{"id":186177,"date":"2018-10-24T11:07:47","date_gmt":"2018-10-24T15:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/?p=186177"},"modified":"2024-02-19T02:19:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T07:19:24","slug":"empire-communities-nabs-five-trophies-houstons-best-prism-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/archives\/empire-communities-nabs-five-trophies-houstons-best-prism-awards","title":{"rendered":"Empire Communities nabs five trophies at Houston\u2019s Best PRISM Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 id='pressboard-ad-sponsorship-tag' style='margin-bottom: 35px;'><\/h4><p>Prolific Canadian homebuilder Empire Communities entered the Texas market two short years ago and is now winning awards for their efforts.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Awarded by the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA), Houston\u2019s Best PRISM Awards are an annual event designed to recognize excellence within Houston\u2019s homebuilding industry. The recipients were chosen by a panel of premier industry professionals from around the country.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The developer was also a finalist in the Interior Merchandising $300,000 to $350,000 and $400,000 to $500,000 categories.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>In the Houston area, Empire Communities has launched several stunning developments over the last two years.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Located in Magnolia, TX, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/magnolia-tx\/empire-woodforest\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Empire Woodforest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/empirewoodforest_livingarea.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[186177]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-186182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/empirewoodforest_livingarea.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1042\" height=\"695\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/league-city-tx\/empire-hidden-lakes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Empire Hidden Lakes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 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 \u2014 both indoors and out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/empirehiddenhillskitchen.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[186177]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-186183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/empirehiddenhillskitchen.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prices start at $382,000 and go up to over $484,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/harris-county-tx\/empire-dellrose\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Empire Dellrose<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Empire-Dellrose.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[186177]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-186184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Empire-Dellrose.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/tomball-tx\/the-reserve-at-spring-lakes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Empire Reserve at Spring Lakes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/spring_lakes20.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[186177]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-186178\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/spring_lakes20.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1619\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/tomball-tx\/empire-fairway-farms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Empire Fairway Farms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/empirefairwayfarms_bedroom.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[186177]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-186179\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/empirefairwayfarms_bedroom.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/league-city-tx\/empire-coastal-point\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Empire Coastal Point<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is League City\u2019s 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\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/CoastalPoint.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[186177]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-186180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/CoastalPoint.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1669\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ideally located in prime Northeast Beltway off North Sam Houston Parkway and Woodlands Hills Drive, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/humble-tx\/empire-balmoral\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Empire Balmoral<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> offers exceptional living and the ultimate Caribbean-inspired vacation spot all year long in Humble, TX.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Empire-Balmoral.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[186177]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-186181\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Empire-Balmoral.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sales for available units start from the low-$200,000\u2019s. 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='pressboard-ad-sponsorship-msg'><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prolific Canadian homebuilder Empire Communities entered the Texas market two short years ago and is now winning awards for their 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