Prolific Canadian homebuilder Empire Communities entered the Texas market two short years ago and is now winning awards for their efforts.

The developer is celebrating 25-years of building excellence, and its push into the Houston-area has been so successful with buyers that they are now expanding into the Austin and San Antonio markets.

Awarded by the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA), Houston’s Best PRISM Awards are an annual event designed to recognize excellence within Houston’s homebuilding industry. The recipients were chosen by a panel of premier industry professionals from around the country.

Empire Communities took home five trophies across multiple categories, including Product Design for $400,000 to $500,000, Interior Merchandising of a Model Home in the $350,000 to $400,000 and under $250,000 categories, Sales Brochure of the Year and Website of the Year.

The developer was also a finalist in the Interior Merchandising $300,000 to $350,000 and $400,000 to $500,000 categories.

Empire Communities offers a wide selection of unique home styles and sizes, ranging from 1,500 square feet to more than 4,800 square feet with thoughtfully-designed floorplans and unique exterior and interior finishes. Prices ranges from the low-$200,000s to more than $1 million.

In the Houston area, Empire Communities has launched several stunning developments over the last two years.

Located in Magnolia, TX, Empire Woodforest offers three- to four-bedroom homes that range in size from 2,521 square feet to 3,424 square feet. Empire Woodforest has a total of four quick move-in homes currently for sale.

Empire Woodforest boasts an impressive array of fun outdoor amenities and activities, including tennis and basketball courts, extensive hiking trails, swimming pools and a golf course. Pricing for available units starts at $334,900.

The Empire Hidden Lakes community in League City, TX offers a relaxed coastal vibe with plenty of on-site amenities. Surrounded by a wealth of entertainment, dining and shopping opportunities, residents can unwind and enjoy life at its best — both indoors and out.

Prices start at $382,000 and go up to over $484,000.

The Empire Dellrose community is set on 600 sprawling acres in Northwest Houston and puts convenience and recreation at the forefront with easy access to the Grand Central Parkway and a myriad of amenities for active residents. Prices start at $382,000 and go up to over $484,000.

Empire Dellrose has miles of walking trails, a recreational clubhouse, pool and playground. There are five quick move-in homes currently for sale. Pricing starts at $217,000.

Empire Reserve at Spring Lakes, located in Tomball, TX, has a total of 26 units, with two quick move-in homes currently for sale. Available sizes range from 3,097 square feet to 4,815 square feet, with pricing starting at $550,000.

Empire Fairway Farms offers residents the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of Tromball and unwind surrounded by lush woods and green pastures. Homes range in size from 1,747 square feet to 3,102 square feet in three- and four-bedroom floorplans. Six quick move-in ready homes currently for sale and pricing starts at $275,000.

Empire Coastal Point is League City’s newest master-planned community and provides residents with a spectacular one-of-a-kind, laid-back coastal lifestyle with easy access to major freeways, retail areas and popular area amenities, like the Kemah Boardwalk and Galveston Beach. The development is now in registration and sales for available units start from the low-$300,000’s.

Ideally located in prime Northeast Beltway off North Sam Houston Parkway and Woodlands Hills Drive, Empire Balmoral offers exceptional living and the ultimate Caribbean-inspired vacation spot all year long in Humble, TX.

Sales for available units start from the low-$200,000’s. Empire Balmoral homes range in size from 1,500 square feet to 2,100 square feet, in three- to four-bedroom floorplans with four quick move-in homes currently for sale.

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