FAQ’s
This National Association of Home Builders designation recognizes industry professionals who incorporate green and sustainable building principles into homes without driving up costs.
Green homes save money on utility bills, improve comfort and use resource-efficient materials to minimize environmental impact.
They emphasize energy efficiency (properly sized HVAC and insulation), indoor air quality (low-VOC paints, Low-E windows and doors), water efficiency, environmentally sound site development and resource efficiency.
They strive to choose building products found locally or semi-locally to support the Cape Fear region and the North Carolina economy, and more than 75% of materials used are American made.
Every custom home starts with the client’s “Wishlist,” where you describe desired square footage, bedrooms and bathrooms, bonus spaces, architectural style, exterior materials, number of stories, outdoor features, location preferences and contact info.
On the website’s Wishlist page, clients fill in details like square footage range, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, bonus rooms, preferred architectural style and exterior materials, desired number of stories, outdoor amenities and preferred communities.
Yes; during the Wishlist process you can specify the community you prefer—River Landing, Winding River, Compass Pointe, RiverSea Plantation, Oyster Harbour, Ocean Ridge or another community—and whether you already own a lot or need help finding one.
Clients meet directly with Robin for a Design Consultation to choose a home plan that suits their needs; this meeting also includes a tour of model homes.
In Step 2, the team confirms your Wishlist is fulfilled in the final plan and executes the building contract. They can arrange a financing consultation with a preferred lender and assist from pre-approval to closing.
Horizon Homes’ interior designer (with over 30 years of experience) guides clients through selections such as flooring, paint colors, tile, fixtures and countertops, taking them to granite/quartz showrooms.
Once your home is framed, an onsite meeting with the Site Manager reviews closet design, electrical and lighting locations, landscape plans and driveway/patio placement.
Yes; after completion, the Warranty Coordinator conducts a New Home Orientation to show how everything works, and the team follows up after move-in.
Horizon Homes prides itself on a streamlined six-step process that allows clients to relax and enjoy the journey, from creating the Wishlist through design, financing, selections, construction and move-in.
They build in several southeastern North Carolina communities, including River Landing (Wallace, NC), Oyster Harbour (Holden Beach), Compass Pointe (Leland), RiverSea Plantation (Bolivia) and Winding River Plantation (Leland).
River Landing offers golf courses, recreational amenities, community events, nature-centric settings, golf cart-friendly streets, walking and biking trails, gated community access and tennis/pickleball courts.
Oyster Harbour features a boat launch, kayak ramp and launch, water park, swimming pool and clubhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, fitness center, putting green, chipping area, bocce ball court and custom homes.
Compass Pointe offers an Audubon International Certified Sustainable Community, an 18-hole golf course, grand clubhouse, wellness center and spa, resort-style pools with lazy river, walking and biking trails, onsite restaurant, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, kayak launch and ponds, and gated community access.
RiverSea Plantation offers indoor and outdoor pools, a clubhouse with fitness center, tennis courts, low-maintenance homes, fishing ponds, boat storage and walking trails.
Winding River Plantation features a community center with fitness facility, meeting rooms and kitchen, pavilion with picnic area, tennis and bocce courts, Olympic-sized swimming pool, river house and marina on the Lockwood Folly River, direct access to the ICW and Atlantic Ocean, an oceanfront beach house on Holden Beach, and custom and low-maintenance homes.
Historic downtown Wilmington features antique shops, boutiques, restaurants, vibrant nightlife and a 1.75-mile Riverwalk that won “America’s Best Riverfront.” The downtown district spans 230 blocks of cobblestone streets and neoclassical architecture.
Leland is one of the fastest growing areas in the U.S.; it is minutes from Wilmington, Southport and Myrtle Beach, offering grocery stores, medical centers, hotels, shopping, dining and a planned town center with 200,000 square feet of retail space.
The region offers 50 miles of beach communities, access to the Cape Fear River and Intracoastal Waterway, multiple nearby beaches (Carolina, Kure, Wrightsville), more than 25 marinas and nearly 50 public golf courses.
