Bellevue, WA (May 25, 2012) – Recognizing a growing need in the community, Quadrant Homes partnered with Weyerhaeuser and World Vision in a national diaper drive to gather and donate diapers for babies in need across the U.S. and Canada. One third of American families struggle to afford this basic need, and while assistance programs help provide nutrition, many do not offer diapers as part of their service.
During the drive, area residents were invited to drop off their donation of unopened disposable diaper packages to the Quadrant Homes Design Studio in Bellevue, or any of the Quadrant Homes Community Sales offices throughout the Puget Sound region, and Quadrant matched the donations diaper for diaper. Combined with donations raised by Weyerhaeuser, the organizations gathered over 350,000 diapers and $12,000 in cash contributions. All the donations will be distributed through World Vision’s storehouses across the country to help families most in need.
“We take community support very seriously here at Quadrant Homes, and we are excited to partner with Weyerhaeuser and World Vision on this important initiative,” Quadrant Homes President Ken Krivanec said. “With families around the country in need, I am confident that our staff, and families around the Puget Sound, will step up to help.”
Volunteerism and giving are part of the culture at Quadrant Homes, which partners with various non-profit organizations each year to provide support dollars and volunteer hours. As one of the largest single-family homebuilders in Washington state, Quadrant is committed to supporting the needs of its customers and the communities where it builds.
Bellevue, WA (May 21, 2012) – For the third year in a row, Quadrant Homes has been awarded a 2012 Guildmaster Award for exceptional customer satisfaction. The leading Northwest homebuilder is one of nearly 200 home builders, remodelers, developers and contractors throughout North America recognized for their superior performance and customer service.
To be eligible for the award, GuildQuality reviews survey feedback from new homeowners who purchased a Quadrant Home. To date, 73% of Quadrant’s customers responded to a GuildQuality satisfaction survey. The results show that over the past 12 months, 99% of Quadrant homebuyers would refer Quadrant to a friend or family member looking to buy a new home.
“We take great pride in the fact that we continually evolve to meet the changing needs and buying behaviors of the Northwest homebuyer,” said Quadrant Homes President Ken Krivanec. “We’re working with buyers to give them a home built precisely to their order, with a level of customer service we believe no other builder can match.”
The Northwest homebuilder sees the positive survey results as validation from the region for its innovative Built Your Way approach to homebuilding which allows customers home customization and personalization that is unique in the industry. And Quadrant is so confident in its service and quality, they back it with the Built Your Way Promise – if a customer isn’t completely satisfied with their home upon completion, they don’t have to buy it.
A survey respondent in Gig Harbor wrote, “Something Quadrant Homes does well is customization. Whenever we wanted to do anything like make a room bigger, add an extension, or have a certain angle, they did it no problem. They made it very easy to customize our house to our needs.”
Another customer responded, “This in all was an awesome experience and I would recommend Quadrant to anyone building a home. They make your home owning dream come true!”
Bellevue, WA (April 23, 2012) – Quadrant Homes announced today the release of its first Sustainability Report, creating a roadmap for a sustainable future built around five key principles: LivingSmart®, Building Community, Reducing our Footprint, Operating Safely and having a Culture of Compassion.
Long a regional leader in sustainable building practices and responsible development, Quadrant Homes has made it the highest priority to implement sustainable operating procedures and enable homeowners to live more sustainably in Quadrant communities and Quadrant-built homes.
“Producing this report outlines our desire to demonstrate and share in the responsibility we have as stewards of a sustainable future,” said Quadrant Homes’ President Ken Krivanec. “As a company, we are and have been committed to operating beyond compliance, and continue to be a leader in sustainable solutions for our planet.”
The five principles outlined in the report include:
LivingSmart®: The LivingSmart® program is a comprehensive approach to responsible development, high-performing homes and cost savings for homeowners. LivingSmart® homes are designed based on four core components: HealthSmart™, EnergySmart™, EarthSmart™ and WaterSmart™. In 2011 alone, Quadrant-built ENERGY STAR homes, represented the elimination of the emissions from 114.17 vehicles; the saving of 690,612 lbs of coal; the planting of 188.73 acres of trees; and the savings to homeowners of $104,151 on their utility bills.
Building Community: Quadrant is invested in preserving open spaces for parks and neighborhood gathering areas, educating homebuyers about how to most efficiently operate their homes and fostering dialogue on sustainability within communities, with homebuyers and with associates.
Reducing our Footprint: Quadrant is committed to reducing its environmental footprint in the homes it builds and in the organization at large, and to partnering with organizations that share that vision. For example, the company was the first Washington builder to offer electric vehicle charging stations in its homes.
Operating Safely: Quadrant believes in providing a safe and healthy work environment for employees, contractors and customers. Quadrant was the first Washington residential homebuilder to receive STAR status from the Voluntary Protection Plan and the Washington State Department of Labor and Industry.
Culture of Compassion: Whether restoring natural habitats, providing funding to community organizations, or donating to those in need, at the very heart of Quadrant is the ideal of operating within the greater Puget Sound family.
Bellevue, Wash. (April 26, 2012) – After nearly two decades of building, Quadrant Homes completed its award winning master plan community of Northwest Landing in DuPont. Quadrant designed and built the 3,000 acre master planned community that supports nearly 4,000 multi- and single-family custom homes, the renowned Home Course 18-hole golf course, over 1,000 acres of parks, trails and open spaces, the thriving DuPont Station retail area and parcels for future business park. Alone, Quadrant Homes built over 1,700 new homes in Northwest Landing, with the sale of the last home occurring earlier this year. Northwest Landing is one of three very successful master planned communities that Quadrant Homes has developed in the Puget Sound region.
