Blog entries tagged Specials Promotions

Gehan Homes Announces "Better Than Tax Credit" Two Day Sale

Cheryl Boe — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:18:39 +0100

Gehan Homes will hold a "Better Than Tax Credit" Two Day sale on Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27, 2010.

For these two days, the company will be offering inventory homes at one low price. Any size one-story home will be one low price and any size two-story home will be one low price.

Gehan Homes Sales Manager Scott Villarreal says the program is first-come, first-served, so buyers should make plans to get up early this weekend.

In Lakemont, Gehan Homes is building in Lakemont Manor, where prices start in the $150s. Homes range from 1500 to over 2400 square feet.

For more information, visit gehanhomes.com or call Billy Mitchell at 832-236-5005. Gehan's sales office in Lakemont is open Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday from noon to 7 pm.

Prices are community specific. Gehan Homes reserves the right to modify/cancel promotion at any time. Not available with any other promotion. See sales counselor for details. Buyer must use Advisa Mortgage to be eligible for promotion.

Lennar Offers Lucky Day Incentives in March

Cheryl Boe — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:48:52 +0100

In keeping with the festivities surrounding St. Patrick’s Day in March, Lennar is celebrating this lucky day with fabulous incentive opportunities all month long! Purchase a home in one of their more than 60 communities throughout the Houston area and receive a Lucky Day Scratch-Off Card! Each card will reveal one of three amazing incentives – a front-load washer and dryer, a sprinkler system or custom garage floor coating.

Additionally, by visiting Lennar Houston on Facebook, individuals have the opportunity to become a fan and enter the Lucky Day Ireland Giveaway for a chance to win a trip for two to Ireland. Become a fan today!

Plus, time is running out to take advantage of the historic government homebuyer tax credit opportunities. New homes must be purchased by April 30, 2010 to qualify for a tax credit. If you haven’t owned a home in the last three years you may qualify to receive a first-time homebuyers tax credit of up to $8,000. Current homeowners may also qualify to receive up to a $6,500 tax credit. To qualify for the $6,500 tax credit, prospective homebuyer must have owned and resided in a home for any five consecutive year period during the last 8 years prior to the purchase of a new home. These tax credits are not loans, but prospective buyers need to act now, as this is one opportunity you don’t want to miss.

Lennar is one of the nation’s leading home builders with more than 55 years of experience building homes and communities all across the country. Lennar offers a variety of homes to meet any prospective homebuyer’s unique home ownership needs.

Lennar builds in Friendswood Development Company's Graystone Hills, Oakhurst at Kingwood, Fairfield, Lakes of Savannah and Lakemont communities.

Lennar's Year-End-Savings (YES) Promotion

Cheryl Boe — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0100

A TAX CREDIT FOR EVERYONE!

Up to $8,000 for first-time buyers†

Extended until April 2010!

Plus, up to $6,500 for current homeowners‡

Lennar says Y.E.S to:
THE BEST DEALS OF THE YEAR

3.99% (4.46% APR) FIXED THROUGH UAMC*

UP TO $40,000 OFF SELECT HOMES**

HOMES AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE MOVE-IN

For more information, call 888-671-8175

*Offer available on select homes as determined by Lennar, for purchase agreements written 11/2/09 -11/20/09 and closing must occur no later than 11/30/2009. Limited funds are available; this offer may change upon exhaustion of funds. Rates may change or not be available at the time of loan commitment, lock-in or closing if funds are exhausted. Not an offer to enter into an interest rate or discount point agreement and any such agreement may only be made in writing signed by both the borrower and the lender. Specific terms apply and buyer is subject to qualification that includes, but not limited to, a minimum of 10% down, a minimum credit score of 700, owner occupancy requirements and/or any changes in investor guidelines or programs. Maximum loan amount cannot exceed $417,000. Offers available only to qualified buyers financing through Universal American Mortgage Company and closing at designated closing agent. **Select homes as determined by Lennar sold 11/2/09 - 11/30/09 and closing by 11/30/09 will offer savings of up to $40,000 off the home price. Incentives will vary per community and per home. Any costs associated with offers will be taken from total discretion. †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. Credit is subject to 3-year ownership requirement. ‡To be eligible to claim the $6,500 credit, buyers who have owned and resided in a home for any 5-consecutive year period during the last 8 years, must close after the date of enactment (11/6/09), and prior to 7/1/10. Tax Credit is subject to eligibility requirements. Lennar cannot provide guarantees of actual savings and does not guarantee the homebuyers’ qualification for the federal tax credit. Not tax advice; homebuyers should consult with their tax advisor. Tax laws are subject to change. Copyright © 2009 Lennar Corporation. Lennar, the Lennar logo, Universal American Mortgage Company and the UAMC logo are registered service marks or service marks of Lennar Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. 11/09

