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Introducing PowerSmart Homes | by Lennar

Lennar — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:18:24 +0000

The NEW Way To Go Green | by Lennar

Lennar — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:16:55 +0000

New Video Introduces “PowerSmart” Homes By Lennar

Lennar — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:06:03 +0000

Until now, a home gave you shelter. It gave you warmth. It gave you comfort. Starting today, it gives you POWER. The power to save money. The power to save the environment. Introducing the PowerSmart home by Lennar. The next generation of living. This Lennar video podcast is Lennar’s first introduction of PowerSmart to the world. [Click here to view the video on Lennar’s YouTube channel]

New Lennar Video Highlights The NEW Way To Go Green

Lennar — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:04:02 +0000

It’s not easy going green. Think about it. If you could turn your home into a green home right now, how would you do it? You’d probably have to add a lot to your home. And it all adds up, because going green takes green. Turning an older home into a greener home can be costly, and you could end up spending more money than you save. But today’s new homes are pre-designed to be more energy-efficient, and are built greener from the ground up, reducing the amount of energy you use and the amount of money you spend. Watch this Lennar video podcast to find out what we mean about the new way to go green. [Click here to view the video on Lennar’s YouTube channel]

Five Pitfalls To Avoid When Buying Or Selling A House

Lennar — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:34:53 +0000

Like a lot of Americans across the country right now, my neighbors have put their house up for sale. The house has been on the market for a few months now. It’s a good size house, is well maintained and is in a desirable neighborhood but they’ve gotten nary a sniff of interest. It’s an all too common occurrence nowadays as the economy continues to work out the excesses of the housing bubble. The margin for error for home sellers is extremely thin in the current market but home buyers need to be alert as well. Without the proper preparation and knowledge, people on either side of the home buying transaction can needlessly cost themselves thousands of dollars. Whether you’re in the market to buy or sell, here are five things that you’ll want to avoid doing so that you can save yourself money. [Read this article]

Lennar Maryland Receives The 2010 Builder Of Integrity Award

Lennar — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:33:08 +0000

The Maryland division of Lennar was recently honored with the “2010 Builder of Integrity” award from Quality Builders Warranty Corporation (QBW). Recipients of this exclusive award demonstrate a commitment to excellence in customer service and quality construction. “We are truly honored to receive this award,” said Jonathan Tepper, Director of Sales and Marketing for Lennar’s Maryland division. “It is always our top priority to not only build our customers a beautiful quality home, but to provide the utmost in superior customer service to all of our homebuyers.” As a member of the QBW Program, the Lennar Maryland division has undergone a strict screening process to ensure its commitment to technical excellence, professional dealing, ethical practice and financial stability. Builders that are honored with this distinction demonstrate a commitment to excellence in customer service that goes above and beyond the homebuilding industry norm. [Read this article]

Claim The Homebuyer Tax Credit Before It Expires

Lennar — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:31:08 +0000

Taking advantage of the federal government’s homebuyer tax credits could get you up to $8,000 – if you don’t delay. You’ll need to enter into a legally binding purchase contract by April 30, 2010, and close on the home by June 30, 2010 (and don’t even think about claiming the credit before your purchase actually closes). With about a month and a half left to take action, here are your options to qualify for the credit. As nice as an extra several thousand dollars may sound, don’t let it cloud your judgment when shopping for a home. In the long run, it’s more important to buy the right home than to get some money from the government. [Read this article]

Lennar Introduces Energy-Efficient ‘PowerSmart’ Homes at Laurel Creek In Corona, California

Lennar — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:29:05 +0000

Homebuyers at Laurel Creek in Meadowside can now enjoy the benefits of Lennar’s solar building with the introduction of energy-efficient homes that are part of their new PowerSmart Home. Combining some of today’s most innovative products and materials, Lennar’s PowerSmart homes at Laurel Creek give buyers the power to save money and to save the environment. Lennar’s PowerSmart homes provide buyers a lifetime of value by significantly reducing electricity costs, preserving the environment and creating energy independence. Lennar combines products, such as lighting, appliances and improved insulation, to maximize the benefits of an eco-friendly lifestyle. Lennar invites all homebuyers and families to come out and tour the professionally-designed model homes at Laurel Creek and learn about the new PowerSmart home. [Read this article]

Builders Get Bullish About Their Prospects

Lennar — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:27:20 +0000

I’m no John Naisbitt, but I did unearth a ”megatrend” of sorts last week digging through data on the top 100 housing markets. Builders in some of the “best” housing markets flocked to city offices late last year, pulling permits at a much higher rate than the previous year or quarter. Some of the percentage increases were big, especially on the single-family side. In some markets, it was as if a gun went off at the starting line to begin a single-family housing recovery race. In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for instance, single-family permits rose 47% during the fourth quarter. They jumped 20% in San Antonio and Charlotte. The rising tide of activity no doubt stems from a desire to take advantage of the recent round of federal tax credits set to expire at the end of June. In the best markets, standing inventory of desirable new homes has been whittled down to next to nothing. But you could also attribute the surge to rising optimism about 2010 prospects. [Read this article]

Austin Area Home Sales Up In February For 6th Straight Increase

Lennar — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:25:31 +0000

Austin-area existing-home sales rose 3.5 percent in February from a year earlier, the sixth year-over-year monthly increase in a row. The Austin Board of Realtors said Thursday that 1,145 single-family homes were sold last month. There were 1,738 sales in the pipeline to close in March, 24 percent more than a year earlier. In Central Texas and across the country, home sales have received a boost from a federal tax credit that include $8,000 for first-time homebuyers and $6,500 for others, with certain income limits. [Read this article]