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Summit Homes celebrates 20th year anniversary
Kansas City, Mo. – March 2022 Summit Homes has reached an exciting milestone as the company celebrates 20 years of delivering exceptional new communities and innovative homes to the Kansas City and Des Moines metro. Through Summit’s growth over the last 20 years and acquisition by Clayton Properties Group, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, they have propelled their business and remain the top home builder in Kansas City.

Since 2002, Summit has built over 3000 homes and in 2012 started developing their own land and communities. The Development team built highly amenitized communities that focus on today’s consumer needs with flex workspaces, open-air clubhouses and green space. In 10 years, they have successfully added 22 new home communities and 49 new plats to the metro. The Architecture department was brought in-house in 2014 and since then their team has focused on efficient plan design incorporating today’s consumer preferences and focusing on improvements in build processes and efficiencies.
Summit has experienced growth in other ways. In 2020, Summit expanded operations to the Des Moines metro. In just under two years, they are now building homes in six communities and have grown their team to nearly 15. The Iowa team is on target to double the number of homes built and sold year over year. And in 2021, Summit expanded again by acquiring a highly respected Boise, Idaho home builder, Berkeley Building Co.

Fred Delibero, Summit’s CEO and Founder said, “This has been the fastest and most interesting 20 years of my life. We started out with a philosophy of listening to the market, delivering a quality home, and providing an outstanding customer experience. Our founding core values remain our top priority today and I believe because of that our company remains strong and continues to grow. A big thank you to the many valued homeowners and trade partners that partnered with us, but especially to our team members that have helped make Summit what it is today.”

The Summit team has won more than 150 awards for excellence and has been named among Kansas City Business Journal’s Champions of Business, Inc. Best Places to Work, Builder Magazine’s Top 10 Up-and-Coming Building Firms and the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America.

The next twenty years look promising for Summit Homes as they continue to forge ahead with community planning, amenity offerings and homes designs. With a few key developments underway, consumers in Kansas City and Des Moines will continue to see innovative home designs and options for years to come.

They are also committed to supporting the cities in which they build. Over the course of the last 20 years, Summit Homes has donated more than 6 million dollars to local charities and organizations. Summit contributes time, resources, and financial support to many organizations including Drumm Farm Center for Children, Harvesters Community Food Network, Boys & Girls Clubs of Kansas City, Lee’s Summit Social Services and Hope Haven Domestic Violence Shelter.

“It is our privilege and responsibility to support organizations that are making a remarkable difference. As a company, we want to be involved in helping them with their mission to support our community,” said Delibero.

For more information about Summit Homes, visit summithomeskc.com or call (816) 326-2909.

Summit Homes: Summit Homes is the largest new home builder in the Kansas City area. The award-winning company is known for developing and building exceptional communities as well as its innovative design practices. In 2016, Summit joined Clayton Properties Group, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Summit expanded its reach by starting a division in Des Moines, Iowa in 2019 and acquired Berkeley Building Co in Boise, Idaho in 2021.

For additional information, please contact:
marketing@summithomeskc.com
Ph: 816-246-6700
120 SE 30th St.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64082

Kansas City, Mo. – March 2022 Summit Homes launched the option of building-on-your-land with a new division, Retreat, last month. The team at Retreat recently closed on two homesites in Woodland Ranch and will start development soon. This estate community is within the Lee’s Summit school district, located on East Outer Belt Road just off 7 Highway and 50 Highway toward Lone Jack, Missouri.
“We’re excited to have found the perfect estate-sized homesites to start developing,” said Brad Hibbs, Retreat Division Manager. “Lots of open space with gorgeous views, but still close to amenities and in a great school district is what our buyers are looking for and these hit the mark in a big way.”

The first homesite is three acres with a private pond in the back. The Summit Serenity 2-story plan is slated to be built here. This plan features a large kitchen with an extended island, a charming library/study room, a relaxing sunroom off the back of this beautiful home facing the private pond, and a stunning large loft space on the upper level. The primary bedroom is an oasis with a large closet with a center island, a free-standing tub in the primary bathroom, and laundry access right off the primary closet. In total the home boasts 4,285 square feet with five bedrooms and four baths.

The second homesite is also three acres with stunning views and a tree line at the back of the property. A Pikewood ranch plan is scheduled to be built. This plan features a dramatic foyer entrance showcasing a built-in window seat and leads into a large great room with a 13-ft vaulted ceiling. A dining area with large windows opens to a covered patio. The main level primary bedroom suite features a large walk-in closet, linen closet, and direct access to the laundry room. Two more bedrooms with walk-in closets are located off a recreation room in the lower level.

Retreat is also available to develop and build on the buyer’s land. They believe that by taking Summit’s proven processes and years of experience on the road they can offer buyers their dream of having a Summit home exactly where they want it. They would get the benefits of the established Summit brand, backed by Clayton Properties Group, a Berkshire Hathaway company, while moving their operations to meet the needs of the landowner. Buyers will have the opportunity to choose from any of the 50 available plans while still getting the exclusive Design Studio experience, where a professional designer will guide buyers through the home's interior and exterior selections to create the home they’ve always wanted.

For more information on the available sites in Woodland Ranch or on Retreat by Summit Homes, visit retreatbysummit.com/ or call (816) 290-7444.

Summit Homes: Summit Homes is the largest new home builder in the Kansas City area. The award-winning company is known for developing and building exceptional communities as well as its innovative design practices. In 2016, Summit joined Clayton Properties Group, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Summit actively supports numerous organizations committed to helping children and those unable to help themselves, including Children’s Mercy, Drumm Farm Center for Children, Hope Haven of Cass County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City and Harvesters: The Community Food Network. To learn more about Summit Homes, visit summithomeskc.com.

For additional information, please contact:
marketing@summithomeskc.com
Ph: 816-246-6700
120 SE 30th St.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64082

Des Moines, Ia. – February 2022 Summit Homes has won Best Local Home Builder and Best Local Employer by Cityview. This recognition comes after only building homes in the Des Moines metro for a little over two years. The list is the result of a wide-ranging and comprehensive measurement of Des Moines entities that have created exceptional support from their community.