Attractions include the 84,000-square-foot N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher, the Battleship North Carolina and the Myrtle Beach area with theme parks and over 120 golf courses.
Brunswick County is a preferred retirement destination due to its favorable weather, lower taxes, high quality of life, five beautiful beaches (Caswell Beach, Oak Island, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach) and charming towns like Southport.
The University of North Carolina–Wilmington offers more than 70 bachelor’s and 30 graduate programs; Cape Fear Community College and Brunswick Community College are recognized as top community colleges; the area also has highly regarded public and private pre-school through high school options.
Novant Medical Center offers award-winning patient-focused healthcare and has the region’s only Level II trauma center; Brunswick Novant Medical Center provides all-private patient rooms, operating rooms, maternity services, surgical services and rehabilitation programs.
The area features the Cameron Art Museum, historic Thalian Hall, and the Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, and Wilmington is known as “Hollywood of the East” with film studios like Cinespace Studios.
Southeastern North Carolina is described as offering an easy coastal lifestyle with sunshine, beaches and outdoor activities, implying a mild coastal climate.
Yes; they work closely with buyers and approved lenders to make the financing process easy and can arrange a financing consultation during Step 2 of the process.
Yes; standard features include spacious double garages and beautiful screened porches.
Yes; custom state-of-the-art kitchens, hardwood floors, granite countertops, high ceilings with crown molding and 42-inch kitchen cabinets are standard features.
Standard upgrades include 15 SEER energy-efficient heating and air-conditioning systems, radiant barrier roof decking and blown cellulose insulation in walls.
Yes; the Custom Design page lists numerous floor plans (e.g., Coral Bay, Turtle Cove, Savannah, Pine Breeze) with options to view floorplans, virtual tours and slideshows online.
They strive to choose building products found locally or semi-locally to support the Cape Fear region and over 75% of materials used are American made.
Included upgrades are double garages, screened porches, custom kitchens, hardwood flooring, granite countertops, high ceilings with crown molding, 42-inch kitchen cabinets, energy-efficient HVAC systems, radiant barrier roof decking and blown cellulose insulation.
The company notes that they have been building quality custom homes for years and have perfected their process over many years.
Yes; after completion, a Warranty Coordinator provides a New Home Orientation and the team follows up after move-in to ensure the home operates correctly.
Yes; the contact number listed on the site is (910) 508-6655.
You can start by contacting Horizon Homes through their website or by phone, creating a Wishlist detailing your preferences and scheduling a consultation to begin designing your custom home.
The company is family-owned by Deans and Robin Hackney, who work together to create custom homes for clients.
Deans oversees land development, while Robin works closely with clients throughout the design and construction process to ensure each home meets their “wishlist.”
Yes; Horizon Homes partnered with Howard Hanna Allen Tate | Horizon Realty Group to provide full real estate brokerage and development services.
The Horizon Realty Group is located at 5710 Oleander Drive, Suite 208, Wilmington, NC 28403.
They serve buyers and sellers in the Cape Fear region of southeastern North Carolina, including New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender and Duplin counties, and throughout Eastern North Carolina.
Yes; through the Howard Hanna network and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, Horizon Homes offers relocation services connecting clients with independent brokers nationwide.
Their philosophy is to give the customer exactly what they would want in their own home. The “It’s Included” philosophy ensures clients see what they will get for the price.
Yes; every Horizon Homes client deals directly with Robin and Deans throughout the entire process—from design and selections to construction and move-in.
In addition to custom design and direct owner involvement, Horizon Homes includes many upgrades as standard, such as double garages, screened porches, custom kitchens, hardwood floors, granite countertops, high ceilings and 42-inch cabinets.
Their homes include energy-efficient features like upgraded 15 SEER heating and air-conditioning systems, radiant barrier roof decking and blown cellulose insulation.
Yes; they emphasize green building, and Robin is a Certified Green Professional. Green building reduces negative environmental impacts and promotes resource efficiency.
