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The David Weekley Homes Story, From the Beginning

David Weekley Homes began in 1976 in Houston, Texas, and has grown to become the largest privately-held home builder in America. We're passionate about our Customers, building exceptional homes, our fellow Team Members and the communities in which we live and work.

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The Vistas at Cresta Bella Now Selling

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

San Antonio, TX (January 11, 2018): David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately-held home builder, is constructing homes in The Vistas at Cresta Bella. This gated community of 39 homesites located on the north central side of San Antonio is now open for sales with prices starting from the $360s.

David Weekley Homes Offers Savings For the New Year

Monday, January 15, 2018

Atlanta, GA (January 15, 2018): David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest private home builder, is making homeownership dreams a reality in the new year with the New Year, New Home Savings Event in Atlanta.

Final Opportunities Left in David Weekley's Blackhawk - The Park

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Austin, TX (January 11, 2018): David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately-held builder, is now in close out in the Pflugerville community of Blackhawk – The Park.

David Weekley Homes Breaks Ground on New Model in Trevesta

Tuesday, January 09, 2018

Tampa, FL (January 9, 2018): Imagination by David Weekley Homes, a division of David Weekley Homes offering high-quality homes to value-minded first-time or move-down buyers, broke ground on a model home in the master-planned community of Trevesta, located in Manatee County.

David Weekley Homes Opens For Sales In Waterset Garden Series

Wednesday, January 03, 2018

Tampa, FL (January 3, 2018): David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest private home builder, has added six new floor plans and 32 homesites in the master-planned, Apollo Beach-area community of Waterset Garden Series.

David Weekley Homes Reveals New Year New Home Savings

Tuesday, January 02, 2018

Charlotte, NC (January 2, 2018): David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately-held home builder, is making homeownership dreams a reality in the new year with two ways to save $20,000 on a David Weekley home in Charlotte.

David Weekley Homes Breaks Ground in Griffin Park

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Orlando, FL (December 27, 2017): David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately-held builder, broke ground on Griffin Park, a community coming soon to Lake Mary.

Central Living by David Weekley Homes Opens Broadview Place Model Homes

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Atlanta, GA (December 19, 2017): Central Living by David Weekley Homes, the high-density division of David Weekley Homes offering luxury living in prime locations, is excited to announce that two model homes are now open in the Buckhead community of Broadview Place and another is expected to open in mid-January 2018.

Final Opportunities For Red Tag Savings With David Weekley Homes

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Austin, TX (December 19, 2017): David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately-held builder, is concluding its savings promotion in the Austin area during the Red Tag Savings Event.

David Weekley Homes Donates Thanksgiving Meals as Part of Holiday Food Drive

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Orlando, FL (December 14, 2017): David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately-held builder, hosted its third annual, companywide Giving Thanks, Giving Back Thanksgiving Drive, collecting an aggregate of more than 213,000 pounds of turkey and nonperishable items in 18 participating markets. The company’s efforts provided nearly 226,000 meals to local families.

David Weekley Homes Donates Thanksgiving Meals as Part of Holiday Food Drive

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Charleston, SC (December 14, 2017): David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately-held builder, hosted its third annual, companywide Giving Thanks, Giving Back Thanksgiving Drive, collecting an aggregate of more than 213,000 pounds of turkey and nonperishable items in 18 participating markets. The company’s efforts provided nearly 226,000 meals to local families.

David Weekley Homes Donates Thanksgiving Meals as Part of Holiday Food Drive

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Austin, TX (December 14, 2017): David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately-held builder, hosted its third annual, companywide Giving Thanks, Giving Back Thanksgiving Drive, collecting an aggregate of more than 213,000 pounds of turkey and nonperishable items in 18 participating markets. The company’s efforts provided nearly 226,000 meals to local families.

David Weekley Homes Donates Thanksgiving Meals as Part of Holiday Food Drive

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Charlotte, NC (December 14, 2017): David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately-held builder, hosted its Giving Thanks, Giving Back Thanksgiving Drive for Charlotte-area residents for the 11th consecutive year. Companywide, the builder collected an aggregate of more than 213,000 pounds of turkey and nonperishable items in 18 participating markets. The company’s efforts provided nearly 226,000 meals to local families.

David Weekley Homes Donates Thanksgiving Meals as Part of Holiday Food Drive

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Houston, TX (December 14, 2017): David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately-held builder, hosted its third annual, companywide Giving Thanks, Giving Back Thanksgiving Drive, collecting an aggregate of more than 213,000 pounds of turkey and nonperishable items in 18 participating markets. The company’s efforts provided nearly 226,000 meals to local families.

David Weekley Homes Donates Thanksgiving Meals as Part of Holiday Food Drive

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Denver, CO (December 14, 2017): David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately-held builder, hosted its third annual, companywide Giving Thanks, Giving Back Thanksgiving Drive, collecting an aggregate of more than 213,000 pounds of turkey and nonperishable items in 18 participating markets. The company’s efforts provided nearly 226,000 meals to local families.

