Columbia, Md. (November 24, 2008) – Columbia Builders was recently named Best Homebuilder by the readers of Howard Magazine for the 22nd consecutive year. The company has been chosen for this honor every year since the poll's inception, a distinctive achievement in a demanding market that is populated by highly respected homebuilders.

"We are extremely proud to be singled out by our clients and neighbors for this award yet again," said Jim Greenfield, president of Columbia Builders.

"To be voted number one year after year is humbling, and it validates our efforts to deliver unsurpassed construction in communities that buyers are proud to call home," he said.

The voters who chose to award this honor to Columbia Builders are residents of Howard County, the third wealthiest county in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

"Given the slowdown of the real estate market and the recent economic downturn, it's incredibly rewarding to be told we're still at the top of our game," said Greenfield.

The award proves that owners and potential buyers alike recognize Columbia Builders for its consistent excellence and remarkable rapport with clients. The company's craftsmanship is on display in more than 50 communities throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania, where floor plans feature innovative and energy-conscious designs.

Howard Magazine is a monthly lifestyle publication distributed by Patuxent Publishing Company, and circulated to more than 40,000 households. Patuxent, a Columbia-based subsidiary of The Baltimore Sun Media Group, publishes community newspapers, magazines and telephone directories throughout the Baltimore-Washington corridor and north to the state's borders with Delaware and Pennsylvania.

In addition to its Best Homebuilder awards, Columbia Builders is repeatedly recognized by the National Association of Home Builders and the Home Builders Association of Maryland.

About Columbia Builders, Inc.
For nearly 35 years, Columbia Builders has been building homes and communities in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Columbia Builders has built more than 3,000 homes in more than 50 communities and is recognized for superior craftsmanship and innovation by national, regional and local industry associations. The company was the first homebuilder in Maryland to receive the prestigious Energy Value Award from the National Association of Home Builders.