Ryland Homes Celebrates 45 Years
A leading high-volume production builder with an emphasis on
innovation, leadership, quality and value
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Today marks the 45th anniversary of major homebuilder, Ryland
Homes (NYSE:RYL). With over 295,000 homes built across the country,
Ryland Homes prides itself on a national strength and local focus while
continually adding new communities and new products to meet the needs of
today's families. For forty-five years, homebuyers have trusted Ryland
Homes as a homebuilder for truly livable designs, great neighborhoods,
outstanding quality and a commitment to complete customer satisfaction.
Over the last 45 years, Ryland has continually embraced a progressive
and innovative approach to the latest in technology and building
practices. On the forefront of the "green" movement, Ryland mastered
environmentally friendly construction before it was even discussed in
the mainstream media. Now, their HouseWorks®
program provides Ryland homeowners with the confidence that their home
has a (HERS)
Home Energy Rating System Index better than the typical new home — a
rating that means their home is more energy-efficient by saving them
money on monthly energy bills.
In the past year, Ryland pioneered a movement toward a more comfortable
and engaging homebuying experience through a cutting-edge redesign of
their sales centers. Reflecting Ryland's progressive approach, the
revolutionary new sales centers welcome shoppers with fresh colors and
the latest technologies to showcase their homes. Ryland has also
embraced the "on-the-go" consumer by developing mobile applications for
the iPhone®, iPad® and Android™ phones and tablets. Acknowledged by
Google as a company that shows an effective mobile marketing strategy,
Ryland has taken the opportunities presented by emerging technology to
become a better company, and more importantly, a more appealing
homebuilder.
Not only has Ryland Homes continued to grow and embrace the changing
market, they've met the challenge of remaining a steady presence during
one of the most depressed economic climates of the past century. In
2011, Ryland increased its home sales by 10%, and despite a 2%
year-over-year drop in the average national new home price, Ryland
increased its new home price by 2%. Furthermore, in 2011 Ryland grew its
backlog by 31%, a remarkable feat that is a testament to the company's
continued dedication and perseverance put forth by all their employees.
For more information, please contact Diane Morrison, Vice President of
Sales & Marketing, at dmorriso@ryland.com.

Ryland Homes
Diane L. Morrison
Vice President of Sales &
Marketing
813-281-1810
dmorriso@ryland.com
www.ryland.com
Source: Ryland Homes
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