“We are excited to be named on this impressive list of local businesses and people doing great things in Des Moines. It is an honor to appear alongside all the winners and a true testament to the people we have on our team. We believe in our hiring process and lean into our company culture to find the right people to join Summit and this is confirmation we are on the right path,” said Jason Evans, Division Manager of Summit Homes Iowa.

In addition to the company awards, two team members were also recognized. Summit Homes Designer, Joani Henderson, won Best Local Interior Designer and Drew Slings, Community Manager for Stratford Crossing and a member of the Rob Ellerman Team with Remax Concepts was Runner-Up for Best Local Real Estate Agent.

“We’re so proud to have Joani and Drew on our team. When you build a home with Summit, you’ll work with Joani to personalize your new home at our Design Studio. And Drew walks all our buyers through the home building process from start to finish. It’s exciting that we can now say our buyers get to work with an award-winning interior designer and community managers,” said Evans.

Summit Homes’ transparent communication methods and unique culture made this home builder one of the best workplaces in the Des Moines area. Their focus on the experience, both customer and team member, sets this company apart from the many others that have similar organizations. Since launching in Des Moines two years ago, Summit continues to grow and can now be found in six communities throughout the Des Moines metro, with more to come in 2022.


About Summit Homes: Summit Homes is delivering a personalized, customer-centric, home building experience creating high-quality, innovative homes in the Des Moines and Kansas City areas. The award-winning company is known for developing and building exceptional communities as well as its innovative design practices. In 2016, Summit joined Clayton Properties Group®, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Summit actively supports numerous organizations committed to helping children and those unable to help themselves, including Family Cancer Network, Fighting Through Kinship, Make a Wish - Iowa, Blank Children’s Hospital, Waukee Betterment Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of Iowa, and Wayside Waifs. To learn more about Summit Homes, visit summithomesia.com. For additional information, please contact: marketing@summithomeskc.com

Kansas City, Mo. – January 2022 Summit Homes launched the option of building-on-your-land with a new division, Retreat, with a modernized and streamlined experience of new home construction outside of their communities. The team at Retreat believe that by taking Summit’s proven processes and years of experience on the road they can offer buyers their dream of having a Summit home exactly where they want it. Their buyers get the benefits of the established Summit brand, backed by Clayton Properties Group, a Berkshire Hathaway company, while moving their operations to meet the needs of the landowner.

“We’ve identified the demand in our market, and we’re excited to take our Summit experience on the road,” said Brad Hibbs, Retreat Division Manager. “With a Personal Builder by their side, our buyers will benefit from the efficiency proven by the Summit process, transparency of pricing, award-winning home plans, and our Design Studio experience as we bring their vision to life.”

Buyers will have the opportunity to choose from any of the 50 available plans while still getting the exclusive Design Studio experience, where a professional designer will guide buyers through the home's interior and exterior selections to create the home they’ve always wanted.

“We understand that we will be building families' forever homes on land that is personal to them. It’s our commitment to walk our buyers through each step, introduce them to our build process, and make sure they feel confident throughout the journey. Building their oasis is our mission,” said Hibbs.

For more information on how to be added to the waiting list for Retreat by Summit Homes, visit my.summithomeskc.com/retreat or call (816) 290-7444.

Summit Homes: Summit Homes is the largest new home builder in the Kansas City area. The award-winning company is known for developing and building exceptional communities as well as its innovative design practices. In 2016, Summit joined Clayton Properties Group, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Summit actively supports numerous organizations committed to helping children and those unable to help themselves, including Children’s Mercy, Drumm Farm Center for Children, Hope Haven of Cass County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City and Harvesters: The Community Food Network. To learn more about Summit Homes, visit summithomeskc.com.

For additional information, please contact:
marketing@summithomeskc.com
Ph: 816-246-6700
120 SE 30th St.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64082

New home builder and land developer, Summit Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, announces that Chelsea Fanders has been promoted within the Summit Homes team as Vice President of Marketing. 

In her role, Fanders is responsible for the leadership of the marketing team and setting the strategic direction for all divisions including their Iowa branch and sister company, clover & hive. 

“I am humbled by the opportunity to continue to collaborate with our talented team. As I take on this incredible responsibility, I am committed to creating a personalized experience with my team and positively impacting our community with our brands. I look forward to having greater oversight of the global marketing plan and to partner with team leaders for continued brand awareness and organizational growth,” says Fanders, after she was named the new VP as of December 6, 2021.

Fanders has spent fifteen years in the real estate industry. Her career started at Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors in Iowa as a Customer Service Manager before relocating to Kansas City to work for ReeceNichols Real Estate where she held numerous roles, the last being Marketing Manager. In 2019 she was recruited for the Director of Marketing position at Summit. She has spent the last three years building brand awareness, launching new divisions, and actively leading her team. 

“I’m excited to welcome Chelsea to our executive team and look forward to the positive impact she will make as we take on the opportunities ahead. She brings valuable experience and talents to her new role, and Chelsea has already proven to be an integral part of both Summit and clover & hive in brand development, brand awareness, and overall marketing strategy,” says Zalman Kohen, Chief Operating Officer for Summit Homes.
Fanders lives in Olathe with her husband, Jacob, and beloved dog, Henry. She enjoys listening to podcasts and audio books, traveling, following all things social media and spending quality time with her family.

Summit Homes: Summit Homes is the largest new home builder in the Kansas City area. The award-winning company is known for developing and building exceptional communities as well as its innovative design practices. In 2016, Summit joined Clayton Properties Group, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Summit actively supports numerous organizations committed to helping children and those unable to help themselves, including Children’s Mercy, Drumm Farm Center for Children, Hope Haven of Cass County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City and Harvesters: The Community Food Network. 

