At the heart of HistoryMaker Homes’ success is their commitment to trust, quality and customer-centric service. From the initial consultation to handing over the keys, each step is personalized and executed with the homeowner in mind. Their homes are designed with attention to detail, using quality materials that ensure durability and style. But beyond the physical structure, it’s their transparent communication and personalized approach that truly resonates with homebuyers.

Buying a home is one of the most significant investments a person can make, and HistoryMaker Homes understands the emotions tied to this journey. Their team takes the time to understand each homebuyer’s unique needs and preferences, offering tailored solutions that make every home a perfect fit. Additionally, they encourage feedback and ensure that any concerns are addressed promptly, fostering a sense of trust and partnership.

Moreover, HistoryMaker Homes embraces innovation in design and construction techniques, ensuring that their offerings are not only aesthetically pleasing but also energy-efficient and sustainable. This forward-thinking approach appeals to homebuyers who value both comfort and environmental responsibility.

HistoryMaker Homes’ 94% overall customer satisfaction rating is a testament to their unwavering dedication to building not just houses, but homes where memories are made. For 75 years, this fifth-generation, family-owned, and privately held Texas business has been committed to creating lasting legacies, shaping the future while honoring the past. Their success is rooted in a philosophy that prioritizes the customer experience, making them a leader in the industry and a trusted partner in turning dreams into reality. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade, HistoryMaker Homes promises a journey characterized by quality, integrity, trustworthiness, and satisfaction. Their mission is to build quality homes that stand the test of time, ensuring that when you choose them, you come home to better.

Each of these organizations played a key role in this historic home build for Dr. Lee. HistoryMaker Homes built the home at no cost to Dr. Lee and, in collaboration with Trinity Habitat for Humanity, oversaw the construction of her home, ensuring a timely move-in date. Prior to the build, Dr. Lee visited the HistoryMaker Homes design center where she selected all of the flooring, fixtures and lighting for her home. Texas Capital provided a grant to Dr. Lee’s non-profit, Citizens Concerned with Human Dignity, which allowed her to furnish the home, creating a comfortable and welcoming space.

Trinity Habitat for Humanity, in addition to acquiring the 940 E. Annie property back in January 2021, organized the groundbreaking and wall-raising ceremonies, and a Day 1 volunteer day.

While this new home represents a full circle moment for Dr. Lee and her family, its foundation stands on the same hallowed ground where her family’s lives were deeply uprooted by racism and violence. On June 19th, 1939, when Opal was only 12 years old, after only four nights of living in their home, hundreds of white rioters gathered to harass, vandalize, and run their family out of the neighborhood.

Friday, June 14th, does not mark the end of the story, but a significant new chapter in Dr. Lee’s enduring legacy and a testament to her remarkable journey. Scheduled a few days before Juneteenth, attendees will witness the gathering of community leaders, activists, and supporters joining together to celebrate our local civil rights leader, The Grandmother of Juneteenth, Dr. Opal Lee.

“Dr. Lee’s contribution to our nation through her work for racial justice cannot be understated, and we are deeply honored to have built her new home that now proudly stands where great injustices once occurred,” said Nelson Mitchell, CEO of HistoryMaker Homes. “Each time Dr. Lee enters her home, we hope it not only offers her a welcoming space but also great sense of pride. Alongside our more than 50 partners and trades, our entire team at HistoryMaker was proud to work together on this project and now present Dr. Lee with the keys to her new home.”

This year, we are so fortunate and happy to celebrate the careers of three people who help make our company what it is. Andy, our Area Construction Manager, Dona, our Senior Accountant, and Johnny, our Field Manager, have been with HistoryMaker Homes for 25 years! It is a special milestone, and we’re so honored that they’ve chosen to be part of our family for so long. 

HistoryMaker Homes started as a father-son operation in 1949, and through their commitment to building homes for Texas families, they grew the company year-after-year, receiving praises and accolades along the way for their high level of customer service and innovative approaches to building. 

That work ethic and dedication has been passed down through the years, and every team member is encouraged to be just as involved in the company as the original father-son team. 

Since Andy, Dona, and Johnny joined the HistoryMaker family in 1996, the company has seen tremendous growth. In 2000, during Nelson Mitchell’s time as president, the first showroom was developed. This 10,000-square-foot space allowed customers to browse through every option and make their selections for flooring, appliances, paint colors, fixtures, and more. It was a game changer in the Dallas home building market, and through this and other initiatives, sales quadrupled in one year from 300 to 1,200. 

