About True Homes

The Carolinas' Largest Semi-Custom Homebuilder

True Homes is a privately owned, semi-custom homebuilder headquartered in Monroe, North Carolina, serving both North and South Carolina. Founded in 2007 by Dan Horner and Mark Boyce, the company has grown to become one of the largest private homebuilders in the region.

With a mission rooted in "fulfilling dreams and improving lives," True Homes combines personalized design, affordability, and community engagement. By 2020, True Homes closed more than 2,000 homes and generated nearly $500 million in revenue, demonstrating robust growth despite the challenges facing the homebuilding industry.

2020 Builder of the Year

ProBuilder Magazine recognized True Homes for "a culture like no other" and a unique business model that balances profitability with purpose.

Core Values

People

Treating clients, employees, and partners with dignity and respect

Life

Providing opportunities for more life and enabling families to flourish

Faith

Operating with integrity and authenticity in all relationships

Sustainability

Energy-efficient designs and community involvement

The Semi-Custom Difference

True Personalization

True Homes offers more than 200 floor plans across multiple price points, from the $200,000s to the $700,000s. But what sets them apart is their commitment to customization—they claim to never build the same home twice.

1. Select Your Lifestyle

Choose from First-Time Buyer, Move-Up, Luxury, or Active Adult product lines

2. Modify Your Layout

Adjust structural options like expanded kitchens, owner's suites, or home offices

3. Personalize Finishes

Visit the design studio to select cabinets, flooring, fixtures, and more

Giving Back

True Gives Back

True Homes supports regional nonprofits including Habitat for Humanity, Charlotte Rescue Mission, and Victory Junction through financial donations and volunteerism.

In 2024, employees contributed $32,943, which the company matched 4:1, resulting in $197,659 donated to more than 150 charities.

Doorway to Prosperity

This initiative provides affordable homes to households earning less than 110% of area median income, offering transitional housing and economic mobility support.

By 2024, the program had delivered 94 homes and planned over 100 more.

The True Commitment

True Homes strives to make the homebuying experience straightforward and enjoyable through their "True Commitment" program, which promises:

  • Transparency in pricing and process
  • Price guarantees for peace of mind
  • Customer satisfaction at every step
  • Energy-efficient, quality construction

Experience True Homes at Edgewater

Discover how True Homes' semi-custom approach and commitment to quality can bring your dream home to life.