To learn more about Summit Homes, visit summithomeskc.com.
For additional information, please contact:
marketing@summithomeskc.com
Ph: 816-246-6700
120 SE 30th Street
Lee’s Summit, MO 64082

Kansas City, Mo. – November 23, 2021 – Meadows at Searcy Creek, a Summit exclusive community in North Kansas City, is now in development and set to be open in 2023. The community is located in a premier Northland area close to I-435 and Shoal Creek Parkway and will offer 40 new sites for single-family living.

Summit Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, currently operates eighteen Summit communities in Kansas, Missouri and Iowa, in which they develop and maintain residential building lots, community amenities, as well as serves as the exclusive new home builder. As the homebuilder, Summit assures buyers that the community and its amenities will be well-maintained over time and will grow with a harmonious aesthetic to create lasting value in their investment.

Meadows at Searcy Creek will feature home plans from Summit’s Care-Free Villas maintenance-provided collection. These award-winning villa homes come with a low-maintenance lifestyle that offers fewer obligations and more flexibility for homeowners. The maintenance package in Searcy Creek delivers year-round convenience including lawn care, snow removal and an irrigation system to keep the home’s curb appeal top-notch.
Home plans from the Care-Free Villas collection are thoughtfully designed and value-engineered to minimize waste and maximize living space. With homes ranging from 1,496 to 2,729 square feet, these plans are designed for today’s active lifestyles. The low maintenance ranch plans offer first floor primary suites and an open concept perfect for entertaining friends and family. Main level living keeps the most lived-in rooms just a convenient step away, while optional lower-level finishes extend the living space and bedroom options for those who need it.
Searcy Creek is close to everyday amenities for easy convenience. Local schools, restaurants, banks and shopping are within 5 minutes, just down MO-152 and its only fifteen minutes from the Kansas City International airport. Residents will enjoy paved and lighted pathways overlooking the serenity ponds with benches for a relaxing view of one of Kansas City’s well-known landmarks, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Kansas City Missouri Temple.

For more information on Meadows at Searcy Creek or any Summit Homes community, contact Summit’s New Home Specialist via text, phone or email at (816) 326-2909. View more information and sign up for updates by going to our website: https://www.summithomeskc.com/communities/kansas-city-area/kansas-city/searcy-creek

Summit Homes: Summit Homes is the largest new home builder in the Kansas City area. The award-winning company is known for developing and building exceptional communities as well as its innovative design practices. In 2016, Summit joined Clayton Properties Group, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Summit actively supports numerous organizations committed to helping children and those unable to help themselves, including Drumm Farm Center for Children, Hope Haven of Cass County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City and Harvesters: The Community Food Network. To learn more about Summit Homes, visit summithomeskc.com.
For additional information, interviews or photos please contact:
marketing@summithomeskc.com
Ph: 816-246-6700
120 SE 30th St.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64082

Kansas City, Mo. – October 2021 – New home builder and land developer, Summit Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, announces that Sarah Pritchard has been promoted within the Summit Homes team as Chief of Staff, a newly established position. 

In her role, Pritchard is responsible for collaborating with the leadership team in strategic planning, policy development and streamlining operations. She will be tasked with overseeing organizational projects and communicating those objectives between departments. 

“I am so grateful to Summit Homes for allowing me to grow within the organization and continue to support our team in a larger capacity. I look forward to being in the field more and being able to help make an impact on our team member and homeowner experiences. We have the best team at Summit Homes, and I am excited to be an additional resource and work alongside them to continue to improve on our commitments and processes,” says Pritchard, after she was named Chief of Staff on October 4, 2021. 

Pritchard has spent ten years in a management position, five of those in Human Resources. She is SHRM-SCP certified and is currently working on her Master’s in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Purdue University. She received her bachelor’s degree in Business with an emphasis in Human Resources from Kansas State University. She has been with Summit Homes for one year managing their Human Resources department.

“Sarah has been instrumental in our team’s growth and professional development, and we are excited to see her take on greater responsibilities as part of her new role,” says Zalman Kohen, Chief Operating Officer for Summit Homes. “Her involvement in all aspects of operations, positions her well to make a positive impact towards helping our organization achieve our goals.” 

Pritchard lives in Blue Springs with her husband and three children. She enjoys spending quality time with her family and participating in any type of music she can in her spare time.


Summit Homes: Summit Homes is the largest new home builder in the Kansas City area. The award-winning company is known for developing and building exceptional communities as well as its innovative design practices. In 2016, Summit joined Clayton Properties Group, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Summit actively supports numerous organizations committed to helping children and those unable to help themselves, including Drumm Farm Center for Children, Hope Haven of Cass County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City and Harvesters: The Community Food Network. To learn more about Summit Homes, visit summithomeskc.com.

Summit Homes broke ground on the next charity home project benefiting Drumm Farm Center for Children. Summit team members, Drumm Farm representatives and trade partners came together to officially kick-off the 2021-2022 charity home project named Raising Hope KC.

“We are thrilled to partner with Summit Homes. The outpouring of support from their trade partners is truly remarkable. This project will make a huge impact on our plans to expand our campus and be able to support more children in need,” says Brad Smith, Executive Director for Drumm Farm.

Summit Homes partners with their network of local trade companies on materials and labor to build the home at zero cost. For the first time ever, the home will be built onsite and donated to Drumm Farm instead of listed on the real estate market. The home will be completed Summer of 2022 and progress will be documented on RaisingHopeKC.com.

The two-story traditional home features seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, a finished lower level, two-car garage, a loft study area and loads of design appeal. The front elevation will include a partial brick front and garage entry on the side.

Raising Hope KC helps support Drumm Farm’s mission to provide a nurturing environment that inspires and yields lifelong success of children and young adults. Drumm Farm helps children in foster care, homeless young adults and those aging out of foster care build successful lives by providing programs and services that support forever family environments, emotional and physical well-being, educational opportunities and personal growth.

“Drumm Farm is doing incredible things for foster children in the Kansas City metro and we are thrilled to support their efforts. We are lucky to have some of the best trade partners, suppliers and vendors that are willing to partner with us on our tenth charity home. Without their support this project would not be possible,” says Zalman Kohen, Summit Homes COO.

