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Building Communities for 70 Years

Building Communities for 70 Years

For nearly 70 years, Van Metre has proudly developed award-winning properties with strong local roots in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern region of the United States. We specialize in building homes, apartments, offices, and retail centers. We believe that a community's strength lies in its people, and our mission is to foster connections that support each other's success and enhance the lives of everyone who lives, works, plays, and shops in the communities we serve.

For nearly 70 years, Van Metre has proudly developed award-winning properties with strong local roots in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern region of the United States.

Curating Exceptional Living Spaces

Curating Living Spaces

At Van Metre, our New Homes division is dedicated to crafting exceptional living spaces that reflect quality and innovation. We focus on building homes that blend modern design with functional elegance, ensuring that each home meets the highest standards of comfort and sustainability. Our commitment to superior craftsmanship and customer satisfaction drives us to deliver homes that enhance the lives of our residents and stand the test of time.

At Van Metre, our New Homes division is dedicated to crafting exceptional living spaces that reflect quality and innovation, ensuring that each home meets the highest standards of comfort and sustainability.

Crafting Vibrant Apartment Communities

Crafting Apartment Communities

Our Apartments division specializes in creating vibrant, community-oriented living environments that offer convenience and style. We design and manage apartment communities that cater to diverse lifestyles, providing exceptional amenities and well-appointed living spaces. By focusing on tenant satisfaction and innovative design, we ensure that our apartment offerings enhance urban living with both comfort and sophistication.

Our Apartments division specializes in creating vibrant, community-oriented living environments that offer convenience and style. We design and manage apartment communities that cater to diverse lifestyles, providing exceptional amenities and well-appointed living spaces.

Managing Versatile Spaces for Business

Managing Spaces for Business

Van Metre's Commercial division is dedicated to developing and managing versatile spaces that meet the needs of businesses and organizations. From office buildings to retail centers, we provide tailored solutions that support operational efficiency and growth. Our approach combines strategic location, functional design, and high-quality construction to create commercial properties that serve as thriving business hubs.

Van Metre's Commercial division is dedicated to developing and managing versatile spaces that meet the needs of businesses and organizations. From office buildings to retail centers, we provide tailored solutions that support operational efficiency and growth.

Identifying Prime Real Estate Opportunities

Identifying Real Estate Opportunities

The Land division at Van Metre plays a pivotal role in identifying and acquiring prime real estate for development. We leverage our extensive market knowledge and strategic insights to secure valuable land assets that align with our growth objectives. Our focus on thorough due diligence and strategic planning ensures that each land acquisition supports our vision of creating thriving communities and successful developments.

The Land division at Van Metre plays a pivotal role in identifying and acquiring prime real estate for development. We leverage our extensive market knowledge and strategic insights to secure valuable land assets that align with our growth objectives.

Commitment That Endures

The strength of a community is determined by the people who call it home. Since 1955, Van Metre’s presence has grown across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States with a portfolio that includes homes, offices, apartments, and retail centers—many of which we’ve proudly built, while others we’ve carefully chosen to manage and maintain. Van Metre’s family of services connect and combine to support each other’s success and enrich the lives of those who live, work, play, and shop in the communities we serve.

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Serving the Eastern Region of the U.S.

Van Metre holds a prominent position throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States and is poised for expansion in the coming years. Discover our diverse project locations and explore how we bring our expertise to various types of developments.

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Building a Legacy of Excellence

In 1955, Albert G. Van Metre embarked on a venture that evolved into a leading enterprise. Much like his competitive sailing career, he steered his business with skill and vision, establishing a reputation for quality and craftsmanship. Renowned for his keen business sense and generosity, his legacy continues to inspire the values upheld today.

Expanding Horizons

We are excited to announce our growth in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States as we actively seek new opportunities to expand into areas where we've never had a presence before. By exploring emerging markets and leveraging our innovative approach, we aim to bring our expertise to new communities, fostering stronger connections and enhancing our impact in the region.

Community Involvement

Van Metre nurtures a sense of belonging and common purpose among its residents through active community engagement, including volunteer programs, philanthropy, donations, and sponsorships. In 2023, 40 organizations were supported in the areas we build and live.

Collaboration, From Start to Finish

Van Metre excels through vertical integration and collaboration with investor partners, enhancing strategic growth in the new homes real estate market. This approach amplifies our capacity to deliver exceptional value, navigate the market effectively, and achieve sustainable success.

Building Tomorrow, Together

Van Metre thrives through collaboration with our investor partners, driving strategic growth in the real estate market. Together, we amplify our ability to deliver exceptional value, navigate the market, and achieve sustainable success.

The Future of Home Construction

With advantages such as shorter construction times, reduced waste, and faster delivery, factory-framed homes represent the future of our building approach. Constructed in climate-controlled environments at our large manufacturing facilities, our homes are built in modular cartridges that are then transported to communities for assembly and finalization.

Strengthening Our Supply Chain

Our 180,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Winchester, VA, allows us to manufacture 45% of the materials needed for our homes while also storing and distributing additional materials and appliances. This strategy helps us maintain inventory, control our supply chain, and efficiently manage distribution, proving invaluable amid recent supply chain disruptions.

Empowering Homeownership

Van Metre's Rent-to-Own option empowers apartment residents to invest in their future while remaining loyal to our brand. This initiative enables renters to build equity while enjoying their Van Metre home. With competitive terms and a transparent process, we strive to ensure a seamless transition from renting to ownership.

Nationally-Recognized Impact

At Van Metre, our nationally acclaimed talent drives our success in homebuilding and community development. Whether it be architects, designers, project managers, sales executives, leasing professionals, or maintenance staff, our diverse team brings decades of expertise to every project. Recognized for leadership in innovation and customer satisfaction, our commitment to excellence and continuous development ensures that Van Metre remains at the forefront of the industry.

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