Columbia, Md. (November 29, 2007) – For 21 consecutive years, Columbia Builders, Inc. has been named Best Homebuilder by the readers of Howard Magazine. The company is the only builder to ever receive this award, standing out among many of the country's largest and most respected companies.

"We are extremely honored to be recognized for the 21st consecutive year," said Ted Wies, vice president, Columbia Builders. "Being named 'Best Homebuilder' is a testament that we are constantly fulfilling the promise of quality and service that our company represents. It's especially meaningful in a year like 2007, when the industry has faced so many challenges. This award is an endorsement from people who truly matter to us - our clients, friends and neighbors throughout the community."

This award recognizes Columbia Builders for its unwavering commitment to quality and value, while always keeping its customers' needs top of mind. Columbia Builders has maintained a reputation for high standards by developing more than 40 communities throughout Md. and Pa., featuring innovative and energy conscious designs.

Howard Magazine, formerly Columbia Magazine, is a lifestyle publication by Patuxent Publishing Co., circulated to more than 44,000 households in Howard County, Md. - the fifth-wealthiest county in the U.S. Patuxent, a subsidiary of The Baltimore Sun Company, publishes community newspapers and magazines throughout the Baltimore-Washington corridor and north to the Md. borders with Del. and Pa. In addition to its many 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 more than 30 years, Columbia Builders has been building homes and communities in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Columbia Builders has built more than 2,500 homes in more than 40 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. The readers of Howard Magazine have named Columbia Builders as Howard County's "Best Homebuilder" for 21 consecutive years.