Here's a look at some press releases that have made their way into the BUILDER newsroom's inbox recently. Have a release to share? Send it to [email protected].
Dream Finders Lands in Arizona
Dream Finders Homes has officially launched home sales in the Phoenix region with the debut of Rancho Mirage in Maricopa.
Rancho Mirage offers 123 single-family homesites, each 50 feet wide, with floorplans ranging from 1,593 to 2,531 square feet. Homes start at $339,990, making this community an option for buyers seeking affordable homes in the fast-growing Phoenix metro area, said Tyler Champlin, Phoenix Division president of Dream Finders Homes.
“We are thrilled to introduce Dream Finders Homes to the Phoenix market, starting with Rancho Mirage,” he said. “This community is ideally located near some of Maricopa’s top attractions, including Copper Sky Regional Park, Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino, The Duke Golf Course, and the scenic Box Canyon Recreation Area. With its combination of affordability, modern home designs, and easy access to recreation, Rancho Mirage opens the door to homeownership for buyers who may be priced out elsewhere in the region.”
Colorado Dreaming
Finale, a master plan development committed to delivering inspired, multigenerational properties with enduring legacies, announced the launch of sales of the Independence Townhomes, a limited enclave of just 16 three- to five-bedroom residences.
The townhomes represent Finale’s initial offering as part of a multi-phase masterplan that introduces residences and hospitality offerings set on the last land for development in Breckenridge, Colorado. Comprising upscale townhomes, condominiums, ski chalets, and single-family homes, as well as a luxury hotel and private residences, Finale will include a purposeful mix of residential offerings in coveted locales including Breckenridge’s vibrant downtown and the base of Breckenridge Ski Resort’s coveted Peak 8.
“We are thrilled to introduce Finale as a last-of-its-kind opportunity for prospective buyers to own a newly constructed home in the heart of Breckenridge, and the Independence Townhomes represent the first step in bringing this vision to life,” says Graham Frank, developer and one of two managing members of The Finale Development Partnership. “Together with our partners, Finale has been thoughtfully designed to deliver turnkey luxury living while establishing meaningful experiences for future generations.”
Mr. Roboto, Home Builder
Promise Robotics, an AI company turning off-the-shelf industrial robots into autonomous production systems for home construction, announced its plans to expand deployment of its production lines at a new 60,000-square-foot existing warehouse located in Calgary.
To begin operation in the summer of 2025, the facility will be able to produce up to 1,000,000 square feet of housing annually. The expansion represents the latest advancements in automation and robotics in the homebuilding industry, harnessing Promise Robotics' AI brain and robotic tooling to address housing shortages in Canada and the United States. With a future eye on cities like Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, Atlanta, Charlotte, Austin, and Nashville, the launch represents another step in the company's plans to expand its homebuilding partnerships with home builders and suppliers across the United States and Canada.
"This new factory marks a major technological and business milestone, strengthening our ability to support our expanding network of homebuilding partners across Canada and the U.S.," said Ramtin Attar, CEO and co-founder of Promise Robotics. "The high cost and complexity of automation have long kept homebuilders from investing in factories, but Promise Robotics changes that. Our solution removes capital and expertise barriers, enabling builders to adopt automation and scale production confidently."
A Hinge Above
Sugatsune, a provider of precision-engineered hardware solutions, announced the launch of the HES2S-150-A110 surface mounted hidden door hinge designed to meet the needs of homeowners, contractors, and builders seeking a functional and easy-to-install solution. A follow up to its predecessor, the All New HES2S door hinge was created to accommodate 1-3/8” thick doors making it a solution for upgrading residential doors without having to replace existing door frames.
“Like we did back in 1992 when we introduced adjustable concealed hinges for doors, the HES2S-150-A110 exemplifies how Sugatsune creates satisfaction and convenience for both professionals and do-it yourselfers,” said Curtis Nakamura, senior vice president at Sugatsune America. “By eliminating the need to route out the frames, you can mortise these hinges into doors at the shop or in the garage, avoiding unnecessary clean up inside the house.”
From Building Homes to Saving Souls
Taylor Morrison Home announced that Darrell Sherman, EVP, chief legal officer and secretary, will retire from Taylor Morrison effective May 31, 2025, after serving in the role for nearly 16 years. Mr. Sherman has been called to serve as a mission president by the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His service to the church will be full-time and commence in June 2025.
"Darrell has been a trusted advisor, providing remarkable legal oversight and guidance during his long tenure at Taylor Morrison," said Sheryl Palmer, CEO. "He has been instrumental in raising the bar in corporate governance and supporting finance, land acquisition, risk management, M&A and the company's strategic growth. We congratulate him and wish him every success in his new assignment and service in his church."
Charging Ahead
Legrand, a provider of electrical and digital infrastructure, is bringing its fastest and most powerful USB charging outlet to date to residential and commercial markets with the introduction of the 65W USB Type-C Outlet with Power Delivery. This high-capacity 65W USB Outlet addresses the need for Type-C compatibility with modern devices and with intelligent and convenient charging, delivering the precise amount of power based on variable voltage requirements to keep outlets, devices, and users safe.
“The primary differentiator of the 65W USB Type-C Outlet is its unique ability to provide continuous 65W charging without capacity drop-off to charge a broader range of devices, including small laptops,” said Racheal Rich, product manager at Legrand. “It is an important expansion to our product lineup designed to simplify installation for electrical contractors. Builders will appreciate the final touch to their project and homeowners will reap the benefits of lasting functionality, safety, and performance,” says Rich.
