TAMPA, FL - (August 11, 2009) - Prudential Tropical Realty and D.R. Horton Homes are pleased to announce their recently formed business alliance.  The announcement was made recently by Rob Hilliker, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Prudential Tropical Realty, and Darren Saltzberg, Vice President Sales & Marketing, D.R. Horton Homes.  By working together, Prudential Tropical Realty sales executives and D.R. Horton new home specialists create a “one stop” shopping environment for homebuyers interested in new home construction.  Homebuyers and sellers alike can now capitalize on D.R. Horton’s ability to build great homes in desired locations and Prudential Tropical Realty’s unsurpassed expertise in the local markets.

“We are pleased to be aligned with such a highly reputable company as D.R. Horton as their service philosophy matches that of our own business model,” stated Hilliker.  “Our two companies share a common goal of continuing to grow the Tampa Bay market while maintaining quality service standards to clients.  Clients benefit from the pairing of our two organizations as it brings together the knowledge of D.R. Horton specialists who are experts in their new home communities together with the experience and expertise of our approximately 500 sales executives.”

There are nine communities throughout the Tampa Bay area included in the D.R. Horton/Prudential Tropical Realty alliance.  They are: Eagle Palms, Hidden River, Kinglet Ridge, Little Ridge, Magnolia Green, Panther Trace, Schooner Cover, Walden Woods, and Whispering Woods.

Founded as a family business in 1978, D.R. Horton Homes operates in 27 states and 77 markets across the U.S.  The company specializes in the construction of detached single-family homes, priced from $90,000 to more than $900,000 and coach residences. 

Prudential Tropical Realty has 15 offices located throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties and consistently ranks among the top three real estate companies in the area.  Locally owned and operated since 1959, the Prudential Tropical Realty team offers residential, commercial, property management, relocation, title, and mortgage services.