HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grand View Builders, a Houston-based, family-owned and operated homebuilder has been acquired by Century Communities, a leading Colorado-based builder of upscale single-family homes, townhomes and flats in select markets, including Colorado, Texas and Nevada. The acquisition is a result of Grand View Builders’ success and continued growth in the Houston and surrounding areas in recent years. In 2013, Grand View Builders was ranked one of the top 35 Houston area homebuilders, closing 198 total homes, far exceeding their previous record of 161 homes sold in 2012.
Grand View Builders has been a part of the Houston homebuilding community since 2009 and was building in 13 Houston-area communities at the time of the transaction. As a result, Century Communities now owns and controls 601 lots in the Greater Houston area formerly owned by Grand View Builders. Under Century Communities, Grand View Builders will continue its successful homebuilding operations in the Houston region. The company will continue to serve the popular communities of Lakes of Bella Terra, Stewarts Forest and many more, as well as its newest communities, The Township and Raleigh Creek.
Grand View Builders’ president and founder, Marc Jungers, a 20-year veteran of the Texas and Houston homebuilding community, will lead the Houston operations of Century Communities as Division President. In addition to Grand View Builders, Marc successfully started and operated two more successful Houston enterprises: GVB Customs Homes and SWMJ Construction. GVB Custom Homes grew out of the success of Grand View Builders’ “Build on Your Lot” program, allowing homeowners to build a completely custom, luxury home on their own land anywhere in the greater Houston area. SWMJ Construction started after providing much needed assistance in rebuilding homes in Houston and surrounding cities following hurricanes Rita and Ike.
“We are very proud of the business we have built in the communities that we serve and we are excited to continue building homes in the Greater Houston area as a part of Century Communities,” said Jungers. He added, “I believe the acquisition will allow Grand View Builders to meaningfully increase its attractive product offerings and expand into new communities as we move forward together.”
The strategic acquisition allows Century Communities to build upon the successful practices established by Grand View Builders, expanding its regional footprint into the growing Houston housing market. The purchase price for the acquisition is approximately $14 million and is based on the total assets of Grand View Builders at the closing of the acquisition, less cash and cash equivalents and less certain assumed trade payables. In addition, Grand View is eligible to receive earn out payments based on performance over the next two years. The acquisition brings Century Communities’ total land position of owned and controlled lots to 10,665, representing an increase of 28% since the end of 2013.
Michael P. Kahn & Associates LLC acted as financial advisor to Grand View Builders.
About Grand View Builders
Grand View Builders was established in 2009 to offer affordable, custom homes with appealing exterior architectural style and interior beauty with a range of floor plans to match any lifestyle. Known for impeccable quality, attention to detail and unmatched dedication to every project, Grand View Builders offers their customers an opportunity to achieve the American dream – owning their own home. Grand View Builder was acquired by Century Communities in 2014.
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About Century Communities:
Founded in 2002, Colorado-based Century Communities is a builder of single-family homes, townhomes and flats in select major metropolitan markets in Colorado, Texas, and Nevada. The Company offers a wide variety of product lines and is engaged in all aspects of homebuilding, including the acquisition, entitlement and development of land and the construction, marketing and sale of homes. Century Communities is a top 50 homebuilder in the United States and is one of the top five fastest growing homebuilders by total revenue. To learn more about Century Communities please visit www.centurycommunities.com.
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