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8 Easy Housewarming Tips
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Congratulations, the big move is in the past and you’ve settled into your new home. All there is left to do is open your abode to friends, new neighbors and family with a housewarming party. Check out these tips for a lively, stress-free celebration:
1. Easy-prep menu
Essential to any great party is the food. Keep it simple by serving easy-to-prepare appetizers like baked brie or layered dip. Even better, prepare ingredients the day before so you can minimize your time in the kitchen and maximize precious social time with your guests.
2. Utilize your home’s new features
You bought a new home for a reason – put that spacious patio to use by hosting an outdoor dinner party, serve charcuterie on those new quartz counters or even take it to the community pool and make it a swim party!
3. Have a playlist ready
Nothing creates a party ambiance better than music. Whether you curate your own playlist, or utilize options provided by your favorite streaming service, having an assortment of songs ready will have your guests talking for weeks to come.
4. Give guests notice
You want to optimize attendance to your soiree. Give guests adequate time to add the event to their calendar by providing them with at least a few weeks’ notice when extending their invitation.
5. Provide games and entertainment
Nothing brings life to a party like some friendly competition. Pick up a fun, interactive game before your event to bring some energy to your housewarming!
6. Take guests on a tour
Of course your guests are here to see you, but they are also excited to see your new home! Even if it’s not yet perfect, be prepared to take guests on a room-by-room tour. It’s also a great time to get feedback on your decorating ideas and upcoming home projects.
7. Provide directions
If you’ve moved into a brand-new community, the roads may not be set up yet for GPS. Sending your guests a quick text providing detailed directions including main roads and cross streets after entering the community can prevent lost guests and headaches.
8. Make guests feel at home
You want your guests to feel comfortable and welcome in your new space. Cultivate a homey environment by lighting a few candles and ensuring all utensils, refreshments, soap and hand towels are stocked and in plain sight.
9. Invite new neighbors
Don’t forget to invite the new neighbors! Chances are, they are new homeowners too. A party is a great, low-pressure way to get to know others in your new community.
Feeling inspired to throw a housewarming of your own? Lennar has you covered for the most important item on your list – your new home. Visit www.Lennar.com to shop for the entertainment space of your dreams.
New Community in Clovis Now Selling
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Lennar is excited to announce new homes are now available for sale at Corinthalyn. This community boasts homes from two unique collections, Orchard Series and Surf Series, with six unique floorplans to choose from.
The Orchard Series offers new single-family homes with three floorplans featuring:
Approximately 1,635 to 2,985 square feet
Three to five bedrooms
Two to three and one-half bathrooms
Single and two-story homes
Flex rooms and lofts
The Surf Series offers a collection of new single-family homes with three floorplans featuring:
Approximately 2,103 to 3,383 square feet
Four to six bedrooms
Three to four and one-half bathrooms
Next Gen® home available
The perks of living at Corinthalyn don’t stop at the community lines. With proximity to Old Town Clovis, this community offers a prime location near an array of local shopping and dining.
Looking for an outdoor adventure? Enjoy a short drive to the famous Yosemite National Park, and with just a short walk to the Fresno-Clovis trail, Corinthalyn caters to novice and seasoned backpackers alike.
Additionally – this community is situated close to more than ten local parks within a two-mile radius, leaving no shortage of entertainment for the kids! With a location in the award-winning Sanger Unified School District, Corinthalyn is an ideal place to put down roots with the family.
Have we piqued your interest yet? This is only the beginning of what Lennar homes have to offer at Corinthalyn.
Get in early to reserve your new home during our initial sales release. For more information or to view home designs and community details, visit us online or www.lennar.com/centralvalley to view homes now selling across the region.
Blog written by Sam Cheek for Lennar Homes
3 Myths About Mortgages
An individual’s first home purchase is usually the largest investment they’ve ever made. While you might think this would prompt home financing information to be widely available, most of us didn’t learn how to calculate the interest on an APR, or the best debt-to-income ratio in high school (or even college) courses. With that, there are a lot of misconceptions around home mortgages. In this article, we will debunk three common myths about home mortgages and how homeowners can best leverage their homes to both make and save money.
Myth # 1 - A 20% Down Payment is Mandatory
One age old myth is that prospective homeowners need to put down a whopping 20% down payment in order to secure a loan. While some lenders may require a larger down payment (depending on factors such as credit history, loan size, etc.) this is frequently not the case. FHA loans for example require as little as 3.5% down. In addition, there are a number of down payment assistance programs for first-time homebuyers, veterans and low-income households.
Myth # 2 - You Should Pay Off Your Mortgage as Quickly as Possible
Myth number two may seem counterintuitive at first glance, but despite popular opinion, paying off your mortgage early may not serve you. Reducing or eliminating debt of any kind naturally provides a greater financial peace of mind. However, mortgages frequently come with relatively low interest rates compared to things like car loans or credit cards. If your interest rate is 5% on your home mortgage, but 9% in your car loan… it may be in your best financial interest to redirect those extra mortgage payments to your higher-interest accounts. In fact, you may even consider redirecting such payments to high-yield assets such as stocks or retirement accounts which may yield greater returns over time. Additionally, home mortgages can offer tax deductions, providing sizable savings. It is important to evaluate one’s entire financial portfolio before opting to divert disposable income into additional mortgage payment.
Myth # 3 - You Need Perfect Credit to Qualify
Perhaps one of the most common misconceptions in the homebuying space is that one needs above average credit to be approved for a mortgage. While primo credit may be needed to obtain the lowest interest rates on the market or the most optimal loan variations, there are a number of options available for those with challenged credit. For example, prospective borrowers with credit scores as low as 500 can still qualify for FHA loans. VA and USDA usually require a minimum score of 580, but lenders look at your whole financial picture.
Understanding down payment options, credit requirements and recognizing the benefits of strategic mortgage payments can help individuals make informed decisions around their home mortgages. A home has the potential to serve as a strong asset that can both make and save a homeowner money. By debunking common myths / limiting beliefs around home ownership, owners can take matters into their own hands and take advantage of the benefits of home mortgages.