and Everything’s Included® features including home automation technology for an elevated living experience. McQueen Landing is the latest community in the prime location of Gilbert offering a charming setting for families of every type to set down roots and discover their best life. Come out to the Grand Opening and find your dream home!
“We’re very excited to be Grand Opening McQueen Landing, a premier community situated two miles from Downtown Gilbert’s Heritage District and in close proximity to the SanTan Village which offers residents plenty of shopping, entertainment and nightlife, plus kids will be able to attend the award-wining Gilbert Public Schools,” said Alan Jones, Division President for Lennar. “Homeshoppers will enjoy McQueen Landing’s thoughtfully designed and distinctive floorplans as well as added value through Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program that outfits each home with today’s most popular upgrades and features—all at no additional cost!”
Interested homeshoppers can choose between five floorplans ranging from approximately 1,927 to 2,267 square feet of living space including three to four bedrooms, two and one-half to three and one-half bathrooms and two-car garages. Homes feature brand-new cutting edge two-story home designs that boast spacious great rooms with expansive master suites, oversized granite kitchen islands and covered patios, ideal for homeshoppers who love to entertain or just relax and enjoy their indoor and outdoor living spaces.
Each home also features Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program that offers added value through a high level of included features that come at no additional cost to the buyer including home automation products and technology, black stainless steel appliances, beautiful kitchen countertops, high-quality cabinetry and so much more. Also embedded in the program is Lennar’s Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ home designs that feature a series of built-in wireless access points throughout the home that in turn provide seamless internet coverage in every room. The strong, consistent wireless service pairs perfectly with Lennar’s included home automation to deliver a more connected and modern living experience for residents.
Situated in the Town of Gilbert, this premier community offers some of Arizona’s best outdoor recreational activities nearby, such as the Freestone Park, Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch Lake and Veterans Oasis Park, ideal for hiking and exploring trails and wildlife. Plus, the US 60 is only two miles away, so you can enjoy more activities in the Phoenix Metro area and beyond. Children at McQueen Landing will have the opportunity to attend schools in the prestigious and award-winning Gilbert Public School District.
Prospective homebuyers are encouraged to attend the Grand Opening of McQueen Landing located at 656 N. Bay Drive in Gilbert, SWC of McQueen and Guadalupe. Visit www.lennar.com/Phoenix or call 866-798-7775 for more details.
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.
Enumclaw, Wash. – July 2018 – Lennar Seattle is proud to introduce Semanski Farms, a brand-new boutique community of new homes in a charming Enumclaw location. The VIP Interest list is now open for this community which is slated to Grand Open model homes in early September.
“This community will only feature a limited number of 33 homesites, each in premium locations, so interested homeshoppers are highly-encouraged to join the VIP list to reserve their home early,” said Bill Salvesen, Division President of Lennar Seattle. “We’ve brought spacious home designs to this community that all boast beautiful floorplans perfect for growing families and busy households.”
Semanski Farms offers home shoppers five distinctive floorplans to choose from, which includes two Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home® designs. Sizes range from approximately 3,017 to 4,126 square feet and offer four to five bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms and two-bay garages. Prices start from the $500,000s.
Created to accommodate multigenerational families, Lennar’s line of Next Gen® home designs all feature an attached private suite with its own separate entrance, living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette. Two Next Gen® designs are available at Semanski Farms, the Bainbridge plan and the Vashon plan. Providing 4,126 square feet of living space, the Vashon plan is also known as the Superhome because the Next Gen® suite features a large retreat area in the bedroom and its own separate one-bay garage.
Every home at Semanski Farms come outfitted with high-end features at no additional cost through Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program. Stainless steel appliances, granite or quartz kitchen countertops, designer-selected flooring and cabinetry, home automation and so much more comes included as standard.
Prospective homeshoppers are encouraged to join the VIP Interest list to reserve their preferred homesite at this upcoming community. For more information and to view floorplans and renderings visit www.lennar.com/seattle.
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.
Lennar unveils Wi-Fi Certified™ Home Design
The future of new home technology is here. The Connected Home by Lennar is the first Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Design that keeps you connected to the most desirable technology brand devices, all of which are included with your new home at an outstanding value.
