Homecrete Homes on “2008 Giant 400” List
Stuart-based homebuilder moves up from 372 to 366 in down market.
May 15, 2008
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Robert Cenk, Homecrete Homes
772-370-1202 or bcenk@homecretehomes.com
Steve Reiter, Homecrete Homes
772-873-6707 or sreiter@homecretehomes.com
Robert Cenk, Homecrete Homes
772-370-1202 or bcenk@homecretehomes.com
Steve Reiter, Homecrete Homes
772-873-6707 or sreiter@homecretehomes.com
STUART, Fla. (May 15, 2008) – Homecrete Homes (www.homecretehomes.com), the nation’s largest insulated concrete form (ICF) homebuilder, has once again made the Professional Builder Magazine 2008 Giant 400, its list of America's 400 largest home builders. While most of the builders on the list have seen significant decreases in revenue and closings between 2006 and 2007, Homecrete actually moved up in the rankings from 366 to 372.
“It’s obviously a difficult situation right now for home builders”, said Robert Cenk, vice president of operations for Homecrete. “It’s a buyers market so you have to offer a product that sets you apart from the competition”, continued Cenk. “We don’t build our homes with concrete blocks like every other builder in Florida. Every Homecrete home is built with Greenblock Insulated Concrete Forms, which provide our home owners with a house that can withstand the worst of our Florida weather. The ICF walls also provide R-values that are triple that of concrete blocks, which means significantly lower utility bills”.
Homecrete was the recent recipient of the Treasure Coast Builders Association Parade of Homes “Grand Award”. Chosen from dozens of entries from some of the largest builders in the nation, Homecrete won this prestigious award for the third year in a row.
Homecrete has six models to choose from, two of which can be seen at their Model Center located at 225 W. Bayshore Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. (772) 873-6707. Homecrete also builds custom homes.
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About Homecrete Homes Inc.
Homecrete Homes (www.homecretehomes.com) has been building ICF homes for several years in two key markets; Florida’s Treasure Coast and Kern County California. Annual combined production exceeds 300 units. In Florida, the company is active in building six model homes, custom homes and commercial projects all utilizing insulated concrete form building technology.
About Cartagena Group
Cartagena Group, a Delaware Corporation, is the parent/holding company of Homecrete Homes and an organization managing companies who collectively are engaged in residential and commercial new construction activities. Cartagena Group owns 100 percent of the shares in Homecrete Homes and provides business development, capital funding, cash flow, senior management and overall leadership for its operating divisions.
