Meet Columbia’s Top Ten REGAL Builders

The top ten builders in the Columbia area were honored in February. Pictured are (L-R): John Nichols, Eastwood Homes; J.J. Nettles and Jennifer Nettles, Epic Homes LLC; Charlie Barber, Essex Homes/Stanley Martin Homes; Eddie Yandle, Executive Construction Homes; Heather Holbrook, DR Horton, Inc.; Shelton Twine, Great Southern Homes; Andy Evans, Mungo Homes. Not pictured – Edge City Homes, Hurricane Builders.

The Building Industry Association’s Sales and Marketing Council Congratulates the Top 10 Builders in the Midlands of South Carolina — based on the 2019 calendar-year closings. DR Horton, Inc. West Columbia, S.C. Publically Held Year Founded – 1978 Officers – Donald Horton, Owner; Rob Haney, City Manager Homes Sold – 413 Our homes for sale in the Columbia area are located in unique communities that feature everything from beautiful brick finishes and carriage-style garage doors to spacious floor plans that will accommodate friends and family. You can find affordable starter homes or luxury homes — a home for every stage in life. Eastwood Homes Privately Owned Year Founded – 1977 Officer – Kevin Lane, Division President Homes Sold – 97 They are currently building single family homes in 13 communities in the Columbia area. The company is proud to be both the builder of choice and employer of choice. Celebrating 40 years of industry success and commitment to our homebuyers, Eastwood continues to ensure that each and every home is “Built with Care.” At Eastwood Home, Built with Care is more than just a slogan; it’s what drives us every single day, and what makes a difference for our buyers.

Epic Homes LLC Lexington, S.C. Privately Owned Year Founded – 2015 Officer – Jennifer L. Gerben-Nettles, Owner Homes Sold – 15

A designer construction company, Epic Homes specializes in building a new home on your lot. Run by Jennifer Gerben-Nettles, the company works with architects to design that truly custom home — no two are alike. Because of the care with siting the home on your lot, the design work and attention to detail, homebuyers will be delighted when they walk in the door of their new home.

Essex Homes/ Stanley Martin Homes Lexington, S.C. Privately Owned Year Founded – 1993 Officers – Karl Haslinger, CEO Walter Arnold, CFO Mike Cancilla, Division President Homes Sold – 494 Essex Homes was founded in 1993 by Karl Haslinger and has grown to cover five regional markets in two states and was recently acquired by Stanley Martin Homes from Reston, Virginia. Stanley Martin will be providing the same impeccable service and designs while bringing incredible opportunities to the building community and new homeowners. Homes range in price from the mid $140s to the $400s plus. Decades of experience paired with award-winning designs and strong land positions is a great combination. Executive Construction Homes Elgin, S.C. Privately Owned Year Founded – 1989 Officer – Eddie Yandle, Owner Homes Sold – 39 Since 1989, Executive Construction Homes has been building homes in Columbia, SC. As a leader in innovative housing and designs, owner, Eddie Yandle, has utilized his many years of experience, education, NAHB credentials and SC Master Builders Certification to deliver housing products that consumers are looking for. From their Classic Series of affordable homes with modern features to their niche Villas Series that specializes in luxury details with universal design concepts, Executive Construction Homes has a new home location for all Columbia area residents. Homes are available from the $180’s to the $800’s in Richland, Lexington and Kershaw Counties.

Great Southern Homes Irmo, S.C. Privately Owned Year Founded – 2004 Officers – Michael Nieri, Owner/President Mike Satterfield, EVP/CEO Shelton Twine, COO Homes Sold – 770 Great Southern Homes has built over 9,000 homes over the past two decades and is currently ranked the 44th largest homebuilder in the country. A combination of green construction and smart-home features sets Great Southern Homes apart. We understand the importance of open floor plans with large living spaces, spacious owners’ suites, and fabulous kitchens. We are currently building in over 50 communities throughout the midlands of South Carolina with home prices ranging from $149,000 to over $500,000. Hurricane Builders West Columbia, S.C. Privately Owned Year Founded – 1999 Officers – Jose Romero, President Greg Howell, CEO Homes Sold – 152 “With over 20 years in the business and 2,000 homes built, we are the premier home builder in West Columbia. We specialize in building quality built, affordable homes, with energy efficient features and smart home technology, at no additional charge.”

Mungo Homes Irmo, S.C. Subsidiary of Clayton Properties Group Year Founded – 1954 Officers – Steven Mungo, CEO Geoff Shiley, COO Stephen Johnson, CFO Chris Condon, Regional President Homes Sold – 761 The Mungo family started building new homes in Columbia, South Carolina in 1954, and now builds in Markets throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. While still family-run, Mungo Homes proudly became part of the Berkshire-Hathaway family of companies in 2018, and remains dedicated to its foundation of quality and innovation found in each and every home.

Mungo Homes was named America’s Best Builder 2012 by Builder magazine – an award for overall excellence in homebuilding based on finance/ operations, design/construction, customer service/quality, community/ industry service and marketing. That same year, the National Association of Home Builders honored Mungo Homes as the National Green Advocate of the

Year for hauSmart, Mungo’s exclusive energy-efficiency program. The company was also recognized as the winner of the 2008 National Housing Quality Award and is the only South Carolinabased builder ever honored with this prestigious award.

Edge City Homes Lexington, S.C. Privately Owned Year Founded – 2006 Officers – Andy White, Managing Partner Andrew White, Certified Master Builder Homes Sold – 25 Edge City’s innovative approach to lifestyle design provides our discerning clients a platform to express themselves through their homes. We manage home construction for Saluda River Club, an established master-planned community along the Lower Saluda River on Corley

Mill Road in Lexington. The award-winning community is known for its exceptional amenities and a stunning variety of homes, ranging from the $200,000 to over $1.0 Million.

McGuinn Hybrid Homes: West Columbia, S.C. Privately Owned Year Founded – 1985 Officers – Wade McGuinn, CEO; Mike Kelly, COO Homes Sold – 181 We’re local and have built more than 4,500 homes in the Midlands since 1985. We develop neighborhoods with an eye toward lifestyle — the quality of the schools, the proximity to everything people need, and the added value of a home that’s priced reasonably and built exceptionally.

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

Blythe Building Company ................... 5 The Building Center, Inc. ...................43 Capital Kitchen & Bath.........................17 Cool Care Heating & Air....................43 Dominion Energy ..................................19 DR Horton................................................. 9

Exceed Landscape..............................36 Great Southern Homes........................ 2

Guild Mortgage.....................................39 Hartwig Moss Insurance Agency/ Southeastern Insurance Consultants............................................27

International Construction Services, Inc. ..........................................13 Mungo Homes ........................................ 3 Paradime Construction, Inc...............19 Southern Traditional Homes ............29

Stanley Martin Homes....... back cover Synovus.....................................................11 Tailored Living.......................................39

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