Yes, the world has turned upside-down. Habits have changed—working from home, spending hours on Pinterest looking for recipes instead of dining out, and homebound children Zooming up the walls. The American Dream is changing, too—and getting sweeter.
Americans have rediscovered homeownership. More than that, they want to move where it matters. A recent survey shows 40% of respondents plan to relocate from larger cities to smaller communities. The Neighbor.com report also says a third of them want to be closer to family, and almost half are looking for lower costs of living.
There have been a several accounts of homebuyers purchasing at Lennar to be closer to friends and family. A couple moved back after being out of state for some time, to be able to visit their families more often. An elderly couple decided to settle in a Lennar community that is near their children. Their first grandchild has just been born and they want to be able to watch their family grow. Another charming story is of two best friends who chose to purchase homes within the same community. One friend had moved into a Lennar home before the other, and the other followed after learning about the benefits and amenities Lennar offers.
Fortunately, Lennar’s 36 communities throughout Chicagoland meet everyone’s needs and desires.
Take a look, for instance, at Andare at Remington Pointe North, Lennar’s 55-plus community with new homes for sale in Volo, IL. Nestled amid serene forest preserves and sparkling lakes, Andare boasts ranch-style homes designed exclusively for active adults.
Here’s the deal, though. Everything’s Included® in every new Lennar home. Upgrades such as island kitchens, quartz countertops and GE® stainless steel appliances are included as standard; other homebuilders consider those to be add-ons, passing higher costs on to you.
In other words, a “median” home in Volo would wind up costing considerably more than a brand-new Lennar home chockful of high-end features—and Lennar’s value-rich quality.
Now let’s visit Stonegate, with new Lennar homes for sale in highly sought-after Manhattan, IL. The community lies virtually around the corner from the serene and spectacular 18,000-acre Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, where, in fact, buffalo actually roam.
Manhattan’s cost of living is competitive. With generously sized homes starting in the low $280,000s, Stonegate’s, of course, include top-of-the-line upgrades and, like Andare, new homes also feature The Connected Home by Lennar® smart-home package.
Yes, indeed, connectivity is what home buyers are looking for these days.
“Over 70% of respondents say they’re excited to meet or get to know their new neighbors,” Neighbor.com says. “Many also report interest in getting more involved in local events and volunteer opportunities in their new neighborhoods.”
Speaking of new neighborhoods, Lennar will soon offer Legend Lakes Townhomes in desirable McHenry, IL, another sweet spot for those who want to move where it matters.
To take advantage of this year’s hottest homebuying trends, contact Lennar’s New Home Sales Consultants at (224) 293-3126.