David Weekley Homes Donates Thanksgiving Meals as Part of Holiday Food Drive

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Salt Lake City, UT (December 14, 2017): David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately-held builder, hosted its third annual, companywide Giving Thanks, Giving Back Thanksgiving Drive, collecting an aggregate of more than 213,000 pounds of turkey and nonperishable items in 18 participating markets. The company’s efforts provided nearly 226,000 meals to local families.

David Weekley Homes Donates Thanksgiving Meals as Part of Holiday Food Drive

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Indianapolis, IN (December 14, 2017): David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately-held builder, hosted its third annual, companywide Giving Thanks, Giving Back Thanksgiving Drive, collecting an aggregate of more than 213,000 pounds of turkey and nonperishable items in 18 participating markets. The company’s efforts provided nearly 22,000 meals to local families.

David Weekley Homes Donates Thanksgiving Meals as Part of Holiday Food Drive

Thursday, December 14, 2017

San Antonio, TX (December 14, 2017): David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately-held builder, hosted its third annual, companywide Giving Thanks, Giving Back Thanksgiving Drive, collecting an aggregate of more than 213,000 pounds of turkey and nonperishable items in 18 participating markets. The company’s efforts provided nearly 226,000 meals to local families.

David Weekley Homes Donates Thanksgiving Meals as Part of Holiday Food Drive

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Chicago, IL (December 14, 2017): David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately-held builder, hosted its third annual, companywide Giving Thanks, Giving Back Thanksgiving Drive, collecting an aggregate of more than 213,000 pounds of turkey and nonperishable items in 18 participating markets. The company’s efforts provided nearly 226,000 meals to local families.

David Weekley Homes Donates Thanksgiving Meals as Part of Holiday Food Drive

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Atlanta, GA (December 14, 2017): David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately-held builder, hosted its third annual, companywide Giving Thanks, Giving Back Thanksgiving Drive, collecting an aggregate of more than 213,000 pounds of turkey and nonperishable items in 18 participating markets. The company’s efforts provided nearly 226,000 meals to local families.

David Weekley Homes currently conducts home building and sales activities in more than 420 communities in 20 markets across the nation. Each city is led by an area president or division president responsible for selecting preliminary sites in new communities, monitoring lot completion, planning the home building schedule, obtaining all necessary permits and constructing, selling and closing the sale.

Company Overview

Number of Employees

1,582

Management

David Weekley, Chairman of the Board John Johnson, Chief Executive Officer

Company Headquarters

1111 North Post Oak Road Houston, TX 77055
(713) 963-0500 Company Website

Press Contacts/Spokespersons

Mike Humphrey, Vice President of Operations Sonya Mills, Vice President of Marketing and Communications Ann Holdsworth, Marketing Communications Manager Angela Crissman, Marketing Communications Coordinator

Houston, TX

Number of Houston Team Members

238

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 14444 Northwest Freeway Houston, Texas 77040
713-570-5000

Communities

Building in 35 communities

History & Highlights

Established in Houston in 1976
Sold 879 homes and closed 981 homes in 2018
Greater Houston Builder’s Association 2018 Volume Builder of the Year
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 12 times, most recently in 2018
2016 ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Market Leader Award Winners – Houston
Houston Business Journal – “Largest Houston-area Custom Homebuilder” 2015
Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Houston Chronicle “Houston’s Top Workplaces for Employees” – 2012 No. 1 Midsize Company
Greater Houston Builder’s Association 2012 Volume Builder of the Year
Two-time United States Department of Energy (DOE) award winner in Houston as the Energy Efficiency leader for Volume Builders with a Builder’s Challenge Award, most recently in 2011

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

Number of Dallas Team Members

200

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 3301 North I-35 Carrollton, TX 75007
972-242-9611

Communities

Building in 65 communities, including Central Living

History & Highlights

Expanded to Dallas in 1985
Opened 13 model homes in 2018
Sold 723 homes and closed 753 homes in 2018
Named 2013 Builder of the Year by Professional Buildermagazine
Recognized by FORTUNEmagazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 12 times, most recently in 2018
2018 McSam Awards:
- Best Online Sales Counselor of the Year – Lawre Alexander
- Best Architectural Design under 2000 square feet – The Michelberger in Parkside at Trinity Green
- Best Social Media Campaign
- Best Interior Merchandising Sales Price between $275,000 and $325,000 – The Kensington in Viridian
- Best Interior Merchandising Sales Price between $400,000 and $500,000 – The Lambert in Parkside at Trinity Green
- Builder of the Year

Austin, TX

Number of Austin Team Members

125

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 9000 Waterford Centre Blvd. Austin, TX 78758
512-821-8800

Communities

Building in 13 communities, plus Central Living Homes and Build on Your Lot

History & Highlights

Expanded to Austin in 1986
Sold 366 homes and closed 348 homes in 2018
Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 12 times, most recently in 2018

San Antonio, TX

Number of San Antonio Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 3424 Paesanos Parkway, Suite 202 San Antonio, TX 78231
210-579-4300

Communities

Building in 14 communities

History & Highlights

Expanded to San Antonio in 1992
Sold 303 homes in 2018 and closed 287 homes in 2018
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 12 times, most recently in 2018
Greater San Antonio Builders Association’s 2017 Summit Awards:
- Best Direct Mail – Volume Builder
- Best Interior Merchandising – $500,000 – $799,000 –The Kingsview in The Vistas at Crest Bella
- Best Product Design – $500,000 – $799,000 –The Kingsview in The Vistas at Crest Bella

