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Florida’s Top Home Builders – October 2023

Posted on December 2, 2023 by Erika Carruth

As reported on the blog earlier this week, there were more than 8,915 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $2.7 billion on record with HBW for the Sunshine State during the month of October. Out of the hundreds of contractors with new residential construction activity on record, Lennar Homes and D.R. Horton carried the greatest volume of new residential construction activity statewide, holding approximately 28 percent of new permits on record for the month – Lennar Homes took the lead, having more than 1,350 new permits for the one-month period and ranking #1 in four out of five of the Florida regions reviewed (Tampa, Southwest, Orlando, Southeast); D.R. Horton wasn’t far behind, having approximately 1,155 new permits and ranking #1 in the Jacksonville area.

Here is a closer look at the top five home builders by region, based on new permits on record with HBW during the month of October 2023:

Tampa

Out of the nearly 235 home builders with new construction activity on record with HBW in the Tampa area during the month of October, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Lennar Homes	483	$ 309,780.00
2-D.R. Horton	326	$ 231,807.00
3-Taylor Morrison	117	$ 245,009.00
4-M/I Homes	72	$ 554,332.00
5-Pulte Homes	70	$ 248,289.00

Southwest

During October, there were approximately 415 contractors with new residential construction activity on record in the southwestern region of Florida, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Lennar Homes	450	$ 185,232.00
2-D.R. Horton	404	$ 213,801.00
3-Pulte Homes	148	$ 184,436.00
4-Toll Brothers	133	$ 292,826.00
5-Neal Communities of SW FL	63	$ 221,081.00

Southeast

In the southeastern region of Florida, there were nearly 145 contractors with new residential construction activity on record for the one-month period, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Lennar Homes	139	$ 262,193.00
2-GL Building Corporation	117	$ 410,757.00
3-D.R. Horton	77	$ 182,269.00
4-KRS Homes	51	$ 501,768.00
5-K Hovnanian Homes	44	$ 290,236.00

Orlando

Out of more than 175 home builders with new permits on record with HBW in Orlando for the month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Lennar Homes	199	$ 182,509.00
2-D.R. Horton	164	$ 337,574.00
3-Pulte Homes	112	$ 374,194.00
4-Holiday Builders	54	$ 313,204.00
5-Minto Communities	49	$ 379,455.00

Jacksonville

In Jacksonville, there were nearly 170 contractors with new residential construction activity on record with HBW for the month of October, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-D.R. Horton	183	$ 218,447.00
2-Richmond American Homes	171	$ 259,014.00
3-Dream Finders Homes	132	$ 215,378.00
4-Pulte Homes	109	$ 264,021.00
5-American Classic Homes	95	$ 223,758.00

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Florida Residential Construction Report – October 2023

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Erika Carruth

Based on the latest from the HBW database, there were more than 8,915 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $2.7 billion in the Sunshine State last month. Out of the five Florida regions reviewed (Tampa, Southwest, Southeast, Orlando, Jacksonville), the greatest amount of new home construction could be found in the southwestern region (2,731 permits), while the highest average value of new home construction could be found in the southeast (average value: $349,491).

Here is a closer look at the total permits, construction values and leading counties for new residential construction during the month of October 2023:

Southwest

As previously noted, the southwestern region of Florida ranked #1 for new home construction, having 2,731 new permits with a total construction value in excess of $832 million on record with HBW last month. The average value of new home construction landed mid-range (average value: $304,703) in comparison to other regions reviewed, and just over 55 percent of all new home construction activity took place in the two counties of Lee (887 permits) and Manatee (631 permits).

Tampa

Next in line, Tampa ranked #2 for new home construction last month, having 2,224 new permits with a total construction value of nearly $665 million. The average value of new home construction was $298,797, and well more than half of all new permits originated from the counties of Pasco (650 permits) and Polk (615 permits).

Jacksonville

In Jacksonville, there were 1,655 new residential construction permits with a total value of $460.3 million last month. The average value of new home construction was lowest in the Jacksonville area (average value: $278,152) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and the majority of all new residential construction activity took place in the counties of St. Johns (538 permits) and Duval (586 permits).

