For Eastwood Homes to be the 48th largest builder nationwide is an especially impressive accomplishment. The company operates only 4 divisions in 2 states, while most of the other builders on the list have a market presence that spans, at a minimum, several regions. Many of the builders among the top 50 have a national presence.

The last six years have brought drastic change in the building and real estate industries as a whole. During this time, Eastwood Homes has made great strides. The 2004 Big Builder Rankings placed Eastwood Homes at a meager 104th largest builder. Over the following 6 years, the company forged a steady ascent among the ranks of its competitors. Company founder and president, Joe Stewart, commented, “It certainly wasn’t an overnight transformation. It took a tremendous amount of effort and planning to bring this company to where it is today. To be the 48th largest builder in the country is an accomplishment that I just couldn’t have imagined ten years ago.”

Joe Stewart’s business model has helped the company to weather the storm. “People are our most important asset. It is important to do right by both the homeowners in our communities and the people on our teams.” Joe has always sought to hire exceptionally talented people with whom he can place his trust. “From our Customer Service Team to our Operations and Product Development Departments, it is much easier to start with a person of integrity and high ethical standards and then help them to expand upon their knowledge of the business.” Eastwood Homes prides itself on providing homes of exceptional value, allowing homeowners to spend less and still be able to enjoy life without being weighed down by a mortgage payment that is outside of their comfort level. The company focuses on a core group of products well-suited to its buyers. Additionally, the entire team at Eastwood Homes is focused on conducting business in accordance with their Mission Statement. “Driven by integrity and our core values, we build homes of exceptional quality and outstanding craftsmanship while delivering unparalleled customer service. Our purpose is to ensure our Customers, Employees, and Trade Partners will recommend us with confidence inspiring every homeowner to say, ‘Eastwood Homes, That’s My Builder.’”

Eastwood Receives Numerous Accolades

The business model outlined in their Mission Statement has proven successful. Eastwood Homes has been recognized for numerous accomplishments in the past 6 years. The company has been named the “Builder of Integrity” by the Quality Builders Warranty Corporation consistently since 2004. Several of its divisions have been recognized with J.D. Power Awards for Exceptional Customer Service. Most recently, the company was named the 2009 Builder of the Year by the Charlotte Homebuilders Association. Being honored as the Builder of the Year is a particularly prestigious achievement, and a true testament to Eastwood’s ability to combine outstanding craftsmanship, unparalleled customer service, and exceptional value in order to produce the best home-buying experience possible.

The Future of Eastwood Homes

Building on this success, Eastwood Homes will be expanding into the Raleigh market this summer. Raleigh and its surrounding cities are growing at a remarkable rate. The quality construction, exceptional customer service, and solid reputation of Eastwood will be an ideal choice for North Carolina newcomers and move up buyers alike. Leading the efforts in the Raleigh Area will be Brian Johnston, a member of the Eastwood Team with more than 13 years of dedication to the Company. Brian, a UNC Alumni, has a proven track record in the business. During his successful tenure with the company, he held the position of Vice President of Construction in the Charlotte Division, and Division President in the Greenville Area. A member of the 1986 Super Bowl Champion New York Giants, Johnston brings a world of experience and a diverse background to the growing Raleigh area.

Eastwood Homes is a financially sound company situated in an area that is poised for tremendous growth. With purchasing power rarely found in today’s builder market, Eastwood plans to continue to grow in existing markets and expand to new regions. Because of their stable foundation and solid vision for the future, the company will solidify their reputation as the premier builder in the Carolinas and beyond, and continue to ascend the ranks of top builders nationwide.

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