Denver, CO

Number of Denver Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 3600 South Yosemite Street, #350 Denver, CO 80237
720-838-2200

Communities

Building in 5 communities

History & Highlights

Expanded to Denver in 1993
Sold 122 homes and closed 121 homes in 2018
Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 12 times, most recently in 2018
2018 Flatirons Tour of Homes Homebuilders Association of Metro Denver
- Platinum Award, Best of Show – The Windpointe in Encore at Anthem Ranch
- Gold Award, Best Active Adult Home – The Windpointe in Encore at Anthem Ranch
- Best Kitchen – The Windpointe in Encore at Anthem Ranch
- Best of Region – The Windpointe in Encore at Anthem Ranch
David Weekley Homes was nominated Best National Production Home Builder by the Home Builder Association of Metro Denver in 2016

Orlando, FL

Number of Orlando Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 225 South Westmonte Drive, Suite 3300 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
407-865-9992

Communities

Building in 8 communities, plus Central Living and, with 3 communities coming in 2019

History & Highlights

Expanded to Orlando in 1994
Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list 12 times, most recently in 2018
Sold 257 homes and closed 254 homes in 2018
2018 Parade of Homes Greater Orlando Builders Association
- First Place $365,000 - $397,000 – The Lubbock in Reagan Pointe - Garden Series
- Grand Award, Production Single Family – The Lubbock in Reagan Pointe – Garden Series
- Merit Award $422,000 – $499,000 – The Mohegan in Griffin Park Bungalows
2018 Orlando Business Journal Corporate Philanthropy Awards
- Team Member Volunteer Hours
- Philanthropic Donations

Raleigh, NC

Number of Raleigh Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 1901 N. Harrison Avenue, Suite 200 Cary, NC 27513
919-659-1500

Communities

Building in 9 communities

History & Highlights

Expanded to Raleigh in 1995
Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® 12 times, most recently in 2018
2018 Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties Parade of Homes Awards:
- Silver Award – $370,000 – $402,000 – The Sweetbriar in Wendell Falls
- Bronze Award – $255,000 – $288,000 – The Forestdale in Chapel Run – Chapel Towns
Building in Briar Chapel, the largest green-built master-planned new-home community located in Chapel Hill, NC
One of the select builders in 12 Oaks, a Nicklaus Design Group Golf course community located in Holly Springs, NC
Closed 175 homes in 2018
Sold 175 homes in 2018

Charlotte, NC

Number of Charlotte Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 11430 North Community House Road, Suite 275 Charlotte, NC 28277
704-972-4200

Communities

Building in 12 communities

History & Highlights

Expanded to Charlotte in 1996
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 12 times, most recently in 2018
Closed 235 homes and sold 228 homes in 2018
Charlotte Home Builders Association MAME Awards:
- Builder of the Year
- Platinum Award – Sales Achievement Honors
- Gold Award – Best Brochure – David Weekley Homes Corporate Brochure
- Gold Award – Best Design Center
- Gold Award – Best Interior Merchandising of a Model – Detached Home – Priced under $500,000 – Fullwood Station – The Ashcroft
- Gold Award – Best Landscape Design – Eden Hall
- Gold Award – Sales Achievement Honors
- Silver Award – Best Advertising Campaign – That’s The Weekley Way
- Silver Award – Best Community Outreach – Short Stacks for a Tall Cause Breast Cancer Breakfast benefitting Carolina Breast Friends
- Silver Award – Best Interior Merchandising of a Model – Attached Home – Avignon – The Verdale
- Construction Manager of the Year – Billy Whidden
- Marketing Professional of the Year – Christine Bailey
- Online Sales Professional of the Year – Jenny Miller

Charleston, SC

Number of Charleston Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 498 Wando Park Boulevard, Suite 650 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
843-654-5559

Communities

Building in 4 communities and Build on Your Lot

History & Highlights

Expanded to Charleston in 1997
Closed 89 homes in 2018 and sold 91 homes in 2018
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 12 times, most recently in 2018
2018 PRISM Awards:
- Best Product – Single Family Home – Attached - $800,000-$900,000 – Daniel Island Ralston Place Townhomes – The Bachman
- Best Social Media Campaign – Facebook

Tampa, FL

Number of Tampa Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 6567 Gunn Highway Tampa, FL 33625
813-422-6100

Communities

Building in 19 communities, 9 of which are Central Living

History & Highlights

Expanded to Tampa in 1996
Opened 5 model homes in 2018
Sold 284 homes and closed 306 homes in 2018
Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 12 times, most recently in 2018
2018 Tampa Bay Parade of Homes Awards:
- Silver Award – $550,000 – $599,000 – The Tangelo in Bexley
2017 Southeast Building Conference:
- Excel Award for Best Mixed-use Community of the Year for Asturia
- Silver Aurora Award for Best Recreational Facility for Asturia
2017 ideal-LIVING magazine:
- Best of the Best Model Home category for Encore at FishHawk Ranch
- Best Active Adult category for Encore at FishHawk Ranch

Jacksonville, FL

Number of Jacksonville Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 680 Crosswater Parkway Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
904-201-6400