Orlando

Last month, there were 1,375 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $463 million added to the HBW database for the Orlando area. The average value of new home construction was $336,910, and just about half of all new permits originated from the counties of Brevard (371 permits) and Orange (311 permits).

Southeast

In the southeastern region of Florida, there were more than 930 new residential construction permits with a total value of approximately $325.4 million on record for the month of October. The average value of new home construction was highest in the southeast (average value: $349,491) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and nearly 80 percent of all new construction activity took place in the counties of St. Lucie (435 permits) and Palm Beach (297 permits).

Florida Top Pool Builders – October 2023

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Erika Carruth

Earlier this week, we reviewed and reported on the latest permit data for new swimming pool construction in Florida. Based on the latest from HBW, there were 2,810 new swimming pool construction permits with a total construction value of nearly $214 million in the Sunshine State last month. Today, we will be utilizing the same reports to identify the leading swimming pool contractors that are driving new construction in each of the five focus areas of Florida (Southwest, Tampa, Southeast, Orlando, Jacksonville).

Here is a breakdown of the top pool builders in each of the five regions of Florida during the month of October:

Southwest

Last month, there were 210 pool builders with new construction activity on record in the southwestern region of the state, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Aragon Pools & Spas	83	$ 33,253.00
2-Pinnacle USA	54	$ 59,463.00
3-Miromar Pools	32	$ 61,495.00
4-Fountain Pools & Water Features	29	$ 86,390.00
5-Holiday Pools of West Florida	27	$ 48,285.00

Tampa

In Tampa, there were approximately 140 active pool builders with new construction activity on record last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Tampa Bay Pools	32	$ 116,086.00
2-Gulfstream Pools & Spas	30	$ 98,066.00
3-Cody Pools	24	$ 122,614.00
4-T&D Pool & Spa Construction	22	$ 35,000.00
5-Tropical Pools & Pavers	14	$ 86,715.00

Orlando

In Orlando, there were nearly 120 contractors with new swimming pool permits on record with HBW for the month of October, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Bobs Pool Service	64	$ 32,500.00
2-Dreamscapes Pools & Spas	44	$ 42,713.00
3-All Seasons	24	$ 63,927.00
4-Kura Design Pools	13	$ 67,875.00
5-Intercoastal Pool & Spa Builders	13	$ 40,585.00

Southeast

In the southeastern region of the state, there were approximately 225 pool builders with new construction activity on record during the month of October, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-A&G Concrete Pools	25	$ 70,626.00
2-Fountain Blue Pool Service	25	$ 52,721.00
3-Craft Master Custom Pools	23	$ 64,827.00
4-Van Kirk Construction	21	$ 102,583.00
5-Sunsational Pools & Spa	18	$ 53,422.00

Jacksonville

Last month, there were approximately 95 contractors with new swimming pool construction activity on record with HBW in the Jacksonville area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Agua Pools & Spas	29	$ 110,690.00
2-Blue Haven Pools	24	$ 67,679.00
3-Epic Pools & Hardscape Construction	18	$ 94,269.00
4-Pools by John Clarkson	15	$ 148,104.00
5-Pools & Spas of Central Florida	11	$ 74,273.00

Florida Swimming Pool Construction Review – October 2023

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Erika Carruth

According to the latest HBW construction data reports, there were 2,810 new swimming pool construction permits with a total construction value of nearly $214 million in the Sunshine State last month. Out of the five regions reviewed (Southwest, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Southeast), the Southwest (943 permits) carried the greatest volume of new swimming pool construction activity, while the highest average value of new pool construction could be found in the Tampa area (average value: $91,359).

Here is a closer look at new swimming pool construction activity across the state of Florida and by region for the month of October 2023:

Southwest

As previously noted, the southwestern region of Florida carried the highest concentration of new swimming pool construction activity last month, having 943 new permits with a total construction value of nearly $69 million. The average value of new pool construction was $72,772, and more than half of all new permits originated from the two counties of Collier (354 permits) and Lee (258 permits).

Southeast

Last month, there were approximately 615 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value in excess of $42.4 million in the southeastern region of Florida. The average value of new swimming pool construction in the southeast landed on the lower end of the spectrum (average value: $69,317) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and nearly half of all new construction activity took place in Palm Beach (284 permits).