“We are proud of our work in DuPont, and see Northwest Landing as a wonderful example of what we strive to create with every community we build,” said Mark Gray, Chief Operating Officer for Quadrant Homes. “When we began Northwest Landing in 1994, DuPont’s population was in the hundreds. Today, Northwest Landing is at the heart of this thriving community and the place where thousands of residents raise their families.”
For many years, Northwest Landing became the primary residence for Intel employees and those stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Due to the community’s close proximity to JBLM and Quadrant’s reputation for servicing military families, Northwest Landing is the largest off-base military community in the Pacific Northwest.
“Quadrant has always felt a deep respect and commitment to those who protect and serve our country,” said Gray. “Our understanding of the military home buyer and our ability to create a sense of community allowed us to provide the perfect place for hundreds of families to call home.”
Bellevue, WA (March 20, 2012) – Quadrant Homes announced strong sales activity across its 16 Puget Sound communities, representing an almost 50 percent increase in the first two months of the year. The Northwest homebuilder sees the positive results as validation from the region for its innovative Built Your Way approach to homebuilding which allows customers home customization and personalization that is unmatched in the industry. Also creating momentum for Quadrant is the newly launched program, Smart Move Advantage. This program offers qualified homebuyers who purchase a new Quadrant home a three-year lease guarantee on their existing home. For homebuyers, that means a guaranteed rent payment every month, allowing people the freedom to buy the home of their dreams now and sell later.
“We continue to see an increase in sales activity as our new brand evolves,” Quadrant Homes President Ken Krivanec said. “We want homebuyers to know that Quadrant is with them every step of the way during their new home construction. And with 4 out of 5 homebuyers taking advantage of Built Your Way customizations, and a healthy response to leveraging the Smart Move Advantage program, clearly we have struck a chord.”
One year ago, driven by intense consumer research, Quadrant Homes unveiled an entirely new take on the home-buying process. The Built Your Way approach to home buying brought a level of customization and personalization never before offered by a large-scale Northwest builder.
Setbacks in the housing market created a challenging environment in recent years, but the research showed that as the market changed, so have the expectations and needs of today’s homebuyer. Quadrant Homes listened to the research and feedback and revised much of its product line, with new exterior looks and enhanced interior designs. But most importantly, Quadrant Homes is factoring in the behavioral changes and expectations of how buyers want to personalize their homes far beyond the level of features and appliances.
“For over 40 years, we have continually evolved with the needs and buying behaviors of the Northwest homebuyer,” said Krivanec. “Built Your Way gives the customer a home built precisely to their order, with a level of customer service that no other builder can match. What’s more, we have such a high track record of performing on our promises that 99 percent of our customers are willing to refer us to their friends and family.”
Quadrant homebuyers really get the benefit of the entire Quadrant Assurance package, which includes: Smart Move Advantage (guaranteed rent of their current for up to three years); Mortgage Payment Protection (a 24-month mortgage payment protection insurance policy in the event of a job loss); and Homebuyer Solutions (a free personal credit analysis and consultation.) This is combined with the Built Your Way promise that, if a homeowner isn’t completely satisfied with their home on completion, they don’t have to buy it.
Bellevue, WA (March 15, 2012) – The custom new home experience has come to Renton’s Fairwood neighborhood with the opening of Quadrant Homes’ newest community, Westmont Vista. Quadrant homebuyers will experience the unparalleled customer service and personalization of Quadrant’s “Built Your Way” philosophy as they choose from 34 homesites in this secluded, tree-lined community.
“We believe discerning homebuyers will embrace the opportunities provided by our approach to customization and personalization,” said Mark Gray, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Quadrant Homes. “We’re excited to return to this neighborhood, where we’ve had a history dating back to the 1970s when we planned and built the master-planned community of Fairwood.” During the grand opening held late last week, King County Councilman Reagan Dunn attended the event to thank Quadrant for their continued investment in Renton, and highlighted the positive economic impact that the new community will have.
Homes in Westmont Vista will feature Quadrant’s striking new customizable floor plans, with nine-foot ceilings, stainless steel appliances, white painted millwork throughout, and durable fiber cement siding with rich painted color schemes. Quadrant’s new Built Your Way Touchscreens allow Quadrant homebuyers the opportunity to interact and make changes to their floorplan on a 60” display in the community sales office. This unique technology gives homebuyers a chance to visualize their changes without spending a dime. This coupled with the unparalleled choices available at the world-class Design Studio make their custom-built home one of a kind.
Located minutes from the Fairwood Golf and Country Club, Westmont Vista offers easy access to SR 167 and SR 169 and is just 15 miles from Bellevue. The community is conveniently located near area shopping and dining at Fairwood Shopping Center, along with two grocery stores, the Fairwood branch of the King County library, banks, gyms, boutique shops and spa services. Surrounded by Soos Creek Regional Trail, Westmont Vista is a quarter-mile walk from Carriage Crest Elementary and has two parks on the property with newly built play structures.
Homebuyers can also take advantage of the innovative Quadrant Assurance program, which includes: Smart Move Advantage (guaranteed rent of their current for up to three years); Mortgage Payment Protection (a 24-month mortgage payment protection insurance policy in the event of a job loss); and Homebuyer Solutions (a free personal credit analysis and consultation.) This is combined with the Built Your Way promise that, if a homeowner isn’t completely satisfied with their home on completion, they don’t have to buy it.