The First Kroger Marketplace in the State of Texas Opened on October 9 in Richmond.

Greg Rivera — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The town was chosen to host the Marketplace, a new concept since their Signature store rolled into Texas in 1993, because Richmond is a tremendous growth area. Bill Breetz, president of Kroger’s southwest division, jokingly described the newest Kroger – the Marketplace – as “the Signature store on steroids.”

It is definitely amped - The Marketplace is 125,000 square feet of space created to offer customers a “one-stop shopping” experience. Located near the Waterside subdivision at Grand Parkway and Mason Road in Richmond, the store is close to home for many and seeks to help people get everything they need for their family and home in one location. It offers the Signature style grocery section which comprises about ½ the store, a furniture and home section, a Fred Meyer Jewelry store, a health clinic staffed by a nurse practitioner and physician’s assistant, a pharmacy, and a toy section with more than 1200 toys to choose from.

“Kroger Marketplace is a “tremendous” super store concept, partly because the retailer is adept at finding good wholesale buys and passing them on to the customer,” said Burt Flickinger, a grocery analyst at Strategic Resource Group. But, as the newest Kroger store opens in Texas some may wonder if it is meant to compete with the other top stores, Wal-Mart and H-E-B. “It will be a Three-way war between Kroger Marketplace, H-E-B Plus and Wal-Mart, and all three will be winners,” Flickinger said. The models for each store are quite different and each has their own specialty.

Kroger’s niche is in part due to being able to offer well known brand names as well as consistent high quality merchandise. The Home section will include Ashley Furniture and HD Designs, as well as appliances from Oster, Black & Decker and Kitchen Aid. Kroger even delivers furniture to the customer’s home.

There is a “Chef on the Run” section that offers prepared foods, a salsa bar with fresh salsa and guacamole made daily, a sushi bar, a seafood department with live lobsters, and even the meat department is complete with fresh-cut buffalo.

Another point of departure from their competitor stores has been an emphasis on beverage selection which the store continues with 1,675 varieties of wine, 500 varieties of beer and a create your own six-pack of specialty beers. There is also a make-it-yourself milkshake machine for those with a sweeter tooth. All this is available from 6am to 1am – Kroger’s convenient-for-all store hours.

Not only is the store convenient for Richmond residents, it is also bringing more than 350 jobs to the area. Kroger has held several job fairs since the summer and has drawn hundreds of applicants for the full and part time jobs posted.

“At Kroger, we study the community and the potential offerings to develop our stores to meet and exceed the expectations of our shoppers," Breetz said. The store draws on community feedback and wants to offer the services, layout and items their customers want. It truly is a thriving Marketplace with a tremendous variety and selection, all in a central location to meet your family and home needs.

Lennar Summer Promotion

Cheryl Boe — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Lennar is making summer home buying a little bit more exciting with a special incentive that enables buyers to choose between three generous options when purchasing their new home.

For a limited time, Lennar is offering buyers th e opportunity to choose one of the following:

$3,000 in closing costs paid by Lennar;A Rainbow Play System in their backyard, or A front load washer and dryer

A part of the summer promotion, “There’s No Place Like Lennar” the builder is offering this in all of its Houston area communities including master-planned Lakemont.

The offer applies to Lennar homes that sell between July 6, 2009 and July 19, 2009 and close by August 31, 2009. Lennar New Home Consultants have complete details on the promotion. Visit any Lennar model and sales office in any Friendswood Development Company or Trailwood community. Model homes and sales offices are open daily.