Summit Homes: Summit Homes is the largest new home builder in the Kansas City area. The award-winning company is known for developing and building exceptional communities as well as its innovative design practices. In 2016, Summit joined Clayton Properties Group, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Summit actively supports numerous organizations committed to helping children and those unable to help themselves, Drumm Farm Center for Children, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City and Harvesters: The Community Food Network and of course, Hope Haven of Cass County. To learn more about Summit Homes, visit summithomeskc.com.

For additional information, please contact:
marketing@summithomeskc.com
Ph: 816-246-6700
120 SE 30th St.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64082

Kansas City, Mo. – August 2021 – New home builder and land developer, Summit Homes, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, announces that Dani Roesing has been promoted within the Summit Homes team as Controller. 

In her role, Roesing is responsible for the leadership of the accounting team and managing daily tasks and reports. She is directed with internal control compliance, policies & procedures, and accounting operations.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to help lead our department. As I take on this new responsibility, I am committed to creating a personalized experience with my team as well as overseeing the accounting operations and processes,” says Roesing, after she was named the new Controller as of July 5, 2021.

Roesing has spent the last eight years at Summit in an Accounting Specialist role. Her career started after graduating from the Bloch School of Business at the University of Missouri – Kansas City with a degree in Business Management. She worked for a local builder for three years before she was recruited for an accounting position at Summit. She has spent the last eight years providing training, office management, bookkeeping, cost control and actively leading her department. 

“I’m excited to welcome Dani to our Summit leadership team and look forward to the positive impact she will make as we take on the opportunities ahead. She brings valuable experience and talents to her new position, and I find it reassuring that Dani focuses on our team members, collaboration with outside vendors and ultimately the success of Summit,” says Jeff Johnson, Chief Financial Officer for Summit Homes.
Roesing lives in Lee’s Summit with her husband and son. She enjoys shopping, traveling and spending quality time with her family and friends.

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About Summit Homes: Summit Homes is delivering a personalized, customer-centric, home building experience creating high-quality, innovative homes in the Kansas City and Des Moines areas. The award-winning company is known for developing and building exceptional communities as well as its innovative design practices. In 2016, Summit joined Clayton Properties Group®, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Summit actively supports numerous organizations committed to helping children and those unable to help themselves, including Children’s Mercy, Drumm Farm Center for Children, Hope Haven of Cass County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City and Harvesters: The Community Food Network. To learn more about Summit Homes, visit summithomeskc.com. 

For additional information, please contact:
marketing@summithomeskc.com
Ph: 816-246-6700
120 SE 30th St.
Lee’s Summit, MO 64082

Kansas City, Mo. – July 2021 The housing market exploded in the second quarter of 2020 and a year later it shows no signs of slowing down. Low mortgage rates, high demand and residual supply chain challenges from COVID-19 continue to impact the home building industry. Nearly every component of a new home has risen in price.

As a Kanas City and Des Moines home builder, Summit Homes is facing those challenges head on. Almost every builder has had to go back and ask for additional funds from their buyers to counteract the unexpected materials costs. Summit Homes has made the decision to not go back to their buyers to request the additional funds for unforeseen material cost increases. Instead, Summit Homes will absorb the increases as an organization to the tune of $1.5 million against their bottom line. Over 200 home buyers currently building with Summit Homes were informed of the news by way of personal phone calls last week.

“We understand the uncertainty of buying a home in this market, said Kristi Pinnick, Vice President of Sales Marketing and Design. “We are in a unique position at Summit to be able to take on this obstacle as an organization and not pass the burden along to our buyers. If we can find a way to make this experience better for them, then we’re going to do it. I’m excited that we are able to continue to put our homeowners’ needs first.”

Summit Homes looked at the current 200+ families under contract and decided that as an organization they will take the $1.5 million dollar loss in material costs. That comes to an average of $8,000 to $10,000 per family that would have been impacted. Summit’s commitment to an excellent customer experience and transparency is vital under these circumstances. Going forward, any home buyer that chooses to buy with Summit Homes will experience the same reassurance that additional material costs will not be collected after contract.

“We want to give Summit homeowners a clear expectation of what this process will look like. It’s a volatile time in the market, but our transparency gives buyers a better sense of what is to come,” said Zalman Kohen, COO of Summit Homes. “We are continually collaborating with our trades and remain an expert in our market leveraging our industry relations to benefit our buyers. We want all sides to go into this fully aware of the situation and then continually communicate throughout the process.”

Summit remains vigilant on supplying the Kansas City and Des Moines markets with new homes. They continue to develop new communities, build homes and welcome new families to Summit. Their affiliation with Clayton Properties Group®, a Berkshire Hathaway company, makes them best equipped to deal with these challenges because of their purchasing capacity and efficient building process.

“Even with what’s going on in the market it’s still a great time to buy with Summit Homes. With the rates so low, it gives buyers more buying power. New home construction continues to be the best option because of our stability in the market,” said Pinnick.

Summit considers their trade partners the best in the industry and show no signs of slowing down. Working with insights from Clayton, Summit is proactively outmaneuvering market shortages.

“We understand this a stressful time for our suppliers and trades partners, but the collaborative partnerships we have cultivated over the years make us the best positioned builder in the market. We are growing with the demand and will continue to be a constant source for new homes in Kansas City and Iowa,” said Kohen.

For more information about Summit Homes or their communities, visit summithomeskc.com or call/text (816) 326-2909.
About Summit Homes: Summit Homes is delivering a personalized, customer-centric, home building experience creating high-quality, innovative homes in the Kansas City and Des Moines areas. The award-winning company is known for developing and building exceptional communities as well as its innovative design practices. In 2016, Summit joined Clayton Properties Group®, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Summit actively supports numerous organizations committed to helping children and those unable to help themselves, including Children’s Mercy, Drumm Farm Center for Children, Hope Haven of Cass County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City and Harvesters: The

Community Food Network. To learn more about Summit Homes, visit summithomeskc.com. For additional information, please contact:
marketing@summithomeskc.com
Ph: 816-246-6700
120 SE 30th Street
Lee’s Summit, MO 64082

Last week Summit Homes presented representatives of Hope Haven of Cass County with a check worth $777,144.47 following the sale of the builder’s 2020 Raising Hope KC home. This is the second year Summit partnered with Hope Haven. The contributions are allocated toward building a new shelter for the organization.

