April 27, 2008

Loyd Russel Homes
1934 West Gray
Suite 301
Houston, Texas 77019

Dear Loyd Russel Homes:

As of today, we have been in our new Loyd Russel Home for approximately four months. We have been enjoying it so much; it is hard to believe that much time has passed.

We wanted to write you a letter expressing our deepest gratitude. From the moment we stepped into the LRH home over on Floyd Street, we knew that Loyd Russel Homes were of a different caliber. You see, we had been viewing open houses for a long while, and we were beginning to think our desire for quality and craftsmanship to be out of our reach. Fortunately we were mistaken.

Loyd Russel Homes not only delivered a quality product, you also made the whole process enjoyable. From even before the groundbreaking and all the way to the closing, we always felt valued and part of the process every step of the way. The constant communication was wonderful. Issues that arose, as they always do with any project, were handled in a professional and fair manner. But most of all, the openness on your part to entertain our desires above and beyond the LRH offerings really convinced us that Loyd Russel Homes not only cares about completing a job, but that you care about the satisfaction of your clients.

We are truly happy to be owners of a Loyd Russel Home. Thank you for the outstanding house, and we look forward to the many years of happiness here.

Sincerely,
Warren Pattison & Christopher Schmidt

October 18, 2006

Russel Garrison
Steve Rudin
Loyd Russel Homes
1934 W. Gray, Suite 301
Houston, TX 77019

Dear Russel and Steve:

It has been approximately 10 months since I have closed on my Loyd Russel Homes town home (“LRH”) and I wanted to let both of you know how ecstatic I am with my purchase.

My search for the “right” home began almost a year before my actual purchase. During that time, I looked at over 350 town homes in various areas around the inner loop of Houston. Armed with several years of experience in the construction industry and a wish list larger than the State of Texas, I knew finding the right home was not going to be an easy task.

From the first time I stumbled upon LRH’s construction of Phase I of the Floyd Street Town Homes, I was blown away by the design, quality of construction and price. What was even more amazing was the fact that the construction of these town homes was far superior to the construction of the 300+ town homes that I had looked at during my search and the more than 450 homes that I had inspected over the past 5 years in connection with my representation of Houston area homebuilders. LRH not only was a better value per square foot, they also offered high-end finishes like granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, separately zoned floors, upgraded fixtures, Jacuzzi tub, walk-in shower and many other features that their competitors did not offer. Additionally, not only was this home in my price range, but it satisfied every single item on my wish list.

After deciding to purchase my LRH town home (which was still under construction) I visited the job site nearly every single day. From my experience in the construction industry, one of the things that I learned was most important was to have proper job site supervision. Unbelievably, almost every time I visited the job site, Steve was there making sure every single component that went into that home was done correctly. Steve is “Mr. Johnnie-on-the-Spot” when it comes to residential home construction and I have never encountered anyone who takes such pride in making sure that the finished product is perfect.

Being obsessed with the building of my new town home, I often had many questions for both of you. No matter how many times a day I called with different questions, you both always responded quickly and accurately. Whether I was calling on a Monday evening or on a Sunday when you were at the Texans’ game, y’all were always eager to answer my questions.

The three things that were most important to me when looking for a home and selecting the right builder were: integrity, quality of construction and value.

Integrity

The integrity with which both of you run your company is unparalleled in the industry. From day one to the present, I have received nothing but honest and forthright answers. Additionally, since closing, you have both stood behind your work and have come out and addressed every minor issue I’ve had with speed and accuracy.

Quality of construction

From the framing stage to the painting stage, there is no home builder in Houston that is doing a better job in the construction of their homes. The inspector that I hired to inspect my home prior to closing had inspected more than 4,000 homes during his 30+ years of experience and is not one that extends praise very often. However, upon completing our final walk-thru of my home, he told me that this was one of the most well-constructed homes that he had ever inspected and he was astonished at the price that I had paid. From the screw-in sheet rock to the solid hardwood floors, the components and quality of construction the LRH offers are exceptional and certainly heads and shoulders above your competition.

Value

Most of the fixtures and appliances that come standard with an LRH home are “upgrades” with other builders. Additionally, if you compare the price per square foot of an LRH town home with other town homes in this area, LRH beats most, if not all, of the competitors. This great value is in addition to the exceptional quality of construction that LRH provides.