Orlando

Last month, there were approximately 480 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of nearly $33 million added to the HBW database for the Orlando area. The average value of new swimming pool construction was lowest in Orlando (average value: $68,895) in comparison to other regions reviewed, and more than half of all new pool construction activity took place in the two counties of Orange (163 permits) and Lake (103 permits).

Tampa

In the Tampa area, there were nearly 445 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of approximately $40.5 million last month. The average value of new pool construction was highest in Tampa (average value: $91,359) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and well more than half of all new permits originated from the counties of Hillsborough (177 permits) and Pasco (86 permits).

Jacksonville

Last month, the Jacksonville area carried the least amount of new swimming pool construction activity in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, having 335 new permits with a total construction value of $29.5 million. The average value of new pool construction in Jacksonville landed on the higher end of the spectrum (average value: $88,082) in relation to other areas reviewed, and the bulk of new permits originated from the two counties of St. Johns (139 permits) and Duval (80 permits).

Texas Top Pool Builders – October 2023

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Erika Carruth

If you follow the HBW blog, then you are probably already aware of the latest construction permit data report for swimming pool construction in Texas. As published earlier this week, there were approximately 830 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value in excess of $52 million in Texas last month. Out of the four major Metro areas reviewed (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio), the greatest volume of new swimming pool construction could be found in the Dallas area (377 permits), while the highest average value of construction could be found in Houston (average value: $81,586).

While there wasn’t a specific pool contractor that dominated the market statewide, we identified the top contractors in each major metro area based on the total number of new permits on record for the one-month period. Here is a breakdown of the top pool builders in each of the four Metro areas of Texas during the month of October:

Dallas

Last month, there were 185 active builders in the Dallas area who contributed to a total of 377 new swimming pool construction permits. The leading contractors for new pool construction (based on total new permits) were as follows:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Riverbend Pools	24	$ 52,812.00
2-Puryear Custom Pools	16	$ 58,781.00
3-Venture Custom Pools	9	$ 74,533.00

Houston

In Houston, there were more than 130 active pool builders responsible for generating approximately 235 new permits. Based on the total new permits on record for the one-month period, the top three builders in the area were as follows:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Platinum Pools	13	$ 74,694.00
2-Cypress Custom Pools	8	$ 65,190.00
3-McKinney Custom Pools	7	$ 71,714.00

Austin

In Austin, there were 115 new swimming pool construction permits added to the HBW database last month. From the 60 pool builders with new construction activity on record in Austin last month, the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Cody Pools	25	$ 53,360.00
2-Denali Pools	8	$ 33,750.00
3-Premier Pools & Spa N. Austin	6	$ 37,333.00

San Antonio

In San Antonio, there were 40 pool builders with new construction activity (100+ permits) on record for the one-month period, and the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Keith Zars Pools	12	$ 36,667.00
2-Garys Pools & Patio	10	$ 31,000.00
3-Backyard Vacation Oasis	9	$ 40,842.00

Texas Swimming Pool Construction Report – October 2023

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Erika Carruth

Based on the latest construction data reports from HBW, there were approximately 830 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value in excess of $52 million in Texas last month. Out of the four major Metro areas reviewed (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio), the greatest volume of new swimming pool construction could be found in Dallas (377 permits), while the highest average value of construction could be found in the Houston area (average value: $81,586).

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

Dallas

In Dallas, there were nearly 380 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of approximately $23.4 million last month. The average value of new pool construction was $62,066, and the counties with the greatest amount of new pool construction activity were Collin County (103 permits) and Dallas County (95 permits).

Houston

Last month, there were 235 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value in excess of $19 million in the Houston area. As previously noted, the average value of new pool construction was highest in Houston (average value: $81,586) in comparison to other Texas metro areas reviewed, and the majority of new permits originated from Harris County (137 permits).

Austin

In Austin, there were 115 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of nearly $5.6 million during the month of October. The average value of new pool construction landed on the lower end of the spectrum in the Austin area (average value: $48,574) in comparison to other areas reviewed, and the county with the highest concentration of new pool construction was Travis with more than 90 new permits for the one-month period.

