Our Story
EXPERIENCE
Rausch Coleman Homes is excited to join the Lennar family of companies, bringing together two top homebuilders dedicated to quality, value, and integrity. Lennar is one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, having delivered more than 1 million new homes to families nationwide since 1954. Rausch Coleman Homes, in operation since 1955, has built over 30,000 new homes across the South-Central United States. Together, as part of the Lennar family, the tradition of creating beautiful, thriving communities in desirable locations nationwide continues, helping families find a home they will love.
Rausch Coleman Homes is excited to join the Lennar family of companies, bringing together two top homebuilders dedicated to quality, value, and integrity. Lennar is one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, having delivered more than 1 million new homes to families nationwide since 1954. Rausch Coleman Homes, in operation since 1955, has built over 30,000 new homes across the South-Central United States. Together, as part of the Lennar family, the tradition of creating beautiful, thriving communities in desirable locations nationwide continues, helping families find a home they will love.
INTEGRITY
At Rausch Coleman Homes, we honor God through our commitment to Integrity and Excellence in all aspects of homebuilding. We place the highest value upon the customer by exceeding expectations, and upon our team members by committing to professional development. We aspire to build the best quality affordable homes and we hold ourselves accountable to that goal.
At Rausch Coleman Homes, we honor God through our commitment to Integrity and Excellence in all aspects of homebuilding. We place the highest value upon the customer by exceeding expectations, and upon our team members by committing to professional development. We aspire to build the best quality affordable homes and we hold ourselves accountable to that goal.
HERITAGE
Rausch Coleman Homes' rich heritage began on May 6, 1936 when our founder, Ernest R. “Buddy” Coleman was born in Barling, Arkansas. In 1955, at the age of 19, Buddy Coleman built his first home; it sold for less than $4,000. The son of a carpenter, Buddy Coleman supported his family by building homes while also attending Ouachita Baptist University. Over time, Buddy's experience grew from simply being a means to provide for his own family to becoming a way to provide for many families. As he gained momentum and started his own company, Buddy was faced with a question of great importance: what type of builder did he want the company to become? Mr. Coleman chose to provide quality housing people could afford. In his own words: “I wanted to ensure that everyone could realize the American Dream of Homeownership, not just the fortunate ones.”
John R. Rausch, Buddy Coleman’s grandson, has been working side-by-side with his grandfather since he was 8 years old. Throughout his childhood, John learned the company’s philosophies and worked to implement its vision. In the spirit of competition, John built his first home at the age of 18 (one year younger than his grandfather). As he grew older, John became progressively more involved in the company’s operations and expansions. As a student and graduate of Southern Methodist University, he spent his university years studying Business and Real Estate Finance.
John’s education, combined with more than a decade of mentorship from Buddy Coleman, prepared him well to become the Chairman/CEO of Rausch Coleman Homes in 2006. In recent years, John R. Rausch has led the company with new operations in Texas, Alabama, and beyond.
Rausch Coleman Homes' rich heritage began on May 6, 1936 when our founder, Ernest R. “Buddy” Coleman was born in Barling, Arkansas. In 1955, at the age of 19, Buddy Coleman built his first home; it sold for less than $4,000. The son of a carpenter, Buddy Coleman supported his family by building homes while also attending Ouachita Baptist University. Over time, Buddy's experience grew from simply being a means to provide for his own family to becoming a way to provide for many families. As he gained momentum and started his own company, Buddy was faced with a question of great importance: what type of builder did he want the company to become? Mr. Coleman chose to provide quality housing people could afford. In his own words: “I wanted to ensure that everyone could realize the American Dream of Homeownership, not just the fortunate ones.”
John R. Rausch, Buddy Coleman’s grandson, has been working side-by-side with his grandfather since he was 8 years old. Throughout his childhood, John learned the company’s philosophies and worked to implement its vision. In the spirit of competition, John built his first home at the age of 18 (one year younger than his grandfather). As he grew older, John became progressively more involved in the company’s operations and expansions. As a student and graduate of Southern Methodist University, he spent his university years studying Business and Real Estate Finance.
John’s education, combined with more than a decade of mentorship from Buddy Coleman, prepared him well to become the Chairman/CEO of Rausch Coleman Homes in 2006. In recent years, John R. Rausch has led the company with new operations in Texas, Alabama, and beyond.
