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of smart home technology.”
BUILDING A REPUTATION
In 14 years, Riverside Homes has become
more than just a modern home builder in
Austin. Driven by a sensibility that mixes
and mashes avenues from design, culture and
the environment, they’ve embraced a philos-
ophy that mirrors of that of the city they call
home – laid back and low key.
“We’ll be building in the same neighbor-
hoods for years to come, so our reputation
is very important,” Turner said. “We get to
know our neighbors, many of whom have
been there for longer than we’ve been in
business. We respect that, and work hard to
minimize the disruptions that our work can
cause. We believe that good relationships
and good communication are the hallmarks
of any good business.”
Their reputation and successful track re-
cord have become a blessing for Riverside
Homes. In a position of privilege thanks to
their brand identity in the market, based on
the quality of their homes, the company is
enjoying a mix of both larger projects and
custom business. “We’re at a point where we
can consistently deliver a high quality prod-
uct without overextending.”
Measured expansion remains an important
objective in the coming years for Riverside
Homes, but for Turner, he understands and
underscores the importance real estate’s car-
dinal rule of location, location, location.
“It drives our market,” he says. “Texas is a big
state, but, even in Austin, you don’t see much
of the walkable lifestyle that’s found in urban
areas around the country. We’re bringing
people back to Austin’s urban core by build-
ing modern, healthy, energy efficient homes
in great neighborhoods, places with ameni-
ties you can’t find anywhere else. It sounds
simple, but quality of life is why we’re in
business. ”