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Top Home Builders in Florida – November 2023

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Erika Carruth

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:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Lennar Homes	212
2-D.R. Horton	186
3-The Villages of Lake Sumter	64
4-Homes By West Bay	58
5-Pulte Homes	43

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:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Lennar Homes	255
2-D.R. Horton	115
3-Pulte Homes	54
4-JHS Builders	50
5-Adams Homes	29

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:

Builder	Total Permits
1-GL Building Corporation	86
2-D.R. Horton	79
3-Pulte Homes	54
4-Lennar Homes	28
5-GHO Homes	25

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:

Builder	Total Permits
1-D.R. Horton	121
2-Lennar Homes	113
3-Pulte Homes	112
4-Meritage Homes	34
5-K Hovnanian Homes	34

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:

Builder	Total Permits
1-D.R. Horton	144
2-Pulte Homes	69
3-Richmond American Homes	43
4-Lennar Homes	38
5-AMH Development	29

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

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Erika Carruth

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).

Florida Top Swimming Pool Builders – November 2023

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Erika Carruth

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:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Gulfstream Pools & Spas	13	$ 96,318.00
2-Tampa Bay Pools	12	$ 101,294.00
3-Oasis Pavers & Pools	9	$ 93,778.00
4-Tilney Pools	8	$ 97,281.00
5-Blue Moon Backyard & Pool	8	$ 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:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Custom Pools by Design	26	$ 97,422.00
2-Pinnacle USA	18	$ 71,333.00
3-Holiday Pools of West Florida	16	$ 62,074.00
4-Miromar Pools	12	$ 62,449.00
5-Coast to Coast Pools	12	$ 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:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Louden Bonded Pools	21	$ 42,933.00
2-Crystal Pools	13	$ 40,837.00
3-A&G Concrete Pools	12	$ 68,209.00
4-Pipeline Pools & Pavers	8	$ 35,000.00
5-Van Kirk Construction	7	$ 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:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Dreamscapes Pools & Spas	34	$ 57,358.00
2-Bob’s Pool Service	28	$ 27,500.00
3-Kura Design Pools	17	$ 74,118.00
4-Intercoastal Pool & Spa Builders	14	$ 43,305.00
5-All Seasons	12	$ 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:

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Blue Haven Pools	12	$ 72,652.00
2-Oak Wells Aquatics	8	$ 142,531.00
3-Stanley Pools	7	$ 92,571.00
4-Oasis Outdoors of NE Florida	7	$ 67,143.00
5-Premier Outdoor	6	$ 113,833.00

Florida Swimming Pool Construction Summary – November 2023

Posted on December 16, 2023 by Erika Carruth

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).

Texas Top Home Builders – November 2023

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Erika Carruth

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:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Lennar Homes	228
2-Meritage Homes	147
3-D.R. Horton	136
4-David Weekley Homes	127
5-Perry Homes	98

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:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Lennar Homes	173
2-D.R. Horton	110
3-Pulte Homes	102
4-Highland Homes	71
5-Bloomfield Homes	71

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:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Lennar Homes	51
2-Pulte Homes	31
3-David Weekley Homes	24
4-Chesmar Homes	16
5-M/I Homes	16

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:

Builder	Total Permits
1-Lennar Homes	90
2-Sitterle Homes	34
3-D.R. Horton	31
4-KB Homes	27
5-Highland Homes	24

Texas Residential Construction Review – November 2023

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Erika Carruth

Based on HBW’s latest construction data reports, there were 4,320 new residential construction permits with a total value of nearly $1.3 billion on record last month for Texas. Out of the four metro areas included in the reports (Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio), Houston carried the greatest volume of housing starts (1,899 permits), while the highest average value of new home construction could be found in the Dallas area (average value: $332,907).

Here is a breakdown of the permit data for new residential construction by Texas area during the month of November 2023:

Houston

As previously noted, Houston carried the highest amount of new home construction activity last month, having approximately 1,900 new permits with a total construction value of $533 million on record with HBW. The average value of new home construction was $280,666, and more than 75 percent of new permits originated from the counties of Montgomery (767 permits) and Harris (671 permits).

Dallas

In Dallas, there were more than 1,700 new residential construction permits with a total value of approximately $567 million last month. The average value of new home construction was highest in Dallas (average value: $332,907) in comparison to other metro areas reviewed, and the counties with the greatest amount of new residential construction activity for the one-month period were Collin County (589 permits) and Tarrant County (466 permits).

San Antonio

In San Antonio, there were nearly 400 new residential construction permits with a total value of approximately $85 million last month. The average value of new home construction was lowest in San Antonio (average value: $213,783) in comparison to other Texas areas reviewed, and the majority of new home construction activity took place in Bexar County (258 permits).

Austin

Last month, there were more than 320 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $102.5 million in the Austin area. The average value of new home construction was $319,796, and the counties with the highest concentration of new construction activity were Travis (117 permits) and Williamson (110 permits).

Texas Swimming Pool Construction Summary – November 2023

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Erika Carruth

Based on the latest HBW construction data reports, there have been more than 500 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value in excess of $31.7 million on record for the Lone Star State last month. Data from the reports were derived from permits acquired from each of the four major metro areas of the state (Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio). Out of the four regions reviewed, the greatest concentration of new swimming pool construction could be found in Dallas (234 permits), while the highest average value of new pool construction could be found in the Houston area (average value: $91,474).

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

Dallas

Total # of permits: 234

Average value of Construction: $56,986

Top Counties (based on total permits): Collin County (70 permits)

Top 3 pool builders (based on total permits):

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Riverbend Pools	21	$ 52,081.00
2-Gold Medal Pools	8	$ 45,625.00
3-Robertson Pools	8	$ 39,250.00

Houston

Total # of permits: 147

Average value of Construction: $91,474

Top County (based on total permits): Harris County (90 permits)

Top 3 pool builders (based on total permits):

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Platinum Pools	12	$ 108,250.00
2-Premier Pools	7	$ 60,357.00
3-Richard’s Total Backyard	5	$ 108,400.00

Austin

Total # of permits: 75

Average value of Construction: $44,907

Top County (based on total permits): Travis County (66 permits)

Top 3 pool builders (based on total permits):

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Cody Pools	11	$ 48,182.00
2-Anthony & Sylvan Pools	7	$ 35,000.00
3-Premier Pools & Spa North Austin	5	$ 39,940.00

San Antonio

Total # of permits: 45

Average value of Construction: $35,000

Top County (based on total permits): Bexar County (30 permits)

Top 3 pool builders (based on total permits):

Builder	Total Permits	Average Value
1-Keith Zars Pools	8	$ 45,000.00
2-Gary Pools	6	$ 31,667.00
3-Cody Pools	4	$ 37,500.00

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

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