Summit Homes and their valued trade partners built the Raising Hope KC home to support Hope Haven in ensuring all families have access to a safe sanctuary where individuals, families, and their pets can heal from domestic abuse in a supportive environment.

Summit team members, representatives from Hope Haven and their trade partners, gathered at the site of the 2021 Raising Hope KC home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri to present the donation.

“Our team is thrilled to make this donation following the close of our ninth charitable home campaign here in Kansas City. We’re proud to support Hope Haven and their efforts to provide safety to the families that need it most in our community,” says Zalman Kohen, COO for Summit Homes.

Summit Homes partners with their network of local trade companies on materials and labor to build the home as close to zero cost as possible, allowing proceeds to be donated.

“We have an incredible group of trade partners who came together with our Summit team to build this home. Without their support, this project would not be possible. It’s truly a labor of love for all involved,” says Kohen.

Hope Haven of Cass County is a non-profit safe shelter dedicated to providing supportive services, community resources and education to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

For more than 25 years, Hope Haven has opened its doors to women and children in need. They are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for immediate, confidential, and safe access to help. Their compassionate approach and family-centered care is offered to anyone in the Kansas City metro in need.

This project proudly to supports their mission as they care for the health and well-being of families in the community.
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About Summit Homes: Summit Homes is delivering a personalized, customer-centric, home building experience creating high-quality, innovative homes in the Kansas City and Des Moines areas. The award-winning company is known for developing and building exceptional communities as well as its innovative design practices. In 2016, Summit joined Clayton Properties Group®, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Summit actively supports numerous organizations committed to helping children and those unable to help themselves, including Children’s Mercy, Drumm Farm Center for Children, Hope Haven of Cass County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City and Harvesters: The Community Food Network. To learn more about Summit Homes, visit summithomeskc.com.

Summit Homes officially announced they are now building in Norwalk, IA in Sunset Estates and Timber Ridge. Both communities will offer Summit’s Lifestyle collection of home plans. Sunset Estates, in the heart of Norwalk, is minutes away from downtown Des Moines and currently has two homes for sale. Timber Ridge homes are located right outside of Norwalk with easy highway access to Des Moines. These homes will be for sale in late summer. 

Summit’s Lifestyle floorplan collection includes ranches, reverses, 1.5 stories and 2 story options. Many of the plans include between 3-5 front elevation choices and up to 2,729 square feet. Lower-level finishes can be added for extra living space and bedroom options. All homes are designed by the Summit award-winning design team and include upgrades and primary bedroom suites. The homes will be an ideal opportunity for a Norwalk resident looking for something new.

The city of Norwalk is known for its strong community and rewarding lifestyle. It has been rated as a wonderful place for families and community. Norwalk has various public institutions the community supports including parks and recreation, excellent schools, and libraries. It has an ever-growing economy and has been ranked as one of Iowa’s safest cities. Members of this city aim to work together with unique causes and events that leave long-lasting impacts in the community.

There are many opportunities and activities to be found in Norwalk. Community Gardens encourages community members to spend time outdoors with neighbors while planting. There is an aquatic center, outdoor ice rink, sports complex, and volunteer programs available. Summit Homes is eager to join the Norwalk community by building new homes in Sunset Estates and Timber Ridge. 

"We are incredibly excited to expand our building locations and grow our communities," said Jason Evans, Division Manager for Summit Homes Iowa. “And we are looking forward to adding to the opportunities that Norwalk has to offer.” 

About Summit Homes: Summit Homes® is delivering a personalized, customer-centric, home building experience creating high-quality, innovative homes in the Kansas City and Des Moines areas. The award-winning company is known for developing and building exceptional communities as well as its innovative design practices. In 2016, Summit joined Clayton Properties Group®, a Berkshire Hathaway company. Summit actively supports numerous organizations committed to helping children and those unable to help themselves, including Children’s Mercy, Drumm Farm Center for Children, Hope Haven of Cass County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City and Harvesters: The Community Food Network. To learn more about Summit Homes, visit summithomeskc.com. For additional information, please contact:
marketing@summithomeskc.com
Ph: 515-303-4006
65 NE Dartmoor
Waukee, IA 50263

Kansas City, Mo. – May 2021 Summit Homes has been named to Inc. magazine’s annual list of the Best Workplaces for 2021. Hitting newsstands May 18 in the May/June 2021 issue, the list is the result of a wide-ranging and comprehensive measurement of American companies that have created exceptional workplaces and company culture whether teams are operating in person or remotely.

“We are excited to be named on this prestigious national list. It is an honor to appear alongside the top companies across America and truly a testament to the people we have on our team. We believe in our hungry, humble, smart method for finding the right people to join our company culture and this is confirmation that we are on the right path,” said Fred Delibero, Chief Executive Officer of Summit Homes.

Collecting data from thousands of submissions, Inc. singled out 429 honorees this year. Each nominated company took part in an employee survey, conducted by Quantum Workplace, on topics including management effectiveness, perks, and fostering employee growth. The organization’s benefits were also audited to determine the company’s overall score and ranking.

Summit Homes transparent communication methods and 12-week goal structure has made this home builder one of the best workplaces in the Kansas City metro. Their focus on the experience, both customer and team member, sets this company apart from the many others that have similar organizations.

“The definition of a positive workplace has changed drastically over the past year,” says Inc. magazine editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “Stocked fridges and nap pods were no longer perks many companies could rely on once work went remote. So, this year’s list is even more important as it reveals organizations that continue to enrich the lives of its employees.”

