Perry Homes is packing its bags not just with a new headquarters in the city's bustling Greenway Plaza but also with blueprints ready for sunny Florida, entering new markets in the Sunshine State for the first time since its founding in 1967. The company, which has been a major player in the Texas real estate game, announced its plans to expand into Florida this spring, specifically setting sights on the Southern Hills community in Brooksville, just a hop north of Tampa, as stated in a Houston Chronicle report.
Chris Little, Perry Homes' Central Texas and Florida president, highlighted Florida's accelerating population growth, its business-friendly climate, and a stable political scene as fertile ground for the firm's proven Texas formula—and while the exec held off on specifics, the developments are expected, according to the Houston Chronicle, to offer "ample opportunities for years to come." The company, showing no signs of slowing down and considered the backbone for nearly 4,000 home closings in 2023 itself, also eyes future conquests in Southwest Florida and Jacksonville, keen on deepening their ties with trusted developers across the state.
Back in its native soil of Houston, Perry Homes is also remixing its headquarters' locale, leaving behind its current office at 9000 Gulf Freeway for an 80,000 square-foot space across three floors in Phoenix Tower, with plans to shift operations by fall 2023, as detailed in a Houston Business Journal report. Kathy Britton, owner and executive chair of Perry Homes, emphasized that the move hones in on the employee experience, aligning with the firm's dedication to excellence – a tradition standing strong for over 55 years.
Nearly 320 employees are set to make the transition to the new HQ, which was clinched for its proximity to the River Oaks and West University areas, offering a slew of amenities from coworking spaces to fitness and beauty services, meanwhile providing a flavor of local culture through neighboring retail, restaurants, and well-orchestrated parks, according to the Houston Business Journal.
Kathy Britton also took this opportunity to pivot to a bigger-picture strategy for the company including state expansion ventures and integration of emerging construction tech, told the Houston Business Journal in a recent interview.
