The Tribute Adds American Legend Homes to List of Distinguished Builders

November 22, 2010

by Jonathan Williamson

THE COLONY, TX – November 22, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Matthews Southwest, one of the region’s most progressive developers, today announces that American Legend Homes has joined its select stable of builders and will offer its award-winning, sustainable home plans at The Tribute Resort Community on the shores of Lewisville Lake.

American Legend Homes will be building homes in the Balmerino and Aberdeen neighborhoods, ranging from $300,000 to $1 million with custom options. Balmerino – featuring lots along the recently-opened, critically-acclaimed Old American Golf Club – is a gated community perfect for families, empty nesters and avid golfers. Aberdeen – adjacent to the site of the planned elementary school — is ideal for young families, featuring a playground and (water) spray park.

“By partnering with American Legend Homes, The Tribute adds another prestigious local builder with a reputation for delivering a best-in-class residential product,” says Jack Matthews, President of Matthews Southwest. “Their work will further our mission of making The Tribute one of the most livable and relaxing places to live in Texas.”

“With its two highly-ranked golf courses, amenities, trails and future lake amenities and school, The Tribute is unlike any other residential development in north Texas,” says Kevin Egan, President of American Legend Homes. “Matthews Southwest’s commitment to and investment in the Metroplex is completely in-line with American Legend Home’s brand promise.”

American Legend Homes builds high performance, energy efficient homes that provide homeowners with less maintenance. American Legend Homes’ projects are constructed with environmentally-friendly features, providing owners with increased comfort, long-term savings and enhanced resale value.

American Legend Homes is the second new builder to join Matthews Southwest for work in The Tribute in 2010. Grand Homes, 2010 “Builder of the Year,” has a total of 12 elevations slated for The Lochs and Garden Villages, ranging from $230,000 to $500,000.

Other building partners in The Tribute include Coventry Homes, Drees Custom Homes, Highland Homes, Warwick Custom Homes and Flagstone Custom Homes.

For more information on The Tribute: www.thetribute.com; 972.221.1199.

About The Tribute Resort Community

The Tribute is an unmatched lakefront golf resort and master-planned development situated on 23,200-acre Lewisville Lake. Conveniently located 20 miles north of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and 30 miles from the Metroplex, it features two nationally ranked golf courses – The Old American and Tribute Golf Clubs. The 1,500-acre master-planned development boasts amenity centers, resort-style pools, gardens, parks and playgrounds, a future on-site school, over six miles of hike-and-bike trails, landscaped canals, and hundreds of acres of accessible open space. Future plans call for a lake club and marina, upscale hotel, retail shops and more. At The Tribute, category-leading builders craft “Old World” architecture, blending with stunning vistas of Lewisville Lake to create one of the state’s truly unique residential enclaves.

About Matthews Southwest

Matthews Southwest is a full-service development company headquartered in Dallas. Since 1988, this dynamic and growth-driven company has acquired, built and managed single and multi-tenant corporate office, institutional and industrial developments throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada. From conception to completion, Matthews Southwest brings together financial resources and an experienced management team to form profitable partnerships focused on creating projects of lasting excellence.

With strong emphasis on time management and cost controls, Matthews Southwest provides investors the profitable return that initially attracts them. Keynote on-going projects include The Bow, a two million square-foot office building in Calgary, Alberta designed by Fosters and Partners; the Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel, a 1000-room luxury hotel in downtown Dallas; and South Side on Lamar, a mixed use development in downtown Dallas that includes artist lofts, condominiums, retail space, concert venues, and more.