Atlanta Residential Construction Annual Report – 2023

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As we say goodbye to 2023 and begin 2024, HBW is in the process of reviewing construction permit data over the last year to identify building trends and areas where there have been gains (and losses) in the market.  HBW construction data reports provide an in-depth and detailed overview of everything from leading contractors to the number of permits and construction values for any given area, and today we are looking at new residential construction activity in the Metro Atlanta area.

Last year, there were 21,600 new residential construction permits added to the HBW database for the Metro Atlanta area, reflecting a 15 percent year-over-year decrease in new residential construction.  Out of the twenty-four counties that make up the area, five counties carried nearly 50 percent of all new construction activity, and those counties were as follows:

Gwinnett County

Gwinnett County ranked #1 for new home construction last year, having 3,550 new permits on record with a steady market that was on par with the previous year.  This new stability is a good sign for the area considering 2022 had demonstrated a major year-over-year decrease (-21%) in new home construction.  

Cherokee County

Last year, there were approximately 1,895 new residential construction permits in Cherokee County, reflecting a 19 percent year-over-year decrease in new home construction.  Over the last five years, the area has demonstrated incremental increases in housing starts (with the exception of 2021), and the marked downward shift last year is both significant and not typical for the area.

Fulton County

In Fulton County, there were approximately 1,770 new residential construction permits last year, reflecting a 12 percent year-over-year decrease in new home construction. Although the year-over-year dip in new construction is not as significant as 2022, new permits have been steadily declining and new home construction has been slowing in the area over the last two years.

Cobb County

With a 2 percent year-over-year decrease in new residential construction permits, Cobb County had more than 1,510 housing starts on record in 2023.  Since 2019, Cobb County has exhibited an inconsistent market for residential construction, with some years faring better than others. Last year, there was minimal year-over-year change which may be indicative of some steadiness in the market ahead.

Paulding County

Last year, there were 1,315 new residential construction permits added to the HBW database for Paulding County, reflecting a steady market that was right in line with figures from the previous year. Over the last few years, new home construction has been rapidly on the rise in Paulding, and in 2023, it appears that those previous gains are holding and perhaps reaching a temporary plateau.

Information utilized for the above listed figures for Metro Atlanta residential construction was directly derived from HBW construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Texas Top Home Builders – December 2023

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Last week, we reviewed the latest construction permit data available from HBW to report on new residential construction in Texas; through the reports, we found there were approximately 6,110 new residential construction permits with a total value of $1.8 billion added to the HBW database for the Lone Star State last month. Today, we are taking a look at the same construction data reports to identify the leading contractors that held the highest volume of housing starts last month.  And while each Metro area of Texas has its own unique lineup of leading home builders, there have been two major players in the market month after month – From across the four major areas reviewed (Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio), both Lennar Homes and D.R. Horton continue to carry the highest concentration of new residential construction activity, having approximately 706 and 565 permits on record respectively for the one-month period.

Here is a closer look at the top five builders for each Metro area in Texas based on the total number of permits on record with HBW during the month of December 2023:

Houston

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Lennar Homes521 $      223,004.00
2-D.R. Horton431 $      250,945.00
3-Meritage Homes158 $      278,902.00
4-Pulte Homes152 $      248,644.00
5-David Weekley Homes150 $      238,819.00

Dallas

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-D.R. Horton107 $      337,066.00
2-First Texas Homes89 $      446,158.00
3-Bloomfield Homes65 $      373,639.00
4-Lennar Homes65 $      227,893.00
5-Highland Homes55 $      443,092.00

Austin

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Taylor Morrison Homes70 $      287,767.00
2-Perry Homes46 $      373,196.00
3-Pulte Homes40 $      364,920.00
4-GFO Homes35 $      258,420.00
5-Lennar Homes32 $      238,010.00

San Antonio

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Lennar Homes88 $      157,758.00
2-National Home Corp40 $      180,309.00
3-KB Homes37 $      225,059.00
4-Sitterle Homes23 $      168,290.00
5-Continental Homes of Texas21 $      200,140.00

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Texas Residential Construction Report – December 2023

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The latest and greatest HBW construction data reports are in and ready for review. Based on the reports for Texas, there were approximately 6,110 new residential construction permits with a total value of $1.8 billion added to the HBW database for the Lone Star State last month. Upon reviewing the four major Metro areas in Texas (Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio), we found that the greatest concentration of housing starts originated from Houston (3,251 permits), and Dallas carried the highest average value of new residential construction (average value: $368,903).

