We're thrilled to share that Orleans Homes took home the gold in the 2013 National Awards competition. Out of nearly 700 submissions, our North Division Design Center in Bensalem, PA won out over other silver award finalists to be named best design center in the country.

Orleans Homes is happy to announce that we’ve been nationally recognized by Professional Builder magazine as the top 2012 Big Gainer.

Orleans Homes Raleigh Division is pleased to announce development plans for Colvin Park, a 144-lot community just west of Cary in Apex, NC. Sales are slated to begin in Autumn of 2013 and the land purchase and building approvals have already been secured.

Orleans Homes Raleigh Division is simply happy to announce the opening of Blalock Forest in Willow Springs, NC.

Orleans Homes Charlotte Division is happy to announce the opening of The Pavilion in Huntersville, NC.

Orleans Homes Raleigh Division is pleased to announce that Mitch Sanner has accepted the role of division president for Orleans Homebuilders, Inc. in Raleigh, NC.

Professional Builder's 2012 Housing Giants report shows Orleans Homes has jumped 28 places when ranked among the nation's 235 largest homebuilders. Orleans ranked 35th on the 2012 list, rising from 63rd in 2011.

Steven Atchison has joined the executive team at Orleans Homes as president of the Midwest Division, overseeing day-to-day operations of communities in the Chain’O Lakes region and Fox River Valley, and growing the company’s presence in Chicagoland and beyond.

Orleans Homes has announced the appointment of John Evans as President of its Northeast division, overseeing day-to-day operations of the company’s 15 communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.

The Philadelphia Inquirer
By Joseph N. DiStefano, Business Reporter

Orleans Homebuilders Inc. is back from bankruptcy, with veterans of the long suburban home-building boom replacing the three generations of the Orleans family who ran the Bensalem-based builder for more than 90 years before the publicly-traded company filed for Chapter 11 protection in 2010.

Coopersburg, PA — On December 11, 2011, Orleans Homes Liberty Village community hosted a children’s holiday event complete with decorating gingerbread cookies, arts and crafts, games, and a Toys-for-Tots donation box.  Close to 25 residents and friends participated in the festivities.  

To view photos from this event, visit the Orleans Homes Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.260211114032277.74131.236401939746528&type=1

Medford, NJ — To kick off the holiday season, Orleans Homes’ Wildflowers at Medford community hosted a Holiday Open House party in one of the new model homes on December 4, 2011.  Close to 50 people were able to tour the model home in this active adult community.

To view photos from this event, visit the Orleans Homes Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.256840644369324.73611.236401939746528&type=1

Valley, PA—November 29, 2011—Orleans Homes, one of the country’s oldest, continually operated home builders, recently invited homeowners of its adjacent Hillview neighborhoods in Chester County (the Courts at Hillview and Hillview Estates) to participate in a new initiative designed to elicit feedback on a series of four new floor plans currently in development for active adult communities for individuals 55+.

To view the full article and photos of Dean, Marek and John published in today's Philadelphia Inquirer, please visit: http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20111128_People_in_the_News.html

Raleigh, NC— On November 20, 2011, Orleans Homes’ The Grove at Weldon Ridge community, located in Cary, NC, hosted a catered Homeowners Appreciation Picnic to bring the community together and introduce long-time homeowners with those new to the neighborhood.  About 40 guests attended the event. 

To view photos from the event, please visit: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.252733814780007.73036.236401939746528&type=3

New site underscores Orleans’ goal of redefining the home buying experience; features multiple new floor plans, enhanced and interactive design options, video series, and more.

Over the course of her life, Anne Reahm had designed and built six houses in some really great places - Brookhaven, Marchwood, Guthriesville, Marsh Harbor, and Strasburg in Lancaster County, Pa.

If anyone knows a great home when they see one, it has to be Rita Dalle Pazze.  First, Rita is a REALTOR®, so she’s shown and toured all kinds of houses in all kinds of neighborhoods.

Becky and Roger LaFleur were not at all sure they wanted to move. They had remodeled their home once and were considering an addition to keep up with the space needs of two adults and two very active elementary-aged kids.