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Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954 in Miami, Florida, is one of the nation's leading homebuilders known for constructing homes for first-time, move-up, luxury, urban, and active adult buyers. Operated under the founding principles of quality, value, and integrity, Lennar has a robust presence across 19 states and more than 44 markets in the United States.
Lennar's core business includes homebuilding operations targeting a wide range of buyers primarily under the Lennar brand name. Beyond homebuilding, the corporation provides comprehensive financial services through Eagle Home Mortgage and North American Title, offering mortgage financing and related services to homebuyers.
Recent achievements highlight Lennar's robust market presence. The company has launched 'Everything's Included' homes nationwide, ensuring that popular options and upgrades like stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and designer fixtures are built into the base price of every home. Furthermore, Lennar's financial performance remains strong as evidenced by their latest earnings report showing a significant increase in net earnings compared to the previous year.
Currently, Lennar is actively selling homes at Stonegate Preserve, a new master-planned community in Palmetto, Florida. This development, comprising nearly 800 homes at completion, offers a variety of home designs with modern amenities such as a clubhouse, pool, and fitness center. The homes are available in various floorplans, including the innovative Next Gen® models designed for multi-generational living.
In addition to homebuilding, Lennar has a significant footprint in rental housing through Quarterra Multifamily, developing and managing high-quality multifamily rental properties. Recent projects include Emblem Shakopee and Emblem Oswego, addressing the demand for attainable Class A suburban apartments, and Renata in Santa Rosa, California, focusing on fostering community connectivity and healthy lifestyles.
Financially, Lennar demonstrates a strong balance sheet with substantial liquidity. The company's strategic focus on an even flow operating model and land-light strategy has resulted in improved operational efficiencies and robust financial performance.
Lennar's commitment to innovation is evident through LENX, which drives the company's technology initiatives and strategic investments in housing-related startups. This dedication to forward-thinking solutions positions Lennar as a significant player in the evolving real estate market.
For more information, please visit Lennar's official website or connect with Lennar Associates and Business Partners on LinkedIn.
LMC, a subsidiary of Lennar, announces the topping out of Ovation, a luxury two-tower apartment community in Seattle, marking a key milestone in its construction. The 32-story development features 548 apartments and 6,000 square feet of retail space, along with a 9,000-square-foot public plaza. Ovation aims to enhance the First Hill neighborhood and is set to welcome residents in early 2022. With high Transit and Walk Scores, it’s ideally situated near major healthcare facilities, tech hubs, and entertainment options. The project has a $12 billion pipeline of multifamily communities.
Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN and LEN.B) announced the release of its second-quarter earnings results for the period ending May 31, 2021, scheduled for June 16, 2021, after market close. A conference call to discuss the earnings will occur on June 17, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Interested parties can listen live on the company's website, with an archived version available for 90 days post-event. Lennar continues to be a significant player in the homebuilding sector, offering affordable housing and financial services.
LMC, a subsidiary of Lennar (NYSE:LEN), has launched LMC Emblem Communities, focusing on developing suburban apartment housing nationwide. This initiative addresses the shortage of attainable Class A housing for middle-income residents. Since the inception of this program in July 2019, LMC has a pipeline of 20 communities, with the first one underway in suburban Atlanta. The Emblem approach emphasizes standardization to reduce costs and accelerate development timelines, ensuring access to quality housing for essential workers and middle-class professionals.
Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN and LEN.B) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share for both Class A and Class B common stock. The dividend will be payable on May 5, 2021, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 21, 2021. This announcement underscores Lennar's commitment to returning value to shareholders while continuing to build quality homes across the U.S. and engaging in various financial services.
Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NYSE: NOVA) has completed its acquisition of SunStreet Energy Group, the residential solar platform of Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN, LENB). This strategic move makes Sunnova the exclusive provider of residential solar and storage services for new homes nationwide. Lennar will support the partnership with tax equity investments. CEO William J. Berger expressed optimism about expanding customer growth and enhancing service offerings. The acquisition aims to boost stockholder value and advance Sunnova's mission of promoting energy independence.
Upward America, a venture by Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN, LEN.B), has appointed RESICAP as its primary property management partner. This partnership aims to manage over $4 billion in build-to-rent homes across various markets. RESICAP, recognized for its extensive experience in handling single-family rental assets, will oversee leasing and management through its division, ResiHome, which has managed over 23,000 homes. The collaboration is expected to leverage Lennar's high-quality housing and RESICAP's operational expertise for rapid growth in the single-family rental market.
Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN, LEN.B) has established the Upward America Venture, with an equity commitment of $1.25 billion from Centerbridge, Allianz Real Estate, and other investors. This platform aims to acquire single-family homes for rent in high-growth U.S. markets, targeting a total of $4 billion in acquisitions. The initiative seeks to provide affordable housing options without down payments, enhancing social mobility. Lennar's CEO highlighted a strategic advantage in accessing over 300,000 homesites, anticipating strong performance in the single-family rental sector.
Lennar Corporation reported strong first-quarter results for 2021, achieving net earnings of $1.0 billion ($3.20 per diluted share), up over 150% year-over-year. Revenues increased 18% to $5.3 billion, driven by 12,314 home deliveries and 15,570 new orders. A significant $469.7 million pretax gain from a strategic investment positively impacted earnings. The homebuilding gross margin improved to 25.0%. The company ended with $2.4 billion in cash, no debt on its credit facility, and expects robust performance in the following quarters.
Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN and LEN.B) will announce its first-quarter earnings for the period ending February 28, 2021, after market close on March 16, 2021. A conference call to discuss these results will take place on March 17, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, accessible via Lennar's website. Founded in 1954, Lennar is a leading builder of affordable homes for all generations, also providing mortgage and title services through its Financial Services segment. For more details, visit www.lennar.com.
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