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This weekend, July 17 & 18, 2010, Lennar and Village Builders are keeping America moving with the 48-Hour Summer Blowout sales event!
This Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm, Lennar and Village Builders nationwide will be hosting one of their biggest home sales events ever. Savings even bigger than the homebuyer tax credit!
The homebuilders are providing 48 hours of spectacular savings with $4,000 towards closing costs, 4 free upgrades and 4% (4.59% APR) fixed for life though Universal American Mortgage Company at Lennar and Village Builders communities throughout the Houston area. Plus, arrive early for the opportunity to take advantage of the limited sale homes available. With more than 60 communities throughout the Houston area, Lennar and Village Builders have homes for first time and move-up buyers that offer the most desired features and upgrades. Their commitment to superior design and construction is equaled only by their pledge to homebuyers for complete satisfaction before, during and long after move in.
Lennar is one of the nation’s leading homebuilders with more than 55 years of experience building homes and communities all across the country. Village Builders, part of the Lennar Family of Builders, has enjoyed the distinction of being Houston’s luxury builder for more than 3 decades. The Village Builders brand is synonymous with excellence and is founded on a tradition of quality craftsmanship and innovative design. Recently, Village Builders was awarded the 2009 Highest Ranking for Customer Satisfaction (in a tie) in the Houston area by leading global marketing information services company, J.D. Power and Associates.
For more information on Lennar and Village Builders Communities visit Lennar.com or call (866) 203-6386.
Posted on Jun 3, 2010 | Tagged in: West Ranch , Lakes of Savannah , Lakemont , events
Next weekend, June 12 & 13, three Friendswood Development Company communities will host open house events, offering visitors to tour both new and resale homes.
Lakes of Savannah, located just two miles from SH 288 in the Pearland area, Lakemont, located Westpark Tollway and Mason Road; and West Ranch located in the City of Friendswood - will all showcase a variety of new homes ready for move-in, decorated models and resale homes open with Realtors on site to answer questions.
The open house event will take place on Saturday June 12 and Sunday, June 13. New homes are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.Resale homes are open from 1- p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday.
The event, which began in Fairfield and has continued for years, is popular among residents and home shoppers because it gives them the opportunity to see the wide variety of homes available, talk to Realtors and new home sales professionals, and often talk to residents and find out why they are making these Friendswood Development Co. communities their home. Earlier this year, Friendswood Development Company’s north communities of Graystone Hills and Oakhurst at Kingwood joined in participating in open house events, and now its south and southwest communities will do the same.
In addition to touring available new homes, visitors to the three communities can tour beautifully decorated models, including newly opened models by some of Houston's top builders.
Posted on Apr 13, 2010 | Tagged in: green , events
With Earth Day almost upon us, it is important not to overlook the importance of incorporating locally grown foods into our Go Green plans. And, as it turns out Houston makes it is pretty easy! Eco-conscious restaurants and farmers' markets are sprouting up all around Houston, with menus ranging from spa fare to gourmet cuisine, all in an effort to use local or organic ingredients and recycled materials. The markets sell locally grown fruit and vegetables, locally raised meats, and locally prepared foods, eggs, honey and items such as handcrafted soap.
The Nationally accepted definition of a farmers market is usually defined as "local" as grown within 150 miles. But, as always, individual markets may operate under their own guidelines with respect to local, organic, or pesticide-free practices, so always ask before you buy! Here are just a few locally acclaimed restaurants and markets popular with Houston’s Eco-Foodies.
Posted on Mar 31, 2010 | Tagged in: events
Three Friendswood Development Company communities are among the newest to host open house weekends, where visitors can tour new and resale homes.
Lakes of Savannah, located just two miles from SH 288 in the Pearland area, Lakemont, located along the Westpark Tollway and Mason Road; and West Ranch located in the City of Friendswood - will all showcase a variety of new homes ready for move-in, decorated models and resale homes open with Realtors on site to answer questions.
The event, which began in another Friendswood Development Company community, Fairfield in northwest Houston, and has continued for years, is popular among residents and home shoppers because it gives them the opportunity to see the wide variety of homes available, talk to Realtors and new home sales professionals, and often talk to residents and find out why they are making these Friendswood Development Co. communities their home. Earlier this year, Friendswood Development Company’s north communities of Graystone Hills and Oakhurst at Kingwood joined in participating in open house events, and now its south and southwest communities will do the same.
“This is a great opportunity for home shoppers to really learn a lot about Lakes of Savannah, Lakemont or West Ranch,” said Misty Watkins, Marketing Director for Friendswood Development Company’s south division. “Now, visitors to these locations can preview the newest builders, sections and model homes now open.”