About Summit Homes: Summit Homes is delivering a personalized, customer-centric, home building experience creating high-quality, innovative homes in the Kansas City and Des Moines areas. The award-winning company is known for developing and building exceptional communities as well as its innovative design practices. In 2016, Summit joined Clayton Properties Group®, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Summit actively supports numerous organizations committed to helping children and those unable to help themselves, including Children’s Mercy, Drumm Farm Center for Children, Hope Haven of Cass County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City and Harvesters: The Community Food Network. To learn more about Summit Homes, visit summithomeskc.com. For additional information, please contact: marketing@summithomeskc.com

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Summit Homes^®, a subsidiary of Clayton Properties Group^® a Berkshire Hathaway company, announced it has acquired Berkeley Building Co., a top residential home builder and developer in Boise, Idaho metro area. The acquisition took place on May 3, 2021.

Berkeley will continue to operate under the Berkeley Building Co. brand name in its current new home communities in Boise metro, with Joe Atalla, Founder, overseeing operations. Heather Atalla will continue as Berkeley’s Founder/CFO and Jenna Englund will maintain her role as President of Berkeley, as well as the other members of their team. The addition of Berkeley will allow Summit to expand its new home footprint into Idaho as
well as provide an entry into the Boise new home market.  

“We are thrilled to expand into the Boise market and welcome Berkeley to the Summit family,” said Fred Delibero, CEO of Summit Homes. “It was clear that both companies share very similar core values and cultural alignment. We are both focused on providing a high-level of customer experience to our new home buyers.” Joe Atalla launched Berkeley Building Co. in 2008 in Boise, Idaho. Berkeley currently builds in seven new home communities in the Boise market. The new home builder is also known for its commitment to charitable giving and has been a longtime supporter of St. Jude Research Hospital through its building of the St. Jude Dream Home for close to a decade.

“We are excited for the opportunity to not only partner with Summit Homes and join Clayton Properties Group, but to also join the Berkshire Hathaway family,” said Joe Atalla. “Joining forces just makes sense as we are all working toward common goals: to provide a first-class homebuilding experience and provide extraordinary resources to our team members to grow and develop, both of which will be enhanced through this partnership.”

Berkeley is widely known for its commitment to quality, team culture, integrity and customer satisfaction. Home buyers should continue to expect the same from the union of Berkeley and Summit Homes. 

“Berkeley’s success as a builder is an impressive testament to their passion, talent and values. They have developed an outstanding team that builds exceptional homes while upholding the experience as their top priority,” said Delibero. “We could not be more excited about the future and the opportunities this will bring our buyers and team members.”

Learn more about Berkeley Building Co: berkeleybuildingco.com

About Summit Homes: Summit Homes^® is delivering a personalized, customer-centric, home building experience creating high-quality, innovative homes in the Kansas City and Des Moines areas. The award-winning company is known for developing and building exceptional communities as well as its innovative design practices. In 2016, Summit joined Clayton Properties Group^®, a Berkshire Hathaway company. Summit actively supports numerous organizations committed to helping children and those unable to help themselves, including Children’s Mercy, Drumm Farm Center for Children, Hope Haven of Cass County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City and Harvesters: The Community Food Network. 

To learn more about Summit Homes, visit summithomeskc.com. For additional information, please contact:

marketing@summithomeskc.com

Ph: 816-246-6700

Kansas City, Mo. – April 2021 The highly sought-after Overland Park community, Southpointe, has opened a new phase offering low maintenance homes in addition to the existing options from the Summit Homes Signature collection. These award-winning Care-Free Villas provide a low-maintenance lifestyle and the freedom to spend your day your way. The included maintenance package in Southpointe delivers year-round convenience; weekly trash removal, snow removal during the winter months, lawn care during the warmer seasons and an irrigation system that keeps your home’s curb appeal top-notch.

With homes ranging from 1,496 to 2,729 square feet, Summit’s Care-Free Villa floor plans are designed with the buyer in mind. The low maintenance ranches and reverses offer first-floor primary suites and open floor plans perfect for entertaining friends and family. Main-level living keep the most lived-in rooms just a convenient step away. All home plans offer an optional lower-level finish for additional space for those who need it.
Visit this exclusive Summit Homes community to preview several home sites available to build with prices starting at $400,000. The popular Bradford plan is offered with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, including a primary suite. The kitchen has ample cabinet space and is open to the living room and dining area. All home plans in the Care-Free Villa phase of Southpointe will feature the Craftsman front elevation, making it easy on home buyers.
Within the community, homeowners enjoy amazing amenities including a clubhouse, competition-sized pool with slide, playground and grill area. All amenities are a short walk from the villa homes.

Located off Pflumm Rd, Southpointe is just north of 183rd Street and a short drive from all that Overland Park has to offer.
The Sales Center is open for visitors Thursday through Monday 11:00 to 5:00. For more information about Summit Homes or their Care-Free Villa communities, visit summithomeskc.com or call/text (816) 326-2909. 

Southpointe Community Page:
https://www.summithomeskc.com/communities/kansas-city-area/overland-park/carefree-at-southpointe


About Summit Homes: Summit Homes is delivering a personalized, customer-centric, home building experience creating high-quality, innovative homes in the Kansas City and Des Moines areas. The award-winning company is known for developing and building exceptional communities as well as its innovative design practices. In 2016, Summit joined Clayton Properties Group®, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Summit actively supports numerous organizations committed to helping children and those unable to help themselves, including Children’s Mercy, Drumm Farm Center for Children, Hope Haven of Cass County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City and Harvesters: The Community Food Network. To learn more about Summit Homes, visit summithomeskc.com. For additional information, please contact:
marketing@summithomeskc.com
Ph: 816-246-6700
120 SE 30th Street
Lee’s Summit, MO 64082

Kansas City, Mo. – May 2021 Summit Homes has announced the opening of a new phase in their exclusive Lee’s Summit, Missouri community Hawthorn Ridge. Summit has eight homes currently under construction in the new phase and will have homes completed throughout the summer. The opening of a new phase comes on the heals of a nearly sold out first phase.

