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58 59 Returns come in the form of repeat clients as well as strong, loyal business relationships with partners. “We’ve built repeat houses and done many remod- els,”explains Walther.“We have a whole remodel division of the company that we’ve built up over the past five years.”Remodeling is a supportive tier of the business that ensures revenues, taking up more or less of the project pipeline dependent upon the real estate market.“If custom homes are up, then remodels are down.Then,when custom homes go down, remodels go up.” The business relationships the firmmaintains resemble partnerships, boasting longevity and mu- tual support.When asked for top partners,Walther begins with the largest: BMC,Durango Doors, and Ferguson Plumbing, and moves into smaller, locally owned firms, including C&D Home Products Studio based out of Marble Falls,Texas. Every partnership mentioned byWalther comes with the descriptor, “for a long time.” Back at the firm’s office in Austin,with a full team of four partners and 10 employees, Sendero Homes continues to grow and be recognized as an industry leader.The firm has received awards for Best Prod- uct Design, Best Outdoor Living Space, and Best One-of-a-Kind Custom Home. Its residences have also been featured in luxury publications like luxe and Urban Home.As Austin continues to hold rank as one of the top five hottest luxury real estate mar- kets in the country, the demand for home builders and remodels will remain. But even with the accomplishments and success- es in the Austin market, the firm stays vigilant for the next opening.The lake lots the company got its start on are nearly at capacity.“People are selling the lots that are left for $1.5 million- just for the SENDERO HOMES Precision Roofing, Inc. has been both meeting and exceeding the highest standards in the industry in Central Texas since 2001. We specialize in both commercial and residential roof installations. We pride ourselves on providing excellent service, expert knowledge and incomparable results to our clients. PRECISION ROOFING www.precisionroofing.com ROOF SYSTEMS n Concrete n Clay Tile n Slate n Standing Seam Metal n Single Ply n Modified Bitumen n Composition Shingles ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE n Exterior Wall Cladding n Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication Austin Wood Works, Inc. Leander, Texas 78641 512.259.3373 • support@austinwoodworks.com www.AustinWoodWorks.com Austin Wood Works, Inc. is a true custom cabinet company, crafting fine custom cabinetry since 1980. We take great pride in the quality of our cabinets and it shows in both design and construction. We provide a complete cabinet package, with excellence in quality, service, and customer satisfaction being our goal. Our cabinets have been designed to simply be the best! Whether you are considering new construction, a kitchen remodel or a complete renovation, Austin Wood Works, Inc. can help with your project. Through our years of experience we have specified and designed our cabinets to set themselves apart from the competition, yet remain surprisingly affordable! Our trained team will help complete your project from start to finish and assure your satisfaction! dirt,”explains Walther.“In the next two to three years we’ll have to figure out where to put our brand.”The team is watching the movements of buyers, sellers, and business builders to decide where the next custom home market will be.As Sendero Homes continues to prospect loca- tions for a satellite office, one thing remains steadfast: the company’s loyalty to its roots. Walther is adamant when he says,“I don’t ever see us leaving our home in Austin.” PREFERRED VENDORS n Austin Wood Works www.AustinWoodWorks.com n Precision Roofing www.precisionroofing.com