In closing, as a first time homebuyer, you could not have made my experience any better! Everyone that has visited my home has been blown away with the high quality finishes and awesome design and I’ve enjoyed showing it off to anyone I can convince to come over. To say that I’m thrilled with my purchase and the finished product would be a gross understatement. I would, and do, recommend LRH to anyone looking for a house or a quality home builder.

Thanks again for all your efforts and I look forward to years of happiness in my LRH home.

Very truly yours,

Chad J. Castille

Loyd Russel Homes L.P.
1934 W. Gray, Suite 301
Houston, TX 77019

Asbury Court
Letter of Recommendation

June 2005

My primary contacts at Loyd Russel Homes (LRH) are Steve Rudin and Russel Garrison.

I discovered this inner-loop quality homebuilder while touring through the Rice Military neighborhood near Memorial Park, searching for a new residence during summer of 2003. Although not a large volume builder in the area, the home/town homes under construction by LRH are of exceptional quality, brilliant design and layout, and other superior craftsmanship.

I was first attracted to the inventory of properties by the grand living spaces, generally seeming much larger than the actual square footage. high ceilings, recessed ample lighting, minimal interior walls, strong focal points (slate fireplace, granite countertops, etc.) all contribute to a sense of 'openness' of much larger homes.

Even though my previous house was still listed on the market and not under contract, LRH was willing to work a sale agreement with me. In fact, LRH was very supportive and understanding as the other house was marketed and finally closed over a four-month period.

My preferred new home was nearing interior completion where 'buyer choices' for floor finishes (carpet color, wood stains, tile, etc.) were still possible. Additionally, some changes were made by adding a working desk area in the kitchen, modifying under-cabinet lighting and, extending a cement pad to extending a cement pad to enlarge the exterior patio. All these modifications were handled professionally, with expert craftsmanship, and at a reasonable cost.

While less expensive homes were available in the immediate neighborhood, quality would be significantly sacrificed. Other similar quality homebuilders in the area charge as much as $30 per square foot more for the same level of craftsmanship, driving overall home prices up by as much as $50,000. LRH has a superior quality product at a reasonable price.

A year-and-half has passed since the purchase of my home. Over this period, LRH has stood behind their product by insuring after-sale support was easy, accurate, and friendly.

When I look back at making the largest home purchase of my life, two key characters surface above all else in the relationship established with LRH; honesty and integrity. I would unconditionally recommend Loyd Russel Homes to others.

Sincerely,

Randy R. Reddemann
915 Asbury
Houston, TX 77007

May 3, 2005

Loyd Russel Homes
Russel Garrison and Steve Rudin
1934 W. Gray, Suite 301
Houston, TX 77019

Dear Russel and Steve,

It was by chance that I came across Loyd Russel Homes, but it was by choice that I purchased a Loyd Russel Home.

Your professionalism and integrity are apparent in every aspect of your homes which helped make my decision easy. Whether I am getting a jacket out of my coat closet, walking down the stairs or standing in my back yard I am in awe of the beauty of my home. The beauty is shown from the color of the exterior to the warmth of the interior, from the hardwood floors to the great high ceilings, from the stainless steel appliances to the fabulous Jacuzzi tub. Corner to corner it is obvious the thought, detail and hard work that went into building this home.

As a first time home buyer, you couldn't have made my experience any better. I look forward to showing off my home and spreading the word about Loyd Russel Homes.

Thank you so much for building such an amazing home.

Sincerely,

Allison Aronoff

December 31, 2003

David N. Jennings
915A Asbury St.
Asbury Court Townhomes
Houston, TX. 77007

Russel Garrison & Steve Rudin
2415 Hazard St.
Houston TX 77019

Dear Russel & Steve,

I wanted to take a minute to let you guys know what a great experience it was to buy a Loyd Russel Home. As you probably remember I had initially put down a deposit on a lot with another builder just a few blocks away, but once I realized that I was going to be spending upwards of twenty thousand dollars adding all of the features I wanted I decided to continue looking. I had seen an open house of your first project on Rose Street and was very impressed with the building and all of the features that were standard as well as the reasonable prices. At our first meeting you guys hit on lots of the little details that had been glaringly obvious to me but seem to have been overlooked by most other builders in the area. After this meeting it was a relatively easy decision for me to buy a Loyd Russel home and the next day I got my check back from the other builder.