“Now you can stay connected to the things that matter most and enjoy a home that adapts to your way of life, all because Lennar has engineered a better home networking experience,” said Anthony Mignone, President of Lennar’s Tri-State Division.
Hands-free voice commands to Alexa are enhanced with the Echo Show. Control your smart home devices, answer video calls and see security cameras, weather forecasts, song lyrics and more on the Echo Show screen.
The Echo Dot is a hands-free, voice controlled device that uses Alexa to play music, send and receive messages, listen to audiobooks, order from your favorite restaurants and more. Alexa can also control the lights, switches, locks and other compatible devices included with your home.
An Amazon employee will activate your devices and teach you how to control them. For the first 90 days after activation, Amazon provides unlimited phone or in-home support to answer questions and resolve issues so you can get the most out of your smart home.
No more lost keys! Unlock the Baldwin® Evolved smart lock with touch-to-open convenience or via the Kevo™ mobile app. Issue eKeys to friends and family and monitor who comes and goes from your Connected Home.
Manage comfort, save energy: The Honeywell Lyric thermostat adapts to your life. Control is enabled through your mobile device, or Lyric uses its geofencing capabilities to conserve energy when you are away.
The Smart Bridge PRO gives you control of lights, shades and temperature with the Lutron App or Pico remote. Lutron occupancy/vacancy sensors turn lights on when you enter a room and off again after you leave, while the in-wall dimmers allow you to set brightness levels.
Take comfort in the monitoring and convenience of a Ring® Video Doorbell Elite or Pro. Receive alerts on your mobile device when visitors ring the doorbell or trigger the built-in motion sensors, and answer the door from anywhere with 1080HD video and two-way audio.
The Samsung SmartThings™ Hub is the brain of your smart home, wirelessly connecting to the smart devices throughout your home and enabling control through the SmartThings app in your home and remotely.
Sonos® One blends great sound with Amazon Alexa for hands-free control of your music and more. Use your voice to play songs while you cook or tell Alexa to turn up the volume when you are in the shower.
A Ruckus ICX® 7150 12-port switch transmits high-speed network connectivity to Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex™ R510 routers throughout the home, which in turn provides a higher performing network for connected home devices.
Lennar is honored to be named Builder of the Year by BUILDER Magazine.
“We work hard to go above and beyond for new homeowners,” said Anthony Mignone, President of Lennar’s Tri-State Division. “If you’re in search for a new home, there’s no one you can trust more than Builder of the Year.”
John McManus, of BUILDER magazine, said in a recent article that Lennar’s strategic and operational team of associates was honored as the 2018 Builder of the Year for so much more than just what they’ve achieved over the past 12 to 18 months, assembling the resources, talent and land as one of America’s biggest builders.
“Lennar’s longstanding ability to find and acquire assets in difficult times and monetize them in good times has been a critical capability,” says Carl E. Reichardt Jr., managing director for equity research, covering home building and building products at investment strategist BTIG. “It’s not just about buying land well, but about building a house well.”
Stuart Miller, executive chairman at Lennar Corporation, has spent the past 21 years as CEO of Lennar before moving into this newly created leadership position in April. A pathway there, includes a step-by-step breakdown of key moments in a customer’s chain of home-buying decisions and explorations – from shopping for a wedding dress, for example, or for baby furniture. It starts with a milestone in a consumer’s life, and progresses from there.
“If we can identify that moment of engagement and start a dialogue that’s based on our educating a customer on what she needs, and grow that into an exchange where we learn more and more about our customer so that we can personalize an offering to her, we’ll soon get to the point where we’ll be able to send them a digital envelope that allows them to look at an Everything’s Included version of their own home, and that eliminates every part of the buying process that’s of no value to them, or a pain point for them.”
This experience, according to the article, excites Miller as he and the Lennar leadership team place today’s operational performance and tomorrow’s innovation imperatives on a priority par, one as equally critical as the other.
To read the full article from BUILDER Magazine, click here.
For the Fourth of July, a family picnic around the resort-style pool or a party with neighbors at one of your Lennar community’s parks or playgrounds is as American as apple pie.