In 2016, HistoryMaker Homes opened its first Houston model home in Spring, TX, marking its first expansion into a new market.  Today, the company builds throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston metro areas. We couldn’t have done it without Andy, Dona, and Johnny, and all of our wonderful team members. Congratulations on a terrific 25 years, and thank you!

That’s why we’re so excited to have contributed a cornerstone brick to The Town of Providence Village’s Hero Park. This park will include a brick monument dedicated to heroes from all walks of life, including first responders, active military service members, veterans, and unsung heroes. This is Providence Village’s first town park, and will be a place for residents to gather, reflect, and relax together under the trees. The first set of bricks were installed on June 18, 2021.

About Providence Village

Providence Village is a charming new town an hour northwest of Dallas that was incorporated in 2010. It started as a master planned community and has grown into a thriving community of 8,000 people with new, affordable housing options, access to two different school districts, and a host nearby amenities for the entire family. 

HistoryMaker Homes is proud to be building two brand new communities within this quaint Denton County town. Liberty at Providence offers 3-6 bedroom homes with up to 3 baths, 2-car garages, and up to 3,116 square feet. The Landing at Providence has just a few opportunities remaining for new homes with up to 8 bedrooms, up to 5 baths, up to 3-car garages, and up to 3,854 square feet.

HistoryMaker Homes always seeks opportunities to give back to the communities where we build, and we couldn’t think of a better way to honor our nation’s heroes than by helping to construct this special memorial at The Town of Providence Village’s Hero Park. For more information, please call 866-409-1949.

Dr. Mitchell followed his grandfather and father into the family business in 1986 following a veterinary career spanning 15 years and three Tarrant County veterinary clinics. Under his leadership, HistoryMaker grew into a nationally recognized company and solidified its position as one of the most prodigious land developers and homebuilders in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. 

“My father built thousands of affordable homes for first-time homebuyers across North Texas,” said Nelson Mitchell, who transitioned to HistoryMaker President in 2000. “He took a company carefully built by his father and grandfather to the next level, shaping the residential landscape of Dallas-Fort Worth.”

Among Dr. Mitchell’s numerous industry awards are the Award for Construction Excellence (ACE) and the National Housing Quality Award (NHQ) from the National Association of Homebuilders. 

A 1970 graduate of Texas A&M University, Dr. Mitchell has long been a supporter of the school’s construction science and real estate programs, gifting $2.3 million in 2006 to fund a program that bridged the Department of Construction Science and the Mays School of Business’ real estate program.

The largest financial contribution received by the department at the time, this gift endowed five faculty positions, funded 10 student scholarships and supported the construction of an interdisciplinary studio and curriculum focusing on residential construction and design.

“My father’s passion has always been to build communities and homes for families,” Nelson said. “His generosity to Texas A&M has helped teach, train and develop our current and future industry leaders. More families will own high quality, energy efficient, affordable homes because of his and my mother’s generosity and vision. The TAMU Department of Construction Science has been a great partner with HistoryMaker Homes.”

Today, HistoryMaker Homes builds more than 1,000 homes annually across 36 Texas new home communities. It is ranked No. 57 on Builder magazine’s list of the top homebuilders in the nation.

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HistoryMaker Homes’ Dr. Bryan N. Mitchell, Sr., shown here with his son Nelson Mitchell, holds an award received for being inducted into the Texas A&M University’s Department of Construction Science’s Constructor Hall of Fame. 

40-Years, $12 Million Raised

In its 40-year existence, the Benefit Homes Project has raised $12 million, thanks to the generosity of the Houston area’s building community. Homebuilders, developers, suppliers, tradespeople, and other GHBA members donate their time, labor, and materials for the construction of two to three homes per year. When each new home is sold, the proceeds benefit HomeAid Houston and Operation Finally Home. Last year alone, the two Benefit homes raised $494,000.

HomeAid Houston is a non-profit organization that supports homeless care providers by building, repairing, or expanding shelters. Operation Finally Home was established in 2005, with a heartfelt mission: Provide custom-built and mortgage-free homes to America’s military heroes and the widows of fallen soldiers.

The HistoryMaker Homes team and partners welcomed the opportunity to support HomeAid Houston and Operation Finally Homes. 