I was very skeptical about building a house, never having heard a positive story from anyone regarding their builder, and this being my first home, but there is a first time for everything. I really enjoyed the whole building experience, seeing Asbury Court Townhomes get built from start to finish was a very fun and educational experience for me. From the day the slab was poured your service and quality has been exceptional. You have never been more than phone call or an email away when I had a question about some part of the building process, and let’s be honest here….I’ve had tons of questions, enough to drive you and Steve crazy I’m sure, but you were always prompt to explain things to me or fix anything that wasn’t done correctly.

One thing I learned from the building experience was how important it is to have someone in charge on the jobsite. It was my experience when searching for a builder that most builders in the area visited the jobsite very little unless they had a walkthrough with a buyer. This allows contractors to have free reign on the jobsite, meanwhile no one is watching the quality of the work being done so problems can only be fixed “after the fact”. That simply wasn’tsomething I was willing to settle for. Steve practically lived at the jobsite, I visited the project almost every day and there was rarely a time when I didn’t run into him. Steve saw to it that things were done correctly; I can’t tell you how important this was to me. Anytime I had a question or problem Steve was there to help. I can tell you that very few other builders in the area put this kind of time and work into their product.

Buying a house is a big step, but I felt very much at ease working with you guys. To say that I am extremely pleased with the finished product would be an understatement; I would recommend you to anyone looking for a house or a builder. Thanks again for all of your help during the entire building process.

Sincerely,

David Jennings

May 28, 2003

Dear Steve and Russel,

Wow! This has been the most frequent remark used by friends and family on seeing our beautiful new townhouse.

Your attention to detail, meticulous workmanship and in-depth understanding of living spaces makes all the difference. We love everything about the house, from the beautiful oak floors to the interior paint, from the spacious floor plan to the fittings in the bathrooms.

We were most impressed with the homeowner’s manual that we received from you at closing. It clearly shows your commitment to us as new owners. The manual is most thorough and informative document, and is consulted often in the Kralert household.

Not many new homeowners can boast that they are in touch with their builder well after the closing date. It is comforting to know that we can obtain advice and help if any small issues rise.

We’re so glad that we took a closer look at the townhouse with the “Only one left” sign on it.

Keep up the good work guys!

Sincerely,

Ligia and Paul Kralert

October 22, 2004

Russel Garrison
Steve Rudin
Loyd Russel Homes, L.P.
1934 W. Gray, Suite 301
Houston, TX 77019

Dear Russel and Steve:

I purchased one of your homes in June and am so genuinely satisfied that I wanted to tell you in writing that you are “doing it right”.

When I was searching for a home in Houston, I looked at homes non-stop for five days, both with and without my real estate agent. My agent had said that the construction quality of your homes was good and that you were a reputable builder. Of the homes I saw in my price range, I could tell by comparison that your attention to detail was better than your competitors’. When I went to a meeting with you, armed with questions from an architect friend about construction-related details, I was impressed with your willingness to answer my questions in the manner of a patient, eager teacher. I also appreciated your candor when you did not know the precise answer to a question, but offered to get it. I have a lot of respect for an answer of “I don’t know”, when it is followed by accurate, helpful information.

I have received nothing but compliments from guests who are impressed with the finish work and overall design. My home inspector and his associate both commented that the house had thoughtful design touches, one of which would increase the energy efficiency of the place. The inspector stated that the house’s construction quality was well above average for its market segment.

When an interior designer walked through the house during a consultation, he commented that the builders had done a nice job using the available space and that they had taken extra care to enhance the overall design. He said, “Your builders did a great job--I know what’s out there.”

When I was looking for a home, I, too, had seen what was “out there”; the design and construction quality varied dramatically, in my view. I selected the home that appeared to me to be the best constructed in the price range I was wanting to pay. As the above comments illustrate, professionals who know what they’re talking about have confirmed that the construction and design quality of my home is notable better than other homes in the same price range.

In closing, I want to specifically note that I appreciate the integrity with which you run your business. The fact, in particular, was apparent to me from my first dealings with you. Thank you and best of luck to you both!