In that spirit, the Lennar family offers super-easy recipe ideas for the holiday. They’re not only fun to make, they also let you exercise your freedom to adjust the ingredients any way you like. Better yet, they really are red (hot dogs), white (cole slaw), and blue (berry dessert).
The Sizzler classes up the all-American grilled hotdog, bringing the steakhouse to the bun.
Cut a pint of cherry or grape tomatoes long ways. Toss in a little olive oil, a couple of cloves of crushed garlic, a few sprigs of thyme and roast at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes, stirring halfway through cook time. While the tomatoes are roasting, sauté sliced white onions with a little salt and pepper over medium-high heat.
Top your grilled hotdog and toasted bun with some roasted tomatoes, grilled onions, blue cheese crumbles, a drizzle of your favorite steak sauce and a sprinkle of French’s® crispy fried onions for some added crunch.
Mix cabbage and carrots. Boil remaining ingredients. After the liquid cools a bit, pour over veggies. Cover and refrigerate. Let set 12 hours before serving. Keeps up to six weeks, but this slaw won’t last past the evening’s fireworks.
Flour both sides of two Pillsbury® pie crusts, or make your own flaky dough, if you prefer. Line a CorningWare® dish with one crust, saving the other crust for the top.
In a mixing bowl, stir frozen or fresh berries (or peaches, or both) with 6 to 10 tablespoons of sugar, a tablespoon or two of flour and a dash of nutmeg. Stir until fruit “juices” and thickens a little with the flour.
Make sure your bottom crust hangs over the edge of the casserole dish. Fill with the fruit mixture. Top the dish with the second crust. Pinch together and use a fork to press the crust(s) onto the edge of the casserole.
Use a paring knife to cut a heart-shaped slice into the top crust, along with a few extra little cuts so steam can escape.
Bake at 350 for at least 30 to 45 minutes or until the crust is browned or thick juice begins oozing from the top; it might be a good idea put a piece of foil on the bottom of your oven to catch any spillover.
Thank you for being part of our Lennar family of homes and communities from sea to shining sea. Happy Fourth, America!
Wood Village, Ore. – July 2018 – Join Lennar for the highly anticipated Grand Opening of Riverwood Village on Saturday, July 14th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come on out to the event and enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments as you tour the stunning model homes and fall in love with Riverwood Village, a charming new home community boasting a beautiful collection of two-story single-family homes in the suburbs of Portland. Experience innovative home designs with open-concept floorplans and Everything’s Included® homes that have everything you’re looking for in your dream home already included.
“We’re so excited to be Grand Opening Riverwood Village, a new home community encompassing distinctive floorplans, Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program and nestled in a prime location that enjoys boundless recreation,” said Sia Howe, Marketing Manager for Lennar Portland. “Wood Village presents a balanced mix of recreation, suburban appeal and local charm that invites families of every type to lay down roots and enjoy their best life.”
Riverwood Village offers a collection of three distinctive floorplans to choose from with home designs ranging in size from approximately 1,831 to 2,306 square feet. Starting from the mid $300,000s, homes include three to four bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms and two-bay garages. Designed to reflect today’s lifestyles, floorplans showcase an open-concept layout where the kitchen, dining room and great room effortlessly connect to create the hub of the home, perfect for entertaining, relaxing and forming new memories. Homeshoppers will also love the patio located off the dining room that provides additional living space and helps blur the line between indoor and outdoor living.
Each new home includes added value through Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program, that has transformed the way people buy new homes. By including a high level of upscale features and popular upgrades as standard, homeowners enjoy items such as beautiful gourmet kitchens with center islands, granite countertops, upscale cabinetry, stainless steel appliances plus energy-efficient features that help elevate the home’s quality and value—all at no additional cost.
Located approximately 12 miles east of Portland, Wood Village sits between Troutdale, Fairview and Gresham along I-84. Wood Village’s location puts you between two of Oregon’s premier recreation areas: Mt. Hood and the Columbia Gorge. Mt. Hood and the Mt. Hood National Forest are perfect for individuals who love to get outdoors, from climbing to the top of Oregon’s tallest glacial peak, to hiking, camping, biking and fishing. Additionally, several parks are located just minutes away from this new home community that are perfect for getting the kids outdoors or walking your four-legged furry little friends.
