Koogler Homes’ “The Crown Jewel” has been awarded Best overall home. PROVIDED by CCCIA

Future and current Southwest Florida homeowners can get an up-close-and-personal look at some of the region’s residential builders, as the Cape Coral Construction Industry Association’s annual Showcase of Homes continues.

CCCIA’s 2024 Builders’ Showcase of Homes kicked-off last Friday, as 24 of the Cape’s best creators and designers display 30 different models for prospective buyers, or just anyone, to tour over three weekends.

Model homes will be open to the public this Saturday and Sunday, as well as the weekend of Feb. 2.

“The first weekend proved to be a busy one with builders reporting increased walk-thru traffic,” said CCCIA Executive Director Lynn Boldissar. “One model had several hundred visitors with a line waiting outside.”

Touring hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. All but one of the home models are located in Cape Coral (one in North Fort Myers), varying in location from northwest to southwest.

“The Showcase of Homes offers a unique and comprehensive experience for potential buyers, providing insights into the latest trends, construction quality, and the chance to meet and connect with many builders over a short period,” Boldissar said.

Those who visit locations in the showcase will find there’s something for all walks of life and budget to explore. The event also helps connect potential buyers with builders who can work together in the future to design exactly what you may be looking for. Model homes on display range from $400,000 well into the millions.

This could also be a great opportunity to chat with local builders and designers on renovations or repairs still needed following Hurricane Ian.

“It’s an excellent opportunity for prospective home buyers to assess which builder aligns best with their preferences and requirements,” Boldissar said. “Visitors can interact with the builders, asking questions about their expertise and previous projects. Learn from each builder the architectural design options, craftsmanship, home technology and energy efficiency capabilities, customizable options, and other aspects that may be considered.”

Whether you’re looking for your final home, looking to see what’s out there, or wondering what’s being offered, the Showcase of Homes is a great weekend out for any who has the chance to experience it.

“These talented and award-winning builders have countless years of experience in guiding prospective home buyers through the entire process, from selecting a suitable site to designing and constructing a personalized and high-quality home,” Boldissar said. “These are reputable and reliable builders that offer top level service and capabilities to meet any buyers’ requirements.”

The CCCIA’s Builders’ Showcase of Homes awards presentation took place last week at La Venezia Ballroom to recognize those who stood out among the best.

Awards in 14 categories (differentiated by price range) were given for best pool design, best landscape, best outdoor living, best exterior design, best interior design, best kitchen, best bath, best livability and best overall in that price range.

There were also top overall awards for best overall interior design, best overall landscape design, best overall pool design, best overall home technology and best overall home, all regardless of price.

This year’s awards include:

• Best overall pool design, Lux Development Group for “Bayshore.”

• Best overall interior design and home technology, Poseidon Homes for “Pegasus 4 Premiere.”

• Best overall landscape design, Rosado Landscape Design and Koogler Homes for “The Crown Jewel.”

• Best overall home, Koogler Homes for “The Crown Jewel.”

• Category 2 (the first category) saw D.R. Horton sweep the category, including best overall, for “The Cali.”

• In Category 3, Delta Build Services swept with “Verona.”

• Category 4 saw Holiday Builders named best exterior design, landscape design, interior design, and livability with “Charlotte,” with Coral Isle Builders sweeping the remaining honors, including best overall, best kitchen, best bath, best outdoor living, and best pool design, with “The Ibis.”

• In Category 5, best pool went to ClickInvest for “Model 1767;” best outdoor living, kitchen, and livability to D.R. Horton for “Destin;” with Holiday Builders taking home all other categories, including best overall, for “Captiva.”

• In Category 6, it was Coastal Craft Homes named best exterior design, kitchen, interior design and livability for “Paradise Point,” while Urban Domus took home all others, including best overall, for “Gaia.”

• In Category 7, Lauren Homes swept all categories with “Lucy.”

• Category 8 saw S.P.O. Construction earn best kitchen and interior design for “The Bayview,” while Ramos Builders took honors for the remaining categories, including best overall, with “The Highland.”

• Eagle Home Builders were named best landscape design, outdoor living, and interior design in Category 9 with “Sailfish,” while Arnold Roberts Signature Homes took the remaining categories, including best overall, for “The Savannah Grand.”

• Category 10 saw Poseidon Homes sweep with “Pegasus 4 Premiere.”

• In Category 11, Frey & Son Homes took home best exterior design, bath, and livability with “Palm Beach II,” while Palmer Homes of SWFL won the remaining categories, including best overall, with “Reflection.”

• SW Florida Dream Homes was named tops in exterior design in Category 12 for “Casa Dei Sogni Grande,” while Toto Custom Homes won best pool for “Bella Casa.” Tracey Quality Building Inc. won the remaining categories, including best overall, for “Hammerhead.”

• Category 13 saw Arnold Roberts Signature Homes win best interior design for “Barrington II,” while Tundra Homes won for best outdoor living, kitchen, bath and livability with “La Palma Estate.” Windward Construction won all others, including best overall, with “The Makani.”

• In Category 14, Windward Construction was tops in exterior design and landscape for “The Mahina,” while Lux Development Group won the remaining categories, including best overall, for “Bayshore.”

• Koogler Homes swept Category 15 with “The Crown Jewel.”

For more information on the CCCIA and The Builders’ Showcase of Homes, including a (Google-friendly) map and detailed imaging of each model home, visit buildersshowcaseofhomes.com.