The Home Builders Association of Lake-Sumter has officially announced the 2026 Parade of Homes award winners, recognizing standout craftsmanship, design excellence and innovation across a wide range of price points.

Leading this year’s honors was Mastrosimone Construction, which captured the prestigious Grand Award – Overall Parade of Homes for its Palms & Pine Model in the $2 million–$2.5 million category. The company also earned First Place in the Luxury Man Cave category for its Everglades Room and First Place in the Coastal Farmhouse category ($2–$2.5 million), solidifying one of the strongest showings of the year.

At the top of the luxury market, Hardwick General Contracting was recognized for Maison Joie at The Pointe, earning the coveted Dream Home designation in the $4 million–$4.5 million category. Company president Greg Hardwick accepted the award at the Parade banquet, noting the achievement reflects the dedication of the entire team and partners who brought the home to life.

In the Affordability category, Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter received First Place recognition for its Heritage Grove home, a $177,000 cottage in Tavares designed to demonstrate that affordable housing can be both accessible and beautifully built.

Across the production and custom home categories, multiple builders earned top honors, showcasing the diversity of design throughout Lake and Sumter counties.

It’s not too late to visit these homes! Find out more at lakesumterparadeofhomes.com. 

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2026 Parade of Homes Award Winners

Homes/Models by Price Category

$330,000–$380,000

• 1st: KB Homes – 2107 Model

• 2nd: Stanley Martin – Juniper Model

$389,000–$417,000

• 1st: CynerGreen – Gather House Model

• 2nd: Dream Finders – Poinciana Model

$435,000–$451,000

• 1st: Dream Finders – Edison Model

• 2nd: Ryan Homes – Panama Model

$481,000–$526,000

• 1st: Maronda Homes – Huntington Model

• 2nd: DRB Homes – Sweetgum Model

$530,000–$580,000

• 1st: American Family Homes – Hansen Model

$650,000–$700,000 (Production)

• 1st: Lennar Homes – Steely Model

$650,000–$700,000 (Custom)

• 1st: Harbor Hills – Sabal Model

$800,000–$850,000

• 1st: Pulte Homes – Concord Model

$900,000–$975,000

• 1st: Kevco Builders – Custom Contemporary 1 Model

• 2nd: Alex Custom Homes – Amelia Model

$951,000–$1,100,000

• 1st: Kolter Homes – Jade Model

• 2nd: Kolter Homes – Laura Model

$1,100,000–$1,300,000 (Custom)

• 1st: RL Gordon – The Smith’s Model

• 2nd: Kevco Builders – Custom Contemporary 2 Model

$1,100,000–$1,300,000 (Production)

• 1st: Kolter Homes – Sarah Model

$1,351,000–$1,450,000

• 1st: Kolter Homes – Pearl Model

• 2nd: Taylor Morrison – Bimini Model

$2,000,000–$2,500,000

• 1st: Mastrosimone Construction – Palms & Pine Model

• 2nd: Terrell Custom Homes – Elara Model

$2,600,000–$3,000,000

• 1st: Davila Homes – Richmond Model

$4,000,000–$4,500,000

• 1st: Hardwick General Contracting – Maison Joie at The Pointe

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Special Categories

Man Cave

• 1st: Mastrosimone Construction – Everglades Room

Pools

• 1st: Premier Pool Contractor – Wildwood Pool

• 2nd: Premier Pool Contractor – Webster Pool

Affordability

• 1st: Habitat for Humanity – Heritage Grove

For Rent

• 1st: ResiBuilt – Athens Model

Remodel

• 1st: Luxar Homes – Custom Remodel