Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Summit Awards 2011

Wow, what a night.  Fresh off the heels of being surrounded by San Antonio's finest builders, we are still basking in what was an incredible evening.  Once a year we gather for a black-tie event that honors builders and real estate professionals for various categories related to their craft.  We were fortunate enough to come away with 7 Eagles this year.  These were the categories that we won:

  • Best site signage- builder
  • Best Product Design, Custom: $300,000-$399,000 
  • Best Product Design, Custom: $626,000-$750,000
  • Best Rural Product: $626,000-$750,000 
  • Best Rural Product: $751,000-$1,000,000
  • Best Rural Product: $1,001,000-$1,250,000
  • Best Theater Room
I think the thing that we're most proud of is the range of homes that won best product.  Most builders specialize in a certain niche- which is smart.  For some reason or another, we focus on all ranges and will build for whatever the budget allows.  I often think of building as a puzzle, and assigning the dollars where you get the most return- regardless of budget.  I often tell people that I don't care what you give us, we'll make it look good.  In fact, the lower budgets are sometimes the funnest because it stretches you to think more creatively and figure out ways to achieve certain looks for less money.  That is a challenge no matter what the budget.  I'm very proud of our team, not only of employees but the wonderful craftsman, designers and partners that we are fortunate enough to work with.