Interested homeshoppers are encouraged to attend the Grand Opening and discover their dream home at Riverwood Village located at 1232 N.E. Coho Ct. in Wood Village. For more information, please visit www.lennar.com or call 888-211-7607.
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.
Reno, Nev. – July 2018 – This summer, get everything on your bucket list done before the kids go back to school—including finding your dream home! With Lennar, you’ll discover spacious homes, innovative and contemporary designs and communities situated near top-rated schools and fantastic amenities. Don’t wait until the start of the school year, find your dream home today and enjoy your best summer in a new Lennar home!
“Don’t make the mistake of waiting until your children go back to school to go home shopping—right now, when your kids are out of school, is the ideal time to come out with your whole family and find that home you’ve been dreaming of,” said Dustin Barker, Division President for Lennar Reno. “From the gorgeous Sierra Nevada Mountains backdrop, excellent weather year-round and acres of wildlife to explore, the Northern Nevada area is the type of setting that invites you to set down roots and live your best life.”
Lennar Reno currently features 13 communities in some of the most desirable areas in the Reno/Sparks metro area. Surrounded by the Sierra Nevada Mountains on one side and the high desert on the other, Northern Nevada features a wonderful location for those looking for great recreation and beautiful scenery with more than 250 sunny days. Go fishing and rifting on the Truckee River or take a short trip to stunning Lake Tahoe and enjoy hiking in the foothills or along the Tahoe Rim Trail. On less adventurous days, enjoy Reno’s beautiful public parks, visit the various summer festivals or spend some time at the several casinos nearby.
For an easier homebuying experience, Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program outfits all new residences with the most popular finishes and features in today’s market—all at no additional cost to the buyer. Enjoy designer features such as granite countertops, upgraded cabinets, stainless steel appliances and much more right in your home. The program helps simplify the homebuying process while meeting homebuyer desires and adding tremendous value to your new home.
Also embedded in the Everything’s Included® program is Lennar’s new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ home designs and integrated home automation features and technology. The new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ designs feature wireless access points built in to the home to provide commercial-strength Wi-Fi in every room and no dead spots, so Lennar homeowners can experience a more modern way to live. Turn on or off the lights, play music or a movie, lock the door or see who’s there—all remotely from any smart device or voice control with Amazon Alexa.
Floorplans are flexible and feature open-concept layouts, a great design for connecting, entertaining and relaxation. And if you’re looking for additional space because extended family is moving in, or perhaps you want to turn the extra space into the craft shop you have always dreamed of, Lennar’s revolutionary multigenerational floorplan, Next Gen®—The Home Within A Home® is the solution. This unique design provides an attached private suite with its own entrance, bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchenette. It’s the perfect solution for multigenerational families or dual living situations as it provides two homes under one roof.
Northern Nevada is a great place to live, work and raise a family. For homeshoppers ready to make the move now and spend their best summer yet in a new home, Lennar Reno offers quick move-in homes to choose from, so you can be situated well within your home by the time school starts up again.
Visit one of the many Welcome Home Centers across the Northern Nevada area for model tours. For more information, contact a New Home Consultant by calling 877-828-1331 or view floorplans and explore communities at www.lennar.com/Reno.
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.
Home buying can be a difficult tasks, especially if you are looking for a home in a specific school district. We understand the frustration and hope to take a little bit of pressure off and make your home buying experience more pleasurable! Lennar Nashville has new homes available now near Williamson County schools in our community of Tollgate Village of Thompson’s Station, TN.
Tollgate Village is a beautiful master-planned community just south of Franklin, TN. Offering an array of amenities, you might never want to leave. Enjoy a resort-like swimming pool, miles of walking trails, a dog park, volleyball and tennis courts, and a playground. Plus take the stress off of early morning commutes, Tollgate Village is located right next to Independence High School and only 10 minutes from Winstead Elementary School and Heritage Middle School.
The homes at Tollgate Village are exquisite. The new Classic Parks collection offers 6 different floorplans that range from 2,164 to 3,081 square feet of living space, 3 to 5 bedrooms, and 2 to 3 bathrooms. Each home features an open floor plan, the Everything Included guarantee, and Wi-Fi Certified Home Automation.