Communities

Building in 7 communities

History & Highlights

Expanded to Jacksonville in 1998
Closed 277 homes and sold 347 homes in 2017
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 12 times, most recently in 2018
2018 Jacksonville Parade of Homes Awards:
- Gold Award – $500,000 – $515,000 – The Sunnyside in Riley Oaks
- Silver Award – $525,000 – $535,000 – The Southfield in Oxford Estates
- Silver Award – $325,000 – $350,000 – The Bumblebee in Falls at Shearwater – 40’

Atlanta, GA

Number of Atlanta Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 5775 Glenridge Dr. NE, Building B, Suite 210 Atlanta, GA 30328
440-481-3880

Communities

Building in 10 communities

History & Highlights

Expanded to Atlanta in 1999
Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® 12 times, most recently in 2018
Sold 104 homes in 2018
2018 OBIE Awards for Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association:
- Gold Award – Best Design Center
- Gold Award – $800,000 – $899,000 – The Devereaux in The Reserve at Old Atlanta
- Silver Award – $600,000 – $699,000 – The Samara in Broadview Place Terrace
- Silver Award – $700,000 - $799,000 – The Whitcomb in Broadview Place
- Silver Award – Best Community Service Project – Giving Back, Giving Thanks Thanksgiving Drive

Phoenix, AZ

Number of Phoenix Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 8058 South Priest Drive Suite 104Tempe, AZ 85284
480-768-4900

Communities

Building in 15 communities

History & Highlights

Expanded to Phoenix in 2011
Opened 9 model homes in 2018
Sold 232 homes and closed 168 homes in 2018
Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 12 times, most recently in 2018
Phoenix Business Journal Best Places to Work 2013 – #15

Indianapolis, IN

Number of Indianapolis Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 9310 North Meridian Street Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46260 317-669-8500

Communities

Building in 13 communities

History & Highlights

Expanded to Indianapolis in 2011
Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 12 times, most recently in 2018
Sold 134 homes in 2018
Closed 137 homes in 2018

Salt Lake City, UT

Number of Salt Lake City Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 392 E 6400 South Suite 200 Murray, UT 84107

Communities

Building in 3 communities

History & Highlights

Expanded to Salt Lake City in 2013
Sold 228 homes and closed 222 homes in 2018
Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 12 times, most recently in 2018
2017 Salt Lake City Parade of Homes
- Best Exterior Design under 3,000 sq. ft. – The Casale at Daybreak
- Best Master Suite under 3,000 sq. ft. – The Pontiac at Deer Run

Nashville, TN

Number of Nashville Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 361 Mallory Station Road, Suite 108 Franklin, TN 37067
615-645-0929

Communities

Building in 8 communities, including Central Living

History & Highlights

Expanded to Nashville in 2014
Opened 2 model homes in 2018
Sold 57 homes and closed 49 homes in 2018
Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® 12 times, most recently in 2018

Sarasota, FL

Number of Sarasota Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 7349 Professional Parkway East Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
813-422-6190

Communities

Building in 7 communities, 4 of which are Central Living

History & Highlights

Expanded to Sarasota in 2015
Opened 3 model homes in 2018
Sold 17 homes and closed 11 homes in 2018
Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Buildermagazine
Recognized by FORTUNEmagazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 12 times, most recently in 2018
Home & Design magazine’s 2017 signature home, The Chelsey

Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN

Number of Minneapolis/St. Paul Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 12900 Whitewater Drive, Suite 180 Minnetonka, MN 55343
612-260-2310

Communities

Building in 5 communities

History & Highlights

Expanded to Minneapolis in 2015
Opening first Central Living community in 2018
Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 12 times, most recently in 2018
Sold 59 homes in 2018
Closed 73 homes in 2018

Colorado Springs, CO

Number of Colorado Springs Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 7150 Campus Drive Suite 114 Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719-453-0165

Communities

Building in 3 communities

History & Highlights

Expanded to Colorado Springs in 2016
Opened 2 model homes in 2018
Sold 38 homes and closed 33 homes in 2018
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list 12 times, most recently in 2018
2018 HBA Parade of Homes Awards
- Best Floor Plan $650,000-$740,000 – The Talameer in Eastridge at Meridian Ranch
- Best Outdoor Living $650,000-$740,000 – The Talameer in Eastridge at Meridian Ranch
- Best Owner's Suite $465,000-$535,000 – The Vermillion in Gold Hill Mesa
- Best Interior Design $465,000-$535,000 – The Vermillion in Gold Hill Mesa
- Best Kitchen $465,000-$535,000 – The Vermillion in Gold Hill Mesa
- Best Outdoor Living $465,000-$535,000 – The Vermillion in Gold Hill Mesa
- Best Floor Plan $465,000-$535,000 – The Vermillion in Gold Hill Mesa
- Best Architectural Exterior $465,000-$535,000 – The Vermillion in Gold Hill Mesa
- Best Overall Home $465,000-$535,000 – The Vermillion in Gold Hill Mesa

Portland, OR

Number of Portland Team Members

Division Headquarters

David Weekley Homes 1905 Northwest 169th Place, Suite 210 Beaverton, OR 97006
503-213-4415