Here is a closer look at the total permits, average value of construction projects, and leading counties for new home construction in Texas during the month of December 2023:

Houston

As previously noted, Houston carried the greatest amount of new home construction last month, having 3,251 new permits added to the HBW database.  The average value of construction was $258,929, and the county with the highest concentration of new residential construction activity was Harris County (1,344 permits).

Dallas

In Dallas, there were just over 1,755 new residential construction permits with a total value of nearly $648 million on record last month.  The average value of new home construction was highest in the Dallas area (average value: $368,903) in comparison to other areas reviewed, and more than half of all new permits originated from the counties of Collin (528 permits) and Dallas (382 permits).

Austin

Last month, there were nearly 700 new residential construction permits with a total value of approximately $226 million in the Austin area.  The average value of new home construction was $323,910, and 65 percent of all new permits originated from Travis County where there were 450 new permits on record for the one-month period.

San Antonio

In the San Antonio area, there were more than 400 new residential construction permits with a total value of $89.5 million last month.  The average value of new home construction was lowest in San Antonio (average value: $221,611) in comparison to other Texas regions reviewed, and the majority of all new permits originated from Bexar County (283 permits).

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Texas Swimming Pool Construction Review – December 2023

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Based on the latest construction data reports from HBW, there were approximately 650 new swimming pool permits with a total construction value of nearly $41 million added to the HBW database for Texas last month.  Out of the four major metro areas reviewed (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio), Dallas carried the highest volume of pool starts (339 permits), while Houston carried the highest average value of new pool construction (average value: $81,177).

Here is a closer look at permit data and leading swimming pool contractors within each Texas metro area during the month of December 2023:

Dallas

As previously mentioned, Dallas carried the greatest amount of new pool construction in comparison to other Texas areas reviewed, having 339 new permits with a total construction value in excess of $19 million on record last month.  The average value of new swimming pool construction landed on the lower end of the spectrum in Dallas (average value: $56,273) in comparison to other areas reviewed, and more than half of all new permits originated from the two counties of Collin (104 permits) and Dallas (84 permits).

Out of approximately 160 contractors with new swimming pool construction on record in the Dallas area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits for the one-month period:

Builder
1-Riverbend Pools
2-BMR Pools
3-Puryear Custom Pools

Houston

Last month, Houston ranked #2 for new swimming pool construction, having more than 160 new permits with a total construction value of $13 million on record for the one-month period.  The average value of new pool construction was highest in Houston (average value: $81,177) in comparison to other Texas regions reviewed, and the majority of swimming pool construction activity took place in Harris County (110 permits).

Out of 90 contractors in the Houston area with new pool construction activity on record last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder
1-Blue Haven Pools
2-Platinum Pools
3-Avree Pools

Austin

In Austin, there were more than 100 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value in excess of $6.8 million last month.  The average value of new swimming pool construction was $66,889, and the bulk of all new permits originated from Travis County (83 permits).

Out of more than 55 pool builders with new construction activity on record in the Austin area last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder
1-Cody Pools
2-Innovative Pools & Spas
3-Anthony & Sylvan Pools

San Antonio

Last month, there were nearly 50 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of approximately $2 million in the San Antonio area.  The average value of new swimming pool construction was lowest in San Antonio (average value: $42,077) in comparison to other Texas areas reviewed, and the county with the greatest concentration of new construction activity was Bexar with 33 permits on record for the one-month period.

Out of nearly 25 contractors with new swimming pool construction permits on record last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder
1-Keith Zars Pools
2-Aquamarine Pools
3-Gary’s Pools & Patio

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Design Trends Expected in 2024

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Fashion and design seem to change with the wind – A new interior design trend can go from “hot” to “not” in a blink of an eye, and when homeowners jump on the latest and greatest, they can often find themselves in “outdated” by the time the finally get settled in.