The open house event will take place on Saturday April 10 and Sunday April 11. New homes are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.Resale homes are open from 1- p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday. Each community will have maps and information on all available homes and directions to new home sales offices.
March 20 & 21, 2010 - This weekend, Friendswood Development Company will host an open house even in three communities, offering visitors the opportunity to tour both new and resale homes.
Fairfield, Oakhurst at Kingwood and Graystone Hills in Conroe will have a variety of new homes open, with many ready for move-in, as well as resale homes open with Realtors on site to answer questions.
Residents, Realtors and shoppers have opportunities to tour new and resale homes and find out why many people are making these Friendswood Development Co. communities their home.
For years, the Open House weekend event has taken place in master-planned Fairfield and due to demand and response; the event now will be a regular occurrence in Oakhurst at Kingwood, offering direct access to U.S. 59; and in Graystone Hills, Conroe’s only master-planed community. “This is a great way for home shoppers to really learn a lot about the community,” said Christine Draughn, marketing director for Friendswood Development Co.’s north Houston communities.
The Open House event in both communities is the weekend of Jan. 16-17. Visitors can tour new decorated model homes, inventory homes and resale homes.
Posted on Mar 1, 2010 | Tagged in: events
Friday, February 26th marked the opening of the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s newest exhibition – Magic! This show examines how science and magic are intertwined, tapping into the universal desire to understand the “how” behind this ancient form of entertainment.
Magic is the perfect subject to inspire people of all ages – especially children – to learn about sciences and the world around them. From chemistry to physics, Magic! explores the elements behind the mystery.
The exhibit will showcase torches for fire eating, magic lanterns and automations, Harry Houdini’s trademark milk can and water escape trunk; Harry Blackstone’s “Zig Zag Girl” prop; Mike Cavenye’s linking coat hangers; and items from acts by Doug Henning, Penn & Teller, and other magic superstars.
Posted on Jan 13, 2010 | Tagged in: Houston , events
This isn’t your hometown rodeo; it’s the world’s largest livestock exhibition, the world’s richest regular-season rodeo, and the Southwest’s premier entertainment event. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one annual event that Houstonites do NOT want to miss!
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been around for more than 77 years, alive and kicking due to over 22,000 volunteers who contribute their time, resources and talent to bring the show to life. It is a charitable event committed to benefiting youth, supporting education, and facilitating better agricultural practices through exhibitions and presentations. This year it will be open Tuesday March 2, through Sunday March 21 for people from all over Houston, Texas and the U.S. to enjoy!
Posted on Jan 3, 2010 | Tagged in: Specials & Offers , events
Starting in 2010, Friendswood Development Company has expanded its highly popular Open House weekend event from Fairfield to Graystone Hills and Oakhurst at Kingwood. Now, residents, Realtors and home shoppers have even more opportunities to tour new and resale homes and find out why so many people are making these outstanding Friendswood Development Company communities their home.
For years, the highly successful Open House weekend event has taken place in master-planned Fairfield and due to the strong demand and response from home shoppers and Realtors, the event will now be a monthly occurrence in Graystone Hills, Conroe’s only mater-planned community, and Oakhurst at Kingwood, offering direct access to US 59.
“Realtors love this event because it gives them so much support for their listings,” said Christine Draughn, marketing director for Friendswood Development Company’s north Houston communities. “Often, residents who live in the community are selling their home because they either need more space or are ready for less space. It’s very well received by residents as well as those visiting the community.”
Posted on Dec 2, 2009 | Tagged in: events
Enter Lennar's contest and you could be one of our two $1,000 cash prize winners!
Lennar is getting in the holiday spirit and we want to know what you would do with $1,000 cash. Would you give it to charity, someone in your family or maybe a friend in need? Submit your entry to Lennar's page on Facebook by December 10th and let us know how you would put $1,000 to good use.
What would you do with $1,000 cash this holiday season?
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Posted on Oct 10, 2009 | Tagged in: events , community
Greater Houston Upcoming Festivals and Events
Get ready for fall as we welcome in Festival Season – that time just between Hurricane Season and Holiday Season. A time to just relax, and enjoy the Houston Community during their numerous events!
Some upcoming Events to enjoy:
2009 Fire Fest
When: October 10, 2009. From 10am-5pm
Where: Houston Fire Department’s Val Jahnke Training Facility
Info: HYPERLINK "http://www.houstonfiremuseum.org" www.houstonfiremuseum.org
Cost: Free
This one day annual festival, benefitting the Fire Museum, is a family friendly event. You can peruse vendor booths, get t-shirts, patches and memorabilia, eat some funnel cake and decide which ribs you like best from the barbeque cook-offs. There will be live firefighting demonstrations, and live music, as well as pony rides and inflatable slides for kids. This is educational fun for the whole family.