Communities

Building in 1 community, with 3 communities coming in 2019

History & Highlights

Expanded to Portland in 2016
Named 2013 National Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine
Recognized by FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® list 12 times, most recently in 2018
The Portland Division closed its first home in 2017
Sold 39 homes and closed 43 homes in 2018

Since 1976, David Weekley Homes has won more than 1,000 awards, including over 650 for our product designs alone! Here are some of our most recent awards

2015 Awards

2015 Charleston PRISM Awards (November 2015)
Best Radio Commercial – Start Packing – $10,000 Decorator Allowance

Best Product – Single Family Homes – Attached: $750,000-$775,000 The Maybank
Rivergreen Place Townhomes

Million Dollar Circle (in order of sales volume):
Charlene Johnson - $17,376,897
Suzanne Ledford — $9,131,437
Mary Rakes — $5,528,465
Lori Schultz — $5,161,500
Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties Parade of Homes (October 2015)
Gold Award for $384,000-430,000
The Valwood in Briar Chapel – The Kenan Collection
Special Feature Award: Outdoor Living Area

Bronze Award for $587,000-$650,000
The Bentridge in Montclair
Special Feature Award: Kitchen
LightHouse Awards – Hilton Head (October 2015)
Best Bath – The Battery Creek at 6 Daffodil Farm Way
Best Kitchen – The Battery Creek at 6 Daffodil Farm Way
Best Overall – The Battery Creek at 6 Daffodil Farm Way

Best Bath – The Fieldhurst at 26 Sweet Marsh Road
Best Exterior – The Fieldhurst at 26 Sweet Marsh Road
Best Overall – The Fieldhurst at 26 Sweet Marsh Road

Best Brochure and Marketing Piece – Corporate Brochure
Parade of Homes – Charlotte (October 2015)
Silver Award for $300,000-$350,000

The Infinity in Eagle Park

Gold Award for $700,000-$800,000
The Hazelton in Springfield Manor
Ranked on the “10 Best Companies for Baby Boomers” list (September 2015)
FORTUNE and Great Place to Work®
Ranked #20 on Atlanta’s Top 20 Home Builders List (September 2015)
The Atlanta Business Chronicle
100 Best Workplaces for Women (September 2015)
#14 (FORTUNE and Great Place to Work®)
2015 Parade of Homes – The Building Industry Association of Okaloosa and Walton Counties (July 2015)
First Place - $1.5 million+
The Fairfield in WaterColor
2015 Summit Awards - Greater San Antonio Builders Association (July 2015)
Top Internet Sales Professional: Beverly Vorpahl
Best Social Media: Design it Your Way Facebook Ad
Best Product Design ($400,001+)
The Maidstone – The Reserve at Vintage Oaks
Best Interior Merchandising ($500,001+)
The Hillard – Shavano Highlands
100 Best Workplaces for Millennials (June 2015)
#2 (FORTUNE and Great Place to Work®)
Ranked #16 on Housing Giants List (May 2015)
Professional Builder magazine
http://www.probuilder.com/2015-housing-giants-rankings#
Largest Privately-held Home Builder, Ranked #16 with all builders on Builder 100 List (May 2015)
BUILDER magazine
http://www.builderonline.com/builder-100/builder-100-list/2015/?st=Private
2015 Parade of Homes™ – Tampa (May 2015)
Merit Award for single-family $951,000-$999,999
The Barmore – Old Memorial Estates

Merit Award for single-family $701,000-$750,990
The Thornwood – FishHawk Ranch – Manor Series

Merit Award for single-family $451,000-$475,990
The Terravista – Waterset – Patio Series

Merit Award for single-family $376,000-$400,999
The Marbella – Waterset – Garden Series
2015 McSam Awards – Dallas Builders Association (May 2015)
Online Sales Counselor of the Year: Lawre Alexander
Best Sales Office
Sales Professional of the Year – Sales Price Between $325,000 - $375,000: Dan Angliss
Builder of the Year
2015 Spring Parade of Homes™ – Orlando (May 2015)
Merit award for The Dinsdale in Spring Lake at Celebration
Multi-Family – over $300,000

Merit award for The Alameda in Spring Lake at Celebration
Single Family – $451,000-$525,000

First Place for The Reef in Laureate Park at Lake Nona Village Series
Single Family – $751,000-$1 million
“Vacation Home Outside of Michigan” – The Georgetown (FKA The Trout Hole) (April 2015)
“Best Traditional Master Suite” – The Georgetown (FKA The Trout Hole) (April 2015)
Detroit Home Magazine
“Largest Houston-Area Custom Homebuilder” (April 2015)
Houston Business Journal
Home Builders Association of Lake and Sumter (March 2015)
2015 Parade of Homes
1st Place - $350,000 to $380,000
The Ryliewood – Johns Lake Landing – Cottage Series
2015 FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For®” #14 (March 2015)