San Antonio

Last month, there were more than 100 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of nearly $4 million on record with HBW for San Antonio. The average value of new pool construction was lowest in San Antonio (average value: $38,970) in comparison to other areas reviewed, and the majority of all new construction took place in Bexar County (64 permits).

Texas Top Home Builders – October 2023

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Erika Carruth

As reported earlier this week in the previous post, “Texas Residential Construction – October 2023 ”, there were more than 7,280 new residential construction permits with a total construction value of nearly $2.2 billion added to the HBW database for Texas last month. While we reviewed the total number of permits and leading areas for new home construction in the previous post, today we are taking a deeper dive into the latest construction data reports to identify leading contractors driving the market within each of the four major metro areas of Texas (Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio).

Statewide, Lennar Homes ranked #1 for new home construction, having more than 655 new residential construction permits on record for October and carrying the greatest amount of new residential construction permits in two out four of the regions reviewed. Next in line, D.R. Horton had more than 585 new residential construction permits on record from all metro areas combined.

Based on the latest construction data reports from HBW, the leading contractors in each of the four metro areas of Texas during the month of October 2023 are as follows:

Houston

There were more than 340 contractors with new residential construction activity on record in the Houston area last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-D.R. Horton	313	$ 209,073.00
2-Lennar Homes	293	$ 183,838.00
3-Caldwell Companies	194	$ 203,077.00
4-Pulte Homes	166	$ 290,098.00
5-David Weekley Homes	164	$ 247,379.00

Dallas

Out of more than 310 home builders with new residential construction activity on record in the Dallas area last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:

Builder	Total No	Average Value
1-D.R. Horton	196	$ 251,952.00
2-Lennar Homes	186	$ 214,245.00
3-Bloomfield Homes	176	$ 362,895.00
4-Pulte Homes	115	$ 289,489.00
5-Highland Homes	102	$ 337,107.00

San Antonio

Out of nearly 110 home builders with new permitting activity on record in San Antonio last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Lennar Homes	132	$ 152,575.00
2-KB Homes	107	$ 229,442.00
3-Chesmar Homes	43	$ 235,349.00
4-Pulte Homes	41	$ 240,248.00
5-D.R. Horton	41	$ 223,395.00

Austin

In Austin, there were approximately 100 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:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Lennar Homes	46	$ 175,172.00
2-D.R. Horton	36	$ 227,750.00
3-Meritage Homes	35	$ 323,358.00
4-Pulte Homes	34	$ 411,408.00
5-KB Homes	34	$ 269,324.00

Texas Residential Construction – October 2023

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Erika Carruth

Last month, there were more than 7,280 new residential construction permits with a total construction value of nearly $2.2 billion added to the HBW database for the Lone Star State. Out of the four major Metro areas included in the report (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio), the greatest concentration of new home construction activity could be found in the Houston area (3,158 permits), while the highest average value of new residential construction projects could be found in Austin (average value: $347,779).

Here is a detailed look at the total permits, average value of construction and leading counties for new residential construction in Texas during the month of October 2023:

Houston

Total Permits: 3,158

Total Construction Value: $842 million

Average Value of Construction: $266,630

Leading Counties (based on total new permits): Harris County (1,471 permits), Montgomery County (1,090 permits)

Dallas

Total Permits: 2,794

Total Construction Value: $931.3 million

Average Value of Construction: $333,306

Leading Counties (based on total new permits): Collin County (948 permits), Tarrant County (616 permits)

San Antonio

Total Permits: 738

Total Construction Value: $177 million

Average Value of Construction: $239,338

Leading County (based on total new permits): Bexar County (459 permits)

Austin

Total Permits: 592

Total Construction Value: $206 million

Average Value of Construction: $347,779

Leading County (based on total new permits): Travis County (279 permits)

HBW Report: Florida Home Construction Q3-2023

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Erika Carruth

Since the start of this year (thru Q3-2023), Florida has experienced a significant 21 percent year-over-year decrease in new residential construction permits, resulting in more than 79,390 new permits added to the HBW database. Out of the six Florida regions reviewed (Southwest, Southeast, Northwest, Northeast, West, Central), all areas have experienced year-over-year drops in new home construction ranging from 8 percent (Northwest) to 25 percent (Southwest), and nearly 64 percent of all new permits statewide originated from the three regions of West (18,643 permits), Southwest (17,596 permits), and Northeast (14,246 permits) Florida. Here is a closer look at the total number of new permits on record for the month in all six Florida regions reviewed:

