Buyers get New Year savings at Lennar’s Garden Estates in popular West Kendall

Those people who daydream about living in a new home in a family-oriented community, but think they can’t afford it, should think again. Garden Estates, in the popular West Kendall area, is offering new buyers the opportunity to purchase a brand-new Mediterranean-inspired townhome or single-family home with big New Year savings opportunities, says a spokesperson for the community.

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Magnificent privately gated Italian estate in North Pinecrest

This newly constructed estate is within one of the most sought-after streets in North Pinecrest. Situated on a street-to-street acre lot, this eight-bedroom, nine-and-one-half-bath residence boasts more than 10,500 square feet of luxury. Offering the finest details and exceptional craftsmanship, this residence was designed with contemporary touches yet traditionally elegant finishes.

Buyers can start the New Year with a brand-new Lennar home

Home buyers can start the New Year in a new home in one of Lennar’s communities from Miami-Dade County to Stuart, priced from the mid-$100,000s.

Lennar’s Kendall Square models under construction

Since its grand opening earlier last year, Lennar’s Kendall Square has been highly noticed, says a company spokesperson.

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Weston home boasts expansive lot, luxurious South Florida comforts

The finer staples of South Florida real estate luxury — brightly colored landscaping, manicured rows of swaying palm trees and a pool — are all offered by this Landmark-built home in Weston.

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Vizcayne condominium boasts panoramic city and bay views

This stunning one-bedroom, one-bath offering in the prestigious Vizcayne condominium in downtown Miami features sweeping views of Biscayne Bay and the surrounding city. Located at 253 NE 2nd St., No. 2205 in the South Tower, it is priced at $375,000 and is within walking distance of a slew of popular boutiques, restaurants and entertainment venues including the American Airlines Arena and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.

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Pinecrest estate offers fresh design, peaceful luxuries

This exquisite Pinecrest home offers a dramatic departure from standard suburban architecture. Sited on a 39,378-square-foot lot, the plantation-style six-bedroom, seven-and-one-half-bath residence, located at 11710 SW 80th Rd., is priced at $2,345,000.

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Coral Gables villa exudes Palm Beach ambience

This elegant Old Spanish villa exudes a stately Palm Beach ambiance. Noted architect R. F. Ware, who also designed homes in Coral Gables’ Italian Village, designed the home in the early 1920s. The home has a convenient location for walking to the University of Miami campus.

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Hamptons South residence offers breathtaking views, sophistication

This sought-after residence is within one of the best in the desirable Hamptons South condominium. Offering breathtaking views, the expansive residence offers unparalleled sophistication, clean designs and the best of South Florida living.

Vintage Estates in Doral continues to prove the city’s thriving potential

Renowned for its abundant growth and serene beauty, the City of Doral continues to establish itself as one of the most prominent cities in South Florida, as well as the ideal location to live, says a spokesperson for Terra Group.

The Village at Island Estates offers island living in Aventura

Prospective homebuyers in Aventura are being granted a unique opportunity to live on one of the last undeveloped private islands in Southeast Florida, says a spokesperson for the developer.

Buyers can celebrate the New Year with a new Lennar home

Home buyers who purchase a home during the final days of Lennar’s Year-End Home Savings Event can start the New Year in a new home, says a company spokesperson. Right now, they can receive year-end savings on all move-in-ready inventory homes at Lennar’s communities from Miami-Dade County to Stuart, priced from the mid-$100,000s.

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Coral Gables waterfront residence features unparalleled sophistication

This gorgeous contemporary home, at 142 Isla Dorada Blvd., is on the wide Coral Gables Waterway with no bridges to bay, one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Coral Gables. The home boasts superb yacht dockage on a beautifully landscaped, private lot on a no-traffic street. It features an oversize, two-story living room and offers spectacular views from the glass window walls overlooking the pool and waterway. 

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Award-winning waterfront estate on luxurious Las Olas Isles

Located in Fort Lauderdale’s luxurious Las Olas Isles, on a cul-de-sac along 376 feet of waterfront, this award-winning residence at 524 Isle of Capri combines Old World Venetian design with state-of-the-art technology to create an unparalleled grand masterpiece.

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Oceanfront sophistication at The Setai in South Beach

Sleek, sophisticated and contemporary is an apt description for this bi-level unit in The Setai, a 40-story luxury tower in South Beach. Directly on the beach, it’s the only complete oceanfront townhouse at The Setai. The entire four-bedroom, four-bath unit features custom white lacquer cabinetry, terrazzo flooring and Lutron lighting, as well as a remote controlled LED color lighting system that adds a color palette of light emanating from all ceilings, and remote controlled sheer and blackout curtains on all windows.

Coral Gables waterfront residence features unparalleled sophistication

This gorgeous contemporary home, at 142 Isla Dorada Blvd., is on the wide Coral Gables Waterway with no bridges to bay, one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Coral Gables. The home boasts superb yacht dockage on a beautifully landscaped, private lot on a no-traffic street. It features an oversize, two-story living room and offers spectacular views from the glass window walls overlooking the pool and waterway. 

Lennar hosting VIP Hard Hat Tour at Napa at The Vineyards this weekend

This weekend only, Lennar is hosting a VIP Hard Hat Tour event at Napa at The Vineyards in Homestead. The event is for home buyers who want to be among the first to see the Next Gen – The Home Within a Home, the developer’s newest floor plan, which is a practical solution to multigenerational living, says a company spokesperson.

The new Opera Tower: A $1.2 million design upgrade, new buyer package

With the iconic, 56-story Opera Tower already established as one of downtown’s strongest selling condos, Fortune International has taken over sales with a big bag full of goodies for new buyers, says a spokesperson for the development.

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Fairy-tale lifestyle awaits next owner of artfully designed South Miami-Dade estate

From its enchanting setting at 25791 SW 167th Ave. in Miami, this 19,222-square-foot estate, known as Chateau Artisan, sits on nearly 14 acres amid a private lake and regal gardens. Designed by the renowned architectural firm Sieger Suarez Architectural Partnership, the eight-bedroom, five-bath and five-powder room estate is truly one-of-a-kind. Impeccably built using the highest quality materials and furnishings, the extremely private offering, priced at $10.9 million, is tucked away behind stately wrought-iron gates and rivals the architecture and design of some of the finest chateaus in France.

Lennar’s attractive deals will let buyers kick off 2013 in a new home

To celebrate the season of giving, Lennar is offering attractive deals on all remaining inventory homes so families can start 2013 living in a new home, a company spokesperson says.