2014 Awards

2014 Best Volume Builder – Mount Pleasant Magazine (January 2015)
2014 Best Custom Builder – Mount Pleasant Magazine (January 2015)
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2014 Charleston PRISM Awards (November 2014)
Best Radio Commercial - National Builder Endorsement
Best Billboard - Build On Your Lot - Your Land, Our Quality
Best Model Home - $350,000-$400,000 - The Lenwood in Carnes Crossroads
Best Product - Single Family Attached - $700,000-$750,000 - The Adgers at Rivergreen Place
Green Housing Award - The Phelps
The Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association 15th Annual LightHouse Awards (November 2014)
Best Overall - Category 2 - The Keowee - 106 Daffodil Farm Road
Best Overall - Category 13 - 15 Trout Hole Road
Best Exterior - Category 2 - The Keowee - 106 Daffodil Farm Road
Best Kitchen - Category 2 - The Keowee - 106 Daffodil Farm Road
Best Exterior - Category 13 – The Trout Hole - 15 Trout Hole Road
Best Exterior - Category 4 - The Andalusia - 10 Fish Dancer Court
2014 Orlando Business Journal Reader’s Choice Awards (October 2014)
“Best Residential Construction Company”
2014 San Antonio Summit Awards (July 2014)
Best Product Design – Two Creeks Model 65’- The Expedition
Best Social Media – Facebook Ad for Employee Pricing
Best Website – DavidWeekleyHomes.com/new-homes/tx/san-antonio
Best Direct Mail Piece – Employee Pricing Mailer
2014 Largest Privately-held Home Builder (Housing Giants)
Professional Builder Magazine
2014 Orlando Parade of Homes (May 2014)
First Place $1 million+ – The Longboat in Laureate Park at Lake Nona
First Place $700,000 - $999,999 – The Reef in Laureate Park at Lake Nona
First Place Multi-family $300+ – The Firenze in Baldwin Park City Homes
Ten Great Workplaces for Millennials - #2 (May 2014)
FORTUNE and Great Place to Work®
2014 Jacksonville Parade of Homes (May 2014)
Gold Award $275,000 - $285,000 – The Ibis in Enclave at Town Center
Silver Award $590,000 - $610,000 – The Sunnyside in Cross Creek
2014 Charlotte Parade of Homes (May 2014)
Gold Award $310,100 – $340,000 – The Gilchrist in The Cottages at The Landing
Silver Award $441,000 – $482,000 – The Carolyn in Bailey Springs at Davidson
2014 Tampa Parade of Homes (May 2014)
Grand Award the Kenbridge in FishHawk Ranch $501,000-$529,999
Grand Award the Barmore in Old Memorial Estates $976,000-$1 million
Merit Award the Marbella in Waterset $351,000-$400,999
Merit Award the Maybeck in Waterset $526,000-$550,999
Merit Award the Thornwood in FishHawk Ranch $651,000-$775,999
2014 McSam Awards – Dallas Builders Association (April 2014)
Best Interior Merchandising for a model under $300,000 – The Cedaridge in Harvest
Best Custom Home – 7407 Villanova in Central Living
2013 National Association of Home Builders Best in America Living Awards – Hilton Head (February 2014)
Best in Region (South Atlantic) – Detached Home (3,001-4,000 sq. ft.)
Houzz – “Best of Houzz 2014 – Design” (February 2014)
2014 FORTUNE Magazine’s “Top 100 Best Companies to Work For®” – David Weekley Homes, Ranked No. 13 (January 2014)
2013 Best Places to Work - #15 (January 2014)
Phoenix Business Journal

2013 Awards

2013 Largest Privately-held Home Builder (Housing Giants)
Professional Builder Magazine
2013 National Builder of the Year (December 2013)
Professional Builder Magazine
2013 Atlanta Homebuilder’s Association Obie Awards
Best Single-Family Builder – Detached $200,000 to $289,999:
The Gilchrist at Rockford Commons

Best Single-Family Builder – Detached $500,000 to $574,999:
The Walling in Walnut Grove

Best Sales Center Model Home Sales Office:
The Briarcrest at The Preserve at Hickory Flat
2013 Charleston PRISM Awards
Best Magazine Ad – Benefits of a New Home
Best Direct Mail – Carolina Park Direct Mail Campaign
The Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association 14th Annual LightHouse Awards
Best Bath – The Kathryn in Hampton Lake
Best Kitchen – The Kathryn in Hampton Lake
Best Overall – The Kathryn in Hampton Lake
Best Exterior – The Collins’ Home – The Rose Dhu
Best Overall – The Collins’ Home – The Rose Dhu
2013 Houston’s Best PRISM Awards – Greater Houston Builders Association
Best Product Design $400,000-$500,000 – The Presler in Fall Creek
2013 Going Green Awards – San Antonio Business Journal
Winner – Residential Home Builder
2013 Northeast Florida Builders Association Parade of Homes
Gold Award $260,000-$270,000 – The Whimbrel in Enclave at Town Center
Gold Award $445,000-$460,000 – The Finnigan in Willowcove at Nocatee
Gold Award $580,000-$600,000 – The Windward in Greenleaf Village
2013 HBA of Metro Orlando Parade of Homes
First Place – The Milano in Baldwin Park – Multi-Family Over $300K
2013 McSam Awards – Dallas Builders Association
Best Green Building Marketing Promotion
Best Rookie Sales Professional – Kristin Woodward
2013 Charlotte Parade of Homes
Silver Award – The Lowe in Hawthorne
Priced from $337,401-$373,200