As the exclusive builder in Hawthorn Ridge, Summit will offer floor plans from its award-winning Signature and Lifestyle Collection with new homes starting in the mid $400’s. Thirty premium lots are now available for purchase.

Hawthorn Ridge offers a secluded setting with a large assortment of private and treed home sites and unmatched access to award-winning Lee’s Summit West High, Summit Lakes Middle, and Hawthorn Hill Elementary Schools. Residents enjoy an enormous saltwater swimming pool with toddler zone and in-water loungers, clubhouse with covered lanai and built-in gas grill, children’s playground and a fishing pond. Hawthorn Ridge is just minutes from the nationally recognized Downtown Lee’s Summit shopping and dining district, as well as three golf courses and hiking, biking, fishing, boating, archery, horseback riding, camping and nature watching at both Longview Lake and James A Reed Memorial Wildlife Area.

Located right across from the amenities, the Hawthorn Ridge sales center is located in the Care-Free Villa maintenance provided phase and features the Langston plan.
The Sales Center is open for visitors Thursday through Monday 11:00 to 5:00. For more information about Summit Homes or the new phase in Hawthorn Ridge, visit summithomeskc.com or call/text (816) 326-2909.

Hawthorn Community Page:
https://www.summithomeskc.com/communities/kansas-city-area/lee-s-summit/hawthorn-ridge


About Summit Homes: Summit Homes is delivering a personalized, customer-centric, home building experience creating high-quality, innovative homes in the Kansas City and Des Moines areas. The award-winning company is known for developing and building exceptional communities as well as its innovative design practices. In 2016, Summit joined Clayton Properties Group®, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Summit actively supports numerous organizations committed to helping children and those unable to help themselves, including Children’s Mercy, Drumm Farm Center for Children, Hope Haven of Cass County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City and Harvesters: The Community Food Network. To learn more about Summit Homes, visit summithomeskc.com. 

For additional information, please contact:
marketing@summithomeskc.com
Ph: 816-246-6700
120 SE 30th Street
Lee’s Summit, MO 64082

Kansas City, Mo. – March 2021 - The Summit Exclusive community in Johnson County, Kansas, Foxwood Ranch, offers low maintenance homes in addition to the existing options from the Lifestyle collection. These award-winning Care-Free Villas provide a low-maintenance lifestyle and the freedom to spend your day your way. The included maintenance package in Foxwood Ranch delivers year-round convenience; weekly trash removal, snow removal during the winter months, lawn care during the warmer seasons and an irrigation system that keeps your home’s curb appeal top-notch.

Visit this exclusive Summit Homes community to preview several homesites available to build with prices starting at $370,000. Tour homes under construction, set to be complete in as early as 30 days and throughout the summer. While still under construction, buyers will have the freedom to choose their design selections at the Summit Homes Design Studio. Their professional designers walk buyers through interior and exterior options to personalize the home.

With homes ranging from 1,496 to 2,525 square feet, Summit’s Care-Free Villa floor plans in Foxwood Ranch are designed with the buyer in mind. The low maintenance ranches and reverses offer first-floor primary suites and open floor plans perfect for entertaining friends and family. Main-level living keep the most lived-in rooms just a convenient step away. All home plans offer an optional lower-level finish for additional space for those who need it.

Within the community, homeowners enjoy the best amenities including a clubhouse, community pool with slide, playground and walking trails. All amenities are a short walk from the villa homes.

Located off 191st Street, Foxwood Ranch is just east of 169 Highway and a short drive from all that Kansas City has to offer.
The Sales Center is open for visitors Thursday through Monday 11:00 to 5:00. For more information about Summit Homes or their Care Free communities, visit summit homeskc.com or call/text (816) 326-2909.

Foxwood Ranch Community Page:
https://www.summithomeskc.com/communities/kansas-city-area/spring-hill/carefree-at-foxwood-ranch
Video Preview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wKFzMZc3TE&t=2s

About Summit Homes: Summit Homes is delivering a personalized, customer-centric, home building experience creating high-quality, innovative homes in the Kansas City and Des Moines areas. The award-winning company is known for developing and building exceptional communities as well as its innovative design practices. In 2016, Summit joined Clayton Properties Group®, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Summit actively supports numerous organizations committed to helping children and those unable to help themselves, including Children’s Mercy, Drumm Farm Center for Children, Hope Haven of Cass County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City and Harvesters: The Community Food Network. To learn more about Summit Homes, visit summithomeskc.com. For additional information, please contact:

marketing@summithomeskc.com
Ph: 816-246-6700
120 SE 30th Street
Lee’s Summit, MO 64082

Details:

• Home built by Summit Homes
• Located within the Reserve at Stoney Creek community in Lee’s Summit, Mo  
• We build the home as close to zero cost as possible, allowing proceeds to be donated.  This is the ninth charity home Summit has built.
• The project would not be possible without the help of the Summit local trade partners donating their labor and materials.
• Home is over 3,000 sq. ft., contemporary elevation with 4 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms.
• The donation will be used to support Hope Havens' efforts to provide safe shelter and resources for those survivors of domestic or sexual violence.  

Key Contacts:

Zalman Cohen, Summit Homes, Chief Operations Officer
Jenna Neumann, Hope Haven of Cass County, Executive Director

For additional information, please contact:

Chelsea Fanders
Summit Homes, Director of Marketing
marketing@summithomeskc.com
816-246-6700

Kansas City, Mo. – January 2021 - Summit Homes revamped home design to meet the needs of a rising number of home buyers who are living with extended family and friends. With the launch of their Home Squared product line in 2020, buyers can now find a home that meets a growing need. With two Home Squared specs completed and fully furnished, buyers can now walk the plans in Lee’s Summit and Overland Park. 

