G J Gardner Homes Franchise News

Custom homebuilder's extensive experience building Green Certified and sustainable homes a perfect fit for "Energy Conscious" community. Parker, CO, May 22, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Custom homebuilder Scott Moberg of G.J. Gardner Homes has been chosen to be a part of what will become one of the largest energy conscious communities in the country. The community of Wild Pointe Ranch in Elizabeth is making use of pioneering building practices as part of its net-zero goals.

Earth's subterranean furnace means hot savings for home energy needs.

According to a recent Fox News online article, geothermal energy use is on the rise in the United States. It is essentially free heat that comes from under your feet, and according to the annual report by the Geothermal Energy Association; the United States is using more of it...

Custom homebuilder's extensive experience building Green Certified and sustainable homes a perfect fit for "Energy Conscious" community May 17, 2011 // Franchising.com // Parker, CO – Custom homebuilder Scott Moberg of G.J. Gardner Homes has been chosen to be a part of what will become one of the largest energy conscious communities in the country. The community of Wild Pointe Ranch in Elizabeth is making use of pioneering building practices as part of its net-zero goals. Earth's subterranean furnace means hot savings for home energy needs According to a recent Fox News online article, geothermal energy use is on the rise in the United States. It is essentially free heat that comes from under your feet, and according to the annual report by the Geothermal Energy Association; the United States is using more of it...

Takes Second Place in Top Franchise Systems Under 50 Units April 18, 2011 // Franchising.com // San Luis Obispo, Calif. – North American custom home builder G.J. Gardner Homes has announced that it was awarded second place by Franchise Business Review (FBR) in the "under 50 units" category. FBR is a national franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction. It examines the critical areas of a franchise system including training and support, operations, franchisor/franchisee relations, financial opportunity, and more. The survey results deliver the unbiased facts about the overall health of a franchise system direct from franchise owners.

G.J. Gardner Homes was awarded received a Franchise Satisfaction Index (FSI) score of 87...

September 30, 2010 // Franchising.com // Those who chose to build a new home with GJ Gardner Homes this year can celebrate their decision since the HIA announced the Company is the Number One Franchise Builder in Australia on Wednesday 16th September 2010.
This award recognises that GJ Gardner Homes have built the most new homes - over 1300, in Australia as a solely franchise company. The Company has maintained this award for 14 years.

"We're thrilled with this announcement. Our franchise systems are extremely well-thought-out to make life easy for the builder and clients alike. Our home plans are architecturally designed and have proven to be ideal for our client's aspirations. We also have a five star performance guarantee that covers the whole building experience from slab down to lock-up - we believe this is what sets us apart from other franchise builders," Darren Wallis - CEO said...

Awards are given based on price and G.J. Gardner – Northgate (formerly Hi-Point Home Builders) won every award category in the $1.0 million & above range. Colorado Springs, CO --(PR.com)-- Custom home builder sweeps all categories in its price range.

The Housing & Building Association (HBA) of Colorado Springs recently announced the winners of the People Choice Awards and Industry Awards of Excellence from the 2010 Parade of Homes. The homes were judged by industry professionals from around the country. Parade of Homes attendees also voted for the coveted People's Choice Awards.

Awards are given based on price and G.J. Gardner – Northgate (formerly Hi-Point Home Builders) won every award category in the $1...

G.J. Gardner - Northgate Wins Nine 2010 Colorado Springs Parade of Homes Awards

Awards are given based on price and G.J. Gardner - Northgate (formerly Hi-Point Home Builders) won every award category in the $1.0 million & above range.

Colorado Springs, CO, September 17, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Custom home builder sweeps all categories in its price range.

The Housing & Building Association (HBA) of Colorado Springs recently announced the winners of the People Choice Awards and Industry Awards of Excellence from the 2010 Parade of Homes. The homes were judged by industry professionals from around the country. Parade of Homes attendees also voted for the coveted People's Choice Awards.

Awards are given based on price and G...

At a time when new home construction is slow, it's good to hear about home builders and realtors who are defying the odds and experiencing business growth. The marketing agreement combines G.J. Gardner Custom Homes' unique ability to build on time and on budget with New Home Associates of Colorado's impressive track record of selling new homes. Loveland, CO --(PR.com)-- The G.J. Gardner Homes – Northern Colorado franchise, owned and operated by Bill and Kimberly Stenberg, has entered into a marketing agreement with New Home Associates of Colorado.

Success in Colorado Springs market accelerates Northern Colorado plans In April 2009, Brook Swientisky, Colorado/Wyoming Master Franchisor for G.J. Gardner Homes, announced the marketing agreement between his company and New Home Associates of Colorado, initially in the Colorado Springs area...

October 01, 2009 // Franchising.com // On the 13th of September, the HIA Regional Building awards, North West Region, were held at the Grand Hotel Ballroom in Mildura.

Two G.J. Gardner Homes franchise owners came up winners of two different categories.

