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Rick and Amy Hendel
What makes a house a dream home? According to Hendel Homes’ latest accolade — 2024 Custom Home Builder of the Year, the highest national honor awarded by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) — Rick and Amy Hendel, principals of the luxury custom home builder, have it figured out.
They attribute much of Hendel Homes’ success to working and living out its values: humility, a strong work ethic and a preternatural ability to work with people. And, most importantly, giving each client the uncompromising Hendel touch, which is best encapsulated by its ability to translate a client’s dreams into reality.
“If you can think of it, we can do it,” says Amy. “We really don’t take no for an answer; we figure it out.” This mindset carries through every phase of a project, from managing all the players involved to ensuring every last detail, down to straight miter cuts, is executed seamlessly. Hendel Homes transforms what can be a stressful time for homeowners into an enjoyable one.
The magic is rooted in a fundamental goal: Hendel Homes aims to earn its clients’ trust every single day, with every single decision, guided by its strong business acumen.
So, it’s no surprise that Hendel has built a strong relationship with Bridgewater Bank, a decision made with both its business and clients in mind.
From the very beginning, when Rick received his loan for “construction tools” to prepare a new headquarters in Excelsior, Hendel Homes has worked with Bridgewater Bank, a trusted local partner who shares its values. “When you align with the right partners across every project, orchestrating to get the best of everyone, success is all but guaranteed,” Amy says.
“We make decisions as if our clients’ money is our money and their project is our project,” explains Amy. “What would we want? We take that very personally. We have to work for it. Day in and day out, making the right choice. We truly strive for perfection. Our product, our process and our people make us different. And we never stop.”