For this reason, we are providing a brief overview of some of the trends that are expected in 2024, providing an industry “heads up” to let you know what your clients may begin to buzz about in the new year. As a home builder, contractor, or design professional, you are already well informed on what is best for your clients, but clients also have tremendous access to information and may have a clear idea on the direction they want to take with their new build or renovation.

As we have combed through some of the latest industry buzz, here is a quick overview of a few concepts that may be featured on your clients’ mood boards in the coming year:

  1. Texture on the Walls: According to Elle Décor, glossy is gone, and texture is the “it” wall of 2024. And when you think of texture, abandon any thoughts of wallpaper. Instead, think more about integrating patterns in stone and wood that are three dimensional – shapes and movement that change when light hits them. Brushed and hand-applied finishes are also expected on the scene in addition to limewash.
  2. Terra-Cotta Tile:  Did terra-cotta every really go out of style? Not sure, but apparently it is back with a strong presence. In fact, 1stDibs reported that approximately 25 percent of designers surveyed expressed that ceramic and terra-cotta were leading materials expected to be in play.
  3. High-Tech: As technology continues to advance at the speed of light, so have ways to integrate technology into homes. From high-tech lighting to smart appliances and controls, there are multiple options now available for everyone ranging from the buyer with no limitations to the client with the most cost-conscious practices.
  4. Sustainable Materials and Services: Sustainability is in demand, and it is being adopted by many designers and architects as part of their overall purpose and approach to projects. With this, many industry professionals are getting creative with the products and services they offer. Sustainability isn’t just about whether the material itself is sustainability – clients are also interested in how and where it is sourced, production practices, and minimizing their impact on the environment.
  5. Just “Peachy”: As many readers will already be aware, Pantone named “Peach Fuzz” the color of the year.  So, what does this mean for you? Well, you can expect informed and on-trend clients to be entertaining the idea of introducing warmer peach and apricot colors into their next project. Variations of this color can easily pair with neutrals and natural shades, and can be integrated into textiles, glass, paint, and décor; it will also work well with pops of greens and blues for contrast.

While the above listed areas are just a few of the many trends that could pop up in the year to come, it is always helpful to have an idea of what information clients may be receiving before they seek professional consulting and services. Their enthusiasm for new trends paired with your industry expertise can strike the perfect balance in design, resulting in a final project that they will enjoy long after the newest trend becomes old news.

For more information on construction industry updates and business tips, stay connected with the HBW Blog.  To get ahead of construction activity and gain access to the latest permitting data in Florida, Texas, Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma, contact HBW for more information on construction data reports and industry leads.

Top Home Builders in Florida – November 2023

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Last week, we reviewed the latest data pulled for Florida from new residential construction permits on record with HBW during the month of November; as previously reported, there were more than 4,675 new residential construction permits with a total value of approximately $1.4 billion added to the HBW database for the Sunshine State last month.

This week, we are taking a closer look at the HBW construction data reports to identify leading home builders in Florida based on total new permits on record for the one-month period. From the five major regions reviewed (Tampa, Southwest, Orlando, Southeast, Jacksonville), two companies continue to lead new residential construction activity throughout the state – D.R. Horton and Lennar Homes. Both home builders carried approximately 645 new permits each on record last month, and both ranked #1 in two out of five regions reviewed.

Here is a closer look at the leading home builders by Florida region during the month of November 2023:

Tampa

In the Tampa area, there were 175 builders with new residential construction permits on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits
1-Lennar Homes212
2-D.R. Horton186
3-The Villages of Lake Sumter64
4-Homes By West Bay58
5-Pulte Homes43

Southwest

In the southwestern region of Florida, there were nearly 275 contractors with new home construction activity on record last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits
1-Lennar Homes255
2-D.R. Horton115
3-Pulte Homes54
4-JHS Builders50
5-Adams Homes29

Southeast

Last month, there were more than 120 contractors with new residential construction activity on record with HBW in the southeastern region of Florida, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:

BuilderTotal Permits
1-GL Building Corporation86
2-D.R. Horton79
3-Pulte Homes54
4-Lennar Homes28
5-GHO Homes25