Silver Award – The Hazelton in Springfield
Priced from $525,001-$740,000
2013 Tampa Bay Parade of Homes
Merit Award – The Kinglet in Bayberry Glen at FishHawk Ranch – Homes priced from $351,000 - $375,000
2013 Best of Mount Pleasant – Mount Pleasant Magazine
#1 Best Custom Builder
#1 Best Volume Builder

2012 Awards

Tampa Sales and Marketing Council’s Awards of Excellence
Best Logo and Best Brochure
The Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association 13th Annual LightHouse Awards
The Pawley Model in Hampton Lake
Best Overall
Best Exterior
Best Kitchen
San Antonio Express-News Top Workplaces 2012 – No. 4 Small Company
Special Award: Ethics
The Dallas Morning News Top 100 Places to Work 2012 – No. 25 Small Company
The Houston Chronicle - Houston’s Top Workplaces 2012 – No. 1 Midsize Company
2012 Top Workplaces of Greater Austin – No. 2 Small Company
2012 Raleigh Parade of Homes
Silver Award $574,900 - $625,000 – The Broadview in Wyndcroft
Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties 2012 Parade of Homes
Gold Award $389,000 - $405,000 – The Milliron in Briar Chapel
Silver Award $594,000 - $680,000 – The Havenstone in Keeneland Manor – Custom Classics™
Best of North Tampa – The Carrollwood News & Tribune and The Northwest News & Tribune Readers Poll 2012
Gold Award – Best of the Bay in Home Building
2012 Going Green Awards – San Antonio Business Journal
Winner – Residential Home Builder
Okaloosa and Walton County Parade of Homes (Panama City)
Blue Ribbon Award $689,000-$729,000 – The Morningdale in Cedar Woods at Watercolor
Blue Ribbon Award $689,000-$729,000 – The Bancroft in Cedar Woods at Watercolor
Charlotte Parade of Homes
Best Sunroom – The Lowe in Hawthorne
Best Owner’s Retreat Bath – The Showman in Stonewater
Best Den – The Infinity in Eagle Park
Orlando Parade of Homes
American Institute of Building Design Grand Award – The Seaside in Oakland Park
Merit Award – the Milano City Home in Baldwin Park
2012 Lake County Parade of Homes (Orlando)
1st Place Best Product Design $300,000-$400,000 – The Shadywood in Nottingham at Legends
2012 Austin HBA MAX Awards
Online Sales Person of the Year – Mandy Watkins
Warranty Service Professional of the Year – Mike Pattie
Best Green Home by a Volume Builder – 4301 Mattie in Mueller Estate Homes
Best Product Design $200,000-$250,000 – The Abberton in Springs at Walnut Creek
2011 Charlotte Regional M.A.M.E. Awards
Silver Award: Best Brochure – Baxter Village Community Brochure
Silver Award: Best Home Design priced from $501-$750,000 – The Walling in Baxter Village
Gold Award: Use of Technology – Sales Center Kiosk and Touch Screen
J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Customer Service Champion
2012 Tampa Parade of Homes
The Kinglet in Egret Landing
Blue Ribbon – Best Layout
Blue Ribbon – Best Great Room
Blue Ribbon – Best Nook
Blue Ribbon – Best Kitchen

The Surfside in Meadow Pointe
Blue Ribbon – Best Dining Room
2012 Manatee County-Sarasota (Tampa) Parade of Homes
Best Floor Plan Design Award – The Huntley in the Fairways at Imperial Lakewoods

2011 Awards

The Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association 12th Annual LightHouse Awards
The Daufuskie Model in Hampton Lake – Category 1- Production Builders
Best Bath
Best Kitchen
Best Exterior
Best Overall
2011 Wake County Parade of Homes (Raleigh)
Bronze Award – The Longbury in 12 Oaks
2011 Charlotte HomeArama
The Walling in the River District of Baxter Village
Silver Award – Best Kitchen
Silver Award – Best Outdoor Living Space
Silver Award – Past Presidents Awards
Best Overall Home
2011 Durham-Orange-Chatham Parade of Homes Awards
Silver Award – the Milliron in Briar Chapel
Silver Award – the Meadowridge in Keeneland Manor
2011 Greater Fort Worth Spring Tour of Homes
Runner-up Award in Alexander Court – Unfurnished Model Home $500,000 and above
2011 Charlotte Parade of Homes
Silver Award – the Showman in Stonewater
Silver Award – the Lowe in Hawthorne
2011 Tampa Parade of Homes
Grand Award – the Mills in the Commons at FishHawk Ranch
Merit Award – the Surfside in Meadow Pointe
Merit Award – the Anchor in Starling at FishHawk Ranch
2011 Orlando Parade of Homes
Merit Award – the Bellewood II in Belle Vista
2011 Charlotte Regional M.A.M.E. Awards
Gold Award – Product Design for The Breeland
Gold Award – Public Service Event: 4th Annual Turkey Drive
Builder of the Year Award
2011 Manatee County (Tampa) Parade of Homes
The Tillman at Creekside Preserve
Best Kitchen & Best Architectural Detail

The Mills in the Commons at Starling in FishHawk Ranch
Grand Award – Homes priced from $ 300-$350,000

The Surfside in Meadow Pointe
Merit Award
2011 Department of Energy’s Builder’s Challenge Award – Houston Team
Energy Leadership in Homebuilding