West: 18,643 permits (-19% YoY)
Southwest: 17,596 permits (-25% YoY)
Northeast: 14,246 permits (-24% YoY)
Central: 12,707 permits (-24% YoY)
Northwest: 9,258 permits (-8% YoY)
Southeast: 6,941 permits (-21% YoY)

From a county perspective, there were seven counties (out of 51 counties included in the report) that carried nearly 40 percent of all new home construction through the third quarter of this year; those counties are as follows:

Lee County (Southwest) – 5,720 permits
Pasco County (West) – 5,225 permits
Polk County (West) – 5,062 permits
Manatee County (Southwest) – 4,185 permits
St. Johns County (Northeast) – 3,967 permits
Hillsborough County (West) – 3,652 permits
Orange County (Central) – 3,490 permits

Florida Quarterly Report: Swimming Pool Construction Q3-2023

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Erika Carruth

In Florida, there were 22,821 new swimming pool construction permits added to the HBW database from January through September of this year, reflecting a 26 percent year-over-year decrease in new pool construction.

While new swimming pool construction has been on the rise in Florida for several years, since last year, construction has been on the decline. Across the state, every region (Central, West, Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, Northwest) has demonstrated year-over-year drops in new pool construction ranging from -6 percent (northwest) to -32 percent (southwest).

Here is a closer look at new swimming pool construction permit data as recorded by HBW for Florida through the third quarter of this year:

Southwest

Out of the six regions reviewed, the southwest carried the highest volume of new pool construction, with approximately 6,425 new permits on record through Q3-2023. As previously noted, the area has exhibited a 32 percent year-over-year decline in new pool construction, and nearly half of all new permits originated from the counties of Lee (1,874 permits) and Collier (1,256 permits) where new pool construction is down since last year by 37 percent and 28 percent respectively.

Southeast

In the southeastern region of Florida, there have been nearly 4,225 pool starts since the start of this year through September, reflecting a 31 percent year-over-year decrease in new swimming pool construction. Out of the seven counties that make up the southeast, more than half of all new pool construction took place in the two counties of Palm Beach (1,394 permits) and Miami-Dade (962 permits) where there have been year-over-year decreases in permits of 33 percent and 36 percent respectively.

West

Through the third quarter of this year, there have been 4,086 new swimming pool construction permits added to the HBW database for the western region of Florida, reflecting a 23 percent year-over-year decrease in pool construction. Out of the seven counties reviewed in the area, nearly half of all new construction activity could be found in the two counties of Hillsborough (1,294 permits) and Polk (725 permits) where there have been year-over-year decreases in new permits ranging from 21 to 28 percent respectively.

Central

In Central Florida, there have been more than 3,375 new swimming pool construction permits added to the HBW database through the third quarter of this year, reflecting a 21 percent year-over-year decrease in pool construction. Out of the six counties included in the area report, Orange County held the greatest concentration of new swimming pool construction activity, having a 17 percent year-over-year decrease in construction that resulted in 1,200 new permits on record.

Northwest

Since the start of this year (thru Q3), there have been more than 2,385 new swimming pool construction permits in the northwestern region of Florida, reflecting a 6 percent year-over-year decrease in new construction. Out of the 18 counties reviewed and factored into the report for the area, the highest concentration of new construction activity could be found in Walton County, where there has been a 7 percent year-over-year decrease in new pool construction activity, resulting in more than 460 new permits through the third quarter of this year.

Northeast

In the northeastern region of Florida, there has been a 23 percent year-over-year decrease in new swimming pool construction, resulting in approximately 2,325 new permits on record with HBW through the third quarter of this year. Out of the eight counties reviewed in the area, the greatest concentration of new construction activity could be found in the counties of St. Johns (815 permits) and Duval (461 permits), where there have been year-over-year decreases in new permits of 29 percent and 22 percent respectively.