Sincerely,

L.M. Maranto

November 4, 2004

Loyd Russel Homes
Russel Garrison & Steven Rudin
2415 Hazard St.
Houston, TX 77019

Dear Steve and Russel,

I am writing a letter of strong support for Loyd Russel Homes builders, Steve Rudin and Russel Garrison based on our first home buying experiences in the Rice Military Area of Houston, Texas. My wife (Laura) and I are University of Houston professors and researchers. The Rice Military area seemed to be an “up and coming” neighborhood with a growing number of single family homes and 2-3-and 4 story townhomes located within 15 minutes of the University Main Campus and less than 5 minutes to Houston’s largest park, Memorial Park. Once we decided on a location, we then decided on a price range and a builder. Fortunately for us, we drove pass a job site that had townhomes in the framing state, a price range, and the amount of square feet we wanted for our first home. The job site was Loyd Russel Homes. The five units being built were Loyd Russel Homes’ second complex, having completed a first 3 unit complex earlier in the year very close in proximity to our future home. We were allowed access to the job site during all times of construction once our bid on the home was accepted. One of the unique characteristics of the Loyd Russel Home builders was their willingness to listen to our input on improvements or personal choices with regards to construction materials, tile color, floor stain, carpet type, colors etc. I am also an audiophile, so structural wiring locations were important to me. Wall jacks and wiring locations were altered to suit our tastes before and after drywall was installed. During the construction phase, Laura and I enjoyed watching the building and craftsmanship that went into our home. We have experienced a great working relationship with the builder regarding the fixing of small problems associated with our new home, whether the problem has been mechanical or aesthetic in nature. Steve Rudin and associates pay diligent attention to details. The follow-up process is immediate and the results are more than satisfactory. This promotes a good feeling and synergy between a home owner and builder. From what I understand, this “home purchase after-care” we have experienced is not a normal trait with most builders.

We looked at many floor plans, color schemes, price ranges and styles of townhomes before we purchased our townhome from Loyd Russel Homes. After comparison shopping for a new townhome, we felt our townhome purchase was the best product and value for us. We have received numerous complements from our family and friends which makes us feel like we made a wonderful choice for our first home. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Loyd Russel Home Builders and would recommend their buildings to those who are interested in good quality, solid craftsmanship and great design.

Sincerely,

Daniel A. Martinz, Ph.D.
915 Asbury St. Unit. B
Houston, TX 77007

Michael & Rebecca Rodels
4415 Rose Street
Houston, TX 77007

April 14, 2004

My husband and I have lived in our new home for over a year and are as pleased with it today as we were when we moved in our first piece of furniture.

Steve Rudin and Russel Garrison (Loyd Russel Homes) were our builders, and we can’t say enough good things about our experience. While the house was being built, both Steve and Russell were prompt to answer our calls when we had questions on any detail. Every response was fully explained.

Their attention to detail, their concern with quality home components, and the fine quality of construction is first-rate. We’ve had several social gatherings and functions at our home; each time we have people over they love the detail and style of our home and want to know who the builders are – and we love bragging about it!

It was apparent that both gentlemen felt personally connected to the building process, that the job get done correctly, with the right materials and according to the timeline they outlined. I hear from all my friends and acquaintances that this was not their experience; most people I know have just the opposite experience with home builders in the Houston area. Most have nothing but horror stories to tell! We are the exception.

Even if there was an area of expertise that one would assume we had – if we were unskilled about how to do a certain task that many homeowner may know – Steve didn’t mind coming over to show us how to do something or he’d tell us that he wanted to send a man over to take care of it for us. He was great.

The investment in a home is one of the most important financial decisions to make – we’ll want to speak to Steve and Russel when or if we decide to relocate.

Sincerely,

Michael and Rebecca Rodels

January 12, 2005

Steven Rudin and L. Russel Garrison
Loyd Russel Homes, L.P.
1934 West Gray, Ste. 301
Houston, TX 77019

Dear Russel and Steve,
Thanks so much for making our home buying experience one to remember. As first time buyers, one can feel overwhelmed, confused, and exhausted not only from searching for that right home, but also dealing with different entities during the process. Finding that right home is a difficult task due to the number of beautiful new homes that are being built. During our process of elimination, we looked closely at some of our most important factors in choosing a home and one of them was the people behind the product. Thank you for your professionalism, knowledge, and understanding of our concerns. Ultimately, we feel we made a great decision on our new house, not only because of both of you, but also because of the superior workmanship and care you both put into your work. In addition, we want to express our gratitude to both of you for being so accommodating even after we signed off on the papers. Thanks again for making our experience very rewarding.
Best regards,

Ronnie Stevens and Tera Lawson