Summit looked at the number of multi-generational households and saw a way to expand their offerings. Demographic numbers show that people are looking for a home that better fits their lifestyle and family dynamic. Home Squared plans are perfect for a variety of situations; the traditional mother-in-law suite, a separate area for a boomerang child, private living for adults with special needs, space for a roommate, or designated home office space for the recent shift in those working from home. 

 Home Squared plans (homesquaredkc.com) feature a second primary suite with several additional options, such as a kitchenette, separate entry from the exterior of the home and a variety of design options to personalize the space. Five floor plans currently make up the Home Squared product line. Plans are available both in the Kansas City metro and Des Moines metro. 

"We are so excited to expand our offerings to meet the needs of our community," said Kristi Pinnick, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “We are honored to be the first home builder in Kansas City to offer plans like this and are happy to meet the ever-changing needs of our buyers.”

The Overland Park home in Southpointe, features the Willowbrook floor plan with a finished lower level for a total of 3,100 square feet. The second primary suite has a separate exterior entry, includes a sitting room area complete with wall cabinets, sink, microwave and mini fridge. The Willowbrook also includes a main floor powder bath for guests with another primary suite, open kitchen and living room. The lower level incorporates a large recreation room with wall wet bar and two more bedrooms. This home is open for tours at 13302 W 182nd Terrace, Overland Park, KS and is currently listed at $544,950. 

The Lee’s Summit model in North Park Village has taken one of Summit’s best-selling ranch plans, the Carbondale, and redesigned it with two primary suites. The plan still offers an open kitchen in with huge island, corner fireplace, spacious primary bedroom and an enormous closet connected to the laundry room and mudroom. The second primary suite has a sitting room with wall cabinets, private bedroom and bathroom. The finished lower-level option is included for a total of 2,696 square feet and is available for $476,950. 

For more information about Summit Homes or their Home Squared multi-gen product line, visit homesquaredkc.com or call/text (816) 326-2909.

Overland Park Home:https://www.summithomeskc.com/home/kansas-city-area/overland-park/13302-w-182nd-terrace-overland-park-ksLee’s 

Summit Home: https://www.summithomeskc.com/furnished-models/kansas-city-area/lee-s-summit/1709-ne-ravenwood-dr-lees-summit-moVideo 

Preview: https://youtu.be/0qIdAp4qTME 

Interactive Walk-Through: https://products.renderinghouse.com/interior360projects/SummitHomes/Carbondale/MyTourApp/index.htm 

 About Summit Homes: Summit Homes is delivering a personalized, customer-centric, home building experience creating high-quality, innovative homes in the Kansas City and Des Moines areas. The award-winning company is known for developing and building exceptional communities as well as its innovative design practices. In 2016, Summit joined Clayton Properties Group®, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Summit actively supports numerous organizations committed to helping children and those unable to help themselves, including Children’s Mercy, Drumm Farm Center for Children, Hope Haven of Cass County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City and Harvesters: The Community Food Network. To learn more about Summit Homes, visit summithomeskc.com. For additional information, please contact:

marketing@summithomeskc.com
Ph: 816-246-6700
120 SE 30th StreetLee’s Summit, MO 64082

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Summit Homes reports FY 2020 results and optimistic outlook for 2021.

Kansas City, Mo. – January 2021 – Community developer and home builder, Summit Homes, has announced their 2020 record breaking results despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We had some challenging times, but our team continued to deliver on all fronts, which exceeded our expectations in homesites delivered and sales,” said Zalman Kohen, COO of Summit. “We saw a turn in the market mid-May and it has continued throughout the year. It was actually a really exciting time to be in home building.”

Summit closed 378 homes this year, a 47% increase from 2019. With their expansion into the Des Moines market in early January, Summit rapidly started recruiting new team members and communities in which to launch their product offerings. Summit touts their ability to offer new career opportunities to over 25 new team members this year because of that growth. They continue to see opportunities in their traditional markets in Kansas and Missouri but are looking to grow the Des Moines division and potential in other markets. 

“There is an undersupply right now and the work-from-home shift we saw in 2020 renewed the appreciation people have for their home. With historically low interest rates and the demand from the market, more and more people see the value in buying now,” said Kohen. “We want to be the buyers first choice when looking into new construction in our markets.”

Summit continues to lead Kansas City as the largest homebuilder pulling 430 permits and writing over 420 contracts. Their Development team had a record-breaking year as well, delivering new homesites in four communities. They also completed three world-class amenities sites with clubhouses, pools, playgrounds, and walking trails. The Development team focuses on building a sense of community and giving Summit homeowners the social space to cultivate those relationships.  

“We want to continue to position ourselves for growth as we focus on more ways to acquire and develop land,” said Brad Kempf, Vice President of Land Development at Summit. “We expect to deliver more homes in 2021 because of our well-located land holdings, partnered with a first-class customer experience. We’re confident that we have positioned ourselves well for continued growth in the coming years.”

Summit also looked for ways to contribute outside their organization. They donated over $968,000 to 13 local charities in 2020. They are committed to supporting strong communities and focused on helping children and those who are unable to help themselves. With their Raising Hope KC charitable home project, Summit was able to give $576,852 to Hope Haven of Cass County and has already committed to continuing that partnership in 2021.
“We know the importance of giving back to the community in which we serve and look forward to coordinating this project every year,” said Kohen. “Giving back to our community is part of our mission and we are thrilled to be able to support so many local organizations doing great things.”

About Summit Homes: Summit Homes is delivering a personalized, customer-centric, home building experience creating high-quality, innovative homes in the Kansas City and Des Moines areas. The award-winning company is known for developing and building exceptional communities as well as its innovative design practices. In 2016, Summit joined Clayton Properties Group®, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Summit actively supports numerous organizations, including Children’s Mercy, Drumm Farm Center for Children, Hope Haven of Cass County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City and Harvesters: The Community Food Network. To learn more about Summit Homes, visit summithomeskc.com. For additional information or photos, please contact:
marketing@summithomeskc.com
Ph: 816-246-6700
120 SE 30th Street
Lee’s Summit, MO 64082