If you haven’t heard already, Lennar has partnered with Amazon to make Alexa standard in every new home. Each Lennar home will include built-in Wi-Fi, smart locks, doorbells, thermostats and lights – all controlled by the voice-activated assistant. This roll out comes shortly after the merge of Lennar and CalAtlantic, now making Lennar the largest homebuilder in the nation and more accessible to millions of homebuyers. Customers currently have the opportunity to experience the Alexa smart home environment with Amazon Experience Centers at select Lennar communities in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington DC with more markets to come.

While experiencing Alexa in a real home environment, you’ll have the opportunity to discover the benefits of using the digital assistant first hand. Features of Alexa include putting your home on auto-pilot with “good morning” and “good night” routines, ordering household essentials, scheduling home services, notifications for doorbells, entries, exits and more. Included in the flagship Amazon Experience Centers are the latest smart home products for lighting, locks, entertainment, sprinklers, shades, car chargers and so much more.

With Lennar being the first home builder to implement Amazon Alexa as a standard feature, it seems like a safe assumption that we’ll see a rise in demand for Alexa smart home solutions in new home communities across the country.  This may open a larger door for Amazon to dominate the market for digital voice-activated assistants and custom solutions for each market, in house training, education, marketing and installation make this partnership all the more appealing for home builders.

To experience an Amazon Experience Center, tour a Lennar home near you.

The Washington D.C new townhomes for sale at Dakota Crossing offer the best in comfortable luxury when it comes to low-maintenance townhouse living in our nation's capital! Available in two unique floorplans for these three-story townhomes, Dakota Crossing Features Pulte Homes renowned detailed accents, like state of the art appliances, granite countertops, finished lower levels, and much more. The new townhomes for sale at Dakota Crossing are made for those who expect more for less from their new townhome in the Washington D.C area.

On top of being the beating heart of the United States government, Washington D.C is also a vibrant hot spot of culture, entertainment, and recreation. Featuring fantastic museums, spacious parks, hip galleries and boutiques, historically-important homes, and much more, there's plenty to do and see in Washington D.C. And for the outdoorsy types, why not take a breezy bike ride along Rock Creek Parkway, or maybe take a canoe trip on the Potomac.

Some of the great shopping areas of the Washington D.C area include Georgetown Park, Union Station, and Mazza Gallerie. For more specialty items, you should make sure to check out Midtown, Metro Center, and Chinatown, as well as the Eastern Market for truly unique items.

Along with all that there is to do in the Washington area, residents of Dakota Crossing also have the luxury of never having to go far from home for something to do. For one, there are two recreation centers right across the street from Dakota Crossing-- The Theodore Hagans Cultural center, which features an indoor pool, an athletic field, tennis court, softball field, basketball court, and a picnic area; and the Fort Lincoln Recreation Center features indoor and outdoor pools, a gymnasium, a football field, and lighted tennis courts.

The Washington D.C new townhomes for sale at Dakota Crossing are the perfect place to customize your new life! The new homes for sale feature several expert floorplans that are 2,286 square feet, contain 3 bedrooms, and 2 baths, and are starting in price from around $429,900. For more information about these beautiful and convenient new townhomes for sale at Dakota Crossing, please call 202-635-0199.

Looking for townhomes within a close proximity to Washington, D.C.? Townhomes for sale in Maryland are a hot item in Gaithersburg, where the Hidden Creek development from MI Homes is becoming a hub for the D.C. Metro professional.

The Glen at Hidden Creek and its upscale, 4-level town homes are everything you could want in a D.C. area townhome – right from the moment you enter the property. With building exteriors that feature brick and stone fronts, and large grounds that clearly suggest inspiration from prestigious, historic university campuses, buyers are sure to fall in love with the distinctly East Coast atmosphere.    

Of course, the interiors are not to be neglected: With hardwood floors, ceramic tile baths and 2-car garages, these townhomes very nearly meet a buyer’s every need. Plus, with three floor plans in square foot ranges of 2,469, 2,511, and 2,551, there are plenty of options and price points to choose from.  

And, located within minutes of Lake Forest Shopping Mall, Gaithersburg Train Station, Shady Grove Metro Station, and all the amenities of the city, your work commute or weekend outing can be convenient and enjoyable. There’s a lot to love about these new townhomes near D.C. To learn more about Hidden Creek, contact the sales office at (240) 631-2324, or stop in to request a tour at 593 Cedar Spring Street, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. The office is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

With a new President in office and all eyes on Washington’s every move, many people are considering setting up shop – or home, rather – in the nation’s capital. If you’ve done your research, you probably know that one of the most popular (and readily available) housing options in the Washington Metropolitan area is the townhome. But if the D.C. condos of your choice are taken, you’ll need another option to fall back on. Fortunately, the D.C. Metro region includes not only the district itself, but portions of Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland as well.

By moving to a townhome near (rather than in) the District of Columbia, you can still reside near the hustle and bustle of the political sphere – without sacrificing your budget or your privacy. One example of such a retreat is an Emerson townhome, located in Howard County, Maryland. Builder Steuart-Kret strategically placed this master planned community between D.C. and Baltimore for those who want a convenient-yet- comfortable Washington lifestyle.          

Although two Emerson townhome models are currently available, (priced at $449,900 and $549,900, respectively), Steuart-Kret can build each townhome to buyer specifications. The homes feature three finished levels of living space, with an option to finish the included basement. Well-planned amenities like a clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, and beach volleyball are some of its most exciting features – perfect for socializing after a day of moving and shaking in the federal district. Families can appreciate Emerson’s close proximity to schools and abundant open space.

When gourmet kitchen cabinets, granite countertops in your personal choice of colors, and hardwood floors are what you come home to, the cares of a busy day can be melted away among newfound comforts. To request more information regarding Emerson townhomes near Washington, D.C., take a moment to fill out the builder’s contact form; or, call (240) 568-8985 to arrange an appointment.