Control your home with just your voice with Lennar’s new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Home Automation! Technology plays a huge part in making our lives simpler so it’s time for it to help out around the home too. Enjoy the conveniences of controlling your front door lock, thermostat, lights, and more with your voice or with your phone when you are away from home.
Find your new dream home near your dream school at Tollgate Village! Call today to schedule your VIP tour. Tollgate Village is located at 2885 Americus Drive Thompson’s Station, TN 37179. To learn more about this gorgeous community or to schedule your VIP tour, contact Kate McClarnon at 615-727-4144.
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Summer has officially started, which means it’s prime time to utilize and entertain in your lush outdoor space. If it’s not already in use, get out your grilling gear and show off those backyard projects you’ve been working on–time to host a backyard barbecue. So, whether it’s a birthday party, special celebration, or just a regular weekend bash you’re hosting this summer, make sure you do so in style. Consider one of these rocking themes to host a simple and fun backyard bash.
A baseball-themed backyard barbeque is a great way to celebrate a birthday, the big game, or any other barbecue worthy occasion. To have the best baseball-themed backyard bash, make sure you invest in plenty of American classics, like hot dogs, hamburgers, and apple pie. Grilling is a must for this celebration, so no matter what tasty treats you choose to serve, make sure you center the party around the grill master.
To decorate, add a few baseballs or mitts to a red-checkered table. Toss some ballpark style baskets on the table, and toss a few balls out on the lawn so that the kids can play a game of catch while the older folks finish eating.
For a patriotic party, consider decorating and styling your menu in simple reds, whites, and blues. Snow cones, popsicles, and fresh fruit salad are a must for using patriotic colors in your food selection.
Adorn your tables with simple, flag-themed tablecloths and bouquets of red, white, and blue stems–roses, hydrangeas, and tulips–although the opportunities are truly endless. Be sure there are plenty of sparklers to go around, and rock those American anthems all night long.
A rustic backyard celebration is a great way to celebrate a birthday, wedding, or even an anniversary. There are so many ways you can spin this classic theme, including as a barnyard, woodland, or campsite style party, but the one thing they all have in common? They’re sure to be a lot of fun.
The key element to throwing the best rustic party is incorporating multiple elements of nature. Use hay bales, logs, wood slices, burlap, and wooden pallets whenever possible, and use simple ingredients in all of your cooking. Corn on the cob, brisket, and fresh fruit make great menu items for this style of party. Once you have the bonfire going, you can also grill up plenty of s’mores to keep the kids, and kids at heart, content.
Rustic celebrations are great for pulling the mason jar collection out of the attic. You can use these handy glasses as drinking cups, serving containers, and more. Make sure there are plenty of lawn chairs to go around, and be sure to set up some fun, outdoorsy lawn games to keep everyone entertained.
A South of the Border inspired party is excellent for celebrating Cinco de Mayo–or any lively celebration. Turn up the heat with spicy dishes like seven layer dip, grilled tacos, and even campfire quesadillas.
Be sure to prepare several pitchers of margaritas and advance, and keep the kids entertained with classic pinatas and other fun yard games. Decorate in bright, natural colors, and be sure to get the stereo going with some festive, upbeat tunes.
You don’t have to live near the ocean in order to host an awesome backyard beach barbeque. For this party, decorate in shades of blue, green, and white, and make sure there are plenty of aquatic activities available for kids of all ages. Slip ‘n Slides, sprinklers, and splash pools are easy to set up on any lawn, but if you don’t have the time or space, consider filling a few buckets of water balloons and arming each attendee with a squirt gun.
For food, serve watermelon on a stick to keep everyone adequately hydrated, or decorate cookies with blue and white frosting. Use mini sand pails and shovels as silverware and holders, and don’t forget to set up a sandbox so that everyone gets a chance to build a sandcastle!
This list is far from comprehensive of the best backyard party themes, but it should get you started this summer as you plan the backyard barbeque of your dreams.
Kath Johnson is a avid gardener and outdoor living writer. When she’s not tending to her organic vegetable garden, she can be found exploring nature by bike or boat.
