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.
HOUSTON, TX (January 2004) - DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES UNVEILS BUILD ON YOUR LOT MODEL CENTER IN SAN ANTONIO - Leading Home Builder Opens Doors to All-inclusive Build on Your Lot Home Shopping Venue
Read MoreDAVID WEEKLEY HOMES NOW OFFERING ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY, ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES
Read MoreAUSTIN, TX (January 2004) - BUILDER HOMESITE, INC. AND SUPPLIERS FORM NEW CONSORTIUM - Unprecedented cooperative venture sets industry standard for options management
Read MoreAUSTIN, TX (September 2003) - DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES RANKS HIGH IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION - J.D. Power and Associates Releases Study Results For Austin Market
Read MoreTAMPA, FL (September 2003) - DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES RANKS HIGH IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION J.D. Power and Associates Releases Study Results For Tampa Bay Market
Read MoreHOUSTON, TX (September 2003) - DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES RANKS HIGH IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION - J.D. Power and Associates Releases Study Results For Houston Market
Read MoreORLANDO, FL (September 2003) - DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES RANKS HIGH IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION - J.D. Power and Associates Releases Study Results For Orlando Market
Read MoreHOUSTON, TX (January 2004) - DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES SHOWS COMPANY LOYALTY - SENDS 1,000 TO HAWAII - All Employees to be Sent on Hawaiian Vacation to Celebrate Record-Breaking Closings in 2003
Read MoreSOUTH SHORE, FL (August 2003) - WORK STARTS ON 2004 SHOWCASE HOME AT MIRABAY®
Read MoreHOUSTON, TX (May 2003) - SPIRITUALITY IN THE WORKPLACE What is the impact of spirituality in the workplace? How do employees express their spirituality in the work environment? Why should business owners encourage spirituality?
Read MoreAUSTIN, TX (September 2003) - DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES RANKS HIGH IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION - J.D. Power and Associates Releases Study Results For Austin Market
Read MoreHOUSTON, TX (November 2002) - STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT MOLD
Read MoreCOSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2002--HomeAid America announced a $50,000 National Builder Sponsorship gift from David Weekley Homes.
Read MoreHOUSTON, TX (September, 2002) - DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH DEBORAH BURNETT. Nationally recognized home builder David Weekley Homes recently announced the exciting and innovative partnership between the company and Deborah Burnett, a registered interior designer and author who appears regularly on the cable network stations Home and Garden TV, Lifetime, TNN and QVC
Read MoreHOUSTON, TX(April 12, 2002) - DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES ENTERS FT. MYERS FLORIDA MARKET. David Weekley Homes, one of the nation's leading home builders, announced today it has entered the Ft. Myers, Fla. market through the acquisition of substantially all of Coastland Homes, Inc.'s assets.
Read MoreHOUSTON, TX (Feb. 25, 2002) - PRESERVATION DALLAS BESTOWS AWARD ON DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES. Preservation Dallas recently bestowed David Weekley Homes with the organization's annual award for the best example of New Construction in a Historic Neighborhood.
Read MoreHOUSTON, TX (Nov. 1, 2001) - DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES LAUNCHES MYDWHOME.COM. Homebuyers wanting to stay abreast of the progress made on their new home without regularly venturing to the construction site have an exciting, convenient alternative. David Weekley Homes recently launched mydwhome.com
Read MoreHOUSTON, TX (Oct. 9, 2001) - DROP IN INTEREST RATES SIGNALS TIME TO BUY FOR PROSPECTIVE HOMEBUYERS. With interest rates at their lowest point in 40 years and equity markets stalled, consumers are refocusing on home ownership as an investment strategy. While some prospective buyers may hesitate to make a substantial capital investment in today's market environment, experts note that a home can be one of the most attractive investment choices right now.
Read MoreHOUSTON, TX (Sept. 25, 2001)- BUILD ON YOUR LOT PROGRAMS OFFER FLEXIBILITY AND CHOICES FOR NEW HOME OWNERS. Finding a home that suits your family's lifestyle can be one of the most challenging aspects of buying a new home.
Read MoreHOUSTON, TX (April, 2002) - NAVAL OFFICER INVOLVED IN WEEKLEY HOMEBUILDING PROCESS FROM AFAR On September 21, 2001, ten days after the terrorist attacks on America, a young couple signed a contract to buy a new David Weekley home. Both were first time home buyers and were impressed by the quality they had seen with Weekley.
Read MoreDavid 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.
* 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 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:
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, 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:
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.