G.J Gardner Homes Bendigo took home the award for best custom home $350 - $500k price range and G.J. Gardner Homes Mildura won best project home up to $350k.

Bendigo franchise owner Danny Breen and Mildura franchise owner Brad Stanbrook were excited with the result, as weeks of hard work and planning had gone into both homes. They also congratulated their individual office and construction teams as being the real drivers behind the projects.

"But, the real winner was G...

The Colorado Springs area G.J. Gardner Homes franchise owner is currently building custom homes in the highly desirable northeast section of town. The beauty is that buyers have the freedom of choosing custom options at extremely attractive prices.
Colorado Springs, CO --(PR.com)-- Dennis Weets, local owner of G.J. Gardner Homes, announces that G.J. Gardner Homes – Falcon, is taking building green to the next level in the homes they are currently building in Forest Meadows.

"Forest Meadows, located northeast of the intersection of Black Forest Road & Woodmen Road, presents a great opportunity for prospective home buyers as there are plenty of lots available," states Weets. "The market has never been better for homebuyers, and we see it as an opportune time to offer those homebuyers a new option to build the house of their dreams," he continues...

The marketing agreement between G. J. Gardner Homes and Prudential Preferred Real Estate will benefit entry-level first time home buyers. Denver, CO --(PR.com)-- Brook Swientisky, Colorado/Wyoming Master Franchisor for G.J. Gardner Homes, announces a marketing agreement between his company and Prudential Preferred Real Estate.

Prudential Preferred Real Estate is ranked as #4 among all offices in North America for Customer Satisfaction by Prudential's Corporate home sellers. Broker/Owner Don Bobeda is an award-winning Realtor® with more than 30 years of experience in real estate sales, investment, and development. He is a Colorado Association of Realtors Director and a past President of the Douglas/Elbert Realtor Association...

The real estate market has imploded, causing local home prices to plunge. January 07, 2009 // Franchising.com // But Kingsburg resident Mona Kreiter isn't discouraged about her custom-home building business. Although she expects the number of customers to decrease by 70 percent compared to the boom years, she's hopeful that her newly opened franchise of G.J. Gardner in Hanford will pick up once the economy revives.

"Now it's a good opportunity for us to find our niche in the community and get to know people," she said of her business, which she operates with her husband.

The business, located at 322 Irwin St., opened on Dec. 11. It should survive in the midst of what she says is a housing market that's "bottomed out...

November 06, 2008 // Franchising.com // G.J. Gardner Homes has made some significant moves in the latest housing industry figures released on the 2nd of October this year.

"We believe it is a sign that we are a growing and significant company as we are moving forward in a tough economic climate, where other building companies have dropped back and even gone under recently', Darren Wallis, CEO, said.

The figures, released annually by the Housing Industry of Australia in their report called 'The Housing 100', document Australia's most active homebuilders for each year.

In the report, G.J. Gardner Homes rose significantly from position 24 to position 15 in the 'Largest 20 Home Builders' section of the report, which was the biggest jump of all building companies included in the report...

G.J. Gardner Homes has been ranked as one of the top two hundred franchised companies in the USA today by Franchise Times Magazine, one of the world's leading franchise publications.

"After years of very hard work, it is a great result", said Darren Wallis, the CEO of G.J. Gardner Homes. "And we are so proud of the fact that we are an Australian company and were able to successfully enter the US Market".

"But, it is not surprising as we have a great team around us who love the business and work hard, and the systems and strategies we have developed over the years give our team a clear and distinct business advantage when applied correctly. This result is just a product of the commitment we have to our team, and our team to us"...

Windsor's Belmont Ridge Joins International Custom Home BuilderSeptember 10, 2008 // Franchising.com // Loveland, CO -- G.J. Gardner Homes, a leading international custom home builder, will make its debut in Windsor through an agreement with local Developer Doug Petersen, Managing Broker, of Belmont Ridge Development Company, LLC. Unique to Windsor, the Community, located east of I-25 and north of Crossroads Boulevard, features high-quality shopping, class A business centers, world-class entertainment, sporting events and medical care are all just minutes away. We even have one of the top-rated golf courses in the Front Range right next door.

G.J. Gardner Homes – Larimer County is owned and operated by Bill and Kimberly Stenberg...

September 04, 2008 // Franchising.com // Bender Builders, Inc. d.b.a. G.J. Gardner Homes wishes to announce the establishment of its new showroom located at 6693 Folsom-Auburn Road, Suite M, near Greenback in Folsom. Doug, Dan and Trina Bender, with dozens of custom homes under their belts in the greater Sacramento area, now team up with world-renowned custom homebuilder G.J. Gardner to take personalized homebuilding to the next level - where buying power, guaranteed phase management and the ultimate in flexibility of design combines to give those wishing to build their own home unparalleled options as well as a stress-lessened experience.

Originating in Australia in 1983, G.J. Gardner Homes has built more than 25,000 custom homes on four continents and has more than 90 operations here in the U...