Lennar Supports Local Community During Relay For Life

April 29, 2009 - PRLog -- BAKERSFIELD, CA— Lennar is supporting the local community during this weekend’s Relay for Life event in Bakersfield to benefit cancer research. After 55 years in the homebuilding industry, Lennar recognizes its commitment to community consists of far more than building quality homes for homebuyers, which is why Lennar has made a considerable donation to go toward the fight against cancer.

Lennar is proud to contribute to organizations that are significant to the communities they serve across the nation. In addition to making donations to charity on behalf of their communities, Lennar also partners with organizations, such as HomeAid, to help provide housing for the homeless.

“Our donation is only a small token of our appreciation for the Bakersfield community,” said Theresa Olson, Sales Manager for Lennar Bakersfield. “We like to give back to the communities that have been so good to us throughout our 50 years of business. Giving back to our community through charities that are important to them, such as Relay for Life, is just one of the very many ways we demonstrate our dedication to helping the people we serve.”  

This year, Lennar is celebrating their 55th Anniversary, commemorating not only their company longevity and their solid reputation, but also their leading innovation within the homebuilding industry. The company continues to stay abreast on the latest industry trends, offers homebuyers security they can trust, and continues to support local communities through charitable donations.

Lennar offers six different communities in the Bakersfield area, starting in the mid $100,000s. Homes range from 1,269 to 2,689 square feet with three to five bedrooms.
But rather than driving all over town, homebuyers are able to view all six Lennar Bakersfield communities at the Lennar Home Showplace at 8700 Stockdale Hwy. The first home preview center of its kind, the Showplace allows homebuyers to review 35 different floor plans and exclusive resident-only recreational amenities in one visit.

In honor of this weekend’s event, Lennar is offering no closing costs and special financing for all qualified buyers. Universal American Mortgage Company of California, Lennar’s preferred lender, introduced in April some of the company’s lowest fixed interest rates in history, offering homebuyers the most savings possible. Purchasing a home at such a reduced interest rate allows homebuyers to finance a brand new home at the same competitive rate as other homes currently on the market while offering homebuyers, move-in ready brand new homes with some of the most desired upgrades included as standard.

In addition, homebuyers can take advantage of a special California tax credit available for most new home purchases. However, as of late April, more than $40 million of the $100 million allocated for new home tax credits**‡ offered to California residents has been claimed and the federal tax credit††‡ worth up to $8,000 for first-time homebuyers has only been approved until the end of the year, so buyers are encouraged to act quickly

Lennar is celebrating its 55th Anniversary this year and has grown to become one of the nation’s leading homebuilders.  With hundreds of communities nationwide and homes designed for first-time, move-up and luxury homebuyers, Lennar has long distinguished itself by simply including everything as standard.  Everything You Want, Everything You NeedSM, That’s the Logic of Lennar.SM

For further information, visit www.LENNAR.com or call 877-400-1948.

* Offer available on select homes as determined by Lennar, for purchase agreements written by 05/15/2009 and closing must occur no later than 05/29/09.  Seller will pay closing costs as defined on your Good Faith Estimate, excluding pre-paids, subject to seller contribution limits.   **Lennar cannot provide guarantees of actual savings and does not guarantee the homebuyers' qualification for the California tax credit or that funds will be available at close of escrow.  Credit is subject to 2-year ownership and other requirements.   †† First-time homebuyer is any individual (excluding a non-resident alien) who has not owned a principal residence during the past three years and is purchasing the new home as their primary residence. Lennar cannot provide guarantees of actual savings and does not guarantee the homebuyers’ qualification for the federal tax credit. Tax Credit is subject to 3-year ownership requirement. ‡ Tax Credits are subject to eligibility requirements. Not tax advice; homebuyers should consult with their tax advisor. Tax laws are subject to change.  Offer good for a limited time only. Lennar reserves the right to change or withdraw any offer at any time. Offers, incentives and seller contributions are subject to certain terms, conditions and restrictions, which may include use of designated lenders and closing agents.  Prices are subject to change without notice. Stated dimensions and square footage are approximate and should not be used as representation of the home's precise or actual size.   Lennar Homes of California, Inc. - License No. 728102. Lennar Sales Corp. – DRE Lic# 01252753. UAMC of CA: Licensed by the Department of Corporations under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act, an equal housing lender. 5/09

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Founded in 1954 as F&R Builders headquartered in Miami, Florida, Lennar Corporation began building their well-known reputation for high standards, quality construction and uncompromising value. In 1971, F&R became a public company under the corporate banner of Lennar and has since grown to become one of the nation’s leading and most respected homebuilders. With hundreds of communities being built across 16 different states, Lennar is responsible for crafting new homes that can be found in many of the most desirable locations offering well planned, innovatively designed residential environments.