Dear BAG Clients and Friends,

Builder Advisor Group is pleased to announce the successful closing of Empire Communities' acquisition of Charlotte-based SouthCraft Home Builders. BAG served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to SouthCraft in the deal, helping to secure a strategic outcome for both parties.

SouthCraft Home Builders, known for delivering quality, attainable homes for value-driven homebuyers, will continue its operations and leadership under the Empire Communities umbrella. The acquisition enables Empire to expand its presence in the Charlotte market, complementing its existing portfolio and furthering its commitment to serving a broad range of homebuyers across North America.

Judson Stringfellow quoted, ”We are pleased to work with Builder Advisor Group for the second time to conclude another successful sale of our builder. I appreciate the assistance and guidance of BAG through this process. We look forward to continued growth and success as part of Empire’s family.” 

"We are honored to have worked with Judson to represent Southcraft in this transaction," said Tony Avila. "He has built a remarkable business and this acquisition gives Empire a more affordable offering in Charlotte, enhancing its ability to serve a wider range of homebuyers and strengthening its foothold in the Southeast."

Empire’s investment in Charlotte marks BAG's second completed M&A transaction of 2025 and the fourth homebuilder sale by BAG to a privately-owned company in the past 11 months, highlighting the ongoing trend of private builders competing for land and talent to maintain market share in the face of aggressive public homebuilder expansion. As competition for land continues to intensify, the pool of prospective buyers has grown to its largest in many years, including acquirers from public homebuilders, private builders, international investors, and private equity.

Builder Advisor Group team members are attending NAHB IBS in Las Vegas, NV from 2/25 - 2/27. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you are interested in scheduling a confidential discussion regarding capital raising or selling your business. 

Builder Advisor Group is dedicated to providing M&A and capital raising solutions to homebuilders, delivering tailored strategies that aim to maximize the value of our client's business. BAG personnel have advised on 100+ M&A transactions since 1996 and raised more than $20 billion for builders and developers.

Our affiliate, Avila Real Estate Capital ("AREC"), has established itself as one of the largest private lenders in acquisition and development loans, originating over $800 million in land loans since launching in late 2022. The firm is committed to providing acquisition, development, and construction financing to projects with best-in-class sponsors in markets across the U.S.

Please reach out if you’re interested in having a confidential conversation about your capital needs or selling your company.