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We started small: a husband and wife, both school teachers, building a home for their family
As it turned out, people really liked that first home... and before long, the family was busy building more homes. Today, the company that Caryl and Del Ockey started in 1973 has grown to international prominence with operations in Tampa, Denver, British Columbia, Ottawa and Calgary.
A lot has changed since we first started, but we remain true to the spirit of quality and pride in community that went into that first Cardel home. The family values that have served Caryl and Del so well have carried forward to every Cardel region today: a commitment to the craft of homebuilding, and an enduring sense of responsibility for sharing the dividends of our success. Just as families and communities everywhere work to help the needy in their midst, Cardel considers helping the less fortunate to be a major component of our corporate mission. Take pride in your work and share with those in need.
Our founders had a pretty simple philosophy, butwe think it sounds just as good today as it did in ‘73
Since Cardel first broke ground in 1973, this family business has grown into a major builder,constructing over 1,000 units per year in residential markets across North America. We offer a wide range of products including a dynamic single family portfolio, multifamily projects, and resort properties. And yet, despite our booming growth and widespread expansion, Cardel retains the best qualities of a privately owned family business—quick reflexes. Thanks to our tight-knit management team and our experience in diverse developments, we’re quick to respond to every new development challenge with fresh designs, high standards, and our ironclad commitment to quality.
Thanks to an enduring history of careful financial management, Cardel has earned a reputation among developers and trades as a reliable long-term partner. Our strong cash position allows us to make major investments in big developments while providing our partners with the confidence that we’re committed for the long term.
For Cardel, it isn’t enough just to deliver really well-built homes—you have to get the word out too. So we’ve created our own marketing division to tell people about Cardel. From radio campaigns that drive buyers to our model homes, to ads promoting specific communities, our marketing initiatives have made our brand a magnet to homebuyers in each Cardel region.
We have our own in-house design team—and that gives us the ability to create new designs for every new development. With projects ongoing in markets as far reaching as Calgary, Denver, Tampa, and Ottawa, our designers are experienced in a variety of styles, giving them a broad palette to draw from as they create innovative plans. With original designs tailored to the needs of local homeowners, it’s no wonder Cardel homes are typically the first to sell out in any community.
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