Can a new builder making only a handful of homes per year survive in this market? Despite unpredictable market conditions, tiny Christopher Homes LLC is exceeding its 2007 custom home building goals and says it is well positioned for growth next year. Christopher Homes' year-to-date sales for 2007 is $7.5 million, a 31 percent increase in total revenue from 2006. With a combined 40 years of local experience, Sarasota-based Christopher Homes was established in October 2004 by family-owned team Chris and Joe Hilgeman -- son and father, respectively.
Chris Hilgeman has lived in Sarasota all 30 years of his life. Before forming Christopher Homes, he served the Sarasota community as a firefighter and paramedic. He also gained expertise in the local real estate industry as a licensed realtor, investor and developer.
Rather than focusing on large communities, Christopher Homes builds custom homes mainly in the Siesta Key area. The company's portfolio also includes custom homes from Sarasota to greater Tampa Bay.
Vanessa Arellano Doctor
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