Zonda’s BUILDER announced Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (“Dream Finders” or “DFH”) (NYSE: DFH) as the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Builder of the Year award. The award will be presented live at the 37th annual Builder 100 Leadership Summit in Dana Point, California from May 5-7.
“The Builder of the Year Award is a highly anticipated honor that highlights the top builders in the country,” says Builder editor-in-chief Steve Ladurantaye in a press release. “As we evaluated all the candidates for 2025, Dream Finders consistently emerged at the top. We congratulate them on their success and look forward to what the future holds.”
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, DFH is a publicly traded and locally operated company. As No. 14 on the 2025 Builder 100 list, the home builder had a busy 2024 reaching company records of 8,583 closings, a pre-tax income of $438 million, and home building revenues of $4.4 billion, which is an increase of 18% compared to 2023. As of the end of 2024, Dream Finders’ land pipeline included almost 55,000 lots controlled.
“The most exciting part has been watching our talented employees grow and expand their responsibilities and really help take control of where DFH is heading,” says founder and CEO Patrick Zalupski in a press release. “We could not be accomplishing our growth plans if it were not for the great and talented folks we have that take pride in their work every day.”
DFH sells homes in over 220 communities across 10 states (Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland).
Dream Finders Homes acquired Fayetteville, NC based homebuilder H&H Homes in 2020 which brought them to the area.
“Being named Builder of the Year by Builder Magazine is a tremendous honor that reflects both our national impact and the deep roots we’ve built here in Fayetteville, NC. Serving the military community is a privilege we hold close to our hearts, and it's a driving force behind everything we do. While we've faced many challenges along the way, our commitment to providing the best possible homebuying experience has never wavered. We are continuously refining our processes to ensure that each home we deliver meets the highest standards. This recognition inspires us to push even further in our mission to exceed expectations and build homes that our customers will cherish for years to come,” shared Dream Finders Homes Division President of Fayetteville Leslie Groves.
DFH’s Fayetteville office, located at 2037 Lunsford Drive in Fayetteville is one of the top developers in the area, giving North Carolina residents the chance to work with a trusted and well-known homebuilder. They combine local expertise with the resources and reputation of a national brand. This ensures their new homes in Fayetteville, have superior craftsmanship.
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