Between the two of them Guy Smith and Mark Loy, co-owners of S&L Homes, Inc., have more than 35 years in the building industry, which may explain how they got so good at what they do.

"We both had been part of family-owned businesses, and had been friends for a long time. When it was time to do something else, Mark and I knew that we could go into business for ourselves and really make a go of it," says Guy. "Everyone in the industry knows us, and they know how we do business, so we felt strongly that we could be successful."

That was nearly three years ago, and S&L homes is positioning itself as one of the most respected homebuilders in the area. As a smaller company, Mark and Guy take pride in the fact that they have the ability and the time to remain hands-on with each project. "We're actually out there, involved in the building process every step of the way. We put a little extra TLC into every project. If a customer calls with questions or concerns, we make ourselves available to address them."

The goal of S&L Homes is to give the customer the most value for their money and to do it with a personal touch. "From start to finish, we are involved in the process. I'm at the closing table, making sure that the customer knows that we care, and feels like their needs are being taken care of," says Guy. Because of that dedication, REALTORS^® who have worked with S&L Homes come back time after time, and are delighted to find that consistency is one of the many things that sets S&L Homes apart from the rest.

With projects in several subdivisions including Hunter Ridge, Hathaway Hills and Henderson Oaks in Charlotte and Woodland Hills in Mooresvile, S&L Homes has put their signature approach into a wide range of styles and price ranges. "We are able to put in special touches that the larger builders might not do because it's cost prohibitive. I built my own home, and I put the same care and concern into building the starter homes as I put into my own. As particular and hands-on as Mark and I are, I am absolutely confident that we put out a good product. It's nice to walk away and see the home that you helped build fulfilling someone's dreams. That's a good feeling.