Articles from Empire Communities

The new name reflects the company’s commitment to guiding homeowners every step of the way, and building inspiring spaces where people and communities grow.

Vaughan, Ontario, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ERTH360 has been awarded Gold for the Global Innovation Home of the Year at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) The Nationals awards, held on February 25, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Recognized as one of the most prestigious awards programs in the homebuilding industry, The Nationals celebrates companies and individuals who demonstrate innovation, expertise, and excellence across sales, marketing, and design.

Vaughan, Ontario, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willowdale Asset Management is pleased to announce that three of its portfolio companies—ERTH360, TFN Realty, and Empire Communities—have been recognized for their excellence at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) The Nationals Awards, held on February 25, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Since 1982, The Nationals has celebrated outstanding achievements in the homebuilding industry, recognizing companies and individuals who demonstrate innovation, expertise, and excellence across sales, marketing, and design. As the industry’s most prestigious awards program, it highlights the builders, developers, and professionals shaping the future of residential real estate.

Vaughan, Ontario, Feb. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Communities, one of North America’s largest privately-held homebuilders, has acquired Charlotte-based SouthCraft Home Builders (“SouthCraft”), expanding its presence in the region and strengthening its ability to serve a broader range of homebuyers. SouthCraft will continue to focus on value-driven homebuyers while maintaining its current operations and leadership team.

Vaughan, Ontario, Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Continental Land, the former land division of Empire Communities, has officially rebranded as Precedent Land Company, a standalone entity under the newly established Willowdale Asset Management.

Vaughan, Ontario, Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willowdale Asset Management, formerly the corporate division of Empire Communities, today announces its official launch as a diversified real estate asset manager, overseeing seven distinct businesses across the industry. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Willowdale’s legacy dates to its founding in 1993, growing from a single-project homebuilding company into a dynamic, vertically integrated real estate asset manager with nearly $5 billion in assets under management across North America.

Vaughan, Ontario, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Communities Corp. (“Empire Communities” or “Empire”) announced today that it has closed its offering, on a private placement basis, of CAD$225 million aggregate principal amount of 7.625% senior unsecured notes due November 1, 2029 (the “Notes”). The Notes were issued at par and have been guaranteed by certain of Empire’s subsidiaries. Interest on the Notes will be payable semi-annually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year, commencing on May 1, 2025.

Marking a Milestone in Creating Healthier Living Environments

Vaughan, Ontario, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Communities, one of North America’s largest privately held homebuilders, continues its U.S. expansion with the announcement of a strategic partnership with Colorado Springs-based builder Covington Homes. The partnership further diversifies and expands Empire’s presence in the U.S. to 8 markets, including Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Atlanta, Chattanooga, Charlotte, Greenville, and now Colorado Springs. 

Achievement highlights significant advancement in residential construction, ensuring cleaner, healthier living for homeowners

Vaughan, Ontario, April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAUGHAN, ONTARIO April 24, 2024 – Empire Communities Corp. (“Empire” or “Empire Communities”) announced today that the previously announced cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for any and all of its outstanding 7.000% Senior Notes due 2025 (the “2025 Notes”) expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on April 23, 2024 (the “Expiration Time”).

Vaughan, Ontario, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAUGHAN, ONTARIO April 23, 2024 – Empire Communities Corp. (“Empire” or “Empire Communities”) today announced the pricing terms of the previously announced cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for any and all of its outstanding 7.000% Senior Notes due 2025 (the “2025 Notes”). The Tender Offer is being made pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, dated as of April 16, 2024 (the “Offer to Purchase”), and the related notice of guaranteed delivery (together with the Offer to Purchase, the “Offer Documents”). Holders of the 2025 Notes (“Holders”) are urged to read the Offer Documents carefully before making any decision with respect to the Tender Offer.

Vaughan, Ontario, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VAUGHAN, ONTARIO April 16, 2024 – Empire Communities Corp. (“Empire Communities” or “Empire”) announced today that it has commenced a cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for any and all of its outstanding 7.000% Senior Notes due 2025 (the “2025 Notes”). The Tender Offer is being made pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, dated as of April 16, 2024 (the “Offer to Purchase”), and the related notice of guaranteed delivery (together with the Offer to Purchase, the “Offer Documents”).

Houston, TX, Sept. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Communities, one of North America’s largest privately held homebuilders, is celebrating some big wins with numerous industry accolades across their Texas markets. The esteemed homebuilder was named the recipient of several Texas Association of Builders (TAB) Star Awards including the prestigious Star Grand Award for Volume Builder of the Year, in addition to various Summit Awards and Marketing and Advertising Excellence (MAX) Awards this season.  

VAUGHAN, ONTARIO, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Communities is pleased to announce and welcome Sean Taggart as Chief Marketing Officer.  Sean will report directly to Dan and Andrew Guizzetti, Co-Chief Executive Officers.  Sean brings extensive experience in innovative marketing strategies, digital transformation, customer experience and revenue growth across a variety of sectors including real estate, travel and hospitality, technology, and financial services.  

Toronto, March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Communities, one of North America’s largest privately held homebuilders, is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Balen as Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Reporting to Co-CEOs, Dan Guizzetti and Andrew Guizzetti, the COO, U.S., will be responsible for the growth and profitability of U.S. Operations.

ERTH’s initial focus aims to enhance homebuyers’ health and well-being by creating improved indoor air quality (IAQ) while reducing environmental impact through sustainable building practices.

Hockley, TX, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Rental Living, a division of Toronto-based homebuilder Empire Communities, is pleased to announce the release of new homes for lease at Dellrose in Hockley, Texas. Located just west of Cypress and a short drive to downtown Houston, the community is situated near major highways via the Grand Parkway.

Vaughan, Ontario Canada, Dec. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Communities, one of North America’s largest privately held homebuilders, is thrilled to receive four Silver Award honours at the 2022 NAHB’s National Sales and Marketing Council (NSMC) National Awards for new home sales and marketing.

Vaughan, Ontario Canada, Nov. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Communities, one of North America’s largest privately-owned builder-developers, is excited to release the latest editions of their design and lifestyle magazine, Everyday Beautiful. Now in its fifth year with three unique editions in Ontario, Texas and the Carolinas, Everyday Beautiful is an annual curation of all things to inspire homeowners to achieve the home they’ve always wanted, bringing advice from style experts, the latest interior design trends, and crowd-pleasing recipes.

Toronto, Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Communities, one of North America’s largest privately held homebuilders, is pleased to announce they have been recognized at the 2022 CustomerInsight H.O.M.E Awards with six awards for customer experience excellence.