2010 Awards

2010 Greater Hilton Head HBA Lighthouse Awards
The Hawthorn – Best Exterior
Semi Custom Category 1

The Harborview – Best Exterior
Semi Custom Category 2

The Harborview – Best Feature
Outdoor Living Semi Custom Category 2!
2010 Raleigh Parade of Homes
The Teage in 12 Oaks – Silver Award
2010 Charleston PRISM Awards
The Parkview Build on Your Lot – Best Product $700,000- $1 million

www.DavidWeekleyHomes.com – Best Website Design For a Builder
2010 Dallas Spring Tour of Homes
The Goodhue in Creekwood Estates
Runner Up for Best Model Home
J.D. Power and Associates 2010 New-Home Builder Study – San Antonio
Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction
2010 Orlando Parade of Homes
The Minneola in Westyn Bay – 1st Place
The Bellwood in Belle Vista – 1st Place
Merit Award

The Bellwood in Belle Vista
Grand Award
2010 Tampa Parade of Homes
The Portland Rose in Panther Trace
Grand Award – Single-family homes priced $251,000-$300,000
2010 Department of Energy’s Builder’s Challenge Award – Houston Team
Energy Leadership in Homebuilding

Other Awards and Distinctions

Professional Builder & Remodeler "Builder of the Year" - 1990, 2013
"The Triple Crown of American Home Building" - David Weekley Homes was the first homebuilder in history to win the following three awards:
- Professional Builder "National Builder of the Year" - 1990
- Professional Builder "The National Housing Quality Award" - 1993
- Builder "America's Best Builder" (formerly known as "Builder Spotlight Business Excellence Award) - 1993, 1994
Dallas Homebuilders Association's "Builder of the Year" - 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994
Texas Association of Realtors' "Outstanding Builder of the Year" - 1992, 1995
Greater Houston Builders Association's "Houston Builder of the Year" - 1986,1998
One of two national builders selected for Disney's first master-planned real estate development, CELEBRATION, located in Orlando, Fla.
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* J.D. Power and Associates 2003 New Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study. Study based on responses from 71,312 buyers of newly constructed homes in 21 of the largest U.S. markets. Austin market covers:Bastrop, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties.www.jdpower.com
** J.D. Power and Associates 2002 New Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study. Study based on responses from 56,193 buyers of newly constructed homes in 16 of the largest U.S. markets. Tampa Bay market covers: Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatec, Pasco, Pinellas and Sarasota counties.www.jdpower.com
***J.D. Power and Associates 2000 New Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study. Study based on responses from 25,477 buyers of newly constructed homes in six of the largest U.S. markets. Dallas market covers Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant Counties. www.jdpower.com

David M. Weekley, Chairman

David Weekley founded David Weekley Homes in 1976 at the age of 23, and now serves as the chairman of the largest, privately-owned home builder in America.

David Weekley Homes was the first homebuilder in history to win the "Triple Crown of American Homebuilding," which incorporates the following three awards:

Professional Builder "National Builder of the Year" — two-time recipient
Professional Builder "The National Housing Quality Award"
Builder "America's Best Builder"

In 1999, BUILDER awarded Weekley the "Hearthstone Builder Lifetime Public Service Award." In 1998 and 1986 he was named "Builder of the Year" by the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA).

Currently, Weekley serves on the board of directors for St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital. Additionally, he serves on the board of trustees of The Kinkaid School, former board President and current board member of the Greater Houston Community Foundation, as well as the executive committee of the Sam Houston Area Council of Boy Scouts of America. He has served as chairman of the Steering Committee of the Metro Houston Young Life and chairman of the Sam Houston Area Council of Boy Scouts of America, president of the GHBA and the Young Presidents Organization and executive board member of Houston's Star of Hope.

He authored a book on home buying, How to Buy a Home Without Getting Hammered.

Weekley holds degrees in economics and geology from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.

John Johnson, CEO

John Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, has been with the company since 1990. One of Johnson's most notable achievements has been the introduction of the company's Commitment to Excellence program. Highly praised, this program has brought David Weekley Homes to the status of a world-class home builder. During Johnson's tenure the company has:

Achieved record-setting Customer Satisfaction scores
Ranked highest in Customer Satisfaction with new home builders in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Tampa Bay and Austin according to J.D. Power and Associates' New Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study℠
Earned a spot on FORTUNE magazine's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For®" eight times

With an eye on growth and furthering the company's Commitment to Excellence, Johnson has been instrumental in David Weekley Homes' expansion into 15 of its 18 markets and has been a guiding force behind its introduction of new product lines.

Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Houston.

John Johnson, CEO

Press Contacts

Sonya Mills - Vice President of Marketing and Communications

smills@dwhomes.com 1111 N. Post Oak Rd Houston, Texas 77055 (713) 316-3121

Ann Holdsworth - Communications Team

aholdsworth@dwhomes.com 1111 N. Post Oak Rd. Houston, Texas 77055 (713) 316-3184

Angela Crissman - Communications Team

acrissman@dwhomes.com 1111 N. Post Oak Road Houston, Texas 77055 (713) 316-3176

Mike Humphrey - Vice President of Operations

mhumphrey@dwhomes.com 1111 N. Post Oak Rd Houston, Texas 77055 (713) 316-3417