25+ Years and Going Strong!
In 1997, two real estate visionaries proposed a new way to build communities in the Houston area. Their concept was built around the synergy of gated neighborhoods with sensibly-priced homes in desirable locations.
Founders Al Brende and Courtney Grover brought their dream to life with Canyon Gate at Cinco Ranch, a community that quickly became a roadmap for the Canyon Gate communities, a succession of primarily guard-gated neighborhoods offering resort-style amenities and homes equipped with the latest technology. Homes sold quickly, and the Canyon Gate name became legend in Houston.
The original concept has evolved over the years to reflect current market trends and innovations, but the foundation has remained strong. Their legacy includes the highly-successful Stone Gate, Canyon Lakes West, Harmony, Cardiff Ranch, Westheimer Lakes and Park Lakes. These established Land Tejas communities positioned the company as one of Houston’s most prolific residential developers.
Land Tejas continues to bring its brand of distinctive communities to Houston homebuyers. Miramesa at Canyon Lakes West has consistently been ranked as one of the nation’s top-selling communities. Lago Mar in Texas City will be home to the largest crystal clear lagoon in Texas and a 70-acre mixed-use entertainment destination, and the successful Sterling Lakes community has expanded to include The Estates at Sterling Lakes.
In all, Land Tejas has developed more than 16,500 acres of land across over 20 communities, crafting hometowns for more than 30,000 families.
Land Tejas is showing no signs of slowing the pace adding Balmoral and Etteridge in West Lake Houston, Wedgewood Forest in Conroe, Vanbrooke in Fulshear and Sierra Vista in Iowa Colony.
The Land Tejas portfolio is a testament to the company’s achievements. The philosophy that propelled early success still holds today, to understand and grow with a changing marketplace, focusing on diversity, adaptability and integrity.