Orlando

In Orlando, there were nearly 140 contractors with new residential construction activity on record last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits
1-D.R. Horton121
2-Lennar Homes113
3-Pulte Homes112
4-Meritage Homes34
5-K Hovnanian Homes34

Jacksonville

Out of more than 100 contractors with new residential construction permits on record with HBW in Jacksonville last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits
1-D.R. Horton144
2-Pulte Homes69
3-Richmond American Homes43
4-Lennar Homes38
5-AMH Development29

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Florida Residential Construction Review – November 2023

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During the month of November, there were more than 4,675 new residential construction permits with a total value of approximately $1.4 billion added to the HBW database for the Sunshine State.  Based on the latest HBW construction data reports for the five major regions of Florida (Tampa, Southwest, Orlando, Jacksonville, Southeast), the greatest volume of housing starts could be found in in the southwestern region of the state (1,268 permits), while the highest average value of new home construction could be found in the southeastern region (average value: $354,487).

Here is a closer look at the total number of permits, average value of construction and leading counties for new home construction in Florida last month:

Southwest

Last month, there were 1,268 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $353 million in the southwestern region of Florida.  The average value of new home construction was $278,681, and more than half of all new permits originated from Lee County (665 permits).

Tampa

In Tampa, there were approximately 1,255 new residential construction permits with a total value of nearly $359 million last month.  The average value of new home construction in the Tampa area was $286,280, and more than half of all new permits originated from the two counties of Hillsborough (365 permits) and Pasco (301 permits).

Orlando

In Central Florida (Orlando), there were approximately 885 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $301 million last month.  The average value of new home construction landed on the higher end of the spectrum in the Orlando area (average value: $341,180) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and nearly half of all new construction activity took place in the counties of Orange (214 permits) and Lake (209 permits).

Jacksonville

In the Jacksonville area, there were 700 residential construction permits with a total value of approximately $180.4 million on record with HBW for the month of November.  The average value of new home construction was lowest in Jacksonville (average value: $257,690) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and the majority of all new permits originated from the counties of Duval (267 permits) and St. Johns (200 permits).

Southeast

Last month, there were more than 570 residential construction permits with a total value of $202.4 million in the southeastern region of Florida.  As previously noted, the average value of new home construction was highest in the southeast (average value: $354,487) in comparison to other regions reviewed, and the greatest concentration of new home construction activity took place in the counties of St. Lucie (242 permits) and Indian River (133 permits).

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Florida Top Swimming Pool Builders – November 2023

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As reported in our most recent post, there were more than 1,400 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of approximately $111M added to the HBW database for Florida during the month of November.  Today, we are diving into the reports further to identify the leading contractors driving new swimming pool construction in each of the five major regions of Florida last month.

Based on the latest HBW construction data reports, the pool builders with the greatest number of new swimming pool construction permits on record in Florida for the month of November are as follows:

Tampa

Out of more than 100 active contractors with new swimming pool construction on record with HBW in the Tampa area last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Gulfstream Pools & Spas13 $    96,318.00
2-Tampa Bay Pools12 $  101,294.00
3-Oasis Pavers & Pools9 $    93,778.00
4-Tilney Pools8 $    97,281.00
5-Blue Moon Backyard & Pool8 $    35,000.00

Southwest

Last month, there were nearly 120 contractors with new swimming pool construction on record with HBW in the southwestern region of Florida, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Custom Pools by Design26 $    97,422.00
2-Pinnacle USA18 $    71,333.00
3-Holiday Pools of West Florida16 $    62,074.00
4-Miromar Pools12 $    62,449.00
5-Coast to Coast Pools12 $    57,486.00

Southeast

In the southeastern region of Florida, there were more than 140 pool contractors with new construction activity on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Louden Bonded Pools21 $    42,933.00
2-Crystal Pools13 $    40,837.00
3-A&G Concrete Pools12 $    68,209.00
4-Pipeline Pools & Pavers8 $    35,000.00
5-Van Kirk Construction7 $    87,522.00

