Decorative Shutters and Everything Else Lennar Includes at Verdana Grove

Decorative shutters are the fixed panels you see beside the front windows on many Florida homes. They are there for looks. At Verdana Grove, Lennar lists ""designer exterior stone and decorative shutters (per plan)"" on its front elevations. Storm protection comes from a different line on the list: impact-resistant windows and doors.

This guide explains what decorative shutters do, then walks through everything else Lennar includes at Verdana Grove, the warranty, and how buying works.

What Are Decorative Shutters?

Decorative shutters are panels fixed to the wall on each side of a window. They do not close. They add shape and color to the front of a home.

They are different from storm shutters. Storm shutters close over a window to protect the glass in a hurricane. If you want to learn how storm panels and other storm shutters work, read our guide to hurricane shutters and storm panels.

Lennar's Verdana Grove list does not call its shutters storm protection. It lists them as part of the front elevation. The words ""per plan"" mean not every home or elevation gets them. Ask the sales team which elevation you are looking at.

So What Protects the Windows?

Lennar's list for Verdana Grove includes three impact items:

• ""Impact resistant windows and sliding glass doors""

• ""Impact rated Garage Doors""

• ""Impact rated insulated Fiberglass Entry Door""

Impact glass is built to resist flying debris in a storm. Want the longer story on how this kind of glass is tested in Miami-Dade? Read our explainer on how hurricane impact windows are tested.

So the split is simple. The shutters are for looks. The impact windows and doors are for storms.

The Rest of the Exterior List

Here is what Lennar lists for the outside of Verdana Grove homes:

• Elegant front elevations with designer exterior stone and decorative shutters (per plan)

• Dimensional roof shingles

• Masonry construction

• Brick paver walkway, driveway, entry and patio areas (per plan)

• Pre-selected designer exterior paint schemes

• A covered entry

• The impact windows and doors listed above

What's Included Inside

Lennar calls its approach ""Everything's included."" These items come with the home. Here are the highlights from the Verdana Grove list.

Kitchen

• Porcelain countertops (2 cm) with a 6-inch backsplash

• Kitchen cabinets with 42-inch uppers and brushed nickel hardware

• A stainless steel appliance package with an electric range, a built-in microwave and a refrigerator

• A stainless steel sink with a pull-down faucet

• Recessed LED lighting

• A pantry closet (per plan)

Lennar's list names two different refrigerator types in two lines. Ask which one comes in the home you choose.

Bathrooms

• Porcelain countertops with an undermount sink

• 12"" x 24"" ceramic tile on bathroom floors and shower walls

• A single glass panel shower enclosure in the owner's bath

• A bathtub in secondary baths (per plan)

Living Areas and Laundry

• 12"" x 24"" ceramic tile in first-floor living areas

• Stain-resistant carpet in bedrooms, the second floor and stairs

• Central air conditioning and heating

• A washer and dryer

Smart Home

• A Ring video doorbell

• A Schlage Encode smart Wi-Fi deadbolt

• A Wi-Fi thermostat

• A Wi-Fi LiftMaster garage door opener with a built-in camera

The Smart-Home Items, Explained

Lennar's Verdana Grove list includes four connected devices. Here is what each one does in plain words:

• Ring video doorbell. Lennar says it ""keeps the home safe and secure."" A video doorbell shows you who is at the front door on your phone.

• Schlage Encode smart Wi-Fi deadbolt. Lennar says it ""provides hassle-free, secure access from anywhere and anytime."" You can lock or unlock the front door from an app.

• Wi-Fi thermostat. You can change the air conditioning from your phone.

• Wi-Fi LiftMaster garage door opener with a built-in camera. It connects to Wi-Fi and has a camera built in. Ask the sales team to show you the app.

Lennar also lists a centralized media panel. Ask the sales team to show you where it sits in the model home.

Why the Included List Matters When You Compare

When you compare new homes, it is easy to look only at the price. The included list changes what that price buys. Some builders charge extra for items Lennar lists as standard here, like the washer and dryer or the smart deadbolt. Other builders include things Lennar does not. Put two lists side by side and check them line by line. Then compare prices.

Questions to Ask About the Outside of the Home

Before you pick a homesite, ask these questions:

1. Which elevation does this home have? Stone and decorative shutters are listed ""per plan.""

2. Which areas get brick pavers? Pavers are also listed ""per plan.""

3. What paint schemes can I choose from? Lennar lists pre-selected designer schemes.

4. What does the warranty say about the roof and windows? Ask for it in writing.

The Warranty

Lennar's page for Verdana Grove lists a ""1-2-10 year Homeowners Warranty featuring 1 year overall limited coverage, 2 year systems protection and a 10 year limited structural warranty.""

In plain words:

• Year 1: limited coverage on the home overall.

• Years 1 and 2: limited coverage on systems.

• Up to year 10: limited coverage on structure.

""Limited"" means there are rules about what is covered. Ask for the full warranty document and read it before you sign.

Many owners book an inspection before the first year ends. Our guide to the 11-month warranty inspection explains why the timing matters.

How Buying Works at Verdana Grove

Lennar's service list for Verdana Grove includes a personalized new home orientation, third-party home inspections, Lennar Mortgage and Lennar Title. Here is how a typical purchase moves:

1. Pick a plan and a homesite. Walk at least two plans first.

2. Review the contract and price sheet. Ask for every offer in writing.

3. Choose your lender. Lennar Mortgage is the builder's own lender. Lennar's own fine print says use of Lennar Mortgage ""is not required to purchase a home."" Compare at least one other offer.

4. Inspections. Lennar lists third-party home inspections. Many buyers also hire their own inspector. This guide explains why your own inspection still matters on a brand-new house.

5. Orientation and closing. Lennar lists a personalized new home orientation. Ask when it happens and what it covers.

Where Verdana Grove Sits

Verdana Grove is at SW 127th Ave and SW 212th St, with a Miami mailing address. The county map puts it in unincorporated Miami-Dade. Our buyer's guide to houses for sale in Miami-Dade County at Verdana Grove explains what that means.

Every plan gets the same included list. To see which plan fits you, read our side-by-side look at the Celeste, Eclipse, Honor and Nova.

Common Questions

Talk to Us Before You Choose

Call 561-704-0091 or set up a time to see Verdana Grove. Plans and photos are on the Verdana Grove community page.

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