HistoryMaker Gives Back

“We value the work the two charities provide our community. It is an honor to work with the Land Tejas team and our generous vendors, trades and suppliers,” said HistoryMaker Houston division president, Mickey Pizzitola. Land Tejas donated the homesite for the Sierra Vista home, their 17th lot donation for Benefit Homes.

We’d like to thank our partners who contributed to the GHBA Benefit Home: All Points Group, DPIS Builder Services, Excell Foundations, Universal Forest Products, Windstorm Group, Mohawk, TWI, Country Wide Roofing, Deep Blue Comfort, Rock Materials, Builders Choice Inc., Royal Bath/Counter Source Flooring Services, Advantage Gutters, Factory Builder Stores, Sherwin Williams Paint, Builders First Source, Perfection Supply, and Jacobs Overhead Door.

More Home. Smart Choice.

As with every home we build, this one reflects our “More Home. Smart Choice” mission—to provide the foundation for your most meaningful memories. We maximize functional space and include smart features that live the way you do. With intelligent construction methods, energy efficiency, and integrated home technology, building a HistoryMaker home is simply a smart choice.

The Benefit home for sale in Sierra Vista is located at 2626 Matterhorn Mist Drive in Iowa Colony, TX. The Alder floor plan is a 3,176-square-foot, 2-story home with 5 bedrooms—each with a walk-in closet—4 baths, and a 3-car garage. This plan features a first-floor master bedroom suite and a game room upstairs. The open floor plan combines a spacious, center island kitchen that blends seamlessly with the dining area and family room, perfect for entertaining. 

Contact HistoryMaker Homes to schedule your private tour of the Benefit home at Sierra Vista. Imagine knowing that by starting your new life here you are helping other people realize their own dream of having a home to call their own.

The company’s continued growth spurred the move. In 2016, HISTORYMAKER and its sister brands completed more than 800 starts. The company’s revenue more than doubled from 2014, at $90 million, to 2016, at $200 million. It is ranked #64 on the 2016 national Builder 100 list.

The company’s growth can be attributed to a business model that has focused over the past ten years on new price points, products, geographies and markets. In the last decade, its reach has expanded from being primarily focused in Tarrant County to blanketing the Metroplex from Aledo to the west and Terrell to the east, north to Sherman and south to Waxahachie. The company also began building in Houston in 2016, with the goal of growing its Houston division over the next several years to the size of its Dallas operations. The three brands vary in starting prices from approximately $150,000 to more than $3 million.

“In addition to needing more physical space for more employees, it was important to become more centrally located as we continue to expand throughout DFW,” said Nelson Mitchell, CEO. “Once we began to expand in Houston it made sense to be located near DFW airport to bring even more efficiency. Grapevine is also a central location for our customers as we bring them to our new 5,000-square-foot showroom. It’s also ideal as we recruit top talent as we continue to grow.”

“We are excited that HISTORYMAKER Homes has chosen Grapevine as the location for its new headquarters,” said RaDonna Hessel, Grapevine Chamber of Commerce CEO. “Our town has so much to offer HISTORYMAKER employees including its central location and access to DFW International Airport, as well as proximity to our historic Main Street. We are so happy they are a part of our community.”

The company is a fourth-generation family-owned business. Nelson Mitchell is the current president and CEO. His great grandfather, Olen N. Mitchell, Sr. started the company with his son, Olen, Jr., in 1949. He began the company with three employees out of the garage of his home, signing contracts on the hood of his car.

“There will always be a need for housing and housing choices. Our three brands come together to provide quality homes that meet buyers’ needs across the spectrum, from affordable homes for first-time buyers to luxury homes for buyers with more discerning requirements,” added Mitchell. “Our brands complement each other and meet buyers’ needs, no matter where they are in their lives.”

The new building has several unique features. Employees can check out bikes from wall racks and ride to Historic Downtown Grapevine, which is less than a mile away. It also features an outdoor workspace area with Wi-Fi, a full kitchen and pizza oven, and a fire pit. 

About HISTORYMAKER Homes, Rendition Homes and Rendition LUXURY Homes

Launched in 1949 and a fourth-generation family-owned business, HISTORYMAKER Homes is one of the largest builders in Dallas-Fort Worth. The company has built its success on its ability to meet the changing needs of home buyers. Along with sister companies Rendition Homes and Rendition LUXURY Homes, the company is well-positioned to serve entry-level, move-up and luxury buyers.