Orlando

Last month, there were 100 contractors with new swimming pool construction activity on record in the Orlando area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Dreamscapes Pools & Spas34 $        57,358.00
2-Bob’s Pool Service28 $        27,500.00
3-Kura Design Pools17 $        74,118.00
4-Intercoastal Pool & Spa Builders14 $        43,305.00
5-All Seasons12 $        98,276.00

Jacksonville

In Jacksonville, there were 70 contractors with new pool construction on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:

BuilderTotal Permits Average Value
1-Blue Haven Pools12 $    72,652.00
2-Oak Wells Aquatics8 $  142,531.00
3-Stanley Pools7 $    92,571.00
4-Oasis Outdoors of NE Florida7 $    67,143.00
5-Premier Outdoor6 $  113,833.00

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Florida Swimming Pool Construction Summary – November 2023

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Upon review of the latest construction data reports from HBW, we discovered that there were more than 1,400 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of approximately $111M added to the HBW database for the month of November 2023.  The reports factored in all new swimming pool construction permits from five major regions of the Sunshine State; those regions were Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Southeast, Jacksonville.  Out of the regions reviewed, the southwestern region carried the greatest volume of new swimming pool construction activity (364 permits), while the Jacksonville area had the highest average value of new pool construction (average value: $95,371).

Here is a closer look at the total new permits, construction values and counties with the greatest concentration of new swimming pool construction in Florida during the month of November 2023:

Southwest

In the southwest, there were 364 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of $30.1 million last month.  The average value of new swimming pool construction was $82,783, and the counties with the greatest concentration of new pool construction activity were Lee County (184 permits) and Manatee County (83 permits).

Orlando

Last month, there were approximately 345 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of $27.4 million in the Orlando area.  The average value of new pool construction was $79,393, and the counties with the highest concentration of new swimming pool construction activity were Orange (135 permits) and Brevard (78 permits).

Southeast

Ranked #3 for new pool construction in Florida, the southeastern region had nearly 275 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value in excess of $16.7 million during the month of November.  The average value of new pool construction was lowest in the southeast (average value: $60,992) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and the counties with the highest concentration of pool construction activity for the one-month period were Palm Beach (73 permits) and Indian River (65 permits).

Tampa

In Tampa, there were more than 255 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of nearly $21.2 million last month.  The average value of new pool construction was $82,657, and more than half of all new permits originated from the counties of Hillsborough (84 permits) and Pinellas (58 permits).

Jacksonville

In Jacksonville, there were nearly 165 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value in excess of $15.5 million last month.  The average value of new pool construction was highest in Jacksonville (average value: $95,371) in comparison to other Florida regions, and the majority of all new permits originated from the two counties of St. Johns (72 permits) and Duval (43 permits).

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Texas Top Home Builders – November 2023

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In a previous post last week, we reviewed the latest permit data for new residential construction in Texas and discovered that there were 4,320 new residential construction permits with a total value of nearly $1.3 billion on record with HBW last month for the Lone Star State.

This week, we are taking a closer look at each of the major metro areas included in the report (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio) to identify leading contractors who carried the highest volume of new permitting activity within each area.  Based on the latest construction data reports from HBW, the contractors with the greatest total amount of new residential construction permits on record for the month November 2023 are as follows:

Houston

Last month, there were approximately 235 contractors with new residential construction activity on record in the Houston area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits
1-Lennar Homes228
2-Meritage Homes147
3-D.R. Horton136
4-David Weekley Homes127
5-Perry Homes98

Dallas

There were more than 250 home builders with new residential construction activity on record in the Dallas area last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:

BuilderTotal Permits
1-Lennar Homes173
2-D.R. Horton110
3-Pulte Homes102
4-Highland Homes71
5-Bloomfield Homes71

Austin

In Austin, there were nearly 70 contractors with new residential construction permits on record last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:

BuilderTotal Permits
1-Lennar Homes51
2-Pulte Homes31
3-David Weekley Homes24
4-Chesmar Homes16
5-M/I Homes16

San Antonio

Last month, there were approximately 70 home builders with new residential construction activity on record in the San Antonio last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

BuilderTotal Permits
1-Lennar Homes90
2-Sitterle Homes34
3-D.R. Horton31
4-KB Homes27
5-Highland Homes24

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.