OUR STORY
Thanks for coming to read our story! We'll try to keep it short and sweet.
We're a family-owned home building company with a simple mission: to provide equitable access to wealth building through ownership of real estate.
In the last decade - heck, the last 4 years - it has gotten immensely more difficult to become a homeowner. Prices are high, rates are higher, investors are more active than ever, and it's making it difficult for people who want to buy their first home.
Simply put, Family Building Company exists to try and help in the areas of homeownership achievability and wealth building through real estate.
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We harvest affordable land in suburban markets surrounding the city centers and build modest, high-quality homes on it.
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We build new homes between 800 - 1800 square feet and deliver them to the market well below the median price (as of early 2024, the Triangle metro area median home is around $475,000 and our average home is $272,000).
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We believe housing affordability is a long-term pursuit - not just about the price paid on closing day - so we focus our investment into durable, lasting materials over decorative fashion trends.
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We work with our local vendor partners to lower the barriers to homeownership through first-time-homebuyer programs.
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We invite investors of all levels to participate in our construction projects and create passive income from them.
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We build new homes for investors on unbuilt land, in an aim to reduce strain on the existing inventory on the market while still serving a demand for additional investment properties.
Our aim is to perpetuate a world in which the entirety of the middle class has the opportunity to own and invest in real estate. We're proud to do what we do and we're hopeful that you might be a part of this journey with us.
MEET THE FAMILY
RALEIGH
John has been contracting and building since he was 18. Nobody knows how old he is now, but he’s built a few thousand homes and remodeled or improved a few thousand more. After 30+ years, he still loves every minute of it. He’s exactly the person you want building your home. His system for building homes is battle tested. Subcontractors love working with him. He’s not afraid to grab his tool belt and go get the job done. Combining his knowledge, high motor, and high standards, John builds incredible homes that always close on schedule.
email: john@familybuildingco.com
phone: 919.346.4872
40+
Years
Fisherman
John Szalecki - Father
TLDR: His customers praise his work eithic and diligence. His vendors praise his consistency and preparation. He. Is. John. Szalecki. He owns a ton of fishing rods.
4000+
Homes
Piano Player
4
Markets
Grandfather
The son of a builder - it was only a matter of time before he got into the family business. He worked his way through the real estate brokerage industry, holding senior-level roles for eXp Realty, Fathom Realty, and Keller Williams before going all-in on Family Building Co. A large part of Matt’s work with Family Building Company is working with land, developers, investors, and real estate brokers. Matt's success comes from his integrity and ambition.
email: matt@familybuildingco.com
phone: 919.995.5927
$30M
Sold
Drummer
200+
Homes
Proud Dad
25K+
Agents
Football Fan
Matthew Szalecki - Son
TLDR: The numbers guy. Realtor. Metal drummer and Baltimore sports fanatic.